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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.

New Forest MP backs return of death penalty after child murderer sentenced

06 February 2025
New Forest MP backs return of death penalty after child murderer sentenced

New Forest MP backs return of death penalty after child murderer sentenced

06 February 2025

A New Forest MP has called for the return of the death penalty following the “frustrating” sentencing of a child murderer.


Barn cannot become a dwelling, rules planning committee

03 February 2025
Barn cannot become a dwelling, rules planning committee

Barn cannot become a dwelling, rules planning committee

03 February 2025

An application to convert an agricultural barn in the New Forest into a four-bedroom home has been thrown out, with a call for it to be demolished.


‘Cocktail of drugs’ caused death of Pennington man

02 February 2025
‘Cocktail of drugs’ caused death of Pennington man

‘Cocktail of drugs’ caused death of Pennington man

02 February 2025

A long-term user of class A drugs died at his home in Pennington, an inquest heard.


NFDC announces by-election candidates

02 February 2025
NFDC announces by-election candidates

NFDC announces by-election candidates

02 February 2025

Residents of a New Forest ward will go to the polls later in February to choose a new district representative.


‘Sad to see them go’ – popular coffee chain’s high street branch to close

31 January 2025
‘Sad to see them go’ – popular coffee chain’s high street branch to close

‘Sad to see them go’ – popular coffee chain’s high street branch to close

31 January 2025

A popular coffee chain is set to shut its doors to customers in the New Forest for good today.


Forest school retains ‘outstanding’ grade for residential provision

30 January 2025
Forest school retains ‘outstanding’ grade for residential provision

Forest school retains ‘outstanding’ grade for residential provision

30 January 2025

Residential provision at a school for children with learning disabilities has retained its ‘outstanding’ status following an Ofsted inspection.


Wheelie bins rollout – when can you expect yours?

29 January 2025
Wheelie bins rollout – when can you expect yours?

Wheelie bins rollout – when can you expect yours?

29 January 2025

Residents in the New Forest can check when they will receive wheelie bins as the district council begins its rollout.

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Burst sewer prompts partial closure of college

28 January 2025
Burst sewer prompts partial closure of college

Burst sewer prompts partial closure of college

28 January 2025

A college has been forced to close to some students today after a burst sewer resulted in a loss of water supply.


Plans revealed for up to 180 new homes and country park on farmland

27 January 2025
Plans revealed for up to 180 new homes and country park on farmland

Plans revealed for up to 180 new homes and country park on farmland

27 January 2025

A developer has revealed plans for up to 180 new homes and a country park on the Waterside.


Council’s support for homeless during cold spell

26 January 2025
Council’s support for homeless during cold spell

Council’s support for homeless during cold spell

26 January 2025

Rough sleepers in the New Forest are being offered continued support by the district council during the cold snap.


Flood alerts issued for parts of the New Forest and Christchurch

24 January 2025
Flood alerts issued for parts of the New Forest and Christchurch

Flood alerts issued for parts of the New Forest and Christchurch

24 January 2025

Flood alerts have been issued for parts of the New Forest and Christchurch today after Storm Éowyn brought heavy rain and strong winds.


Strong winds and heavy rain to carry on over the weekend

23 January 2025
Strong winds and heavy rain to carry on over the weekend

Strong winds and heavy rain to carry on over the weekend

23 January 2025

Strong winds and heavy rain coming with Storm Éowyn tomorrow are set to continue across the weekend.


Cash-strapped council could ask for 15% tax increase

23 January 2025
Cash-strapped council could ask for 15% tax increase

Cash-strapped council could ask for 15% tax increase

23 January 2025

Cash-strapped Hampshire County Council could slap its residents with a huge 15% council tax increase if the government agrees.

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Ferry operator confirms service needs £250K investment to resume

22 January 2025
Ferry operator confirms service needs £250K investment to resume

Ferry operator confirms service needs £250K investment to resume

22 January 2025

The Hythe ferry will not resume services unless £250,000 is found for a new pontoon, the owners have confirmed.


Woman sentenced for having banned XL Bully

21 January 2025
Woman sentenced for having banned XL Bully

Woman sentenced for having banned XL Bully

21 January 2025

A woman who admitted possessing an illegal fighting dog has been fined £120 by the courts.


‘His contribution to the community was outstanding’ – tributes to founder of award-winning men’s group

20 January 2025
‘His contribution to the community was outstanding’ – tributes to founder of award-winning men’s group

‘His contribution to the community was outstanding’ – tributes to founder of award-winning men’s group

20 January 2025

Tributes have been paid to the founder of a Waterside men’s group who passed away just weeks after being honoured with an award.


Jail for Pennington man who attacked woman in front of child

20 January 2025
Jail for Pennington man who attacked woman in front of child

Jail for Pennington man who attacked woman in front of child

20 January 2025

A Pennington man who carried out a “sustained and violent” attack on a woman has been jailed.


Scheme for 46 Forest homes gets underway

20 January 2025
Scheme for 46 Forest homes gets underway

Scheme for 46 Forest homes gets underway

20 January 2025

More details have been revealed as a multi-million pound scheme to build 46 new Forest homes – half of which will be affordable – gets underway.


‘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.


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