The best passenger journeys begin at Portsmouth
After months of restrictions, Monday 17 May sees holiday passengers back at Portsmouth International Port. This highly anticipated return follows major preparation plans to keep up to date with new health protocols and logistical challenges, ensuring that the port is ready to welcome passengers back safely. The completion of the cruise berth extension has resulted […]
Visitors See National Treasure in New Light as HMS Victory’s Lower Mast Removed Temporarily for Analysis and Conservation
HMS Victory will have a temporary new look when visitors return to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard from Monday 17 May as the main lower mast, one of the earliest surviving examples of a wrought iron mast in the Royal Navy, has been removed today, Friday 14 May, for the first time in nearly 130 years for condition assessment and conservation. […]
Groundbreaking research shows geospatial data can help to solve port transport challenges
The SpacePort feasibility project, which involved Portsmouth International Port and Portico, has concluded that using a geospatial data platform can streamline port operations and improve efficiency whilst addressing decarbonisation and emissions reduction challenges. UK ports face major challenges to reduce carbon emissions and reach net zero objectives. A key aspect of meeting these targets is […]
Make a difference to their life… and yours
Portsmouth City Council is holding their virtual fostering event on Tuesday 18 May for people living in Portsmouth and the surrounding areas who wish to find out more about becoming a foster carer. This Foster Care Fortnight, you can find out more about fostering, all from the comfort of your own home. Portsmouth City Council […]
New Covid rules for step three of the roadmap
As the Government’s announcement around step three rules comes into play across the city next week, the Director of Public Health explains what has changed and what has not and offers advice to ensure we keep infection rates low across the city. From Monday 17 May, the public will be able to meet outdoors in […]
New exhibition highlights the issue of marine litter opens at Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust are delighted to announce a new immersive marine litter exhibition in the Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery. The exhibition, titled Spiny Seahorses and Ripping Yarns, is the result of a collaboration with local environmental artist Trudi Lloyd Williams. Trudi has been on a 12-year mission to raise awareness […]
D-Day Landing Craft survivor and museum re-opens to the public in Portsmouth
The last surviving landing craft of its kind, which carried 10 tanks and crew members to Normandy on D-Day, will re-open to the public as part of The D-Day Story museum in Portsmouth today 17th May 2021. Landing Craft Tank LCT 7074 is the last surviving example of more than 800 tank-carrying landing craft […]
Waiter works his way up to assistant manager at Becketts Southsea during lockdown
After starting out his hospitality career as a waiter, Conor Green has worked his way up the ladder at a Southsea restaurant. Conor started at Becketts in Bellevue Terrace, Southsea, as a front of house waiter in 2018, working there for eight months before moving to Michelin Plate restaurant, Restaurant 27 in Portsmouth. After building […]
Key agencies combine forces to inspire young people in Portsmouth to explore their futures
A new initiative launches today, Friday 14th May 2021, as key organisations across the Portsmouth area combine forces to provide the ‘Explore Your Future’ scheme to young people across the city. The brainchild of Shaping Portsmouth, the scheme aims to inspire those aged 14-19 through direct engagement, networking, practical activities, and hearing real-life experiences from […]
Regional ports are helping navigate the route to national growth
Throughout the pandemic, regional ports such as Portico in Portsmouth have provided capacity and expertise to keep goods moving. As the UK now looks to the future, regional ports also have a key role to play in the economic recovery. The past year has been tumultuous for everyone, with the world having to adapt rapidly […]