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Site of axed 1,500-home development given green light in new application

18 February 2025
Site of axed 1,500-home development given green light in new application

Site of axed 1,500-home development given green light in new application

18 February 2025

A site which was set to become a new Waterside town with thousands of new homes has been granted permission for ne


‘Unexpected death’ at Forest property

17 February 2025
‘Unexpected death’ at Forest property

‘Unexpected death’ at Forest property

17 February 2025

A man was found dead at a property in Totton, police have confirmed.


Council awarded £9.2m to tackle homelessness

16 February 2025
Council awarded £9.2m to tackle homelessness

Council awarded £9.2m to tackle homelessness

16 February 2025

BCP Council has been awarded more than £9.2m of government funding to support homelessness prevention.


Council approves 155-home development despite overwhelming objection

15 February 2025
Council approves 155-home development despite overwhelming objection

Council approves 155-home development despite overwhelming objection

15 February 2025

A developer has been granted permission to build up to 115 new homes in Hordle despite 140 letters of objection from residents.


Leader of soon to be abolished council responds as government confirms fast-track devolution

15 February 2025
Leader of soon to be abolished council responds as government confirms fast-track devolution

Leader of soon to be abolished council responds as government confirms fast-track devolution

15 February 2025

The leader of New Forest District Council has pledged to do what she can for residents following the approval of fast-track devolution.


Warm welcome for New Milton high street store’s modern revamp – but council slams design

14 February 2025
Warm welcome for New Milton high street store’s modern revamp – but council slams design

Warm welcome for New Milton high street store’s modern revamp – but council slams design

14 February 2025

Plans to modernise a flagship department store on New Milton’s high street have been welcomed by locals but slammed by planners over its design.

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Polls open in New Forest by-election

13 February 2025
Polls open in New Forest by-election

Polls open in New Forest by-election

13 February 2025

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


‘You don’t start being disabled at 9.30am’ – petition on controversial bus restrictions hits milestone

13 February 2025
‘You don’t start being disabled at 9.30am’ – petition on controversial bus restrictions hits milestone

‘You don’t start being disabled at 9.30am’ – petition on controversial bus restrictions hits milestone

13 February 2025

A petition over controversial new restrictions on bus passes for the disabled and elderly has hit 500 signatures in a week.


TV presenter highlights risks grass seeds pose to dogs

12 February 2025
TV presenter highlights risks grass seeds pose to dogs

TV presenter highlights risks grass seeds pose to dogs

12 February 2025

Celebrity naturalist Chris Packham is highlighting the dangers grass seeds can pose to dogs after his pet was rushed to the vets.


E-bike operator eyes up Forest town for latest rollout

10 February 2025
E-bike operator eyes up Forest town for latest rollout

E-bike operator eyes up Forest town for latest rollout

10 February 2025

An E-bike rental scheme is set to rolled out in a New Forest town, says the UK’s leading operator.


Council warns of slight disruption as it opens new £8m waste and services depot

08 February 2025
Council warns of slight disruption as it opens new £8m waste and services depot

Council warns of slight disruption as it opens new £8m waste and services depot

08 February 2025

Residents in some parts of the New Forest could experience slight changes to their waste collections as operations move to a new £8m depot.


Football club launches £20,000 fundraiser for player hospitalised in horror smash

07 February 2025
Football club launches £20,000 fundraiser for player hospitalised in horror smash

Football club launches £20,000 fundraiser for player hospitalised in horror smash

07 February 2025

A £20,000 fundraiser has been launched by New Milton’s Bashley FC after one of its players was hospitalised with life-changing injuries.


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.


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