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Wolf Moon: The Ranulph Fables Episode 6

26th September 2022

By Anne Paton-Cragg   The story so far New to Portsmouth, Ranulph the wolf lodges with feisty fox Trixie, and the two of them have a stall selling “wild food wraps” on the seafront. Ranulph [… read more ]

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Wolf Moon: The Ranulph Fables Episode 4

13th September 2022

By Anne Paton-Cragg The story so far New to Portsmouth, Ranulph the wolf has found lodgings with feisty fox Trixie, and the two of them have set up a stall selling “wild food wraps” on [… read more ]

Culture

Hidden Places Around Portsmouth: Fade into Grey

26th September 2021

Local resident and photographer John Callaway gives us a glimpse into Portsmouth’s hidden places with his stunning photography. This week John takes a stroll along Southsea seafront. Despite being a familiar and favourite walk, the seafront from [… read more ]

Culture

Hidden Places Around Portsmouth: A kind of blue

20th August 2021

Local resident and photographer John Callaway gives us a glimpse into Portsmouth’s hidden places with his stunning photography. This week John heads off to Eastney Storm Outfall before heading back to watch a football match. Tide on [… read more ]

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In Search of Portsmouth’s Marginal Spaces

9th November 2020

S&C regular John Callaway explores the parts of Portsmouth where other photographers rarely venture. Over the past few months, I’ve attempted to navigate the local landscapes of Portsmouth, the place that I’ve called home for [… read more ]

Culture

Hidden Places Around Portsmouth: Hyper Real?

21st September 2020

Local resident and photographer John Callaway gives us a glimpse into Portsmouth’s hidden places with his stunning photography. This week, John heads to Eastney to take in the landscapes it has to offer. As we begin to [… read more ]

Culture

Hidden Places Around Portsmouth: Coastal Sequence

7th September 2020

Local resident and photographer John Callaway gives us a glimpse into Portsmouth’s hidden places with his stunning photography. This week, John takes us with him as he makes the ferry crossing across Langstone Harbour to Hayling Island. An [… read more ]

Culture

Hidden Places Around Portsmouth: Sky, Sea, Sand and Shingle

4th September 2020

Local resident and photographer John Callaway gives us a glimpse into Portsmouth’s hidden places with his stunning photography. This week John muses on where land, sea and sky meet, in Eastney. The Eastney end of Langstone Harbour remains [… read more ]

Culture

Hidden Places Around Portsmouth: Walls Come Tumbling Down Slowly

2nd July 2020

Local resident and photographer John Callaway, gives us a glimpse into the little known history of Portsmouth and the surrounding area, alongside some of his stunning photography. This week, he turns his eye to Fraser Range in [… read more ]

Social Issues

Coronavirus Double Take: Wildlife Springs into Action

22nd April 2020

While out for a bike ride, Mariella Seek, age 11, came across a fox reclaiming the city during lockdown. This got her thinking about the abundance of animals reclaiming the city. With Earth Day happening [… read more ]

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Record Breaking £11 Billion is Still Not Enough to End the Special Educational Needs Crisis

17th May 2025

Parents and teachers left ‘overwhelmed’ by the failing SEN system in England’s schools, reports University of Portsmouth journalism student Ivana Domozetska. ‘I will do everything and anything for my daughter to get the support she [… read more ]

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Portsmouth City Council Plans £7.5 Million Boost in SEND for New Special School

17th May 2025

Portsmouth City Council (PCC) is planning to invest £7.5 million in the Omega Arts Centre in Southsea to convert it into a special needs school. University of Portsmouth journalism student Ivana Domozetska reports. This will cover [… read more ]

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‘A Woman Who Made History Through Activism’: Rosy Bremer 1971-2025

5th April 2025

How do you tell the story of an incredible life in the brief and limited way an obituary requires? Born in Portsmouth on June 10th 1971, S&C Community Reporter (Emily) Rosy Bremer touched so many [… read more ]

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Struggling for an Endometriosis Diagnosis in Portsmouth

24th March 2025

The growing issue of waiting lists for gynaecological care in the UK is leaving many women in pain, with some enduring severe symptoms for years before they can see a specialist. The majority of women [… read more ]

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Tiny But Mighty Pompey Algae

12th February 2025

Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight are both iconic destinations in southern England, known for their beautiful coastlines, vibrant maritime history and geological significance. University of Portsmouth PhD student Meriam Chouar invites us into an [… read more ]

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