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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
HMS Iron Duke will join her sister ship HMS Richmond at HMNB Portsmouth
Freddie Webb

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
Police have launched an appeal for further details regarding the collision
Freddie Webb

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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Idiotic yobs throw fruit at houses in 'unsettling behaviour'

Major renovation works are continuing at both Fort Purbrook and Fort Widley after a £2.1m grant was secured. It's a mixed picture in the Portsmouth area, with some landmarks being protected, and others left to rot.

'Remarkable' renovation taking shape at beloved forts - others at risk

Retired Royal Navy frigate HMS Richmond being towed to Portsmouth amid an uncertain future on October 15, 2026.

Retired HMS Richmond to 'undergo preparations for disposal'

HMS Richmond most recently joined the UK Carrier Strike Group with HMS Prince of Wales on a large-scale deployment to the Indo-Pacific.

Retired HMS Richmond to be towed to base amid uncertain future

A Titchfield defence firm is planning to convert the former ExxonMobil ethylene plant at Mossmorran near Fife into a weapons factory.

Defence firm submits plans to convert chemical plant into factory

Royal Navy Commander Anthony 'Tony' Wilkins, who taught King Charles III while he was a young naval officer, has died at the age of 91. Pictured is himself alongside his wife Julia.

'Caring' Royal Navy Commander who taught King Charles III dies aged 91

The scene is set for Portsmouth Pumpkin Patch as it gets ready to welcome guest for the first time on Saturday, October 17.

Excitement as Portsmouth Pumpkin Patch gets ready to open

Doubts have been cast over when the Type 31 frigates will enter the Royal Navy fleet. Pictured: HMS Venturer in the Babcock dry dock.

'Inflationary pressures' hitting Type 31 ships amid delay fears

The idea of the Royal Navy being used to block migrant boats crossing the English Channel has been debated in parliament. The policy was described as 'unserious' by prime minister Andy Burnham.

'Not serious': PM dismisses using Royal Navy to block migrant boats

D-Day Veteran Henry William Rice, Royal Navy Signalman, at the Standing With Giants display. He has passed away at the age of 100.

D-Day veteran dies aged 100 as tributes paid to 'great character'

A service to commemorate Trafalgar Day and the life of Admiral Lord Nelson will take place on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Ceremony to honour Lord Nelson on Battle of Trafalgar anniversary

A man has died on the M3 after falling from a motorway bridge.

Man dies after falling from motorway bridge

HMS Queen Elizabeth will be undergoing a period of intensive drills as she prepares to take duties of the Royal Navy flagship from HMS Prince of Wales. Pictured: The carrier arriving in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

'Complex workouts' for HMS Queen Elizabeth ahead of flagship role

Force protection team closed up onboard HMS Dauntless. The Type 45 destroyer will be joining HMS Prince of Wales on Operation Firecrest.

'Intensive training': HMS Dauntless gears up for carrier deployment

HMS Dragon returns home to Portsmouth on Friday, October 9, 2026, after leaving for an emergency deployment on March 10, 2026, due to the ongoing Iran war.

'Monumental effort': HMS Dragon sailors look back on 'rushed' Iran op

HMS Dragon homecoming on October 9, 2026. Pictured is: Leading Hand Charlie Gill from Littlehampton, West Sussex, with his cousin Finlay Ratan (2). Charlie donated part of his liver to Finlay when he was just four-months-old after needing a transplant.

Exclusive 'Hero' HMS Dragon sailor saves boy given days to live - reunited again

From L-R: Nick Evans (brother), Alan Evans, (father), Leading Seaman Harry Evans and Lesley Evans (mum) reunite after 214 days

Recap: HMS Dragon docks back home in Portsmouth after Iran operation

HMS Queen Elizabeth has visited Belfast on a four day diplomatic visit. This is the first visit of its kind since 1965.

'Greatest defence asset' HMS Queen Elizabeth sails to Belfast

Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon is heading back home to Portsmouth after recently being seen in Gibraltar.

HMS Dragon to sail to base full of proud families - when, times

Police and crime commissioner Donna Jones said threats made to RNLI and Coastguard crews involved in the migrant boat landing in Gosport was a disgrace.

Unacceptable' abuse hurled at RNLI after migrant boat op slammed

Vape Land on Albert Road in Southsea has been shut down by Portsmouth Trading Standards for illegal tobacco sales.

'Continuous offending' - vape shop shut down for illegal tobacco sales

Lieutenant David Hardiman has been commended for his quick-thinking after stopping HMS Prince of Wales from crashing into a ferry. He received the Lady Swaythling Trophy by national maritime charity Shipwrecked Maritime Society.

'Exceptional' sailor stops HMS Prince of Wales ferry crash

HMS Prince of Wales is nearing the end of her maintenance period and will be starting the second phase of Nato deployment soon.

'Poised for action': HMS Prince of Wales maintenance nears end

A vessel had to be rescued after running into difficulty near Gosport amid difficult conditions.

Lifeboat crews rescue vessel while contending with 'thick heavy fog'

Fleas infested a St Clare Wightlink ferry while travelling between Portsmouth over the weekend.

'Fleas' infest Wightlink ferry forcing services to be cancelled

Dame Penny Mordaunt has confirmed that she has been accepted as a Conservative candidate.

Ex-Portsmouth MP Penny Mordaunt cleared to stand for Tories

South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) has declared a critical incident after extreme heat and rising demand led to significant delays in responce times.

Crash involving bus and car sees multiple ambulances attend scene

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