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The Southsea Food Tour: The Fisherman’s Kitchen

22nd November 2017

S&C’s food critic, Emily Priest, returns this week with a new delicious destination on her Southsea Food Tour, the poshest fish and chip shop in Southsea, The Fisherman’s Kitchen. Recently, I’ve been in need of flavour [… read more ]

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The Southsea Food Tour – The Tea Tray

5th October 2017

S&C’s critic and reporter Emily Priest heads to Southsea favourite The Tea Tray on the latest stop of her Southsea Food Tour and finds an atmosphere that’s worth coming back for, time and time again. [… read more ]

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The Southsea Food Tour – The Country Pantry

14th September 2017

Continuing her Southsea Food Tour, Emily Priest finds a no-nonsense, traditional cafe offering good value for money.  The Country Pantry is tucked away on Highland Road, just opposite one of my favourite coffee shops, T [… read more ]

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The Southsea Food Tour: Deep Blue

24th August 2017

Emily Priest reviews a new addition to Portsmouth’s seaside food culture and a new favourite in her tour of Southsea eateries.  South Parade pier reopened on the 14th April this year but work has still been [… read more ]

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The Southsea Food Tour: Pie & Vinyl

17th August 2017

Food critic Emily Priest finally visits Pie & Vinyl, one of Southsea’s most famous cafés, and adds it to her Top 5 favourites on the Southsea Food Tour.  I have lived in Portsmouth for nearly a [… 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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