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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.

Area will end up ‘like parts of Hong Kong’ to meet housing targets

19 May 2025
Area will end up ‘like parts of Hong Kong’ to meet housing targets

Area will end up ‘like parts of Hong Kong’ to meet housing targets

19 May 2025

Government mandatory housing targets could have a “really grim” effect on the environment, a Highcliffe councillor has warned.


New police hub for village plagued by anti-social behaviour

18 May 2025
New police hub for village plagued by anti-social behaviour

New police hub for village plagued by anti-social behaviour

18 May 2025

A police hub has been opened in a village to combat youngsters’ anti-social behaviour which has plagued residents for months.


Pupils thrive at Poulner Infant School and Nursery

18 May 2025
Pupils thrive at Poulner Infant School and Nursery

Pupils thrive at Poulner Infant School and Nursery

18 May 2025

Pupils thrive at Poulner Infant School and Nursery with everyone feeling that they are “welcome” there.


Students produce Bridgerton-style costumes for town opera

18 May 2025
Students produce Bridgerton-style costumes for town opera

Students produce Bridgerton-style costumes for town opera

18 May 2025

Local students produced stunning ‘Bridgerton style’ costumes for the opera La Cenerentola which were worn by the cast at Christchurch’s The Regent.


From Our Files: Unfortunate run-in...Forest feeding by-law...soldier’s yacht theft

17 May 2025
From Our Files: Unfortunate run-in...Forest feeding by-law...soldier’s yacht theft

From Our Files: Unfortunate run-in...Forest feeding by-law...soldier’s yacht theft

17 May 2025

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


Ferry bosun Lauren scoops top award

15 May 2025
Ferry bosun Lauren scoops top award

Ferry bosun Lauren scoops top award

15 May 2025

A 21-year-old has won a top award for being the youngest female bosun at Wightlink ferries and third-in-command on board ships.


Plea over invasive plant which can double in size in two weeks

15 May 2025
Plea over invasive plant which can double in size in two weeks

Plea over invasive plant which can double in size in two weeks

15 May 2025

A plea over an invasive ‘alien’ species which can be deadly to wildlife has been made by an environmental trust.


Council set to pull draft Local Plan after criticism by inspectors

12 May 2025
Council set to pull draft Local Plan after criticism by inspectors

Council set to pull draft Local Plan after criticism by inspectors

12 May 2025

BCP Council is set to begin work on a new Local Plan after its previous one was thrown out by planning inspectors.


Five weeks of free summer concerts at town bandstand

12 May 2025
Five weeks of free summer concerts at town bandstand

Five weeks of free summer concerts at town bandstand

12 May 2025

People will be able to enjoy a series of free concerts featuring local bands on Christchurch Quay this summer.


From Our Files: Out with the old...borstal over school damage...an honest youth

10 May 2025
From Our Files: Out with the old...borstal over school damage...an honest youth

From Our Files: Out with the old...borstal over school damage...an honest youth

10 May 2025

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


Former Dorset police officer found guilty of gross misconduct

04 May 2025
Former Dorset police officer found guilty of gross misconduct

Former Dorset police officer found guilty of gross misconduct

04 May 2025

A former Dorset police officer has been found guilty of gross misconduct.


From Our Files: Slip-watching ‘ghouls’...elderly fears...thieves’ cool getaway

03 May 2025
From Our Files: Slip-watching ‘ghouls’...elderly fears...thieves’ cool getaway

From Our Files: Slip-watching ‘ghouls’...elderly fears...thieves’ cool getaway

03 May 2025

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


All town councillors asked to take extra training after complaints upheld

02 May 2025
All town councillors asked to take extra training after complaints upheld

All town councillors asked to take extra training after complaints upheld

02 May 2025

All members of Christchurch Town Council have been asked to take further training on the code of conduct after a number of complaints.


New takeaway revealed for town gateway

01 May 2025
New takeaway revealed for town gateway

New takeaway revealed for town gateway

01 May 2025

A Wendy's drive-through has been revealed as the takeaway planned for a prominent gateway to Christchurch.


Ringwood man denies rape

30 April 2025
Ringwood man denies rape

Ringwood man denies rape

30 April 2025

A man on trial accused of rape ran out of the witness box at Bournemouth Crown Court sobbing "I am not a rapist, I'm not a wrong-un".


Town centre shop extensions would create ‘difficulties for disabled’

30 April 2025
Town centre shop extensions would create ‘difficulties for disabled’

Town centre shop extensions would create ‘difficulties for disabled’

30 April 2025

A proposal to extend a restaurant and two shops in Christchurch town centre would make it difficult for disabled and the elderly, a meeting has heard.


Christchurch councillor investigated over ‘misogynistic remarks’ in email

29 April 2025
Christchurch councillor investigated over ‘misogynistic remarks’ in email

Christchurch councillor investigated over ‘misogynistic remarks’ in email

29 April 2025

A Christchurch town councillor breached a code of conduct by making "unacceptable, hurtful and misogynistic comments” in an email and on social media.


Personal trainer on trial charged with raping woman

29 April 2025
Personal trainer on trial charged with raping woman

Personal trainer on trial charged with raping woman

29 April 2025

A personal trainer beat and raped a woman, a court has heard.


Crackdown on dog owners not picking up after pets

29 April 2025
Crackdown on dog owners not picking up after pets

Crackdown on dog owners not picking up after pets

29 April 2025

A major crackdown on dog owners who do not pick up after their pets titled ‘Bag it and Bin it’ has been launched in the New Forest.


Residents invited to have say on plans for Christchurch

28 April 2025
Residents invited to have say on plans for Christchurch

Residents invited to have say on plans for Christchurch

28 April 2025

Christchurch residents are invited to a planning forum tomorrow where they can ask questions about the future of the town.


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