Pride

Bangkok’s WorldPride 2030 bid aims to create a lasting legacy for LGBTQIA+ communities across Asia

Ad Feature Bangkok bids for WorldPride 2030

Pride of place - Daisy Barker's Cushty is currently the people's favoutite on the Pride of Portsmouth Lion trail

Hugely popular lions from Pride of Portsmouth trail to reunite

Members of the Royal Navy (Benjamin Cremel/PA)

LGBT veterans urged to come forward, as search for claimants continues

Portsmouth Guildhall Clock

The Pompey Chimes will not ring in the new football season

Editor in Chief, Mark Waldron
Picture: Keith Woodland (270221-0)

We Are Pompey: Mark backs the city of culture bid

Lulu Whitmore

"Champion of Portsmouth" Lulu backs city of culture bid - here's why

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.
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (070625-060)

Free community festival will put the Pride back into Portsmouth

The Rev Hugo Deadman at St Michael's Church, Paulsgrove

FAITH IN THE COMMUNITY: Our new lion reminds me of role of the church

Unicorn at North End Library as part of the Pride of Portsmouth trail

'Hidden' unicorn is unleashed as part of Pride of Portsmouth trail

Nathaniel “Natty” Crutchfield

We Are Pompey: Natty backs the city of culture bid - here's why

We are Pompey

First 'Pompey people' named as city's city of culture bid continues

The News' Editor Kelly Brown next to The Town Crier lion at Victoria Park, Portsmouth
Picture: Habibur Rahman

Fabulous trail sees 45 lions hidden across city for its centenary

The tiny town of Emsworth is a perfect place to visit with is shoreline, mill pond and large number of independent shops in the main square. You can reach it using the number 700 Stagecoach bus from both Portsmouth and Havant.

Disappointment as Emsworth misses out on for Town of Culture award

TADAA perform for the On Shining Waters song.

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

Sue and Harry Secombe QE2 1979

Tribute to ever-smiling heroine of care and compassion Sue Williams

Leonardo da Pompey will feature as part of the Pride of Portsmouth art trail next summer. The open air art exhibition is just one of many ways Portsmouth will be celebrating its centenary as a city.

Fantastic free lion trail the centrepiece of the city’s celebrations
A fantastic free lion trail is the centrepiece of the city’s Portsmouth100 celebrations
Kelly Brown

Fareham's first Pride picnic, Civic Gardens, Fareham
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (130626-69)

In pictures: Fareham welcomes its first Pride Picnic

Flags at the Falkland Gardens in Gosport, Hampshire.

Pride flag and the flag of the Falkland Islands and Union Flag flying

Councillor criticises Pride flag in memorial garden

Portsmouth Pride, Eastney Esplanade on Southsea seafront Picture: Chris Moorhouse (070625-070)

21 fun pictures show Portsmouth Pride in all its pomp in recent times

Portsmouth Pride, Eastney Esplanade on Southsea seafront
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (070625-070)

Portsmouth Pride returns to the city with a colourful day of fun

Heart of Portsmouth boxers Shane Keet, left, and Charlie Keet, right. Pic: Marcin Jedrysiak

Euro champ and 6 national titles: Meet brothers flying Pompey flag

The Phoenix Players performing the Portsmouth100 On Shining Waters song

Sing for the city! Community 'choirs' needed for Portsmouth100 anthem

Portsmouth lion trail

Pride of Portsmouth lion trail takes a giant leap forward

Gemma Nichols, CEO of Portsmouth Creates and Portsmouth College student Anya Nicole Valz

Portsmouth submits bid to become UK City of Culture 2029

Here's how Pompey writer Jordan Cross believes John Mousinho's side will line up against West Brom.

Pompey v West Brom: Predicted line-up amid injury crisis and new faces

The We Shine Festival in Portsmouth - one of the many cultural events which the city celebrates

'To be City of Culture is once-in-a-generation moment for Portsmouth'

Supporters gathered in large numbers in front of the Spinnaker Tower for the launch of Portsmouth's UK City of Culture bid. Picture: Millstream Productions

Show your love for Portsmouth: Back the bid for City of Culture 2029
Close your eyes and picture this: 'And the winner of UK City of Culture 2029 is... Portsmouth!'
Mark Waldron

Pompey boss John Mousinho

Pompey boss’ January transfer spending expectation after meetings

Leonardo da Pompey will feature as part of the Pride of Portsmouth art trail next summer. The open air art exhibition is just one of many ways Portsmouth will be celebrating its centenary as a city.

Hunt is on for courageous creatives to bring Portsmouth lions to life

Amanda Martin MP out on patrol with local police in North End

POLITICAL COMMENT: Amanda Martin MP welcomes new powers to seize boarded shops, ...

Stephen Morgan MP

POLITICAL COMMENT: City MP welcomes new powers to seize boarded shops, save pubs...

Team UK take stage at EuroSkills final

Ad Feature Team UK "beam" at opening of prestigious EuroSkills finals

From warship weddings to dining on a submarine, these unique venues will make for unforgettable events

Ad Feature Support naval heritage by booking Portsmouth’s landmark venue

Pompey pride: The man who has everyone talking after Manchester drama

Brits stay quiet on big wins - but love to share money-saving triumphs

Brits twice as likely to brag about a bargain than a work promotion

Sam Hodgson oversees the Forest Walk site in Whiteley

Hampshire site managers named as best in the country for quality

Car owners admit they treat their motor 'like a baby'

What your car maintenance habits say about you, stated by psychologist

Hovertravel supporting Isle of Wight Pride

Hovertravel is the most colourful ferry to the Isle of Wight Pride

Award-winners Mark Wheeler and Bradley Sleeman from Nut Tree View

Double NHBC award win for Dorchester Living recognises outstanding site leadersh...

A secondary school has cancelled a drag act as part of its Pride month celebrations after Suella Braverman MP branded it 'morally reprehensible'.

Pictured: Lucy

Secondary school cancels drag act after MP's criticism

‘Wrong language’ as council is criticised by Reform for flying the Pride flag

Stagecoach South Pride bus and open top double decker at Portsmouth Pride

Stagecoach South Proudly Leads the Way at Portsmouth Pride 2025

Stephen Morgan MP

‘A welcome reminder of the fight for equality’ – Portsmouth MP visits Navy vesse...

Spectacular and colourful scenes at Portsmouth Pride - in pictures

Portsmouth is set for a day of widespread showers

Portsmouth to be hit with 'widespread showers and rain' this weekend

The Spinnaker Tower team getting ready for Pride

Spinnaker Tower shows its colours for UK Pride with a message of unity and inclu...

Ryan from Hovertravel is a member of Portsmouth Batala Band

Hovertravel’s Ryan sets the rhythm at Portsmouth Pride 2025

Mark designing the mural with his students.

HSDC students and lecturer design mural for UK Pride 2025

The winners were announced at Dubai’s fourth MICHELIN Guide Ceremony, held at Address Sky View

Ad Feature Dubai gets first 3-star Michelin restaurants

Artist Mister Samo has been working on a mural in the centre courtyard of Gunwharf Quays, tentatively titled 'Pride' in readiness for Portsmouth Pride 2025.

Gunwharf Quays to unveil five UK Pride 2025 murals by local artists

One in three Gen Zers have increased their charitable giving

Gen Z and millennials are the most charitable generations, study shows

Reported net worth - £10.27m

Excitement as Girls Aloud star confirmed for Portsmouth Pride 2025

Love Portsmouth shop

Portsmouth’s 2025 spotlight event

Gareth Gates with two huge Pride flags at Kings Theatre, Southsea.

Picture: Chris Moorhouse (080325-40)

Gareth Gates celebrates Pride with mahoosive flags adorning theatre

Pompey favourite and current skipper Matt Ritchie. Pic: Jason Brown/ProSportsImages

‘Pride’: The Pompey honour for favourite after emergence as figurehead

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