Lee-on-the-Solent

Lee-on-the-Solent, often referred to as Lee-on-Solent, is a seaside district of the Borough of Gosport in Hampshire, England, about five miles west of Portsmouth.

Di Lloyd, Chair of the Portsmouth Philharmonic presents a cheque for £778 to the Revd Canon Paul Gully, Rector of the of the parish and the Revd Deb Henning Vears, Assistant Curate.

Almost £800 raised by orchestra for Farlington Parish Raise the Roof fund

Gosport Borough Council's regulatory board meeting where Kim and Alan Willis spoke about their planning application for 14 Russell Close

Retired nurse’s emotional appeal to planners over house extension

Here's when dogs will be banned from our beaches

Inside the new state-of-the-art golf simulator in Lee-on-the-Solent

Inside the new state-of-the-art golf simulator in Lee-on-the-Solent

Plans for former Browndown site

Objections to plans for homes, care home and cafe at Browndown site

Add as much as little contact information as you like.

South Coast entrepreneur beats Apple to world-first safety tech

Daniel Byrne at newly acquired Eckersley White.

Bernards amplifies South Coast presence with acquisition of Eckersley White

Daedalus waterfront development

Bold plans unveiled for manufacturing plant at Waterfront development

This four bedroom home comes with two bathrooms and three reception rooms.

If I had £950,000 I would snap this gorgeous four bedroom home up

Fire crews are tackling a blaze on the beach in Lee-on-the-Solent. Smoke can be seen coming out from below the walkway with firefighters trying to reach it from what appears an awkward angle.

WATCH: Fire crew tackles blaze on a busy beach as sunbathers watch on

Celebrations at Picture: Sarah Standing (100325-2995)

Special celebrations to mark 10th anniversary of Solent Airport

Stokes Bay Splash Park

Popular splash park at Stokes Bay in Gosport set to reopen this Easter

Hampshire Quizmaster in National Pub Awards Final

Alan Shorthouse (45) from Fareham, opened his own bar and restaurant called Tipsy Turtle in High Street, Lee-on-the-Solent, in August 2024 after spending over 25 years in the hospitality industry.

Picture: Sarah Standing (230125-8624)

Trendy new bar and restaurant makes a splash in Lee-on-the-Solent

A man has been arrested on Gosport on suspicion of theft from a motor vehicle, cannabis possession and other offences following a spate of incidents around Bridgemary, Rowner and Lee-On-The-Solent.

Man arrested after slew of cars broken into

Stubbington Study Centre

Despair over plans to close a beloved residential activity centre
There has been an outcry against plans to close a beloved residential activity centre that holds “a special place in the heart” of those who have visited over the last 80 years.
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Meet the specialists Steph Glasspool, Catherine Wassell, Lynn Martin, Suzanne Start, who is also a CLIA Cruise Master, and Jade Maitland.

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Solent Swim School held their annual Boxing Day dip in the sea at Lee-on-the-Solent, on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Picture: Sarah Standing (261224-595)

13 pictures of chilly swimmers taking on the annual Boxing Day dip

Andrew Lane and Rowans Hospice Physiotherapy Staff, Paula (left) and Emily (right)

Rowans Hospice Lottery player Wins £2,000 in Weekly Draw

The incident took place in Broom Way, Lee-on-the-Solent, opposite the BP garage. A woman was flashed by a man with a "dirty looking face" while walking her dog.

Pervert with "dirty looking face" flashes woman walking her dog

Susan Bonnar with one of the full cars of essentials for the Basics Bank.

Lee business owner swaps Black Friday sale for huge Basics Bank donation

Sarah Burrows took over The Book Shop in Lee-on-the-Solent in 2018 and has had to be creative to keep the 90-year-old book store going.

I visited a 90-year-old book store whose community is at its heart

Gosport High Street Christmas Lights Switch On and Market took place on Saturday, November 30.

23 merry pictures of the Gosport High Street Christmas Light Switch On

Tim Bulbeck, from Measure for Measure based in Stubbington, at the Lee-on-the-Solent Christmas lights. Picture: Sarah Standing (291124-6892)

14 joyful pictures of a fantastic Christmas light switch on at Lee-on-the-Solent

The Christmas tree festival at St Faith's, Lee-on-the-Solent

Faith in the Community: Join is at St Faith's for some peace and joy

Police have thanked members of the public who shared their appeal to find Naomi, who has been found safe and well

Appeal after war medals and jewellery stolen in burglary

And they're off! Runners start the Gosport Marathon at a quick pace. Photos by Alex Shute

Over a thousand runners hit the streets of Gosport - in pictures
Over a thousand runners took to the streets of a Hampshire town to take on a half marathon in what was an inspiring day.
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Tina Cathleen MacNaughton with her latest children's festive story book 'Christmas Socks'

'Christmas Socks' comes to Christmas Lee

There is much to enjoy in Gosport's wildlife haven through the changing seasons - with autumn being particularly lovely. With wood walks and ponds to explore - and of course a park for those with children and an on site cafe and toilets - it really does have it all. Picture: Sarah Standing (180641-3088)

Renewed witness appeal after man tried to grab girl at country park

There is much to enjoy in Gosport's wildlife haven through the changing seasons - with autumn being particularly lovely. With wood walks and ponds to explore - and of course a park for those with children and an on site cafe and toilets - it really does have it all. Picture: Sarah Standing (180641-3088)

Arrest made after man tried to grab girl at Alver Valley Country Park

Two men have been charged after a man was seriously assaulted and left with a head injury in Skipper Way, Lee-on-the-Solent.

Two men charged after male attacked and left with serious head injury

Louie Grundy, Sterling & Law Hampshire's newest team member.

Lee finance firm expands with addition of new young talent

Portsmouth Crown Court today.

Gosport thief banned from 13 supermarket chains

Claire Dent, of Lee-on-the-Solent, pleaded guilty to one charge of stalking without causing fear or distress after tracking her husbands movements by placing a Apple AirTag on his vehicle during a "difficult" and "protracted" divorce

Woman pleads guilty to stalking during "difficult" split

There are some great parkruns in and around Portsmouth

My favourite Parkruns - and what all the nearby courses are like to run

Police have confirmed that the body of a woman in her 70s was found on a beach in Shanklin on the Isle of Wight this morning.

Body of woman in her 70s discovered on a beach this morning

A body has been found by police while searching for missing woman Marcia Mitchell from Lee-on-the-Solent. Formal identification has yet to take place, though Marcia's family have been informed.

Body of a woman found in search for missing 73-year-old

Fire crews helped rescued a 5-year-old girl from the windowsill of a home in Lee-on-the-Solent.

5-year-old girl saved from windowsill ledge by fire crews

Coastguard being deployed to the seafront in Southsea near South Parade Pier.

Coastguard find nothing "untoward" in search for person in water

The Tipsy Turtle has opened in Lee-on-the-Solent High Street. Photo by Rich Patterson

Elation as family owned restaurant opens its doors for the first time

Susan Bonnar, founder of The British Craft House

The British Craft House nominated at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2024

A yachtsman who suffered a head injury a ship was saved by RNLI crews near Lee-on-the-Solent. Pictured is the RNLI in Lee-on-the-Solent last year.

Yachtsman suffers severe head injury on ship - rescued

Andrew Kaye, CEO of South Hampshire College Group outside Southampton College

South Hampshire College Group to launch £12 million Centres of Excellence

An artist's impression of the new house at Seascape, between Monks Hill Car Park and Crofton Avenue in Fareham.

Luxury house with swimming pool and jacuzzi approved at bungalow's expense

Caroline Dinenage retaining her seat in Gosport.

Caroline Dinenage holds onto Conservative Gosport seat

The police have launched an appeal after two teenage boys were assaulted in Lee-on-the-Solent.

Police issue appeal after two teenagers assaulted

Bridlington's inshore lifeboat in action. Photo: RNLI/Mike Milner.

Concerned kayaker's wife prompted lifeboat launch

The promenade and new sea defences are now open near Southsea Castle in the area between Blue Reef and the Pyramids and is the perfect place for a summer stroll. You can even take in the views at the fabulous 'Theatre of the Sea'.Picture: Chris Moorhouse

What's on this weekend including a vibrant carnival

Andrew Brady, aged 43, of no fixed abode, will appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court after being charged with numerous shoplifting offences. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Man charged after more than £1,200 of alcohol and goods stolen

Milkman Len Garland taken in Froddington Road, Fratton.Len Garland in 1926 with his push along milk float. I am told he went back to the dairy twice on his round to complete his deliveries. he is of course, working for the Portsea Island Mutual Co-op which was very big in Portsmouth in more ways than just milk. There also seems to be half-pint bottles of milk as well. Picture: Costen.co.uk

9 great old images of dairies and milkmen in Portsmouth that will make you smile

D-Day show descends into "poor behaviour" as volunteers spat at

The Red Arrows

Here's when you can see the majestic Red Arrows display today

Solent Airport Daedalus will be hosting an Armed Forces and D-Day 80 commemoration event this weekend. Picture: Jason Hawkes

Timings for flypast at Daedalus air show - when can I see the display

The Red Arrows performing a fly-past during the UK's national commemorative event for the 80th anniversary of D-Day on Southsea Common. Photo: Cpl Phil Dye/MoD/Crown Copyright/PA Wire

Majestic Red Arrows to fly over Hampshire - timings and locations

Captain Lewis Kelly represented the Royal Navy alongside members of all Armed Forces during the D-Day 80 commemorations on Southsea Common.

Pictured is: (l-r) Cpt Lewis Kelly (Royal Marines), Lt Felicity Villar (Army) and FS Dai Lawrence (RAF).

Picture: Sarah Standing (050624-3642)

Emotional captain "privileged" to give performance during D-Day 80

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