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Some Hampshire schools to close early as 'extreme' heatwave is set to strike the county
Some schools will be closing early in Hampshire as a result of the heatwave
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Who has been jailed at Portsmouth Crown Court as Paulsgrove man admits 26 shoplifting offences
These people appeared in court on Friday, June 19.
Clear-up operation begins as travellers leave Paulsgrove playing fields after a ten-day stay
Travellers were at the site in Portsmouth for ten days
Ex-Havant stalker who relentlessly pursued influencer and told her 'I want to punish you' avoids prison
Rob Keating even travelled to Bali as he stalked a social media star.
Isle of Wight Festival 2026: The Cure's blistering performance turns up the heat on summer's longest day
Iconic band plucks an incredible 27 songs from six decades of ever-changing music for red-hot headline set
'It's all for Harper': Final fundraising push for Gosport toddler’s life-changing Cytotron treatment in Mexico
A mum is continuing to fundraise for life-changing treatment for her two-year-old
Council issues scam warning after fake parking fine texts
Motorists are being warned the look out for scammers
Alleged killer previously strangled girlfriend as relationship unravelled before death
Alleged killer turned violent as relationship unravelled
Portsmouth MPs thank Starmer as he resigns after leadership challenge
Portsmouth MPs thank Starmer following resignation and leadership contest
Bin collection times changing in Portsmouth and Fareham this week - what you need to know
The bin collection dates are not being changed at the time of publication, The News has been told.
Five men sentenced for shoplifting across Portsmouth - including trio with a penchant for meats and cheeses
Three of the defendants repeatedly stole meats from local stores.
Kenny Jackett: 1962 - 2026
The football community has come together today to pay tribute to former Portsmouth manager Kenny Jackett, who has sadly passed away at the age of 64.
Pompey's 2026/27 Championship Opponents Confirmed
Following the conclusion of the SkyBet Championship and League One Play-Offs, as well as the final day of the Premier League season, we now know all 23 teams the Blues will face in the second tier next term.
Portsmouth’s Retained List Published
Following the conclusion of the 2025/26 SkyBet Championship season, Portsmouth Football Club has submitted its retained and released list.
Marlon Pack Agrees Contract Extension
Portsmouth club captain Marlon Pack has signed a new 1-year deal.
LISTEN: Express FM live from the Spotlight Awards 2026
Brendan McCarthy & Caroline Brennan were backstage as all the winners at this year's inaugural Spotlight Awards - sponsored by Portsmouth Theatres - took place at the iconic Theatre Royal!
LISTEN: Express FM live from the Portsmouth Music Awards 2026
Lana Hall & Jon Brown presented red carpet and backstage coverage of the Portsmouth Music Awards 2026 which took place at Portsmouth Guildhall.
Portsmouth Makes UK City of Culture 2029 Longlist
Portsmouth is one step closer to becoming UK City of Culture 2029 after being named on the longlist alongside nine other cities across the UK.
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, Mountjoy & City of Portsmouth College launch 'Workwise' to help young people navigate the world of work
Finding the right career path can be challenging for young people. Questions about qualifications, training opportunities, apprenticeships and how to get a foot on the career ladder can often feel overwhelming.
LISTEN: Express FM live from the Spotlight Awards 2026
Brendan McCarthy & Caroline Brennan were backstage as all the winners at this year's inaugural Spotlight Awards - sponsored by Portsmouth Theatres - took place at the iconic Theatre Royal!
Express FM refines rules for Portsmouth’s prestigious Local Music Chart
Portsmouth’s celebrated Local Music Chart on Express FM is introducing a clearer set of rules designed to better support truly local talent from across Portsmouth and the wider PO postcode area.
LISTEN: Express FM live from the Portsmouth Music Awards 2026
Lana Hall & Jon Brown presented red carpet and backstage coverage of the Portsmouth Music Awards 2026 which took place at Portsmouth Guildhall.
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