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£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

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

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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.

‘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.

The Independent UK

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.

The Independent UK

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

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

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

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 Guardian - UK

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

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.

The Independent UK

Wetlands protection law delays building of new homes in England

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

The Guardian - UK

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