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Thousands sign petition against Portchester parking charges
THOUSANDS of people have signed a petition against introducing parking charges in Portchester, fearing it could destroy the area.
Havant shopping arcade bucks the trend for empty units
IT may be tucked away behind the main drag of the high street, but a small shopping arcade in Havant is on the up.
Pucker up to win Valentine’s prizes at Fareham Shopping Centre
SHOPPERS are being invited to pucker up at Fareham Shopping Centre to win a special gift package for Valentine’s Day.
Rolls-Royce is on the lookout for top apprentices
AS APPRENTICESHIP week rolls to a close, a prestigious car manufacturer has announced it is looking to employ a new batch of bright sparks.
IBM is short-listed for the work it does with interns
TECHNOLOGY giant IBM has been short-listed for two National Council for Work Experience awards.
1 commentBoat show’s new sponsor
THE first boat show to be held at Gunwharf Quays will be sponsored by Suzuki, it has been revealed.
Port is now even better connected than before
A LUXURY coach service has begun calling at Portsmouth International Port.
Train passengers face delays after power fault on Portsmouth tracks
RAIL passengers travelling out of Portsmouth had their journeys disrupted yesterday.
Ipswich game will go ahead despite bank account remaining frozen
ANDREW Andronikou has reassured fans that Tuesday’s Valentine’s Day match against Ipswich will be going ahead as planned.
7 commentsGritters out on county’s roads
THE county council is salting roads across Hampshire this evening.
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Pompey boss braced for administration
Michael Appleton has admitted he is prepared for Pompey to go into administration.
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Hampshire councils to hire experts to fight shipyard closure
COUNCIL leaders are due to hire a crack team of business experts in a bid to save Portsmouth’s 500-year-old shipbuilding industry.
7 commentsNew Hovertravel commuter service to Southsea
AN extra hovercraft is being added for early morning commuters travelling from Ryde to Portsmouth.
Record numbers file returns online
A RECORD 9.45m self-assessment tax returns were filed on time this year, and a record 7.65m of them were filed online, HM Revenue & Customs has revealed.
Empty Havant and Leigh Park shops to be opened up for art
EMPTY shops will be filled with art exhibitions and poetry as part of a bid to kickstart the regeneration of the high streets in Leigh Park and Havant.
24 commentsDinenage presses Prime Minister over Portsmouth’s shipbuilding future
CAROLINE Dinenage today pressed Prime Minister David Cameron to support shipbuilding in Portsmouth amid concerns about BAE Systems pulling out of the city.
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Give Gosport the Portas treatment, say town leaders
THERE have been fresh calls for Gosport to receive special help from TV shopping expert Mary Portas.
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Uncertainty remains over Hampshire’s water levels
THE jury is still out on whether water restrictions such as a hose pipe ban may be needed this summer.
It’s now the final countdown to our business awards
THE scripts have been finalised and the presentations are being polished – it’s almost time for The News’ Business Excellence Awards to take place.
Apprentice week event
The Southern Co-operative was today due to promote apprenticeships and unveil its own new scheme.
College helps tackle issue of youth unemployment
A PORTSMOUTH college has taken part in a national conference focusing on youth unemployment.
Polar bear and mummy are kept safe by firm
A HAVANT firm is ensuring a £17.5m refurbishment of Ulster Museum is kept in mint condition.
Deal for gymnasts
THE management company which runs the Langstone Technology Park has thrown its weight behind a local good cause.
Watch out for police escorting caravan to South Harting
RESIDENTS are being urged by police to remove their cars along a rural route while police escort a vehicle.
Romantic yacht will be making history once more
THE refit of a classic motor yacht will be a ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ for Burgess Marine in Portsmouth.
Franchise has new boss
THE franchise of the recruitment firm Driver Hire in Cosham has been bought out.
Heading to Miami
TEMPERATURES may have dropped in the UK but four new British boats are headed for sunnier climes.
Millions to be raised for the local economy
A BUSINESS match-making day that last year generated deals in Hampshire worth an estimated £2.3m is set to be repeated.
‘Exciting’ plans for business
PLANS to localise business rates will force councils to encourage economic growth in their area, Meon Valley MP George Hollingbery said.
Refurbished shop will be getting celebrity treatment
A NEWLY-refurbished shop in North End is set to go under the gavel of TV’s Homes Under the Hammer auctioneer Rob Marchant.
Boats will have valet parking
AN innovative boat storage centre in Portchester has added another string to its bow.
Yellow lines on the cards to stop workers parking in Langstone
MORE yellow lines are planned for Langstone in a bid to stop workers parking in residential roads.
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Gosport MP puts on an apron to take on role as shop apprentice
WHIPPING up cappuccinos is not usually part of an MP’s job description.
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First the Queen, now clamping firm targets on-call GP
A FIRM who once clamped the Queen has again come under fire, this time for targeting a doctor visiting a dying woman.
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Councillors join the battle to revamp eyesore post office
THE battle to revamp Gosport High Street’s ‘eyesore’ post office has been backed by councillors.
2 commentsSouthsea’s Pyramids Centre swimming pools still closed
SWIMMING pools at the Pyramids Centre, Southsea, are still closed.
Portsmouth City Council sets up safer internet workshops
AN INTERNET awareness day to help keep children safe online is taking place.
New Havant to Hayling Island cycle route will join up the ‘missing link’
CYCLING between Havant and Hayling Island is about to get easier as new cycle routes are set to be installed.
7 commentsJobs at risk after shops announce closures
JOBS have been put at risk after it was announced that shops owned by collapsed retailer Peacocks will close.
1 commentPortsmouth top for transport satisfaction
Portsmouth has come top in a national survey of residents’ satisfaction with roads and transport.
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Accreditation for safety
A SOUTHSEA building and maintenance firm has been given a SAFEcontractor accreditation.
Waste treatment firm expands into the north
A FAREHAM waste company is expanding its operation to the north east.
First employment fair is a success for its organisers
GOSPORT’S first Business and Employment Fair has been hailed a success.
Sector is growing
The UK’s manufacturing sector returned to growth in January, a survey has indicated, with overall activity at its highest level for eight months.
Opposition grows over plans to slow down traffic on Portsmouth road
CONTROVERSIAL plans to slow down traffic on a Portsmouth road have once again met with objections from residents.
18 commentsOperation reveals no counterfeit goods on sale at Chichester shops
A SERIES of spot checks carried out at off-licences in the Chichester area found no counterfeit alcohol or tobacco on sale.
Hundreds apply for jobs at new John Lewis store
A RECRUITMENT drive for the new John Lewis store in Chichester has seen more than 1,300 people apply for 140 jobs.
Awards are approaching
WE’RE getting ready for one of the biggest nights of our year – The News Business Excellence Awards annual presentation dinner.
Builder praises housing scheme
A FAREHAM-based housebuilder has welcomed new government plans to help people onto the housing ladder.
Residents join the debate to improve Waterlooville
DISABLED access, the regeneration of shops and engaging people in town planning are some of the issues residents feel need to be tackled in Waterlooville.
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