Portsmouth News
Portsmouth Crown Court listings today with live courtroom status and confirmed sentencing results, Portsmouth death notices and obituaries, Pompey news, fixtures and results, the local weather and tides, M27 and M275 traffic, trains and ferries, and the latest crime updates from Hampshire police.
- 11°C clear, wind E 7 mph
- 35 cases listed at Portsmouth Crown Court today
- 26 death notices this month
- 9 ferry departures from the port today
Portsmouth Crown Court listings today
35 cases listed at Portsmouth Crown Court today
What's on in Portsmouth today and this weekend
21 events today, 25 this weekend
| Event | Venue |
|---|---|
| The Shape of a Spell Exhibition | Aspex |
| Castaway Cove presents Oktoberfest Outdoor Event / Activities | Gunwharf Quays |
| Spooky Fun at Fort Nelson Childrens Events | Fort Nelson |
| Masters of Disguise Childrens Events | Blue Reef Aquarium |
| Halloween Project Tombstone Laser Tag Outdoor Event / Activities | Queen Elizabeth Country Park |
| Meet The Team Onboard Victory Live: The Big Repair Heritage & History | Portsmouth Historic Dockyard |
Portsmouth death notices and obituaries
26 death notices this month
- Patrick Nasralla
- David Todd
- Tom Pike
Portsmouth FC: Pompey news, fixtures and results
Pompey are 11th in the Championship; next Burnley v Portsmouth, Sat 31 Oct 15:00
BurnleyvPortsmouth
- WPortsmouth 2 – 1 Millwall
- DWolverhampton 1 – 1 Portsmouth
- WNorwich 0 – 1 Portsmouth
- WPortsmouth 3 – 2 Sheffield Utd
11th18 pts · 12 played
Additional Milton End tickets released for Portsmouth vs Swansea
An extra allocation of tickets for Portsmouth’s Championship match against Swansea at Fratton Park on Tuesday 3 November has been made available. The seats are in Blocks P and Q of the Milton End standing area, with further availability in the North and South stands. Tickets can be purchased through the club’s e‑ticketing site, and hospitality packages remain on offer.
Pompey Women edge Bournemouth with early goal
Pompey Women secured a 1-0 victory over AFC Bournemouth at the Bob Lucas Stadium, with Kerry Beattie scoring within the first minute. The match saw both sides hit the crossbar twice, and Bournemouth mounted a late rally before the win was confirmed. Manager Jay Sadler made five changes to the lineup that had previously defeated Cheltenham in the FA Cup. The result moves Pompey Women above Bournemouth in the National League table.
Portsmouth weather today
11°C clear now, wind E 7 mph
11°CClear
10°to15°
- Sat15°9°
- Sun10°7°
- Mon12°8°
M27 traffic, trains, buses and ferries: Portsmouth travel
Disruption on the roads or trains
- 0 closures or restrictions in force on the M27, M275, A27 and A3(M)
- 7 of the next 23 departures from Portsmouth-area stations are delayed or cancelled. 08:21 to Portsmouth Harbour expected 08:29: This service has been delayed by a speed restriction earlier on this train's journey
- 9 ferry departures today, next 10:00 Dfds to Jersey
- No flood alerts in force
Portsmouth crime news and court results
21 Hampshire police releases this week
Man jailed for three years after drug conviction in Southampton
A 31‑year‑old man was stopped on Thames Close, West End, Southampton at 12:10 pm on 12 September 2025. He was detained under Section 23 of Misuse of Drugs Act, found possessing Class A drugs and charged with possession with intent to supply. He pleaded guilty at Southampton Crown Court on 7 October and was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment on 19 October.
EyesOn app marks first year with 500 rural members
Since its March 2026 launch, the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary's EyesOn app has attracted 500 members, published 215 news items and alerts, and facilitated 188 crime reports from rural users. The app streamlines reporting for business‑linked residents, sending details directly to police contact teams for triage.
25‑year‑old arrested on suspicion of Class A drug supply in Winchester
Police from the Winchester City team stopped a man on a moped on Water Lane on 28 October. A Section 23 search uncovered about 20 bags of suspected Class A drugs, cash and a phone. The 25‑year‑old Southsea resident was arrested for possession with intent to supply and remains in custody.
Portsmouth school term dates, holidays and closures
Next holiday: October half term, 26 to 30 October
Back to school: Monday 2 November 2026.
Portsmouth planning applications, house prices and council tax
Average house price in Portsmouth: £245,954, up 0.1% on a year ago.
