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.
- 18°C overcast, wind SSW 8 mph
- 14 cases on the board at Portsmouth Crown Court
- 13 death notices this month
- 3 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
10 events today, 24 this weekend
| Event | Venue |
|---|---|
| The Shape of a Spell Exhibition | Aspex |
| Castaway Cove presents Oktoberfest Outdoor Event / Activities | Gunwharf Quays |
| Beaded Necklace Workshop Participatory Event | Hotwalls Studios |
| Roller Tots Under 5's Skate Session Childrens Events | Pitt St. Skatepark |
| Indoor Roller Disco Extreme Sports | Pitt St. Skatepark |
| Portsmouth100 Wonders: Heritage Art Club Outdoor Event / Activities | Various |
Portsmouth death notices and obituaries
13 death notices this month
- Maurice Atkins
- David Steven Heather
- Esther Jones
- John Ashby
- David Massey
Portsmouth FC: Pompey news, fixtures and results
Pompey are 16th in the Championship; next Norwich v Portsmouth, Sat 17 Oct 15:00
NorwichvPortsmouth
- WPortsmouth 3 – 2 Sheffield Utd
- LSouthampton 1 – 0 Portsmouth
- DPortsmouth 2 – 2 Blackburn
- DCharlton 0 – 0 Portsmouth
16th11 pts · 9 played
Pompey Women to Host Cheltenham Town at Fratton Park
Pompey Women will face Cheltenham Town on Sunday, 18 October, with kickoff at 2pm in the FA Women’s National League. The match will also celebrate the contributions of the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary and South Central Ambulance Service, featuring a police van display and female CPR promotion in the Victory Lounge. Fans can purchase tickets from £1 for under‑14s and enjoy a 10% discount on food and drink in the FanZone from 12pm. The event includes a first‑time fan guide and community highlights.
Portsmouth beat Sheffield United 3-2 at Fratton Park
Portsmouth secured a 3-2 victory over Sheffield United in a five‑goal Championship match at Fratton Park. Zak Swanson opened the scoring, Hamza Choudhury was sent off for a second booking, and Adrian Segečić doubled the lead after half‑time. Japhet Tanganga and Tom Cannont pulled one back for the visitors before substitute Ebou Adams scored the final goal to clinch all three points.
Portsmouth weather today
18°C overcast now, wind SSW 8 mph
18°COvercast
16°to19°
- Fri17°10°
- Sat13°7°
- Sun13°7°
M27 traffic, trains, buses and ferries: Portsmouth travel
Disruption on the roads or trains
- 1 closure or restriction in force on the M27, M275, A27 and A3(M): M27 westbound Jct 2 entry slip road closure
- 16 of the next 55 departures from Portsmouth-area stations are delayed or cancelled. 21:48 to Portsmouth Harbour expected 21:57: This service has been delayed by congestion
- 3 ferry departures today, next 22:45 Brittany Ferries. to Cherbourg
- No flood alerts in force
Portsmouth crime news and court results
25 Hampshire police releases this week
31‑year‑old jailed for 25 shoplifting offences in Aldershot
Amy Bell, 31, of Grosvenor Road, Aldershot, pleaded guilty to 25 counts of theft after stealing food and drinks worth over £1,200 from a Co‑op on North Lane in September and £100 of fish from Sainsbury’s on Ash Road on 4 October. She was sentenced to 12 weeks’ imprisonment at Basingstoke Magistrates Court on 8 October.
23‑year‑old jailed for three years over Farnborough knife and bat attack
Billy‑Roy Guilfoyle‑Gregory, 23, of Alison Close, Farnborough, pleaded guilty to causing grievous bodily harm with intent after a group attacked a man in his 20s on Ratcliffe Road on 30 June. The victim suffered stab wounds and a serious head injury. Guilfoyle‑Gregory received a three‑year term at Winchester Crown Court on 6 October.
Police seek 19‑year‑old Mickey Kimber in Fareham burglary probe
Hampshire Constabulary are searching for 19‑year‑old Michael “Mickey” Kimber of Portsmouth, wanted in connection with a residential burglary investigation after an incident in Fareham last month. He is described as a white male, about 5 ft 9 in tall, with long ginger hair tied in a ponytail. People are asked to provide information to the force or Crimestoppers.
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.
