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HMS Sultan held its annual bonfire and fireworks night on Thursday evening, as thousands of locals enjoyed all the fun of the fair Pictured - Families enjoying the bonfire and fireworks Photos by Alex Shuteplaceholder image

HMS Sultan bonfire night - full details and timings of the event

Cole, 7, left, and Jude, 5. Spooky fun and Portsmouth100 Lions at Fort Nelson Picture: Chris Moorhouse (241026-097)placeholder image

Free spooky half term fun at Fort Nelson for all the family to enjoy

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Spinnaker Tower reopens after handover to new operator

Stolen car recovered by Hampshire Police in Portsmouthplaceholder image

Two men arrested after stolen car was recovered in Portsmouth

Footage reveals round-the-clock operation to demolish bridge as M3 Junction 9 improvement project gathers paceplaceholder image

Footage reveals round-the-clock operation to demolish motorway bridge

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Drainage systems set to be created to help reduce sewage discharges

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KFC returns to Waterlooville with opening of new drive-thru restaurant

Over 100 illegal migrants aboard two RNLI lifeboats entered Portsmouth Harbour on Sunday evening just after 10pm, heading for Fort Blockhouse in Gosport, Hampshire where teams from the Home Office were there to welcome the migrants. They were then heading to board one of a number of buses waiting for them. Pictured passing Fort Blockhouse. Please credit: pictureexclusive.complaceholder image

Council again seeks assurances from the government over 'small boats'

Henry Nowak was stabbed to death with a Sikh kirpan ceremonial knife five times (Hampshire Police/PA)placeholder image

Independent review into murder of Henry Nowak to take place

Photo of: Representatives from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, the Travel Safe team, Stagecoach, First Bus and Gosport Ferry with Councillor Peter Candlish, Cabinet Member for Transport, Portsmouth City Council; Councillor Stevyn Ricketts, Chair – Community and Environment Board, Gosport Borough Council and Councillor Steve Forster - Executive Member for Highways and Passenger Transport, Hampshire County Councilplaceholder image

New Travel Safe officers on board buses in a bid to improve safety

Over 100 illegal migrants aboard two RNLI lifeboats entered Portsmouth Harbour on Sunday evening just after 10pm, heading for Fort Blockhouse in Gosport, Hampshire where teams from the Home Office were there to welcome the migrants. They were then heading to board one of a number of buses waiting for them. They are pictured passing Fort Blockhouse. Pictureexclusive.complaceholder image

MP “hacked off” by government's response over small boats landings

Spooky fun and Portsmouth100 Lions at Fort Nelson Picture: Chris Moorhouse (241026-060)placeholder image

Popular lions arrive at Fort Nelson in one more gathering

Zia Yusuf, Reform UK's spokesperson for home affairs visited Haslar Marina, Gosport, on Monday, October 5, 2026. Picture: Sarah Standing (051026-9273)placeholder image

Reform UK branded ‘sinister’ for reporting journalists over expose

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

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

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

Heartbreak as Portsmouth fails to be shortlisted in City of Culture

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Key milestone reached over next stage of Havant Thicket Reservoir

Zia Yusuf, Reform UK's spokesperson for home affairs visited Haslar Marina, Gosport, on Monday, October 5, 2026. Picture: Sarah Standing (051026-9273)placeholder image

Reform says it has reported ITV to the police over investigation

Reform UK says it was reporting individual journalists to the police after an ITV documentary

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A preview of Ports Creek in Hilsea, Portsmouth, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, as a section of the footpath is being planned to be opened by the October Half Term. Picture: Sarah Standing (201026-327)placeholder image

Large parts of Ports Creek and Hilsea Lines set to reopen - when

The Portsmouth Fireworks organised by Portsmouth City Council took place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, on Southsea Common. Picture: Sarah Standing (041125-2151)placeholder image

Portsmouth100 celebrations light up city with fireworks spectacular

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Police arrest Portsmouth man on suspicion of burglary in Fareham

Gosport MP Dame Caroline Dinenage, Conservative, questioned prime minister Andy Burnham on what conversations are happening with France regarding migrant boat crossings.placeholder image

Prime Minister is quizzed by MP over small boat migrant landing

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Thirteen spookiest spots in the South Downs this Halloween

Conor Bolton, 54, was charged with three offences arising from an incident on Saturdayplaceholder image

Paedophile jailed for 19 charges as bravery of two victims is praised

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One of Portsmouth tiniest cafes is demolished

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Seann Walsh brings his brand-new show This Is Torture to Portsmouth

Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage. Picture: Sarah Standing (040926-6642)placeholder image

Caroline Dinenage: "I accidently got into politics by being gobby"

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Comprehensive list of road closures for Great South Run 2026

Treadgoldfish Sculpture at Queen Street Portsea, Portsmouth is being emptied of the thousands of plastic bottles for recycling on Wednesday 7th October 2026 Pictured: Artist Pete Codling with the Treadgoldfish Picture: Habibur Rahman placeholder image

Treadgoldfish returns to Portsea roots

Gone Fishing - for plastic bottles

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MV Carmel in Tipner Lake. Picture: Dave Forteyplaceholder image

MV Carmel cargo coaster removed from Tipner Lake

Portsmouth Inspiring Volunteer Awards held at King’s Theatre Picture: Zooming Photographyplaceholder image

Portsmouth's inspiring volunteers celebrated in centenary year

As part of the improvements, Portsmouth Water and Cappagh replaced sections of older pipework to help prevent leaks and bursts.placeholder image

More than three kilometres of water network improvements

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Suella Braverman to be handcuffed to Katie Price for reality TV show

Police block Haslar Road in Gosport and bring in dispersal order ahead of a migrant boat arrival - October 4, 2026placeholder image

Gosport protest causes damage and hazards

Pictured is: Chief Constable Scott Chilton in Commercial Road, Portsmouth, on Monday, March 4, 2024.placeholder image

Ex Hampshire police chief constable faces gross misconduct

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 75 million pound super yacht in Gunwharf Quays. Picture: My Portsmouth By Droneplaceholder image

Superyacht worth an eye-watering £75million arrives at Gunwharf Quays

The Great Run Company and Merton Council have partnered to bring ‘Run South London’ to the London Borough of Merton in March 2027.placeholder image

Hop on board the park and ride to the Great South Run

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Accessibility to be improved at observatory thanks to key project

100 Year Olds Party at Southsea Castle, Portsmouth on Monday 28th September 2026 Pictured: All 3 one-hundred year old guests at Southsea Castle with the Lord Mayor, Abdul Kadir Picture: Tom Langford placeholder image

Portsmouth marks 100 years as a city

Vickrum Digwa was jailed at Southampton Crown Court for life with a minimum term of 21 years for the murder of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak (Hampshire Police/PA)placeholder image

Henry Nowak killer’s appeal against sentence to be heard in November

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Finalists unveiled for the Apprenticeship Awards 2026 - full list

Hundreds of children from Portsmouth who took part in this year's Summer Reading Challengeplaceholder image

Portsmouth children celebrate Summer Reading Challenge

Havant footbridge at Havant Train Station is set to be demolished and replaced. The footbridge on Friday, September 25, 2026. Picture: Sarah Standing (250926-8194)placeholder image

Work finally begins on long-awaited £12.8 million footbridge project

All 45 Pride of Portsmouth Lions now at Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth on Monday 28th September 2026 Picture: Habibur Rahmanplaceholder image

All 45 Portsmouth lions reunited at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

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Historic pictures of the home of Portsmouth Football Club

Protesters gathered outside the Hampshire Constabulary Police Investigation Centre in Basingstoke following the arrest of far-right activist Daniel Thomas, also known as Danny Tommo, after he was filmed slashing the side of a dinghy in the English Channel with a rescue crew member still on board. Picture: PA Wireplaceholder image

200 protesters gather at police station after arrest of 'Danny Tommo'

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Victorious Festival hits £1m charitable donations mark

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New traffic camera is set to be installed in new pilot safety scheme

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