Old Portsmouth

Mike Castellano was not too pleased about his car after the Great Storm in October 1987. The News PP4119

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Large crowds gathered along the Hot Walls in Old Portsmouth to watch HMS Prince of Wales leave the city for a major Royal Navy Carrier Strike Group deployment to the Indo-Pacific on Tuesday, April 22 2025.

Picture: Sarah Standing (220425-4866)

Proud families gather to wave off their loved ones as carrier leaves

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Portsmouth twilight walk for brain cancer in Southsea on Saturday the 22nd of March 2025

12 pictures as 100 people march across Portsmouth for brain cancer fundraiser

Havant Road, Drayton, Portsmouth in the 1900's

32 memories of Havant Road in Portsmouth

The Twilight Walk is taking place this Saturday in support of The Brain Tumour Charity.

Hundreds to take part in charity walk in Portsmouth this weekend

The cast of CCADS' production of The Unfriend at The Square Tower, Old Portsmouth

'A merciless comedy': The Unfriend by CCADS | Review

HMS Dragon did not sail from Portsmouth today despite being scheduled on the King's Harbour Master shipping movements, an entry which was deleted.

Upgraded HMS Dragon does not sail despite scheduled - "minor repair"

Royal Navy minehunter HMS Ledbury sailing from Portsmouth earlier this morning. She is one of the oldest ships in the fleet.

Watch: HMS Ledbury sail from city after hosting Japanese sailors

The Camber in Old Portsmouth. Image by Ben Parker

Iconic The Camber reaches full capacity with bright future ahead

Osborne Road, Southsea late 1950's. Picture: costen.co.uk

17 memorable images of Portsmouth to take you back

The Lightship, Haslar Marina, has a range of delicious meals to choose from.
I opted for the agnolotti and it was sublime.

I'm counting down the days until this quirky venue opens for summer

Road closures in Pembroke Road, Old Portsmouth

End in sight for sewer repairs after eight months of road closures

Soloists Florence, Anna and Sophie

A Night to Remember: Portsmouth High School’s Gala Concert

The Ukrainian Navy ships Chernihiv and Cherkasy sailing into Portsmouth on February 11, 2025. The former Royal Navy minehunters, HMS Shoreham and HMS Grimsby, were donated to the Ukrainian Navy last year.

Watch: Ukraine minehunters Cherkasy and Chernihiv sail into city

Smoke and Mirrors restaurant in High Street, Old Portsmouth, is getting ready to celebrate its first birthday on February 14, 2025. Pictured is: Owners Caitlyn Odin and Jordan Thompson. Picture: Sarah Standing (280125-8906)

'Fresh look' at fine dining restaurant following exciting refurbishment
The past year has been an ‘absolute whirlwind’ for a couple running a fine dining restaurant in the heart of Old Portsmouth.
Sophie Lewis

Ex-Portsmouth MP Penny Mordaunt has landed a new role at a defence firm after her General Election defeat.

Ex-Portsmouth MP Penny Mordaunt lands new job after election defeat

Tripadvisor has listed some of the best food spots in the city that are worth a visit.

16 top food spots in Portsmouth, according to Tripadvisor

RFA Argus and the St Helen Wightlink ferry, January 1993.

18 photos showing what Old Portsmouth was like years ago

Michelle Towner from Orlaya Floryn Blooms at the Hotwalls Christmas Creative Market

Delight as artists open their studios for Christmas market - in pictures

The 300ft chimneys that once delivered steam from the power station over the city. The former Portsmouth power station from Cambridge Road.

23 unique and amazing photos of when Portsmouth had its own power station

The Coal Porters at The Square Tower, Old Portsmouth on November 24, 2024

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A packed Southsea beach in 1999. Picture: The News Portsmouth 993673

8 splendid photos of life in Portsmouth in 1999

sailing off the camber

Sailing off the Camber

Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth leaving Portsmouth on November 4, 2024, for sea trials.

Watch: Spectacular drone footage of HMS Queen Elizabeth leaving city

HMS Queen Elizabeth leaving Portsmouth on November 4, 2024, for sea trials. Families gathered along The Hot Walls to watch her depart.

"Proud" families watch HMS Queen Elizabeth leave Portsmouth

Mark Kellett with some of his work at the Out of My Mind exhibition at the Round Tower, Old Portsmouth. Picture by Matthew Clark

How one artist is using his art to explore mental health issues
If you ventured down to the Round Tower in Old Portsmouth recently, you might have seen an intriguing exhibition – a window into the psyche of artist Mark Kellett.
Chris Broom

HMS Queen Elizabeth leaving Portsmouth on October 21, 2024, as crowds gather at The Round Tower in Old Portsmouth and along The Hot Walls to watch the aircraft carrier leave.

Why HMS Queen Elizabeth is leaving Portsmouth - crowds see her depart

An aerial view of Somers Town Health Centre on October 27, 1973. The News PP4160

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HMS Dauntless leaving Portsmouth ahead of Exercise Strike Warrior, where she will join up with HMS Prince of Wales and other forces in the North Sea.

HMS Dauntless leaves city for major exercise with HMS Prince of Wales

Onlookers at Southsea Beach watching HMS Prince Of Wales being deployed. Picture: Mike Cooter (280924)

8 glorious pictures as giant Royal Navy warship leaves Portsmouth

WATCH: Royal Navy's HMS Prince of Wales cheered off from Portsmouth

HMS Prince of Wales will be going on a major deployment to Scotland, completing Exercise Strike Warrior as part of a UK Carrier Strike Group. Pictured is the carrier returning to Portsmouth on Friday, September 20, 2024.

What time can I see HMS Prince of Wales leave city?

PS Waverley sailing alongside Portsmouth as she continues her summer season on the south coast.

Watch: World's last seagoing paddle steamer PS Waverley sailing

Imperial War Museum handout dated 1944 of Lieutenant Lionel 'Buster' Crabb, the officer in charge of the Underwater Working Party, pictured in Gibraltar. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday November 16, 2007. Photo credit should read: Imperial War Museum/PA Wire

Disappearance of British spy to feature in TV crime series

HMS Prince of Wales makes her return to Portsmouth after Operational Sea Training in the glorious sunshine.

Watch: HMS Prince of Wales returns home as loved ones welcome her home

French naval vessel FS L'Aigle visiting Portsmouth with BSAM Rhone sailing to city earlier this morning.

Watch: French navy ship L'Aigle sailing to city in lovely sunshine

HMS Iron Duke's return to Portsmouth has been postponed after she shadowed Russian ships in the Dover Strait.

HMS Iron Duke return home after shadowing Russian ships postponed

French naval ships FS L'Aigle and BSAM Rhone will be visiting Portsmouth.

French warships Rhone and L'Aigle to be welcomed to city - when

HMS Prince of Wales will be returning to Portsmouth despite a weather warning being issued. Pictured is her leaving Portsmouth Harbour on September 4.

HMS Prince of Wales to return home despite storm warning - when

HMS Iron Duke will be returning back to Portsmouth following a busy period of operations. Pictured is the Type 23 frigate sailing into her home port of Portsmouth on July 11, 2024. She set off from Scotland on July 9. Picture: Jake Corben - JC Maritime Photos

HMS Iron Duke to return to city Russian operations - when

Pictured is: People on the Round Tower wave to the MV Resilient Lady Picture: Keith Woodland (140921-33)

Watch: Resilient Lady sails from city as partying passengers wave goodbye

HMS Queen Elizabeth welcomed family members of the ship's company on board, though this sparked an argument on social media.

Social media row sparked by HMS Queen Elizabeth hosting family day

Police wish to speak to these people after a man in a vehicle tried to speak to an 11-year-old boy in Portsmouth. An 80-year-old man was arrested following a suspicious incident near the Camber Docks.

Pensioner arrested on suspicion of inciting boy into sexual activity

HMS Excellent on Whale Island aerial view 1970. Bottom right at her mooring is the Royal Yacht Britannia where she was always located when not in use. The grey ship to the left is HMS Rame Head that was a Canadian ship. She was a training ship later followed by HMS Bristol which still uses the birth to this day. Just above the playing field are the barrack blocks.

20 stunning memories of the sailors of Royal Navy's HMS Excellent

HMS Prince of Wales leaving Portsmouth Harbour on Wednesday afternoon.

Pictured - HMS Prince of Wales

Photos by Alex Shute

Watch: Eye-catching video footage shows HMS Prince of Wales leaving city

HMS Queen Elizabeth leaving Portsmouth on Monday, September 2, 2024 Picture: Habibur Rahman

HMS Queen Elizabeth leaves Portsmouth - In 6 pictures

HMS Queen Elizabeth will leave Portsmouth tomorrow afternoon after returning to the naval base a month ago.

HMS Queen Elizabeth to leave city after returning home recently - when

The Ship and Castle Pub at the Hard has undergone a full redecoration which is due to complete soon, with live music, weekly carvery and is positioned perfectly across from the Historic Dockyard.

Pictured - Sarah Mcmullan. Manager of The Ship and Castle Pub

Photos by Alex Shute

Cherished pub in heart of city undergoes spectacular refurbishment - pictures

Vasco Da Gama (foreground) will be sailing into Portsmouth International Port this weekend as part of a tour around the British Isles.

Stunning cruise ship with heated swimming pool to visit city - when

HMS Medway returning home to Portsmouth on August 15 after spending years away from the naval base. She previously spent time in Gibraltar and the Caribbean.

Watch: HMS Medway returns home after refit and spending years away

HMS Medway will be returning to Portsmouth soon after undergoing a major refit and spending much of that period in Gibraltar. Pictured is the River-class offshore patrol vessel alongside in Curacao in 2021.

HMS Medway to return home following major refit - when

Re-enactment participants at the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Southsea on August 3.

Brilliant display at The Battle of Southsea 150th anniversary - pictures

HMS Prince of Wales leaving Portsmouth on Friday 2nd August 2024

Pictured: View of HMS Prince of Wales going past Spice Island

Picture: Habibur Rahman

HMS Prince of Wales sails up River Clyde on Glen Mallan deployment

HMS Prince of Wales leaves for Scotland - In 7 pictures

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