Fratton: Drugs, Crime, and Community in Portsmouth
Despite crime and deprivation, Fratton residents reveal a loyal community, convenient location, and vibrant match-day spirit. But drugs and shoplifting persist.
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Volunteers Prep Oysters for Solent Reef Restoration
Hundreds of volunteers helped clean 20,000 native oysters for the UK's largest subtidal reef restoration project in the Solent, aiming to revive a population that has declined by 96%.
Ring Doorbell Captures Killer's Final Words Before Murder
Ring doorbell footage shows Charlie James Jeans telling his girlfriend 'get the f*** off me now' moments before murdering her in Portsmouth. He was sentenced to life with a minimum of 17 years.
Woman, 32, Murdered by Boyfriend Was 'Fiercely Devoted' Mother
Samantha Murphy, 32, was found dead by her children at home in Portsmouth. Boyfriend Charlie James Jeans jailed for life with minimum 17 years.
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Firm fined £60k after man electrocuted at leisure centre
A leisure firm was fined £60,000 after Albert Xhediku, 34, was electrocuted climbing a fence at Mountbatten Leisure Centre in Portsmouth to retrieve a football during a five-a-side match.
Russian Warship Fires at British Yacht in English Channel
A Russian frigate in the English Channel fired warning shots at a British yacht near the Isle of Wight. No injuries reported, and UK authorities are investigating.
Mum's £750 24-Hour EasyJet Holiday: Kids' Joy Without Screens
A British mum spent £750 on a 24-hour easyJet trip to Innsbruck so her daughters could experience snow. The highlight: seeing them play joyfully without phones.
Man Admits Murder of Mother-of-Three in Portsmouth
Charlie James Jeans, 31, pleaded guilty to murdering Samantha Murphy, 32, on the fifth day of his trial at Portsmouth Crown Court. She was found dead at her home in June 2025.
Horror Rape in Bushes Outside UK Nightclub: Suspect Held
A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of raping another man outside Astoria Club in Portsmouth. Bouncers restrained the suspect before police arrived.
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