Joe Buncle
Never miss another story. Subscribe today
Pictured is: Southsea seafront. Picture: Sarah Standing (050923-1438)

When UK heatwave will hit Portsmouth and how long it will last

Motorists are delayed this morning.Picture: pixabay (stock image).

M27 motorway delays as broken down vehicle blocks lane

Police have arrested a man after a teenage girl was seriously injured in a crash involving a motorcycle.

Man arrested after girl, 13, seriously injured in motorcyle crash

A Yellow Heat Health warning has been issued for large parts of the country.

Danger to life warning as heat wave set to sweep across the UK

Southsea Beach just got bigger as a section which has been shut for the city’s  multi-million pound coastal scheme has reopened - I went to check it out on a beautiful sunny evening.

WATCH: I took a walk along part of Southsea Beach that just reopened

The Prodigy’s Liam Howlett and Maxim on the bridge of Wightlink ferry to the Isle of Wight.

Isle of Wight headliners The Prodigy have a go at driving ferry

The promenade and new sea defences are now open near Southsea Castle in the area between Blue Reef and the Pyramids and is the perfect place for a summer stroll. You can even take in the views at the fabulous 'Theatre of the Sea'.Picture: Chris Moorhouse

What's on this weekend including a vibrant carnival

A golf buggy caught ablaze at on the first day of the Isle of Wight Festival 2024

Fire breaks out at Isle of Wight Festival

Surajit Ghosh, aged 27, appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court for sentencing today (Thursday 20 June).

Man jailed for sexually assaulting child in supermarket

Delays are impacting journeys in the area.Picture: pixabay (stock image)

Delays after motorway incident that blocked lane

Havant Borough Council officers along with the police have made contact with the encampment at Hooks Farm Way.

Travellers spotted on playing fields next to rugby club

Man charged with burglary and vehicle interference

A skip fire took place in Derby Road, North End at about 3.30am.

WATCH: Firefighters tackle skip fire as smoke fills Portsmouth street

Traffic and travel

Motorway collision causing "heavy delays" for drivers

The two-metre long snake was found in a Portsmouth garden.

Fire service removes two-metre long snake from Portsmouth garden

Elkin and Bell Funerals shut suddenly on Sunday, December 10. Hampshire police are investigating the business practices of the funeral parlour and have arrested two people.

"Decaying" bodies allegedly found at funeral parlour - two arrested

Local residents enjoy the new swing chairs along the promenade. Picture: Habibur Rahman

WATCH: I took a stroll along Southsea's beautiful new promenade

Southsea recently welcomed a beautiful new promenade area as the latest stage of the sea defences project was completed - I decided to go and see it for myself.

Joe Buncle

Andy has now been found.

Police find missing Havant man

Christopher Jay Swaine, 41, of Foundry Lane, appeared at Southampton Crown Court last week where he was sentenced to three years and ten months in prison.

Man jailed for attempting "predatory" communications with children

Last year's Wickham Festival turned into a muddy affair. Picture: Keith Woodland (060821-78)

Festival to move as organisers hope to avoid quagmire

Hayden was known as a "shining star" at Cliffdale Primary Academy.

School launched heartfelt project in memory of "shining star" pupil

Revel Pucks Circus is coming to Gosport.

"Thrilling" circus show set to delight families in Gosport

Isle of Wight Festival crowd. Picture: Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images

Everything you need to know ahead of the Isle of Wight Festival

Portsmouth is home to a number of beautiful beaches, including Southsea Beach, Eastney Beach and Hotwalls Beach. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Southsea East will have no lifeguards this summer, council confirms

A man has died in a serious crash between a car and a lorry.

Man dies in serious crash between car and lorry which shut road

Traffic and travel

M27 delays after broken down vehicle blocks highway

Police are looking for wanted man Joseph Carter.

Police hunt for Portsmouth man wanted on recall to prison

A previous Live at the Bandstand show earlier this year.Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Portsmouth live music event to move indoors due to weather forecast

A popular free live music event will have a change of venue this weekend as organisers take precautions over potential bad weather.

Joe Buncle

Emergency services rushed to the scene.(Generic RNLI stock shot)

Boat explodes and catches fire - two people rushed to hospital

The artistan market at Gunwhaf Quays earlier this year.

Artisan market event returns to Gunwharf for Father's Day weekend

Mimii Ngulube, Love Island 2024 (Photo: ITV)

Portsmouth's contestant Love Island for new series

Games Fest at the Guildhall. Picture: Mike Cooter (040223)

Games Fest set to return to Portsmouth Guildhall

Gunwharf Quays takes next step in £45m investment with new plans for Marlborough Square.

Gunwharf Quays gets planning permission for next stage of £45m revamp

Police are looking for witnesses after a driver fled the scene of a multi-vehicle crash in Portsmouth which left one person injured.

Driver flees scene of multi-vehicle crash involving road sweeper

Police have charged Lee Alan Kneller, 38, of Chaffinch Green after the alleged attack.

Man charged with burglary and sexual assault after alleged attack

Motocyclist hospitalised after tree crash

The force has released CCTV pictures of two people pictured at the scene of the incident, which involved one woman distracting the victim while the other took money from her bag.

Woman in her 80s has cash stolen from bag while shopping - appeal

Credit NI World

Man charged after woman raped by stranger in park

The two men have been jailed for a combined total of 18 years for firearms offences as a result of an investigation by the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU). 

Portsmouth pair jailed for firearms and drug offences

Eastern Road is set to close for routine roadworks, Portsmouth City Council has confirmed.

Eastern Road set for routine overnight closure

Police are appealing for witnesses.

Crash leaves motorcyclist with "life changing injuries"

Preparations for the D-Day 80 Commemorations begins on Southsea Common

How Portsmouth will mark D-Day 80 - full list

Some incredible displays are to be expected

Times for drone lightshows for D-Day 80 - including practice sessions

Parking restrictions along Southsea are in place

Road closures and parking restrictions for Portsmouth's D-Day events

Red Arrows. Credit: MoD/Crown Copyright 2024.

When you can see D-Day Red Arrows flypast for D-Day

Red Arrows. Credit: MoD/Crown Copyright 2024.

When you can see D-Day Red Arrows flypast and stellar drone lightshow

Couple enjoy Champions League Final - with Gary Lineker on their sofa

News you can trust since 1877
Follow us
©National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice