Jaimie & Aidan round out the new-look sales team at Southampton Volvo in time for busy 2025

A Snows Group car dealership in the company’s home city of Southampton has strengthened its sales team in anticipation of a busy New Year ahead. The new team at Snows... READ MORE »

New Forest distillers 820 Spirits come to the rescue for Dry January with low-alcohol ‘Drop of Gin’

New Forest-based 820 Spirits has released Drop of Gin, a new low-alcohol gin distillate. It’s available in a 50ml bottle with a pipette, and adding just two full... READ MORE »

Nine new labs open at Southampton Science Park to meet soaring demand for R&D space

Southampton Science Park has opened nine new laboratories to help address the urgent need for research and development spaces in the South. Located at Epsilon House... READ MORE »

Co-founder of Southampton software startup picks up fellowship from Royal Academy of Engineering

A startup co-founder who featured in the University of Southampton’s latest Future Worlds cohort has been awarded a prestigious enterprise fellowship by the Royal... READ MORE »

Fire safety innovators Coopers Fire look back on 150 years in business as they land on Solent 250

Coopers Fire, the Waterlooville-based inventor of the fire certain, marks 150 years in business this year. Founded in 1874, the family business is new this year to the... READ MORE »

Blow to Hampshire farmers as county’s last abattoir with 70-year family history shuts up shop

The last abattoir in Hampshire is due to close at the end of the month, dealing a major blow to local farmers. Newman’s Abattoir in North Camp has been trading since... READ MORE »

College group highly commended for its digital efforts – including TECH:TRUCK mobile roadshow

South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) has achieved ‘highly commended’ status at the latest Digital Education Awards following a year of successful initiatives. Among... READ MORE »

Grade II listed Kingsclere pub The George & Horn snapped up by local buyers Uncles G&H

The George & Horn, a 17th-century pub in Kingsclere, is under new ownership. Situated on Basingstoke Road between Basingstoke and Newbury, the venue comprises a bar... READ MORE »

Maritime UK Solent teams up with Solent Freeport for networking event on international partnerships

Maritime UK Solent is to hold a networking event later this month aimed at exploring new global opportunities. Sponsored by Solent Freeport, the event will bring together... READ MORE »

Motoring history 76 years in the making as classic car finds its way back to original Hendy dealership

A classic car is back home at the Hampshire dealership where it was first sold 76 years ago after a recent auction. The 1949 Ford Anglia E494A, originally sold by Percy... READ MORE »

Crowds gather in Southampton to see off Cunard’s Queen Anne on 107-night maiden world voyage

Queen Anne, the latest luxury cruise liner from Cunard, has embarked on her 107-night maiden world voyage from Southampton. Spectators gathered last night to witness the... READ MORE »

Portsmouth summit probes dangers of exploding batteries – but local innovators have a solution

Waste management operators are at risk of having insurance cover withdrawn if they don’t embrace fire suppression technology solutions, a recent summit in Portsmouth... READ MORE »