Business & Retail

Havant Garden Centre will be launching its Christmas department on October 11 and 12.

Garden centre to unveil "magical" Christmas department

Mulberry will be opening a pop-up shop at Gunwharf Quays on October 16.

Iconic luxury British brand to open pop-up shop in Gunwharf

A shopper walks past a Marks and Spencer sign at a store at Covent Garden, London. M&S staff must work Boxing Day for the first time in five years (Photo: CARL DE SOUZA/AFP via Getty Images)

Retailer cancels staff day off for first time in years - what it means

McDonald’s is changing its MyMcDonald’s Rewards scheme, with points expiring faster (Photos: Getty Images/Pexels)

McDonald's makes Rewards scheme change - and your points could vanish

Morrisons has opened its Christmas delivery slots earlier than last year to help shoppers plan ahead (Photos: Getty Images)

UK supermarket opens Christmas delivery slots early - how to book one

Two UK savers each won £1 million in the October 2025 Premium Bonds draw (Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

October Premium Bonds draw awards £1m to lucky savers – check winners

A member of staff scans groceries inside Rochdale's Morrisons supermarket. The supermarket is launching a new loyalty points promotion from October 8 (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Supermarket launches loyalty scheme hack that could cut your food bill

Dockyard workers in Portsmouth have been strongly encouraged to take voluntary redundancy, with the Prospect Union believing that Royal Navy deployments will be severely impacted as a result.

"We can’t even recover an anchor": Royal Navy ops crippled in new deal

Winners Steve and George Reid from Blitz Photography celebrate being crowned Overall Business of the Year at the 2024 Gosport Business Awards with David Steer, right, from headline sponsor StandardAero.

'To win an award against amazing people was a humbling experience'

Lauren-Ann Lee has opened In The Clouds Cosmetics, a wholesaler, in Denmead below her beauty academy.

Salon and beauty academy owner opens new wholesale store

Quitting both smoking and alcohol could save you £3,500–£4,000 a year (Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

Cutting out smoking and alcohol this Stoptober could save you £1,000s

Many energy-saving tricks don’t require big renovations or expensive gadgets (Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

Cut energy bills with these 9 small hacks for a more efficient home

The energy price cap rose by 2% on 1 October, adding £35 a year to typical bills (Photos: Getty Images)

Higher energy bills as price cap rises – this one step can protect you

UK households could face a £100 rise in energy bills from April 2026 (Photos: Getty Images)

'UK's energy is getting pricier' - April rise may add £100 to bills

Yvonne at her new shop, The Florist of Bere in Denmead.

"I feel very blessed" - florist opens her first shop

Pubs are facing a 'perfect storm' with the BBPA urging Rachel Reeves to save the industry from falling on its knees.

Hundreds of pubs could close next year in hospitality "wrecking ball"
Swathes of pubs in the south east of England could be forced to closed their doors next year as a “perfect storm” rolls in.
Anna Jones

Former KFC site in Cowplain

Late-night eatery approved at former site of KFC despite objections

Tia Gurney, manager of Henry's Coffee, on Hambledon Road in Denmead.

Delicious coffee spot celebrates one year anniversary

The latest trainees to join Carpenter Box.

Carpenter Box invests in future talent with record 27 new trainee appointments

Margaret Gallagher, 77, poses in front of the open fireplace in her three roomed thatched cottage near the village of Belcoo, Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, in 2019. Most payments for winter heating/fuel and cold weather support are automatic if you already receive a qualifying benefit (Photo: PAUL FAITH/AFP via Getty Images)

Millions of Brits to get extra cash this winter – eligibility guide

Around 8,000 Collect+ shops will be rebranded as Royal Mail Shops (Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Sending your parcels is getting easier as 8,000 Collect+ shops rebrand

I switched my water bills to a social tariff to ease cost-of-living pressures (Photos: Getty Images/Alex Nelson)

'I didn’t expect to qualify, but a social tariff cut my bills by 50%'

India Arms in Great Southsea Street, Southsea

Historic Southsea pub will continue to be open into the new year

PureGym plans up to 60 new UK locations by the end of 2025 (Photo: Pexels)

Gym chain to open up to 60 new UK locations in towns and rural areas

Crowds leave a Lefties clothes store in Madrid, Spain in 2014. UK stores are being considered for Oxford Street, Westfield, Lakeside and Bluewater (Photo: Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Primark rival plans to launch UK stores with budget fashion label

Beloved high street chain Claire’s has been rescued by Modella Capital in a major deal (Photo: RICCARDO MILANI/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images)

Beloved high street chain saved as investment group buys 156 stores

Royal Mail is hiring 20,000 temporary staff across the UK to handle Christmas post and parcels (Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

You could earn cash helping deliver the nation’s post this Christmas
Seasonal shifts, flexible hours and no experience needed 🎁
Alex Nelson

Stricter regulations now shape how and where wood burners can be used across the UK (Photo: Ashley Cooper/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)

You could risk a £1,000 fine if you light your log burner this winter

Chloe Wheeler and her family have opened a dog friendly cafe in Southsea, offering a host of dog related activities and refreshments for their owners.

Pictured - Chloe Wheeler of Hideaway Dog Cafe

Photos by Alex Shute

Southsea cafe owner announces closure due to “sad situation”

Domino’s is hiring 5,000 new staff across the UK and Ireland ahead of its peak season (Photo: Pexels)

Pizza fans could land their dream, flexible job at this takeaway chain

Millions in National Lottery prizes go unclaimed each year because winners don’t realise they’ve won

Millions in Lottery tickets remain unclaimed - one could be yours

Grabbing a coffee amongst beautiful flowers sounds ideal. The Milton Road shop was recommended by two of our readers.

32 fantastic coffee spots in Portsmouth

The Parchment Makers in West Street, Havant, has been named in CAMRA's The Good Beer Guide 2026.

Hampshire Wetherspoons named in CAMRA's The Good Beer Guide 2026

Invest in the top tech without committing a bundle of cash, with this clever leasing platform

Businesses can lease the latest tech from under £3 a month

Leasing can save you hundreds of pounds - and keep you on top of the latest tech

Why leasing tech can save hundreds compared to buying it outright

The conference’s main point of discussion was sustainable housing solutions that address the urgent need for homes across the south whilst protecting wildlife and limiting nitrate pollution in Solent waters.

Fareham leaders discuss green growth in the Solent

The Haven Rest Home Sold

The Haven Rest Home sold to expanding operator

Lloyds Banking Group is closing 49 more high street branches across the UK. To offset losses, 11 new shared banking hubs have been confirmed in towns nationwide (Photo: SUSANNAH IRELAND/AFP via Getty Images)

Full list of new banking hubs as Lloyds confirms 49 UK branch closures

Clothing displayed at an H&M store in Daly City, California. The retailer has closed 135 stores globally in the past nine months, with more planned (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Major retailer to close more high street shops despite big profits

Starbucks is planning to close some of its UK stores (Photo: Melanie Conner/Getty Images)

Your local coffee shop could close as major chain set to shut UK cafes

Colleagues at an Aldi store restock the shelves. The supermarket is recruiting 4,500 staff across the UK ahead of the busy Christmas period (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Boost your Christmas income with this supermarket's 4,500 jobs - apply

The banking group plans to change how it monitors the performance of its employees and manages staff turnover within the business. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Hampshire hit as raft of bank branches announced to close nationwide

Airbus' base in Portsmouth has turned 70 with celebrations abound.

"Dedicated team" at Airbus celebrate as firm's space base turns 70

'We share a passion to raise standards' - rallying cry made for awards

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Gareth Edwards of Boathouse Swanwick

Hospitality professional brings 27 years of experience to Swanwick restaurant

A man takes money from a cash machine at a branch of Lloyds Bank. The banking group will close 49 branches across the UK between January and October 2026 (Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images)

Your bank branch could be no more as 49 more vanish from high street

State Pension rises could push retirees over the tax-free threshold by 2027 (Photo: Pexels)

Your rising State Pension may bring a shock - avoid unexpected tax

Customers carry their purchases as they leave the UK's first branch of Amazon Fresh in the Ealing area of London. Amazon will close all 19 UK Fresh grocery stores, putting around 250 jobs at risk (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Global retailer to close all UK stores, jobs at risk - full locations

A smart energy meter, used to monitor gas and electricity use (Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Your energy bill could change in 2026 with lower fees - with a catch

Asda is offering flu jabs for just 60p, its lowest-ever price (Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

Martin Lewis urges Brits to book flu jab deal that costs less than £1

Last year's winners at The Marriott Hotel in Portsmouth. Pictured is: (left) Mark Waldron, editor in chief and (right) Mark Collins, host for the evening with the winners of the awards. Picture: Sarah Standing (241024-4114)

Shortlist for the Portsmouth and Chichester Apprenticeship Awards

The Junk Emporium officially opened on Monday, September 22, 2025, in the former Boots store in Cosham High Street.Pictured is: Jon Corbin, joint owner of The Junk Emporium.Picture: Sarah Standing (220925-9777)

Delight as Junk Emporium opens its doors in Cosham

Bakerellys opened in Queen Street, Portsea, on Saturday, September 20.

Popular bakery brings its unique sweet treats to Portsmouth

Experts warn households could save up to £700 by tackling two simple winter jobs (Photo: SEGB / SWNS)

These two checks before winter could save you £700 in heating costs