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Even though the future has never seemed less certain, on a micro scale we continue to laugh, dream and hold each other close, just like the Britons in these uplifting pictures, says photography writer

PHOTOGRAPHERS from across Hampshire have been recognised in the latest volume of Portrait of Britain.

Ninety-nine portrait photographers chronicle the past 12 months, capturing everyday people, key workers and national treasures from Britain.

Your weekly roundup of London goodness.

Via 99 images, the annual award paints a picture of Britain grappling with a cost of living crisis, while making space for moments of community.

Amy Davies looks at the best photography books as featured in Amateur Photographer over the past 12 months.

Photos in The London Pub, published by Hoxton Mini Press, include one showing a young soldier kissing his girlfriend in a pub in the capital on VE day in May 1945.

Marcus Berkmann selects the illustrated books of the year including BIG, Paul, Country Church Monuments and A Very British Picnic.

Books, booze and unique stocking fillers.

This year's crop of books tackled war, climate change, the natural world – and the quiet beauty of sitting in a sunny park