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…
- Frauds ITV: who is in the cast and what time is it on TV? Full details for Suranne Jones showby Matthew Mohan-Hickson on 5th October 2025 at 11:30 am
Frauds is teaming up Suranne Jones and Jodie Whittaker for the first time ๐๐บ
- RSPB: Four elusive and visiting birds you can spot in the UK in October – and where birdwatchers can find themby Amber Allott on 5th October 2025 at 11:30 am
Birds seeking refuge from the frozen north will grace UK woodlands and gardens this month ๐ง
- What toppling leaders Middlesbrough means to John Mousinho as Portsmouth boss claims another impressive Championship scalpby Jordan Cross on 5th October 2025 at 11:30 am
Beating Premier League-bound Leeds United in the Championship last season was a second-tier high for the Pompey boss – but now thereโs a rival for that afternoon to savour.
- Heavy machinery in place as ambitious project begins to double size of Southsea Beachby Kelly Brown on 5th October 2025 at 11:00 am
Heavy machinery has been moved into the beach at Eastney as part of the next phase of works to create new sea defences in the city.
- โHe embodied the spirit of the cityโ: Portsmouth lead tributes over much-loved ex-Sheffield Wednesday owner Milan Mandaricby Pepe Lacey on 5th October 2025 at 10:44 am
Pompey fans have been leading the tributes of former owner Milan Mandaric.
- When is Big Brother on this week? ITV schedule and start time explainedby Matthew Mohan-Hickson on 5th October 2025 at 10:30 am
Big Brother is back for week 2 – but when exactly will it be on? ๐๐บ
- UK remote jobs: how to find flexible careers and work from home – and what’s best for work-life balance?by Alex Nelson on 5th October 2025 at 10:30 am
Workers are ditching full remote or full office weeks for a mix that boosts career growth and wellbeing โจ
- First steps taken for delayed plans to transform former Homebase into a Sainsbury’s supermarketby Kelly Brown on 5th October 2025 at 10:06 am
The first step has been taken to allow the transformation of a former Homebase store into a new Sainsbury’s supermarket.
- RIP Milan Mandaric: The Portsmouth owner who became the island city’s heroby Jordan Cross on 5th October 2025 at 10:03 am
His death yesterday at the age of 87 was received with profound sadness by the Pompey family, with Milan Mandaric giving supporters some of the best moments of their lives. Jordan Cross pays tribute to one of the the greatest figures in this clubโs 127-year history.
- MAFS UK 2025: what time is Married at First Sight UK on TV? Full details and if it is on every dayby Matthew Mohan-Hickson on 5th October 2025 at 9:30 am
MAFS UK is about to start week three – but when can you expect the latest episode ๐ฐ๐บ
- Strictly Come Dancing Leaderboard: who is at the top and bottom? Updating listby Matthew Mohan-Hickson on 5th October 2025 at 9:20 am
See what the Strictly Come Dancing Leaderboard looks like! ๐๐บ๐บ
- Demolition work begins at Eastney Swimming Pool despite a last-ditch effort to save itby Kelly Brown on 5th October 2025 at 9:13 am
Demolition work has begun at Eastney Swimming Pool in the first step to transform the area into a new watersports site.
- Portsmouth 1 Middlesbrough 0: Neil Allen’s verdict – The underdog still roars; Milan Mandaric’s legacy lives onby Neil Allen on 5th October 2025 at 8:00 am
Pompey shock the Championship leaders to claim a Fratton Park victory
- When is the Strictly Come Dancing results show? BBC start time explainedby Matthew Mohan-Hickson on 5th October 2025 at 6:30 am
Strictly Come Dancing will be back for the first results show of 2025 ๐๐บ๐บ
- ‘My daughter spoke to us but no-one else’on 5th October 2025 at 6:15 am
A Hampshire resident describes the challenges of helping his daughter overcome selective mutism.
- Big Picture: This week’s images from the Southon 5th October 2025 at 6:07 am
The best images sent to us from Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
- Big Picture: This week’s images from the Southon 5th October 2025 at 6:07 am
The best images sent to us from Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
- Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missedon 5th October 2025 at 6:07 am
A driver rescued from a sinking Bentley in Sandbanks were among our most read stories this week.
- Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missedon 5th October 2025 at 6:07 am
A driver rescued from a sinking Bentley in Sandbanks were among our most read stories this week.
- 7 popular after-school activities you’ll only remember if you grew up in the 80sby Robert Cumber on 5th October 2025 at 6:00 am
There was no shortage of things to do after school in the 80s
- Check the expiry date of this common item you might have in your medicine cabinet urges expertby Sarah McCann on 5th October 2025 at 5:00 am
Expired items should never be used, as they can lose their effectiveness ๐ฉน
- New way to stream millions of songs and download audiobooks for just 99pby Gareth Butterfield on 5th October 2025 at 4:01 am
Amazon Music Unlimited offers millions of HD and Ultra HD tracks for just 99p in a limited-time four-month deal
- 32 cracking images of 18,239 Portsmouth fans enjoying important Fratton Park victory over Middlesbroughby Mark McMahon on 5th October 2025 at 4:00 am
18,239 Pompey fans were on hand to witness the Bluesโ 1-0 win against Middlesbrough at Fratton Park – a game that also attracted 2,158 Boro supporters
- ‘I love it’: Portsmouth’s popular super sub embraces unique role in John Mousinho’s plansby Neil Allen on 5th October 2025 at 3:55 am
The Northern Ireland international made his fifth substitute outing of the season in win over Middlesbrough
- Ex-Pompey, Leicester and Sheff Wed owner Mandaric dieson 4th October 2025 at 10:06 pm
Former Portsmouth, Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday owner Milan Mandaric dies at the age of 87.
- Ex-Pompey, Leicester and Sheff Wed owner Mandaric dieson 4th October 2025 at 10:06 pm
Former Portsmouth, Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday owner Milan Mandaric dies at the age of 87.
- Portsmouth mourn passing of iconic former owner and ex-Sheffield Wednesday and Leicester chairman Milan Mandaricby Neil Allen on 4th October 2025 at 7:47 pm
The popular former Pompey, Nice and Standard Liege owner has died
- ‘Absolute class’: Conor Chaplin savours end of seven-year wait to hear Fratton roar as Portsmouth shock Middlesbroughby Neil Allen on 4th October 2025 at 5:33 pm
Pompey produced a 1-0 win over Middlesborough
- Still demands more composed finishingon 4th October 2025 at 5:33 pm
Boss Will Still says Southampton’s 1-1 draw away at Derby shows the need to have more composure in front of goal.
- Mousinho reacts to win over Middlesbroughon 4th October 2025 at 5:26 pm
Portsmouth boss John Mousinho speaks to BBC Radio Solent after their 1-0 win over Middlesbrough:
- Portsmouth bossโ crucial Josh Murphy fitness update amid long-term absence fears after missing huge Middlesbrough winby Jordan Cross on 4th October 2025 at 5:12 pm
John Mousinho delivered a key update on Josh Murphyโs fitness after he failed to feature against Middlesbrough.
- ‘This time Pompey made lead count’on 4th October 2025 at 5:05 pm
BBC Radio Solent’s Andrew Moon on Portsmouth’s victory over Middlesbrough in the Championship.
- Middlesbrough toppled as Portsmouth inflict first defeat on Championship leadersby Jordan Cross on 4th October 2025 at 4:49 pm
Minhyeok Yang was the hero as Pompey toppled Championship leaders Middlesbrough.
- ‘A player transformed, Needs a confidence boost, Scrapped and fought for his life’: Neil Allen’s Portsmouth ratings against Middlesbroughby Neil Allen on 4th October 2025 at 4:22 pm
Pompey returned to winning ways with the notable scalp of the Championship leaders Middlesbrough.
- ‘Massive. Weekend made. Huge win’ – how Portsmouth fans have reacted as Middlesbrough are knocked off top of Championshipby Mark McMahon on 4th October 2025 at 4:14 pm
Whatโs been said at the final whistle as Blues beat Middlesbrough ahead of international break
- New food and drink advent calendars to make the countdown to Christmas even more specialby Natalie Dixon on 4th October 2025 at 4:00 pm
Make the lead up to Christmas even more special with one or two of these tasty food and drink advent calendars.
- RECAP the intense drama as heroic Portsmouth take leaders Middlesbrough’s scalpby Jordan Cross on 4th October 2025 at 3:55 pm
Pompey welcome leaders Middlesbrough to Fratton Park today as they prepare to sign off for the international break.
- National Lottery unclaimed prizes: millions in unclaimed UK tickets and winnings are out there – latest newsby Alex Nelson on 4th October 2025 at 2:00 pm
Forgotten lottery tickets could be worth thousands โ check yours today ๐ฐ
- These Portsmouth fans all say same thing as team to face Middlesbrough namedby Mark McMahon on 4th October 2025 at 1:29 pm
Pompey supporters have been having their saw in the side John Mousinho has picked to take on Middlesbrough at Fratton Park today
- Police call forest fly-tip ‘one of the worst’ seenon 4th October 2025 at 1:11 pm
New Forest Police believe the rubbish was dumped overnight on Wednesday.
- Police appeal after man was left with ‘serious injuries’ after attack outside a late-night venueby Kelly Brown on 4th October 2025 at 12:53 pm
A man was left with โserious injuriesโ following an assault outside a late-night venue in Chichester.
- No Portsmouth return for goal hero as same again for John Mousinho against leaders Middlesbroughby Neil Allen on 4th October 2025 at 12:52 pm
The Blues are unchanged from the midweek 2-2 draw with Watford
- Plea to back MP campaign over the long-delayed Knight and Lee revampby Toby Paine on 4th October 2025 at 12:33 pm
Portsmouth South MP Stephen Morgan is urging residents to back his campaign for progress on the long-delayed Knight and Lee redevelopment.
- Hampshire MPs ‘horrified’ by Manchester synagogue terror attackon 4th October 2025 at 10:41 am
Hampshire MPs have strongly condemned the Manchester synagogue terrorist attack, saying theyโre โhorrifiedโ by the events.
- LIVE: Updates as Storm Amy hits Hampshireon 4th October 2025 at 9:42 am
Storm Amy is set to bring 50mph gusts to Hampshire on Saturday. We’ll bring you the latest updates from Winchester, Andover, Basingstoke and beyond
- ‘Desperate’ Hampshire fire service facing ยฃ1.8m shortfallon 4th October 2025 at 7:15 am
A fire service is facing a โdesperateโ financial situation amid a ยฃ1.8 million budget shortfall.
- South weekly quiz: How many pumpkins made Ozzy?on 4th October 2025 at 6:15 am
Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.
- South weekly quiz: How many pumpkins made Ozzy?on 4th October 2025 at 6:15 am
Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.
- Plaque unveiled for last Titanic crew memberon 4th October 2025 at 6:07 am
Sidney Daniels’ daughter Jean Legg described her father’s survival story as “unique”.
- In conversation with Green Party leader Zack Polanskion 4th October 2025 at 6:04 am
Zack Polanski on issues affecting southern England as the Green Party gathers in Bournemouth.
- E-bike cyclist sentenced after hitting teenageron 3rd October 2025 at 5:18 pm
A 16-year-old girl was knocked over by the bike, ridden by two men, in Ryde High Street, on 5 January.
- E-bike cyclist sentenced after hitting teenageron 3rd October 2025 at 5:18 pm
A 16-year-old girl was knocked over by the bike, ridden by two men, in Ryde High Street, on 5 January.