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In January, Southsea Lifestyle will be fifteen years old, Kate Thompson talks to Zirrinia Austin Dean about how it all started…. Read more »

Tamara Gingham takes on climate change – one step at a time Now, I’m no eco warrior, I’ve got the… Read more »

Words by Kate Thompson “ I don’t feel right until the lashes are on – and then I become Miss… Read more »

Words by Charla Grant The festive period and the arrival of a New Year can be a tricky time. As… Read more »

By John Worsey & Charles Dickens ‘ Unbelievable!’ Morris cried. ‘I’ve come all the way to Knight & Lee and… Read more »

Nothing gets us in the mood for Christmas quite like the smell of warm mulled wine.  So, to kick start… Read more »

Gunwharf Quays’ newest bar and restaurant, The Alchemist, will be serving up an exciting array of festive-themed tipples in addition… Read more »

There are so many good reasons to shop local this Christmas. But if you want one, or should we say… Read more »

Christmas Crackers, by Emma Beatty “ Tis the season to be jolly: Christmas is looming and there’s lots on offer… Read more »

Have you always wanted to paint and draw? Whether you are a complete beginner, or a more experienced artist, now… Read more »

Words by Kate Thompson A project to ensure every girl has access to sanitary wear has led to a change… Read more »

Maricar Jagger, Events Officer at The University of Portsmouth “My 17 year old self probably wouldn’t believe that I would… Read more »

Words: John Worsey It’s been another long, hot summer on the Costa del Portsmouth. And from record breaking temperatures in… Read more »

Kate Thompson When creative Southsea couple Nia and Tim Hobbs decided to set up in business together, they knew it… Read more »

  We asked 3 local environmentalists if individuals can make a difference, or is it down to politicians to act? And… Read more »

David Sherren, Map Librarian at the University of Portsmouth What do the University Library building, Kingston Prison and the site… Read more »

Interior designer Tracey Hewitt is the latest Southsea resident to throw open the doors for our Welcome Home feature –… Read more »

Words by Kate Thompson Brick walls, conventional canvas or his own skin – Southsea based artist Samo White is using… Read more »

Words by Sarah Nunn Ten years ago, Paul McCartney and his family launched a concept aimed to raise awareness of… Read more »

John Worsey, Marketing Creative Copywriter at the University of Portsmouth Every day, more than 1,000 people around the globe drown…. Read more »

Words by Kate Thompson. Photos: Tara Barton-Leigh Reclaiming a street in Southsea for playtime could just be the start of… Read more »

It’s always a great feeling to come home to a bright and airy space. In fact, research featured on House… Read more »

Channel 4’s ‘Location, Location, Location’ is back for a new series and coming to Southsea!   Yes, that’s right! From… Read more »

Experience ‘sailing’s Formula 1’ right here on the South Coast Be part of history as the world’s fastest, most technologically… Read more »

Last year’s Victorious was a certainly a festival of two halves with hot sunshine on the Saturday, followed by torrential… Read more »

Kate Thompson who writes our regular Welcome Home feature, has stepped outdoors into the Southsea sunshine to find out more… Read more »

A multi-million-pound investment in Portsmouth International Port is set to put the city on the global cruise map and further boost… Read more »

  In Southsea, our beach is an iconic landmark. Whatever the weather, whatever the occasion, there will always be people… Read more »

  There are over 30 plaques in Portsmouth that have been attached to buildings across the city. Architect Mark Harris investigates…. Read more »

Words by Kate Thompson Craig Duffy’s home, on a quiet Southsea street, has got to be the city’s most rock… Read more »

June – D-Day, English Oysters and the Royal Ballet, by Emma Beatty To say that Southsea is in D-Day fever… Read more »

The Portsmouth Seafood Festival The Portsmouth Seafood Festival, supported by Portsmouth Fish Market & Seafish returns to Gunwharf Quays this… Read more »

A collaborative project between Anglepoise & students from The University of Portsmouth. The Portsmouth based company Anglepoise set a live… Read more »

James Daly, of Portsmouth City Council, describes Southsea’s role leading up to D-Day and local soldiers who later died in… Read more »

Watching damselflies dance through the air is one of the quintessential experiences of summer, and something many of us look… Read more »

Words by Kate Thompson. Photos: Charlotte Griffiths. When Lizzy first decided she wanted to live in Southsea, she had a… Read more »

Emma Beatty visits Art Space, an important artists’ community in the centre of Portsmouth Have you ever been to Brougham… Read more »

Plan B, All Saints, Idlewild & more join the bill Three-time Ivor Novello Award-winning Plan B is set to bolster… Read more »

Spring – a season to celebrate dance and female artists by Emma Beatty A DANCE FESTIVAL (and one opera) The… Read more »

Southsea Lifestyle writer Kate Thompson was delighted to be invited back to see the progress being made in the multi-million-pound… Read more »

Lauren Steadman, Strictly Come Dancing contestant, three-time Paralympian & Rio Silver Medallist, double World Champion, 6 time European Champion, elite… Read more »

Words: John Worsey. Photos: Charlotte Griffiths Step inside St Agatha’s Catholic Church, a few yards from The Cascades and the… Read more »

Words by Portsmouth University Student  Lottie Maguire The University of Portsmouth’s Dramatic and Musical Society proves to us that dreams… Read more »

Kate Thompson meets the team behind The Portsmouth Distillery Co. and visits their wonderful set-up based in perhaps the most… Read more »

February and March. Art all about the sea, and travel, and roads… by Emma Beatty The Printmakers Council was set… Read more »

Victorious Festival (23-25 August 2019) – the UK’s biggest metropolitan festival – has revealed some of the talent that will… Read more »

Talking to people with a passion for what they do. Ben Horrod is club captain of Southsea Nomads RFC. The… Read more »

A black and white approach. Words by Kate Thompson. Photos: Charlotte Griffiths. Artist Daisy Harris-Burland drew on all the things… Read more »

Shrove Tuesday or pancake day is on 5th March this year. If your pancakes are less than perfect then try… Read more »

With Valentine’s Day and Mother’s day just around the corner, here are a few ideas from local retailers to inspire… Read more »

Whether you are in the market for a Victorian bureau or you want to add to your collection of vintage… Read more »

If you want to make 2019 the year you get fitter and healthier what’s the best form of regular exercise… Read more »

2018 was filled with echoes of war – from moving centenary reflections on the sacrifices made in the First World… Read more »

University of Portsmouth student, Lottie Maguire takes a tour to review a few of the city’s pubs and bars  … Read more »

Lowena Hull is in Year 12 at Portsmouth High Sixth Form, and talks about her interest in computing and technology… Read more »

Words by Victoria Doxat On the night of January 10th 1941, a bombing raid completely destroyed the nave of The… Read more »

Words by Girl About Southsea Taking my eldest daughter to the theatre to see Cinderella, without her sisters, is a… Read more »

Entrepreneurs from Portsmouth and surrounding areas are coming together to grow their network and there won’t be a name badge… Read more »

With an average of 14 high street shops closing across the UK every day, including some big name stores, it… Read more »

A beautiful property, all set for an annual Christmas party and seasonal sparkle.  Words by Kate Thompson. Photos: Derek Rodgers…. Read more »

Words: John Worsey Professional Santa, Richard Gwenn, has such an amazing story, I can’t add to it. So here it… Read more »

A season of fairy tales, by Emma Beatty Are you going to a pantomime this year? Across the city, boy-band… Read more »

Although it may have lost some of its initial enthusiasm this mobile game still has thousands of dedicated followers… Melika… Read more »

Words by Kate Thompson   Families, hobbyists and students alike came together recently to spend the weekend having fun while… Read more »

Words by Kate Thompson Portsmouth City Council has found an imaginative way of honouring the soldiers and sailors who sacrificed their… Read more »

New figures released today by TV Licensing show that after more than 50 years of colour transmissions, 10black and white… Read more »

Maricar Jagger, Public Events Manager at The University of Portsmouth For a few years the South Regional division of the… Read more »

Words: John Worsey I recently returned from a trip to paradise. We tracked down a too-good-to-be-true deal on an all-inclusive… Read more »

Talking to people with passion for what they do.    Jacob Leadley is an award winning winemaker for a new… Read more »

Every year The Portsmouth Society tours the city to award good design in architecture and landscape. This years winners received… Read more »

The Case of the Frightened Lady, New Theatre Royal, 29 Oct-3 Nov Interview: Deborah Grant with Emma Beatty The last… Read more »

Portsmouth Plays Host to Over 20,000 Runners for Simplyhealth Great South Run Weekend   Now in it’s 29th year, the… Read more »

Words by Chris Horton. Photos: Charlotte Griffiths Photography With its colourful history it’s not surprising that Portsmouth has a good… Read more »

Scott Ramsey chief executive of the NTR talks about new initiatives and new productions. Words by Emma Beatty. Did you… Read more »

The design expert brings his creative oomph to Portsmouth Guildhall. “Who needs Benidorm?” Why young people are returning to our… Read more »

Words by Kate Thompson Getting your first home together is a major step for most couples and when Alasdair and… Read more »

The Mary Rose Museum 6th – 14th October On the 11th October 1982, the nation gathered around their televisions to… Read more »

Words by Kate Thompson It’s the house you drew at school when you were a child (four bay windows with… Read more »

Girl About Southsea I always love being out in the sunshine in the summer, and the longer days mean you… Read more »

Art shows to see in the city by Emma Beatty If you haven’t been to Portsmouth City Museum for a… Read more »

Step back in time to the golden era of Rock N’ Roll as live music show Lipstick on your Collar… Read more »

Did you know Wiggle is the world’s largest online cycling and tri-sports retailer, serving customers in over 100 countries and it’s… Read more »

Words: Victoria Doxat A popular family hot spot and the home of Victorious Festival, it’s difficult to imagine how different Southsea Common… Read more »

As proud sponsors of Victorious Festival, the UK’s biggest metropolitan festival, Southsea Lifestyle looks forward to a great bank holiday… Read more »

Words: Mark Harris. Photos: Miguel Blasco Martin One of the most successful public regeneration projects to be realised in Southsea… Read more »

Words: Maricar Jagger, Public Events Manager at The University of Portsmouth Steve Rad is one of the University of Portsmouth’s success… Read more »

Words: John Worsey  Sometimes it feels like we live in stressful times. It’s a day-to-day thing. The way we work,… Read more »

Southsea tennis sensation Blu Baker is competing at this year’s Wimbledon championships as a ‘wild card’. Wild card players are… Read more »

Talking to people with passion for what they do. Belinda Cleary is an award-winning hair stylist, who has worked at… Read more »

Words: Maricar Jagger, Public Events Manager at The University of Portsmouth Dr Eleanor Schofield came to settle in Portsmouth 6 years… Read more »

Southsea was made for the summer – Kate Thompson talks to people who make their living along the seafront, what… Read more »

Words: John Worsey Something unexpected has happened since I wrote about Albert Road’s community of independent businesses in the last… Read more »

Hampshire’s chalklands are the source for a new sparkling wine which has launched to critical acclaim.  Black Chalk has been… Read more »

The Fuzion 100 Southsea Trophy returned to Canoe Lake Leisure this week and played host to the regional British Tennis… Read more »

Words by Emma Beatty Mamma Mia, King’s Theatre, Southsea, 12 June Verdict – camp fun – just go with it,… Read more »

Words by: Victoria Doxat Photos: Derek Rogers Southsea’s Kings Theatre is an iconic landmark and, according to the Theatre’s Trust,… Read more »

Words by Tara Kent. Photos: Sarah Brown My son Alfie and I enjoy watching Masterchef together, and we loved the… Read more »

Words by Chris Horton. Photos: Sarah Brown There is a rather peaceful place in Southsea where you might see a… Read more »

Neill Barston talks to Paloma Faith prior to her appearance at Victorious Becoming a parent is just about the biggest… Read more »

Lulu Whitmore of Love Southsea, throws open the doors of her family home and talks about the renovations and buying… Read more »