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"We're creating the Jeep of the skies": Expanded Fareham factory boasts "dependable" drones for Ukraine front
Rugged and dependable drones built in Fareham are being deployed around the globe on various missions - including to the Ukrainian front-line amid Russia’s invasion.
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Eccentric and immersive pirate themed cocktail bar and restaurant Rapscallions announces new location
Ahoy there - A quirky pirate themed cocktail bar and restaurant has announced it will be launching a new site.
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"Amazing achievement" as Marwell celebrates birth of endangered and adorable Okapi calf
Zoo keepers are jumping for joy following the birth of an endangered calf which is a “testament” to the ongoing conservation work.
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An extended clubhouse, new flats and signage for new shops among the plans submitted this week
An extended clubhouse, new flats and signage for new shops are among the proposals which have been submitted to planners this week.
Three teens arrested in heroin drug bust after police receive a concern for welfare call
Three teens have been arrested after a concern for welfare report led to police finding items connected to possible heroin supply.
Hamble Airfield quarry fight reaches climax as Cemex learns outcome of planning appeal
Controversial plans for a quarry at Hamble Airfield have been approved.
Stunning pictures reveal position of iconic yellow shelters on new-look Southsea promenade
Southsea’s iconic yellow shelters have been moved into position on the new-look Southsea promenade.
19 wonderful throwback photos of Portsdown Hill over the years
Take a trip down memory lane and see how much Portsdown Hill has changed.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in North Boarhunt crash as police appeal for witnesses
A motorcyclist remains in hospital after suffering serious injuries in a crash with a car on Tuesday.
Discover - if you dare - Hampshire's most terrifyingly haunted spots
With halloween looming, we have put together a list of some of the most ghoulish spots in Hampshire.
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"So much potential to revitalise that area of the city" - Nearly 1,000 back MP's call to fix unsafe Knight and Lee building
Residents say the disused Knight and Lee site poses safety risks and attracts crime, as almost 1,000 back MP Stephen Morgan’s plea for action.
Doorbell footage catches Southsea man trying to break into home key safe
A Southsea man has been charged with attempted burglary after doorbell footage caught him trying to break into a key safe.
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Reform UK grows to six councillors after Portsmouth independents switch sides
Four Portsmouth Independent Party councillors have joined Reform UK, increasing the party’s representation on Portsmouth City Council to six members.
"Extremely sceptical": Doubts cast whether "highly ambitious" Royal Navy and military reforms are affordable
Doubts have been case about whether the government can afford its “highly ambitious” defence reforms.
13 of the best Portsmouth restaurants as chosen by you
We recently asked our readers to tell us their favourite places to eat in Portsmouth – here’s what they said.
“The electorate will decide” - Hampshire councillors could see their allowances increase from April
Councillors in Hampshire could see their allowances increase by 2.5 per cent from April 2026.
16 cherished shops, eateries and pubs we said goodbye to in 2023
The city welcomed raft of exciting new businesses a couple of years ago – but we also said goodbye to some beloved mainstays.
Young Royal Navy sailor "looking for a fight" attacks friends injuring them in "drunken rampage" at HMS Sultan
A young sailor faces being kicked out of the Royal Navy after he went on a “drunken rampage” and attacked two colleagues.
19 rare photos of the great HMS Hood - the Royal Navy's final battlecruiser
First launched more than 100 years ago, HMS Hood was one of the greatest and biggest warships ever built by the Royal Navy.
Special partnership formed between Royal British Legion and Freemasons to boost Poppy Appeal
A special partnership has been forged between Hampshire and Isle of Wight Freemasons and the Royal British Legion (RBL) to boost this year’s Poppy Appeal.