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Take a look back at the moments that led to the heated feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, as Drake's team file a legal petition over "Not Like Us."

The long-standing beef that’s led to Drake and Kendrick lawsuit

Members of the public fill The Mall before a flypast during the Queen's Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London in June 2022 (Photo: DANIEL LEAL/POOL/AFP/AFP via Getty Images)

UK to get extra bank holiday in 2025 to mark major historic event

Boathouse 6 which is home to No6 Cinema and Action Stations in the Historic Dockyard. The site will close, with construction due to start for the new Royal Marines Musem.

Action Stations to close - replaced by new Royal Marines Museum

Porto has lots of unmissable restaurants including Golden Catch

Portugal: 7 Stunning restaurants in Porto for a truly unique night out

The Beatles could make history at the 2025 GRAMMY Awards, should 'Now and Then' pick up a Record of the Year win at the ceremony next February.

GRAMMY Awards 2025: the records that could be broken at the ceremony

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

Replica of John Cadbury’s shop in Birmingham’s Bull Street at Cadbury World

Watch: We take a tour of Cadbury World featuring Beanmobile ride

A poll of 2,000 Brits found Michelle Obama, Bill Gates or Arnold Schwarzenegger would be the best next president of the United States

Brits reveal who they want as US president

Mark Cranston who has built an amazing collection of bricks.

I have a collection of 4,000 bricks...each one tells a story

The Gladstone Head pub in Staunton Street, Landport.

17 fine Portsmouth pubs we were sad to lose

Property developer, PJ Livesey Group, has unveiled its plans to completely transform a former Southsea asylum into a new community of 209 homes.

Development plans revealed for 209 new homes at former Southsea asylum

A service to commemorate Trafalgar Day and the life of Admiral Lord Nelson took place on Monday, October 21, 2024 at Nelson Monument on Portsdown Hill.

Trafalgar Day remembrance ceremony held at Nelson Monument - pictures

A total of 24 suspects have been identified by police investigating the deaths of hundreds of patients at scandal-hit Gosport War Memorial Hospital as case files have started to be sent to the Crown Prosecution Service, according to Kent Police. Photo credit should read: Chris Ison/PA Wire

Hospital Deaths: Case files given to CPS as 24 suspects identified

With this week marking 50 years since the release of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, what led to the film being banned in the United Kingdom - twice?

Why was The Texas Chainsaw Massacre banned 50 years ago this week?

This home comes with seven bedrooms, three bathrooms and two reception rooms.

'Elegance' and 'charm' from £625k home above popular restaurant

Pompey boss John Mousinho after the shambolic Stoke City defeat.

Serious questions Pompey face for first time amid record winless start

Amid the positivity last Saturday, Pompey created an unwanted record for the longest winless start to a season since the war in all competitions.

Jordan Cross

Claire Mitchell has always had a passion for cakes and she has been running Pleasantly Pump Bakes Cakes since 2021. Pictured: Claire Mitchell at her home in Drayton, Portsmouth Picture: Habibur Rahman

"It was the best decision I've ever made"

The beautiful views of Istanbul

I spent a packed weekend in Istanbul and it was a treat for the senses

University of Portsmouth.

University of Portsmouth secures place in Good University Guide 2025

(Photos: Getty Images)

Iconic business that worked on the Titanic enters administration

Research of 2,000 adults revealed Queen Victoria’s 63-year reign from 1837 to 1901 and the Tudor period were other areas of interest

History buff Brits consider WWII to be the most interesting period

Jake Daniels-Shipsmith with his incredible city map which he has been working on for seven years.

Detailed map of imaginary city took teenager seven years to draw

Rare refurbished 1950s nuclear bunker for prepping and surviving an attack is up for sale at property auction

Rare 1950s nuclear bunker could be yours for less than £20k

Marwell zoo has announced the heartbreaking death of Irina the snow leopard. Picture Credit: Jason Brown

Marwell Zoo announces heartbreaking death of snow leopard

HMS Victory in Portsmouth will be showcased on the latest episode of the Channel 5 documentary Warship; Life in the Royal Navy. Pictured is JJ Chalmers and the CO of HMS Victory.

Historic landmarks HMS Victory and D-Day craft to be on TV doc, when

Wunderhorse before making their Boardmasters main stage debut

Boardmasters 2024: Wunderhorse chat main stage debut and second album

Gosport War Memorial Hospital, Bury Rd, Gosport. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (230219-5)

"That hospital was a death factory"

As a report into Hampshire police's conduct regarding hundreds of potential killings at a hospital is prepared for release, families of the victims have called it a 'monumental conspiracy'.

Sophie Lewis

A six figure sum has been donated to the Gosport Diving Museum as work to progress its renovations progresses.

Huge £800k funding boost for historic diving museum

Pete Codling's charcoal drawing is on display at Fratton Park which visitors can visit for free today.

WATCH: Stunning 170-square-metre artwork on show at Fratton Park

Think you've got what it takes to beat a real-life Chaser?

Think you’ve got what it takes to beat a real-life Chaser?

Peter Codling, a renowned Portsmouth-based artist who is currently finalising his extraordinary piece of art, hand-drawn on a replica sail of HMS Victory on Thursday 18th July 2024Pictured: Pete Codling with his artwork at the Historic Dockyard Picture: Habibur Rahman

"Largest charcoal drawing ever created” unveiled at Historic Dockyard

The 11 oldest pubs in the UK - and what you can order at them

11 of the oldest pubs in the UK - and what to order at them

Is this what life in Britain in the Stone Age could have looked like?

11 pictures show what Britain may have looked like in the Stone Age

CNS Esmeralda docked in Portsmouth on Monday, July 1, 2024. She was met with protestors who said the Chilean ship was a "torture centre" used by Augusto Pinochet to execute people. The ship is used in an ambassadorial role by the South American nation. Picture: Sarah Standing (010724-1515)

Royal Navy welcomes CNS Esmeralda visit despite protests

German Observation Tower on south coast cliffs, Guernsey

Visit Guernsey to discover underground bunkers and WW2 history

Red white and blue at Victorious Vintage at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard 2nd June 2012Picture: Steve Reid 121916-702

Do you remember the first ever Victorious Festival?

Ad Feature Children’s charity Fair Ways scoops major award

Can you guess these iconic Las Vegas movie moments?

These are the top 25 most iconic Las Vegas films

The Red Arrows fly alongside a Yellow Jack

Watch: Behind the scenes with the Red Arrows this Armed Forces Day

Tom Cousins, a maritime archaeologist from Bournemouth University, recovered some medieval gravestones from an ancient shipwreck.

Watch: Medieval grave slabs recovered from historic shipwreck

The Portsmouth Distillery Co has celebrated getting a silver award at the People's Choice Spirits Awards for its three-year-old 1812 Rum.

Distillery to launch brand new 5-year-old rum

The News visited Portsmouth Distillery ahead of the start of the Euros 2024 to get an insight into the mind-blowing world of gin and why England has got a taste for the popular tipple. Pictured: Vince Noyce, owner of Portsmouth Distillery

WATCH: 'Cheers to England' - Behind the scenes of beloved distillery

Former Pompey midfielder Liam Walker guided Gibraltar to a shock 0-0 draw with Wales in Portugal. Pic: Getty.

The Pompey face behind humiliating international embarrassment

Luxury hostel brand in Berlin makes going to the Euros affordable

A landing craft approaching Omaha Beach on D-Day, June 6 1944, a scene that the film Saving Private Ryan re-created.

Watch: D-Day war film streaming for free for limited amount of time

Portsmouth was one of 14 places in the country where the new banknotes were released into circulation. Photo: Bank of England/PA Wire

New King Charles banknote released into Portsmouth circulation

D Day 80 commemorations on Southsea Common, Southsea, on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Picture: Sarah Standing (050624-3453)

WATCH: Southsea Common transformed into glorious arena for D-Day 80

Portsmouth is at the centre of the UK’s commemorations with two huge ticketed events taking place on Southsea Common on June 5 - one in the daytime and one in the evening.

How to watch D-Day 80 anniversary events in Portsmouth

Castle Cornet, Guernsey

Visit Guernsey launches new historical routes ahead of D-Day

D-Day veteran Bernard Morgan reads historic note revealing end of WW2 in Europe.

Watch: D-Day hero reads historic note revealing end of WW2 in Europe

Woman spends £384k renovating "one euro" house into dream home.

Watch: Woman spends £384k renovating "one euro" house into dream home

Pictured is the Suite Seafront View at TRS Ibiza Hotel, in San Antonio.

A five-star resort taught me there’s more to Ibiza than partying Kirsty Hamilton

View from ruins of a church in Monolithos castle, Rhodes island, Greece. Image: Tomasz Czajkowski/stock.adobe

Sun-kissed island holds secret of youth and has 'best' wine in Aegean

Southsea Castle Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Elation as Champagne Bar returns to Southsea Castle

Oryx at Marwell Zoo Picture Credit: Photography Volunteer - Paul Webber

Marwell Zoo one step closer to creating World Scimitar-horned Oryx Day

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