South East

Explorer Coffee in St Vincent, Gosport will be displaying the works of local artists

Appreciate some art and enjoy a cuppa at the Gosport Art and Tea Trail

The eclipse will take place this evening

Eclipse 2026 in Portsmouth: When is the best time to see it?

The partial solar eclipse is set to occur on Wednesday (August 12) when the Moon will cover up to around 90 percent of the Sun in parts of the UK

Everything to know about watching the solar eclipse in Portsmouth

Mouse droppings found at Portsmouth restaurant

Portsmouth food hygiene among lowest in country

From left - Charlotte Moore, Lucy Robinson, Joy Haizelden and Jade Atkin after winning gold in the Women's 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Inset: Paul and Kelly Atkin
Picture: James Fearn/Getty Images
Inset picture: Kelly Atkin

Gold medallist didn't let rare disorder stop basketball dream

Hindhead Tunnel

The 15th anniversary of the Hindhead Tunnel

Weather warning - June 26 2026

Red heat warning extended into Friday as humid temperatures continue

People enjoying the sunshine at Southsea seafront.

Residents urged to take extra care during 'exceptionally hot weather'

The Haslar plans

£19m health contract for detention centre ‘three times’ local NHS spend per head

Hot weather pictures in Southsea, Portsmouth

Pictured: GV of Southsea

Picture: Jack Oliver

Heat health alert issued for the South East

The amber heat health alert has been extended across the South East until Thursday, May 28 at 5pm.

Heat health alert extended as high temperatures to continue

An amber heat-health alert has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency for the South East.

UK heat-health alert for Portsmouth upgraded to amber

Staff and residents at Wellington Vale celebrate the care home being selected as a top 20 care home in the South East of England

Waterlooville care home named as a Top 20 care home in the south east

Intermediate boys podium. #61 Oakley Knipe 1st, #62 Hezbawi Tekeste 2nd, #63 Nirajkrishna Manokumar 3rd.

Hampshire Dominate at South East Schools Inter-Counties Cross Country

Heather Williams

Calls for £2 billion Patent Box tax relief to be unwrapped for far more Hampshir...

HIA 2025

Final call for South East entries for this year’s Heating Installer Awards
Entries for the 2026 Heating Installer Awards close soon and organisers are encouraging installers in the South East to get their entries in before the deadline on Saturday 28th February.
Erin Roberts

Havant-based Aura Retrofit named Domestic Heating Contractor of the Year 2025

Quitting smoking reduces anxiety, depression and stress.

Campaign aims to help smokers in Portsmouth find happiness

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Amber cold health alert extended as cold snap forecast to stay longer

A cold weather warning has been upgraded to amber for the South East.

Warning as cold health alert upgraded to amber

Stephen Morgan MP

Stephen Morgan MP welcomes reforms to fix NHS dentistry and expand urgent care i...

Celebrities encourage award nominations for children with cancer

Stephen Morgan MP

Portsmouth South MP welcomes Defence Secretary as Government sets out transforma...

Andy Vick, Head of Manufacturing and Quality at Penta Precision

Southsea manufacturer kickstarts digital transformation with Made Smarter leader...

Last chance to book your Will Aid appointment by 30th November

Last chance to book Will Aid appointments in the South East

Richard Aston, KPMG’s lead partner for Surrey, Sussex and Kent

Family businesses in the South East need certainty now – KPMG’s Richard Aston ca...

Community nurse wants others to consider volunteering for vital role
An NHS community staff nurse, who also plays a big part in their local community as a magistrate, wants more people to volunteer to help deliver justice in the South East.
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A Portsmouth high street has been named as one of the unhealthiest in the region.

Shock as high street named as one of unhealthiest in the region

Limited-edition glassware designed by Colin Waite

Get your hands on a limited-edition poppy pint glass in 16 pubs in Hampshire

Carpenter Box staff at last year’s trainee open evening.

Carpenter Box to host open evening for aspiring accountants and tax professional...

Amanda Martin MP

POLITICAL COMMENT: Amanda Martin MP welcomes Labour’s historic plan to create 30...

DIFFICULT CLIMATE: Neil Stewart, chairman of R3’s Southern and Thames Valley region, says September’s rise in insolvency-related activity is disappointing, reflecting the ongoing difficult trading conditions

Insolvency-related activity increases by 10% across Portsmouth and the South Eas...

A sub-lieutenant in the Royal Navy has called for some warships to move away from Portsmouth in a bid to handle the threat from Russia. Pictured: New Type 26 frigate HMS Glasgow.

Calls for Royal Navy ships to move from city "to face Russian threat"

SSAFA Volunteer "Brew Up"

South East's tea habits revealed ahead of Forces charity Big Brew Up

Couple signing marriage documents

Nearly two thirds of adults in the South East unaware marriage cancels existing ...

SOMEWHAT ENCOURAGED: R3's South and Thames Valley chair Neil Stewart

Insolvency-related activity decreases in South East

GW Shelter Solutions

Southsea manufacturer geared for growth with Made Smarter

Map showing people in UK regions without a Will

Almost two thirds of South East adults without an up-to-date Will, charity warns

Stagecoach bus

South East’s community spirit is thriving… and it’s fuelled by everyday, humble...

L-R: Nikolai Naylor with Rowdens team members Handre Joubert, Penny Rowden, Jonathan Rowden and Mikayla Holloway

New chapter for Chichester accountancy firm Rowdens as founders sell to South Ea...

Hot weather pictures in Southsea, Portsmouth
Picture: Habibur Rahman

Portsmouth weather: Amber heat health alert issued for the South East

CAUTIOUS APPROACH: Neil Stewart, chairman of R3’s Southern and Thames Valley region, says Portsmouth directors should adopt a cautious approach amid ongoing economic uncertainty

Insolvency-related activity increases in Portsmouth and the South East

UKHSA is asking for parents to ensure their children has had both doses of the MMR vaccine.GEOFF CADDICK/AFP via Getty Images

Rise in UK measles cases leads to call for vaccinations

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South East business confidence rises in July

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms, which covers Hertfordshire, has been issued by the Met Office and is valid for Thursday July 31

Thunderstorms and heavy showers expected - hourly forecast

The most affordable university in the South could be right on your doorstep.

Ad Feature University costs less in Portsmouth - it’s official!

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Tool theft nightmare – South East tradespeople being driven out of the industry ...

The Met Office has issued a Thunderstorm warning which covers Portsmouth and the south east of England.

How likely is it to rain? Thunderstorm warning covers city

HSDC Havant's new Social Sciences building.

HSDC's new Social Sciences building almost ready

SOME OPTIMISM: Neil Stewart, chairman of R3’s Southern and Thames Valley region, said the third consecutive monthly fall in insolvency figures is encouraging, but that economic challenges to businesses persist

Insolvency-related activity falls again in Portsmouth and the South East

A lady organising paperwork

Just 6% of people in the South East are on top of their life admin – the rest ar...

Hot weather pictures in Southsea, Portsmouth

Pictured: GV of Southsea

Picture: Jack Oliver

High temperatures to return as yellow heat health alert issued

Winning image - Halnaker, nr Chichester, West Sussex

Could Britain’s favourite path be in the South East?

Photo by slaapwijsheid.nl on Unsplash

REVEALED: South East named the UK’s most sleep-deprived region during heatwaves

An amber heat health alert has been issued for the South East

Amber heat health alert issued as hot weather returns this weekend