Sailors warned over ‘Britain’s newest island’ in Solent
Lymington RNLI has issued a warning to sailors, after a ‘new island’ emerged in the Solent. The shingle bank,...
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Solent news about region’s growth, new islands, old forts, sewage, restorations, wrecks and sailing activities taking place in the Solent. All the marine related stories about the Solent waters.
‘Groundbreaking’ Solent restoration project secures £4m grant
A group of ten organisations working in the Solent area have secured a $5m (£4.07m) grant to restore seagrass...
Beachgoers warned to stay away after sewage released in UK seas
Pollution warnings are in place across dozens of beaches in England and Wales, after untreated sewage was pumped into...
Join the Solent platinum jubilee celebration this August
In celebration of The Queen’s platinum jubilee, a showcase of the Solent’s boating community and historic ships will set...
Missing piece of 250-year-old warship discovered in the Solent
Divers have discovered the complete rudder of the 250-year old HMS Invincible on the seabed in the Solent. The...
Nearly 100 disabled sailors attend UK’s first ‘truly barrier-free’ boating weekend
Last weekend, Wetwheels Solent and the Disabled Sailors Association (DSA) gave disabled sailors the chance to sail in the...
Calshot RNLI dismisses one crew member and suspends two others
The RNLI has confirmed it has stood down a volunteer crew member from Calshot lifeboat station and suspended a...
VIDEO: Dinghy driver’s brush with death after close encounter with shipping
A man swam for his life after nearly being mowed down by a 195,000 ton cargo ship in Southampton...
Two charged over fatal speedboat crash in Solent
Two men have been charged in connection with the death of a teenage girl during a boat sightseeing excursion. ...
VIDEO: Fawley chimney goes down smoking
The 198m (650ft) Fawley chimney has been blown up as part of clearing the Fawley Power Station site. The...
Derelict Solent fort sold for £715,000
A derelict sea fort built to deter a French invasion in the 19th Century has been sold for £715,000....
