Business

A TOP New Forest chef has said the hospitality industry needs to break away from the “fear” of intimidating figures like Gordon Ramsey.

CANCELLATIONS in the run-up to Christmas have been described as a "bloodbath" by a restaurant owner, as customers take precautions

THE team from a prestigious London private dining club has pulled out of running the restaurant and bar at the Royal Lymington Yacht Club.

THE government is drawing up new work-from-home plans in an attempt to slow the spread of the Omicron variant, it was reported today.

THE New Forest's economic performance is being held back by a skills shortage, a report has said.

MORE than 200 people celebrated the annual New Forest Brilliance in Business Awards, making it the event’s largest ceremony in its 16-year history.

LYMINGTON’S Rivaaz has set a new record by retaining the coveted Asian Restaurant of the Year South Coast title for the fourth consecutive year.

A PRIVATE business hub which was launched with the help of £150,000 of public funds has been branded “very disappointing” by NFDC’s economy chief

CHRISTCHURCH will kick off 24 days of festive performances on Wednesday with a Living Advent Calendar

BUSINESS, council and heritage chiefs have launched a "shop local" in Lymington campaign to give struggling traders in the town a boost.

NOTHING says Christmas like a luxury hamper, and The Forest Foodie's festive offering stands out for its exclusive use of local goodies.

A DEAL has been struck which will see the New Forest district benefit from pooling Solent freeport business rates

THE Prime Minister called the New Forest theme park "my kind of place" during a speech at a conference.

NEWS of M&S’s arrival in New Milton next year has been widely welcomed by shoppers, independent retailers and market stall holders.

THERE will be free parking in the run-up to Christmas in NFDC-owned car parks in towns and villages.

ONE of the worst-kept secrets in New Milton is out, with confirmation Marks & Spencer will be launching a new food store in the town’s high street.

IT is fitting that in the 30th anniversary year of Marlings' first harvest, the Sway vineyard has taken home two global awards.

PLANS for a low-tax freeport on the Waterside should be dropped, according to a councillor, after its effectiveness was questioned by a report.

ELLIE Gange knows better then most that good things come to those who wait.

THE Hythe Lloyds branch and Halifax in Christchurch are among 48 Lloyds Banking Group branches that will shut in February, it has been announced.