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Schools minister on visit to Portsmouth

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:02:48 GMT

THE minister for schools was set to visit Portsmouth today to discuss a new initiative to improve education in the city.

Celebration to be held for asylum project

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:30:59 GMT

A MULTICULTURAL centre will celebrate a project’s 10th anniversary.

Ideas considered for Southsea road

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:14:52 GMT

MORE councillors have come forward to address issues with traffic in Southsea.

It’s the end of the line for run down Portsmouth bus depot

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:55:55 GMT

IT used to be an imposing structure, housing the buses of the 1930s within its art deco walls.

Locks Heath church wants to expand to cope with 800 worshipers

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:43:33 GMT

A CHURCH is asking for comments on its £4m extension plans.

Call for ‘strategy’ to deal with traffic issues in Southsea

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:28:27 GMT

A CONSERVATIVE councillor wants to see a new strategy brought in to tackle Southsea’s traffic issues.

Joy after tennis court is erected in Hambledon

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:18:56 GMT

A VILLAGE now has a tennis court thanks to government funding.

Three home plan refused for Bedhampton

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:41:15 GMT

PLANS to bulldoze a home and build three properties on a plot were refused by councillors.

Luis campaign asks MPs to sign up as organ donors

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:41:45 GMT

A BOY who is bravely fighting renal failure with the help of his own dad’s kidney is urging politicians to sign up to the organ donor register.

Labour to lead group scrutinising council

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:38:52 GMT

OPPOSITION councillors will lead a committee looking at the work of Gosport council.

Gosport MP joins Commons protest over EU

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:04:26 GMT

AN MP has criticised her party’s government for not putting the plan for a referendum on European Union membership in law.

Lord Mayor of Portsmouth buys his share in Pompey

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:51:47 GMT

LIFELONG Pompey fan and city Lord Mayor Frank Jonas has bought a share in Portsmouth Football Club as one of his final acts as the city’s lord mayor.

Support needed for BMX track in Portsmouth

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:47:11 GMT

PEOPLE are needed to join a project to set up a BMX track in Portsmouth.

Fate of Petersfield council HQ under review

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:34:42 GMT

THE future of a council building in Petersfield hangs in the balance.

Changing rooms opened in Portchester

Thu, 16 May 2013 06:31:25 GMT

CHANGING rooms worth £700,000 have been officially opened in Portchester.

New mayor wants to boost Gosport

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:21:54 GMT

A NEW mayor is in town – and he plans to do nothing less than make sure Gosport earns national recognition.

Council to spend thousands on ‘systems thinking’

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:46:07 GMT

FAREHAM Borough Council will spend £300,000 on a consultancy company to improve its customer service.

Traffic chaos as Southsea seafront road is shut

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:42:59 GMT

ANOTHER road in Southsea being closed off to traffic has caused fury.

Scheme will offer firms £7,000 cash to move into town

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:41:35 GMT

GOSPORT’S town centre is set for a boost with a new £56,000 scheme to help businesses move into its empty shops.

Beach huts and ice-cream plan to bring in money

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:37:50 GMT

MORE beach huts, a pitch and putt, kite surfing and extra ice cream vans are all being looked at to keep council tax down.