Portsmouth, England News

Portsmouth, England - Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie is confident the Premier League club's players will be paid their December wages on Monday or Tuesday.

When the CSS Virginia and the USS Monitor slugged it out at Hampton Roads, Va., on March 9, 1862, it was the first battle in history between ironclad ships, ending in a draw.

Fresh calls have been made by Premier League team bosses after another match involving no English players.

As our yearly Steer Clear campaign enters its final week, The News can reveal more than 100 drink-drivers have been caught by police since the start of December.

Icy roads in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight caused chaos on Wednesday with a number of crashes and pile-ups. The M27 westbound was shut for more than two hours because of accidents, while rail services around Southampton and Portsmouth were also affected.

Needy children will have a very merry Christmas thanks to generous readers who donated to our toys appeal.

PEOPLE in Portsmouth are being watched more closely than almost anywhere else in the UK, according to a new study.

In part 12 of our Second World War series DAN KEEL speaks to a Navy veteran from Dartford who helped lay mines around the French coast on the night before D-Day. BEFORE war broke out, Charles Lewis was busy working in a factory making timing-switches for street lamps.

By Clare Semke Crime reporter A WOMAN hanged herself a day after breaking down in court while giving evidence against her ex-partner, an inquest heard.

Residents in Portsmouth's most burgled streets are being offered free SmartWater to protect their possessions.

Thames Valley Police is asking for the public's help to trace three men they would like to speak to in connection with conspiracy to steal offences.

The legacy of Portsmouth's most famous literary figure will be celebrated as the city is set to receive a A 270,000 grant.

When her home was set on fire with her family inside, Hilda Marinda had little option but to flee Zimbabwe.

Hundreds of people got into the Christmas spirit with a carol service in Portsmouth yesterday.

An historic pub hit by an arson attack could rise from the ashes as a Wetherspoon's. People living on Hayling Island are clamouring for the derelict Rose in June pub to be restored to its former glory.

Serial shoplifters and troublemakers are topping the police's Christmas card list this festive period.

Portsmouth is worst council in The News' area when it comes to paying its bills promptly.

High streets in the South East have been given a share of Government grants totalling A 2.6 million to spruce themselves up in time for Christmas.

By Alex Forsyth Political editor A 100-year-old woman is one of dozens of elderly residents who will be forced out of their home if city leaders close it down.

Police have raided a suspected drugs den in Portsmouth. Officers bashed down the door of a flat in Twyford Avenue, Stamshaw, at 7.45am today.