Business & Retail

Groves, Hayling Island is due to reopen under the new ownership

Pictured: New owner, Jack Liddell and front of house, Mandy Palmer outside Groves

Picture: Habibur Rahman

New chapter for tapas bar as it prepares to open under new management

Poundland has about 600 shops in the UK (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Poundland’s fate still unknown as company given more time to find deal

Portsmouth Foodguide founder James Donougher '100%' recommends the Portsmouth Business Support Service

Free guidance and fresh ideas on offer to businesses in Portsmouth

Gunwharf Quays

Womenswear brand ‘thrilled’ to open first outlet store in city

Steve and Paula Stanhope have opened Small Dreams Lego Play Cafe in the Meridian Centre, Havant.

'Lego helps everyone' - delight as new play café opens

Embers & Ice, West Street, Fareham

Bar to transform first floor into sports and entertainment space

Premier Oasis News, Church Road

'Completely unacceptable' conditions force convenience shop to close

Galbi Korean BBQ, in Albert Road.

Restaurant forced to close due to mouse infestation gets new rating

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Rising costs force sunbed shop to close

One Smile Dental

New dentist accepts NHS patients

Drinking beer in a pub. Picture: Adobe Stock

7 of the best Portsmouth pubs named

Lexie Knoll-Pollard

Gosport teenager launches second business with new nail studio

The Mayor of Fareham Cllr Tina Ellis, centre, cuts the ribbon.

Mayor of Fareham opens pop-up Christmas craft fair in town centre

New concept restaurant, Nomadd, opens in Southsea. Pictured: Manager Ravi Kuru with chef Adiana Almeida and supervisor Harry Elam

Discover the world in small plates at new concept restaurant

Does your broadband contract come with a hidden catch?

Explainer Why broadband bills can rise even when you’re in contract

Chapter One Gosport

New independent bookshop opens on Gosport’s Stoke Road
Chapter One offers new and pre-loved books of all genres
Lottie Keen

Ad Feature Portsmouth businesses can access free AI support and graduate talent

Baxters Cullen Skink fish soup has been recalled due to a manufacturing fault where the can could burst. Pictured: Generic canned soup at a shop in New York City, USA, in 2025.

Warning issued over soup cans which could burst with foul stench

Fake PlayStation 4 controllers were seized by Trading Standards as four Portsmouth phone shops were raided.

Dodgy phone shops raided as hundreds of 'unsafe' products seized

Roast Dinner deal you won’t want to skip

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

Karen and Paul Astle

Family-run butchers celebrate 30 years in business

The hunting lodge on Elliðaey, in Iceland’s Westman Islands

Lee-on-Solent firm powers ‘loneliest house in the world’

A popular Chesterfield restaurant a with two-out-of-five hygiene score is among the local food businesses which have recently received new food hygiene ratings.

High street coffee shop get food hygiene rating of two

Cross Kitchen has expanded to Oldwick following the success of its original site.

Bistro cafe opens second site in converted South Downs barn

Now in its 14th year, the Tesco Winter Food Collection is taking place in all large Tesco stores from November 26th to November 28th.

Tesco shops in Portsmouth join UK’s biggest food donation drive

Chris Gayle

Cricket legend teams up with brewery for new beer range

Poundland sign on a shop

'Very concerning time' - Portsmouth MP on job threats at Poundland
Retailer entered administration putting thousands of jobs at risk
Joe Williams

Nando's is opening in Fratton, Portsmouth.

Pictured: Nando's, Fratton, Portsmouth on Tuesday 3rd November 2026

Picture: Habibur Rahman

"Fire up the grills" as Nando's opens a second restaurant in the city

Tom Hartley-Mills (L) with co-founder Dan Price

Havant man launches networking app to connect people across industries

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Almost 200,000 Hampshire homes to miss out on energy payment

The scones were green with mould

Bakery couple banned from food trade over “stomach turning” filth

The new collaboration gives Portsmouth Water customers access to discounts on range of water-saving products

Portsmouth Water teams up with IKEA to offer discounts to customers

Wildwood in Whiteley

Italian restaurant temporarily closes

Southampton Airport. Image: AGS

Southampton Airport plans expansion to welcome bigger planes

Fareham Innovation Centre at Daedalus

New Daedalus plans could create hundreds of jobs in Fareham

The New Bengal received a five out of five food hygiene rating following an inspection on October 14.

Popular curry house gets top food hygiene marks in re-visit

Signs have appeared in the windows of the Coffee Ville Cafe window advising it is under new management.

Hope for future of coffee shop following sudden closure

The Lord Arthur Lee, a former Wetherspoon pub, in West Street, Fareham. Photo: Google Maps

Plans unveiled for large HMO above former Wetherspoon pub

Michelle Ovens CBE says greater support is needed to help side hustles grow into sustainable businesses.

Ad Feature Side hustling UK adults face outdated systems

TG Jones in Waterlooville is closing in January.

Latest Hampshire TG Jones closure announced with sale underway

Here are the latest food hygiene rating released in October.

44 food hygiene ratings released in October for the Portsmouth area

Whiteley

Trendy retailer 'opening soon' at shopping centre

The Courtyard based in the Southsea is closing

'Rollercoaster journey' brought to an end at restaurant

Pictured: Ambassador's MS Ambition cruise ship leaving Portsmouth on April 23.

Cruise ship bosses hold talks amid push for more city visits

Riverside pub, Fishermans Rest, will undergo a refurbishment.

Greene King pub announces closure for six-figure refurbishment

Bar + Block Steakhouse at Bar And Block Portsmouth.

'Delight' as restaurant reopens under new ownership

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

Cafe confirms owners to leave and focus on main West Sussex site

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

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

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

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