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Southsea landlady repeatedly punched and stamped on during terrifying break-in
A Southsea landlady was repeatedly punched in the head and stamped on during a terrifying early morning break-in.
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UK hosepipe ban: Could a hosepipe ban be imposed? What are the rules of a hosepipe ban?
A video explains the rules of a hosepipe ban in the UK.


A3(M) fire: Firefighters raced to vehicle that mysteriously exploded into flames - update
Firefighters raced to a vehicle alight on the A3(M) that had mysteriously exploded into flames.

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I asked AI what the most crime-ridden areas of Portsmouth are - sorry Charles Dickens!
Charles Dickens, born in Portsmouth in 1812, created some of literature's best-known fictional characters and is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era.

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A3(M) vehicle fire leaves lane blocked and delays near Clanfield
A vehicle fire on the A3(M) has led to a lane closure and “slow traffic”.
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Air ambulance lands in Portsmouth field for emergency incident in front of worried locals
An air ambulance landed in a Portsmouth field for an emergency incident in front of worried locals.

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Crash close to A27 in Chichester causes disruption for drivers
A crash closed to the A27 has caused disruption for drivers.
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A27 traffic slow due to unusual incident as 'swans on road'
Traffic is slow on the A27 due to “swans on the road”.


Here's why Donald Trump Jr and Nigel Farage were spotted in Portsmouth
Donald Trump Jr and Nigel Farage were spotted in Portsmouth for a glamorous black-tie event on Friday evening at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.


Going Green: Lowering your carbon footprint on a limited budget
Can you advise please as I'm trying to reduce my carbon footprint on a limited budget and live in a rural area so need a car. The walls and attic of our house are insulated and the windows are double glazed.


Man charged with sexually assaulting woman during alleged attack
A man has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman during an alleged attack at an address.


Man caught with shotgun, gunpowder and ammunition dies after fall in Portsmouth
A man caught by police with a metal shotgun, gunpowder and ammunition has died after a fall.


Greedy fraudster swindled £600,000 from firm contributing to 125 job losses in Portsmouth
A crooked accountant at a medical firm contributed to more than 125 of her colleagues losing their jobs in Portsmouth by defrauding the business out of more than £600,000, a court heard.

Political Comment: ‘Vital we continue taking action’ says Portsmouth MP at coffee morning on clean air
Portsmouth MP Stephen Morgan has said it is vital action continues to be taken to clean up Portsmouth’s air and protect the city’s environment.

WATCH: Ferocious Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon opens fire and obliterates high-speed supersonic missile
An advanced upgraded Royal Navy warship destroyed a supersonic missile during a Nato exercise.


'It was the hardest thing I've had to do in my life': Stubbington man treks Mount Snowdon with kitchen appliance strapped to back
Thousands of pounds have been raised by an incredible man who has hiked up a mountain with a kitchen appliance on his back.

Flagship Lidl supermarket being built in Havant wants go-ahead for raft of bright new signs
A new flagship supermarket being built in Havant is now wanting permission for a raft of new signage at the site.

Large haul of illegal cigarettes seized after police chase fleeing man and arrest him in Gosport
Police seized a large haul of illegal cigarettes after arresting a fleeing man who was selling them in the street.


Man suffers serious injury during Portsmouth hit and run crash
A man suffered a serious leg injury during a hit and run crash involving a car and motorbike in Portsmouth.


Man, 27, admits murdering woman, 96, after body found at home on fire
A man has admitted murdering a 96-year-old woman after a body was found at an address where a fire had erupted.
