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Antonella Lazzeri was a Fleet Street journalist for over 30 years. She has returned to her roots in the New Forest and Christchurch to cover subjects that matter to the community.

Three weeks of roads chaos ends as bypass work finishes

17 November 2025
Three weeks of roads chaos ends as bypass work finishes

Three weeks of roads chaos ends as bypass work finishes

17 November 2025

There’s relief both for businesses and motorists after three weeks of roads chaos which blighted Christchurch finally finished.


Lymington set to light up for Christmas

16 November 2025
Lymington set to light up for Christmas

Lymington set to light up for Christmas

16 November 2025

Lymington will come alive with song, glittering lights and sounds of people having fun at the Christmas lights switch-on event.


A very Harley Christmas in town festivities

15 November 2025
A very Harley Christmas in town festivities

A very Harley Christmas in town festivities

15 November 2025

A dozen Harley-Davidsons will provide a roaring start to festive season in New Milton this year.


From Our Files: Youths attack bowlers...Forest visitors soar...satanic graffiti

15 November 2025
From Our Files: Youths attack bowlers...Forest visitors soar...satanic graffiti

From Our Files: Youths attack bowlers...Forest visitors soar...satanic graffiti

15 November 2025

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


‘Luckiest man’ who suffered cardiac arrest in town centre meets his lifesaver

15 November 2025
‘Luckiest man’ who suffered cardiac arrest in town centre meets his lifesaver

‘Luckiest man’ who suffered cardiac arrest in town centre meets his lifesaver

15 November 2025

A personal trainer who saved a man’s life with CPR has been reunited with him.


Battered businesses given boost as next roadworks delayed

14 November 2025
Battered businesses given boost as next roadworks delayed

Battered businesses given boost as next roadworks delayed

14 November 2025

Battered businesses in Christchurch have been given a boost after BCP Council agreed to delay the next set of town centre roadworks.


‘Killing the town’ – roadworks costing businesses thousands

14 November 2025
‘Killing the town’ – roadworks costing businesses thousands

‘Killing the town’ – roadworks costing businesses thousands

14 November 2025

Businesses in Christchurch say they are losing thousands of pounds as traffic chaos continues to blight the town.


‘Like a rave in Magaluf’ – beach hut owners rage against restaurant in call for licence review

12 November 2025
‘Like a rave in Magaluf’ – beach hut owners rage against restaurant in call for licence review

‘Like a rave in Magaluf’ – beach hut owners rage against restaurant in call for licence review

12 November 2025

Angry beach hut owners have torn into a nearby restaurant over its “festival like” events in an effort to have its licence reviewed.


Police warning after tool theft spate

10 November 2025
Police warning after tool theft spate

Police warning after tool theft spate

10 November 2025

Police are warning about a spate of stealing from vehicles that took place over one weekend.


Hunt for landlord for town centre pub

10 November 2025
Hunt for landlord for town centre pub

Hunt for landlord for town centre pub

10 November 2025

One of New Milton’s best known pubs is up for rent with the owners saying they want someone to “take it the next level.”


Santas sprinting back for annual fundraiser

10 November 2025
Santas sprinting back for annual fundraiser

Santas sprinting back for annual fundraiser

10 November 2025

A “sea of Santas” is being promised for this year’s annual Father Christmas race in Lymington.


Apprentice joins TV team to help victim of rogue builder

08 November 2025
Apprentice joins TV team to help victim of rogue builder

Apprentice joins TV team to help victim of rogue builder

08 November 2025

A 17 year old apprentice got a once in a lifetime opportunity when he got to work on top TV show DIY SOS.


From Our Files: ‘Soppy’ boxer...tourist fears...town labelled an ‘awful state’

08 November 2025
From Our Files: ‘Soppy’ boxer...tourist fears...town labelled an ‘awful state’

From Our Files: ‘Soppy’ boxer...tourist fears...town labelled an ‘awful state’

08 November 2025

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


‘Huge shame’ – air festival organiser speaks out after event fails to take off again

07 November 2025
‘Huge shame’ – air festival organiser speaks out after event fails to take off again

‘Huge shame’ – air festival organiser speaks out after event fails to take off again

07 November 2025

A man whose bid to put on the Bournemouth Air Festival next year has been scuppered by BCP says its a “huge shame” it will not go ahead.


Oakhaven services to remember loved ones

06 November 2025
Oakhaven services to remember loved ones

Oakhaven services to remember loved ones

06 November 2025

People who have lost loved ones are being invited to attend a “Light Up A Life” service to remember them in a special way.


Mystery men in balaclavas at death crash scene

06 November 2025
Mystery men in balaclavas at death crash scene

Mystery men in balaclavas at death crash scene

06 November 2025

Two mystery men in balaclavas appeared on the scene of a road crash where a driver lay dying before suddenly vanishing, an inquest has heard.


Libraries set for £500k community hub revamp

05 November 2025
Libraries set for £500k community hub revamp

Libraries set for £500k community hub revamp

05 November 2025

Libraries in Highcliffe and Christchurch could be turned into multi-use ‘community hubs’ in a five-year programme.


Travellers at Burley appeal against enforcement notice to remove caravans

05 November 2025
Travellers at Burley appeal against enforcement notice to remove caravans

Travellers at Burley appeal against enforcement notice to remove caravans

05 November 2025

Travellers who installed caravans and hardstanding at land in Burley are appealing against an order to remove them.

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New Milton poppy appeal gets off to flying start

05 November 2025
New Milton poppy appeal gets off to flying start

New Milton poppy appeal gets off to flying start

05 November 2025

New Milton’s poppy appeal has got off to a fantastic start with a £500 donation from DPR.


Alfie (9) raises over £1,200 for great-grandparents’ care home

04 November 2025
Alfie (9) raises over £1,200 for great-grandparents’ care home

Alfie (9) raises over £1,200 for great-grandparents’ care home

04 November 2025

A nine-year-old boy has raised over £1,200 for a home taking care of his great-grandparents.


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