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Anti-immigration and anti-racism protestors gather at South Parade Pier in Portsmouth - pictures
Protestors and counter demonstrators gathered near South Parade Pier this afternoon.

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“Stop interfering”: Harsh warning by China to Royal Navy and HMS Prince of Wales amid MP's Taiwan comments
Stern warnings have once again been made by China amid the deployment of the Royal Navy flagship.
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"Future deployment" organised between UK and Japan in historic first for the RAF
A “future deployment” has been organised testing the aerial capabilities of the UK and Japan.
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"Excellent opportunity": Futuristic underwater drones tested on huge HMS Prince of Wales Australia exercise
Critical autonomous technology was tested during a huge exercise which involved the Royal Navy flagship.
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"Increased levels of vandalism" forces First Bus to reduce E1 and E2 services across Gosport and Fareham
Frequent vandalism has forced a bus company to reduce some of its services this weekend.


Can you leave money to your dog in your will? How to provide for your pet after you're gone
There are some ways that dog owners can continue to provide for their pets after they are gone 🐶


"We will hunt you": Three moped riders arrested in Portsmouth for drug driving after blasting through streets
Three moped riders have been arrested for drug driving in Portsmouth after “blasting through the streets”.

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Free bus travel in Portsmouth throughout September weekends as "successful" scheme returns - when
Passengers will be able to use buses in Portsmouth for free every weekend in September.
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Man suffers serious head injury and hospitalised following early hours brawl in Fareham - police cordon set up
A man was rushed to hospital after a brawl broke out in the early hours of today.

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Drink driver arrested in Fareham after travelling over three times the legal limit with pedestrian sign on car
A motorist has been arrested after driving over three times the legal limit.
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"Burnt out" stolen van recovered by police in Wickham as investigation continues
A stolen van that was dumped and set on fire in Wickham has been recovered by police.

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"Upsetting, unlawful and costly" St George’s cross graffiti removed from Portsmouth Guildhall by council
Graffiti depicting a St George’s cross has been removed from Portsmouth Guildhall but its remnants still remain.
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Emergency alert test 2025: can you turn-off emergency alert text? Rules explained
You can opt out of the emergency alert in September 🚨

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"We may be small but pack a mighty punch": Tiny Portsmouth Royal Navy ships deployed to huge mission
Tiny Royal Navy ships have been deployed from Portsmouth to the Baltic Sea.
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Brand new pushchair stolen from Hedge End Smyths Toys as police search for man and woman
A brand new pushchair has been stolen from a toy shop with police searching for two people.
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"Moving to new pastures": New Commanding Officer for HMS Dauntless as Royal Navy warship predecessor makes way
A new Commanding Officer will be taking charge of a Royal Navy destroyer as she continues her global deployment.


2,700 Portsmouth children could benefit from free childcare scheme
Around 2,700 children in Portsmouth could be eligible for 30 hours of free childcare under a new government scheme.


Road works result in temporary change in bus locations in city centre next month
Road works and bus shelter replacaments will result in temporary changes to bus stop locations next month.


Teenagers bailed as police reassure Cowplain residents after "upsetting and disruptive" vehicle damage
Four teenagers have been bailed after a number of cars were damaged in Cowplain with police reassuring the public that they are taking it “extremely seriously”.


Police probe as St George’s cross graffitied onto Portsmouth Guildhall
Police are investigating after a St George’s cross was graffitied onto Portsmouth Guildhall.
