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Port Solent

Free parking for motorhomes and campervans at Port Solent scrapped

The Inter2 Salou is a sprawling sun trap, in the heart of Costa Dorada

Seven nights in Spain for £169pp? This Salou deal is turning heads

BrewDog announce 38 bars are closing including two in Hampshire

Hong Kong from Victoria Peak

I went to Hong Kong and was blown away by a truly great world capital

Kandima is an island packed with experiences to suit everyone

Why this Maldivian island works for honeymoons and families alike

Demolition of Gosport bus station

Latest on new shops, bars and restaurants overlooking Gunwharf Quays

The pub is losing the battle to the video gaming universe.

Ad Feature Gen Z men are ditching bars for gaming with friends

Iker on the throne at Pumpkinville in Gunwharf.

Spectacular spooky pictures as families enjoy Halloween experience

Demolition of Gosport Bus Depot on Friday, October 10.

WATCH: Demolition work progresses at pace at old Gosport Bus Station

Progress is continuing at pace for the demolition of the Gosport Bus Depot.

Demolition work progresses at pace at old Gosport Bus Station

The Shepherd's Crook is packed with Pompey fans on a match day. One reviewer on Google said: "What a cracking pub on a Portsmouth match day, the place is rocking. Great service and big screens everywhere to enjoy live sport."

The best pubs and bars to watch the south-coast derby in Portsmouth

There has been a resurgence in businesses such as cafes, bakeries and wine bars, as people have an increasing appetite for unique, local experiences

These enterprises are set to soar - and it looks good for hospitality

(Photo: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Beloved UK bar chain to close 10 locations - full list of locations

The best pubs and bars across the UK named at the National Pub and Bar Awards 2025

Best pubs and bars across UK - 2025 winners revealed

The top 50 cocktail bars in the UK named in prestigious list

Top 50 Cocktail Bars in UK revealed in prestigious list

The Library Bristol

UK hidden gems: secret bars and film sets
We look at some of the country’s best secret locations in this brand new Shots! TV episode.
Shannon Weir

(Photos: Pexels)

Nightclubs warn tax hikes could push venues to closure

You won’t believe the price of some of the VIP Coldplay concert tickets

How to get the best prices on an unforgettable VIP concert experience

CCTV footage shows the crime gang using weapons to force entry into multiple properties - smashing glass doors and breaking garden gates.

Caught on CCTV: Keyless car theft gang stole vehicles worth £215,000

Here's how I spent my 31st birthday on a 14-hour flight from Ho Chi Minh to London in Vietnam Airlines' business class - all the perks, surprises and complimentary cocktails that entailed.

My 31st birthday on Vietnam Airlines' luxury flight

An ideal solution for freelancers and agencies who want to enhance the look of their store fronts effortlessly

Ad Feature New solution for businesses who want visually appealing landing pages

The joys of Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, with Liam Kennedy and Tui. (pic by Dominic Scurr).

I visited Egypt's desert jewel and left with smile wider than Sinai

Rob Cocker, from Stoke-on-trent, with his good beer guide in his local pub Manor Court Ale House enjoying a pint of beer to add to his list. So far he has visited over 12,000 pubs in 55 years. Photo: William Lailey / SWNS

Watch: Beer lover visits 12,000 pubs during 55-year UK-wide pub crawl

10 nostalgic drinks that will bring back memories from a night out in the 1990s (Photo: Adobe/Getty)

10 nostalgic drinks from the 1990s

Virgin Voyages' Resilient Lady will be visiting Portsmouth for the first time, following in the footsteps of Scarlet lady and Resilient Lady.

Virgin Voyages' ship Resilient Lady to visit during Victorious

Kev Marchant owner of The Winchester, which has been voted Britain's Best Pub Shed.

Shed of the Year: Inside my Shaun of the Dead replica backyard boozer

Vasco Da Gama (foreground) will be sailing into Portsmouth International Port this weekend as part of a tour around the British Isles.

Stunning cruise ship with heated swimming pool to visit city - when
Excited holidaymakers will be stopping off in Portsmouth this weekend on a cruise ship complete with a heated swimming pool and luxury cabins.
Freddie Webb

Reminiscing on the Spice Girls Cadbury chocolate bars of the 1990s (Photo: Ray Burmiston/Avalon/Getty Images)

Reminiscing on the Spice Girls Cadbury chocolate bars of the 1990s

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'Manipulative' man sentenced to prison for raping teenager

The infinity pool outside my room at Mayia Exclusive Resort and Spa.

I never saw point of all-inclusive holidays but this place seduced me

A 25-year-old man from New Milton has been jailed for seven and a half years for the rape and sexual assault of a child under 13.

Jack William Fry, of Gore Road, was sentenced at Southampton Crown Court yesterday (Wednesday, July 17).

25-year-old behind bars for the rape and sexual assault of child

Performers dressed as the ancient Egyptian god Anubis surprise London commuters.

Egyptian Gods descend on London

England Euro 2024: UK's biggest bar celebrates final penalty WIN!

Watch: UK's biggest bar celebrates England's final penalty WIN

Retro Rewind event returns to Port Solent on Saturday, July 6, with a day of dancing to vintage tunes in store.

Free retro event returns with vintage live music and dancing

The winners of the National Pub & Bar Awards 2024 have been announced. (Photo credit: Eggogen - stock.adobe.com)

The best pubs and bars across the UK are named

Spitbank Fort and No Man's Fort were both sold at auction for over £1m each after being on the property market for years.

WATCH: Phenomenal footage of Spitbank Fort's transformation into hotel

(Photo: Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)

Wetherspoons pints could hit £11 by 2035, according to research

Solent forts, No Man’s Fort and Spitbank Fort have made waves in today’s auction with Savills as they both sell for more than £1m.

Two unparalleled Solent forts both sell in unique auction

Cadbury are bringing back a popular chocolate treat just in time for Christmas.

Cadbury to relaunch popular 1990s chocolate bar in the UK

The tourist cruise ship Seven Seas Navigator will be visiting Portsmouth for the first time on June 13 while on a voyage across Western Europe. She appeared in the film After The Sunset in 2004. Pictured is the vessel in Bordeaux, France, on October 1, 2017. Picture: NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images.

Extravagant cruise ship seen on heist film to visit city - when

Brewdog will be giving away a free pint of Cold Beer to customers who come wearing shorts this Bank Holiday weekend.

Brewdog will be giving away free pints of beer this Bank Holiday

Fans descended on O'Neills bar in Albert Road, Southsea, on the night of April 16 after Pompey's League One title victory. Police said they received several reports of theft and criminal damage, including a staff member that was racially abused.

O'Neills shut until further notice after Pompey celebrations turn sour

Viking Saturn cruise ship visited Portsmouth International Port on Thursday, April 11, 2024.Pictured is: The News, Portsmouth reporter Freddie Webb. Picture: Sarah Standing (110424-413)

I explored an exclusive luxury cruise ship and was blown away

Two pubs in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have been recognised in the National Pub & Bar Awards 2024.

Two Hampshire pubs recognised in National Pub & Bar Awards 2024

The Queen's Hotel, Southsea, has been a staple in Portsmouth for decades - and it is one not to miss.

WATCH: Take a look inside the legendary Queen's Hotel in Southsea

Man sentenced to 14 years in prison following three decades of sexual offences against under age girls

Man jailed for 14 years following three decades of sexual offences

Founder of Portsmouth Pryzm Dave Joyce said nightclubs will have to rethink to survive. Picture: Matthew Clark.

Pryzm founder unsurprised by nightclubs demise as students go out less

Reece Michael Binks has been jailed for 24 months for breaking another man’s jaw during an incident in September 2022.

"Thug" sentenced to prison after breaking a man's jaw in attack

A 35-year-old man from Eastleigh has been jailed for seven years for historic child sex offences. Pictured: Nathan Anthony Savory

Man jailed for seven years after abusing girl when she was a teenager

The Lawrence Arms in Southsea is thriving a year after a car smashed into the side of the building.

Southsea pub thriving one year after car crash shut venue

Wade Terry King was found guilty of raping a 16-year-old girl at an address on Foster Road in March 2022.

Man jailed after raping a teenage girl in Portsmouth

Richard Peckham became the landlord of the Lord FitzClarence in December. To celebrate the pub's year anniversary they are holding a weekend of events.

Lord FitzClarence celebrates one year anniversary

Several Pryzm nightclubs are closing across the country as Rekom UK calls in administrators. Picture: Matthew Clark.

Unviable Pryzm, ATIK and other nightclubs closing down across UK

Pryzm in Stanhope Road, Portsmouth, is closing "with immediate effect" alongside other clubs across the UK. Picture: Matthew Clark.

Popular nightclub Pryzm closing "with immediate effect"

Revolucion de Cuba has officially closed its doors.

A popular bar in Hampshire has officially closed its doors