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Review: Shostakovich’s Mighty Concerto

10th June 2022

S&C‘s classical music critic Paul Valentine was impressed by a recent performance of Scriabin, Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) at Portsmouth Guildhall. This programme, directed by Alexander Shelley, establishes the BSO [… read more ]

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‘Come On Then, Make Me Laugh’: An Interview with Ed Gamble

29th March 2022

In preparation for his headline UK Tour, Lucy Nother spoke to Ed Gamble about festivals, podcasts and what to expect from his latest string of award-winning shows. Ed Gamble is one of the hottest names [… read more ]

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‘Ladies, Jellybeans and Non-Binary Sweets’: Inside Open Ya Mouth! by Trash Arts

7th March 2022

On a cold and quiet Monday evening, Paul Beresford found himself in Portsmouth’s iconic Wedgewood Rooms, watching Open Ya Mouth, an open-mic event hosted by local creative group Trash Arts. He spoke with Omar Mahmood [… read more ]

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Wanted: Your Creative Writing

7th March 2022

We are thrilled to announce that we have appointed two Literary Editors to the team, Prof Sue Harper and long-time contributor to the site, Paul Valentine. Sue and Paul are keen to read work submitted [… read more ]

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BookFest Interview with Loree Westron, author of Missing Words

3rd February 2022

Christine Lawrence interviews Loree Westron about her novella Missing Words, set in Portsmouth and on the Isle of Wight. Christine Lawrence (CL): When did you come up with the idea of writing about this era [… read more ]

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Portsmouth Bookfest Interview with Christine Lawrence, Author of Don’t Step on the Cracks

26th January 2022

Helen Salsbury interviews author and S&C regular contributor Christine Lawrence about her latest novel, a psychological thriller set in the homeless community in Fareham. Helen Salsbury (HS): Why did you write Don’t Step on the [… read more ]

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Portsmouth Bookfest Interview with Helen Salsbury, author of Sometimes When I Sleep

24th January 2022

Loree Westron interviews author and S&C Community Reporter Helen Salsbury about her debut novel, a contemporary coming-of-age story influenced by Victorian Gothic literature. Loree Westron (LW): I’ve known you for a number of years, Helen, [… read more ]

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Hidden Places Around Portsmouth: Stand Up if You Love Pompey

20th November 2021

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 ]

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‘Comics Used to Get Offended By the Audience’: An Interview with Comedian Paul Chowdhry

10th November 2021

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 ]

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A Laughing Matter? Covid, Mental Health and Bo Burnham’s Inside

24th October 2021

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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Guide Dogs Charity Needs Portsmouth Volunteers: Could it be You?

8th April 2022

The local branch of charity Guide Dogs is urgently appealing for new volunteers to sign up as Fundraisers and My Sighted Guides. Volunteering Coordinator Pat Janecka reached out to S&C Editor Sarah Cheverton to tell [… read more ]

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Portsmouth Remembers: Remembrance Day Events 2021

7th November 2021

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 ]

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Portsmouth Campaigns: Monthly Round-up (6th Oct – 6th Nov 2021)

8th October 2021

We’re launching a new, monthly roundup 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 [… read more ]

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Portsmouth College Basketball Academy in the Community

28th September 2021

While Portsmouth is well-known for its football club, the city also has a basketball academy that does a lot for the community. Community Reporter Paris Ali-Pilling interviewed Rob Milner, chairman of the club, about challenges [… read more ]

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From Essex to Emsworth: A Bike Ride for Domestic Violence Victims

3rd August 2021

Local resident Tom Shaw reports on he and his friends’ 140-mile charity bike ride to raise money for Women’s Aid. On Tuesday 3rd August 2021, a four-man cycling group comprised of myself, Josh Sturt, Joe [… read more ]

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