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Portsmouth Magistrates' Court

Exclusive Warrant issued for man's arrest after he stole steaks and lamb chops

Revealed: How lawless shoplifters terrorise customers and workers

Portsmouth Magistrates' Court in Winston Churchill Avenue.

Shoplifter who stole over £1,000 of meats, cheese and wine sentenced

The opening hours for all the major UK supermarkets, including Aldi, M&S, Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Lidl, on the late May Spring bank holiday Monday, May 25.

Spring bank holiday UK 2026: When are all the major supermarkets open?

Police are hunting for a woman in connection with reported shoplifting from Co-op, Lower Northam Road, Hedge End.
During the incident, which occurred between 12.50pm and 12.55pm on Monday 27 April, £25 worth of items were stolen.

Police seek woman after £25 of shopping stolen from Co-op

The opening hours for all the major UK supermarkets, including Aldi, M&S, Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Lidl, on early May bank holiday Monday, May 4.

May bank holiday UK 2026: When are all the major supermarkets open?

New sea defences by the South Parade Pier with the new concreate units being installed between the promenade and the beach. New planters are also being created.
Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak

First concrete 'steps' installed as new sea defences are created

Minodora Marin, 25 from New Road, Buckland, received a suspended sentence for shoplifting from a Co-Op.

'Hardened thief' who enlisted her children to help is spared jail

This is what times the major supermarkets are open on Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday 2026

Easter 2026: Opening times for major supermarkets over bank holiday

Portsmouth Magistrates' Court Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Shoplifters jailed after spate of offences

Amazon Spring Deal Days will go live in just a few days time - we've got all the important information you need to get the best out of it

Amazon Spring Deal Days 2026: dates, brands, discounts and early deals

Steven Kearney, 50, of no fixed abode, has been charged after a male wielding a hammer robbed a Co-Op store on Bishops Waltham High Street.

Man charged after hammer-wielding male steals tobacco from shop

Shell petrol station in Wickham - 26/12/25. It has recently been refurbished and reopened.

Petrol station reopens following refurbishment with new Co-Op store

Community Matters

Alun Newman: The bulk buyers

A Co-op store in London. The supermarket is investing £70m to create 7,000 new apprenticeships by 2030 (Photo: Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Thousands of new supermarket apprenticeships announced for 2026–2030

Co-op members can support Red Squirrel OT CIC

Red Squirrel OT CIC chosen by Co-op as a Local Community Fund
Red Squirrel OT CIC, a local community organisation supporting people affected by hoarding disorder, has been chosen to participate in the @coopuk Local Community Fund - a recognition given to only a handful of community projects nationwide from over 6,500 applications.
Nicola Ellis

Police would like to speak to this man after £200 worth of steak and other items were stolen from a Co-op in Hedge End.

£200 worth of steak stolen from Co-op as police release appeal

Co-op has launched a new ‘Too Good To Waste’ scheme to reduce food waste (Photos: Pexels)

Major UK supermarket cuts bakery prices by 50% to fight food waste

Portsmouth Magistrates' Court. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Man charged with numerous thefts from convenience store

The Midcounties Co-operative pays tribute to local colleague Nicole for her long-standing service

The Midcounties Co-operative pays tribute to local colleague for long-standing s...

The card skimmer was discovered outside a Co-Op in The Green, Stubbington.

Fraudulent credit card skimmer attached to ATM outside shop

Jeff Stewart, who played Reg Hollis in The Bill, helped police arrest a suspected shoplifter in Southampton.

Legendary The Bill actor helps police apprehend suspect

Portsmouth Magistrates' Court. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Waterlooville man jailed six months for shoplifting offences

Portsmouth Magistrates' Court. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Portsmouth man jailed for eight months for 27 shoplifting offences

Communities are being invited to plan parties for The Big Lunch 2025

The Big Lunch returns: How to join UK's largest community celebration

Bare shelves at Ecclesall Road's Co-op due to a cyber-attack.

Supermarket to restock shelves this weekend following cyber attack

A Co-op convenience store in Cosham is being auctioned off next month.

Co-op in 'prominent' Cosham area to be sold off at auction
A convenience store in a ‘prominent’ location is getting ready to go under the hammer next month.
Sophie Lewis

(Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Major UK supermarket plans 25 new stores in 2025 - potential locations

Nicholas Walters, 49, of no fixed abode, and Jennifer Downes, 31, of no fixed address, has both been charged following a shoplifting spree in Gosport and are due to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court.

Gosport man and woman named and charged after shoplifting spree

(Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Major supermarket launches price matching with Aldi on 100+ items

The scene in Berry Lane, Longridge this morning (Friday, March 14)

Breaking Ram-raid thieves smash digger into Co-op and steal cash machine

Deborah Holmes, of no fixed abode, was jailed for 20 months after admitting thefts from Fareham, Warsash and Park Gate.

Shoplifter jailed for 20 months after spate of thefts

Kaya Evans, 31, of no fixed abode, has been banned from all Co-Op stores following a thieving spree in Waterlooville. She was handed a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court.

Brazen thief with complete disregard for law banned from all Co-Ops

Simon Collins, 52, of Elm Grove in Southsea, has been jailed after trying to steal from the Co-op in Tangier Road, Baffins. He was previously banned from entering all Co-op shops.

Man banned from Co-op shops jailed after trying to steal from store

Lasagne, pasta, meat, cheese, Italian food, garnish, stock image

Supermarket recalls ready meal over allergy risk

Prolific shoplifter caught on CCTV stealing bacon from Co-op a week after being given second chance by judge

Cheese-thief caught stealing on CCTV days after being let off by judge

(Photos: Getty Images/Pexels)

Martin Lewis shares crucial tips for getting a Christmas delivery slot

Co-op on St Albans Road will be returning to its original store hours after working with the police following anti-social behaviour.

Co-op in Havant returns to usual opening hours

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper during her conference speech Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images

Silent Crime: Home secretary Yvette Cooper pledges nuisance crackdown

(Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Grocer launches 24-hour delivery service to meet demand from parents

Kerryn Austin, 45, of Rowner Close, Gosport, received a conditional discharge after admitting to three counts of theft from a shop.

Woman admits to stealing goods from Morrisons, Co-op and M&S

(Photos: Flickr/Kake/Co-op)

The best Co-op jobs as it leads apprenticeships drive - how to apply

Tesco announces price hike on popular lunchtime option - making it one of most expensive across UK supermarkets (Photo: Tesco)

Tesco announces price increase on popular lunchtime deal

John Junior with The Sugar Free Polo Mints (green and white) from 1997 and a modern day packet of Sugar Free Polo Mints.

'Still minty fresh': I found a 27-year-old pack of Polos in a drawer

A shoplifter who stole thousands of pounds worth of stock from stores across Hampshire and West Sussex has been sentenced to 20 months in prison.

Havant woman jailed for shoplifting spree at stores including Tesco

The incidents took place at the Co-Op store in Purbrook Chase Precinct, Crookhorn Lane, Waterlooville. Picture: Google Street View

Man skips bail after vile abuse hurled at shop worker during robberies

Amazon Fresh is available in 100 towns and cities across the UK. Photo by Amazon

Amazon launches same-day grocery deliveries - with big discounts

Rebecca Birkbeck, Co-op

Portsmouth community groups invited to apply for share of Co-op’s Local Communit...

Greencore Group recalls sandwiches due to the potential presence of E. coli amid outbreak

Sandwiches recalled due to potential presence of E. coli - full list

Andrew Brady, aged 43, of no fixed abode, will appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court after being charged with numerous shoplifting offences. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Man charged after more than £1,200 of alcohol and goods stolen

Sandwiches, wraps and salads are being pulled from UK supermarket shelves over possible E.coli contamination. Picture: Adobe Stock

Full list of sandwiches, salads and wraps recalled over E.coli fears

Sandwiches, salad and wraps from the food manufacturer Greencore Group have been pulled from the shelves of Sainsbury’s, Asda, Aldi, Morrisons, Co-op and Boots over ecoli fears. Picture: Adobe Stock

Meal deal sandwiches, salads and wraps recllaed over Ecoli fears

Numerous products are being kept in security boxes at supermarkets - including £2 chocolate bars (Photo: James Linsell Clark/SWNS)

Major supermarket locks down £2 item in anti-theft boxes

One of the reported incidents took place at Next in Charles Watt Way, Hedge End. Picture: Google Street View

Man and woman named and charged with shoplifting at Next

CCTV image released of two young women after shoplifting incident