Environment

Partnerships help Warren Avenue community garden flourishplaceholder image

Community garden blooms as it undergoes transformation

The Weighbridge at Eastney Sewage Pumping Station and Holy Trinity Church in Gosport have been placed on the Heritage At Risk register.placeholder image

Two historic sites deemed 'at risk' of falling into ruin

Dame Caroline Dinenage MP placeholder image

Gosport MP calls on Southern Water to address failings

Giant crane at Southsea carrying out sea defence works and the creation of a new promenadeplaceholder image

Giant crane helps to carry out next phase of sea defence works

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Southern Water’s environmental performance slammed by regulators

New padel courts have been proposed near Holly Hill Leisure Centre. Photo: FBC/Padel4Allplaceholder image

Popular green space could make way for new padel courts

The progress taking place at Gosport's former bus station as it makes way for the new Gosport People's Park. Picture: Sarah Standing (270326-8158)placeholder image

Gosport waterfront park nears completion

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Drainage systems set to be created to help reduce sewage discharges

Progress on Havant Thicket reservoir site from July 2026placeholder image

Key milestone reached over next stage of Havant Thicket Reservoir

A preview of Ports Creek in Hilsea, Portsmouth, on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, as a section of the footpath is being planned to be opened by the October Half Term. Picture: Sarah Standing (201026-327)placeholder image

Large parts of Ports Creek and Hilsea Lines set to reopen - when

The water quality problem in Lee-on-the-Solent has been resolved, after people were were urged to boil it before consumption.placeholder image

Water quality issue resolved with no bacteria detected

Portsmouth Water has issued a warning to residents in Lee-on-the-Solent that bacteria has been discovered in the supply.placeholder image

Water quality warning issued after bacteria found in the supply

View towards South Parade Pier looking westplaceholder image

Residents invited to view plans for next phase of sea defences

Devils Dyke. Picture: Jamie Fieldingplaceholder image

Thirteen spookiest spots in the South Downs this Halloween

Chris Packham in the People's Emergency Briefing filmplaceholder image

Councillors back climate change documentary

Artist impression issued by University College London of Invictibellatrix amberina. placeholder image

New dinosaur species found on Isle of Wight

The new species of dinosaur would’ve roamed the UK 120 million years ago

Lottie Keen

Treadgoldfish Sculpture at Queen Street Portsea, Portsmouth is being emptied of the thousands of plastic bottles for recycling on Wednesday 7th October 2026 Pictured: Artist Pete Codling with the Treadgoldfish Picture: Habibur Rahman placeholder image

Treadgoldfish returns to Portsea roots

Ongoing works at Havant Thicketplaceholder image

Councillors unanimously pass no confidence vote in Southern Water

MV Carmel in Tipner Lake. Picture: Dave Forteyplaceholder image

MV Carmel cargo coaster removed from Tipner Lake

As part of the improvements, Portsmouth Water and Cappagh replaced sections of older pipework to help prevent leaks and bursts.placeholder image

More than three kilometres of water network improvements

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Council explores AI phone bookings for Hampshire's recycling centres

Booking a tip-run in Hampshireplaceholder image

"I booked a visit to a Hampshire tip, and this is what I found"

The entrance to The Oaks Crematorium in Havantplaceholder image

The Oaks Crematorium in Havant receives historic Green Flag award

Changes are afoot at Hampshire's recycling centresplaceholder image

Calls to end to online-only booking system for waste recycling centres

Ongoing works at Havant Thicket Picture: Habibur Rahmanplaceholder image

Costs of reservoir soars to more than £800million - here's why

Preview of foxes being created for a sculpture trail along Foxes Forest in Portsmouthplaceholder image

Sneak preview of new foxes being created for a new trail in the city

Bob Taylor, CEO, Portsmouth Water and Dame Angela Eagle, the Environment Secretary.placeholder image

Portsmouth Water named as 'top' water company by watchdog

“People have been hit with significant bill rises and are impatient to see the benefits where they live.”

David George

National Trust Slindon Estate Downes Barnplaceholder image

Portsmouth Water celebrates success of environmental projects

Former Southern Water CEO Matthew Wright arrives at Bromley Magistrates' Court, south-east London, where he is charged with conspiracy to defraud authorities over water quality tests. Picture date: Friday September 11, 2026. PA Photo. Mr Wright has been accused alongside three others - Philip Barker, Clive Massey and Mark Gregory - of conspiring to defraud the Environment Agency (EA) and water regulator Ofwat by manipulating the self-monitoring regime at water treatment works to avoid failing environmental checks. Photo credit should read: Gareth Fuller/PA Wireplaceholder image

Ex-Southern Water boss in court accused of conspiracy to defraud

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Portsmouth Water raises concerns over Havant Thicket Reservoir plans

Bursledon Windmill will be producing flour once again after a vital National Lottery grant was secured.placeholder image

'Treasured' windmill to grind flour once again as grant secures site

Green grass returning to Canoe Lakeplaceholder image

Green shoots finally return to Southsea after downpours of rain

Hayling Billy Line, Hayling Islandplaceholder image

Work to improve Hayling Billy Trail can go ahead - start date

It is a great shame that many of the bathing waters in the Portsmouth area are polluted - and not sensible to swim in.The Environment Agency has changed the classification of Southsea East and Eastney bathing sites from “sufficient” and “excellent”, to “poor” and “good” respectively for the 2024 bathing season. Possible causes of declining water quality include Southern Water’s sewage outfalls, contaminated groundwater, the council’s coastal defence work or possible leaks from the South Parade Pier. Signs in the area warn against swimming. (Photo courtesy of andrei310 - stock.adobe.com)placeholder image

Southern Water tackles sewage discharges in Portsmouth

Undated handout photo issued by South Downs National Park of a Turtle Dove at RSPB Snettisham in Norfolk. Conservationists have released 30 turtle doves in the South Downs National Park in a bid to help the species which is on the brink of extinction in the UK to recover. The bird, famous for its place in the Twelve Days of Christmas Carol and which has inspired writers such as Shakespeare and Annie Lennox, is classified as on the Birds of Conservation Concern's red list and has been the country's fastest declining bird species. Issue date: Issue date: Monday September 7, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Gary Roberts/South Downs National Park/PA Wire placeholder image

Turtle doves released into Hampshire

Bob Taylor and Ruari Maybank from Portsmouth Water, Dame Angela Eagle, Howard Sanger from Portsmouth Water and Geraint Lloyd from Future Water at the Havant Thicket Reservoir site.placeholder image

Environment secretary gets tour of Havant Thicket Reservoir

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Relax in the magical treescape of the South Downs this autumn

Hayling Billy Line, Hayling Islandplaceholder image

£500,000 worth of improvements on the cards for Hayling Billy Trail

Flytipping in and around Buckland, Portsmouth Pictured is: Hanway Road, Buckland. Picture: Sarah Standing (250826-5417)placeholder image

CCTV cameras installed to catch fly-tippers in Portsmouth

Itchen Valley Country Park. Photo: LDRS, Maya Georgeplaceholder image

Visitor boom after £3.3m country park makeover

Purbrook Heathplaceholder image

Popular open space to be closed for three months for drainage works

Raingardens are being installed in Serpentine Road placeholder image

Next phase of scheme to cut sewer overflows approved as costs double

The mess left by travellers at Park Lane recreation ground, Fareham. Photo: Cllr Simon Martinplaceholder image

Leader slams ‘trail of destruction’ after travellers pitch up

Holly Hill Woodland Parkplaceholder image

Major restoration project planned for popular park

Changes are afoot at Hampshire's recycling centresplaceholder image

Hampshire waste deal could be extended to 2036 as details stay secret

Titchfield's North Scrape has completely dried out due to extreme weather. Avian Botulism has spread.placeholder image

'Extreme' heat dries up nature reserve as Avian Botulism spreads

Water by the Ship Inn in Langstone on August 8, 2026placeholder image

Southern Water says brown sea water and strange growths 'not sewage'

Emmerson Transport Ltd in Ackworth Road, Hilsea.placeholder image

Family-run business 'delighted' to have suspension notice lifted

New sea defences between South Parade Pier and Speakers' Corner in Southsea.placeholder image

When will building work on Portsmouth's sea defences be finished?

Gorse Fire at Headon Warren, West Wightplaceholder image

Plea for help after major blaze caused by a campfire

Canoe lake has been cleaned up on Thursday 30th July 2026 Picture: Habibur Rahmanplaceholder image

Canoe Lake dazzles after clear up of ugly algae from popular spot

A Small Tortoiseshell butterfly in the South Downs National Parkplaceholder image

Hampshire beauty spot will help butterflies to flourish

Emmerson Transport Ltd in Ackworth Road, Hilsea.placeholder image

Family-run Portsmouth businesses ordered to stop crushing waste

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The 15th anniversary of the Hindhead Tunnel

Sam' Sunflower field is due to open on the weekend of 25th July 2026 Pictured:Owner Sam Wilson and his dog Piper Picture: Habibur Rahmanplaceholder image

Beautiful blooms return as Sam's Sunflower fields open this weekend

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