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Listening to music is poetry; it's all around us, just in different forms.' Portsmouth Poetry is celebrating National Poetry Month with events aimed at highlighting poetry’s cultural importance and lasting influence.

'This helps local residents with their skills to help the area achieve net-zero by 2035.' A subsidised upskilling project aimed at supporting the transition to Net Zero in the Havant and Portsmouth area has been hailed a major success. Havant Borough Council Portsmouth City Council

"This is about breaking down barriers and showing that science is for everyone.” Researchers and scientists from the University of Portsmouth will be taking to the city's local pubs as part of the Pint of Science UK festival.

'We spend the day talking to people all over the world.' Amateur radio enthusiasts on the Isle of Wight will mark International Marconi Day this Saturday by broadcasting from the historic Needles site, where Marconi first set up a wireless telegraphy station in 1897.

'The IOW society will continue to promote island history and be interested in all aspects of island life.' The Isle of Wight Society is spotlighting its community hub in East Cows as part of its support for the Island’s new Local Nature Recovery Strategy.

Residents dressed up as pirates in support of ferry protests on the Isle of Wight. Isle of Wight residents staged a pirate-themed protest in Cowes to voice anger over rising ferry fares and unreliable service during a visit by transport minister Mike Kane.

Portsmouth’s Spinnaker Tower will be lit green today to mark Parental Alienation Awareness Day, drawing attention to the emotional harm caused when children are turned against one parent after separation. PAPA | People Against Parental Alienation ♻️

"It's a good chance to pay a little bit back." Club President in 2018, Wally Kemish has been honoured as this year's President of Woolston & District Bowling Club to celebrate his 100th year. Their opening day raised £1,000 from fundraising for Wally's chosen charity Guide Dogs

"It's a very strategic game." The youngest member of Woolston & District Bowling Club, 13 year old Matthew McLaughlin, won the under 25s title at Banister Park Bowling Club. Following his win at a Youth Comp in Feb he'll be representing Hampshire in the Nationals in October.

"Which will bring a lot of business to Romsey." A Literary Festival is being held for the first time in Romsey on Sat 10th May, Crosfield Hall organised by Romsey Women's Institute celebrating women’s writing and the power of storytelling with author talks and literary panels.

"These are local artisans, crafters and artists who would have missed this." A new committee organised this year’s 51st Titchfield Art and Craft show displaying the work of 124 local artists this weekend at Titchfield Community Centre.

'This is money that can make a difference.' A new £250,000 heritage fund has been launched to tell “A People’s History of the Isle of Wight.” Funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund the 18-month ‘Past Futures’ programme aims to capture the Island’s rich cultural heritage. Creative Island

'This celebrates radio and its history.' Amateur radio enthusiasts gathered at the Isle of Wight’s historic Needles site on Saturday to mark International Marconi Day.

"Remembering the fishermen that risked their lives." A service will be held on Portsmouth Camber on National Fishing Remembrance Day, Sun 11th of May, 3pm Wilhelmina J Memorial to remember lost fishermen and recognise the dangers those fishing at sea face Fishermen's Mission

'It brings home a very strong awareness of what is going on.' Business leaders in Portsmouth slept rough on the streets to raise funds for homelessness during the return of the CEO Sleepout UK at Fratton Park.

A Portsmouth driving instructor has warned that the government’s plan to offer 10,000 extra driving tests a month to tackle the backlog is unrealistic. Practice and Pass Driving Instructor Carl Smith said the impact will put strain on already over stretched resources.