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Insurance firm launches higher apprentice scheme

AN INSURANCE company in Winchester has launched a new apprentice scheme.

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Rick Stein to open restaurant in Winchester

TV chef Rick Stein has announced plans to open a new restaurant in Winchester.

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Winchester firm wins £5,000 national prize for fence protectors

A WINCHESTER engineering firm has won a £5,000 national prize for its metal bolsters which can protect wooden fences from extreme weather.

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Winchester roof firm announces 78.5 per cent profit rise

A WINCHESTER roofing contractor has announced a dramatic rise in profits.

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The Riot Club filmed in Winchester

WINCHESTER features in another high-profile British film, The Riot Club, which opens in cinemas today.

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Motoring company announces relocation to two Hampshire sites

MOTORING company Hendy Group have announced plans to relocate two of their divisions.

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Winchester pub refurbishments approved despite objections

PLANS to refurbish part of a Winchester pub have been approved by civic chiefs despite objections from nearby residents.

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Winchester business centre donates almost £6,000 to young carers charity

BASEPOINT in Winchester has donated nearly £6,000 to a local charity that supports young carers.

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Owslebury couple launch Isle of Wight sailing business

A COUPLE from Owslebury have set up shop in the Isle of Wight to give an extra boost to a seaside resort.

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Hampshire brewery buys historic pub near Stockbridge

A HAMPSHIRE based brewery has purchased an historic pub near Stockbridge.

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Patenting firm changes its trademark

A WINCHESTER firm specialising in intellectual property has been relaunched under a different name.

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Bishop's Waltham man launches group for street food vendors

A BISHOP’S Waltham man has created a group for street food vendors in Hampshire.

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National survey provides boost for Hampshire traders

A NATIONAL survey measuring company growth has given a boost to Hampshire trading.

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Workshop for new business entrepreneurs to be held in Winchester

A WORKSHOP to help people who are thinking of starting their own business will be held in Winchester this weekend.

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Stark choice for the future of Winchester: like York or Basingstoke?

WINCHESTER should be more like York than Basingstoke, civic chiefs were told.

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Twyford ski company shortlisted for international award

A SKI company near Winchester has been shortlisted for an international award.

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Internet blamed as long-serving electrical shop Derek Gedye closes in Alresford

ONE OF the last independent electrical shops in Hampshire has closed its doors after 50 years in business.

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Call for action over closure of Winchester branch of Hampshire Credit Union

WINCHESTER City Council must try to bring back the local branch of Hampshire Credit Union, full Council heard last night.

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Romsey power boat company to appear in New York business event

A POWERBOAT company based in Romsey will appear in New York this week as part of Santander’s Women in Business event.

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Southampton an "economic powerhouse", conference hears

HAMPSHIRE'S top civic chief has called on the Prime Minister to consider Southampton a “core city” as the Government looks to devolve power to Britain's regions.

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Pub on wheels launched near Winchester

A UNIQUE new pub venture has opened in Hampshire.

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Planners consider future use of Winchester hotel

A WINCHESTER hotel is poised to be converted into a day nursery if city councillors approve a scheme.

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Winchester BID launches new networking events programme

A NEW programme of networking events has been launched by the Winchester Business Improvement District.

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Schools and businesses praised at Hampshire Countryside Awards

AN AWARDS night celebrating Hampshire’s diverse countryside has recognised projects for their hard work.

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Social media reviews preferred by Winchester businesses, says head of tourism

BUSINESSES in Winchester are turning their backs on traditional hospitality awards in favour of social media reviews.

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Former student hotspot gets a makeover

IT was a firm student favourite, but now a Winchester bar has had a makeover.

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Jobs at risk as Homebase considers store closures

HUNDREDS of Hampshire jobs could be at risk after a major chain announced it was cutting a quarter of its stores.

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Beware the hidden problems, warns Winchester property surveyor Trinity Rose

WHEN buying a property, it’s easy to be impressed by shiny new kitchens and bathrooms - and fail to spot the leaky roof or broken boiler.

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Chandler's Ford businessman nominated for Young Business Person of the Year...

A BUSINESSMAN from Chandler’s Ford has been nominated as one of three finalists for a special prize.

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Winchester celebrity chef restaurant officially relaunched

CLAD in their finery Winchester’s elite gathered to toast the re-launch of celebrity chef Raymond Blanc’s restaurant.

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Littleton pub added to Eating Out guide

A PUB near Winchester has been added to a list of the best in Britain and Ireland.

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Promotion for Top 20 UK accountancy firm staff member

A TOP-20 UK accountancy firm in Winchester has announced the promotion of one of its staff members.

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Winchester dental firm receives three national accolades

IT was all smiles at a Winchester-based dental payment plan specialist after achieving a hat-trick of national accolades.

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City ranked top 50 centres of new vitality index

WINCHESTER has been ranked in the top 50 centres of retail specialist Harper Dennis Hobbs’s new Vitality Index.

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Hotel du Vin group up for sale?

A HOTEL chain that started in Winchester has refused to comment following reports that it could be put up for sale.

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Winchester Business Excellence Awards winners and organisers in talks of...

AN annual awards ceremony that celebrates flourishing businesses across Winchester is hoping to set up a focus group for previous winners.

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New business support service launched in Winchester

TRADERS and business owners in Winchester are being offered access to expertise and advice as part of a new collaboration between Southern Entrepreneurs and Winchester City Council.

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Hampshire woman launches Lego rental club

A NEW business venture though to be the UK’s first online LEGO rental club has been launched in Hampshire.

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Winchester stylist to the stars crowned hairdresser of the year

HE may have cut locks for more than 40 years, but Winchester’s celebrity stylist is still in fashion after scooping a national award for hairdresser of the year.

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Hampshire firm fined for safety breaches

A HAMPSHIRE aircraft maintenance company has today been fined £35,000 over safety failures after three workers were injured in falls at an airfield.

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Alresford bank to close

TOWN councillors say they are “disappointed” following a bank’s decision to close their local branch.

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Wind farm developers appeal planners' rejection

EDF Energy Renewables is to appeal against th refusal of planning permission for a proposed wind farm near Bullington Cross, north of Winchester.

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Tribunal rules Twyford doctor Julian Kenyon who exploited patients can keep job

A TWYFORD doctor who exploited the vulnerability of dying patients by telling them his experimental alternative therapy could help them live longer can keep his job, a tribunal ruled.

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Builder's merchant recruits new staff member as part of growth plans

A HAMPSHIRE-based builder’s merchant with branches in Winchester, Chandler’s Ford and Bishop’s Waltham has welcomed a new member of staff as part of its growth plans.

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Business hub hears from founder of The Philippine Community Fund

A NETWORKING event at Basepoint Winchester saw 25 local businesses meet with the founder of a charity in the Philippines.

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Architects scoops third award in as many months

WINCHESTER-based architect practice ADAM Architecture has won its third award in three months.

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Hambledon shop receives business support grant after losing trade during...

A HAMBLEDON shop and café has received a business support grant after floods last winter caused a drop in trade.

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Scheme to knock down derelict Bishop's Waltham garage turned down by planners

A DERELICT petrol station in Bishop’s Waltham will stay standing after demolition plans were thrown out by civic chiefs.

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Sutton Scotney based rural property specialists hires new land agent

RURAL property specialists BCM have appointed a new employee to their Winchester office.

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Refurbished Winchester Bed and Breakfast opens for business

A 25-YEAR-OLD Winchester woman has set up her own “home from home” boutique bed and breakfast.

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