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Sat 12 Sep 19°C partly cloudy
Clare Martin to Step Down as CEO of Pompey in the Community 3 road closures in force, 12 trains delayed or cancelled Police Outline Plans for Portsmouth Protests

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.

Court listings today Death notices Pompey

Right now
  • 19°C partly cloudy, wind WSW 12 mph
  • 0 cases listed at Portsmouth Crown Court today
  • 15 death notices this month
  • 3 ferry departures from the port today

Portsmouth Crown Court listings today

0 cases listed at Portsmouth Crown Court today

What's on in Portsmouth today and this weekend

26 events today, 34 this weekend

EventVenue
Victory Summer: The Trafalgar Sail and Nelson's Silver Tableware Heritage & HistoryPortsmouth Historic Dockyard
Pride of Portsmouth Lion Trail Childrens EventsAcross the city
Portsmouth100 Wonders: Heritage Art Club Outdoor Event / ActivitiesVarious
Mindful Art in the Park WorkshopThe Greenhouse
Roller Tots Under 5's Skate Session Childrens EventsPitt St. Skatepark
Comedy at the Tower ComedySpinnaker Tower

Portsmouth death notices and obituaries

15 death notices this month

  • Jennifer GoddonMon 14 Sep, 3.15pm, Portchester Crematorium in the South Chapel
  • Dennis WrightTue 15 Sep, 12.15pm, Portchester Crematorium
  • Sheila JenkinsThu 17 Sep, 1.00pm, Oaks, Havant Crematorium
  • Rita June HamptonFri 18 Sep, 10am, Portchester Crematorium, South Chapel

Portsmouth FC: Pompey news, fixtures and results

Pompey are 17th in the Championship; next Charlton v Portsmouth, Sat 12 Sep 15:00

Next match

CharltonvPortsmouth

Sat 12 Sep, 15:00 kick-off · Championship

Recent results
  • WPortsmouth 2 – 0 CardiffSat 5 Sep
  • LPortsmouth 0 – 2 Derby CountyTue 1 Sep
  • LBristol City 2 – 1 PortsmouthSat 29 Aug
  • WLincoln City 1 – 3 PortsmouthSat 22 Aug
Championship

17th6 pts · 5 played

  1. Yesterday 13:00Club news

    Clare Martin to Step Down as CEO of Pompey in the Community

    Clare Martin has announced she will step down as chief executive of Pompey in the Community after 25 years with the club, including 14 years leading the charity. She has overseen significant growth, expanding the organisation's reach across Portsmouth and beyond. Martin will remain in post while the board of trustees appoints a successor to ensure a smooth transition. The charity praised her long‑term contribution to the local community.

  2. Yesterday 13:00Club news

    Pompey Lottery Week 11 Winners and Roll‑Over Jackpot

    The latest Pompey Lottery draw did not produce a jackpot winner, causing the prize to increase to £1,400 for the next draw. Three members received £20 prizes: Mr Clive Embling, Mrs Val Lovett and Mr Matthew Webb. Scratchcard winners were Gill Hoskins, Mr Kevin Marden, Mr Stephen Williams, Mr Raymond Ditchfield and Mr Lawrence Hanson. The lottery office also announced recruitment for ambassador and sales roles, inviting applications from candidates over 18.

Portsmouth weather today

19°C partly cloudy now, wind WSW 12 mph

19°CPartly cloudy

Feels like 17° · WSW 12 mph, gusts 24

Today

13°to19°

Overcast, rain 6% · sunrise 07:34, sunset 20:25

  • Sun21°18°
  • Mon23°18°
  • Tue22°16°

M27 traffic, trains, buses and ferries: Portsmouth travel

Disruption on the roads or trains

Disruptionas of 12:01
  • 3 closures or restrictions in force on the M27, M275, A27 and A3(M): M275 Northbound Tipner to M27 Carriageway Closure
  • 12 of the next 38 departures from Portsmouth-area stations are delayed or cancelled. 11:57 to Brighton expected 12:00
  • 3 ferry departures today, next 15:00 Brittany Ferries. to Caen
  • No flood alerts in force

Portsmouth crime news and court results

19 Hampshire police releases this week

  1. 1 hours agoPortsmouthUpdate

    Police Outline Plans for Portsmouth Protests

    Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary announced measures for today’s protests in Portsmouth, scheduled to start at 12.30pm from All Saints Church on Commercial Road. Under Section 12 of the Public Order Act 1986, participants must follow a designated route to Guildhall Square, with separate areas allocated for counter‑protesters and a contingency holding point.

  2. Yesterday 18:00PortsmouthUpdate

    Man charged after violent disorder at Eastney Marina

    A 42‑year‑old man, Del Leon Somerville of Walsingham Close, Paulsgrove, was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and assaulting a constable following the Eastney Marina incident on 6 September. He has been charged with both offences and is remanded to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates Court on 12 September.

  3. Yesterday 16:22SouthamptonUpdate

    Eastleigh Man Charged with Multiple Shoplifting and Theft Offences

    A 42-year‑old Eastleigh resident, Adam Brown, was charged with five shoplifting offences and the theft of a tablet after incidents between 2 April and 3 June. The stolen items, valued at over £1,000, were taken from Tesco Express stores in Fair Oak, Eastleigh and Chandler’s Ford. Brown is bailed and will appear at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on 7 October.

Portsmouth school term dates, holidays and closures

Next holiday: October half term, 26 to 30 October

Back to school: Monday 2 November 2026.

31 October: Secondary school applications close (for entry September 2027)

Portsmouth planning applications, house prices and council tax

Average house price in Portsmouth: £250,999, up 0.1% on a year ago.

Council tax band D 2026/27: £2,291.71 a year.

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