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On Thursday, November 5, 2026, a ceremony was held for the commissioning of the 1st Autonomous Squadron at HMNB Portsmouth. The historic ceremony saw the squadron formally join the force, as it continues to push towards a hybrid navy.

Historic 1st Autonomous Squadron for drone boats commissioned in navy

The driver, a man in his 20s, and three passengers, a woman in her 40s, an 18-year-old man and a 19-year-old man were all taken to hospital with serious injuries where they remain.

Boy rushed to hospital by air ambulance after being hit by car

Fort Purbrook, one of the historic Palmerston forts, is considered to be in a declining state. Despite this, work is underway to restore the site.

27 precious historic buildings deemed 'at risk' of decaying

Remembrance Sunday service at Portsmouth Guildhall Square on Sunday 8th November 2026.

Large crowds fall silent to honour fallen on Remembrance Sunday

Crowds lined the streets at Gosport War Memorial hospital for Remembrance Sunday.

Sombre Gosport service honours the fallen on Remembrance Sunday

Remembrance Sunday service at Portsmouth Guildhall Square on Sunday 8th November 2026.

51 emotional pictures from Portsmouth Remembrance Sunday service

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Fareham Remembrance Sunday service took place outside Holy Trinity Church in West Street, Fareham, on Sunday, November 8, 2026.

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Trading Standards have opposed an application for a Wine Shop to be established in West Street, Fareham.

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‘Banter and Brew’ at Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre, St Mary's, Portsmouth welcomed members of the Armed Forces community ahead of Remembrance Day.

Hospital welcomes veterans to ‘Banter and Brew’ event

Vegan Festival Portsmouth

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Hampshire residents encouraged to nominate a charity to receive a festive donation.

£240,000 festive fund to be donated to nominated charities

A 1940s celebratory event will be held in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Free interactive pop-up memory library prepares to open at dockyard

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Business & Retail

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Mayor of Fareham opens pop-up Christmas craft fair in town centre

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Baxters Cullen Skink fish soup has been recalled due to a manufacturing fault where the can could burst. Pictured: Generic canned soup at a shop in New York City, USA, in 2025.

Warning issued over soup cans which could burst with foul stench

Defence

Princess Anne visit with laying up of the Queen's colours at Portsmouth Cathedral on Thursday 29th October 2026

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Thousands of digital Veterans ID Cards have been rolled out since they launched. Pictured: Veterans marching at the 2025 Remembrance Sunday service in Portsmouth at Guildhall Square.

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Lifestyle

Tempting Christmas gift collections from Cartwright & Butler and Prestige Hampers, packed with festive treats, sweet indulgences and savoury favourites.

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Takeaway's food hygiene rating goes up after inspectors' second visit

A popular Chesterfield restaurant a with two-out-of-five hygiene score is among the local food businesses which have recently received new food hygiene ratings.

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Inside this four bedroom home in South Close, Havant.

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