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Simon Williams with A Level Students from Churcher's College

A-levels 2026: Over a quarter of Churcher's College students get A*

The pass rate for the Royal Navy fitness test has fallen, according to statistics.

Pass rate for Royal Navy fitness test falls amid structural changes

Portsmouth named in top 10 UK cities with the most bike commuters

Pompey boss John Mousinho.

Pompey boss dismisses the stattos as survival battle reaches climax

From left to right: Luton’s Matt Bloomfield, Cardiff’s Omer Riza, Pompey’s John Mousinho and Plymouth’s Miron Muslic.

How Pompey could be much closer to Championship survival than expected

The price of private dentists works have risen nationally, including in Portsmouth, however south coast city's average dental cost is still below the national median for some treatments.

Research reveals "eye-watering" rise in private dental care

Who is currently top of our Fantasy Festival League in December? Here's our look at the top streaming artists on Spotify who are confirmed to be performing on the 2025 UK festival circuit.

The most streamed artists performing on the 2025 UK festival circuit

Last.FM might be a solution for those music fans who don't want to wait 12 months to find our what their listening habits currently entail.

Explainer What is Last.FM and could it pass the time until Spotify Wrapped 2025?

Algebra, geometry and statistics will all make an appearance in GCSE-level maths

What this year's GCSE maths pupils will learn before their final exam

Increase in number of UK businesses fleeing to Netherlands

Smart rings are increasingly becoming the choice of the health-conscious for their discreet monitoring abilities

Smart rings guide: The best, the worst, and one you can get for free

Baroness Helen Newlove's new report has laid bare the tragic impact that unresolved anti-social behaviour has on victims' lives.

Victims of unresolved anti-social behaviour 'suffer' for years

Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women. Credit: Kim Mogg / NationalWorld

Health expert explains damage caused by dismissing period problems

Clinical Pharmacist recommends food and drink to calm you on your wedding day - and what to avoid (Photo: Matthew - stock.adobe.com)

Pharmacist explains the most calming food to eat on your wedding day

Searches for 'tooth pain' have increased by 460% (Photo: Pexel/Anna Shvets)

Dental crisis - 'People are pulling out their own teeth'

Hook has been named the safest small town in Hampshire according to Crime Rate.

Safest small town in Hampshire revealed
Hampshire is the third largest county in the country and Crime Rate has revealed the safest small town.
Sophie Lewis

Crime Rate website has revealed the safest major town in Hampshire.

Safest major town in Hampshire named

Boss John Mousinho is now a Pompey immortal after galvanising a city. Pic: Jason Brown.

An island spirit and toast to loved ones: tale of Pompey title glory

Reuse and recycle clothes by swapping for sustainable fashion and zero waste. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: We can all be greener when it comes to fashion

Leader of the House of Commons Penny Mordaunt is projected to lose her seat in the latest YouGov poll. Photo: James Manning/PA Wire

Penny Mordaunt could lose Portsmouth North seat - YouGov

Ronan Kanda

Watch: TV documentary highlights reality of Black Country knife crime

The figures for the amount of money Portsmouth City Council have spent on repairing damp and mould has been revealed. Picture: Anna - stock.adobe.com.

The cost of fixing damp and mould problems is revealed

Boots Pharmacy, Cosham, which closed in October of this year.

Pharmacies closing at alarming rate as significant number shut

Dame Caroline Dinenage with teenager Jack Harley

Gosport MP calls for VAT to be removed from sales of defibrillators

Passengers flying out of London Heathrow airport are more likely to have their flights cancelled than in any other UK airport. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP)

Heathrow airport’s ‘most cancelled flights’ badge of shame

Tens of thousands of children are being taken on holiday during term time as parents look to save money

More parents opt to take children out of school for holidays

HMS Defender monitoring Russian ship Stoikiy last month. Picture: LPhot Matt Bradley/Royal Navy.

Number of Russian warships incurring on UK waters revealed
The Royal Navy is continuing to keep a sharp eye on Russian warships sailing into English waters.
Freddie Webb

International students who come to the UK will no longer be able to bring family with them except under specific circumstances in a government bid to bring migration down.

Many international students to lose right to bring family to UK

Breaking UK unemployment rate increase - ONS

Plenty of Easter eggs will get eaten this weekend

Nearly 50% of children will have chocolate egg for breakfast on Easter

Statistics from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) show the easiest and hardest driving test centres in the South-East of England. Picture: Simon Hulme.

Hampshire driving tests ranked from hardest to easiest

Dan Walker says he’s ‘glad to be alive’ after collision

How to make your New Year’s resolutions last into 2023

UK unemployment rate rises to 3.7% amid cost of living crisis according to ONS

Unemployment rate rises to 3.7% according to ONS

Smart metres have become a familiar sight in many homes

Citizens Advice call for ban on forced switch to prepaid meters

Rishi Sunak will give his first speech of 2023 today. PIC: Leon Neal/Getty Images

All pupils in England to learn maths up to age of 18- according to PM

Christmas baby: Most popular elf names of 2022 revealed by Baby Bella

Portsmouth has the fifth most CCTV cameras in the UK, according to local authority data provided via a freedom of information request. Picture: Matt Cardy/Getty Images.

Portsmouth named CCTV hotspot

The Greggs Sausage roll index shows the cost of living divide between areas in the UK. Photo Illustration: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images.

Portsmouth ranked in cost of living Greggs sausage roll index

Simon Bryant, Hampshire County Council's director of public health. Picture: David George

Young adults most likely to get Covid-19, claims report

Simon Bryant, Hampshire County Council's director of public health. Picture: David George

Children have highest Covid-19 infection rates in Hampshire

John Marquis had a night to forget on his Pompey return at Crewe in midweek. Picture: Daniel Chesterton/phcimages.com

Where Portsmouth's John Marquis ranks in the XG stats and why he can only watch ...

Coronavirus 2020 review: how many people died from Covid-19 in England this year...

L-R Michelle Cairncross, Katherine Antrobus with daughter EsmE and Kate Gregory launch Little Ankle Biters Hampshire at Staunton Country Park

New online guide for families to discover days out and places to visit

The condition of UK roads are putting lives at risk - the shocking statistics in full
(Photo: Shutterstock)

The condition of UK roads is putting lives at risk - the shocking statistics in ...

How students can combat anxiety - advice from a therapist

From left, Charlie Budd, James Stone and Paul Carter

More than 4,500 children and adults went missing in Hampshire in just 12 months

Boris Johnson explained the intention of the plans were to "reduce our health risks and
protect ourselves against coronavirus.” (Shutterstock)

‘Buy one get one free’ deals on snacks could be banned to combat obesity

QA Hospital

Number of NHS staff taken on during pandemic is revealed

A group of young people make their way to the beach in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)

Children and young people should be having fun | Blaise Tapp

Waterlooville treasure hunters, Lee McGowan (left) and Peter Beasley with one of their discoveries. Picture: Malcolm Wells

How you could earn thousands as a Portsmouth treasure hunter

A hedgehog going home after its health check.

RSPCA warns of upcoming surge in hedgehogs needing rescue

There are 23 permanent blood donation venues in England (Shutterstock)

Where can I give blood? How to give blood in Portsmouth as NHS appeals for more ...

Kenny Jackett

The football revolution Pompey boss feels still has a long way to travel

Cars in Portsmouth travelled an average of 17.7mph in 2018

Delays rise for city’s motorists as average speed drops - but what is the soluti...