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A Russian bomber that flew near HMS Prince of Wales was intercepted by F-35B fighter jets. Pictured: An F-35B Lightning jet returns from a sortie during Neptune Strike 26-4.

Russian bomber flies close to HMS Prince of Wales - jets 'scrambled'

Members of an organised crime group have been jailed for more than 100 years between them after trying to smuggle £12m of cocaine to Britain.

Drug peddlers jailed for more than 100 years after £12m cocaine bust

Trainees carry drums to help form the altar at HMS Sultan's Drumhead Ceremony.

HMS Sultan sailors hold Drumhead Remembrance ceremony - pictures

Sandra Parton heaped praise on The Royal British Legion for supporting her family after her husband Allen suffered a traumatic head injury while deployed during The Gulf War.

Wife thanks RBL for helping husband after traumatic accident

Callen-Lenz NYAN one-way effector drone being launched off the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth.

Deadly strike drones fired into sky from HMS Queen Elizabeth

The Weighbridge at Eastney Sewage Pumping Station and Holy Trinity Church in Gosport have been placed on the Heritage At Risk register.

Two historic sites deemed 'at risk' of falling into ruin

HMS Excellent remembrance parade practice on Whale Island, Portsmouth on Wednesday, November 4 2026.

'Immaculate' Royal Navy and musicians conduct Remembrance drills

South Western Railway

Breaking WWII bomb found near railway station - cancellations continue

Hundreds of people will assemble at Guildhall Square for this year’s Remembrance Sunday service.

Remembrance Sunday parade and Armistice Day service to honour fallen

A Russian spy ship and other military vessels were intercepted by the Royal Navy.

Russian spy vessel and warships intercepted by Royal Navy

Two men were arrested after driving a stolen BMW the wrong way down a one-way street.

Men in stolen car arrested - fleet the wrong way down one-way street

A 4-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle on Folkestone Road, Baffins on Saturday, October 31

Child suffers serious injury after being hit by a car in Portsmouth

Pictured: Ambassador's MS Ambition cruise ship leaving Portsmouth on April 23.

Cruise ship bosses hold talks amid push for more city visits

Armed forces veterans conserve historic structures in Malta during two-week expedition.

Former homeless Royal Navy veterans conserve historic sites in Malta

Applause for field gunners. HMS Collingwood Open Day, Fareham
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (040726-15)

New HMS Collingwood Open Day date set as thousands raised for charity

Russian Kilo-class submarine spotted in the High North as HMS Prince of Wales and the UKCSG start Operation Firecrest.

'Spotted': Russian submarine seen amid HMS Prince of Wales op
The First Sea Lord previously insisted that the Royal Navy needs to respond to growing Putin forces in strategic regions
Freddie Webb

Defence secretary Wes Streeting criticised defence select committee chair Tan Dhesi for his comments regarding Labour's defence spending commitments.

Streeting clashes with MP with defence spending criticism 'unfair'

Princess Anne visited Portsmouth Cathedral for the Laying Up of the Queen's Colours on October 29, 2026.. This honoured the late Queen Elizabeth II. Pictured: Handing over of the Queen's colours by First Sea Lord Sir Gwyn Jenkins to HRH Princess Royal

Princess Royal honours Queen Elizabeth II's life at 'poignant' service

Thieves have been trying to steal from cars and garages in the Hilsea and Copnor areas.

Prowling thieves target cars as public warned to 'remain vigilant'

A nuclear siren test took place at HMNB Portsmouth today.

Eerie loud nuclear siren blares from Portsmouth Naval Base - why

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey before delivering his first Budget to the Houses of Parliament. He outlined various defence policies, but did not mention Portsmouth when discussing areas which will be reindustrialised.

'Portsmouth not being sidelined' despite being absent in Budget speech

AA Traffic News: "Road closed and slow traffic due to multi-vehicle accident on A27 Both ways between Port Way and M27 J12 (Portsmouth)."

Multi-vehicle crash sees busy road closed in both directions

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

MP backs RBL bid to solve compensation loophole costing veterans

Donations were stolen from The People's Memorial in Langstone Harbour.

Thief steals Remembrance donations from The People's Memorial

VR shooting simulator.

Excited families embrace new Royal Marines Museum on opening day

Portsmouth-based patrol ships HMS Mersey and HMS Severn were dispatched alongside a Wildcat helicopter from 815 Naval Air Squadron to intercept Russian corvette Boikiy and accompanying oil tanker MT General Skobelev as they sailed towards the North Sea.

Trio of Royal Navy ships face being axed amid shrinking fleet

Broad Street sketch 1800's

19 wonderful retro photos taking you back to Old Portsmouth
Take a step back in time to a very Old Portsmouth. Perhaps you live or work in one of the buildings featured and know something of the history of the area?
Steve Deeks

Anti-immigration protestors marching in Gosport.

No arrests made at anti-migrant and anti-racism demonstrations

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary confirmed that there were no arrests made during Pompey's 2-1 home victory over Millwall at Fratton Park on Saturday (October 24).

Police address increased presence at Pompey V Millwall fixture

Chinooks of 27 Squadron, RAF Odiham, operating on HMS Queen Elizabeth from October 13th to October 26th, 2026, as part of Exercise Hathi Pol. The carrier recently visited Gibraltar.

'Unique challenge' faces air crew on HMS Queen Elizabeth on ops

Emma Artemiou before and after her weight loss journey. A Portsmouth grandmother who struggled with weight gain during the menopause has lost nearly 40 per cent of her body weight after joining a support group, without using jabs.

Grandma who struggled play with kids loses five stone without jabs

Southern Rail passengers have been told to expect more delays.

Railway passengers told to expect more delays

Pictured: Ewan Baxter outside Bulford Military Court, Wiltshire, who was punished for a sexist tirade while deployed on HMS Prince of Wales.

Sexist Royal Marine punished after tirade of abuse towards women

The Royal Navy's fleet is deployed across the globe conducting various missions. Here is the current status of all the ships that are based in Portsmouth.

Every Portsmouth ship - where they are and what they're doing

The 'hard truth' of the Royal Navy not having enough ships has distressed the chair of the defence select committee, who said that government needs to 'wake up' and respond to the issue.

MP distressed at 'hard truth' of Royal Navy not having enough ships

Retro face on the floor

Fun pictures of nights out in Portsmouth taking you back to 1999 to 2007

Cdr Steve May of HMS Collingwood lays a wreath at the Nelson monument. Service to commemorate Trafalgar Day and the life of Admiral Lord Nelson.

Poignant Trafalgar Day service honours Lord Nelson and fallen sailors

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

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

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

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

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

A naked man was seen 'behaving suspiciously' in Middle Park Way area of Leigh Park.

Naked man arrested for exposure after 'behaving suspiciously'

The water quality problem in Lee-on-the-Solent has been resolved, after people were were urged to boil it before consumption.

Water quality issue resolved with no bacteria detected

HMS Iron Duke is being towed to Portsmouth after being retired from the Royal Navy fleet.

Retired Royal Navy ship to arrive in base amid uncertain future

HMS Duncan returned to Portsmouth on Friday, July 24, 2026, after completing phase one of Operation Firecrest.

Destroyer HMS Duncan 'heads into refit' after HMS Prince of Wales op

Police have issued a further appeal after a Gosport biker died at the scene of a serious crash on the M27.

Debris from Mercedes cleared from scene of M27 crash where biker died

The crash where three people were injured took place near the Portsbridge Roundabout.

Three people injured in crash near busy roundabout

A South Western Railway train on the West of England line

Busy train route reopened after tree falls on line

Portsmouth Water has issued a warning to residents in Lee-on-the-Solent that bacteria has been discovered in the supply.

Water quality warning issued after bacteria found in the supply

Lexi, 15, with links to Portsmouth, has gone missing.

Girl with links to Portsmouth goes missing

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.

Motorbike rider dies after 'serious' M27 accident - route still shut

Michael, 36, with links to Portsmouth, has gone missing with police urging the public to call 999 if seen.

Police 'urgently seeking' to find missing man - call 999 if seen

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