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 […]
International conference to help end plastic pollution comes to Portsmouth
Revolution Plastics at the University of Portsmouth is holding an international conference to help end plastic pollution from 1-3 November 2022. PlasticsFuture 2022 is a mission-driven conference which aims to inspire new solutions to end plastic pollution. It will be an opportunity to share global research and innovation across disciplines and communities, and forge future […]
Business Digital Resilience programme shares 2022 cyber security breach statistics
Shaping Portsmouth’s Business Digital Resilience programme has shared new statistics from the 2022 Cyber Security Breaches Survey, commissioned by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport as part of the National Cyber Security Programme. Digital risks are changing and increasing as IT and connectivity evolve. Businesses must be resilient against these risks. The Business Digital Resilience programme aims to […]
Careers Centre at Fareham College Shortlisted for Hampshire Education Award
The Careers Centre team at Fareham College has been shortlisted at the Hampshire Education Awards 2022 in the Futures Award category. The event, held at The Great Hall in Winchester, celebrates the contribution of staff and volunteers within Hampshire’s education system. In particular, the Futures Award category highlights the work of career advisors, teachers, and […]
Author Ross Welford schools pupils and takes them to dreamland
More than 300 Portsmouth children met the author of their latest novel, Ross Welford, to celebrate Portsmouth City Council’s Big City Read. Ross Welford visited Mayfield School in Portsmouth where 325 children from Mayfield School, King’s Academy College Park and King’s Academy Northern Parade School had the opportunity to speak to the popular children’s […]
Historic find rings a bell
A copper bell likely dating back to Victorian times has been unearthed by the Southsea Coastal Scheme during work digging a trench to connect electricity on Castle Field. The bell was found at a depth of 600mm, just five metres away from a Victorian cobbled road that was also discovered at the same depth […]
PETA’s Apprenticeship and Employer of the Year Award winners crowned!
PETA Training & Consultancy celebrated their Apprenticeship and Employer of the Year Awards and what a fantastic celebration it was! The event, which was held at the Royal Maritime Club in Portsmouth on Friday 24 June, saw an exceptional turnout, with over 200 people attending on the night. The judging panel, which was made up […]