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Published: Wed, 13/12/2017 17:27
Gavin King opens up to the AboutMyArea editor on his life as an alcoholic and his journey on the road to recovery.
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Published: Thu, 07/09/2017 14:29
When Lily Miller got a magic set for Christmas at the age of 7, little did she know that it was a glimpse into her future career.
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Published: Tue, 25/04/2017 19:53
By day he works for a charity supprting disabled people but in his spare time he transforms into the dastardly 'Prince of Mumbai'.
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Published: Fri, 24/03/2017 18:12
As a child, Harley Elliott used to run around his school playground jumping across the benches. Years later he found out that what he was doing was actually a recognised professional sport.
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Published: Sun, 19/03/2017 19:27
When Colin Younger found wild bees in his roof, instead of being horrified, he decided to get his own hive.
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Published: Tue, 18/10/2016 14:22
By day she is an Operations Manager for a Lettings firm but by night she transforms into Heidi Jane 'The Train' Ogden.
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Published: Mon, 04/07/2016 21:35
When Gethin Jones was a boy he was told he wouldn't amount to anything and he believed it. A childhood in care and a life of crime and drugs seemed to be all he was destined for.
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Published: Tue, 28/06/2016 15:26
He bought his first boat with cigarette coupons at the age of eight. Now Portsmouth born and bred entrepreneur and adventurer, Alan Priddy, is preparing for a round the world record attempt in a power boat specially designed for the challenge.
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Published: Tue, 17/05/2016 23:40
When Paul Cissell's mum brought him home from the hospital as a newborn baby, she knew that he had inherited a gift from his grandmother.
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Published: Mon, 09/05/2016 21:05
It's said that everyone has a book in them but it wasn't until he was in his late 50s that Pete Adams found his. Now there is no stopping him as he's about to publish the eighth in a series he started seven years ago.
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Published: Mon, 29/02/2016 14:04
Fans of a Portsmouth crime writer's detective series may be very excited to find out that there's a new hero on the block.
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Published: Wed, 24/02/2016 22:36
He's the poet with a heart of gold and a friendly face for those in need.
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Published: Sun, 05/07/2015 15:24
For over forty years, the Portsmouth Society has been a little known but influential force in the city, campaigning to preserve some of the city's oldest buildings.
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Published: Tue, 23/06/2015 09:24
What started as a kickabout on Southsea Common is turning into something amazing.
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Published: Wed, 20/05/2015 12:29
She's a cancer survivor and now wants to support others who have been given the news that nobody wants to hear.
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Published: Fri, 08/05/2015 13:23
Talking is one of Katy Burrows' strong points and she has something to say.
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Published: Wed, 25/06/2014 09:50
A new member of the Wymering Manor Trust responsible for running events has already sold out of tickets for the first one she has organised.
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Published: Tue, 28/01/2014 12:13
Guaranteed to put a smile on a child's face, Maureen Clark has been a well known figure in Cosham for many years.
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Published: Tue, 08/10/2013 20:36
As an architect, Pete Adams only started writing for the escapist fun of it, where he could do anything and travel anywhere. That was until his work was recognised by an agent who steered him towards a publisher.
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Published: Sat, 27/07/2013 10:01
Yesterday saw the whole Portsmouth Football Club First Team getting kitted out in for their team suits at local Gun Wharf tailors, TM Lewin.
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Published: Thu, 11/07/2013 09:52
A 24 hour event to raise funds for Cancer Research takes place in Portsmouth every year. Although supported by Cancer Research UK, Relay For Life is only possible because of the dedication of volunteers many of whom turn up year after year to take part.
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Published: Sun, 07/07/2013 21:55
With every Pompey fan looking forward to the new season under the management of Guy Wittingham, and the owner ship of the beloved Supporters Trust, AboutMyArea/Portsmouth were lucky enough to catch up with head goalkeeping coach, and former player, Alan Knight.
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Published: Sun, 07/07/2013 17:02
Portsmouth Football Club hasn't had the easiest of times recently, but in April this year it became the largest fan-owned football club in English Football history after the Pompey Supporters Trust (PST) successfully gained possession of Fratton Park.
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Published: Thu, 30/05/2013 16:07
There is a small but dedicated team of people at QA Hospital committed to raising money for new equipment. An unassuming group who work quietly in the background, they have been going for over forty years.
They are the QA League of Friends and the AboutMyArea editor met with chairman, Jan Spear, to find out more about her and the organisation.
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Published: Thu, 16/05/2013 10:45
They say that dog is a man's best friend but Inca from Portsmouth is so much more than that to her owner.
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Published: Thu, 29/11/2012 12:09
Visitors to Port Solent can't fail to have noticed an increase in the amount of activity going on there lately. With monthly markets that ran over summer, to a hugely successful Halloween event, Port Solent has definitely come alive.
Keen to find out more about the driving force behind the events, AboutMyArea met up with the lady responsible.
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Published: Wed, 17/10/2012 14:33
All things weird and wonderful are due to arrive at the Kings Theatre on the 27th October in the form of the House of Burlesque. Not your normal show, this eccentric collection of acts from around the country will entertain, amuse and possibly shock.
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Published: Wed, 12/09/2012 17:49
Rachael Job is studying for a degree in Journalism and English Language at Portsmouth University. She spent this summer in Dubai on work experience and shares her experience on AboutMyArea.
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Published: Wed, 12/09/2012 10:09
It's been 72 years in the making and now a local author's memories of a childhood in war torn Portsmouth have been published.
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Published: Thu, 06/09/2012 11:05
Most of us will remember London 2012 for a long time but for one young performer from Portsmouth, it will be something she won't forget for a special reason.
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Published: Sun, 12/08/2012 15:04
A cyclist whose best friend was diagnosed with a brain tumour will be cycling from Land's End to John O' Groats this month.
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Published: Thu, 19/07/2012 18:08
For three nights in August, one of the first ever Dickens adaptations, Barnaby Rudge, is coming to the Kings Theatre, Southsea, presented by adaptor and artistic director, Eileen N
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Published: Tue, 26/06/2012 13:33
With a new and dynamic CEO at the reins, the Guildhall looks set for change. AboutMyArea met up with Andy Grays to find out more about his vision for Portsmouth's most iconic building.
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Published: Thu, 22/03/2012 16:02
Portsmouth based author Kerry McPhail has written a book that she hopes may one day help to save lives.
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Published: Fri, 16/03/2012 10:32
Community First volunteer Alan Allcock, 78, winner of Portsmouth volunteer of the year three years running provides essential transport for many charities in the Portsmouth area.
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Published: Thu, 05/01/2012 14:20
A writer who rediscovered his creativity after a hypnotherapy session with Paul McKenna has written a book set in Portsmouth.
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Published: Wed, 23/11/2011 10:56
A local mum has turned author in a bid to get other mums to take a more positive outlook in their daily lives.
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Published: Wed, 16/11/2011 17:33
A young boy old from Gosport has just finished filming his fifth TV ad.
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Published: Thu, 10/11/2011 22:24
Portsmouth's biggest diva, Miss G, is performing at the Home Club on the 18th November raising funds for Portsmouth Breast Friends.
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Published: Fri, 05/08/2011 09:54
This year's Lord Mayor is Councillor Cheryl Buggy, already known to many people across the city within her role as, not only councillor, but as the Operations Director of Express FM.
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Published: Thu, 26/05/2011 14:51
Sandy Turvill is the Chair of Portsmouth Breast Friends, a local group that supports ladies who are going through the trauma of breast cancer. AboutMyArea spoke to Sandy who told us her story.
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Published: Wed, 27/04/2011 11:26
A business woman from Portsmouth is bringing together other businesses from across the area at a boutique market this Saturday.
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