Sea wall repairs just in time for the summer holidays
Repairs to the sea defence wall along sections of the coastal path from Portsmouth’s Mountbatten Centre to the Lido will get underway from 20 June. The work is being undertaken as part of Phase 3 (Tipner Lake) of Portsmouth City Council’s North Portsea Island Coastal Defence Scheme and expected to be completed before the […]
Pompey in the Community CEO recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
The CEO of Pompey in the Community is receiving the award for services to the local community. “I was flabbergasted when I heard the news,” said Clare. “I don’t think it’s something that anybody ever expects – I certainly didn’t. “Most of the recognition we get is for the organisation, so it does feel strange […]
Get your marching boots and get ready to move with the National Museum of the Royal Navy
The National Museum of the Royal Navy, National Army Museum, the Royal Air Force Museum and Commonwealth War Graves Commission are delighted to announce the launch of a country-wide celebration of our service personnel in conjunction with this year’s Armed Forces Week. All four organisations have come together to host a virtual walk event In the Footsteps of […]
Portsmouth remembers- City marks 40th anniversary of the Falklands conflict
The city of Portsmouth will be marking the 40th anniversary of the Falklands conflict by unveiling a new memorial plaque by the Square Tower, with the names of members of the Army, Royal Air Force and civilians who lost their lives during this conflict. The unveiling will take place from 10.45am on Sunday 19 June and […]
‘Proud’ Portsmouth: Top award for LGBTQ+ inclusivity to mark Pride
Portsmouth City Council celebrates Pride with a prestigious Gold award by Stonewall 2021 CYPS Award for its commitment to inclusivity among children and young people’s services (CYPS). The council is one of only three local authorities in the UK to receive this accolade. The status recognises the continued efforts to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, […]
City of Portsmouth College apprentice on course for national bricklaying award
City of Portsmouth College apprentice bricklayer Elliott Kingston is cementing firm footings for his future career after winning a junior heat in the Guild of Bricklayers 2022 competition. Elliott, aged 18, took on competition from across the south in the regional contest at Eastbourne College. He now goes through to the national finals at South […]
Aspex Portsmouth, presents new exhibition by sculptor Jessica Wetherly, responding to environmental damage on the South Coast.
Sink or Float opens at Aspex from 8 July to 25 September 2022 and is the latest solo exhibition by Jessica Wetherly, an alum of the Royal College of Art. The exhibition will consider the most urgent issues affecting our waterways. Since 2009, only 14% of UK rivers met Good Ecological Status under the Water […]
College student Kia swaps pipes for pots and pans
A student at Fareham College has swapped life as a plumber to pursue a lifelong passion, cooking up a storm at a national student cookery competition along the way. Kia Vincent downed tools from her career as a plumber and decided to go back to school and do something she really loved following the […]
Diocese of Portsmouth Jubilee Concert is a riot of colour and creativity
Refugees and asylum seekers kicked off a church’s celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee – with a concert that embraced art and culture from across the world. The amateur performers shared poetry, dance, music and drumming from their own cultures in a concert in St Luke’s Church, Southsea, launching the church’s week of celebrations. The […]
Portsmouth Pledge to care for young people
Council officials and carers in Portsmouth came together with children in care and care experienced adults to formally adopt the Portsmouth Pledge, setting care standards for the city. The pledge outlines 11 key principles children can expect to receive and was jointly co-produced by children, young people, foster carers and council officers. Once the […]