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Waterlooville Christmas market
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 021223-31)

11 pictures of Waterlooville's annual Christmas Market

Emsworth Christmas lights were switched on in St Peter's Square on Friday, December 1, 2023.

Picture: Sarah Standing

Emsworth's Christmas light switch-on in pictures

B&M opened in Southampton Road Retail Park in Titchfield, on Saturday, December 2, 2023.

Picture: Sarah Standing (011223-2905)

B&M store opens in Titchfield - 21 pictures

Here are 26 reasons to take pride in our city.

26 reasons you can be proud to call Portsmouth your home

Buy the game with the local twist. Picture – supplied.

Ad Feature Buy the board game with the Portsmouth twist

The Fareham Pub in Trinity Street, Fareham, reopened on Friday, December 1, 2023.

Pictured is: (middle) Landlady Bear Whittingham with her sister (left) Suzanne Whittingham and daughter-in-law (right) Kasey Beaven.

Picture: Sarah Standing

Popular pub reopens with new landlady at the helm

Here are 7 things to do this weekend.

Picture: Habibur Rahman.

7 fantastically festive things to do this weekend

The new Greggs store in West Street, Fareham, which has recently opened in the former Argos building.

Picture: Sarah Standing

Greggs opens new Fareham store

The festive party has been cancelled at short notice.

Christmas light switch-on cancelled due to weather safety fears

Here are 33 restaurants in Gunwharf Quays.

Here are 33 places to eat in Gunwharf Quays - ranked best to worst

Fabulous fun at last year's event in Hayling Island
Picture: Keith Woodland (031221-40)

The Hayling Island Christmas Street Party makes a return

Cosham's christmas lights will be switched on on Thursday, November 30 between 5pm and 7pm.

Cosham Christmas Lights switch-on party is set to be spectacular

Pictured is last year's display as seen from Emsworth Harbour.
Picture: Habibur Rahman

Emsworth Christmas lights switch-on features carols and Father Christmas

One of the fairground rides in motion at a previous Waterlooville event. Picture: Vernon Nash (180685-016)

Countdown until the Waterlooville Christmas lights and market

There are a number of places in Portsmouth where dogs can enjoy a trip out and owners can stop off for a coffee at a dog-friendly cafe.

17 fantastically dog friendly cafes in the Portsmouth area

Theatre-goers can get to the Kings Theatre's annual pantomime at a discounted rate thanks to a festive deal.

Festive deal for theatre-goers attending panto
Portsmouth residents will be able to catch the bus to a Christmas pantomime at a discounted rate, thanks to a festive deal.

Snow Queens in front of Marwell Hall at Glow Marwell

Step inside the magical world of Glow Marwell as zoo brightens up for Christmas

Albie, 3, meets Father Christmas. Leigh Park Christmas grotto at Greywell Shopping Centre, Leigh Park, Havant
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 251123-42)

See 8 pictures from the fantastic opening of the Leigh Park Santa grotto

Big Noise Samba Band bring the noise in Gosport High Street. Picture: Mike Cooter (251123)

16 fantastic pictures of the Christmas Light Switch-On event in Gosport

Victorious Festival has dropped a teaser for one of the main headlines for 2024. Castlefield in Southsea has welcomed signage which says 'praise you' indicating that Fatboy Slim (Norman Cook) will be performing next year.

Picture: Keith Woodland

Signage in Southsea hints at first headliner for Victorious Festival

The huge RSPCA Stubbington Ark Christmas Fayre. Picture: Mike Cooter (251123)

14 lovely pictures from The Stubbington Arks' Christmas Fayre

PMN Wedding Fayres is organising a wedding fayre at Lakeside North Harbour next year.

Exciting wedding fayre to take place at Lakeside North Harbour

Launch night of Portsmouth On Ice 2023 at Portsmouth Guildhall Walk on Friday 24th of Novermber 2023

Pictured: People skating on ice

Picture: Habibur Rahman

19 fabulous pictures from the opening night at Portsmouth on Ice

Michael Stipe at the Rose Bowl in August 2008. Picture by Paul Windsor

David Bowie, Blur and more feature in new Southsea music photography exhibition

The RSPCA Stubbington Ark is going to be hosting a Christmas Fair on November 25.

The Stubbington Ark to host Christmas Fair

Navy Days 2010 at the Portsmouth Naval Base. Pictured HMS Dauntless and the crowds 31st July 2010. Picture: Paul Jacobs 102433-22

27 exciting Navy Days photos from through the years

Gosport's illumination event will be help on Saturday, November 25 and include a variety of festive entertainment organised by the Hampshire Cultural Trust.

Gosport Christmas Light Switch on event - here's all of the details
Gosport will be hosting a day full of family festive fun to get everyone into the Christmas spirit ahead of the light switch on.

Here are 7 things to do this weekend.

Picture: Habibur Rahman.

7 things to do in the Portsmouth area this weekend

Portsmouth Ice Rink, Guildhall Square Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Portsmouth, UK last year.

Pictured is Daniel Goulding with Evie, 4.

Portsmouth's ice rink to return this weekend

Christmas lights at the High street, Lee-on-the-Solent in 2019.

Pictured: Crowds of people enjoying the event.

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Here's what to expect at the Lee-on-the-Solent Christmas Light Switch On

Palmerston Road Christmas Lights Switch On at Southsea on Thursday 23rd November 2023

Pictured: Santa with the Lord Mayor, Tom Coles and Mayoress, Nikki Coles with Wave 105 presenter, Mark Collins with Pompey football players and cast of Alladin from New Theatre Royal.

Picture: Habibur Rahman

33 pictures from Southsea's annual Christmas light switch-on

Kimberley Walsh, Cheryl, Nadine Coyle, and Nicola Roberts of Girls Aloud joined Zoe Ball on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show to announce their 2024 arena tour in memory of their late bandmate Sarah Harding. Photo: BBC/PA Wire

Excitement as Girls Aloud announces reunion tour - dates and how to get tickets

Packed full of history and easy to get to by car (make sure you use the park and ride) or by train, Winchester is a must in December. As well as its fabulous Cathedral Christmas Market and city centre market, Winchester also has wonderful historical treasures to explore - including greatest symbol of medieval mythology, King Arthur’s Round Table. Picture: Joe Low.

9 fantastic festive day trips and places you should visit this December

New axe throwing venue,
Down Range Axe Throwing at Gosport has opened on Thursday 16th November 2023.

Pictured: Ben Davis and Colin Smith

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Watch: We tried Gosport's brand new axe-throwing venue

Pictured (left) Isabella Spicer and (right) Isobel Cattle

Girls Who Walk Portsmouth group created by city students to help empower women

Winchester Christmas Market. Picture: Joe Low.

Hampshire city named one of UK's prettiest places for Christmas shopping

Switch on of the Christmas lights in Palmerston Road, Southsea in 2021
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 251121-52)

Palmerston Road Christmas Light Switch On - here's the details

The new store is set to open in February 2024.

Home Bargains confirms planned opening date for new Portsmouth store

The Fareham pub in Trinity Street suddenly shut in October.

Beloved pub to re-open under new management

Local Artist Andy Tiller outside the location for the new Christmas market at the Cascades Shopping Centre

Christmas Artisan Market returns to Cascades - this is when

Lin's Thai Cafe in Elm Grove, Southsea, have created a Tardis themed toilet within their cafe.

Pictured is: Snooki Renu Kiewbang.

Picture: Sarah Standing

Southsea Thai restaurant houses treat for Doctor Who fans

Vanguard Comics is hosting a Doctor Who anniversary event this week.

Gosport comic shop to host Doctor Who anniversary event

Christmas grotto launch at Keydell Nurseries, Havant Road, Horndean on Friday 17th November 2023.

Watch footage of excited families meeting Father Christmas at grotto

Eileen Heggarty, Terry Norton, Lord Mayor of Portsmouth Lee Mason and Nicky Pybus at a previous event

Baffins Christmas market set to make a return to Tangier Road

From a cyclist’s paradise to country walks to dog-friendly pubs, here’s how to make the most of the getaway island on your doorstep. Supplied picture

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The Christmas Tree Festival is now in its 15th year and has become a beloved tradition in the Alverstoke community.

Alverstoke Christmas Tree Festival taking place next month - here's when

Thousands arrived in Gosport on Sunday morning for the Gosport Half Marathon, complete with childrens fun runs.

Pictured - General action from the Childrens Fun Runs

Photos by Alex Shute

25 pictures from Gosport Half Marathon

Portsmouth On Ice is set to return this year. Picture: Sam Stephenson.

Portsmouth Ice Rink to return with exclusive golden ticket hunt

Christmas grotto launch at Keydell Nurseries, Havant Road, Horndean on Friday 17th November 2023.

26 pictures of Christmas grotto and winter wonderland at Keydell Nurseries

Bagging a top spot to watch the Christmas lights being turned on in Fareham on November 18.

27 glorious pictures from Fareham Christmas Lights switch-on

Thousands gathered for the Fareham Christmas Lights switch-on despite poor weather. Picture: Isaac Maddock.

Thousands gather at Fareham Christmas Lights show despite weather

Pictured: The SUN installation at St Mary's Church, Fratton, Portsmouth.

12 pictures of giant breath-taking sun installation at St Mary's Church

Some of the lights at the parade.

19 pictures of the glorious Festival of Light Lantern Parade

Fareham's Christmas Lights switch-on will be "significantly reduced" due to poor weather. Picture: Keith Woodland.

Fareham Christmas lights switch-on "significantly reduced"

Father Christmas in his grotto at Keydell Nurseries.

7 things to do in the Portsmouth area this weekend