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.
- 20°C overcast, wind SW 9 mph
- 20 cases on the board at Portsmouth Crown Court
- 1 funeral today in the Portsmouth area
- 5 ferry departures from the port today
Portsmouth Crown Court listings today
20 cases on the board at Portsmouth Crown Court
What's on in Portsmouth today and this weekend
22 events today, 40 this weekend
| Event | Venue |
|---|---|
| Victory Summer: The Trafalgar Sail and Nelson's Silver Tableware Heritage & History | Portsmouth Historic Dockyard |
| Portsmouth100 Wonders: Heritage Art Club Outdoor Event / Activities | Various |
| Mindful Art in the Park Workshop | The Greenhouse |
| Roller Tots Under 5's Skate Session Childrens Events | Pitt St. Skatepark |
| Comedy at the Tower Comedy | Spinnaker Tower |
| LOL Comedy Club Performance | Portsmouth Guildhall |
Portsmouth death notices and obituaries
1 funeral today in the Portsmouth area, 16 notices this month
- Jennifer Goddon
- Dennis Wright
- Sheila Jenkins
- Rita June Hampton
Portsmouth FC: Pompey news, fixtures and results
Pompey are 18th in the Championship; next Portsmouth v Blackburn, Sat 19 Sep 15:00
PortsmouthvBlackburn
- DCharlton 0 – 0 Portsmouth
- WPortsmouth 2 – 0 Cardiff
- LPortsmouth 0 – 2 Derby County
- LBristol City 2 – 1 Portsmouth
18th7 pts · 6 played
Pompey Fans to Watch South Coast Derby at Fratton Park
Pompey supporters can view the south coast derby against St Mary's on Sunday 11 October at Fratton Park’s Victory Suite. Doors open at 11am, with pre‑match coverage from 11.30am and a 12pm kick‑off. Tickets cost £4.50, include a croissant, and are limited to one per Client ID.
Next Batch of Pompey Home Tickets to Go on Sale Soon
Tickets for Portsmouth FC's remaining 2026 Championship home games will be released shortly after the international break, with eight fixtures left at Fratton Park before year‑end. PO4 members receive priority access before tickets become available to the general public. To qualify for the priority window, memberships must be purchased by 11.59pm on Wednesday, September 16. Online purchases incur no booking fee, while phone or in‑person sales carry a £3 fee.
Portsmouth weather today
20°C overcast now, wind SW 9 mph
20°COvercast
19°to21°
- Tue21°15°
- Wed19°13°
- Thu20°14°
M27 traffic, trains, buses and ferries: Portsmouth travel
Disruption on the roads or trains
- 0 closures or restrictions in force on the M27, M275, A27 and A3(M)
- 29 of the next 58 departures from Portsmouth-area stations are delayed or cancelled. 18:50 to Portsmouth Harbour expected 19:13: This service has been delayed by a safety inspection of the track
- 5 ferry departures today, next 19:45 Brittany Ferries Ci to Guernsey
- No flood alerts in force
Portsmouth crime news and court results
24 Hampshire police releases this week
Police release images of six men linked to Eastney Marina disorder
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has issued images of six men as part of its investigation into violent public disorder at Eastney Marina on 6 September. The incident involved a crowd of about 200, vehicle damage and minor injuries to officers. A 42‑year‑old from Paulsgrove was charged on Friday, and a 16‑year‑old was arrested and bailed on Saturday.
Police seek public help in Southampton Boots shoplifting series
Police have released an image of a white, average‑build man with curly medium‑length hair linked to three shoplifting raids at the Boots store on Portswood Road, Southampton. The thefts occurred on 25 August at 1.20 pm (£400), 27 August at 2.20 pm (£150) and 4 September at 5.25 pm (£700). Anyone recognising him is asked to contact authorities.
87‑Year‑Old Joan Harris Missing in Southampton
Joan Harris, 87, was last seen leaving her home in Southampton between 12.30 am and 2.20 am this morning. She is described as white, about five feet tall, with shoulder‑length white/grey hair and was believed to be barefoot, walking near Bitterne, Sholing and the Itchen. Police urge anyone with information to call 999, quoting reference 44260447317.
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: £250,999, up 0.1% on a year ago.
Latest news
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