Podcast
Portsmouth News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire
Hosted by The Local Wire · EN
Daily 2-minute local news for Portsmouth, South East (United Kingdom): key incidents, city decisions, events, weather, and trending stories. Fresh every day.
Powered by The Local Wire.
17episodes
Episodes
Newest firstAll episodes
Portsmouth: Cosham Railway Station Fire Forces Evacuation as Firefighters Battle Blaze | June 22
3w ago00:01:17Tap to summarizePortsmouth 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.
Transcribe →Portsmouth: Man charged with attempted rape after break-in | June 21
3w ago00:01:23Tap to summarizePortsmouth: 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.
Transcribe →Portsmouth News Today — June 20
3w ago00:01:30Tap to summarizePortsmouth'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.
Transcribe →Portsmouth News Today — June 19
4w ago00:01:20Tap to summarizePortsmouth'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.
Transcribe →Portsmouth News Today — June 18
4w ago00:01:26Tap to summarizePortsmouth 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.
Transcribe →Portsmouth: Man accused of murdering ex-girlfriend in Portsmouth court | June 17
4w ago00:01:37Tap to summarizePortsmouth'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.
Transcribe →Portsmouth: Man accused of murdering girlfriend after relationship breakdown | June 16
4w ago00:01:21Tap to summarizePortsmouth: 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.
Transcribe →Portsmouth: Air ambulance moves to new £3.6m base in Portsmouth to save more lives | June 15
4w ago00:01:36Tap to summarizePortsmouth'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.
Transcribe →Portsmouth: Portsmouth International Port celebrates 50th anniversary with open day | June 14
Jun 1400:01:20Tap to summarizePortsmouth'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.
Transcribe →Portsmouth: Portsmouth celebrates local heroes in King's Birthday Honours | June 13
Jun 1300:01:28Tap to summarizePortsmouth 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.
Transcribe →