A taste of the tropics at Portsmouth and Lymington for Wightlink’s customers
Ventnor Botanic Garden has teamed up with Wightlink to provide travellers with a real taste of the ‘Garden Isle’ as they arrive at the ferry operator’s Portsmouth and Lymington terminals. Impressive palm trees can now be seen at the terminals’ entrances, providing an exotic welcome to customers as they travel to the Isle of […]
Wightlink extends sponsorship window for supported groups and athletes
Arts and sports groups, charities and members of the Isle of Wight Council Talented Athlete scheme will have their Wightlink sponsorship extended until the end of 2021 because of the continuing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite restrictions easing, not all events and sporting fixtures have returned to normal. That means some groups and […]
Future-proofing digital infrastructure for all could hold the key to transforming healthcare
In the past year, the national effort to combat COVID-19 has seen GP practices and hospitals in Portsmouth adapt to provide a wide range of crucial services, from remote diagnosis and treatment to symptom tracking and online test booking. All across the UK, email, telephone and video consultations have replaced face-to-face appointments, the public have […]
Seafront trail set to create family fun and business boost
It’s hoped a new family fun trail on Southsea seafront will provide a boost to local businesses. Children can take part in the free activity by simply collecting a leaflet and adding stickers to their map as they spot various landmarks. The leaflets are available from information points at Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery, The […]
University of Portsmouth staff members nationally recognised for their outstanding impact on students and teaching
Two University of Portsmouth staff members have been nationally recognised this year in the National Teaching Fellowship Awards for their outstanding impact on student outcomes and the teaching profession in Higher Education. Achieving a National Teaching Fellowship is widely recognised within the UK and internationally as a mark of quality and is an extremely competitive […]
Portsmouth transport plans get ministerial endorsement
Plans to improve Portsmouth’s transport network were given the thumbs up by Roads Minister Baroness Vere on a visit to the city. The Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport visited Portsmouth to learn more about plans for new bus routes being introduced as part of the South East Hampshire Rapid Transit Network. The project […]
Portsmouth International Port responds to removal of quarantine requirements for arrivals from France
Following the government’s announcement on Wednesday that fully vaccinated holidaymakers returning from France no longer need to quarantine, Andrew Williamson, passenger operations manager at Portsmouth International Port said: “Today’s announcement that quarantine restrictions will be dropped from 4am on Sunday 8 August for arrivals from France, who have had both vaccinations, is welcome news […]
Council Leader highlights Aquind national security concerns to government
The Leader of Portsmouth City Council, Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson, has on 4th August 2021 written to the Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, to highlight Aquind Interconnector national security concerns. Dear Secretary of State, I understand that the Planning Inspector’s report on the Aquind Interconnector, which is […]
‘Portrait of Pompey’ launches at the Round Tower
A new exhibition will launch at Old Portsmouth’s Round Tower on Thursday 5 August. Titled ‘Portrait of Pompey’, and will feature new works and paintings from the project ‘We Don’t Need Culture’ by RA artist Karl Rudziak. The private view is open 5pm-7pm on Thursday, and the exhibition is open to the public 10:00-17:00 […]
Get creative for free using locally sourced plants
Plant lovers looking to get creative have the perfect opportunity in a free upcoming art workshop at Hotwalls Studios. Forest Weave will take place on Sunday 15 August, 11am – 4pm, giving the public an opportunity to learn how to weave with locally sourced plants. Hotwalls artist Alice Hume is running the workshop and […]