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Steeleye Span. Photo by Peter Silver.

Review: Folk royalty Steeleye Span are still top of their game

Newly elected Labour MP Sarah Edwards with party leader Sir Keir Starmer at Tamworth FC on Friday morning. Picture: Jacob King/PA Wire

By-election wins show ‘how far Labour has come’ – Portsmouth MP Stephen Morgan

A Black Country boozer called The Tilted Barrel where pool balls 'roll uphill' is now Britain's wonkiest pub following the loss of the Crooked House.

Britain’s newly crowned ‘wonkiest pub’ set to go on auction

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra: Bringing music to Portsmouth– here’s where you can buy tickets from less than £7

Ad Feature Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra: Bringing music into your life

HMS Bronington submerged at Birkenhead Docks. Pic Bronington Trust

HMS Bronington and Prince Charles played vital role in deterring Soviets’ attack

A fundraiser has been set up to build a memorial to honour the West Africa Squadron in Portsmouth, and the sailors that lost their lives freeing slaves. Pictured is Chris Kemp. Picture: Chris Kemp.

Calls for memorial to be built honouring sailors who freed slaves

Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain is coming to New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth on October 7, 2023.

Free tickets on offer to see Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain show

The Great British Bake Off 2023: How to play Fantasy Bake Off

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The best TV shows to watch this week including Bake Off

Competitors race during qualifying
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17 stunning pictures from the Kitefoil championship event

Nuclear bomb

What would happen if nuclear bomb was dropped on London in WW3

Great British Bake Off: Meet the new bakers for season 14

Celebrities who have defended Russell Brand including Andrew Tate

HMS Bronington in her prime: Pic Royal Navy

10 pictures of HMS Bronington showing warship in her pomp through to sad decline

Areas with worst bakers revealed ahead of new GBBO season

Well-wishers watching HMS Queen Elizabeth leave Portsmouth ahead of her deployment in the Norwegian Sea.

18 pictures of HMS Queen Elizabeth preparing for deployment
Britain’s flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth is now on deployment after months of preparation.

The dockyard is home to HMS Warrior, HMS Victory, the remains of the Mary Rose and a whole host of the Royal Navy's history.

The ten best Portsmouth beauty spots - as chosen by residents

The 1975 announce ‘Still… At Their Very Best’ UK tour including Glasgow & London - list of dates & tickets

The 1975 announce massive UK tour 2024 - List of dates & tickets

Hayling Ferry captain Colin Hill, left, and film-maker James Dunlop

Documentary sheds light on the struggles facing the Hayling Ferry

Man in his 40s dies at Britain’s biggest outdoor waterpark

HMS Prince of Wales is back in Portsmouth following months of repairs. She is scheduled to be deployed to the United States in the Autumn of this year.

Portsmouth warships - where they are and what are they doing

Carl Falconer who has been going to The Tilted Barrel pub for about 40 years.

Inside Britain’s new wonkiest pub The Tilted Barrel

Patricia Bredin, Britain’s first ever contestant at the Eurovision Song Contest, has died aged 88

Britain’s first Eurovision singer, Patricia Bredin, has died aged 88

Pompey Head Coach John Mousinho has spoken about the half-time incident in the win at Forest Green. Pic: Jason Brown.

Pompey owner fires broadside at Network Rail over Fratton regeneration

Fire crews at The Crooked House pub

Britain’s ‘wonkiest pub’ catches fire one month after break-in

Kate Haley said "We need our wilkos back."

Wilko on the brink of collapse putting 12,000 jobs at risk

Michael Byard has spent over 50 years trying to complete his model of HMS Victory.

Retired sailor spends over 50 years to create a model of HMS Victory
A retired sailor has completed a 54-year quest to create a five foot model of HMS Victory equipped with gun ports and life boats.

Iain Hughes went missing during a charity swim in the English Channel

Body found in search for firefighter missing in English Channel

A lottery ticket for the EuroMillions draw

Euromillions: The most and least common winning EuroMillions numbers

A ticket-holder based somewhere in the UK has won a life-changing £111.7 million in the Euromillions, Camelot has said. Credit: Getty Images

National lottery winning numbers for huge £7.5million jackpot

Pictured at Gunwharf Quay in Portsmouth is Russ Fairman with supporters.

Sunday 9th July 2023.

Picture: Sam Stephenson.

Sailor arrives in Portsmouth after successful 2,400-mile Round Britain voyage

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), voiced his displeasure at the lack of combat-ready forces, but insists the UK is still a major Nato contributor. Picture: Andrew Milligan - WPA Pool/Getty Images.

Shocking figures revealed Britain has low numbers of combat-ready tanks

Windmill house for sale: Inside this seven-storey converted home with a penthouse suite - pictures

Iconic windmill home for sale with winding seven-storey staircase

Residents rave about ‘Britain’s politest parking note’ as anonymous author makes hilarious request

Residents stumble upon ‘Britain’s politest parking note’ left on car

Cherie Lunghi. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Disney)

Going Green : Make your barbecue environment friendly

This toxic plant is harmful to humans, as its chemicals can cause significant wounds to the skin. While for some, it is just a burning sensation, for others, it can cause permanent scars. This is why giant hogweed is considered illegal and the fines can go up to £5,000. They can be recognised by their large white flowers and towering height.

Giant hogweed warning after man left with scarring

Susan Bonnar outside the Houses of Parliament

‘I’m more inspired than ever about the future of business in Britain’

Leigh Cunningham as Ruth Ellis in HumDrum's production of The Thrill of Love at The Spring Arts Centre, June 14, 2023. Photo by Julie Wharton.

Review | 'A masterclass in acting': The Thrill of Love at The Spring Arts Centre

Interest rates are set to rise again

Millions of homeowners issued warning as mortgages set to rise again

Jodie Comer is in the running to play the next James Bond after her Tony award win for Prima Facie.

Who is the next James Bond? Bookies odds on Jodie Comer playing 007

A general view of a 20mph speed limit sign. Photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Road safety charity Brake calls for 20mph areas around all schools

Top 10 most popular walks in Britain according to OS Map app data

Meet the woman whose van lifestyle has allowed her to save more than £22k - and live in one of Britain’s poshest areas rent-free.

Van-dweller saves £22,000 and lives in posh areas rent-free

Thousands of driving tests cancelled in June as examiners strike

National Fish & Chips Cay: UK’s most preferred chip topping revealed

Wilko stores could close stores as firm in early stages of major shake-up

Wilko could close stores as firm in early stages of major shake-up

Martin Amis death: Distinguished novelist & son of celebrated author Sir Kingsley Amis, dies aged 73

Distinguished novelist Martin Amis has died aged 73

D-Day veteran Joe Cattini escorted by Portsmouth Sea Cadet Hayden Temperton in 2021 Picture: Mike Cooter (250621)

Tributes paid at funeral of a 'charmer' - one of the last D-Day veterans

Pest controllers issue warning as Britain’s wasp population set to soar this summer

Britain’s wasp population set to soar this summer, says experts

Duke is looking for a forever home - can you offer him a loving place?

One of Britain’s loneliest dogs is looking for a forever home

Prince William is reportedly already planning his coronation

Prince William ‘already planning’ coronation with key change

List of slang words Brits hate the most according to research

The 9 slang words Brits hate the most including ‘bevvy’ and ‘bird’

‘It’s very pleasant’: Amanda Holden tries Jaffa Cake tea

Longer lorries to be allowed on Britain’s roads under new laws

The ‘world’s most beautiful coin’ depicting Queen Victoria as a royal fairy guiding a lion has sold for £267,000, 182 years after it was minted for her coronation.

Coin depicting Queen Victoria as fairy fetches huge amount at auction