Politics

The government has been pushed to accept the Airbus deal to build new Skynet satellites, and not to accept a 'lowball' American offer. From L: Defence secretary Wes Streeting and Liberal Democrat James MacCleary.

MPs pushed to back Airbus satellite jobs and not 'lowball' US offer

British RAF fighters have been deployed to Saudi Arabia to defend against Houthi attacks in Yemen.

RAF deployed to defend Saudi Arabia amid 'outrageous' Houthi attacks

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

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth insults UK veterans who served in Afghanistan.

Disgraceful Pete Hegseth insults UK veterans who fought in Afghanistan

Former records office sheltered housing proposal

Former Records Office could be replaced by sheltered housing scheme

The Portsmouth Fireworks organised by Portsmouth City Council took place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, on Southsea Common.
Picture: Sarah Standing (041125-2151)

Portsmouth100 celebrations light up city with fireworks spectacular

Drug dealing and loud music prompt plans for parks restrictions

Cllr Zoe Huggins

Row at council over Lib Dem leaflet claiming millions in council cuts

new vape restriction

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

Wickham Fire Station

Firefighters warn road changes could delay emergency response

Baroness Jenny Jones of Mouslecoomb

Peer slams Southern Water and says they 'cannot be trusted'

Over 100 illegal migrants aboard two RNLI lifeboats entered Portsmouth Harbour on Sunday evening just after 10pm, heading for Fort Blockhouse in Gosport, Hampshire where teams from the Home Office were there to welcome the migrants. They were then heading to board one of a number of buses waiting for them. Pictured passing Fort Blockhouse. Please credit: pictureexclusive.com

Home Office won’t rule out future small boat landings in Gosport

Cllr George Madgwick

Reform councillor accuses ITV interfering with Portsmouth election

Prime minister Andy Burnham is being pressured to award the Skynet 6 contract to Airbus, as alternative proposals risk losing hundreds of jobs.

MPs dispute as Airbus space satellite jobs hang in the balance

Action is being taken to reduce youth unemployment in Peterborough.

Portsmouth youth unemployment concerns grow as jobs scheme announced

Voco Fareham-Solent hotel

Council puts hotel and lorry park up for sale
The assets make just over £220,000 a year but selling them could lead to £5m
Natalia Forero

St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School in Titchfield Common

Primary school to cut reception places as pupil numbers fall

Richard Dickson with Gosport's mayor Cllr Kirsten Bradley

Gosport forges friendship with Chilean city after naval tragedy

George Madgwick

Councillor’s links to patriot group revealed in ITV investigation

Donna Jones has hit back at claims made by MP Suella Braverman

Hampshire police commissioner hits back at “two-tier policing” claim

View towards South Parade Pier looking west

Residents invited to view plans for next phase of sea defences

Kent Road parking changes proposed amid Southsea bus route row

Former Gosport Borough Council leader Peter Chegwyn

Former council leader stands down saying ‘I need a break’

The Portsmouth Guildhall bell is working again after restoration

Pompey chimes ring out again after restoration

Kington Town Council asked for £25,000 to be a part of Herefordshire Youth Strategy

Residents owe £37.9m in council tax as new repayment rules approach

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

Portsmouth HMO database criticised ahead of major planning changes

Denmead's community garden at the local community centre has received a funding injection from Winchester City Council.

Community garden in Denmead gets a massive upgrade after council grant
“We welcome all local residents to join us at the community garden.”
David George

Gosport MP Dame Caroline Dinenage, Conservative, questioned prime minister Andy Burnham on what conversations are happening with France regarding migrant boat crossings.

Prime Minister is quizzed by MP over small boat migrant landing

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to a marina in Gosport, by the RNLI following a small boat incident in the Channel

"Not safe" Councillors unite to oppose future small boat landings

Major renovation works are continuing at both Fort Purbrook and Fort Widley after a £2.1m grant was secured. It's a mixed picture in the Portsmouth area, with some landmarks being protected, and others left to rot.

'Remarkable' renovation taking shape at beloved forts - others at risk

Cllr Lee Hunt on site at the Canoe Lake desilting trial

New trial begins to improve the health of Canoe Lake

Dentist

£3.7m earmarked for new NHS dental services in Hampshire

The Manor house with medieval fabric and later work - said to be one of Hampshire's most haunted buildings, was acquired by a Trust in 2013. A condition survey and an investigation into options for future sustainable uses have been completed with grant aid from Historic England and the Architectural Heritage Fund. The house is in need of some structural repair, general renovation and a new use. It currently hosts events including ghost hunts.

Wymering Manor secures £180,000 for repairs to save historic building

Milton Road co-living development

Nearly 100 objections to five-storey co-living plans in Milton

Cosham McDonald's

Residents oppose plans for longer opening hours at Cosham McDonald’s

Hampshire Police tackling rural crime

Police 'must work smarter' with tech to combat rural gangs

20mph speed limit sign. Picture: LDRS

Councillors to investigate claims 20mph scheme is too costly

Concerned resident Steve Bamber outside 1 Ferndale, Waterlooville where plans have been submitted for four two-bedroom flats to be converted into a nine-bed HMO.

Anger as nine-bed HMO application receives 169 objections

Chris Packham in the People's Emergency Briefing film

Councillors back climate change documentary

Aerial view of the Guildhall in Portsmouth

Council shake-up U-turn could leave Portsmouth facing six-figure bill

Exercise Cape Upholder saw personnel conduct mock assaults, and live-firing drills with machine guns, snipers and mortars.

UK soldiers 'training to recapture Falklands' amid Argentina threats

Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage.

Picture: Sarah Standing (040926-6642)

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

Migrants are brought ashore at Fort Blockhouse in Gosport on October 4

Extra 50 riot police in France 'aim to prevent migrant boat launches'

Demonstrators during an anti-migrant protest in Gosport, Authorities are preparing for the arrival of a migrant dinghy heading for the south coast. The dinghy is being shadowed by French coastguard and rescue vessels, and is moving towards the Channel boundary line, according to ship tracking data. Picture date: Sunday October 4, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Trevor Adams/PA Wire

Reform UK weighs legal action over "unnecessary" police restrictions

An RNLI Shannon Class Lifeboat

Portsmouth councillors back freedom of the city honour for RNLI

Road repairs. Picture: Hampshire County Council

Every road in Hampshire repaired through highways programme

Anchorage Park

Portsmouth council to assess suspension of Anchorage Road HGV ban

Defence secretary Wes Streeting was grilled about armed forces spending during his appearance before the defence select committee.

Streeting warns unfunded defence could create Liz Truss style crash

Local schools and teachers share views as Government outlines legal crackdown on mobile use in classrooms (Credit: Robert Kneschke - stock.adobe.com)

Council to pay £2,300 after SEND delays left child without education

Great South Run

Travel advice issued ahead of great south run weekend in Portsmouth

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting giving evidence to the Industry and Regulation Committee in the House of Lords, central London. He claimed a Royal Marine had to test an underwater drone in his garden pond due to regulatory red tape.

'Regulatory handcuffs' forces marine to test drone in his garden pond

A person leaving HMP Winchester in Hampshire.

Ex-prisoner warns of reoffending under early release scheme

CGI view of the proposed flats from Walden Road.

Stamshaw to get six new Passivhaus council flats

The iron foundry and smithery was built 1857-1861, by Col GT Greene RE and Andrew Murray, Chief Engineer; extended 1878, with later alterations and the main part of the building was converted to office use in 2003. The east wing (Building 1/136) remains unused and at risk, Historic England says. There were concerns over drainage and regular flooding of the building but this has been resolved. Roof repairs are due to be undertaken.

Repairs progress at former brass foundry in Historic Dockyard

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

Picture: Sarah Standing (111026-9777)

Eight Portsmouth schools face changes amid falling birth rates