vision and plans for the future and how we deliver our services We do more than tackle fires and rescue people Catch up with all the latest that we have been involved in We’re proud to support and protect the wonderfully diverse community in which we serve We’re committed to keeping our communities safe well and informed and our prevention and protection work plays a large role in this Behind every firefighter there are specialist support teams all playing their part If you need to get in touch or find a form Firefighters were called to Browndown Common in Gosport just before 7pm on Saturday 13 April after multiple 999 calls reported large plumes of smoke drifting across the area crews discovered approximately 180 by 60 metres of gorse alight One measuring approximately 80 by 30 metres and the other around 100 by 30 metres The fire later spread to cover a total area of roughly 180 by 60 metres Using a combination of three hose reel jets crews worked tirelessly to bring the fire under control A reinspection carried out by a crew from Gosport the following morning confirmed the area was safe A crew from Gosport returned to the scene this morning to carry out a reinspection confirming that no hotspots were identified covering an area of approximately 180 by 60 metres and four beaters to bring the blaze under control A reinspection will take place tomorrow morning to check for any remaining hotspots and ensure the area is safe Crews have identified two separate areas of gorse alight on the common The first fire measures approximately 80 by 30 metres Firefighters are currently using two hose reel jets and crews are working tirelessly to prevent any further spread Firefighters are currently tackling a gorse fire on Browndown Common in Gosport The fire produced two large plumes of smoke prompting multiple 999 calls shortly before 7pm Eastleigh and Hightown are on scene using hose reels and beaters to bring the flames under control Local residents have been advised to avoid the area to allow emergency vehicles clear access Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Home › Comics › British Comics › Gosport’s Vanguard Comics launches “Gosport Cantina” community This idea sounds like a great model for other Local Comic Shops to check out – if they don’t have something similar already Marking “Star Wars Day” (taking place every 4th May Gosport-based Vanguard Comics has launched Gosport Cantina in partnership with fan David Wilson-Smith intended as a real world community for comics graphic novels and screen related media enthusiasts “Comics and graphic novels have always held a special place in our hearts bringing stories to life with vibrant illustrations and compelling narratives Recognising the need for a community where enthusiasts can share their passion and insights David Wilson-Smith has collaborated with Vanguard Comics to establish a new group for comic book lovers in Gosport and the surrounding areas,” the store team say “Our primary goal is to create a congenial environment where fans of comic books and all related genres can come together to discuss and celebrate their love for this wonderful art form and appreciate the artistry behind these works Planned upcoming activities include regular gatherings to discuss favourite comics and graphic novels to watch comic book adaptations and related films and hosting watch parties for popular comic book-based series and movies Vanguard Comics organisers of Gosport Comic Con If you are a fan of all things comics and graphic novels, you can join the Gosport Cantina group here on Facebook “Whether you are a seasoned collector or a curious newcomer our community is open to everyone with a shared passion for this fantastic genre we can create a thriving community of comic book lovers who support and inspire each other “Come and be part of this exciting new chapter in Gosport’s comic book culture We look forward to meeting you and sharing our love for comics and graphic novels!” John  is the founder of downthetubes, launched in 1998. 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The Internet Archive "Wayback" has archived downthetubes since its inception Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive Families who lost loved ones at Gosport War Memorial Hospital have told ITV News Meridian of their frustration at the slow pace of the police investigation In 2018 an Independent Panel said at least 456 people died at Gosport War Memorial Hospital after being given powerful painkillers they did not need between 1987 and 2001. were prescribed and given powerful painkillers in a manner that violated medical protocols and standards Nearly thirty years after the deaths of their family members the pain is compounded by the fact that they are now the same age their loved ones were when they died in the hospital Relatives of people who died at the Gosport War Memorial Hospital say they are still searching for answers Operation Magenta is one of the largest and most complex police inquiries in UK history the investigation is being hailed for its thoroughness but there is growing concern among the affected families about the pace of progress Around 150 serving and retired police officers are working on Operation Magenta The Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate previously said 24 suspects were being interviewed but have now confirmed this has risen to 29 That includes 24 for alleged gross negligence manslaughter and five for alleged offences under the Health and Safety at Work Act So far, they have assessed more than 3 million pages of documents. This includes the medical records of over 750 patients and taken witness statements from more than 1,150 individual family members. With nearly seven years having passed since the investigation's inception many are feeling that justice is taking too long whose father Vernon Gregory died at the hospital said: "Everything seems to be stuck that's the only way I can describe it "And I just feel very sad for a lot of people like myself getting older I've just lost my sister a couple of weeks ago And soon people there'll be nobody left in the family to fight for the ones that they've lost." said: "Next year I shall be the same age as my father was when he died and that's much the same for many other people in there." "We cannot provide a timeline for the completion of this inquiry," Jerome stated and we are committed to ensuring that every individual who may have been involved in these tragic events is thoroughly investigated." The story of the Gosport War Memorial Hospital is far from over and for those who have waited decades for answers Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.. By Gary Lawrence ST VINCENT COLLEGE are preparing to host its free summer family festival at their Gosport campus and have invited residents to attend the occasion next month; which will see music fun and entertainment suitable for all ages throughout the day The popular community Summer Fest event is scheduled to return for a fourth edition on June 7 (Saturday) from 10am to 4pm and organisers want to create an amazing experience for everybody Several music students will offer performances and there is due to be games / activities available to a range of ages Thirty stallholders are further set to line the college grounds selling products including food and drink; whilst a licensed bar has been organised soon Previous events have brought college staff / students together with the local community and have drawn huge crowds to the facility Visitors can pop along throughout the above times by themselves or with friends / family; where they will receive a warm welcome and can relax on the college grounds etc was enthusiastic about the event as he said: “We are delighted to be hosting our fourth Summer Fest it is a privilege for us to welcome the community into the college to experience and celebrate with our students and staff.” He continued: “Last year we had a fantastic event with around 2,000 people on site enjoying themselves with their families We are proud to be part of the Gosport community providing both academic and vocational courses and I’m very grateful to all of the students and staff who support and make it a success.” Following the success of last month’s Hobby Con that showcased the interests of students; the School of Personalised Learning will be back in action as they hope to raise money to be used to support their activities Mayor Elect Councillor Kirsten Bradley and her Consort will be opening the event at 10am as they said they are aware of just how important the event is to the local community and profile of the college They stated that they are “really looking forward to the Summer Fest.” Mr Bradley commented: “It’s great to see so many local talented people bringing life into the community The countdown is on in my calendar and is set to be a wonderful day as always where St Vincent Sixth Form College do themselves and Gosport proud.” Visitors can park in the main car park on Mill Lane while those requiring disabled parking access can park via the Forton Road entrance They are however advised that the college can only welcome service dogs to the event Readers can find out more information about the event by contacting marketing@lighthouselearningtrust.ac.uk and they can explore more about the college / courses available by visiting www.stvincent.ac.uk PICTURED BY ST VINCENT COLLEGE: Families enjoy warm sunshine at the 2024 event held at St Vincent College Managing Director: Connor Steel Editorial Director: Trigo Neo Starden Editorial Consultant: Robin Young The Gosport & Fareham Globe is your free local newspaper delivering news features and much more to your screen every week Our editorial team are committed to delivering high quality news for the people across both boroughs; their enthusiasm helping to develop this paper Email: editorial@thegosportglobe.co.uk Search suggestions update instantly to match the search query 120 Service children from naval families between the ages of six and thirteen attended a unique event at the University of Portsmouth representing 22 schools across Portsmouth and Gosport attended a variety of art-based workshops in order to explore their experiences of a military lifestyle: the good bits as well as the more challenging aspects particularly linked to parental separation and in-year school moves Their voices were clearly heard and will inform these schools’ ‘pledges’ to tailor their provision for this important group of The day was generously supported by the University’s Marketing and Student Recruitment Department one of a growing number of universities providing invaluable targeted outreach support to children of military families and The popular workshops were provided by practitioners from Never Such Innocence and Seekers Create with some impressive poems and artwork shared at the end of the day One group of about thirty children had even created the lyrics of a song entitled ‘We Are Friends’ which was performed by all at the end of the day Never Such Innocence is an education charity whose Voices of Armed Forces Children Programme invites Army Royal Navy and RAF- military connected children to reflect on what Service life means to them a Portsmouth-based dynamic social enterprise is dedicated to fostering meaningful connections within communities through interactive art-based services designed to bridge gaps and unite people with the places they call home Pupil feedback from the event was overwhelmingly positive of Elson Junior School summed up: "It was great fun attending the Festival of Friends at Portsmouth Uni It was good to be able to meet other military children from lots of schools in Gosport and Portsmouth It was fun to be able to design a pledge for schools to follow and I hope all schools adopt them to better support us This Service Pupil Voice event was just one element of a wider year-long Service children-focused school improvement project being led by specialist education adviser Matt Blyton This collaborative project has been successfully run in Hampshire Oxfordshire and Lincolnshire in recent years by developing and sharing good practice whilst also promoting Service children’s progression to further and higher education The project provides opportunities for building links between schools thereby creating sustainability beyond the life of the project and for disseminating professional development across the participating schools’ workforces The Festival of Friends is designed to be of particular benefit to schools that have smaller number of Service children on their roll which form the large majority in the city of Portsmouth The project is being generously funded by the Armed Forces Education Trust helpful support for this innovative project is being provided by Portsmouth City Council Songwriter Otto Aday from Never Such Innocence writes a song with students Our Schools and Colleges Team can show your students what higher education offers and help you guide them towards achieving their goals info@port.ac.uk london@port.ac.uk +44 (0)23 9284 8484 The phone line is open Monday–Thursday 8.30am–5.15pm, Friday 8.30am–4.15pm. Gosport Wednesday Delivers Exciting Start to New SeasonThe much-anticipated start of the Gosport Wednesday 6-a-side football league did not disappoint, as teams across the Premier League, Division 1, and Division 2 divisions put on an electrifying show of athleticism and teamwork.Premier League The Backstreet Moyes made an emphatic statement with a 10-0 drubbing of Heron United. The star of the match was undoubtedly Leo King, who netted a remarkable total of 4 goals, securing his position as the division's top scorer for the week. Meanwhile, Murder On Zidanes Floor dispatched Athletico Flacid 8-0, and Suck Umtities showed their strength with a 6-0 win over Creamers.Division 1 The competition was fiercer. The highlight match was undoubtedly the 6-6 draw between Lucky 7 and Mash Gobblers. Dexter Houghton, from Mash Gobblers, proved his worth by scoring the only goal for his team, making him the leading scorer in the division.Division 2 has announced the sale of Little Explorers Nursery in Gosport Built around You.Your expert business property advisers Sophie WillcoxDirector - Childcare & Education Little Explorers Nursery is an established day nursery setting which caters for up to 150 children at any one time purpose-built property with ample room both inside and outside and a large The ethos of the nursery is to work closely with parents to provide tailored care to each child and progress within a home-from-home environment The setting is positioned on the edge of an industrial park with excellent roadside frontage on one of the two roads out of Gosport making it ideal for parents living in Gosport but working in other parts of the county Little Explorers was established in 1998 as the Vicarage Nursery which operated from a different property on Elmhurst Road under different ownership The sellers took the opportunity to take the business to new heights by acquiring it in 2012 Both owners have extensive experience owning businesses and utilised their skills to turn the nursery into the thriving business it is today The nursery was recently brought to market to allow the owners to focus on other business ventures outside the sector Following a confidential sales process facilitated by Sophie Willcox at Christie & Co the business has been purchased by a boutique nursery group The former owners of Little Explorers Nursery “We are delighted to have grown Little Explorers into what it is today and look forward to watching it thrive under the new ownership parents and staff all the very best for the future” Director - Childcare & Education at Christie & Co “I am delighted to have aided the sellers on the sale of their nursery Little Explorers is a thriving business that has continued to grow even while undergoing a sales process It is a fantastic acquisition for the buyer and I wish them all the best for the future.” Little Explorers Nursery was sold for an undisclosed price Visit Christie & Co’s Business Search page to find out more about current education listings. 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brought down Reid in the box after the debutant took the ball past him Samuel Ashford stepped up for the Stones but was denied by a fantastic save by Ryan Gosney it was Gosport who would have the next big chances of the game as Daniel Wooden had a well struck shot from the edge of the box parried away by Sam Howes Gosport’s attacking mindset was rewarded as they took the lead in the 21st minute through Wooden The number nine was put slipped through on one and slotted it past Howes Halfway through the first half and Wealdstone were in search of their second penalty of the game as Dominic Hutchinson was seemingly taken out in the box after chopping his defender it was Gosport once again with a massive chance to double their lead A clever one-two left Asher Yearwood in acres of space in the box but his powerful effort was denied by Howes After a slow 15 minutes following the change Wealdstone eventually levelled the game just before half time Brandon Mason’s shot from inside the box was initially saved but the ball fell kindly to new boy Alex Reid who fired home from close range on his debut Although they had the better chances of the half Gosport found themselves lucky to be level at half time after two greatchances from the Stones weren’t converted just before half time Two changes during the interval for Wealdstone as Max Kretzschnar and Anthony Georgiou replaced Dominic Hutchinson and Brandon Mason Into the second half and it was Wealdstone who got the first big chance An audacious bicycle kick attempt from Henry Sandat bounced through a crowd of players the two substitutes for Wealdstone combined to break the deadlock at The Vale Georgiou fizzed in a ball across the box from the left-hand side and Kretzschnar was first to meet it Things went from bad to worse for Gosport as their centre back Joseph Morrison was shown a red card after he pulled down Reid who was the last man and through on goal Samuel Ashford was the next Stones player to be substituted to make way for Craig Eastmond for his first appearance of the season for Wealdstone Reid doubled his goal tally on his debut in the 88th minute A mix-up from Gosport’s defence left Reid one on one with the keeper and he calmly rounded Gosney and finished to make it 3-1 to Wealdstone Reid rounded off a superb debut with a hattrick and wrapped up the game from the penalty spot after Micah Obiero was tripped up in the box as an Alex Reid hat-trick helped send the Stones into the hat for the First Round of the FA Cup Gosport Borough were deserved winners in the FA Trophy as they defeated Worthing on penalties at the Sussex Transport Community Stadium On the back of back-to-back National League South wins Chris Agutter’s side turned their attention to the Isuzu FA Trophy and to a home tie against Gosport Borough of the Southern League Premier South Agutter named an unchanged eleven from Tuesday night’s win away at Salisbury and had the luxury of naming two extra substitutes which meant that there was room for Ollie Black and Cooper Renzulli on the bench It took both sides a little while to acclimatise to conditions with the blistering winds from Storm Darragh arguably having the biggest impact on the contest in the early stages The Rebels were not only unchanged in personnel as they dominated possession in a low-key first half the Rebels weren’t creating too much by way of chances and it was actually the visitors who had the first effort at goal Alfie Young gave possession away to Samuel Faniyan and he looked to catch Chris Haigh out of position but the keeper recovered well to make the save the Rebels built from back to front to get themselves in front It was Joel Colbran whose cross from the right that caused chaos in the Gosport penalty area could only manage to turn it into his own net to hand Worthing the lead Danny Cashman struck the woodwork for Worthing He had a free kick just outside of the box on the left that he whipped into the near post and it struck the upright and bounced wide Kane Wills looked to drive an effort goalwards from the edge of the box but his effort went narrowly wide and Worthing’s one-goal lead remained into the interval The visitors started the second half much brighter and had their best opportunity yet on 50 minutes when Samuel Faniyan cut inside from the left and shot with his right foot towards the near post As Haigh dived towards the far post in anticipation he did well to make the save with his feet and forced it wide for a corner The Rebels had a flurry of chances over the next ten minutes but all of which were from outside of the penalty box and not too troubling for Charlie Philpot in the Boro goal Sam Beard and Cashman all tried their luck in a ten-minute spell on top but none of them could double their team’s advantage This gave life to the visitors and they had a golden chance through their talisman Dan Wooden on 65 minutes He got in behind and went one-on-one with Haigh but the Worthing shot-stopper did brilliantly in coming out to make the save Boro squandered another massive opportunity Fanyian broke away and got into the penalty area with Asher Yearwood unmarked to his left Faniyan over hit his square pass to Yearwood Looking to shore things up under increasing pressure Agutter turned to his bench and brought on Glen Rea in place of Harrison Smith Haigh was called into action again and had to make a quite remarkable one-handed save to deny Yearwood who was bearing down on goal Yearwood looked to lift his shot over Haigh and the keeper produced a fantastic reflex save to tip it over the bar with Sam Packham and Ollie Starkey making way for Joe Cook and Ollie Black Yearwood went one-on-one once more and Haigh was brave in taking the ball away from his feet It was kept alive by Faniyan who tried his luck at goal but Worthing’s defenders combined to collectively clear the ball away off the line Faniyan struck the post moments later as they continued to push for the leveller He shot from a tight angle on the right side of the box and the ball cannoned back off the upright the Rebels weren’t able to prevent the inevitable Haigh was left with a lot to do from Rea’s back pass and Wooden was able to take full advantage winning the loose ball in a battle with Haigh to give himself an open goal to hammer the ball into to send us to a penalty shootout both sides failed to convert their second penalties as Colbran blazed his over It was 2-2 after three penalties each and Young was up next for Worthing Bradley Tarbuck converted the following penalty to give his side the lead Temi Babalola then took next knowing that he had to score to keep his side alive but his penalty rebounded out off the crossbar and Worthing exited the Isuzu FA Trophy They turn their attention back to the National League South next week as they welcome St Albans City to the Sussex Transport Community Stadium Sussex Transport Community Stadium Woodside Road Worthing West Sussex BN14 7HQ Gilbert Investments Limited & Barry Hunter HAMPSHIRE CONSTABULARY have announced they have launched an ‘urgent’ appeal for witnesses and information to help their continuing investigation following a serious incident in Gosport late last month; which saw a forty-one year old man arrested following a report of an assault close to the ‘Household Waste Recycling Centre’ along Grange Road Officers attended the scene at approximately 4:30pm on February 26 (Wednesday) to this report from a passer-by who stated that another man was being kicked and stamped multiple times An area close to the Recycling Centre was also closed whilst enquiries were made and medical treatment was provided to the victim A man from Gosport was arrested on suspicion of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent and it is unclear on whether charges will be made with this investigation still ongoing Detectives are hoping to speak with anybody who may have witnessed the incident unfolding as well as those with potential video and Dash-cam footage that would help PICTURED BY ALAMY (GGGRJ4): Official logo of Hampshire Constabulary as viewed on the exterior of police vehicle Oxford City bowed out of the Emirates FA Cup with a 3-2 defeat to Gosport Borough  at Court Place Farm Leading through an Alfie Potter goal before the break City fell 3-1 behind through an Asher Yearwood goal and two from Dan Wooden and despite a Jayden Carbon goal to make it 3-2 City could find no way through a stubborn Boro defence that held firm to go into Monday's draw Potter's goal looked to have put the Hoops in the driving seat Oxford passed the ball beautifully around the edge of the box Josh Ashby was eventually able to slide the ball across the face of goal where Potter was arriving who neatly tucked it under visiting keeper Ryan Gosport.  City could have had their name in the hat by half time,  Zac McEachran had a shot saved after Carbon’s fancy footwork down the right-hand side released Potter who squared it to McEachran but his half volley couldn’t beat Gosney who came to the rescue once again as Parker’s chested lay off into the path of McEachran allowed City to switch the ball over to Potter but Gosney rushed out and smothered well.  After the break City were left to regret not finishing off their chances when Gosport equalised in the 53rd minute Yearwood running in behind the Hoops’ defence and slotting it past Rylee Mitchell Even a scrambling Lewis Coyle couldn’t prevent it from crossing the line.   While Oxford tried to get back into the game playing a long ball down the line and captain Dan Wooden’s left footed shot rocketed past Mitchell to put the visitors up from a tight angle A Carbon goal midway through the second half gave City hope when he turned in a cross from Lewis Coyle but City found it difficult to break through a sturdy Gosport backline who fought for everything and who we wish well in the next round Report by Wills Hatton Pictures Simon Godfrey ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | 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