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Portsmouth College axes long-running journalism course

Principal Katy Quinn, City of Portsmouth College.
Picture: Gabriel Worsley.

This college has made 'progress' following its recent monitoring inspection

You will be spoilt for choice with the enviable selection of subjects at City of Portsmouth College. Submitted picture

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Lewis Newton

Portsmouth computer whizz kid wins medallion at competition in Korea

Lewis Newton.

City man in web technologies contest at Shanghai ‘Skills Olympics’

QA pharmacy apprentices pictured at Highbury College

City health workers reveal their NHS jobs journey

Katy Quinn, new principal of City of Portsmouth College. Pic supplied

Newly formed Portsmouth college proud to appoint new principal

Grace King, 29, received the the highest grade in the country for her City & Guilds practical exam at this years British Florist Association Industry Awards after completing a Level 4 Diploma in Floristry while working as manager of Knot Just Blooms.Pictured here with Knot Just Blooms co-owner Lorraine Williams.

Portchester florist manager celebrates earning top marks at industry awards

Head of service delivery at Transalis Huw Davies and Chloe Boulton, 23, who joined the company in January and is completing an infrastructure technician apprenticeship

IT firm praises apprentice for resilience throughout pandemic

Pictured: Image shows Able Seaman Connor Berry in the en-suite cabins in the junior rates accommodation, Falklands Block at HMS Nelson, HMNB Portsmouth, when it opened in February 2015.
Picture: LA(Phot) Dan Rosenbaum

Concern as MoD reveals 200 sailors are based in blocks with flammable cladding

City of Portsmouth College has appointed a new interim CEO, Graham Morley.

New CEO Graham Morley takes over at Portsmouth's largest college

Portsmouth College students involved in the project to turn a classroom into a courtroom are (left to right) Harry Webb, Ellie Dunn, Lilly Cownie, Clayton-Lee Wallace and Maks Walter.
Pic: Portsmouth College

Students set to transform classroom into courtroom to boost learning and careers

Left to right: Isaac Farnworth, Marcus Wood and Veronica Parker, winners of the Bob Norris Award for Achievement in Journalism from the Solent Branch of the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) 2021

Journalism students honoured for their work by the NUJ

Students from Highbury and Portsmouth Colleges together as students of the newly formed City of Portsmouth College.
Photograph by Christopher Ison ©

Two city colleges complete historic merger in a huge boost for students

Dawn Ruddick

Daughter wants to give her 'one of a kind' mum the 'best send off' after death

Pictured: Penny Wycherley, principal of Highbury College signing the official papers at Highbury College, Portsmouth.

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Portsmouth university signs 'transformational' partnership with Highbury College
THE University of Portsmouth and Highbury College have pledged to ‘transform’ the opportunities available to the city’s deprived young people.
Richard Lemmer

Kickstarters Natalie Forssman and Abbie Hawkins

100 in 100: Success as campaign ends with more than 250 young people in work

Rebekah Cox is both studying and working at Highbury College - she is completing a Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship and is a Finance Bookkeeper Apprentice.

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Staff and students attending the signing of the Memorandum Of Understanding. Pictured: Penny Wycherley. Picture: Mike Cooter (130521)

College commits to improving opportunities for young people in Portsmouth

Highbury College student Hayley Paterson is celebrating selling her first painting.

Art student celebrates selling her first painting

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Consultation launched as Portsmouth colleges set to merge

Luke Perman, Erin Smith and Owen Lashley, who all benefitted from apprenticeships at easyNetworks in Portsmouth

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Ebony Spurge, an apprentice at Portsmouth City Council

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Tilly Yeats, 15, a finalist from Oaklands Catholic School making mocktails at Junior Chef Academy. Picture: Highbury College

Young city college chefs cook up a treat

Highbury College tutor Darren Salder holding the first edition of Metalhead Magazine.

Portsmouth lecturer launches new heavy metal magazine

Highbury College students have been taking part in a 10 week culinary Junior Chef Academy

Students encouraged to take up culinary careers with academy

Harriet Charter, from Southsea

Southsea vegan beauty therapist named as one of the best in the south of England
A BEAUTY therapist who set up a business that is kind to all living things has won a top award.
Kimberley Barber

Penny Wycherley, interim Principal at Highbury College, is 'delighted' as the prospect of the merger.

Picture: Sarah Standing

Portsmouth's two colleges set for merger after government backs plan

Louise Lee from Highbury College has won a bursary from the Helena Kennedy Foundation

Students handed £2,500 bursaries

Penny Wycherley, interim principal, at Highbury College in Cosham, Portsmouth. Picture: Sarah Standing (280120-6275)

College receives £3.5m for quitting Saudi Arabia project

David Kett from Fareham, is a reader of The News, Portsmouth.

Picture: Sarah Standing (271020-6876)

'Vital for community spirit' - more reasons We Love The News

Highbury College principal, Penny Wycherley, is pleased with the interim inspection report.

Picture: Sarah Standing

College inspection recognises improved morale and culture

Brian Grant

Factory marks last day of man who dedicated 50 years to firm

Highbury College student, Gemma Wardle, has received a prestigious award from the National Union of Journalists.

Highbury College student receives journalism award

Martin Doel, interim chair, and Penny Wycherley, interim principal, at Highbury College in Cosham, Portsmouth. Picture: Sarah Standing (280120-6275)

Emergency £1.5m funding given to Highbury College

Portsmouth College principal, Simon Barrable, has played a leading role in the Flying Start initiative.

Picture: Habibur Rahman

New online initiative launched to give careers advice

A wonderful birds view of Hilsea lines

15 stunning images of nature across the area by Mark Cox from Portsmouth

Penny Wycherley, interim principal, and Martin Doel, interim chairman, at Highbury College in Cosham, Portsmouth. Picture: Sarah Standing (280120-6307)

College loses £91,000 as it clears out Nigerian bank account

Camilla's Creations, based in Hambledon. Picture: 3 Elements Creative Media

Hampshire florists show off skill and creative eye

Fareham graduate launches her own designer clothing brand

Fugitive Orchestra featured students from Highbury College. Top row: Lucy Cobb, Archie Darke, Yuliarn Vassilgev, Ben Lucas. Front row: Hope Chesley, Cat Morgan.

Rising Portsmouth pop star works with college students

Martin Doel, interim chair, and Penny Wycherley, interim principal, at Highbury College in Cosham, Portsmouth. Picture: Sarah Standing (280120-6296)

Interim chiefs say Highbury College is 'living a different life' after expenses ...

Highbury College's tower is being reclad as it has Grenfell Tower style cladding posing a fire risk. The college said measures are in place to mitigate the risk. Picture: ECD Architects Ltd

Students to move out of tower after cladding fire safety test failure

Stella Mbubaegbu, principal of Highbury College, pictured at the college with students. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Government tells Highbury College it must improve amid concerns over its leaders...

Stella Mbubaegbu, principal of Highbury College, pictured at the college with students. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Highbury College principal's £150,000 expenses above board, college says

Highbury catering students serve up a feast for the homeless.

Highbury College catering students cook up a feast for the homeless

Troubleshooter Penny Wycherley has been appointed chief executive and interim principal at Highbury College.

Expert in failed businesses appointed at Highbury College as interim principal

The Haircuts 4 Homeless team in Southsea. From left to right: Nicola Kristel (team leader), Shimla Taylor, Stewart Roberts (founder), Luke Myers, Lisa Marie Carter.

Charity event gives free haircuts for homeless Southsea locals in need

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Company owner accuses Highbury College of risking his firm after finding out his...

Highbury College principal Stella Mbubaegbu CBE

Grant cash covers less than half of Highbury College principal's £150,000 credit...

Highbury College principal Stella Mbubaegbu CBE

Grant cash covers less than half of Highbury College principal's £150,000 credit...

Stella Mbubaegbu, principal of Highbury College, pictured at the college with students Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Highbury College chair moves aside as FE commissioner moves in to supervise coll...

Stella Mbubaegbu, principal of Highbury College, pictured at the college with students Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Highbury College chair moves aside as FE commissioner moves in to supervise coll...

Stella Mbubaegbu, principal of Highbury College. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Stella Mbubaegbu retires from job as Highbury College principal after 18 years a...

Stella Mbubaegbu, principal of Highbury College. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Highbury College principal who faced criticism over expenses retires after 18 ye...