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There have been several moments which residents can look back on as landmarks of 2024. Whether it was the emotional, poignant, shocking, exciting or breath-taking, photographers from The News Portsmouth captured several different images throughout the year.
From the city taking centre-stage for the 80th anniversary of D-Day commemorations to Pompey finally triumphing in League One after seven years of trying, memorable events shaped the past 12 months. Several residents decided to share their stories, with their likeness being placed in memory.
Here are a selection of images which some of our staff and freelance photographers - Sarah Standing, Habibur Rahman, Marcin Jedrysiak, Chris Moorhouse, Keith Woodland, Alex Shute and Matthew Clark - which they chose as the most memorable of the year.
9. Southsea Model Village Reopening
Southsea Model Village reopening to the public after vandals damaged the location. Visitors flocked to the village to see the buildings. | Keith Woodland (100221-24)
10. Sam's Sunflowers Opening
Sam's Sunflowers on Hayling Island opening. Pictured: Tilly Beresford in the Sunflower field at Sam's Sunflowers on Monday 29th July 2024. | Habibur Rahman
11. HMS Victory Replica Sail at Fratton Park
A replica sail of that from HMS Victory with an impressive charcoal drawing by artist Pete Codling hanging from The Fratton End of Fratton Park. | Alex Shute
12. Iron Maiden
Pictured is: Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain during Royal Marines Band Service rehearsals at HMS Temeraire, with a performance scheduled at the annual Mountbatten Festival of Music. | Sarah Standing (050324-6251)