Jiva Materials secures key accreditation & raises £245k for world’s first recyclable PCB laminate

Jiva, a sustainable materials business in Waterlooville, has enjoyed a busy start to the year. The company has raised £245,206 through an oversubscribed online... 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 »

Freshly rebranded Willoughby’s Windows looks to give back to community with free cleans

Willoughby’s Windows – formerly known as Havant Window Cleaning – is celebrating its new name and look by carrying out a series of free cleans. The team are... READ MORE »

‘Exciting times’ for UK padel as Dwellcourt backs Hampshire’s PadelStars

PadelStars, which runs tennis and padel centres across the South, has secured investment from Epsom-based golf and leisure operator Dwellcourt Group. Dwellcourt has now... READ MORE »

A kingdom for kids: Barratt Homes builds joy at Hart Plain Infant School with £5k donation

Housebuilder Barratt Homes has donated £5,000 towards a play castle and slide for pupils at Hart Plain Infant School. The developer was keen to step in after hearing... READ MORE »

Hampshire partnership aims to help develop the world’s first biodegradable printed circuit board

A partnership between two Hampshire organisations looking to develop the world’s first biodegradable printed circuit board has been awarded a Knowledge Transfer... READ MORE »

Housebuilder’s donation gives Hampshire schoolchildren a glow up for safety

Hampshire housebuilder Barratt Homes has donated 150 high vis jackets to children at a local school. The stack of reflective tops, given to children at Hart Plain Infant... READ MORE »

Lionel opens second Amberley Jewellers branch in Hythe with help of Wheeler & Lai Surveyors

After three decades of business in the heart of Waterlooville, Amberley Jewellers have moved to open their second store in Hythe, Hampshire. Wheeler & Lai Chartered... READ MORE »

VIVID team up with council and UKHarvest on initiative to get surplus produce where it’s needed

Portsmouth’s VIVID Homes have joined forces with Hampshire County Council and Chichester charity UKHarvest as part of a new food rescue partnership. Together they’re... READ MORE »

Three cheers! Residents at Waterlooville development enjoy a Coronation picnic and fete thanks to Bloor Homes' donation

The southern region of housebuilder Bloor Homes has returned to its Berewood development in Waterlooville with a donation to support a Coronation picnic and fete for... READ MORE »