Portsmouth News

City dazzles at glittering black tie event for Business Awards - in pictures The best and brightest businesses and entrepreneurs from across Portsmouth and the surround area came together to celebrate their achievements at the annual News Business Excellence Awards.

More than 150 pictures from our glittering business awards!
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In pictures - Light aircraft crashes onto a beach with pilot having a lucky escape A recovery operation is underway after a pilot had a luck escape when their light aircraft crashed onto a beach at Lee-on-the-Solent.

Light aircraft crashes onto a beach in #LeeontheSolent with pilot having a lucky escape
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LIVE: "Avoid the area" - fire service at the scene of chemical spill in Portsmouth A road in Portsmouth has been closed off with a large number of emergency services in attendance due to a chemical spill.

Chemical spill closes a major road in #Portsmouth
#GladysAvenue
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HMS Prince of Wales to lead key Arctic Strike Carrier Group deployment The Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales will lead a UK Carrier Strike Group to the North Atlantic and ‘High North’ in a bid to bolster regional security, the Prime Minister has announced.

HMS Prince of Wales will lead key Arctic Strike Carrier Group deployment to tackle Russian threat

81-year-old pedestrian seriously injured after collision with a car An 81-year-old pedestrian has been seriously injured after being involved in a collision with a car.

81-year-old pedestrian seriously injured after collision with a car
#Waterlooville
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Weather warning issued with heavy downpours of rain and flooding expected Heavy downpours of rain could lead to some flooding the Met Office has warned after it issued a yellow weather warning.

Weather warning issued as heavy rain and flooding is expected across #Hampshire #weather
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Onlookers watch massive M27 project as motorway is closed for junction upgrade Onlookers have been watching with interest the ongoing works on the M27 to create a upgraded Junction 10 which has led to a planned 11-day closure of the motorway.

Onlookers watch massive #M27 project as motorway is closed for junction upgrade
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Huge progress in the demolition of part of the M27 as part of upgrade Huge progress is being made in the demolition of part of the M27 which will allow an underpass to be moved into place as part of a major junction upgrade.

Huge progress on #M27 demolition as part of junction upgrade
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'Holidays are coming' - Iconic Christmas truck to visit Gunwharf this weekend An iconic Christmas truck is heading to Portsmouth this weekend in what has become a popular festive tradition.

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The #CocaCola truck is coming back to #Portsmouth

"We are thrilled" - one of UK's "best-loved" toy stores opening in Gunwharf A popular toy store is celebrating its official opening in Gunwharf Quays tomorrow with a special sale.

The Entertainer is opening a new shop in Gunwharf Quays
#Gunwharf #entertainer #Portsmouth
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LIVE: HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Dauntless make a glorious return home - timings Huge crowds are expected to line the Hot Walls and Gosport Harbour today (Sunday) to welcome home the Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales after her Indo-Pacific deployment.

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#HMSPrinceofWales #HMSDauntless #RoyalNavy #Portsmouth

Dog dies after ingesting dangerous substance on beach as pollution warning issued A dog died after it is thought to have ingested a dangerous substance on a Hayling Island beach as a warning is issued over pollution.

Dog owners beware
#HaylingIsland #Dogs #Pollution

BREAKING: Suspected stabbing in busy street Emergency services have cordoned off part of a busy street this afternoon as they respond to a suspected stabbing.

Police are on the scene

M27 closure dates over the Christmas period confirmed - dates and diversion details The dates the M27 will be closed over Christmas and New Year have been confirmed as an innovative time-saving technique is used to upgrade junction 10.

#M27 to be closed for 11 days - dates and diversion details
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Heavy rain set to lash Hampshire this week with another weather warning issued More heavy rain is set to lash Hampshire later this week with the Met Office issuing a weather warning.

MORE rain is on the way
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Body found near M275 in Portsmouth as police probe "sudden death" Police are at the scene after a body was found near the M275.

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Police are investigating

LIVE: Major stretch of A27 remains closed for emergency work amid car fire The A27 is closed ‘until further notice’ after a car fire which has led to major delays this morning (Tuesday, October 14).

Much of the traffic on the #A27 has cleared - but it is not known when it will reopen

Eastney Swimming Pool structures demolished as last remnants are swept aside The last remnants of Eastney Swimming Pool are being swept aside as the demolition of the once-popular facility continues.

Eastney Swimming Pool structures demolished as last remnants are swept aside for a new era - in pictures
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Woman arrested on suspicion of attempted murder is bailed - witness appeal Police have launched an appeal for witnesses after a man was found with a serious head injury in Fratton - with a woman who was arrested for attempted murder having been given police bail.

Fratton attempted murder - police update
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Severe delays on the M27 with emergency services in attendance following incident There are severe delays of 44 minutes for drivers on the M27 with four miles of congestion due to a collision.

Four miles of tailbacks following M27 crash
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Superb highlights from Victorious on Sunday at the Southsea spectacular - in pictures Enthusiastic crowds have been packing into Victorious today for the final day of the three-day spectacular.

The last day of @victoriousfestival.bsky.social has begun!
Can you see yourself in the crowd?
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Victorious Festival issues statement after plug pulled on The Mary Wallopers set Victorious has issued a statement after The Mary Wallopers set was cut following ‘Free Palestine’ chants’.

Victorious Festival has issued a statement after plug pulled on The Mary Wallopers set following 'Free Palestine' chants
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Thousands of people protest against plans for migrant housing - in pictures Around two thousands protesters packed into Waterlooville precinct this evening (July 30) in opposition to “utterly inappropriate” migrant housing plans in the town centre.

Thousands of protesters packed into #Waterlooville this evening against plans for “utterly inappropriate” migrant housing - in pictures

Two teenage boys who died in horror crash are named as investigation continues Two teenage boys, who died after their car crashed into a tree over the weekend, have been named by the police as an investigation continues.

Two teenage boys who died in horror crash are named after their car ploughed into tree

Boy, 14, killed by car towing trailer as man arrested over drug driving A 14-year-old boy has been killed by a car towing a trailer - with a man arrested over drug driving.

A 14-year-old boy has been killed by a car towing a trailer - with a man arrested over drug driving

Construction of SailGP's spectator village under way - in pictures Southsea is being transformed into a special sailing village, with works well underway to build spectator stands ready for when the city hosts SailGP.

Southsea is being transformed into a special sailing village, with works well underway to build spectator stands ready for when the city hosts SailGP

Man charged with a child sex offence following arrest in Leigh Park A man has been charged with a child sex offence following his arrest in Leigh Park last night which attracted a large crowd of onlookers.

The man from Leigh Park is due in court tomorrow

Dispersal order in place after police confronted by crowd "acting aggressively" Police have announced a dispersal order is in place after they were faced with angry crowds when arresting a man in Leigh Park.

Leigh Park dispersal order in place after crowd threw objects at police during arrest of man suspected of sending explicit messages to a child

Man arrested for attempted murder following a stabbing in Southsea A man has been arrested for attempted murder following a stabbing in Southsea in the early hours of this morning (Sunday, June 29)

Police remain at the scene

Teenager has been stabbed in the arm and another bitten at Portsmouth park A teenager has been stabbed in the arm and another bitten at Portsmouth park last night, police have confirmed.

Police are appealing for witnesses

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