The Latest Breaking News from Portsmouth

From work placements to studying by the sea: a week in the life of a student nurse

In the final year of an adult nursing degree at the University of Portsmouth, Amelia Quick reflects on what a typical week looks like for her

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024

How to catch a liar: academic research sheds new light

Ranked the top university in the world for its lying and deception research, the University of Portsmouth is carrying out world-leading investigation on the subject that’s helping to assist institutions such as the Home Office

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024

Names of two surviving D-day veterans to be put on Portsmouth memorial wall

Stan Ford and John Roberts to have names memorialised as city prepares to mark 80th anniversary of D-day in June

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2024

Beach cordoned off after discovery of body

Police were called to the seafront at Eastern Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth, at 6.39am on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

Missy Elliot pays the rent of 26 families on ‘Missy Elliott Day’: ‘I wanted to give back’

‘Just know that P-town is with me no matter where I go’

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023

New Hampshire voters warn GOP candidates against taking Granite State for granted

New Hampshire is proud to hold the first in the nation primary for presidential elections. But in an age of social media and cable news, can a state election still make a national difference?

WEKU · Oct 14, 2023

Aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales undertakes US stealth jet flight trials

The £3 billion warship left its home base of Portsmouth last month – a year late after suffering a broken propeller shaft in August 2022.

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

Family of girl who died after balcony fall pay tribute to ‘beautiful soul’

Minnie Rae Dunn, eight, died after falling from the balcony of a block of flats in Portsmouth.

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023

‘4,700 species’: Portsmouth exhibition celebrates HMS Challenger’s deep-sea discoveries

Worlds Beneath the Waves at the National Museum of the Royal Navy marks 150 years since ship’s remarkable circumnavigation

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2023

World’s largest ocean race sets sail from Portsmouth

The 46,000-mile Clipper Round the World Yacht Race will take almost a year to complete.

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2023