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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

Great South Run

Marcin Jedrysiak

The organiser's guide - what to expect at the Great South Run

Here 15 spots to go to celebrate after the Great South Run.

15 of the best places to celebrate finishing the Great South Run

Verity Ockenden is returning to defend her Great South Run title

Great South Run elite runners named

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From left, Professor Jim Khan, Elise Sargent and Stuart Maun.

Surgeon completes Great South Run in place of ex-News reporter

HMS Prince of Wales leaving Portsmouth Harbour

HMS Prince of Wales leaves Portsmouth as families say fond farewells

Great South Run 2026 Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak

26,000 runners take part in record-breaking Great South Run

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

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

Mark Hope, 38 and previously of Titchfield, started shouting at a judge at the top of his lungs while he was being sentenced.

Exclusive Man unleashes tirade at judge after threatening to kill neighbour

Sport

Hannah Irwin, middle, won the elite women's race at the 2026 Great South Run.

Irwin and Omar crowned 2026 AJ Bell Great South Run winners
Hannah Irwin and Kadar Omar come out on top in the 2026 AJ Bell Great South Run
Mark McMahon

Madiodio Dia enjoyed an outstanding Pompey game at Norwich. Picture: Jason Brown

Gaffer: Half of the fans wanted Mousinho out - now look at Pompey

Iyad Mohamed and Abu Kamara celebrating winning the penalty which earned Pompey successive wins. Picture: Jason Brown

Exclusive Norwich 0 Pompey 1: Neil Allen's verdict

John Mousinho has praised his players after a winning response to the south-coast derby defeat. Picture: Jason Brown

'Using the pain': Pompey boss John Mousinho on a crazy week

John Mousinho praised Pompey's travelling fans at Carrow Road. Picture: Jason Brown

Pompey boss thanks travelling fans for Madiodio Dia transformation

Marko Milovanovic celebrates his winning goal against Norwich. Picture: Jason Brown

Neil Allen’s Pompey player ratings against Norwich

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Live RECAP the action as Pompey beat Norwich City at Carrow Road

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The Wonderkid Power Rankings: Arsenal & Aston Villa starlets on the up

The January deals Arsenal are linked with – and how likely they are

What happens next as Man City 'guilty' of breaking financial rules

The worst PL signings so far this season – including dire Spurs flops

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Retro

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
Today we turn the clock back two decades to look at life at South Downs College
Sarah Standing

Gary's market stall

Former stallholder records Charlotte Street Market's lost history

Revellers having a good time at Tiger Tiger in Gunwharf Quays back in the day.

41 fun photos showing an awesome night out in 90s and early 00s in Portsmouth

A woman feeding the birds at Canoe Lake in 1995

How Canoe Lake went from The Great Morass to a beloved part of city

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Looking back at Canoe Lake over the years - in pictures

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Yoto Mini 4th Gen review: Is it worth £89.99?

The Xkdoai expandable cabin backpack increases from 24L to 30L to provide extra packing space.

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Bunches has plenty of options to choose from including flowers, hampers and greeting cards.

Bunches sells more than flowers, including plants and hampers

The Santa Fe remains as striking to look at as it did when it first launched in the UK

Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV review: big, clever and surprisingly sensible

Crime

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

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

Police release details of biker who died in M27 crash amid tributes

Man performs indecent act at seafront while approaching group

People

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

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

Business & Retail

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

Donation Station food items being delivered to Felix

Howden launches food donation station at Fareham branch

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

Lifestyle

Here are the best rated coffee shops in Portsmouth as per Google reviews.
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'Best coffee in Portsmouth' - the 9 top rated coffee spots in the city

Ally Wearn is the new landlord of the 5th Hants Volunteer Arms in Albert Road, Southsea.

Picture: Sarah Standing (220926-7995)

Date revealed for the reopening of a historic Portsmouth pub

Bar + Block in Whiteley

"Welcome return" for Bar + Block expected after shock shutdown

A Toby Carvery feast piled high with roast meats, Yorkshire puddings and all the trimmings.

Toby Carvery deal in Portsmouth gives 30% off a meal for two adults

The Nikura AIRI Waterless Diffuser makes filling your home with beautiful fragrance effortless, with no water, mess or fuss.

Nikura AIRI Waterless Diffuser review: No water, no wires, no faff

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Tumella's stormproof umbrella has dropped in price just in time for the inclement weather

The bargain brolly designed to stand up to autumn gusts

Green-fingered Portsmouth gardeners celebrate blooming centenary year

Puzzles

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SudokuThe ultimate logic-based numbers game

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Your World

The Rev Jo-Anne Newton, assistant curate, Holy Trinity with St Columba, Fareham

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Year 7 reenact Battle of Hastings

Portsmouth High School Year 7 recreate the Battle of Hastings 960 years on

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