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Celebrating Richard Jones: The local author bringing Gosport’s hidden history back to life
Richard Jones doesn’t just write books, he rescues stories. Living in Lee‑on‑the‑Solent and part of the wider Gosport community for more than two decades, Richard has...
A New Chapter for Gosport’s oldest Pub: Meet Chantelle and Pete, the Couple bringing the Fox Tavern back to life
When Chantelle Cheshire and Pete Street arrived at the Fox Tavern just over a month ago, they weren’t simply taking over a pub, they were stepping into nearly 300 years...
The Bricksy Trail: How one Gosport volunteer helped turn Lego, local history and pure heart into a new kind of heritage
If you wander down Gosport High Street today, you’ll notice something quietly magical. Bright Lego‑style mosaics tucked into corners of cafés, perched on museum walls,...
Seven free waterside moments in Gosport
Gosport is a town shaped by water, from its sheltered creeks and tidal inlets to the wide, open sweep of the Solent. Along its shoreline, you’ll find small, quiet...
Your complete guide to summer in Gosport
Perched on a peninsula on the south coast of Hampshire, Gosport is a hidden coastal gem with a rich maritime heritage, beautiful waterfront, and plenty to do during the...
Cut, solder, shine: The rise of Emma Leahy’s glass-making movement
On a bright Saturday morning in Lee‑on‑the‑Solent, sunlight pours through the windows of a small studio, scattering colour across the tables where people lean over...
“Finding a New Life” – How Jenny Jessup became Gosport’s Volunteer of the Year
When Jenny Jessup first heard her name announced as the winner of the Graham Hewitt Volunteer of the Year Award, she felt something deeper than pride. It was a moment...
From helicopters to camper vans, the remarkable journey of Gosport’s Nick Millerchip
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...
A cup of tea and a second chance: Inside Tracy’s mission to help others
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...
Gosport’s free water play hotspots
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...
The eco friendly baby shop at the heart of Lee on the Solent
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...
How a Sunday run changed everything for Gosport’s award winning chimney sweep
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...