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A Morecambe man has appeared in court on child sex images charges.

A3 delays after collision leaves two miles of tailbacks

Itchen Valley Country Park. Photo: LDRS, Maya George

Visitor boom after £3.3m country park makeover

Queen Elizabeth visits Portsmouth Dockyard 1973.
Picture: The News Portsmouth 7964-14

Fundraising begins for memorial statue of Queen Elizabeth II

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

Alan Mak, MP talks to Purbrook Park Year 7 pupils

Purbrook Park School Gets Working on National Careers Week

Freddie Mercury's sister, Kashmira Bulsara, holding the new Royal Mint commemorative coin. The design features Mercury mid-performance, his signature, and details like his Live Aid outfit (Photo: Royal Mint)

Freddie Mercury fans rush for Royal Mint coin tipped to soar in value

Buses waiting at The Hard, Portsmouth in May 1980. One of the buses shows an old advertisement for The News. The News PP3492

29 fascinating retro photos taking you back to Portsmouth 1980

Whiteley will welcome The Witchy Duo this Saturday 25th October to kick start half term, Halloween celebrations.

Whiteley announces wickedly fun half term activities

John Grant at Portsmouth Guildhall on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Picture: Paul Windsor

'A night rich in mischief and melancholy': John Grant at Portsmouth Guildhall | ...

A room at The Terrace, in Ventnor, the Isle of Wight. Credit: The Terrace

'I visited the sunniest place in the UK - here's where to stay'

(Photo: DANIEL SORABJI/AFP via Getty Images)

Last £1 coins with late Queen enter circulation, and may be worth more

Young performers from the Summer Youth Project are ready to perform We Will Rock You at Fareham Live

Young performers ready to rock you with Queen spectacular

Her Majesty The Queen was appointed as Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom after attending a glorious ceremony on the powerful nuclear submarine HMS Astute.

Watch glorious ceremony where Queen Camilla is made a Vice Admiral

Queen Camilla will be appointed as a Royal Navy Vice Admiral during a ceremony aboard the nuclear submarine HMS Astute.

Queen Camilla to be made Royal Navy Vice Admiral at glorious ceremony

LEIDEN, THE NETHERLANDS - NOV 27, 1980: Queen during a concert in the Groenoordhallen in Leiden in the Netherlands

Queen beats Rihanna and Oasis to nation’s top song for drive to work

Mike Castellano was not too pleased about his car after the Great Storm in October 1987. The News PP4119

Exclusive pictures: Poignant memories of 1987 in Portsmouth - a truly famous yea...
The year of 1987 will always be synonymous with the great storm.
Steve Deeks

Rose at Queen Alexandra Hospital

Grateful patient shares journey in advancing cancer research

Silent disco at Butlin's

Revealed: The song lyrics people are most likely to get wrong

The Notorious B.I.G's works have been sold to Primary Wave Music, after previous negotiations with the rapper's late mother, Voletta Wallace.

The Notorious B.I.G’s musical legacy sold after deal finally reached

Queen, Herbie Hancock and Barbara Hannigan are this year's Polar Music Prize recipients.

Explainer What is the Polar Music Prize, as Queen earn the prize in 2025?

Freddie from Flash

Top tribute acts to Queen, Elton John and Madonna set to appear at New Milton’s ...

New research reveals Britain as a nation of ravers and the top twenty tunes guar...

Grateful patient raises an incredible £2,000 after outstanding care

Free coins are available in limited quantities - you just need to pay a small postage fee

How to order a free 'gift to the nation' commemorative coin

Danny Dyer is working to launch the Pack Our Pubs initiative

Former Eastenders actor Danny Dyer lends support to struggling pubs

Ben & Jerry's has launched a new flavour which will honour rock music legend Freddie Mercury (Photo: Hope & Glory/Getty)

Ben & Jerry's launches Queen-inspired flavour to raise funds for AIDS

Ben & Jerry's has launched a new flavour which will honour rock music legend Freddie Mercury (Photo: Hope & Glory/Getty)

Ben & Jerry's launches Queen-inspired flavour to raise funds for AIDS
Is this the real life, or is this just ice cream 🎤
Holly Allton

GEORGE FARRAR (QUEEN EXTRAVAGANZA)

Official Queen tribute band Queen Extravaganza band prepares to celebrate 50 yea...

Tricia Paoluccio as Dolly Parton and Steven Webb as Kevin in Here You Come Again. Picture by Hugo Glendinning

New musical for this country megastar is 'fitting tribute to a living legend' | ...

Pictured: Launch night of Queens Hotel Winter Lodge 2023 in Southsea on Friday 24th of Novermber 2023

Pictured: People having fun at the lodge

Picture: Habibur Rahman

The Queens Hotel confirms return of cherished winter lodge

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Curry chefs from Portsmouth in battle to be crowned ‘best bar naan’

The Queen Elizabeth Fountain in Portsmouth City Centre

Portsmouth city centre's iconic fountain is given a facelift

Pokemon characters, like those pictured, are among toy deals at Aldi (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)

Cowabunga! Iconic 1990s retro toys comeback in supermarket deals

Marwell Zoo has announced the birth of an adorable Grevy's zebra foal - and it is finding its feet with its family.

Jubilation as Marwell Zoo announces birth of endangered zebra foal

Pictured is: The crowds at Port Solent enjoying Forever Queen

Picture: Keith Woodland (270721-14)

Hundreds flocked to Totally Tributes event - pictures

Port Solent will play host to a number of excellent music acts on Saturday, July 27 as part of the Totally Tributes free music event.

Excitement as popular free tribute music event returns this weekend

Queen Extravaganza: Celebrating 50 years of Bohemian Rhapsody

Queen tribute band to mark 50 years of iconic Bohemian Rhapsody

George Sampson will star in the title role of Dick Whittington

Britain's Got Talent star to lead Pompey Panto cast

Portsmouth Academy held their prom at the Queens Hotel in Southsea on Wednesday evening.Pictured - Students arriving at their Prom at the Queens Hotel in Southsea

29 star-studded pictures from The Portsmouth Academy's glitzy prom

This incredible property is located in the heart of Southsea. The building was originally one property but it was divided into three - currently Brankesmere House and 2 Brankesmere, which is the neighbouring wing, are both up for sale and there is the option to purchase both parts to convert into one large house.

Step inside Grade II listed traditional house seeped in history

Portsmouth has been ranked the most patriotic city in the country according to Footy Accumulators.

Euro 2024: Portsmouth ranked most patriotic city in UK

Red white and blue at Victorious Vintage at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard 2nd June 2012Picture: Steve Reid 121916-702

Do you remember the first ever Victorious Festival?

Her Majesty The Queen, formerly the Dutchess of Cornwall, opening Nourish Hub in 2022

Her Majesty The Queen to continue as patron for UKHarvest

Drones make a Spitfire during a drone display telling the story of D-Day above the coastline in Southsea

D-Day 80: Ceremony brought to a close with a spectacular lightshow

Students from New Horizons Primary School in North End had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend the D-Day 80 anniversary event on Southsea Common.

Students from primary school had opportunity to attend D-Day event

King Charles III meets D-Day and Normandy veterans following the UK's national commemorative event for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, hosted by the Ministry of Defence on Southsea Common in Portsmouth, Hampshire.
Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

King Charles III meets D-Day veterans at event in Southsea

D Day 80 commemorations on Southsea Common, Southsea, on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

Picture: Sarah Standing (050624-3453)

WATCH: Southsea Common transformed into glorious arena for D-Day 80

Southsea Common ready for D-Day 80 Marcin Jedrysiak

King, Queen and Prince of Wales to arrive in city for D-Day events

The council has asked people to walk to the D-Day 80 event on Southsea Common if it is possible for them to do so as there are multiple road closures in place.

Hefty delays expected in Portsmouth

There has been a large police presence in Southsea ahead of the D-Day 80 anniversary events taking place tomorrow.
Picture Credit: Sophie Lewis

WATCH: 'I have never seen so many police in Portsmouth'

King to become patron of Royal British Legion

Royal family postpones numerous engagements

Breaking King, Queen and Prince of Wales to attend D-Day 80 events

Handout photo of D-Day veteran Marie Scott, who worked on the switchboard in the tunnels under Fort Southwick in Portsmouth, and transmitted messages to and from the beaches, pictured as a 17 year old switchboard operator at Fort Southwick in 1944, ahead of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

"It was war, and it was coming through my headphones"

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

Esteemed hotel in city crowned best stay in Hampshire awards

The travellers entered Queen Elizabeth Platinum Jubilee Park, near Solent Airport Daedalus. Picture: Google Street View

Travellers pitch camp on park - council orders them to leave