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40 boats on Canoe Lake. Visit Canoe lake in the summer and there may be half a dozen boats, back pre-1936 there were a minimum 40 boats out.

Fascinating pictures of lakes around Portsmouth

Signs remind visitors that parking charges are now in place all year round

Signs appear for year-round parking charges along Southsea seafront

Havant Road, Drayton, Portsmouth in the 1900's

32 reminders of how Havant Road in Portsmouth has changed over the years

These three cars came to grief in 1957 along Eastney Esplanade.

22 great memories of Eastney through the years

Simon Davis, left, and Stagecoach South's Managing Director Marc Reddy

Stagecoach South bus employees recognised for 989 years of service

The former Triton Scuba store building in Eastney. Credit: Google

New dog-themed cafe is given the go-ahead to sell alcohol despite concerns

The fire took place in Middlesex Road, Eastney. Picture: Google Street View

Firefighters rush to extinguish terrace house blaze

The Formula Kite European Championships start in Portsmouth, Southsea on Thursday 21st September 2023 Pictured: Competitors on the fith wave of the race going past Spinnaker Tower Picture: Habibur Rahman

Britain’s top kite athletes battle it out at European Championships in Portsmout...

The Hayling Ferry.

Ferry service cancelled due to strong winds and rain

The former Triton Scuba store building in Eastney. Credit: Google

Noise concerns raised over new Portsmouth cafe and community centre

Cafes on the water.

Here are 17 eateries in Portsmouth that have a waterfront view

Police have confirmed that a man in his 60's was pronounced dead in St George's Road, Southsea.

Police confirm death of man found near Eastney beach

David Tyson said he "lost everything" due to thieves raiding his boat while it was beached in Southsea.

Yacht which ran aground two months ago moved from seafront

Children have been running, scooting and cycling up and down the zig zags for years. Pictured is: (l-r) William Nicholas (4) with his brother Eddie (2) and dad Alex from Purbrook.

Southsea promenade 'zig zags' will disappear as part of the new sea defence work

Langstone Harbour

Langstone Harbour Board secures DEFRA funding for local fishers.

Formula Kite action is coming to Portsmouth next month

New Olympic sport of kite foil racing coming to Portsmouth next month
Portsmouth will host high-stakes racing and Olympic ambition next month as the world’s best kite foil racers will be battling it out at the Formula Kite European Championships.

Protestors said the Aquind proposal would be 'catastrophic' to the city. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 220423-023)

Last chance for Portsmouth to defy Aquind scheme

Voi e-scooters at a parking station in Southsea.

How to hire an e-scooter in Portsmouth

Welcome to Eastney beach

What would aliens visiting Eastney in 3023 make of it - a reader writes

David George stood alongside his car on the Eastney end of the Haying Island ferry. Picture: Habibur Rahman

I raced my car against the Hayling Ferry

From L to R: Phillip Lentz, 31, Trainee Helm. Josh Owens, 30, Trainee Helm. Tom Bisiker, 35, Trainee Boat Crewman. Picture: Freddie Webb.

Meet the Portsmouth born and bred RNLI Tiktok star

Portsmouth City Council leader Cllr Steve Pitt and deputy leader Cllr Suzy Horton

New leader of city council elected as cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson steps down

The new ramp on Southsea beach.

New ramp installed to make Southsea Beach more accessible

The Marina Bar, Southsea

Review: I enjoyed a feast of UK food at this tucked-away Portsmouth cafe

Family and friends of Mason Peddle gathered at Eastney Esplanade Coffee Cup for a charity walk to Old Portsmouth to raise funds for Masons Family funeral fund. Picture: Alex Shute.

Friends and family unite to celebrate memories of Mason Peddle at charity walk

Pictured is: Stephen Morgan MP joined Rosie Gibbs (Right of) and her Mum, Sophie and other litter pickers. Picture: Keith Woodland (220421-2)

Families got involved in a beach clean at the weekend

A 'Let's Stop Aquind' protest at Fort Cumberland in Eastney in 2021

Six good reasons why the Aquind plan for Portsmouth should be turned down
Just a week remains for submissions to be made to energy secretary Grant Shapps before he decides whether to allow an electricity project that would see swathes of Portsmouth dug up.

Let's Stop Aquind protesters at the Fort Cumberland car park in Eastney. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

MP urges government to reject Aquind plans

A new car sharing scheme is being launched. Picture: Natalie Cooke from SDVH https://sdvh.co.uk/author/nataliecooke/

Car sharing scheme to be launched

This property is located on Middlesex Road

This 2 bed property in Portsmouth comes with its own summerhouse

An artist's impression of what Bransbury Park leisure centre could look like. Picture: Portsmouth City Council

Council reveals plans for new leisure centre

Chris Mardlin is running 280 miles throughout February for Mind charity.

Inspirational Chris has lost over 20 stone

AFC Eastney (blue) v Freehouse B. Picture: Stuart Martin

AFC Eastney bag first points of season in 13-goal thriller

Eastney's Harry Ainsley scores his side's fourth goal. Picture: Stuart Martin

Picture gallery – Freehouse v AFC Eastney, City of Portsmouth Sunday League, Wes...

Hannah is being treated - but her recovery could take months. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Swimmer contracts rare Hepatitis A - and pins blame on water quality

Pirate Pete's - at Clarence Pier in Southsea. Picture: (160329-9310)

Beloved Clarence Pier attraction Pirate Pete's play equipment on sale

The former Ron Hale boating and marine shop in Eastney

Former Portsmouth boating store could be turned into homes

Waitrose has halted the sale of disposable vapes. Picture: Adobe Stock

Supermarket stopping disposable vape sales is 'step in the right direction'

Operation Francton is a journey taken during World War II known as the Cockleshell heroes. Their 80 year anniversary took place on Friday, December 2, starting in Portsmouth with a re-enactment on Eastney beach. Picture: Sarah Standing (021222-3739)

Cockleshell Heroes honoured on 80th anniversary of daring mission

Spinnaker Tower on November 22. Pic toob

Here's why the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth has been lit up in purple

Clare Atfield (39) from Havant, has been reunited with her mobile phone after losing it in the solent in Eastney whilst paddleboarding 460 days ago. Picture: Sarah Standing (181122-6775)

Woman 'shocked' after lost phone found after 460 days at sea

Stephen Holmes, left, with Colin Ashcroft from Stagecoach

Bus driver retires after 35 years of dedicated service

Bertie Road, Southsea. 3 Bedroom house ideal for first time buyer ready to move straight into. £275,000.

Portsmouth terraced house now on sale has been beautifully done up inside

Pictured: Tony Wiltshire and his camper van. Picture: Habibur Rahman

'I'm no anti-social parker' says man living in van while caring for parents

The home in Kingsley Road, Southsea, PO4

Southsea home comes onto the market

Cllr Lynne Stagg has agreed a four-road one-way system in Eastney

Green light is given to plan to turn four Portsmouth roads into a one-way system

Cllr Lynne Stagg will consider permitting a one-way system in Eastney

Four Portsmouth residential streets could be turned into a one-way system

Members of the Waterlooville Royal Naval Association present two £534 cheques to the British Heart foundation and Forgotten Veterans UK.

Waterlooville Naval Association hosts darts matches in memory of lost friend

The Frank Sorrell Centre in Eastney Picture: Malcolm Wells (13998-8542)

Empty Portsmouth community centre to be levelled and replaced with flats

A fire near Fort Cumberland in Eastney Picture: Hampshire Fire and Rescue

Firefighters issue warning after pictures show aftermath of fire near beach

Cancer survivor, Lance Corporal Simon Howell in training prior to his charity row at HMS Sultan in Gosport. He has since urged people not to be afraid of getting themselves checked by a doctor.

Cancer survivor urges people 'not to be a martyr' and to get checked

A pod of eight dolphins has been spotted close to Southsea beach.

Video captures large pod of dolphins near Southsea beach

Staff from Lead Forensics during their litter pick in Southsea on Wednesday Picture: Habibur Rahman

Portsmouth workers go on litter pick to tidy up the Southsea seafront

The site of the former Royal Marines Museum, which is due to be converted into a luxury hotel.

Plans to transform old Royal Marines Museum into new luxury hotel are delayed

The Cockleshell Challenge.

Eastney annual rowing race raises over £500 for The Royal Marines Charity