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Thousands of people have turned out to support Pompey FC following a fantastic season and promotion. Picture credit: Marcin Jedrysiak

WATCH: Pompey flags held high as celebration commences

The fire service has issued an update following the blaze that happened in Elm Grove, Southsea.

Update issued following scary fire in Southsea

Fire fighters and police officers have dealt with a blaze in Southsea over night.

WATCH: Terrifying video captures blaze at Southsea property

In Pictures: Scenes of excitement as sea of blue forms on Common

Food vendors have set up on Southsea Common for the Pompey celebrations.

Here's how much food and drink costs at Pompey celebrations

Fire fighters and police officers have dealt with a blaze in Southsea over night.

Huge blaze rips through terraced house in Southsea

As expected, traffic is building in Portsmouth as people drive into the city ready for the celebrations for Pompey FC thsi afternoon.

Traffic building on M275 as football fans head to Southsea

Elm Grove has been partially closed due to a huge fire that has ripped through a terraced house.

Busy Southsea road partially closed following terrifying blaze

Southsea Common is flooded in some areas ahead of the celebrations for Pompey F.C.

Pompey F.C League One celebrations on Southsea Common to go ahead

Southsea Common is flooded in some areas ahead of the celebrations for Pompey F.C.

WATCH: Drone footage captures Southsea Common following heavy rain

Portsmouth Primary SCITT has received an outstanding Ofsted in its recent inspection.

Teacher training programme described as 'superb' in recent Ofsted

A 50-year-old man has been arrested of suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent following incident.

50-year-old arrested after man knocked unconscious

Drone footage has captured the start of the celebration set up, ready for tomorrow's Pompey FC League One events.

Fencing goes up in preparation for Pompey celebrations

(Pic: Queensferry RNLI)

RNLI rescued dinghy which drifted out to Solent and took in water

The Mountbatten Centre held the two day event which gathered together more than one hundred world-class tattoo artists. In this picture Kit Wagstaff works on the leg of Yohan. Picture from last year. Picture: Keith Woodland

Tattoo Fest to return for another year - here's the details

The University of Portsmouth

Consultations continue at University of Portsmouth amid redundancies

There have been signs referring to golf popping up down Portsview Avenue in Portchester, after residents have become angry with the amount of potholes in the road. Picture: Sarah Standing (080424-7125)

Council removes 'unauthorised' golf signs from Portchester road
Multiple signs appeared in a Portchester road referring to it as a golf course due to its numerous potholes earlier this month.
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Travellers on Hayling Seafront Road car park have been moved on.

Council issue update on travellers on Hayling Island

Southsea bandstand is on its way to being transformed into a brilliant homage to the city.

Bandstand undergoing refurbishment to return it to former glory

Lane closed on M3 southbound following shed load between junction 6 and junction 7.

Lane closed on M3 following shed load - delays building

Portsmouth weather this weekend

Met Office forecasts showers this weekend

A man who stabbed a member of staff inside a Southampton restaurant in a dispute over change has been sentenced to five years in prison, with an additional three years on license.

Man sentenced after stabbing member of staff in restaurant

Baycroft School has received a good Ofsted following its recent inspection.

School in Fareham described as 'very special place'

Engineers will be installing half a mile of new track at Wallers Ash between Winchester and Micheldever.

Customers warned of train disruptions over bank holiday weekend

Boathouse 6 which is home to No6 Cinema in the Historic Dockyard

No. 6 Cinema announces temporary closure

My Portsmouth by Drone has shared an incredible image of the funfair on Castle Field in Southsea being set up ready for the weekend.

Excitement builds for funfair as drone footage captures the set up

A police officer on the beat.

Man arrested in Gosport after exposing his genitals in pub

Pictured: Nick Cross with (left to right) Charlie, Sophia, Alex, Amelia from Gomer

Gosport Multi-Academy Trust to join with King's Group Academies
Five Hampshire schools will officially be run by a new academy trust from this month signalling a change to the way they will be run - as well as being given new names.
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Marwell Zoo is taking part in the Big Give’s Green Match Fund and for one week only all donations will be doubled. From April 18 to today (April 25), every donation made will be matched by Big Give Champion Funder – The Postcode Green Trust. Find out more by visiting: www.marwell.org.ukPicture Credit: Google Street View

WATCH: Brilliant fundraising video for Marwell Zoo

Southsea resident, Lois Marshall, celebrated her 75th birthday by taking a leap into the unknown and paragliding 1000 feet over the South Downs to raise money for local people affected by cancer.

"You’re never too old": Southsea woman takes on paragliding

Northern Pre-School has received a requires improvement Ofsted rating following its recent inspection.

Pre-school in Fareham receives requires improvement Ofsted rating

Fans could struggle to avoid wet weather if they are heading down to Southsea to celebrate Pompey F.C’s League One title this weekend.

Met Office weather forecast for weekend

Rapscallions in Port Solent

Signage goes up at new pirate-themed rum bar in Port Solent

A man has been released under investigation following a collision on Hayling Island which resulted in minor injuries.

Man under investigation following Hayling Island collision

A collision on the A3023, Langstone Road, is causing delays.

Collision on major road into Hayling Island

Boats in the harbour and marina in Gosport, UK

Speedboat collision in Gosport Marina hospitalises three people

Discounts will be available this month at Gunwharf Quays.

Gunwharf Quays to host three-day VIP discount event

Ten Wetherspoon pubs in and around Portsmouth will be welcoming brand new dishes to the menu.

Ten Wetherspoon pubs in and around Portsmouth to welcome new dishes

Marko Karrabecaj has been jailed for more than five years for supplying cocaine in Basingstoke.

Man jailed for more than five years for supplying drugs in Hampshire

A vehicle fire is causing significant delays on the M3 ahead of rush hour.

Vehicle fire blocks one lane of M3 - Delays of 45 minutes

Brasserie Blanc, Portsmouth

Brasserie Blanc in Gunwharf Quays to reopen following refurbishment

Portsmouth Coroner's Court in Guildhall Square. Picture: Malcolm Wells (180405-3355)

Inquest continues into woman's death days after hospital discharge

The police are investigating a number of indecent exposure incidents over the past few days in Southampton. Picture by National World

Appeal launched following numerous incidents of indecent exposure

A two-day chilli and gin festival with entertainment, heaps of stalls to try, sauces, chutneys, jams, gin and more. There will also be a chilli eating competition for those brave enough to try. Entertainment will be provided by a variety of live music acts including their resident DJ. Saturday 20th May 2023. Picture: Sam Stephenson.

Portsmouth's popular Chilli and Gin Festival returns for another year

Portsmouth Coroner's Court in Guildhall Square. Picture: Malcolm Wells (180405-3355)

Inquest investigates death of 'well educated' woman

Wan Si Kam (Left), aged 56, of Hylton Street in Sunderland and Clive Porter (Right), aged 62, of Powerscourt Road in Copn0r appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court on Thursday 5 October 2023 and were found guilty of acquiring, using or possessing criminal property.

Man and woman jailed after 'complex' money laundering operation

Sussex traffic and travel

Burst water main causing significant delays on major Hayling road