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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

Kent Road, Southsea, on Monday, September 21, 2026.

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Residents call for bus route rethink as Southsea road changes loom

An employee prepares a doner. File photo for illustrative purposes. (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images)

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One of Portsmouth's most popular curry houses, Haldi in Albert Road.

Curry house shortlisted for Restaurant of the Year

Progress on Havant Thicket reservoir site from July 2026

Key milestone reached over next stage of Havant Thicket Reservoir

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Labour threatens to end Havant coalition with Greens over Zionism row

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M275 traffic heavy amid slip road closure and M27 crash delays

A South Western Railway Class 159 service calls at platform 2, Exeter Central, forming the 12:20 London Waterloo to Exeter St Davids (1L33), worked by units 159103 and 159016. Photo: © DS Pugh

Tree blocking railway affecting services

M27 crash in Portsmouth causing delays for drivers amid Storm Austen

The Portsmouth and Chichester Apprenticeship Awards 2026, took place on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at The Marriott Hotel in Portsmouth.
Pictured is: (fifth from left) Compere Mark Collins with all the winners.
Picture: Sarah Standing

Portsmouth & Chichester Apprenticeship Awards celebrates local talent

McDonald's in Portsmouth Road, Cosham was rated 5 on July 28.

Cosham McDonald’s denied longer hours over residents’ noise concerns

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

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

Heartbreak as Portsmouth fails to be shortlisted in City of Culture

Sport

Pompey boss John Mousinho believes the club have consistently 'punched above our weight' during his time at Fratton Park. Picture: Jason Brown

Exclusive 'Punching above our weight': John Mousinho on overachieving at Pompey
The Blues are presently 13th in the Championship, two points adrift of the expanded play-offs spots
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Thomas Waddingham and his Pompey team-mates at Wolves on Tuesday night. Pic: Jason Brown

‘Big one’: The plan for Pompey striker as he bolsters injury-hit ranks

Makenzie Kirk scored his second goal for Barnsley in Tuesday night's 2-1 defeat at Luton. Picture: Tony Johnson

Pompey man admits 'frustration' amid ongoing loan struggles

Pompey's Terry Devlin. Pic: Jason Brown

‘One of my best mates’: The friendship driving Pompey after derby pain

Solly March.

Pompey boss’ free agent stance after noise over Brighton favourite

Pompey defender Connor Ogilvie. Pic: Jason Brown

‘Setbacks’: Pompey boss outlines reality over Ogilvie’s injury return

Conor Shaughnessy may not be back in action for Pompey until November 21. Picture: Jason Brown

Pompey boss pinpoints potential Conor Shaughnessy return date

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Retro

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Fun pictures of nights out in Portsmouth taking you back to 1999 to 2007
Can you spot yourself having a good time at one of the Portsmouth nightclubs back in the day?
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50 years of following Pompey home and away

50 years of supporting Pompey away - starting with Wrexham in 1976

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36 fabulous pictures from fun nights out in Portsmouth 2009

Matt Woods and other music students test out the new music room which will be used for performance at South Downs College.
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Flashback at South Downs College from 20 years ago

Gary's market stall

Former stallholder records Charlotte Street Market's lost history

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Crime

Southsea man appears in court charged with murder

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Police have charged a man in connection with multiple break-ins.

Man charged after Portsmouth garages and car dealerships broken into

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People

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

The launch of the Poppy Appeal in Havant Tesco.

(From left) Dave Barton, Andy Carter MBE, Alan Mak MP, Jacqui Hage, Chris Atkinson, Mayor of Havant Cllr Paul Tansom, Mayoress Dawn Tansom and Matt Rugman.

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(L-R) Owner of Seeded in Southsea Alexsis Seed with volunteers Maggie Crompton, Margaret Kelly, Sarah Dobie, Sarah Yetman and Lesley Callaway.

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Crafters unite to knit 27,000 poppies for Southsea Castle tribute

Tributes have been paid to Roy Drake - a beloved father of two, husband and cherished baker who owned La Boulangerie for more than 40 years.

Beloved baker remembered by family

Traffic and Travel

Major works are ongoing at Junction 9 of the M3 in Hampshire.

Roadworks begin tomorrow as M3 to shut for two full weekends

Police officers are appealing for information after a man was found with serious injuries

Man and woman seriously injured in two-car crash that closes road

Train services to and from Portsmouth will be replaced by bus services.

Railway disruption expected in Portsmouth and surrounding area

Southern Rail services are being delayed and cancelled after a person was hit by a train.

Services to and from Portsmouth delayed after person struck by train

Business & Retail

Lysses House Hotel

Hotel and wedding venue closes food service

Bella Calabria in North End, Portsmouth.

Pictured: Manager Giovanni Vaccaro (centre) with staff Marika Di Bari and head chef and owner Seby Fortuna.

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'Heavy hearts' as Italian restaurant announces closure

Over 100 illegal migrants aboard two RNLI lifeboats entered Portsmouth Harbour, arriving at Fort Blockhouse in Gosport. Credit: pictureexclusive.com

Anti-migrant protests force pub to close amid 'safety concerns'

M&S Sparks customers can earn up to £15 in festive rewards this Christmas by shopping for eligible drinks, flowers and café treats. Photos by Marks and Spencer.

M&S Sparks shoppers can earn £15 in rewards when Christmas shopping

Defence

JJ Chalmers, presenter and former Royal Marine, trying out the rib inside the Royal Marines Experience at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard ahead of its public opening on Saturday. Veterans praised the new attraction.

'Shows our world': Ex-Marine JJ Chalmers and veterans praise museum

‘Glaring’ gaps’ in the Royal Navy fleet will make the UK more vulnerable to attacks from Russia in the High North. Pictured: Admiral Levchenko with HMS Duncan (left) and HMS St Albans (right).

'Glaring gaps' in Royal Navy fleet leaves UK exposed to Russia attack

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

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

Lifestyle

Landlady Ally Wearn pouring a pint on Tuesday, October20.

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Green Posts general manager George Skeates during the World Cup

Portsmouth pub manager is named one of the country's best

Stacey Solomon has called the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System the “vacuum of dreams”, praising its powerful suction and versatile design - and fans can get £160 off with an exclusive code.

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The PROALLER heated throw has topped Amazon's Home & Kitchen best-seller chart as temperatures fall, with the electric blanket currently reduced to £25.49.

Amazon's £25 heated blanket tops best-seller chart

Lakeland's Barista Espresso Machine is reduced from £169.99 to £136 in the retailer's huge October sale.

Lakeland launches huge sale with savings of up to 20%

Set behind gates on Orchard Road, this detached Havant property is on the market for £550,000

Havant detached house for £550,000 has a private garden

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