Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister and High Commissioner to the UK was officially welcomed to Portsmouth this week during a visit to boost business, education and cultural links. The visit, organised by …

Facilities at Portsmouth Enterprise Centre on Quartremaine Road have been improved to support local businesses. The reception area has been redesigned to include a new accessible business hub and events …

Portsmouth family business Citrus Facilities Management is saving 7,000 plastic bottles a year from landfill by kitting out staff in uniforms made from recycled plastic. first to kit staff out …

The Regenerate South Annual Conference, organised by Business South, attracted delegates from across the Central South region including Portsmouth, Southampton and Bournemouth. Leader of Portsmouth City Council, Cllr Gerald Vernon …

Plans to install a large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage system at Lakeside North Harbour have been unveiled. The ground-breaking project will include roof-mounted solar PV arrays across five …

The Queens Hotel is preparing for Southsea Food Festival on 16 and 17 July.  Head of Pastry Chloe Barter loves the alchemy that results from mixing simple ingredients to create …

Featuring the first approved tax site in the Solent Freeport area at Dunsbury Park, Portsmouth is a key location to establishing full Freeport status, which was announced at the ‘Solent …

The University of Portsmouth’s Centre for Enzyme Innovation (CEI) has opened its new Industrial Engagement Hub (IEH).  This pioneering research centre is creating solutions to the global plastic pollution problem.  The …

Portsmouth’s André’s Food Bar won two headline categories at the Sandwich & Food To Go Industry Awards (The Sammies) ceremony at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London; ‘Best UK Independent …

A “Good” rating and praise has been given to the passionate teachers, managers and leaders at The Learning Place, run by Portsmouth’s City Council, in a new Ofsted report.  Ofsted …

Research at the University of Portsmouth is rated as world-leading in the latest national assessment of the quality and impact of research in UK universities. 77 % of research submitted …

The Royal Maritime Hotel & Club in Portsea was presented with a Visit England Rose award for service excellence, at an awards ceremony in Luton earlier this month. It was one of …

Cosham High Street received a boost last week when The Cookie Queen  made its highly anticipated opening last week.  Customers queued out the door and along the street to sample New York style …

The Portsmouth Distillery Co. are launching their first rum, an authentically aged expression 1812 3 year Old Rum. With the launch of this rum The Portsmouth Distillery Co. makes history …

The Southsea Community Cinema and Arts Centre is set to open in the heart of Southsea with an Open House on 19 May from noon – 5 pm. The opening …

Holidaymakers have named Southsea among some of the UK’s top seaside destinations this year – giving it a top score for visitor attractions.  In this year’s Which? survey, 4,300 people …

Mark Pembleton, recently retired Economic Growth Manager at Portsmouth City Council, was given the Lifetime Achievement award at The News’ Business Excellence Awards in recognition of a long and distinguished …

Portsmouth based Tops Day Nurseries has been awarded the The Queen’s Award  for Enterprise for sustainable development. Cheryl Hadland, founder of Tops Day Nurseries, said she was thrilled at scooping The …

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce has joined forces with a range of partners to champion a week-long celebration of business. The second annual Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week takes place …

Typhoon 3000 is a modern, moveable jack-up barge and semi-submersible dry dock, with a maximum payload capacity of 3000 tonnes, making her the biggest jack-up barge on the South Coast.  …

BAE Systems are set to spur voluntary sector recovery in Portsmouth by funding two new hubs. £250,000 funding comes as research highlights one in ten voluntary sector organisations in the …

Portsmouth’s leading workspace, Lakeside North Harbour, has planted 10 new trees as part of The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) initiative. Created to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the QGC invites …

Lower bus fares, free fares for small business Saturdays and reduced journey time by bus are just a flavour of what’s to come thanks to a funding boost to Portsmouth’s …

Southsea has seen a rapid new restaurant growth since the pandemic.  Research shows that since Covid-19 the UK’s casual dining fare is no longer just about big brands.  Independents are stepping …