It has been a landmark year for the city and The News has been there to catalogue it all, from major events and breaking news to personal milestones and sad occasions. We are proud to represent this city and we look forward to another year of covering your stories and those that affect you.
21. Portsmouth and Southsea train station bomb scare
July saw train services at the station come to a halt due to a bomb scare with emergency services inspecting a “suspicious item”. Picture: Sam Stephenson. Photo: Sam Stephenson
22. Portsmouth International Kite Festival
Southsea Common hosted the event in July where beautiful and awe-inspiring kites filled the skies. Picture: Sam Stephenson Photo: Sam Stephenson
23. Hampshire firefighters complete the Atlantic row
Hampshire firefighters, Stu Vince and Craig Sadler, completed a 3000 mile row across the Atlantic to raise money and awareness for mental health charities. Picture: Sarah Standing Photo: Sarah Standing
24. Alzheimers Memory Walk
There were 900 participants of the Alzheimers Memory Walk around Canoe Lake in October. Picture: Mike Cooter Photo: Mike Cooter