Lifestyle

How I saw family enjoy winter break to savour on Portsmouth's doorstep

The Masked Singer Live has proven one of the most popular shows during Butlin's stays.

Butlin's Bognor Regis: There’s so much included in a Butlin’s break

Here are the restaurant with three rosettes, and hotels with four and five rosettes, in Hampshire.

Best Hampshire fine-dining restaurants and luxury hotels - new AA Guide

26 reasons you can be proud to call Portsmouth your home

Stoke Fruit Farm in Hayling Island, have a fantastic display of pumpkins which can be seen and purchased ready in time for Halloween.
Picture: Sarah Standing (101023-1802)

Best places to pick your own pumpkin in Hampshire

Just some of our favourite walks

19 of the best autumn walks in and near the Portsmouth area

These are the best pubs and breweries in Portsmouth, according to the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2024.

22 best pubs and breweries in the city, according to the Good Beer Guide

Top 12 richest people in Hampshire worth millions

How many of these words and phrases do you use? Picture: Chris Moorhouse

11 words and phrases you will only know if you live in Portsmouth

Homes and Gardens

Property

Areas hoping to retain their ‘best places to live’ status
These Hampshire areas are stealing the show
Sophie Lewis

These Bunches flowers are the easiest way to update my home for the new autumn season

I’ve found the easiest way to give my home an autumn update

Ad Feature What is a solar battery system? A UK homeowner's guide

The £70 heated throw for autumn

The £70 heated throw I’m eyeing for autumn

This Edwardian Southsea home combines a substantial detached frontage with the character and proportions buyers may expect from a 1904-built property

Characterful five-bedroom Edwardian home in Southsea

This Portsmouth terraced home offers a practical layout and a popular residential setting, with two double bedrooms and flexible accommodation inside

Two-bedroom terraced home with attic room in Portsmouth

New homes

Construction starts to build 38 new affordable homes

Spring flowers make the perfect addition to any Mother's Day bouquet, but some can be deadly to your dog.

The 6 flowers in your bouquet that could be deadly to your dog

Dog owners should follow this one rule this spring to avoid a hefty fine.

Dog owners warned to avoid making this one mistake during spring

Sounds that seem tolerable to us can be painfully loud for our pets.

The everyday noises that could be dangerous to your dog's hearing

Oral health is one of the most overlooked aspects of pet care.

This is how often you should be brushing your dog's teeth every week

Food and Drink

All Bar One

All Bar One sharing dinner for two cut to £36.95 in new Groupon deal
There is an enticing money-off deal to be had at a long-standing Gunwharf Quays venue
Tom Morton

Ally Wearn is the new landlord of the 5th Hants Volunteer Arms in Albert Road, Southsea.

Picture: Sarah Standing (220926-8003)

New owners to bring tradition back to revitalise historic pub

Fawcett Inn, Fawcett Road, Southsea

Landlady makes 'difficult decision' to leave Southsea pub

Landlady of The Apsley House, Kate Thatcher

Apsley House pub reopens after £80,000 refurb

Viet Pot and Bar has opened in Castle Road, Southsea, Portsmouth

Viet Pot and Bar opens in Southsea

Staycation

Ad Feature Your dream seaside escape could be closer than you think

Ye Olde Bell Hotel exterior

Beat those winter blues with a stay at Nottinghamshire spa hotel

An expert has shared tips and tricks on how to secure a budget-friendly staycation and save money when choosing to holiday in the UK. (Photo: Getty Images)

The best way to save money on a UK holiday for summer 2026

Retro

Old House at Home in Havant, 1988. The News PP4812

10 classic picture memories taking you back to Havant 80s and 90s

Langstone Harbour, Havant, by the mill in December, 1990. The News PP4815

12 glorious pictures showing Havant in 80s and 90s

Fareham at Christmas between 1958-1960. Picture: Wright & Logan Photographers

18 amazing retro pictures from 1950s Portsmouth and Fareham

Best In Portsmouth

Winter Road, Southsea, in 1984. The News PP1936

16 memorable pictures taking you back to Southsea in the 80s
Here are some fabulous images to enjoy from the 1980s.
Steve Deeks

The Gunwharf development 10th February 2001, viewed from Old Portsmouth. Picture: Malcolm Wells. 010784-3

19 photos showing how Gunwharf Quays was built

Salomon Quest Echo GTX walking boots

Best Outdoor Gear 2026: Top Running & Hiking Products Reviewed

2007. Market traders now placed in Commercial Road Portsmouth. Three of the four generations ¬ (Centre) George Warren (73), with (left) his son Michael (46) and (right) his grandson James (25. Picture: Mallcolm Wells (070151-120)

Portsmouth traders who have been a mainstay of markets in the city

Broad Street sketch 1800's

19 wonderful retro photos taking you back to Old Portsmouth

Cars and Motoring

Volvo's XC60 was revised somewhat in 2025, and it's better than ever now

Volvo XC60 review: Why this SUV became its biggest-ever hit

The 2023 Lamborghini Huracán STO produces 631bhp and has a claimed 0–60mph time of 2.9 seconds.

Win a 202mph Lamborghini and £10,000 with entries from 5p

Volvo's XC40 is a common sight on UK roads - and justifiably so

Volvo XC40 review: An enduringly appealing premium SUV

The new Elite Competitions dream home is a £2m masterpiece

A 15p ticket could win you this £2m dream home and BMW M4

Family

New Gen Yoto Player

The new Yoto Player has already made my son’s Christmas list

I’d pick LEGO DUPLO over another noisy toddler toy and these sets are up to 25% off at Very

LEGO DUPLO sets up to 25% off at Very

LEGO DUPLO bricks are designed for little hands and can be used to create colourful models through open-ended play.

6 skills toddlers can learn through LEGO DUPLO play

Ad Feature ‘Exceptional’ exams results for PGS pupils

Ad Feature Two colleges: Endless possibilities – but which will suit you best?

Everyone’s favourite dog Bluey has just landed on Yoto and we can’t wait to listen

Bluey fans can now listen to their favourite stories on Yoto

More Lifestyle

e.l.f Soft Satin Finish Foundation

The e.l.f Soft Glam makeup products I’m tempted to add to my basket

TikTok can’t stop talking about this £9 e.l.f. foundation and I can’t wait to try it

Why e.l.f.’s foundation is going viral on TikTok

Sentier Fragrance Advent Calendar

Cerulean Bloom introduced me to Sentier, but this is my new favourite

Not sure which foundation finish is right for you? Here’s the difference between matte, dewy and satin

The £9 foundation bringing a softer finish to my makeup bag

Ginny & Georgia actress Sara Waisglass stars in new e.l.f.’s satin foundation satin campaign

Sara Waisglass stars in e.l.f.’s new foundation campaign

I’m ditching matte foundation for this e.l.f Soft Satin Glam Finish

Why I’m adding this e.l.f foundation to my autumn makeup routine

Waterloo Park update on September 2026

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Aldi reveals opening aim for new store as construction continues

Sentier Fragrance Advent Calendar

I tried the Sentier Fragrance Advent Calendar 2026

Two clever bits of golf tech, one smarter round: the Garmin Approach S70 and new Approach Z10 bring detailed course mapping and pinpoint distances together.

Garmin Approach S70 and Z10 rangefinder put to the test