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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.

Residents’ views to shape town regeneration

26 April 2025
Residents’ views to shape town regeneration

Residents’ views to shape town regeneration

26 April 2025

Residents are set to be asked for their input to create a regeneration masterplan for a New Forest town centre.


‘Bleak’ future of historic ferry amid financial instability, says councillor

25 April 2025
‘Bleak’ future of historic ferry amid financial instability, says councillor

‘Bleak’ future of historic ferry amid financial instability, says councillor

25 April 2025

The future of the historic Hythe ferry is “bleak” due to a lack of financial stability, fears a local councillor.

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Bicycle thieves strike at New Forest campsites

25 April 2025
Bicycle thieves strike at New Forest campsites

Bicycle thieves strike at New Forest campsites

25 April 2025

Thieves targeted two Forest campsites at the weekend to steal seven bicycles – one of which is valued at £5,5000.


Courier worker stole parcel of £13,000 medical cannabis

25 April 2025
Courier worker stole parcel of £13,000 medical cannabis

Courier worker stole parcel of £13,000 medical cannabis

25 April 2025

A parcel sorter “impulsively” stole a 3kg box of medical grade cannabis from the courier firm where he worked.


Pensioner admits £15,000 benefits fraud

24 April 2025
Pensioner admits £15,000 benefits fraud

Pensioner admits £15,000 benefits fraud

24 April 2025

A Waterside pensioner who admitted fraudulently claiming over £15,000 of benefits has appeared in court.


Council approves scheme for new care home in New Forest

23 April 2025
Council approves scheme for new care home in New Forest

Council approves scheme for new care home in New Forest

23 April 2025

Plans for a 68-bedroom care home in the New Forest have been given the green light.


Teenager sentenced over Christmas Day zombie knife incident

23 April 2025
Teenager sentenced over Christmas Day zombie knife incident

Teenager sentenced over Christmas Day zombie knife incident

23 April 2025

A New Forest teenager who brandished a zombie knife at his family in a row on Christmas Day has been handed a suspended prison sentence.


NPA signs off consultation response on new strategic mayoral authority

21 April 2025
NPA signs off consultation response on new strategic mayoral authority

NPA signs off consultation response on new strategic mayoral authority

21 April 2025

NPA needs more details on plans for a new strategic mayoral authority, with much also unknown on role in local government reorganisation plans.


Work begins on housing estate where 2,000-year-old Roman village was found

21 April 2025
Work begins on housing estate where 2,000-year-old Roman village was found

Work begins on housing estate where 2,000-year-old Roman village was found

21 April 2025

Work has started on a new housing development on the Forest site where a 2,000-year-old Roman village was found.


New Milton school praised for pupil ambitions

20 April 2025
New Milton school praised for pupil ambitions

New Milton school praised for pupil ambitions

20 April 2025

A New Milton school has been praised for its high ambitions for pupils after a visit from Ofsted.


Forest district’s new boundaries set to be discussed

19 April 2025
Forest district’s new boundaries set to be discussed

Forest district’s new boundaries set to be discussed

19 April 2025

Discussions on proposed new geographical boundaries for the New Forest which will be introduced under devolution are to take place next month.


Golden tickets hidden in council wheelie bin rollout

16 April 2025
Golden tickets hidden in council wheelie bin rollout

Golden tickets hidden in council wheelie bin rollout

16 April 2025

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory-style golden tickets have been hidden in wheelie bins which are being rolled out across the New Forest.


New 54-home development approved by planners

15 April 2025
New 54-home development approved by planners

New 54-home development approved by planners

15 April 2025

Plans for 54 new homes in Pennington – of which 50% will be affordable – have unanimously been approved by New Forest District Council.


Business as usual for most projects, says New Forest District Council as it prepares for end under devolution

14 April 2025
Business as usual for most projects, says New Forest District Council as it prepares for end under devolution

Business as usual for most projects, says New Forest District Council as it prepares for end under devolution

14 April 2025

NFDC says is will be pressing ahead with key projects to benefit the area despite fast-track devolution plans which will see it axed.


Fundraising stalwart recognised for community efforts

13 April 2025
Fundraising stalwart recognised for community efforts

Fundraising stalwart recognised for community efforts

13 April 2025

A Hythe woman who helped to raise thousands for charity has been recognised with a community hero award.


Campsite granted permission to extend alcohol license

12 April 2025
Campsite granted permission to extend alcohol license

Campsite granted permission to extend alcohol license

12 April 2025

A family-run campsite has been granted an extension of its licence to serve alcohol to holidaymakers for an extra month of the year.


Planning chiefs go against recommendation to approve 82-home development

11 April 2025
Planning chiefs go against recommendation to approve 82-home development

Planning chiefs go against recommendation to approve 82-home development

11 April 2025

Controversial plans for 82 homes in Pennington have been refused by New Forest District Council.


New Milton man admits shoplifting spree

11 April 2025
New Milton man admits shoplifting spree

New Milton man admits shoplifting spree

11 April 2025

A New Milton man has been remanded in custody after he admitted shoplifting more than £400 of goods from New Forest stores.


Council approves new community lottery

11 April 2025
Council approves new community lottery

Council approves new community lottery

11 April 2025

Plans to introduce a new community lottery have been approved by New Forest District Council.


Almost £1m in developers’ contributions to improve local infrastructure

10 April 2025
Almost £1m in developers’ contributions to improve local infrastructure

Almost £1m in developers’ contributions to improve local infrastructure

10 April 2025

Almost £1 million from developers’ contributions has been allocated to support local infrastructure projects across the New Forest.

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