PureFM Newsroom

Bringing you the latest news from around Portsmouth and beyond. We're the news team of the University of Portsmouth's Student Radio Station - @purefm_

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Great to see the investment into Portsmouth public transport which could help students get around quicker and easier 😍. Details can be found at : https://t.co/cykT5L4gp9

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Have your say as Portsmouth-area councils bid for share of £1.28billion for new rapid' bus system #Portsmouth https://t.co/ZaN6vTt4Zm

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New Year
New Head Of News @jikoshua
New Logo?.....Yep! #wow
More News than ever! #Toomuch
It's going to be fun!

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Notre Dame Inferno aftermath: Macron pledges reconstruction effort, as main structure is saved.

Below - Photos taken after heroic firefighters save the 856 year old cathedral.

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Fire ongoing at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Main spire collapses as the building has been engulfed by flames for over an hour.

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30 years on we continue to remember and pay respects to the 96 men, women and children who sadly lost their lives, and the 766 who were injured in the tragic Hillsborough disaster of 1989. #Hillsborough30

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Check out the article covering Varsity 2019 here! https://t.co/3pwwuJ4rbj

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See what VP Elect Rama Hilouneh had to say in our article covering the NUS Referendum https://t.co/jOJeDly484

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Portsmouth students have said NO to NUS following a referendum election that will see the NUS disaffiliate from the University of Portsmouth. 1439 voted with 615 saying YES and 669 saying NO.

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Varsity planning is well underway and soon we'll be sharing our show program for the day so you know when to tune in to hear us covering your favourite sports! #varsity2019

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Calling all budding sports journalists- we're looking for two more reporters for #Varsity. If this interests you then e-mail [email protected] so we can get the ball rolling! (pun not intended)

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The article is up! https://t.co/PcrPCl2osZ

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Keep your eyes on the official Pure FM website for a detailed account of last night including pictures and exclusive statements from your new Sabbatical Officers for 2019/2020!

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Voting CLOSES TOMORROW for the @portsmouthsu elections 2019.

Tomorrow evening we will find out the new sabbatical team for 2019/20, we will be broadcasting the results live from the Students Union.

Listen live from 7:45pm via https://t.co/cigvjZYTGC

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#VoteUPSU

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Bohemian Rhapsody and Black Panther win big with 3 a piece at the #Oscars last night, including Best Actor for Rami Malek. Other awards - Best Actress for Olivia Colman, Best Picture for Green Book and Best Song for Lady Gaga with "Shallow" in A Star Is Born

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The world's biggest bee has been rediscovered after it was thought lost for decades. (PC: Clay Bolt)

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Attempt to recover body from Sala plane has begun.

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Following a long decision process from the committee we will be rebranding as Pure FM, many of you may remember this from the past and this will not affect the coming #Varsity2019 coverage or student shows. We're moving on strong and STILL dedicated to #playingthemusicyoulove

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Goodbye Victory Radio, Hello Pure FM!
We are THE Portsmouth University Radio Experience! #musicyoulove

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One body found in missing Sala plane. More to follow as the story updates.

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Search for missing footballer and pilot Emiliano Sala and David Ibbotson called off as the pair are presumed dead following Malibu Piper disappearance on Monday.