The council are redeveloping Hilsea Lido as part of the Hilsea Lines project in the north of the city. The aim of this project is to improve the area and encourage residents and visitors to use it.Picture: Habibur Rahman

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Portsmouth Naval Base

Nuclear emergency siren blares across Portsmouth Naval Base

Bridlington's inshore lifeboat in action. Photo: RNLI/Mike Milner.

Concerned kayaker's wife prompted lifeboat launch

Portsmouth tried to keep cool during the heatwave. Some lounged in the sun while others tried to keep cool with a dip in the sea,

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Fans at the The Shepherd's Crook Pub and Kitchen in Milton ahead of the match

Football fans pack the city's pubs to watch England's Euro 2024 bid

More than 28,000 people turned out for The Big Eat Food Festival.

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Spectacular Fratton Park overhaul revealed for Pompey

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The nursery, Little Faces, which is on the Havant and South Downs College campus is closing next month following the unsuccessful search for a new nursery manager.

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HMS Spey has had a defect fixed while on deployment in Japan. Pictured is the offshore patrol vessel arriving in Penang, Malaysia, on a diplomatic mission in Southeast Asia earlier this year. Picture: Royal Navy.

"Defect" on Royal Navy ship while on deployment in Japan

The council are redeveloping Hilsea Lido as part of the Hilsea Lines project in the north of the city. The aim of this project is to improve the area and encourage residents and visitors to use it.Picture: Habibur Rahman

Incredible progress being made at Hilsea Lido - see pictures

Sport

New Pompey signing Josh Murphy has been described as ‘arguably one of the best players in League One’. Picture: Alex Pantling/Getty Images

'Arguably one of best in League One': The lowdown on new Pompey man
He was the ‘pantomime villain’ told he didn’t have a future last summer - only to later be offered the chance to become the highest-paid player in Oxford United’s history.
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Pompey's opening fixture of their Championship return is at Leeds. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Breaking: Pompey face Leeds in 2024-25 opener in brutal run of games

John Mousinho is delighted that Sean Raggett and Joe Rafferty have already found new clubs. Picture: Getty

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Josh Murphy has signed a three-year deal at Fratton Park after deciding to leave Oxfird United on a free transfer.

Pompey sign 'one of the outstanding players in League One'

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Regan Poole will be involved in Pompey's pre-season training following his awful ACL injury in November. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

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Pompey supporters are back at Fratton Park on Saturday, when Reading are the visitors to PO4

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Euro 2024 news from NationalWorld.com

England Euro 2024: Bore draw perfect excuse to unshackle Three Lions

England XI v Slovenia revealed

Gareth Southgate’s annual salary stands at an impressive €5.8 million (£4.9 million) as high expectations are staked against him.

Football managers' salaries revealed as Gareth Southgate tops list

England must rebound from their disappointing draw with Denmark as they aim to overcome the infamous 'ITV curse' and defeat Slovenia tonight.

England must aim to break 'ITV curse' by beating Slovenia

Fly the flag this year with a selection of England merchandise

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More Football

New Pompey signing Josh Murphy

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Crime

Bay House School in Gosport has had an Ofsted monitoring visit following a requires improvement rating in its previous full inspection. The monitoring visit was published on March 18, 2024. Picture: Keith Woodland

Schoolgirl punished after fight leaves victim with serious injuries

A 42-year-old man from Portsmouth was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, possessing a prohibited weapon, and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. Picture: Sarah Standing

Man arrested on suspicion of assault after punching man in 20s

Police

Police officers fired for over 800 "abhorrent" WhatsApp messages

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man flashed two teenage girls in a park in Hedge End.

Pervert flashes two teenage girls as police appeal for witnesses

Warbuton Road, Southampton

Man wielding machete chases two males - arrests made

Police were called to Royal Victoria Country Park on June 24. Picture: Google Street View.

Police called to country park after assault reports

Traffic and Travel

Appeal launched following altercation which broke out after a crash

British Airways has apologised to passengers after a “temporary technical fault” disrupted its baggage system at Heathrow Airport.

Passenger fury after British Airways IT glitch at Heathrow airport

A collision on the M27 has resulted in one lane closing with sever delays of up to 30 minutes reported.

M27 M3 Traffic: Severe delays reported following collision

Free bus travel is being provided to military personnel and veterans in Portsmouth for Armed Forces Day. Picture: Mike Cooter

Free bus travel offered to mark special occasion - when

What's On

Anthony Wood now feels incredible in his new slim healthy figure

New lease of life for Portsmouth slimmer

HSDC Student Lillith

Talented entrepreneurs showcase creations at annual pop-up market

Hampshire residents can now apply to join a free of charge 12-week netball programme.

Free netball sessions on offer in Hampshire to help locals lose weight

No need to shove, unless there's no room on the couch; for those who aren't heading to Glastonbury this week, there are plenty of other ways to follow the festival comprehensively without ruining your favourite pair of Hunters (Credit: Getty/Canva)

How to follow Glastonbury this week from the comfort of your own home

Retro

HMS Invincible cheered on by the crowds on the Round Tower in 1999. Picture: Malcolm Wells

31 sensational throwback photos of Royal Navy carrier HMS Invincible
As one the Royal Navy’s lead aircraft carriers, HMS Invincible played a major role during the Falklands War.
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A wonderful photograph of pre-war Commercial Road, Portsmouth, at its junction with Charlotte Street. A policeman directs traffic.

47 incredible and rarely-seen photos of Portsmouth's Commercial Road

The crowds enjoy both the weather and the warm water at Hilsea Lido in 2010

In pictures: Hilsea Lido in Portsmouth in its heyday

The Savoy Cafe at Savoy Buildings in the late 1920's

11 of the best Portsmouth cafes from the past that will take you back

The old Guildhall when it was known as the town hall

14 rare old images of Portsmouth Town Hall

Property

Taylor Wimpey previously sponsored the Whiteley Wanderers

Whiteley community invited to nominate a good cause for £1,000 donation
Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties has launched a community chest competition in Whiteley, offering the chance for a local good cause to win a £1,000 grand prize.
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The handheld fan costs just £12

Sweltering shoppers are going mad for 'brilliant' £12 mini fan

Amazon's daily deals have a huge range of tech products

Fancy a half-price Samsung Galaxy Watch? Here's Amazon's daily deals

This property comes with five bedrooms, four bathrooms and six reception rooms.

Eye-catching manor house comes with breathtaking gardens - see inside

Spitbank Fort and No Man's Fort were both sold at auction for over £1m each after being on the property market for years.

WATCH: Phenomenal footage of Spitbank Fort's transformation into hotel

Puzzles

Quick CrosswordTo test and hone your word skills

SudokuThe ultimate logic-based numbers game

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Lifestyle

A prestigious London hotel just a stone's throw from The Thames

Keith Young, Club President Rosemary Bailey and RN Warrant Officer Lee Cunningham

Fareham Bowls Club to hold 24 hour charity event

I visited the Brewhouse Kitchen in Guildhall Walk to watch the football on a little known roof terrace and sun trap.

WATCH: I visited an unknown roof terrace to watch the euros in the sun

Nando's in Chichester has reopened following an extensive refurbishment that required the restaurant to be shut for six weeks.

Popular restaurant reopens after incredible six-figure refurbishment

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Back to the Future The Musical at London's Adelphi Theatre has been named among the best value tickets on sale in the capital

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Bagai, an Amur tiger at Marwell Zoo has died.

Marwell bids farewell to 'lovable' and 'cheeky' Tiger who has died

People

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Gunwharf Quays has announced that three new brands will be joining their retail line-up, all of which will be brand new to the region.
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Jacob Lee, lifelong Portsmouth season ticket holder, has set up a charity football match to support loved ones with breast cancer.

Passionate Pompey fan sets up match to help loved ones with cancer

Isabelle Bull with her certificate for winning the Linden Homes Award

Interior design student at Solent University wins prize from homebuilder

Your World

Eastney & Hayling aerial image

Eastney & Hayling super wide angle aerial image

Lizzie Davidson outside St Peter's Church, Bishop's Waltham.

'I'm glad I waited to respond to God's call'

St James' Park Care Home - Resident, Philip Wilson.

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Defence

HMS Tamar alongside USS Emory S Land and HMAS Leeuwin in Australia conducting a link up exercise. Picture: Royal Navy

Experimental training carried out by HMS Tamar with allies

The Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity fundraising ball was a success as JJ Chalmers hosted the evening on HMS Prince of Wales.

Charity fundraiser a hit as JJ Chalmers hosts on aircraft carrier

Friends and families wave as HMS Formidable returns to Portsmouth following her tour in the Far East in August 1946.

23 historic photos of navy aircraft carriers in Portsmouth

Women training at the N.Fs motorcycle school, November 1942

32 incredible and rare pictures showing life in Portsmouth during World War Two

Opinion

The Portsmouth North constituency, seen from Portsdown Hill

Faith in the Community: churches can host political debates

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D-Day: The Unheard Tapes gave a new voice to first-hand accounts of D-Day, the invasion of Normandy by Allied troops in June 1944 (Picture: BBC/Wall to Wall Media Ltd/Justin Dowling)

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A popular answer was Commercial Road. Changes include new seating, more planting, play equipment for children, new cycle stands, and a pavement graphic were recently added as part of a project to revamp the area - but it has recieved a mixed reception.

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We’ve put together a list of things that could make Portsmouth an even better place to live. Picture: Adobe Stock

8 things that I think Portsmouth should have to make it a better city

The Outlaws are back with more laugh-out-loud crime capers on BBC1 (Picture: BBC/Big Talk)

The Outlaws review: This comedy-drama is criminally funny

Rylan Clark and Rob Rinder were in Florence this week, part of the pair's new BBC2 series Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour (PIcture: BBC/Rex TV/Zinc Media/Lana Salah)

Rob and Rylan's Grand Tour review: Rob and Rylan open hearts and broaden minds

Business

A packet of crisps Picture: Canva

Sainsbury's recalls crisps after allergy health alert

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I used to work at Lidl - this 1-hour window will get you top bargains

Aldi is looking to open new stores across the country

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UK Trending

An off-duty response officer, PC Rishi Thobhani, has described how he jumped into action and chased down a shoplifter - despite being threatened with a large kitchen knife.

Watch: Off-duty police officer takes down knife-wielding shoplifter

Rishi Sunak: Four men arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass

I had steak and seafood at five-star golf resort Fairmont St Andrews

A glamping site is providing posh accommodation for fussier Glastonbury Festival goers.

Watch: Inside Glastonbury's glamping site with £28k weekend price tag

New parents say what they enjoy most about returning to work

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