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“Severe delays” reported for rush hour drivers on M27 in construction area
“Severe delays” have been reported on the M27 in the construction area.
Latest
Steve Deeks
Tuesday 11 June @ 17:20

AA Traffic News said: “Delays on M27 Eastbound at J5 A335 Stoneham Way
(Southampton Airport / Eastleigh). In the construction area. Lane closure in
place.”

A separate update added: “Severe delays of 13 minutes and delays easing on M27
Eastbound between J3 M271 (Southampton Docks) and J7 A334 Charles Watts Way
(Hedge End). Average speed 20 mph.”

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“SEVERE DELAYS” REPORTED FOR RUSH HOUR DRIVERS ON M27 IN CONSTRUCTION AREA

“Severe delays” have been reported on the M27 in the construction area.

Published Tuesday 11 June @ 17:20

Man’s body found in lake as emergency services descend to scene
Emergency services descended on a nature reserve after a man’s body was found in
a lake.
Latest
Steve Deeks
Tuesday 11 June @ 15:43



A man’s body was found. Pic: Getty

Police were called around 7.45pm on Sunday night after the body was found in
Testwood Lakes, Totton. A large convoy of emergency vehicles attended the area
managed by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust before blocking off
access.

The death is not being treated as suspicious with a file being prepared for the
coroner. His family have been informed.

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MAN’S BODY FOUND IN LAKE AS EMERGENCY SERVICES DESCEND TO SCENE

Emergency services descended on a nature reserve after a man’s body was found in
a lake.

Published Tuesday 11 June @ 15:43

12 mouthwateringly exquisite bottomless brunch spots worth an Instagram post
Cheers to bottomless brunch…
Latest
Sophie Lewis
Tuesday 11 June @ 15:32

Bottomless brunch has been propelled into the food and drink industry and has
become and extremely popular concept consisting of brunch and unlimited drinks.
A bottomless brunch gives customers the opportunity to have a meal and multiple
drinks within an allotted time for a fixed price – usually you will have two
hours. If you are heading into the city and want to give a bottomless brunch a
go, then look no further because the city is packed with trendy venues.

Here are 12 places in Portsmouth that offer bottomless brunch:



Here are some places in Portsmouth that offer bottomless brunch.



Slug and Lettuce offers bottomless brunch for £33.95 per person Sunday to Friday
and £35.95 on Saturdays. Customers will get two hours of unlimited drinks from
their bottomless menu and a number of the Slug and Lettuce venues offer themed
brunches.



Southsea Brunch Klub has proved popular since opening at the beginning of the
year. The brunch costs £30 per person between Wednesday to Friday and the cost
will include one course and an hour of bottomless drinks. If you are heading to
the venue over a weekend, the bottomless brunch will cost £45 per person and you
will get two courses and an hour and a half of bottomless drinks.Picture credit:
FarFly Media



Bonita's bottomless brunch takes place every Saturday and guests will get a
three course meal formed of nachos, tacos and churros as well as 90 minutes of
bottomless drinks. Customers can choose from three different timings each
Saturday, all of which are priced at £39.50 per person.

Bottomless brunch has been propelled into the food and drink industry and has
become and extremely popular concept consisting of brunch and unlimited drinks.
A bottomless brunch gives customers the opportunity to have a meal and multiple
drinks within an allotted time for a fixed price – usually you will have two
hours. If you are heading into the city and want to give a bottomless brunch a
go, then look no further because the city is packed with trendy venues.

Here are 12 places in Portsmouth that offer bottomless brunch:



The Scarlet Tap offers two hours of unlimited drinks including Prosecco, beer
and cocktails as well as delicious food options and the price starts from £33
per person. Picture: Sarah Standing (270519-416)



The Dockyard offers bottomless brunch starting from £28 per person and guests
will have two hours of unlimited drinks as well as tasty food. For more
information, visit the website. Picture: Habibur Rahman



Gin And Olive offers 90 minutes of unlimited small plates, gin, cocktails and
soft drinks as part of the bottomless brunch. It will cost £50 per person and
for more information visit the website.



Rapscallions in Osborne Road, Southsea, is a recommended place to visit in
Portsmouth and it also offers bottomless brunch. There are a number of different
options of brunches to pick from including Dead Mans Brunch and Blackbeards
Dinner Brunch. Pictured is: Naahzat Mozumder, assistant general manager.Picture:
Sarah Standing (080623-4979)

Bottomless brunch has been propelled into the food and drink industry and has
become and extremely popular concept consisting of brunch and unlimited drinks.
A bottomless brunch gives customers the opportunity to have a meal and multiple
drinks within an allotted time for a fixed price – usually you will have two
hours. If you are heading into the city and want to give a bottomless brunch a
go, then look no further because the city is packed with trendy venues.

Here are 12 places in Portsmouth that offer bottomless brunch:



Bottomless brunch at Drift offers customers 90 minutes of bottomless cocktails
including Prosecco, mocktails and Drift Lager.



Las Iguanas offers unlimited cocktails, mocktails, bubbles, beer and spirits for
2 hours as well as a number of delicious food to choose from the menu. The
bottomless brunch price will start at £29.95 per person depending on what option
guests choose.



The Cosy Club in Gunwharf Quays offers bottomless brunch which consists of an
hour and a half of unlimited drinks. The website says: "Upgrade your brunch with
90 minutes of unlimited drinks for an additional £25pp*."



Ripper and Co in Southsea offers a horror-themed bottomless brunch consisting of
90 minutes, a three course meal and a selection of drinks. This spooky brunch
option will cost £45 per person and for more information, visit the website.
Picture: Habibur Rahman

Bottomless brunch has been propelled into the food and drink industry and has
become and extremely popular concept consisting of brunch and unlimited drinks.
A bottomless brunch gives customers the opportunity to have a meal and multiple
drinks within an allotted time for a fixed price – usually you will have two
hours. If you are heading into the city and want to give a bottomless brunch a
go, then look no further because the city is packed with trendy venues.

Here are 12 places in Portsmouth that offer bottomless brunch:



Bar And Block Portsmouth in Queen Street, Portsmouth offers bottomless brunch
which consist of two course and two hours of unlimited drinks for £36 per
person.
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12 MOUTHWATERINGLY EXQUISITE BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH SPOTS WORTH AN INSTAGRAM POST

Cheers to bottomless brunch…

Published Tuesday 11 June @ 15:32

Bishop’s Waltham man arrested for drug-driving after multi-vehicle crash
A Bishop’s Waltham man was arrested following a multi-vehicle crash yesterday
evening.
Latest
Steve Deeks
Tuesday 11 June @ 14:54



Police

A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drug-driving following the
incident around 6pm on Botley Road, Curdridge. It involved two vehicles with
only minor injuries suffered by those involved.

The arrested man has been released under investigation pending further
enquiries.

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BISHOP’S WALTHAM MAN ARRESTED FOR DRUG-DRIVING AFTER MULTI-VEHICLE CRASH

A Bishop’s Waltham man was arrested following a multi-vehicle crash yesterday
evening.

Published Tuesday 11 June @ 14:54

'It's just a nightmare': Connors Toy Library at risk of closure within next 12
months
Funding is needed in order to keep a phenomenal community charity afloat after
its National Lottery funding has ended.
Latest
Sophie Lewis
Tuesday 11 June @ 14:34

Connors Toy Library, which was established in 1973, has been supporting families
in the Portsmouth area for over 50 years - but the team has been faced with a
dreadful financial situation. The charity was initially funded by the Lord Mayor
Dennis Connors Fund and over the last 12 years, it has been supported by the
National Lottery Community Fund and community grants - but the funding has now
come to an end and the charity is being kept open by spending its reserves.

The charity offers families the opportunity to borrow toys, attend play groups
and receive support from other parents and specialists. With the charity having
to dip into its reserve funding, it has announced that it will only be able to
remain open until next March if they do not receive any additional financial
help. Last year, the charity ran 397 Toy Library sessions with 1249 families
(1307 adults and 1554 children) attending, with 73 per cent borrowing toys and
resources for ongoing play and development at home. 

Connors Toy Library is at risk of closure after losing its national lottery
funding.

The charity also works with children who have special education needs and, last
year, 788 children with additional needs benefitted from attending a session or
borrowing toys and resources.

Karen Drayton, manager at Connors Toy Library, said: “It’s just a nightmare - We
have had 12 years of lottery funding so we are extremely thankful for that but
that came to an end in March.

“We have managed to keep hold of our reserves so we have been using that for now
- but when we get to the end of March next year we will just have to shut so we
are really trying to get funding.

“We are an independent charity and we are always looking for any funding we can
get - it would be really good if local people and businesses can help us.

“A lot of people have said ‘this is my lifeline’.



Connors Toy Library is at risk of closure following the lack of funding.

“It has never been about making money, it has always been about giving back to
the community.”

People in the community have significantly accessed the charity’s resources over
the past year with 181 families, foster carers, settings and organisations
taking up membership to the Toy Store. The outreach project has also supported
106 hard to reach and vulnerable families by offering them one-to-one support
through home visits and access to the toy library sessions.

Karen said that she has had a number of parents expressing their devastation at
the prospect of the charity closing down next year as many people have formed
friendships through the toy sessions. As well as the incredible impact that the
charity has had on families across the city, it has also been activitely helping
the environmnet by reusing and recycling toys. Karen added: “It is huge. It
isn’t just sitting in a group and playing with toys. It has had a huge impact on
families.

“I know funding is getting harder and harder to find - people have less money to
give away but it is such a crucial service.”

For more information about helping Connors Toy Library, click here.

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'IT'S JUST A NIGHTMARE': CONNORS TOY LIBRARY AT RISK OF CLOSURE WITHIN NEXT 12
MONTHS

Funding is needed in order to keep a phenomenal community charity afloat after
its National Lottery funding has ended.

Published Tuesday 11 June @ 14:34

A3 crash heading towards Portsmouth leaves lane closed and delays for drivers
A crash on the A3 has led to a lane being closed and delays for drivers.
Latest
Steve Deeks
Tuesday 11 June @ 14:31



Portsmouth News provided no information about this picture.

The incident happened southbound near Hindhead. It was first reported at around
1.30pm.

AA Traffic News said: “Delays and one lane closed due to crash on A3 Southbound
from Milford Turn off to Old Portsmouth Road (Thursley). Lane one (of two) is
closed.

“Severe delays of 19 minutes and delays increasing on A3 Southbound between A3
and Lea Coach Road. Average speed five mph.”

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A3 CRASH HEADING TOWARDS PORTSMOUTH LEAVES LANE CLOSED AND DELAYS FOR DRIVERS

A crash on the A3 has led to a lane being closed and delays for drivers.

Published Tuesday 11 June @ 14:31

Mimii Ngulube: Who is Portsmouth's Love Island summer 2024 contestant?
Everything we know
Love Island’s latest lineup of contestants features a local “girls' girl” - here
is everything we know about Portsmouth’s Mimii Ngulube.
Latest
Joe Buncle
Tuesday 11 June @ 13:51

The popular show sees singles mingle in a Mallorcan villa in hopes of finding a
new partner.

Mimii Ngulube, a 24-year-old mental health nurse from Portsmouth, joined ten
other people looking for love in the new series. She describes herself as a
“girls' girl” and spontaneously decided to apply after becoming dissatisfied
with the Portsmouth dating pool. She hopes to bring style and laughs to the
villa as she meets the other contestants next week.

Speaking ahead of the new series, Mimi said: "The pool in Portsmouth is not
giving. I’ve tried dating, speaking to people on social media and it just hasn’t
been successful. Applying was a spontaneous thing, I didn’t expect to get here.
I’m a girls’ girl. My girls are my rocks and I’m theirs so I’ll be a good friend
as well as going in there to find a man. "I like dressing up so I’ll bring
style, and I’d like to think I’m quite funny so I’ll make people laugh. Bringing
honesty as well — I’m good at picking up on people's personality traits and
side-eyeing those who might be a liar."





Here is the full list of contestants set to join Love Island in summer 2024:

Samantha Kenny

Age: 26

From: Liverpool

Job: Makeup Artist

Munveer Jabbal

Age: 30

From: Surbiton, Surrey

Job: Recruitment Manager

Nicole Samuel

Age: 24

From: Aberdare

Job: Accounts Manager

Ronnie Vint

Age: 27

From: South East London

Job: Semi Professional Footballer

Patsy Field

Age: 29

From: Orpington

Job: Office Administrator

Ciaran Davies

Age: 21

From: Pencoed, South Wales

Job: Surveyor

Mimii Ngulube

Age: 24

From: Portsmouth

Job: Mental Health Nurse



Mimii Ngulube, Love Island 2024 (Photo: ITV)

Sam Taylor

Age: 23

From: Chesterfield

Job: Hair Stylist

Jess White

Age: 25

From: Stockport

Job: Retail Manager

Ayo Odukoya

Age: 25

From: Canning Town

Job: Model

Harriett Blackmore

Age: 24

From: Brighton

Job: Dancer & Personal Shopper

Love Island airs every night on ITV1, ITV2 and streams on ITVX until the end of
the series on August 7.

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MIMII NGULUBE: WHO IS PORTSMOUTH'S LOVE ISLAND SUMMER 2024 CONTESTANT?
EVERYTHING WE KNOW

Love Island’s latest lineup of contestants features a local “girls' girl” - here
is everything we know about Portsmouth’s Mimii Ngulube.

Published Tuesday 11 June @ 13:51

Missing Hampshire boy, 13, found by police after disappearing yesterday
afternoon
A missing boy who was seen carrying a Gucci bag has been found.
Latest
Freddie Webb
Tuesday 11 June @ 13:45

Jimmy-Lee, 13, disappeared at roughly 4.10pm yesterday afternoon (June 10) in
Southampton. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary issued an appeal in a bid
to find him, urging people to call 999 in emergency situations.

The boy has now been located. Police said: “You may have seen our appeal to help
locate Jimmy, 13, overnight, after he had been reported missing.

“We are pleased to say he has now been located. Thank you for sharing the
appeal.”

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MISSING HAMPSHIRE BOY, 13, FOUND BY POLICE AFTER DISAPPEARING YESTERDAY
AFTERNOON

A missing boy who was seen carrying a Gucci bag has been found.

Published Tuesday 11 June @ 13:45

Incredible images shows progress being made at new state-of-the-art Cosham Fire
Station
Progress is being made at the new state-of-the-art fire station in Cosham.
Latest
Sophie Lewis
Tuesday 11 June @ 13:01

Work at the site between Northern Road and Southampton Road, formerly the PCMI
building, started in February 2023 and since then the progress has been
significant. Cosham fire crews will continue operation in their current Wayte
Street station until the new one is finished, which is expected to be this
summer.



Work is getting underway at the new Cosham fire station which is due ot offer
better training facilities.

The scheme is part of the £27m county-wide ‘station investment programme’, which
also includes the rebuild of one of its Southampton fire stations. The new
three-story station will have improved training facilities, separate clean and
dirty zones for managing contamination.

The fire station, which is due to open in the next few months is starting to
really take shape. For more information about the new fire station, click here.

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INCREDIBLE IMAGES SHOWS PROGRESS BEING MADE AT NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART COSHAM FIRE
STATION

Progress is being made at the new state-of-the-art fire station in Cosham.

Published Tuesday 11 June @ 13:01

General Election: Labour pledges to bring in Armed Forces Commissioner to
support military veterans
The Labour Party is promising to introduce an Armed Forces Commissioner if they
get elected into power.
Latest
Freddie Webb
Tuesday 11 June @ 13:00

Leader Sir Keir Starmer visited Portsmouth for the D-Day commemorations on
Southsea Common last week, meeting local veterans and sea cadets. The party is
also pledging to put the Armed Forces Covenant into law to strengthen the rights
of veterans, service personnel and their families.

Mr Starmer said: “The ultimate service is that of our armed forces personnel and
veterans. Britain owes a huge debt of gratitude for all they have given our
country. My changed Labour Party, once again a party of service, will repay that
commitment with a new package of support for veterans, service personnel and
their families.

Sir Keir Starmer at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard during Labour's general
election campaign. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (050624-070)



“We will establish a new armed forces commissioner and enshrine a new Armed
Forces Covenant fully into law.” The armed forces commissioner will be an
independent individual which is tasked with supporting service personnel and
their families.

Portsmouth South candidate Stephen Morgan said: “We must remember the deep
gratitude and respect serving men and women of our Armed Forces deserve and the
treatment they should be entitled to. That’s why Labour has set out how we will
improve the lives of those who serve and their families in Portsmouth and
elsewhere.

“With a new independent champion, a legal guarantee of fair treatment and
ensuring our veterans are properly respected, we will right the wrongs of recent
years in the treatment of our Forces and their families.” The Conservative Party
has pledged to raise defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP by reducing the
number of civil servants.

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GENERAL ELECTION: LABOUR PLEDGES TO BRING IN ARMED FORCES COMMISSIONER TO
SUPPORT MILITARY VETERANS

The Labour Party is promising to introduce an Armed Forces Commissioner if they
get elected into power.

Published Tuesday 11 June @ 13:00

Candidates for East Hampshire confirmed for General Election on July 4
The candidates for East Hampshire county constituency have been confirmed ahead
of the general election on July 4.
Latest
Natalia Forero
Tuesday 11 June @ 12:42

The statement of persons nominated for East Hampshire has been released,
featuring candidates from all major parties.

Education minister Damian Hinds, who was elected for the Conservatives in 2010,
will be defending his seat.

The new boundary for the East Hampshire seat is made up of parts from four old
constituency boundary areas.

Minister Damian Hinds.Picture: Sarah Standing (210923-1728)

It includes Dummer which was previously part of North West Hampshire, as well as
acquiring areas south of Basingstoke which were in the North East Hampshire
boundary previously.

To the south, it has expanded to include the former Meon Valley areas of
Clanfield, Horndean and Rowlands Castle. The East Hampshire MP will no longer
represent Bordon as this makes up a large part of the newly named Farnham and
Bordon seat, which crosses the Hampshire/Surrey border.

Who can I vote for?

Damian Patrick George Hinds – Conservative Party

Matthew Kellermann – Reform UK

Richard Godfrey Knight – Green Party

Jim Makin – Hampshire Independents

Dominic David William Martin – Liberal Democrat

Lucy Emma Sims – Labour Party

Sara Margaret Smith – Social Democratic Party

Election day, July 4

On election day, polling stations will be open between 7am and 10pm.

Information as to where your station is will be on your polling card, which
should be delivered to your house ahead of the election. This can also be found
by visiting the website of your borough/district council.

What do I need to vote?

This will be the first UK general election where voters must show identification
when voting in person. Voter authority certificates are available to those
without accepted IDs.

Voters need one of the following types of photo ID to vote:

a UK or Northern Ireland photocard driving licence (full or provisional) a
driving licence issued by an EU country, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, the
Isle of Man or any of the Channel Islands a UK passport a passport issued by an
EU country, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or a Commonwealth country a PASS card
(National Proof of Age Standards Scheme) a Blue Badge a biometric residence
permit (BRP) a Defence Identity Card (MOD form 90) a national identity card
issued by the EU, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein a Northern Ireland Electoral
Identity Card a Voter Authority Certificate an Anonymous Elector’s Document an
older person’s bus pass a disabled person’s bus pass an Oyster 60+ card a
Freedom Pass a Scottish National Entitlement Card (NEC) a 60 and Over Welsh
Concessionary Travel Card a Disabled Person’s Welsh Concessionary Travel Card a
Northern Ireland concessionary travel pass

ID which has expired can be used but the photo must still look like you.

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CANDIDATES FOR EAST HAMPSHIRE CONFIRMED FOR GENERAL ELECTION ON JULY 4

The candidates for East Hampshire county constituency have been confirmed ahead
of the general election on July 4.

Published Tuesday 11 June @ 12:42

Candidates named in Gosport for General Election on July 4
The list of candidates for the Gosport constituency has been published ahead of
the General Election on July 4.
Latest
Natalia Forero
Tuesday 11 June @ 12:28

The statement of persons nominated for Gosport has been announced, featuring
candidates from all major parties.

Caroline Dinenage, who was first elected for the Conservatives in 2010 and had a
majority of 23,278 in 2019, will be standing to be the town’s MP again.

The Gosport constituency boundary is unchanged.

Dame Caroline Dinenage, Gosport MP, believes Operation Fortitude is having a
dramatic impact and is making sure former personnel are not ending up on the
streets. Picture: Parliament TV

Who can I vote for?

Edward Batterbury – Labour Party

Tim Bearder – Liberal Democrat

Caroline Julia Dinenage – Conservative Party

Lisa Grace Englefield – Heritage Party

Matt Mulliss – ReformUK

Jeff Roberts – Independent

Tony Sudworth – Green Party

Dave Watson – Hampshire Independents

Election day, July 4

On election day, polling stations will be open between 7am and 10pm.

Information as to where your station is will be on your polling card, which
should be delivered to your house ahead of the election. This can also be found
by visiting the website of your borough/district council.

What do I need to vote?

This will be the first UK general election where voters must show identification
when voting in person. Voter authority certificates are available to those
without accepted IDs.

Voters need one of the following types of photo ID to vote:

a UK or Northern Ireland photocard driving licence (full or provisional) a
driving licence issued by an EU country, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, the
Isle of Man or any of the Channel Islands a UK passport a passport issued by an
EU country, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or a Commonwealth country a PASS card
(National Proof of Age Standards Scheme) a Blue Badge a biometric residence
permit (BRP) a Defence Identity Card (MOD form 90) a national identity card
issued by the EU, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein a Northern Ireland Electoral
Identity Card a Voter Authority Certificate an Anonymous Elector’s Document an
older person’s bus pass a disabled person’s bus pass an Oyster 60+ card a
Freedom Pass a Scottish National Entitlement Card (NEC) a 60 and Over Welsh
Concessionary Travel Card a Disabled Person’s Welsh Concessionary Travel Card a
Northern Ireland concessionary travel pass

ID which has expired can be used but the photo must still look like you.

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CANDIDATES NAMED IN GOSPORT FOR GENERAL ELECTION ON JULY 4

The list of candidates for the Gosport constituency has been published ahead of
the General Election on July 4.

Published Tuesday 11 June @ 12:28

General Election: Conservative manifesto promises rise in defence MoD, Royal
Navy, RAF and Army spending - how
The Conservative Party has promised to increase defence spending by cutting
costs elsewhere.
Latest
Freddie Webb
Tuesday 11 June @ 12:11

Prime minister Rishi Sunak’s commitment to raise military funds to 2.5 per cent
of GDP was reaffirmed in the Tory manifesto today, but would only be possible if
sacrifices were made elsewhere. The Conservative Party said the civil service
would be reduced to pre-pandemic levels to meet the defence spending target.

It adds the party also wants to halve the amount of taxpayers’ money spent on
external consultants and “introduce controls on all ‘equality, diversity and
inclusion’ initiatives and spending.” The manifesto said a further 25,000 civil
servants would be moved outside London. Other pledges include halving migration
every year, introducing a migration cap and making gradual cuts to national
insurance.

The Conservative manifesto says it will raise defence spending to 2.5 per cent
of GDP by cutting civil service spending. Picture: James Manning/PA Wire

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt previously said defence spending would be increased when
economic conditions allow. Calls from former top brass, defence specialists,
serving politicians and former secretaries of state for defence to increase
funds for the armed forces have been growing louder in recent months. Tensions
have been growing worldwide with the conflict continuing to rage in Gaza,
repeated attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels and
Russia’s continued invasion of Ukraine.

Defence secretary Grant Shapps previously described the UK as being in a pre-war
world. Picture: James Manning/PA Wire Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer
described the Conservative manifesto as being in the style of Jeremy Corbyn.
Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire



Defence secretary Grant Shapps previously described the UK as being in a
“pre-war” world, adding the government remains committed to bolstering the armed
forces. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said the pledges made by the current
government are presented in a “Jeremy Corbyn-style manifesto” that will load
everything into the wheelbarrow” without explaining how to pay for it.

Speaking at Whale Hill Primary School in Middlesbrough, he added: “The money
isn’t there, it is a recipe for five more years of chaos.” Mr Sunak, of
Southampton, garnered severe criticism from opposition politicians, veterans and
members of his own party after not attending part of the D-Day commemorations in
Normandy last week - being forced to apologise.

Daisy Cooper, deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats, said: “Rishi Sunak got one
thing right in this speech: people are frustrated with him and the Conservative
Party. This manifesto isn’t worth the paper it’s printed on. No one will believe
anything they’re promising today.”

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GENERAL ELECTION: CONSERVATIVE MANIFESTO PROMISES RISE IN DEFENCE MOD, ROYAL
NAVY, RAF AND ARMY SPENDING - HOW

The Conservative Party has promised to increase defence spending by cutting
costs elsewhere.

Published Tuesday 11 June @ 12:11

Osborn Road car park: Watch: Fareham multi-storey car park reduced to rubble as
site footage shows site transformed - when it will open
Demolition work at Fareham’s Osborn Road car park has seen the site reduced to
rubble – to make way for a new “surface car park”.
Latest
Joe Buncle
Tuesday 11 June @ 11:12

As previously reported, work commenced at the site in January and the former
multi-storey structure will be replaced with a new car park with larger parking
spaces, including four electric vehicle charging points, with the capacity to
add a further 12 if required.

Fareham Borough Council has said the new carpark will be open in time for the
first big performances at Fareham Live in 2024 and will improve access across
the town centre.

Fareham Live will be complete and ready to welcome customers in September of
this year and tickets are now on sale for the newly launched programme for the
season.

Watch the video embedded in this article to see what the Osborn Road car park
site currently looks like.



The demolition site of Osborn Road car park in Fareham.



The demolition site of Osborn Road car park in Fareham.



The demolition site of Osborn Road car park in Fareham.



The demolition site of Osborn Road car park in Fareham.

As previously reported, work commenced at the site in January and the former
multi-storey structure will be replaced with a new car park with larger parking
spaces, including four electric vehicle charging points, with the capacity to
add a further 12 if required.

Fareham Borough Council has said the new carpark will be open in time for the
first big performances at Fareham Live in 2024 and will improve access across
the town centre.

Fareham Live will be complete and ready to welcome customers in September of
this year and tickets are now on sale for the newly launched programme for the
season.

Watch the video embedded in this article to see what the Osborn Road car park
site currently looks like.



The demolition site of Osborn Road car park in Fareham.



The demolition site of Osborn Road car park in Fareham.
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OSBORN ROAD CAR PARK: WATCH: FAREHAM MULTI-STOREY CAR PARK REDUCED TO RUBBLE AS
SITE FOOTAGE SHOWS SITE TRANSFORMED - WHEN IT WILL OPEN

Demolition work at Fareham’s Osborn Road car park has seen the site reduced to
rubble – to make way for a new “surface car park”.

Published Tuesday 11 June @ 11:12

WATCH: Armed police gather on Fareham High Street with unmarked cars seen
Armed police have been spotted in Fareham High Street.
Latest
Freddie Webb
Tuesday 11 June @ 10:54

Video footage shows officers in high visibility jackets moving between vehicles.

All three cars are unmarked and were seen blaring blue lights. The News
understands that some of the officers were armed.

Footage shows the officers getting into their vehicles and leaving the scene.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary have been approached for more details.



Armed police and unmarked cars spotted in Fareham High Street on June 11, 2024.
Picture: Habibur Rahman



Armed police and unmarked cars spotted in Fareham High Street on June 11, 2024.
Picture: Habibur Rahman



Armed police and unmarked cars spotted in Fareham High Street on June 11, 2024.
Picture: Habibur Rahman



Armed police and unmarked cars spotted in Fareham High Street on June 11, 2024.
Picture: Habibur Rahman

Video footage shows officers in high visibility jackets moving between vehicles.

All three cars are unmarked and were seen blaring blue lights. The News
understands that some of the officers were armed.

Footage shows the officers getting into their vehicles and leaving the scene.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary have been approached for more details.



Armed police and unmarked cars spotted in Fareham High Street on June 11, 2024.
Picture: Habibur Rahman
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WATCH: ARMED POLICE GATHER ON FAREHAM HIGH STREET WITH UNMARKED CARS SEEN

Armed police have been spotted in Fareham High Street.

Published Tuesday 11 June @ 10:54

Games Fest set to return to Portsmouth Guildhall with Pac-Man, Space Invaders,
Mario Bros and more in store
A popular gaming festival event is returning to Portsmouth, offering enthusiasts
the chance to enjoy classic video games and more.
Latest
Joe Buncle
Tuesday 11 June @ 10:02

Games Fest will return to Portsmouth Guildhall on Saturday, September 14 and
Sunday, September 15, offering three sessions of pure gaming glee.

Games Fest at Portsmouth Guildhall in 2022. Picture by Vernon Nash

Bringing a library of over 100 of the most popular board games around and giving
demonstrations of some the newest releases to hit the market will be returning
partner, Dice Board Game Lounge.

Attendees can participate in competitions and tournaments that will be running
across the weekend before perusing a fully stocked shop so you can buy and
continue playing new-found favourites at home. Returning to the stage with a
dream set up for every retro arcade enthusiast is Game Over. The arcade will
bring classics such as Pac-Man, Space Invaders, Ninja Turtles, Mario Bros,
Street Fighter and more to th event.

Games will also be projected onto a giant screen in the Guildhall. More partners
and gaming options are still to be announced including historic games, indie
developers and “the most modern of twists.”

Early Bird tickets - available before before June 30 – cost £10 plus fees for
adult tickets, child tickets start at £5 plus fees and under fours go free.
Sessions will run from 11am-4pm and 5-9pm on Saturday, September 14 and 11am-4pm
on Sunday, September 15 with the Guildhall’s Square Kitchen café open to ticket
holders for all their essential gaming snacks and treats. Under 14s must be
accompanied by an adult. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased here.

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GAMES FEST SET TO RETURN TO PORTSMOUTH GUILDHALL WITH PAC-MAN, SPACE INVADERS,
MARIO BROS AND MORE IN STORE

A popular gaming festival event is returning to Portsmouth, offering enthusiasts
the chance to enjoy classic video games and more.

Published Tuesday 11 June @ 10:02

Travellers pitch camp in Fareham Leisure Centre car park as police and council
officials called
Travellers have set up a camp in the car park of Fareham Leisure Centre.
Latest
Freddie Webb
Tuesday 11 June @ 09:55

The group at the venue in Park Lane, Fareham, on the evening of June 9. Fareham
Police reported on Facebook that officers and Fareham Borough Council have been
made aware of their arrival.

The force said: “We are aware that a group from the travelling community have
set up camp at the Fareham leisure centre car park. In partnership with the
local council we will be assessing the camp and location, ensuring we take into
consideration the needs of both communities.

Travellers at Fareham Leisure Centre on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Police and local
authority officials are at the scene. The group have been ordered to move.
Picture: Sarah Standing (110624-4421) Travellers at Fareham Leisure Centre on
Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Picture: Sarah Standing (110624-795)



“Our officers will support the local authority and will be carrying reassurance
patrols throughout the day.” A Fareham Borough Council spokeswoman said the
group have been issued with a Section 77 letter from the local authority’s
enforcement team, under the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994.

This orders them to leave the vicinity as they have encroached on the council’s
land. “The Council is liaising with Police and have commenced the civil steps to
regain possession of our land,” the spokeswoman added.

A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesman said they were called to
the scene at 8.30pm last night. He added that no damage has been caused, and
officers are liaising with the land owners.

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TRAVELLERS PITCH CAMP IN FAREHAM LEISURE CENTRE CAR PARK AS POLICE AND COUNCIL
OFFICIALS CALLED

Travellers have set up a camp in the car park of Fareham Leisure Centre.

Published Tuesday 11 June @ 09:55

General Election 2024: Candidates for Fareham and Waterlooville - who can I vote
for and how to vote
The candidates for the new Fareham and Waterlooville constituency have been
announced ahead of the general election on July 4.
Latest
Toby Paine
Tuesday 11 June @ 09:04

The newly formed constituency, created following the 2023 boundary review, will
feature candidates from all major parties. The new seat represents parts of
Fareham and Meon Valley, combining the eastern half of the previous Fareham
constituency with Waterlooville, Southwick, Denmead, Wickham, and Knowle.

The former Fareham and Meon Valley constituencies were previously held by Suella
Braverman and Flick Drummond of the Conservative Party, respectively. Braverman
has been elected three times in Fareham since 2010, securing 63.7 per cent of
the vote in the last election in 2019. Fellow Conservative Flick Drummond has
represented Meon Valley since 2019 and was the MP for Portsmouth South between
2015 and 2017.

Here are the candidates for Fareham and Waterlooville. Sarah Standing
(020524-8092)

The candidates

Suella Braverman – The Conservative Party Kevan Chippindall-Higgin – Reform UK
Edward Dean – Rejoin EU Gemma Furnivall – Labour Party Bella Hewitt – Liberal
Democrats Robert Holliday – Hampshire Independents Baz Marie – Green Party

How to vote

Residents must register to vote by 11.59pm on Tuesday, June 18. Applications can
be made online at: www.gov.uk/register-to-vote. For postal votes, applications
must reach the electoral registration officer by 5pm on Wednesday, June 19.
Applications can be made online at www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote. Proxy votes, or
votes done on behalf of someone else, must be registered by 5pm on Wednesday,
June 26. Applications can be made online at: www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote.

If voting in person at a poll station you’ll need one of the following types of
photo ID to vote:

a UK or Northern Ireland photocard driving licence (full or provisional) a
driving licence issued by an EU country, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, the
Isle of Man or any of the Channel Islands a UK passport a passport issued by an
EU country, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or a Commonwealth country a PASS card
(National Proof of Age Standards Scheme) a Blue Badge a biometric residence
permit (BRP) a Defence Identity Card (MOD form 90) a national identity card
issued by the EU, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein a Northern Ireland Electoral
Identity Card a Voter Authority Certificate an Anonymous Elector’s Document

You can also use one of the following travel passes as photo ID when you vote:

an older person’s bus pass a disabled person’s bus pass an Oyster 60+ card a
Freedom Pass a Scottish National Entitlement Card (NEC) a 60 and Over Welsh
Concessionary Travel Card a Disabled Person’s Welsh Concessionary Travel Card a
Northern Ireland concessionary travel pass

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GENERAL ELECTION 2024: CANDIDATES FOR FAREHAM AND WATERLOOVILLE - WHO CAN I VOTE
FOR AND HOW TO VOTE

The candidates for the new Fareham and Waterlooville constituency have been
announced ahead of the general election on July 4.

Published Tuesday 11 June @ 09:04

Royal Navy: Commandos take stranded Czech D-Day veterans stuck in Jersey to
Normandy Landings commemorations
Thoughtful naval commandos gave two D-Day veterans a lift to the Normandy
commemorations after they were stranded.
Latest
Freddie Webb
Tuesday 11 June @ 07:23

Commando Merlins from 845 Naval Air Squadron flew Charles Strasser, 97, and Jirí
Pavel Kafka, 100, to the Omaha Beach memorial service last week after they got
stuck in Jersey. The civilian plane which flew to the channel island to pick up
Mr Strasser, who settled in Jersey, malfunctioned due to a minor technical
fault.

Two Merlin helicopters from Commando Helicopter Force - Navy 750 and 751 - were
using Jersey as a “forward base” to assist with the commemorations. A message
was passed on to Lieutenant Commander Bob Powell, aircraft commander of Navy
751, who agreed to assist them.

Czech veterans Charles Strasser and Jirí Pavel Kafka were flown to Omaha beach
for the D-Day commemorations after their plane was grounded due to a technical
fault in Jersey. Picture: Jon Guegan

He said: “It was an entire team effort by the eight aircrew involved as well as
the support provided by our two higher headquarters to get permissions quickly
in place. It was an absolute honour to be able to support the veterans get to
Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day and to be a part of the international
commemorations.”

With world leaders converging on Normandy, the simple flight was difficult to
organise due to the highest possible level of security. The airspace over the
region was declared as a restricted zone. The Merlins received clearance and set
off for Caen, France. The normally-quiet provincial airport a buzz of activity:
the German Chancellor’s aircraft was landing, while Air Force One, the Royal
Flight and Ukrainian president’s jet were already on the ground.

The group comprised of two Czech Generals, a Colonel and five civilians made the
service on time, with the helicopters returning to their home base of RNAS
Yeovilton. Lt Cdr Powell said: ”We owe their generation so much and it meant not
only so much to us to be a part of it, but also to our friends and colleagues
who have thanked us since then for doing it. As a Junglie, it was an incredibly
rewarding, albeit unexpected, sortie to be involved in.”

Mr Strasser served as a dispatch rider with the Czech Independent Armoured
Brigade which went on to liberate his homeland from the Nazis in 1945. Mr Kafka
was one of 669 children rescued from occupied Czechoslovakia by Sir Nicholas
Winton and others on the eve of the Second World War. As a Jew he would almost
certainly have perished in the Holocaust had he not left Prague. He joined up
aged 18 and become a radio operator and gunner with the RAF.

Assigned to 311 (Czech) Squadron, he flew in Liberator bombers to provide cover
against U-boat and German surface aircraft to protect the invasion fleet.

Members of 845 Naval Air Squadron who helped the veterans

Navy 750: Lt Cdr Edwin (Ed) Adams RN, Lt Charles (Charlie) George RN, Sgt Jack
Warwick RM, POACMN James (Edders) Edworthy RN

Navy 751: Lt Cdr Robert (Bob) Powell RN, Lt Josh (Galli) Gallimore RN, CPOACMN
Simon (Crash) Evans, LACMN Jamie Keirle RN.

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ROYAL NAVY: COMMANDOS TAKE STRANDED CZECH D-DAY VETERANS STUCK IN JERSEY TO
NORMANDY LANDINGS COMMEMORATIONS

Thoughtful naval commandos gave two D-Day veterans a lift to the Normandy
commemorations after they were stranded.

Published Tuesday 11 June @ 07:23

Wanted man who frequents Chichester area being hunted by police
Police officers are searching for a wanted man on recall to prison.
Latest
Freddie Webb
Tuesday 11 June @ 06:50

James Hollingsworth, 41, is currently wanted by Sussex Police. He is believed to
frequent the Chichester area.

James Hollingsworth, 41, who frequents the Chichester area, is wanted by Sussex
Police. Picture: Sussex Police/ Habibur Rahman.



Chichester Police said he is described as white, roughly 5ft 7ins tall and of
medium build.

He has short brown hair and a brown beard.

They added: “If you see James, or have any information on his whereabouts call
999 quoting serial 858 of 25/04.”

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WANTED MAN WHO FREQUENTS CHICHESTER AREA BEING HUNTED BY POLICE

Police officers are searching for a wanted man on recall to prison.

Published Tuesday 11 June @ 06:50

Portsmouth to London Waterloo train disruption: Engineering work means late
night train disruptions
Engineering work is set to cause late night train disruption on a major commuter
route between London and Portsmouth.
Latest
Joe Williams
Monday 10 June @ 17:38

National Rail have confirmed that there will be amended service between
Portsmouth and London Waterloo due to engineering work between Haslemere and
Havant. South Western Railway trains will be affected from 10pm onwards on
Monday, June 10 until Friday, June 14 with many routes terminating before
reaching the destination.

From Monday to Thursday the below trains will be affected from Portsmouth
Harbour to London Waterloo:

The 10.19pm service to London Waterloo will terminate at Havant as will the
23.19pm service. An additional service will be put on between Portsmouth Harbour
and Havant at 11.50pm

From Monday to Thursday the below services will be affected from London Waterloo
to Portsmouth:

The 10pm service to Portsmouth Harbour will have additional stops at Clapham
Junction, Worplesdon, Milford and Witley, before terminating at Haslemere. The
10.30pm service to Portsmouth Harbour will terminate at Haslemere as will the
11pm to Portsmouth & Southsea. The 11.32pm from Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour
will also terminate at Haslemere.

An additional service will run between Haslemere and London Waterloo at 11.15pm.

There will also be additional amendments between Tuesday and Friday:

Additional services will be in place at 0.22am and 0.37am between Portsmouth
Harbour and Havant. An additional service will also be put on between Haslemere
and London Waterloo at 0.15am.

Rail replacement transport will be in place between Haslemere and
Havant/Portsmouth Harbour, as well as between Havant and Guildford.

Further information can be found on the National Rail website which also has
information on replacement bus services.

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PORTSMOUTH TO LONDON WATERLOO TRAIN DISRUPTION: ENGINEERING WORK MEANS LATE
NIGHT TRAIN DISRUPTIONS

Engineering work is set to cause late night train disruption on a major commuter
route between London and Portsmouth.

Published Monday 10 June @ 17:38

Portsmouth Distillery to launch Britain's first 5-year-old rum with party
A part at Fort Cumberland is going to launch a one-of-a-kind rum which has been
carefully crafted.
Latest
Sophie Lewis
Monday 10 June @ 15:57

The Portsmouth Distillery will be launching its brand new “1747” five year old
oak-cask aged rum with a fabulous launch party. Taking place on Friday, June 14,
the launch party will consist of cocktails and food. The event will start at
6:30pm and there are two types of tickets you could purchase - the first one,
which is £19.84 will pay for your entrance fee, food and a tasting of the new
rum. The second ticket will cost £80.80 and it will include the a bottle of
"1747" from the first cask, two entries for the event, as well as all the food,
live music and a tasting of the rum.

The event will welcome live music from ‘Mucky Fingers’ who will perform the
night away. This is a fantastic event which will mark a moment in history. The
distillery has already produced a 3-year-old rum, ‘1812’ which has been
recognised by the People's Choice Spirits Awards. For more information about the
event, click here.

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PORTSMOUTH DISTILLERY TO LAUNCH BRITAIN'S FIRST 5-YEAR-OLD RUM WITH PARTY

A part at Fort Cumberland is going to launch a one-of-a-kind rum which has been
carefully crafted.

Published Monday 10 June @ 15:57

Surrey man jailed 18 years after "senseless and violent" Southampton assault
which victim never recovered from
A man has been sent to prison after the victim of an assault in 2006 died eleven
years later having never regained consciousness.
Latest
Joe Williams
Monday 10 June @ 15:48

Arjan Balla, of Whyteleafe in Surrey, was sentenced to 12 months in prison for
manslaughter following a four year search for him by Hampshire police. Balla
assaulted his boss, Anastassios Delis from London, in Southampton on November
2006, punching him a number of times and causing him to fall and hit his head.
Anastassios suffered a severe head injury and never recovered consciousness,
passing away in December 2017.

Balla, who was using a false name of Tahir Karaj at the time, was sentenced to
three years in prison for grievous bodily harm in 2007. However, following
Anastassios’ death in 2017, which pathologists said was a direct result of the
attack, the attorney general gave authorisation to charge Balla with
manslaughter.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, working with Interpol, the National
Crime Agency, the Crown Prosecution Service, and Albanian authorities, found
that Balla was his true name and he was living in Albania, having been deported
in 2007. Police intercepted Balla at Stansted Airport on Friday, January 26 when
he flew back to the UK and were then able to confirm his true identity through
his fingerprints and DNA.

Balla pled guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced on Monday, June 10 at
Southampton Crown Court. Police Staff Investigator Gary Sumner, who led the
manslaughter investigation following the death of Anastassios, said: “The
circumstances of this case are highly unusual and extremely sad, and we are
thankful that the family and loved ones of Anastassios Delis now have justice,
seven years after his death and 18 years after his assault.



Arjan Balla was initially sentenced to GBH following the attack in 2006.
However, following the victim Anastassios Delis' death in 2017, the police
searched for Balla again to charge him with manslaughter.

“Initial enquiries following the victim’s death were hampered by the fact that
Balla had been under a false identity in the UK, even throughout the initial GBH
criminal investigation and his imprisonment. That meant that initial efforts to
locate him under the name Tahir Karaj were unsuccessful, causing us complex
difficulties throughout the investigation.

“Following our own enquiries, alongside the support of the National Crime
Agency, we were eventually able to determine that Karaj was in fact named Arjan
Balla and he was arrested and charged swiftly after that.

“We are pleased that Balla will now face the consequences of taking another
man’s life in such a senseless and violent assault, and hope that this sentence
today demonstrates that we are committed to securing justice for the victims of
such horrendous crimes, no matter how much time has passed.”

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SURREY MAN JAILED 18 YEARS AFTER "SENSELESS AND VIOLENT" SOUTHAMPTON ASSAULT
WHICH VICTIM NEVER RECOVERED FROM

A man has been sent to prison after the victim of an assault in 2006 died eleven
years later having never regained consciousness.

Published Monday 10 June @ 15:48

Southsea stolen items: Police release images of recovered stolen goods, are any
of them yours?
Police have released images of stolen items that were recovered from a vehicle
in Portsmouth which they are now hoping to return to the rightful owner.
Latest
Joe Williams
Monday 10 June @ 14:55



These goods were recovered from a vehicle in Southsea and are believed to be
stolen.

A number of goods have been recovered from a vehicle in Southsea that are
believed to have been stolen. Among the items is a Ryobi drill, a light, and a
dehumidifier. Police are hoping to return them to the rightful owner.

A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Spokesperson said: “Do you recognise any of these
items? They were recovered from a stolen vehicle in the Southsea area. Suspected
stolen, we are keen to reunite them with their rightful owner(s), possibly in
the Portsmouth area.

“If you believe any of the pictured items are yours, or know who they belong to,
please contact us online or call us on 101, quoting incident
number 44240220732.”

The police have advised you are also able to submit information online via their
website.

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SOUTHSEA STOLEN ITEMS: POLICE RELEASE IMAGES OF RECOVERED STOLEN GOODS, ARE ANY
OF THEM YOURS?

Police have released images of stolen items that were recovered from a vehicle
in Portsmouth which they are now hoping to return to the rightful owner.

Published Monday 10 June @ 14:55

Scimitar-horned oryx will have its own awareness day thanks to hundreds of
Marwell Wildlife supporters
The scimitar-horned oryx will have its own awareness day thanks to hundreds of
Marwell Wildlife supporters.
Latest
Sophie Lewis
Monday 10 June @ 14:49

Marwell Zoo took part in a competition, organised by the British Association of
Zoos and Aquariums, with the dream of winning and choosing an animal to have its
very own international day. After receiving support from hundreds of people, the
Hampshire zoo has climbed its way to success - and it has won the competition.

Taking place on August 16, 2025, the first interantional scimitar-horned oryx
day will take place to recognise the importance of protecting these endangered
animals.

In Marwell’s submission, Dr Tania Gilbert, said: “The scimitar-horned oryx is an
exemplar of what we can achieve when we all work together to solve a problem,
and demonstrates the very real impact that zoos can have in saving species and
their habitats.

“It is a beacon of hope in the midst of global biodiversity and climate crises.”



Marwell Zoo is celebrating their efforts of bringing the Scimitar-horned oryx
back from the brink of extinction.

Marwell has worked with scimitar-horned oryx since before the gates opened to
the public for the very first time in 1972 so nominating them was a natural
choice. Scimitar-horned oryx disappeared from the wild by the end of the 1990’s
due to over-hunting and drought but last year the International Union for
Conservation of Nature downlisted the species from Extinct in the Wild to
Endangered.

Sophie Whitemore, Marwell Wildlife zoologist and international studbook keeper
for the species, said: “We are so pleased that scimitar-horned oryx will be
recognised with its own international day.

“Not only will this bring more attention to a threatened antelope species but it
will also act as an emblem for other sahelo-saharan species and showcase the
important role zoos have in bringing species back from the brink of extinction.”

Scimitar-horned oryx fought off competition from the Andean bear, Somali wild
ass and lungfish amongst others before going up against harvest mice in the
final.

Dr Jo Judge the CEO of BIAZA said: “Our fun competition has a serious message.
We need to appreciate all aspects of nature from the very largest and memorable
to the small and forgotten. Nature is in crisis and it needs our help.

“Visitors to zoo and aquarium will know about zebras and lions and sharks, but
behind the scenes our member zoos and aquariums are equally dedicated to the
little-known species that make up the majority of life on the planet.”    

For more information about Marwell Zoo, click here.

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SCIMITAR-HORNED ORYX WILL HAVE ITS OWN AWARENESS DAY THANKS TO HUNDREDS OF
MARWELL WILDLIFE SUPPORTERS

The scimitar-horned oryx will have its own awareness day thanks to hundreds of
Marwell Wildlife supporters.

Published Monday 10 June @ 14:49

Gunwharf Quays gets planning permission for next stage of £45m makeover - what's
next for Portsmouth site
Major plans to transform Gunwharf Quays have taken a step forward as developers
have been granted planning permission for the next phase of the project.
Latest
Joe Buncle
Monday 10 June @ 14:14

Portsmouth City Council has granted planning permission for the second phase of
Landsec’s £45m investment into Gunwharf Quays which will “give visitors an
improved full day out experience”.

As previously reported, the first phase of the project is focused on The Avenues
and work will take place over the rest of this year.

A CGI of the planned revamp which, if approved.

Phase two of the investment is focused on Marlborough Square, one of the main
points of arrival to Gunwharf Quays. Works will include enhancements to the
entrance tunnel guests use when arriving via Portsmouth Harbour train station or
from the Historic Dockyard. The approved plans feature improvements to the
buildings’ external aesthetics, shopfronts, public realm and landscaping. There
will be more seating for guests, as well as bigger and more modern guest
washroom facilities to create a better all-day out experience. The plans also
include a new retail space to add to the diverse mix of retail brands at
Gunwharf Quays. Works - originally planned to start this summer - are now
expected to start this winter.

Yvonne Clay, centre director at Gunwharf Quays, commented: “This planning
consent marks a significant step in our long-term investment in Gunwharf Quays.
We’re focused on making improvements to every moment our guests spend with us
and ensuring we create the perfect environment for our retailers to continue to
flourish. Along with our ongoing sustainability actions and strengthened local
partnerships, this planning consent enables us to unlock even more value for
Portsmouth.”

Over 500 members of the local community have helped Landsec refine its Vision
Document and Design Guide for Gunwharf Quays, which provides over-arching design
principles for future planning applications. Works on The Avenues have commenced
and will progress over the next six-months. It’s anticipated that proposals for
future phases of the £45m investment project will be shared later this year.

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GUNWHARF QUAYS GETS PLANNING PERMISSION FOR NEXT STAGE OF £45M MAKEOVER - WHAT'S
NEXT FOR PORTSMOUTH SITE

Major plans to transform Gunwharf Quays have taken a step forward as developers
have been granted planning permission for the next phase of the project.

Published Monday 10 June @ 14:14

Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel to open in Bursledon giving felines a 5 star stay
A hotel for pets is set to open in Hampshire giving owners the chance to house
their beloved pets in luxury while they are way.
Latest
Joe Williams
Monday 10 June @ 14:09



A view of the new Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel in Bursledon

The Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel Group is set to open a new accommodation in
Bursledon, with guest able to book the cats in for a stay from July 2024. This
will be the 25th hotel to be opened by the group and it will be owned and run by
Sheryl Downing from her home near the River Hamble.

Owners will be able to leave their cats in the hotel safe in the knowledge they
will be pampered. Every suite has its own climate controlled bedroom, private
play area, and multi storey viewing platforms for pets to lounge one. Sheryl,
who is from an NHS background and has always rescued kittens in need of care, is
looking forward to welcoming cats to the hotel.

A new luxury cat hotel is set to open in Hampshire next month.



She said: “Longcroft Bursledon is set in our home, on a private road, located in
a conservation area, with a view of the historic Bursledon Windmill from our
garden. The River Hamble is on our doorstep. Due to our proximity to this
beautiful conservation area, we have an extraordinary variety of bird life
passing by, and the calls and chatter are always a pleasure to hear. Our own
‘floof bears’, George and Mickey, love this and we look forward to all of our
feline guests enjoying it too.

“I read an article in a magazine about Longcroft founder, Abi Purser, opening a
luxury cat hotel in her garden in Hertfordshire. I thought that would be such a
wonderful lifestyle - to do something I enjoy, spending time with gorgeous
kitties. I look forward to meeting other kitty lovers like myself and being able
to offer a home-away-from-home to their beloved pets, to give them complete
peace of mind when they are away.”

The chain of luxury cat hotels have been around since founder Abi Purser opened
the first one in 2010. The level of service provided, with animal welfare at its
heart, has seen it grow to 25 hotels.. The Bursledon hotel will be the fourth to
set up in Hampshire, joining ones in Four Marks, Romsey, and Liphook.

More information can be found on the Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel website.

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LONGCROFT LUXURY CAT HOTEL TO OPEN IN BURSLEDON GIVING FELINES A 5 STAR STAY

A hotel for pets is set to open in Hampshire giving owners the chance to house
their beloved pets in luxury while they are way.

Published Monday 10 June @ 14:09

Here are 8 of my absolute favourite properties in and around Portsmouth on the
market
I absolutely love looking at homes on the market – and here are some of my
favourites.
Latest
Sophie Lewis
Monday 10 June @ 14:01

From cosy and contemporary terraced houses to large semi-detached homes, there
is something for everyone when it comes to finding a home. There are multiple
estate agents in and around the city that have some absolutely gorgeous homes. I
love seeing homes that have character, colour and combine decor styles
throughout. To find these properties, click here.

Here are 8 homes that are on the market:



Here are some of my favourite properties on the market currently.



This property comes with five bedrooms, two reception rooms and two bathrooms.
This home is on the market for £635,000 and it is being sold with Lawson Rose
Estate Agents. For more information about the property, visit the website.



This property comes with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and two reception rooms as
well as a garden. This house is in an extremely desirable area as it is a
stone’s throw from Gunwharf Quays, the dockyard and the city centre.



This property comes with three bedrooms, one bathroom and two reception rooms.

From cosy and contemporary terraced houses to large semi-detached homes, there
is something for everyone when it comes to finding a home. There are multiple
estate agents in and around the city that have some absolutely gorgeous homes. I
love seeing homes that have character, colour and combine decor styles
throughout. To find these properties, click here.

Here are 8 homes that are on the market:



This property comes with three bedrooms, one bathroom and one reception room.
This home is on the market for £465,000 and it is being sold with Vendors &
Buyers.



This property comes with three bedrooms, three bathrooms and two reception
rooms. This property is on the market for £695,000 and it is being sold with
Lawson Rose Estate Agents.



This property comes with two bedrooms, one bathrooms and two reception rooms.
This home is on the market for £285,000 and it is being sold with Lawson Rose
Estate Agents.



This property comes with four bedrooms, three bathrooms and four reception
rooms. It is on the market for £1,350,000 and it is being sold with Fine &
Country - Drayton.

From cosy and contemporary terraced houses to large semi-detached homes, there
is something for everyone when it comes to finding a home. There are multiple
estate agents in and around the city that have some absolutely gorgeous homes. I
love seeing homes that have character, colour and combine decor styles
throughout. To find these properties, click here.

Here are 8 homes that are on the market:



This property comes with three bedrooms, one bathroom and one reception room and
it is being sold for £280,000 with Lawson Rose Estate Agents.
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HERE ARE 8 OF MY ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE PROPERTIES IN AND AROUND PORTSMOUTH ON THE
MARKET

I absolutely love looking at homes on the market – and here are some of my
favourites.

Published Monday 10 June @ 14:01

Driver flees scene of multi-vehicle Portsmouth crash involving road sweeper -
one person injured
Police are looking for witnesses after a driver fled the scene of a
multi-vehicle crash in Portsmouth which left one person injured.
Latest
Joe Buncle
Monday 10 June @ 13:14

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary officers are appealing for information
following a fail to stop collision in Portsmouth.

A force spokesperson said: “The collision occurred at around 8.10pm on Monday, 3
June on the Southampton Road and involved a grey BMW 1 Series, a red Mini and
two stationary vehicles; a Ford Transit and a road sweeper. The driver of the
BMW got out of the vehicle and ran from the scene. One person suffered a minor
injury.

“Were you in the area at the time of the collision? Did you see the collision,
the BMW being driven before the incident, or the driver running from the scene?
Or do you have a dash cam fitted to your vehicle which may have caught footage
of what happened?”

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 or submit information online
here quoting 44240233075.

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DRIVER FLEES SCENE OF MULTI-VEHICLE PORTSMOUTH CRASH INVOLVING ROAD SWEEPER -
ONE PERSON INJURED

Police are looking for witnesses after a driver fled the scene of a
multi-vehicle crash in Portsmouth which left one person injured.

Published Monday 10 June @ 13:14

Waterlooville man charged with burglary and sexual assault after alleged attack
on woman and theft
A 38-year-old man from Waterlooville has been charged with burglary, assault and
sexual assault.
Latest
Joe Buncle
Monday 10 June @ 13:02

Lee Alan Kneller, 38, of Chaffinch Green, was arrested on Saturday 8 June
following an incident earlier in the day on Vian Road, where it is alleged he
assaulted a woman in her 40s and then stole her handbag.

Kneller was charged yesterday (Sunday 9 June) and has been remanded in custody
to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates Court today.

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WATERLOOVILLE MAN CHARGED WITH BURGLARY AND SEXUAL ASSAULT AFTER ALLEGED ATTACK
ON WOMAN AND THEFT

A 38-year-old man from Waterlooville has been charged with burglary, assault and
sexual assault.

Published Monday 10 June @ 13:02

Portsmouth refuse worker celebrates 45 years of service ahead of retirement
IT’S BIN a blast: A refuse collector has celebrated 45 years of service ahead of
his retirement.
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Sophie Lewis
Tuesday 20 December @ 15:52

Tony Moulson, 65, has worked as a refuse collector for 45 years with Portsmouth
City Council, and he is about to leave to take retirement.

The 65-year-old has seen some huge changes across the industry as well as the
landscapes of Portsmouth during his time and he will be leaving his mark on his
team as he begins his retirement.

His team have celebrated his work over the years by contributing to his leaving
present which is a guided tour of the Warner Brothers Harry Potter Studio tour.

Tony Moulson celebrates 45 years of working as a refuse collector

Richard Tebbutt, business manager, said: ‘There are guys here that have done 20
years, we have got a few that are in their 70s and I think that is amazing.

‘There is job security here. I think that is what the guys like and there is a
big sense of camaraderie, there is a work force of 90 here.’

Tony has worked with various teams during his time with Biffa, and said that the
main attraction to the job originally was the flexibility with hours and that
when he had a young family it meant that he could finish work when he completed
his rounds making it easier at home.

Tony said: ‘There has been a slight change since I started here. I started in
September 1977 on a temporary contract and I have been here ever since. Lorries
have got bigger and crews have got smaller.

Tony Moulson celebrates 46 years of working as a refuse collector. Tony is in
the middle of the picture

‘There are still areas that I have never been down. The problem was for 35 years
I just did north of the city so anything south of Hilsea didn’t exist. They had
it easy down there, they didn’t have the hills.

‘There have been so many good memories over the years. I can remember walking
down when they brought the Mary Rose up, so yes it has been good.’

Chris Smith, the ex-business manager of the site, said: ‘They do about 15,000
steps a day and he has probably covered the equivalent of every house in
Portsmouth.

‘He has always been massively reliable, he has always been a great worker and
someone like Tony never lets us down. He is a shining example for the younger
generation of what hard work looks like and how to do the job. It is a brilliant
service over the years.’

Richard worked out that with the average number of steps that Tony has taken per
round, during his career he has walked the equivalent of circling the world
three times.

Tony said that he wants to take up swimming when it gets warmer and that he will
also be going for walks and spending time with his wife.

David Emmett, head of waste services, said: ‘It is amazing that he has been able
to put in such a service for the city for such a long time. It is absolutely
amazing.

‘It is a well deserved time to put his feet up after all of that walking.’

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PORTSMOUTH REFUSE WORKER CELEBRATES 45 YEARS OF SERVICE AHEAD OF RETIREMENT

IT’S BIN a blast: A refuse collector has celebrated 45 years of service ahead of
his retirement.

Published Tuesday 20 December @ 15:52

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