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Portsmouth's court sentenced David Harris to 30 years for sexually abusing a child, while construction on the Botley Bypass begins this weekend, closing the A334 and A3051. The city also approved a new primary school in Welborne and celebrated Claire’s Floristry's second birthday, with the sail sculpture restored to honor Portsmouth's maritime heritage.

Portsmouth police are intensifying efforts to combat crime in high-risk areas while a City MP launches a campaign to fight shoplifting. Hampshire County Council’s new chairman vows to support youth, reduce loneliness, and boost small businesses amid financial concerns.

Portsmouth's HMS Victory has revealed "good fortune" coins from the 19th century, set for public display, while Gosport’s mayor is re-elected to continue local leadership. The city also ramps up police efforts, deploys drone defense tech, and launches a consultation for a new special needs school on Peel Common.

Portsmouth's latest Local Wire update covers Reform UK's stance on Gosport council collaboration, IT upgrades affecting online services, and the city's new Lord Mayor Abdul Kadir. The episode also discusses heritage concerns over the Queen’s Hotel development and progress on zero-emission buses improving air quality.

Portsmouth's Local Wire update covers a major medicine theft in Gosport, a progressing retirement home redevelopment, and the return of HMS Spey to active operations. The episode also highlights environmental concerns over forever chemicals in the Solent and a heartwarming story about young hero Saul Anning.

Portsmouth residents are pushing for more park wardens to combat anti-social behaviour as a new plan gains support, while three shoplifters from Havant face jail time for 21 theft offences. The Alverstoke Spring Fair and Gosport Marine Festival drew large crowds with family-friendly activities, and Portsmouth councils now have new powers to fine landlords without warning.

Portsmouth: A body was found in Stokes Bay ending a missing person search, while a Southsea teacher faced backlash for calling a student "Premier League." A man pleaded guilty to 13 child sex offenses at Portsmouth Crown Court as Co-op expands in the city.

Portsmouth: A missing man was found on Gosport’s seafront ending a week-long search, while a man was arrested for assault and harassment at a Havant supermarket. Reform UK’s Emily Strudwick and George Madgwick announced leadership roles in local politics, shaping future governance in the city.

Portsmouth — A local teacher was suspended after being found guilty of inappropriate messaging and over-familiar behavior with students, while AI data highlights unsafe areas in the city. Reform UK faces leadership changes with Emily Strudwick as new leader and Joe Standen stepping down, and Portsmouth FC’s Women’s team gains national recognition.

Portsmouth: Fareham town centre faces dispersal orders after youth violence incidents, while Port Solent ends free overnight parking for motorhomes. UK tensions rise with Russian vessels near UK waters as PM Keir Starmer prepares naval intercepts.