New Forest Business News

04/07/2024

Our live feed of election day updates is now... live.

Catch daytime general election updates and LIVE from the media room at 'the count' through the night.

Read (and refresh) for live updates from NFBN Editor, Kerri L Watt:

Daytime general election updates and LIVE from the media room at 'the count' through the night. Read (and refresh) for live updates from NFBN Editor, Kerri L Watt...

04/07/2024

Election day special: importance of voting and local businesses speak up.

Candidates share why we should all vote and local businesses on how the general election will impact them.

Read the full article:

Candidates share why we should all vote and local businesses on how the general election will impact them. Read the full article by journalist Kerri L Watt...

03/07/2024

A few more New Forest (west and east) candidates have been added into our election special piece here...

https://newforestbusinessnews.substack.com/p/election-special-meet-your-candidates

Editor Kerri L Watt be at the count through the night so follow on (Twitter) www.twitter.com/nfbiznews for live updates! 😀

Predictions, trends and local candidate interviews. Read the full story on New Forest Business News...

02/07/2024

Absolutely loving my general election reporting this week.

Here's a roundup for our New Forest, Hampshire area - interviews with all candidates (both constituencies), predictions and trends.

I had a blast putting this together. And am part thrilled, part petrified, of the all-nighter on Thursday in the media room at the local count!

Read here ➡

Predictions, trends and local candidate interviews. Read the full story on New Forest Business News...

29/05/2024

Business-related crime: its impact in the New Forest and across the UK.

The first standalone story in New Forest Business News!

Read it here...

Find out how crime is impacting our local area and how police plans aim to support local businesses. Click here to read the full article in New Forest Business News...

09/05/2024

May's 'monthly briefing' is here, a roundup of business news in the New Forest.

Read it here: https://newforestbusinessnews.substack.com/p/may-24?r=2gdmji

Here’s what is coming up in this edition...

* The KFC Holbury closure
* HMRC updates on tax-free childcare for the self employed
* New Forest resident becomes regular on This Morning
* New businesses and launches
* Turning £100 into £1,000 for charity
* Upcoming business events

And as ever, if you have any news to share, email [email protected]

May's 'monthly briefing' with New Forest Business News. Click here to read the full article on New Forest Business News...

02/04/2024

The new flexible working law, award wins, launches galore and yummy nearby gifts.

Check out the latest ‘New Forest Business News’ update…

April's 'monthly briefing' with New Forest Business News. Click to read the full article on New Forest Business News...

05/02/2024

Dibden Purlieu roadworks "totally broken" nearby businesses.

This is by far the meatiest ‘monthly briefing’ to date, and absolutely heading towards where I want New Forest Business News to be… investigating issues that impact YOU, the reader.

Read here
➡ https://open.substack.com/pub/newforestbusinessnews/p/dibden-purlieu-roadworks-totally?r=2gdmji&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Plus, coworking venue launches, planning permission woes, and upcoming events.
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Featuring Shorefield Holidays, New Forest District Council, Get Connected, Oakhaven Hospice, Lymington & District Chamber of Commerce.

Plus, coworking venue launches, planning permission woes, and upcoming events. Click here to read more on New Forest Business News...

08/01/2024

Foraging, the council's corporate plans and free PR advice for businesses.

Your New Forest Business News 'monthly briefing' for residents and companies based in the New Forest.

Read here: https://open.substack.com/pub/newforestbusinessnews/p/foraging-council-plans-and-award?r=2gdmji&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcome=true

31/12/2023

Check out how to be featured in our upcoming 'monthly briefing', a roundup of business news in the New Forest.

Subscribe (free) here: https://newforestbusinessnews.substack.com/

The post is out Monday 9am 😀

30/11/2023

Our first 'monthly briefing' is out on Monday!

Get all the New Forest business news in the area delivered right to your inbox.

➡ Grab a copy here: https://newforestbusinessnews.substack.com/

Feel-good news stories, who's launched in the area, upcoming events, funding opportunities, reviews, and so much more.

We can't wait to share it with you 😀

24/11/2023

New Forest Business News has had a makeover!!

We'll now be working on a 'Monthly Briefing' delivered to you the first Monday of each month.

➡ Subscribe for free here: https://newforestbusinessnews.substack.com/

The 'monthly briefing' will include stories on companies, business news, local startups, events, funding opportunities, and more.

Cannot wait to share the first one 04 December!

24/09/2023

Did you catch the West End at Furzey Gardens?

Here's our piece on the show and our first review:
➡ https://newforestbusinessnews.co.uk/the-west-end-comes-to-furzey-gardens

To get your business or news featured, email us at [email protected]

'London Touring Players' Twelfth Night performance at Furzey Gardens. Read the full story on New Forest Business News...

22/09/2023

New Forest Business News celebrates its first year!

Read the full story and how you can be featured on the news website:
https://newforestbusinessnews.co.uk/new-forest-business-news-celebrates-first-year

We can't wait to see what happens in year two 😀

New Forest Business News celebrates turning one. To be featured on the news website email [email protected]. Full story...

14/08/2023

Paralympian opens all-inclusive play area at Longdown Activity Farm.

➡ https://newforestbusinessnews.co.uk/paralympian-opens-all-inclusive-play-area-at-longdown-activity-farm

Featuring Longdown Activity Farm ⭐

All-inclusive play area opens at Longdown Activity Farm. Read the story on New Forest Business News here...

28/07/2023

Highlights from the New Forest and Hampshire County Show this week…

➡️ https://newforestbusinessnews.co.uk/the-new-forest-show

Featuring New Forest Shortbread, New Forest Collection, THE PIG Hotel, New Forest Tartan,Beaky Blinders, The Big Biz Show and so many more.

New Forest Business News and The Big Biz Show live from the New Forest Show. Read more about the event here...

07/04/2023

Fordingbridge Events Group announce 'Coronation Picnic in the Park' event.

Read the story here: https://newforestbusinessnews.co.uk/fordingbridge-events-group-announces-coronation-picnic-in-the-park-event

Fantastic free community event in Fordingbridge on Sunday, May 07 with free parking confirmed in all the town's car parks ⭐️

Fordingbridge Events Group announces 'Coronation Picnic in the Park' event. Read more on New Forest Business News...

29/03/2023

Homes of Hampshire raise £1,500 in charity networking event.

Read the story here: https://newforestbusinessnews.co.uk/homes-of-hampshire-raise-1500-in-charity-networking-event
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Do you own or work in a New Forest business?

Send all your news, stories and events to [email protected] to get featured 🌟

23/03/2023

We've created a roundup of business networking events for the New Forest.

➡️ https://newforestbusinessnews.co.uk/new-forest-networking-events-for-local-businesses

And if you host a networking event that we missed, drop a comment below 😀

20/03/2023

New Forest Business News gives away PR training for Oakhaven Hospice donations.

👉 Read here: https://newforestbusinessnews.co.uk/new-forest-business-news-gives-away-pr-training-for-oakhaven-hospice-donations

Today's story features Editor Kerri L Watt sharing her PR tutorials and resources for Oakhaven Hospice's corporate fundraising challenge

New Forest Business News joins Oakhaven Hospice fundraising challenge giving away PR training for charitable donations. Read more here...

15/03/2023

International Women's Day lunch raises £1,200 for local charity Força - Strength Against Cancer.

More here: https://newforestbusinessnews.co.uk/international-womens-day-lunch-raises-1200-for-local-charity

Shout out to organisers Let's Talk Communications and event venue Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa.

International Women's Day lunch raises £1,200 for local charity. Read the full story on New Forest Business News...

21/02/2023

Incuhive welcomes the first flurry of start-ups to new business support scheme funded by New Forest District Council.

Read here: https://newforestbusinessnews.co.uk/incuhive-welcomes-first-start-ups-in-council-funded-business-support-scheme

Big thanks to Andy from IncuHive - Business Incubation, Investment & Collaboration - can't wait to meet up later this week and hear even more!

Incuhive partners with New Forest District Council to deliver free business support for start-ups. Read the full story here...

01/12/2022

Beaky Blinders helps naughty elves with their seasonal comeback!

https://newforestbusinessnews.co.uk/beaky-blinders-helps-naughty-elves-with-their-season-comeback

Happy 01 December!! 🎄

Children in the Waterside are waking up to special treats from their 'naughty elves' thanks to Beaky Blinders. More on NFBN...

25/11/2022

Redrow's plan for Ampress Park in Lymington...

https://newforestbusinessnews.co.uk/redrows-plans-for-ampress-park-in-lymington 🛠

Ampress Park in Lymington - what are Redrow's plans for the site? Read the story on: New Forest Business News...

21/11/2022

How to make sales on Instagram this Black Friday.

Read the full story: https://newforestbusinessnews.co.uk/how-to-make-sales-on-instagram-this-black-friday (2m read)

Allegra Ghiloni shares...

💛 how to host a Black Friday sale on your social media
💛 getting your online presence "tiptop"
💛 and some customer incentives to boost sales!

Lymington-based Instagram expert Allegra Ghiloni shares her tips for selling on Instagram this Black Friday. Read the full story on NFBN...

09/11/2022

Council approves Hythe Hospital and affordable housing development plans in a meeting this morning...

👉 https://newforestbusinessnews.co.uk/council-approves-hythe-hospital-and-affordable-housing-development-plans

Includes updates on the new community hospital due to open this month, the 22 social housing homes, plus councillors' comments.

Story by Kerri L Watt.

New Forest District Council approves new community Hythe hospital and confirms 100% affordable housing development plans.

28/10/2022

💛 I'M LOOKING FOR ADVERTISERS / SPONSORS FOR NEW FOREST BUSINESS NEWS WEBSITE 💛

It's time!

2k+ eyeballs a month on the website (and rapidly growing!) since launch 3 months ago. Plus my own social following of 30k+ and I can guarantee your business will be SEEN.

This is the first time opening up to advertisers/sponsors so open to short or longer-term agreements.

I'm looking for companies who want to get in front of residents and business owners in New Forest, Hampshire, UK.

Comment below or email [email protected] for more info or the media pack.

L Watt 😀

27/10/2022

"Downsizing - the new office trend" is still one of the most viewed stories on the site!

Check it out here: https://newforestbusinessnews.co.uk/meet-the-latest-office-trend-downsizing ⭐

New Forest Enterprise Centre xx Read the full story on New Forest Business News...

24/10/2022

NOW LIVE...

⭐‘Walk and Work’ – the new networking in nature! ⭐

Read the story here: https://newforestbusinessnews.co.uk/walk-and-work-the-new-business-networking (1 min read)

21/10/2022

Walbank Opticians raises £460 for Oakhaven Hospice in style and colour event...

Read the story here: https://newforestbusinessnews.co.uk/walbank-opticians-raises-460-for-oakhaven-hospice (1m read)

Walbank Opticians raises £460 for Oakhaven Hospice. Read the full story here on New Forest Business News...