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25 memorable Gunwharf Quays shops, restaurants and bars we've lost over the years
1+ hour, 26+ min ago (91+ words) 25 memorable Gunwharf Quays shops, restaurants and bars we've lost over the years'portsmouth.co.uk The mecca for shopping, dining and entertainment is a highlight of any trip to the city. But it has changed a lot over the years, with…...
'Bullet-proof': 9 of the most-missed cars of the 80s, and why you loved driving them
4+ hour, 59+ min ago (213+ words) Property and retro writer They are the cars you loved driving during the 80s. They may not have been the best-sellers of their time. But, four decades later, they are fondly remembered by those who were lucky enough to own one....
New management duo look to make their mark as popular pub reopens this week
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (415+ words) The Lord Arthur Lee in West Street will be given a new lease of life under the management of life-long friends Stevie Barrass and Tash Hurst. The pub had initially reopened after being sold by Wetherspoons in May 2024 with landlord…...
Huge excitement as crowds gather for the opening of vibrant new clothing store
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (340+ words) A large queue gathered in Gunwharf this morning as excitement built for the opening of Lucy & Yak. The ethical brand is known for its vibrant designs and responsibly sourced clothing as it brought its distinct pink branding to Portsmouth. There…...
I’m a fashion editor and these are my top picks from the high street
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (351+ words) It may be raining outside, but the weatherman promises sun is on its way. What better way to welcome spring than with fresh, floral prints that capture the season's energy and optimism? Bon March's latest collection offers a delightful mix…...
Inside the mini village with big plans which features the city's iconic sights
1+ week, 1+ day ago (296+ words) Mini changes" have taken place at Southsea Model Village which also has big plans for its future - with new models in place and new events in the pipeline. A change of ownership at the end of last year has seen…...
Keeping it in the family with Portsmouth Baroque Choir
1+ week, 1+ day ago (289+ words) Three of them were renowned composers: Great Uncle Johann Bach (1604-1673); Johann Christoph Bach (1642-1703) (1st cousin once removed); and Johann Michael Bach (1648-1694) (second cousin and first father-in-law). In a programme, the like of which has never been performed in this region, Portsmouth…...
Stardust jellyfish and dazzling valley shot win prestigious cosmic competition
1+ week, 1+ day ago (640+ words) More than 130 breathtaking images were submitted by members of the public for this year's competition, which was marking the South Downs National Park's 10th anniversary as an International Dark Sky Reserve. Vicki added: "For me, this image shows the stunning dark…...
Turning back the clock to legendary nights out in Portsmouth and Gosport in 1999
1+ week, 4+ day ago (105+ words) Turning back the clock to legendary nights out in Portsmouth and Gosport in 1999portsmouth.co.uk See if you can spot yourself in our gallery from clubs in Portsmouth and Gosport. 1. A night out in 1999 2. 994051-1 FOF 13/8/99 Picture Allan Hutchings Face on…...
Portsmouth Voices Take on the Solent at LitFest26
1+ week, 5+ day ago (299+ words) While the festival boasts an impressive programme of writers, thinkers and performers from across the country, one event has Portsmouth written all over it! Sounds of the Solent: Poetry Rooted in Pompey In a festival themed around Acts of Resistance,…...