Business & Retail

Flip Out is Portsmouth's trampoline park and the right place to let off some steam on a rainy day.

Enjoy weekend of Flip Out fun and save £5 with this deal

Unmissable discount code gives you 30 per cent off next ASOS shop

Poundland has announced its Cosham store will be closing.

Union calls for government action to save Poundland

The Bridge Tavern in Old Portsmouth

Old Portsmouth pub announces closure next month

Poundland is set to appoint administrators in the coming days.

Thousands of Poundland jobs at risk as administrators to be appointed

Portsmouth Cascades in September 1989

25 rarely seen photos of Cascades Shopping Centre

Il Foxo, in North Street arcade, Havant, is closing Picture: Chris Moorhouse (150624-05)

Cafe confirms closure as owners focus on main West Sussex site

14 shops which Portsmouth has lost

Day To Day is opening on Cosham High Street in place of the recently closed Poundland.

Opening date for new shop that has replaced Poundland confirmed

Prime minister Andy Burnham is being pressured to award the Skynet 6 contract to Airbus, as alternative proposals risk losing hundreds of jobs.

'Don’t sell Portsmouth down the river!': Jobs at risk over Skynet

The Santa 5k and 10k in Southsea last year.

Southsea Santa Fun Run returning to Portsmouth seafront

The compact SumUp card reader helps market traders, craft sellers and small businesses accept contactless and card payments without expensive equipment.

Cash is king? This £30 gadget gives customers a much easier option

Spinnaker Tower

Spinnaker Tower reopens after handover to new operator

KFC – Waterlooville opening

KFC returns to Waterlooville with opening of new drive-thru restaurant

Pictured: Axe throwing.

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Popular axe throwing venue unveils plans to sell alcohol

BT, EE, TalkTalk and Vodafone have been named Britain's most complained-about broadband providers in new Ofcom figures, as campaigners call for an end to mid-contract price rises that can add £48 a year to household bills.

Four broadband giants top Ofcom complaints list
New Ofcom figures reveal which broadband companies attracted the most complaints, as millions of customers face the prospect of another £48-a-year increase in their bills.
Marc Reeves

Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

Broadband customers face fresh £48 bill warning

Waterloo Park is nearing completion with Costa Coffee Drive Thru up and running.

Incredible progress at Waterloo Park as first store opens

Tilly, Sue, Lexi, Lily and store manager Jack Bruce

'We're thrilled' - new drive thru coffee shop opens in Waterlooville

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

One of Portsmouth's most popular curry houses, Haldi in Albert Road.

Curry house shortlisted for Restaurant of the Year

Lysses House Hotel

Hotel and wedding venue closes food service

Bella Calabria in North End, Portsmouth.

Pictured: Manager Giovanni Vaccaro (centre) with staff Marika Di Bari and head chef and owner Seby Fortuna.

Picture: Habibur Rahman

'Heavy hearts' as Italian restaurant announces closure

Over 100 illegal migrants aboard two RNLI lifeboats entered Portsmouth Harbour, arriving at Fort Blockhouse in Gosport. Credit: pictureexclusive.com

Anti-migrant protests force pub to close amid 'safety concerns'

M&S Sparks customers can earn up to £15 in festive rewards this Christmas by shopping for eligible drinks, flowers and café treats. Photos by Marks and Spencer.

M&S Sparks shoppers can earn £15 in rewards when Christmas shopping

Waterlooville Town Centre

£1.8m revamp of Waterlooville town centre approved

SumUp's Solo Lite is making it easier for people who sell items in their spare time to take payments

The £30 card reader giving casual sellers an answer to ‘got no cash’
Your next customer might love what you’re selling but have no cash to buy it. A £30 card reader could remove that obstacle at car boots, craft stalls and Christmas fairs.
Gareth Butterfield

Green Posts general manager George Skeates during the World Cup

Portsmouth pub manager is named one of the country's best

The compact SumUp card reader helps market traders, craft sellers and small businesses accept contactless and card payments without expensive equipment.

7 side hustles to make extra money before Christmas

The Heron reopened on Friday, October 16 following a major refurbishment.

'We are delighted' - pub reopens after six-figure transformation

M&S has introduced its 2026 Christmas sandwich range alongside seasonal snacks and sweet treats.

M&S Christmas sandwiches and there's plenty of festive favourites

A computer generated image of Skynet 6A

Prime Minister told: Don't risk Portsmouth jobs with leap into unknown

Michael Kors in Gunwharf Quays is currently under refurbishment and will reopen in November.

Hugely popular Gunwharf store to reopen next month following refresh

SumUp's Tap to Pay feature allows small businesses and side hustlers to accept contactless card payments directly on a compatible smartphone, without needing a separate card reader.

How to turn your smartphone into a card reader

Donation Station food items being delivered to Felix

Howden launches food donation station at Fareham branch

Waterloo Park in Waterlooville is nearing completion with Costa and KFC set to open at the end of October before Aldi follows at the end of November.

Opening dates revealed for new Aldi, Costa and KFC

Dan Harding of Dan's Delights

Ice-cream business leaves unit after lease dispute with council

Roast Dinner deal you won’t want to skip

Treat yourself to a Sunday roast for less than half the price

Ally Wearn is the new landlord of the 5th Hants Volunteer Arms in Albert Road, Southsea.

Picture: Sarah Standing (220926-7995)

Date revealed for the reopening of a historic Portsmouth pub

Demolition of Hard Dock Cafe at The Hard

One of Portsmouth tiniest cafes is demolished

A moulded alien mask which was stopped from going on sale in the UK after being tested by Hampshire trading standards. It was found to present a risk of suffocation. October 2026

Halloween alien mask and vampire teeth banned from going on sale

A Titchfield defence firm is planning to convert the former ExxonMobil ethylene plant at Mossmorran near Fife into a weapons factory.

Defence firm submits plans to convert chemical plant into factory

Lens has been launched by Localeyes, the marketing arm of the parent company of The News

Localeyes' free Lens shows businesses how customers really find them

Bar + Block in Whiteley

"Welcome return" for Bar + Block expected after shock shutdown

Winners Steve and George Reid from Blitz Photography - crowned the first Overall Business of the Year at the inaugral Gosport Business Awards in 2024. Pictured with David Steer, right, from headline sponsor StandardAero.

Gosport Business Awards 2026 shortlist revealed: Who's in the top 25?

Vue Cinema at Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth

Get two cinema tickets for £9.50 with Groupon deal

Gunwharf Quays

Beloved Gunwharf Quays retailer reopens following refurbishment

The supermarket says it wants to help customers be well prepared for groceries as the festive season approaches

Asda Christmas delivery slots open today – how to book

Kelly Miles, 33, begins saving up for Christmas presents for her two kids, 12 and 10, in the summertime. // A mum has revealed how she’s saved £1,000 for Christmas with “low effort” side hustles that take just seconds to complete. Kelly Miles, 33, begins saving up for Christmas presents for her two kids, 12 and 10, in the summertime, to save herself the financial burden when the festive period rolls around. As she works full time as a service manager, Kelly from Portsmouth is “time poor”, so only has the capacity for side hustles that require minimal effort. Her main money maker is using cashback sites, and so far, she has made over £500, just from making regular day to day purchases. She also makes cash from scanning her weekly shop to send for market research, and predicts that by Christmas she will have saved £1,000 to put towards Christmas presents.

Thrifty Portsmouth mum explains how she saves £1,000 for Christmas

19 iconic nightclubs that no longer exist - In Pictures

Southsea Spirit in Southsea has won the regional finals of the Muddy Stilettos Awards.

Pictured: Sisters Harriet Scutt and Charlotte Osgood, owners of Southsea Spirit

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Southsea rallies around sisters after bar robbery

High street retailer Boots is expected to launch an AI personal shopper which will give beauty product recommendations to customers, including make-up and gifts. Stock image by Adobe Photos.

High street giant to be sold in multi-billion pound deal

Swap the Christmas chaos for a 16-night cruise

MV Carmel in Tipner Lake. Picture: Dave Fortey

MV Carmel cargo coaster removed from Tipner Lake

Shine Hair Studio relocation. Pictured is Keeley Pedelty, Kelly Neil, Alex Keyte, Tracy Handscomb and Sarah Burt. Picture: Alec Chapman

Hair salon relocates to 'completely different' site amid rising rates

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