Sean & Steve ‘ready to make a real impact’ as they launch Southampton finance provider Octa

A new independent finance provider, Octa Finance, has launched in Southampton to help businesses across England access tailored funding solutions. Co-founded by Sean... READ MORE »

Arcadia House at Ocean Village brought to market offering waterfront office space & top ESG ratings

CBRE and Hellier Langston have been appointed to market Arcadia House at Southampton’s Ocean Village. The property has undergone significant refurbishment across its... READ MORE »

Hampshire among just six areas nationally fast-tracked for devolution – to elect mayor in 2026

Hampshire has been accepted onto the government’s Devolution Priority Programme (DPP), setting the county up for greater control over its own education, transport and... READ MORE »

It’s the swimming that counts! Trethowans to take on charity relay across the English Channel

A team from law firm Trethowans, with offices in Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire, is set to take on a relay swim across the English Channel this August. They’ll be... READ MORE »

Matrix IT takes on four apprentices and three grads ahead of National Apprenticeship Week

Fareham-based Matrix IT has welcomed four new apprentices and kept on another three who have recently graduated from the previous cohort. Joining the business are... READ MORE »

Staff enjoy early Friday finish as Portsmouth STEM recruiter STR Group takes ‘next logical step’

The STR Group has introduced a shorter working week for staff, with an extra two and a half hours off every Friday. Based in Portsmouth, the STEM recruiter hailed this... READ MORE »

‘Fantastic brand and the showroom to match’ as Snows Kia Basingstoke unveils shiny new look

A local Snows Motor Group dealership has unveiled a brand-new looked backed by significant investment. The three-month project was undertaken at Snows Kia Basingstoke in... READ MORE »

Solent’s maritime trailblazers invited to briefing on latest round of fund which has paid out £8.3m

Maritime UK Solent is calling on businesses and innovators across the region to take part in the latest iteration of a government-backed clean maritime funding... READ MORE »

New regional lead Chris joins Vail Williams’ South Coast operation alongside Charlotte & Abin

Property consultancy Vail Williams has appointed three new staff to its South Coast region. Chartered building surveyor Chris Davies rejoins as a partner at the firm... READ MORE »

Place in the sun: Draper Tools taps Absolar to install 900+ panels on its warehouse near Soton

Draper Tools has unveiled a major solar installation at its North Baddesley warehouse near Southampton. Caroline Nokes MP officially unveiled the site’s new live energy... READ MORE »

Local marina operator boatfolk among partners for newly launched sustainable AI accelerator

Sustainability consulting firm Bright Tide has launched a new accelerator programme for AI-powered businesses working to address global environmental challenges. Among... READ MORE »

The Solent Cluster set to launch report on transition pathways to a lower carbon future

The Solent Cluster, a cross-sector collaboration focused on cutting emissions, will next week launch a report exploring routes for decarbonising the Solent region. The... READ MORE »