Alec Lumb, 63, from Gosport, died at Fratton Park on Saturday, January 18.

Sister's tribute to "caring" brother who died at the Pompey game

Ross Neiland (left) and Michal Kaminski

Dangerous driver jailed for causing crash which killed a lorry driver

Signage has been spotted at the former Bonita's bar which will become and Irish Bar.

Excitement as signage confirms new Irish bar to open in Southsea

Royal Navy frigate HMS Somerset flanking Russian ship Yantar near UK waters, with Portsmouth-based ship HMS Tyne also deployed to keep her eyes on the vessel.

Russian spy ship seen "loitering" in south coast - Navy deployed

Storm Éowyn is due to hit the country on Friday, January 24.

Storm Éowyn: Weather forecast in depth as very strong winds due

A man has been arrested in Banbury on suspicion of going on a shoplifting spree and assaulting shop workers.

PC committed gross misconduct by ‘pressuring woman into sex acts’

A weather warning for wind has been issued for Portsmouth and much of the south of England today. Pictured is windy weather in Southsea in 2020. Picture: Habibur Rahman.

'Danger to life' weather warning as 'very strong winds' to hit

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Classy Pompey players donate to fundraiser for fan who died at Fratton

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Pompey held a minute's applause in tribute to Alec Lumb before tonight's 3-1 victory over Stoke. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

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An emotional John Mousinho dedicated Pompey’s victory over Stoke to tragic supporter Alec Lumb.

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Jordan Williams was Jordan Cross' Portsmouth man of the match against Stoke tonight.

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Pompey welcome Stoke City to Fratton Park tonight - just days after their come-from-behind win against Middlesbrough

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Brisbane Roar striker Thomas Waddingham has confirmed his Pompey arrival

Done deal: £200,000 striker confirms Pompey transfer

Crime

The body of a woman has been found in Old Alresford Pond

Residents warned to “be on guard” after spate of jewellery thefts

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Killer M27 drug-driver had been on shoplifting spree in Portsmouth

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Jury finds man guilty of repeatedly raping woman

Illegal e-scooters and electric motorcycles at Silverlake Garage

WATCH: Illegal e-scooters and e-bikes crushed in fight against crime

Police have found a body, believed to be that of missing woman, Lucy, 37. Photo: Lincs Police

Man admits stealing a car which then collided with parked vehicles

The motorist from Cleator Moor, Cumbria, died in hospital on Monday following the incident at 7.50am on Sunday in nearby Whitehaven.

Three boys arrested over rape of girl, 14, in park

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A new schedule has been announced for passenger and freight ferries sailing from Portsmouth International Port to Jersey, after a 20-year-deal was secured with operator DFDS.

New ferry service to Jersey starting soon - when

Looking west from the M275 here we see the M27 just before opening.

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'Severe' delays on M27 with delays of more than 20 minutes

Business & Retail

Charlotte Brighton, of Charlotte's Beauty, has been nominated again for the South East Nail Technician of the Year. Pictured is Charlotte alongside her partner Gary.

Beautician bounces back from Facebook hack as she's nominated for award

Victorious Festival 2024 is a one-of-a-kind music festival in the city.

Staggering multi-million sum generated for city by Victorious revealed

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The Exchange has revealed on Facebook that it will be opening in February.

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Retro

The barque-rigged Discovery in Portsmouth harbour Possibly taken in 1923 after refitting at Vosper’s yard were we see the RRS Discovery. She was a barque-rigged auxiliary steamship built for Antarctic research. Launched in 1901, she was the last traditional wooden three-masted ship to be built in the United Kingdom

Rare pictures of mighty Royal Navy vessels from Portsmouth's glorious past

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Lucy Bridgewater and Antonia Niblock have launched their business, Shroom, which is currently at The Royal Albert in Albert Road, Southsea. The business venture is a fast food pop-up that offers plant based dishes. Pictured is: (l-r) Owners of Shroom Antonia Niblock and Lucy Bridgewater. Picture: Sarah Standing (210125-8563)

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The listing says: "Nestled along the picturesque South Parade in Southsea, this stunning three-bedroom apartment offers a unique blend of modern living and coastal charm with breath taking views of the Solent."

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Defence

RFA Proteus monitoring Russian ship Yantar in November 2024. The Russian spy ship was spotted again in the south coast and English Channel, with HMS Tyne and HMS Somerset being deployed to shadow her.

Russian spy ship Yantar incursion "concerning" - Royal Navy deployed

The Ministry of Defence is clamping down on Royal Navy, Army and RAF military secrets from being shared on video game forums such as War Thunder. Pictured is a Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft, after the aircraft's radar system was leaked online.

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Sir Alex Younger KCMG, Former Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) between 2014 and 2020, said Russia believes its at war with the UK while the same can't be said for Britain.

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Royal Navy pilots are helping to train Japanese forces on how to fly F-35 Lighting fighter jets ahead of the HMS Prince of Wales deployment this Spring.

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