Simon Carter

2 weeks ago | portsmouth.co.uk | Simon Carter

Simon Woods hailed an “outstanding achievement” as Fareham Town celebrated their first promotion since the late 1970s. Back in 1978-79, the Creeksiders finished runners-up to Hampshire League champions Newport IoW in a table which contained the likes of Gosport Borough Reserves, Waterlooville Reserves, Portsmouth Royal Navy, Moneyfield Sports and Havant Town.

2 weeks ago | portsmouth.co.uk | Simon Carter

For the first time since 1993, Fareham Town have lifted silverware. And for the first time since 1979, the club are celebrating promotion. On a memorable afternoon at Cams Alders, Simon Woods’ young side defeated Andover New Street 2-1 to win the Wessex League Premier play-off final in front of a crowd of 1,103. Not even the most ardent Creeksider would have imagined such scenes last summer when Woods stepped up from managing the club’s under-23s to replace the sacked ex-Pompey boss Graham Rix.

2 weeks ago | sussexexpress.co.uk | Simon Carter

On the 27th of April, Chief Scout Dwayne Fields had the honour of celebrating Logan Wilks from Lancing and Arden Flint from Worthing at a special event held at Windsor Castle. The Duke of Kent, Joint President of The Scouts, joined Dwayne in congratulating the young awardees for achieving the King’s Scout Award – the highest recognition in Scouting for adventure and skill development.

2 weeks ago | fine-dining-guide.com | Simon Carter

St Stephen’s Street in the Edinburgh suburb of Stockbridge has become the hub for an eclectic group of neighbourhood restaurants. Most have discreet entrances often located in basements, unlike Moss at Number 112, where the wide glass frontage offers views of well-heeled clientele dining at this exciting new opening. Henry Dobson opened his 26 cover restaurant at the end of January with the aim of cooking only with Scottish ingredients and sourcing drinks solely from the British Isles.

2 weeks ago | fine-dining-guide.com | Simon Carter

The Balmoral, the iconic grande dame of Edinburgh luxury hotels, is the home of Number One, its gastronomic restaurant.  Boasting four AA Rosettes, a coveted place in La Liste of the world’s best restaurants, it also has a strong recommendation in the Michelin Guide. The truly glamourous venue was designed by Olga Polizzi of Forte family fame.