Portsmouth, Southampton, and the Isle of Wight will have more control of their own financial futures, with all three councils being allowed to keep 100% of business rates collected in their areas as part of a national trial.
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Her Majesty The Queen has commissioned the UK's new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth into the Royal Navy at a ceremony in Portsmouth.
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Visitors to Gunwharf Quays on Thursday 14th December will be able to take in the festive atmosphere with a very special carol concert being held in the shopping centre.
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No. 6 Cinema is Portsmouth’s only independent filmhouse, situated in Boathouse No. 6 of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. In December, they continue their renowned programme of the latest and greatest releases. cult classics, and fresh titles from world cinema.
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A new project to enhance Southsea seafront will take a big step forward on Monday 4th December as work begins on an impressive water feature outside Southsea Castle.
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Portsmouth and Southsea’s events calendar never disappoints. Festive markets, feel-good cinema showings, and fun family pantomimes. All this and more takes place across the city this December. See our highlights.
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Portsmouth City Council have announced free parking for shoppers on Saturday 2nd December, as the city joins the national Small Business Saturday event.
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A film about a son’s experience of his father’s depression has won the student prize at the Cornwall Film Festival Short Film Competition. The film, Bulldoze, uses puppets to explore what it feels like to be leaving home and leaving behind a parent who is suffering with the illness.
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Her Majesty the Queen will formally commission her namesake aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, into the Royal Navy fleet in just three weeks’ time, visiting Portsmouth on Thursday 7th December for an official ceremony.
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Portsmouth International Port is hosting an exhibition of impressively-sized photography depicting the city’s most-loved landmarks and lesser-known hidden gems, captured by students from Highbury College.
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Each year the Spinnaker Tower offers a range of Festive themed experiences for customers to enjoy. This year is no exception with an Elf Trail designed for younger visitors and the chance to enjoy a festive themed high tea above the clouds and overlooking the solent.
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Portsmouth's number one independent cinema, No. 6 Cinema, will be presenting Murder on the Orient Express on Thursday 21st December.
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Researchers at the University of Portsmouth have produced a new children’s book that uses innovative research to raise pupils’ motivation and achievement.
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The festive feels are flickering into life, with fireworks displays, Christmas markets, a huge ice rink in Guildhall Square, tree light-ups, and more. Plus, a whole host of other exciting events, including world cinema screenings, Shakespeare productions, masses of comedians, art shows, and Thanksgiving dinners
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HMS Queen Elizabeth has sailed from Portsmouth Naval Base for the first time since arriving at her home port in August.
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Portsmouth-based natural skincare company Southsea Bathing Hut have launched a brand new organic product range.
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Leading UK family history website findmypast.co.uk has published online more than 1.3 million historical records in partnership with the Portsmouth History Centre.
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The Mary Rose Museum is delighted to announce its participation in Kids in Museums: Takeover Day on Wednesday 15 November, from 10:00 – 14:00. Takeover Day is a nation-wide celebration of children and young people’s contributions to museums, galleries, arts organisations, archives and heritage sites.
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Royal Navy sailors of all faiths and backgrounds gathered in the Naval Command Headquarters (NCHQ) in Portsmouth to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, which marks the Hindu New Year.
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Residents from across Portsmouth are invited to meet the team behind the Southsea Coastal Scheme at a series of public events, following the previous consultation in 2014.
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