Last chance to visit fascinating Diving Deep exhibition and explore the seabed without getting wet this half term

Join Portsmouth Historic Dockyard for a fun-filled half term with hands-on craft activities, the last chance to be transported to the seabed in a fascinating interactive exhibition and Tales of Three Ships storytelling that will keep all the family entertained. On 23rd October from 12 pm to 4 pm, Red Sauce Theatre presents a special Halloween performance, a tale about a tail, one that was owned by a […]

Assessing the feasibility of a transport hub in Cosham

Work is underway to investigate what a ‘transport hub’ could look like in Cosham. Transport hubs create more seamless journey experiences, offering a variety of facilities in the area, such as delivery lockers and toilets, around existing stations and bus terminals. They also provide more options for continuing journeys with electric vehicle charge points and […]

Vaccines roll-out boosts winter protection

This winter’s flu vaccine programme is now rolling out to more people than ever before to help reduce the spread of the flu this winter. It is thought a higher than usual number of people could catch flu this year, and suffer more severe symptoms, as fewer people were exposed to the flu virus last […]

Revamped restaurant at HSDC South Downs unveils new look

  A modern, sophisticated new-look restaurant was unveiled at HSDC South Downs as special guests attended the launch night for 74 South. A selection of canapés and stylish mocktails were enjoyed by visitors to the South Downs Campus onsite restaurant, which has been completely renovated and revitalised. Staff and students collaborated on the vision for […]

Seekers Create crowdfunding for their Portsmouth Diverse City Trail

Seekers Create are a creative social enterprise raising funds to inspire our community to create and follow our climate action trail in Portsmouth, are explaining their Crowdfunder below, and hope for people to take part! Portsmouth is a beautiful waterfront city full of inspirational people, organisations and amazing heritage. Our Crowdfunder aims to bring all […]

Hovertravel revises freight charges in time for Christmas posting

  Hovertravel offers the fastest freight service across the Solent and, as well as working for the Royal Mail for almost 50 years, continues to transport a broad range of items which are required urgently on the Isle of Wight. Loretta Lale, Head of commercial at Hovertravel, explains: “We are a crucial part of the […]

The Queens Hotel becomes a Shaping Portsmouth Patron

We are pleased to welcome The Queens Hotel as our latest Patron, As announced at our Business Leaders Group meeting last week, held at the hotel. Training and developing the talent of tomorrow is a major focus of the hotels, and they are creating an apprenticeship programme to nurture and develop their talented team. Catherine […]

SUBMERGED Installation drops at the Mary Rose Museum

Ports Fest is delighted to announce Submerged, a multimedia installation in partnership with the Mary Rose Trust. This work has been produced by Portsmouth Young Carers working with creatives Linda Mason and Ricky Tart on an arts and heritage project. Using mixed media, the young carers have produced their own interpretations of the sinking of […]

CityFibre: Eldercare technology and aging with dignity

CityFibre are committed to bringing full fibre and lightning fast connection speeds to Portsmouth because full fibre can unlock new technology that can help elderly residents get the most from the technology around them. Today, there are nearly 12m people aged 65 or over in the UK – a number that is set to increase […]