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Migrants are brought ashore at Fort Blockhouse in Gosport on October 4

Extra 50 riot police in France 'aim to prevent migrant boat launches'

The grave of Private (Pte) Sidney Allen, 7th Battalion Hampshire Regiment, was discovered 81 years after his death. Pictured: Corporal Wendy Robert, The Band of the Mercian Regiment sounds Last Post at the rededication service as Colonel (retired) Stephen Owen OBE, Royal British Legion, pays his respects.

Lost soldier killed in WWII identified 81 years after death

The benches honour those who thought in the three Pompey Pals Battalions, and the people of Flers in France.

Pompey Pals memorial benches on display ahead of move to France

Memorial benches honouring the Pompey Pals First World War soldiers will be shown to the public in Guildhall Square, before being taken to France.

'Beautiful' memorial benches honouring Pompey Pals bound for France

Prof David Olusoga presents a new series of A House Through Time from Edinburgh (Picture: BBC/Twenty Twenty Productions Ltd/Richard Ranken)

A House Through Time review: History comes alive through ordinary people

Pauline Genevet

"Proud advocate" backs the city of culture bid - here's why

Karen Wright served her girlfriends salad Nicoise with focaccia

Karen Wright column: how to make a salad Nicoise

England v DR Congo Fans celebrate at The Green Posts
Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak

England v Mexico could move to earlier kick-off time

HMS Stirling Castle cranes on equipment to RFA Lyme Bay in Gibraltar. The auxiliary vessel will be proceeding to the Gulf.

New mine-hunting motherships to be bought for Royal Navy from Norway

One of the five new ships that Brittany Ferries has added to its fleet.

Au revoir Le Havre as major ferry route changes announced

England at the World Cup - in Portsmouth pubs

Agony and ecstasy: Previous years' World Cup games in Portsmouth pubs

The Admiral Grigorovich passes through the Channel, shadowed by RFA Tideforce

Couple say Russian warship fire warning shots near yacht was 'scary'

Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa overlooking the Marne Valley vineyards

Review: France’s award-winning Champagne hotel escape

HMS Dragon has joined forces with the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle ahead of a potential Iran operation.

'Proud' HMS Dragon joins forces with huge carrier Charles de Gaulle

Portsmouth International Port detailed how EU entry-exit system checks would impact passengers

Impact of stringent EU checks on Portsmouth port passengers revealed

MS Ambition visited Portsmouth on April 23. Pictured is the top deck with a swimming pool.

Explore the fabulous cruise ship complete with pool and restaurants
The cruise ship promises a carefree atmosphere with a whole host of amenities
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer leaves after a multinational coalition summit to facilitate shipping in the Strait of Hormuz once the US-Iran war ends, at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, France.

UK and France to lead Strait of Hormuz 'peaceful defensive' mission

Romania's Brasov cityscape is a must see.

Ad Feature European road trips rise among Brits ahead of May bank holidays

MS Ambition will be one of the major cruise ships coming to Portsmouth in 2026, as Portsmouth International Port announces its cruise schedule.

Portsmouth cruise ship has to return to Belgian city after oil spill

Le Chateau De Jouarres sits in the Minervois wine region of southern France

Seven nights in this gorgeous French chateau cost just £129 per person

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Columnist Alun Newman: 'Long live the tight wads'

HMS Dauntless arrives in Portsmouth on Thursday 19th February 2026. She joined forces with the French aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle.

'Threats' neutralised as HMS Dauntless 'defeats' hostile forces

Homecoming of Daring class destroyer HMS Dauntless from the Round Tower, Portsmouth.

HMS Dauntless joins forces with France carrier Charles de Gaulle

Stagecoach bus

Leave the car at home and catch the Six Nations by bus!

La Grande Métairie Carnac

"Family fun is guaranteed" at this fabulous Eurocamp site in Brittany

The view from The Whitebrook.

This non touristy part of Wales reminds me of the south of France

Reported Pompey target Ousmane Sow. Pic: Getty

Emergence of star quality: Exciting African linked with Pompey
Pompey were today linked with Gornik Zabrze star Ousmane Sow - here’s the lowdown on the attacker linked with a £2.6m January move.
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Reported Pompey target Ousmane Sow. Pic: Getty

Transfer gossip: Pompey in chase for £2.6m attacker

Eurocamp La Croix du Vieux Pont in Berny-Rivière is just on the outskirts of Paris - perfect for a day trip to the city. Picture: Jamie Jones

The cheap alternative to Center Parcs that costs less than £400

The maître d'hôtel has recreated scenes from the three films Brits voted as the nation’s favourite festive rom-coms – Love Actually, The Holiday, and Bridget Jones’s Diary.

Fred Sirieix to star in a series of romcom parodies this Christmas

Standing with Giants at Fort Nelson, Portsmouth on Wednesday 22nd October 2025. Pictured: D-Day veteran AB Alec Penstone.

"They're all heroes": "Poignant" D-Day tribute praised by veterans

A French Navy frigate was deployed to stalk the Russian submarine RFS Novorossiysk of the coast of Brittany. Royal Navy assets have been scrambled in the past to monitor the submarine.

Nato warships scrambled after loitering Russian submarine spotted

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Columnist Alun Newman: 'We had order in our disorder, now it's chaos!'

Alan Mak MP at Bayeux War Cemetery

Havant MP Alan Mak leads special veterans' delegation to France for VE Day 80

Visiting Toulouse, the quirky and captivating French city.

I visited this beautiful French city for a mind-bending two day trip

The Galeón Andalucía is docked in Gunwharf from Thursday, July 31 and Sunday, August 3. Picture: Sarah Standing (010825-7919)

A fascinating look around the Spanish warship docked at Gunwharf - in pictures

Pompey midfield Abdoulaye Kamara has been told the can leave Pompey. Pic: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Breaking Pompey midfielder’s Fratton career over as he’s told he can go

Maleha Khan, pilot and Miss England semi-finalist.

Watch: Portsmouth pilot selected as semi-finalist for Miss England

Alan Mak MP talks to an exhibitor at London Tech Week

Havant MP Alan Mak attends London Tech Week to support British tech industry

Brits only take 70 per cent of their lunch breaks allotted time

Brits ‘waste’ £29bn worth of work a YEAR - by not taking lunch breaks

Ben Pearson (right) and his husband Nathan.

Watch: Couple buy historical French 'village' for just €80k

Police break through gang leader’s front door using chainsaw.

Watch: Police with chainsaw break through door of drug dealer's home

Brittany Ferries ship MV Normandie will be making her final journey to and from Portsmouth as she is set to be replaced by MV Guillaume de Normandie. Pictured is her sailing from the port last year.

"Fantastic" Brittany Ferries ship given new life after Portsmouth

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Exclusive pictures: Poignant memories of 1987 in Portsmouth - a truly famous yea...

HSDC students outside the ATLAS building at CERN.

HSDC's physicists of the future explore CERN

Why you should jump on the Eurostar to this less-visited European city

Friends travel through Europe in a Corsa.

Friends save £4k by making back of Corsa into bed to travel Europe

Brittany Ferries ship MV Normandie will be making her final journey to and from Portsmouth as she is set to be replaced by MV Guillaume de Normandie. Pictured is her sailing from the port last year.

Brittany Ferries ship to make final visit after 33 years

St Dalfour is bringing an indulgent twist to the chic patisserie

Ad Feature Spread a little ooh la la with this Parisian twist on Easter treats

Standing With Giants returned to Portsmouth onFriday, March 28. Picture: Sarah Standing (280325-1455)

Standing With Giants installation stops in Portsmouth - in pictures

Hosted by comedian and actor Russell Kane, each episode of TUI’s ‘Pack Your Bags’ podcast features a celebrity guest sharing stories of their most memorable travel moments and offering a glimpse into how their adventures (and misadventures) have shaped their lives.

Russell Kane invites celebs to tell their travel tales in new podcast

I tried skiing at Club Med

I stayed at Club Med Serre Chevalier after its £50m renovation

HMS Victory is being restored and a £45m project is currently underway to bring the former Royal Navy flagship back to her former glory. Lord Nelson's flagship is being regenerated with fresh timber and other additions.

Enlightening pictures of HMS Victory conservation - take the tour

Across all age groups, trustworthiness remains the top priority

Ad Feature Half of Brits say trustworthiness is key in how they consume media

SS Mendi 108th Anniversary Commemoration at Milton Cemetery, Portsmouth, on February 21, 2025.

"Tragic disaster": Sinking of SS Mendi commemorated - pictures