Portsmouth paper's campaign strikes right note

There has been a global response to the Portsmouth News "Bring back our chimes" campaign. People from across the world have emailed the daily paper (circ. 57,464) to add their names to the growing list of people demanding the restoration of the chimes that used to ring out from the Guildhall until they were struck by rust. Portsmouth city council estimates that repairs will cost £500,000 and such expense cannot be justified. However, it is thought to be reconsidering its decision following the paper's campaign. (Via Portsmouth News)