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How has the pandemic affected the local voluntary sector? In the second of a three part series, Covid-19 Community Reporter Paris Ali-Pilling interviews Aurora New Dawn’s CEO, Shonagh Dillon. In part two, Shonagh talks about the financial [… read more ]
Local photographer Piers McEwan places the Spinnaker Tower in his sights in this reflective piece about one of Portsmouth’s best known landmarks. Through a lens it’s an easy target. Obvious. Anyone could take its picture, [… read more ]
Local resident and photographer John Callaway gives us a glimpse into Portsmouth’s hidden places with his stunning photography. This week, John heads out to Titchfield Abbey to discover its rich history and hauntingly beautiful architecture. If history [… read more ]
