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Pupils hit the court for tennis course

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:46:13 GMT

WIMBLEDON arrived a week early as a group of students took part in a pilot project to play tennis.

First squadron of jets will be ordered soon

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:43:46 GMT

THE first squadron of stealth fighter jets to operate from the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carriers is expected to be ordered this autumn.

Burglars make off with laptops and set of keys

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:43:32 GMT

LAPTOPS were stolen in a burglary at a house in Fareham.

Firefighters called to car and garage blaze

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:37:48 GMT

CREWS from three fire stations were called to a house in Ibsen Close, Whiteley, after a garage caught fire.

Sophisticated satellite is on its way to launch pad

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:32:37 GMT

THE most sophisticated commercial communications satellite ever built is making its final journey before launch.

Seminar on software

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:32:09 GMT

A SEMINAR on how to manage accounts using internet-based Xero software is being organised by Morris Croker chartered accountants in Portsmouth.

Seminar on financial standard

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:32:05 GMT

FINANCE chiefs of larger companies in and around Portsmouth have a chance to get the lowdown on sweeping accounting changes which take effect from January 2015.

Portsmouth office block is sold to property management firm

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:32:00 GMT

A BUSINESS centre has been sold a year after it was first put on the market.

Girl, three, suffers nightmares after car hits pushchair

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:20:15 GMT

A MOTHER has spoken out after a driver smashed into a pushchair carrying her daughter before driving off.

Hundreds of pounds stolen in burglary

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:12:43 GMT

A THIEF stole hundreds of pounds in a burglary.

Man’s hand bitten as he tries to rob woman

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:12:01 GMT

A YOUNG thug had his hand bitten by a dog after threatening to steal a woman’s phone and money.

Advice about courses on offer in Gosport

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:09:44 GMT

SCHOOL-LEAVERS who are re-thinking their options after Fareham College announced it was scrapping its A-level courses are being invited to an advice afternoon at St Vincent College.

Witnesses sought after two burglaries in same area

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:09:11 GMT

POLICE are appealing for information after two burglaries.

Appeal after men racially abuse a mother and son

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:23:26 GMT

THESE two men are wanted by police after a mother and son were racially abused in the street.

Sailors celebrate Father’s Day 4,500 miles from home

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:00:16 GMT

PROUD dads on board a Portsmouth-based warship opened up their Father’s Day cards from 4,500 miles away this year.

Petersfield man, 23, killed in Anglesey climbing accident

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:26:03 GMT

TRIBUTES have been paid to a young climber from Petersfield who was found dead at the foot of a popular climbing spot in Wales.

Shipping information for Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:14:37 GMT

The latest movements for the ports of Portsmouth and Southampton.

Child genius? No that’s not me, I’m simply clever

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:02:34 GMT

THERE’S one thing that Leo Buckley can’t stand, and that’s being labelled.

Leisure centre in the running to be country’s best

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:42:06 GMT

WITH its gym, swimming pool and vast array of fitness classes, Fareham Leisure Centre is not just an ordinary leisure centre.

Work set to get going on building £8m new school

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:41:10 GMT

CONSTRUCTION of a new £8m school in Waterlooville will begin this summer.