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Taxpayers face £600m bill if shipyard closes

7:13am Monday 6th February 2012

taxpayers face a £600 million bill if BAE Systems closes its Hampshire shipyard.

Liverpool 'rocking the boat'

4:00pm Sunday 5th February 2012

Liverpool's shock cruise deal claim sparks an angry backlash from Hampshire politicians.

Intech director stands down

2:00pm Sunday 5th February 2012

The man behind the success of Winchester visitor attraction, Intech, is set to leave his post.

Soaking up a bit of luxury

1:50pm Saturday 4th February 2012

A SUCCESSFUL duo have marked the first anniversary in charge of a north Hampshire pub and restaurant by branching out into the bed-and-breakfast business.

Firm appeals for go ahead to rid countryside of old tyre dump

5:30pm Friday 3rd February 2012

COMPANY bosses appeal for a licence to establish a recycling centre for a mountain of 1.4 million tyres at an inherited dump near Romsey.

Penyards to double its offices

5:10pm Friday 3rd February 2012

PENYARDS, the Winchester-based estate agency, is doubling its branches.

Cricket star catch for sports firm

2:00pm Friday 3rd February 2012

DUMMER sports equipment and clothing company Serious Cricket have signed a two-year sponsorship deal with England women’s cricket captain Charlotte Edwards.

Designer bargain and no 'mistake'

1:50pm Friday 3rd February 2012

IT MAY seem like a strange name for a Kingsclere business but “That Expensive Mistake” could be – and have – just what some people have been looking for.

Energised by hi-tech deal

10:00am Friday 3rd February 2012

A TECH firm spun out of Southampton University has signs an agreement with world-leading US battery maker Energizer to develop advanced materials for the “next generation” of batteries.

RMT union to ballot for strike action in pay dispute

8:04am Friday 3rd February 2012

THE RMT transport union threatens strike action at Southampton port’s main rail freight operator in a dispute over overtime payments.

Danes establish new base in city

2:00pm Thursday 2nd February 2012

AN innovative Danish engineering firm establishes its first base in Southampton bringing new jobs to the city.

Roar of lion dance welcomes Dragon

1:46pm Thursday 2nd February 2012

ENTER the dragon – this year looks set to be a stellar year for Basingstoke's business.

Leading the way in research

1:50pm Thursday 2nd February 2012

MAJOR Basingstoke-based firm Huawei has completed its acquisition of CIP Technologies.

Lidl application for warehouse

9:44am Thursday 2nd February 2012

A HUGE warehouse on the outskirts of Southampton that could create up to 400 jobs moves a step closer to becoming a reality.

Smart move by bus operator Bluestar

9:55am Thursday 2nd February 2012

REGIONAL bus firm Bluestar launches a new cashless smartcard for discounted weekly and monthly travel on its network.

Green bank could create 70 new jobs

8:19am Wednesday 1st February 2012

A PUBLIC bank pumping billions into green businesses could be based in Southampton creating 70 new jobs.

We're creating 180 jobs - and we're loving it!

12:34pm Tuesday 31st January 2012

FAST food giant McDonald’s is planning to create almost 180 jobs across Hampshire in a move that aims to cut youth unemployment.

Purple Agency ranked in top 10

12:10pm Tuesday 31st January 2012

STAFF at The Purple Agency marketing firm are toasting success after it was ranked as one of the top 10 in the south.

Councils win funding for superfast broadband

10:49am Tuesday 31st January 2012

SUPERFAST broadband will be rolled out across Hampshire and Southampton over the next three years after the councils' funding bid was given the green light.