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The show will be performed at the Royal Garrison Church in Southsea

One-woman-show tells the history of a WW1 submarine chaser in song

Sir Grayson Perry

Rare work by Sir Grayson Perry to go on display at Portsmouth Museum

The exhibition invites designers to rethink the future amid technological, social and environmental transformation

Ad Feature Bangkok hosts design expo

Li remains committed to bringing the traditions of Chinese tempera to a global audience

Ad Feature Chinese tempera artist Li Xiaogang featured in Venice exhibition

The Eldon Building on Winston Churchill Avenue

Independent cinema No6 Cinema is back in Portsmouth city centre

The BRAVA awards are specifically looking for young painters

Ad Feature Fundación BRAVA launches call for emerging artists aged 19-30

"Immersive experience transports you to a whole new world" Luminarium

RSPCA Stubbington Ark Fete in Stubbington. Pictured by Alec Chapman

16 joyous pictures of the summer fete at Stubbington Ark

Luminarium

Victoria Park to be transformed into a world of light and colour

50th anniversary of Landport Adventure Playground, Portsmouth on Wednesday 29th July 2026
Pictured: Visitors and staff at the site celebrating 50 years

Landport Adventure Playground celebrates 50 years

Colour As Continuum was showcased at Nilaya Anthology until July 2026

Ad Feature Asian Paints showcases 'Colour As Continuum' collection

The exhibition brought together nearly 300 works by more than 50 artists spanning five decades of Nigerian artistic production

Ad Feature Nigerian Modernism shines at Tate

People enjoying the bank holiday sun in Southsea at the water fountains in front of Southsea Castle . Pictured by Alec Chapman

14 fabulous things to do to keep your family entertained on a budget

Sundeep Bhutoria, handing over a copy of Gitanjali to West Bengal Governor, Shri R N Ravi

Ad Feature Philanthropist presents Governor with handwritten copy of novel

Commissioned by Qatar Foundation and nestled in its Education City campus, the museum was inaugurated on November 28, 2025

Ad Feature M. F. Husain Museum named one of TIME World's Greatest Places 2026

16 experiential installations have been created by designers Elena and Giulia Sella

Ad Feature Europe's must-see exhibition 'House of Dreamers' arrives in London
House of Dreamers lands in London on June 26th.
Emily Jordan

I found this incredible deal that will keep kids entertained during Easter half term (aff)

Easter half term made easy with this crafting kit for kids

In many of the houses in Emsworth, the convulsive motion shook the furniture and appeared to threaten destruction to the premises

Emsworth makes a bid for UK’s first Town of Culture title

SwitchBot's new AI Art Frame is a fabulous gadget - if you can afford it

AI frame turns photos into wall art – I tested it

The big artwork was unveiled to celebrate 90s favourite Müller Corner Original Rhubarb Crumble, which is making its way back to supermarket shelves.

Art Attack legend revives 'Big Art' style 18 years after the show

Leyla Sabah. Photographer: Yavuz Meyveci

Art lovers fall in love with record-breaking exhibition in Southsea

As Gustav Klimt becomes the holder of the second most expensive artwork sold at auction, who are the other 12 he joins from the art world?

What are the 13 most expensive artworks sold at auction?

The Wickedly Fun Witchy Duo will be appearing at Whitely on Saturday, November 22 between 11am and 4pm.

"We’re thrilled" - festive season starts at Whiteley

Chris Pavia

Portsmouth takes centre stage for inclusivity at We Connect 2025

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Major arts and crafts retailer to close 9 more UK stores - full list

Tom Roberts from Lee-on-the-Solent, has officially opened his first physical art studio called The Studio @ThirteenEight in Stoke Road, Gosport.

Pictured: Tom Roberts

Picture: Sarah Standing (050625-4183)

Artist opens dream studio where people can 'think outside the box'

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Beloved craft chain to shut 9 stores as closing down sales spark rush
Bargain hunters are flocking to stores for huge discounts 🎨
Alex Nelson

Paloma will bring her wealth of musical talent to this year's gala

Ad Feature Paloma Faith appointed musical director for crucial fundraising event

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Havant branch of Hobbycraft looks to be safe from closure for now

inside the Glasform workshop, where John Ditchfield makes his beautiful glass sculptures, at Singleton, Lancashire

Video: I built 30ft glass sculpture in my garden...watch how I made it

Comedian Kate-Lois Elliott was resigned to renting for life

A lifelong renter became an estate agent to buy her first home

An artist has added a touch of magic to used tea bags by painting scenes inspired from Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings on them.
Caroline West, 50, from Waterlooville, Hampshire, has been painting on used tea bags since August 2023.

Magical scenes from Harry Potter created by artist using tea bags

Stoke City boss Mark Robins felt Pompey turned to football's 'dark arts' to beat his side. Pic: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

‘Thrown themselves to floor, fouled, kicked us’: Stoke boss on Pompey

Claire Eason's giant light poppy.

Watch: Beautiful 300ft high poppy display set against Northern Lights

With The Telegraph publishing their 48 UK counties list, what areas of the UK came out on top in the fields of history and culture in 2024?

The 9 most desirable English counties for history and culture

West Dean House

West Dean | Sussex Campus Open Day | Friday 25th October 2024

Pictured - Lois, Sienna and FreyaPhotos by Alex Shute

Celebrations and great pride as HTC students collect their exam results

Jordan Banjo attends the premiere event for M&M'S Short Film Festival. The initiative sets to promote the next generation of up-and-coming filmmakers

60% of film fans say misrepresentation of minorities has ruined a film

Penbridge Infant and Nursery School has received a prestigious national award, recognising its dedication to delivering a vibrant and engaging arts curriculum.

School awarded with Artsmark award for its art curriculum

Cheers all round for Meon Way Federation as they gain their Artsmark award.

Three schools bag awards for impressive art curriculum

Credit: Lisa Ferguson

Family activities to do for £5 or less this May half-term

Ad Feature Tickets on sale now for star-studded line-up at redeveloped venue

Celebrations at Penbridge Junior School

Portsmouth school celebrates after being given a prestigious award

Construction site at Fareham Live, Osborn Road, Fareham

Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 120324-04)

Major celebrities lining up to open Fareham Live with iconic shows

Three 'curious idols' have been revealed at South Bank, London

Over 8 in 10 adults claim they’re still eager to learn new things

Incredible earth mural appears at a Jurassic Coast quarry

Orchestras from the UK and Canada will unite as the Coronation Orchestra for the coronation of King Charles III

All the new music and performers for King Charles’ coronation ceremony

Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers (Wet Leg), Central Cee and Simona Tabasco are among the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe class of 2023.

Forbes 30 under 30 Europe class of 2023 revealed

Romesh Ranganathan will perform at the 2023 Latitude Festival

Latitude Festival announces new music names and huge comedy bill

The theatre has become too expensive for many parents

Charity survey finds almost half of parents unable to afford theatre

A series of family-friendly events will take place at Gosport this summer.

Gosport parks to host live performances as part of Arts in the Parks events

The Big Jubilee Read celebrates books by authors from across the Commonwealth (photo: Adobe)

The Big Jubilee Read: 70 years' worth of books to inspire you this summer

JOY: Goal celebrations should not be banned, says Rick. Picture: PinPep Media/Joe Pepler

Sport has to keep going so the rest of us can keep sane | Rick Jackson

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Mother’s Day may be a little different this year, with the government urging people to implement social distancing and avoid bars and restaurants (Photo: Shutterstock)

12 indoor ideas for Mother’s Day 2020 amid coronavirus outbreak

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