(Contributed by a non-driving Portsmouth resident who now regularly shops in Havant by choice, thanks to the excellent rail and bus links.) What makes Havant different? Well, Havant never had any large department stores – those once-glittering shopping palaces (especially at Christmas time) are now standing sad and empty in larger nearby shopping areas such … Continue reading Christmas Shopping in Havant
Author: HCS Cub Reporter
Elmleigh Road, Leigh Road and Eastern Road pedestrian and cycle safety works
Residents living north of the station will have noticed the road works at 'the back of the station', the staggered junction between Elmleigh, Eastern and Leigh Roads. Work began last week on a 13 week construction project which will redesign the junction giving safer access to pedestrians and cyclists while bringing a long overdue element … Continue reading Elmleigh Road, Leigh Road and Eastern Road pedestrian and cycle safety works
Bargate making a grab for a quick buck again at Bedhampton
Regular readers will be aware of the struggle our friends in Bedhampton have had over Lower Road, well it's just taken the inevitable turn. There are those in our part-time Council who will doubtless be rubbing their hands in glee at the thought of another dent in the housing numbers! Another 43 houses squeezed in … Continue reading Bargate making a grab for a quick buck again at Bedhampton
We ‘seem to have misunderstood the Freeport Opportunity’
Updated - August 31 21:35 - 'Official' Solent Freeport map added at bottom of post. This will be our last word on the 'opportunity' given that it appears to have mostly 'gone west'. (Be warned, this post also strays to the west so if your attention span doesn't include 'Southampton', look away now.) Earlier this … Continue reading We ‘seem to have misunderstood the Freeport Opportunity’
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