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Cremer Mall in Fareham

Cremer Mall in Fareham lights up pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

Damage caused by the fire in the west wing of Southampton General Hospital on February 1, 2026. Picture: University Hospital Southampton

60 beds still closed after devastating fire at hospital

Southampton General Hospital

Hopes of easing parking nightmare at hospital thanks to a new provider

Proposed Welborne Northern Primary School. Image: Hampshire County Council

School and GP surgery pushed back to 2029 amid slower house sales

Survivors (L-R) Richard Warwick, Adrian Goodyear, Steve Nicholls and Gary Webster. Image: OPCC
Survivors (L-R) Richard Warwick, Adrian Goodyear, Steve Nicholls and Gary Webster. Image: OPCC

No investigation despite infected blood victims giving statements

Hampshire Orthopaedic Centre. Image: Hampshire Hospitals

Specialist says patients are never ‘too young’ for knee replacement

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust’s (PHU) Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team.

Portsmouth stroke rehabilitation team praised in external review

The water quality problem in Lee-on-the-Solent has been resolved, after people were were urged to boil it before consumption.

Water quality issue resolved with no bacteria detected

The Golden Lion, Southwick High Street, PO17 6EB.

'Improvements made' after 'shock' food hygiene rating for popular pub

Portsmouth Water has issued a warning to residents in Lee-on-the-Solent that bacteria has been discovered in the supply.

Water quality warning issued after bacteria found in the supply

Learning CPR can literally be a life-saving skill.

Shoppers in Fareham to be taught CPR by leisure centre staff

Siony Perez, radiographer, at Portsmouth Community Diagnostic Centre.

See inside the new Portsmouth Community Diagnostic Centre

Dentist

£3.7m earmarked for new NHS dental services in Hampshire

Community Breast Health Workshop at the Portsmouth Jami Mosque

Portsmouth mosque hosts breast health workshop

Members of the cardiology team at QA Hospital.

Innovative technology earns QA Hospital recognition at national awards

Mitch and Cliff Waudby are part of the catering team for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Gosport.

Brothers cooking for NHS patients in Gosport reach competition finals
Chefs were judged on cooking, butchery skills, children’s menus and more.
David George

Mev Ghazanfar, a HR business partner who was diagnosed with endometrial cancer in 2018. She is among the thousands of people living with cancer who are being "ghosted" by loved ones as they navigate their diagnosis and treatment.

Hampshire woman 'ghosted' by friends following cancer diagnosis

HMS Dragon homecoming on October 9, 2026. Pictured is: Leading Hand Charlie Gill from Littlehampton, West Sussex, with his cousin Finlay Ratan (2). Charlie donated part of his liver to Finlay when he was just four-months-old after needing a transplant.

Exclusive 'Hero' HMS Dragon sailor saves boy given days to live - reunited again

Pharmacist Francisco Millan with Hugo, four, and Elle, three Picture: Habibur Rahman

City pre-school first in south east to have flu spray from pharmacist

Hampshire County Council HQ. Image: LDR

“Many positive findings” adult social care services get new CQC rating

The Blue Bell Inn has been closed since a fire broke out in a neighbouring property on July 11.

Pub landlord takes on 310km challenge in memory of Pompey legend

nurse doctor hospital stethoscope generic

Nurse had sexual relationship with patient and lied about it

Since being set up over a decade ago, Portsmouth City Council’s Wellbeing Service has supported over 10,000 attempts to quit smoking to date.

Free expert support available to Portsmouth smokers this Stoptober

Fleas infested a St Clare Wightlink ferry while travelling between Portsmouth over the weekend.

'Fleas' infest Wightlink ferry forcing services to be cancelled

Dr Hayley Cousins, clinical director, and Justin Cousins, operations manager, at Coastal Private GP & Aesthetics.

Picture: Sarah Standing

New GP surgery opens in Fareham

Wisteria Lodge on London Road, Horndean was rated outstanding following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission.

Nursing home rated outstanding for its proactive and personalised care

Resident doctors have begun five days of industrial action today (July 25).

Portsmouth hospital trust faces £13.9m deficit amid bed shortage
The NHS Trust, which oversees Queen Alexandra Hospital, has reported significant bed shortages and financial pressures.
Toby Paine

Members of the families of people who died at Gosport War Memorial Hospital (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Gosport hospital death inquests could cost Hampshire nearly £4m

Newborn babies will be tested for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) – a condition which affects singer Jesy Nelson’s twins. Pictured: The entertainer sitting during the National Television Awards 2026 show at The O2 Arena on September 8, 2026.

Portsmouth lab to test newborns for condition affecting singers' twins

Courtney and Harlow

Woman recounts traumatic birth experience at QA hospital

A lack of NHS dentists in Portsmouth is causing a crisis, city councillors have said Photo: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

Figures show NHS dentist visits for children is a national low

The number of reported STIs in Portsmouth has increased, new data shows.

Sexually transmitted diseases in Portsmouth on the rise

Caroline Roberts with her Tuesday morning yoga class at Crofton Community Centre.

Stubbington yoga teacher creates accessible yoga book

The new surgery in Fareham

New GP surgery opens for same-day appointments

Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham

Patients recall maternity care at QA Hospital after CQC downgrade

Queen Alexandra Hospital’s maternity care has been downgraded to “requires improvement”

Maternity care downgraded by CQC at Queen Alexandra Hospital

Radiotherapy after surgery ‘reduces risk of recurrence of certain brain cancers’

Pictured: Andy Tudor, from Denmead

Engineer backs new research after being treated for brain tumour

Organ donations have declined sharply amid an NHS call to action.

'Sharp decline' in organ donations as urgent NHS action plan launched

A fundraiser has been launched for a family after a dad-of-two was diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Pictured: Lee (left) with his wife Danielle (middle) and their two children.

Fundraiser for dad whose cancer has gone from treatable to terminal

Simba has introduced HeatRelease, a cooling mattress technology designed to help those affected by night sweats and overheating

New mattress aims to tackle menopause night sweats

Inside the predominately female only studio where number of expert led classes are held including pilates.

See inside the new female only wellness centre in Waterlooville

Aerial view of the Guildhall in Portsmouth

Council probes support for sleep-troubled children

Chef Faz Forhad Ahmed at the Akash.
Picture: Khalif Rehman

Turnaround for popular curry house as new food hygiene score issued

Patient waiting room

ADHD assessment waits reach a staggering 111 weeks

Crofton Lodge, Crofton Lane, Fareham, received a food hygiene rating of two following an inspection on August 4.

Care home rapped for 'inadequate' food hygiene knowledge

New Health customers are not tied to a subscription or long-term contract, giving them greater flexibility over their treatment.

What side effects do people suffer on weight loss drugs?

Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham

Concern over ‘habitual residents’ at QA putting pressure on resources

A Chesterfield shop with a one-star food hygiene rating is among the latest Derbyshire food hygiene ratings.

Concerns raised by inspectors after visit to Gosport curry house

Mark Kelly underwent treatment for prostate cancer at QA Hospital in April 2026

'Former Pompey team-mate Alan Knight saved my life': Mark Kelly

Car with the Portsmouth hospital trust's PD team

Hospital drives innovation with electric vehicles for renal services

Elise Sargent from Portsmouth has stage 4 bowel cancer and is urging MPs to vote the assisted dying bill through on Friday, September 11, 2026

I'm 45 with terminal cancer - MPs should vote for assisted dying bill

Eligible adults can explore New Health’s weight-management service online and decide whether it feels right for them.

How to know you’re suitable for private weight management treatment?

Resident doctors have begun five days of industrial action today (July 25).

QA hospital still over capacity as corridor care continues

New Health offers clinician-led weight management designed to fit around everyday life, without the need for in-person appointments.

What private weight management treatments are available without NHS?

Flu vaccinations will be available from September 1

Flu vaccinations now available for children and pregnant women

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