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…
- Afghan migrant assessed by Hampshire County Council as an adult was a childby Freddie Webb on 19th September 2026 at 8:47 am
He was originally deemed to be an adult due to his appearance
- Portsmouth driver summoned to court for driving 70mph in 30mph as other vehicles stoppedby Freddie Webb on 19th September 2026 at 8:25 am
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Costabulary’s Roads Policing Unit were out in force
- The weak spot Portsmouth will be keen to protect if John Mousinho injury prediction comes trueby Mark McMahon on 19th September 2026 at 8:12 am
John Mousinho is anticipating further woe on the injury front – and according to Jordan Cross, that could leave Pompey exposed in one particular area
- M3: Multi-vehicle crash on Hampshire motorway between junctions 4 and 4A with traffic stoppedby Freddie Webb on 19th September 2026 at 8:05 am
The route was shut down while the emergency services worked at the scene
- New season, new base: how to refresh your foundation for autumnby Rochelle Barrand on 19th September 2026 at 7:45 am
A new season is the perfect time to rethink your make-up base, from your foundation finish and shade to the way you actually wear it, and e.l.f. Cosmetics can help.
- How a public loo played a pivotal role in a Cold War spy ringon 19th September 2026 at 6:54 am
A nondescript toilet block in a Hampshire town was at the heart of a Soviet spy ring operation.
- South weekly quiz: How did David end his 90th birthday challenge?on 19th September 2026 at 6:33 am
Test your knowledge of news from Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight with our quiz.
- Memories of a world sailing adventure 50 years agoon 19th September 2026 at 6:27 am
Colin Foskett and his wife set sail with their friends on a life-changing journey in 1975.
- ‘He doesn’t want to live life by a calendar’: Devastation as dad’s cancer diagnosis progresses from treatable to terminal within monthsby Sophie Lewis on 19th September 2026 at 5:16 am
Fundraiser launched for family dealing with terminal cancer diagnosis
- Portsmouth v Blackburn Rovers: Early team and injury news as 16 out and 2 doubts for Fratton contestby Pepe Lacey on 19th September 2026 at 4:00 am
Pompey face Blackburn Rovers at Fratton Park this afternoon.
- Portsmouth boss sounds injury warning with fears of further fitness setbacksby Jordan Cross on 19th September 2026 at 4:00 am
Pompey have been decimated by injuries in recent seasons – and John Mousinho sees more issues to come as their Championship schedule intensifies after the international break.
- In the dock: the latest cases from the magistrates courton 19th September 2026 at 4:00 am
A MAN from Bishop’s Waltham has ben banned from the road for a string of motoring offences.
- Dermalogica launches £546 beauty advent calendar for £229 – and last year’s sold out fastby Julie Bayley on 18th September 2026 at 10:55 pm
One of my all-time favourite skincare brands has launched its 2026 beauty advent calendar, packing £546 worth of Dermalogica favourites behind 24 doors for £229.
- Delight as much anticipated Padel Quarter opens in Portsmouthby Joe Williams on 18th September 2026 at 7:12 pm
Portsmouth has a new home for padel
- Who is Lauren Steadman? The Paralympic gold medallist and Strictly star taking on the Celebrity Masterchef finalby Joe Williams on 18th September 2026 at 6:30 pm
From paralympic hero to TV darling
- Long-awaited replacement of Havant footbridge to begin in £12.8 million project – find out whenby Joe Williams on 18th September 2026 at 5:45 pm
Project expected to take 12 months to complete
- Havant man arrested on suspicion of violent disorder following Eastney protests – search still on for three more menby Joe Williams on 18th September 2026 at 5:13 pm
Fifth arrest made following police appeal
- Southampton International Boat Show gets under wayon 18th September 2026 at 5:07 pm
Thousands of visitors are expected to attend the event over the next 10 days.
- ‘We know what’s coming’: Blackburn Rovers boss makes strong Fratton Park admission ahead of Portsmouth showdownby Pepe Lacey on 18th September 2026 at 4:30 pm
Pompey welcome Blackburn Rovers to Fratton Park on Saturday.
- Murder accused charged with emergency worker assaulton 18th September 2026 at 4:21 pm
Scott Langley, 48, has also been charged with assaulting an emergency worker.
- Portsmouth boss’ transfer admission over futures of Devlin and Segečić as he acknowledges transfer shortcomingby Jordan Cross on 18th September 2026 at 4:00 pm
Adrian Segečić and Terry Devlin remain at Pompey, despite generating transfer interest. John Mousinho discusses the situation over that remaining case, with the club keen to develop and sell talent at a profit.
- Hampshire officials blamed low wages, beerhouses and pamphlets for Swing Riotsby Bob Clarke on 18th September 2026 at 4:00 pm
Discover what Hampshire parish authorities said caused the Swing Riots of 1830-31, from low wages and unemployment to beerhouses, poor laws and machinery.
- Road closures to be aware of this weekend ahead of the Winchester Half Marathonby eve.thompson@newsquest.co.uk | Eve Thompson on 18th September 2026 at 4:00 pm
Motorists are being warned to expect disruption as road closures are announced for the Winchester Half Marathon.
- Portsmouth Debenhams building could finally be demolished in early 2027by Toby Paine on 18th September 2026 at 3:51 pm
Three towers containing 724 homes are planned for the former store on Commercial Road
- Flight chaos caused by ‘millisecond’ software defect, report sayson 18th September 2026 at 3:48 pm
The failure led to more than 2,000 flights being cancelled and hundreds of thousands of passengers affected.
- Verdict delivered on former Derby and Cardiff midfielder Ebou Adams as Portsmouth decision explainedby Mark McMahon on 18th September 2026 at 3:45 pm
Fans favourite Ebou Adams has started just three of Pompey’s games in all competitions this season to date
- Woman who stole £30,000 from youth football club could repay club in full, court toldby David George on 18th September 2026 at 3:40 pm
The court heard she could pay “some, if not all” of the money back to the club.
- TRIP launches star-studded TV campaign featuring Kendall Jennerby Emily Jordan on 18th September 2026 at 3:38 pm
Madeline Argy and Joe Jonas also appear in the ad.
- QX Global Group launches tax processing solution for accounting firmsby Emily Jordan on 18th September 2026 at 3:31 pm
QX TaxReady help accounting firms with capacity and surge pricing issues.
- S3 Sensitivity Science launches with ‘ground-breaking’ three-in-one toothpaste formulaby Emily Jordan on 18th September 2026 at 3:25 pm
S3 Sensitivity Science has launched a new toothpaste that provides a complete approach to sensitive care, with a unique three-in-one formula that calms, strengthens and protects teeth.
- Poverty remains a ‘significant’ issue in Portsmouth, new report warnsby Toby Paine on 18th September 2026 at 3:17 pm
Fifteen Portsmouth neighbourhoods rank among England’s 10 per cent most deprived areas
- Calibre Health Labs expands nationwide after securing CQC registrationby Emily Jordan on 18th September 2026 at 2:49 pm
The nationwide rollout is underpinned by a partnership with diagnostics company Randox.
- Portsmouth boss details ex-Birmingham City man’s injury comeback as Southampton earmarkedby Pepe Lacey on 18th September 2026 at 2:00 pm
A quad injury has sidelined Keshi Anderson in the opening weeks of the new Championship season.
- BOE and JD.com celebrate four years of partnershipby Emily Jordan on 18th September 2026 at 1:58 pm
Their shared empowerment initiative started in 2022.
- Deano Ryan: Portsmouth anti-migrant protestor pleads guilty to violent disorder at Eastneyby Lottie Keen on 18th September 2026 at 1:45 pm
He will be sentenced next month
- Scott Quinton pleads guilty to assaulting his partner and criminal damage in Portsmouthby Lottie Keen on 18th September 2026 at 1:44 pm
He will be sentenced for the offences next year
- Police car crashes with van in Leigh Park leaving officers in hospital – updateby Steve Deeks on 18th September 2026 at 1:37 pm
Police were attending an incident when the crash happened
- Wrexham better than their results show – Eckerton 18th September 2026 at 1:32 pm
Southampton boss Tonda Eckert is not underestimating Saturday’s opponents Wrexham despite Phil Parkinson’s side making a mixed start to the season.
- Hants relegated as Leics keep survival hopes aliveon 18th September 2026 at 1:28 pm
Hampshire are relegated from Division One as Leicestershire chase a target of 334 to keep their own survival hopes alive.
- Domino’s pokes fun at Spurs with giant pizza screenby Gemma Francis on 18th September 2026 at 1:10 pm
Domino’s have poked fun at Tottenham Hotspurs’ poor start to the Premier League season – with a cheeky ad placed outside its stadium.
- ‘Completely unacceptable’ – National Air Traffic Services (Nats) find that a software defect in the National Airspace System caused thousand of flight cancellationsby Joe Williams on 18th September 2026 at 1:08 pm
Investigation finds software defect to blame
- ‘Dirty paedophile’ Army veteran sentenced to almost two decades behind bars for child sex offencesby David George on 18th September 2026 at 12:56 pm
“You are nothing but a dirty paedophile,” one of his victims told the defendant.
- FAITH IN THE COMMUNITY: We’re excited about launching new church on housing developmentby Church of England Diocese of Portsmouth on 18th September 2026 at 12:47 pm
By Jamie Harding, lay planter, Boorley Green
- Britain’s most loyal people surprised by Alison Hammondby Charlie Biggs-Thomas on 18th September 2026 at 12:38 pm
Alison Hammond surprised some of Britain’s most dedicated people with dream holiday vouchers to thank them for their loyalty – after popping out of a giant cup of tea.
- Youth football fraudster granted six-month sentencing delay to repay £30,000by dan.quinabrito@newsquest.co.uk | Dan Quina Brito on 18th September 2026 at 12:34 pm
Crystee Faithfull, the former secretary and treasurer of Waltham Wolves, appeared at Portsmouth Crown Court on Friday, September 18.
- Praise for ‘brilliant’ former Portsmouth man after excellent Huddersfield Town introductionby Pepe Lacey on 18th September 2026 at 12:30 pm
Ibane Bowat completed his Pompey exit in the summer transfer window, joining Huddersfield Town for an undisclosed fee.
- Planning reforms branded ‘backwards step’ ahead of Hampshire County Council cabinet meetingby Natalia Forero on 18th September 2026 at 12:15 pm
The changes – which will see many planning applications decided by officers and not councillors – are a ‘big mistake’, says a senior councillor
- Portsmouth v Blackburn Rovers: 1 change in Jordan Cross’ predicted line-up for Fratton showdownby Jordan Cross on 18th September 2026 at 12:07 pm
Pompey sign off for the international break against Tony Mowbray’s side at Fratton Park.
- Wrexham owners aim Spygate dig at Southamptonon 18th September 2026 at 12:03 pm
Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have poked fun at next opponents Southampton ahead of their Championship fixture this weekend.
- Wrexham owners aim Spygate dig at Southamptonon 18th September 2026 at 12:03 pm
Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have poked fun at next opponents Southampton ahead of their Championship fixture this weekend.
- Hampshire County Council leader says there are ‘no easy choices’ over £139m funding gapby Natalia Forero on 18th September 2026 at 12:02 pm
Hampshire County Council’s finances are possibly in the worst shape in the country when looking at funding gaps
- Police tell public to call 999 if they see wanted robberby Steve Deeks on 18th September 2026 at 11:57 am
He failed to attend court


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