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Breaking news, local stories, and features from across Havant
HMO SHOCK: Leigh Park Family Home Could Become Eight-Bed Shared House Under New Plan
A quiet Leigh Park cul-de-sac has been thrust into the planning spotlight by proposals for an eight-bedroom, eight-person HMO....
Havant Borough Ash Dieback Work Highlights the Cost of Keeping Green Spaces Safe
Ash dieback is no longer just an environmental story for Havant borough — it is a public safety and maintenance challenge....
Havant Election Results Leave Borough Facing a New Political Mix
Havant’s 2026 borough election results are confirmed, and the changed political mix could affect how local decisions are made....
Latest Stories
BANK HOLIDAY BIN ALERT: Havant Collections Stay Normal as Food Waste Pilot Faces Long-Weekend Test
Havant residents are being told to put bins out as usual for the May bank holiday, with rubbish, recycling, garden waste and food waste pilot collections unchanged....
HAWKS DAY OUT: Havant Fans Set for Westleigh Park BBQ, Competitions and Fans v Legends Clash
Havant & Waterlooville FC is staging a Fans Day at Westleigh Park with a Fans v Legends match, competitions and a free BBQ....
BIN SHAKE-UP: Havant Food Waste Caddies Hit Doorsteps as 10,000 Homes Join Recycling Trial
A new weekly food waste pilot is changing bin day for thousands of Havant households as caddies arrive and leftovers get their own collection....
Selling a Home in Rowlands Castle: What Local Sellers Should Get Right First
From valuation evidence to launch strategy, Rowlands Castle sellers need more than a portal listing and a hopeful asking price....
OFFICIAL RESULTS: Havant Names Every 2026 Ward Winner as Reform Becomes Largest Group
Havant Borough Council has published the official ward-by-ward 2026 election figures, confirming a changed but still hung council chamber....
ELECTION SHOCKWAVES: Havant Stays Hung as Hampshire Tories Lose County Grip
Havant woke up to a political shake-up after local election results left the borough hung and helped push Hampshire County Council into no overall control....
RAIL TRAGEDY: Havant to Portsmouth Line Blocked After Person Hit by Train
Emergency services blocked all lines between Havant and Portsmouth Harbour after a person was hit by a train on Sunday afternoon....
POLLS OPEN: Havant Voters Decide Borough and County Seats in Big Local Election Day
Havant voters are choosing borough councillors and Hampshire county councillors today, with polling stations open until 10pm....
ROAD CRIME BLITZ: Havant and Waterlooville Men Arrested as Police Seize 16 Vehicles in Hampshire Crackdown
Havant and Waterlooville men were among those arrested after a 10-force roads crackdown targeting serious offending across Hampshire....
VOLUNTEER DRIVE: Havant Groups Set to Pack The Pallant Centre in Big Push for Helpers
Havant residents are invited to meet local charities and community groups at The Pallant Centre as Community First launches its 2026 volunteer fair....
Estate Agents in Horndean: How to Choose the Right Person to Sell Your Home
Selling in Horndean? Here is what to ask before choosing an estate agent, from valuation evidence to local buyer knowledge....
TREE SAFETY ALERT: Havant Council Fences Off Hurstwood as Ash Dieback Forces Urgent Removals
Havant Borough Council says parts of Hurstwood are closed while diseased ash trees are removed under an urgent woodland management programme....
RAIL CHAOS WARNING: Havant Lines to Portsmouth Shut for FIVE Days in Half-Term Travel Blow
Havant rail passengers face a five-day half-term shake-up as buses replace trains between Havant and Portsmouth and between Fareham and Portsmouth....
WATER FURY: Emsworth Protest Planned After Child Hospitalised Following Polluted Sea Exposure
Campaigners are planning a paddle-out protest at Emsworth Mill Pond after an Emsworth mum said her son was hospitalised following exposure to polluted seawater....
BANKING BATTLE: Havant MP Launches New Law After High Street Branches Vanish
Havant MP Alan Mak has introduced a new bill to force decision-makers to consider face-to-face banking, not just access to cash, when deciding where Banking Hubs can open....
FINAL WEEK: Havant Voters Prepare for Elections That Could Shape Borough’s Last Chapter
Havant residents are entering the final week before polling day on 7 May, with elections taking place against the backdrop of major local government reorganisation....
FOUND: Relief in Emsworth as Missing Man Traced After Portugal Motor Racing Trip Sparked Police Appeal
A missing man from Emsworth who failed to return home after travelling to Lisbon for a motorcycle racing event has been found, Sussex Police have confirmed....
BALLOT PAPER BUST-UP: Havant Voters Get Just THREE Choices in Every Ward as Election Row Explodes
Havant's local election has erupted into controversy after it emerged every ward will offer just three candidates — a Conservative, Reform UK, and one of Labour, Lib Dem or Green....
COULD TINY EMSWORTH BECOME BRITAIN'S FIRST EVER TOWN OF CULTURE? Local Harbour Village Takes on the Entire Country
The picturesque harbour town of Emsworth has thrown its hat into the ring for the UK's FIRST EVER Town of Culture title — and the competition couldn't be fiercer. With £3 million on the line and 800 years of extraordinary history, locals believe their beloved village has what it takes....
IT'S OVER: Havant Borough Council ABOLISHED as Government Forces Merger with Portsmouth in Biggest Shake-Up Since 1970s
BREAKING: Havant Borough Council will CEASE TO EXIST as the government confirms the biggest local government shake-up in over 50 years. Portsmouth, Havant, Fareham and Gosport will be merged into one 'mega council' — and residents are waking up to a very different future....
How to Prepare Your Havant Home for Sale: The Complete Staging Guide That Gets Results
Want to sell your Havant property faster and for more money? Our complete guide reveals the staging secrets, decluttering tips, and presentation tricks that make buyers fall in love at first viewing....
HAVANT HEALTHCARE HEROES: MP Cuts Ribbon at Local Firm's Gleaming New Innovation Centre
Havant MP Alan Mak has officially opened OSKA's upgraded Innovation Centre and Training Academy at their Penner Road headquarters - a facility that's helping train healthcare workers to prevent thousands of painful, potentially fatal pressure ulcers....
PUB REVIVAL: Two Friends Take Over Historic Prince of Wales in Havant's Town Centre — Plus Six-Day Rail Chaos Warning
A Havant institution gets a new lease of life as friends Ally Brooker and Nikki Brown take the helm at The Prince of Wales. Meanwhile, commuters face six days of railway misery as trains are replaced by buses....
Moving to Havant in 2026: Complete Area Guide for Home Buyers
Thinking of moving to Havant? Our complete 2026 guide covers house prices, best areas, schools, transport links, and everything you need to know about life in this Hampshire town....
How Much Is My House Worth in Havant? Free Valuation Guide 2026
Wondering what your Havant property is worth? Our complete guide explains house prices by area, how valuations work, and where to get a free property valuation....
Best Estate Agents in Havant 2026: Complete Guide to Selling Your Home
Looking for the best estate agents in Havant? Our complete 2026 guide compares local agents, fees, and what really matters when selling your Hampshire home....
£340 MILLION MEGA-LAKE RISING FROM HAMPSHIRE COUNTRYSIDE: Environment Secretary Tours UK's First New Reservoir in 30 Years
A colossal 8.7 BILLION litre reservoir is being carved out of the Hampshire landscape near Havant - and the Environment Secretary has just seen it for himself. Here's the full story....
MP JOINS COPS ON PATROL: Alan Mak Hits the Streets of Leigh Park to Crack Down on Shoplifters
Havant's MP has been pounding the pavements with local police to tackle the shoplifting epidemic plaguing Greywell Shopping Centre. Here's what he found....
Meet The Property Puzzlers: Why Havant Homeowners Are Choosing This Personal Estate Agent Over Big Chains
Steven Johnston of The Agency UK is changing how Havant residents sell their homes. With over 20 years' experience and a deeply personal approach, the 'Property Puzzlers' are proving that boutique beats corporate....