Meridian Economy

The authorities in Salisbury hope to reopen 'The Maltings' shopping area which was closed after a nerve agent attack on a former Russian spy

Growers and crowds celebrate Hampshire's links with watercress.

Joel Hills Business Editor

Debenhams's chairman warns the increasing popularity of online shopping has left many high street retailers paying rent they can't afford.

Delays and cancellations at South Western Railway are “not good enough”, according to the Government who have ordered an independent review.

Free parking at Salisbury city centre car parks to encourage shoppers to visit the area once again.

Two weeks since the nerve agent attack on a former Russian spy and his daughter, Salisbury is still suffering a slump in footfall.

The number of people using foodbanks in the South East has risen by 20% in four years, according to the Green Party.

An airport price war is expected as Eurostar launch a new service to Amsterdam. The first ever direct train ran to the Dutch capital today.

The number of homeless people sleeping rough on the streets of Brighton has increased by 20%. A night shelter in the city is a 'lifeline'.

Bournemouth Borough Council has vowed to remove 'anti-homeless' benches after a public backlash. More than 19,000 people signed a petition.