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Broad Street sketch 1800's

19 wonderful retro photos taking you back to Old Portsmouth

(L-R) James Donougher, Graham Brown, Jordan Thompson and Dave Clark

New immersive food tour allows you to follow in Nelson's footsteps

Here 15 spots to go to celebrate after the Great South Run.

15 of the best places to celebrate finishing the Great South Run

Portsmouth Point by Thomas Rowland

Spice Island's history: From lawless port to an upmarket paradise

Old Portsmouth rooftop terrace approved despite heritage concerns

Children and adults were seen tombstoning off the Round Tower and the Hot Walls in Old Portsmouth, on Monday, August 17, 2026.

On film: Reckless 'tombstoners' risk lives leaping off Round Tower

Ice Cream Emporium, South Parade Pier is losing trade due to ongoing works of Southsea Sea Defences on Thursday 30th June 2026

'It’s killing us': Pier businesses crippled by sea defence work

Retired Royal Navy frigate HMS Montrose being towed out of HMNB Portsmouth on July 15 amid reports of her being scrapped.

Deteriorating HMS Montrose leaves base amid 'scrap' reports

The fire at The Bridge Tavern in Old Portsmouth was kept to the decking area.

WATCH: Firefighters prevent blaze from spreading to popular pub

Firefighter were seen tackling a blaze at The Bridge Tavern in Old Portsmouth on Saturday, July 11.

'Discarded' smoking materials causes fire at Old Portsmouth pub

Firefighter were seen tackling a blaze at The Bridge Tavern in Old Portsmouth on Saturday, July 11.

Firefighters tackle blaze at Old Portsmouth pub

The memorial in Grand Parade Picture:Marcin Jedrysiak

Seafarers service remembers those who have lost their lives at sea

The annual seafarers memorial will be taking place at Portsmouth Cathedral on June 28.

Service to remember lost Royal Navy and civilian seafarers

People enjoying the bank holiday sun in Southsea at the water fountains in front of Southsea Castle . Pictured by Alec Chapman

14 fabulous things to do to keep your family entertained on a budget

Falkland Islands Liberation Day Parade at Hot Walls

Military personnel who gave lives remembered for Falkland Islands Liberation Day

Masterchef The Professionals finalist Luke Emmess, the Portsmouth-born chef from The Wykeham Arms in Winchester at Wicor Primary School in Portchester

MasterChef: The Professionals finalist visits primary school
A Masterchef finalist helped primary school children cook in their school’s outdoor kitchen
Tom Morton

A large police presence was required at the hotwalls on Saturday, May 23 after a gathering of 150 young people resulted in "aggressive and intimidating" behaviour from some.

A “dedicated police presence” to continue after antisocial behaviour

RFA Wave Knight being towed away from Portsmouth in the glorious sunshine on May 27.

Retired RFA Wave Knight towed away in glorious sunshine

Hot Walls in Old Portsmouth

Tough measures remain in place to deal with unruly behaviour

A dispersal order has been extended until Tuesday, May 26 at 5pm. There have been a number of large gatherings of young people over the bank holiday which has led to anti-social behaviour.

Dispersal order extended as large gatherings cause havoc

A large police presence was required at the hotwalls on Saturday, May 23 after a gathering of 150 young people resulted in "aggressive and intimidating" behaviour from some.

Police warning as group of up to 150 young people gather at Hotwalls

Broad Street sketch 1800's

19 wonderful retro photos taking you back to Old Portsmouth

Charlotte Kennedy Scott is a Portsmouth-based artist under the name Star Girl Sweet Willow

Portsmouth artist's work goes on sale at city's museum

HMS Queen Elizabeth looks glorious as she returns to Portsmouth after major revamp on Monday 27th April 2026
Pictured: People at the Round Tower watching as she comes in

Glorious sunshine greets HMS Queen Elizabeth as she returns home

The latest phase of work has commenced at HMS Victory as part of the Big Repair project, with the remaining masts being removed by a crane.

Removal of flagship's masts begins as £42m project reaches milestone

London Road, North End circa 1950. The epitome of an English high street with dozens of individual shops.

The glorious transformation of Portsmouth in the 1950s, 60s and 70s

Take a look inside the newly renovated Monks Bar which is making its return to Old Portsmouth.

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Treasured bar to open for first time in years after restoration
Old Portsmouth is welcoming back a familiar face as a treasured bar, which closed several years ago, prepares to reopen following a meticulous restoration.
Sophie Lewis

John Perry

Memorial plaque for renowned boatbuilder to be unveiled in Old Portsmouth

The Parade Ground was turned into a market square for the weekend.

Hotwalls studios winter market extension backed by councillors

Photo caption: John Cooper, CEO of BAR Technology.

BAR Technology warns fuel strategy has shifted from decarbonisation to commercia...

Images from 1960s Portsmouth by Courtney Photographics Pictured: 1972 The building of Buckland Picture: Courtney Photographics

Wonderful unearthed picture memories of Portsmouth 1960s to take you back

Over 40 local traders set up at the Hotwalls Studios Christmas Creative Market on Saturday and Sunday.

The Hotwalls winter market could extend by two weeks in December

Supernatural Tours holds ghost tours in Old Portsmouth. Front are James Kemp, left, and Andrew Frewing-House, right.

Beloved Portsmouth ghost tour gets 2026 revamp

RFA Argus, a Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship that served in the fleet for four decades since The Falklands War, sailed from Portsmouth for the final time on March 3, 2026, just after 5pm. She is being towed to Falmouth after being retired.

'Special' RFA Argus leaves base for the final time

The former RFA Argus in Portsmouth Harbour surrounded by tugs, before departure on February 23, 2026

New departure scheduled for RFA Argus - ship to leave for last time

Camber Point, in Old Portsmouth, has gone on the market with Vail Williams. The site, which has already generated interest from developers since launching last week, has previous planning permission for seven townhouses and seven apartments.

Old Portsmouth land up for sale with prospective plans for new homes

Italian destroyer ITS Doria sailing out of HMNB Portsmouth on February 24.

Ferocious Italian warship ITS Doria leaves base - find out more

The former RFA Argus in Portsmouth Harbour surrounded by tugs, before departure on February 23, 2026

RFA Argus sailing cancelled with no rescheduled time listed

Supporters gathered in large numbers in front of the Spinnaker Tower for the launch of Portsmouth's UK City of Culture bid. Picture: Millstream Productions

What city of culture status could mean for Portsmouth

Discover 23 of the hottest restaurants and food spots in the city that are worth a visit in 2026.

The top 21 hottest restaurants in Portsmouth to visit in 2026

Broad Street in Old Portsmouth in March 1999

18 photos showing what Old Portsmouth was like years ago

HMS Dauntless returns home to Portsmouth on Sunday November 30 2025.

Incredible moment HMS Dauntless is welcomed home to Portsmouth

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

"Unforgettable" homecoming starts as HMS Dauntless returns to city

Stephen Morgan MP

Portsmouth MP invites constituents to event on ending homelessness in the city

Savoy Buildings at South Parade, Southsea, situated between Clarendon Road and Alhambra Road, where a major redevelopment in planned to demolish the complex of nightclubs, bars and casino, and build 94 flats on the site. Time & Envy Nightclubs, Joanna's, Club Tiberius Casino, and apartments will be demolished. Picture: Michael Scaddan (064658-0032)

Retro pictures of Portsmouth’s most intriguing buildings which are no longer sta...

Former Florio's D'Italia

Old Portsmouth hotel and former pizzeria to be converted into flats

Flooding in Broad Street 1905

19 exclusive retro photos dropping you back to Old Portsmouth

The Royal Naval Club and Royal Albert Yacht Club. Picture: Shaun Roster Photography

Old Portsmouth Naval club could become beauty rooms and café

ROS Captain Constantin Dumitrescu, formerly the Royal Navy minehunter HMS Pembroke, sailing from HMNB Portsmouth on October 7.

Ex-Royal Navy ship under Romania banner operating in Portsmouth

Jubilant Sea Scouts receiving £100k cheque in front of their Scout Hut

Wyllie Legacy sets sail again with £100k boost for Sea Scouts

USS Winston S Churchill alongside in Portsmouth. The American destroyer is due to leave the city and resume a carrier strike group deployment.

American destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill due to leave city - when

Police were called to a group of youths fighting in Old Portsmouth on Friday, August 15 with a knife reportedly shown but not used.

Teen suffers injuries after group of youths fight

Portsmouth's oldest pub, The Dolphin.

Watch: Inside 1716 Portsmouth pub with legendary connection to Nelson

It is believed that HMS Northumberland will be scrapped, a similar fate to some other ships of her class. She was towed to Portsmouth Naval Base last month.

Future of "unseaworthy" HMS Northumberland still in doubt

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New historical fiction novel inspired by a song about a Portsmouth ghost

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