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Portsmouth firefighters continue battling a blaze at Cosham Railway Station and a separate flat fire in the area. Residents are urged to stay away from the affected zones as emergency crews work to control the situation.

Portsmouth: A man has been charged with attempted rape after a break-in, while a flat fire at Cosham station caused train disruptions and raised concerns over potential transport strikes. A market trader celebrates her family’s witching supplies legacy by opening a new stall in Gosport, and Joel Mawhinney’s suction cup climb on Spinnaker Tower made headlines.

Portsmouth's Local Wire update covers Brittany Ferries' Isle of Wight cruise, the national recognition of a local school for supporting boys' mental health, and the Isle of Wight Festival's excitement. The episode also highlights ex-Portsmouth FC player Joe Morrell's post-football journey and recent public safety updates.

Portsmouth's Local Wire highlights Brittany Ferries' 20th anniversary cruise around the Isle of Wight and a national award for a local school supporting boys' mental health. The episode also covers a man fined for throwing a crutch at a Portsmouth FC ball boy and updates on HMS Middleton's refit.

Portsmouth celebrates England’s World Cup victory with citywide excitement as fans and social media buzz over the historic win. The city also pushes for cleaner air with free bus travel on Clean Air Day and urges public safety after an incident in an underpass.

Portsmouth's Local Wire update covers a murder trial involving ex-girlfriend Joanna, a Russian naval vessel detained at the port, and the commissioning of HMS Stirling Castle. The episode also highlights traffic disruptions, green energy upgrades, and a closed takeaway due to a mouse infestation.

Portsmouth: A man faces murder charges over his girlfriend's death amid a three-year relationship breakdown, while Royal Marines detained a Russian ship linked to Putin's war efforts. The city also welcomed HMS Stirling Castle, a new drone mothership, as traffic chaos unfolded on the A34 due to a lorry accident.

Portsmouth's air ambulance service has moved to a new £3.6m facility near the port to improve emergency response, while a teenager faces charges over recent protests at Henry Nowak’s demonstration. The city also hosted Fareham’s first Pride Picnic, and police monitored a travelers incident in the area.

Portsmouth's Portsmouth International Port celebrates 50 years with a special open day during Portsmouth100 commemorations, while severe M3 delays and a serious collision in Hayling Island highlight ongoing traffic and safety concerns. A man was arrested for a rape near Astoria nightclub, and South Western Trains cancels all services this weekend due to infrastructure work.

Portsmouth honors local heroes with MBEs and BEMs, including a Royal Navy veteran, a naval operations manager, and a nursery manager, while a predator targeting a 14-year-old faces jail time. The city also announces new padel courts and a major M27 lorry park near Fareham to boost transport and sustainability.

Portsmouth faces a major fire at Gosport's historic building and ongoing protests outside Portsmouth Central Police Station following Henry Nowak's murder. The city also grapples with traffic chaos on the A27, a legal acquittal in a rape case, and efforts to protect a Grade II-listed cemetery lodge from private housing conversion.

Portsmouth officials face rising tensions as protests continue over the Henry Nowak murder and a major fire engulfs a historic Gosport building. Key decisions on housing HMO applications and Clean Air Day initiatives also dominate the local news agenda.

Portsmouth police arrest two men for violent disorder after a protest clash involving the National Rebirth Party following Henry Nowak's death. A woman faces investigation for kicking a dog, while city leaders warn of rising gambling and domestic abuse risks ahead of the World Cup.

Portsmouth officials warn of rising ketamine addiction among youth and push for urgent treatment, while shipyard workers threaten strikes over pay affecting Royal Navy warship delays. Police also seize illegal e-scooters amid safety concerns, and the University of Portsmouth hosts an exhibition celebrating student creativity.

Portsmouth sees rising ketamine addiction among youth, increased police seizures of illegal e-scooters, and delays in Royal Navy warship construction due to worker strikes. The Local Wire also covers shifts in care placements across Hampshire and Portsmouth FC's upcoming international friendly in Germany.

Portsmouth commuters face major delays after a crash on the M27, while parents mourn the closure of Hart Plain Church Pre-School and a café owner in Botley criticizes Hampshire County Council over a road closure. A sold-out climate film screening and canceled Pride events due to weather also dominated local headlines.

Portsmouth residents will hear about a man sentenced to over 20 years for stabbing his ex-partner 17 times in Whiteley, efforts to protect the River Meon from 4x4s and motorcyclists, and a Drayton couple's campaign to supply school essentials for new secondary students. The episode also covers a £15 million heritage funding boost for Portsmouth's Treadgolds site and a warning about a fake FIFA Wor...

Portsmouth mourns three Royal Navy crew members killed in a helicopter crash while celebrating Princess Anne’s launch of the Tall Ships Youth Trust at Southsea Castle and the 70th anniversary of HMS Sultan. The city also highlights Royal Navy veterans offering lighthouse cottages through Sophie’s Legacy and 95-year-old football legend Peter Higham’s memories of Portsmouth’s 1949-50 First Division...

Portsmouth officials face backlash over the planned demolition of a historic 18th-century house and a Crown Court verdict that cleared a Fareham man of assault charges. The city also announced new dental school placements in dental deserts and warned of challenges in digital accountability after a former police officer was placed in a safe house.

Portsmouth lifeboat crews rescued two people rowing in inflatable boats today, while Gosport Ferry's longest-serving captain retired after 47 years. Hampshire police face backlash over death threats linked to the Vickrum Digwa case, and the council prepares a £500,000 legal challenge against proposed restructuring.

Portsmouth: A man from Portsmouth has been jailed for life for murdering a teenager in Southampton, while Emsworth and Hayling Island residents prepare for new parish councils. A roof fire in Southsea and Hampshire's £3.4m electric bus investment also made headlines.

Portsmouth's D-Day remembrance service honored local veterans at a historic site, while a drug arrest and car fire near the city center raised public safety concerns. Residents also faced traffic delays on the M275, and a new cafe at Welborne Garden Village opened, sparking debate over housing plans in Hayling Island.

Portsmouth: Vital train upgrades on the Portsmouth line are complete after months of delays, though short-term closures remain, and a man has pleaded guilty to aiding suicides by selling poison, including a Portsmouth University student. An MP faced backlash for dismissing child sexual abuse survivors after a rape case in Fordingbridge, while a missing person probe continues for a young Oxfordshir...

Portsmouth's Ministry of Defence faces criticism over poor fraud recovery rates, while police investigate a suspicious incident near the city centre. Lidl's new store in Drayton Park will create 40 jobs, and a £180,000 play area upgrade is set to begin.

Portsmouth officials are reviewing a controversial £1m car park sale and addressing "forever chemicals" found in the Solent, while Lidl plans its fourth Portsmouth store and St John’s College redevelopment faces revised plans. The city also announces new school funding to upgrade facilities amid ongoing debates over transparency and environmental impact.