Liberal Democrat

Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage.

Picture: Sarah Standing (040926-6642)

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

Bar + Block in Whiteley

"Welcome return" for Bar + Block expected after shock shutdown

Cllr Rob Turner, who has resigned from Fareham Borough, triggering a by-election on November 19, 2026

Council to hold by-election as councillor resigns after five months

Members of the Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority board after the inaugural meeting. From left to right, Steve Pitt, Sarah Bogle, George Madgwick, Nick Adams-King and Jonathan Bacon. Picture: LDRS

New Hampshire authority pay sparks fears of council ‘brain drain’

Changes are afoot at Hampshire's recycling centres

Calls to end to online-only booking system for waste recycling centres

Hampshire Pension Fund Panel and Board. Image: LDRS

Councillors clash over “pretty pitiful” pension fund responses

Droxford fire station could be forced to close due to 'structural issues'.

'Devastating consequences': Fire station could close

Wickham Festival 2026 has commenced with an epic first day.

Pictured: People having fun

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Festival company hit with fourth strike-off notice in two years

The Criterion in Forton Road, Gosport .

Picture: Sarah Standing (240826-5400)

Empty Criterion costs £25k a year as sale branded ‘responsible move’

Itchen Valley Country Park. Photo: LDRS, Maya George

Visitor boom after £3.3m country park makeover

stock pic money cash notes pay

Row over how to tackle Hampshire County Council's financial challenges

Prime Minister Andy Burnham

PM accused of ‘north first’ approach by Hampshire mayoral candidate

Bar + Block Whiteley

Closure date for restaurant chain as part of parent company's changes

Fire at Headon Warren on the Isle of Wight

Cost of Hampshire fire service response to rising demands

Rivermead in Spurlings Road, Fareham. Photo: Google Maps

Bid to cram extra HMO bedrooms into garden blocked by inspector

Cllr Nick Adams-King, left, and Cllr Keith House. Photo: LDRS

Leaders clash over £500k legal challenge for councils’ reorganisation
A legal challenge has been made over the creation of ‘super councils’ in Hampshire
Maya George

Bransbury Park opened their new play park on Friday, June 26, 2026.

Picture: Sarah Standing (260626-3866)

£50,000 approved to make Portsmouth play parks more accessible

Gosport Borough Council group leaders

“Childish behaviour” criticised after councillors' social media spats

Members of the Hampshire and the Solent Combined County Authority board after the inaugural meeting. From left to right, Steve Pitt, Sarah Bogle, George Madgwick, Nick Adams-King and Jonathan Bacon. Picture: LDRS

New £1.3bn devolution authority promises to help deprived areas

Cllr Nick Adams-King, leader of Hampshire County Council

Cash-strapped Hampshire County Council's finances 'still in crisis'

Gosport Borough Council leader Cllr Peter Chegwyn

Former council leader refuses to apologise after breaching rules

Anchored in Gosport monthly market

Gosport market ends after agreement can't be reached with council

Criterion Theatre, Gosport. Photo: Stephen Philpott

Future of Gosport's derelict theatre the Criterion to be decided

Cllr Nick Adams-King, leader of Hampshire County Council

Council will launch legal action against government

Leader of Havant Borough Council, Councillor Gillian Harris MBE

First female leader appointed at Havant Borough Council

Fort Road car park. Photo: Paul Jacobs

Tories launch review into car park sale as ex‑leader defends £1m deal

Hampshire County Council annual general meeting. Image: LDRS

Reform UK councillors secured top positions at county council
Reform UK councillors have secured top seats on several senior committee positions at Hampshire County Council, including responsibility for panels overseeing member conduct and regulation.
Natalia Forero

Leader of Hampshire County Council, Cllr Nick Adams-King. Image: LDRS

Tories to continue to lead council despite "financial chaos" warning

Councillor Paul Tansom

New mayor for Havant borough delighted to take on key role

Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey (centre) with dairy farmer Peter Caines (left) and Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for East Hampshire, Dominic Martin, during a visit to Stanbridge dairy farm near Petersfield, Hampshire, whilst on the campaign trail for the upcoming local elections.
Photo credit should read: Nick Warren/PA Wire

'People demand change, but Reform aren't the answer' - Sir Ed Davey

Criterion Theatre, Gosport. Photo: Stephen Philpott

Row over 'sleazy and despicable' Criterion Theatre saga ahead of local elections

New Unitary Authorities For Hampshire And The Solent Area. Image: LDRs

Council leader pledges to pursue judicial review of council

Hampshire County Council will continue to use X, its leader Nick Adams-King has said

Council will continue to use X, despite it being a 'darker place'

Councillor resigns amid Reform UK ‘thuggish’ intimidation claims

Portsmouth Guildhall

Reform UK overtakes Labour as main opposition in Portsmouth

Martin Tod

Calls made for on Government to bring forward Mayoral elections

Alan Mak MP has accused Labour-controlled Havant Borough Council of a covert 'cash grab' over car park charges

POLITICAL COMMENT: MP Alan Mak accuses Labour-controlled Havant Borough Council ...

Cllr Stephen Philpott, Gosport Borough Council

Showdown looms as rivals accuse Lib Dems of 'clinging to power'

Martin Tod

Hampshire’s mayoral candidate slams government proposal to cancel and delay elec...

Mayoral Candidate Martin Tod

Political comment: Liberal Democrat Mayoral candidate welcomes end of police com...

Martin Tod

POLITICAL COMMENT Martin Tod warns of democratic deficit if Hampshire and Isle o...

Martin Tod

POLITICAL COMMENT: Let’s replicate Lib Dem bus success in Portsmouth across the ...

Martin Tod

Political opinion: Lib Dem Mayoral candidate to push for ferry investment

Alan Mak MP at Langstone Bridge Car Park

Political comment: Local MP Alan Mak condemns Labour-controlled Havant Borough C...

Winchester City Council Leader Martin Tod

We’re trailblazing in Hampshire, says Martin Tod

Winchester City Council Leader Martin Tod

Winchester’s success is great for Hampshire, says Martin Tod

Alan Mak MP at the beach huts on Hayling seafront

Political Comment: Havant MP Alan Mak calls on Havant Borough Council to re-cons...

The motion said “20mph is plenty” and lowering driver speeds means safer streets, especially around schools where children are more vulnerable

Mum whose son was killed by two cars backs new limits outside schools

Pictures shared in TECS Panel

Litter and fly-tipping row as councillor is accused of 'staging' photos

Veterans minister Al Carns was tight-lipped when asked whether the training budget for the armed forces would be decreased. Decisions regarding the country's armed forces are due to be outlined in the Strategic Defence Review.

Minister tight-lipped on if armed forces training budgets will fall

Cllr Stephen Philpott is the new leader of the Gosport Conservatives after Graham Burgess stepped down.

New Conservative leader appointed who promises to challenge "poorly run" council

The Border Control Post at Portsmouth International Port, which Councillor Steve Pitt said could become an “untenable drain” on the council’s finances.

"White elephant" border control post sees barely any checks a day

Artist Impression of the new Fareham Live project

Walking route plans connecting Fareham Live and town centre criticised

Danny Chambers

Historic Lib Dem wins celebrated as Tories loose Winchester and Eastleigh

Damian Hinds has retained his seat in East Hampshire, in a small bright spot for the Conservatives.

Tories hold East Hampshire after challenge - full list of results