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How the sweetest man in Gosport used one box of fudge to bring a town together
If you’re ever in and around Gosport on a Monday or Friday evening, you might just hear it before you see it, someone shouting across the road, “It’s the fudge man!”...
10 ways to support local in Gosport
From its vibrant streets to its waterside charm, Gosport is brimming with character, creativity, and community spirit. Whether you live in Gosport or are visiting the...
The little bookshop keeping a community reading
If you’ve ever wandered down Lee-on-the-Solent’s high street and stepped into the cosy, colourful world of The Book Shop, you’ve already felt the warmth of Sarah...
Valentine’s Day in Gosport: ideas for perfect dates
From dreamy dinners to daytime dates, make the most of Valentine’s Day in Gosport on Saturday 14 February 2026. Whether you’re planning some quality time with your...
The herbalist bringing a new kind of care to Gosport’s High Street
When Wendy first walked through the doors of the Gosport property that would become her second herbal medicine clinic, it wasn’t the high street frontage that captured...
February half term in Gosport
Looking for things to do this February half term in Gosport? Our family-friendly coastal borough offers a great mix of half term events, fun activities for children,...
How one Gosport artist turned her passion into a global story
Tracy’s artwork has wandered far beyond Gosport, popping up in shops, studios, and homes across the globe, but she never forgets where it came from. Her designs are...
Vanguard Comics: The Stoke Road shop with a Superhero heart
If you wander down Stoke Road on a bright Gosport morning, past the artists’ studios and the giant dog mural keeping watch, you’ll eventually find a shop that feels a...
Stronger Together: How two friends built a lifeline for Gosport’s over 50s and veterans
Riah Bunce devoted herself to charity work with FirstLight Trust, supporting veterans and armed forces families. But when it suddenly closed its doors in December 2024,...
From best friends to landladies -the women steering The Jolly Roger into a new era
When Melissa Cross and Pru Hennessey first met 33 years ago, waitressing in Hayling Island, neither imagined that one day they’d be running a waterfront pub. But that’s...
10 wholesome things to do this winter in Gosport
New year, new things to try in Gosport. Get 2026 off to a great start with local activities and wellbeing boosters. Try these 10 healthy, wholesome, and uplifting ways...
How Clare turned her passion into Gosport’s Best Independent Business
When Clare Woodford opened The Raw Pet Deli in Hardway in September 2023, she wasn’t just starting a business; she was following her heart. Just a year and a half...