January 2007 News Archive

Portsmouth Housing Association have been persuaded to pull the development of this site subject to certain conditions. They will demolish the existing building and fence it off and hold a community art event to decorate the fence. They also wish t...

The HBC meeting regarding this proposal has been set for the 11th of this month. This is in spite of the audit as requested by the case officer. It would seem that the shakers and movers are wanting to railroad this through before anyone n...

PLANS to cover a treasured greenfield site in office blocks have sparked a furious response from residents. More than 200 protesters have written to Havant Borough Council to register their opposition to a plan to build three office units...

The 18th annual ‘Fils de Vitesse’ New Year’s Day Barbie, held this year for the second time with the support of Funland Amusement Park and the Hayling Seaside Railway, was a resounding success. Over sixty of the colourful and iconic French Citroen...

The NEW Marine Mystery from local author, Pauline Rowson, In For The Kill is being launched at a book signing at the Hayling Island Bookshop ...

Sparkes' Marina,  had been owned by the Rizzi family since 1974, but has been bought by giant MDL Marinas for a rumoured £7m to £8.5m. The buy-up means there are just five independently-owned marinas within The News/BusinessWeek circulation a...