Monkey business afoot as Island brewers Goddards join the growing Powder Monkey portfolio

Goddards, the oldest brewery on the Isle of Wight and one of the UK’s first independent craft beer producers, has been acquired by Powder Monkey Brewing Group. The... READ MORE »

Solent Mind’s Mayfield Garden Centre reopens after major revamp of roof, shop & kitchen

Mayfield Garden Centre in Southampton, part of mental health charity Solent Mind, has officially reopened. Members of the local community and Solent Mind staff and... READ MORE »

Silverlake works with local police on Operation Crush to crack down on e-scooters & motorbikes

Silverlake Automotive Recycling has hailed the ongoing success of Operation Crush – its crime-fighting collaboration with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary. Over... READ MORE »

Soton innovators Windracers unveil latest drone for middle-mile logistics and humanitarian aid

Windracers has launched the next generation of its self-flying cargo drone, the ULTRA MK2. The Southampton business unveiled the new craft – which carries heavier loads... READ MORE »

Alison Craig talks tackling inappropriate behaviour in this month’s Leadership Matters

Sometimes managers think it’s too late to tackle a team member’s behaviour because “that’s just the way they are” or we haven’t said anything up until now... READ MORE »

Adding a little spa-rkle! Solent Hotel completes six-figure spa & wellness refurb with new pool area

Solent Hotel & Spa has just finished a six-figure transformation of its wellness space and pool hall. Part of national hospitality group Daniel Thwaites, the Fareham... READ MORE »

XLB breaks ground on £25m second phase of development at Havant business park

Work has begun on phase two of a 680,000 sq ft development at Langstone Park in Havant, spearheaded by asset management firm XLB. This latest phase represents a £25... READ MORE »

Entrepreneur in residence: Steve steps up to nurture students’ ideas at Winchester Hatchery

A new startup hub at the University of Winchester is aiming to turn bright ideas into thriving new businesses. Winchester Hatchery will offer a dedicated space for... READ MORE »

Locals consulted on plans for new economic zone at Solent Freeport to support up to 3,000 new jobs

A public consultation has been launched on plans for Navigator Quarter, a strategic employment site in Eastleigh with the potential to bring 3,000 new jobs and boost... READ MORE »

Charlie & Ben, 19, launch their UK-first smart notetaking assistant backed by £2m investment

Two young tech entrepreneurs who secured £2 million of investment at the age of 19 are launching an AI-powered note-taking assistant to help businesses boost their... READ MORE »

Insolvency partner Katie is latest to join Shakespeare Martineau’s growing Soton team

Law firm Shakespeare Martineau has further expanded its team in Southampton with the appointment of insolvency partner Katie James. Bringing more than 20 years’ legal... READ MORE »

A match made at sea! RAD Propulsion teams up with Savvy Navvy to integrate smart range tech

Electric boat drive manufacturers RAD Propulsion have embarked on a new partnership. The Southampton firm has announced it will be integrating smart range technology from... READ MORE »