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Botley bypass: Pinkmead Bistro café owner fears for future after May half-term road closure cost her thousands - anger at Hampshire County Council
A café owner is worried about her business after a 10-day road closure
M27 crash causes blockage and delays heading to Portsmouth
Crash causing delays heading to Portsmouth
Picture released of man after £800 worth of sunglasses stolen from Asda in Portsmouth
Man wanted for theft
Sold-out screening sparks climate conversations in Portsmouth
Local politicians attended the screening amid growing environmental concerns
Portsmouth man arrested after burglaries in Havant and Hayling Island
Numerous items were stolen
Portsmouth drug dealer caught with nearly £150,000 cash and 600g of cocaine is jailed
Drug dealers busted by police
Council shake-up could leave local services "massively under threat"
Council shake-up sparks fears over services, assets and funding
Appeal to identify women in postcard who kept Portsmouth's railways running during First World War
The women were employed on Portsmouth's railway network between 1914 and 1918
Two Havant men admit violent disorder during protests in Southampton following murder of Henry Nowak
Violence flared during protests
“If there was a secret, I would bottle it and sell it”: Devoted couple mark 70 years of marriage with platinum anniversary celebration
A couple is celebrating their platinum anniversary
Gosport tattoo studio Indelible Ink objects to plans for Islamic place of worship over space fears and road safety
A tattooist has objected to plans for a place of worship because there is not enough parking in the area
Plans for new workshop at Victoria Quay in Gosport are given the green light
A new marine workshop will be built in Gosport
Pompey's 2026/27 Championship Opponents Confirmed
Following the conclusion of the SkyBet Championship and League One Play-Offs, as well as the final day of the Premier League season, we now know all 23 teams the Blues will face in the second tier next term.
Portsmouth’s Retained List Published
Following the conclusion of the 2025/26 SkyBet Championship season, Portsmouth Football Club has submitted its retained and released list.
Marlon Pack Agrees Contract Extension
Portsmouth club captain Marlon Pack has signed a new 1-year deal.
Andre Dozzell Joins D.C. United
Blues midfielder Andre Dozzell has agreed to join MLS outfit D.C. United following the expiration of his contract this summer.
LISTEN: Express FM live from the Portsmouth Music Awards 2026
Lana Hall & Jon Brown presented red carpet and backstage coverage of the Portsmouth Music Awards 2026 which took place at Portsmouth Guildhall.
Portsmouth Makes UK City of Culture 2029 Longlist
Portsmouth is one step closer to becoming UK City of Culture 2029 after being named on the longlist alongside nine other cities across the UK.
Portsmouth launches bold bid for UK City of Culture 2029
Portsmouth City Council has confirmed plans to bid for the UK City of Culture 2029 title, aiming to showcase the city’s creativity, heritage and ambition on a national stage.
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.
LISTEN: Express FM live from the Portsmouth Music Awards 2026
Lana Hall & Jon Brown presented red carpet and backstage coverage of the Portsmouth Music Awards 2026 which took place at Portsmouth Guildhall.
LISTEN: Express FM live from Portsmouth Comic Con 2026
Lana Hall, Gareth Boyes, Emilia Barnden & Bradley Barlow presented coverage of this year's Portsmouth Comic Con at Portsmouth Guildhall - and Express FM hosted Jonathan Hyde, Julian Glover and Tom Rosenthal amongst many exhibitors and other attendees in Speaker's Corner.
Paul Marsh & Grace Taylor were live from The Wedgewood Rooms with all the backstage action as the Road To Victorious finalists performed for a live audience.
LISTEN: Express FM live from Icebreaker Festival 2026
Portsmouth's Express FM broadcast three live shows with 6 hours of broadcasting direct from Icebreaker Festival in Albert Road and Elm Grove, Southsea. Catch up on all the action right here!
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Carmela joined Paul Marsh in the studio
Crystal Tides Manager and Founder of Golden Touch Festival Billy Fitzjohn joined Dave Joyce & Jon Brown in the studio ahead of this year's festival at The Wedgewood Rooms.