James Henley
Editorial assistant James Henley has lived in the New Forest for most of his life and currently has a home in Christchurch. He is a married father of two, a keen runner,
and began working for the A&T in 2007.
READERS’ PHOTOS: Your pictures of the New Forest and Christchurch
WITH the beautiful New Forest National Park and Christchurch on our doorstep, we live in one of the most picturesque areas of the UK.
Show off your best photos from around the patch by emailing...
New Forest hotel makes star appearance in Netflix’s The Crown
A HIT drama series about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II recorded scenes in a Brockenhurst hotel.
Netflix’s The Crown, which is the second most expensive show ever made behind Game of Thrones, filmed parts...
£2m expansion plans setting sail for New Forest river marina
A MAJOR investment is being planned by the award-winning Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour that will extend the Beaulieu River marina.
The £2m redevelopment plans will keep pace with modern demands for bigger berths and more...
Father and son save town’s auction house from fears of redevelopment
A FATHER and son have taken over a well-known Lymington auction house which many locals feared would be converted into luxury housing.
The new owners are vintage toy specialist Nick Powner and his son James....
Christchurch construction firm REIDsteel celebrates centenary year
A CHRISTCHURCH-based steel construction firm celebrated its centenary year with a party for staff members, clients, suppliers and business associates.
REIDsteel, founded by Col. John Reid in France in 1919, designs and builds structures throughout...
Peregrine falcon chicks prepare to leave New Milton water tower nest
A BROOD of peregrine falcon chicks on New Milton’s water tower are preparing to fly the nest after surviving “against all odds”.
The prospects for the hatchlings did not look good when, in April, the...
New play structure is Moors Valley’s most adventurous yet
A HUGE 7.5-metre high play structure has been unveiled at Moors Valley Country Park near Ringwood.
The facility, named Bewildernest, covers 120-square metres and is one of the largest at the park, jointly owned and...
Flower festival takes root with second fundraising weekend
CHRISTCHURCH flower festival will make the town awash with colours and pleasing aromas this weekend as the second annual FlowerFest takes root.
The blooming lovely event includes a trail around the Priory grounds with many...
Lymington director picks up national award with The More You Ignore Me
A DIRECTOR from Lymington was part of the team winning best comedy with his debut movie at this year’s National Film Awards UK.
The More You Ignore Me directed by Keith English is from top...
Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour named top coastal marina
BUCKLER’S HARD Yacht Harbour has been named Coastal Marina of the Year.
The facility beat more than 160 accredited marinas across the globe in The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA) awards, which were based on votes...
