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…
- Portsmouth left without high-rise fire rescue truck as safety fears growby Toby Paine on 6th May 2026 at 10:51 am
Southsea Fire Station is without an Aerial Ladder Platform (ALP) which is used for high-rise rescues
- What if no-one wins control of South councils?on 6th May 2026 at 10:47 am
Many councils could end up without an obvious winner after the elections – so what happens then?
- Many feel disillusioned with politics at the moment – but your vote is now more important than everby Kelly Brown on 6th May 2026 at 10:42 am
It is more important than ever to have your say at the ballot box
- Get the beauty product Kim Kardashian ‘can’t live without’ at more than 50% off in Amazon sale (aff)by Rochelle Barrand on 6th May 2026 at 10:30 am
When a beauty product has the backing of Kim Kardashian, it’s going to get attention – but when it also has more than 50% off on Amazon, that attention is going to more than double.
- Joy and heartbreak: Contrasting fortunes for reunited Portsmouth League One title-winning pairby Neil Allen on 6th May 2026 at 10:30 am
The Blues’ promotion-winning duo have played together at Cheltenham this season
- Powerful HMS Prince of Wales ‘stands ready’ to deal with intensive ‘swarm attack’ with HMS Duncan before opby Freddie Webb on 6th May 2026 at 10:27 am
The Royal Navy flagship is has taken on ammunition in Scotland ahead of her next mission
- “It’s just unbearable”: Kent Road locals demand bus route rethinkby Toby Paine on 6th May 2026 at 10:12 am
Kent Road residents are at their “wits’ end”
- Portsmouth chief explains season ticket price rises with details releasedby Jordan Cross on 6th May 2026 at 10:02 am
Pompey season ticket prices are rising – chief executive Andy Cullen explains why as details are released for the 2026-27 campaign.
- 🎧 Will momentum decide the play-offs?on 6th May 2026 at 9:41 am
Will momentum play a key role in deciding who out of Millwall, Southampton, Middlesbrough and Hull City meet at Wembley in the Championship play-off final?
- Dog owners are buying this smart camera to ease holiday guilt this summer (aff)by Marc Reeves on 6th May 2026 at 9:41 am
Thousands of UK dog owners are turning to the Furbo Mini 360° pet camera ahead of summer holidays so they can check in on pets remotely while away from home.
- Retired Royal Navy ship HMS Enterprise leaves Portsmouth for final time to be transformed for Bangladeshby Freddie Webb on 6th May 2026 at 9:35 am
The Echo-class survey ship was joined by P2000 vessels as she departed from the harbour
- Road closure continues after water main burston 6th May 2026 at 9:32 am
Work to repair the A3051 between Botley and Curbridge enters a fifth day.
- Review: There’s Magic in the air as death and grief collide with love and friendship at Chichester Festival Theatreby Mark Waldron on 6th May 2026 at 9:09 am
Conan Doyle and Houdini are compelling forces in moving and thought-provoking play based on historical events
- Fantastic pictures capture Royal Navy Parachute team landing on HMS Queen Elizabethby Mark Rutley on 6th May 2026 at 8:53 am
It was a sight to be seen as the Royal Navy Parachute team landed on HMS Queen Elizabeth
- Plans revealed for up to 1,000 new homes and school at controversial siteby ross.marshall@dailyecho.co.uk | Ross Marshall on 6th May 2026 at 8:44 am
It has been revealed that up to 1,000 new homes could be coming to Chandler’s Ford, as residents have been given weeks to comment.
- M27 closure: Junction 10 will be shut to motorists this weekend as work continues for Welborne Garden Villageby David George on 6th May 2026 at 8:42 am
Major work is taking place at Junction 10 of the M27.
- Week long road closure after pipe bursts twice in a weekendby george.ratcliffe@newsquest.co.uk | George Ratcliffe on 6th May 2026 at 8:35 am
A burst water pipe in Botley Road has triggered multiple road closures and repeated disruption.
- Amazon drops award-winning 14-year-old single malt whisky to lowest price seen in a year (aff)by Marc Reeves on 6th May 2026 at 8:15 am
This award-winning 14-year-old Highland single malt has fallen to its lowest tracked Amazon price in the past year – and whisky fans are taking notice.
- Police hunting missing Skoda stolen from Southsea street as public appeal launchedby David George on 6th May 2026 at 7:53 am
Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
- Sarisbury Green war veteran turns 101 alongside special guestsby Honor Skelding on 6th May 2026 at 7:38 am
A resident at a care home in Sarisbury Green has enjoyed a surprise visit from his former military branch to mark his 101st birthday.
- Beauty aesthetics business given permission to operate from ‘small’ bedroom in Farehamby Maya George on 6th May 2026 at 7:38 am
A beauty business has been given permission to operate from a home
- Hearing dog charity urges Portsmouth residents to take 10 simple steps to break down communication barriers for deaf peopleby Penny Porter on 6th May 2026 at 7:38 am
As Deaf Awareness Week (4–10 May) gets underway, Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, is urging people in Portsmouth to take simple but meaningful steps to improve communication with deaf residents, in line with this year’s theme: breaking down barriers.
- Barry Steele’s Roy Orbison Story is heading to Farehamby Lynne Steele on 6th May 2026 at 7:36 am
The countdown is on for something special at Fareham Live…
- Hampshire County Council makes £2.45m from parking fines in a yearby Natalia Forero on 6th May 2026 at 7:27 am
Hampshire County Council is raking in millions from parking fines
- Confidence and age are among the top reasons Brits don’t start a businessby Charlie Biggs-Thomas on 6th May 2026 at 7:15 am
Confidence and age are among the top reasons Brits don’t start a business – but lack of money is the real stumbling block, according to research.
- Harvey launches purpose-built legal agentsby Emily Jordan on 6th May 2026 at 7:12 am
More than 500 use case agents are live on the company’s platform.
- Hampshire police to get more than £611,000 to tackle Portsmouth knife crime as commissoner hails ‘tireless’ officersby David George on 6th May 2026 at 6:57 am
Knife crime in Hampshire is reportedly dropping off – but Donna Jones says “there’s always more to be done.”
- Could this beauty gadget be the most satisfying purchase you will make this spring? Shoppers think so (aff)by Rochelle Barrand on 6th May 2026 at 6:48 am
The best beauty gadgets are the ones that can actually solve a problem – and the Keskine IPL machine does that.
- Fareham councillor Joanne Burton reveals ‘totally unacceptable and scary’ abuse as she stands for Hampshire County Councilby Maya George on 6th May 2026 at 6:43 am
A councillor says that intimidating abuse will not make her go quiet
- Trusts demand more protection for chalk streamson 6th May 2026 at 5:13 am
Kent Wildlife Trust says chalk streams should be designated “irreplaceable” under planning rules.
- Beavers spotted in nature reserve for first timeon 6th May 2026 at 5:04 am
The pair are filmed swimming in the water at Blashford Lakes Nature Reserve, near Ringwood.
- Teen transforms ‘unsafe’ alley into ‘vibrant’ spaceon 6th May 2026 at 5:03 am
A teenager from the St Mary’s area of Southampton transforms an “unsafe” alleyway into a “vibrant” space.
- Championship’s dirtiest sides: Where Portsmouth rank against Derby County, Ipswich Town & Coby Pepe Lacey on 6th May 2026 at 4:00 am
The dirtiest clubs in the Championship this season – and where Pompey rank against their rivals.
- Hampshire charity recognised for commitment to creating positive changeby sophie.day@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie Day on 6th May 2026 at 4:00 am
The charity offers Respite Breaks, Health and Wellbeing Breaks, and ongoing support to help children.
- Padel centre with indoor and outdoor courts seeks longer hours to serve alcoholby dan.quinabrito@newsquest.co.uk | Dan Quina Brito on 6th May 2026 at 4:00 am
PadelStars Limited has submitted an application to the Licensing Authority at Test Valley Borough Council, seeking to vary the existing premises licence for PadelStars.
- Winchester woman calls for change in how people with sight loss voteby Toby Lawless on 6th May 2026 at 4:00 am
People will be casting their vote on May 7 for the Hampshire County Council elections, as well as in district and borough councils
- Retired nurse hits the road for a European adventureby eve.thompson@newsquest.co.uk | Eve Thompson on 6th May 2026 at 4:00 am
A retired nurse is swapping her scrubs for adventure on a new journey across Europe.
- Fratton Park £1.5m project kicks off as Portsmouth summer improvements beginby Neil Allen on 6th May 2026 at 3:55 am
Work began on Tuesday morning on the new £1.5m Fratton Park pitch project
- Rugby club and private hospital announce five-year sponsorship dealby sophie.day@newsquest.co.uk | Sophie Day on 5th May 2026 at 8:00 pm
Spire will also deliver education sessions on injury prevention and rehabilitation for players, coaches and club members.
- BiGDUG tool chest for £100 – smart fix for messy garage tool storage (aff)by Marc Reeves on 5th May 2026 at 6:48 pm
Sick of losing tools mid-job? This budget-friendly BiGDUG rolling cabinet could be the simple upgrade that finally brings order to your garage.
- Upgrade your home office for less with this best-selling desk, now on sale and with next day delivery (aff)by Rochelle Barrand on 5th May 2026 at 6:41 pm
Improve your home working space in a matter of hours thanks to next day delivery on this best-selling desk.
- The ‘miracle’ cleanser that leaves skin feeling like you’ve had a facial at home (aff)by Rochelle Barrand on 5th May 2026 at 5:32 pm
The best skincare beauty products are the ones that elevate your routine and make you feel like you’re having a luxury experience at home.
- Retired Royal Navy ship HMS Enterprise to leave Portsmouth for final time after Bangladesh sale – when, timesby Freddie Webb on 5th May 2026 at 5:23 pm
The Echo-class vessel was decommissioned in 2023
- Former Portsmouth striker target transfer-listed by League One side after just four goals in two seasonsby Mark McMahon on 5th May 2026 at 5:00 pm
Pompey were linked with a move for forward Chris Conn-Clarke in the summer of 2024 – but it appears the Blues’ decision not to pursue a deal might have been the correct one
- Police give update after teenager arrested amid Portsmouth fans clashing with Southampton rivalsby Steve Deeks on 5th May 2026 at 4:57 pm
Teenager arrested as Portsmouth and Southampton fans clash
- ‘Prolific’ thief Kush who kept stealing from shops and British Heart Foundation jailed at Portsmouth courtby Freddie Webb on 5th May 2026 at 4:33 pm
Mwiya Kamutumwa has conducted several thefts and has breached his Criminal Behaviour Order multiple times
- Spectacular Royal Navy parachute team land on HMS Queen Elizabeth flight deck as footage captures displayby Freddie Webb on 5th May 2026 at 4:02 pm
Personnel involved in the jump are known as ‘The Raiders’
- Police share update after arresting suspected drug dealer who was armed with a machete in Portsmouthby David George on 5th May 2026 at 4:00 pm
Two people were arrested – one of whom was a teenager.
- ‘Busy summer’: Portsmouth boss John Mousinho on transfer plans as he plots recruitment driveby Neil Allen on 5th May 2026 at 4:00 pm
Blues boss on his summer transfer plans with a ‘busy’ close season of recruitment in store
- Portsmouth Lush worker creates two new products for cosmetic company’s Eid al-Adha rangeby Joe Williams on 5th May 2026 at 3:51 pm
Portsmouth Lush worker designs two new products
- What you need to know about the 7 May elections in England, Scotland and Waleson 5th May 2026 at 3:38 pm
Millions will vote in parliamentary elections in Scotland and Wales, and local elections in England.
- This £1 lottery still exists – and it now pays out every single day in the UK (aff)by Marc Reeves on 5th May 2026 at 3:38 pm
Daily draws, £1 entry and funding for UK health projects – this lottery is quietly doing things differently






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