Gunwharf Quays hosts Dedication Ceremony for Vernon Mine Warfare and Diving Monument
A bronze monument celebrating the naval and military heritage of HMS VERNON and honouring all those involved in naval mine warfare, service diving as well as bomb and mine disposal, was officially dedicated at a ceremony at Gunwharf Quays on Friday 15 July. Held at the former site of HMS VERNON, guest of honour Rear […]
New awards to recognise local government support for small businesses
Local councils across Hampshire, Dorset and Isle of Wight have been encouraged to take part in a new national awards scheme to have their partnerships with small businesses recognised and celebrated. Britain’s biggest business representation group – the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) – will host the inaugural FSB Local Government Awards on 14 October, […]
Portsmouth children set to HAF a great time this summer
Free Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) will support thousands of Portsmouth families who are struggling with the rising cost of living this summer. Portsmouth City Council’s HAF Fun Pompey scheme will run throughout the summer holidays, from Monday 25 July to Friday 26 August. The programme is for children and young adults aged 5-16, […]
A promotion in the Shaping Portsmouth Team
Shaping Portsmouth is pleased to announce that Sam McGrath has been promoted to Director of Operations & Marketing within the organisation. Sam’s new role will include driving our programmes and projects across our Business, Education and Community Pillars with the CEO and ensuring we deliver against a set of objectives alongside our brilliantly supportive and […]
Fareham College Student Finalist to Compete at WorldSkills UK Following Performance at Guild of Bricklayers Competition
Jago Gamblin, Level 2 Bricklaying student from Fareham College, competed as part of the Guild of Bricklayers regional competition; Jago is building a solid foundation to further enhance his career as a Bricklayer after winning the Southern section hosted at Eastbourne College. The tough-fought competition saw Jago emerge the winner, demonstrating his skill, hard work […]
Sherlocks Bar in Southsea brings in chef with Michelin experience
Sherlocks Bar in Clarendon Road is expanding its offering and introducing a dining option. The bar, which opened in July 2020 just as the UK was coming out of the first option, has become a staple in Southsea. Co-owners Richard Peckham and Debbie Moorhead have brought on board experienced chef Eddie Haley, who will make use […]
Hovertravel announces additional late night flights to support Portsmouth FC next season’s fixtures
As in previous years, Hovertravel is again adding extra flights to its timetable to support Isle of Wight residents who wish to watch the late home games. Pat Sowerbutts, commercial manager at Hovertravel, explains: “We are always looking to develop our services and thanks to an ongoing partnership with the Isle of Wight Pompey Supporters […]
Portsmouth businesses could benefit from share of £30m energy fund
Portsmouth could be set to benefit from an investment of £30m in renewable energy that could help businesses across the city improve their energy efficiency. Councillors will review plans for up to £30m investment fund to be spent on renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. Funding will be structured so the council generates income […]
Neurodiverse City of Portsmouth College student picks up journalism award
A neurodiverse Portsmouth student, who is also partially deaf, has overcome his personal challenges to pick up a top southern journalism award. James Buckley, 20, who has just completed his journalism diploma at City of Portsmouth College, is to receive an award from the Solent branch of the National Union of Journalists in memory of […]
Children of Portsmouth set to be fully-booked with this year’s summer reading challenge
Hundreds of children across Portsmouth are set for a summer of fun and learning as they take part in The Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge. Portsmouth City Council is once again supporting the national initiative, which promotes the benefits of children aged four to 11 reading for pleasure during the school holidays and has […]