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 NNW 11 mph
- 11 cases on the board at Portsmouth Crown Court
- 2 funerals today in the Portsmouth area
- 2 ferry departures from the port today
Portsmouth Crown Court listings today
11 cases on the board at Portsmouth Crown Court
What's on in Portsmouth today and this weekend
6 events today, 16 this weekend
| Event | Venue |
|---|---|
| The Shape of a Spell Exhibition | Aspex |
| Castaway Cove presents Oktoberfest Outdoor Event / Activities | Gunwharf Quays |
| 60+ Festival Festivals | Various city venues |
| Zero Fox Given Comedy Night Performance | The Fox |
| Beaded Necklace Workshop Participatory Event | Hotwalls Studios |
| The Vintage Boys Rock 'n' Roll Show Music | Kings Theatre |
Portsmouth death notices and obituaries
2 funerals today in the Portsmouth area, 11 notices this month
- Ken Wilson
- Anthony ‘Tony’ Thomas Harry Richardson
- Colin O’Keeffe
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
Travel Details for South Coast Derby Supporters
Portsmouth FC thanked supporters travelling to St Mary's for the upcoming south coast derby and confirmed that final coach and travel information will be emailed on October 7. Three coach pick‑up points have been designated, with the car park opening only after all coaches are in position and Anson Road kept clear. Free parking is available at Miltoncross Academy from 7 am to 8 am, reopening when coaches return. Supporters who have not received confirmation by 12 pm on Thursday, October 8, should contact SCD@pompeyfc.co.uk.
New Season Review Videos Added for Pompey Fans
Four additional videos have been uploaded to the Pompey+ platform, expanding the collection of season reviews for supporters. The clips cover the 1995/96 campaign under Terry Fenwick, the 1997/98 fight against relegation, the title-winning 2002/03 season featuring Harry Redknapp and Paul Merson, and the club's inaugural Premier League season in 2003/04 with wins over Liverpool, Manchester United and Southampton. Each video highlights key moments from those years.
Portsmouth weather today
11°C clear now, wind NNW 11 mph
11°CClear
11°to16°
- Thu15°9°
- Fri18°12°
- Sat15°10°
M27 traffic, trains, buses and ferries: Portsmouth travel
Disruption on the roads or trains
- 3 closures or restrictions in force on the M27, M275, A27 and A3(M): M27 eastbound lane 1, 2 and 3 closure (26/8 to 29/2)
- 7 of the next 54 departures from Portsmouth-area stations are delayed or cancelled. 21:45 to Portsmouth Harbour expected 21:50: This service has been delayed by a late running train being in front of this one
- 2 ferry departures today, next 23:00 Brittany Ferries. to Caen
- No flood alerts in force
Portsmouth crime news and court results
21 Hampshire police releases this week
Two arrested after public order incident in Houndwell Park
Police responded to a public order disturbance in Houndwell Park, Southampton, at about 7pm on 29 September. A man was assaulted but not seriously injured. A 17-year-old was detained on suspicion of violent disorder and a 27-year-old on suspicion of common assault and a public order offence; both were released on bail pending further enquiries.
29‑year‑old arrested after heroin and crack seized in Farnborough
Police on patrol saw a man smoking cannabis on Albert Road at about 6 pm on Friday 2 October and arrested him. A search of a Farnborough Road property uncovered amounts of suspected heroin and crack cocaine. The 29‑year‑old was charged with possession to supply a Class A drug and possession of a Class B drug and remains on bail.
20‑year‑old arrested after stolen bikes and cutters recovered in Totton
Police recovered several bicycles and hydraulic cutters from a property on Tennyson Road, Totton, on 2 October. A 20‑year‑old local man was arrested on suspicion of theft‑related offences but has since been released on conditional police bail pending further enquiries.
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: £251,220, up 1.3% on a year ago.
