21 photos which prove spring is on its way in Portsmouth

It has been another long and cold winter.

But thankfully warmer days are on the horizon and spring is about to start.

The nights are already getting lighter and soon the clocks will be changing.

And from the photos sent to us by our readers, it looks like spring is well and truly on its way.

Here are pictures of early flowers in bloom.

Make sure to click through all the pages of the gallery.

1. Spring

Daffodils in bloom - and a furry photo-bomber - captured by Ann Thomas Photo: Ann Thomas

Spring in bloom at Kingston Cemetery - captured by Caroline Jane Barrett Photo: Caroline Jane Barrett

Spring scene captured by Alison J Charlton Photo: Alison J Charlton

Flowers blooming in Widley captured by Alina Vasiliu Photo: Alina Vasiliu