THE Chancellor's highly criticised mini-budget has been welcomed by New Forest West MP Sir Desmond Swayne, who said he was "right to be radical".
A MAN has been jailed for six years for a knifepoint robbery at a Hythe store, described by police as "particularly nasty".
LOCAL events and sport matches have been cancelled this weekend out of respect for the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Sir Desmond Swayne, of New Forest West, and Julian Lewis, of New Forest East, praised the Queen for a dutiful reign – and mischievous sense of humour.
The public will have the chance to pay their respects to the Queen as local books of condolence are opened in the New Forest and Christchurch.
The death of the Queen yesterday (Thursday) sparked tributes by community leaders from across the New Forest and Christchurch.
A WEEK-LONG celebration of music in Lymington is marking its 10th anniversary this year with a packed programme of performances.
PERSISTENT rainstorms over Hampshire may well lead to an increase in wastewater entering the Solent, Southern Water has warned.
MORE one-day closures have been announced for car parks and cycle routes as the New Forest pony drifts continue.
NEW Forest District Council is set to throw its weight behind plans to reopen passengers services on the Waterside railway line.
NEW Conservative leader Liz Truss faces "a very demanding agenda", New Forest East MP Julian Lewis has warned.
THUNDERSTORMS are forecast to hit Christchurch and parts of the New Forest today (Monday) and tomorrow, the Met Office has said.
LYMINGTON solicitors firm Scott Bailey LLP has become the latest company to join Oakhaven Hospice's Apprentice-style fundraising challenge.
SIR Desmond Swayne has said he does not want more freeport zones in the New Forest despite signing a letter calling for them spread around the UK.
AN appeal has been launched by Hampshire County Council to find 150 households by the end of 2023 to help meet the "urgent" need for foster homes.
BARRISTERS striking for improved pay have been criticised by Hampshire's police and crime commissioner for making the backlog of cases even worse.
ARCHAEOLOGISTS are fighting to preserve HMS Agamemnon, the only surviving wreck of a vessel built at the famous Buckler's Hard shipwrights.
A COLONY of water voles have swapped life in Salisbury for a fresh start in the the Avon Valley near Ringwood, under an Environment Agency scheme.
THE national park authority is demanding answers about the Solent Freeport after boundary maps were published encompassing the entire New Forest.
"What a long and miserable life we could live if we give up everything that has the potential to cause disruption to the Forest."
