April 2003 News Archive

Up to 200 asylum seekers could be housed on Hayling Island seafront if plans, released today by Havant Borough Council, are allowed to go ahead. The planned facility, to be located on the site currently occupied by the Funlands fairground, will prov...

We are happy to announce that the ever popular Hayling Beach SurfCam is now back online and operational. Thanks to support from the public and local organisations, including ...

Below are details of planning application for Hayling sent to us by Havant Borough Council this week. Discussions of planning issues can be found on this site in our ...

Current events in Iraq have struck a chord around Hayling this week with the news of the sad death of Royal Marine...

A reader has just contacted us to with news that there has been a motorcycle accident on Havant Road, just north of the Esso garage. Details are not known at this time, but the road is down to a single lane and drivers can expect delay...

Below are the minutes from the regular Hayling Island Residents Association meeting held at the Sunnyside Hall on Tuesday 11th March 2003. Topics covered include: Policing on Haylin...

Films at the Station Theatre Friday April 11th :: Ocean's Eleven (cert 12) Showings at 2.30pm & 7.30pm ...

Below are details of planning application for Hayling sent to us by Havant Borough Council this week. Discussions of planning issues can be found on this site in our ...

Below are details of planning application for Hayling sent to us by Havant Borough Council this week. Discussions of planning issues can be found on this site in our ...

Local anglers have been enjoying the company of a semi-tropical visitor to our beaches this week. The Golden Grey Mullet, pictured here, rare...

Villages portal site, villages.co.uk has nominated this website as it's site of the week. Simon, who reviews local community websites around the country said "Love the site - reckon it has to be one of the bes...

Frustrated with his own experience of trying to promote bands, Islander Ashely Keeler has launched TheSplash.co.uk to help other bands in the area. ...

West Beachlands Central, West Beachlands West and Eastoke beaches have all received the 2003 Seaside Award flag, meaning our beaches are ‘superbly manag...

On April 24th at 7.30 in the URC Hall, HIRA is hosting a meeting to explain to Islanders the location, function and rationale for the various nature reserves that exist on Hayling. Representatives are expected from HCC, HBC, Hampshire Wildlife Trust,...

AFC Hayling are through to the Hampshire Cup Finals at Alton Town Football Club on April 27th. AFC Hayling are running a coach to the finals and seats can be booked by calling Shirley Evans on...

Young People on Hayling Island are set to benefit from a special SNAP Dance Night next week on the 3rd of May. The event is to be run at Hayling Community Centre for years 7 - 11 from 7 till 11pm. Tickets are available from the Hayling...

This month's regular report from Hayling Island Residents Association covers plans to extend the Billy Cycle Trail across the bridge to Havant, Regional Assemblies, Housing in South Hayling and the Seafront...

Funland's plans for a 35m drop-ride at Beachlands are now back on track after a council vote on Thursday cam out 11/3 in favour of the application. This is the second application that has been made for the ride, with the first being re...

We are still actively looking for new riders for this year’s ride in July. There are plenty of places on both the 3-Day and 5-day versions and we would love to see ...