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Road in Cosham closed in both directions following a serious collision
A road in Cosham has been closed following a serious collision this evening. (March 12)
WATCH: Police lockdown Cosham road as male with 'puncture injury' is left fighting for his life
Police have locked down a Cosham road after a serious incident - with a person rushed to hospital with a 'puncture injury' and left fighting for his life.
Male fighting for life after suffering 'puncture injury' in broad daylight Cosham street attack
A male is fighting for his life after suffering a “puncture injury” following an attack on a Cosham street in broad daylight today.
Hit and run leaves 'devastation' in its wake as moped rider with life changing injuries now fears she can't pay her bills
Six weeks after a pick-up truck ploughed into her, a moped rider is finally home — but now fears she can’t pay her bills.
Up to £40m will be invested into Landport and Paulsgrove, with city MPs asking residents to plan how it’ll be spent.
Latest on fees for using Hampshire tips as charges more than double for these people
Non-Hampshire residents wanting to dump waste at the county’s tips will face higher fees after a council review revealed the current charge leaves taxpayers footing the bill.
'Hidden hands' of Vladimir Putin may be behind Iran tactics in Middle East as UK allied bases hit, MP says
Vladimir Putin’s “hidden hands” may be behind some of Iran’s tactics in the Middle East conflict, the defence secretary has said.
Latest update on major overhaul that will see shops demolished and Fareham changed forever
A number of stores at Fareham Shopping Centre are set to disappear as part of a major transformation project that could reshape the town centre over the coming decades.
Ukrainian men who smuggled migrants into the UK via Gosport Marina are jailed - and 'likely' to be deported
Two Ukrainian men who ran a “premium bespoke taxi service” smuggling migrants into the UK onboard a yacht have been jailed.
Man from London arrested in drugs raid at Portsmouth address
A man from London was arrested during a drugs raid at a Portsmouth address.
Council tenant satisfaction drops ten per cent in a year
Residents’ satisfaction among Portsmouth City Council tenants has dropped by ten per cent in just over a year.
Unnecessary walk in patients driving pressure at QA hospital
Pressure at Queen Alexandra Hospital is primarily due to walk in patients and confusion around primary care, according to NHS stakeholders.
REPORT: Pompey 1, Swansea 2
This Week's Opposition: Swansea City
Jake Smith takes a deep dive into The Swans ahead of the midweek encounter in PO4.
Alli: "I wanna make sure I score & assist as many goals as possible"
Blues winger Millenic Alli spoke with Express FM’s David Howes about his time on the south coast so far and his aspirations for the remainder of the season.
Pompey's Future In Safe Hands As Nico Schmid Signs New Deal
Goalkeeper Nicolas Schmid has agreed a new contract which will keep him at Fratton Park until the summer of 2029.
Portsmouth launches bold bid for UK City of Culture 2029
Portsmouth City Council has confirmed plans to bid for the UK City of Culture 2029 title, aiming to showcase the city’s creativity, heritage and ambition on a national stage.
Portsmouth’s Express FM in “Radio Oscars” shortlist alongside BBC and commercial radio
Portsmouth’s Express FM is proud to announce its nomination for Local Radio Station of the Year at the Radio Academy ARIAS 2025.
LISTEN: Express FM live from the Portsmouth Music Awards 2025
Lana Hall, Josh Robinson and Hannah Roper presented live coverage of the Portsmouth Music Awards 2025.
The Flight to attend Portsmouth Comic Con 2025
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Curt Hill, Programming & Events Manager at Portsmouth Guildhall and Co-Founder of Portsmouth Comic Con, joined Presenters Jon Brown and Ian McGuiness live in the Express FM studios today to announce that multi award winning Composers The Flight will be attending Portsmouth Comic Con, on Saturday 3rd May at the Portsmouth Guildhall this year.
Paul Marsh & Grace Taylor were live from The Wedgewood Rooms with all the backstage action as the Road To Victorious finalists performed for a live audience.
LISTEN: Express FM live from Icebreaker Festival 2026
Portsmouth's Express FM broadcast three live shows with 6 hours of broadcasting direct from Icebreaker Festival in Albert Road and Elm Grove, Southsea. Catch up on all the action right here!
Express FM listener Elaine wins £1,000 from The Queens Hotel in A Grand In Your Hand competition
Portsmouth’s Express FM is delighted to announce that local listener Elaine has been drawn as the winner of A Grand In Your Hand, the station’s biggest-ever cash giveaway, walking away with £1,000 just in time for Christmas.
Bekki Bradley gears up for new monthly Express FM show - “Portsmouth’s Community Billboard”
Express FM is proud to announce the launch of a brand-new monthly programme, Portsmouth’s Community Billboard, presented by Bekki Bradley and debuting this evening (11 December) at 6pm.
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Tom & Lloyd joined Paul Marsh in the studio
El joined Paul Marsh in the studio