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Toby is the Local Democracy Reporter who covers Portsmouth City Council via the BBC LDRs scheme

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Teignmouth's RNLI lifeboat the Claude and Kath

Portsmouth grants RNLI highest civic honour following threats to crew

George Madgwick

Green Party calls for George Madgwick to resign over criminal charges

Cradley Heath Salvation Army launches its Christmas Present Appeal

One in ten Portsmouth families can't afford children's Christmas gifts

Cascades car park rooftop could become home to 12 Padel courts

Lloys Bank in Palmerston Road, Southsea will close on March 9, 2026.

Former Southsea Lloyds bank could be transformed into two shops

Council building safety works face delays over staffing and red tape

New figures reveal who lives in Portsmouth’s 15,000 council homes

Matthew Cordy

Matthew Cordy reveals why he quit reform UK following Madgwick charges

Originally from Germany, the Rottweiler can make for a fiecely loyal family pet - despite the slightly unfair reputation they have for aggression. It's not damaged their cost though - expect to shell out up to £4,000 for a pup with a good pedigree.

Blanket ban on pets in Portsmouth social housing set to end

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

Prime Minister recognises Portsmouth homelessness services

George Madgwick

Madgwick faces calls to quit Portsmouth and Hampshire council roles

The Border Control Post at Portsmouth International Port

‘We want our money back’ over Portsmouth’s £25m border control post

Proposed sports pitches plans

Farlington sports plans recommended for refusal despite local support

Portico Shipping, the south coast's cargo handling and logistics operator, is reporting strong demand for its enhanced facilities, following the completion of significant quayside expansion works supported by £12m of funding from Solent Freeport and Portsmouth City Council. Councillor Steve Pitt, leader of Portsmouth City Council, unveiled a plaque to mark the completion of significant expansion works on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

Picture: Sarah Standing (041126-5412)

£12m port expansion set to boost trade through Portsmouth

George Madgwick

George Madgwick speaks out after being charged with 35 offences

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Sherlock Holmes Portsmouth museum dream still alive

Room One

‘Safe, welcoming and non-judgemental’ autism hub sees demand soar
Room One sees increased attendance, new referrals and plans to expand its reach.
Toby Paine

Adult social care

“Fragile” care sector prompts plans for extra beds in Portsmouth

Finale on Lights Switch On in Cosham 2025

College sponsors Portsmouth Christmas lights celebrations

What we know about plans for a Planetarium at a former Poundland

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

Measures to lift children out of poverty have been brought in at Westminster and in Holyrood. Pic: Getty Images

‘Wake-up call’: Portsmouth ranked 12th hardest place to be a child

Portsmouth Guildhall is a beautiful building at the heart of the city and it is a Portsmouth landmark which brings people together.
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Budget brings millions for Portsmouth but council calls for more

Former Portsmouth Poundland earmarked for 123 flats

Health Determinants Research Collaboration

Five Portsmouth health research internships to open in November

A 2-year-old Border Collie cross who loves life, Domino is a smart, fun-loving lad looking for his ultimate outdoor adventure buddy. Extremely food-motivated and great in the car, he thrives on training and loves embarking on big hikes. Domino will make a loyal companion in a calm, adult-only home with a secure garden where he can be the only pet.

Portsmouth council considers more flexible pet rules for tenants

Blackpool Council has committed £1.6m to boost Adult Services

Portsmouth explores extra care beds amid hospital discharge delays

Roadworks in Market Way, Portsmouth on Tuesday, September 26.

Picture: Sarah Standing (260923-8966)

Colas highways contract worth £587m set to end in Portsmouth in 2030
Roads, pavements and street lighting could be managed differently after Colas’s contract ends.
Toby Paine

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and HM Naval Base Portsmouth.

Picture: Shaun Roster

Radiation emergency planning zone around naval base to shrink

The National Education Museum is looking for a home in Portsmouth for a ‘significant’ heritage site to celebrate the evolution of teaching and schools from its infancy to the modern day. They have submitted an 'expression of interest' in the former records office in Museum Road. Picture: Alvin Edyvane

Councillors back demolition of historic Portsmouth records office

Drug dealing and "public sexual activity" prompt Southsea park rules

Copnor Road flats proposal

Plans for 10 flats at vacant Copnor Road site return after refusal

Hindu Temple plans

Plans for new Hindu temple in Milton move forward

Moorings Way

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

The former Matalan site in Station Street, Portsmouth, which Lidl has put a planning application in for.
Picture: Sarah Standing (280526-2465)

Lidl reveals opening hours for proposed new city centre store

Southsea seafront hotel could become 23-person HMO

Kent Road, Southsea, on Monday, September 21, 2026.

Picture: Sarah Standing (210926-1481)

Residents call for bus route rethink as Southsea road changes loom

Chimneys on a row of terraced residential houses. Photo credit: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Councillors decide final HMO applications before planning rule changes

Milton Road co-living development

Five-storey 'HMO plus' scheme rejected by Portsmouth planners

McDonald's in Portsmouth Road, Cosham was rated 5 on July 28.

Cosham McDonald’s denied longer hours over residents’ noise concerns

Portsmouth FC. Preview of Portsmouth100 Exhibition, Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery, Museum Road, Portsmouth
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (211026-020)

New exhibition explores 100 years of Portsmouth life

Southsea Infant School, Collingwood Road, Southsea, on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

Picture: Sarah Standing (111026-9777)

Portsmouth parents asked to have their say on primary school shake-up

Former records office sheltered housing proposal

Former Records Office could be replaced by sheltered housing scheme

Drug dealing and loud music prompt plans for parks restrictions

new vape restriction

32 shops suspected of links to organised crime, FOI figures reveal

Action is being taken to reduce youth unemployment in Peterborough.

Portsmouth youth unemployment concerns grow as jobs scheme announced

George Madgwick

Councillor’s links to patriot group revealed in ITV investigation

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