Havant

Steve and Paula Stanhope have opened Small Dreams Lego Play Cafe in the Meridian Centre, Havant.

'Lego helps everyone' - delight as new play café opens

Police are seeking a man who was aggressive towards staff at Lidl in Purbrook Way, Havant, and attacked one of them.

Man 'behaving aggressively' hunted by police for attacking Lidl worker

Cardboard and paper recycling

Thousands of Hampshire residents may need an extra recycling bin

Portsmouth Crown Court in Winston Churchill Avenue

Exclusive Havant man accused of attempted murder as hearing adjourned by judge

Onlookers. Remembrance Sunday Havant Picture: Chris Moorhouse (081126-045)

In pictures: Havant pays tribute to fallen on Remembrance Day

Fort Purbrook, one of the historic Palmerston forts, is considered to be in a declining state. Despite this, work is underway to restore the site.

27 precious historic buildings deemed 'at risk' of decaying

Norbert Maiksner, 49 from Timsbury Crescent, Havant, jailed for life for the murder of 45-year-old Frances Obiefuleh.

Murderer's roadside confession featured in new documentary

Police tape.

Havant man on run after man stabbed and tied up - update

Inside this four bedroom home in South Close, Havant.

Inside home that has origins dating back to Doomsday Book

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Merisian Shopping Centre, West Street, Havant

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25 nostalgic pictures showing West Street, Havant 20 years ago

This extended semi-detached home in Bedhampton offers substantial family accommodation and an impressive driveway with space for up to seven vehicles.

Havant family home boasts four bedrooms and a jacuzzi room

Havant Railway bridge developtment update on Monday 2nd November 2026

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Demolition of aging Havant footbridge leaves empty space - video

Tom Hartley-Mills (L) with co-founder Dan Price

Havant man launches networking app to connect people across industries

Rated 5: The Spring Cafe at Old Town Hall, Havant; rated on April 24

'We’re sorry' - popular arts centre's website hit by 'security issue'

Alan Mak MP speaking to ITV

MP condemns Labour’s Budget 2026 for ignoring Havant

Police

Police arrest man wanted in connection with serious assault
Officers find wanted man
Sophie Lewis

Here are the latest food hygiene rating released in October.

44 food hygiene ratings released in October for the Portsmouth area

Havant Constituency residents pictured with Alan Mak MP in Westminster Hall.

MP Alan Mak welcomes Havant residents to Parliament

Il Foxo, in North Street arcade, Havant, is closing Picture: Chris Moorhouse (150624-05)

Cafe confirms owners to leave and focus on main West Sussex site

Darrell de Vries and Damian Eadie founders of Benevo

Havant company releases new vegan treats to calm cats on Bonfire Night

Havant Borough Council is reviewing its Public Spaces Protection Orders on dog fouling and pigeon feeding

Ban on feeding pigeons and dogs in play parks set to be reviewed

Workers planting a signal post with a piling rig as part of the rail upgrade near Petersfield Railway Station
Picture: Habibur Rahman

Behind the scenes of £120m railway project which has led to closures

Southern Rail passengers have been told to expect more delays.

Railway passengers told to expect more delays

A tree came down in Leigh Road, Havant during Storm Austen on October 23, 2026, injuring a passer-by

Breaking Tree falls on person sparking massive emergency service response

Major crane operation to remove existing 79-year-old footbridge

The launch of the Poppy Appeal in Havant Tesco.

(From left) Dave Barton, Andy Carter MBE, Alan Mak MP, Jacqui Hage, Chris Atkinson, Mayor of Havant Cllr Paul Tansom, Mayoress Dawn Tansom and Matt Rugman.

'It brings the country together' - The 2026 Poppy Appeal launches

Progress on Havant Thicket reservoir site from July 2026

Key milestone reached over next stage of Havant Thicket Reservoir
Key milestone over creation of pipeline to feed new water reservoir
Kelly Brown

Police are looking to speak to these three people

Police seek trio after £1,460 theft

Set behind gates on Orchard Road, this detached Havant property is on the market for £550,000

Havant detached house for £550,000 has a private garden

A naked man was seen 'behaving suspiciously' in Middle Park Way area of Leigh Park.

Naked man arrested for exposure after 'behaving suspiciously'

A public water fountain (Paul Sancya/AP)

Council defends police warning over 'annoying' garden fountain

The Heron reopened on Friday, October 16 following a major refurbishment.

'We are delighted' - pub reopens after six-figure transformation

Crime is up 22% in Waterlooville

Waterlooville crime up 22% as police warn of 'significant' rise

Police say the incident took place in Woolston Road, Havant.

Girl, 11, rushed to hospital after incident with a van in Havant

Ismail Ahmed Leli, 80, and Fatma Leli, 78, were pronounced deceased at the scene from multiple stab wounds.

Police car crashes with van leaving officers in hospital - update

Lea Jackson (right) and Brannen (left) are taking on a gruelling 13-day trek to Everest Basecamp to raise money for Friends Fighting Cancer.

Friends take on gruelling Everest challenge for charity

A thief walked out of the B&Q store in Havant with two drills without paying.

Anger as foul stream of sewage by B&Q store still not resolved

Claire Lambon, CEO of Stop Domestic Abuse.

Havant charity reports massive rise in domestic abuse cases this year

Police “increasingly concerned” for missing man

Portsmouth Magistrates' Court

Exclusive Havant man accused of attempted murder is remanded in custody

Shayn Chandler stole drills and a pressure washer from B&Q in Havant.

Exclusive Man shoplifted drills and pressure washer from Havant B&Q

Curdridge Close, West Leigh, Havant

Police name man charged with attempted murder after domestic assault

Havant Garden Centre Xmas Area in Havant. David Craighead, Santa and Primrose Edwards. Picture: Alec Chapman

11 pictures from Santa's visit to Havant Garden Centre - on October 3

Portsmouth’s population dropped slightly from 2024 to 2025

Population changes in Portsmouth, Gosport, Havant and Fareham

Here are 45 food hygiene ratings released in September 2026.

45 food hygiene ratings released in September in the Portsmouth area

Sergeant Colin Webb heads the retail crime team

New police team sees 130% increase in solved shoplifting cases

Havant Academy

'Evident' improvements at academy in special measures

Jas Colley Hair has been nominated for Best Hair Business and Best Small Business at the UK Small Business Awards 2026.

Havant hairstylist nominated for two national awards

The entrance to The Oaks Crematorium in Havant

The Oaks Crematorium in Havant receives historic Green Flag award

Southern Rail

Train passengers around Portsmouth warned of half-term disruption

Havant footbridge at Havant Train Station is set to be demolished and replaced. The footbridge on Friday, September 25, 2026.

Picture: Sarah Standing (250926-8194)

Work finally begins on long-awaited £12.8 million footbridge project

Portsmouth Magistrates' Court Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Two women plead guilty to stealing haul of meat, cheese and makeup

Havant Borough Council

Council introduces more staff training after £16.6m spent 'unlawfully'

A thief walked out of the B&Q store in Havant with two drills without paying.

Foul sewage by B&Q store causing “health risk”

A27 delays on September 24.

'Severe' delays for drivers this morning on major A-road

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