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Portsmouth News November 6, 2024

Nearly £1,000 of medicine stolen from Gosport superstore by thieves
by Steve Deeks on May 18, 2026 at 6:04 pm
Images released of suspected thieves
Retirement homes “progressing” despite setbacks caused by weeks of heavy rain
by Maya George on May 18, 2026 at 5:54 pm
A large redevelopment to create retirement homes is “progressing” despite setbacks caused by weeks of heavy rain, a councillor has said.
Eight year old Saul named ‘Unsung Hero’ for acts of selflessness
by Andrew Thorp on May 18, 2026 at 5:47 pm
Chief Scout Dwayne Fields has honoured Saul Anning, aged 8, with the Chief Scout’s Unsung Heroes Award, recognising their acts of selflessness.
Aquind cable project reportedly mounting appeal after French setback
by Toby Paine on May 18, 2026 at 5:05 pm
“We are hopeful that the Aquind Interconnector will be stopped, once and for all.”
'Tireless' HMS Spey conducts more ops after defying China warnings with crew put through 'high-tempo' regime
by Freddie Webb on May 18, 2026 at 4:43 pm
The Portsmouth-assigned warship has sprang back into action after being in an intense maintenance period

Planetbuilding Blues: Science Fiction Special
by Tom Sykes on May 11, 2026 at 12:34 pm
Writer and planetary modeller David Angus reminisces about science fiction (SF) conventions over […]
The People’s Emergency Briefing: How to Combat Climate Change in Portsmouth
by Tom Sykes on May 8, 2026 at 1:38 pm
Climate change is undeniably one of the biggest, if not the biggest, existential threat facing […]
Shrooms and Stones: Two Plant-Based Pop-Up Restaurants Join Forces in Southsea
by Tom Sykes on May 1, 2026 at 2:07 pm
Plant-based independent restaurant, Stone’s Throw Kitchen and Shroom, recently put on another […]
Planetbuilding Blues: Space and Time Projects
by Tom Sykes on April 9, 2026 at 11:08 am
Writer and planetary modeller David Angus details his latest projects, including Time Travel […]
‘I have to figure out a way to make it work,’ – New Portsmouth restaurant owner reflects on challenges, hopes and ambitions
by Tom Sykes on April 9, 2026 at 11:02 am
Owning a restaurant may seem exciting, but in the current economic climate, you would be forgiven […]

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