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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)

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)

Portsmouth100 celebrations light up city with fireworks spectacular

Police have arrested a man

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.

Prime Minister is quizzed by MP over small boat migrant landing

Devils Dyke. Picture: Jamie Fielding

Thirteen spookiest spots in the South Downs this Halloween

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

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

Demolition of Hard Dock Cafe at The Hard

One of Portsmouth tiniest cafes is demolished

Seann Walsh: This Is Torture

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

Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage.

Picture: Sarah Standing (040926-6642)

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

Great South Run

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

Treadgoldfish returns to Portsea roots

MV Carmel in Tipner Lake. Picture: Dave Fortey

MV Carmel cargo coaster removed from Tipner Lake

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

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.

More than three kilometres of water network improvements

Suella Braverman and Katie Price

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, 2026

Gosport protest causes damage and hazards

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

Ex Hampshire police chief constable faces gross misconduct
Former Hampshire police chief constable Scott Chilton is facing gross misconduct charges over allegations of two workplace relationships, including one that allegedly took place while he was on duty.
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 75 million pound super yacht in Gunwharf Quays. Picture: My Portsmouth By Drone

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.

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

Clanfield Observatory

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

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)

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

Finalists unveiled for the Apprenticeship Awards 2026 - full list

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

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)

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 Rahman

All 45 Portsmouth lions reunited at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

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 Wire

200 protesters gather at police station after arrest of 'Danny Tommo'
The far-right activist filmed himself being arrested
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Cheques presented by Victorious in the Community team

Victorious Festival hits £1m charitable donations mark

Bishop Crispian Way

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

A person is led away by police during a protest in Gosport, Hampshire (Trevor Adams/PA)

Three people charged with assault following Channel crossing protest

A huge police operation late afternoon in Gosport, Hampshire, closing off Haslar Road around the Fort Blockhouse entrance - a former military establishment.
Fort Blockhouse can be accessed by boats via Haslar Marina, near to the Portsmouth Harbour entrance.

Pictured is Fort Blockhouse where coaches, ambulances and police were waiting to accept migrants, which didnÕt happen - HMS Alliance submarine right. Dated 22/09/26.

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Migrant beach landing took place at same time as latest small boat

Protestors remain on site despite confirmation that migrants were no longer arriving.

More details about six arrests made after Channel crossing protests

RNLI Newhaven offers visitors an immersive experience of a shout (Image: RNLI/Stephen Duncombe)

RNLI confirm it was called to assist small boat in Channel

The last remaining protestors.

Six arrests made as police also investigate ‘slashing’ of migrant boat

Around 120 migrants arrived in Portsmouth, Hampshire after being transferred from a single dingy south of the Isle of Wight in the English Channel by two RNLI lifeboats

Anger expressed at government's 'migrant site plans for Solent'

Ongoing works at Havant Thicket
Picture: Habibur Rahman

Costs of reservoir soars to more than £800million - here's why

Happy children with Christmas gifts on floor at home

Dream job where children can become to become mini toy testers

New homes

Construction starts to build 38 new affordable homes

Human remains have been identified as missing Hampshire woman Joanne Sheen who was last seen in December 2019.

Second arrest in murder probe after remains are found

Larne volunteer RNLI crew rescued two people onboard fishing boat that had broken down. Picture: Larne RNLI

"Horrific abuse" aimed at RNLI condemned by the police commissioner

Discarded life jackets at Eastney Point, near Eastney Beach, Portsmouth, following a protest after people thought to be migrants were brought into the harbour (PA)

Officials to meet local MPs to address concerns over migrant crossings

Preview of foxes being created for a sculpture trail along Foxes Forest in Portsmouth

Sneak preview of new foxes being created for a new trail in the city

Carole Langley died at the property in Cyprus Road, Portsmouth

A man has been charged with murder following death of a pensioner

Pride of place - Daisy Barker's Cushty is currently the people's favoutite on the Pride of Portsmouth Lion trail

Hugely popular lions from Pride of Portsmouth trail to reunite

Protesters gathered in Portsmouth after a small boat thought to be containing asylum seekers was brought to shore. PIC: Jamie Lashmar/PA Wire

Another man charged with violent disorder following migrant protest

Larne volunteer RNLI crew rescued two people onboard fishing boat that had broken down. Picture: Larne RNLI

Government to talk to social media firms about online abuse