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Welborne: Green light for first 262 homes at 6,000 home Garden Village

A landmark moment has seen planning chiefs give the green light to the first 363 homes to be built at Welborne – with work set to start next week.

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MP calls for ban on bonuses for water company bosses after “shocking” sewage pollution figures

A Portsmouth MP has called on the government to ban bonuses for water company bosses after “shocking” sewage pollution figures.

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Fraser Range plans set for approval despite objections from local nudists

Plans for the transformation of Fraser Range into 134 new homes look set to be given the green light despite objections from local nudists.

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GoFundMe fundraiser created for 'desperate' family living in Airbnb following neighbours collapsed house

A desperate and exhausted family have set up a fundraiser in a bid to raise enough funds to get them back in their home after their neighbour's home collapsed.

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Natwest announces closure of Havant branch following decrease in counter transactions

Natwest has announced that it will be closing down its Havant site following a decrease in customers.

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Hampshire cricket: James Vince "desperate" to end Hampshire's 51 year County Championship wait

Hampshire Cricket Club's captain has revealed the desire amongst the team to be the group that finally lifts the County Championship trophy.

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Storm Nelson: 9 pictures of the stormy conditions in Portsmouth

Strong winds and heavy rain is attacking the city following yellow weather warnings.

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WATCH: Storm Nelson pummels Portsmouth as Met Office issues weather warning

Yellow weather warnings are in place as Storm Nelson batters the city with strong winds and heavy rain.

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Watch: Star actor turns to wrestling, Birmingham council goes bust and footballers and their pets

Acting star gets in the ring with professional wrestler for his new film, Birmingham council goes bankrupt, Britain's best up-and-coming areas and footballers and their pets on Shots! TV this weekend.

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MP Alan Mak joins celebrations to mark refurbishment of Havant Borough Talking Newspaper HQ

MP Alan Mak has joined celebrations to mark the refurbishment of Havant Borough Talking Newspaper's studio frontage.

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Marwell Zoo welcomes arrival of new snow leopard Warjun

Marwell Zoo has welcomed a snow leopard from the Czech Republic and the entire team are over the moon.

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"Backstreet boozer” in Southsea finally now open after four months closure

A “proper old fashioned backstreet boozer” that has been shut for more than four months has finally reopened.

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Portsmouth Easter supermarket opening hours: Aldi, Lidl, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Tesco and more

Portsmouth area supermarkets have confirmed their opening hours for this year’s Easter bank holiday weekend.

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Commercial Road revamp project nears completion as Portsmouth City Council adds play equiment, mural and more to city centre

Visitors to Portsmouth’s Commercial Road will notice some big changes as a council contruction project nears completion.

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30 sensational photos of HMS Vernon making way for Gunwharf Quays

Before Gunwharf Quays became the shopping mecca it is today, the site was home to HMS Vernon.

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Exclusive: 18 amazing never before seen Royal Navy photos from Portsmouth's past

Take a browse through some great Royal Navy photos from the past.

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Operation Blue Island: Police issue update after CBD Shop raided in Portsmouth with Fareham pair arrested

Two people detained during a city-wide drugs operation have been released on bail.

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Operation Blue Island: Man arrested after large cannabis factory with 130 plants found in Portsmouth

Police have arrested a man for producing drugs after a large cannabis factory was found in Portsmouth.

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Royal Navy: MoD plans for innovative Type 83 destroyers set to replace Type 45s - what we know so far

The Royal Navy will soon be replacing its Type 45 destroyers with more-advanced warships.

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MP Alan Mak welcomes members of Havant Conservative Association to Parliament

MP Alan Mak has welcomed members of Havant Conservative Association on a trip to Parliament.