The UK’s first net-zero training hub launched by City of Portsmouth College in partnership with leading specialists NetZero Training
Based at Highbury North Harbour Training Centre in Portsmouth, the new government-funded facility is dedicated to training and upgrading skills in sustainable technologies. It’s already attracting much attention from businesses, tradespeople, and suppliers who attended the launch event. City of Portsmouth College Interim Principal & CEO Graham Morley said: “Climate change, government decarbonisation targets […]
Sea Angling Classic reveals the largest and most valuable Prize Table ever offered in a UK sea fishing event
The inaugural Sea Angling Classic, taking place on 15-19 June 2022 in Portsmouth, will see anglers compete for the most valuable Prize Table ever offered in a UK sea angling boat fishing event, with £200,000 worth of prizes up for grabs across the two event categories: the Recreational Boat Category and the Charter Boat […]
Hilsea electrical recycling firm reaches 200 tonnes of e-waste
An electrical recycling firm has hit a milestone with a whopping amount of tech saved from going to landfills. Hilsea-based Southern Electrical Recycling (SER) Ltd has just surpassed 200 tonnes of electronic waste recycled. The SER team collected the e-waste from businesses, charities, schools and organisations around the South coast up to as far as […]
Gunwharf Quays welcomes Havaianas and Happy Socks in unique multi-seasonal store
Gunwharf Quays has announced the opening of a unique multi-seasonal store which saw shoe brand Havaianas open a 669 sq ft store which will become a Happy Socks shop in the Autumn. The store, located in City Quay Square next to Le Creuset and L’Occitane, opened on Friday 15th April and stocks the brand’s iconic […]
Wightlink reveals how the Tour of Britain final stage will challenge elite cyclists
As the world’s best professional cyclists prepare to tackle the Tour of Britain this autumn, ferry company Wightlink highlights the delights and challenges of the race’s final stage around and across the Isle of Wight. Experienced local cyclists have produced a short film for the ferry company to reveal the spectacular scenery and challenging […]
Bangerz ‘n’ Burgerz on the menu at Port Solent
Hungry visitors at Port Solent can tuck into delicious handcrafted burgers and hot dogs straight off the grill when an American-themed restaurant and bar opens on Wednesday 4th May. Bangerz ‘n’ Burgerz, which started in 2018 with a little hotdog shop in Southsea, has become renowned across the South Coast for its fantastic street food […]
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to visit unique D-Day survivor LCT 7074
The National Museum of the Royal Navy is delighted to announce that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited unique D-Day survivor LCT 7074 at the D-Day Story, Southsea, on Thursday 21 April 2022. As the patron of the National Museum of the Royal Navy, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal inaugurated LCT 7074 and […]
Portsmouth says “Guten Tag!” to a new German visitor
Monday, marked another landmark moment for Portsmouth’s cruise ambitions, as the major German cruise line AIDA made a maiden call to the city. Since 1996, the fleet of AIDA Cruises has discovered the world. They put a signature German twist on cruising, with a casual, family-friendly atmosphere which attracts guests of all ages, including many […]
Red Sauce Theatre Company teams up with 2 local companies to deliver a performance celebrating the Platinum Jubilee
Red Sauce Theatre Company is working collaboratively with Film Crew 4 U CIC and Global Visions CIC to deliver a performance celebrating the Queens Platinum Celebrations and have been awarded £10,000 in funding from the National Lottery. Red Sauce Theatre has an inclusive theatre company every Monday and Tuesday. They regularly perform theatrical productions; the […]
Boost to make volunteering more accessible
Volunteering in the city will get a boost as Portsmouth’s City Council’s libraries services are being given £130,000 to support community volunteering opportunities. The funding is for a two year project to increase volunteering opportunities for young people and people who experience barriers to accessing volunteering. It is being distributed by Arts Council England from […]