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…
- Prince Harry: My Terrible Year: what time is it on and what to expect from Channel 5 documentaryby Matthew Mohan-Hickson on 9th August 2025 at 9:30 am
Channel 5 has a new documentary on Prince Harry set to air today (August 9).
- Taste of Wickham Festival makes exciting return next month with over 80 stalls lined upby Sophie Lewis on 9th August 2025 at 9:13 am
Excitement as a popular annual festival prepares to welcome huge crowds next month.
- Fiat 500e review: electric city car charm with surprising long-distance comfortby Gareth Butterfield on 9th August 2025 at 9:02 am
Gareth Butterfield takes the Fiat 500e on a road trip and finds that a city car can be fun and comfortable even on longer journeys.
- I’m alarmed by Ritchie departure – but reckon Pompey can pull off a top-half Championship finishby Steve Bone on 9th August 2025 at 8:57 am
I’ve always been on the optimistic side of things when it comes to Pompey, despite having witnessed plenty of seasons when such an outlook has proved unfounded.
- Teen girl inappropriately touched after being dragged into Southampton subwayby Sophie Lewis on 9th August 2025 at 8:39 am
A teenage girl has been inappropriately touched by an unknown man after he dragged her into subway – police have launched an appeal.
- All Creatures Great and Small series 6: when could season 6 start on Channel 5?by Matthew Mohan-Hickson on 9th August 2025 at 8:30 am
All Creatures Great and Small is set for a sixth series on Channel 5 💕
- Today at Bloodstock: Stage times and set clashes, weather forecast and pollen count for second day at festivalby Benjamin Jackson on 9th August 2025 at 7:00 am
What’s the weather going to be like at Catton Hall today, as Bloodstock 2025 continues?
- Affordable bouclé furniture buys that look far more expensive than they areby Marc Reeves on 9th August 2025 at 7:00 am
Bouclé is the interior trend that’s here to stay — and you don’t need a big budget to get the look. These picks add luxe texture to any room for less.
- Pick your own is the future, says sunflower farmeron 9th August 2025 at 6:07 am
Hampshire farmer Sam Wilson says he is “simply moving with the times and the demand”.
- The Boomtown repairers fixing campers’ broken gearon 9th August 2025 at 6:06 am
Festival’s repair pop-up is dedicated to helping people fix their belongings, not throw them away.
- Ukulele group attempt 30-hour charity gig in toweron 9th August 2025 at 6:06 am
The group, aged 19 to 79, will play in stints at God’s House Tower in Southampton.
- South weekly quiz: What inspired Radiohead cover?on 9th August 2025 at 6:03 am
Test your knowledge of the week’s news with our quiz from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
- South weekly quiz: What inspired Radiohead cover?on 9th August 2025 at 6:03 am
Test your knowledge of the week’s news with our quiz from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight.
- Holly’s Kitchen: I’m a self-confessed terrible cook – and here’s what I learnt from a top Indian chefby Holly Allton on 9th August 2025 at 6:00 am
Watch as I try to make a chicken tikka masala and chat to experts about the industry 🍴
- WSL2 was ‘crying out’ for more promotion placeson 9th August 2025 at 5:41 am
The Women’s Super League 2 (WSL2) was “crying out for” extra promotion places and the added spots are a “massive incentive” for clubs to invest, say players in the English second division.
- The UK’s 25 best universities named by global ranking – ahead of secondary school results daysby Amber Allott on 9th August 2025 at 5:00 am
Some UK universities are especially well regarded on the world stage 🌍
- Portsmouth boss’ midfielder transfer update as window moves towards finaleby Jordan Cross on 9th August 2025 at 4:00 am
Pompey’s midfield needed major surgery this summer, but John Mousinho has given a transfer update over recruits in the middle of the park.
- Oxford United v Portsmouth: Early team and injury news as six out and one doubt for Championship openerby Pepe Lacey on 9th August 2025 at 4:00 am
Pompey kick-start their Championship campaign against Oxford United this afternoon.
- Beloved by bands and bank robbers, the Ford Transit turns 60on 8th August 2025 at 11:50 pm
The world’s best-selling van has been in production since 1965.
- MP mistook charity rowers as possible ‘illegal migrants’on 8th August 2025 at 9:10 pm
Former Southampton FC chairman Rupert Lowe says he will donate £1,000 to charity but makes “no apologies over being vigilant”.
- Criticised asylum accommodation plan droppedon 8th August 2025 at 8:35 pm
Protests had been held over the plan, which MP Suella Braverman branded “utterly inappropriate”.
- Promising Portsmouth starlet secures loan move after breakthrough pre-seasonby Pepe Lacey on 8th August 2025 at 5:10 pm
Harry Clout enjoyed a breakthrough pre-season after penning a first professional deal in July.
- Havant duo wow football legend Paul Merson with 15st 3lbs weight lossby Autumn Milburn on 8th August 2025 at 5:03 pm
Two Havant men have turned their lives around after losing an incredible 15st 3lbs between them and earning places in the semi-finals of a national Slimming World competition. Along the way, they even got a personal congratulations from footballing legend Paul Merson.
- ‘Those players aren’t going to sign for Portsmouth’: Mousinho reveals transfer issue and spending doubtby Jordan Cross on 8th August 2025 at 5:00 pm
Pompey are looking for a striker as they complete their summer transfer business, but John Mousinho details why there’s much to ponder when it comes to the level of spending for a number nine.
- M3: One lane closed and heavy traffic on motorway following crashby Sophie Lewis on 8th August 2025 at 4:43 pm
Drivers are facing delays on a major motorway this evening (August 8 ).
- Uncover 9 of the best food spots with unmatched views, according to Square Mealby Sophie Lewis on 8th August 2025 at 4:20 pm
There’s nothing like a pretty view.
- What causes vaginal dryness? Common symptom of menopause and treatment options explainedby Sarah McCann on 8th August 2025 at 4:07 pm
Vaginal dryness can happen at any age 🚨
- “Often overlooked”: Royal Navy, Army and RAF veterans to be honoured at VJ 80 ceremony at Portchester Castleby Freddie Webb on 8th August 2025 at 3:40 pm
Proud residents will be honouring British Second World War veterans who served our nation in the Pacific.
- Sturgeon Moon 2025: How to see ‘stunning’ full moon as it rises over UK this weekendby Amber Allott on 8th August 2025 at 3:38 pm
This full moon signals that it’s time to start saying goodbye to summer 🌕
- Iconic Hovertravel celebrates its 60th birthday in high-flying style – and not a sea devil in sightby Mark Waldron on 8th August 2025 at 3:28 pm
I HAVE two memories of hovercrafts and Southsea from my childhood – one fond, one frightening.
- Harbour Vet Hospital relocates to ‘fantastic’ purpose-built site with state-of-the-art kit as part of major investmentby Sophie Lewis on 8th August 2025 at 3:26 pm
A vet hospital has relocated to a ‘fantastic’ purpose built site equipped with state-of-the-art kit as part of a ‘huge investment’.
- ‘I just had my bike and a tent’: Firefighter completes epic Land’s End to John O’Groats cycle with ‘unconventional route’by Sophie Lewis on 8th August 2025 at 3:00 pm
With only a bike and a tent, a firefighter has completed a mighty cycle challenge with an ‘unconventional’ route across the country.
- ‘Looking more mature’: EFL pundit delivers intriguing Portsmouth prediction ahead of Oxford United openerby Pepe Lacey on 8th August 2025 at 3:00 pm
Pompey kick-start their 2025-26 Championship campaign off on Saturday afternoon to face Oxford United at the Kassam Stadium.
- 🎧 72+: Championship season previewon 8th August 2025 at 2:37 pm
Special guests Tommy Smith and Alex Bruce join Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff to preview the 2025-26 season.
- 🎧 72+: Championship season previewon 8th August 2025 at 2:37 pm
Special guests Tommy Smith and Alex Bruce join Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff to preview the 2025-26 season.
- Who is the favourite to win Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins? Latest odds for 2025 seriesby Matthew Mohan-Hickson on 8th August 2025 at 2:30 pm
Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins has a frontrunner after two episodes 👀
- River Island: latest as fashion retailer wins court rescue restructuring plan – are 33 stores still closing?by Alex Nelson on 8th August 2025 at 2:29 pm
Can this high street favourite’s rescue plan keep shoppers coming through the doors? 🛍️
- Wrestling show promises plenty of action when it heads back to Portsmouthby Jensen Theory on 8th August 2025 at 2:16 pm
Local promotion Venom Championship Wrestling is returning to Stamshaw and Tipner Community Centre on August 16th with an action packed evening of family entertainment.
- Onecom secures spot in final of national charity football tournamentby Molly Henson on 8th August 2025 at 2:04 pm
Onecom, the UK’s leading business communications and cloud technology provider, has reached the final of The Big Goal 2025 – a national charity football tournament hosted by the Street Soccer Foundation.
- Sciver-Brunt and Broad help crown winners of Sage Small Business XIby By The Newsroom on 8th August 2025 at 2:00 pm
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt was delighted to be part of a special day as the winners of the Sage Small Business XI were announced.
- Portsmouth-linked midfielder tipped for Championship move after Derby County blow as rivals close in on Leeds United aceby Pepe Lacey on 8th August 2025 at 2:00 pm
The latest transfer headlines involving Pompey’s Championship rivals.
- Defoe and East join forces to celebrate major moment for community cricket initiativeby By The Newsroom on 8th August 2025 at 1:57 pm
The Premier League legend and X Factor star joined forces to mark the 100th newly-installed cricket pitch in parks and sports centres across England and Wales as part of KP Snacks’ Everyone In campaign
- “The response has been more than our wildest dreams” – Garbo’s Hair holds official opening after successful return to Albert Roadby Joe Williams on 8th August 2025 at 1:42 pm
A popular Southsea hair salon has officially reopened with the Lord Mayor of Portsmouth on hand to cut the ribbon.
- ‘Sweet’ puppies ready for adoption after being abandoned in shoebox in city graveyardby Sophie Lewis on 8th August 2025 at 1:21 pm
Four adorable puppies, which were found abandoned in a graveyard, are now thriving after being taken in by the RSPCA.
- Portsmouth sign Spurs winger Yang on loanon 8th August 2025 at 1:12 pm
Portsmouth sign winger Yang Min-hyeok on a season-long loan deal from Tottenham Hotspur.
- Portsmouth sign Spurs winger Yang on loanon 8th August 2025 at 1:12 pm
Portsmouth sign winger Yang Min-hyeok on a season-long loan deal from Tottenham Hotspur.
- Are parachute payments now just ‘trampoline payments’?on 8th August 2025 at 1:09 pm
With the Championship about to get under way, BBC Sport looks at whether Ipswich, Leicester and Southampton have an unfair advantage.
- Pick of the stats: Oxford United v Portsmouthon 8th August 2025 at 1:06 pm
Here are the key stats for Oxford United v Portsmouth
- The bosses in a ‘really brutal’ Championshipon 8th August 2025 at 1:04 pm
After a year of near-complete upheaval in Championship dugouts, BBC Sport looks at who is in charge at each club at the start of the new season.
- The bosses in a ‘really brutal’ Championshipon 8th August 2025 at 1:04 pm
After a year of near-complete upheaval in Championship dugouts, BBC Sport looks at who is in charge at each club at the start of the new season.
- John Mousinho explains why Portsmouth made move to sign ‘highly rated’ Tottenham Hotspur wingerby Pepe Lacey on 8th August 2025 at 1:00 pm
Pompey have landed winger Yang-Min-hyeok on a season-long loan deal from Tottenham Hotspur.
- When does Love is Blind: UK season 2 start? Release date and full Netflix scheduleby Matthew Mohan-Hickson on 8th August 2025 at 1:00 pm
Love is Blind: UK is back for a second season – and Netflix has confirmed a weekly schedule 📺