E-scooters

A person on a unmarked e-scooter on Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth. Stock picture: Habibur Rahman

Portsmouth’s e-scooter problem laid bare as hospital incidents top 500

Over 35 e-bikes and e-scooters were seized in Portsmouth on Tuesday, January 20 as city-wide police operation targeted crime hotspots.

New E-scooter laws planned after Portsmouth councillors raise fears

Over 35 e-bikes and e-scooters were seized in Portsmouth on Tuesday, January 20 as city-wide police operation targeted crime hotspots.

Calls for new laws as illegal e-scooter concerns grow in Portsmouth

Illegal e-scooters and bikes seized by police

'Please stop buying your children illegal e-scooters'

E Scooters sized. Image: Hampshire Constabulary

Growing popularity of e-scooters has raised significant safety concerns

The damage caused by Simon Blanshard's e-bike fire.

Number of e-bike and e-scooter fires in Hampshire revealed

Over 35 e-bikes and e-scooters were seized in Portsmouth on Tuesday, January 20 as city-wide police operation targeted crime hotspots.

Portsmouth crime hotspots targeted as 35 e-bikes and scooters seized

Gosport High Street. Picture: Ian Hargreaves (291219-12)

Police challenge "massive issue" of illegal e-scooter riding

Voi has introduced a new state-of-the-art e-scooter to rent in Portsmouth.

Portsmouth receives upgraded state-of-the-art rental e-scooters

An e-bike exploding

E-bike fires caught on camera

The fire service is urging. people to make sure they buy safe this Black Friday to avoid any potential lithium battery fires

Fire service urges to buy safe this Black Friday after battery fires

The aftermath of the blaze at the Bristol Avenue tip

Video shows devastating tip blaze caused by a single e-bike battery

WATCH: E-scooter rider smashes into woman causing broken skull

E-scooter rider leaves woman with broken skull after running red light

The penny slots are always a winner all year round with both Clarence Pier and South Parade Pier along Southsea seafront providing great options within the family arcades to occupy all of the family. With fun fair rides also on offer at peak times (and good weather) as well as plenty of food and drink options families who visit are definitely on to a winner. www.clarencepier.co.uk and www.southparadepier.netPicture: Sarah Standing

New transport hub could be created at Clarence Pier

Electric Safety First are calling for new safety laws following the destructive blaze in Gosport yesterday.

Charity calls for new safety laws following shocking blaze
A charity is asking for the government to introduce stricter safety measure on the sale of certain electric goods following a fire in Hampshire.
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Firefighters have put out a warning after determining an e-scooter was the likely cause of a fire in Gosport last night.

Fire which damaged eight homes likely to have been caused by e-scooter

An e-scooter safety course is taking place at the Mountbatten Centre tennis courts on Saturday, May 11 between 10am and 2pm.

E-scooter safety course to take place this weekend as usage rises

Police searched several individuals and found different types of narcotics. They also seized several e-scooters. Picture: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary.

Several arrests made with heroin and drugs seized in mass operation

Blue Lagoon, London Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth. Picture: Google Street View.

Emergency services scrambled to Blue Lagoon after lights seen in water

The force is cracking down on the illegal use of e-scooters and other unauthorised modes of transport.

Police crush illegal e-scooters in crime crackdown

Swedish firm Voi operates the Portsmouth e-scooter rental scheme

Bid to extend hours e-scooters can be used in Portsmouth is rejected

Voi e-scooters at a parking station in Southsea.

How to hire an e-scooter in Portsmouth

Soon e-scooters will be banned from South Western Railway stations and trains

South Western Railway to ban e-scooters from trains and stations

E-scooters have been banned from Great Western Railway trains in Portsmouth.

E-scooters to be banned from some Portsmouth trains

Families urged not to give dangerous and illegal e-scooters as gifts

A Voi scooter being rode on the pavement on Ordnance Road, Portsea in May 2022

Portsmouth e-scooters scheme to be extended again
THE trial allowing the Voi e-scooters scheme in Portsmouth is set to be extended until May 2024.
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Voi rental e-scooter parking spaces in Portsmouth.

E-scooters to mark Queen's funeral with poignant message

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Queen’s Speech reveals change to make e-scooters legal on public roads

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Private e-scooters could become legal on UK roads, Grant Shapps says

Which are the best e-scooters available in the UK?

Which are the best e-scooters available in the UK?

Drivers report sharp rise in crashes and near misses with e-scooters

A cross party committee has recommended the legalisation of e-scooters. Portsmouth is set to take part in an e-scooter hire scheme starting in the spring.

Committee recommends the legalisation of e-scooters

Business editor Kimberley Barber riding an e-scooter from TIER UK

Bid made to bring e-scooters to Portsmouth’s streets