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Renewable energy firm giving out free soil and compost to mark 30th year

31 August 2025
Renewable energy firm giving out free soil and compost to mark 30th year

Renewable energy firm giving out free soil and compost to mark 30th year

31 August 2025

A renewable energy company is offering community groups, charities, schools and nurseries free soil and compost to mark its 30th anniversary.


From Our Files: ‘You won’t arrest me’...boat thief’s trip plans...monkey business

30 August 2025
From Our Files: ‘You won’t arrest me’...boat thief’s trip plans...monkey business

From Our Files: ‘You won’t arrest me’...boat thief’s trip plans...monkey business

30 August 2025

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


New tests show sewage pollution in Lymington River has risen further

30 August 2025
New tests show sewage pollution in Lymington River has risen further

New tests show sewage pollution in Lymington River has risen further

30 August 2025

Sewage pollution levels at a spot in the Lymington River have increased to "dangerously high levels", say New Forest Friends of the Earth.

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Union says airport could shut due to strike action

30 August 2025
Union says airport could shut due to strike action

Union says airport could shut due to strike action

30 August 2025

Bournemouth airport could be shut down if a planned strike goes ahead in September, Unite union claims.


Waitrose car park deal in Christchurch due to complete

27 August 2025
Waitrose car park deal in Christchurch due to complete

Waitrose car park deal in Christchurch due to complete

27 August 2025

A deal to lease a Christchurch car park to a supermarket is expected to complete at the end of this month.


World War II bomb found on beach

26 August 2025
World War II bomb found on beach

World War II bomb found on beach

26 August 2025

A Royal Navy bomb disposal team blew up a World War II explosive device after it was found by a walker at Taddiford Gap.


Stick fetch warning after Forest dog spends two weeks in intensive care

26 August 2025
Stick fetch warning after Forest dog spends two weeks in intensive care

Stick fetch warning after Forest dog spends two weeks in intensive care

26 August 2025

A dog was impaled on a stick and spent almost two weeks in intensive care after a game of throw and fetch went badly wrong.


Popular plan to turn former care home into family house is withdrawn

24 August 2025
Popular plan to turn former care home into family house is withdrawn

Popular plan to turn former care home into family house is withdrawn

24 August 2025

An application to turn a former care site into a home for a family that includes a foster child with “medically complex” needs has been withdrawn.


From Our Files: ‘Pester’ warning...bombing remembered...no respect from kids

23 August 2025
From Our Files: ‘Pester’ warning...bombing remembered...no respect from kids

From Our Files: ‘Pester’ warning...bombing remembered...no respect from kids

23 August 2025

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


Heatwave stems sunflower growth at Forest farm

22 August 2025
Heatwave stems sunflower growth at Forest farm

Heatwave stems sunflower growth at Forest farm

22 August 2025

Sunflowers have been left struggling this year to reach their normal lofty heights thanks to the heatwaves the UK has been experiencing.


Town businesses rally in response to repeated roadworks

21 August 2025
Town businesses rally in response to repeated roadworks

Town businesses rally in response to repeated roadworks

21 August 2025

Town traders are fighting back with a ‘we are open for business’ campaign after being hit hard by repeated road closures.


Mystery artist is ‘chalk’ of the village

20 August 2025
Mystery artist is ‘chalk’ of the village

Mystery artist is ‘chalk’ of the village

20 August 2025

A mystery street artist is bringing a smile to villagers with their middle-of-the-night pavement pictures.


Outcry over plans for 40-year solar farm on agricultural land

20 August 2025
Outcry over plans for 40-year solar farm on agricultural land

Outcry over plans for 40-year solar farm on agricultural land

20 August 2025

Plans to create a solar farm that would operate for 40 years have sparked objections from residents who say it should stay as farmland.


Carnival parade draws thousands

19 August 2025
Carnival parade draws thousands

Carnival parade draws thousands

19 August 2025

Christchurch carnival parade has been hailed as being like a “giant piece of live theatre” by the chair of the event.


Inquest: Woman who ‘brightened every room’ choked to death in sleep

19 August 2025
Inquest: Woman who ‘brightened every room’ choked to death in sleep

Inquest: Woman who ‘brightened every room’ choked to death in sleep

19 August 2025

A New Forest woman who did not eat solid food for the first 10 years of her life died after choking in bed.


Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in crash near golf club

18 August 2025
Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in crash near golf club

Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in crash near golf club

18 August 2025

A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a crash near the entrance to Barton Golf Course.


Play park closed for five years to stay shut until council gives up lease

18 August 2025
Play park closed for five years to stay shut until council gives up lease

Play park closed for five years to stay shut until council gives up lease

18 August 2025

A children’s play park which has been closed for five years cannot be taken over by Christchurch Town Council until BCP Council gives up its lease.


Oakhaven care in celebrating award of excellence

17 August 2025
Oakhaven care in celebrating award of excellence

Oakhaven care in celebrating award of excellence

17 August 2025

Staff at Oakhaven Care are celebrating after being given an Award of Excellence for Homecare Provider 2025.


Fordingbridge museum celebrates 25th birthday

16 August 2025
Fordingbridge museum celebrates 25th birthday

Fordingbridge museum celebrates 25th birthday

16 August 2025

Fordingbridge Museum is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a weekend of celebrations.


From Our Files: Parking and fares hike...close shave...campsites at risk

16 August 2025
From Our Files: Parking and fares hike...close shave...campsites at risk

From Our Files: Parking and fares hike...close shave...campsites at risk

16 August 2025

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


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