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Protest or Prayer? Religious Anti-Abortionists Opposed at St Mary’s Hospital

3rd November 2017

Feminist blogger and activist Lucy Schorn reports on last weekend’s protest at St Mary’s Hospital, where pro-choice activists and religious anti-abortion protesters came face to face. On Saturday 28th October, I joined over a hundred [… read more ]

Pro-Choice Protests Planned to Disrupt Religious Anti-Abortionists

19th October 2017

Pro-choice activists from Portsmouth and Hampshire are organising counter-protests in response to the 40 Days for Life anti-abortion vigils being held daily outside St Mary’s Hospital until 5th November. Sarah Cheverton reports. 40 Days for [… 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 ]