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Portsmouth chief explains reasoning behind abandonment of Charlton fixture after medical emergency
Pompey’s match at Charlton was abandoned this afternoon after 12 minutes
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The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 reveals best schools in UK, with Hampshire school recognised
The UK’s highest-achieving schools have been revealed in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026, with a Hampshire school being recognised as one of the best.
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Victorious Festival organisers “blown away” after winning Live Music Event of the Year
Organisers of Victorious Festival have been “blown away” after winning a prestigious music award.
Dramatic rescue as man falls down wall onto shore at Farlington Marshes amid traffic chaos
Firefighters worked with emergency services to rescue a man who had fallen down a wall onto the shore at Farlington Marshes in Portsmouth this afternoon.
Man accused of “maliciously wounding” Gary Saunders with “pole-like object” and slashing him in face
A Portsmouth man has appeared in court accused of “maliciously wounding” a man with a “pole-like object” and slashing him in the face.
Portsmouth MPs welcome devolution funding amid election postponement row
Funding for Hampshire and the Solent has been announced for the proposed devolved mayoral authority, following the government’s decision to postpone local elections.
Everything you need to know about elections in Portsmouth, Hampshire, Fareham, Gosport and Havant after delays
Delays, postponements and elections – after a few days of major changes to the political calendar, when can voters in Hampshire expect to head to the polls?
M27 lane closed and delays after traffic incident heading towards Portsmouth
A lane has been closed on the M27 heading towards Portsmouth after a traffic incident.
Community warden sentenced for misconduct in public office
A council community warden has been sentenced for misconduct in a public office.
Fareham man remains in hospital with life-changing injuries following Lee-on-the-Solent petrol station fire with axe recovered from the scene
A man arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life remains in hospital with “life changing injuries” following a fire at a petrol station.
In Pictures: Glee as children and staff celebrate Westover Pre-School's first birthday
Play combined with a teacher-led curriculum form the foundations of a cherished pre-school which has celebrated its first birthday.
"Immensely successful" HMS Lancaster retired from Royal Navy and will be disposed of without UK homecoming
An “exceptional” warship that had a “long and distinguished” career in the Royal Navy is being retired.
Exclusive: 23 sensational photos showing glorious Portsmouth life in 1989
It was the year that the Berlin Wall fell.
30 memorable retro photos capture wonderful 1980s life in Portsmouth
It was a time when Back to the Future was on at the ABC cinema in Commercial Road, the Rudmore flyover and the Pyramids Centre were being built.
13 pictures of the ugliest eyesores across Portsmouth area - as voted by you
The people have had their say on what they think are the ugliest eyesores and areas across Portsmouth and its surrounding patch.
'Wow factor' at new Turkish restaurant Ottoman Kitchen as it prepares to open in North End
Authentic Turkish cuisine and six months of refurbishment work lie at the heart of a restaurant designed to dish up the ‘wow factor’.
"We prepared for the worst": "Proud" HMS Prince of Wales sailors reflect on Pacific op amid Christmas return
Reflective sailors aboard the Royal Navy flagship looked back on their Pacific deployment with pride after returning to Portsmouth.
Two people injured in three car pile up on the A27 near Farlington
Two people have sustained injuries following a crash on the A27.
"Technical issue" ground Hovertravel hovercrafts between Portsmouth and Isle of Wight to a halt - resumed
A “technical issue” temporarily ground a vital commuter service to a halt this morning.