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260 volunteers prep 20,000 oysters as Britain rebuilds a lost marine habitat

For generations, native oysters were part of life around the Solent, helping shape its coastal ecology as well as its maritime heritage. But their numbers have fallen dramatically, with populations declining by around 96 per cent over the past century. Now, one of Britain’s biggest marine restoration efforts is trying…

The Times of India

In Pictures: Cricketers bat on sticky wicket in ideal conditions for ducks

The annual fixture takes place on a waterlogged pitch when the tide retreats on the Solent.

Evening Standard

Country diary: These oysters are destined – we hope – for great things

Portsmouth, Hampshire: A huge conservation effort is under way to restore native oysters to the Solent, and I was on hand to help give them a pre-release spa day

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High levels of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found off coast of southern England

Study of Channel finds levels of toxic Pfas in Solent at 13 times safe limits in some places, with much coming from treated sewage

The Guardian - UK

MP in bid to stop ferry firms leaving islanders high and dry

Tory MP Joe Robertson said the Isle of Wight’s 140,400 residents have little say over how Solent ferries are run.

Evening Standard

Stereophonics headline Isle of Wight Festival for fourth time

A total of 55,000 party-goers have crossed the Solent to reach Seaclose Park in Newport, for the four-day festival.

Evening Standard

Crowds sing along in sun as Sting set to headline Isle of Wight Festival

A total of 55,000 party-goers have crossed the Solent to reach Seaclose Park in Newport for the four-day event.

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Fans ‘cannot believe their luck’ as sun shines on Isle of Wight Festival

Thousands of music-lovers are heading on ferries across the Solent for the four-day event.

Evening Standard

£1.2bn plan to turn sewage waste into drinking water branded a ‘white elephant’

Southern Water says it wants to protect rare chalk streams, but campaigners say it could pollute the Solent

The Guardian - UK

Two historic Solent forts turned boutique retreats with a nightclub and helipad for sale at £1 million each

Once a part of Portsmouths sea defences, these forts now have a laser battle space and a wine cave

Evening Standard

In Pictures: Waves stop play for Solent sandbar cricketers

The annual match has been played by rival yacht clubs since the 1950s – but only when the tide allows.

The Independent UK

Private island fortress —complete with 15-feet-thick walls, sauna and hot pool— for sale for £3 million

Spitbank is one of three Napoleonic forts in the Solent. The largest, No Man’s fort, is also for sale.

Evening Standard

A weekend on the Isle of Wight: travel guide, attractions and things to do

Situated off the English south coast across the Solent, the Isle of Wight is England’s largest island and easily accessible via ferries, catamarans and hovercraft from Southampton, Portsmouth, Southsea, and Lymington.

The Week

‘Biggest badass’ warship in the world moors off the South Coast

The 333m-long USS Gerald R Ford has dropped anchor in the Solent near Gosport, Hampshire.

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Hundreds of roses scattered to mark anniversary of the raising of the Mary Rose

The Tudor warship had lain for 437 years on the bed of the Solent outside Portsmouth Harbour.

Daily Mirror

The heart-stopping day historic warship Mary Rose was raised from the depths

Around 60 million people watched transfixed on October 11 1982 when the Mary Rose was lifted from the seabed of the Solent after sinking more than 400 years previously

The Guardian - UK

UK’s defective Nato flagship could miss ‘landmark’ flight trials

HMS Prince of Wales retreats to sheltered anchorage for repairs after propeller malfunction, risking cross-Atlantic date with allies

The Independent UK

Retired major rows to Isle of Wight in home-made tin boat for Ukraine charity

Michael Stanley, known as ‘Major Mick’, set off aboard ‘Tintanic II’ to cross the Solent on Saturday in his latest fundraising challenge.

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Wetlands protection law delays building of new homes in England

Up to 120,000 new homes halted in areas including Eden Valley and Norfolk Broads due to ‘nutrient neutrality’ rules

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