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…
- Sherlock Holmes museum dream still alive as Portsmouth explores new locationsby Toby Paine on 3rd November 2026 at 5:34 pm
Council says suitable location, funding and visitor numbers will determine future plans
- Illegal e-bikes crushed in police crackdownon 3rd November 2026 at 5:06 pm
Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne visits Silverlake Garage near Southampton.
- LIVE Portsmouth v Swansea City: build-up, team news and live updates from Fratton Parkby Jordan Cross on 3rd November 2026 at 5:02 pm
Pompey aim to continue their strong Championship form at Fratton Park tonight.
- Cadets at HMS Sultan remember the fallen by planting a poppy gardenby Steve Deeks on 3rd November 2026 at 5:00 pm
Three units took part
- More than 2,000 attended huge unauthorised rave near Barton Stacey, say policeby lola.crossman@newsquest.co.uk | Author Unknown on 3rd November 2026 at 4:49 pm
An investigation has been launched after more than 2,000 people attended a huge unauthorised rave near Barton Stacey.
- Reform UK councillor charged with rape and sexual assaulton 3rd November 2026 at 4:43 pm
The Crown Prosecution Service has charged George Madgwick with 35 offences, including 12 counts of rape.
- Christmas market, pantomime and silent disco in Chichester as festive season beginsby David George on 3rd November 2026 at 4:35 pm
It’s that time of year already – time to start thinking about Christmas!
- Havant man launches Linktwos networking app to connect people across industriesby Lottie Keen on 3rd November 2026 at 4:32 pm
The app will launch on the Apple and Android app stores this week
- Police air service denies penis flight path was deliberateon 3rd November 2026 at 4:29 pm
Gordon Bird was “shocked” after checking tracking data online and discovering the phallic shape.
- ‘National politics has no place in local government’ says Havant Green Party leader after council coalition dissolved over Zionism rowby Lottie Keen on 3rd November 2026 at 4:27 pm
The coalition between the Greens, Labour and Liberal Democrats will be dismantled
- Firms apologise as motorists wrongly fined £100 after paying for parking at Portsmouth ferry terminalby Steve Deeks on 3rd November 2026 at 4:26 pm
A change in car park operator led to false fines being dished out
- Anti-migrant protester fined for criminal damageon 3rd November 2026 at 4:21 pm
Hundreds of immigration and anti-racism demonstrators held rallies in Portsmouth on 12 September.
- Man left fighting for life after Portsmouth street knife attack as another seriously injuredby Steve Deeks on 3rd November 2026 at 4:12 pm
The two incidents were reported around the same time
- Vitor Matos provides key Swansea City injury update ahead of Portsmouth showdownby Pepe Lacey on 3rd November 2026 at 4:09 pm
Pompey face second-placed Swansea City in the Championship this evening.
- Need To Know Hampshire, Dorset and the IoWon 3rd November 2026 at 4:04 pm
The CPS has said George Madgwick has been charged with 35 offences.
- ‘Safe, welcoming and non-judgemental’ autism hub sees demand soarby Toby Paine on 3rd November 2026 at 3:57 pm
Room One sees increased attendance, new referrals and plans to expand its reach.
- 9 of the most haunted Hampshire pubs revealedby Steve Deeks on 3rd November 2026 at 3:43 pm
Here are nine of the most haunted Hampshire pubs, according to Paranormal Hunters UK.
- Third teenager arrested on suspicion of murder after five boys stabbed at Halloween party in Hampshireby Sophie Lewis on 3rd November 2026 at 3:30 pm
Third teenager arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
- Reform UK suspends Hampshire councillor charged with 35 offencesby ross.marshall@dailyecho.co.uk | Ross Marshall on 3rd November 2026 at 2:48 pm
Reform UK has suspended Hampshire County Council group leader George Madgwick after he was charged with 35 offences, including rape and sexual assault
- MLA College granted powers to award its own degreesby Ailsa Marshall on 3rd November 2026 at 2:46 pm
The Plymouth-based higher education provider has been granted taught degree-awarding powers by the Office for Students, allowing it to award qualifications up to master’s level in approved subject areas.
- Reform UK Councillor George Madgwick charged with 35 offences including rape and sexual assaultby Sophie Lewis on 3rd November 2026 at 2:45 pm
Councillor charged with 12 counts of rape
- Waterlooville mum read book about ‘dealing with difficult people’ before being found deadby David George on 3rd November 2026 at 2:44 pm
Stephen Sexton is facing a retrial for murder.
- Third teen arrested after Halloween party stabbingson 3rd November 2026 at 2:40 pm
Five teenage boys, aged 16 and 17, were found with stab wounds at the party on Saturday night.
- £2m Portsmouth man handed international reprieve after controversy as attacker earns maiden call-upby Pepe Lacey on 3rd November 2026 at 2:30 pm
Three members of John Mousinho’s Pompey squad have so far been handed call-ups for the upcoming international window.
- Reform leader at Hampshire County Council charged with 35 offences including rapeby george.ratcliffe@newsquest.co.uk | George Ratcliffe on 3rd November 2026 at 2:30 pm
George David Madgwick is facing court over 35 alleged offences, including rape and sexual assault.
- World’s oldest model village allows first major brand takeover ahead of centenaryby Rob Knight on 3rd November 2026 at 2:08 pm
Bekonscot Model Village and Railway has introduced miniature adverts for a food brand in a rare break from tradition, helping raise funds for maintenance and charitable work as it approaches its 100th anniversary.
- Consumers will spend an average of £304 treating themselves this Black Fridayby Emma Elsworthy on 3rd November 2026 at 1:43 pm
Black Friday shoppers will spend an average of £304 treating themselves, with 35 per cent planning to buy something for themselves rather than Christmas gifts for others.
- ‘I’ve lost my freedom’: Victim makes powerful statement as man is jailed for rapeby Sophie Lewis on 3rd November 2026 at 1:23 pm
‘Since the day you raped me, my life has never been the same.’
- In Pictures: Rowlands Castle scarecrow trail raises £1600 for local schoolby Lottie Keen on 3rd November 2026 at 1:17 pm
The annual Scarecrow Trail in Rowlands Castle raised money for the local primary school
- Telleroo expands services with launch of business savings accounts and inbound paymentsby Ailsa Marshall on 3rd November 2026 at 1:01 pm
Payments platform Telleroo has introduced savings accounts and inbound payment capabilities, allowing businesses to manage incoming funds, payments and savings through a single platform.
- “Finally, we have positive news on cross border transport” as UK and EU agree draft deal to scrap Brexit red tapeby Kelly Brown on 3rd November 2026 at 12:54 pm
Pet Passports could be returning under the plans
- Fire forces residents from block of flatson 3rd November 2026 at 12:52 pm
Residents left their flats after smoke was reported and alarms went off at about 03:00 GMT.
- Workplace design specialists to host webinar on research-driven decision makingby Ailsa Marshall on 3rd November 2026 at 12:34 pm
Colebrook Bosson Saunders will explore how research can strengthen collaboration between workplace stakeholders and improve design outcomes during a webinar taking place on December 2.
- We’ve found the ideal Christmas present for Strictly Come Dancing fans from under £45by Oliver Astley on 3rd November 2026 at 12:21 pm
‘Seeing Nanna’s face light up was truly magical’ on evening out at Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour
- West Ham close in on intriguing Nuno Espirito Santo replacement as Portsmouth and Cardiff City wait for decisionby Pepe Lacey on 3rd November 2026 at 12:07 pm
Pompey welcome West Ham to Fratton Park on November 24.
- Full list of Hampshire areas where homes are most likely to miss out on £100 energy paymentby Sophie Lewis on 3rd November 2026 at 12:00 pm
Thousands will go without £100 payment this winter
- Why all my mum friends have put the Cricut machine at the top of their Christmas list this yearby Natalie Dixon on 3rd November 2026 at 12:00 pm
What is a Cricut machine and what can you make with one? Here’s why it’s on so many Christmas wish lists.
- Le Sereno unveils next chapter in St Barthélemyby Emily Jordan on 3rd November 2026 at 11:51 am
The hotel reopens on November 16 following a three-year transformation project.
- “Fragile” care sector prompts plans for extra beds in Portsmouthby Toby Paine on 3rd November 2026 at 11:46 am
Portsmouth faces rising demand for residential and nursing care as its population ages
- Two vehicles involved in crash outside popular leisure centreby Steve Deeks on 3rd November 2026 at 11:45 am
A car was left with front end damage
- Boy rushed to hospital after being hit by car in Portsmouth – updateby Steve Deeks on 3rd November 2026 at 11:28 am
The young boy suffered serious injuries
- Gosport bakers banned from food trade after ‘stomach turning’ hygiene failingsby Lottie Keen on 3rd November 2026 at 11:16 am
Dead flies and rotting produce were found at Phoenix Bakery and Café on Gosport High Street
- Who has been in the dock at Portsmouth Crown Court as Gosport man denies attempted murderby David George on 3rd November 2026 at 10:57 am
These people appeared in court on Monday, November 2.
- Portsmouth predicted line-up v Swansea City: 4 changes with tough attacking calls madeby Pepe Lacey on 3rd November 2026 at 10:52 am
Pompey predicted line-up to face Swansea City at Fratton Park this evening.
- Romsey fall 26-17 to Fareham after two tries disallowed in tense contestby Tristan Pattison on 3rd November 2026 at 10:51 am
Having beaten Fareham twice during the previous season, Romsey knew their visitors would provide a stern test.
- Portsmouth Water teams up with IKEA to offer discounts to customersby Lottie Keen on 3rd November 2026 at 10:47 am
The new collaboration gives Portsmouth Water customers access to discounts on range of water-saving products
- Chance for a family to meet Pudsey at the BBC offices in charity auctionby Judith Meagher on 3rd November 2026 at 10:47 am
If you and your family would like to meet Pudsey at the BBC offices in Salford, you can bid for this fantastic prize in a charity auction, which closes at 9pm on BBC Children in Need Day (Friday 13th November). A lucky family will spend time with Pudsey and members of the BBC Children in Need team and will have a day to remember.
- Police give update after vehicle hits tree near A27by Steve Deeks on 3rd November 2026 at 10:30 am
The road was closed
- Young bus fan’s dream comes true at Stagecoach’s Portsmouth depotby Darragh Morris on 3rd November 2026 at 10:26 am
Five-year-old bus enthusiast Dylan from Pulborough has continued his exciting bus adventures with a special visit to Stagecoach’s Portsmouth depot, following a memorable experience at the company’s Aldershot depot.
- Mee and Kenny handed first Northern Ireland call-upson 3rd November 2026 at 10:07 am
Manchester United goalkeeper Dermot Mee and Portsmouth’s Eoin Kenny are handed their first Northern Ireland call-ups for November’s Nations League games with Ukraine and Hungary.
- Police release details of M275 crash last night as one person rushed to hospitalby David George on 3rd November 2026 at 10:06 am
Delays lasted for hours in the aftermath of the collision.
- Southampton Airport plans 800-square-metre terminal extension for larger planesby maya.george2@newsquest.co.uk | Maya George on 3rd November 2026 at 9:33 am
Southampton Airport unveils plans to expand terminal to welcome bigger planes








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