Covid-19

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

Portsmouth’s population dropped slightly from 2024 to 2025

Population changes in Portsmouth, Gosport, Havant and Fareham

An animal rights protest outside Brittany Ferries offices in Portsmouth, demonstrating against live animal exports

Inflatable cow leads protest in Portsmouth against live animal exports

Nearly two in 10 older people avoided going to A&E during winter last year due to these concerns

Six in 10 over 65s worry about catching flu from A&E trips

Rob Cunningham (left) of Ovenu Petersfield has taken on oven technician Freddie Muir to meet rising demand

From lockdown launch to local success: Ovenu Petersfield marks five years in bus...

Restaurants we have lost this year.

16 beloved places we said goodbye to recently

The spring Covid booster vaccination programme is currently underway.

Warning over slump in elderly getting spring Covid boosters

Cases of the flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus remain high across the UK.

How to tell the difference between flu, Covid, RSV and norovirus

The number of people being hospitalised with flu in England is "rising at a very concerning rate", with Covid, Norovirus and RSV also pressurising hospitals.

Flu hospitalisations rising at "very concerning rate"

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Symptoms of the cold, flu and Covid can be similar.

Is it cold, flu or Covid? Latest symptoms to watch out for

The NHS are asking people to protect themselves from a 'tripledemic' of RSV, Covid and flu this winter.

What is the 'tripledemic'? Cold, flu and RSV risks explained

The government could be introducing tighter smoking restrictions in pub gardens and outside restaurants, nightclubs and football stadiums.

Government considers smoking ban in pub gardens and outside areas

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Celebrating 85 years of unwavering support for Portsmouth residents

Emotional wellbeing needs to be encouraged, UKAT London Clinic urges

Rise in number of kids whose emotional wellbeing is cause for concern in Portsmo...

Sam Fender at Boardmasters 2024

Sam Fender warms crowd with powerful performance at Boardmasters
The North East singer is always a big pull- and a huge crowd at Boardmasters only added to this reputation
Patrick Hollis

Charlotte Ralph with her husband John and children Ben and Kezia Picture from Cancer Research UK

Cancer survivor mum calls on next government to fund more treatments

Gulshan Indian Food in London Road, North End, Portsmouth, closed last year. The site is currently up for sale. Picture: The News Portsmouth.

Indian restaurant up for sale after high court enforcement notice

One in four parents are happy for their child to miss school

Huge increase in the number of school days missed, figures show

The Jonathan Centre main room

School in Southsea reveals a new therapeutic learning centre

Gulshan Indian Food in London Road, North End, on November 13, 2023.

High court enforcement notice plastered outside Indian restaurant

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Thousands of Covid-19 vaccine jab appointments available this weekend

Restaurants we have lost this year.

11 restaurants and eateries we have said goodbye to this year

Children from Farlington Day Nursey. Picture by Natasha Jay Photography

Make sure your little monsters are protected against flu this Halloween

The researchers analysed data from 365 hospitals (Image: Adobe/NationalWorld/Kim Mogg)

Breaking 167,000 people caught Covid in hospital during England's second wave

Neonatal support groups for parents have been relaunched at QA Hospital

Neonatal support groups for parents relaunched at QA Hospital

Portsmouth children's reading, writing and maths abilities are worse than before the pandemic. Picture posed by model

Pupils ‘hamstrung by the Government’s inadequate education recovery programme’
Portsmouth children's reading, writing and maths abilities are worse than before the pandemic.
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Here are some of Portsmouth's empty shops in the city centre.

17 empty shops in Portsmouth city centre

A woman wears a face mask while walking on Oxford Street.

Pirola: Why scientists are concerned about the new Covid variant

Kate Garraway and her husband Derek Draper before his illness

Kate Garraway shares heartbreaking update on husband’s health

One of the largest empty units on Commercial Road, the site of the former Debenhams department store has been the subject of numerous development proposals.

13 empty shops in Commercial Road

Tens of thousands of people in Hampshire could be suffering from long Covid. Posed by mode. Picture: PA

Long Covid charity: More public awareness needed to support sufferers

Southampton Airport’s services for disabled and less mobile passengers have been recognised by the Civil Aviation Authority

Southampton Airport recognised for disabled and less mobile passenger services

Southern Co-op reception sign.
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Retail and funeral care workers recognised for work during pandemic

Breaking Empire Cinema group enters administration - full list of closures

Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Gosport MP implores local charities to attend support fair

Alison Klaus, 59, receiving the trial booster vaccine. Picture: Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

New Covid-19 booster vaccine to be trialled in Portsmouth

Chiquito will reopen in Gunwharf Quays on June 30.

Picture: Google Maps

Mexican restaurant in Gunwharf Quays reopens today

The DWP is set to close 36 ‘temporary’ Jobcentres over the next few months.

Jobcentre closures: DWP to shut 36 sites - see full list

83% of the University of Portsmouth graduates in 2020-21 are either employed or in unpaid work. Picture: Melanie Leininger

Portsmouth Uni graduates who found work above the average UK employment rate

A woman wears a face mask while walking on Oxford Street durng the height of the coronavirus pandemic.

World must prepare for disease even deadlier than Covid - WHO chief

The Covid-19 pandemic broke out in March 2020, and since then there have been six million related deaths worldwide. But is it finally over?

Breaking Covid ‘no longer global health emergency’ - is the pandemic over?

The Meridian Shopping Centre in Havant, a popular shopping destination.

Photos by Alex Shute

Data reveals how Havant high streets have transformed

Symptoms of Arcturus as new Covid strain claims five lives

New highly-infectious covid strain Arcturus kills five Brits

Lee Sotheran and Richard Aylett are hoping to raise enough money to open up a second site so they can offer Mexican takeaways to more people in the city.

Mexican takeaway is fundraising for second site

Hay-fever or COVID-19: Key differences you need to know as pollen season begins

Is it hay-fever or COVID-19? Key differences you need to know

Retailers along with banks, bars and restaurants have been really struggling over the last decade, with a rise in internet shopping said to be the key contributor in the high street’s decline.

Breaking 10 major stores to close for good in further blow for UK high street

Fewer deaths registered in Portsmouth in 2022

Fewer deaths were registered in Portsmouth last year

Steve Neilson is the new chef at Sherlock's Bar, Southsea. He is pictured with owners Richard and Debbie Peckham.
Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Sherlock's Bar launches new menu

New Covid variant Arcturus has been found in the UK

Breaking Arcturus: New Covid variant found in UK

The Rose in June, Milton Road

Cost of living making pub life difficult

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. (Photo: MARCELLO PATERNOSTRO/AFP via Getty Images)

Breaking Silvio Berlusconi has leukaemia and in intensive care

Ian Batterbee, a financial advisor based in Titichfield and Lee-on-the-Solent, has scooped a major industry award.

Financial advisor who offered free service to key workers wins industry award

NHS nurses are among the groups struggling to afford to eat (image: Getty Images)

Breaking Covid spring booster 2023 - all you need to know about rollout

WrestleMania will go Hollywood for one final time with Night 2 which airs on Sunday, April 2 - Credit: WWE

How to watch WWE WrestleMania 39 - full match card and UK start time

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