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David George

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After working for The News, Portsmouth for six years, David moved to National World. Almost always working with a smile on his face, David covers sport and digital trends, and is a keen F1 fan: he can sometimes be found daydreaming about Ferrari's glory years.

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Portsmouth Magistrates' Court

Exclusive Who has been in the dock at Portsmouth Magistrates Court?

Portsmouth Crown Court in Winston Churchill Avenue

Who has been in the dock at Portsmouth Crown Court?

Portsmouth Crown Court in Winston Churchill Avenue.

Who has been in the dock at Portsmouth Crown Court?

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

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.

Exclusive Trial date set for teenagers after two men assaulted in Southsea

Portsmouth Crown Court in Winston Churchill Avenue

Exclusive Havant man accused of attempted murder as hearing adjourned by judge

Joanna Derkacz

Exclusive Woman found dead in Waterlooville fled home after row with partner

Christmas festivities in Chichester will be getting underway very soon.

Christmas market, pantomime and silent disco in Chichester

Joanna Derkacz

Exclusive Woman read book about 'difficult people' before being found dead

Portsmouth Crown Court in Winston Churchill Avenue.

Who has been in the dock at Portsmouth Crown Court?

Police were called to the scene yesterday afternoon.

Police release details of last night's M275 crash

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

Children honour 'amazing' lollipop man John for cancer charity drive

Shaun Williamson is leading the charge for Lidl's Christmas advert this year.

Portsmouth sport and theatre stars centre stage in Lidl Christmas ad

Police have arrested two teenagers in connection with the incident.

Two teenagers arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Motorists are facing heavy delays

Breaking Traffic at a standstill into Portsmouth after reports of a collision

HMS Prince of Wales left Portsmouth last month.

Tehran brands Royal Navy 'terrorist organisation' - what has been said
“I’m minded to take the press clippings and put them up in my downstairs toilet.”
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Joanna Derkacz

Exclusive Judge instructs jury in murder trial to 'switch off social media'

Michael Albery, 36 of Rodney Way, Waterlooville, was found guilty of raping a child and causing two children to engage in sexual activity.

Exclusive Parents praise 'brave' children as predator jailed for sex offences

Nicholas Stanley, 45 from Lucknow Street, Landport, pleaded guilty to one count of making indecent images of a child, one count of attempted sexual communication with a child, and one count of attempting to meet a child following grooming.

Exclusive Child sex offender has sentencing put on hold after his dog was stolen

Portsmouth Crown Court in Winston Churchill Avenue

Who has been in the dock at Portsmouth Crown Court?

Portsmouth Magistrates' Court.

Who has been in the dock at Portsmouth Magistrates Court?

Portsmouth Crown Court in Winston Churchill Avenue.

Who has been in the dock at Portsmouth Crown Court?

Joanna Derkacz

Exclusive Joanna Derkacz's work colleague thought boyfriend 'will kill her'

Poundland is set to appoint administrators in the coming days.

Thousands of Poundland jobs at risk as administrators to be appointed

Inspector Stu Ross, left, with police and crime commissioner Donna Jones. Rural crime has been a particular focus in Hampshire so far this year.

Hundreds of rural crimes reported to police in Hampshire thanks to app

Portsmouth Crown Court in Winston Churchill Avenue

Exclusive Parents of a newborn baby jailed for abuse - ‘several’ fractured ribs

Armed police stormed the train at Huntingdon Railway Station on November 1 last year.

How a Royal Navy veteran brought an end to Huntingdon train attack
Several people were attacked in the train incident.
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Joanna Derkacz

Exclusive Joanna Derkacz's friend says she argued with partner before death

Trading Standards has been investigating the sales of vapes, nicotine pouches and tobacco in Portsmouth convenience stores.

Tobacco and vapes seized from corner shops by Trading Standards

The Santa 5k and 10k in Southsea last year.

Southsea Santa Fun Run returning to Portsmouth seafront

Clanfield Scarecrow Festival has seen the likes of Elvis Presley, Madonna and Freddie Mercury appear in the village.

How to find these scarecrows of Elvis, Madonna and Freddie Mercury

Portsmouth Crown Court in Winston Churchill Avenue

Exclusive Why man who sent nude photos to children received a suspended sentence

Joanna Derkacz

Woman tells court that sister said murder suspect ‘choked her before’

A man has been sentenced following a fire at the BP petrol station in Broom Way, Lee-on-the-Solent, on Thursday, December 4 last year.

Exclusive Pair who saved man who set himself on fire commended by judge

Portsmouth Crown Court in Winston Churchill Avenue.

Who has been in the dock at Portsmouth Crown Court?

Portsmouth Grammar School students sleeping outside on school grounds.

Sixth form students sleep rough to raise money for charity

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

Roadworks begin tomorrow as M3 to shut for two full weekends

Joanna Derkacz

Exclusive Police visited Joanna Derkacz days before she died, court hears

Police have charged a man in connection with multiple break-ins.

Man charged after Portsmouth garages and car dealerships broken into

Train services to and from Portsmouth will be replaced by bus services.

Railway disruption expected in Portsmouth and surrounding area

Southern Rail services are being delayed and cancelled after a person was hit by a train.

Services to and from Portsmouth delayed after person struck by train

Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service battled multiple wildfires this summer - including this one in Gosport.

Wildfires 'becoming more frequent', fire authority chairman warns

From left, Professor Jim Khan, Elise Sargent and Stuart Maun.

Surgeon completes Great South Run for ex-News reporter

Great South Run 2026 green and orange waves

189 cheery photos of green and orange wave runners at Great South Run

Great South Run 2026 blue and pink waves

129 delightful photos of blue and pink wave runners at Great South Run

Great South Run purple wave

133 photos of enhusiastic purple wave runners from Great South Run

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