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Fierce RAF Typhoon fighter jets challenge "Russian aggression" with aircraft intercepted over Baltic Sea
British fighter jets have intercepted Russian aircraft during a Nato mission.
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Fareham aircraft company Percival Aviation sold to American firm as "excellent transaction" funds expansion
Expansion plans have been set in motion for a Fareham company after it was sold to an American firm.
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Missing teenage girl with links to Portsmouth who disappeared over Easter weekend found
A teenage girl with links to Portsmouth who went missing over the Easter weekend has been found.
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Royal Navy: "Game-changing" upgrades installed on HMS Richmond ahead of HMS Prince of Wales deployment
Vital upgrades have been made to a Royal Navy frigate ahead of a major global deployment.
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Police hunt two men after plumbing supplies plundered from Wickes in Hedge End
Plumbing supplies have been stolen from a DIY store as police search for two men.
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"I'm an Army soldier at HMS Collingwood and collected Easter Eggs for children at QA Hospital in Portsmouth"
Special Easter cheer was spread across the children’s ward at Queen Alexandra Hospital thanks to an Army soldier and his colleagues.
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Police officer named and charged with sexually assaulting woman while off-duty - due in Portsmouth court
A police officer has been charged with sexual assault and is due in court next month.
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A27: Three car pile up at Chichester by-pass results in queueing traffic this afternoon
There is heavy traffic building on the A27 following a three car pile up this afternoon.
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Construction worker makes dream a reality by opening South Coast Reptiles in Waterlooville
A construction worker with a lifelong passion for reptiles has opened the doors to his new shop.
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South Parade Pier welcomes brand new potato haven as jacket potato spot SpudSea opens
Spuds are leading the way at a brand new jacket potato shop on South Parade Pier.
Football
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This Week's Opposition: Watford
The Blues' Easter Monday opponents are put under the microscope by Jake Smith.
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REPORT: Norwich 3, Pompey 5
John Mousinho's men ran riot at Carrow Road to strengthen their Championship survival hopes.
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This Week's Opposition: Norwich City
Jake Smith takes a closer look at The Canaries.
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REPORT: Pompey 2, Derby 2
The Blues come from behind twice to snatch a point late on at Fratton Park and keep their Championship survival hopes alive.
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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Express FM & The Kings Theatre team up for The Spotlight Awards 2026
Express FM, in proud partnership with The Kings Theatre, Portsmouth, is delighted to announce the launch of The Spotlight Awards - a brand-new event shining a light on the incredible talent within Hampshire’s amateur dramatics scene.
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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.
Express FM Updates
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LISTEN: Express FM live from The Mary Rose Museum
Brendan McCarthy & Lily Rose broadcast live from the Mary Rose Museum at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - including a guided tour by CEO Dom Jones and more!
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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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Express FM & The Kings Theatre team up for The Spotlight Awards 2026
Express FM, in proud partnership with The Kings Theatre, Portsmouth, is delighted to announce the launch of The Spotlight Awards - a brand-new event shining a light on the incredible talent within Hampshire’s amateur dramatics scene.
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Coming Up
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Express Spotlight with Jack & Jules4:00pm - 6:00pm
From Broadway, to Buckland - sing along with songs from the stage and screen, together with guests from our local arts scene, brought to you by the King’s Theatre.
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The Football Hour with Jake Smith6:00pm - 7:00pm
Jake Smith and Sam Macey reflect on Pompey's 5-3 Championship win over Norwich City at Carrow Road before previewing the Easter Monday visit of Watford to Fratton Park with the help of Kaiden, George and Ted from The Hornet Talk Podcast.
Interviews
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The Sans release their first single ahead of their Rec Fest appearanceThe band joined Paul Marsh in the studio to talk about their beginnings and what shows they have lined up this summer.
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Elysia JadePortsmouth's Local Music Chart star Elysia Jade joined Paul Marsh in the studio to discuss her latest single Alibi (currently in the top 10).