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A Corrupting Influence Part I

20th July 2016

Laszlo Dumitrescu returns, and he’s made some interesting and powerful friends.   In my first month I have made many friends in the business and rotary circles of Portsmouth. On my desk there is photograph [… read more ]

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I Was Attacked For Being Disabled

13th June 2016

Paige Tabone was brutally attacked in a Portsmouth nightclub simply for being disabled. Here she makes a passionate plea for changes to the law, police procedure and public attitudes. Many scenarios go through your head [… read more ]

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Statement by Police & Crime Commissioner Lucifer Pillowtalk

6th June 2016

Following the departure of the previous Police & Crime Commissioner for Hampshire & the Isle of Wight at the May elections, the newly elected Lucifer Pillowtalk speaks exclusively to S&C about his priorities for the [… read more ]

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Looking Back at National Stalking Awareness Week 2016

24th May 2016

In the last of a series of posts – originally featured on their website – Aurora New Dawn’s independent stalking advocate looks back at 2016’s National Stalking Awareness Week. This year’s has been an exceptionally [… read more ]

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Preventing Crime, Not Picking Up The Pieces: An Interview with Simon Hayes

3rd May 2016

Ahead of Thursday’s election, Sarah Cheverton talks exclusively to Simon Hayes about his three and a half years in the new role of Police & Crime Commissioner for Hampshire & Isle of Wight, and why [… read more ]

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‘No Straight Answers’ To Domestic Violence Service Cuts, Says Charity

18th January 2016

Sarah Cheverton talks to Shonagh Dillon, Chief Executive of Aurora New Dawn, about their campaign against the proposed cuts to the Council’s domestic violence support service, the Early Intervention Project, in 2017/18. Can you tell [… read more ]

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Breaking Away From An Abusive Relationship This Christmas

22nd December 2015

Hampshire Constabulary have released a video highlighting the support they provide for victims of domestic abuse to have a safer Christmas. Give yourself freedom this Christmas – let us help you break away from an [… 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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