Proposals

The third phase of a multi-million pound investment has been announced with plans to update Central Square.

Empty Eden site to be transformed as part of £45m Gunwharf revamp

Tuition fees in England have remained at the same level since 2017, and haven't risen with inflation (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

The cases for and against increasing university tuition fees

Sugary drink refills could be banned in proposals put forward by the Welsh government (Photo by Adobe Stock)

'Pointless': Diners slam plans to ban free sugary drink refills

Customers in the Portsmouth area are set to face higher bills from Southern Water and Portsmouth Water as Ofwat announces proposals.

Southern Water and Portsmouth Water may increase prices - how much?

Dyson was founded by Sir James Dyson in 1991

Dyson to cut up to 1,000 jobs in the UK as part of global restructure

Indicative CGI for the former Debenham's redevelopment

Plans to transform Debenhams site take a step forward

Sites in Tipner, the city centre and Fratton Park are all considered to be key in the local plan

Blueprint for the city sees plans for thousands of homes, business and shops

The University and College Union (UCU) has lodged a trade dispute with the University of Portsmouth over job cuts.

Union lodges trade dispute after University of Portsmouth job cuts

Cyclists could face tougher sentences under new proposals

Watch: Cyclists could face tougher sentences under new proposals

The University of Portsmouth

Consultations continue at University of Portsmouth amid redundancies

Royal Mail is planning to cut second-class deliveries to three days a week in a £300m cost-cutting plan. Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images.

Royal Mail could cut second-class deliveries to three days a week

Direct Southern rail services from Portsmouth to Brighton will continue - as well as a train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Victoria every 30 minutes. Picture contributed

Direct trains from Portsmouth to Brighton saved as new timetable is revealed

A CGI image of what the Bransbury Park leisure centre may look like. Portsmouth residents are invited to Eastney to see the plans. Picture: Portsmouth City Council.

Residents invited to see Bransbury Park leisure centre plans

A CGI image of what the Bransbury Park Leisure centre may look like. Portsmouth residents are invited to Eastney to see the plans. Picture: Portsmouth City Council.

Residents invited to see Bransbury Park Leisure Centre plans

Proposed Student Hub

Students consulted over University's £250m massive revamp plans

Nearly £8m worth of extra investment to increase early years and secondary school places is being proposed in the council's budget.

£8m investment to increase school places proposed in council's budget
Nearly £8m worth of extra investment to increase early years and secondary school places is being proposed in the council's budget.
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Clothes hanging in shop Picture: Getty

Lib Dems want 1p tax on every new item of clothing

Peacocks, Shoe Zone, Game and Waitrose are among the big names who have left the town centre in recent years

Grants offered for businesses to set up shop in Waterlooville

Virgin Media O2 will cut up to 2,000 jobs

Virgin Media O2 to cut more than a tenth of UK workforce

A CGI of the proposed entrance from Limberline Road to the redeveloped Conder Allslade site at Hilsea Industrial Estate. Credit: Wrenbridge

Plans for new industrial units in Portsmouth are approved

Millions of patients in England will be able to get prescriptions for seven common conditions, plus the contraceptive pill and more blood pressure checks, directly from pharmacies under new plans to tackle the GP crisis in the UK.

Pharmacies to offer prescriptions for 7 new conditions amid GP crisis

Pope Francis allows women to vote in bishops’ meeting for first time

Where the Creams dessert parlour window would have been installed

Plans for Creams Cafe window at Portsmouth Tesco are turned down

landlords may soon be given more power to deal with anti-social tenants

Landlords to be given extra powers to evict ‘anti-social’ tenants

129 Cineworld venues face risk of closure

The 129 Cineworld cinemas at risk as chain struggles to find buyer

Full list of places that will see a council tax increase in April 2023

The PCS Union (Credit: Getty Images)

PCS union announce 100,000 members will strike on Budget Day
The PCS union has said the strike action is part of wider coordinated strike action
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Campaigners from the Non à Aquind group in France. Picture: Contributed

French campaigners join city in fierce Aquind opposition

Leading UK vet calls for outright ban on owning dogs with cropped ears

Clarence Pier by Evan Goodwin

Clarence Pier could become new transport hub for Portsmouth

British passport prices are set to rise next month

Passport application fees to increase next month

A grass verge in Sywell Crescent was one of the sites proposed for a 5G mast.

Council continues to refuse 5G mast plans

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt after he delivered his autumn statement to MPs in the House of Commons, London. Picture: UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor/PA Wire

Autumn statement will 'hit every family in Portsmouth' warn opposition

The consultation into Active Pompey Neighbourhood at Priory School in Southsea

Council says it won't push on with Active Pompey Neighbourhood if plans opposed

Britain’s Home Secretary Suella Braverman addresses delegates on the third day of the annual Conservative Party Conference. Credit: Getty Images

Home Secretary plans to crack down on protests with new bill

Buses in Hilsea, Portsmouth Picture: Habibur Rahman

Older person pass holders will soon be allowed to get buses earlier

A new First Solent bus

Portsmouth's bus pass holders could have the hours they can use them extended

The former Abbey Mill Business Park in Bishop's Waltham

Plans for housing development will retain historic mill building

Hampshire County Council. Picture: David George

Prime minister appointment delaying county deal progress

Hampshire County Council. Picture: David George

Delays to county deal plans as councils ask for 'more time'

49 Oriel Road in North End which could be converted into an HMO. Picture: Google Maps

Major decision to be made on a dozen city HMOs amid fears of a 'perfect storm'

Campaigners outside Five Oaks Farm in Shedfield. Picture: Supplied

Almost 600 people object to quarry plans

Lorna Bailey and Ron Lafferty outside Hampshire County Council\'s offices, after the council voted down plans for a new incinerator in Alton. Picture: David George

'Shot down' plans for new Hampshire incinerator could be revived

An image of what the new skate park in the former Sainsbury's store will look like

Plan to open new Portsmouth skatepark in former shop is given a huge boost

An artist's impression of what the new housing estate in Whiteley could look like.

Plan to build new homes in Whiteley is slammed by worried residents

Picture: Shutterstock

Care provider concerned as council proposes more cuts

The new bypass will start at Crossbush junction, currently a major bottleneck heading towards Arundel from the east. Picture: Highways England.

Consultation to solve traffic bottlenecks on A27 put forward

Admiral Lord Nelson School in Portsmouth. Picture: Google

Council agrees cash injection for road safety measures outside schools

Warsash Maritime Academy in 2015 Picture: Kimberley Barber

Consultation for new development at Warsash Maritime Academy

An artist's impression of an extension at the Flying Bull Academy in Portsmouth which would house three new specialised classrooms and therapy and sensory rooms - more than doubling its special needs capacity

Picture submitted September 2021

Primary school unveils plan to increase number of special needs places

Traffic on the Rudmore Roundabout.
Picture: Ian Hargreaves (150032-6)

Rudmore roundabout roadworks may be delayed because of bollards shortage

An aerial view of the progress to build the new Admiral Jellicoe House care home for Royal Navy veterans. Photo: RNBT

'Impressive' progress made on new care home navy heroes

A different proposed design for YMCA Emsworth

New YMCA nursery and community centre could come to Emsworth

How the park and ride in Portsmouth could look. Picture: Portsmouth City Council

Plans to expand park and ride to create 'new gateway' into city to be discussed

Households warned they will need up to 7 bins each as part of major rubbish coll...

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