Disabilities

£7.5m SEND centre project set to begin work this year

George Hall will undertake the challenge inside his shop

Shop manager to cycle 200km inside his own Londis

From L-R: Katie, Chris and Kerry

Trio to set off on 46-mile walk to raise money for cancer charity

Staff at Lily and Lime cafe in Portsmouth Central Library have celebrated its 10th anniversary.

Cafe that gives jobs to neuro-disabled residents celebrates milestone

Sue and Harry Secombe QE2 1979

Tribute to ever-smiling heroine of care and compassion Sue Williams

School corridor

Hundreds of appeals lodged over support for SEN children

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File photo dated 01/04/16 of a sign for public toilets in London. People are forced to suffer due to public toilet "deserts" across England, health leaders have warned. New analysis by the Royal Society for Public Health found a "significant shortfall" in the number of public toilets across the country, with facilities dropping by 14% since 2016. Issue date: Monday April 120, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Lauren Hurley/PA Wire

People suffer due to public toilet ‘deserts’, health leaders warn

The Autumn Budget 2025 could bring changes to disability support, with Motability reforms under speculation (Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

Autumn Budget could bring changes to PIP and disabled drivers scheme

Wings Community Support will open its doors in Gosport on Saturday, October 18 but will be holding its official opening on Monday, October 20 with Alan Knight cutting the ribbon.

Eclectic and vibrant community shop opening in Gosport

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Misleading warning to 70+ drivers who risk fines over licence renewals

LoftRobe have become the latest inhabitants of the pop up shop in Wellington Way, Waterlooville. Pictured is: (l-r) Stuart Knight, MD of Cherrytech Group, Stephanie Farrugia, director at LoftRobe and James Eames, MD of LoftRobe.

Space saving invention takes centre stage at Waterlooville pop up shop

Almost 45,000 hours of PE, since the London Olympic Games in 2012, have been lost

Ad Feature 4,000 hours of PE lessons lost in the last year, study reveals

The Portsmouth Tennis Centre team celebrate being awarded the prestigious Tennis Opened Up Award at the LTA Tennis Awards.

Portsmouth sports centre named most inclusive in the nation

Ad Feature Swimming lessons for kids with SEN & disabilities

The revamped Fareham Park play area includes new equipment, such as a wheelchair-accessible seesaw

First look at park's dramatic revamp - and it has the wow factor

A new documentary chronicling the life of Christopher Reeve arrives in UK cinemas this week - Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story.

Christopher Reeve’s life explored in new documentary hitting cinemas
The original Man of Steel once again makes his presence felt in the cinema world 🦸‍♂️
Benjamin Jackson

Releasing Potential received a requires improvement Ofsted rating following its inspection which took place on January 25, 2024.It has recently had a monitoring inspection and has made some improvements

Independent school in Havant 'pleased' with monitoring visit

Abbie McMahon, 25, claims she was flung from her wheelchair when the wheel broke after getting stuck in a dropped kerb.

My wheelchair broke when it got trapped in a dropped kerb

Tributes to Neil Shadwick who died after a robbery in Stroud Tesco Superstore Carpark.

Disabled man froze to death after cruel mobility scooter robbery

Two dental practices in the city have suddenly closed as Astradent confirms that it has gone into administration.

Two dental practices close without warning

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Martin Lewis reveals how pensioners can claim up to £5,600 annually

A special ribbon cutting ceremony has taken place to celebrate the official opening of the UK’s first PLAYCE.

Portsmouth was chosen as the city to be home to a multi-movement activity space, built using a pioneering scientific model for movement called the Athletic Skills Model (ASM).

Special ribbon cutting celebrates UK first PLAYCE

Crofton Hammond Junior School has received a 'requires improvement' Ofsted rating following its recent inspection which took place on June 18 and 19, 2024.

Junior school 'committed' to improving following Ofsted report

Honeypot Nursery, located on the Highbury Campus, has received a good Ofsted rating in its most recent report.

Staff at nursery described as 'warm and attentive' in Ofsted report

Catherington Church of England Infant School, Waterlooville, has received a good Ofsted rating following its inspection on May 14 and 15, 2024.

Parents 'overwhelmingly' positive about infant school in Waterlooville

The Play Academy Southsea has received an outstanding Ofsted following its inspection.

Nursery in Southsea described as 'nurturing' and 'friendly'

The Spinnaker Tower will light up orange to raise awareness about Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS). Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak

Spinnaker Tower to light up bright orange - when and why
The Spinnaker Tower and other landmarks across the UK will light up bright orange for a good cause.
Freddie Webb

Portsdown Primary School in Cosham, has retained a Good Ofsted report.Pictured is: (middle) Headteacher Ash Vaghela with (l-r) Teddy Wright (7), Kasinadh Lineesh (7), Melody Taylor (8) and Bridie Hayward (7).Picture: Sarah Standing (070524-1939)

Pupils described as 'polite' and 'welcoming' at school in Cosham

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Four schools in Hampshire nominated for awards

Elson Infant School has received a good Ofsted rating in its recent inspection.

Infant school described as 'highly inclusive' following inspection

Warrior with vet Laura Gallagher (left), puppy parent Eimear Hobby (centre) and Hounds for Heroes trainer Lauren Butcher

Life-saving surgery for trainee hero puppy who swallowed battery

More than 1 in 5 Brits want to become their own boss

The Castle, the Winchester headquarters of Hampshire County Council

Extra funding to support children with disabilities

The Ross family campaigned at Westminster for the Down Syndrome Act with members of parliament, Gillian Keegan and Sir Liam Fox.Pictured left to right: Ken Ross, Gillian Keegan, Liam Fox, Fionn Crombie Angus, Max Ross, Rachael Ross

Charity hails "hugely significant" announcement

Freddy Mahoney, 12

Football mad amputee, 12, set to play for England team

Health conditions that could see you collect an extra £400 a month

Frances Simmonds-Mead (pictured) booked tickets to the rock event for her and her partner Oliver last November - but was left devastated after what came next.

Disabled woman forced to leave Download after paying £1,200

Learner drivers in the UK could save thousands if they qualify for this scheme

Learner drivers to get 40 hours of free lessons if they meet 2 rules

Apple have revealed the new features coming to iPhones to help those with disabilities

New iPhone feature can create a voice like yours in minutes

Nick and his team.

Disabled veteran pioneers wheelchair trek for Stubbington charity

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College pupils seal spot in national tournament