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Reporter Carolyn Griffith has worked for the A&T since 2007 after graduating from university with a degree in journalism. She particularly covers the Waterside area of the New Forest.

‘Delighted’ Conservative candidate wins Lymington by-election

17 January 2025
‘Delighted’ Conservative candidate wins Lymington by-election

‘Delighted’ Conservative candidate wins Lymington by-election

17 January 2025

A new Conservative member of Lymington and Pennington Town Council has been voted in after a by-election.


‘This needs sorting out’ – planners put off decision on listed farmhouse

17 January 2025
‘This needs sorting out’ – planners put off decision on listed farmhouse

‘This needs sorting out’ – planners put off decision on listed farmhouse

17 January 2025

A decision on plans to refurbish a dilapidated listed farmhouse in Fordingbridge and create new homes from outbuildings has been deferred.


Town council calls in ‘kick in the teeth’ approval on 443 homes

17 January 2025
Town council calls in ‘kick in the teeth’ approval on 443 homes

Town council calls in ‘kick in the teeth’ approval on 443 homes

17 January 2025

An inquiry will be held following New Forest District Council’s approval of a controversial planning application for over 400 new homes.


‘I nearly stood in the puddles of blood’ – mum’s shock after finding severed deer head at church as she walked children to school

16 January 2025
‘I nearly stood in the puddles of blood’ – mum’s shock after finding severed deer head at church as she walked children to school

‘I nearly stood in the puddles of blood’ – mum’s shock after finding severed deer head at church as she walked children to school

16 January 2025

A mother taking her children to school was forced to step around pools of blood after a deer’s severed head was left at a New Forest church.


Independent school praised for ‘nurturing’ environment by Ofsted

16 January 2025
Independent school praised for ‘nurturing’ environment by Ofsted

Independent school praised for ‘nurturing’ environment by Ofsted

16 January 2025

Pupils at a Forest school for youngsters with learning disabilities love to learn thanks to nurturing staff, Ofsted inspectors ruled.


£6.7m in freeport cash pumped into local projects

15 January 2025
£6.7m in freeport cash pumped into local projects

£6.7m in freeport cash pumped into local projects

15 January 2025

Investment of £6.7m has been made by Solent Freeport to support projects including highway improvements and biodiversity at Marchwood port.


Hearing dates confirmed for controversial Forest quarry sites plan

15 January 2025
Hearing dates confirmed for controversial Forest quarry sites plan

Hearing dates confirmed for controversial Forest quarry sites plan

15 January 2025

Dates of hearings to scrutinise a plan for future quarry sites across the New Forest have been set.


Asbestos flytipped at New Forest sites

14 January 2025
Asbestos flytipped at New Forest sites

Asbestos flytipped at New Forest sites

14 January 2025

Police are appealing for witnesses after bags of asbestos were dumped in two New Forest locations.


Man sentenced after assaulting partner in Forest home

14 January 2025
Man sentenced after assaulting partner in Forest home

Man sentenced after assaulting partner in Forest home

14 January 2025

A man who assaulted his partner the morning after their relationship ended has appeared in court.


Winners of Christmas window decorating competition announced

14 January 2025
Winners of Christmas window decorating competition announced

Winners of Christmas window decorating competition announced

14 January 2025

The winners of an annual window decorating competition in Ringwood during the festive season have been announced.


Car blaze at Forest petrol station

13 January 2025
Car blaze at Forest petrol station

Car blaze at Forest petrol station

13 January 2025

A car caught fire while its owner was refuelling at a petrol station in Ringwood.


New Forest MP steps down as chair of intelligence and security committee

11 January 2025
New Forest MP steps down as chair of intelligence and security committee

New Forest MP steps down as chair of intelligence and security committee

11 January 2025

A New Forest MP has been thanked for his “exemplary” work as he steps down as the chairman of Parliament’s intelligence and security committee.


Fears farmland will be developed in a bid to meet housing targets

10 January 2025
Fears farmland will be developed in a bid to meet housing targets

Fears farmland will be developed in a bid to meet housing targets

10 January 2025

There are concerns farmland will be lost to housing as New Forest District Council hunts for sites of future development.


County council set for fast-track devolution as it makes history with vote

09 January 2025
County council set for fast-track devolution as it makes history with vote

County council set for fast-track devolution as it makes history with vote

09 January 2025

Plans for fast-track devolution in Hampshire have moved a step closer after the county council voted in favour of the scheme.

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Weather warning as icy conditions could bring travel disruption

09 January 2025
Weather warning as icy conditions could bring travel disruption

Weather warning as icy conditions could bring travel disruption

09 January 2025

Icy conditions could bring disruption to parts of the New Forest and Christchurch this morning (Thursday).


Council leader to call extraordinary meeting for devolution deal

09 January 2025
Council leader to call extraordinary meeting for devolution deal

Council leader to call extraordinary meeting for devolution deal

09 January 2025

The leader of BCP Council has slammed the government’s looming deadline for opting into the fast-track devolution process as “unrealistic”.


Neighbourhood plan review after 443-home development approved

08 January 2025
Neighbourhood plan review after 443-home development approved

Neighbourhood plan review after 443-home development approved

08 January 2025

A town council has been forced to review its neighbourhood plan after a controversial 443-home development which went against it was approved.


County council to pursue ‘fast track’ devolution and postpone elections

07 January 2025
County council to pursue ‘fast track’ devolution and postpone elections

County council to pursue ‘fast track’ devolution and postpone elections

07 January 2025

Hampshire County Council looks set to apply to be part of the government’s fast-track devolution process which will see May elections postponed.


New Forest and Christchurch hit by flooding

06 January 2025
New Forest and Christchurch hit by flooding

New Forest and Christchurch hit by flooding

06 January 2025

Flooding is affecting parts of the New Forest and Christchurch following heavy rain at the weekend.


Joy to the world – wine the secret for 103-year-old

04 January 2025
Joy to the world – wine the secret for 103-year-old

Joy to the world – wine the secret for 103-year-old

04 January 2025

A New Forest resident who has celebrated her 103rd birthday has put her longevity down to a glass of wine per day.


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