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
8 months ago
portsmouth.co.uk

New football hub at King George V playing fields to be leased to Hampshire FA

The new football hub at the King George V playing fields in Cosham will be leased to Hampshire FA ahead of its openin...

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8 months ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Concerns new housebuilding rules will remove protections on Hampshire's waterways

Government plans to scrap pollution rules in a bid to build more homes have been criticised for removing protections ...

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8 months ago
portsmouth.co.uk

£100,000 to spent repairing and replacing Portsmouth Christmas lights

More than £100,000 is set to be spent repairing and replacing Christmas lights across Portsmouth after a report found...

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8 months ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Portsmouth pub Pitch and Vinyl is stripped of its licence following 'serious concerns' about its ...

A pub in North End where a man suffered a fractured skull has been stripped of its licence by Portsmouth City Council.

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9 months ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Southsea restaurant It’s Mustard faces review of its licence following noise complaints

Another restaurant in Southsea is facing a review of its licence - the third in as many weeks.

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9 months ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Plans for a snooker hall in Portsmouth are withdrawn after objections by neighbours

Controversial plans to convert a Hilsea vets practice into a snooker hall have been withdrawn, days after dozens of p...

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9 months ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Plans for a mural on the wall of Portsmouth's Astoria approved as part of street art festival

City council planners have approved plans for a mural on the side of a Portsmouth night club ahead of next month's st...

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9 months ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Southsea restaurant Monty's stripped of music licence after complaints - but is allowed to keep i...

Councillors have backed an agreement reached between a Southsea restaurant which is up for sale and its neighbours wh...

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9 months ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Sewage issues halt plans for new HMO in Portsmouth

Councillors have rejected controversial plans to convert a North End house into a shared home due to concerns increas...

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9 months ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Portsmouth City Council vows to continue fighting planning application appeals despite St James's...

Members of Portsmouth City Council's planning committee vowed on Wednesday (August 23) to continue fighting appeals, ...

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9 months ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Southsea Sea Defences: Permission sought to preserve historical gem at 'Theatre of the Sea'

Revised plans for the new sea defences at Southsea Castle have been submitted after a 17th century wall was discovere...

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9 months ago
portsmouth.co.uk

Portsmouth pub Pitch & Vinyl to have licence reviewed after a fight left a man with a suspected s...

The management of a North End pub has been criticised by police after a fight left a man with a suspected skull fract...

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