Pirates

The Royal Navy has assumed command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 151, tasked with anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden.

'Extremely proud' Royal Navy to take over anti-piracy ops command

Hampshire's D40 team.

Two Hampshire disability pathway players selected for England duty

Child authors reading their story at the book launch with Senior Teacher Jennifer supporting

'Tales from beneath the Waves' new book written by children for children launche...

Rapscallions in Port Solent

Opening date announced for new pirate-themed rum bar in Port Solent

A lifeboat found floating in the sea has been turned into a real-life Yellow Submarine for glamping.

Watch: Boat stolen by pirates becomes Yellow Submarine glamping pod

Rapscallions in Port Solent

Signage goes up at new pirate-themed rum bar in Port Solent

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has issued a new “do not travel” warning for parts of a tourist destination due to “criminal activity”. (Photo: Getty Images)

Breaking 'Do not travel' warning for tourist destination

Rapscallions in Osborne Road, Southsea, is expanding into Port Solent. Pictured is: (middle) Dan Swan, owner, with Zak Brown, general manager and Naahzat Mozumder, assistant general manager. Picture: Sarah Standing (080623-4984)

Pirate-themed cocktail bar Rapscallions to expand into Port Solent

Black Sails will arrive on Netflix in the New Year.

Netflix secures TV series said to be better than Game of Thrones

Joe Morrell being 'headbutted' by Jarell Quansah.

'Headbutted me': Midfielder lifts lid on late incident with Bristol Rovers man

Joey Barton wasn't a happy man after Pompey edge his Bristol Rovers side 2-0 on Saturday.

‘We feel cheated’ - Barton slams refereeing display after 2-0 defeat to Pompey

John Mousinho.

'No other intention': Mouisnho gives no-nonsense verdict on defender's red card

Joey Barton has expressed his concerns over the playing surface at the Memorial Stadium ahead of Pompey's visit.

Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton airs concerns ahead of Pompey visit

Oxford United have sacked Karl Robinson.

LATEST: Pompey rivals Oxford United sack boss & John Mousinho's ex-mentor

Brighten your summer with activities and places to explore

Summer holidays highlights to explore and revel in

Experts have warned the worldwide supply chain is being ransacked by drug cartel... Richard Jenkins

Portsmouth Pirates are on a recruitment drive. Back (from left): Danny Parker, Rob Wilkinson, James O'Toole, Paige Faithfull, Martyn Barnett, James Baddeley, Matt Parker, Shaun Roberts, Paul Harrison, Simon Archer. Front: Lucy Wood, Karina, Emily Cooke, Chappie Russell, Katie Ellis, Emily Wentworth, Karen Mary Battle, Debbie Ellis. Little League players - Ted and Tilly

Portsmouth Pirates softball team eager to recruit new players

Portsmouth Pirates. Back (from left): Alex Ness, Lewis King, Dan Hussey, Jonny Branston, Sam Eastwood, Murray Hobson (c), Matt Murphy, Ryan Cook, Joe Marsh, Aaron Edwards (c), Craig Hudson, Josh Llewellyn, John Titcombe, Shashank Balasubramani, Steve Woodland, Neil Johnson. Front: Harry Horn, Tom Blewitt, Nick Vears, Lewis Welds, Dave McFawn, Chris Brennan.

Portsmouth Pirates’ long wait for return to Aussie Rules action is finally over ...

Paul Tisdale has been dismissed as Bristol Rovers manager following last night's defeat to Oxford United. Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire

Pompey League One rivals seeking new manager - yet again

Steve Canavan is being driven mad by his daughter's lengthy bedtime routine. Pic: Shutterstock

A dad's magical path to exhaustion | Steve Canavan

Portsmouth Pirates' training session at Warblington School. Picture: Vernon Nash

Fancy joining the Portsmouth Pirates’ bid for Australian Rules Football success?

Portsmouth Pirates. Aussie Rules football

Portsmouth Pirates show their strength against Wimbledon – first win is proud da...

Portsmouth Pirates. Aussie Rules football

Portsmouth Pirates show strength against Wimbledon – first win is proud day for ...

In-demand Tom Lockyer has emerged as a Pompey target as Kenny Jackett seeks to bolster his central defence. Picture: Pete Norton/Getty Images

Pompey target Bristol Rovers’ Tom Lockyer as potential Matt Clarke replacement

Tom Lockyer, right, in action for Bristol Rovers against Sunderland Picture: by Alex Davidson/Getty Images

‘Would be a good signing… splash cash and partner him with Clarke’ – Portsmouth ...

Tom Lockyer, right, in action for Bristol Rovers against Sunderland Picture: by Alex Davidson/Getty Images

‘Would be a good signing… splash the cash and partner him with Clarke’ – Portsmo...

In-demand Tom Lockyer has emerged as a Pompey target as Kenny Jackett seeks to bolster his central defence. Picture: Pete Norton/Getty Images

Portsmouth target Bristol Rovers’ Tom Lockyer as potential Matt Clarke replaceme...
Pompey are in the hunt for Bristol Rovers’ Tom Lockyer.
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Pirates prepare to invade city port – for a family day of fun

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Pirates prepare to invade city port – for a family day of fun

Actors from the Gosport Steampunk Society at the Horrible Histories Pirates exhibition at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Picture: Sarah Standing (040419-5274)

Ad Feature Take a look around the fun-packed new Horrible Histories Pirates exhibition at P...

Actors from the Gosport Steampunk Society at the Horrible Histories Pirates exhibition at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Picture: Sarah Standing (040419-5274)

Ad Feature Take a look around the fun-packed new Horrible Histories Pirates exhibition at P...

Lynden Gooch was on target for Sunderland against Manchester City under-21s.

Portsmouth to face either Sunderland, Bury or Bristol Rovers in Checkatrade Trop...

Fratton Park. Picture: Joe Pepler

New date arranged for Portsmouth’s clash against Bristol Rovers

Steve Cotterill. Picture: Steve Reid

Former Portsmouth boss favourite for Bristol Rovers jobÂ

Pompey Academy forward Leon Maloney. Picture: Colin Farmery

Portsmouth Academy talents have spring in their step ahead of FA Youth Cup tieÂ

Pompey Academy boss Mark Kelly. Picture: Colin Farmery

Date set for Portsmouth Academy's FA Youth Cup tie with Bristol RoversÂ

Pompey Academy boss Mark Kelly, right, and head of academy recruitment Dave Wright. Picture: Colin Farmery

Portsmouth Academy draw Bristol Rovers in FA Youth CupÂ

Stan Bridgman netted two for Pompey Academy against Bristol Rovers. Picture: Keith Woodland

Kelly pleased as Portsmouth Academy show resolve ahead of cup clash

Theo Widdrington, left, and Carl Baker. Picture: Sarah Standing

Former Pompey midfielder signs for League One rivals Bristol Rovers

Pompey new-boy Lee Brown

Attacking duties on backburner for Pompey new boy

Lee Brown challenges Nathan Thompson during Pompey's 2-1 loss at Bristol Rovers on New Year's Day. Picture: Joe Pepler/ PinPep

Who is Pompey new-boy Lee Brown?

Left-back Lee Brown, who is leaving Bristol Rovers at the season's end.

Pompey boss plays down defender link

Hera Pharoah dressed as Elsa at her fifth birthday party

CELEBRATE: Little Hera's perfect pirate and princess party

Bradley Lethbridge. Picture: Colin Farmery

Pompey Academy ace saluted for rediscovering scoring touch

Pompey fans. Picture: Joe Pepler

Pompey sell out allocation for Pirates trip

Pompey fans enjoyed a 2-1 win on their last visit to the Memorial Stadium. Picture: Joe Pepler

Fans must enter ballot for Pompey New Year's Day trip

Josh Flint in action for Pompey Academy

Pompey Academy have point to prove

Nathan Thompson helped Pompey keep a clean sheet against Bristol Rovers. Picture: Joe Pepler

Fans debate Pompey's man of the match in Pirates win

Gareth Evans, left, congratulates Dion Donohue. Picture: Joe Pepler

Donohue highlights key to Pompey's success against Pirates

Brett Pitman bagged a double for Pompey against Bristol Rovers. Picture: Joe Pepler

Jackett striving for missing Pompey consistency

Oli Hawkins opens the scoring against Bristol Rovers. Picture: Joe Pepler

Hawkins' Pompey goal promise

Brett Pitman celebrates his second goal against Bristol Rovers. Picture: Joe Pepler

Pompey boss: Big Pitman signing paying dividends

Oliver Hawkins celebrates his maiden Pompey goal against Bristol Rovers. Picture: Joe Pepler

Watch: Pompey boss' verdict on Pirates victory

Joe Hancott in action for Pompey Academy against Exeter. Picture: Habibur Rahman PPP-170917-124650006

Kelly: Plenty of positives in Pompey Reserves loss

Alex Bass played well in Pompey Reserves' 1-0 loss at Bristol Rovers. Picture: Joe Pepler

Pompey Reserves fall to defeat at Pirates