FOR the first time in nearly two years independent companies around the country believe the business climate is more favourable to starting a new venture, according to the latest 3i UK Enterprise Barometer, measuring general business environment. Firms
Grant & Horton, one of the few legal firms in the country to specialise solely in marine law and related commercial matters, has opened a new office in Southampton. The firm is expanding from its base in Plymouth to Ocean Village and will provide
In A pioneering move, Solent shipping companies are leading a national drive to recruit urgently needed seafarers of the future. An initial 27 shipowners, operators, recruitment agencies and educational establishments have joined forces to form the British
IT MUST be something to do with the Hampshire air - if you want to stay young at heart this is the definitely the place to be. Southampton not only boasts Britain's "Young at Heart" title-holder, but the two runners-up also come from the area. Tap dancing
BULGING wallets are making this year's show a huge money spinner for the South's marine industry. Orders are so far are totalling £12 million and it's only the beginning. The show itself is on course to be a multi-million pound success as organisers also
A SOUTHAMPTON carpenter who kidnapped a terrified woman by dragging her off a city street into bushes was today jailed for two years and nine months. Lee Harris pounced on Katherine Snook as she walked home alone along Archers Road last December. He also
A CRANE driver working 50 feet up in the air at Southampton docks had to be dramatically rescued by firefighters yesterday afternoon when he injured his back. Larry Wilson, 42, was nearing the end of his shift at Maritime Freightliner at Dock Gate 20
EGIL OSTENSTAD sends his regrets - that he won't be able to experience the reception he could have expected at Fratton Park tonight. The Norwegian striker who travelled north to Ewood Park as part of the deal that brought Kevin Davies back to The Dell
SEAN BYRNE has maintained Hampshire's superb recent record in junior golf by earning a call up for the England under-16 team to play Scotland at Drumoig on October 3. The 16-year-old Meon Valley champion follows Justin Rose and David Porter into the international
A GOVERNMENT scheme to promote technology transfer between academic institutions and businesses has seen Southampton institute help the Fareham engineering company WPL set itself up for growth. A year ago the institute's systems engineering faculty and
LATEST version of UK-Info Disk is proving an indispensable directory for business in the South. The CD-rom listing companies, addresses, and telephone numbers as well as individual address and telephone records throughout the United Kingdom, includes
Principal arrivals and sailings Today's principal arrivals: Montlhery, car carrier, 0530, 201; Bess, ro-ro, 0730, 40; Ocean Kmir, ro-ro, 0830, 43; Oulmes, container, 1230, 204; Titus, ro-ro, 1330, 38. Today's principal sailings: Waverley, paddle steamer
THOUSANDS of people from far and wide flocked to a sun-drenched Romsey Show last Saturday for a taste of country life at its best. Those on two legs and four were feeling the heat a bit in the midday sun, but nobody was complaining, least of all the ice
FURIOUS music lovers have been told they will not get a penny in compensation following the notorious Lesley Garrett concert at Mottisfont, near Romsey. Hundreds of opera fans complained when bungled traffic arrangements ruined their enjoyment of the
ROBIN SMITH needs no reminders of what's riding on the most important game in his Hampshire cricketing career. As Smith leads his side into the most crucial game of his short reign as Hampshire captain, he says: "We all know how high the stakes are in
TEAM Solent have pledged not to stand still now that their 13-year quest for an eight-lane athletics track is over. Chairman Mike Smith says the area's leading track and field club would be willing to dip into it own coffers to improve the much-maligned
