Josh Wright Journalist
  • Portsmouth
  • National World

Senior journalist experienced in political and health reporting; data analysis and visualisation; social media and investigations. Currently the BBC Local Democracy Reporter for Portsmouth based at The News spearheading agenda-setting coverage of Portsmouth City Council and public affairs across the city.

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The News

156 Articles
12 months ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Demolition starts of University of Portsmouth buildings

The demolition of a former university administration building has started ahead of plans being submitted to replace i...

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12 months ago
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One Stop planning to move into empty Portsmouth shop along seafront

Years after the upper floors of the building were converted from offices into flats, plans for the ground floor conve...

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12 months ago
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Portsmouth Royal British Legion building will be demolished for new flats

Two months after delaying a decision on the demolition of the disused Royal British Legion building in Cosham in a bi...

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12 months ago
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Wendy's in Portsmouth: American fast food giant reveals it is coming to Commercial Road

American fast food giant Wendy's has been revealed as the proposed new occupier of an empty clothing store unit in Po...

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12 months ago
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Macmillan Cancer Support will become new sponsor of Portsmouth's Spinnaker Tower

The green light has been given to new advertising on the Spinnaker Tower, paving the way for the start of its new spo...

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12 months ago
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Panormus Pizzeria in Southsea faces licensing meeting at Portsmouth City Council

A decision on whether to grant a new Southsea pizzeria an alcohol licence will be made by councillors next week.

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12 months ago
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Southsea sea defences: Councillors reject idea to make planning decisions in secret

Councillors have rejected a proposal that would have allowed planning decisions on the design of proposals for the So...

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12 months ago
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Plans for 200 new homes at Tipner deferred over flooding fears

Councillors have delayed making a decision on plans to build more than 200 homes on disused land in Tipner, saying mo...

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12 months ago
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Aquind: New deadline set as the government considers controversial plans for the cross-Channel en...

A new deadline for information has been set by the energy secretary as he continues to consider the controversial app...

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12 months ago
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Historic Portsmouth banquet hall to be demolished as planning permission granted

The disused banquet hall at a seafront hotel in Southsea can be demolished after planning permission was granted by P...

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12 months ago
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Portsmouth City Council considering 'a variety of options' to replace beloved Cosham fireworks di...

Details of a replacement for the annual fireworks in Cosham have yet to be decided by Portsmouth City Council, months...

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12 months ago
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Levelling up funding for Portsmouth: Plea for longer-term funding rather than one-off grants to b...

Councils need longer-term funding to enable economic growth across the country rather than one-off grants from the go...

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