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The Gunwharf development 10th February 2001, viewed from Old Portsmouth. Picture: Malcolm Wells. 010784-3

19 photos showing how Gunwharf Quays was built

Salomon Quest Echo GTX walking boots

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2007. Market traders now placed in Commercial Road Portsmouth. Three of the four generations ¬ (Centre) George Warren (73), with (left) his son Michael (46) and (right) his grandson James (25. Picture: Mallcolm Wells (070151-120)

Portsmouth traders who have been a mainstay of markets in the city

Can you remember the Water Margin? The Chinese restaurant was a fixture at Gunwharf Quays for years!

17 Gunwharf Quays haunts we've lost

Palmerston Road, Southsea, about 1925.

Photos show what Palmerston Road looked like in 1870

Cresta Gas, Classic Carpets and Shop and Save, Albert Road Portsmouth around 1992 Picture: C1528-3

16 memorable Portsmouth shops from the 1990s you loved visiting

Aerial photo of Portsmouth showing the Tricorn in 1969. The News 692287-1

Wonderful retro picture memories of the 1960s built Tricorn shopping centre befo...

This is what the heart of Southsea looked like in 2002 - can you spot Debenhams, which has now shut

Photos capture how Southsea has changed since the 00s

Fratton Road looking north from Fratton Bridge possibly around the turn of the last century.

26 photos showing how Fratton Road has changed over decades

The Pedestrianisation of Commercial Road later in the summer of 1972.

14 photos that show how Commercial Road has changed over the years

A wonderful photograph of pre-war Commercial Road, Portsmouth, at its junction with Charlotte Street. A policeman directs traffic.

47 memorable photos of Commercial Road showing how times have changed

Gateway, Albert Road Portsmouth around 1994 Picture: 0712-3

16 memorable Portsmouth shops from the 1990s

The Dryrobe advanced with long sleeves that shoppers rave about

Dryrobe confirms surprise Black Friday 2024 sales plan

Portsmouth's Commercial Road Precinct in 1972. The News PP3912

14 photos that show how Commercial Road has changed over the years

Bedford's on the left in Fawcett Road 1906 This wonderful photograph looking north up Fawcett Road on a hot summers day. In the distance can be seen the roof of Rugby Road Church which still stands, although now flats.

'Those were the days' - wonderful shops we have loved in Southsea

Castle Road, Southsea with the famous clock tower of Clock House.

Southsea’s Castle Road is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks - and a great ...
Southsea’s Castle Road is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.
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West Street, Havant 1971. Picture: The News PP616

12 stunning old photos of Havant’s West Street

Fratton Bridge roundabout, 1970

26 photos showing how Fratton Road has changed over decades

A flourishing East Street, Havant, pictured in the early years of the 20th century.

11 amazing old photos of Havant's East Street

The former Waitrose supermarket in Waterlooville has been vacant for more than three years.

What should happen to this empty supermarket according to our readers

The Cornish Bakery, at Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth has 4.3 star rating based on 995 Google reviews. One person wrote: "The staff are very courteous, prices are nicely reasonable and the food tasty."

How you can claim extra Gunwharf Quays discounts this month

The Yankee Candle shop in Gunwharf Quays is set to shut, according to signage on the shopfront.

Portsmouth says goodbye to popular candle shop

Wilko in Havant's Meridian shopping centre could soon become a Poundland shop - but has become available to let.

Future of former Wilko in doubt as shop goes up to let

Gunwharf Quays has welcomed Scamp & Dude to the shopping centre.

New shop Scamp & Dude opens as shopping centre welcomes new pop-ups

Gunwharf Quays has announced that two brands, Farah and Hatley, have opened their first-
ever outlet stores at the waterfront shopping destination this month.

Gunwharf Quays welcomes two new clothing brands

Portsmouth is set to welcome a news tailor in Cascades shopping centre.

New shop "coming soon" to city centre

Wall & Attwooll must have been one of the few wholesale suppliers of electrical goods in Portsmouth in the 1930s. Picture: Courtesy of Stanley Willis

16 awesome throwback photos of delivery vehicles from Portsmouth's past
Over the years many different types of vehicle have been used to deliver all sorts of goods around our local areas.
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Cafe Rouge is being rabranded to form Banana Tree.

Chain announces opening date for new Gunwharf Quays restaurant

Gunwharf Quays.

Portsmouth shoppers raise £4,500 for local charities

Gunwharf Quays

Gunwharf Quays to host "unmissable" artisan market for second year

Home Bargains is set to open its second store in Portrsmouth at The Pompey Centre retail park.

More details revealed for new Portsmouth discount store

The Body Shop has appointed administrators.

Jobs at risk in Portsmouth area as cosmetic brand collapses

Home Bargains will open a new store in the Pompey Centre this month.

Home Bargains set to open Portsmouth store - here is when

The former Portsdown Cycles & Radio premises on the corner of London Road and Lansdowne Avenue, Widley.
Picture: Barry Cox collection

11 memorable corner shops from the past in and around Portsmouth

An Edwardian Southsea scene looking west along Marmion Road from Victoria Road South. First left is Lennox Road North. Undated

10 amazing old photos showing how Marmion Road has changed

Hundreds of people would always head out to the market, even if the weather was cold and windy!

25 memories of the hustle and bustle of Charlotte Street market

One of the largest empty units on Commercial Road, the site of the former Debenhams department store has been the subject of numerous development proposals.

13 empty shops in Commercial Road

Hundreds of styles from big name brands with ideas to suit both modern and heritage homes.

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Debenhams in Southsea which closed in January 2020. Picture Ian Hargreaves

'Last resort' over Southsea Debenhams

Pictured: Shoppers queue in Commercial Road during Covid-19 pandemic restrictions.

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Data reveals changing shape of Portsmouth's high streets

Here's a list of the best florists in Portsmouth.

The best florists in the Portsmouth area

Can you remember the Toyzone store in Gunwharf Quays?

17 Gunwharf Quays haunts we've lost

Here are the opening times for DIY stores over the May bank holiday.

Platinum Jubilee bank holiday DIY store opening times

Here's the full list of supermarket opening times for May Day 2022.

Full list of bank holiday supermarket opening times

Here's a list of Portsmouth supermarket opening times over Easter.

Full list of Easter supermarket opening times

Primark has launched a new website that allows customers to browse online.

Primark launches new website - but you still can't shop online

Shops that have closed since March 2020. Picture: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images

23 businesses that have closed during the pandemic

Specially Selected Valentine's fondue for two from Aldi.

The best supermarket dine-in deals for Valentine's Day

Royal Mail rolled out the new postage stamps on Tuesday with special digital features as the historic postal operator seeks to revitalise its core letters business in the internet age.

Are Royal Mail stamps going digital?

Isambard Brunel multi storey car park will be closed for the weekend whilst it undergoes some essential maintenance work.

Cheap places to park in Portsmouth

The Christmas opening hours for supermarkets in Portsmouth have been released.

Portsmouth supermarket opening times for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

Hype in Gunwharf Quays

Hype opens its first outlet store in Gunwharf Quays

A farmers' market is held in Palmerston Road in Southsea in 2003.

Photos capture how Southsea has changed since the 00s

The Gucci treasure hunt will begin today in Asda stores.

How to find Gucci designer pieces from £12 today

Black Friday has begun for online retailer Amazon.

Amazon Black Friday is here with some major discounts

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