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BBC News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
International sailing event Sail GP arrives in Portsmouth
An event which organisers have dubbed the fastest race on water is set to take place in the UK this Emirates Portsmouth Grand Prix will see multiple nations competing on the south teams are owned by high-profile names including Sir Ben Ainslie, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Sebastien 20,000 spectators are expected to watch the two-day event in Southsea, which will see competitors race identical high-tech, high-speed, 50ft foiling catamarans around stadium style arenas, close to the shore. Two times Olympic gold medallist Hannah Mills will be the strategist for Sir Ben Ainslie's Team Emirates Great Britain She said the team was "buzzing" to be taking part in the event on home waters."Just to bring sailing at this level to the UK and be on the Solent, yes we're really excited," she said. She added that sailing in front of home crowds could help to give her crew an advantage."There's nothing like performing in front of a home crowd and just having family and friends here makes it even more special," Mills last came to the UK in July 2022, with an event in Plymouth. Dylan Fletcher, said he was "excited" to be driving and hoping to get a win for the British Olympic gold medallist in Tokyo 2020 said it is important that they use the event at home to encourage more people to get involved in the added: "Hopefully we can keep inspiring the next generation and get more and more sailors into this and it's going to be amazing for them in the future."Twelve teams will take part in the event on the Solent at the mid-way point in the SailGP race calendar. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
English seaside resort to make its beach even bigger – by doubling in size
A FOUR-mile long beach has revealed plans to double in size later this year. The stretch between the Pyramid Centre and the Coffee Cup café in Southsea will be extended with more than one million tonnes of shingle added to the beach. 5 5 The beach expansion is part of the Southsea Coastal Scheme, which is the UK's largest local coastal defence project. The local authority-led campaign will improve the seafront along 2.7 miles of Southsea's coastline, which includes adding sea defences in the form of extra shingle. By adding over one million tonnes, the larger beach will absorb more wave energy and protect the coastline. The plan is to top it up in the future if the shingle runs low. Work on this part of the project will begin in October 2025 and is set to be complete in March 2026. The Southsea Coastal Scheme, costing over £180million, first began in 2020. Some parts of the project are underway, and some are already complete. Work around the Long Curtain Moat is done which saw the demolition of a seawall and the building of a new one. Around the area, two new bridges were built, the promenade was made higher and wider, and there was new seating added too. Around Southsea Castle, rocks were imported to create new sea defences. UK beach named one of the top 100 in the world 5 5 Improvements were also made along the promenade between Pyramids and Speaker's Corner with new terraces, play areas and seating. There are still works underway at Southsea Common with further work to start in 2027 at Clarence Pier. The entire scheme is expected to be completed by 2029. Locals are happy with the work to their beach, one commented on Facebook: "Two weeks ago we walked from South parade pier along the new sea defence and wow it is fabulous what a difference." Another added: "All the work done so far is superb. This additional work will enhance both the sea defences and aesthetically improve the whole of the seafront." Project Executive Marc Bryan said: 'We've chosen to build a larger shingle beach in this area because they're great at absorbing wave energy which in turn helps reduce erosion and protects homes and businesses from coastal flooding. 'The new beach will adapt to rising seas and our changing climate while still providing the required standard of protection. 'It will be easily maintained and can be topped up if needed in the future.' For more on beaches, check out the world's 50 best and where to find the two in England that made the cut. And here's the pretty UK beach, compared to those in Portugal and California, that's been named one of the best in the world.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Prolific openers share record-breaking 308 for South Wilts
Harry Broderick hit a 'responsible' career-best 182 and shared a new treble hundred ECB Southern Premier Division partnership record with fellow opener James Degg as South Wilts emerged with a 'winning draw' from their visit to Portsmouth, writes Mike Vimpany. The pair plundered 308 for the first wicket on a batting-friendly Southsea seafront surface, Degg hitting 131 as South Wilts posted a league record 417-6. Advertisement Portsmouth replied with 303-5, creating a record aggregate of 720 runs, 458 of them coming in boundary hits. There was seldom any likelihood of a positive result from the 120-over run fest, save South Wilts' 15-points haul lifting them 12 clear of Bournemouth at the foot of the table. Bournemouth lost by six wickets to table toppers Lymington, while Basingstoke & North Hants clung on for a draw at St Cross Symondians. Opening up is a relatively new venture for Broderick, who admitted that he had been told by some of the South Wilts elders to take more responsibility by going in first. "We've struggled all season and losing key players recently hasn't helped, so it was time to do my bit and get some runs under my belt," said Broderick, who is training to become a carpenter by trade. Advertisement "It worked out pretty well. "Scoring more than 400 will give the dressing room a boost and my form with it. "I've made plenty of starts, but it was back in 2021 that I last made a hundred, playing for the Hampshire Academy against Alton. "That was a long time ago, so I needed this." Broderick's 182 contained four sixes and 28 fours, one of his straight hits sailing over the perimeter fence at St Helen's and providing a souvenir front door dent in a vehicle whose owner drove off unaware of the damage. Degg's 131, which included 17 fours, was his first hundred for South Wilts but not a maiden one in ECB Premier League cricket, where he previously notched tons playing for Plymouth and Three Bridges. Advertisement Ben Draper helped himself to an unbeaten 43 and Tristan Francis (27) added to Portsmouth's agony as South Wilts advanced speedily past 400. Henry Woolf (6-89) took all six South Wilts wickets to fall, his figures complemented by some excellent outfield catching. With former Bangladesh Test captain Mohamad Ashraful managing the Rangpur Riders side in the Global Super League in Guyana and opener Carlin Joy still injured, Portsmouth's batting armoury was depleted and when left-armer Tom Grant bowled lead SPL run scorer Ben Duggan cheaply, all bets were off in terms of a positive result. Portsmouth skipper Dan Wimble didn't let a batting opportunity pass him by and tucked into South Wilts' less than potent bowling attack with relish, striking a six and 26 fours in a career-best 145 not out. Advertisement It was his third SPL century, previous ones coming against New Milton two seasons and for Fareham & Crofton back in 2021. The match predictably lost all meaning as Portsmouth banked as many batting bonus points as they could, Draper calling upon nine bowlers (including himself) as Sujee Daini (57) and the Gadd brothers boosted their batting averages.
The Sun
24-06-2025
- The Sun
Woman in her 40s found dead in UK seaside city with two men, 39 and 44, arrested on suspicion of murder
COPS have arrested two men on suspicion of murder after a woman in her 40s was found dead in a seaside city. Emergency services scrambled to the scene at an address in Hollam Road, Swansea, in the early hours of Saturday. But a woman in her 40s was sadly pronounced dead, said Hampshire Police. Two men, a 42-year-old from Southsea and a 39-year-old from Gosport, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. The man from Gosport has additionally been arrested on suspicion of obstructing and resisting a constable in execution of duty. The pair have been released on conditional bail until September 21 while the investigation continues, according to cops. Police confirmed that the woman's death was being treated as suspicious and her next of kin had been informed. A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said: 'We were called at 2.33am on June 21 to a report of a concern for the welfare of a woman at an address on Hollam Road in Southsea. 'Sadly, a woman in her 40s was pronounced dead at the scene. Her next of kin have been notified and are currently being supported by specialist officers. 'Our investigation is ongoing to establish the exact circumstances of what happened, and the death is currently being treated as suspicious. 'As part of our enquiries, two men have been arrested. A 42-year-old man from Southsea has been arrested on suspicion of murder. 'A 39-year-old man from Gosport has been arrested on suspicion of murder and obstructing / resisting a constable in execution of duty.' 1
BBC News
23-06-2025
- BBC News
Murder arrests after woman found dead in Portsmouth
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found police were called at shortly after 02:30 BST on Saturday to an address in Hollam Road, Southsea.A woman aged in her 40s was pronounced dead at the suspects - a 42-year-old man from Southsea and a 39-year-old man from Gosport - have been released on bail until 21 September while the police investigation continues. The 39-year-old was also arrested on suspicion of resisting a constable in execution of said the woman's death was being treated as suspicious and her next of kin had been informed. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
