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.
- 17°C overcast, wind NE 4 mph
- 14 cases on the board at Portsmouth Crown Court
- 10 death notices this month
- 1 ferry departures from the port today
Portsmouth Crown Court listings today
14 cases on the board at Portsmouth Crown Court
What's on in Portsmouth today and this weekend
3 events today, 15 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 |
Portsmouth death notices and obituaries
10 death 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
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.
Joe Morrell Returns to Portsmouth as Development Coach
Joe Morrell, 29, has rejoined Portsmouth as first‑team development coach after retiring from playing. The former Wales international made 105 appearances for the club between 2021 and 2024 and previously worked in Bristol City’s academy. He holds a UEFA ‘A’ Licence and is pursuing his Pro Licence.
Portsmouth weather today
17°C overcast now, wind NE 4 mph
17°COvercast
13°to20°
- Wed16°11°
- Thu15°9°
- Fri18°12°
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)
- 6 of the next 53 departures from Portsmouth-area stations are delayed or cancelled. 21:48 to Portsmouth Harbour expected 22:00: This service has been delayed by congestion
- 1 ferry departure today, next 23:00 Brittany Ferries. to Caen
- No flood alerts in force
Portsmouth crime news and court results
25 Hampshire police releases this week
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.
30-year-old arrested after Class A drugs found in Farnborough
Officers spotted a Citroen C4 on North Lane, Aldershot at 8.45 pm on 5 October. The car stopped on Reading Road, Farnborough, where a search found bags of suspected Class A drugs and £215 cash. A 30‑year‑old Liverpool man was arrested for possession with intent to supply, driving without a licence or insurance and remains in custody.
Man Charged After Gosport Public Order Incident
Police charged one man following a public order incident in Gosport on 4 October, where a small boat arrived from the English Channel. Officers deployed to Haslar Road used various powers to manage a crowd of about 350 people, which dispersed by 02:00 am. Twelve arrests were made, and one person received treatment for chest pains.
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.
