Last year saw the return of some amazing events and some visually stunning news stories
Here are 19 of the best images our photographers have snapped over the year
5. Pictured is: Dave Hawthorn, Chris Ware, Annette Wincott and Ros Darby carry the turd up the beach. Picture: Keith Woodland (081021-90)
A colourful and defiant ‘Protestival’ saw hundreds of environmental campaigners join forces in Southsea with the message: ‘No one wants to swim in poo.’ Picture: Keith Woodland Photo: Keith Woodland
6. Platinum Jubilee parties across Portsmouth on Sunday 5th June 2022 Pictured: Jubilee celebrations at Carmarthen Ave, Drayton, Portsmouth with Lord Mayor, Hugh Mason and Lady Mayoress, Marie Costa Picture: Habibur Rahman
Jubilee celebrations at Carmarthen Ave, Drayton in June with Lord Mayor, Hugh Mason and Lady Mayoress, Marie Costa Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
7. Southwick Revival event. Pictured is (L-R) Colin Eaton, Kay Leigh, Frankie and Ian Ollett. Picture: Sam Stephenson.
Southwick turns the clock back to the 1940s as community hosts D-Day Revival weekend Picture: Sam Stephenson. Photo: Sam Stephenson
8. Punks on Parade: members of the Gosport Steampunk Society during their promenade along Stokes Bay. Picture: Mike Cooter (040922)
Members of the Gosport Steampunk Society during their promenade along Stokes Bay. Picture: Mike Cooter Photo: Mike Cooter