Insolvency specialist predicts rise in business failures

An insolvency specialist is forecasting a rise in business failures across the South. Robert Bajaj, a consultant solicitor with regional law firm Ellis Jones, said that all the ingredients existed for “a perfect storm.” Speaking at an insolvency seminar in Southampton, Mr Bajaj highlighted a range of factors including: Static commercial property market Decline in High Street activity with the … Read More

Children get set go for sports roadshow

Hundreds of Southampton primary school children were challenged to test run a range of games and activities during a special sports roadshow. From fencing to dancing, the youngsters at Hightown Primary were treated to a day of activities hosted by Southampton Solent University’s School of Sport, Health and Social Sciences. The university brought its sports roadshow and expert coaches to … Read More