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Home transformed into touching Remembrance Day tribute with thoughtful light show in Cosham, Portsmouth on Monday 9th November 2026. Pictured: Kelly and Myles Semmens outside their home. Picture: Habibur Rahman

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Karl Foster, 48, of Horsham Road, Littlehampton, has been jailed at Portsmouth Crown Court after a torrent of domestic abuse against his victim.

'Dangerous' domestic abuser who went into river to flee police jailed

Mounted police have been deployed to Portsmouth as part of a joint operation.

Mounted police deployed on night-time patrols in city - arrest made

Gosport has won a prestigious award, with thousands of pounds being handed to community projects.

Motorbikes stolen across streets in early hours as thefts ramp up

Police are seeking a man who was aggressive towards staff at Lidl in Purbrook Way, Havant, and attacked one of them.

Man 'behaving aggressively' hunted by police for attacking Lidl worker

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Green Party calls for George Madgwick to resign over criminal charges

Runnymede in Fareham

Protected trees face the axe as roots are blamed for home damage

Prince on a mission to make women in military feel safe and respected

Sport

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Former Pompey midfielder Abdoulaye Kamara

Former Pompey flop's future under scrutiny despite transfer u-turn

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Exclusive The true cost of Pompey keeper errors with Schmid under spotlight

Pompey's Rocco Shein. Pic: Jason Brown

Pompey boss drops Shein selection hint as midfielder returns to side

Nicolas Schmid has come under fire following his performance in the 2-1 defeat to Stoke. Picture: Jason Brown

Pompey man criticises costly errors as Nicolas Schmid under fire

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Merisian Shopping Centre, West Street, Havant

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25 nostalgic pictures showing West Street, Havant 20 years ago
Take a trip down memory lane and explore what life was like 20 years ago in West Street, Havant.
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ABC Cinema in High Street, Cosham, showing the queues forming for the film showings two days before its planned closure in December 2002.
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Portsmouth Crown Court in Winston Churchill Avenue.

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Live Facial Recognition (LFR) cameras have been deployed in Gosport this week

Police deploying facial recognition tech to catch criminals in Gosport

Police charged two teenagers in connection with the attacks.

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Police Dog Rocky and his handler recognised by special award

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People

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Portsmouth Guildhall ice rink returns.

Ice rink returns for another season of Christmas fun

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Gosport pub marks 290th birthday with party and charity fundraiser

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Solent Flyer hovercraft out of service until spring

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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

Business & Retail

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Gosport teenager launches second business with new nail studio

The Mayor of Fareham Cllr Tina Ellis, centre, cuts the ribbon.

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

New concept restaurant, Nomadd, opens in Southsea. Pictured: Manager Ravi Kuru with chef Adiana Almeida and supervisor Harry Elam

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Defence

New drones, sensors and un-crewed capabilities will be used to protect undersea cables from Russian interference.

New drones and sensors to protect undersea cables from Russia

‘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

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

Gosport unites to honour the fallen during Remembrance Sunday service.

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Lifestyle

Coates & Seely sparkling wines that guests will have the opportunity to sample at the Wine Club event.

The best sparkling wines in Hampshire on offer at tasting event

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

Luxury Christmas hampers packed with festive surprises

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

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Mrs Hinch uses this clothes airer to help dry her laundry indoors.

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Stacey Solomon has described the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System as her “vacuum of dreams” – and now shoppers can save big on the same model in the Black Friday sale.

Stacey Solomon's favourite Shark vacuum is £150 cheaper plus free gift

Pagazzi's Bixby pendant light combines amber ribbed glass with brushed bronze detailing for an elegant finishing touch.

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