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Here you'll find links to some of the breaking news stories affecting Eastleigh and the surrounding area. All articles are provided by the Daily Echo and are for informational purposes only. They do not reflect the official position of Eastleigh Borough Council or Wessex House Business Centre.
Portsmouth FC axes number of jobs
Wednesday 22nd February 2012
PORTSMOUTH Football Club has today made a number of staff redundant.
Venture to help the jobless
Wednesday 22nd February 2012
A NEW venture is launched by two charities to provide grounds maintenance across Hampshire while improving the employment prospects for the jobless.
Fancy dress firm shuts up shop
Wednesday 22nd February 2012
The Just For Fun fancy dress chain is shutting its three Hampshire stores as the business goes into liquidation.
Hotel owners acquire historic Cliveden House
Monday 20th February 2012
THE billionaire owners of the award winning Chewton Glen luxury hotel and spa in the New Forest have acquired the stately home made famous by the Profumo scandal.
Year-long wait for Costco jobs
Monday 20th February 2012
A FLAGSHIP cash and carry superstore bringing hundreds of jobs to Southampton won’t open for at least another 12 months, the Daily Echo can reveal.
New fuel save system for the Transit to drive down costs
Monday 20th February 2012
A SOUTHAMPTON firm unveils affordable fuel-saving conversion for the Ford Transit that is set to take the commercial vehicle industry by storm.
Cunard quashes Mersey rumours
Friday 17th February 2012
Southampton-based Cunard has categorically denied new reports that the company is to operate transatlantic voyages from the Mersey.
Law firm’s first back in drive for excellence
Friday 17th February 2012
A LEADING firm of solicitors has been named as the first sponsor of this year’s premier south coast business awards.
Pompey in administration again
Friday 17th February 2012
PORTSMOUTH Football Club have been put into administration for the second time in two years.
Pompey in court
Friday 17th February 2012
POMPEY are expected to outline details of an application to go into administration at a High Court hearing today.
Greengrocer to close 'due to new supermarket'
Friday 17th February 2012
A SOUTHAMPTON greengrocer is planning to close, fearing it cannot compete with the opening of a new supermarket nearby.
£7m trade park sale bucks national trend
Thursday 16th February 2012
A BUSINESS park in Winchester has been sold for more than £7m.
Large fall in sales at defence firm
Thursday 16th February 2012
The pressure on BAE Systems was highlighted today after the defence giant reported a 14 per cent fall in sales as military spending in the US and UK is cut.
Hovis bosses to meet union leaders
Wednesday 15th February 2012
CRUCIAL talks take place tomorrow over the future of a Hampshire breadmaker threatened with the axe.
