Waterlooville

Budget retail chain One Beyond has taken over the former Wilko store in Waterlooville.

Signage goes up for new discount shop in Waterlooville

Here are the best butchers in the Portsmouth area to load up for Christmas dinner, according to Google reviews.

11 best butchers to get turkey for Christmas dinner

Signs have appeared in the windows of what will become the new OneBeyond shop

OneBeyond to open in former Waterlooville Wilko store as signs go up

Farmfoods in Cowplain is set to open

Farmfoods to move into former Lidl Cowplain store with opening date announced

The cake stall. Baffins Christmas market, Tangier Road, Portsmouth
Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Crowds enjoy festive fun as community Christmas market makes return

Waterlooville Christmas market
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 021223-31)

11 pictures of Waterlooville's annual Christmas Market

Here are 7 things to do this weekend.

Picture: Habibur Rahman.

7 fantastically festive things to do this weekend

Here is 105 pictures of the reception class starters in Portsmouth, Havant, Waterlooville, Emsworth, Gosport and Hayling Island.
Pictures: Alex Shute

105 lovely pictures of reception classes across the area

Pictured - Peter and Olive Akehurst celebrating their Platinum Wedding Anniversary
Photos by Alex Shute

Wonderful couple reveal their secret to a happy marriage

One of the fairground rides in motion at a previous Waterlooville event. Picture: Vernon Nash (180685-016)

Countdown until the Waterlooville Christmas lights and market

Portsmouth's Mark Chamberlain is out to make a statement on TNT Sports tonight. Pic: Getty.

Pompey hope’s promise to make statement live on national TV tonight

It is hoped the scheme will bring about a big boost for the area

New businesses in Leigh Park can bid for council grants to set up shop

A masterplan is being drawn up to help with the regeneration of Waterlooville - especially the town centre

Waterlooville residents asked to share their views over town 'masterplan'

The shop will reopen as Morrisons Daily next month.

Waterlooville shop to be rebranded as supermarket chain takes over

A licensing application has been submitted for the former Shoezone shop in waterlooville

Empty Shoezone shop in Waterlooville could be turned into an eatery

The nail bar will fill the empty shop unit next to Waterlooville Library which used to be a travel shop

New nail bar is set to open in Waterlooville
A new nail bar is set to open in Waterlooville after plans were submitted to convert a vacant travel shop into the new business.

Repairs are underway at the playground in Newlands, Waterlooville which was damaged when it was set on fire in the summer

Repairs to a playground are underway following arson attack

Petersgate Infant School has received a good Ofsted rating in its recent inspection.
(Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

This infant school in Waterlooville continues to be a good school

Leigh Park

New business could be offered cash to fill empty shop units in Leigh Park

Queen’s Inclosure Primary School continues to be a 'good' school following recent inspection from Ofsted.

This primary school in Waterlooville described as 'inspiring'

Southern Water says the measures will cut down on the number of sewage discharges. (Photo courtesy of andrei310 - stock.adobe.com)

Southern Water's £103m plan to tackle sewage discharges - including water butts

Springwood Infant School in Waterlooville, has received a Good Ofsted report, matching the junior school who also received a good rating back in 2022.

Picture: Sarah Standing (131123-1174)

This infant school in Waterlooville has received a good Ofsted

Discount store One Beyond will be replacing Wilko in Dukes Walk, Waterlooville. Picture: The News Portsmouth.

Discount chain to replace popular Wilko store before Christmas

Christmas light switch on at Cosham in 2022
Picture: Habibur Rahman

Christmas lights switch-on and events across the area - full list and details

Artist's impression of Wellington Way

Town centre regeneration efforts see plans for better branding - and more shops

Commercial Road's landscape has significantly changed over the years - but Portsmouth City Council is working towards getting it back on track with a multi-million pound regeneration scheme. It is hoped that the new improvements made will encourage businesses to set up in the high street.

Pictured: British Gas, Priceless and other shops in Commercial Road in 1998.
Picture: Michael Scaddan

High hopes regeneration schemes will revitalise the high street

This school in Battenburg Avenue, North End has been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. The latest report was published on March 28, 2022.

See some of the best primary schools rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted
Portsmouth and the surrounding areas are home to a number of outstanding schools - Here are some of the best rated primary schools:

Connors Toy Library has celebrated its 50th birthday.

Connors Toy Library has celebrated turning 50 with birthday bash

Becky Donnelley has dressed her house in giant homemade Halloween decorations in aid of raising money for The Rowans hospice

Pictured - Incredible handmade Halloween displays in Becky's front garden

Photos by Alex Shute

Waterlooville house transformed into Halloween spectacular

Pictured: Lowri James with her daughter Mia and partner Jack.

Waterlooville mum shortlisted for award

Waterlooville town centre

Council appoints consultant to work on ‘masterplan’ for Waterlooville centre

The A3(M). Picture: Alex Shute

Crash on A3(M) by Waterlooville leaves lane blocked for drivers

Firefighters tackled a blaze in Waterlooville following a roof fire.
Picture: Ashley Simmonds

Firefighters tackled a blaze in Waterlooville following roof fire

Artist's impression. Hampshire County Council planning application.

New primary school approved for Waterlooville despite concerns over a gas boiler

Hart Plain Junior School current SCOLA building. Hampshire County Council planning statement

Plans unveiled to update a 1960s school building to extend its life

Mill Hill Primary School. Google Maps

Extra special educational needs spaces set to be created in a school

Berewood South Primary artist's impression. Hampshire County Council planning application.

Plans for a new primary school set to be given the go ahead

The former Waitrose supermarket in Waterlooville has been vacant for more than three years.

Chain gives update on future of vacant Waterlooville supermarket

Traffic is building on the A3M Northbound.

Drivers delayed on major road after traffic incident

Motorists are facing disruption in the Clanfield area.

Delays easing on A3 northbound after traffic incident

Classroom image.

31 Ofsted ratings for secondary schools in Portsmouth

Permission has been granted to develop the vacant site.

Aldi "commited to delivering" supermarket in Waterlooville

Two friends will be running the Great South Run to raise awareness and funds for Sands United FC Solent.
Pictured: Nick Lang and Joe Maharg

Two friends taking part in Great South Run for Sands United FC Solent

Crash at Clanfield causing delays. Pic: AA Traffic

Crash on A3 Clanfield causes delays for morning drivers with lane blocked

Site of the former Lidl store in London Road, Cowplain. The News understands it is set to be replaced with a Farmfoods. Picture: The News Portsmouth.

Farmfoods to replace Lidl store after shop deemed "no longer fit for purpose"

The winners of the PDA Summer Tournament

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Springwood Avenue Community Centre

Community centre is saved from closure - for now

The Waterlooville branch of Wilko is now closed

Waterlooville's Wilko closes its doors for the last time

Creative CIC celebrates receiving £10,000 of funding.

Local community group celebrates receiving thousands in funding

The council will borrow up to £2m to help pay for accommodation

£2million plan to buy temporary housing for the homeless

Classroom image.

23 good Ofsted ratings for secondary schools in Portsmouth

The Wilko store in Dukes Walk, Waterlooville. Picture: The News Portsmouth.

Closure dates announced for Wilko in Fareham and Waterlooville

The chain will close its stores over the festive period

Home Bargains announces three-day store closures over the Christmas period

Anyone caught feeding pigeons in the Waterlooville area is currently subject to a fixed penalty notice of £100.

Should people be fined for feeding pigeons?

The money will help pay for much-needed temporary accommodation

£2m loan to help ‘urgent’ demand for people facing homelessness