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 SW 7 mph
- 6 cases on the board at Portsmouth Crown Court
- 1 funeral today in the Portsmouth area
- 2 ferry departures from the port today
Portsmouth Crown Court listings today
6 cases on the board at Portsmouth Crown Court
What's on in Portsmouth today and this weekend
9 events today, 23 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
1 funeral today in the Portsmouth area, 11 notices this month
- Colin O’Keeffe
- Audrey McClelland
- Maurice Atkins
- David Steven Heather
Portsmouth FC: Pompey news, fixtures and results
Pompey are 19th in the Championship; next Portsmouth v Sheffield Utd, Wed 14 Oct 19:45
PortsmouthvSheffield Utd
- LSouthampton 1 – 0 Portsmouth
- DPortsmouth 2 – 2 Blackburn
- DCharlton 0 – 0 Portsmouth
- WPortsmouth 2 – 0 Cardiff
19th8 pts · 8 played
No criminal incident reported after Portsmouth derby
Following the Southampton versus Portsmouth football match, which ended 1-0 with James Bree scoring the decisive goal, police recorded no arrests or offences. The only notable incident was Cameron Bragg receiving a red card for the home side. No further criminal activity was reported.
Four changes named for Portsmouth’s south coast derby
Portsmouth have made four alterations to the starting XI for the south coast derby at St Mary’s Stadium. Midfielder Ebou Adams returns, replacing Rocco Shein, while Nicolas Schmid is recalled in goal and Regan Poole and Colby Bishop fill midfield and attack roles. Daniel Bielica, Adrian Segečić and Conor Shaughnessy miss out, with Marko Milovanović and Keshi Anderson named among the substitutes.
Portsmouth weather today
17°C overcast now, wind SW 7 mph
17°COvercast
14°to18°
- Tue20°14°
- Wed18°11°
- Thu18°16°
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): A27 westbound lane 1 closure
- 14 of the next 51 departures from Portsmouth-area stations are delayed or cancelled. 22:17 to Portsmouth Harbour expected 22:21: 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
24 Hampshire police releases this week
Teen Cyclist Injured After SUV Fails to Stop on St Denys Road
Police are seeking witnesses after a 15-year-old cyclist was seriously injured in a collision with a dark SUV on St Denys Road near Cobden Bridge on Sunday at 2.55pm. The eastbound SUV did not stop after the impact, and the teenager was taken to hospital for treatment.
Police seek 37‑year‑old Nicholas Joslin after Southampton assault
Police are searching for Nicholas Joslin, 37, following an assault on a woman at a Laburnum Road address in Southampton on 15 July. The incident was reported just after 2 pm, resulting in minor injuries. Officers continue enquiries and ask the public to report any sightings.
Hampshire Constabulary Holds Special Constable Recruitment Event
The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary hosted a Special Constabulary recruitment event on Saturday 17 October 2026 at the Stripe Building, University of Winchester, King Alfred Campus. The two‑hour session introduced volunteers to police powers, training and community‑focused duties, encouraging residents to consider joining the volunteer force.
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
1 new planning applications this week
Average house price in Portsmouth: £251,220, up 1.3% on a year ago.
