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portsmouth.co.uk | Steve Deeks
A suspended police officer has appeared in court charged with sexual assault. PC Mark McCann, of Sussex Police, appeared at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court after being charged with sexual assault by touching. Read More The 44-year-old allegedly committed the offence against a woman known to him. Crown Prosecution Services launched an investigation into the offence, which is believed to have taken place on July 6, 2024, while McCann was off-duty.
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1 week ago | 
portsmouth.co.uk | Steve Deeks
A lane has been closed on the M27 due to a broken down vehicle. Traffic alertIt happened eastbound between junctions 9 and 10 with morning drivers being delayed. AA Traffic News said: “One lane closed and slow traffic due to stalled vehicle on M27 Eastbound from J9 A27 Segensworth Link Road (Segensworth / Fareham) to J10 A32 Wickham Road (Wickham).”Continue Reading
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1 week ago | 
portsmouth.co.uk | Steve Deeks
Police, paramedics and an air ambulance crew were seen near the city centre today. An air ambulance landed at HMS Temeraire, off Burnaby Road, around midday before the crew made its way over to The Hard - where two police vehicles and an ambulance were seen. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance said its crew was dispatched at 11.34am to the incident.
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1 week ago | 
portsmouth.co.uk | Steve Deeks
A “happy” and “sassy” girl died after falling from the sixth-floor of a Portsmouth tower block in a “desperately tragic accident”, an inquest heard. Minnie-Rae Dunn, eight, died after falling from Pickwick House in Wingfield Street, Buckland, on August 24, 2023, a short time after 6pm. Emergency crews rushed to the scene but were unable to save the Ark Ayrton Primary Academy pupil.
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1 week ago | 
portsmouth.co.uk | Steve Deeks
A man was caught trying car door handles while having a bag of items including a head torch and crowbar after a quick-thinking resident alerted police. A local spotted a man acting suspiciously on his house CCTV in New Road just after 1am on Wednesday 21 May. After informing police, officers attended the scene and were seen cuffing the man before carrying out checks on him.
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1 week ago | 
portsmouth.co.uk | Steve Deeks
See some wonderful old black and white images of Clarence Esplanade and the surrounding areas, including the pier, in this intriguing set of photos from The News’ archives. The photos start from 1883 and represent the simple pace of life in the old days. 1. Clarence PierRow boats for hire alongside Clarence Pier. Photo: The News archive2. Clarence PierClarence Pier during the 1930s Photo: The News archive3.
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1 week ago | 
portsmouth.co.uk | Steve Deeks
I asked AI what the best markets towns are in Hampshire – and here’s what it came up with. The AI machine said: “Hampshire is home to several charming market towns that blend rural beauty with strong community spirit, good amenities, and transport links. Here are some of the best market towns to live in Hampshire, based on factors like quality of life, property value, schools, and accessibility.”Here’s what the machine came up with while including reasons to live in the towns.
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1 week ago | 
msn.com | Steve Deeks
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1 week ago | 
portsmouth.co.uk | Steve Deeks
A small dog was killed by an “XL-Bully type” canine during a walk in a Portsmouth park. Alexandra Park, Hilsea. | The NewsPolice are now appealing for witnesses and information after the horrible incident in Alexandra Park on Wednesday 30 April between 5pm and 6pm. “It happened when a 65-year-old man was walking his brown cockapoo when another dog, described as a large white and ginger XL-Bully type, attacked his dog,” police said.
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1 week ago | 
portsmouth.co.uk | Steve Deeks
Police ambushed a car before a woman was allegedly found with a large knife and drugs. Officers stopped a driver of a grey Honda Jazz in Sandringham Road, Fratton, at about 7.30pm on 24 May. Read MorePolice searched the car and “found suspected cannabis and cocaine, as well as a large knife”, the force said. A 44-year-old woman from Portsmouth was arrested on suspicion of drug driving, possession with intent to supply drugs, and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.
