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REVIEW: Everybody's Talking about Jamie: Kings Theatre, Southsea
To quote Miss Hedge, this show is quite literally a ‘work of art’. Get your student standby tickets for just £10 Wow! That was my...
Ariana Koskela-Reyes
May 8, 20242 min read


£3.5billion Portsmouth warship to be sold off?
A source has told MailOnline today that the "cash-strapped" Royal Navy could be forced to sell the HMS Prince of Wales aircraft carrier,...
Alison Canham & Vincent Renton
Feb 29, 20241 min read


BREAKING: University to close union for two years
The university is to close the union building for two years for construction work to upgrade it as part of the estates masterplan....
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Feb 27, 20242 min read


UPSU: new development officer
This week, the Student Union held its annual vote to choose new Union Officers. The new candidate for Development Officer, Dan...
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Feb 27, 20244 min read


FASHION: Shein, fast, cheap & soaring
Have you ever bought a Shein haul? Would you admit to it? Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein is quickly taking over as one of the dominant...
Ariana Koskela-Reyes
Feb 23, 20241 min read


PUBS: 33 set to close?
Your pub needs you Local pubs are at threat of closure more than ever before. Some fan favourites in peril include the Scarlet Tap, The...
Gemma Pal
Feb 20, 20241 min read


OPINION: the King has cancer
Buckingham Palace has announced that the King has cancer. The sentiment ‘cancer does not discriminate’ is one that I have seen in almost...
Alison Mace
Feb 16, 20242 min read


HEALTH: Red Week 2024 ❤️
It may be Valentine's this week but there are other ways to look after our hearts. It's the University of Portsmouth's Red Week (12-18...
Madeleine Baillie
Feb 14, 20241 min read


Q&A: 'The Friday Man'
If you’ve walked through Guildhall Square on a Friday over the last few weeks, you’ve probably seen the ‘Friday Man’. He has a...
Alison Canham & Vincent Renton
Feb 6, 20243 min read


FINANCE: Top 5 best-value chocolate boxes in Tesco
Stay bougie on a budget this Valentine’s Day Students have many pressures – attending lectures, navigating hall life, and contemplating...
Alison Canham & Vincent Renton
Feb 6, 20242 min read


14 cheesy chat-up lines
Just in time for Valentine's day, here are 14 cheesy and fun chat-up lines to try this flirty holiday. Are you a parking ticket? Cause...
Maddie Baillie & Shrelina Maratha
Feb 6, 20241 min read


PRESS VIEW: Rapunzel, Portsmouth Guildhall
First Look: Rapunzel- The Tangled Panto This week is the start of Panto season in Portsmouth; there are four to choose from. I’ve already...
Ariana Koskela-Reyes
Dec 8, 20231 min read


ALARMS BELLS: 11pm at Margaret Rule
Testing: students leave their rooms for a fire alarm last night What does the typical Portsmouth Uni student do at 11pm? Get out of bed?...
Rositsa Chinova
Dec 6, 20232 min read


PANTO REVIEW: Hook, The Further Adventures Of Peter Pan Kings Theatre, Southsea
Slapstick humour and magical costumes As I settled into my seat, the general buzz of the audience was palpable. A wash of enchanting...
Ariana Koskela-Reyes
Dec 5, 20232 min read


Knife crime: hundreds of knives recovered by Hampshire police in one week
Hundreds of knives have been detained in Hampshire as part of Operation Sceptre, a national police operation to tackle knife crime. Some...
Cameron Hatwell & Jack Chaundy
Nov 29, 20231 min read


Police appeal: Portsmouth woman bitten by 'pointer type' dog
Portsmouth Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was “badly bitten” by a dog on Milton Common, a popular dog walking area on...
Charlotte Goodwin
Nov 24, 20231 min read


INTERVIEW: Shoplifting in the spotlight
As the cost of living becomes a growing problem in the UK, shoplifting is on the rise across the country. With Christmas only a few weeks...
Callum Phillips
Nov 22, 20231 min read


Portsmouth MP pledges to fight shoplifting ‘crime epidemic’
Portsmouth MP Stephen Morgan has asked the government to take urgent action to tackle the rise in shoplifting and abuse against...
Madeleine Baillie, Aaliyah Ajike & Alison Canham
Nov 21, 20232 min read


Gunwharf Quays lights up for Christmas
Portsmouth's Qunwharf Quays shopping centre switched on its Christmas lights this week, the big Christmas tree was lit up and the festive...
Alison Canham
Nov 20, 20232 min read


Student ‘penniless’ and stranded after car vandalised on Somers Road
The wing mirrors were left dangling by their wires, and the tyres were slashed Students with cars are being warned to be vigilant after a...
Vincent Renton
Nov 15, 20231 min read
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