Many across the Portsmouth area saw the year in with friends and family.
Some chose to have raucous nights – while others chose a quieter evening or day.
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Here are 16 images that show the variety of celebrations – click next to see more pictures.
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1. Cathy Hayter is with her family
People across the Portsmouth area celebrated New Year's Eve their own way. Here Cathy Hayter is with her family Photo: Submitted

2. Charmain Conway says her sleeping dog summed up her NYE
People across the Portsmouth area celebrated New Year's Eve their own way. Charmain Conway says her sleeping dog summed up her NYE Photo: Submitted

3. Courtney Rogers' little one is on the way to see family
People across the Portsmouth area celebrated New Year's Eve their own way. Here Courtney Rogers' little one is on the way to see family Photo: Submitted

4. Cilla Harding pulls a cheeky pose
People across the Portsmouth area celebrated New Year's Eve their own way. Here Cilla Harding pulls a cheeky pose Photo: Submitted

