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Who has been in the dock at Portsmouth Magistrates Court as sweet-toothed thief pleads guilty
These people appeared in court on Friday, October 16.
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HMS Prince of Wales set to leave Portsmouth tomorrow - when is she leaving and do we know where she is going?
The carrier will leave the city tomorrow afternoon, as per this weekend’s shipping movements.
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M27 traffic: Drivers facing motorway delays following crash en route to A27
Drivers heading towards Havant and Chichester are facing major delays.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham warned: Don't put Portsmouth Airbus jobs at risk with 'leap into the great unknown'
Government on verge of handing out £2.4bn Skynet contract with reports suggesting Ministry of Defence favours Lockheed Martin
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M27 reopens after crash led to death of Gosport biker
The man died at the scene
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M27: Live updates - police investigation ends as motorway is shut for more than 12 hours after motorbike rider dies in crash
Emergency services have been working at the scene throughout the morning
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M27: National Highways gives update on motorway which is closed at Portsmouth after fatal crash
The police investigation has finished
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Onlookers gather to watch man pinned to ground outside Portsmouth pub by have-a-go-heroes
The man was reportedly arrested
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Police renew appeal over mystery murder of man shot to death in flat 37 years ago
The family are calling for answers over why he was ruthlessly murdered
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National Highways gives update on when M27 may reopen after fatal biker crash
A man died at the scene
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Thief jailed for stealing £5,000 worth of goods from stores in Portsmouth and Southampton
He admitted 31 offences
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Boy arrested after gang chase and harass Chichester theatre cast member as show cancelled
The homophobic attack was described as “appallingly abusive”
Football
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This Week's Opposition: Norwich City
We dig a little deeper into Pompey's next Championship opponent, Norwich City.
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WATCH: Mousinho's Pre-Norwich Interview
Ahead of Saturday's Championship meeting at Carrow Road, David Howes has been speaking with the Portsmouth head coach.
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REPORT: Pompey 3, Sheffield United 2
Ebou Adams fired the Blues to all 3 points at Fratton Park with a late goal in front of the Fratton End.
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PitC CEO Clare Martin Announces Retirement
Clare Martin, Chief Executive Officer of Pompey in the Community, has announced her decision to retire after 25 years at Pompey, the last 14 of which has been at the helm of one of Portsmouth’s best-known and most highly regarded charities.
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PitC CEO Clare Martin Announces Retirement
Clare Martin, Chief Executive Officer of Pompey in the Community, has announced her decision to retire after 25 years at Pompey, the last 14 of which has been at the helm of one of Portsmouth’s best-known and most highly regarded charities.
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City of Portsmouth College receives government funding for construction training
City of Portsmouth College (COPC) is strengthening its position as a leading provider of construction and specialist technical training in Portsmouth and the wider Solent region, following a £1.2 million investment from the Department for Education (DfE) Post-16 Construction Skills Capacity Fund.
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Express FM announces major plans for Victorious Festival 2026
Portsmouth’s local radio station is taking Victorious Festival 2026 to the next level with a brand-new Express FM stage, live interviews, radio coverage and a host of digital content planned across the weekend.
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LISTEN: Express FM live from the Spotlight Awards 2026
Brendan McCarthy & Caroline Brennan were backstage as all the winners at this year's inaugural Spotlight Awards - sponsored by Portsmouth Theatres - took place at the iconic Theatre Royal!
Express FM Updates
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Express FM announces major plans for Victorious Festival 2026
Portsmouth’s local radio station is taking Victorious Festival 2026 to the next level with a brand-new Express FM stage, live interviews, radio coverage and a host of digital content planned across the weekend.
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Portsmouth's Express FM, Mountjoy & City of Portsmouth College launch 'Workwise' to help young people navigate the world of work
Finding the right career path can be challenging for young people. Questions about qualifications, training opportunities, apprenticeships and how to get a foot on the career ladder can often feel overwhelming.
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LISTEN: Express FM live from the Spotlight Awards 2026
Brendan McCarthy & Caroline Brennan were backstage as all the winners at this year's inaugural Spotlight Awards - sponsored by Portsmouth Theatres - took place at the iconic Theatre Royal!
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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.
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Coming Up
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Portsmouth's Local Music Show with Bradley Barlow6:00pm - 7:00pm
There's new releases from Lizzy Beth, Mother Shipton, PO2 x M1 and The Realkilbe, plus Bradley Barlow counts down the Local Music Chart top ten as chosen by you. Sponsored by Victorious Festival.
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Express Pride with Ryan Cable & CP Robinson7:00pm - 9:00pm
Ryan & CP shout about the LGBTQ+ scene both on our doorstep and around the world too, with great songs from community artists and allies.
Interviews
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Keira Kingsbury talks about her new single Favourite SinKeira Kingsbury joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about her new single Favourite Sin
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Bob Taylor CEO of Portsmouth Water launches Find It, Fix It FridaysBrendan McCarthy caught up with Bob Taylor from Portsmouth Water to discuss their new campaign