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Mariah Carey is bringing her magical pre-Christmas show to the UK

Last tickets to see Mariah Carey’s pre-Christmas UK shows

Off the fence - Amanda Martin

OFF THE FENCE: Andy Burnham - King of the (Portsmouth) North

Neil Evans has been appointed as ProofID's chief AI officer

Ad Feature ProofID appoints Neil Evans as Chief AI Officer

(L-R) Howard Donald, Mark Owen and Gary Barlow of Take That perform live on stage during the "The Circus Live" stadium tour at St Mary's Stadium on May 29, 2026 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Take That)

REVIEW: Take That wow the crowds with another epic Circus spectacular

Mexican food chain Zambrero says it is targeting Portsmouth and Hampshire

Restaurant chain targets Portsmouth, Havant, Fareham and Gosport

Carlo Tritta has been sentenced to 28 months in prison after grooming a 14-year old girl on Roblox

Hampshire pervert groomed girl on Roblox then turned up at her house

The programme follows Donal MacIntyre as he casts a microscopic lens over real cases from across the UK

Ad Feature Donal MacIntyre’s UK Killer Evidence returns to TRUE CRIME next week

'I'm a bee expert - tips to turn your garden into a buzzing sanctuary'

The Pussycat Dolls are reuniting and going on a world tour in 2026, including nine UK dates, and tickets are now on sale.

The Pussycat Dolls Tour 2026: Get your tickets on Ticketmaster now

Portsmouth named one of the UK’s top online shopping cities

Portsmouth named one of the UK’s top online shopping cities

Portsmouth ranks low in UK energy efficiency survey

Portsmouth ranks low in UK energy efficiency survey

Portsmouth is ninth among the UK’s best areas for singles this Valentine’s Day

Portsmouth is ninth among the UK’s best areas for singles this Valentine’s Day

Awesome snaps of Oasis performing at Wedgewood Rooms in 90s

The Play For All collection includes nine inclusive play towers, five sensory-focused items, and 35 additional components.

Ad Feature Creative Play launches inclusive playground range

Portsmouth ranks as one of the UK’s top entertaining cities to visit in 2026

Portsmouth ranks as one of the UK’s top entertaining cities to visit in 2026

Aerial view of Fareham Town centre

"Generating civic pride" as Fareham pushes ahead with bold regeneration plans
The focus is not on branding or logos.
Noni Needs

Portsmouth among UK areas with the biggest increase in mortgage costs

Portsmouth among UK areas with the biggest increase in mortgage costs

The supermarket has revealed the popular products shoppers checked-out across 10 UK cities.

Lidl unveils ‘Lidl Wrapped’ - festive paper inspired by top buys

Creamfields have announced they're launching a new record label to champion a new generation of electronic artists.

Creamfields launches new record label, Creamfields Recordings

Nearly four in 10 have visited a restaurant because it had blown up on social media.

The top 20 trending food spots in the UK have been named

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

Donna Jones

Crime commissioner "deeply saddened" by "horrific" Synagogue attack

London topped the list for business growth in the UK

The top cities for business growth in the UK, according to study

The gold standard is fresh, flexible, local and seasonal offerings

Ad Feature Here's how to provide the best corporate catering service in 2025

Pompey pride: The man who has everyone talking after Manchester drama

A missing girl has been found. Habibur Rahman

Missing girl, 16, found after disappearing last week

Children’s wonders of the world revealed for the first time
For adults, there are seven wonders of the world. In children’s eyes, there are seven million.
Donna Lincoln

The move creates a new force in the North West’s marketing scene

Ad Feature Leading UK digital agency secures acquisition - with promising growth

Upper Austria

Review: Why Upper Austria has it all - visit before everyone else does

Gallaghairs' opens in the Manchester Picadilly Premier Inn to give guests a free Oasis style haircut

Oasis fans flock to 'Gallaghairs' pop-up barber to get iconic haircut

Supermarket celebrates Oasis reunion with Mancunian tribute

The shows are taking place across three major UK cities - London, Manchester and Birmingham

Ad Feature UK charity, Human Appeal, announces summer Comedy Tour

Paul Carroll released report detailing how the live music experience has shifted over three decades

Ad Feature The cost of live music has SOARED over 30 years, report reveals

Kirkstall abbey in Leeds

Top 3 historic buildings and landmarks to explore in the UK

From tents to glitter: 7 ways to go greener at Glastonbury

From who could guest with Charli XCX to who might play a guerrilla gig this weekend; here's a round up of the last minute rumours for Parklife 2025.

Who could be surprise guests at Parklife 2025?

Selfridges x Salford Rum: A limited edition collaboration celebrating local craft and luxury

New limited edition Selfridges x Salford Rum collaboration

These are some of the UK's best family friendly cities, according to Making Moves

The 7 most family friendly cities in the UK in which to buy a house

The BRIT Awards are set to take place in Manchester for both the 2026 and 2027 ceremonies

The BRIT Awards to move from London for 2026 and 2027 ceremonies

Before Spotify or YouTube, ravers would head to independent record stores or buy live tapes of the shows through mail order services - many of which where DIY operations.

The most valuable 'rave tapes' from the 1990s

Rachel Reeves announces a £15.6bn cash pot to invest in Northern transport.

Rachel Reeves' £15.6bn pledge to transform Northern transport

Semir Omar paid nothing for his draw ticket - and he hit the jackpot

Dad-to-be wins Mini in BOTB giveaway

Rawal Rehman is arrested in a restaurant two days after killing three-year-old Lulu Palmisano from Burnley in a crash.

Watch: “Cocaine-fuelled” driver arrested after killing girl in crash

First Choice unlocks 200+ new routes with Ryanair

The Roaming League Table by iD Mobile celebrates the nation's most travel-obsessed cities

Sun, sea and scrolling: Sheffield amongst UK's least travel-hungry cities

The Roaming League Table by iD Mobile celebrates the nation's most travel-obsessed cities

Sun, sea and scrolling: Portsmouth's surprising roaming ranking revealed

Most Brits crave a holiday at Easter, and city breaks are most popular

Of those who have been targeted by scammers, nearly half have had their money stolen over the last year

Over one in four scammed adults felt embarrassed at being caught out

The Leven Manchester, in the centre of the city, is the perfect hotel to stay in to enjoy the nightlife. (Photo: Isabella Boneham)

I stayed in a Manchester hotel - perfect for a friends weekend away

The sun sets over Camber Sands.

Later time the sun will set in your area on day clocks change

Balaclava-clad teen threatens shop owner at knifepoint.

Watch: Balaclava-clad teen threatens shop owner at knifepoint

Comedian Jason Manford brings A Manford All Seasons tour to Portsmouth

Charli XCX is one of the big names set to perform at Heaton Park at this year's Parklife festival.

Parklife 2025: essential information including travel & opening times

Victoria Quinlan, a dog groomer, was crowned Miss Manchester and will compete in Miss England beauty pageant.

I'm a dog-mad beauty queen. I want an end to cruel puppy farms

Sir Trevor McDonald, 85, was encouraged out of retirement to announce The Big Nationwide Thank You

Sir Trevor McDonald announces £600m Nationwide 'Thank You' fund