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Ninth teenager arrested after 50-year-old stabbed
5+ hour, 12+ min ago (292+ words) A ninth person has been arrested after a man was left with life-changing injuries following a stabbing. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police issued an update following the attack at the junction between Fyning Road and Charles Street in Portsmouth....
What really lies behind Winchester's 'super sparkly Christmas"
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (708+ words) Kingsgate becomes almost Dickensian at Christmastime (Image: Andrew S Brown) Holly Bobbins (Image: Holly Bobbins) Do you wish it could be Christmas every day? It is for Sarah Davies, Winchester Business Improvement District (BID) Manager. "People think we start planning…...
Developer to buy Hampshire County Council offices
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (248+ words) Hampshire County Council has approved the sale of its offices to a developer. The authority will'now sell off its'Monarch Way offices in Winchester to Alfred Homes. The company's offer was described in a council report as providing the "best financial…...
Former Pompey O'Neil new favourite to become Saints boss after pundit's claim
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (451+ words) ODDS on former Portsmouth ace Gary O'Neil to become the new Saints manager have shortened to 11/10 after comments made by Charlie Austin. O'Neil, 42, has managed both AFC Bournemouth and Wolves to survival in the Premier League but has been out…...
Ferry services disrupted after technical fault at harbour
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (148+ words) Ferries were unable to enter or leave a south coast harbour as several services were delayed. A technical fault caused major disruption at Portsmouth Harbour on Thursday afternoon. The issue with the King's Harbour Master's (KMH) computer system prevented the…...
Plans to transform disused building take major step forward
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (449+ words) Plans to transform an unused building in Winchester into a new teaching facility for children with special educational needs have taken a major step forward. Hampshire County Council (HCC) has approved more than "2 million in funding to redevelop The Hive,…...
Hundreds flock to see unveiling of Jane Austen statue at Winchester Cathedral
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (600+ words) A celebration of Jane Austen's legacy was held in Winchester as a life-size statue was unveiled in the grounds of the Cathedral to mark the 250th anniversary of her birth. On Thursday, October 16, hundreds gathered for the unveiling honouring Austen, whose…...
Saints come from behind to beat Portsmouth in seven-goal thriller at Fratton
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (648+ words) SOUTHAMPTON FC Women had their Scottish duo to thank as they came back from 2-0 down to beat Portsmouth 5-2 at Fratton Park. Abbie Ferguson and Michaela McAlione both scored a brace to ensure Saints secured their second win over rivals Portsmouth…...
Motorcyclist injured in crash with car on M3
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (132+ words) Police were called to reports of a collision between a car and a motorbike on the northbound M3.Minor injuries were reported. Motorbike crash between Eastleigh and Winchester on northbound M3 A motorcyclist has been injured in a crash on the M3. Police…...
Best photos from St Mary's at first Portsmouth derby in city for 13 years
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (220+ words) Fans descended on St Mary's in their thousands for the first meeting with Portsmouth in the city for 13 years. Fans at Southampton v Portsmouth at St Mary's, September 14, 2025 (Image: Alex Shute) Fans descended on St Mary's in their thousands for…...