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A previous 'Let's Stop Aquind' walking protest Picture: Sam Stephenson

Aquind campaigners send letter to secretary of state as decision date approaches

The Brewery apartments in Hambrook Street, Southsea. Picture: Sarah Standing (211123-1903)

Bottling store has been transformed into housing in a key project

A CGI of the proposed new Bransbury Park leisure centre. Credit: Portsmouth City Council

Bransbury Park Leisure Centre plans scaled back - with sports hall axed

The Trident memorial honours those who died in Sierra Leone in 1859 and the Aboukir memorial is dedicated to those who died on board H.M.S. Aboukir in Jamaica in 1873-74.

Council to remove and repair seafront war memorials

Special guests announced for Commercial Road Christmas Light Switch-On which is set to take place tomorrow (November 16).

Special guest appearances announced for Portsmouth Christmas light event

Commercial Road Christmas lights switch on in 2011. Picture: Paul Jacobs (114102-16)

Portsmouth Christmas Light Switch On - here's the details

There has been a dramatic upsurge in demand for homelessness services recently.

Hampshire leaders call for action to tackle homelessness crisis

Flooding around Southsea on Thursday 2nd November 2023. Pictured: Scott Iroume-Smith at Canoe lake, Southsea. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Thousands of litres of water pumped out of the city during Storm Ciarán

Jeremy Hunt MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer. Picture by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

‘This is a national crisis’ – 119 council leaders write to Chancellor

Portsmouth and Southsea railway station.

Delight after railway ticket office closure u-turn

Portsmouth City Council's firework display on Southsea Common Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 011123-59)

Portsmouth Fireworks: 27 pictures from Southsea Common

Royal Beach Hotel, Southsea. Picture: Stuart Martin (220421-7042)

'Closure' of hotels housing asylum seekers criticised by city councillors

The event at Alexandra park was cancelled this evening

Alexandra Park fireworks is cancelled but Southsea Common event still goes ahead

The fireworks display at Alexandra Park is due to take place tomorrow.

Full details on Alexandra Park firework display

(left to right) James Ralls, Victorious Festival; Tim Rusby, Chair, Portsmouth Creates; Gemma Nicols, CEO Portsmouth Creates; Phil Gibby, Arts Council England; Steve Pitts, leader of Portsmouth City Council and Sarah Duckering, University of Portsmouth. Picture: Portsmouth City Council.

Artist group receives huge funding boost to support creatives in Portsmouth

Shaping Portsmouth CEO Stef Nienaltowski and non-executive director Hayden Taylor take to the stage at The Guildhall during the 2023 conference. Picture: Shaping Portsmouth

Shaping Portsmouth's Future - businesses get ready to gather for annual event
THE Shaping Portsmouth Conference is heading back to The Guildhall with tickets now available for next year’s showpiece event.

The city's hockey is forced to train in Chichester because of a lack of facilities in Portsmouth

City's hockey team forced to train in Chichester because of a lack of pitches

Portsmouth City Council are investing £6.6m into Mountbatten Centre to rebuild its roof and carry out other maintenance work. Picture: Sarah Marston Instagram: @sarahmarston13

£6.6m project to renovate Mountbatten Leisure Centre to begin

Southsea Common will be the canvas for firework night this year.

Full details on Southsea Common firework display

An artist\'s impression of the aerial view of the proposed St John\'s College development. Credit: Southsea Village Ltd

Housing plans unveiled for former Southsea school site

Portsmouth City Council has bought the Bridge Centre as part of regeneration plans for the city.

Council purchase of The Bridge Centre 'not a whim' - as vision is outlined

Tipner West Picture: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

Plans for hundreds of new homes at city site under discussion

The former Triton Scuba store building in Eastney. Credit: Google

New dog-themed cafe is given the go-ahead to sell alcohol despite concerns

Pictured: Thousands of people turn up to watch the fireworks in Cosham last year Picture: Habibur Rahman

Two fireworks events will take place but the locations have not been revealed

Nikky Forbs pictured with her new Burger Van business at the back of Tonys Foodstore in Hanway Road, Portsmouth. Monday 28th August 2023. Picture: Sam Stephenson.

Council “protecting its assets” to benefit residents when shutting burger van

The former Triton Scuba store building in Eastney. Credit: Google

Noise concerns raised over new Portsmouth cafe and community centre

Victorious Festival is the annual highlight of events taking place on Southsea Common. Picture by Steve Stringer

Victorious Festival organisers fund Southsea Common renovation work
Work is underway to restore Southsea Common to its full glory after a busy summer of events.

Sarah Knight with a volunteer inside the new shop.

Charity which helps vulnerable people launches new shop

Street artwork is planned for Commercial Road and Guildhall Walk

Portsmouth street artwork competition deadline extended

King George football pitches, Cosham, Portsmouth on 29th July 2023. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak.

New football hub at King George V fields to be leased to Hampshire FA

The dredging vessel Sospan Dau. Picture: Portsmouth City Council.

Dredging vessel set to create glorious display while working at seafront

It is the first time the race will be hosted in Portsmouth since 2000. Picture: Sam Stephenson.

Clipper sailors set to start epic round the world race this weekend

Victoria Park will be closed for two weeks.

City centre park to shut for two weeks

The newly-named Cockleshell Island

Portsmouth-based Marines the inspiration behind the winning name for new island

The former Burton site has been completely transformed as part of the city's regeneration. Picture: Sophie Lewis

Wendy's will be opening in Portsmouth city centre today

Wendy's Commercial Road, will be opening its door to members of the public tomorrow. Picture: Mike Cooter (050823)

Take an exclusive look inside Wendy's

GV of Guildhall Walk that recently was made pedestrianised on Monday 12th June 2023 Picture: Habibur Rahman

Artists wanted to create stunning new works for Portsmouth city centre

Jordan Nobbs, Alessia Russo, Georgia Stanway and Niamh Charles of England look on during an England Training Session during the the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 at Central Coast Stadium on August 19, 2023 in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Council to help pubs meet to open for women's World Cup final

A CGI of the proposed redevelopment of St James\' Hospital in Portmouth. Credit: PJ Livesey

Controversial plans to redevelop St James' Hospital are approved

New memorial unveiled in Portsmouth to commemorate 2.2m national servicemen who served in the British Armed forces between 1947 and 1963. Michael Homer, of Fareham, launched a fundraising campaign for the plaque. This fundraising included a plaque-a-thon by visiting towns by rail. Picture: Sarah Standing (100823-7638)

New memorial unveiled to honour 2.2m national servicemen

The vacant unit on the corner of Commercial Road and Arundel Street in Portsmouth is earmarked to host the city's first branch of Wendy's, with separate plans for housing above. Credit: JKR Restaurant

New signage goes up at fast food venue coming to Portsmouth

A vigil was held for Aimen Ahmed on Friday, August 4, 2023, in Guildhall Square, Portsmouth. Picture: Sarah Standing

Emotional vigil held in memory of Aimen Ahmed

Update from King George football pitches, Cosham, Portsmouth on 29th July 2023 Pictured: GV of King George Playing fields Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak

Progression can be seen at King George V Playing Fields

The rollercoaster currently at Portsmouth Musuem

How to enter a short story competition based on exhibits on show in Portsmouth

A number of people were turned away from the polls for not having ID

Council leader to write letter to the PM over new voter ID rules

Placing non-recyclable items into a recycling bin 'contaminates' it

New charges for Portsmouth residents who 'contaminate' their recycling

Southsea seafront Picture: Sarah Standing (180723-6722)

Dairy products blocking drains blamed for drop in water quality

The vacant unit on the corner of Commercial Road and Arundel Street in Portsmouth is earmarked to host the city's first branch of Wendy's, with separate plans for housing above . Credit: JKR Restaurant

Plans to make it easier to convert empty shops into new homes are welcomed

The Portsmouth Kite Festival is an annual event that is widely attended by locals across the area. The event will take place on July 29 and July 30.

One of the world's biggest kite festivals returns to Southsea

Milton Park Bowling Club centenary celebrations. From left - Rob Rowe, Lord Mayor Cllr Tom Coles, Nikki Coles, Milton Park president Mick Molloy and Allan Leppard. Picture: Sam Stephenson.

Milton Park Bowls Club celebrate centenary in style

A CGI of the proposed new Bransbury Park leisure centre. Credit: Portsmouth City Council

High hopes new Portsmouth leisure centre could open in 2026

Cricket being played on Farlington Playing Fields Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 100623-48)

Council outbid when it tried to buy Farlington field

Investigators are assessing the impact of seagulls roosing beneath South Parade Pier.

Seagull poo could be behind increased sea pollution at popular beach

Councillor Lee Hunt. Picture: Sarah Standing

Threat of Portsmouth City Council being stripped of its planning powers is over

The new Football Hub is being built at King George V playing fields in Cosham. Picture: Sarah Standing (130723-6502)

Search launched for operator to run new football hub