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Best and beautiful bluebell walks in the Portsmouth area and across Hampshire
Bluebells have come out in force across our countryside – and they remain as beautiful as ever.
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Selfless Blake conquers epic 100 mile challenge to raise money for cancer charities
A selfless 12-year-old from Gosport has conquered an epic challenge and raised £1,250 for two cancer charities after completing a 100 mile run and cycle.
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Sailing club changes could impact the lives of residents if approved, it has been claimed
An application to change the name of a sailing club and to screen films could impact the lives of residents if approved, it has been claimed.
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Speed limit slashed on Fareham road despite police not supporting the move
The speed limit has been slashed along the length of a lane in Fareham despite police not supporting the move.
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Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following altercation in Gosport town centre
A Gosport man has been arrested of suspicion of attempted murder following an altercation in Gosport which has left a teenager in hospital with serious injuries.
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'Rubbed salt in the wound' as BBC blunder sees Interior Design Masters mix up Gosport and Portsmouth
The BBC is set to be reminded of the difference between Portsmouth and Gosport after a public faux pas saw one of its prime time programmes mix the two locations up.
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Police rush to Portsmouth street following reports of an armed man
Armed police were deployed to a Portsmouth street last night after receiving reports of a man who was seen carrying a weapon.
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Trans rights ‘Pride Against Prejudice’ protest held in Portsmouth city centre - pictures
The issue of trans rights was put under the spotlight in a protest in the city centre earlier today (Sunday, April 27).
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Symbolic funeral march by Pro-Palestine supporters who to highlight the ‘ongoing genocide’ in Gaza - pictures
A symbolic funeral march was held by Pro-Palestine supporters who gathered to highlight the ‘ongoing genocide’ in Gaza.
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Delight as historic train The Clan Line travels through Hampshire with enthusiasts flocking to capture images
A historic stream train was spotted traveling through Hampshire yesterday morning (Saturday) as it passed through a number of stations in the Portsmouth area as part of a tour around the country.
Football
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Survival Secured For Pompey Women
Jay Sadler's side have turned their season around and confirmed their status in the Barclays Women's Championship for 2025/26.
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This Week's Opposition: Blackburn Rovers Women
A closer look at the Blues' opponents for the final match of the 2024/25 Barclays Women's Championship season.
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Sadler Rallies His Troops For Season Finale At Fratton
Portsmouth Women boss Jay Sadler looks ahead to his side's Barclays Women's Championship fixture against Blackburn Rovers in PO4.
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REPORT: Sheffield Wednesday 1, Pompey 1
The Blues' penultimate game of the 2024/25 season produces a stalemate in the Steel City.
Featured
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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.
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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.
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Express FM & The Kings Theatre team up for The Spotlight Awards 2026
Express FM, in proud partnership with The Kings Theatre, Portsmouth, is delighted to announce the launch of The Spotlight Awards - a brand-new event shining a light on the incredible talent within Hampshire’s amateur dramatics scene.
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The Flight to attend Portsmouth Comic Con 2025
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.
Express FM Updates
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LISTEN: Express FM live from Country On The Coast 2025
Neil Levy, Sionna Madden & Corey White presented live coverage of this year's Country On The Coast festival at The Gaiety Bar on South Parade Pier.
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LISTEN: Express FM live from The Mary Rose Museum
Brendan McCarthy & Lily Rose broadcast live from the Mary Rose Museum at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - including a guided tour by CEO Dom Jones and more!
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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.
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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.
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Interviews
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Hannah Roper on Country On The CoastCreative Director of Country On The Coast and Express Country presenter, Hannah Roper, joined Ian James & Hannah Murray to talk all about this weekend's event at The Gaiety Southsea.
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Actor & Director Lisa StrainLisa Strain joined Paul Marsh to discuss her short film The Kilpatrick Ultimatum.