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Cllr George Madgwick, leader of the Portsmouth Independents Party. Picture: Stuart Martin (220421-7042)

Councillor George Madgwick charged with 35 offences including rape

Barncroft Primary School in Bedhampton held a surprise assembly for their crossing patrol officer John Thompson.

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The car ferry terminal will relocate to the International Ferry Port while work is carried out at the Gunwharf Road terminal.

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Man fighting for life after knife attack as another seriously injured

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Former Portsmouth Poundland earmarked for 123 flats

Portsmouth City Council will receive £430,000 over two years to help homelessness and rough sleeping

Rough sleepers to be offered route off streets before Christmas

The footbridge at Fratton Railway Station is closed until Sunday, November 8.

Railway footbridge closed for a week for refurbishment

Sport

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Abu Kamara was among the Pompey attackers who struggled at Burnley. Picture: Jason Brown

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Contact nights out in Portsmouth over the years

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A dance music night will celebrate 28 years on Saturday (November 7) – as we take a look back at its previous events from over the years.
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Dr Iain Lightfoot and Barry Depp wrote on their findings: I would like to start with a wonderful quote by one of the team at The Bugle. "The fun starts when it gets dark..." how right they were! Nestled in the historic heart of Titchfield village, the Bugle Hotel is a place where time feels stretched thin. Just metres from the ruins of Titchfield Abbey, the canal and River Meon, and opposite the medieval St Peter’s Church, this 400-year-old coaching inn stands proudly as a relic of Hampshire’s past. Yet behind its welcoming bar and cosy rooms lies something else, something mostly unseen but often heard. We were invited to investigate following staff reports of paranormal activity. Pint glasses tipping over, disembodied footsteps, whispered voices, shadows in empty rooms, classic signs of a haunting. What we found confirmed what many already believe: the Bugle Hotel is very much alive with its past. The Investigation Begins at The Bugle We focused our efforts on Rooms 1, 5, and 6, the function room, the bar, and, albeit briefly, in the cellar. From the moment we arrived, the welcome from staff was warm, yet the air around us held a quiet charge. A quick walkaround and baseline EMF checks helped us identify key hotspots. We placed cameras, spirit balls, REM pods, and trigger objects across the property. It didn’t take long for the activity to start. The kitchen door opened and closed on its own. Suspecting a draft, we positioned a camera, but the motion remained odd even when the doors were closed, I suspected the breeze was responsible however. The function room became our base, and from there, we observed numerous orbs and heard bangs, whispers, and even whistles and what sounded like a growl. Rooms of Energy and Memory Room 1 delivered our first jolt. A previously upright lampshade had twisted to one side, repositioning itself... When I lifted it back in place it proved difficult; it had to be lifted and angled to recreate the effect. I also sensed strong emotional energy, what I described

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Traffic and Travel

Police are appealing for witnesses after a tipper truck was stolen and the gates of Ruskington Garden Centre rammed.

Police give update after vehicle hits tree near A27

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Motorists are facing heavy delays

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South Western Railway

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Defence

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The New Bengal received a five out of five food hygiene rating following an inspection on October 14.

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Riverside pub, Fishermans Rest, will undergo a refurbishment.

Greene King pub announces closure for six-figure refurbishment

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