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…
- P. Louise beauty fans snap up viral bargains as cult products drop to rare low pricesby Julie Bayley on 14th December 2025 at 6:00 pm
From ultra-cheap liquid blushes to a buy-one-get-two lip duo deal, P. Louise has unleashed a wave of huge savings on its most popular products — and shoppers are stocking up fast.
- Latest Championship supercomputer predicts final table after Portsmouth, Norwich City and Leicester City winsby Pepe Lacey on 14th December 2025 at 6:00 pm
Pompey returned to winning ways on Saturday, with an impressive comeback display against Blackburn Rovers.
- Magical festive moments as iconic Coca-Cola Christmas truck rolls into Gunwharf – in picturesby Joe Williams on 14th December 2025 at 5:44 pm
Shoppers experienced a special festive moment as the iconic Coca-Cola Christmas truck rolled into Portsmouth.
- Gaffer For A Day: I love John Mousinho, I don’t wany anyone else as Portsmouth bossby Neil Allen on 14th December 2025 at 5:00 pm
Mike Briscoe, aged 36 from Southsea, assesses Pompey’s 2-1 victory over Blackburn…
- New film office launches to boost production across Hampshireon 14th December 2025 at 5:00 pm
The new office will be managed by FilmFixer, an agency with experience handling film location work for local authorities in Suffolk and many London boroughs.
- 21 of the best places to live in Hampshire as chosen by you – from leafy villages to bustling citiesby Joe Williams on 14th December 2025 at 4:30 pm
Hampshire is blessed with a number fantastic places to live – from leafy country villages to bustling cities.
- Derby County eyeing Rangers raid ahead of Portsmouth contest as Championship trio plot Sunderland swoopby Pepe Lacey on 14th December 2025 at 3:00 pm
The latest transfer headlines involving Pompey and their Championship rivals.
- Woman dies and man critically ill after house fireon 14th December 2025 at 2:36 pm
A 25-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene and the man, in his 60s, was taken to hospital.
- Why I only use the ghd original styler for professional looking hair at home — now 29% offby Natalie Dixon on 14th December 2025 at 2:04 pm
Trust me once you’ve styled your hair with ghd, you’ll never look back.
- “Concern is growing for his welfare” – Police appeal for help finding missing Brighton teenager with links to Hampshireby Joe Williams on 14th December 2025 at 1:41 pm
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing teenager who has links to Hampshire.
- Police appeal for help in finding missing Brighton teenager with links to Hampshireby Joe Williams on 14th December 2025 at 1:14 pm
Police are appealing for help in finding a missing teenager who was last seen on Friday morning.
- ‘It makes me really angry’: Valerien Ismael slams Blackburn Rovers players following Portsmouth defeatby Pepe Lacey on 14th December 2025 at 1:00 pm
Callum Lang and Ibane Bowat netted in a 2-1 triumph over Blackburn Rovers on Saturday afternoon.
- “Must visit”, “delicious”, “fantastic coffee” – My favourite eateries in the Portsmouth areaby Joe Williams on 14th December 2025 at 11:31 am
Portsmouth and the surrounding area is packed full of fantastic restaurants, cafes and pubs serving incredible food.
- Beauty and the Beast at Fareham Live is ‘fun for all the family’on 14th December 2025 at 11:08 am
It’s that time of year again…“Oh no it isn’t!”…. “Oh yes it is!”
- 55 fantastic photos of Portsmouth faithful at Fratton Park celebrating victory against Blackburn Roversby Pepe Lacey on 14th December 2025 at 11:00 am
Pompey claimed a 2-1 victory against Blackburn Rovers at Fratton Park on Saturday.
- More than 400 school places set to go after reviewon 14th December 2025 at 10:56 am
A council says falling birth rates have led to reduced demand for school places.
- Magical Santa Bus service returns to Portsmouth bringing “joy to customers of all ages”by Joe Williams on 14th December 2025 at 10:38 am
A popular annual Christmas tradition has returned to Portsmouth with Stagecoach launching its Santa Bus.
- Don’t forget your pets this Christmas: making the season easier with an Animed pet food subscriptionby Natalie Dixon on 14th December 2025 at 10:00 am
Give yourself peace of mind to this Christmas with Animed pet food.
- Pompey crowd has vital role in helping teamon 14th December 2025 at 9:53 am
BBC Final Score’s Joshua Adu-Donkor says Portsmouth’s 2-1 win over Blackburn highlighted their vital role in helping them out of trouble in the Championship.
- Police increasingly concerned for welfare of missing Hedge End teenager as they turn to public for helpby Joe Williams on 14th December 2025 at 9:27 am
Police are “increasingly concerned” for the welfare of a missing teenager from Hedge End.
- Portsmouth 2 Blackburn 1: Neil Allen’s verdict – Cherish fresh hope, but nothing changes. January is still pivotalby Neil Allen on 14th December 2025 at 9:00 am
Pompey’s second win in 11 matches has lifted them out of the Championship relegation zone
- The best Christmas Spa getaways across the UK to treat mum (and yourself) this yearby Natalie Dixon on 14th December 2025 at 9:00 am
Luxurious spa breaks across the UK is the perfect way to relax, reconnect and recharge this Christmas.
- Simba Hybrid bedding review: is premium sleep gear worth the price?by Gareth Butterfield on 14th December 2025 at 8:00 am
£700 on pillows and duvets sounds outrageous — but after testing Simba’s Hybrid bedding range, the results were surprising
- A tale as old as time re-told in side splitting production as Fareham Live’s Beauty and the Beast panto shines | Reviewby Sophie Lewis on 14th December 2025 at 7:30 am
Watching a panto at Christmas is a tale as old as time – and Fareham Live has certainly pulled it out the bag this year with its rib-tickling production of Beauty and the Beast.
- House martin nest cups offered to combat declineon 14th December 2025 at 7:12 am
The artificial nest cups are more robust than the endangered birds’ own mud creations.
- Big Picture: This week’s images from the Southon 14th December 2025 at 7:10 am
The best images sent to us from Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Oxfordshire.
- Big Picture: This week’s images from the Southon 14th December 2025 at 7:10 am
The best images sent to us from Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight and Oxfordshire.
- Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missedon 14th December 2025 at 7:06 am
The story about containers of bananas falling from a cargo ship was among our most read.
- Weekly round-up: Five stories you may have missedon 14th December 2025 at 7:06 am
The story about containers of bananas falling from a cargo ship was among our most read.
- Karcher WV 6 Plus window vac review: the £65 deal that makes cleaning weirdly satisfyingby Gareth Butterfield on 14th December 2025 at 6:00 am
If you’ve never tried a window vac, the Karcher WV 6 Plus makes it obvious why people rave about them — and it’s currently at one of the best prices we’ve seen
- Winchester gymnast wins gold at national championshipson 14th December 2025 at 5:00 am
Her success builds on an impressive record, having placed third overall at last year’s National Finals.
- ‘Getting there’: New Portsmouth hero convinced Fratton faithful are starting to see the real himby Neil Allen on 14th December 2025 at 4:55 am
The former Fulham man has now started five of the Blues’ last eight matches
- Pompey show fight to drag Blackburn into overall scrapon 13th December 2025 at 8:48 pm
BBC Radio Solent’s Andrew Moon on Portsmouth’s 2-1 win over Blackburn and why the result changes “everything and nothing”.
- Council concern at more than 1,000 Exertis job cutson 13th December 2025 at 5:31 pm
Staff at Exertis UK are reportedly threatened with redundancy, months after Aurelius takeover.
- New academy launched to train firefighters for electric vehicle fireson 13th December 2025 at 5:00 pm
The academy will train firefighters in managing the risks associated with electric vehicle fires
- This 13 modes air fryer makes perfect potatoes – but can it handle Christmas dinner?on 13th December 2025 at 4:05 pm
The Philips 4000 Series Stacked Dual Basket air fryer is available in John Lewis and Currys for just £269.99.
- Do you have 20/20 vision? Find this hidden number in 30 seconds to find outon 13th December 2025 at 3:58 pm
Want to check how good your eyesight is? Try out this optical illusion test to find the hidden number.
- Manning bemoans Saints’ lack of defensive solidityon 13th December 2025 at 3:49 pm
‘Clean sheets are vital in this league. To score more than two goals every week is unrealistic’ – Southampton’s Ryan Manning
- Christmas lights bus tours ‘bring joy’ to islandon 13th December 2025 at 2:38 pm
Open-top buses visit elaborate festive light displays as part of the annual Light up the Wight event.
- Christmas lights bus tours ‘bring joy’ to islandon 13th December 2025 at 2:38 pm
Open-top buses visit elaborate festive light displays as part of the annual Light up the Wight event.
- Police dispersal order in place for derby matchon 13th December 2025 at 7:21 am
Eastleigh hosts Aldershot in the third round of the FA Trophy on Saturday afternoon.
- South weekly quiz: What does Jeff the Grinch do?on 13th December 2025 at 7:18 am
Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.
- South weekly quiz: What does Jeff the Grinch do?on 13th December 2025 at 7:18 am
Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.
- Banana container ‘carnage’: All you need to knowon 13th December 2025 at 6:59 am
More than a dozen shipping containers – mostly filled with bananas – fell off a cargo ship.
- Banana container ‘carnage’: All you need to knowon 13th December 2025 at 6:59 am
More than a dozen shipping containers – mostly filled with bananas – fell off a cargo ship.
- Look inside this beautiful home with hot tub that is worth £950,000on 13th December 2025 at 5:00 am
A “beautifully presented” house in Awbridge, set in approximately one acre of gardens, has been put on the market with a guide price of £950,000.
- Letters to Santa evolve as children embrace new ways to send wisheson 13th December 2025 at 5:00 am
Research by Ancestry found 63 per cent of parents say the first two weeks of December are the most popular time for children to send letters to Santa.
- Man charged over campus crash that killed studenton 12th December 2025 at 9:44 pm
Christopher Jackson, 27, is accused of causing the death by dangerous driving of Aalia Mahomed in March.
- Two more arrests in murder and burglary inquiryon 12th December 2025 at 7:45 pm
A total of five suspects are now on bail on suspicion of murdering a woman aged in her 80s.
- Funeral directors guilty of neglecting bodieson 12th December 2025 at 6:57 pm
Richard Elkin and Hayley Bell kept 46 bodies in an uncooled mortuary in Gosport.
- Lampard wins second manager of the month awardon 12th December 2025 at 5:12 pm
Coventry City boss Frank Lampard is named the Championship’s manager of the month for November with striker Ellis Simms winning the player award.
- ‘Ghosts’ of the Hampshire countrysideon 12th December 2025 at 5:00 pm
If you’ve ever caught a glimpse of a pale, silent shape drifting over a Hampshire meadow at dusk, you may have been lucky enough to witness one of the region’s most captivating residents: the barn owl.


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