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Travellers refused permission for caravans on village land

Travellers refused permission for caravans on village land

Travellers were refused permission to site four caravans on a former equestrian site in Burley because it would cause “harm” to the New Forest.

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Future of historic mill ‘uncertain’ amid £1m repair bill

Future of historic mill ‘uncertain’ amid £1m repair bill

Future of historic mill ‘uncertain’ amid £1m repair bill

The future of a historic mill is uncertain with over £1m of repairs needed and the council responsible for it set to be abolished, a councillor said.

Thousands enjoy village’s two-day festival

Thousands enjoy village’s two-day festival

Thousands enjoy village’s two-day festival

Organisers estimate that around 5,000 attended the festival throughout the weekend

New flats approved for Totton

New flats approved for Totton

New flats approved for Totton

A development firm has been given the go ahead to build eight new flats above a ground floor office in Totton.

Whodunnit fun with Inspector Drake

Whodunnit fun with Inspector Drake

Whodunnit fun with Inspector Drake

Armed with a magnifying glass, a banana, and the blind optimism Inspector Drake is determined to solve the mystery

School’s pupils ‘outstanding’ say inspectors

School’s pupils ‘outstanding’ say inspectors

School’s pupils ‘outstanding’ say inspectors

A New Forest school has been rated as ‘good’ across the board by Ofsted officials.

Negotiations over 25-year lease for church at Memorial Centre to continue

Negotiations over 25-year lease for church at Memorial Centre to continue

Negotiations over 25-year lease for church at Memorial Centre to continue

Trustees of a town community site have been given permission to carry on negotiating with a church over a controversial 25-year lease.

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Illegal vehicles seized amid drug and antisocial behaviour crackdown

Illegal vehicles seized amid drug and antisocial behaviour crackdown

Illegal vehicles seized amid drug and antisocial behaviour crackdown

Police have seized a large number of vehicles while cracking down on drug use and antisocial behaviour in the Fordingbridge area.

Sudden death at New Milton property

Sudden death at New Milton property

Sudden death at New Milton property

A man died at a property in New Milton at the weekend, police have confirmed.
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Graduate overcomes life-changing injuries to fulfil dream of becoming a doctor

Graduate overcomes life-changing injuries to fulfil dream of becoming a doctor

Graduate overcomes life-changing injuries to fulfil dream of becoming a doctor

Paul Edwards was 17 and studying for his A-levels when he was knocked off his motorbike, suffering multiple fractures.
Starmer and Macron to meet at No 10 amid push for French help on small boats

Starmer and Macron to meet at No 10 amid push for French help on small boats

Starmer and Macron to meet at No 10 amid push for French help on small boats

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived on Tuesday for the first state visit by an EU head of state since Brexit.
Talks to finalise US steel tariff exemption ongoing as deadline due to pass

Talks to finalise US steel tariff exemption ongoing as deadline due to pass

Talks to finalise US steel tariff exemption ongoing as deadline due to pass

President Donald Trump has said he plans to start implementing tariffs on the US’s trade partners on July 9.
Public ‘will not forgive’ strike action by resident doctors, says Streeting

Public ‘will not forgive’ strike action by resident doctors, says Streeting

Public ‘will not forgive’ strike action by resident doctors, says Streeting

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said walkouts would be a ‘disaster’ for patients.
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SPORT

New Milton come from behind to end Ringwood’s home run

New Milton come from behind to end Ringwood’s home run

New Milton Town marched out victors with their unbeaten away record intact after beating Ringwood Town 4-2 on Saturday.

AFC Totton lose title-race ground, Brockenhurst win quarter-final, while Blackfield & Langley lose in the league

AFC Totton lose title-race ground, Brockenhurst win quarter-final, while Blackfield & Langley lose in the league

AFC Totton lose title-race ground, Brockenhurst win quarter-final, while Blackfield & Langley lose in the league

AFC Totton, Brockenhurst, and Blackfield & Langley all featured in midweek action, with each local side achieving differing results.

Lymington’s Sesto flies home and seals desert victory

Lymington’s Sesto flies home and seals desert victory

Lymington’s Sesto flies home and seals desert victory

Lymington athlete Valeria Sesto made a happy return to her country of birth, running barefoot and winning the Maratón del Desierto for a second time.

New Milton-based coach Julie Jenkinson nominated for national prize

New Milton-based coach Julie Jenkinson nominated for national prize

New Milton-based coach Julie Jenkinson nominated for national prize

A gymnastics coach from New Milton has earned national acclaim for ensuring everyone has equal access to the sport.

Rogers wins second world title after ‘hardest regatta’ of her life

Rogers wins second world title after ‘hardest regatta’ of her life

Rogers wins second world title after ‘hardest regatta’ of her life

Lymington sailor Hattie Rogers overcame her ‘hardest regatta’ to win the Women’s International Moth World Championship in New Zealand.
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Thousands enjoy village’s two-day festival

Thousands enjoy village’s two-day festival

Organisers estimate that around 5,000 attended the festival throughout the weekend

Whodunnit fun with Inspector Drake

Whodunnit fun with Inspector Drake

Whodunnit fun with Inspector Drake

Armed with a magnifying glass, a banana, and the blind optimism Inspector Drake is determined to solve the mystery

Furzey Gardens sets the scene for The Rivals this summer

Furzey Gardens sets the scene for The Rivals this summer

Furzey Gardens sets the scene for The Rivals this summer

A cast of West End actors are set to perform The Rivals in the grounds of Furzey Gardens in Minstead this summer.

Songwriter shares histories of inspirational women

Songwriter shares histories of inspirational women

Songwriter shares histories of inspirational women

A former history teacher and youth worker Louise has been researching inspirational women since 2016
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‘I shouldn’t have to live in fear’: Doorbell footage captures moment ‘brazen’ parcel thief targets home

‘I shouldn’t have to live in fear’: Doorbell footage captures moment ‘brazen’ parcel thief targets home

‘I shouldn’t have to live in fear’: Doorbell footage captures moment ‘brazen’ parcel thief targets home

A Ring doorbell has captured the moment a brazen thief stole several packages from a woman’s doorstep.
Kent Police officer jailed after getting relatives to take rap for speeding offences

Kent Police officer jailed after getting relatives to take rap for speeding offences

Kent Police officer jailed after getting relatives to take rap for speeding offences

A Kent Police officer has been jailed after persuading relatives to take the rap for two speeding offences he had committed.
‘Pupils should be allowed to wear shorts during a heatwave - it’s inhumane!’

‘Pupils should be allowed to wear shorts during a heatwave - it’s inhumane!’

‘Pupils should be allowed to wear shorts during a heatwave - it’s inhumane!’

A mum whose son suffered heat exhaustion at school as temperatures hit 32 degrees says making pupils wear trousers during a heatwave is “inhumane”.
Grieving daughters can bring their mum home as appeal tops £15,000

Grieving daughters can bring their mum home as appeal tops £15,000

Grieving daughters can bring their mum home as appeal tops £15,000

Denise Matthews Cooke, 64, of Bishop’s Stortford, died in Ireland while visiting the youngest of her three daughters, an Irish dancing world champion.
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