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Portsmouth ranks low in UK energy efficiency survey

Portsmouth ranks low in UK energy efficiency survey

Quitting smoking is never easy, most smokers try several times before they succeed, and many struggle with cravings, routines, and the stress of everyday life. Yet across the UK, fewer people are lighting up than ever before. A new study shows Portsmouth is one of the cities making significant progress in helping residents kick the habit.

Portsmouth ranks ninth in the UK for biggest drops in smoking rates

J Maverick & Co, in Upton-upon-Severn, run by Hazel and Andrew Smith, is one of the smallest pubs in the Midlands.

Watch: Couple turn their front room into cosy Victorian-style pub

Tory canvasser removes Labour leaflet from letterbox.

Watch: Tory canvasser removes Labour leaflet from letterbox

Bertie the lakeland terrier accidentally became an international celebrity - after his owner made him a social media page in a bid to 'find a dog walker'.

'Horribly misbehaving dog' finds accidental fame

Joan Neininger & Ken Selway share a kiss at their wedding reception at Hannover Court, Cinderford, Gloucestershire.

‘Lady’ - who married ‘Tramp’ she found going through bins - dies

Tasha Frootko and partner Stuart Doust have transformed a street by painting the houses bright colours in Gloucester.

Artist transforming city by painting houses different colours

Searches have been taking place in the River Thames in Lechlade-on-Thames, Gloucester after it was reported that a teenager had not resurfaced.

Major search underway for missing teenager last seen in River Thames

Amazon has announced the closure of online bookshop Book Depository - Credit: Adobe

Breaking Amazon to close UK-based online shop Book Depository

Shoppers will need to keep their petrol or diesel receipt to claim the discount (Photo: Adobe)

Asda is giving money off next shop when buying petrol - how to claim

Brothers Julian and Lincoln Barnwell with some of the artefacts from the HMS Gloucester. Picture: UEA/PA Wire

Royal warship which sunk in 1682 after leaving Portsmouth discovered

Joe and Jess Thwaite celebrate after winning the record-breaking EuroMillions jackpot of £184m. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Winners of Britain’s biggest EuroMillions jackpot revealed

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The office catch-ups most missed by home workers

UK parents face a 7.03am Christmas morning wake-up call

Police search for remains of the missing girl, Mary Bastholm, suspected to be a victim of serial killer Fred West (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)

Fred West police find ‘possible evidence’ missing teen was buried at cafe Group Reporter

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UK’s pothole danger zones revealed as 1 in 4 drivers suffers damage

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HRH The Duke of Gloucester was present at 'The COPP Memorial' on the seafront at Hayling Island at the invitation of Robin Walton who had planned the memorial over many years . Picture: Malcolm Wells (190606-9279)

Best photos as Hayling Island marks D-Day 75 with commemorative memorial

HRH The Duke of Gloucester was present at 'The COPP Memorial' on the seafront at Hayling Island at the invitation of Robin Walton who had planned the memorial over many years . Picture: Malcolm Wells (190606-9279)

Best photos as Hayling Island marks D-Day 75 with commemorative memorial

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Robin Walton lays a wreath at the COPP Memorial on Remembrance Sunday last year.

Royal visitor for Hayling Island’s D-Day 75 celebrations

Robin Walton lays a wreath at the COPP Memorial on Remembrance Sunday last year.

Royal visitor for Hayling Island’s D-Day 75 celebrations

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Up to 200 jobs at risk in Portsmouth as insurance firm announces plans to move o...

Brian Brown helped Hampshire continue their good form. Picture: Neil Marshall

Hampshire A team complete doubleÂ at Gloucester
An impressive performance saw Hampshire A team complete a quick double against Gloucester with a hard-fought win at Churchdown.
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Gibbs pockets spot in national final

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