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Council considers launching community lottery to raise money for good causes

05 March 2025
Council considers launching community lottery to raise money for good causes

Council considers launching community lottery to raise money for good causes

05 March 2025

Plans for a community lottery raising money for good causes are being considered by New Forest District Council.


Thousands of wheelie bins arrive in New Milton as council prepares for rollout

05 March 2025
Thousands of wheelie bins arrive in New Milton as council prepares for rollout

Thousands of wheelie bins arrive in New Milton as council prepares for rollout

05 March 2025

Around 160,000 new wheelie bins will arrive in New Milton as the district council prepares to begin to roll out its controversial new waste programme.

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Batter up – flippin’ fine fun in Forest pancake races

04 March 2025
Batter up – flippin’ fine fun in Forest pancake races

Batter up – flippin’ fine fun in Forest pancake races

04 March 2025

Spring weather helped draw out the crowds in two New Forest towns to watch competitors have a flippin’ good time battle it out in pancake races.


Police appeal for dash cam footage after teenage motorcyclist is seriously injured in Forest crash

04 March 2025
Police appeal for dash cam footage after teenage motorcyclist is seriously injured in Forest crash

Police appeal for dash cam footage after teenage motorcyclist is seriously injured in Forest crash

04 March 2025

Witnesses are being sought by police after a teenage motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a Brockenhurst collision.


Police investigate rape of 15-year-old girl in town centre

04 March 2025
Police investigate rape of 15-year-old girl in town centre

Police investigate rape of 15-year-old girl in town centre

04 March 2025

A 15-year-old girl was raped in a New Forest town centre, police have said.


‘Funny and generous’ New Milton man died after complications from surgery on rare tumour

04 March 2025
‘Funny and generous’ New Milton man died after complications from surgery on rare tumour

‘Funny and generous’ New Milton man died after complications from surgery on rare tumour

04 March 2025

A NEW Milton man who was born with a rare brain tumour died after suffering complications from surgery, an inquest heard.


Council rejects plea for £60k Hythe ferry grant

03 March 2025
Council rejects plea for £60k Hythe ferry grant

Council rejects plea for £60k Hythe ferry grant

03 March 2025

A plea to support the return of the Hythe ferry with a £60,000 grant has been thrown out by New Forest District Council.

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Setting NFDC budget ‘like arranging deckchairs on Titanic’

02 March 2025
Setting NFDC budget ‘like arranging deckchairs on Titanic’

Setting NFDC budget ‘like arranging deckchairs on Titanic’

02 March 2025

Setting a budget for NFDC was compared with making decisions about deckchairs on the Titanic before being hit by the devolution “iceberg”.


Upgrades to beachfront shelters completed

02 March 2025
Upgrades to beachfront shelters completed

Upgrades to beachfront shelters completed

02 March 2025

Renovation works to beachfront shelters in the New Forest have been officially completed.


Man wanted by police over incident at New Milton supermarket

28 February 2025
Man wanted by police over incident at New Milton supermarket

Man wanted by police over incident at New Milton supermarket

28 February 2025

Police have released a CCTV picture after a thief tried to steal alcohol and steaks were from a New Milton supermarket.


Main Forest road reopens after motorcycle collision

27 February 2025
Main Forest road reopens after motorcycle collision

Main Forest road reopens after motorcycle collision

27 February 2025

A motorcyclist has been hospitalised with serious injuries following a collision in Brockenhurst today (Thursday).


Ex threatened to kill former partner and throw acid in her face

26 February 2025
Ex threatened to kill former partner and throw acid in her face

Ex threatened to kill former partner and throw acid in her face

26 February 2025

A man who threatened to kill his former partner and throw acid in her face has been jailed.


How much your council tax is going up, as hike approved by New Forest District Council

25 February 2025
How much your council tax is going up, as hike approved by New Forest District Council

How much your council tax is going up, as hike approved by New Forest District Council

25 February 2025

New Forest residents are set to for a total hike of 5% in their council tax after the district council raised its share by the maximum allowed.


More flooding cautions for New Forest and Christchurch

25 February 2025
More flooding cautions for New Forest and Christchurch

More flooding cautions for New Forest and Christchurch

25 February 2025

Further flooding is expected in the New Forest and parts of Christchurch today.


Forest flood warning as almost half a month of rain falls

24 February 2025
Forest flood warning as almost half a month of rain falls

Forest flood warning as almost half a month of rain falls

24 February 2025

Rising river levels could cause flooding in parts of the New Forest today (Monday).


Flats plan at prominent town building thrown out

24 February 2025
Flats plan at prominent town building thrown out

Flats plan at prominent town building thrown out

24 February 2025

Plans to extend and convert part of a prominent building in Ringwood into flats has been thrown out by New Forest District Council.


Historic mill given £260,000 boost for restoration

24 February 2025
Historic mill given £260,000 boost for restoration

Historic mill given £260,000 boost for restoration

24 February 2025

Plans to restore the historic Eling Tide Mill have moved a step closer after New Forest District Council’s cabinet allocated £260,000 for the project.


Consultation opens on plans which will see NFDC axed

20 February 2025
Consultation opens on plans which will see NFDC axed

Consultation opens on plans which will see NFDC axed

20 February 2025

Residents are being asked their views on government plans to create a new combined authority for the area.


Public protest meeting on plans for 200 homes

20 February 2025
Public protest meeting on plans for 200 homes

Public protest meeting on plans for 200 homes

20 February 2025

Campaigners who want to stop up to 200 homes being built on Waterside farmland are set to hold a public meeting.

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Another severed deer head left at New Forest church

19 February 2025
Another severed deer head left at New Forest church

Another severed deer head left at New Forest church

19 February 2025

Another severed deer head has been left at a New Forest church alongside an upturned cross.


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