Latest news from Portsea Island, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight curated from the feeds of The BBC, Portsmouth News Portsmouth City Council and more…
- What latest election results show us in maps and chartson 9th May 2026 at 1:02 am
See which parties are winning – and losing – across the UK and who’s won in your area, using our interactive tool.
- Portsmouth captain Pack signs new one-year dealon 8th May 2026 at 10:02 pm
Portsmouth captain Marlon Pack signs a new one-year contract to remain at Fratton Park for the 2026-27 season.
- Portsmouth captain Pack signs new one-year dealon 8th May 2026 at 10:02 pm
Portsmouth captain Marlon Pack signs a new one-year contract to remain at Fratton Park for the 2026-27 season.
- Saints charged by EFL with spying on Middlesbroughon 8th May 2026 at 10:02 pm
The EFL charges Southampton with spying on Middlesbrough before they meet in the Championship play-off semi-finals on Saturday.
- Saints charged by EFL with spying on Middlesbroughon 8th May 2026 at 10:02 pm
The EFL charges Southampton with spying on Middlesbrough before they meet in the Championship play-off semi-finals on Saturday.
- How Southampton allegedly spied on Middlesbroughon 8th May 2026 at 9:33 pm
Southampton have been charged by the EFL with spying on Championship play-off rivals Middlesbrough. It was not as difficult as one might think.
- How Southampton allegedly spied on Middlesbroughon 8th May 2026 at 9:33 pm
Southampton have been charged by the EFL with spying on Championship play-off rivals Middlesbrough. It was not as difficult as one might think.
- Reform rocks Isle of Wight as Labour loses Southamptonon 8th May 2026 at 8:07 pm
Conservatives also lose control of Hampshire County Council in the local elections.
- Portsmouth confirm new deal for skipperby Jordan Cross on 8th May 2026 at 7:48 pm
Breaking news of a new contract for Pompey’s on-pitch leader this evening – here’s the details.
- Review: Kamado Joe BBQ deal finally convinced me to upgrade from my smoker – and I’m blown away (aff)by Marc Reeves on 8th May 2026 at 6:14 pm
After years using a ProQ smoker, I finally took the plunge on a Kamado Joe ceramic grill after spotting a deal that slashed the price below £810 and bundled in valuable extras.
- ‘Showing what Britain has’: Royal Navy’s HMS Queen Elizabeth leaves Portsmouth for sea trials and Nato opsby Freddie Webb on 8th May 2026 at 5:46 pm
It’s her first major operation since coming out of the dry dock and being back at sea
- Essex lose late wickets after Hampshire collapseon 8th May 2026 at 5:45 pm
Hampshire pair Jake Lehmann and Ben Brown hit half-centuries before a batting collapse hands Essex the initiative on day one.
- Bree on winning run, Eckert’s influence & play-offson 8th May 2026 at 5:10 pm
Southampton defender James Bree discusses the upcoming Championship play-off games and his return to the side.
- Bree on winning run, Eckert’s influence & play-offson 8th May 2026 at 5:10 pm
Southampton defender James Bree discusses the upcoming Championship play-off games and his return to the side.
- ‘Isn’t Championship ready. A player in there somewhere’: Clear Portsmouth verdict over future of £500,000 signingby Pepe Lacey on 8th May 2026 at 5:00 pm
Harvey Blair is entering the final 12 months of his three-year Pompey contract.
- Win the first leg and keep clean sheets – how to stand a chance in the play-offson 8th May 2026 at 4:36 pm
Keep a clean sheet and win the first leg. BBC Sport takes a closer look at what it might take to get through the play-offs.
- The former Portsmouth favourites set to become free agents this summerby Jordan Cross on 8th May 2026 at 4:04 pm
Hundreds of players will become free agents in England this summer – with a host of former Fratton favourites among them.
- Saints ‘have to be’ in Premier League – Scienzaon 8th May 2026 at 4:02 pm
Southampton winger Leo Scienza says it would be a “dream” if his side were able to return to Wembley for the Championship play-off final later this month.
- Saints ‘have to be’ in Premier League – Scienzaon 8th May 2026 at 4:02 pm
Southampton winger Leo Scienza says it would be a “dream” if his side were able to return to Wembley for the Championship play-off final later this month.
- Conservatives lose control of Hampshire County Council for the first time in almost 30 yearsby Natalia Forero on 8th May 2026 at 3:38 pm
It was a political earthquake at Hampshire County Council
- Local elections 2026: Hampshire County Council election results for The News’ areaby Kelly Brown on 8th May 2026 at 3:37 pm
Hampshire County Council election results
- Everything new at Alton Towers for 2026 – Bluey ride and Nemesis (aff)by By The Newsroom on 8th May 2026 at 3:20 pm
A major new family attraction, the return of Nemesis and extended Twilight openings are among the biggest changes visitors will notice at Alton Towers in 2026.
- Portsmouth, Norwich and Glasgow Rangers given clear indication of fee needed to sign 18-goal Plymouth Argyle strikerby Mark McMahon on 8th May 2026 at 3:00 pm
Plymouth Argyle outline stance as Pompey linked with move for striker Bim Pepple
- Jetts Gym Portsmouth return with charity event in support of Friends Fighting Cancerby Lauren Pitt on 8th May 2026 at 2:49 pm
Following the incredible success of its previous fundraiser in March 2026, Jetts Gym Portsmouth is preparing to raise the bar once again with a major new charity fitness challenge in support of Friends Fighting Cancer.
- Portsmouth High School, GDST, Head Girls raise over £10k for Sophie’s Legacyby Lucinda Webb on 8th May 2026 at 2:48 pm
Portsmouth High School’s Head Girl team were delighted to present a cheque for £10,416.87 to Sophie’s Legacy after an extensive year of fundraising.
- Vue brings the ultimate way to enjoy the big screen to Portsmouthby Daisy Bush on 8th May 2026 at 2:48 pm
A new big screen experience featuring cutting-edge laser projection and next-level 3D sound has been installed at Vue Portsmouth.
- Many of us feel unprepared to host in our gardens – Here’s 7 expert hosting hacksby Megan Dooley on 8th May 2026 at 2:48 pm
Hosting season is on the horizon, and homeowners are transforming their gardens into stylish, functional spaces for entertaining and whiling away the hours together, but according to new survey from Furniturebox in conjunction with YouGov, 17% of Brits admit their garden isn’t in good enough condition to host guests.
- RECAP: Local elections 2026 live: Portsmouth, Gosport, Havant, Fareham and Hampshire County Council results and reactionby Tom Morton,Sophie Lewis ,Toby Paine,Joe Williams and David George on 8th May 2026 at 2:42 pm
Voters across the Portsmouth area, along with the rest of the country, have gone to the polls
- PS Waverley: ‘Tremendous’ world’s last seagoing paddle steamer to return to Portsmouth for sailings – whenby Freddie Webb on 8th May 2026 at 2:18 pm
The historic paddle steamer will be carrying out several sailings to fascinating destinations
- Hampshire Golf back new selection policy based on Order of Meritby Andrew Griffin on 8th May 2026 at 2:02 pm
Hampshire Golf have backed a plan to award three places in the team selected for the first South Division match against Kent at the end of May.
- Delphi Cup favourite shares insight into his chances at Hockleyby Andrew Griffin on 8th May 2026 at 1:53 pm
Stoneham’s Jack Warren will feel the added pressure of trying to win his first Delhi Cup and Hampshire Order of Merit event as he works as part of the greenkeeping team keeping the Twyford Down course in tip-top condition all year round.
- ‘Working with Sir David Attenborough was just magic’on 8th May 2026 at 1:47 pm
Martin Williams, from Oxfordshire, says Sir David was “charming” whilst working with him.
- Portsmouth rivals plotting £9m summer swoop as Middlesbrough and Millwall track Tottenham Hotspur talentby Pepe Lacey on 8th May 2026 at 1:30 pm
The latest transfer headlines involving Pompey’s Championship rivals.
- ‘Fantastic’ fundraising campaign launched for new Royal Navy statue backed by Charles Dickens familyby Freddie Webb on 8th May 2026 at 1:21 pm
Lieutenant Commander Peter Dickens DSC MBE, great grandson of author Charles Dickens, is one of the Coastal Forces’ most famous heroes
- ‘We were choking’: Stampede, tear gas and army called in – Portsmouth ace relives dramaby Jordan Cross on 8th May 2026 at 1:20 pm
The Portsmouth boxing favourite was caught up in riotous scenes in Nigeria.
- BH Live shares details of £750K investment in Mountbatten Leisure Centreby Daisy Saunders on 8th May 2026 at 12:56 pm
More details have been shared about a planned £750K investment into Mountbatten Leisure Centre which will see the gym receive a revamp.
- Local elections 2026: Reform oust Lib Dems from Gosport strongholds as Tories hold seatsby David George on 8th May 2026 at 12:49 pm
The Liberal Democrats had been running Gosport Borough Council with a minority.
- Time for “a proper grown-up conversation” about the future of councils in the wake of the local election resultsby Kelly Brown on 8th May 2026 at 12:42 pm
The results of the local elections are in – but there is much concern about the future
- ‘Huge super strength’: Exciting Plymouth Argyle verdict over reported Portsmouth and Rangers target Bim Peppleby Pepe Lacey on 8th May 2026 at 12:02 pm
Pompey, Rangers, Norwich City, Watford and Lincoln City have all been linked with Plymouth Argyle striker Aribim Pepple this week.
- Haul of medicine swiped from Fareham Lidl as police seek to find man and womanby Freddie Webb on 8th May 2026 at 11:58 am
CCTV images have been released of the pair officers wish to speak to
- Three men fined after being found guilty of hare coursing in Hampshireby christopher.atkinson@newsquest.co.uk | Christopher Atkinson on 8th May 2026 at 11:55 am
Three men have been fined for hare coursing in Hampshire.
- Inquiry into death of Scotland’s longest-serving prisoneron 8th May 2026 at 11:42 am
Arthur Duncan from Aberdeen was jailed for a rape and murder in 1970 and died in HMP Grampian in 2024.
- Portsmouth’s John Mousinho and Lincoln’s Michael Skubala named as ‘leading contenders’ for vacant Bristol City manager’s jobby Mark McMahon on 8th May 2026 at 11:38 am
John Mousinho and Michael Skubala energe as favourites for vacant Bristol City manager’s job
- Portsmouth monitor midfielder as Stoke City, West Brom and Preston North End join summer chase for Sheffield Wednesday manby Jordan Cross on 8th May 2026 at 11:37 am
Transfer news with a midfielder on Pompey’s shopping list this summer as recruitment plans take shape.
- Popular 2-in-1 easyJet cabin bag loved by holidaymakers is discounted in Amazon sale for a limited time (aff)by Rochelle Barrand on 8th May 2026 at 11:32 am
This 2-in-1 backpack is a great choice for travellers who want to get as much as they can out of their easyJet cabin bag allowance.
- Parys rallied Portsmouth to go all in against cancer at Pretty Muddyby Elisa Mitchell on 8th May 2026 at 11:32 am
Race for Life returns to Portsmouth this weekend
- The Kärcher Window Vac that Mrs Hinch uses is on sale on Amazon again – and it’s now even cheaper (aff)by Rochelle Barrand on 8th May 2026 at 11:12 am
The Kärcher Window Vac that Mrs Hinch uses around her home has gone on sale on Amazon again – and it’s even cheaper than before.
- Two men named and charged with Sarisbury Green burglary after males seen using ladder to climb into houseby Freddie Webb on 8th May 2026 at 11:05 am
Court dates have been arranged for both men
- Local elections 2026: Gosport Borough Council resultsby David George on 8th May 2026 at 11:01 am
These are the local election results for Gosport Borough Council
- Conservatives lose control of Hampshire County Council for first time in 30 yearsby natalia.forero@newsquest.co.uk | Natalia Forero on 8th May 2026 at 10:51 am
The Conservatives have lost control of Hampshire County Council for the first time in almost 30 years after suffering major losses to Reform UK, which made significant gains across the county.
- Google launches new Fitbit Air: I found these affordable fitness trackers you can buy now for under £25 (aff)by Natalie Dixon on 8th May 2026 at 10:48 am
The new Fitbit Air is available for pre-order, but you can purchase these alternatives now.
- Contrasting fortunes for popular Portsmouth title winners amid mass exodus at relegated League One clubby Pepe Lacey on 8th May 2026 at 10:09 am
Sean Raggett registered 239 appearances for Pompey during a hugely-successful five-year stay at Fratton Park.




























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