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Future is brighter for charity thanks to kind locals at The Sunshine
When Brian Myall was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, he called upon friends in his local pub for support.
Celebrate Queen’s Jubilee by helping all those in need
MANY of us will be putting out the bunting and tucking into a feast to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Flying the flag in Cowplain for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
DRESSED to impress, Martin Clement is getting ready for a royal party to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Comedian has a Jubilee date at Portsmouth Cathedral
TV star Hugh Dennis is to open a Diamond Jubilee summer fete at Portsmouth Cathedral.
Love your Local: The Plough and Barleycorn, Cowplain
Found in the heart of a busy neighbourhood, this vibrant pub pulls out all the stops to make sure local residents have a good time.
Meet the manager: Kirstie Craig of The Plough and Barleycorn, Cowplain
FOOTBALL-mad Kirstie Craig dreams of opening up her own sports bar one day.
Council urged to fight for Arctic heroes
MEMBERS of Hampshire County Council are backing Arctic Convoy war veterans in their long fight for recognition.
Edgy author is a hit with teens who love to read
HALF-drowned asylum seekers, Class A drug dealing and bullies are just some of the themes that had students hanging off every word of edgy teen writer Miriam Halahmy.
Free books are a ‘great way into Dickens’ world’
THE novels of Charles Dickens and his contemporaries run into hundreds of pages – a daunting prospect for many young readers.
Rowlands Castle gets ready to party for the Queen’s Jubilee
A TWO-day extravaganza is being planned as villagers pull out all the stops to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubillee.
Cadet band will play at knees-up to mark Jubilee
A MILITARY band will play at a street party to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in traditional fashion.
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Navy pays tribute to Arctic Convoy heroes
THE Royal Navy has held a service in Iceland to pay tribute to the men who served in the gruelling Second World War Arctic Convoys.
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Love your local@ The Manor House, Cosham
Tucked away in a north Portsmouth housing estate, the Manor House doesn’t attract a lot of passing trade.
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Meet the landlord: Martin Chandler of The Manor House in Cosham
MARTIN Chandler moved to Portsmouth just over three years ago to be near the coast.
It’s games from every decade at Royal party
PEOPLE are gearing up to bounce down their road in a space hopper race as part of a street party to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Books bonanza for Portsmouth primary pupils who love their library
READERS had a day to remember at school when they were surprised with a giant stack of donated books.
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Boost for scheme that gets children fired up over books
A PORTSMOUTH social enterprise that has given hundreds of primary schoolchildren a love of reading is celebrating a funding boost.
Golf day goes with a swing to bring in cash for hospice
WHEN Ann Tambling knew she was fighting a losing battle against cancer, one of her last wishes was to pass away peacefully at home.
School with focus on reading leaps up to top Ofsted ranking
A SCHOOL that has put reading at its heart is celebrating getting the best possible Ofsted grade – just four years after being put on the bottom rung.
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Love your Local: The Tangier pub in Portsmouth
Up until now many people wouldn’t have realised that The Tangier had reopened.
Meet the landlord: Gillian Drinkwater of The Tangier
MANY people try to switch off after a long day at work.
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Neighbours ready to race at street party
WELLIES will be thrown across the street and races held as part of a traditional street party to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
‘You have to read... even if you’re a footballer!’
Fratton Park hero Darren Moore has given his resounding backing to The News’ literacy campaign.
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Decision on Arctic medal could be made in months
VETERANS of the Second World War Arctic Convoys will have to wait until September to find out if they will finally be awarded a medal.
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New Arctic medal review gets underway
THE government announced the start of a new review today which will decide if Arctic Convoy veterans can finally get a war medal.
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Slimmer Karen’s in the saddle for ride round the harbours
NO longer able to buy clothes off the rails in shops, Karen Paul suddenly realised she desperately needed to change her lifestyle.
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Landlord of The Stag mucks in with locals
Sporting a swollen black eye, pub landlord Chris Andrews looks like he’s been in the wars.
Meet the Landlord - Chris Andrews of The Stag
WHEN landlord Chris Andrews isn’t serving his customers behind the bar, he’s busy socialising with them.
Music lovers in for a treat at Portsmouth pub’s beer bash
MUSIC lovers will be in for a treat at a pub’s annual beer festival.
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