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Selina Hinchliffe, head of the commercial services team.

Law firm reports 19 per cent revenue increase in two years

Hampshire housebuilder is well-positioned forsustainable growth following trading update

Hampshire housebuilder is well-positioned forsustainable growth following trading update

Hampshire housebuilding firm reports solid performance in latest trading update

Lee Tybinkowski, group finance director at Williams Shipping

Lee Tybinkowski, group finance director at Williams Shipping

Southampton firm announces new appointments and promotions

Guildsrealm House, Unit 39, Mitchell Point, Ensign Way, Hamble, Southampton

Guildsrealm House, Unit 39, Mitchell Point, Ensign Way, Hamble, Southampton

Southampton business centre set for auction

Matt and Louise

Matt and Louise

Husband and wife duo celebrate 10 years of pet care business

Mark Hamson, Innovation Hub Manager

Mark Hamson, Innovation Hub Manager

New innovation hub launched in the city

Directors Chris Green and Daryn Brewer and managing director Ian Lee

Directors Chris Green and Daryn Brewer and managing director Ian Lee

Firm rebrands after landmark acquisition

Becky McGregor with Nigel Hartley MBE, of Mountbatten

Becky McGregor with Nigel Hartley MBE, of Mountbatten

New chief executive appointed at Island hospice group

Nigel Le Bas, Grant Thornton UK presents Allen Prebble, Silverlake with the Leading Hampshire Business Award

Nigel Le Bas, Grant Thornton UK presents Allen Prebble, Silverlake with the Leading Hampshire Business Award

Southampton company named one of the best businesses in Hampshire

Nominations are now open for the Test Valley Business Awards

Nominations are now open for the Test Valley Business Awards

Nominations open for Test Valley Business Awards

The website will provide news and updates for the site

The website will provide news and updates for the site

New website launched for Daedalus as council marks 10-year milestone

Crossborder Logistics provides freight forwarding and customs services for businesses across the UK, Europe, the US, and Asia

Crossborder Logistics provides freight forwarding and customs services for businesses across the UK, Europe, the US, and Asia

Southampton start-up named among best firms in the UK

NATS provides aerodrome, data, engineering, capacity, efficiency and environmental performance solutions

NATS provides aerodrome, data, engineering, capacity, efficiency and environmental performance solutions

New £1 million PhD programme launched by air traffic control provider

Bargate Homes has introduced the 'Ready2Go' scheme

Bargate Homes has introduced the 'Ready2Go' scheme

Housebuilder launches new incentive to make moving easier

Harry Andreou, a session stylist, was given the awards on March 24

Harry Andreou, a session stylist, was given the awards on March 24

Awards Ceremonies

Celebrated Hampshire hairdresser wins three awards

GO Outdoors being opened at the event on Saturday, March 29

GO Outdoors being opened at the event on Saturday, March 29

Refurbished outdoor store reopens in Southampton

L-R: Lindsay Halliwell, Shaun Guppy, Louise Maidment, Daniel Sanders, Jennifer Rogerson, David Crockford, Christine Kessler-Robinson, Luc Algar, Paul Hinett, Emma Pope, Paula Eckton

L-R: Lindsay Halliwell, Shaun Guppy, Louise Maidment, Daniel Sanders, Jennifer Rogerson, David Crockford, Christine Kessler-Robinson, Luc Algar, Paul Hinett, Emma Pope, Paula Eckton

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Law firm announces it will open office in Southampton

Careys Manor Hotel and SenSpa in Brockenhurst has been bought by Myst Hotels and Resorts

Careys Manor Hotel and SenSpa in Brockenhurst has been bought by Myst Hotels and Resorts

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Hotel and spa sold after 50 years of family ownership

Bargate Homes has achieved a five-star customer satisfaction rating from the Home Builders Federation

Bargate Homes has achieved a five-star customer satisfaction rating from the Home Builders Federation

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Housebuilder awarded five star rating for customer satisfaction

It comes after the company expanded into Southampton last year

It comes after the company expanded into Southampton last year

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Family-run printing business with store in Southampton launches new website

Nigel Smith, managing partner of Ellis Jones Solicitors

Nigel Smith, managing partner of Ellis Jones Solicitors

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Law firm says Spring Statement lacks 'business-friendly measures'

The Energy Ventures Accelerator (EVA) event took place as part of the Maritime UK Solent Coastal Powerhouse Summit.

The Energy Ventures Accelerator (EVA) event took place as part of the Maritime UK Solent Coastal Powerhouse Summit.

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Port hosts summit to discuss 'clean energy superpower' plans

The KONG Stuff-a-thon event

The KONG Stuff-a-thon event

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Pet store hosting 'heartwarming' event to help dogs in shelters

InstaVolt CEO Delvin Lane welcomes Jess, Gary and Ruby the dog to the Winchester EV superhub

InstaVolt CEO Delvin Lane welcomes Jess, Gary and Ruby the dog to the Winchester EV superhub

UK's largest EV charging superhub opens on major Hampshire road

Jacob with the other Aster apprentices who also received gifted tools and toolbox.

Jacob with the other Aster apprentices who also received gifted tools and toolbox.

Southampton apprentice given £250 tools to boost career

Ross McNally, Hampshire Chamber chief executive and executive chair

Ross McNally, Hampshire Chamber chief executive and executive chair

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Chamber urges government to prioritise restoring business confidence

The store is located on Third Avenue, Millbrook Road West

The store is located on Third Avenue, Millbrook Road West

Newly refurbished GO Outdoors store opens in Southampton

The multi-year partnership will see 2CL become the security innovation partner for the events campus

The multi-year partnership will see 2CL become the security innovation partner for the events campus

Southampton firm strikes multi-year partnership deal with UK venue

Southampton Marathon will use Hendy course vehicles as part of renewed sponsorship agreement

Southampton Marathon will use Hendy course vehicles as part of renewed sponsorship agreement

Eastleigh car retailer to support Southampton Marathon

General manager Mark Watts at Elmers

General manager Mark Watts at Elmers

New Forest hotel awarded two AA Rosettes for culinary excellence

MTM Agency staff at the event

MTM Agency staff at the event

Award-winning agency to host free event on AI and marketing

Grayling Southampton have hired three new staff members

Grayling Southampton have hired three new staff members

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Southampton PR agency makes three new hires

Vape Guardian founders Simon and Jean Hassett

Vape Guardian founders Simon and Jean Hassett

New system aims to tackle problem of false fire alarms triggered by vaping

Emma Burke: Founder of Laceeze & Defiance Clothing

Emma Burke: Founder of Laceeze & Defiance Clothing

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Hampshire company named one of top 100 UK firms

The report is seen as a significant step in the region's efforts to reduce carbon emissions

The report is seen as a significant step in the region's efforts to reduce carbon emissions

New report reveals plan for decarbonising business across the region

Engineering Real Results director Ricky Sharma

Engineering Real Results director Ricky Sharma

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Firm using virtual reality to help tradespeople improve skills

Local volunteers donated hundreds of man-hours to the project

Local volunteers donated hundreds of man-hours to the project

Youth centre reopens after four week refurbishment

Mayor Ian Jeffrey out visiting businesses in Test Valley

Mayor Ian Jeffrey out visiting businesses in Test Valley

Test Valley Business Awards 2025 prepares for another year of celebration

An aerial shot of the Solent from Cowes

An aerial shot of the Solent from Cowes

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Solent Cluster joins international initiative to drive growth

Southampton Airport

Southampton Airport

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New CEO appointed as takeover of Southampton Airport completed

Lawyer Annabelle Vaughan, the new head of Enable Law's mental capacity team

Lawyer Annabelle Vaughan, the new head of Enable Law's mental capacity team

Southampton law firm appoints new head of mental capacity team

Meachers Global Logistics in Southampton

Meachers Global Logistics in Southampton

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Southampton firm's study reveals how to optimise depot locations

Barrhead Travel, Above Bar St, has reportedly seen bookings outpace those of 2024

Barrhead Travel, Above Bar St, has reportedly seen bookings outpace those of 2024

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Southampton travel agent reports surge in bookings

The ABP Southampton team with their donation

The ABP Southampton team with their donation

ABP Southampton raises £15K for charity of the year

Managing Director Tracy Jenkins, centre, are from left, Evar Khidr, Alex Connolly, Hannah Oxley, Joshua Mann, Mia Charles, Lucy Newton, Harry Sherwood, Emily Ireland, Kieran Digwa and Vickrum Digwa

Managing Director Tracy Jenkins, centre, are from left, Evar Khidr, Alex Connolly, Hannah Oxley, Joshua Mann, Mia Charles, Lucy Newton, Harry Sherwood, Emily Ireland, Kieran Digwa and Vickrum Digwa

Accountancy firm strengthens team as business continues to grow

Matt, Annie, and Kieren of Communibakes

Matt, Annie, and Kieren of Communibakes

Southampton bakery serving free cake to celebrate anniversary

Neil Stewart, chairman of R3’s Southern and Thames Valley region

Neil Stewart, chairman of R3’s Southern and Thames Valley region

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Fears over more business insolvencies in Hampshire

Mascots Billy Barratt from Barratt David Wilson Homes and Flo the Bear from Heartbeat prepare for Heart and Stroll

Mascots Billy Barratt from Barratt David Wilson Homes and Flo the Bear from Heartbeat prepare for Heart and Stroll

Charity walk expects more than 1,500 participants

Dave Hooper will join as Managing Director, Southern region

Dave Hooper will join as Managing Director, Southern region

New managing director for Network Rail's southern region

Chemring is based in Romsey

Chemring is based in Romsey

Defence contractor secures multi-million-pound deal with US company

Tom Lacey, Tax Director and leading SDLT specialist at Azets in Southampton

Tom Lacey, Tax Director and leading SDLT specialist at Azets in Southampton

First-time buyers rush to beat upcoming stamp duty changes

Jaimie Maddison at the showroom

Jaimie Maddison at the showroom

New car sales team at city dealership

Dean Harris, sales director at Reassured

Dean Harris, sales director at Reassured

Broker to recruit 80 more staff in Southampton and Portsmouth

Insolvency partner Katie James

Insolvency partner Katie James

Law firm expands team with new partner appointment