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Politicians have pushed for upcoming Type 83 destroyers to be adapted for the Arctic. Pictured: Families gather to watch HMS Dauntless leave Portsmouth on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. She will join HMS Prince of Wales as part of the UK Carrier Strike Group in the Indo-Pacific.

Mysterious Type 83 destroyers urged to be adapted and reinforced

Royal Navy warship HMS Spey carried out a freedom of navigation patrol in the Taiwan strait in defiance of China.

Defiant Navy warship ignores China warnings and patrols Taiwan strait

Trend towards second hand clothes (photo: Adobe)

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

Burberry says it could cut 1,700 jobs.

Burberry job cuts: Luxury fashion brand may axe 1,700 staff

Season 5 of Race Across the World will take viewers to China

3 apps for learning Mandarin, for Race Across the World's China start

Admiral Sir Tony Radakin made a visit to China and reportedly discussed “issues of common concern”. HMS Prince of Wales, the Royal Navy's flagship, is due to be deployed to the Indo-Pacific region.

Armed forces head holds China meeting before deployment

Pompey striker Kusini Yengi is on Socceroos duty with Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Pompey striker playing hint as he faces gruelling Blackburn build-up

Queues started to form outside Tesco Extra in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire

Hopeful snackers hunted for coveted square Doritos - worth £10,000

HMS Spey, a Portsmouth-based Royal Navy patrol vessel, took part in Exercise Komodo off the coast of Indonesia.

Well-travelled HMS Spey completes large exercise alongside allies

HMS Prince of Wales’ Carrier Strike Group deployment will send a clear message to Russia and China, a member of the House of Lords has said.

HMS Prince of Wales deployment to send clear message to China - Lord

HMS Prince of Wales’ deployment to the Indo-Pacific region will “assert the rule of law” over China, a defence minister has said. The Royal Navy flagship will carry out extensive operations in the region.

HMS Prince of Wales deployment to "assert rule of law" over China

review of the Enabot X pet and family companion robot

I tested 'crazy' AI robot pet and family companion

Guy Martin climbing out of a pit of ice cold water. He featured in a new series called Guy Martin: Arctic Warrior on Channel 4 (Picture: Royal Navy/Channel 4)

'There were interesting nuggets hidden behind the hardware'

An expert has said Russia or China can't be ruled out of orchestrating drones which flew over airbases. A similar aircraft was seen shadowing HMS Queen Elizabeth in Germany. Pictured: The entrance of RAF (Royal Air Force) Lakenheath, home of the US Air Force's 48th Fighter Wing.

Russia shouldn't be ruled out after drones seen over airbases - expert

Knock off Nessa opens Premier Inn's newly renamed 'What's Occur-Inn' hotel in Barry Island

The 'What's Occur-Inn' opens to celebrate Gavin and Stacey finale

Expedia Group unpacks the eight noteworthy travel trends for 2025 - including Detour Destinations, JOMO (Joy of Missing Out) Travel and One-Click Trips.

Ad Feature Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo reveal the top travel trends for 2025
Today, Expedia Group unveiled Unpack ’25, the annual data-driven outlook for what’s motivating travellers and where they will go next year.
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Blues star Sammy Silvera has been left out of Australia vs China

Pompey star suffers international snub

HMS Richmond (foreground) accompanying Chinese destroyer Jiaozuo through the English Channel on their way to and from Russian Navy Day celebrations. Issue date: Saturday August 10, 2024. Picture: Ministry of Defence/PA Wire

HMS Richmond stalks two Chinese warships sailing through Channel

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un toast during a reception at the Mongnangwan Reception House in Pyongyang on June 19, 2024. Photo by VLADIMIR SMIRNOV/POOL/AFP - Russian state agency Sputnik - via Getty Images.

"Deadly quartet" of threats faces UK - urgent military review called

Marwell Zoo has welcomed four new additions to its endangered Przewalski’s horse herd.
Picture: Paul Webber

Marwell celebrates birth of four precious Przewalski’s horse foals

A rocket successfully lifts off from a space base in Xichang, in China's southwestern Sichuan province on June 22, 2024. (Photo by ADEK BERRY/AFP via Getty Images)

Space rocket crashes after accidentally launching

Cup of tea.

Watch: Tea expert explains how to make the perfect cuppa

Havant MP Alan Mak supports our Armed Forces, reservists and military families

Havant MP Alan Mak welcomes Prime Minister's speech on keeping the UK safe

Baby camel Sally trots around her paddock.

Watch: Baby camel trots around paddock and bonds with mum and dad

Renewable green energy (photo: Adobe)

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UK teachers enjoying a trip to the Lantern Festival on arrival in Nanjing

Hampshire head teachers make visit to China

Hampshire County Council is assessing whether it can claim a portion of a huge lawsuit against Apple. Comments made by chief executive Tim Cook allegedly lead to the pension fund losses relating to iPhone sales in China. Picture: Scott Olson/Getty Images

Council to "assess" if it can claim portion of huge lawsuit against Apple
Hampshire County Council will “assess” whether it can claim a portion of the compensation from a case led by Norfolk County Council against Apple.
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Pictured is: (l-r) Woodcroft Primary School's Barry Fanning, YiFei Li, Tabitha Nestor and headteacher of Nanjing Phoenix Garden City Primary School Xu Jianhua.

Primary school hosts Chinese students in cultural exchange

Help prevent pollution. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Help protect our planet and reduce pollution

There are many restaurants throughout Portsmouth that celebrate food culture from around the world. Here are 22 examples.

Around the world in Portsmouth restaurants

People want better access to healthcare - like their GPs

'We must make the consumer king again': Off The Fence with MP Penny Mordaunt

Here are some of the best Chinese takeaways in the area.

Photo: Shutterstock

See some of the best Chinese takeaways in the city - in pictures

Commanding Officer Bridget MacNae speaks to the media from aboard HMS Spey in Brisbane, Australia ahead of the England v Nigeria Women's World Cup match. The arrival of the state-of-the-art Offshore Patrol Vessel HMS Spey marks the first visit of the Royal Navy to Brisbane since the HMS Monmouth in 1995. Picture date: Monday August 7th, 2023. PA Photo. Photo credit: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire.

British warships docked in Brisbane amid China concerns

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Is it really a bear or a human in fancy dress?

The Portsmouth Kite Festival is an annual event that is widely attended by locals across the area. The event will take place on July 29 and July 30.

One of the world's biggest kite festivals returns to Southsea

The UK is not on track to reach legally binding targets to reduce carbon pollution. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Where does the UK sit in the world rankings?

Virgin Atlantic will resume flights to Shanghai next month

Virgin Atlantic to resume flights to Shanghai

Liz Truss to blame ‘woke culture’ for high taxes in fierce comeback speech

Liz Truss turns her attention to ‘woke culture’ in comeback speech

A 56-year-old woman from the Guangdong province in China is the first recorded human casualty from the H3N8 bird flu.

China reports first human H3N8 bird flu death, according to WHO

Betty Joel. Picture: Contributed

Why we need to learn more about Betty Joel

The price of crude oil increased by 5.5% on Monday April 3.

Oil prices rise more than 5 percent as production is cut

The body language we display in photographs can reveal much about us (photo: Adobe)

World happiness survey: China tops list while UK falls in rankings

TikTok is set to be banned on UK government devices

TikTok expected to be banned on government devices over data fears

Worms ‘raining down’ in China in bizarre social media video

The kissing machine works by pairing the device with a mobile app and plugging the device into the phone’s charging port.

Chinese kissing machine creeps people out on internet

Recall issued for TK Maxx & Homesense product - what to do

A rare cup and saucer thought to have been used by passengers on the Titanic has sold for thousands at auction

Broken cup and saucer used by Titanic passengers auctioned for £6,000

Transport minister Richard Holden (right) with contractor representative Luke Presho at the A585 Windy Harbour to Skippool site

Minister says it’s “possible” China has sent spy balloons to UK

Doomsday Clock: What is it, how close is it to midnight, and what time are scientists due to set it in 2023? (Photo: EVA HAMBACH/AFP via Getty Images)

Doomsday Clock 2023: What is it, current time & new announcement

People of all ages were delighted to see the return of the Loony Dook and this plucky pensioner was determined to get a good view from the beach!

Can early retirement lead to a decline in cognitive ability?

Health chiefs in Spain are reintroducing Covid guidance to stop the spread of the virus

British tourists travelling to Spain warned of new Covid rule

There will be no mandatory Covid-19 testing for passengers travelling to the UK from China

UK will not reintroduce covid testing for passengers from China

The two rare red panda cubs Tala and Sumi and thought to have died of hypothermia on Thursday night.

Rare red panda cubs die during cold snap at UK safari park

Apple Replay enables Apple Music users to review their listening stats (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Chinese protestors find AirDrop feature limited amid ongoing protests

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