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Brick is thrown through window of Santa Bus on Hayling Island

Stagecoach’s Santa Bus was in Hayling Island raising cash for The Elizabeth Foundation – a Portsmouth-based charity for deaf children.

But just after 6pm on Monday, a brick was thrown through a window – putting it out of operation.

Stagecoach staff worked through the night to

yesterday 18:17
Residents hit back over plans for more student housing in Portsmouth 

Frustrated campaigners are meeting on Thursday to rally against a potential new four-storey student block made up of 38 apartments in Kent Street, Portsea.

If approved by Portsmouth City Council's planning committee the homes would be built on the current car park of the Groundlings

yesterday 09:41
Passengers on Portsmouth rail replacement bus turfed out a mile away from their stop – and driver tells them ‘I don’t know the way’

The gaffe occurred on Saturday night after travellers hoping to get off at Fratton station were told they had arrived at their stop – despite being a mile away in St Mary’s Road.

A contracted driver was in charge of the vehicle on behalf of South Western Railway as all trains

2018-12-17 20:32
Family demand action to repair home which they say is in a ‘ridiculous' and ‘scary’ state

Laura Ratcliffe, of Allaway Avenue in Paulsgrove, has spoken of her frustration after repairs to the three-bedroom prefab she rents from Portsmouth City Council were put on hold again.

The 34-year-old carer, who lives with her disabled husband and 16-year-old son, contacted the council

2018-12-17 19:24
Gosport youngster died after falling off his bike and hitting his head, inquest hears

Eight-year-old Leo Burton from Gosport fell and hit his head while playing with his siblings near his house at St John’s Square, Gosport. 

It was the first time he had ever ridden his bike without a helmet - leading to calls for parents to make sure their children always wear

2018-12-17 15:45
Person dies after being hit by a train on Portsmouth to London line

Emergency services were called to Berrylands station at 8.47am after reports of an incident between stations at Surbiton and Clapham Junction.

British Transport Police have confirmed the person hit has died and officers are working to identify and inform their family. 

Lines have

2018-12-17 14:30
40mph gusts forecast as Met Office issues weather warning for heavy rain in Portsmouth

The warning, which covers Portsmouth and Hampshire, is in place between 5am and 9pm.

Light rain is expected between about 8am and 11am, becoming heavier throughout the afternoon.

Strong winds are also forecast, with gusts of more than 40mph expected near the coast.

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2018-12-17 13:15
Vandal named Jesus smashes Hayling Island church window but vows to become a monk

Members of the congregation at St Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in Hayling Island were dismayed when they discovered the damage to a window overnight.

It came as a Father Mark Whiting had already taken the decision to install CCTV after a spate of people stealing from the church after

2018-12-16 09:17
Notorious Portsmouth illegal clamper faces jail for bullying elderly neighbours for nearly nine years

Notorious Gordon Miller said he would ‘dance on the graves’ of the couple, aged 83 and 80, in a long-running dispute over an alleyway.

But now after failing to turn up for his trial yesterday because he is in Turkey having private dental work done he is facing arrest and jail.

2018-12-15 08:29
Attorney General’s Office reviews Roxanne Davis and Samuel Davies’ 10-year sentences over Gosport baby death:

Tiny Stanley Davis suffered more than 40 broken bones in March last year in a prolonged series of assaults branded 'torture'.

The Gosport baby's mother Roxanne Davis, and her partner Samuel Davies were jailed for 10 years each after being convicted of the rare charge of causing or allowing

2018-12-14 11:20
REVEALED: The best and worst-performing primary schools in Portsmouth according to government figures

Schools are now judged on pupil progress rather than simply raw outcomes. The scores show how much progress pupils made in reading, writing and maths between the end of Key Stage 1 (Year 2) and the end of Key Stage 2 (Year 6) compared to pupils nationally who got similar results at the end of

2018-12-13 21:14
Gosport pensioner mowed down by mobility scooter in hospital with serious injuries

Annette Yeomans, 77, was out walking on a path towards Stokes Bay Road with her husband when she was hit from behind and knocked over.

Husband Richard, 79, was left horrified by the accident and rushed straight to QA Hospital with his wife in an ambulance.

He has been left

2018-12-13 08:15
Schoolboy makes CD in aid of charity

The 12-year-old musician has produced his own CD and is performing a number of gigs to raise money for the charity Stand Up Portsmouth, which provides support to local families who have SEN children. 

Harrison was inspired to raise money after witnessing first-hand the challenges his

2018-12-12 21:03
Gang of five teenagers armed with knife, wood and hammer rob gambler of £600

Five teenagers kicked and hit the 31-year-old victim over the head after approaching him in Prince Albert Road, in Southsea. Three teenagers have been arrested.

Hampshire police said the man had been sitting in his car in Devonshire Avenue at the junction of Eastney Road counting his cash

2018-12-12 19:50
Police release CCTV images after man’s jaw is broken in vicious gang attack at Havant pub

The 21-year-old victim was with his girlfriend in the The Old House at Home, in South Street, when he was pounced on.

One man smacked him in the face before a second lout lobbed a bottle at the victim.

Pub staff had to jump in to stop a third man from joining in the attack on the

2018-12-12 17:12
Pensioners in Portsmouth ‘heartbroken’ after thieves steal food for their Christmas dinner

Tenants at Harrison House in Stamshaw were excited to enjoy a festive feast of lamb, beef, pork and turkey with vegetables and a tipple next week. 

But their plans have been thrown into jeopardy after heartless thieves got into their Stamshaw Road accommodation and stole between £400

2018-12-12 12:04
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Kelly’s pride after Portsmouth Academy’s cruel defeat to Liverpool

But the Blues boss admitted his side were punished for lapses in concentrations against the Premier League club’s Category One outfit in the FA Youth Cup third round.

Bobby Duncan’s stoppage-time goal condemned Pompey to a 3-2 third-round loss at Langtree Park.

That was after the

today 22:35
Portsmouth’s record against Jose Mourinho wasn’t that special

Despite the sacked Manchester United boss praising the Fratton faithful for the atmosphere generated at PO4 on match days, the Portuguese never showed the Blues any mercy in their head-to-head meetings.

Mourinho faced Pompey on seven occasions during his first spell as Chelsea manager

yesterday 21:30
Portsmouth Academy suffer heartbreaking late defeat at Liverpool 

Bobby Duncan’s stoppage-time goal cruelly dumped the Blues out of the competition, after they’d battled from two goals down in the second half.

Bradley Lethbridge and Joe Hancott were on target for Mark Kelly’s troops, who can hold their heads high.

Pompey had plenty of the

yesterday 21:30
Portsmouth dockyard’s new giant crane is reminder of ‘good old days’ – Nostalgia

Work is expected to begin next summer. It will be 236ft (72 metres) high and is part of the BAE Systems’ £600m contract of works to improve the military hub and maintain the Royal Navy’s fleet of warships.

How sad it is then that  the original 240-ton crane was demolished in 1984. It

yesterday 20:28
Remember when sacked Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho hailed Portsmouth’s Fratton Park in Old Trafford dig?

Manchester United parted company with the Portuguese on Tuesday morning, after two-and-a-half years in charge.

The Red Devils called time on his managerial reign with United 19 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool following their 3-1 defeat at Anfield on Sunday.

That

yesterday 19:25
Liverpool Academy v Portsmouth Academy – Live 

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yesterday 19:25
‘Vital’ homes in Portsmouth set to be created by new charity housing trust 

In a pilot scheme Portsmouth City Council could lease two unused properties in North End to a community trust capable who would spend £320,000 to make them habitable.

The homes would then be rented out at a low rate to people on the council's housing waiting list.

Although there is

yesterday 18:17
Watch brutal finish as Portsmouth legend Tony Oakey clashes with American star Jeff Lacy

The Leigh Park Warrior was stopped in the second round by the American star at the Mountbatten Centre.

Oakey was floored by fierce barrage of shots from heavy-hitting former world champion.

But the Portsmouth man somehow got to his feet and returned fire as he was cheered on by the

yesterday 17:09
Latest news from Portsmouth
today 22:35 Kelly’s pride after Portsmouth Academy’s cruel defeat to Liverpool
yesterday 21:30 Portsmouth’s record against Jose Mourinho wasn’t that special
yesterday 21:30 Portsmouth Academy suffer heartbreaking late defeat at Liverpool 
yesterday 20:28 Portsmouth dockyard’s new giant crane is reminder of ‘good old days’ – Nostalgia
yesterday 19:25 Remember when sacked Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho hailed Portsmouth’s Fratton Park in Old Trafford dig?
yesterday 19:25 Liverpool Academy v Portsmouth Academy – Live 
yesterday 18:17 ‘Vital’ homes in Portsmouth set to be created by new charity housing trust 
yesterday 18:17 Brick is thrown through window of Santa Bus on Hayling Island
yesterday 17:09 Watch brutal finish as Portsmouth legend Tony Oakey clashes with American star Jeff Lacy
yesterday 17:09 Portsmouth recruitment chief: We’re in the January market for new players
yesterday 16:00 Respite will be key for Sunderland ahead of Portsmouth promotion clash 
yesterday 15:59 Gosport mum pays heartbreaking tribute to her ‘one-of-a-kind’ son
yesterday 15:59 Watch as thieves smash their way into parked cars in Portsmouth
yesterday 14:51 Jackett’s message to Portsmouth Academy ahead FA Youth Cup tie with Liverpool
yesterday 13:39 Brilliant Portsmouth crowned English football’s away-day kings
yesterday 13:38 Portsmouth FA Cup hero David James dismissed as boss
yesterday 12:21 Dick Whittington at Mayflower Theatre REVIEW: ‘A star-studded cast puts you in a very merry mood’
yesterday 12:21 A Christmas wedding – a festive day for Cosham couple 
yesterday 12:21 League One and League Two transfer news: Portsmouth linked with loan move for Blackburn youngster | Sunderland target attracting interest from Derby County 
yesterday 10:59 True Portsmouth girl Lily never forgot the sadness and horror of war 
yesterday 10:59 How a Titchfield baby created medical history in 1987
yesterday 10:59 Things to do in the Portsmouth area on Wednesday and Thursday
yesterday 10:59 Portsmouth finance firm with family at its heart
yesterday 10:59 League One and League Two transfer news: Sunderland target linked with Derby County | Bristol Rovers goalkeeper attracting interest
yesterday 10:59 Portsmouth Academy out to emulate Anderton, Awford & Co against Liverpool      
yesterday 10:58 Mothercare confirms closure of Portsmouth store – and launches huge closing down sale 
yesterday 09:41 Gosport cafe owner ‘heartbroken’ after donations meant for rough sleepers are stolen
yesterday 09:41 Residents hit back over plans for more student housing in Portsmouth 
yesterday 08:34 The Portsmouth record still eluding Jackett’s away-day kings
yesterday 06:22 Kelly: Portsmouth Academy have quality to hurt Liverpool 
yesterday 06:21 Portsmouth boss: In-form Lowe is ready for the Championship
yesterday 00:00 Passengers on Portsmouth rail replacement bus turfed out a mile away from their stop – and driver tells them ‘I don’t know the way’
yesterday 00:00 Gosport youngster died after falling off his bike and hitting his head, inquest hears
yesterday 22:53 Portsmouth MP speaks out against second EU referendum
2018-12-17 23:48 Person dies after being hit by a train on Portsmouth to London line
2018-12-17 23:48 These are the best and worst-performing schools in Havant and Waterlooville
2018-12-17 23:48 These are the best and worst-performing primary schools in Portsmouth
2018-12-17 21:39 These are the best and worst-performing primary schools in Portsmouth
2018-12-17 21:38 Sunderland is the game Portsmouth have been waiting for
2018-12-17 20:33 Former Tottenham Hotspur and QPR player tipped to be big hit with Havant & Waterlooville
2018-12-17 20:32 Passengers on Portsmouth rail replacement bus turfed out a mile away from their stop – and driver tells them ‘I don’t know the way’
2018-12-17 19:25 We’ve had some laughs but it’s time to wrap up Gosport’s Daddy Diary – Kieran Howard
2018-12-17 19:25 Super Southsea parkrun show as rain can’t stop the charge
2018-12-17 19:25 Brilliant Portsmouth crowned English football’s away-day kings
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2018-12-17 19:25 Delays out of Portsmouth after incident on M275
2018-12-17 19:24 Family demand action to repair home which they say is in a ‘ridiculous' and ‘scary’ state
2018-12-17 18:16 Wightlink Warriors swoop to complete Christmas shopping spree
2018-12-17 17:03 Not the fairytale ending, but still a night which awoke glorious memories for Portsmouth legend
2018-12-17 17:03 On this day: Portsmouth favourite poised for Real Madrid move 
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