Politics

The old Debenhams site in Southsea

Plea to back MP campaign over the long-delayed Knight and Lee revamp

Fort Blockhouse is thought to be the UK's oldest fortification. Picture: Brian Bracher Compass Aerial

MP seeks clarity over Fort Blockhouse future despite comment

Left to right: Maza, Marie Costa, Elina, Aiya, Honorine Djenaba-MacDonald and Myra.

New films honour community voices for Black History Month

Plans submitted for 89 new homes next to Queen’s Hotel

Alan Mak (second left) on a previous visit to see beach recycling at Eastoke on Hayling Island

POLITICAL COMMENT: Havant MP Alan Mak continues support for beach shingle recycl...

While speeding up the line between Portsmouth and Southampton has been praised, there’s been criticism for a new Hampshire transport plan

New transport vision slammed as unambitious – apart from faster trains

HMS Iron Duke shadows RFN Neustrashimy and cargo ship Sparta IV1 as they sail through the English Channel. Vladimir Putin’s forces have been targeting UK and US Satellites.

Russia attacking UK satellites on a "persistent basis"

Residents can have their say on regeneration plans for Waterlooville

Update on town's regeneration to be provided this month

A total of 11 planning applications have been submitted to North Yorkshire Council recently (week commencing September 11) from across the Harrogate district

Multi-storey carpark, a new and homes among the plans for the area

The Civic Offices in Guildhall Square, Portsmouth

Three HMO bids approved, two refused by council planners

A military expert believes the freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific could be at risk following China’s actions against the Royal Navy. Pictured: HMS Prince of Wales on Exercise Bersama Lima.

Freedom “concern” after China harasses HMS Prince of Wales

Fort Blockhouse is thought to be the UK's oldest fortification. Picture: Brian Bracher Compass Aerial

Asylum seeker rumour latest as protesters told they're wasting time

Haslar Immigration Removal Centre in Dolphin Way, Gosport.

Picture: Sarah Standing (220824-9196)

Neighbours hit out over significant noise from immigration centre

3D visualisation of Gosport Borough Football Club, Privett Park, with its new 3G playing surface

Football club's new pitch hailed as fantastic as key decision reached

Dockyard workers in Portsmouth have been strongly encouraged to take voluntary redundancy, with the Prospect Union believing that Royal Navy deployments will be severely impacted as a result.

"We can’t even recover an anchor": Royal Navy ops crippled in new deal

Springfield school rebuild gets council approval
Plans to revamp Springfield School in Drayton have been approved by Portsmouth City Council’s planning committee.
Toby Paine

Portsmouth City Council Civic Offices in Guildhall SquarePicture: Allan Hutchings (150076-182)

Candidates confirmed for Paulsgrove by-election

HMS Richmond has moved on from operations in the South China Sea and visited Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Royal Navy pushes forward after being "harassed" by China

Closure of Clarence Esplanade at The Dell

More closures in place as project to double size of the beach begins

The school will provide education to 900 children by 2027

Natural habitat to be created to balance the impact a new school

University of Portsmouth plans five-storey car park at Eldon Building

Harborough's MP Neil O'Brien says more permanent flagpoles should be installed across the district.

England flags were damaged at Canoe Lake before being removed

Former KFC site in Cowplain

Late-night eatery approved at former site of KFC despite objections

Rumours that Fort Blockhouse and other ex-military sites in the Portsmouth area could be used to house asylum seekers have been dismissed by Gosport Borough Council leader Cllr Peter Chegwyn.

"Rumours" of Fort Blockhouse housing asylum seekers dismissed

‘Hate will never win’: Portsmouth protest marred by "Nazi salute"

Alan Mak MP is urging people to sign his petition to protect local Post Offices

POLITICAL COMMENT: Havant MP Alan Mak urges people to sign petition as Labour Go...

Southsea Beach will be doubled in size between the Pyramids and South Parade Pier

More of Southsea Beach to close as project to double its size begins
Fresh beach closures are set to begin in Southsea from tomorrow (Wednesday, October 1) as part of the next phase of works to create new sea defences in the city.
Kelly Brown

Harborough's MP Neil O'Brien says more permanent flagpoles should be installed across the district.

England flags removed from Canoe Lake following racist attack

Fact check: claims of free beach huts for Portsmouth asylum seekers

Labour councillors support South East Hampshire plan amid wider debate

Alan Mak MP says mandatory digital ID is not an effective way to tackle illegal immigration

POLITICAL COMMENT: Havant MP Alan Mak opposes Labour Government's plan for manda...

The proposed design for Gosport People's Park

Major step forward for new waterfront bars, restaurants and toilets

Royal Navy, Army, and RAF families and veterans will be given priority access to new accommodation on surplus MoD land. Pictured: Veterans minister Al Carns touring military housing in Hilsea.

Royal Navy and military families to be prioritised for new houses

Hampshire council merger plans revealed – what each option could mean for you

Everything you need to know as battle over massive shake-up continues

India Arms in Great Southsea Street, Southsea

Historic Southsea pub will continue to be open into the new year

Voi bikes are set to be rolled out across Totton and Gosport

Date set for major update as towns get 100 new Voi e-bikes to hire

Martin Tod

POLITICAL COMMENT: Let’s replicate Lib Dem bus success in Portsmouth across the ...

Stephen Morgan MP

POLITICAL COMMENT: Portsmouth MP secures £20million for Portsmouth as part of ne...

Stephen Morgan MP

POLITICAL COMMENT: Portsmouth MP backs plan to invest millions to support young ...

Stephen Morgan MP

City MP invites expert to answer Portsmouth residents’ questions on scams and co...

Ambitious plans to restore beloved hotel would bring £2m into economy

Amanda Martin MP in Paulsgrove

POLITICAL COMMENT: Paulsgrove to get £20million as part of new government fund –...

The steel being cut for HMS King George VI, the fourth Dreadnought-class submarine.

"Significant”: Construction of new powerful nuclear submarine starts

Portsmouth agrees ‘least detrimental’ option for council shake-up

Alan Mak MP talks to manager Georgia Gates during his visit to Lalys Pharmacy on Hayling Island

Havant MP Alan Mak visits Lalys Pharmacy on Hayling Island and calls for more Go...

Councillors of Fareham Borough Council discussing final local government reorganisation plans on September 25

Fareham picks side in radical shake-up that's the biggest in 50 years

Hampshire and Isle of Wight’s police and crime commissioner Donna Jones will stand to be Hampshire first mayor

Portsmouth picked to have important role in first mayoral election

Nick Adams-King, leader of the county council, said that the council will not agree to “an open chequebook”

Fresh doubts over Hampshire's new mayor amid fears of open chequebook

BUSINESS ROADSHOWS: Solent Freeport is hosting five regional roadshows in the autumn to find out what help and support the region’s businesses need and to hear about growth ambitions

Huge £40million cash boost to pay for improvements in the city

The MoD has confirmed that ex-military sites are being considered as places to house asylum seekers. Concerns have been raised that Fort Blockhouse could be among them.

"Ex-military sites" being considered to house asylum seekers

These planning applications were submitted to Eastbourne Borough Council during the week starting September 21. Photo: National World

The conversion of a pub into homes, and plans for more HMOs revealed

Demolition of Gosport bus station to make way for the new 'People's Park on Wednesday 24th September 2025
Picture: Habibur Rahman

Demolition work begins at old Gosport Bus Station - in pictures

Demolition of Gosport bus station to make way for the new 'People's Park on Wednesday 24th September 2025
Picture: Habibur Rahman

Demolition work begins at old Gosport Bus Station

The future of HMS Westminster is in doubt with the retired frigate set to be towed to Portsmouth alongside HMS Argyll.

"No definitive decision" on HMS Westminster future after ship retired

Amanda Martin with the Premier League at the John Jenkins Stadium

Labour invest millions to support young people back to work in partnership Premi...