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MoD: Former army serviceman turned away from voting at local election as veteran ID not valid
A military veteran who served in the British Army for 27 years was blocked from voting as his new veteran ID card was not valid.
Local elections 2024: Fareham count beset with "troublemakers" says beleaguered Conservative politician
The Conservatives in Fareham have said they are worried about “troublemakers” as the borough council has a rare all-out election.
Local elections 2024: Fareham MP Suella Braverman tight-lipped on Conservative outcome
Former home secretary Suella Braverman has refused to give her prediction on whether the Conservatives will retain control of Fareham Borough Council.
Local elections 2024: Portsmouth Independents Party expect victory amid "tough evening" for Tories
Ballot boxes have arrived for the Portsmouth City Council local election count 2024, with the conservatives anticipating “a tough evening”.
Local elections 2024: Portsmouth voting results coming in alongside Fareham, Gosport and Havant updates - live
Votes are being validated and counted across the Portsmouth area as the results of the election draw closer.
Chichester University student accommodation damaged by lightning with students evacuated
A university halls of residence was evacuated in the early hours of the morning following a lightning strike which damaged the roof of the building.
Portsmouth thunder and lightning: Stunning slow motion footage captures lightning bolt over Hampshire
Many people were rudely awakened in the early hours of the morning as thunder and lightning battered the region.
Watch: Clarence Pier is a wonderful place to visit in Southsea
Clarence Pier is a fun place to visit if you are heading to Portsmouth.
M275, M27 and A27 Portsmouth traffic: lane closure causes severe delays for commuters driving home
Commuters are set to be faced with severe delays after a lane has closed on a major motorway in Hampshire.
Woman assaulted at The Farmhouse pub in Portsmouth with police launching CCTV image appeal
A woman has been assaulted outside a Portsmouth pub with police releasing the images of three people they would like to speak to.
M27 locked down both ways as police hunt wanted man
The M27 was locked down both ways for over three hours earlier today after police captured a man wanted for an alleged attack.
M3 closure: Police appeal after alleged drunk driver seen speeding and undertaking prior to crash
A major motorway was forced to close after a collision between two vehicles, with one driver arrested for dangerous driving while under the influence.
Cabin crew students launch dream careers
Nine students from HSDC South Downs are reaching new heights after securing their dream roles in the aviation industry.
12 great images of Denmead and Hambledon through the years
Enjoy some interesting images of times gone by in these beautiful villages.
A3 Hindhead Tunnel reopens but one lane remains closed northbound with drivers still experiencing delays
A tunnel on a major road has re-opened following technical issues but one lane remains closed with drivers still experiencing delays.
14 stunning pictures of brand new state of the art McDonald's in Whiteley
A brand new McDonald’s restaurant in Whiteley boasting state of the art technology has opened.
M3 Traffic: Multi-vehicle crash by Basingstoke leads to northbound closure with debris in the road
A major Hampshire motorway has been closed in one direction following a multi-vehicle crash.
A3 Traffic: Hindhead Tunnel technical problem results in tunnel closure and long delays for drivers
A major Hampshire road was left at a standstill after a technical issue with a tunnel saw both sides of the a-road closed.
South Downs National Park launches annual photo competition with a theme of 'stunning seasons'
Amateur photographers are being invited to submit entries to the South Downs National Park’s annual photo competition.
A giant mobile phone has landed in Portsmouth
We’re used to our mobiles fitting in our pocket, but Repair Café Portsmouth has brought a somewhat different sized phone to the city for a six-week tour, hoping to increase awareness of the importance of making our phones last longer.