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"We will not give up" - The fight goes on for Eastney Swimming Pool despite demolition of site beginning
“We will not give up”, is the message from campaigners who have been fighting to save Eastney Swimming Pool despite demolition crews beginning works to dismantle the site.
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Road closures for Great South Run as epic ten mile race returns to the city - full list
Road closures will be in place across the city during the weekend of the Great South Run which will allow around 25,000 to take part in a series of races.
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American destroyer USS Bulkeley to leave Portsmouth after joining critical Nato Baltic Sea mission - timings
A US Navy destroyer is set to leave Portsmouth tomorrow (Monday, October 6) following a critical Nato mission.
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'The most enjoyable time of my life': Ex-Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp's touching tribute to great friend Milan Mandaric
The former Pompey, Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday owner died on Saturday at the age of 88
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RSPB: Four elusive and visiting birds you can spot in the UK in October - and where birdwatchers can find them
Birds seeking refuge from the frozen north will grace UK woodlands and gardens this month 🧊
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Heavy machinery in place as ambitious project begins to double size of Southsea Beach
Heavy machinery has been moved into the beach at Eastney as part of the next phase of works to create new sea defences in the city.
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First steps taken for delayed plans to transform former Homebase into a Sainsbury's supermarket
The first step has been taken to allow the transformation of a former Homebase store into a new Sainsbury's supermarket.
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Demolition work begins at Eastney Swimming Pool despite a last-ditch effort to save it
Demolition work has begun at Eastney Swimming Pool in the first step to transform the area into a new watersports site.
Football
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REPORT: Pompey 1, Middlesbrough 0
John Mousinho's side do the unthinkable and return to winning ways by defeating the previously-unbeaten league leaders, Middlesbrough at Fratton Park.
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This Week's Opposition: Middlesbrough
Pompey Live pundit Kirsty Roxanne takes a closer look at the league leaders ahead of Saturday's Championship clash at Fratton Park.
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Josh Murphy Pens New & Improved Pompey Deal
Pompey winger Josh Murphy has agreed a contract extension which is set to run until 2028.
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REPORT: Pompey 2, Watford 2
The spoils are shared between the Blues and The Hornets under the Fratton Park floodlights.
Featured
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Portsmouth’s Express FM in “Radio Oscars” shortlist alongside BBC and commercial radio
Portsmouth’s Express FM is proud to announce its nomination for Local Radio Station of the Year at the Radio Academy ARIAS 2025.
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LISTEN: Express FM live from the Portsmouth Music Awards 2025
Lana Hall, Josh Robinson and Hannah Roper presented live coverage of the Portsmouth Music Awards 2025.
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The Flight to attend Portsmouth Comic Con 2025
Curt Hill, Programming & Events Manager at Portsmouth Guildhall and Co-Founder of Portsmouth Comic Con, joined Presenters Jon Brown and Ian McGuiness live in the Express FM studios today to announce that multi award winning Composers The Flight will be attending Portsmouth Comic Con, on Saturday 3rd May at the Portsmouth Guildhall this year.
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We Shine Portsmouth returns this November
Prepare to see Portsmouth in a whole new light this winter as We Shine Portsmouth returns, transforming the city into a dazzling gallery of illuminated art.
Express FM Updates
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LISTEN: Express FM coverage of Let's Get Talking About Suicide
Brendan McCarthy, Hannah Murray & Bradley Barlow attended a special event in Victoria Park focusing on suicide prevention.
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LISTEN: Live from Victorious Festival 2025
Express FM was proud to once again be part of Victorious Festival, bringing the sounds and stories of Portsmouth’s biggest music event to our listeners across the city.
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LISTEN: Express FM live from Southsea Food Festival
Brendan McCarthy, Caroline Brennan & Aditi Giri broadcast LIVE from Southsea Food Festival with a whole host of guests from across our local community!
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LISTEN: Express FM live from Portsmouth Chilli & Gin Festival
Neil Levy & Milly Crafts broadcast LIVE from Portsmouth Chilli & Gin Festival at Fort Purbrook with a whole host of interviews, fun and games!
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Whatever you’re up to, or not up to, we’re here doing our thing to keep you entertained.
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Interviews
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Eugene Scardifield on why he is climbing Mount Everest for charityEugene joined Paul Marsh in the studio
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Benjamin Heath talks about Night Currents Festival at The Wedgewood RoomsBenjamin joined Paul Marsh in the studio