Aged 57, Gosport-born-and-bred entrepreneur Nick Millerchip has lived two careers already, and is now deep into his third. From the precision of helicopter engineering to the fast-paced world of IT, and now the thriving camper‑conversion business he runs from Daedalus...
There’s a warmth to Dolly’s Tea Room on Stoke Road that goes beyond the smell of fresh tea and coffee and homemade cakes. It’s in the conversations happening across the mismatched vintage tables. It’s in the hugs exchanged between regulars. It’s in the way the...
Gosport is home to two standout splash parks that are both completely free, along with a sweeping shoreline that’s ideal for paddling, picnicking and soaking up the sun. Together, they offer one of the south coast’s simplest and most family‑friendly days out. Stokes...
A Slice of Vinyl on Stoke Road is one of those shops you notice the moment you walk in. It’s bright, friendly, and full of music. It's the kind of place where the sound of a record spinning instantly makes you feel at home. Shelves are packed with everything from...
When you walk into My First Steps on Lee‑on‑the‑Solent High Street, you’re greeted not just by soft organic cottons and beautifully crafted wooden toys, but by the warmth of owner Jan Coupe, whose entire life has been shaped by one thing: people. “I’ve always been a...
When Sunrise Chimney Sweeps was announced as Best Independent Business at the March 2026 awards, the room erupted, but no one looked more stunned than its owner, Neil Jarrett, who still describes himself as “just the chimney sweep who pops in for an hour a year.” Four...
Saturday 16th May - 10am–9pm - Walpole Park and Gosport Marina Gosport is preparing for one of its biggest community events of the year as the Gosport Marine Festival returns on Saturday 16 May, bringing a full programme of free activities to Walpole Park and...
My First Steps on Lee‑on‑the‑Solent High Street is a bright, welcoming children’s boutique specialising in organic babywear and eco‑friendly wooden toys. The shop is filled with soft organic cottons, sustainable materials and beautifully made gifts for little ones,...
At first glance, it’s a simple set-up. A coffee van by the ferry terminal, early morning steam rising into the sea air, commuters grabbing a cup before the day begins. But spend five minutes with Chris Delin from The Daily Grind Coffee Van, and you realise this isn’t...
If you’re looking for something different to do with the kids this May half term, at weekends, or over the summer holidays, fishing is a brilliant way to get everyone outdoors and properly engaged. Along the shoreline at Stokes Bay, around the pontoons at Haslar...