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RFA Tidespring and RFA Argus will both be deployed alongside HMS Prince of Wales during her mission in the Indo Pacific region. Pictured: RFA Tidespring carrying out a replenishment at sea drill with the Royal Navy flagship.

RFA Argus and RFA Tidespring to deploy on HMS Prince of Wales mission

Footbridge linking Fratton Railway Station with Goldsmith Avenue

Frustration as footbridge reopening delayed by a month

I was dreading replacing my old back boiler but BOXT made it quick and easy

I had my old back boiler replaced by BOXT - here's how it went

CCTV footage shows RAF men causing damage to Paddington Bear statue

What DragonFire could look like when fired from a Royal Navy warship. It has been announced the system will be fitted to four destroyers.

What is the new destructive laser being fitted to destroyers?

Royal Navy engineers, alongside American and Australian counterparts, have been testing undersea vehicles ahead of Exercise Talisman Sabre - which will involve HMS Prince of Wales. The aim is to bolster sub-sea and seabed warfare capabilities.

Prototype vehicles to protect cables and destroy mines tested

It's located where the sun rises first in the UK, Ness Point, Lowestoft

Iconic Kellogg's cockerel becomes UK's largest-ever weathervane

Herne - an Extra Large Autonomous Submarine Underwater Vehicle built by Portsmouth engineers - has been successfully tested on the South Coast of England.

Watch: Extra Large Autonomous Submarine that can sail by itself tested

The Super Sentinel Steam Waggon ‘Sultan’, based at HMS Sultan in Gosport, will be appearing at this year's Lord Mayors Show in London.

Historic steam waggon at HMS Sultan to appear at Lord Mayor's Show

The build is expected to reach the majority of properties in the city.

Openreach bringing Full Fibre broadband to Portsmouth

Pictured: F-35 Lightning jet launches from HMS Prince of Wales for consolidation training. Squadrons are conducting consolidation training after completing carrier qualifications (CQs) on HMS Prince of Wales.

Amazing pictures of HMS Prince of Wales crew on preparation exercises

National Highways has warned drivers of a series of slip road closures on the M27 between junction 5 and 8.

Drivers warned of multiple slip road closures on M27

The group met with Stephen Morgan as part of The Climate Coalition National Day of Action. The meeting was held at the Southsea Sea Defences and thr group spoke about the importance of acknowledging environmental issues. Pictured: MP Stephen Morgan and Greenpeace

Greenpeace Portsmouth meets with MP to discuss climate action

National Highways has warned drivers of a series of slip road closures on the M27 between junction 5 and 8.

Dates revealed as National Highways reminds drivers of M27 closures

Drivers are being warned of upcoming road closures on the M27 this month.

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HMS Agamemnon, a new Royal Navy submarine, being launched from the BAE Systems dockyard in Barrow.

Striking new Royal Navy submarine sails for the first time

The gleaming new MV Lady Jean is lifted back into the water by the UK Docks Marine Services team ahead of her long journey from Gosport to Lake Victoria. The former HMS Scimitar, a Royal Navy patrol boat used in Gibraltar, has been converted into a medical vessel.

Engineers transform HMS Scimitar into hospital ship bound for Africa

HMS Prince of Wales will be going on a UK Carrier Strike Group deployment, where she is scheduled to leave Portsmouth on Saturday. Pictured is her returning home on September 20.

Prepared HMS Prince of Wales to leave city for major deployment - when

Lake Road in Portsmouth is closed due to "emergency repair work" being carried out by SGN.

Major road closed for "emergency repair work"

Defence Secretary John Healey praised the “ground-breaking” developments of the Aukus partnership with Australia and USA..

"Significant" Aukus defence deal hailed as most important in 60 years

HMS Cardiff being transported on a barge along the River Clyde, before slowly being lowered into the water.

Watch: New warship HMS Cardiff be transported on river

Engineers aboard HMS Chiddingfold have received an award for their efforts to restore the ship after crashing into HMS Bangor.

Engineers aboard ship involved in shocking crash honoured

A new Royal Navy Type 26 frigate HMS Cardiff will be entering the water for the first time and will sail off the coast of Scotland. Pictured is the vessel leaving BAE Systems Govan shipyard.

New warship HMS Cardiff to enter the water for the first time

Nautilus International union members are set to go on strike again as the row between Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailors and the Ministry of Defence continues. A previous demonstration was held in Portsmouth near Whale Island.

Defiant Royal Fleet Auxiliary sailors to strike again amid pay row

HMS Trent was deployed to the British Virgin Islands to carry out disaster relief after Hurricane Ernesto hit the British Overseas Territory. Pictured is the offshore patrol vessel in Cote D'Ivoire.

HMS Trent supports British Virgin Islands after devastating hurricane

Royal Fleet Auxiliary staff, who are members of the Nautilus International Union, staged a demonstration near the military base on Whale Island. They have gone on strike in a bitter row with the Ministry of Defence over pay and working conditions.

Royal Navy will find it "very difficult" to function amid RFA strikes

Vital operations and forward deployments by the Royal Navy could be scuppered if the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) strikes remain unresolved, a union representative has said.

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Members of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) are set to walk out today over a row about pay and conditions. Nautilus International said a below inflation pay offer was imposed on its members by the Ministry of Defence (MoD). A demonstration is being held in Portsmouth.

Royal Fleet Auxiliary staff to hold demonstration near military base

The prototype of Ancilia with a dummy decoy round loaded. The weapons system is due to be fitted to Type 26, 31 and 45 warships.

New missile launcher to be fitted to warships - which ones

Pictured: The ship's company ceremonial firing party.

HMS Queen Elizabeth carries out gun salute - pictures

Royal Navy Motor Boat Apollo, an un-crewed surface vessel, was successfully tested in Weymouth bay, with the Royal Navy reporting "impressive" results.

Advanced new autonomous mine-hunting ship successfully tested

HMS Mersey has undergone a major revamp and is back at sea after spending nine months in Falmouth dockyard. The Portsmouth-based vessel will be deployed on frontline operations soon.

Critical upgrades made to Navy ship revealed as she prepares frontline

HMS Mersey is back out at sea after a lengthy maintenance period in Falmouth. She underwent the major revamp following a busy 2023. Picture: LPhot Kevin Walton

HMS Mersey back at sea after 257 days following major revamp

HMS Spey has had a defect fixed while on deployment in Japan. Pictured is the offshore patrol vessel arriving in Penang, Malaysia, on a diplomatic mission in Southeast Asia earlier this year. Picture: Royal Navy.

"Defect" on Royal Navy ship while on deployment in Japan

A walkway in Somers Town has been fully renovated to make travelling easier for pedestrians and cyclists in Portsmouth.

Walking and cycling to open soon as infrastructure work continues

Engineers will be installing half a mile of new track at Wallers Ash between Winchester and Micheldever.

Customers warned of train disruptions over bank holiday weekend

Sussex traffic and travel

Burst water main causing significant delays on major Hayling road

Whipsiderry Cliffs, before the huge cliff fall. Newquay.

Watch: Huge cliff collapses next to luxury homes development site

Current traffic on Eastern Road on April 18 after the route was reopened. Picture: DJI Fly

Southern Water apologises after sewer bursts on Eastern Road

The engineering work is taking place on April 15 between Portsmouth Harbour and Hilsea railway stations. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 120821-15)

Trains to be cancelled due to engineering work between stations

What DragonFire could look like when fired from a Royal Navy warship. Repeated drone attacks from Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. Picture: Royal Navy

Destructive laser weapon to be installed on Royal Navy warship

Royal Navy engineers from Portsmouth trekked up the Renjo La and Cho La passes in the Himalayas and reached Mount Everest Base Camp. Picture: Royal Navy.

Courageous Royal Navy engineers conquer Himalayas mountain peaks

Eastern Road in Portsmouth will be shut on Saturday for the second phase of Southern Water repair works. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak

Eastern Road to shut soon - when will it close and reopen

A 500-metre-long sewer which runs along an arterial route through Portsmouth is to be re-lined as part of a £1m solution to a string of disruptive bursts along Eastern Road. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak

Eastern Road to be closed for second phase of sewer repairs

Major roadworks are being put in place on Havant Road in Farlington.

Sections of major road shutting for gas engineering works

The Hampshire Farm Car Park is closing for drainage repairs. Picture: Havant Borough Council.

Persistent drainage problems forces car park to shut

HMS Prince of Wales departure from Portsmouth was delayed but it will be leaving Portsmouth today, shipping movements confirms. Pic: Marcin Jedrysiak

HMS Prince of Wales leaves today after delayed departure - timings

Southern Water had issued an update on how the works are progressing on Eastern Road in Portsmouth. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak

Eastern Road reopening delayed as sewage pipe repair works continue

Firefighters were called after a car crashed into a lamp post in Tangier Road.

Two injured as car crashes into lamp post

A 500-metre-long sewer which runs along an arterial route through Portsmouth is to be re-lined as part of a £1m solution to a string of disruptive bursts along Eastern Road. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak

Severe rush hour delays due to Eastern Road closure hitting motorists

Southern Water has issued an update on how the works are progressing on Eastern Road in Portsmouth. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak

Crucial update issued regarding Eastern Road sewage pipe repair works

Engineers will return to Fareham for the second time from Monday 12 to Friday 16 February to carry out major track renewal works, which means that buses will replace trains.

Bus replacement between Eastleigh and Fareham

HMS Prince of Wales will be taking the place of HMS Queen Elizabeth in a Nato mission in the North Sea.

HMS Prince of Wales to take HMS QE's place in Nato mission

22 homes in Fareham have been affected by a power outage in the area.

Power cut in Fareham affects numerous homes

Section of track to close for emergency repair amid train strikes

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