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Police dismantle drugs gang that ran 'like business' between Gosport, Liverpool and Plymouth

A drugs gang peddling crack cocaine and heroin between Liverpool, Gosport and Plymouth has been dismantled by police.

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Man, 81, arrested over murder of woman, 81, at address

An 81-year-old man has been arrested over the murder of a pensioner.

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Hotwalls studios praised for thriving as cultural hub in Portsmouth

Portsmouth City Council has praised Hotwalls Studios for its growth as a "cultural hub" offering valuable opportunities to local artists.

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M27 traffic held near Portsmouth after car fire - 'long delays'

A car fire on the M27 near Portsmouth led to all lanes being held.

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Police spotted lurking in Fratton area for several hours

Police were spotted lurking in the Fratton area throughout much of the day on Wednesday.

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Portsmouth councillor's asylum speculation slammed as fearmongering and clickbait

Portsmouth Independent Party leader George Madgwick has been accused of “fearmongering” and attempting to “save face” after pushing false speculation that Roebuck House in Cosham was set to house asylum seekers.

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Police launch arson probe after blaze at pre-school

Police have launched a probe after an arson incident at a pre-school.

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M27 set for closures starting tonight to repair barrier near Portsmouth

The M27 is set for closures to repair a concrete barrier on the central reservation this weekend - with the motorway closing this evening.

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Body found in river amid hunt for missing woman

Police have found a body in the search for a missing woman.

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"Aggressive" men terrorise Canoe Lake and cause injuries to one man in an assault

A group of men terrorised members of the public in Southsea with “aggressive” behaviour including assaulting one man.

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Two boys arrested after video shows petrified boy attacked and made to kiss shoe

Police investigating a social media video showing a petrified boy being attacked, mercilessly taunted and threatened with being stabbed have made two arrests.

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Rapist jailed for 8 years after attack on 19-year-old woman in Southsea who he targeted while she slept

A man who targeted a woman while she slept has been jailed for eight years after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault.

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23 memories of a trip to the Tricorn

For many people in Portsmouth the Tricorn held great memories.

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Eerie footage shows Heathrow Airport plunged into darkness after sub-station blaze amid full day closure

Footage shows the scene inside Heathrow Airport in the early hours of March 21 after a fire at a nearby electrical substation plunged the building into darkness.

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Neonatal nurse reunites with QA staff whose care for her as a premature baby inspired her career

A Canadian neonatal nurse has reunited with the staff who cared for her as a premature baby.

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Heathrow fire: Have you been impacted by the airport closure? How to share your story

Have you been impacted by the Heathrow Airport closure? Are you stranded unable to get home?

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Picture perfect Hampshire town named as the best place to live in prestigious Sunday Times guide

A Hampshire town has been named as one of the best places to live in the prestigious annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide.

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Stunning destinations you can visit from Portsmouth International Port on holiday via cruises and ferries

Excited tourists can visit a myriad of destinations and start their holidays right on their doorstep.

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Ex-Sunderland, Shrewsbury and Millwall man Aiden O'Brien: I've not smiled much since my Portsmouth love affair. There's been dark times since

Aiden O’Brien hasn’t smiled much in three years, not how he used to. Not like his Pompey days.

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Portsmouth council backs banking hub after Lloyds closure in Southsea

Portsmouth City Council has backed calls for a banking hub in Southsea following the announcement that Lloyds Bank will close its Palmerston Road branch on June 2.