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.
- 16°C overcast, wind W 3 mph
- 8 cases on the board at Portsmouth Crown Court
- 10 death notices this month
- 2 ferry departures from the port today
Portsmouth Crown Court listings today
8 cases on the board at Portsmouth Crown Court
What's on in Portsmouth today and this weekend
16 events today, 24 this weekend
| Event | Venue |
|---|---|
| The Shape of a Spell Exhibition | Aspex |
| Polymer Clay Earring Workshop Workshop | Hotwalls Studio |
| Comedy at the Fort Performance | The Portsmouth Distillery |
| Southsea Farmers' Market Markets | Palmerston Road |
| Sunday Makers Market Markets | Southsea Castle |
| Fairtrade Fortnight Talks | Various locations |
Portsmouth death notices and obituaries
10 death notices this month
- Ian Charles Kearn
- Tia ‘T’ Renee Okuns
- Carole Jacqueline Tonkin
- Ken Wilson
- Anthony ‘Tony’ Thomas Harry Richardson
Portsmouth FC: Pompey news, fixtures and results
Pompey are 19th in the Championship; next Southampton v Portsmouth, Sun 11 Oct 12:00
SouthamptonvPortsmouth
- DPortsmouth 2 – 2 Blackburn
- DCharlton 0 – 0 Portsmouth
- WPortsmouth 2 – 0 Cardiff
- LPortsmouth 0 – 2 Derby County
19th8 pts · 7 played
Pompey Women set to host Lewes on October 4
Pompey Women will play Lewes at Fratton Park on Sunday, 4 October, with a 2pm kick‑off. Tickets start at £1 for under‑14s and can be purchased online or at the ticket office. FanZone opens at 12pm, offering a 10% discount on food and drink before turnstiles open at 1pm.
Pompey Players Feature in International Fixtures During Break
During the extended international break, several Portsmouth players featured for their national sides. A midfielder helped The Gambia to 2-1 and 4-2 wins over Somalia and Ghana, while a summer signing started both Comoros games, a 3-1 loss to Cameroon and a 1-0 win over Namibia. A right-back was an unused substitute for Northern Ireland’s first two Nations League matches, and a loanee captained the Northern Ireland under‑21s to a 4-0 victory in Malta. Additionally, a forward played for Croatia under‑21s in a 3-1 win over Hungary.
Portsmouth weather today
16°C overcast now, wind W 3 mph
16°COvercast
14°to19°
- Fri20°14°
- Sat20°13°
- Sun20°13°
M27 traffic, trains, buses and ferries: Portsmouth travel
Disruption on the roads or trains
- 4 closures or restrictions in force on the M27, M275, A27 and A3(M): M27 eastbound narrow lanes and lane 1 closure (34/7 to 39/7)
- 14 of the next 54 departures from Portsmouth-area stations are delayed or cancelled. 21:37 to Portsmouth Harbour expected 21:52: This service has been delayed by a speed restriction
- 2 ferry departures today, next 22:30 Brittany Ferries. to Cherbourg
- No flood alerts in force
Portsmouth crime news and court results
25 Hampshire police releases this week
Fatal Collision on Stockbridge Road Near North Waltham
Police were called at 9.34pm on Wednesday 30 September to a fatal collision on Stockbridge Road at the A33 junction near North Waltham, Basingstoke. A blue Seat Ibiza driven by a man in his 40s collided with a white Renault heavy goods vehicle, killing the driver at the scene. The investigation continues, and officers are seeking witnesses and dash‑cam footage.
Two arrested after drugs and cash found in stolen Audi near Yateley
Police stopped a speeding Audi A4 on the A30 near Blackbushe Airport at about 1.50 am on 30 September and discovered Class A drugs, cannabis and £1,110 in cash. The driver, an 18‑year‑old man with no fixed abode, failed a cocaine wipe test, and a 28‑year‑old woman from Camberley was also arrested. Both suspects have been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Man arrested after e‑scooter stop yields Class A drugs
Police on patrol in Glebe Gardens, Basingstoke, observed suspected drug activity around midday on 30 September. A 38‑year‑old e‑scooter rider tried to flee, was detained and a small plastic bag containing 24 wraps of suspected Class A drugs was recovered. He is charged with possession with intent to supply and remains in custody.
Portsmouth school term dates, holidays and closures
1 Portsmouth schools closed today
Back to school: Monday 2 November 2026.
Portsmouth planning applications, house prices and council tax
Average house price in Portsmouth: £251,220, up 1.3% on a year ago.
