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Pompey’s Jacob Farrell is fit again for Sydney FC

Injury-ravaged Pompey defender makes return after being 'rebuilt'

New padel courts have been proposed near Holly Hill Leisure Centre. Photo: FBC/Padel4All

‘Excellent news’ as plans for new padel centre backed

Room One

‘Safe, welcoming and non-judgemental’ autism hub sees demand soar

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is urging the government to take clear and decisive action on loud, illegally modified exhausts

Pictured: Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones near Marine Parade Car Park, Lee-on-the-Solent on Tuesday 11th August 2026

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Donna Jones slams Hampshire and Solent mayor election decision

Measures to lift children out of poverty have been brought in at Westminster and in Holyrood. Pic: Getty Images

‘Wake-up call’: Portsmouth ranked 12th hardest place to be a child

Saif Zaib during the Men's The Hundred match between Southern Brave and MI London at Utilita Bowl.

Batting all-rounder Saif Zaib joins Hampshire on multi-year deal

Pompey boss John Mousinho.

Pompey boss' midfielder transfer stance as January plans continue

Rob Hart, Barratt David Wilson Homes Managing Director

Housebuilder welcomes Government commitment to help first-time buyers

Glade Clarke

Campaign and charity launched in memory of woman who look her own life

dental

£3.7m earmarked for new NHS dental services in Hampshire

Pompey boss John Mousinho. Pic: Jason Brown

Pompey boss reveals thinking behind derby selection calls and subs

Domino's offered 114 free pizzas to the first 114 fans wearing Liverpool jerseys

Domino's launches giveaway of 114 pizzas to Liverpool fans

The two bouquets, 'Sense' and 'Sensibility' are available until the 18th of October

Ad Feature Freddie's Flowers make Sense and Sensibility inspired bouquets

Since being set up over a decade ago, Portsmouth City Council’s Wellbeing Service has supported over 10,000 attempts to quit smoking to date.

Free expert support available to Portsmouth smokers this Stoptober

Ryan Kavuma-McQueen.

‘Can’t be ignored’: Pompey teen sensation does it again

Sonny Baker is Hampshire’s first PCA Player of the Year award winner
Hampshire’s Sonny Baker declared himself ‘over the moon’ after being voted the Professional Cricketers Association’s Young Player of the Year.
Simon Carter

Rent rises, pet requests and evictions are among the changes affecting private renters and landlords in England

Renting? The rules on rent rises, pets and evictions have changed

A lack of NHS dentists in Portsmouth is causing a crisis, city councillors have said Photo: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

Figures show NHS dentist visits for children is a national low

Autumn is a great time for a getaway

A family autumn escape could cost just £99 for four nights

Family holidays for less than £100? You'd be surprised how many options there are

The £99 four-day family beach breaks you could easily miss this autumn

Ongoing works at Havant Thicket
Picture: Habibur Rahman

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

Center Parcs has opened its sensory library at Elveden Forest village

Center Parcs rolls out sensory libraries for neurodivergent families

New homes

Construction starts to build 38 new affordable homes

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth to deliver new probation course

Extra discounts will be available at Gunwharf Quays this bank holiday

Gunwharf moves to support its retail workers who face abuse

Ryan Kavuma-McQueen has made six appearances since his arrival on loan from Chelsea. Picture: Jason Brown

Pompey boss' warning over impressive Chelsea and England starlet

A new nationwide crackdown on illegal number plates will target drivers who dodge fines and organised crime gangs as the Department for Transport funds a new roads policing team.

'Their time is up' - Police crackdown on illegal number plates
‘This is a signal to anyone using illegal number plates that their time is up’
Joe Williams

Emma and Mark Wilson with their family at the Southsea Model Village

Southsea Model Village marks first year under new owners

Ship's company aboard HMS Medway firing guns during Operation Southern Vigilance at the edge of the Falkland Islands.

Royal Navy warship opens fire near Falkland Islands

From left - Charlotte Moore, Lucy Robinson, Joy Haizelden and Jade Atkin after winning gold in the Women's 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Inset: Paul and Kelly Atkin
Picture: James Fearn/Getty Images
Inset picture: Kelly Atkin

Gold medallist didn't let rare disorder stop basketball dream

Gorse Fire at Headon Warren, West Wight

Plea for help after major blaze caused by a campfire

From left - Charlotte Moore, Lucy Robinson, Joy Haizelden and Jade Atkin after winning gold in the Women's 3x3 Wheelchair Basketball event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Picture: James Fearn/Getty Images

Commonwealth Games gold glory for Portsmouth wheelchair basketballer Jade Atkin

Concerns raised over plans for cafe at historic site to sell alcohol

Winchester Science Centre, home of educational charity Wonderseekers, has opened three new outdoor exhibits - Dino Dig, The Chalk Stream and Dormouse Den

Winchester Science Centre opens fun new spaces for children

Arvin Appiah was on loan at Rotherham United in 2023-24. Picture: Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images

'Potential': Pompey boss addresses transfer plans for £8m triallist

Commander Craig Clark has become the new Commanding Officer of HMS Medway replacing Cdr James Tibbitts MBE. This comes shortly after the ship conducted a patrol to a Chilean port, prompting brazen insults from Argentina.

Falklands ship gets new Commanding Officer after Argentina stunt

Marko Milovanovic. Pic Getty

Portsmouth transfer update as wait for Milovanović arrival continues

Argentina have described the deployment of HMS Medway to the Falkland Island as a 'military incursion'. Players waved a controversial banner after England's 2-1 World Cup defeat.

Brazen Argentina minister accuses UK of Falklands 'military incursion'

England fans set fire to an Argentina shirt in Portsmouth after the team's World Cup defeat
Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak

England fans take World Cup "revenge" by burning an Argentina shirt

Disappointment as Argentina score against England
Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak

Disappointment for England fans as team crashes out of the World Cup

Portsmouth council defends removal of England flag from block balcony

Stephen Morgan MP

POLITICAL COMMENT: MP welcomes calls to reshape National Lottery

England fans celebrated their quarter-final win against Norway in style at The Milton Arms.

England v Norway: Portsmouth fans convinced 'it's coming home'

England fans before the Norway World Cup game Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak

Fans in Portsmouth go through the wringer for England

toob is now available in Portchester

Internet crashes - and England fans miss World Cup goals

England potentially booking a semi-final place at this summer's World Cup could impact Pompey's pre-season plans.

Pompey set to change pre-season schedule to avoid clash of interest

Mary Rose Academy, Portsmouth

Portsmouth school closed today as a result of ‘extreme heat’

Author and historical researcher Graham Phillips, left, with Weird Britain presenter Andy Mcgrath (R) at the King Alfred statue in Winchester.

Bones of one of England's greatest kings 'are in Hampshire car park'

England fans celebrate victory over Mexico at the World Cup

'Terrifying' but extraordinary victory will live long in the memory

England’s Jude Bellingham celebrates after the win over Mexico (Nick Potts/PA)

England fan from Portsmouth watched World Cup match in Mexico end

Southsea beach on Monday, June 22.

Scorching temperature set to return to Hampshire next week

England v DR Congo Fans celebrate at The Green Posts
Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak

England v Mexico could move to earlier kick-off time

Fans in Portsmouth watching the World Cup, England Vs USA on Friday 25th November 2022

Pictured: Fans in Green Post, Portsmouth

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Portsmouth pubs that will open for the England-Mexico match at 1am

From left, landlady of the Lord John Russell in Albert Road, Southsea, Melanie Port, and bar staff Eden Letchford.

Portsmouth pubs feel the World Cup excitement ahead of Mexico game

Owner of the Green Posts, George Skeates, has hailed the boost the World Cup has had on trade at his Portsmouth pub.

Green Posts owner hails 'massive' World Cup boost packing pub

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