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Donations were stolen from The People's Memorial in Langstone Harbour.

Thief steals Remembrance donations from The People's Memorial

The Star, in Gosport, has gained the top rating for its levels of hygiene

Army veteran in disbelief when refused entry to pub for wearing poppy

Photo of: Representatives from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, the Travel Safe team, Stagecoach, First Bus and Gosport Ferry with Councillor Peter Candlish, Cabinet Member for Transport, Portsmouth City Council; Councillor Stevyn Ricketts, Chair – Community and Environment Board, Gosport Borough Council and Councillor Steve Forster - Executive Member for Highways and Passenger Transport, Hampshire County Council

New Travel Safe officers on board buses in a bid to improve safety

Southsea seafront hotel could become 23-person HMO

Over 100 illegal migrants aboard two RNLI lifeboats entered Portsmouth Harbour on Sunday evening just after 10pm, heading for Fort Blockhouse in Gosport, Hampshire where teams from the Home Office were there to welcome the migrants. They were then heading to board one of a number of buses waiting for them. They are pictured passing Fort Blockhouse. Pictureexclusive.com

MP “hacked off” by government's response over small boats landings

Man remains at large after robbing Tesco store amid gun threat

Spooky fun and Portsmouth100 Lions at Fort Nelson
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (241026-060)

Popular lions arrive at Fort Nelson in one more gathering

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Over 100 illegal migrants aboard two RNLI lifeboats entered Portsmouth Harbour on Sunday evening just after 10pm, heading for Fort Blockhouse in Gosport, Hampshire where teams from the Home Office were there to welcome the migrants. They were then heading to board one of a number of buses waiting for them. Pictured passing Fort Blockhouse. Please credit: pictureexclusive.com

Council again seeks assurances from the government over 'small boats'

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Double yellow lines on Moorings Way put on hold over parking concerns

HMS Protector is continually plagued by “propulsion defects”, with assessments being made for a replacement.

'Propulsion defects' plague Royal Navy ship - 'analysis' to set future

The local Borough and County elections in May 2026 - North West Havant County Council Seat

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Havant by-election set for November 19

Anti-migrant protestors

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43 pictures as anti-migrant and anti-racism groups protest in Gosport

There was a suspected tornado in Portchester on Thursday night which affected a few houses in The Crossway, Portchester.

Shock as tornado hits homes causing destruction

Sport

Adrian Segecic in action during Pompey's 2-1 win over Millwall. Picture: Jason Brown

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Ryan Kavuma-McQueen, left, and Abu Kamara, right, after the win over Millwall. Pic: Jason Brown

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Dressing-room character Madiodio Dia has been taken to the hearts of Pompey fans. Picture: Jason Brown

'You should see his clothes': A big Pompey character now loved by fans

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Pompey keeper Nico Schmid after Millwall's opener. Pic: Jason Brown.

‘It’s entirely on me’: Pompey boss clears keeper of blame for howler

Pompey fans in their side's clash with Millwall on Saturday. Pic: Jason Brown.

'Was a good old school ground, lucky': Pompey and Millwall faithfuls

Iyad Mohamed and Madiodio Dia celebrate Pompey's 2-1 success over Millwall. Picture: Jason Brown

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Crime

Henry Nowak was stabbed to death with a Sikh kirpan ceremonial knife five times (Hampshire Police/PA)

Independent review into murder of Henry Nowak to take place

Fareham fisherman fined £3,400 for illegal clam dredging

Police say they have identified two people they wish to speak to in connection with a murder in Bletchley earlier this year

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Boy arrested after gang chase and harass theatre cast member

Anti-immigration protestors marching in Gosport.

No arrests made at anti-migrant and anti-racism demonstrations

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Emergency crews respond after tree falls in road

Fareham Remembrance service in West Street, Fareham, on Sunday, November 9, 2025.

Fareham and Gosport to host Remembrance Day parades

An artificial pitch will allow football to be played year-round.

Portsmouth punter felt 'sick' after winning £1m from £4 football bet

Traffic and Travel

Southern Rail passengers have been told to expect more delays.

Railway passengers told to expect more delays

Major works are ongoing at Junction 9 of the M3 in Hampshire.

Delays expected as section of Hampshire motorway closed

Six car crash on the A3 northbound this morning between the A3(M) near Waterlooville and Petersfield.

Car smashes into central barrier in A3(M) crash - police update

50mph signs on the westbound M27 near Portsmouth, which are there because the parapet of the Hillsley underpass is damaged after a car crash

Two people injured after crash on M27 near Portsmouth

Business & Retail

Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

Broadband customers face fresh £48 bill warning

Waterloo Park is nearing completion with Costa Coffee Drive Thru up and running.

Incredible progress at Waterloo Park as first store opens

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The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

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Defence

Portsmouth-based patrol ships HMS Mersey and HMS Severn were dispatched alongside a Wildcat helicopter from 815 Naval Air Squadron to intercept Russian corvette Boikiy and accompanying oil tanker MT General Skobelev as they sailed towards the North Sea.

Trio of Royal Navy ships face being axed amid shrinking fleet

HMS Duncan returned to Portsmouth on Friday, July 24, 2026, after completing phase one of Operation Firecrest.

'Chronic lack of sea time' hitting Royal Navy amid a lack of Captains

Chinooks of 27 Squadron, RAF Odiham, operating on HMS Queen Elizabeth from October 13th to October 26th, 2026, as part of Exercise Hathi Pol. The carrier recently visited Gibraltar.

'Unique challenge' faces air crew on HMS Queen Elizabeth on ops

Pictured: Ewan Baxter outside Bulford Military Court, Wiltshire, who was punished for a sexist tirade while deployed on HMS Prince of Wales.

Sexist Royal Marine punished after tirade of abuse towards women

Lifestyle

The pumpkins are in store now - and the most you'll pay is 59p

Sainsbury’s cuts Halloween pumpkins to 50p each with Nectar deal

Landlady Ally Wearn pouring a pint on Tuesday, October20.

Delight as historic pub reopens in Portsmouth

One of Portsmouth's most popular curry houses, Haldi in Albert Road.

Curry house shortlisted for Restaurant of the Year

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Stacey Solomon has called the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System the “vacuum of dreams”, praising its powerful suction and versatile design - and fans can get £160 off with an exclusive code.

Stacey Solomon loves this powerful Shark ‘vacuum of dreams’

The PROALLER heated throw has topped Amazon's Home & Kitchen best-seller chart as temperatures fall, with the electric blanket currently reduced to £25.49.

Amazon's £25 heated blanket tops best-seller chart

Lakeland's Barista Espresso Machine is reduced from £169.99 to £136 in the retailer's huge October sale.

Lakeland launches huge sale with savings of up to 20%

Set behind gates on Orchard Road, this detached Havant property is on the market for £550,000

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