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Dorothy Masterman, headteacher of Hilsea School, Portsmouth,with some of her pupils in September 1965

17 striking photos to bring back memories of the 60s and 70s

Fort Blockhouse remains dormant in Gosport as the MoD continues to try and organise a sale. It is thought to be the UK's oldest fortification.

Fort Blockhouse remains dormant as MoD seeks to find buyers

Dennis Jackson from Preston in his 1958 Wolesley classic car. Inset: Demonstrating how he uses a 'crank handle' to start the engine, and places a clothes peg on the choke button. All photos credit Lucinda Herbert

I spent £13,000 restoring classic 1958 Wolseley - I kept every receipt

From left to right: Ibrahima Diabae, Tobias Heintz, Robbie Ure and Nils Zatterstrom are all impressing in Sweden where Pompey are looking for transfer options.

11 Swedish league players who could hold Pompey transfer appeal

Helena Mellenchip with one of her willow sculptures at Lytham Hall

Meet the willow artist behind 'mesmerising' sculpture trail

The historic theatre in Portsmouth gets a fresh look

New Theatre Royal Announces Exciting Rebrand to Mark 10th Anniversary

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HMS Victory, Lord Nelson's flagship during the Battle of Trafalgar, is now in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard home

National Lottery Open Week is back and it's bigger than ever

Footage released by Warwickshire Rural Crime Team shows the moment a lorry driver smashed into the 5ft-tall William Gladstone memorial cross in Lea Marston, Warwickshire, in August 2024.

Watch: Moment trucker smashes into 1905 memorial causing £40k damage

A serious embankment failure has occurred on the Severn Valley Railway leaving the track impassable at one location along the 16 mile route.

Aerial footage shows aftermath as landslip collapses onto railway

An inquiry has been launched to make the most out of MoD owned heritage sites including Fort Blockhouse in Gosport. Conservative MP, Dame Caroline Dinenage, is leading the parliamentary inquiry.

Inquiry launched to analyse MoD heritage sites - Fort Blockhouse

An aerial view of the Browndown First World War practice trenches in Gosport, Hampshire. Practice trenches from the First World War, a "bungalow maternity ward" and the tomb of a woman believed to have lived to 119 years old are among the places that have been added to the National Heritage List for England by Historic England.

Remarkable First World War trenches in Gosport listed as heritage site

Subway launches new limited-edition merch line including T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, and a Tote Bag

Subway swaps sandwiches for streetwear with first merchandise range

Antler luggage is on sale

Antler iconic luggage brand launches early Black Friday sale from £99

New podcast, 'Wise Words', caters exclusively for retirees - presented by David Hamilton

Over-65 spends less than an hour a day talking to other people

If you are interested in this home, visit the Zoopla website or the Sarah Oliver Property website.

Take tour inside 'wonderful' £325,000 family home - pictures
This ‘impeccable’ end of terraced home would be perfect for a family.
Sophie Lewis

German Observation Tower on south coast cliffs, Guernsey

Visit Guernsey to discover underground bunkers and WW2 history

The Red Arrows performing before the British Grand Prix in 2018 (Photo: Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Royal Mail celebrates Red Arrows with new stamps - how to get them

Castle Cornet, Guernsey

Visit Guernsey launches new historical routes ahead of D-Day

Solent forts, No Man’s Fort and Spitbank Fort are set to make waves at Savills 18th June auction with a guide price of £1 million each, marking the most accessible value these iconic maritime structures have been offered on the open market in recent years.

WATCH: Drone footage captures breathtaking scenes of two Solent forts

Carpenter's Yard in Priddy's Hard is going to be transformed into an artists quarter for Gosport residents. Pictured is: (l-r) Phil Gibby, South West director for Arts Council England, Darren Henley, chief executive of Arts Council England, Gosport MP Dame Caroline Dinenage and Hannah Prowse, chief executive at Portsmouth Historic Quarter. Picture: Sarah Standing (100524-2246)

Priddy's Hard art studio conversion will "make peoples lives better"

Residents of Stratford-upon-Avon are blighted by antisocial behaviour along South Green Drive and Cottage Lane, just a stones throw from Anne Hathaway's Cottage.

Watch: Drug gangs create misery on posh Shakespeare heritage street

Great Hall in Winchester

Hampshire Cultural Trust to manage the Great Hall

Gunwharf Quays has welcomed Scamp & Dude to the shopping centre.

New shop Scamp & Dude opens as shopping centre welcomes new pop-ups

Gunwharf Quays has announced that two brands, Farah and Hatley, have opened their first-
ever outlet stores at the waterfront shopping destination this month.

Gunwharf Quays welcomes two new clothing brands

This property has been created by AI and it is what the 'perfect' property in Portsmouth would look like.

AI creates 'Perfect' Portsmouth property

Recommended Eats: Agora in Southsea on 31st January 2024 Pictured: Owner Yilmaz Sener and his daughter, Dilan Sener at Agora restaurant, Southsea

Family-run Turkish restaurant dishes up flavoursome authentic recipes
Sat in the heart of the city, Agora, is known for its freshly made authentic dishes - and it is constantly packed with loyal customers.
Sophie Lewis

Nazra Alam co-managed to Sanquhar Post Office since 2015 (SWNS)

World's oldest Post Office is saved

The Dreamboys will be performing at the Kings Theatre in Southsea next month.

Male striptease tour gets Portsmouth date

History enthusiasts can visit Southea’s roofless Royal Garrison Church - which recently reopened to the public following rennovations. Take a walk along the Southsea seafront where you can also visit Southsea castle. During its rich history, the church has acted as a 13th century hospital, a Tudor armoury, and the site of the royal wedding between Charles II and Catherine of Braganza in 1662. Entry is free.

Heritage open days - full list of local sites you can visit

‘Nothing Compares’: Sinéad O’Connor documentary will arrive on TV later this month

‘Nothing Compares’: Sinéad O’Connor documentary is coming to TV

Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su have revealed someone attempted to break into their home whilst they were on holiday (@davidesancli - Instagram)

Former Love Island winners announce shock split

Brecon Beacons National Park will now be known as Bannau Brycheiniog - Credit: Adobe

Brecon Beacons National Park undergoes major name change

Starbucks has launched an olive oil range of coffees in Italy - but you need not to worry, as it will hit UK stores later in 2023 - Credit: Starbucks

Starbucks launch olive oil coffee in Italy - coming to UK very soon

A general view of the waterfront in Kirkwall on September 6, 2021

UK’s Top 10 most welcoming places - does your town make the list?

An artist's impression of what Victoria Park in Portsmouth could look like after a £2m lottery-funded revamp
Picture: Portsmouth City Council

Plans to revitalise 'people's park' given green light after lottery bid

The Portsmouth City Council library service Harry Potter book. Picture: Heritage Auctions, HA.com

Harry Potter book sold for £42k - but Portsmouth library service say it's theirs

Royal Navy personnel from HMS Prince of Wales operate a mobile testing unit in Hampshire. Photo: Royal Navy

Royal Navy's role during the coronavirus pandemic to be chronicled by national m...

Historic Ships painter Dave Bishop begins the job of painting Victory green

Ad Feature HMS Victory to be painted green to support Royal Marines Museum campaign

Historic ships painter Dave Bishop and Andrew Baines, Deputy Director of Heritage for the National Museum of the Royal Navy, in front of HMS Victory

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Ad Feature HMS Victory to be painted green to support Royal Marines Museum campaign

HMS Sultan opened the doors to Fort Rowner back in 2015. Picture: LA (Phot) Dave Jenkins

Excitement builds as Heritage Open Days return this weekend

Russ Blakely Picture: Malcolm Wells

City pipe-fitter claims landmark victory in workers' rights row

Lucy Porter is bringing her Choose Your Battles tour to Fareham

Six things to do in the next 72 hours: February 3, 4 and 5

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Six things to do in the next 48 hours: January 8 and 9

Aladdin at the Groundlings Theatre, Portsea

Six things to do in the next 48 hours: December 9 and 10

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard will play host to the Victorian Festival of Christmas. Picture: Ian Hargreaves (161341-4)

Six things to do in the next 48 hours: November 30 and December 1

Grimm Tales at Cass Sculpture Foundation, Chichester. Picture: Johan Persson

Six things to do in the next 48 hours: August 14 and 15

Comedian Bill Bailey brings his new show to Southsea this weekend

Six things to do in the next 48 hours: July 29 and 30

Arundel Castle's international tournament is joust the ticket

Six things to do in the next 48 hours: July 25 and 26

Dan McKinnon comes to Hambledon Folk Club tomorrow

Six things to do in the next 48 hours: July 11 and 12

Open exhibition winner Adrian Mundy with The Springs Jon Woodley. The work is part of the May Days Arts Trail

Come along, make a mess, have a go at art

Mick Williams is backing Michael Eisner's bid to buy Pompey PPP-141118-212754001

Ex-Pompey board member herald's Eisner bid as '˜a golden opportunity'

Ashley Brown of the Pompey Supporters Trust. Picture: Joe Pepler

Pompey Supporters Trust says fans face difficult decision on Eisner bid

Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner, who is looking to take over Pompey

Pompey fans learn fulldetails of Eisner's bidfor Fratton takeover

Simon Cowper, the winner of The Springs Open Exhibition 2016. Entries for 2017 are open until January 31

Call for artists to use heritage as inspiration

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