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The Portsmouth City of Culture bid leaves Portsmouth on a rib en route to London

Heartbreak as Portsmouth fails to be shortlisted in City of Culture

Sneak Peek at the new Royal Marines Museum at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard which is opening on October 24. The News was invited on a tour of the site on October 21.

Exclusive Sneak peek at new 'cutting-edge' Royal Marines Museum

Progress on Havant Thicket reservoir site from July 2026

Key milestone reached over next stage of Havant Thicket Reservoir

McDonald's in Portsmouth Road, Cosham was rated 5 on July 28.

Cosham McDonald’s denied longer hours over residents’ noise concerns

Dozens of wraps of cocaine and heroin have been sized in Portsmouth following a police operation.

Dozens of cocaine and heroin wraps seized as man charged

Zia Yusuf, Reform UK's spokesperson for home affairs visited Haslar Marina, Gosport, on Monday, October 5, 2026.

Picture: Sarah Standing (051026-9273)

Reform says it has reported ITV to the police over investigation

‘Glaring’ gaps’ in the Royal Navy fleet will make the UK more vulnerable to attacks from Russia in the High North. Pictured: Admiral Levchenko with HMS Duncan (left) and HMS St Albans (right).

'Glaring gaps' in Royal Navy fleet leaves UK exposed to Russia attack

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Tributes have been paid to Roy Drake - a beloved father of two, husband and cherished baker who owned La Boulangerie for more than 40 years.

Beloved baker remembered by family

A police dog has helped officers track down a suspected burglar after he fled from a van following an overnight break-in at a premises on Knaresborough Road in Harrogate

Naked man seen 'behaving suspiciously' in Leigh Park - update

Ten Portsmouth businesses have joined cultural organisations in supporting the City of Culture 2029 bid.

“Portsmouth will keep shining a light on its arts and culture”

Funland amusement park on Hayling Island has made the decision to postpone its fright night event.

Halloween event postponed

The pumpkins are in store now - and the most you'll pay is 59p

Sainsbury's will sell you a pumpkin for 50p this year - here's how

Lara Kynvin, Project Lead for Portsmouth Baton of Hope

'Particularly compassionate' anti-suicide campaigner took her own life

Boyfriend decided to 'teach lesson' by raping and murdering girlfriend

Sport

Thomas Waddingham and his Pompey team-mates at Wolves on Tuesday night. Pic: Jason Brown

‘Big one’: The plan for Pompey striker as he bolsters injury-hit ranks
What comes next for the front man after bolstering Pompey’s injury-ravaged Championship ranks.
Jordan Cross

Makenzie Kirk scored his second goal for Barnsley in Tuesday night's 2-1 defeat at Luton. Picture: Tony Johnson

Pompey man admits 'frustration' amid ongoing loan struggles

Pompey's Terry Devlin. Pic: Jason Brown

‘One of my best mates’: The friendship driving Pompey after derby pain

Solly March.

Pompey boss’ free agent stance after noise over Brighton favourite

Pompey defender Connor Ogilvie. Pic: Jason Brown

‘Setbacks’: Pompey boss outlines reality over Ogilvie’s injury return

Conor Shaughnessy may not be back in action for Pompey until November 21. Picture: Jason Brown

Pompey boss pinpoints potential Conor Shaughnessy return date

Pompey boss John Mousinho and Wolves head coach Cesar Peixoto collide. Pic: PA

‘He talked too much’: Wolves boss blasts Mousinho as tempers boil over

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

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Retro

50 years of following Pompey home and away

50 years of supporting Pompey away - starting with Wrexham in 1976
It’s August 1976 - Pompey had been relegated from Division 2 the previous season and Wrexham away was their first game in Division 3
Kevin Cooper

Clubbers enjoy a night out in Portsmouth in 2009. Picture: (091104-2192)

36 fabulous pictures from fun nights out in Portsmouth 2009

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

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

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YuMove's little joint supplement treats are my dogs' favourite snacks right now

YuMOVE joint bites review: my dog loves them, but do they help?

Sainsbury’s Nectar shoppers can save up to 25% on Halloween treats. Stock image.

Sainsbury’s shoppers can save up to 25% on Halloween treats

Stacey Solomon has called the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System the “vacuum of dreams”, praising its powerful suction and versatile design - and fans can get £160 off with an exclusive code.

Stacey Solomon loves this powerful Shark ‘vacuum of dreams’

Crime

Police have charged a man in connection with multiple break-ins.

Man charged after Portsmouth garages and car dealerships broken into

Survivors (L-R) Richard Warwick, Adrian Goodyear, Steve Nicholls and Gary Webster. Image: OPCC
Survivors (L-R) Richard Warwick, Adrian Goodyear, Steve Nicholls and Gary Webster. Image: OPCC

No investigation despite infected blood victims giving statements

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Man charged and two arrested over string of burglaries

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Teenager hospitalised after being attacked by group

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Police officers are appealing for information after a man was found with serious injuries

Arrest made after police issued an appeal for a wanted man

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Police seek trio after £1,460 theft

People

(L-R) Owner of Seeded in Southsea Alexsis Seed with volunteers Maggie Crompton, Margaret Kelly, Sarah Dobie, Sarah Yetman and Lesley Callaway.

Picture: Sarah Standing

Crafters unite to knit 27,000 poppies for Southsea Castle tribute

Liam McErlean from Ireland Way, Waterlooville, is putting on his second Halloween Light Show to raise money for Andy's Mans Club.

Picture: Sarah Standing (161026-157)

In Pictures: Home transformed into house of horrors for Halloween

Ark Charter Academy School has a Progress 8 score of -0.32 which is described as well below average and 35.3 per cent of students achieved a grade 5 or above in English and Maths in their GCSE exams in 2024.

Teacher banned for 'dishonesty' after trying to cheat exam system

Jessica and Callum with their three children. Callum suffered a serious head injury in an attack on Cosham High Street on Friday, April 24.

Thousands raised for dad who suffered traumatic brain injury

Traffic and Travel

Police officers are appealing for information after a man was found with serious injuries

Man and woman seriously injured in two-car crash that closes road

Train services to and from Portsmouth will be replaced by bus services.

Railway disruption expected in Portsmouth and surrounding area

Southern Rail services are being delayed and cancelled after a person was hit by a train.

Services to and from Portsmouth delayed after person struck by train

Road first to have new urban drainage to reduce storm overflows

Business & Retail

Lysses House Hotel

Hotel and wedding venue closes food service

Bella Calabria in North End, Portsmouth.

Pictured: Manager Giovanni Vaccaro (centre) with staff Marika Di Bari and head chef and owner Seby Fortuna.

Picture: Habibur Rahman

'Heavy hearts' as Italian restaurant announces closure

Over 100 illegal migrants aboard two RNLI lifeboats entered Portsmouth Harbour, arriving at Fort Blockhouse in Gosport. Credit: pictureexclusive.com

Anti-migrant protests force pub to close amid 'safety concerns'

M&S Sparks customers can earn up to £15 in festive rewards this Christmas by shopping for eligible drinks, flowers and café treats. Photos by Marks and Spencer.

M&S Sparks shoppers can earn £15 in rewards when Christmas shopping

Defence

A letter written by Emma Hamilton sent to Lord Nelson which arrived after his death, part of the greatest collection of Admiral Horatio Nelson letters in private hands which have been unveiled at Sotheby's in central London, before they go up for auction, with an estimate of £4-6m.

'Greatest collection': Lord Nelson letters could fetch £6m at auction

The government has been pushed to accept the Airbus deal to build new Skynet satellites, and not to accept a 'lowball' American offer. From L: Defence secretary Wes Streeting and Liberal Democrat James MacCleary.

MPs pushed to back Airbus satellite jobs and not 'lowball' US offer

Retired Type 23 frigate HMS Iron Duke being towed to HMNB Portsmouth ahead of the prospect of being scrapped.

Prince William's warship towed to base as she faces being scrapped

British RAF fighters have been deployed to Saudi Arabia to defend against Houthi attacks in Yemen.

RAF deployed to defend Saudi Arabia amid 'outrageous' Houthi attacks

Lifestyle

I’m making a Halloween boo basket this year and Sainsbury’s has everything I need

How to make a Halloween boo basket with treats and gifts

Green Posts general manager George Skeates during the World Cup

Portsmouth pub manager is named one of the country's best

The Golden Lion, Southwick High Street, PO17 6EB.

'Improvements made' after 'shock' food hygiene rating for popular pub

The Heron reopened on Friday, October 16 following a major refurbishment.

'We are delighted' - pub reopens after six-figure transformation

The PROALLER heated throw has topped Amazon's Home & Kitchen best-seller chart as temperatures fall, with the electric blanket currently reduced to £25.49.

Amazon's £25 heated blanket tops best-seller chart

Lakeland's Barista Espresso Machine is reduced from £169.99 to £136 in the retailer's huge October sale.

Lakeland launches huge sale with savings of up to 20%

Set behind gates on Orchard Road, this detached Havant property is on the market for £550,000

Havant detached house for £550,000 has a private garden

This detached Denmead home is on the market for £630,000, with five bedrooms, modernised accommodation and off-road parking for three vehicles

Modernised five-bedroom Denmead house for £630,000

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