As reported, parents were left seething after forking out £80 for the Kids Party in the Park event last month at Castle Field, Southsea, but were left stunned when a host of the advertised attractions failed to show.

Source: https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/people/singing-group-booted-off-stage-amid-row-with-kurtis-the-craig-david-act-at-southeas-kids-party-in-park-say-it-was-nightmare-and-embarrassing-4182790

A "standout moment", he said, was walking along Southsea seafront with his mother-in-law and baby Oliver when a stranger asked "where's his mum?"

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-67278309?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Away from the main stages, the event includes Henry VIII’s historic waterfront castle transformed by local florist Ewa at Blossom Boutique into a bar with DJ sets – as well as roller discos being hosted in the nearby Southsea Skatepark.

Source: https://www.bridportnews.co.uk/news/national/23748635.jamiroquai-headline-first-night-victorious-festival/?ref=rss

Awe-inspiring kites filled the skies over Southsea Common as people enjoyed The Portsmouth International Kite Festival.

Source: https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/whats-on/things-to-do/things-to-do-15-pictures-from-portsmouth-international-kite-festival-as-spectacular-event-returns-to-southsea-common-4236987

Chloe Wheelerm and her family have opened a dog friendly cafe in Southsea, offering a host of dog related activities and refreshments for their owners.

Source: https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/business/17-fantastically-dog-friendly-cafes-in-the-portsmouth-area-4093955

Meanwhile, Hovertravel, from Ryde to Southsea, is suspended due to bad weather.

Source: https://www.countypress.co.uk/news/23918810.isle-wight-ferry-firm-wightlink-cancels-early-morning-fastcats/?ref=rss

Morgan Crotty, 6, from Copnor dressed as Southsea Common's annual Beach Dubbin' festival.

Source: https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/whats-on/things-to-do/15-superb-pictures-of-portsmouth-children-celebrating-their-heritage-for-lord-mayor-and-lady-mayoress-proud-to-be-pompey-day-4381606

People enjoy the evening sunshine on Southsea beach.

Source: https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/people/met-office-confirms-fairly-dry-and-sunny-weekend-in-south-east-including-portsmouth-this-weekend-4354310

Portsmouth and its surrounding towns have so many exciting events to look forward to in 2023, from Victorious and the Southsea Kite Festival to 999 Day and Armed Forces Day.

Source: https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/whats-on/things-to-do/things-to-do-in-portsmouth-the-13-biggest-events-in-the-portsmouth-area-in-2023-4053089

Pulled pork and cheese loaded fries from Los Dos Amigos in Southsea.

Source: https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/lifestyle/food-and-drink/review-i-ate-at-los-dos-amigos-in-portsmouth-the-mexican-that-replicates-parks-and-recs-meat-tornado-4177717

Raja treated the streets of Southsea like a race track and it was this utter disregard for the lives of others that caused this tragic loss of life.

Source: https://www.mylondon.news/news/north-london-news/north-london-man-22-jailed-26956126

This Saturday, runners are invited to take part in the Southsea park run in fancy dress for Halloween.

Source: https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/whats-on/things-to-do/things-to-do-here-are-6-great-portsmouth-area-activities-this-weekend-including-visiting-a-spooky-castle-and-oktoberfest-4388622