Watercolour by Fl/Lt Leslie J. Audus RAF.
Padang, Jaarmarkt POW camp, Surabaya, Java, 1942. ©courtesy of H. Audus
On 7 October 1945 the P&O liner Corfu docked in Southampton, the first ship carrying 1,500 former Far East Prisoners of War (FEPOW) to arrive back in the UK after the end of hostilities in South East Asia.
Portsmouth is this week celebrating 70 years of twinning with Duisburg in Germany.
SUPERSIZED! at Marwell – in pictures
A previously neglected space in Winchester has been transformed into a family-friendly nature haven.
Up to £2000 is on offer for eco-friendly projects that will help deliver Winchester City Council’s target of becoming carbon neutral district by 2030
Enjoy a blooming summer staycation visit to Exbury Gardens – with activities for kids too
Portsmouth’s Clean Air Zone consultation launches today
Largest cruise ship to sail into Portsmouth
Marwell Zoo is the first attraction in the world to host a brand new collection of supersized toy brick creatures in 2020
Marwell Zoo has outlined its plans to welcome visitors back safely as zoos are finally able to reopen. The decision to relax restrictions on zoos is expected to take effect from Monday 15 June, however Marwell’s Chief Executive James Cretney said the Hampshire zoo’s reopening date is to be confirmed. He explained: “We’re delighted that […]
