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RECAP Local elections 2024: Seismic changes in Havant as results Portsmouth, Gosport and Fareham confirmed
The results are in for Portsmouth, Gosport, Fareham and Havant local elections following a marathon political battle.
Local elections 2024: Reform UK say Havant residents wanted change as Tories lose control of council
Reform UK are celebrating the Conservatives being dealt a bloody nose in the Havant Borough Council elections as the party loses control for the first time in 22 years.
Winchester City Council election results: Liberal Democrats keep control but villages favour other parties
The Liberal Democrats have retained control of Winchester City Council following yesterday’s local elections.
Local elections: Conservative Donna Jones delighted after Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner re-election
Donna Jones expressed her delight at being re-elected as Hampshire and Isle of Wight police and crime commissioner.
Local elections 2024: Huge shock as Conservatives lose Havant Borough Council - full list of results
The Conservatives have lost control of Havant Borough Council, with group leader Alex Rennie losing his seat and being beaten by Reform UK in a bitter blow for the party.
Local elections 2024: Fareham Sarisbury and Meon Valley by-election results as Tories lose seat to Greens
The Conservatives have lost a Hampshire County Council seat to the Green Party as voters in two parts of the county went to the polls.
£4.5million upgrade of Portchester Crematorium begins - what is happening and why
Work has begun on a huge project to make improvements at Portchester Crematorium.
‘The Man of Many Millions of Hampshire’ continued his 50 year fundraising streak
‘The Man of Many Millions of Hampshire’ continued his 50 year fundraising streak, raising thousands for local charities.
Southsea sea defences: Frontage 4 is almost complete but what's been done? When will it open?
The second phase of a critical sea defences scheme to protect Portsmouth’s most vulnerable coastal areas is now coming to the end
Gosport schools set to be merged as a result of low pupil numbers
Two Gosport schools are set to merge as a result of low number of students, leading to financial difficulties.
Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner results: Donna Jones re-elected with a large majority
There's no shock result in the race to become the next Hampshire and Isle of Wight PCC with Conservative Donna Jones re-elected.
Fareham man sentenced to 3 months for common assault and criminal damage
A Hampshire man has been jailed for 3 months after pleading guilty to common assault and criminal damage.
HMS Bronington: Call goes out to Portsmouth to keep dream afloat to save warship captained by King Charles
An historic warship once captained by King Charles could still be homed in Portsmouth - but calls have gone out for a business partner in the city to help keep the dream afloat.
Portsmouth traffic: M3 and M27 planned closure scheduled for tonight - Here is when
Two sections of a major motorway are set to be closed tonight as planned maintenance work is undertaken.
Gosport Borough Council: Full election results for 2024 as the Conservatives buck a national trend
Gosport Borough Council remains under the control of the Liberal Democrats, with leader Peter Chegwyn among those re-elected overnight.
Public take great delight in mocking mistake on traffic sign warning of roadworks
The public joined forces in taking great delight in pointing out a mistake on a traffic sign warning beleaguered motorists of upcoming roadworks.
Gosport Borough Council:Conservatives buck the trend and pick up seats at Liberal Democrat controlled council
Gosport Borough Council remains under the control of the Liberal Democrats, with Conservatives gaining a new seat in Peel Common despite huge losses across the country.
19 glorious images that take you back to Portsmouth in the 1970s
Do you remember this part of Arundel Street before it was pedestrianised? What are your memories of Portsmouth in 1975?
Victory Radio and the Portsmouth Authors Collective's ‘Pick of the Pops’ short story contest opens for budding Portsmouth writers
Victory Radio and the Portsmouth Authors Collective have joined forces to launch a new competition that aims to get Pompey writing.
19 fascinating memories of Portsmouth in 1975 - including the M27 as it was then
From a new motorway to a singing fishmonger – it was certainly eventful in Portsmouth in 1975.