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.
- 3°C clear, wind N 6 mph
- 15 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
15 cases on the board at Portsmouth Crown Court
What's on in Portsmouth today and this weekend
3 events today, 17 this weekend
| Event | Venue |
|---|---|
| The Shape of a Spell Exhibition | Aspex |
| Portsmouth Historical Association 2026-27 Programme Heritage & History | Park Building |
| Roller Tots Under 5's Skate Session Childrens Events | Pitt St. Skatepark |
Portsmouth death notices and obituaries
2 funerals today in the Portsmouth area, 14 notices this month
- Celia Hallam
- Laurence Elkin
- Joanna Smith
- Angela ‘Angie’ Dawn Williams
- Honora Benjafield
Portsmouth FC: Pompey news, fixtures and results
Pompey are 11th in the Championship; next Bolton v Portsmouth, Sat 21 Nov 15:00
BoltonvPortsmouth
- LPortsmouth 1 – 2 Stoke
- WPortsmouth 3 – 1 Swansea
- DBurnley 0 – 0 Portsmouth
- WPortsmouth 2 – 1 Millwall
11th22 pts · 15 played
John Mousinho Shortlisted for Sky Bet Manager of the Month
John Mousinho has been named among the nominees for the Sky Bet Championship Manager of the Month award for October. His side secured home wins over Sheffield United and Millwall, an away victory at Norwich, and draws with Wolves and Burnley. The winner will be announced on Friday.
Ticket sales announced for Portsmouth away match
Portsmouth will travel to Middlesbrough for a Championship fixture on Saturday 19 December at 3pm. Over 2,000 tickets are allocated in the south‑east corner, available from 10am on 18 December via e‑ticketing or the Anson Road office. Tickets are non‑refundable and must be booked by a client ID.
Portsmouth weather today
3°C clear now, wind N 6 mph
3°CClear
3°to9°
- Fri8°2°
- Sat10°3°
- Sun13°8°
M27 traffic, trains, buses and ferries: Portsmouth travel
Disruption on the roads or trains
- 2 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)
- 20 of the next 45 departures from Portsmouth-area stations are delayed or cancelled. 20:28 to Cardiff Central expected Delayed: This service has been delayed by a points failure
- 2 ferry departures today
- No flood alerts in force
Portsmouth crime news and court results
18 Hampshire police releases this week
26‑year‑old Charged with Drug Supply in Basingstoke
Corrie Simpson, 26, of Bourdillon Gardens, Basingstoke, was arrested after police seized cocaine and over £5,000 in cash. He has been charged with drug supply offences. Simpson was taken into custody yesterday and is due to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates Court today, 12 November.
Two Teenagers Arrested Over Eastleigh Sainsbury’s Assault
Police arrested a 16-year-old from Netley and a 13-year-old from Botley on suspicion of assault causing ABH-level injuries and violent disorder after a 16-year-old was attacked outside Sainsbury’s on Leigh Road at 3.23 pm on 3 November. Both were bailed with strict conditions, including exclusion from Eastleigh and residence requirements.
Assault Reported on Stokes Bay Field
Police are seeking witnesses after a woman was attacked on the field between Lifeboat Lane and Fort Gilkicker in Gosport at about 5:00 pm on 5 November. A man shoved her to the ground, kicked her and demanded her phone before fleeing towards Fort Gilkicker. The victim suffered side grazes and is recovering at home.
Portsmouth school term dates, holidays and closures
Next holiday: Christmas holiday, 19 to 3 January
Back to school: Monday 4 January 2027.
Portsmouth planning applications, house prices and council tax
Average house price in Portsmouth: £245,954, up 0.1% on a year ago.
