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Richard Mancey and Lawrence Mancey showcasing the new solar panels

Theme park reveals plans for £1.5m solar project

Popular motorcycle dealership announces sudden closure in Southampton

Popular motorcycle dealership announces sudden closure in Southampton

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Popular motorcycle dealership announces sudden closure in Southampton after 22 years

Campaigners are fighting plans to turn the Malt and Hops in South Street, Hythe, into a day nursery

Campaigners are fighting plans to turn the Malt and Hops in South Street, Hythe, into a day nursery

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Plan to turn much-loved pub into nursery sparks more than 200 objections

Southampton Airport’s new owner to ‘grow city and enhance the passenger experience’

Southampton Airport’s new owner to ‘grow city and enhance the passenger experience’

Southampton Airport

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Airport’s new owner promises to ‘grow city and enhance passenger experience’

The Modal Shift Programme was launched in September 2023

The Modal Shift Programme was launched in September 2023

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Logistics firm removes 64,300 truck journeys from UK roads in a year

Abi Baverstock, Georgia Love, and Sean Wheeler

Abi Baverstock, Georgia Love, and Sean Wheeler

Apprentice Boys of Derry

Hendy Group celebrates trio of Southampton apprentices

Bus firm's efforts to support male staff's mental health

Bus firm's efforts to support male staff's mental health

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Bus firm's efforts to support male staff's mental health

Ryanair plane at Bournemouth Airport

Ryanair plane at Bournemouth Airport

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Three new summer destinations announced by Ryanair from Bournemouth

The Best Fry in Anns Hill Road, Gosport, is set to become part of a three-bedroom house

The Best Fry in Anns Hill Road, Gosport, is set to become part of a three-bedroom house

Chippie set to become house after being battered by rising costs

Car dealership becomes official partner of Hampshire Fare

A Xelabus double decker

A Xelabus double decker

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Bus company to donate £7,500 to charities for its 15th birthday

Caitlyn Sherry, corporate partnerships manager at Mountbatten Hampshire

Caitlyn Sherry, corporate partnerships manager at Mountbatten Hampshire

Businesses invited to join partnership with hospice organisation

Partner Neil Cook has warned of a 'frenzy of activity' ahead of the change

Partner Neil Cook has warned of a 'frenzy of activity' ahead of the change

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Law firm warns of 'frenzy of activity' as business owners rush to close deals

Chris Tate is an Azets partner who advises business owners on solvent liquidations

Chris Tate is an Azets partner who advises business owners on solvent liquidations

Tax change deadline set to spark surge in company wind-ups

The headquarters of Commercial Fuel Solutions

The headquarters of Commercial Fuel Solutions

Southampton firm purchased by sustainable fuel company in 'exciting development'

Former Premier League and England goalkeeper, Ben Foster (left), influencer, Katie Kookaburra (middle), and internet personality, Mia Baker (right)

Former Premier League and England goalkeeper, Ben Foster (left), influencer, Katie Kookaburra (middle), and internet personality, Mia Baker (right)

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Famous faces descend on Southampton to open new Westquay store

The Westlands Farm Shop team

The Westlands Farm Shop team

Trader of the Week

Trader of the week

The family-run farm shop bringing fresh local produce to a Hampshire High Street

A new Toys 'R' Us store-in-store is set to open in WHSmith in Fareham

A new Toys 'R' Us store-in-store is set to open in WHSmith in Fareham

New toy shop inside WHSmith announces opening date

The Dawkins & Lodge Opticians team with Mr Dawkins (centre)

The Dawkins & Lodge Opticians team with Mr Dawkins (centre)

Opticians celebrate half a century serving the Hythe community

New Balance, will open its first Hampshire-based store on Wednesday, November 27

New Balance, will open its first Hampshire-based store on Wednesday, November 27

Gunwharf Quays announces opening date for popular brand

The Biome Technologies board now expects adjusted revenue to fall below current market expectations

The Biome Technologies board now expects adjusted revenue to fall below current market expectations

Bioplastics developer warns of lower-than-expected revenue

Representatives from South Hampshire College Group gather with fellow finalists at pre-awards drinks reception

Representatives from South Hampshire College Group gather with fellow finalists at pre-awards drinks reception

Finalists named for the Hampshire Business Awards 2024

Silverlake Automotive Recycling

Silverlake Automotive Recycling

Silverlake’s expansion: a boost to jobs and sustainable automotive practices

Sibstar has announced the appointment of Louise Hill as a non-executive director.

Sibstar has announced the appointment of Louise Hill as a non-executive director.

GoHenry co-founder joins board of debit card for people with dementia

Beard's 2024 placement year students

Beard's 2024 placement year students

Construction firm welcomes university student to Southampton office

Southampton Airport

Southampton Airport

Southampton Airport

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Southampton Airport has new owners after £1.5 billion deal

Garmin opens first UK-based store in Southampton

Garmin opens first UK-based store in Southampton

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New store opens in Westquay marking brand's first UK store

L-R: Shirley Cansfield, Laura Day, and Jonathan Brazier

L-R: Shirley Cansfield, Laura Day, and Jonathan Brazier

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'It would be a nightmare': Residents' anger at post office closure threat

'The Post Office has an appalling reputation' - MP slams plans to shut Romsey branch

'The Post Office has an appalling reputation' - MP slams plans to shut Romsey branch

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'There will be next to nothing left' - MP slams plans to shut Post Office

The Bittern Pub

The Bittern Pub

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Well-known pub in Thornhill and Shirley takeaway handed new hygiene ratings

Keynote speaker Pippa Crerar, Political Editor of The Guardian and Leigh-Sara Timberlake, Group CEO Business South

Keynote speaker Pippa Crerar, Political Editor of The Guardian and Leigh-Sara Timberlake, Group CEO Business South

More than 220 business leaders attend Business South Conference

Gi Group staff at the British Recruitment Awards

Gi Group staff at the British Recruitment Awards

Recruitment company based in Southampton earns two top awards

CBRE Southampton has appointed Ryan Harris to a new role of Director of Residential Development and Investment

CBRE Southampton has appointed Ryan Harris to a new role of Director of Residential Development and Investment

New director role announced at CBRE Southampton

Carswell Gould Marketing Executive Maddie Gulliver and Healthy Pet Store Managing Director Deborah Burrows outside the Totton store

Carswell Gould Marketing Executive Maddie Gulliver and Healthy Pet Store Managing Director Deborah Burrows outside the Totton store

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Local pet store looks to grow nationally with new marketing partner

The Post Office is looking to boost postmaster pay by £250 million over five years.

The Post Office is looking to boost postmaster pay by £250 million over five years.

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Hampshire Post Office among 115 set to close putting jobs at risk

Day spa owner speaks about successful first year and plans for future

Novus Property Solutions has announced a recruitment drive across the South of England

Novus Property Solutions has announced a recruitment drive across the South of England

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Open day to be held in Southampton as firm looks to fill 30 roles

St Mary's Stadium

St Mary's Stadium

Major property show set to take place in Southampton

The signage is already up for the Cake Box store on Shirley High Street.

The signage is already up for the Cake Box store on Shirley High Street.

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Shirley residents excited as popular cake chain set to open store

Krispy Kreme is giving away more than 20,000 free doughnuts in the UK as part of World Kindness Day.

Krispy Kreme is giving away more than 20,000 free doughnuts in the UK as part of World Kindness Day.

Krispy Kreme giving away more than 20,000 free doughnuts this week

Direct Line Group is one of the UK’s largest insurance companies employing over 9,000 people.

Direct Line Group is one of the UK’s largest insurance companies employing over 9,000 people.

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Direct Line Group reveals plans to axe around 550 jobs amid cost cuts

The owner of Adult Gift Shop in Shirley, Southampton is seeking to renew the shop's licence

The owner of Adult Gift Shop in Shirley, Southampton is seeking to renew the shop's licence

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Sex shop owner with 'happy' customers seeks to renew licence

New plans to turn a hotel into a house have been submitted to the New Forest National Park Authority

New plans to turn a hotel into a house have been submitted to the New Forest National Park Authority

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New bid to convert hotel into a house after previous plan rejected

New Milton team members on the charity walk

New Milton team members on the charity walk

Travel agents walk 13km to raise money for children's charity

Kayte West and Michael Hodson of Memory Box Foundation

Kayte West and Michael Hodson of Memory Box Foundation

Memory Box Foundation appeal for votes in national competition

Promotional signage in Eastleigh's Iceland store left Ken Ford misled and confused.

Promotional signage in Eastleigh's Iceland store left Ken Ford misled and confused.

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Man left 'embarrassed' by 'utterly misleading' supermarket signage

The Lymington Shores development comprises almost 170 homes overlooking the Lymington River

The Lymington Shores development comprises almost 170 homes overlooking the Lymington River

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Housebuilder told to complete luxury housing scheme after £2.5bn merger

Louise Martin and Annaliese Hughes are behind the relaunch of Orange Grove Hotel and Gardens

Louise Martin and Annaliese Hughes are behind the relaunch of Orange Grove Hotel and Gardens

Trader of the Week

Trader of the week

Two tenacious businesswomen launch renovation of historic hotel

Girlylicious has opened a second salon in Woolston

Girlylicious has opened a second salon in Woolston

The new pamper party salon for lovely little ladies in Southampton

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is encouraging guests to book early to get the best value for their cruise

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is encouraging guests to book early to get the best value for their cruise

Port of Southampton

Cruise line unveils new early booking incentive for Southampton trips

Elliotts has acquired Portsmouth's Futuremost Group Limited

Elliotts has acquired Portsmouth's Futuremost Group Limited

Elliotts acquires window manufacturer Futuremost Group

Mandy Boughton, the new President of Hampshire Chamber, with Ross McNally, Chief Executive and Executive Chairman, left, and outgoing President Peter Taylor

Mandy Boughton, the new President of Hampshire Chamber, with Ross McNally, Chief Executive and Executive Chairman, left, and outgoing President Peter Taylor

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce announces new president

An Aldi colleague helping a customer

An Aldi colleague helping a customer

Aldi urges Hampshire shoppers to nominate kind store colleagues

Birmingham Airport tower

Birmingham Airport tower

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Birmingham Airport signs 10-year air traffic deal with Whiteley-based company