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Solent Mind shares skills to master mental health

Ad Feature Charity Solent Mind shares skills to help people with mental health problems

Pinch Points play at The Edge of The Wedge on August 14, 2023. Picture by James Morris

Australian post-punks Pinch Points bring the Process to Portsmouth

John Mousinho is 'excited' about the prospect of a summer overhaul at Fratton Park. Picture: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

Mousinho's 'excitement' over Pompey squad overhaul - and when it begins

Unlocked by Nova Grace Productions is at Quay West Studios, Gosport on May 5, 2023

Dance show created over Zoom during the pandemic is coming to Gosport

Undated family handout photo issued by the Blind Veterans UK of Ken Hobbs and Margaret Wilson connecting via a Zoom call to wish each other a happy 100th birthday. Issue date: Monday February, 13 2023. Photo credit should read: Family Handout/PA Wire

Two Second World War veterans share 100th birthday celebrations over Zoom call

Lauren Housley and Nigel Wearne play at The Edge of The Wedge on January 15, 2023, the first of three in Square Roots Promotions' Americana Series of gigs

Americana stars Lauren Housley and Nigel Wearne head To The Edge

The traditional image of Father Christmas gets treated to a sweet colourful makeover

Karen Wright: Mince pies and all things nice

A view over Cape Town, South Africa with Table Mountain in the background Picture: Adobe

Portsmouth looks to set up 'sister city' link with Cape Town in Africa

visually impaired children in Portsmouth

Guide Dogs will host sessions for children with sight loss

Michael Eisner will be back at Fratton Park to watch Pompey's next two matches. Picture: Joe Pepler

Cowley relishing plotting Blues' future as he finally meets Pompey chairman

A child's hand-drawn image of Queen Elizabeth II lays among the thousands of flower bouquets that have been left in tribute to the queen, who died last week, on September 12, 2022 in London. Picture: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images.

Portsmouth residents paying tribute in Windsor hail tech-embracing monarch

Mark Watson is at The Point in Eastleigh on July 30, 2022.

Mark Watson’s This Can’t Be It is coming to Hampshire | Interview

Lucy Porter. Photo credit: Jane Hobson

Lucy Porter to preview new show Wake Up Call at Catherington Comedy Festival

Daniel Pope, who runs Toro Recruitment in Fareham

Fareham business owner with ADHD offers his expertise for free

Top vaping etiquette tips revealed by experts to respect those around you

James Kayler, originally from Cowplain, is the director of the new Catherine Tate sitcom Hard Cell.

Catherine Tate Netflix show Hard Cell finds Cowplain director living his dream
Eighteen years ago, teenage film-maker James Kayler appeared in The News with a short-film which was being screened on BBC2 as part of a strand devoted to finding young talent.

Dance for Ukraine event being organised by dance teacher Lucy Russell from Baffins. The event is being held through Zoom and all donations will go to Disasters Emergency Committee.

Dance for Ukraine event set up by Baffins woman to raise cash for civilians

Nilüfer Yanya is at Pie and Vinyl, Southsea on March 6, 2022. Picture by Molly Daniel

Nilüfer Yanya launches new album with gig and signing at Pie & Vinyl | Interview

Anjana Gadgil hosting the 2021 News Business Excellence Awards Picture: Keith Woodland (080721-23)

Webinar to offer top tips for award-winning entries to News Business Excellence ...

Loree Westron with her latest book Missing Words.

Portsmouth BookFest is coming to town with a whole host of exciting authors

Sam Avery's Toddlergeddon is at Ashcroft Arts Centre, Fareham, on January 20, 2022

Learner Parent Sam Avery reveals how he survived Toddlergeddon at The Aschroft

The makeup you need to perfect your face on zoom

How to look less tired: make-up for faking a fresh face on Zoom calls

Reginald D Hunter is performing Bombe Shuffleur at New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth February 12, 2022. Picture by Kash Seff

Reginald D Hunter is The Bomb Shuffleur at New Theatre Royal | Interview

Mitra Vijay, founder of Mindful You.

Give yourself a mindful start to 2022 with this live meditation event

Students holding hands on campus.

I never told my husband about my college affair | Agony Aunt

The average Brit claims they do 730 good deeds a year – with 56% of them expecti...

The lively and colourful call centre at Prestige Telecom Group. Picture: Mike Cooter (120121)

Ad Feature Meet the Gosport sales company making its working environment fun for all
WITH the philosophy that ‘happy people sell’, a sales company is doing everything it can to improve the reputation of call centre jobs.

Glass Animals are coming to Portsmouth Guildhall on November 14, 2021. Picture by Olllie Trenchard

Glass Animals' Dreamland tour heads for Portsmouth Guildhall | Big Interview

The farewell tour has already been postponed once before due to the coronavirus pandemic (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

‘I’ll make sure it’s worth the wait’: Elton John postpones farewell tour

The residents of Magpie Close in Fareham

Quiet cul-de-sac turns into vibrant community thanks to quiz nights

Dielle Hannah, right, performs with the Igloo Choir at Mount Folly Nurseries, Wickham. The choir are having a taster day on August 21st where all are welcome Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 120821-29)

Choir says singing helped them through the pandemic - and urges others to join

EXPERIENCE: We have so much for which to thank Sir David Attenborough.

'We can't leave behind a desert for future generations'

Spinnaker Chorus rehearse on the steps of Portsmouth Guildhall on 21st July 2021 Picture: Habibur Rahman

Spinnaker Chorus thrilled to perform for first time in person since pandemic hit

How voters can learn more about Emsworth neigbourhood plan

The Wedgewood Rooms staff take to the stage... Picture: Habibur Rahman

How Portsmouth's grass-roots music venue The Wedgewood Rooms is surviving the pa...

The cast of The Wizard of Oz, by Titchfield Festival Theatre, from June 16-26, 2021. Picture by Ross Underwood

Titchfield Festival Theatre go over the rainbow with The Wizard of Oz

Annelies James-Ryan and Roselle Peck, from 22Midnight

Expansion for blossoming creative content company

Stand-up comic Lindsey Santoro is at The Gaiety Bar, Southsea on May 28, 2021. Picture by Tricia Yourkevich

Comedy All Stars makes its South Parade Pier debut

Fine Voice Academy, a school of music and singing based at Portsmouth Guildhall, has been a lifeline to members throughout lockdown

Singing group provides 'lifeline' for members through virtual rehearsals

Blaise says the pandemic has made us more carefree.

The pandemic has made us all care less about appearance | Blaise Tapp

Lara Hallam from Gosport Picture: PictureExclusive.com

Dance teacher takes her classes online to help children with additional needs

Tom Ingram set up the Karen Ingram Foundation 12 years ago in memory of his mum who died from Non Hodgkins Lymphoma. Pictured: Tom Ingram at his home in Cosham on 21 August 2020. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Charity to host virtual quiz to raise funds in the fight against cancer

Swan Samba members in the toilet roll challenge during the first lockdown.

How this Swanmore samba band is connecting with music around the world

Olivia Ralph, who is on a placement at Pompey in the Community through the government Kickstart scheme, met chancellor Rishi Sunak on a group Zoom call ahead of the upcoming budget announcement.

Charity worker invited to meeting with chancellor day before budget

Pompey Women have 12 Southern Division games left to play in 2020/21. Picture by Dave Haines.

‘I don’t think we’re getting the respect we deserve – we’re being branded as gra...

Jennifer Sanchez has created an app that will be a resource to help NHS workers who are struggling with their mental health

Mum from Southsea creates app to help struggling NHS workers

Francis Avenue, Portsmouth, became a play street in 2019, Picture: Chris Moorhouse . (210719-59)

Group's bid to create low-traffic streets in Portsmouth

Major Tim Peake made a special appearance during a Portsmouth Scout group's weekly Zoom catch-up. Picture: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

Portsmouth Scout group over the moon with visit from astronaut Tim Peake

University of Portsmouth vice-chancellor professor Graham Galbraith has taken the decision to cancel this year's graduation ceremony but has pledged to review the decision if the Covid situation changes. Picture: Habibur Rahman

Students left disappointed after graduation ceremonies are axed

Lemn Sissay will be appearing at Portsmouth Bookfest 2021. Picture by Hamish Brown

Portsmouth Bookfest 2021: ‘It's lovely when reading becomes a community thing’

Vintage Tea Room in West Street, Fareham on February 14, 2021

Vintage Tea Room, Fareham | Takeaway review

There are a range of online classes available to keep you entertained. Photo: Shutterstock

Online classes for lockdown: courses to try in the Portsmouth area

Gosport mum of three Kirsty Smillie is walking 20km in half term to raise funds for Hampshire PANDAS which supports parents in need. Pictured: Kirsty with her daughter Maisy, six

Mum raises awareness of charity which supported her with newborn baby

Seething Akira. From left: Stu Radcliffe, Richard Ellis, Simon Williams, Charlie Bowes, John Corney, Kit Conrad.

Seething Akira get ready for a wild ride in the Dysfunctional Wonderland

Don't dismiss parish councils - they do important work | Blaise Tapp