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Cleaning expert's 5 ways to clean patio slabs without pressure washer

The Squirrel Run is one of the many popular attractions at Robin Hill

Popular Isle of Wight attraction Robin Hill has been put up for sale

Desron Spring struck his fourth Hampshire League century of 2023 for Rowner against Fareham & Crofton Picture: Sam Stephenson.

Desron launches latest brutal assault on Hampshire League bowlers

Master blaster Desron Spring belts third successive Hampshire League century

Here’s when all the major supermarkets will be open this May bank holiday

When supermarkets will be open this May bank holiday - full list

Japanese Knotweed. (Pic credit: Andrew Smith)

Invasive plants in the UK and how to manage them

Six of the best spring hikes in the UK

We looked at the best places to stay in and around Portsmouth, according to user reviews left through Google.

14 of the highest rated hotels in and around Portsmouth

This is the top 10 most beautiful spring blooms

When is the Pink Moon in April 2023?

Sharing bed with pets in April could be making you ill, say experts

Find your next daring adventure, or your slice of holiday heaven

Ad Feature Make time for a spring break to discover the Isle of Wight’s charms

Pet owners warned about hidden Easter dangers by top vet

Met Office UK weather forecast confirms Spring will finally arrive this week - when temperatures will rise

Weather forecast confirms Spring will finally arrive this week

A replacement has been drafted in to take Phillip Schofield’s place on ITV’s This Morning

Phillip Schofield to be replaced on ITV’s This Morning

Stagecoach have extended their service 700, one of the south coast's busiest bus routes.

Stagecoach extend south coast bus route
More regular buses will connect Portsmouth to other places along the south coast starting next month.

How to prepare for the upcoming clock change

Hedge trimmers are at their lowest price for the past 12 months according to new research (photo: Adobe)

Cut garden costs up to £100 by buying essentials now for spring

Holi 2023: When is it, what is it and how is it celebrated

When is Spring Equinox 2023?

M&S has apologised for displaying daffodils next to spring onions

M&S apologises after displaying poisonous daffodils with spring onions

Aldi launches new spring garden range for limited time only with trendy wellies for just £9.99 - how to buy

Aldi launches new spring garden range for limited time only

For those hoping to grow their own fruit this year, why not try growing strawberries. Planting now gives you a harvest around early summer

Top 10 gardening jobs to do in March

Here’s 10 spring blooms that could be toxic to your pets

10 toxic spring flowers pet owners should avoid

Following a harsh winter, house-proud Brits are being urged to get ahead of their Spring cleaning and spruce up their garden in time for some brighter spring weather

Get ahead of spring with 10 garden cleaning jobs

Plant now for great colour in spring

These are the top six flowers to plant now for Spring

Plant tulips now for a burst of colour this spring

Top six flowers to plant now for spring
Winter is the perfect time to prepare the garden for a fruitful Spring by growing flowers early ahead of the warmer weather.

Report shows pubs could shut without extra energy bill support

There are essential jobs to do in the garden this December

Top jobs to be done in the garden this December

The Kenwood Chef

Happy memories of Havant's Kenwood Chef

Cheryl Pierce, the newly appointed director of The Spring.

Arts and heritage centre’s new director will ‘inspire the community’

'Our Graham' from Blind Date has died

Blind Date's 'Our Graham' has died

Rowner 1sts line up before their Hampshire League derby with Rowner 2nds. Desron Spring, who went on to hammer 165, is third from right in the back row. Picture: Sam Stephenson.

‘He’s got shots I’ve never seen before’ – Rowner master blaster Desron Spring’s ...

Patricia Gets Ready is at The Spring Arts Centre in Havant on May 11, 2022. Picture by Xanthus

Play shining a light on domestic violence comes to Havant

Birds can nest in all manner of places, says the RSPB (photo: Kevin Simmonds (rspb-images.com))

RSPB reveals how helping birds to breed is easier than you may think

As May kicks in, green-fingered Brits have been given a list of essential gardening jobs to get done during May

These are 10 jobs to do in the garden this May

The experts at leisure bike brand Bobbin Bikes have rounded up their favourite cycling spots in the UK for those of all cycling abilities

These are top 5 cycle routes for you to enjoy this spring holiday

Actress Amy Jackson launches Oxford Street's sustainability awareness campaign

It's out with the grey and in with colour, for happy home vibes

Over a third of homeowners will switch off their heating earlier than usual this...

Farm and Fell holidays - wake up to Cumbrian scenery like this on your break.....

See these farm holidays where you can meet lambs and other Easter babies

Britain's biggest cleaning conundrums

Spring in Southsea on March 19, 2022.

Spring has finally sprung in Portsmouth

Dogs suffer from hayfever too (photo: Unsplash)

Hay Fever Weather Warning: Could Your Dog Be Suffering in silence

Green-fingered Brits are being offered tips on which gardening jobs they should get ahead of in March

These are 10 jobs for the garden in March

Caring for Derek is the follow-up to the award-winning ITV film Finding Derek.

When will Kate Garraway: Caring for Derek be on TV?

Trevor Lock performs at The Spring in Havant. Picture: Emily Turner

Review: We Are Each Other at The Spring: ‘truly collaborative’ theatre

Jobs include planting summer bulbs, keeping on top of weeding and keeping slugs and snails at bay

These are 10 gardening jobs for March to make sure you get the most out of sprin...

The best garden gazebos UK for 2022

Ready your garden for spring with one of these gorgeous gazebos

These are the locations in the UK with the most expensive gardener rates – and t...

Jemma Corbin holding one of her candles at the workshop. Picture: Emily Turner

The Spring’s workshops to teach creative skills and ‘broaden horizons’

Stent’s glove factory employees

Havant centre calls for memories of Stent’s glove factory ahead of new show

The Spring's director Sophie Fullerlove with Mark Gettinby from Home Instead

Arts centre relaunches dementia programme with cinema and memory café

The Spring's new initiative is encouraging visitors to engage in play at the arts centre

Artist takes up ‘pioneering’ role encouraging play at arts centre

The Smile performance at Leigh Park Library. Picture: James White

The Spring arts centre brings family-friendly show on library tour