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'Harrowing' incident as four men wearing balaclavas charge into Merchant House with gun
Punters were horrified after four men wearing balaclavas ran into a Southsea pub.
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SSEN confirm large power cut in Waterlooville affecting 144 homes - When will power be restored?
Nine postcodes in Waterlooville have been affected by a power cut this morning.
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Teenager struggling with mental health brought to safety after being in Hilsea Lines moat
Emergency services have responded to reports of a teenager struggling with their mental health.
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25 remarkably brilliant dog friendly cafes in the Portsmouth area including Southsea Coffee and The Hideaway
Our pets quickly become members of the family – and thankfully, the city is packed with dog friendly cafes, bars and restaurants.
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Four adorable dogs searching for loving forever homes - 12 heartwarming pictures
If you want to make a difference to a dog’s life - look no further.
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Gorgeous Rottweiler who is 'playful', 'affectionate' and 'loyal' looking for forever home
Sheldon is looking for his perfect forever home.
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'I have no plans to retire': Portsmouth lollipop man returns to beloved job after struggling to walk with huge hernia
A lollipop man, who could barely walk because of a huge hernia, is back at work - and he has praised a healthcare team.
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'Timeless charm and contemporary elegance' found in immaculate £635,000 period home in Southsea
Go on... have a little look around this ‘sophisticated’ period home with heaps of charm.
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Portsmouth Schools: Newly released SATs results for 30 Portsmouth primary schools
Every year primary school students sit their SAT’s to measure the amount of progress made before they head to secondary school.
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Whiteley confirms festive opening hours perfect last minute Christmas shopping
Whiteley Shopping Centre has confirmed its opening times over the festive period so people can grab last minute presents.
Football
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REPORT: Pompey 4, Coventry City 1
Callum Lang inspires a monumental comeback as Pompey return to winning ways with a comfortable victory over Frank Lampard's Coventry at Fratton Park.
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This Week's Opposition: Coventry City
Jake Smith takes a closer look at the names and numbers powering Portsmouth's next Championship challenge.
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REPORT: Derby County 4, Pompey 0
Portsmouth are pinned back down to the reality of the Championship following an uncomfortable defeat at Pride Park.
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This Week's Opposition: Derby County
Pompey Live and The Football Hour host Jake Smith delivers insight on the Blues' next Championship opponent, Derby County.
Featured
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We Shine Portsmouth returns this November
Prepare to see Portsmouth in a whole new light this winter as We Shine Portsmouth returns, transforming the city into a dazzling gallery of illuminated art.
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Second wave of acts announced for Icebreaker Festival 2025
Icebreaker Festival is delighted to announce the second wave of confirmed acts to perform at next year’s event, taking place on Saturday 1st February 2025, in an exclusive announcement on Express FM this morning.
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Portsmouth’s Express FM celebrates multiple national award nominations
Long-established Portsmouth local radio station Express FM has been shortlisted for multiple national awards.
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Exploring Learning - a new podcast series from Portsmouth High School, GDST
Portsmouth High School, part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) and Express FM's Claire Tamplin explore how young children learn using the six key features of the Portsmouth High’s Learning Wheel.
Express FM Updates
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Pompey Panto’s George Sampson and Lorraine Stanley lined up for Christmas show on Express FM
Two stars of this year’s Pompey Panto at the Kings Theatre are among Express FM’s festive line-up for 2024.
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LISTEN: The Pompey Panto Takeover on Express Breakfast
The cast of Dick Whittington, currently on at the Kings Theatre, join Ian James in the studio for this year’s Pompey Panto Takeover on Express Breakfast!
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LISTEN: Express FM at Love Southsea Christmas Market 2024
Lily Parke, Jon Brown and Brendan McCarthy broadcast from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard for the Love Southsea Christmas Gift Market taking place this weekend.
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LISTEN: Express FM live from the Portsmouth On Ice 2024 launch
Lily Parke, Jon Brown and Brendan McCarthy broadcast live from Guildhall Square for day one of Portsmouth On Ice 2024, including an interview with the Lord Mayor who was on ribbon-cutting duty!
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Coming Up
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Brendan McCarthy11:00am - 2:00pm
Great songs, Portsmouth people, and ideas of ways to spend Sunday in and around Pompey.
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Josh Bowness2:00pm - 4:00pm
You're in good company with Josh, great songs, Portsmouth people and the latest goings on in the great waterfront city.
Interviews
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Megan Linford on Future Folk at ChristmasMegan joined Paul Marsh in the studio
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Hampshire Army veteran Megan Lloyd on Christmas in the ArmyMegan joined Paul Marsh in the studio