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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.

Man jailed after threatening shop worker with a fake gun

17 February 2025
Man jailed after threatening shop worker with a fake gun

Man jailed after threatening shop worker with a fake gun

17 February 2025

A Walkford man who pointed a fake firearm at a Tesco worker trying to stop him shoplifting a crate of beer has been jailed for three years.


Plans to demolish Highcliffe hotel to create new homes

17 February 2025
Plans to demolish Highcliffe hotel to create new homes

Plans to demolish Highcliffe hotel to create new homes

17 February 2025

A Highcliffe hotel could be demolished to make way for six homes, new plans have revealed.


Former gallery in town centre could be turned into Airbnb

16 February 2025
Former gallery in town centre could be turned into Airbnb

Former gallery in town centre could be turned into Airbnb

16 February 2025

An art gallery in Christchurch could be turned into an Airbnb property if BCP Council give the go ahead for it to be converted into one.


Run-down Hengistbury Head outdoor centre set for major revamp amid £650,000 grant

14 February 2025
Run-down Hengistbury Head outdoor centre set for major revamp amid £650,000 grant

Run-down Hengistbury Head outdoor centre set for major revamp amid £650,000 grant

14 February 2025

The outdoor education centre at Hengistbury Head is set for a major revamp as it was revealed a government grant of £650,000 is close to being agreed.


Tributes to ‘always positive’ musician and sportsman who died suddenly aged 21

14 February 2025
Tributes to ‘always positive’ musician and sportsman who died suddenly aged 21

Tributes to ‘always positive’ musician and sportsman who died suddenly aged 21

14 February 2025

Glowing tributes have been paid to talented musician and former Arnewood School pupil Cian Everett after his unexpected death aged just 21.


‘He said if I didn’t stop he would arrest me’ – opera singing busker threatened with arrest on high street for being ‘too loud’

13 February 2025
‘He said if I didn’t stop he would arrest me’ – opera singing busker threatened with arrest on high street for being ‘too loud’

‘He said if I didn’t stop he would arrest me’ – opera singing busker threatened with arrest on high street for being ‘too loud’

13 February 2025

A young opera singing busker claimed he was threatened with arrest in Lymington’s High Street after complaints from market traders he was too loud.


Football club ground staff give lifesaving CPR to fellow volunteer who collapsed at match

12 February 2025
Football club ground staff give lifesaving CPR to fellow volunteer who collapsed at match

Football club ground staff give lifesaving CPR to fellow volunteer who collapsed at match

12 February 2025

One of Bashley FC’s “most loyal” volunteer ground staff suffered a suspected heart attack at the team’s match on last night against Thatcham Town.


‘This one is for Jordan’ – Bashley players honour seriously injured team-mate Chiedozie

10 February 2025
‘This one is for Jordan’ – Bashley players honour seriously injured team-mate Chiedozie

‘This one is for Jordan’ – Bashley players honour seriously injured team-mate Chiedozie

10 February 2025

An emotional crowd at Bashley FC clapped and cheered as teammates ran around the pitch holding aloft the football shirt of Jordan Chiedozie.


From Our Files: Archaeological investigation...rising drunkenness...lousy loos

08 February 2025
From Our Files: Archaeological investigation...rising drunkenness...lousy loos

From Our Files: Archaeological investigation...rising drunkenness...lousy loos

08 February 2025

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


Mother has window smashed at Sway home in second rampage by youths in a week

06 February 2025
Mother has window smashed at Sway home in second rampage by youths in a week

Mother has window smashed at Sway home in second rampage by youths in a week

06 February 2025

A terrified mother had her kitchen window smashed by youths throwing rocks in Sway – the second time in a week they targeted the village.


Lymington family’s fundraising efforts for Brain Tumour Research

05 February 2025
Lymington family’s fundraising efforts for Brain Tumour Research

Lymington family’s fundraising efforts for Brain Tumour Research

05 February 2025

A Lymington family raised £20,000 in one year in memory of their husband and father who died from a brain tumour.


Review: Rocky Horror Show, Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

04 February 2025
Review: Rocky Horror Show, Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

Review: Rocky Horror Show, Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth

04 February 2025

Fresh and feisty, The Rocky Horror Show earned Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre standing ovation.


‘Difficult decision’ as New Forest Pride is pulled

03 February 2025
‘Difficult decision’ as New Forest Pride is pulled

‘Difficult decision’ as New Forest Pride is pulled

03 February 2025

New Forest Pride Festival will not go ahead this year because organisers have been unable to attract enough sponsorship and support.


‘Inspiring’ schoolboy raises £2,700 for cancer charity with 12 hour game-a-thon

01 February 2025
‘Inspiring’ schoolboy raises £2,700 for cancer charity with 12 hour game-a-thon

‘Inspiring’ schoolboy raises £2,700 for cancer charity with 12 hour game-a-thon

01 February 2025

A New Milton schoolboy fighting cancer took on a 12-hour game-a-thon and raised more than £2,700 for a charity supporting youngsters with the disease.


Youths targeting village ‘stealing alcohol and taking drugs on fields’

31 January 2025
Youths targeting village ‘stealing alcohol and taking drugs on fields’

Youths targeting village ‘stealing alcohol and taking drugs on fields’

31 January 2025

A gang of youths targeting Sway have been stealing alcohol and taking drugs on Jubilee Field “then going on the rampage”, a resident has claimed.


Choir scales fundraising heights for cancer unit

30 January 2025
Choir scales fundraising heights for cancer unit

Choir scales fundraising heights for cancer unit

30 January 2025

A Highcliffe choir has raised a total of £70,000 for the Macmillan Unit at Christchurch Hospital.


‘We need action’ – villagers’ demand as youths ‘run riot’

29 January 2025
‘We need action’ – villagers’ demand as youths ‘run riot’

‘We need action’ – villagers’ demand as youths ‘run riot’

29 January 2025

Sway residents are demanding action after the village was again targeted by a gang of youths.


Jail for New Milton drug-driver who nearly ploughed into pensioner in 11-minute car chase

28 January 2025
Jail for New Milton drug-driver who nearly ploughed into pensioner in 11-minute car chase

Jail for New Milton drug-driver who nearly ploughed into pensioner in 11-minute car chase

28 January 2025

A pensioner came within seconds of being run over by a New Milton drug-driver who took police on an 11-minute car chase.


Dave braves the shave to raise cash for school equipment

27 January 2025
Dave braves the shave to raise cash for school equipment

Dave braves the shave to raise cash for school equipment

27 January 2025

David Batt is feeling a little colder than usual after having his head shaved to raise money for charity Autism Unlimited where he works.


Empty shop windows transformed in Fordingbridge

27 January 2025
Empty shop windows transformed in Fordingbridge

Empty shop windows transformed in Fordingbridge

27 January 2025

Empty shop windows in Fordingbridge have been transformed by a charity and local residents in an effort to revive the town centre.


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