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Larry Cattle, 74, with his medal for completing the 2026 Great South Run.

Live LIVE: Runners collect their medals at Great South Run

Karen Constant, 48 of Bishopsfield Road, Fareham, robbed a pensioner who had been financially propping up her drug addiction.

Exclusive Drug addict drained pensioner of life savings - then robbed him

Emergency services were at the scene of an incident in Havant Road, Drayton.

Emergency services respond to incident as road blocked by police

HMS Prince of Wales returned home to HMNB Portsmouth on July 24, 2026, after completing the first phase of Operation Firecrest.

HMS Prince of Wales set to leave Portsmouth tomorrow

There are multiple reports of an incident

Motorway delays easing after crash en route to A27 earlier today

Emergency services at the scene of the motorbike crash on the M27.

M27 reopens after crash led to death of Gosport biker

Raids across city sees items seized as authorities clamp down

George Madgwick

Councillor’s links to patriot group revealed in ITV investigation

Donna Jones has hit back at claims made by MP Suella Braverman

Hampshire police commissioner hits back at “two-tier policing” claim

Traffic and Travel

Emergency services remain at the scene of the crash on the M27.

Live Live: National Highways gives update on M27 fatal crash investigation

Emergency services at the scene of the motorbike crash on the M27.

National Highways gives update on M27 after fatal crash

Traffic on the M27 following motorbike crash.

National Highways update on when M27 may reopen after fatal crash

Emergency services at the scene of the motorbike crash on the M27.

Motorbike rider dies after 'serious' M27 accident - route still shut

20mph speed limit sign. Picture: LDRS

Councillors to investigate claims 20mph scheme is too costly

Traffic and Travel Alert/National World

Two cars crash near A27 leaving road partly blocked

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The American Golf Luxury Advent Calendar features 24 days of golfing treats, including balls, tees, accessories and more, all presented in festive red, white and blue packaging.

American Golf's £129 luxury advent calendar is a golfer's dream

The appearance of the doll pays tribute to the navy, long-sleeved dress Dion wore when she performed Titanic theme song My Heart Will Go On at the Academy Awards in 1998.

Barbie unveils Celine Dion doll for £69.99

Dad-of-three Brian Forbes has spent £6,000 preparing for disaster this year, stocking his specially equipped garden shelter with food, power banks, radios and night vision goggles.

Dad's £6,000 disaster preparations include 25 years of food

The River Coln could be fenced off in places after concerns that tourists are disturbing protected wildlife by paddling in the water.

Tourists face river ban in beauty spot village

Crime

Wrongdoing by chief constables is having a “profound impact” on confidence in policing, says Rachel Watson.

Watchdog boss says chief constables are hurting police confidence

Portsmouth Magistrates' Court.

Who has been in the dock at Portsmouth Magistrates Court?

Onlookers gather to watch man pinned to ground outside pub

Richard Haywood, known as Ricky, was 36-years-old when he was killed in his flat above Ambiance Jewellers on Shirley Road in Southampton, Hampshire, on October 16 1989. Officers from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary's Major Crime team have reopened the investigation into the murder Mr Haywood and are appealing to the public for information.

Police renew appeal over mystery murder of man shot to death in flat

Thief jailed for stealing £5,000 worth of goods from stores

Chichester Festival Theatre. Picture: Staff

Boy arrested after gang chase and harass theatre cast member

Weather

A crowd of people watching the Kaiser Chiefs perform at the Victorious Festival in Portsmouth (Tom Langford/Victorious Festival/Strong Island)

Victorious Festival: Will it rain this weekend?

Rain is set to sweep over the city after weeks of hot weather.

Picture: Habibur Rahman

After weeks of hot sun it finally rains in Portsmouth

Obituaries

Sue and Harry Secombe QE2 1979

Tribute to ever-smiling heroine of care and compassion Sue Williams

Ian Curruthers of Brittany Ferries

The man who established city as a leading ferry port is remembered

Meaningful funerals don’t have to cost a fortune (Photo: Pexels)

A loved one's funeral doesn't need to cost £1000s - 9 unique ideas

Business

A computer generated image of Skynet 6A

Prime Minister told: Don't risk Portsmouth jobs with leap into unknown

Michael Kors in Gunwharf Quays is currently under refurbishment and will reopen in November.

Hugely popular Gunwharf store to reopen next month following refresh

SumUp's Tap to Pay feature allows small businesses and side hustlers to accept contactless card payments directly on a compatible smartphone, without needing a separate card reader.

How to turn your smartphone into a card reader

Politics

View towards South Parade Pier looking west

Residents invited to view plans for next phase of sea defences

Kent Road parking changes proposed amid Southsea bus route row

Former Gosport Borough Council leader Peter Chegwyn

Former council leader stands down saying ‘I need a break’

The Portsmouth Guildhall bell is working again after restoration

Pompey chimes ring out again after restoration

Defence

Major renovation works are continuing at both Fort Purbrook and Fort Widley after a £2.1m grant was secured. It's a mixed picture in the Portsmouth area, with some landmarks being protected, and others left to rot.

'Remarkable' renovation taking shape at beloved forts - others at risk

Retired Royal Navy frigate HMS Richmond being towed to Portsmouth amid an uncertain future on October 15, 2026.

Retired HMS Richmond to 'undergo preparations for disposal'

HMS Richmond most recently joined the UK Carrier Strike Group with HMS Prince of Wales on a large-scale deployment to the Indo-Pacific.

Retired HMS Richmond to be towed to base amid uncertain future

Exercise Cape Upholder saw personnel conduct mock assaults, and live-firing drills with machine guns, snipers and mortars.

UK soldiers 'training to recapture Falklands' amid Argentina threats

UK Trending

The top side hustling cities include Bristol and London

Half of Brits work a ‘second shift’ after hours on side hustles

Trending holiday destinations for 2027 include California, Japan, and Uruguay

Expedia's 2027 trending travel hotspots include California and Japan

The nation's favourite card games of all time are blackjack, poker and patience

Blackjack, poker and patience top nation's favourite card games

92 per cent of small business owners say keeping energy costs down is one of their biggest priorities

Small business owners' reveal biggest concerns

It was also found 21 per cent have walked away from a purchase altogether because they didn't think it would have much resale potential

Marketplace sellers buy fashion items to sell after just a few wears

Statistics from travel insurance policies show the number of people declaring neurodivergent conditions has risen by 79 per cent in just seven months

ADHD and autism is soaring among people over 50, suggests new data

Environment

Devils Dyke. Picture: Jamie Fielding

Thirteen spookiest spots in the South Downs this Halloween

Chris Packham in the People's Emergency Briefing film

Councillors back climate change documentary

People

Emergency services at the scene of the motorbike crash on the M27.

Police release details of biker who died in M27 crash amid tributes
Police earlier confirmed a man had died at the scene
Steve Deeks

Portsmouth Water is teaching homeowners how to do some of the basics to save water.

Portsmouth Water teaching homeowners to fix broken toilets and taps

Police are appealing for information following an arson attack in Ballymoney in the early hours of Friday, 9th October.

Concern for welfare man dies in home before dog mauls dead body

Crabbing

Southsea schoolchildren rescue crabs at Canoe Lake

Ex-fighter pilot who died in serious pile-up is named

Education

Mayor of Gosport Cllr Kristen Bradley, executive headteacher Georgina Mulhall, plus Ruby and Max, 10, inside the new library.

New library opens for Gosport schoolchildren - with a quirky new rule

Gosport Mayor opening new King's Academy Rowner library on Wednesday 15th October 2026

Pictured: Kerry Sharpe - Associate Head Teacher, Mayor of Gosport Kristen Bradley, Georgina Mulhall - Head Teacher, Chris Brunt - School Governor with Ruby 10 and Max 10 marking the opening

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Pupils join mayor to celebrate opening of new school library

Matt Woods and other music students test out the new music room which will be used for performance at South Downs College.
Picture: Luke MacGregor

Flashback at South Downs College from 20 years ago

The students, staff and artists who helped bring the design to life

Portsmouth students transform school space with eye-catching mural

Local schools and teachers share views as Government outlines legal crackdown on mobile use in classrooms (Credit: Robert Kneschke - stock.adobe.com)

Council to pay £2,300 after SEND delays left child without education

Southsea Infant School, Collingwood Road, Southsea, on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

Picture: Sarah Standing (111026-9777)

Eight Portsmouth schools face changes amid falling birth rates

Health

Learning CPR can literally be a life-saving skill.

Shoppers in Fareham to be taught CPR by leisure centre staff

Siony Perez, radiographer, at Portsmouth Community Diagnostic Centre.

See inside the new Portsmouth Community Diagnostic Centre

Dentist

£3.7m earmarked for new NHS dental services in Hampshire

Community Breast Health Workshop at the Portsmouth Jami Mosque

Portsmouth mosque hosts breast health workshop

Opinion

Police and protesters in Gosport, Hampshire after police closed off the access road to Haslar Marina, after British rescue boats have been sent to collect the passengers of a migrant dinghy which has spent around 30 hours at sea.

News Comment: Portsmouth and Gosport cannot be migrant landing sites

Attempts to land migrants at Gosport - or anywhere in or around Portsmouth - must never happen again. What we saw this week was a total mess

The News Comment

Amanda Martin MP

"How we make sure every young person gets the best chance in life"

Protesters at Dover Priory train station after black-clad and masked anti-illegal migrant demonstrators blocked roads in Dover during a protest. Picture date: Saturday September 5, 2026.

OPINION: How the far right in the UK is changing its tactics

Here are 13 of the best restaurants in Portsmouth - according to our readers

Steve Deeks

Damian Hinds, Conservative Candidate For East Hampshire

Damian Hinds: "I'm grateful to businesses for the insight they share"

A computer generated image of Skynet 6A

An open letter to Andy Burnham: Back Portsmouth with £2.4bn satellite

Budgeting

COMMENT: Can Portsmouth really follow the 70/20/10 budget rule?

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