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, she felt something deeper than shock, she felt responsibility. “The charity was closing but the...
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 the thing about Melissa and Pru. Their story is stitched together with instinct, bravery, and a...
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 later, her passion for pet health and nutrition was recognised when the deli was crowned Best Independent...
Locked in a cell for up to 22 hours a day at HMP Belmarsh, Duke Harrison-Hunt shared a concrete room with a man he had never met. In that bleak space, while watching his Muslim cellmate pray five times a day, he found light in one of the darkest places imaginable. “I...
When was the last time you paused and asked yourself why you do what you do every day? For Gosport resident, Alison Allsopp, that question isn’t just philosophical - it’s her way of life. Alison has lived in Gosport since the 1980s, moving to the area at the age of 23...
Gosport isn’t just a dot on the map; it’s a town with salt in its veins and resilience in its soul. For Anna Wardley, who is originally from Sheffield and moved to Gosport in 2006, this coastal community has been the backdrop to a life defined by endurance, purpose,...
In a world overflowing with typed minutes and online slides, Gosport stands out for its people who quietly make a difference, and one of them does it with pens, paper, and a burst of creativity. Meet Emma Paxton, the visual facilitator who turns conversations into...
At STS Defence in Gosport, the future of engineering is being built today, and that’s not just through cutting-edge technology, but through the people being trained to design, develop and deliver it. The company’s ambitious graduate and apprentice schemes are at the...
Stokes Bay Sailing Club is more than just a sailing club - it’s a vibrant community where generations come together to enjoy the water and each other’s company. Commodore Carl Downing has spent 40 years as a pilot, flying both for the Navy and commercially, and when...
For Mark Broadbent, the spark of a lifelong career began at the sink. At just 17, he was washing dishes in a restaurant when he first felt the infectious buzz of the kitchen. “I loved the atmosphere. By the end of that summer, I wanted to be more involved,” he...