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Police have arrested five people as part of their investigation into a fatal crash on the M40, in which a man in his twenties died

Missing Portsmouth teen is found

HMS Queen Elizabeth is due to sail to Rosyth in Scotland where various upgrades are being carried out, with engineering already improving her propulsion system.

HMS Queen Elizabeth to leave Portsmouth for several months - why

HMS Queen Elizabeth is due to leave Portsmouth Naval base after a previous sailing was postponed.
Pictured: HMS Queen Elizabeth conducted some flying training as well as boat drills on November 26.

HMS Queen Elizabeth to leave city in rescheduled sailing - when

A former Royal Navy First Sea Lord is pushing for new strike ships to be built faster, with the force facing a difficult transition period.

Ex-First Sea Lord pushes for new strike ships to be built faster

Portsmouth celebrates 75th anniversary of being twinned with Duisburg in Germany.

Portsmouth celebrates 75th anniversary Duisburg twinning anniversary

The Air Museum's new home in the historic Daedalus building at HMS Sultan, preserving over a century of aviation heritage.

"Preserves a remarkable legacy": New museum opens at HMS Sultan

Cars in Wingfield Street and other parts of the Buckland area of Portsmouth were vandalised.

Several cars vandalised after being spray painted with strange code

Hayes Whyte, 37, of Kensington Road in Copnor, Portsmouth, has been

Man named and charged with stalking after windows smashed

The Davies family from Portsmouth enjoying The Southsea Thai Food and Craft Festival. Photos by Alex Shute

28 sizzling pictures of the fantastic Southsea Thai Food and Craft Festival

STIs in Portsmouth have fallen by 18 per cent from 2023 to 2024.

Chlamydia on the rise in Portsmouth but STIs are falling in general

Updated photos of the Sea Defence works to the North of Portsmouth.
Photos by Alex Shute

WATCH: Revealing birds-eye view shows the latest sea defence progress

Police have secured a 3-month extension to the closure order on a property on Hawthorn Crescent.

Closure order extended on property where cannabis factory was found

Man charged after woman in her 20s sexually assaulted in Portsmouth

Portsmouth Magistrates' Court. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Portsmouth man charged with burglary and fraud offences

Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady sails out of Portsmouth harbour. She is expected to make her glorious homecoming after four years away.

"Incredible" new Virgin cruise ship Brilliant Lady to visit city

One of the smashed windows at Farm Kitchen in Palmerston Road.

Farm Kitchen's windows smashed by man with pole-like object
Police have released the description of the man that smashed the windows of a popular restaurant in Southsea.
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The Beach Dubbin' Volkswagen fiesta on Southsea Common last year.

Captivating Volkswagen VW fiesta back for 7th year in a row - when

Southsea Common was transformed this weekend into a Thai craft and food extravanganza for the whole family.

Pictured - There were dozens of food options to choose from

Photos by Alex Shute

Exciting Thai Food Festival returns to Southsea Common - when, tickets

There have been multiple crashes in Portsmouth this morning.

Crash on the M275 results in lane closure and long delays

A crash on the A27 has resulted in slow traffic for drivers this morning

Crash on the A27 results in slow traffic with road partially blocked

HMS Prince of Wales' deployment to the Indo-Pacific has reportedly been challenged by a major government figure in America.

"We don’t want you there" - USA chief calls for carrier to return home

We have had to wave goodbye to dozens of Royal Navy ships this century, that were either sold or scrapped. HMS Illustrious, a Portsmouth-based Invincible-class aircraft carrier that performed various duties in the aftermath of the Falklands War, was scrapped in 2016 despite the government in 2012 stating that she would be preserved.

37 Royal Navy ships we waved goodbye to after being sold or scrapped

Personnel from HMS Sultan deployed across Gosport and the surrounding area today to support multiple community projects as part of their annual INSET Day.

Compassionate Royal Navy sailors freshen up gardens and clear litter

Luxury Ritz-Carlton superyacht MS Ilma sails into Portsmouth for the first time ahead of a cruise around the British Isles.

Lavish Ritz-Carlton superyacht visits city in glorious sunshine

HMS Iron Duke and other Royal Navy assets were deployed from Portsmouth to stalk several Russian ships sailing in British waters. Pictured: The Type 23 frigate shadowing RFN Boikiy

Royal Navy warships scrambled from Portsmouth to stalk Russian vessels

Lee Brown, Greg Halford and Mustapha Dumbuya will be returning to Portsmouth for a charity football match at Westleigh park in Havant.

Former Pompey favourites return for charity football match

Nurses providing care at the Summerlee unit in Harry Sotnick House have been advised to apply for other jobs as the NHS Trust looks to turn to home focussed support.

NHS rehabilitation unit faces cuts in favour of "home focused support"
A Portsmouth rehabilitation unit is facing cuts as the NHS focus turns to home based support.
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Hot weather pictures in Southsea, Portsmouth

Pictured: GV of Southsea

Picture: Jack Oliver

High temperatures to return as yellow heat health alert issued

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Lane closure on the M27 causing delays to drivers

The victorious crew of HMS Sultan

HMS Sultan triumphant at junior field gun competition - pictures

Facilities at Gosport Borough Cricket Club at Privett Park have been improved after they were starting to degrade.

Delighted cricketers hail new refurbished nets being fitted at venue

Charlotte Stockwell, co-director and Tristan Jackson, creative director are reopening Garbo's Hair at 1c Albert Road, Southsea.
Picture: Sarah Standing (010725-5912)

"It feels really good to be back" - storied hair salon reopens

Police attended Laburnum Grove on Thursday, July 3 following reports of an assault.

Man suffers serious head injury in assault in Portsmouth

There was a large police presence in Cumberland Street this morning

WATCH: Police smash door of property in Portsmouth

The UK ambassador for Japan, Julia Longbottom, visited Portsmouth today (July 3) to hold a roadshow and build stronger relations between the city and Japan. Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales is due to visit Tokyo during Operation Highmast.

"Fantastic" options with Japan - ambassador praises city potential

HMS Pursuer leads the P2000s out of Hamburg in formation to head back to the UK. They carried out a major Nato deployment in the Baltic.

"Swam attacks" carried out and fended off by tiny Royal Navy boats

Millions of pounds is being invested into Portsmouth defence firms by BAE Systems. Pictured: Cutting of steel on HMS Sheffield.

Millions ploughed into Portsmouth defence firms since shift

Fareham: Work on the Quay Street roundabout flyover looking north in August 1985. The News PP989

Roundabout picture memories that will pique your interest

Former First Sea Lord Sir Ben Key has been sacked from the Royal Navy following an investigation into a relationship with an officer under his command.

Former First Sea Lord Sir Ben Key sacked in disgrace

HMS Mersey and Royal Navy helicopters stalked the Russian submarine RFN Novorossiysk as it sailed through British waters.

Royal Navy stalks Russian submarine in British waters

Lovisa opened in Cascades on Thursday, June 26.

Excitement as global fashion jewellery store opens in Cascades

The Landing Platform Helicopter was decommissioned at a ceremony on March 27, 2018, with the late Queen Elizabeth II attending the ceremony. The warship was sold to Brazil.

13 Royal Navy ships we have loved and lost over the years

The woman was helped by the motorists in Portsmouth Road, Horndean.

"Female in distress" rescued by "caring" couple

A man who was seen wandering the street looking lost in Lee-on-the-Solent has been recovered by police and paramedics. Pictured: Lee-on-the-Solent high street in 2022.

Man seen wandering streets "appearing lost" recovered by police

This club once called the famous Tricorn Centre home. It was on the first floor of the iconic building. It was knocked down at the turn of the 21st century.

Lost nightclubs in Portsmouth you once partied at

HMS Prince of Wales has left Singapore and is heading towards Australia for Exercise Talisman Sabre, where Royal Navy and RAF personnel will join other international allies. Pictured if the aircraft carrier seen at night docked in the Port of Singapore on June 25, 2025.

HMS Prince of Wales leaves Singapore for "largest" Australia exercise

Battleplans have been drawn up between the Royal Navy and Nato. Pictured: Italys Rear Admiral Andrea Petroni receives the task group standard from Rear Adm Rob Pedre

Crucial Royal Navy Nato battleplans drawn up to protect shipping lanes

Man charged with burglary after TV and sound system stolen

Luke Pollard, Armed Forces defence minister, warned that an increasing threat is being posed to a vulnerable target. The Royal Navy will be tasked with protecting it.

"Increased threat" to UK against vulnerable target - what is it?

The Royal Navy's first ever Esports suite was shown off aboard HMS Prince of Wales, currently in Singapore as part of Operation Highmast.

First Royal Navy "Esports suite" installed aboard HMS Prince of Wales

Two cars about to be overcome by the tide on the slipway at the Hard in 1970. The new approach road from the Hard to the Harbour Station can be seen in the background.

Intriguing old photos that will bring 1970 Portsmouth back to life

A suspected stolen van was stopped on the A3 in Portsmouth.

White van boxed-in by police blocking busy road - why was it stopped

Major changes could be made to the veterans railcard to allow cheaper travel for families. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (180225-40)

Big changes could be coming to railcard with cheaper train tickets

HMS Duncan kept a watchful eye on RFN Boikiy as the Russian ship sailed through the English Channel. She has completed her maintenance period and is back available for Royal Navy operations.

HMS Duncan ready for operations after maintenance and drills

Lane closure causing heavy traffic for drivers leaving Portsmouth

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