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Asylum seeker arrested in Portsmouth set for payout after judge rules she was wrongly detained

The 40-year-old woman said she feared being killed or forced into slavery if deported.

She took legal action against home secretary Sajid Javid, and Deputy High Court Judge John Cavanagh ruled her detention was unlawful because immigration officials did not act properly.

He said

yesterday 18:23
Former Portsmouth gay bar Martha’s to become a Taco Bell

An application to change the use of the building in Commercial Road, which has fallen into a derelict state and not been used since it closed in 2011, was approved by Portsmouth City Council this month. 

Council leader Gerald Vernon-Jackson said he was pleased to see plans to bring the

yesterday 12:05
Southsea photographer fighting cancer will marry in December and says: No wedding gifts, just please help QA hospital

Those are the words of inspirational Johnny Black who is determined to overcome the disease - and celebrate his wedding day.

The 58-year-old was dealt the crushing blow 10 weeks ago after doctors stumbled on a ‘dark shadow’ on the left side of his lung.

Remarkably, the diagnosis

yesterday 09:59
No wedding gifts: Just please help QA hospital

Those are the words of inspirational Johnny Black who is determined to overcome the disease - and celebrate his wedding day.

The 58-year-old was dealt the crushing blow 10 weeks ago after doctors stumbled on a ‘dark shadow’ on the left side of his lung.

Remarkably, the diagnosis

yesterday 06:50
Family’s fury as police called to Lidl after ID row over rhubarb gin 

Jackie Chandler from Denmead was in Lidl with her husband Gary and their two teenage daughters when she went to pay for their family shop and head home.

But as she stood with her purse at the ready, the 41-year-old’s plans were scuppered when the cashier asked her eldest daughter,

2018-10-16 20:14
Gosport man stabbed during attack by gang

The victim, who is 22, is not believed to have suffered life-threatening injuries. 

The man was attacked in Barnfield Close, Southampton, at around 9pm yesterday (October 15). 

In a statement Hampshire Constabulary said: ‘We are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed

2018-10-16 17:05
Boss fined for ‘incredible lack of hygiene’ at Chinese takeaway in Portsmouth

Golden Boat in Cosham shut on the spot when environmental health inspectors found cooling food had been left out uncovered for hours, walls and floors needed deep cleaning and repairing and grease was leaking from the extractor system.

Haixia Ren, 39, of Albert Road, Cosham, pleaded

2018-10-16 09:44
Pompey fan goes on trial accused of violent disorder outside Fratton Park 

Menacing scenes erupted at the Portsmouth versus Oldham league match in September last year resulting in about 20 fans storming the pitch in an attempt to confront their rivals after Oldham went 2-0 up.

Police and stewards sought to restore order as Pompey lost the game. But ugly scenes

2018-10-15 17:59
Portsmouth hair salon owner jailed for four years for ‘significant’ drug-dealing operation alongside two others

Michael Kingsley, co-owner of Wink, formerly based in Queen Street, was sentenced to 50 months behind bars at Portsmouth Crown Court on Friday. 

Prosecutor Mike Forster told how the 34-year-old of Highland Road, in Southsea, was arrested after he was found with cocaine and ketamine

2018-10-15 09:35
Hundreds unite for ‘poignant’ annual Seafarers’ Service at Portsmouth Cathedral 

Hundreds united for the annual spectacle at Portsmouth Anglican Cathedral to pay their respects to mariners past and present – as well as those who have lost their lives on the water.

It began at 10.30am when dignitaries from the city and beyond joined with the public in song and

2018-10-14 22:02
Pictures show trail of damage left by ‘lowlife’ charity box thieves who targeted Gosport newsagent 

The three broke into Queen’s Parade News at 3.50am today.

Three charity boxes were stolen – for the Harbour Cancer Centre in Gosport, Wave 105 Cash for Kids and for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air ambulance.

Newsagent owner Jo Durham, who is on the board of Cash for

2018-10-13 21:53
Portsmouth midfielder reveals day he feared he’d lost girlfriend and son during childbirth

Instead, Dion Donohue was confronted with the possibility of losing both his girlfriend and son during childbirth.

Delivery complications at Portsmouth’s Queen Alexandra Hospital threatened a devastating outcome.

The Pompey footballer and father-to-be endured the anguish of

2018-10-13 11:20
Southsea businessman falsely branded a paedophile considered suicide over abuse from online troll

Southsea shop owner Paul Cheape, 32, said he had suicidal thoughts after father-of-three Oliver Redmond spread false rumours about him from June 2017 to January this year.

Redmond, 37, of Stirling Street, Buckland, was due to be sentenced for harassment and malicious communication at

2018-10-13 08:11
Police and ambulance called to Cosham Library after man ‘cut himself’

At around 3pm yesterday a man walked into Cosham Library and cut himself as staff watched on.

Librarians battled to treat the man, an insider has claimed, before police and paramedics arrived. The library was closed yesterday and today for cleaning.

The injured male was taken to

2018-10-12 20:38
Live updates as Portsmouth traffic chaos leaves motorists at ‘standstill’ 

The accident, which eye witnesses reported to The News, happened on Church Street Roundabout at the top of Commercial Road. While Wightlink disruptions has caused congestion in the city. Follow updates in our live blog: 

2018-10-12 19:35
Portsmouth traffic at a ‘complete standstill’ following roundabout crash

Eyewitnesses have told The News about an incident at Portsmouth’s Church Street Roundabout at the top of Commercial Road, involving a bus and a car.

The news comes after problems to Wightlink’s ferry service caused delays in Southsea earlier this afternoon – the company has

2018-10-12 18:32
Daily News
A home double header crucial to direction of Portsmouth’s season

There is, of course, the small matter of the readies at stake. A quickfire six-point home bounty which can really solidify the Blues’ place at the head of a pacesetting pack beginning to take shape, with the anticipated contenders jostling for position.

But it’s the ability of Kenny

yesterday 19:26
This is when supermarkets can refuse to sell you alcohol

A family were left furious after police were called to Lidl to calm a row over a bottle of rhubarb-flavoured gin.

Jackie Chandler from Denmead was in Lidl with her husband Gary and their two teenage daughters – when staff asked to see her 14-year-old daughter’s ID because the

yesterday 19:26
No international debut for Ronan Curtis can be Portsmouth benefit 

The Pompey forward was unused for a second time for his country on Tuesday night. 

After being promoted to Martin O’Neill's set up from the under-21s, Curtis was not included in Ireland’s 23-man squad for their 1-0 Nations League defeat to Wales.

The charismatic frontman

yesterday 18:23
Jackett lays down home challenge to Portsmouth

The Pompey boss believes it's down to his men to excite their supporters as his team return to Fratton Park on Saturday.

Jackett's side will be looking to end a run of 50 days without a League One victory on home soil against Fleetwood.

Joey Barton’s troops arrive as the first

yesterday 18:23
Mum stole £130,000 from grandparents, lied about having cancer and left them homeless and ‘skeletal’ – REGIONAL

Asha Dawes, 22, took so much from her grandparents behind their backs that they were left ‘skeletal’ and stranded in Spain, Hove Crown Court heard today.

She broke down and cried in the dock as she heard heart-breaking statements from the members of her family that she had

yesterday 18:23
This Portsmouth garden helped restore my work-life balance

Southsea Greenhouse, as it was then, was recommended and I was thrown into a world of intelligent, funny, talented, creative, quirky people with community at the heart of what they do.

I was there through the early years, joining others at the little hut on the seafront, selling veg and

yesterday 17:20
The corner of a South African field that is for ever Hampshire – Nostalgia

Although it is mainly used in the context of the First World War it has come to be used in remembrance of any serviceman who dies abroad including, as here, South Africa.

I found this photograph, right, while looking through a collection of pictures belonging to Tony Davis who had no

yesterday 16:17
Portsmouth, Havant and Fareham's best events for Thursday and Friday

TRIBUTE: Whitney – Queen of the Night – is a stage celebration of one of the greatest singers of all time. Includes an array of all of her classic hits. Ferneham Hall, Fareham, Thursday, 7.30pm. 

CONCERT: Enjoy an afternoon of easy listening in this performance by musicians from

yesterday 16:17
Latest news from Portsmouth
yesterday 19:26 A home double header crucial to direction of Portsmouth’s season
yesterday 19:26 This is when supermarkets can refuse to sell you alcohol
yesterday 18:23 No international debut for Ronan Curtis can be Portsmouth benefit 
yesterday 18:23 Jackett lays down home challenge to Portsmouth
yesterday 18:23 Mum stole £130,000 from grandparents, lied about having cancer and left them homeless and ‘skeletal’ – REGIONAL
yesterday 18:23 Asylum seeker arrested in Portsmouth set for payout after judge rules she was wrongly detained
yesterday 17:20 This Portsmouth garden helped restore my work-life balance
yesterday 16:17 The corner of a South African field that is for ever Hampshire – Nostalgia
yesterday 16:17 Portsmouth, Havant and Fareham's best events for Thursday and Friday
yesterday 16:17 Fans can meet three of their favourite Portsmouth players 
yesterday 16:17 Brighton set to steal key Portsmouth figure
yesterday 15:14 The Portsmouth five with unclear futures
yesterday 15:14 Pictures show former Portsmouth gay bar Martha's throughout the years
yesterday 14:11 Halloween – a weekly round-up of the latest films
yesterday 13:08 Portsmouth Taco Bell to open: What is it and what food will be on the menu? 
yesterday 13:08 This Portsmouth fish and chip shop has been named as one of the UK’s best
yesterday 12:05 Fleetwood boss Joey Barton hoping striker is fit for Portsmouth trip
yesterday 12:05 Tickets for In The Night Garden Live in Portsmouth have gone on sale – here’s how to get them 
yesterday 12:05 This Portsmouth fish and chip shop has been named as one of Britain’s best
yesterday 12:05 Former Portsmouth gay bar Martha’s to become a Taco Bell
yesterday 11:02 Nathan Ball, Square Tower, review: ‘The audience hung on to his every word’ 
yesterday 11:02 Radio Victory: we still mourn the loss of Portsmouth’s own station – Rick Jackson
yesterday 11:02 Portsmouth boss: Contractual issues unaffected by league uncertainty
yesterday 09:59 Portsmouth midfielder suffers nasty facial cut 
yesterday 09:59 Councillors united in anger at bus route losses across Portsmouth
yesterday 09:59 Southsea photographer fighting cancer will marry in December and says: No wedding gifts, just please help QA hospital
yesterday 08:56 On this day: Redknapp had too much respect for Portsmouth to celebrate Spurs win
yesterday 06:50 Contract talks on hold for Portsmouth stars
yesterday 06:50 Councillors united in anger at bus route losses across city
yesterday 06:50 No wedding gifts: Just please help QA hospital
yesterday 05:47 Super-sub Tubbs grabs Gosport Borough victory over Poole 
yesterday 05:47 Portsmouth to trial Milton End switch
yesterday 22:26 Portsmouth forward Ronan Curtis again made to wait for Republic of Ireland bow 
2018-10-16 23:23 Portsmouth midfielder allays fears over facial cut
2018-10-16 22:20 When Royal Navy’s reserve ships in Portsmouth harbour numbered more than today’s entire fleet – Nostalgia
2018-10-16 22:20 Portsmouth midfielder seemingly suffers nasty facial cut 
2018-10-16 21:17 The former Portsmouth loanee rubbing shoulders with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo
2018-10-16 20:14 Portsmouth fans can net piece of League Two title-winning season memorabilia 
2018-10-16 20:14 Endangered zebra foal born at Marwell zoo 
2018-10-16 20:14 This pub chain will pay you to drink beer and watch sports
2018-10-16 20:14 Eight arrested in Portsmouth as police clamp down on drugs
2018-10-16 20:14 Family’s fury as police called to Lidl after ID row over rhubarb gin 
2018-10-16 19:11 Naylor: No pressure on Portsmouth goalscoring – I do other things
2018-10-16 18:08 Hampshire’s Dawson ‘gutted’ to leave England tour of Sri Lanka
2018-10-16 18:08 The former Portsmouth loanee outscoring Messi and Ronaldo
2018-10-16 18:08 Here’s what to do if you think your neighbours are smoking cannabis
2018-10-16 17:05 Gosport man stabbed during attack by gang
2018-10-16 16:02 Portsmouth, Havant and Gosport’s best events for Wednesday and Thursday
2018-10-16 16:02 The royals should have picked up the wedding bill, not us – Zella Compton
2018-10-16 16:02 A real hoot of a wedding for Leigh Park couple
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