Business

Ed Wallrock and Alice Shaw of Lymington Firewood

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Meet the couple behind new firewood business in the New Forest

HCE representatives proudly display their Catering Awards 2024 trophy during the ceremony.

HCE representatives proudly display their Catering Awards 2024 trophy during the ceremony.

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Company wins prestigious award after year of 'rapid growth'

A pile of parcels and packages due to be delivered by Evri were dumped near a woodland in Chandler's Ford

A pile of parcels and packages due to be delivered by Evri were dumped near a woodland in Chandler's Ford

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Shock as pile of Evri parcels dumped near woodland by courier

Darren Cooper, James Beattie, and Mike Osman as Donald Trump

Darren Cooper, James Beattie, and Mike Osman as Donald Trump

New Kia showroom opens at former Prestige Cars site

Allington Nursery owner Steve Goodridge is now refusing to let Southern Water workers on his property after two bouts of flooding.

Allington Nursery owner Steve Goodridge is now refusing to let Southern Water workers on his property after two bouts of flooding.

Conference South

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Business owner in stand-off with Southern Water over floods

Liberal Democrat MP for Eastleigh, Liz Jarvis with pub landlady Lorraine Reeves

Liberal Democrat MP for Eastleigh, Liz Jarvis with pub landlady Lorraine Reeves

Members of Parliament

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Pub landlady facing £3,000 weekly heating bill, MP says

The That Little Tea Shop team support causes close to their customers hearts with sales of their delicious food and drinks

The That Little Tea Shop team support causes close to their customers hearts with sales of their delicious food and drinks

Trader of the Week

Trader of the week

The tucked away tea shop with a top TripAdvisor rating and family fundraising

Father and daughter sharing a joyful moment during Christmas dinner.

Father and daughter sharing a joyful moment during Christmas dinner.

Luxury hotel reports that Christmas Day lunches are 75 per cent booked

Grant Read, Age Concern's new chief executive officer

Grant Read, Age Concern's new chief executive officer

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Charity appoints new chief executive officer

Trade union Unite's members are going on strike in anger over a proposed pay rise.

Trade union Unite's members are going on strike in anger over a proposed pay rise.

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First Bus Christmas services 'close to zero' as workers announce strike

Hythe Ferry is moored at Town Quay following the suspension the service, which stopped running in August

Hythe Ferry is moored at Town Quay following the suspension the service, which stopped running in August

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Red Funnel under fire as fears for ferry service grow

Winners at the New Forest Business Awards

Winners at the New Forest Business Awards

Winners revealed at New Forest Brilliance in Business Awards 2024

The ActiveMe 360 team

The ActiveMe 360 team

Eastleigh firm receives 'bronze' accreditation for social value work

Anna Lopez, Patrick High, Steven Levin, Lucy Herron and Harvey Rathore

Anna Lopez, Patrick High, Steven Levin, Lucy Herron and Harvey Rathore

Southampton firm announces new partnership with UK charities

L-R Andrew Baxter & John Moy

L-R Andrew Baxter & John Moy

Firm supports national campaign for third year running

HWB audit senior Callum Green; Helen Hamblen, chief executive of Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW; and HWB director Michaela Johns

HWB audit senior Callum Green; Helen Hamblen, chief executive of Dementia Support Hampshire & IOW; and HWB director Michaela Johns

Accountants to hold bake-off and gaming event for dementia charity

Contractors have begun to demolish the facade of the Lyndhurst Park Hotel, which is being replaced by almost 80 homes

Contractors have begun to demolish the facade of the Lyndhurst Park Hotel, which is being replaced by almost 80 homes

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Contractors demolish historic building designed by famous author

First Beaulieu River apprentice Oli Rickard with his award

First Beaulieu River apprentice Oli Rickard with his award

Apprentice at local yacht harbour wins Business Award

The Hedge End Gym is open 24-hours, seven days a week

The Hedge End Gym is open 24-hours, seven days a week

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Take a look inside as independent gym opens for business

The Pizza Express 'Pod' at Tesco Extra in Southampton

The Pizza Express 'Pod' at Tesco Extra in Southampton

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PizzaExpress opens up a takeaway pod outside Tesco Extra

MDL Marinas has announced a £13.6 million investment in the current 2024/25 season

MDL Marinas has announced a £13.6 million investment in the current 2024/25 season

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Marina operator continues 'unprecedented' investment

Joy and her birthday cake

Joy and her birthday cake

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Great-grandmother shares secret to longevity as she celebrates 103rd birthday

A new Five Guys restaurant is set to open in Winchester.

A new Five Guys restaurant is set to open in Winchester.

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Five Guys announces opening of new Hampshire branch

Tesco Express on London Road will be closed for a week.

Tesco Express on London Road will be closed for a week.

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This is why busy Tesco Express in city centre is shut

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Bookshop named one of top 20 independents in the UK

Damian Buxton (L) with Roger Crook (R)

Damian Buxton (L) with Roger Crook (R)

Fareham firm celebrates 50 years with visit from founding directors

A Christmas hamper from Carabella Gifts

A Christmas hamper from Carabella Gifts

Trader of the Week

Trader of the week

The luxury bespoke hamper specialist gearing up for Christmas in Romsey

The Health and Safety Executive is investigating a fatal industrial accident at ABP Solent Gateway in Marchwood

The Health and Safety Executive is investigating a fatal industrial accident at ABP Solent Gateway in Marchwood

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Investigation launched into fatal accident at port

Flare at Fawley refinery

Flare at Fawley refinery

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Huge flares from oil refinery as 'maintenance' set to end

Andrew Barnett, Barnbrook Systems managing director

Andrew Barnett, Barnbrook Systems managing director

Company revamps ultra-high pressure system

A CGI image of the new Aldi store in Totton

A CGI image of the new Aldi store in Totton

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Aldi Totton opening soon: date, details and how to get your goody bag

The new Cycle Company store in Romsey

The new Cycle Company store in Romsey

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New e-bike showroom opens in Hampshire town

Plans to build five houses at Langdown Lawn, Hythe, have been allowed on appeal

Plans to build five houses at Langdown Lawn, Hythe, have been allowed on appeal

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Costs awarded against council that rejected housing plan

The grant has allowed Houghton Lodge to install air conditioning and heating

The grant has allowed Houghton Lodge to install air conditioning and heating

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'Excessively hot' orangery at popular venue improved

The event was held at St Mary's Stadium

The event was held at St Mary's Stadium

More than 1,000 people attend South Coast Poperty Show at St Mary's

Residents are being urged to nominate who they think is Gosport's best business

Residents are being urged to nominate who they think is Gosport's best business

Nominations open for best independent business competition

From left to right Ellie Harris, Krystal Harris, Sienna Harris, Lenny Harris, Scarlett Harris

From left to right Ellie Harris, Krystal Harris, Sienna Harris, Lenny Harris, Scarlett Harris

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Chippy that sells more than 850 sausages a week wins award

Black Friday is really just a gimmick, says Southampton Still and Bloom founder Nick Fisher

Black Friday is really just a gimmick, says Southampton Still and Bloom founder Nick Fisher

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Southampton business owner ditches 'gimmick' Black Friday - SO: Cultured

BP employees - like ones at their Shirley station pictured - were left confused after a weekly conference call.

BP employees - like ones at their Shirley station pictured - were left confused after a weekly conference call.

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BP staff left confused as management 'ban' Christmas decorations

Both Hampshire farm shops were praised for their quality produce

Both Hampshire farm shops were praised for their quality produce

Hampshire farm shops with 'the area’s best produce' named among best in the UK

Adam and Sophie Gates with their award

Adam and Sophie Gates with their award

Family-run firm crowned UK's top dog-walking business

The sign is already up at Tulum Tacos and Tequila.

The sign is already up at Tulum Tacos and Tequila.

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Experienced restaurateur could bring tacos and tequila to Oxford Street

Staff from Gair Homes standing in front of Gair Gas vans

Staff from Gair Homes standing in front of Gair Gas vans

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Hampshire company named Which? Trusted Trader of the Month

#VFS24 looked to connect innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders at the Utilita Bowl, Southampton

#VFS24 looked to connect innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders at the Utilita Bowl, Southampton

Festival celebrating innovation in the South welcomes over 1,000 participants

Gen II's new office in Southampton

Gen II's new office in Southampton

Southampton company announces it has moved to new office

The Southampton Science Park Catalyst Partnership 2025 poster

The Southampton Science Park Catalyst Partnership 2025 poster

Science park partners to support start-ups in the area

Abhishek Singh, a store manager from Crawley who is temporarily managing Cake Box Shirley.

Abhishek Singh, a store manager from Crawley who is temporarily managing Cake Box Shirley.

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Residents raving about 'impressive' new high street cake shop

Ferry firm's operations director to step down next year

Ferry firm's operations director to step down next year

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Ferry firm operations boss to step down next year

Cab My Ride director Arjan Sahota

Cab My Ride director Arjan Sahota

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Family-run cab firm keeps licence after making improvements

Girlylicious has opened a second salon in Woolston

Girlylicious has opened a second salon in Woolston

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The new pamper party salon for lovely little ladies in Southampton

A storage unit from the Southampton site was chosen to feature as 'Mr March'

A storage unit from the Southampton site was chosen to feature as 'Mr March'

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Storage unit in Southampton chosen as 'Mr March' in 'boring' calendar

Collected and depolluted ELVs ready for dismantling

Collected and depolluted ELVs ready for dismantling

Servicing Hampshire: Silverlake’s impact on the region

Southampton Test MP Satvir Kaur has called face-to-face banking

Southampton Test MP Satvir Kaur has called face-to-face banking

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MP to meet with bank bosses amid plan to close 'incredibly important' branch

The plans look to demolish the existing building at 21 - 35 St Deny's Road.

The plans look to demolish the existing building at 21 - 35 St Deny's Road.

Student housing

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Car showroom on the chopping block could be replaced by student accommodation