Portsmouth, Hampshire and Isle of Wight News
Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Portsmouth, Hampshire and Isle of Wight. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.
Portsmouth's Spinnaker Tower disaster exercise underway
Emergency services have been rescuing "victims" covered with fake blood and injuries.
Fox found hiding in chewed up Portsmouth laundrette
The owners of the newly opened business in Portsmouth were alerted by a flurry of social media posts.
Pret allergy death: Natasha Ednan-Laperouse's parents set up trial
The trial has been set up by the family of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse, who died after eating a sandwich.
Southampton: Boat wrecks pulled from city's river
The decaying vessels are being lifted out of the River Itchen in Southampton.
Platinum Jubilee: Woolly postbox toppers appear for Queen
Crocheters decorate their communities with bejewelled crowns and googly-eyed versions of the Queen.
Former Portsmouth footballer cycling for Ukraine
Sylvain Distin is setting off on a cycling challenge from Sandbanks to St Tropez to raise money for the Ukraine.
Hill Head car park: Anger over 'stupid' ditch dug by council
The council insists it is needed to prevent vehicles from parking on the grass verge.
Penguins born ahead of Marwell Zoo's 50th birthday
Four endangered penguin chicks have been born at Marwell Zoo ahead of its 50th birthday this month.
Timelapse video shows wreck lifted from River Itchen
A timelapse video shows work to remove wrecks from the River Itchen in Southampton.
Wickham Horse Fair: Motorists warned over road closures
Thousands are expected at Wickham Horse Fair which takes place in The Square in Wickham on Friday.
Havant says pollution rule block to house building removed
Havant paused new housing applications in March when Natural England changed its pollution guidance.
Portsmouth laundrette damaged by not-so-fantastic fox
The owners were alerted by the havoc being wreaked by a flurry of social media posts.
Portsmouth St John's College to close after 114 years
St John's College in Southsea will close in September due to declining numbers of students.
Hampshire police commissioner: Not enough officers to protect women
Hampshire police commissioner Donna Jones reacts to a BBC story about women being harassed at night.
Simulation exercise based on Portsmouth Spinnaker Tower disaster
Fire crews, medical staff and students are set to take part in a four-day simulation exercise.
Garon Jewell cleared of Lymington stabbing death charges
Max Maguire, 23, died outside the Royal British Legion club in Lymington in October last year.
Lightning storm lights up Hampshire and Dorset skies
Dramatic flashes of lightning were seen along the south coast of England on Sunday night.
M3: Cyclist found riding along motorway arrested
The rider was spotted pedalling along in lane two of the M3 near Eastleigh in the early hours.
Gentleman Jack: Romsey student is modern-day 'replica' of 19th Century lesbian
A student inspired by a BBC TV show about 19th Century lesbians wears Victorian clothing full-time.
Men sentenced after Southampton lecturer attack
University of Southampton lecturer Peng Wang was out jogging when he was "beaten to the ground".
UK City of Culture: Southampton welcomes 2025 judges
The 2025 panel has toured the city on foot as well as by boat, bus and car.
Wessex Water embarks on major storm water scheme
The water company aims to reduce sewage discharges by 25% by 2025 with low-carbon based methods.
What is net zero and how are the UK and other countries doing?
Experts want countries to adopt targets to reduce emissions to net zero by 2050.
Climate change food calculator: What's your diet's carbon footprint?
Check the environmental impact of what you eat and drink.
How many Covid cases in your area?
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
Covid: Why are so many people catching it again?
As Covid continues to spread rapidly, are many people catching Omicron for a second time?
Long Covid: What is it and what are the symptoms?
Significant numbers of people have had long-term problems after recovering from coronavirus.
Isle of Wight 'Superdads' bonding with their children
Forest activity sessions on the Isle of Wight help dads spend quality time bonding with their children.
Police support women feeling unsafe in Southampton after dark
Women in Southampton say they feel unsafe and describe experiences of sexual assault on nights out.
Meet the football fans tackling hunger
Simon Oldham sets up a food bank collection hub on the route to Southampton FC's stadium.
New Southampton leader says crime and cost of living fears were key factors
The new Labour leader of Southampton City Council says voters had "heartbreaking" stories to tell.
Basingstoke street artists turn town centre into outdoor gallery
Street artists in Basingstoke are brightening up the towns? streets with a series of murals.
Southampton 1-2 Liverpool: Takumi Minamino and Joel Matip goals take title race to final day
Liverpool defeat Southampton to ensure the Premier League title race will go to the final day of the season.
Richard Bland will play Saudi-backed LIV Golf event near London despite risk of ban
Richard Bland says he will play in next month's inaugural LIV Golf Invitational tournament even if it leads to him being banned by the DP World Tour.
Sydney Sixers appoint Charlotte Edwards as head coach of Women's Big Bash League team
Former England captain Charlotte Edwards is appointed the head coach of Women's Big Bash League team Sydney Sixers.
Premier League title race: League title harder to win than Champions League - Hasenhuttl
Winning the Premier League is more difficult than winning the Champions League, says Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl.
Harry Lewis: Bradford City sign Southampton goalkeeper on two-year deal
Bradford City sign Southampton goalkeeper Harry Lewis on a two-year deal.
Northampton v Aldershot
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Northampton and Aldershot in League Two.
Whittingham holds transfer hope
Portsmouth caretaker manager Guy Whittingham still hopes he will be able to buy players in January.
Robinson committed, says McInnes
Potential Portsmouth chairman Iain McInnes says the property developer working with the Trust is still involved.
Hartlepool v Portsmouth
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Hartlepool and Portsmouth in League One.
Gyepes admits he may leave Pompey
Portsmouth defender Gabor Gyepes admits he may leave the League One strugglers when his contract expires in January.
Shots turning corner - Vincenti
Aldershot Town midfielder Peter Vincenti believes the side are starting to fulfil their potential in League Two.
Portsmouth 0-0 Preston
Portsmouth extend their winless League One run to nine matches after being held to a draw by Preston.
Aldershot 4-2 Rochdale
Goals from Dani Lopez, Peter Vincenti, Danny Rose and Craig Reid earn lowly Aldershot victory against Rochdale.
Stockwell tenant guilty of murdering couple during lockdown
Daniel Briceno Garcia killed the couple who he was renting a room from in a "frenzied attack".
Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust admits failures after two patients die
One man, Mohammed Ismael Zaman, bled to death during dialysis, while the other was trapped in a bed.
Man murdered after Ant and Dec comment, court hears
Danny Humble was killed after a gang of youths joked he looked like one of the stars, a court hears.
Qianlong-period Chinese vase, kept in kitchen, fetches almost £1.5m
The blue-glazed vase had been estimated to sell at auction for between £100,000-£150,000.
Stephen Lawrence murder: David Norris denied open prison move
Justice Secretary Dominic Raab has stopped David Norris from moving to a lower-security jail.
Linton-on-Ouse: MP urges PM to stop village asylum centre plan
Thirsk and Malton MP Kevin Hollinrake says it would "devastate the community" in Linton-on-Ouse.
Fox found hiding in chewed up Portsmouth laundrette
The owners of the newly opened business in Portsmouth were alerted by a flurry of social media posts.
David Varlow: Murder conviction after Halesowen pensioner died in burglary
David Varlow, 78, died of a heart attack after being bound with a phone cord during a burglary.
Monkeypox: Plans in place to stock up on treatments if infections rise
London's public health regional director says health experts are watching the situation closely.
Yousef Makki: Judicial review granted over stabbed boy's inquest
A coroner previously ruled 17-year-old Yousef Makki's death was not accidental or unlawful.
River Mersey ferries suspended after tugboat crash
The boat hit the Mersey Ferries landing stage in Liverpool before capsizing in the early hours.
Military dog tag found in River Soar reunited with Illinois family
History hunters traced the American Air Force tag to a family in Illinois through Facebook.