The 'Bee' in Business - IncuHive to host pitching competition for New Forest entrepreneurs

The New Forest Bees Nest Pitching Competition returns for a second year this June following a ‘hugely successful’ inaugural event. Organised by IncuHive in... READ MORE »

Regeneration plans for 20 new homes on surplus land at garden centre site win approval

A development of 20 new homes on surplus land at a garden centre near Lymington has received the green light. The scheme includes ten affordable homes, new public open... READ MORE »

Council leader joins city workers to step into summer with new weekly Wellbeing Walk

The first new free weekly ‘Wednesday Wellbeing Walk’ has taken place in Southampton City Centre. A dozen keen walkers took part and were joined by Cllr Lorna Fielker... READ MORE »

Truly out of this world! Tech company gives 10,000 Comic Con visitors a real blockbuster experience

More than 10,000 avid sci-fi and fantasy fans attended Comic Con 2024 with a Southampton-based tech company giving them a blockbuster experience. Aura Technology put in... READ MORE »

Hythe-based TMT Legal Services appoints Jo Fleming as Head of Conveyancing

TMT Legal Services, a fast-growing law firm with offices in Hythe, Chandler's Ford and Southampton, has appointed Jo Fleming as its Head of Conveyancing. Jo's appointment... READ MORE »

Pandemic pivot sees sparkling sales for Alresford's Brush Baby

Dominique Tillen's move online during lockdown saw sales at child toothbrush retailer Brush Baby shine The pandemic was make-or break for many South East firms with... READ MORE »

From roots in lockdown boredom, Chiara's Southampton floristry business flourishes

The year is 2020. With lockdowns in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus, many are turning to gardening as a past-time. Among them is Chiara Nash, the now-Owner of... READ MORE »

New hire Mark brings ‘fresh energy and innovative ideas’ to logistics arm of 5 Villages Group

5 Villages Group, which operates in the logistics, distribution and manufacturing industries, has welcomed Mark Houghton to the team. Mark brings more than 15 years’... READ MORE »

Overcoming adversity: how Mark Darcy went from a difficult start to business and community leader

Mark Darcy’s journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Born into a family where money was plentiful, his world turned upside down when he was just... READ MORE »

Soton quantum firm Aquark Technologies wins £3.4m to develop world’s first cold atom clock

Aquark Technologies, a quantum tech company based in Southampton, has won a £3.4 million contract from Innovate UK to develop AQlock – the UK’s first commercially... READ MORE »

Sarah Sams takes over Dutton Gregory's Residential Property division

Dutton Gregory Solicitors has appointed Sarah Sams as its Head of Residential Property. Sarah, who was previously a Partner at the firm, has more than 20 years'... READ MORE »

South Hampshire College Group launches British-built digital training vessel

South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) has acquired a digital training vessel (DTV) to support a potentially first-of-its-kind further education curriculum for students... READ MORE »