Renovation

More than half of homeowners are prioritising cosmetic makeovers because they believe it adds more value

Britain’s top ten modern status symbols for the home

Restoration work is continuing on HMS Victorious, with the nuclear submarine undergoing an "extensive overhaul".

"Extensive overhaul" of powerful nuclear submarine continues

Kasey Jones is the new operator of the The Swallow pub in Dunsbury Way, Leigh Park.
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (270325-11)

Popular pub reopens following £300,000 transformation - see inside

(Photos: SWNS)

'I saved over £20,000 by DIY renovating my home using YouTube tips'

WATCH: Excitement as restaurant's transformation from bank completes

The old Royal Navy Rum Store, a 150-year-old Grade II listed building, is due to be transformed into a mixed-use development with businesses and shops in Gosport. After being heavily used in Victorian times, it has since been left in a dilapidated state.

Dilapidated Royal Navy Rum Store to be transformed - pictures

The listing says: "The property now offers the opportunity for refurbishment and repair to potentially create an impressive family house with extensive accommodation and combined with renovation of the mature grounds including potential reinstatement of the tennis court and swimming pool and enhancements of the nearby paddock and land."

Inside Katie Price's 'mucky mansion' on market for £1,350,000

10,000 bees were found living above this East London pub for 10 years before being discovered.

I discovered a colony of over 10,000 bees living in my pub

A Lancashire homeowner has described the 'hilarious' moment when she found a flock of sheep walking around on her roof.

Watch the bizarre moment a woman finds a flock of sheep...on her roof

Gandhi Indian restaurant in Portsmouth has recently been taken over by Ash Haque and has undergone a renovation. A new menu has also been launched as part of the take over. Pictured: Owner Ash Haque with his son, Riaz 4 and Ash's brother RayanPicture: Habibur Rahman

Newly refurbished Indian restaurant branded 'exquisite' by customers

Fratton Bridge Centre in Portsmouth is currently having many of its units refurbished. The News, Portsmouth had the opportunity to have a walk-through of the centre on Tuesday, July 30.

WATCH: I visited shopping centre undergoing an exciting revamp

Portsmouth City Council have announced three new tenants that will be opening in The Bridge Centre, Fratton, as its refurbishment continues.

The three new businesses set to open in Portsmouth shopping centre

Portsmouth City Council have announced three new tenants that will be opening in The Bridge Centre, Fratton, as its refurbishment continues.

Shopping centre renovation progresses as new tenants are announced

The Esso Garage and Tesco Express in Copnor Road, Copnor, has reopened after shutting in March.

Busy fuel station and supermarket reopens

The sensational images and drone footage showcasing Portsmouth’s completed South Stand gantry and ongoing £15m Fratton Park overhaul - from drone photography specialist Marcin Jedrysiak (MJ Photography -https://www.marcinjedrysiakphotography.com/).

Sensational footage showcasing Pompey’s TV gantry and £15m overhaul

Drone images captured how the Fratton Park surface looked at the end of the season at the pitch renovation was carried out. Picture credit: My Portsmouth By Drone

Pompey's race against time to ensure Fratton's ready for Championship
Pompey are taking on the battle to ensure Fratton Park’s pitch is ready for their Championship return.
Jordan Cross

Luxury hostel brand in Berlin makes going to the Euros affordable

Hobbycraft in Southampton is offering 100 free goody bags this weekend following its recent refurbishment.

Hobbycraft store to re-open and offer goody bags

HMS St Albans has officially re-joined the fleet following a major life-extending revamp. A rededication ceremony took place on Sunday, May 19. Approximately 160 friends and family of the ships company in attendance, alongside the ships sponsor Lady Essenheigh and other VIPs and dignitaries. Picture: Royal Navy.

HMS St Albans rededicated and re-joins fleet after major revamp

The Princess Royal (3rd right) during a visit to see the HMS Victory Conservation Project at the National Museum of the Royal Navy in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

Princess Anne surveys £35m restoration of HMS Victory

Brasserie Blanc held a re-opening night on Monday, April 28, after the restaurant had been closed for renovations.

Brasserie Blanc re-opens after incredible renovation

Victoria and Andrew Ellington found a 27ft plunging well under the floor of their new home in Bute Cottage, Redcar.

Watch: We found a 27-ft well under the floor and we made it a feature

Hayley Rubery in front of her caravan.

Result of plan to turn £500 caravan into holiday home may surprise you

Event photography at the Silver Fern Pub in Warsash, Southampton, East Sussex, UK.

Photograph by Sam Stephenson, 07880 703135, www.samstephenson.co.uk.

Beloved Greene King pub reopens after six figure refurbishment

Retail customers are being welcomed to Portsmouth’s Hancocks confectionery wholesale store, following a major transformation.

City's biggest sweetshop reopens after makeover

The Silver Fern is closing its doors for a few weeks whilst it undergoes a major refurbishment.

Greene King Hampshire pub closes for six-figure investment

World War 2 bunker and staple of Winston Churchill’s ‘chain home’ radar given stunning holiday-home makeover

World War II bunker transformed into coastal holiday home
The former World War II bunker is still fitted out with the same concrete walls, exposed pipes, and lighting
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Family plan on living in 2K bus after tiring of paying 1.1K rent per month (SWNS)

Family move to renovated school bus to save £10k a year

Property on Scottish island with beaches compared to the Caribbean listed for £65,000 - but there’s a catch

Property on Scottish island with Caribbean-like beaches on the market

Amanda Holden confirms the return of BBC’s Italian job alongside Alan Carr. (Photo Credit: Instagram/noholdenback/BBC)

Amanda Holden confirms her BBC show has been nominated for an NTA

Pictured is are (L-R) Jenna Taylor and Rosemary Thornber, working on the project.
Picture: Sam Stephenson.

£35m renovation of HMS Victory in pictures

Liam Richards (third from left) and Michael Cummins (second from right) with the DIY SOS team

BBC’s DIY SOS looking for their next big project - how to apply

Stephanie Jones Duty Manager cleaning The Moseley Road Baths after renovation

Britain’s oldest swimming baths reopen to the public

Wendy Redman inside Gosport Gallery and Search. Picture: David George

Gallery refurbishment aims to inspire next generation

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