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Stable School for special ed in Christchurch receives ‘Good’ Ofsted rating

18 September 2025
Stable School for special ed in Christchurch receives ‘Good’ Ofsted rating

Stable School for special ed in Christchurch receives ‘Good’ Ofsted rating

18 September 2025

A school once rated as needing improvement has been praised by Ofsted inspectors who found it now makes pupils “feel safe.”


Pensioner chains himself to bridge as protesters stop demolition

18 September 2025
Pensioner chains himself to bridge as protesters stop demolition

Pensioner chains himself to bridge as protesters stop demolition

18 September 2025

A villager chained himself to a bridge to stop contractors sent by Forestry England from ripping it out.

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How a Forest village got a very special taste of Strictly

17 September 2025
How a Forest village got a very special taste of Strictly

How a Forest village got a very special taste of Strictly

17 September 2025

Strictly Come Dancing fans got a very special taste of the show at a New Forest village – and it was all thanks to a member of the local Probus.


Angry villagers’ final effort to save historic Forest bridge as destruction looms

16 September 2025
Angry villagers’ final effort to save historic Forest bridge as destruction looms

Angry villagers’ final effort to save historic Forest bridge as destruction looms

16 September 2025

Furious villagers have made last-ditch attempts to save a popular footbridge from being ripped out tomorrow.


Charity launches new project

15 September 2025
Charity launches new project

Charity launches new project

15 September 2025

A Forest charity has launched a new programme which supports people facing challenges to work.


Tributes paid to two longstanding NSPCC fundraisers

14 September 2025
Tributes paid to two longstanding NSPCC fundraisers

Tributes paid to two longstanding NSPCC fundraisers

14 September 2025

Tributes have been paid to two longstanding volunteer fundraisers for a children’s charity following their deaths.


Couple launch stylish new chocolate boutique

14 September 2025
Couple launch stylish new chocolate boutique

Couple launch stylish new chocolate boutique

14 September 2025

What do you get if you combine the talents of a chocolatier with the skills of an artist?


What was making the headlines in the A&T 50 and 25 years ago

13 September 2025
What was making the headlines in the A&T 50 and 25 years ago

What was making the headlines in the A&T 50 and 25 years ago

13 September 2025

Holme Mead House, once a grand residence on Lymington High Street, stood on land originally granted to William Sanedon in 1365.


Man caught by paedophile hunter gang after sending messages to ‘14-year-old’

11 September 2025
Man caught by paedophile hunter gang after sending messages to ‘14-year-old’

Man caught by paedophile hunter gang after sending messages to ‘14-year-old’

11 September 2025

A 45-year-old man was caught by a paedophile hunter gang after he fell for the fake profile of a teenage girl claiming to be aged 14.


Building boss slams animals claim on contentious land as ‘lies’

10 September 2025
Building boss slams animals claim on contentious land as ‘lies’

Building boss slams animals claim on contentious land as ‘lies’

10 September 2025

A building boss battling to develop Highcliffe land accused the parish council of telling a "complete pack of lies" to turn the public against him.

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Postmistress celebrates 40 years of first class service

08 September 2025
Postmistress celebrates 40 years of first class service

Postmistress celebrates 40 years of first class service

08 September 2025

A post mistress is celebrating her 40th anniversary running the Bartley post office.


Rape victim left in ‘living hell’ by man she trusted

08 September 2025
Rape victim left in ‘living hell’ by man she trusted

Rape victim left in ‘living hell’ by man she trusted

08 September 2025

A rape victim told a court she felt her mind had been “hijacked by terror” after an attack by a Christchurch man whom she trusted.


Supermarket given go-ahead for extended deliveries – against council’s wishes

08 September 2025
Supermarket given go-ahead for extended deliveries – against council’s wishes

Supermarket given go-ahead for extended deliveries – against council’s wishes

08 September 2025

A supermarket in Calmore has been allowed to extend its delivery times – against the recommendation of the town council.


From Our Files: Airport sale...‘hard up’ mum fined...streaker caught in the act

06 September 2025
From Our Files: Airport sale...‘hard up’ mum fined...streaker caught in the act

From Our Files: Airport sale...‘hard up’ mum fined...streaker caught in the act

06 September 2025

What was making the headlines in the A&T 25 and 40 years ago


Report heritage crime online

05 September 2025
Report heritage crime online

Report heritage crime online

05 September 2025

People who witness crime at a heritage site are urged to report it to Dorset Police via a new system which aims to crack down on such offences.


Council apology after shoppers mistakenly pay for free parking

05 September 2025
Council apology after shoppers mistakenly pay for free parking

Council apology after shoppers mistakenly pay for free parking

05 September 2025

A council has apologised after motorists mistakenly paid to park at a Christchurch site despite it being free.


New home for kitten left brain damaged and with three legs

03 September 2025
New home for kitten left brain damaged and with three legs

New home for kitten left brain damaged and with three legs

03 September 2025

A six-month-old kitten who was so badly beaten he was left brain damaged and with just three legs has been taken in by a cat lover from the Forest.


Family fundraising to have more time with terminally ill three-year-old

02 September 2025
Family fundraising to have more time with terminally ill three-year-old

Family fundraising to have more time with terminally ill three-year-old

02 September 2025

Money is being raised for the parents of a three-year-old girl with a fatal genetic condition as she undergoes treatment that could buy her more time.


Puppy Poppy living her best life after being rescued by the RSPCA

01 September 2025
Puppy Poppy living her best life after being rescued by the RSPCA

Puppy Poppy living her best life after being rescued by the RSPCA

01 September 2025

A puppy rescued by the RSPCA after she was found with broken legs and ribs after a series of attacks by her owner is now loving life in a new home.


Free clothing initiative helping struggling families

01 September 2025
Free clothing initiative helping struggling families

Free clothing initiative helping struggling families

01 September 2025

Struggling families in Fordingbridge can find items to fill their wardrobe with thanks to the Salvation Army.


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