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…
- Six stunning photos of Hampshire by our camera club photographersby dan.quinabrito@newsquest.co.uk | Dan Quina Brito on 3rd February 2026 at 9:00 pm
This week sees the end of the autumn photography and we want our photographers to start thinking about a new theme ‘Winter Warmth’, as we enter in to December.
- Predicted Championship table: Where Portsmouth, Norwich and Blackburn rank as transfer window closesby Mark Carruthers on 3rd February 2026 at 8:00 pm
The January transfer window has come to an end – but where are Portsmouth now predicted to finish in the Championship table?
- The 6 former Portsmouth players who made deadline day moves – including Bradford City and Aberdeen menby Pepe Lacey on 3rd February 2026 at 7:00 pm
Pompey recruited three new faces on deadline day, while two members of John Mousinho’s squad departed.
- Championship transfer window winners and loserson 3rd February 2026 at 6:37 pm
BBC Sport looks at the teams who have emerged from the winter window looking stronger and those with question marks over the likely direction of their season.
- Every Championship deadline day done deal including Portsmouth, Birmingham City and Derby County movesby Pepe Lacey on 3rd February 2026 at 6:35 pm
Every Championship deal completed on deadline day.
- Cause of Southampton General Hospital fire revealed with several wards damaged as QA experiences “high demand”by Freddie Webb on 3rd February 2026 at 6:25 pm
The cause of a devastating fire which ripped through Southampton General Hospital has been revealed – with surrounding medical facilities experiencing “high demand”.
- Don’t cross flooded roads pleads fire serviceon 3rd February 2026 at 6:12 pm
There were 24 incidents of vehicles in water last month, nearing the 2025 total of 34
- Fans thought axed Town fixture was a ‘wind-up’on 3rd February 2026 at 6:04 pm
Ipswich supporters abandon plans to watch their team in Portsmouth for a second time in just weeks.
- Report: Wigan Athletic to profit from Callum Lang’s club-record Portsmouth to Preston North End moveby Mark McMahon on 3rd February 2026 at 5:42 pm
Wigan Athletic look set to profit from Callum Lang’s deadline day switch from Pompey to Preston North End
- ‘He’d made it quite clear’: Portsmouth chief sets record straight on why Callum Lang was sold to Preston North Endby Neil Allen on 3rd February 2026 at 5:41 pm
Andy Cullen explains the reasoning behind the sale of the attacker, who scored 16 goals in 53 appearances for the Blues
- Mid-season crisis closing in for Winchesterby Nick Tout on 3rd February 2026 at 5:34 pm
Winchester Mens 1st XI 2 Basingstoke Mens 1st XI 4
- Hovertravel launches exclusive culinary experience with Robert Thompson’s RTCafé Grillby Stephen Forster on 3rd February 2026 at 5:28 pm
Hovertravel has teamed up with celebrated British chef Robert Thompson MBE and his popular RTCafé Grill, located at the Royal Maritime House in Ryde to launch a new combined travel and dining ticket — offering customers a memorable South Coast experience from start to finish.
- Hampshire Dominate at South East Schools Inter-Counties Cross Countryby Wes Knipe on 3rd February 2026 at 5:24 pm
Hampshire produced a hugely impressive performance at this weekend’s South East Schools Inter-Counties Cross Country Championships, underlining their strength across all age groups.
- Popular care home resident, Lal celebrates 102nd birthdayby Vanessa Green on 3rd February 2026 at 5:24 pm
Care home staff and residents at Wellington Vale care home in Waterlooville made popular resident, Alice Hale (known as Lal) feel ‘very special’ on her 102nd birthday, which she celebrated on 29 January.
- Classic Literature Comes to Life at The King’s Theatreby Julia Worsley on 3rd February 2026 at 5:24 pm
Students across the area will soon have the chance to see two of the most iconic texts on the GCSE English curriculum brought vividly to life, as The Dickens Theatre Company arrives at The King’s Theatre with productions of Macbeth and Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
- Last chance for oil heated homes in Hampshire as consultation responses hit 12,000by Tim Miller on 3rd February 2026 at 5:24 pm
The 23,000 oil heated homes in Hampshire have just a few days left to respond to a government consultation on the future of home heating as a record breaking milestone is achieved.
- Older adults will now be eligible for vaccine against virus with symptoms worse than a coldby Sarah McCann on 3rd February 2026 at 5:18 pm
RSV can cause serious complications in older adults 🏥
- Winchester rugby come back from 5–17 deficit to beat rivalsby Anna Russell on 3rd February 2026 at 5:15 pm
A Game of Two Halves
- Four men jailed after cannabis farms discovered in Portsmouthby Joe Williams on 3rd February 2026 at 5:00 pm
Four men have been jailed for a combined total of three years and five months after a cannabis farm was discovered in a raid.
- Portsmouth animal businesses praised for strong welfare standardsby Toby Paine on 3rd February 2026 at 4:56 pm
Ninety per cent of animal businesses in Portsmouth are rated four or five stars for compliance with animal welfare law.
- Plans to buy new Royal Navy survey ship “terminated” as £27.3m programme with drone vessel axedby Freddie Webb on 3rd February 2026 at 4:47 pm
Preparations to buy a new ship for the Royal Navy under a multi-million pound programme has been axed.
- Flyers held to 2-2 draw against Beaconsfieldby Gary Marsh on 3rd February 2026 at 4:47 pm
Winchester City Flyers maintain their second place in the Southern Region Women’s Premier League with a challenging 2-2 draw against Beaconsfield Town in a rare away fixture.
- It takes THREE attempts to get the ‘perfect snap’ – research revealsby George Jones on 3rd February 2026 at 4:40 pm
Phone owners have more than 2,000 photos stored on their device – but consider less than half of them to be ‘good.’
- 11 brilliant Portsmouth pubs you will want to visitby Steve Deeks on 3rd February 2026 at 4:37 pm
Locals know only too well that Portsmouth boasts many fine watering holes.
- “He was just there to watch the club he loves” – 10-year-old great-grandson of West Bromwich Albion legend Jeff Astle hit by coin at Fratton Parkby Joe Williams on 3rd February 2026 at 4:30 pm
Three generations of the Astle family gathered in the away end at Fratton Park to cheer on West Bromwich Albion on Saturday, January 31.
- South African batter Tristan Stubbs signs for Hampshire Hawkson 3rd February 2026 at 4:15 pm
He will join the team for the 2026 Vitality Blast, adding to their firepower with his growing reputation as one of international cricket’s most exciting T20 talents.
- 13 of the best Portsmouth restaurants as chosen by youby Steve Deeks on 3rd February 2026 at 4:06 pm
We asked our readers to tell us their favourite places to eat in Portsmouth – here’s what they said.
- LATEST: Defender closes in on Portsmouth exit as move progressesby Pepe Lacey on 3rd February 2026 at 4:00 pm
Jacob Farrell has amassed just three first-team appearances for Pompey during a frustrating 18-month stay.
- “Money may not be there”: Calls for Royal Navy, Army and RAF funds as meeting set to deal with £28bn shortfallby Freddie Webb on 3rd February 2026 at 3:43 pm
Pressure is building on the government to release the costings for critical defence reforms amid reports of a major shortfall.
- Cape Verde outbreak: the latest advice for holidaymakers after deadly stomach bug warningby Sarah McCann on 3rd February 2026 at 3:39 pm
The stomach illness is thought to be caused by the Shigella bacteria 🚨
- Online travel agent cuts seven-night holidays to around £20 per person per nightby Gareth Butterfield on 3rd February 2026 at 3:26 pm
Deals in the Loveholidays sale include seven-night breaks in Turkey the Algarve and Malta with prices varying by date and departure airport
- Revealing pictures show the staggering feat of putting into place 100-tonne beams on the M3by Kelly Brown on 3rd February 2026 at 3:15 pm
Amazing pictures have revealed the scale of work carried out over the weekend when giant beams were craned into place as part of a huge project to upgrade junction 9 of the M3.
- Pompey ‘moving in the right direction’on 3rd February 2026 at 3:13 pm
Portsmouth fan writer Tom Chappell reflects on the win at West Brom over the weekend and talks Championship survival.
- “We are incredibly proud”: Meon Junior School commended for inclusivity in latest Ofsted reportby Sophie Lewis on 3rd February 2026 at 2:49 pm
Staff are bursting with pride at a junior school following its most recent Ofsted inspection which was published earlier this week.
- I just tried the Lookfantastic Valentine’s gift set – but is it worth buying?by Natalie Dixon on 3rd February 2026 at 2:31 pm
This Valentine’s Day Edit is perfect for date nights, self-care evenings, and anyone who loves a little luxury.
- ‘Natural consequence’: Portsmouth boss ready to get ruthless as he plots registering 25-man Football League squadby Neil Allen on 3rd February 2026 at 2:30 pm
The Blues must create six spaces in their 25-man squad to accommodate their January recruits
- Armstrong pays tribute to fans after Southampton exiton 3rd February 2026 at 2:04 pm
Adam Armstrong thanks Southampton and pays tribute to the Saints fanbase after completing his move to Wolves.
- Seven-night UK family holiday drops to £169 thanks to a discount codeby Gareth Butterfield on 3rd February 2026 at 1:55 pm
A discount code from Parkdean Resorts is bringing the cost of a full week away in the UK down to under £170 for the whole family
- Pedestrian suffers serious injuries following Southsea crash involving Vauxhallby Sophie Lewis on 3rd February 2026 at 1:49 pm
A pedestrian has suffered serious injuries after being involved in a crash in Southsea last night.
- 9 things every teenager wanted in their bedroom in the 80s and 90sby Robert Cumber on 3rd February 2026 at 1:35 pm
There were some things every teen craved back then
- Man says friend was ‘rolling around on floor’ after stabbing amid shouts of ‘he’s got a knife’, trial hearsby Steve Deeks on 3rd February 2026 at 1:25 pm
A man has described seeing his friend “rolling around on the floor” after being stabbed seconds after shouts of, “he’s got a knife” were heard, a court was told.
- Fourth arrest over supersized illegal rubbish dumpon 3rd February 2026 at 1:25 pm
A 52-year-old man is the latest person to be arrested over the 150 metre long rubbish dumped in Oxfordshire.
- LIVE: Flooding and traffic updates in Hampshire as rain continues to cause chaosby Sophie Lewis on 3rd February 2026 at 1:24 pm
Copious rainfall has caused significant flooding across the region with further downpours forecast.
- ‘Blatant cheating. Take that every day of the week’: Portsmouth and Ipswich Town verdicts after Fratton Park postponementby Pepe Lacey on 3rd February 2026 at 1:00 pm
Pompey’s game against Ipswich Town this evening has been postponed.
- Transfer deadline day special showon 3rd February 2026 at 12:51 pm
Watch back BBC Radio Solent’s transfer deadline day show which covers all the breaking news and talking points from Bournemouth, Southampton and Portsmouth.
- Transfer deadline day special showon 3rd February 2026 at 12:51 pm
Watch back BBC Radio Solent’s transfer deadline day show which covers all the breaking news and talking points from Bournemouth, Southampton and Portsmouth.
- “Ultimate repair shop” for Royal Navy created as Portsmouth engineers aim to keep ships out at seaby Freddie Webb on 3rd February 2026 at 12:47 pm
Skilled Royal Navy engineers are creating the “ultimate repair shop” to increase the availability and effectiveness of its ships.
- “Our musical hearts are broken”: The Fratellis postpone tour due to band member’s “ongoing health issues” with Guildhall concert cancelledby Sophie Lewis on 3rd February 2026 at 12:31 pm
“Ongoing health issues” have prompted The Fratellis to postpone their upcoming tour, with Guildhall’s concert, which was due to take place this month, cancelled.
- Stagecoach South’s Santa Bus Raises Over £6,500 for Local Charitiesby Darragh Morris on 3rd February 2026 at 12:12 pm
Stagecoach South is delighted to announce that its festive Santa Bus fundraising campaign has raised a total of £6,553.74 for a range of local charities – including in Hampshire.
- Havant MP Alan Mak holds his latest Q&A public meeting in Bedhamptonby Alan Mak on 3rd February 2026 at 12:08 pm
Havant MP Alan Mak has held his latest Q&A public meeting for residents in the Bedhampton area.
- Denmead care home has fabulous husband and wife team making a positive impactby Nikki Shepherd on 3rd February 2026 at 12:08 pm
A husband and wife team is making Denmead Grange Care Home a happy place to be.
- Ex-Portsmouth, Bradford and Charlton man signs for Aberdeen – hours after sudden Fratton Park exitby Neil Allen on 3rd February 2026 at 12:04 pm
The defender made 14 appearance after arriving from Reading in January 2024























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