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Mark Waldron

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Editor in chief of the South division of Iconic Media Group with a passion for all things Portsmouth and Sussex. Raised just outside the city, educated in the city and returned to Portsmouth as editor of The News in 2007 after a working lifetime in regional newspapers. Happy on my days off cycling over the South Downs or strolling the Witterings... east, west and sometimes both

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Pompey Women have been building stronger ties with the community. Players recently visited the Historic Dockyard to learn more about the city's heritage.

Pompey Women build stronger ties with city's community

The launch of the 100 Sparks colouring book

How 17,000 children can add colour to Portsmouth's centenary year

A computer generated image of Skynet 6A

Prime Minister told: Don't risk Portsmouth jobs with leap into unknown

The winners gather on stage at the Intenational Men's Day Appreciation Awards last year.

Nominations open for Portsmouth awards to celebrate inspirational men

John Grant of Solent Original Walks

A hundred people invited to join Portsmouth100 walk for mental health

Adey shared her powerful poetry at the official launch of nominations for Pamodzi Creatives' Inpirational Women 2027. Host Debbie Smith watches on

Nominations open for Inspirational Women of Portsmouth 2027

Winners Steve and George Reid from Blitz Photography - crowned the first Overall Business of the Year at the inaugral Gosport Business Awards in 2024. Pictured with David Steer, right, from headline sponsor StandardAero.

Gosport Business Awards 2026 shortlist revealed: Who's in the top 25?

Green-fingered Portsmouth gardeners celebrate blooming centenary year

We want to celebrate young people as part of the Portsmouth100 celebrations - and we need your help.

Help us find 100 incredible young people to celebrate Portsmouth100

Professor Jim Al-Khalili, physicist, broadcaster and Honorary Patron of the National Education Museum with trustee Laura Watford, CEO of STEMunity and Portsmouth National Education Union Assistant Secretary.

Big step taken in dream for a National Education Museum in Portsmouth

The company in Antigone Exits at Chichester Festival Theatre

A tough watch, but a thought-provoking end to Chichester Festival 2026

A packed crowd enjoyed a little slice of Ronnie Scott’s magic as The Royal Jazz Club launched at the Queens Hotel in Southsea.

Review: The magic of Ronnie Scott's is here at The Queens Hotel

The achievements of young people were celebrated at the fourth annual Portsmouth Youth Awards.

Portsmouth Youth Awards 2026: Celebrating the city's young achievers

Hampshire Flag Company welcomed guests to their head office in Waterberry Drive, Waterlooville, at a special open day to celebrate their expansion.

Picture: Mark Waldron

Good signs for Hampshire Flag as new factory opens up lucrative market

Shipwreck Portsmouth is one of the 100 images captured by Penny Plimmer which will be featuring in a new Faces and Places of Pompey exhibition.

Portsmouth100 exhibition showcases 'Faces and Places of Pompey'

Royal Navy veteran and online entrepreneur Susan Bonnar will be the special guest of this year's Gosport Business Awards. Picture: Claire Kelson Photography

Award-winning entrepreneur named as Gosport Business Awards star guest

The Portsmouth City of Culture bid leaves Portsmouth on a rib en route to London

Four universities back Portsmouth's UK City of Culture 2029 bid
Support shares vision of the part culture can play in creating brighter futures, driving innovation and nurturing talent across the south coast.
Mark Waldron

Winners take to the stage at last year's Portsmouth Youth Awards.

Portsmouth Youth Awards 2026: Celebrating the city's young leaders

James Baggott: 'This award belongs to the whole team.'

Grab a cuppa & tell your story! Businesses urged to enter 2026 awards

Guests gather at the opening of the new Next Gen gym at Harbour School

New school gym offers young people a space to feel safe and supported

Venturefest South Festival of Innovation 2025

Book your place at the VFS 10th anniversary Festival of Innovation

A computer generated image of Skynet 6A

An open letter to Andy Burnham: Back Portsmouth with £2.4bn satellite

A computer generated image of Skynet 6A

'Back Portsmouth with £2bn Skynet satellite contract, Prime Minister'

The winners gather on stage at the glittering finale of the Gosport Business Awards 2025.

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Gosport Business Awards 2026: It's time to share your success stories

Caoilfhionn Dunne and Priyanga Burford in a small and quiet light at Chichester Festival Theatre.

A courageous life shines brightly at Chichester Festival Theatre

The launch of Gosport Business Awards at St Vincent College. Pictured, left to right, are Dave Steer (Government Business Director at
StandardAero) , Liz Wiffin (Key Accounts Manager for Iconic Media Group), Sarah Carter (St Vincent College Head of Marketing), Mark Waldron (The News editor in chief), Andy Grant (St Vincent College Executive Principal) and Ian Bridges (Principal Economic Development and Regeneration Officer at Gosport Borough Council).

Gosport Business Awards 2026 launched to celebrate local excellence

Pride of place - Daisy Barker's Cushty is currently the people's favourite on the Portsmouth100 lion trail

Picture: Sarah Standing (140726-6518)

Nearly 200,000 lions 'collected' as Portsmouth100 trail charms city

Kate Hollis, Airbus Portsmouth's charity champion with Emily Cleife, Community and Events Fundraising Lead, Kerry Houghton Operations Manager and Friends of PICU volunteers, Tony Gough and Mary Dowden.

Airbus Portsmouth launches campaign in aid of seriously ill children
Employees will boost funds to help support young people receiving care at Paediatric Intensive Care Unit and their families
Mark Waldron

‘Who Inspires You?’ is the theme of a series of storytelling events being held by Pamodzi Creatives to celebrate 'local heroes and young creators'.

Children to celebrate local heroes at Portsmouth storytelling events

Happier days... Portsmouth Pride 2025, Zoe Wortt and Michelle Penn, right, on Southsea seafront. This year’s event had to be cancelled because of atrocious weather.
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Free community festival will put the Pride back into Portsmouth

Ten Portsmouth businesses have joined cultural organisations in supporting the City of Culture 2029 bid.

Businesses make Proper Pompey pledge for City of Culture 2029 bid

Residents came together at the Fratton Community Centre to share memories, ideas and hopes for Portsmouth's future as part of our bid to become UK City of Culture 2029.

Take these five simple steps to back Portsmouth's City of Culture bid

Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, Councillor Abdul Kadir, and Portsmouth North MP Amanda Martin at the early careers showcase at Airbus Portsmouth

Airbus shows its commitment to the next generation of space engineers

Launch of StandardAero's Mobile Newton Room - an interactive learning centre at Fleetlands, Gosport. Pictured: are Mayor of Gosport, Cllr Kirsten Bradley and Dame Caroline Dinenage MP with representatives and apprentices from Boeing and StandardAero

Students take flight with hands-on experience of 'rescue mission'

TADAA perform for the On Shining Waters song.

Portsmouth100 'anthem' to be premiered on Guildhall Square Big Screen

Robert Smith is all smiles as an epic set by The Cure closes Isle of Wight Festival 2026.

The Cure's epic set provides a red-hot finish to IOW Festival 2026

Brittany Ferries' newest vessel, the LNG-powered Saint Malo, will be making her first commercial trip in February this year. Pictured is the new ferry sailing into Portsmouth.

Brittany Ferries sails around Isle of Wight for special birthday party

Young children give their thoughts on climate change with panel host Cllr Suzy Horton during the Ticking Clock event at the Kings Theatre

Children make creative plea to stop ticking clock of climate change

A huge number one is being painted on to the grass at Southsea Common

Why is a huge number one mysteriously being painted on the Common?

The city has celebrated the first Portsmouth100 event in Southsea.

Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak

Who were the 28 'greats' who made our Portsmouth100 top 100 people?

The pride in Portsmouth is set to be captured from space at Southsea Common during Armed Forces Day.

Historic picture will ensure pride in Portsmouth is seen from space

Portsmouth Cathedral Choir

New record captures a musical year in the life of Portsmouth Cathedral

Ocean House will become the new name for Portsmouth Technopole

Ocean House will be new name on the block for business in Portsmouth

Brilliant photos of Pompey faithful celebrating the season finale against Birmingham City at Fratton Park.

Who were the Pompey stars who were named as the city's top 100 people?

Winners gather on stage at the University of Portsmouth Student Impact Awards

University of Portsmouth students awarded for incredible achievements

Children work on the playground mural at St George’s Beneficial Primary School in Portsea

Children create 'magical' mural for Portsmouth100

Solent Symphony Orchestra

'Powerful and uplifting' gala concert for Portsmouth100