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NFBP chair praises event for fostering connections and recognising talent

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'Remarkable' event celebrates International Women's Day

Plans to turn a former Dorothy Perkins store into a 12-room HMO have been approved

Plans to turn a former Dorothy Perkins store into a 12-room HMO have been approved

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Empty shop to be turned into huge HMO with McDonald's right next door

Katie Evans's business Good Evans Kitchen was celebrated at the awards ceremony

Katie Evans's business Good Evans Kitchen was celebrated at the awards ceremony

Trader of the week

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Mum-of-five who quit corporate job to set up cookery school wins award

Chalcroft Business Park on Burnetts Lane has been sold for over £30 million.

Chalcroft Business Park on Burnetts Lane has been sold for over £30 million.

Business park in city suburbs purchased for over £30m

Winners and guests from at the Hospitality Awards

Winners and guests from at the Hospitality Awards

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Southampton hotel team named best in the city

Updated Visual Of Osborne View From The Beach C) Mackenzie Wheeler For Hall And Woodhouse

Updated Visual Of Osborne View From The Beach C) Mackenzie Wheeler For Hall And Woodhouse

Hampshire County Council

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Pub which burnt down set to rise from the ashes as permission granted

ABP has submitted plans to move the Whale from Town Quay to Marchwood Port and put it on show to the public. Picture: Martin Brisland

ABP has submitted plans to move the Whale from Town Quay to Marchwood Port and put it on show to the public. Picture: Martin Brisland

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Bid to 'save the Whale' by restoring bridge built for D-Day

The Halifax branch on Gosport High Street will close for the last time today.

The Halifax branch on Gosport High Street will close for the last time today.

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High street bank to close for good today in 'disappointing' decision

One Stop on North East Road, which is currently closed

One Stop on North East Road, which is currently closed

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Shop forced to close due to 'unforeseen circumstances'

Pennyfarthing Homes has vowed to sponsor the Oakhaven Walk for a further three years

Pennyfarthing Homes has vowed to sponsor the Oakhaven Walk for a further three years

New sponsorship deal provides hospice with 'valuable stability'

Silverlake drives community spirit as MotoFest 2025 races into gear

Silverlake drives community spirit as MotoFest 2025 races into gear

Silverlake drives community spirit as MotoFest 2025 races into gear

Kayleigh Collet of Westlands Farm Shop and Rob Hepworth of Tektraders.

Kayleigh Collet of Westlands Farm Shop and Rob Hepworth of Tektraders.

Westlands Farm Shop

Farm shop expanding into new store with IT firm's help

Kimbridge Barn, near Romsey

Kimbridge Barn, near Romsey

Winners of coveted prize for top wedding professionals elated

Max Harris, group head of strategy and sustainability at ABP

Max Harris, group head of strategy and sustainability at ABP

Summit to showcase maritime innovation and sustainability

Southern Water's CEO Lawrence Gosden said that actions are being taken to improve the company's response to help disabled and vulnerable customers during water outages.

Southern Water's CEO Lawrence Gosden said that actions are being taken to improve the company's response to help disabled and vulnerable customers during water outages.

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Southern Water making improvements to help most vulnerable customers

Hampshire Chamber chief executive and executive chairman Ross McNally, left, and Drogheda Chamber chief executive Hubert Murphy sign the ‘friendship and solidarity twinning agreement’.

Hampshire Chamber chief executive and executive chairman Ross McNally, left, and Drogheda Chamber chief executive Hubert Murphy sign the ‘friendship and solidarity twinning agreement’.

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce

International agreement signed to boost trade and investment

The premises in Oxford Street, Southampton, where a new convenience shop is set to open

The premises in Oxford Street, Southampton, where a new convenience shop is set to open

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Convenience store secures alcohol licence despite behaviour fears

CUSTOMERS FINDING LAST MINUTE BARGAINS AS C AND A CLOSES FOR THE LAST TIME IN SOUTHAMPTON

CUSTOMERS FINDING LAST MINUTE BARGAINS AS C AND A CLOSES FOR THE LAST TIME IN SOUTHAMPTON

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Remembering the much-loved store which changed clothes shopping in Southampton

Application Site For Consol Ltd At Cremer Mall In Fareham C) Boon Brown

Application Site For Consol Ltd At Cremer Mall In Fareham C) Boon Brown

Hampshire County Council

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New tanning salon set to open in Fareham

Sandy Booth, owner of New Forest Fruit.

Sandy Booth, owner of New Forest Fruit.

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Meet the New Forest farmer cutting down 'wonky' waste with new snack

Red Funnel has cancelled ferry sailings.

Red Funnel has cancelled ferry sailings.

Isle of Wight ferry

Travel cancellation misery set to continue as Red Funnel axe more sailings tomorrow

The council has partnered with Southern Water

The council has partnered with Southern Water

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New Forest Council team up with Southern Water to offer water bill discount

DSG Car Sales Ltd (DSG) was fined a total of £8,177 by Southampton Magistrates Court for breaching an Enforcement Notice.

DSG Car Sales Ltd (DSG) was fined a total of £8,177 by Southampton Magistrates Court for breaching an Enforcement Notice.

Southampton City Council

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Car dealer fined thousands after ignoring planning permission refusal

Southern Water CEO Laurence Gosden warned of

Southern Water CEO Laurence Gosden warned of

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Southern Water CEO warns of 'small risk' of outages as water plant works continue

Southern Water CEO Lawrence Gosden explained to Southampton residents why water bills are increasing by nearly 50 per cent.

Southern Water CEO Lawrence Gosden explained to Southampton residents why water bills are increasing by nearly 50 per cent.

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Why has your bill gone up? Southern Water CEO explains why

Julian Jones and Cllr Nik Daas

Julian Jones and Cllr Nik Daas

Test Valley Borough Council

New land and development firm awarded a council grant

Matt Hazelwood, AGS Airports, CCO; Luke Lovegrove, Loganair, CCO; Gavin Williams, Southampton International Airport, Managing Director

Matt Hazelwood, AGS Airports, CCO; Luke Lovegrove, Loganair, CCO; Gavin Williams, Southampton International Airport, Managing Director

Southampton Airport

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Southampton airport to launch new route this year with 40 new jobs to be created

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks to representatives from small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the defence industry in Downing Street, London, along with apprentices and students, during a careers fair event to highlight the value of

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaks to representatives from small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the defence industry in Downing Street, London, along with apprentices and students, during a careers fair event to highlight the value of

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PM says Hampshire business will boost from defence spending - and defends NI hike

The office was officially opened by the company's global senior leadership team, including CEO Steven Millner.

The office was officially opened by the company's global senior leadership team, including CEO Steven Millner.

Fund administrator opens new office in Whiteley

National digital marketing agency IDHL has announced the acquisition of Southampton based digital marketing specialists The MTM agency.

National digital marketing agency IDHL has announced the acquisition of Southampton based digital marketing specialists The MTM agency.

National digital agency acquires Southampton-based specialists

Carol and Stacey of Stacey's Shack, Paul Watts of Dahlers Jewellers and County Locksmiths and Kerry Allen and Colin Simpson of the Card Gallery

Carol and Stacey of Stacey's Shack, Paul Watts of Dahlers Jewellers and County Locksmiths and Kerry Allen and Colin Simpson of the Card Gallery

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Businesses fear for survival as council plan to sell car parks

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (right) and Defence Secretary John Healey (centre) speak to apprentices and representatives from small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the defence industry in Downing Street, London, during a careers fair event to

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (right) and Defence Secretary John Healey (centre) speak to apprentices and representatives from small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the defence industry in Downing Street, London, during a careers fair event to

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Hampshire defence firm 'encouraged' by pledge to boost spending

Portchester FC officials with Steve Carnell, Matrix IT Commercial Director.

Portchester FC officials with Steve Carnell, Matrix IT Commercial Director.

IT company continues grassroots support with football club partnership

Partridge of Hampshire scooped two accolades at the BMW’s Retailer of the Year awards.

Partridge of Hampshire scooped two accolades at the BMW’s Retailer of the Year awards.

Car dealership scoops two national awards

Staff members Max (left) and Lee (right) outside Café Thrive

Staff members Max (left) and Lee (right) outside Café Thrive

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Café owner tells of ‘kick in the teeth' after break-in overnight

Injoy Southampton

Injoy Southampton

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Landlords looking at 'potential opportunities' for old soft play centre

Fortescue Green Pioneer

Fortescue Green Pioneer

Port of Southampton

‘World’s first’ dual-fuel ammonia-powered ship arrives in Southampton

Guillaume Lagger and Sandy Booth in the B58 Winery

Guillaume Lagger and Sandy Booth in the B58 Winery

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New winery launches inaugural collection

Award-winning marketing agency appoints new director

The company behind Injoy Southampton owed well over £2million when it filed for liquidation in November 2024.

The company behind Injoy Southampton owed well over £2million when it filed for liquidation in November 2024.

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Company behind beloved play centre owed more than £2m before collapse

Over one hundred jobs will be lost today as heat exchanger manufacturer Kelvion - formerly known as Searle - ends over 100 years of manufacturing in the UK.

Over one hundred jobs will be lost today as heat exchanger manufacturer Kelvion - formerly known as Searle - ends over 100 years of manufacturing in the UK.

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Manufacturing company cuts 150 jobs to move production from Hampshire to Poland

Pizza Hut on Wells Place, Eastleigh

Pizza Hut on Wells Place, Eastleigh

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Popular fast food chain applies to stay open later

Hampshire Women's Business Group founder Trudy Simmons

Hampshire Women's Business Group founder Trudy Simmons

The author and mentor behind a network for Hampshire businesswomen

Silverlake DS3 Cup debuts in 2025

Silverlake DS3 Cup debuts in 2025

New car series to debut in 2025 with Silverlake sponsorship

Bluestar to host event in Southampton to recruit female drivers

Bluestar to host event in Southampton to recruit female drivers

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Bus company to hold event to encourage more women to join industry

Plans to build 60 homes west of Hill Street, Calmore, have been given the go-ahead

Plans to build 60 homes west of Hill Street, Calmore, have been given the go-ahead

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Go-ahead for plan to build 60 homes on greenfield site near M27

Bankrupt restauranteur Kuti Miah, right, failed to pay Wayne Holbrook, left, £15,000 for work on Kuti's Brasserie in 2021

Bankrupt restauranteur Kuti Miah, right, failed to pay Wayne Holbrook, left, £15,000 for work on Kuti's Brasserie in 2021

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Bankrupt restauranteur ‘begged’ for more time over £15k unpaid bill

Wates Developments is planning to build 200 homes between Blackfield and Holbury

Wates Developments is planning to build 200 homes between Blackfield and Holbury

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Public meeting called over plan for 200 homes on ancient farmland

Wendy's has announced that it will open its doors in Southampton

Wendy's has announced that it will open its doors in Southampton

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'More junk food': Mixed reactions as Wendy's set to open

Church Pond drone photo

Church Pond drone photo

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Pond set to go £58,000 flood works in bid to protect homes

Many businesses listed in the 1855 directory could be found in Southampton High Street.

Many businesses listed in the 1855 directory could be found in Southampton High Street.

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Bird and beast stuffer and grindery dealer - trades you would not believe existed

Drone pictures of the Bargate Quarter Scheme

Drone pictures of the Bargate Quarter Scheme

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Drone pictures show latest progress in construction of the Bargate Quarter

Quiz has closed 23 stores across the country

Quiz has closed 23 stores across the country

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Shoppers tell of shock and sadness as Westquay shop closes doors for good

Laurel Care Home on Salisbury Road, Calmore, Totton

Laurel Care Home on Salisbury Road, Calmore, Totton

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Care home closed to visitors for more than a week due to sickness bug