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Knife wielding man arrested after terrorising morning commuters

Portsmouth is set to hit with strong gusts this morning with a yellow weather warning in place.

Hour by hour forecast for Portsmouth with weather warning in place

Harriet and Olivia May decided to open up the play café after finding that there was nowhere locally for them to go with their children that good for both parent and child.

Local sisters excited to open cafe focussed on parents and kids alike

The Deck will reopen under new management on January 29 following the shock closure earlier this month.

'New era' for harbour cafe which will reopen following shock closure

Further weather warnings have been issued for the Portsmouth area with the same “danger to life” alert - scheduled after Storm Éowyn blows over the city.

Strong wind and rain due after Storm Éowyn amid "danger to life" alert

Sainsbury's in Waterlooville

Sainsbury’s to shut its Hampshire in-store cafes

Bus passengers across the Portsmouth area have been left dumbfounded after being overcharged for short journeys. This follows an increase in the single ticket fare cap.

Angry bus passengers baffled at being overcharged for short trips

CGI image of planned underpass at junction 10 of the M27

Plans to spend £113.5m to create a new M27 junction given the go ahead

Fratton Park Stadium remembers Alec Lumb during the EFL Sky Bet Championship match between Portsmouth and Stoke City at Fratton Park, Portsmouth, England on 22 January 2025.

Pompey fans pay tribute to fan who died with a round of applause

Traffic and Travel

A27

Lane closed on A27 causing delays in area

A27

A27 partially blocked following stalled car - delays in area

Traffic on the A34

'Severe' delays on major A road following lane closure

South Street carpark in Gosport

Free parking in Gosport will require a ticket in change from February

Traffic alert/National World

M27 vehicle breakdown causes rush hour drivers delays

A new schedule has been announced for passenger and freight ferries sailing from Portsmouth International Port to Jersey, after a 20-year-deal was secured with operator DFDS.

New ferry service to Jersey starting soon - when

Crime

David Anthony Cotton has been jailed for 18 years following 28 sexual offences spanning over more than 40 years.

Man jailed for 18 years following 'despicable' sexual offences

Care home closes during probe over assaults and neglect

A washed up boat was set alight on West Beach in Hayling Island with the coastguard warning to stay away with "toxic gasses" harmful to pets.

Washed up boat set alight as coastguard warns to avoid the area

The body of a woman has been found in Old Alresford Pond

Residents warned to “be on guard” after spate of jewellery thefts

Ross Neiland

Killer M27 drug-driver had been on shoplifting spree in Portsmouth

WATCH: M27 footage shows reckless driver cause fatal crash

Weather

Storm Eowyn has caused much disruption

Have emergency alert texts been sent during Storm Eowyn

Storm Éowyn has made it unsafe to travel in some parts of the UK

The rules for keeping your child home during weather warnings

Business

Alan Shorthouse (45) from Fareham, opened his own bar and restaurant called Tipsy Turtle in High Street, Lee-on-the-Solent, in August 2024 after spending over 25 years in the hospitality industry. Picture: Sarah Standing (230125-8624)

Trendy new bar and restaurant makes a splash in Lee-on-the-Solent

Pictured at Portsmouth City Council’s City Buildings Enterprise Centre in Commercial Road, Portsmouth, are representatives of the business sponsors of Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week, from left: Kym Loveitt, Liberty Recruitment; Ross McNally, Hampshire Chamber; Tatum Isaacs, SLR Recruitment; Louis Howlett, Blake Morgan; Seb Martin, Flude Property Consultants; Aaron Butson, Hampshire Chamber’s Portsmouth Business Strategy Group; and Daniel O'Brien, Citrus FM.

Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week set to help firms overcome challenges

(Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

UK households owed £1000s in council tax refunds due to overpayments

Politics

Aerial of Portsmouth

Doubts raised over ICB’s GP appointment statistics in Portsmouth

Portsmouth's air quality improves but traffic remain a concern

Portsmouth Civic Offices

Portsmouth council rents to rise 2.7 per cent amid budget struggles

The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill prompted a fiery debate during PMQs this week

Three reasons Government's Schools Bill has been controversial

Defence

HMS Spey joined France Flagship. aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle, alongside French Carrier Strike Group, for Exercise La Pérouse in the Indo-Pacific.

HMS Spey joins forces with French carrier Charles de Gaulle - pictures

HMS Spey fired her guns and were involved in several drills while training with the French Carrier Group in the Indo-Pacific, alongside the France flagship FS Charles de Gaulle.

Guns fired from HMS Spey while on op with carrier Charles de Gaulle

Royal Navy frigate HMS Somerset flanking Russian ship Yantar near UK waters, with Portsmouth-based ship HMS Tyne also deployed to keep her eyes on the vessel.

Sailors "proud" to protect UK waters as they fend off Russian spy ship

RFA Proteus monitoring Russian ship Yantar in November 2024. The Russian spy ship was spotted again in the south coast and English Channel, with HMS Tyne and HMS Somerset being deployed to shadow her.

Russian spy ship Yantar incursion "concerning" - Royal Navy deployed

UK Trending

Chief Chip Technician Dan Lynes inspects the world's first square Doritos

Doritos introduce new shape of iconic crisp - and it can win you £10k

Manager Dan Morris, with Shih Tzu, Rex, who is a firm favourite with locals at The Leaping Wolf in Wolverhampton.

A dog raced into my pub after fatal car crash...now I've adopted him

BBC News is not on at 10pm on January 24. Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images

Why BBC News is not on TV at 10pm tonight

The Traitors Claudia Winkleman does country luxe in a cream Gucci coat. Picture BBC, Studio Lambert, Euan Cherry

The Traitors gets new favourite to win BBC show

Will The Traitors return for a fourth series?

The Traitors final rules and how the winner is decided

Shark’s IZ300UKTSB cordless stick vacuum cleaner

Shark cordless vacuum sees massive 42% price drop

Environment

A new vintage clothing sale is coming to Portsmouth where items can be bought for as little as £1.

Vintage clothing sale boasting bargain prices to launch - when

Map of the Fareham borough (Wicor Cams and Portchester Quay) landfills

Fears that old coastal landfill sites could open up and spill into the sea

People

Tripadvisor has listed some of the best food spots in the city that are worth a visit.

16 top food spots in Portsmouth, according to Tripadvisor

Portsmouth is bursting with incredible food places which makes it virtually impossible to choose where to eat.

Sophie Lewis

Firefighters called to deal with an arson attack on a motorbike.

Car fire brings M27 to standstill as firefighters battle inferno

Portsmouth FC owner Eric Eisner praised for Alec Lumb donation

Lucy Bridgewater and Antonia Niblock have launched their business, Shroom, which is currently at The Royal Albert in Albert Road, Southsea. The business venture is a fast food pop-up that offers plant based dishes. Pictured is: (l-r) Owners of Shroom Antonia Niblock and Lucy Bridgewater. Picture: Sarah Standing (210125-8563)

Wonderfully unique pop-up transforming vegan dining in Southsea

The fundraiser to support Alec Lumb's family has surpassed £13,000 in two days.

Fundraiser continues to "exceed expectations" as it reaches landmark

Education

Weather warnings are in force in most parts of the UK

How to check if your child’s school is closed, as Storm Éowyn rages

Cams Hill School has recently been inspected by Ofsted

School described as 'caring and welcoming' in recent Osted report

Daniel Botting is the new Principal of The Portsmouth Academy

New headteacher at The Portsmouth Academy shares delight at new role

There are plenty of safe and child-friendly apps that can help young people build essential skills

Apple's 4 top apps for helping young children with reading and maths

Apprenticeships in Portsmouth: Earn while you learn at BAE Systems. Find out how to apply for a place

Ad Feature Apprenticeships near Portsmouth: Earn while you learn at BAE Systems

Competitors taking part in Youth Speaks debating competition.

Pupils from across the city take part in public speaking competition

Health

A total of 29 suspects have been identified by police investigating the deaths of hundreds of patients at scandal-hit Gosport War Memorial Hospital as case files have started to be sent to the Crown Prosecution Service, according to Kent Police. Photo credit should read: Chris Ison/PA Wire

Five more suspects identified in 'most complex' investigation

Whilst it can be tempting to make sure your dog gets their walk, stormy weather can be dangerous.

Storm Eowyn: When is it safe to walk your dog in a storm?

A rare red weather warning has been issued for Storm Eowyn in Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Storm Eowyn: six things you should never do in a storm

The new Morrisons Clinic sends treatments to your house on a 24-hour tracked service

Morrisons launches a new discreet online prescription service

Opinion

24 Hours in Police Custody: A jaw-dropping opening to this Breaking Bad tale

Some recent dramas would have trouble beating the opening to this week's episode of 24 Hours in Police Custody (Channel 4, Mon, 9pm).

Philip Cunnington

I'm considering taking legal action over ITV's Playing Nice

Caroline at the Boathouse, Gosport Marina, where the brilliant team hosted and funded Christmas lunch for around 20 veterans.

Off the Fence with Caroline Dinenage, MP for Gosport

Off The Fence with Havant MP Alan Mak: We need a national inquiry into rape and grooming gangs

Alan Mak

Claudia Winkleman welcomes another group of eager contestants to her Scottish castle for a new series of The Traitors (Picture: BBC/Studio Lambert/Cody Burridge)

The Traitors returns as shiny, stylish and compelling as ever

The Rev Max Cross

Faith in the Community: Bubble Church is perfect for babies and toddlers

The persuasive power of food.

Alun Newman: The persuasive power of food

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The initiative aims to support UK mission to reduce energy bills, create green jobs, and advance climate action

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Over half of Brits (53 per cent) worry they won’t ever be able to retire

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The ETP is expected to be listed on Switzerland’s SIX Swiss Exchange, the largest stock exchange in the country and the third largest in Europe, during the first quarter of 2025.

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The research revealed the critical role of food labelling in shaping consumer choices and promoting public health in the UK

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