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A tree came down in Leigh Road, Havant during Storm Austen on October 23, 2026, injuring a passer-by

Portsmouth battered by Storm Austen as trees fall and roads flood

Raven, a two-year-old female cat whose mutilated body was found in Stroudley Road, Hedge End on October 5, 2026

RSPCA investigates after two-year-old cat found mutilated in Hampshire

A taxi driver can keep on working despite previously losing his licence

Taxi driver keeps licence despite sexual contact with passenger

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

West Street play area.

‘We don’t want a tragedy’: Families plead for fence at play area

Dog Man and Lil Petey (right) in Dog Man the Musical

Dog Man the Musical review - brilliantly bonkers and a half-term treat

Halloween makeup ideas that look flawless rather than fancy dress, from black lipstick to smoky eyeliner

Halloween beauty essentials for a flawless party look

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Hampshire County Council HQ. Image: LDR

County council chief executive set to earn £258,000 a year

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

Portsmouth Crown Court in Winston Churchill Avenue

Exclusive Why man who sent nude photos to children received a suspended sentence

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 (221026-1313)

In pictures: Apprenticeship Awards 2026

Commercial Road in PortsmouthPhoto: Sarah Standing

Immigration checks conducted on Commercial Road

A tree came down in Leigh Road, Havant during Storm Austen on October 23, 2026, injuring a passer-by

Breaking Tree falls on person sparking massive emergency service response

Six car crash on the A3 northbound this morning between the A3(M) near Waterlooville and Petersfield.

Car smashes into central barrier in A3(M) crash - police update

Sport

Storm Austen: Update on Portsmouth’s Championship clash with Millwall
An update on tomorrow’s Championship clash at Fratton Park amid Storm Austen.
Jordan Cross

Mark Chamberlain.

Chamberlain set for Millwall visit with Blues open to Fratton fight

Here's Jordan Cross' predicted Pompey line-up to face Millwall.

Portsmouth v Millwall: Jordan Cross' predicted line-up

Pompey's Regan Poole. Pic: Jason Brown

Mousinho makes massive call over huge Blues favourite’s Fratton career

Pompeyt boss John Mousinho

Pompey boss’ huge statement over side’s Championship ambitions

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

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

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The January deals Arsenal are linked with – and how likely they are

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The worst PL signings so far this season – including dire Spurs flops

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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

Clubbers enjoy a night out in Portsmouth in 2009. Picture: (091104-2192)

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.
Picture: Luke MacGregor

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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Beauty fans can get their hands on a free full-size bestselling e.l.f. make-up product for a limited time. One of the things you could buy to qualify for the free gift is Save Your e.l.f. Hypochlorous Mist (pictured).

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Crime

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Woman tells court that sister said murder suspect ‘choked her before’

The plaque was found to be missing only five days after it was installed

Fundraiser launched to replace 'stolen' Portchester Castle POW plaque

A man has been sentenced following a fire at the BP petrol station in Broom Way, Lee-on-the-Solent, on Thursday, December 4 last year.

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Emergency services at the scene of the motorbike crash on the M27.

Police update over hunt for Mercedes driver after M27 biker death

Teddy Young has appeared at the Old Bailey

Navy sailor faces new charges after 'classified information breach'

Tia Langdon, 25, who died after falling from a block of flats in Cuckmere Lane, Southampton, on August 28.

Man jailed for 18 years for ‘terrorising’ woman causing fatal fall

Portsmouth Crown Court in Winston Churchill Avenue.

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People

Shops left flooded after heavy rain

Southampton Airport. Image: AGS

Southampton Airport: Flights cancelled due to bad weather

Major crane operation to remove existing 79-year-old footbridge

Glenwood School, Emsworth, has received a good Ofsted rating following its recent inspection which was published on December 7, 2023.

Hampshire schools closure: Emsworth school shuts due to 'emergency'

Traffic and Travel

50mph signs on the westbound M27 near Portsmouth, which are there because the parapet of the Hillsley underpass is damaged after a car crash

Two people injured after crash on M27 near Portsmouth

M27 on October 23, 2026

M27 and M275 crashes cause driver delays - police update

Slip road closed after crash on A3(M) causes driver delays

M275 traffic heavy amid slip road closure and M27 crash delays

Business & Retail

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'We're thrilled' - new drive thru coffee shop opens in Waterlooville

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

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

Curry house shortlisted for Restaurant of the Year

Lysses House Hotel

Hotel and wedding venue closes food service

Defence

Royal Navy sailors have been conducting war games in the South China Sea despite previously threats from Beijing. Pictured: Royal Navy and Royal New Zealand sailors stand to attention on HMS Tamar’s flight deck.

'War-fighting serials' conducted by Royal Navy despite China warnings

HMS Forth's new helicopter landing system in action

'Complex' and vital upgrades installed on Royal Navy ship HMS Forth

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

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

Lifestyle

Landlady Ally Wearn pouring a pint on Tuesday, October20.

Delight as historic pub reopens in Portsmouth

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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.

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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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Families, partners and local organisations came together to celebrate the launch of King’s Group Academies Gosport Community Hub as a Best Start Family Hub Network Site.

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