Environment

Photographer Colin Vanner has captured the moment a rare Hawfinch takes a dip to cool itself down.

Photographer captures moment a rare Hawfinch took a dip

The Southsea Sea Defences project is a multi-million pound coastal scheme that is designed to prevent major flooding in the city over the next 100 years. Photos by Alex Shute

Early beach works proposed in new Southsea sea defence plan

Change to e-bike (photo: adobe)

Going Green: Help save the planet by changing to e-bike

Clean air zone to stay in place as city nears pollution goal

Shipwright's Way

Making Shipwright's Way shipshape with new signage along cycle route

The effects of climate change could cost children days of school time each year, a government risk report says

3 ways climate change may soon impact schools - costing children days

Hampshire County Council is getting ready to be able to process food waste collections

Food waste revolution coming as changes to rubbish collections near

Artist John Maine with the new marker

New sculpture unveiled to replace iconic marker which disappeared

Aerial of Portsmouth

Clean air zone to stay as Portsmouth battles stubborn pollution

The first homes have started to be unveiled at Welborne Garden Village. Picture: Sarah Standing (030625-7497)

Building work on a new 6,000-home town well underway - in pictures

Dilemma to use EV or hyrdogen fuel car (photo: Adobe)

What is the case for switching to hydrogen or all electric vehicles

Hayling Billy Trail

A brand-new ‘all-weather’ surface has ben created on the popularTrail

Wind up radio (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Father’s Day perfect green gifts

The EnergyTown game is marketed towards UK schoolchildren, and funded by energy giant Equinor

Warning over classroom game accused of 'brainwashing' schoolchildren

Farlington Marshes nature reserve in Portsmouth Picture: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

New planning bill sparks backlash over threats to Hampshire habitats

Pictured is: (l-r) Emily Roberts, senior project manager for Hampshire County Council's Forest Partnership, Simon Martin, leader of Fareham Borough Council, cllr Kay Mandry, Arthur Mandry's widow and the Mayor of Fareham Louise Clubley.

A new mini-forest at Hill Head has been officially opened
A new mini-forest at Hill Head has been officially opened, with the trees planted to mark the start of King Charles’ reign – but it also has a very special name.
Noni Needs

Vandalised trees in Portsmouth

Newly-planted trees damaged hampering efforts to make the city greener

Trend towards second hand clothes (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Fashiobable clothes to help stay super cool in hot weather

Beaulieu is pronounced "Bew-lee" but is sometimes mispronounced as "Beau-lieu". The village located on the edge of the New Forest is home to both Palace House and the National Motor Museum. In 2020, it was named the fifth most beautiful village in the UK.
Pictured: Palace House at Beaulieu

Hampshire's most mispronounced place names revealed

The number of electric cars being driven around the streets of Portsmouth at the end of last year rose by almost 50%

A new era of EV charging begins in Portsmouth

The New Forest landscape is truly enchanting place and can feel almost untouched by time. Wild ponies, deer, and other animals roam freely through ancient woodland which I absolutely love, and it is packed with heather-covered moorland, and quaint villages. It’s also steeped in myth and legend and has to be one of the most magical places in the whole of the county - if not the country.

17 magical places proving Hampshire is one of the most beautiful areas

Pictured: Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team and Emsworth Primary School explore the role of oysters in the seascape restoration. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Huge restoration project to boost oysters under the microscope

Very low water level (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Are we in store for a long hot summer - experts predict yes

Holly Hill Woodland Park is an absolutely treasure during the autumn with the wooded paths around the lakes snaking around the site and out to the Rover Hamble. There is also a playpark nearby outside the leisure centre for those with families. Picture: Graham May

Ambitious restoration plans for Holly Hill take a step forward

A new 'repower' electric bus at the First Bus depot in Hoeford

Eco-friendly ‘repowered’ electric buses roll into the area

Portsdown Hill provides numerous vantage points with stunning views over Portsmouth.

Sensational and stunning beauty spots nearby not to miss

Work to create new sea defences at Victory Quay in Tipner resumes

Key work to build sea defences resumes where new homes are being built
Work has resumed to create a new sea wall in Tipner which will be instrumental in helping to protect the city in an area where hundreds of new homes are being built.
Kelly Brown

Lowering carbon footprint (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Lowering your carbon footprint on a limited budget

The Beachlands area of Hayling Island has been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag award for good water quality.

"Very popular" beach awarded prestigious Blue Flag award

Bin collection changes will be coming to the Fareham borough

Major overhaul of bin collections planned to boost recycling

More famland faces flooding (photo: Adobe)

Present and the future danger of climate crisis

New solar panels at Lakeside

Landmark project to install 8,545 solar panels at Lakeside is complete

Fly-tipping in Fratton

Council waste review calls for better reporting and public awareness

The sign at Eastney explains the new boundaries

New boundary gives dog walkers a larger area to take their pets

21 brilliant spring walks to enjoy in and near the Portsmouth area

Wind turbines are alternative electricity sources

'Embracing renewable energy will lower bills'

Southsea Beach has been awarded a "brown flag" for poor water quality.

Southsea beach wins "Brown Flag" award again for poor water quality

Best bluebell walks across Hampshire

The primary wall of the new sea defences on the stretch from Blue Reef to the Hovercraft Terminal

Major milestone complete as new sea wall takes shape in Southsea

De Gomme finished at the theatre of the sea at Southsea Castle

Facelift for historic seafront structure with special cladding

Help planet Earth (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Help to heal planet on this year’s Earth Day!

Hampshire has so many beautiful villages which are very much with visiting this summer including a large number in the New Forest and others with fantastic tourism links like Chawton and Selborne. But closer to home we also have a number to choose from which are very much worth a visit this summer including Wickham and Southwick.

11 quaint and lesser known villages and towns to visit this spring

Calshot Fire

Plea to protect the countryside after devastating wildfire blaze

Solar panels - smart move (photo: Adobe)

Going green: Be energy smart install solar panels today

The 'Brent Geese fencing' is being removed this week

Fencing around 'Brent Geese area' in Southsea to be dismantled

Flood defences installed alongside Langstone Harbour in Portsmouth

Government funding bolsters coastal defences in the city and Gosport

Protected trees restored after unlawful removal in Victoria Road North

Reducing carbon footprint (photo: Adobe)

Going green: Help in reducing your carbon footprint over Easter holiday

Cigarette butts are made from cellulose acetate, a form of plastic which can take a decade to break down

Plastic cigarette filter ban could stop bathing among “grim” butts

Tractors in Guildhall Square. Picture Gareth Boyes

Local farmers take to the streets to protest inheritance tax plans

Gosport People's Park plans

Bold plans to create new People's Park in Gosport are unveiled

Eco-heating with a heat pump (photo: Adobe)

Going Green: Help planet go green with heat pump install

Marcus, Dave, Bob and John - Thames Water workers at Mogden Sewage Treatment Works - told it how it is in the documentary Thames Water: Inside the Crisis (Picture: BBC/Brinkworth Productions/Catherine Harte)

Water execs search for positive PR and end up pooing on their own doorstep

Petersfield

Hampshire town named as the best place to live in prestigious guide

Southern Water bills are set to increase by 53 per cent over the next five years, following an announcement from the regulator Ofwat. Water UK said the investment is necessary for improving infrastructure, but campaigners say the hike puts too much of a burden on customers.

Why has my Southern Water bill increased by so much this year?

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