Local stories from the great waterfront city's local radio station. Listen to Express on 93.7 FM, DAB+ digital radio or ask your smart-speaker to "Play Express FM".
Thursday, 21 September 2023
9 minutes
The council says: "By 2038 Portsmouth will have a people-centred, connected, travel network that prioritises walking, cycling and public transport to help deliver a safer, healthier and more prosperous city."
Thursday, 21 September 2023
5 minutes
The next step is to replace the failed section of coastal structure, promenade and protect the Stokes Bay Road and associated infrastructure, as Andy Pearce explains.
Thursday, 21 September 2023
13 minutes
Paula Little of Fareham & District Beekeepers Association provides an update on the threat Asian Hornets pose to other local wildlife.
Thursday, 21 September 2023
31 minutes
Chris Pearce headed out with Gosport Coastwatch to learn first-hand about the organisation's voluntary work to help keep people safe at sea.
Friday, 15 September 2023
7 minutes
Students moving to Universitys inc Portsmouth Uni find themselves being scammed
Tuesday, 12 September 2023
14 minutes
The Regina Monologues are at the Titchfield Festival Theatre from Monday 25th September.
Tuesday, 12 September 2023
11 minutes
Rowans Hospice provides palliative and end of life care to the highest quality for those living with a life-limiting illness in our community.
Tuesday, 12 September 2023
9 minutes
Gosport Cats Protection aims to find good homes for cats in need as well as support and encourage the neutering of cats and providing information to improve people’s understanding of cats and their care.
Tuesday, 12 September 2023
25 minutes
Find out more about the businesses of Lee-on-the-Solent High Street joining together once again for a mini market, this time as part of Victory Festival on 22nd, 23rd and 24th September.
Friday, 8 September 2023
8 minutes
Let's Talk Get Talking About Suicide is an event taking place in Victoria Park on Saturday 9th September.
Wednesday, 6 September 2023
18 minutes
Compassionately Portsmouth brings together local leaders, organisations and volunteers who identify and deliver compassionate projects and acts of kindness throughout our city.
Wednesday, 6 September 2023
9 minutes
Havant resident Margaret Tait is fighting to save Langstone Millpond following the collapse of sea defences in Storm Eunice more than a year ago.
Wednesday, 6 September 2023
11 minutes
The Milton Neighbourhood Planning Forum is a group of local residents, councillors and businesses that have come together to work with the local community to produce a neighbourhood plan for their area.
Wednesday, 6 September 2023
8 minutes
Share aims to reduce carbon, waste and raw material use through sharing, repairing and reuse. Its founder is Claire Seek who speaks to Chris Pearce.
Wednesday, 6 September 2023
8 minutes
Rebecca Stotesbury is Head of Fundraising for Motiv8 - a local charity supporting young people into training and employment opportunities through work experience, traineeships, apprenticeships, volunteers, sessional and salaried jobs.
Wednesday, 6 September 2023
9 minutes
Over The Wall is a Havant-based charity for children with health challenges and disabilities, and their families, to discover a world of mischief and magic. Chantelle Tovee is its Head of Programme & Activities.
Wednesday, 6 September 2023
9 minutes
The Hayling Ferry operates across the entrance to Langstone Harbour between Eastney Port, Portsmouth and Hayling Island. Chris Pearce catches up with its captain, Colin Hill.
Thursday, 31 August 2023
5 minutes
A charity abseil down Pompey's 170-metre Spinnaker Tower is taking place this Saturday, 9am-6pm, with a target of raising £20,000. Solent Mind exists to make sure anyone with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn to.
Wednesday, 23 August 2023
4 minutes
Paul Marsh meets Hawks Community Youth FC chairman, Darren Brewer, and some of the children involved about the opening of new facilities as part of Howdens Kitchens & England Football activity.
Wednesday, 23 August 2023
8 minutes
Paul Marsh meets the legend himself, Chris Kamara, as he unveils new facilities at Havant & Waterlooville Community Youth FC through the Howdens Kitchens and England Football programme.
Sunday, 20 August 2023
10 minutes
Bob Taylor has been the CEO of Portsmouth Water for nearly five years. He speaks to Chris Pearce on Express This Week about the Havant Thicket Reservoir project.
Sunday, 20 August 2023
11 minutes
The National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) is a voluntary organisation providing eyes and ears along the coast, monitoring radio channels and providing a listening watch in poor visibility. It will alert the coastguard in emergencies.
Sunday, 20 August 2023
5 minutes
CCTV is to be added to all existing Gosport taxis and private hire vehicles by April 2025. Cllr Richard Earle joins Chris Pearce to discuss the new scheme.
Sunday, 20 August 2023
11 minutes
Family hubs are where the Early Help and Prevention team provide some of their support to families, as well as where Portsmouth City Council's behaviour management surgeries and groups are delivered.
Sunday, 20 August 2023
11 minutes
Lorien Loten of Garden Angel UK, based in Southsea, shares summer gardening tips with Chris Pearce on Express This Week.
Tuesday, 15 August 2023
21 minutes
Chris Pearce catches up with Claire Lambourne of Stop Domestic Abuse (Havant) as his Express This Week profile guest.
Tuesday, 15 August 2023
11 minutes
Hampshire Search & Rescue Dogs is a voluntary team which assists the police on searches for vulnerable people.
Tuesday, 15 August 2023
11 minutes
Cllr Kimberley Barret discusses a campaign to protect and improve marine environments in the great waterfront city.
Tuesday, 15 August 2023
7 minutes
Josh Rose of English Heritage talks about the delightful setting that is Carisbrooke Castle on the Isle of Wight.
Sunday, 6 August 2023
14 minutes
Chris Pearce is joined by Heather from Gosport Cats Protection to talk all about the charity's work in the community.
10:00am - 1:00pm
My Defention is back and with it your chance to win a £100 Love 2 Shop Voucher, register on the website to play. Paul chats to Ellie Austin Williams & Will Davies about making the most of our money.