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Jessica and Callum with their three children. Callum suffered a serious head injury in an attack on Cosham High Street on Friday, April 24.

Thousands raised for dad who suffered traumatic brain injury

Thousands of properties have lost power following an issue in rural Hampshire.

Thousands of properties hit by power cut as engineers rush to scene

Clubbers enjoy a night out in Portsmouth in 2009. Picture: (091104-2192)

36 fabulous pictures from fun nights out in Portsmouth 2009

Police are appealing for information following an arson attack in Ballymoney in the early hours of Friday, 9th October.

Police sent on 'concern for welfare' call and find man dead at home

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

Surgeon completes Great South Run for ex-News reporter

Nora, 5 and Lilia, 8 from Gosport, enjoy Portsmouth Pumpkin Patch.

Families enjoy a fun filled day at the free Portsmouth Pumpkin Patch

Police have issued a further appeal after a Gosport biker died at the scene of a serious crash on the M27.

Debris from Mercedes cleared from scene of M27 crash where biker died

Lexi, 15, with links to Portsmouth, has gone missing.

Girl with links to Portsmouth goes missing

Emergency services at the scene of the motorbike crash on the M27.

Police release details of biker who died in M27 crash amid tributes

Portsmouth Water is teaching homeowners how to do some of the basics to save water.

Portsmouth Water teaching homeowners to fix broken toilets and taps

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Southsea schoolchildren rescue crabs at Canoe Lake

Ex-fighter pilot who died in serious pile-up is named

GT Cup GT3 champions Jamie Falvey, left, and Paul Fullick, right.

Fareham Army veteran 'incredibly proud' to win first GT3 championship

Southampton Airport: A Vision for Sustainable Growth masterplan. Image: Southampton Airport

Southampton Airport announces three new routes

The aftermath at the RNLI in Ferry Road, Eastney, Portsmouth, on Monday, September 7, 2026, after hundreds of protestors descended on Portsmouth vowing to prevent 140 migrants who arrived in a small boat stepping onto dry land.

Picture: Sarah Standing (070926-6946)

'Thuggery and intimidation' of RNLI volunteers condemned

A man was arrested following a fire at the BP petrol station on Broom Way, Lee-on-the-Solent, on Thursday, December 4. It spread to two vehicles and a petrol pump with the arrested man taken to hospital with burn injuries.

Heroes given bravery award for saving suicidal axe wielding man
The men have been awarded one of the country’s highest bravery and life-saving medals
Steve Deeks

Gary's market stall

Former stallholder records Charlotte Street Market's lost history

Police are appealing for information following an arson attack in Ballymoney in the early hours of Friday, 9th October.

Pedestrian fighting for life after being hit by car

Teenager kills friend by accidentally firing air rifle in head

Bill and Barbara Wright with their Christmas Lights, in Portchester
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (011224-60)

Family launch fundraiser to keep legacy of 'local legend' alive

Aerial of Gosport Marina in 1998.

Gosport Marina undergoing £370,000 fuel storage upgrade

Toddler born weighing only 800g to take part in Great South Run

Police searching for missing woman - call 999 if you see her

Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage.

Picture: Sarah Standing (040926-6642)

Caroline Dinenage: "I accidently got into politics by being gobby"

Children’s choir returns to Portsmouth Catholic Cathedral

Dad 'dies for 18 minutes' after cardiac arrest while playing football

Adey shared her powerful poetry at the official launch of nominations for Pamodzi Creatives' Inpirational Women 2027. Host Debbie Smith watches on

Nominations open for Inspirational Women of Portsmouth 2027
Official launch of next year’s gala event held in style at The Clubhouse, Southsea, with an evening of entertainment
Mark Waldron

Lea Jackson (right) and Brannen (left) are taking on a gruelling 13-day trek to Everest Basecamp to raise money for Friends Fighting Cancer.

Friends take on gruelling Everest challenge for charity

A thief walked out of the B&Q store in Havant with two drills without paying.

Anger as foul stream of sewage by B&Q store still not resolved

You could make a real difference to a child's life by becoming a foster carer (generic image: Adobe Stock)

Award-winning model establishes wider support for foster carers

Ten Portsmouth businesses have joined cultural organisations in supporting the City of Culture 2029 bid.

Pompey hero and esteemed professor back city of culture bid

D-Day Veteran Henry William Rice, Royal Navy Signalman, at the Standing With Giants display. He has passed away at the age of 100.

D-Day veteran dies aged 100 as tributes paid to 'great character'

Man runs 100 miles for children with cancer

A man has died on the M3 after falling from a motorway bridge.

Man dies after falling from motorway bridge

Pictured: Mental Health Motorbike anniversary event

Bikers mark one year of Mental Health Motorbike meetings

Pride Community Festival in Guildhall Square

Eight photos of celebration at Pride Community Festival

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

Members of the Palmerston Indoor Bowling Club raised £7,500 by abseiling down the Spinnaker Tower.

Bowling club trio raise thousands for charity with Spinnaker abseil

The Spinnaker Tower has been temporarily closed.

Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth has closed 'temporarily'

From left, Portsmouth High School pupils Isabella, Olivia, Avangeline, Safiyyah, Alice, Poppy, Bella, Sophia, Sara and Thea, all from Year 7.

Secondary school celebrates women's achievements in HerStory festival

Gordon Chandler with a swan a Emsworth Harbour.

Wildlife supporter describes moment he found a swan mauled by a dog

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

Police chase down pony in Gosport after having a "mare"

The Seahorse Pub, Gosport, dishes up the perfect traditional pub classics.

Pub warns it could close after its lumped with £30,000 bill

The water supply was lost in part of Wingfield

Residents warned they may have no water or weak supply

Police “increasingly concerned” for missing man

Gosport PCSOs helped reunite the horse with its owner

Horse seen galloping along busy roads leaving locals stunned

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

Shine Hair Studio relocation. Pictured is Keeley Pedelty, Kelly Neil, Alex Keyte, Tracy Handscomb and Sarah Burt. Picture: Alec Chapman

Hair salon relocates to 'completely different' site amid rising rates

Portsmouth Inspiring Volunteer Awards held at King’s Theatre
Picture: Zooming Photography

Portsmouth's inspiring volunteers celebrated in centenary year

Suella Braverman and Katie Price

Suella Braverman to be handcuffed to Katie Price for reality TV show

Toni Harris and Tamsin De La Haye with Arthur 7, Teddy 6 and George 6 outside Moorings Way Infant School, Southsea

Concerned parents call for crossing outside infant school

A vessel had to be rescued after running into difficulty near Gosport amid difficult conditions.

Lifeboat crews rescue vessel while contending with 'thick heavy fog'

The RSPCA Photo: PA Images

Hampshire RSPCA teams face immense strain

The Commodore Clipper used to travel the Portsmouth to Le Havre route

Musician fights to save ferry route that was a source of 'inspiration'