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.
- 9°C clear, wind NW 10 mph
- 19 cases listed at Portsmouth Crown Court today
- 11 death notices this month
- 9 ferry departures from the port today
Portsmouth Crown Court listings today
19 cases listed at Portsmouth Crown Court today
What's on in Portsmouth today and this weekend
7 events today, 16 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 |
| Beaded Necklace Workshop Participatory Event | Hotwalls Studios |
| Roller Tots Under 5's Skate Session Childrens Events | Pitt St. Skatepark |
| HerStory at Portsmouth High School Heritage & History | Portsmouth High School GDST |
Portsmouth death notices and obituaries
11 death notices this month
- Colin O’Keeffe
- Audrey McClelland
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
Travel Details for South Coast Derby Supporters
Portsmouth FC thanked supporters travelling to St Mary's for the upcoming south coast derby and confirmed that final coach and travel information will be emailed on October 7. Three coach pick‑up points have been designated, with the car park opening only after all coaches are in position and Anson Road kept clear. Free parking is available at Miltoncross Academy from 7 am to 8 am, reopening when coaches return. Supporters who have not received confirmation by 12 pm on Thursday, October 8, should contact SCD@pompeyfc.co.uk.
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
9°C clear now, wind NW 10 mph
9°CClear
8°to15°
- Fri18°12°
- Sat15°10°
- Sun15°8°
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)
- 4 of the next 24 departures from Portsmouth-area stations are delayed or cancelled. 23:38 to Portsmouth & Southsea expected 23:44: This service has been delayed by a speed restriction
- 9 ferry departures today, next 08:00 Brittany Ferries. to Caen
- No flood alerts in force
Portsmouth crime news and court results
21 Hampshire police releases this week
Two arrested after public order incident in Houndwell Park
Police responded to a public order disturbance in Houndwell Park, Southampton, at about 7pm on 29 September. A man was assaulted but not seriously injured. A 17-year-old was detained on suspicion of violent disorder and a 27-year-old on suspicion of common assault and a public order offence; both were released on bail pending further enquiries.
29‑year‑old arrested after heroin and crack seized in Farnborough
Police on patrol saw a man smoking cannabis on Albert Road at about 6 pm on Friday 2 October and arrested him. A search of a Farnborough Road property uncovered amounts of suspected heroin and crack cocaine. The 29‑year‑old was charged with possession to supply a Class A drug and possession of a Class B drug and remains on bail.
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.
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.
