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Anticipation as DJ Dom Whiting returns to Portsmouth for second year of Drum and Bass on The Bike - route revealed

Sophie Lewis — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:14:43 GMT

Energetic scenes expected this weekend as mobile rave returns

Under the auctioneer's hammer

Ron Wain — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:30:23 GMT

Two properties in and around Portsmouth have sold in auction.

View from V2 Radio - Growing Up – By V2 Radio’s Simon Rose

Philip Keeler — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:29:38 GMT

Throughout your life, there are a number of ‘benchmarks’. Those significant life events that mark big changes. Passing your driving test, your first home, first job, kids maybe, and so on.

Marking 100 years of the Diocese of Portsmouth and Portsmouth Cathedral

Church of England Diocese of Portsmouth — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:28:34 GMT

THE Church of England's Diocese of Portsmouth and Portsmouth Cathedral will mark their centenaries in 2027 by celebrating the past, present and future.

The Songs of Joni Mitchell shine on with Lail Arad, Jesca Hoop and Naima Bock at The Wedgewood Rooms

Chris Broom — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:11:05 GMT

When Lail Arad says she’s had a life-long relationship with the music of Joni Mitchell – she’s not exaggerating.

Parkdean’s £99 four-day beach holidays could work out at just £4.13 per person per night

Gareth Butterfield — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:02:58 GMT

Fill a six-berth caravan on one of these four-night breaks and the accommodation works out at just £4.13 per person, per night. Here’s where the remaining deals can be found.

Anker Soundcore AeroClip 2 review: record-breaking open-ear earbuds (cloned)

Gareth Butterfield — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:56:04 GMT

Anker’s unusual clip-on earbuds keep your ears open, stay secure during exercise and use clever AI technology to deliver remarkably clear phone calls.

Council demands answers from government over Gosport being used for migrant arrivals

Steve Deeks — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:04:31 GMT

A boat of migrants was due to arrive on Tuesday

Large police response spotted in Portsmouth road as man arrested

Steve Deeks — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:37:39 GMT

A man was arrested at the scene

Havant Borough Council will introduce more staff training after it admits £16.6m was spent 'unlawfully'

Lottie Keen — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:01:06 GMT

The cabinet has accepted a remedial action plan to address the issue

Championship's dirtiest sides: Where Portsmouth surprisingly rank against West Ham, Derby County & Co

Pepe Lacey — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:00:08 GMT

The dirtiest clubs in the Championship this season - and where Pompey rank against their rivals.

'Not surprised at all': Patients recall experiences with Queen Alexandra Hospital maternity service after CQC downgrade

Lottie Keen — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:59:52 GMT

Inspectors found that 'care had deteriorated’

Gladiators join Great South Run for junior and mini races

Steve Deeks — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:51:59 GMT

1,500 young runners will take part

Cosham stabbing victim may have instigated broad daylight incident, eyewitness tells court

David George — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:45:40 GMT

Abdul and Attiquallah Shinwari - who are not related - both deny attempted murder.

'Not a chance. Would be covered in beer' - Portsmouth faithful react as Andy Burnham wants to scrap stadiums alcohol rule

Mark McMahon — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:30:35 GMT

Football fans, including Pompey supporters, have not been allowed to drink alcohol in the stands since 1985

The 35 Portsmouth restaurants that have won the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards for 2026

Sophie Lewis — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:53:24 GMT

Best places to grab a bite

Fareham parents and councillors raise safety concerns over new playground without fence

Lottie Keen — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:49:02 GMT

Concerns have been raised over child safety

'No brainer. Unforgivable': Portsmouth faithful all say same thing over key Southampton call

Pepe Lacey — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:00:28 GMT

Daniel Bielica and Nicolas Schmid are battling to be John Mousinho’s Championship number one.

Road closed after motorbike and car crash as rider seriously injured

Steve Deeks — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:17:38 GMT

Drivers have been warned

Portsmouth begin search for key John Mousinho backroom staff appointment

Mark McMahon — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:15:28 GMT

Pompey are keen to provide additional support to first-team head coach John Mousinho

Traders warn Victorious Festival is having ‘huge negative effect’ on businesses

Toby Paine — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:25:55 GMT

Clarence Pier claims it has lost more than £900,000 in revenue over the past decade

The phone feature travellers should check before their next holiday

Gareth Butterfield — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:20:32 GMT

A phone feature you may never have used could get you online within a minute of landing, without hunting for airport Wi-Fi or changing your physical SIM card.

Local MP Alan Mak remembers Havant constituent's godson lost in 9/11 terrorist attacks

Alan Mak — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:16:44 GMT

Local MP Alan Mak has remembered a constituent's godson while leading a House of Commons debate to mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Bere Grove care home becomes a warm welcome space

Rachel Hinett — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:16:26 GMT

Bere Grove Care Home, Gales Rise, Horndean opens its doors to the community as part of the Warm Welcome Campaign.

University’s School of Nursing named as finalist in Portsmouth and Chichester Apprenticeship Awards

Bex Bastable — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:16:14 GMT

The School of Nursing and Allied Health at the University of Chichester has been named a finalist at the Portsmouth and Chichester Apprenticeship Awards for Training Provider of the Year.

Portsmouth100 exhibition showcases 'Faces and Places of Pompey' through photographer Penny Plimmer's lens

Mark Waldron — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:15:20 GMT

The free exhibition at The Keppel's Head Hotel features 100 captivating images of Portsmouth and its people

'Best of British' powerful Royal Navy new nuclear submarine HMS Agamemnon at sea for first time

Freddie Webb — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:11:34 GMT

She is the sixth of the Royal Navy’s cutting-edge hunter killer submarines

Hundreds raised for Macmillan and local animal rescue charities in two nights

Judith Meagher — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:02:35 GMT

Money has rolled in for good causes from pub quizzes

£1.25m Portsmouth loanee braced for Bradford City upheaval amid League One frustrations

Pepe Lacey — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:49 GMT

Hayden Matthews has featured twice for Bradford City since his summer loan switch from Pompey.

From 22 years in the Royal Navy to an award-winning online entrepreneur - meet the star guest of the Gosport Business Awards

Mark Waldron — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:16 GMT

Founder of The British Craft House urges businesses to send in their entries - with deadline extended to Wednesday September 30

All Bar One sharing dinner for two cut to £36.95 in new Groupon deal

Tom Morton — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:59:33 GMT

There is an enticing money-off deal to be had at a long-standing Gunwharf Quays venue

Ex-officer named after being accused of groping colleague and making lewd comments during night out

Steve Deeks — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:56:25 GMT

He faces a gross misconduct hearing

Schools in Portsmouth chosen to be part of £22.5million enrichment expansion programme

Phil Brundle — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:50:29 GMT

Stephen Morgan MP has welcomed the announcement that Portsmouth has been chosen to take part in the Enrichment Expansion Programme, a £22.5 million investment delivered by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport in partnership with the Department for Education.

Royal Navy: No punishment for Iranian man arrested for trying to get into Faslane submarine base HMNB Clyde

Freddie Webb — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:41:48 GMT

‘Careful consideration’ was given before the decision was made, Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service said

Experience Love Actually like never before with full orchestra at Guildhall

Sophie Lewis — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:37:29 GMT

“If you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find that love actually is all around."

"This is England" - Danny Tommo denies slashing boat with migrants in Channel headed for Gosport

Steve Deeks — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:35:52 GMT

He was supported by Tommy Robinson in court

The Khvicha Kvaratskhelia prospect that's guaranteed to terrify most defenders - but not Portsmouth's Terry Devlin

Mark McMahon — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:35:03 GMT

Terry Devlin is on course to earn his fifth international cap for Northern Ireland tonight against Georgia (5pm)

New 64-bed care home to be built in Liss

Fiona Hardman — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:27:13 GMT

Barchester Healthcare has begun work on a new care home in Liss, Hampshire, which will provide residential, dementia and respite care for older people.

'Women were not always protected': Portsmouth maternity services downgraded to 'requires improvement'

Lottie Keen — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:26:59 GMT

Staff ‘did not always assess woman’s health or complete monitoring to keep women and their baby safe’

Eight Hampshire and Isle of Wight areas hoping to retain their ‘best places to live’ status in 2027

Sophie Lewis — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:22:05 GMT

These Hampshire areas are stealing the show

Hampshire lottery ticket worth £1million - could it be yours?

Lottie Keen — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:21:57 GMT

The winner has until March to claim their prize

Foul sewage by B&Q store in Havant causing “health risk” as motorists forced to drive through mess

Steve Deeks — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:09:38 GMT

The mess has been at the site for weeks

'Selfless' Royal Navy personnel who destroyed 100kg bomb found in Southsea Common handed highest honour

Freddie Webb — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:01:08 GMT

Personnel safely disposed of more than 250 bombs and explosive devices in 12 months

Who has been in the dock at Portsmouth Crown Court as Gosport woman admits shoplifting spree

David George — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:52:38 GMT

These people appeared in court on Thursday, September 24.

'Plug-and-play' medical pods that can deliver NHS level care in minutes developed for Royal Navy to save lives

Freddie Webb — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:38:54 GMT

Trials have already taken place on different ships as the Royal Navy looks forward to the future of medical treatment

These Bunches flowers are the easiest way to update my home for the new autumn season

Natalie Dixon — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:34:14 GMT

The orange roses and white freesias are exactly what I want in my home this autumn

Look back: 160 heartwarming photos of last year’s reception starters

Sophie Lewis — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:33:59 GMT

A year on

'If I'd have known': Defence engineer backs new radiotherapy research after being treated for atypical brain tumour

Sophie Lewis — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:11:24 GMT

‘If I’d known’

Southampton weigh up former Middlesbrough boss ahead of Portsmouth derby amid FA spygate hearing

Pepe Lacey — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:00:38 GMT

Southampton are awaiting the verdict of an FA hearing over Tonda Eckert’s role in the Spygate scandal.

Two men arrested after £10,000 of damaged caused at Everyone Active Leisure Centre

Sophie Lewis — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:54:28 GMT

£10,000 of damage at leisure centre

MOVA LumeGret shows the future of energy management at home

Emily Jordan — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:16:43 GMT

Their new home energy storage system promises to evolve with household energy needs.

Ulike brings medical experts together for PMOS awareness forum

Emily Jordan — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:42:47 GMT

The Ulike Scientific Innovation Forum explored PMOS with GPs and patient advocates.

Euhomy wins nine honours at IFA 2026 for innovative ice makers

Emily Jordan — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:58:35 GMT

Euhomy won nine awards at IFA 2026 across three of its models.

'It’s definitely happening': South coast should be monitored as Border Force union warns migrant boats 'definitely' arriving undetected

Sophie Lewis — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:48:00 GMT

Undetected migrant boats are ‘definitely’ arriving along the coast

I’m a child psychologist and these are my tips for stress-free check-ups for kids

Ellie Clibbens — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:28:46 GMT

Leading child psychologist Professor Sam Wass has revealed seven top tips for helping children stay calm during potentially daunting health appointments.

The Blame review: Michelle Keegan shines in a plodding cop drama with an important message

Philip Cunnington — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:21:42 GMT

ITV's new drama series The Blame (ITV, Sat/Sun, 9pm) arrives at a time when several high-profile cases have revealed some unpalatable truths about the police, and particularly the macho culture shared by officers.

National Highways to repair A27/M27 flyover after parapet damaged in incident

Sophie Lewis — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:57:10 GMT

Repairs to be carried out on motorway

Solar battery systems – Jackery’s smarter way to lower energy bills in the UK

By The Newsroom — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:28:09 GMT

Find out how more UK households are preparing for the future of home energy

These are the e.l.f Soft Glam products I’m adding to my basket after seeing all the TikTok buzz

Natalie Dixon — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:18:29 GMT

The four e.l.f Soft Glam makeup products I’m eyeing up for a softer everyday baseThe e.l.f. Soft Glam products I’m adding to my shopping basket

Huge former Portsmouth favourite’s struggles continue after disastrous League One start

Pepe Lacey — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:00:01 GMT

Christian Saydee scored seven goals in 73 appearances during his two-year Pompey stay.

Former club offer ex-Portsmouth title-winner a precious career lifeline

Neil Allen — Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:55:14 GMT

The central defender made 16 appearances for the Blues after arriving in January 2024