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HMS Prince of Wales

What are Bristol's links with UK's biggest warship?

The Portsmouth-based warship is formally affiliated with maritime cities Liverpool and Bristol.

A group of people protest holding up banners and placards. In the foreground two men hold up a large blue sign that says "Fairer Ferry Fares".

Islanders 'disconnected' by ferry scheme

Users of Wightlink ferries challenge the company over availability for discount ticket holders.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight

A white ferry with a blue deck. The words Stena Line are painted in blue on the side of the hull.

Cancelled Portsmouth ferry moved to St Malo route

DFDS apologises to passengers after ferry crossing from Jersey to Portsmouth had to be cancelled.

An aerial view of children paddleboarding in a lake. There are grass covered hills in the distance and yachts in the water. There is a collection of young people on paddleboards, kneeling, in the lake.

Hospital funds support for naval children

Greenwich Hospital awards three-year grant of £640,908 to The Naval Children's Charity.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight

Victoria of Wight ferry with Wightlink branding.

Ferry boss defends discount ticketing scheme

The chief executive of Wightlink addresses passengers' questions on BBC Radio Solent.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight

Archive image of a large group of people stood in front of terraced houses holding union jack flags on VE Day, circa 1945.

VE Day celebrations across the South announced

Portsmouth is one of various locations where fees for street parties are being waived by councils.

A woman is stood looking at the camera, she is wearing glasses, a yellow shirt and a grey hoodie. There are picture frames and ornaments in the background.

Scammed by rogue roofers: 'I felt trapped'

Veronica was charged £35,000 in a recent string of incidents involving rogue roofers.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight

A blue fleece which has "Balfour Beatty South East Territory Track Renewals" sewn into it with bronze-coloured fabric.

New appeal to identify man found dead on Boxing Day

The man was found dead at Eastney East Battery on Southsea Esplanade near Portsmouth.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight

Facade of the Royal Courts of Justice along the Strand in the City of Westminster in London, England.

Romanian rapist extradition attempt fails

The man, who served a prison term for rape in Romania, has lived in Hampshire, documents show.