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 […]
World’s first city-wide plastic survey launches in Portsmouth
A project to help map ‘hotspots’ of plastic rubbish in Portsmouth is being launched this weekend. The MAPP (Mapping Portsmouth Plastic) project will be a world first – a city-wide plastic survey, designed to help find solutions to reduce plastic waste in urban areas. It is the latest development from the University of Portsmouth’s Revolution […]
Become a D-Day Story spy this half-term
Do you have what it takes to pass spy training this half-term? The D-Day Story’s Super Spies event is just one of the family-friendly and fun events taking place at the museum this month. Whether you’re solving clues to find a mystery object hidden in the museum, making and painting a genuine Airfix model, or […]