Shaping Portsmouth Patron, Hovertravel shortlisted in Beautiful South awards
Shaping Portsmouth Patron, Hovertravel has been shortlisted in the 2022 Beautiful South Awards’ Resilience & Innovation category for its Island Rescue initiative. This award recognises businesses within the tourism industry who have demonstrated innovation, resilience and adaptation, along with support for their local communities, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The winners will be announced on […]
New website launched to Rediscover Portsmouth and support local businesses
Portsmouth City Council has launched the Rediscover Portsmouth mobile-friendly website to help residents shop local and support Portsmouth businesses. The website, rediscoverportsmouth.co.uk, highlights Portsmouth’s wide variety of businesses and features deals, directions and opening hours. Designed for use on the move, residents can use built-in GPS technology to discover businesses near their location. From Albert […]
Southsea Food Festival set to return this July!
Portsmouth City Council announced today that the popular Southsea Food Festival will return on the 16th & 17th July 2022. Local food businesses and traders are invited to attend this celebration weekend. The Southsea Food Festival is a popular annual event comprising of over 40 food and drinks stalls from local and regional businesses. […]
Portsmouth reaches first dose milestone
Over 80% of Portsmouth residents aged 12 and over have now had their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. With walk-in clinics running through March, young people, in particular, are urged to come forward and get protected against the virus. In Portsmouth, 61% of 12–15-year-olds and almost 70% of 16–17-year-olds have received their first […]
Call for Portsmouth to nominate their top teaching hero in local awards
Portsmouth’s teaching heroes will take centre stage at an awards ceremony for the profession at Portsmouth Guildhall on Thursday 9 June, hosted by comedian and broadcaster, Shaparak Khorsandi. The Teach Portsmouth Awards recognise colleagues who work in education locally in 10 award categories. Local residents whose children/young people attend school or college in the city […]
Portsmouth Comic Con unveils programme becoming the largest, family-friendly Comic Con of its kind!
The biggest comic con of its kind on the south coast, Portsmouth Comic Con – International Festival of Comics, returns for its third year on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th May 2022. Offering the best in comics, cosplay, film, TV and pop culture entertainment, Portsmouth Comic Con will welcome some of the greatest international comic […]
Port Solent set to keep kids entertained this February with its free Kids Clubs
This February half-term, parents looking to entertain the kids can add Port Solent’s Kids Clubs to their list as it announces fun-filled events throughout half term, including the very popular Silly Scott’s Magic Shows and Children’s Parties Portsmouth. The free events will take place on Tuesday 22nd Feb and Thursday 24th Feb during […]
Wightlink is recognised for its environmental achievements and ambitions
Shaping Portsmouth Patron, Wightlink has reached the finals of two prestigious awards in recognition of its environmental achievements and ambitions. The Isle of Wight ferry company is a finalist in the Beautiful South Tourism Awards (Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism category) and the Maritime UK Awards (Clean Maritime Operator category). Chief Executive Keith Greenfield […]
Shaping Portsmouth Patron GRP Solutions Acquires Estakleen
GRP Solutions Ltd is delighted to announce its recent acquisition of Estakleen Systems Ltd. Estakleen is a supplier of acetone replacement products including EasyClean, supplied for several years by GRP Solutions, and the previously named Estakleen 70. Our acquisition is in line with our aim to develop a more sustainable range of products including […]
Night-time workers can help tackle violence against women and girls in Portsmouth
In a step towards tackling violence against women and girls in Portsmouth, people who work in the city at night, such as bar staff and taxi drivers, are being invited by Portsmouth City Council to learn how bystanders can support victims or even help prevent crime. Hampshire Constabulary recorded an increase in sexual offences in […]