In light of the recent tragedy in the English Channel, local novelist and S&C Community Reporter Helen Salsbury presents a short story reacting to the treatment of refugees and asylum seekers in this country. It [… read more ]
Local resident, photographer and S&C regular John Callaway returns to give us a glimpse into Portsmouth’s hidden places with his stunning photograph, and this week is one of our favourites. Stand up if you love [… read more ]
Ahead of his show at the Portsmouth Guildhall, record-breaking stand-up comic Paul Chowdhry talks to Lucy Nother about cancel culture, racism and the liveliness of Portsmouth comedy crowds. Given what’s happened over the past couple [… read more ]
Over the weekend of 16th/17th October 2021, the FiLiA feminist conference took place at Portsmouth Guildhall, while outside demonstrators gathered to protest in support of trans rights at the Fly the Flag demonstration. Here, Deborah [… read more ]
Over the weekend of 16th/17th October 2021, the FiLiA feminist conference took place at Portsmouth Guildhall, while outside demonstrators gathered to protest in support of trans rights at the Fly the Flag demonstration. Here, Rosy [… read more ]
As Remembrance Day approaches, Paris Ali-Pilling collates all the events (both free and ticketed) happening locally to honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty. National Museum of the Royal Navy [… read more ]
Following on from their last poems on Boris Johnson – and in the interests of political balance – I. L. Literate has penned eight clerihews poking fun at the floundering Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer. [… read more ]
Inspired by Amanda Garrie’s recent poem about Sir Keir Starmer and the work of local rhymer Vin Adams, I. L. Literate has penned 8 clerihews poking fun at our hapless Prime Minister. (A clerihew is [… read more ]
Here’s our second monthly round-up of local events and protests for Pompey campaigners and activists. If you have an event, protest or campaign meeting you want to share, let us know on Facebook or Twitter. [… read more ]
Over the summer, American comedian Bo Burnham released a Netflix special that spoke to many – including University of Portsmouth student Lucy Nother – about the pandemic, mental illness and the challenges of the digital [… read more ]
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