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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 carnival picks transport for this year’s theme

20 June 2025
New Forest carnival picks transport for this year’s theme

New Forest carnival picks transport for this year’s theme

20 June 2025

A popular village carnival is set to take to the streets next Saturday.


Four-day health alert as temperatures rocket

20 June 2025
Four-day health alert as temperatures rocket

Four-day health alert as temperatures rocket

20 June 2025

An ambulance service is urging the public to enjoy hot weather sensibly amid a government warning.


Rail disruption due to signalling fault

20 June 2025
Rail disruption due to signalling fault

Rail disruption due to signalling fault

20 June 2025

A signal fault is causing continued disruption to rail users in the New Forest this morning (Friday).


Police release CCTV image of man sought in connection with robbery

20 June 2025
Police release CCTV image of man sought in connection with robbery

Police release CCTV image of man sought in connection with robbery

20 June 2025

Police have released a CCTV picture of a man sought in connection with a robbery in Ringwood.


Multimillion road upgrade ‘a stalking horse’ for bay development

20 June 2025
Multimillion road upgrade ‘a stalking horse’ for bay development

Multimillion road upgrade ‘a stalking horse’ for bay development

20 June 2025

A multimillion pound major transport scheme has been branded a “stalking horse” for future Dibden Bay development.


Hunt for man caught on CCTV

19 June 2025
Hunt for man caught on CCTV

Hunt for man caught on CCTV

19 June 2025

Police probing the theft of more than £100 of alcohol have released CCTV pictures of a man they want to trace.


Thousands of pounds of funding available to community groups, charities and rural businesses

19 June 2025
Thousands of pounds of funding available to community groups, charities and rural businesses

Thousands of pounds of funding available to community groups, charities and rural businesses

19 June 2025

Community groups, charities, and rural businesses in the New Forest are being urged to apply for thousands of pounds of funding.


Roadworks disruption charges to be considered by county council

18 June 2025
Roadworks disruption charges to be considered by county council

Roadworks disruption charges to be considered by county council

18 June 2025

A plan to charge firms up to £2,500 per day for causing excessive delays while working on the Forest’s highways looks set to move a step closer.


Road closed after water main bursts

17 June 2025
Road closed after water main bursts

Road closed after water main bursts

17 June 2025

A section of a main New Forest route has been closed after a water main burst.

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Cyclist dies in crash with Range Rover

16 June 2025
Cyclist dies in crash with Range Rover

Cyclist dies in crash with Range Rover

16 June 2025

A cyclist has died following a collision in Ringwood.


Teen sentenced for possessing blade in public

15 June 2025
Teen sentenced for possessing blade in public

Teen sentenced for possessing blade in public

15 June 2025

A teenager from Hythe has appeared in court after admitting possessing a knife in public.


Driver banned for 12 months after admitting drugs charge

14 June 2025
Driver banned for 12 months after admitting drugs charge

Driver banned for 12 months after admitting drugs charge

14 June 2025

A motorist has been banned from the roads for 12 months after he admitted drug-driving.


‘Not happy’ and ‘taking the mickey’ – but developer given green light to slash affordable homes

14 June 2025
‘Not happy’ and ‘taking the mickey’ – but developer given green light to slash affordable homes

‘Not happy’ and ‘taking the mickey’ – but developer given green light to slash affordable homes

14 June 2025

Councillors have approved a developer’s request to reduce the amount of affordable homes at a Ringwood development.


The New Forest spot rated worst for public order breaches

13 June 2025
The New Forest spot rated worst for public order breaches

The New Forest spot rated worst for public order breaches

13 June 2025

A New Forest visitor hotspot has been highlighted as being the worst for repeated breaches of PSPOS.


Attempt to list town hall as community asset turned down

12 June 2025
Attempt to list town hall as community asset turned down

Attempt to list town hall as community asset turned down

12 June 2025

A decision not to list Lymington Town Hall as an asset of community value has been branded “incredibly disappointing” by the town’s former mayor.


Latest threat to commoning as ‘invisible resource’ at risk

12 June 2025
Latest threat to commoning as ‘invisible resource’ at risk

Latest threat to commoning as ‘invisible resource’ at risk

12 June 2025

The future of commoning is under threat due to a lack of ‘vital’ back-up grazing, a leading conservation charity is warning.


Council approves 74-home development details

11 June 2025
Council approves 74-home development details

Council approves 74-home development details

11 June 2025

An application to build 74 homes in Fordingbridge, which is part of a wider plan for over 300 properties in the area, has been approved.


‘Teething issues’ in first week of New Forest wheelie bins rollout

11 June 2025
‘Teething issues’ in first week of New Forest wheelie bins rollout

‘Teething issues’ in first week of New Forest wheelie bins rollout

11 June 2025

Confusion and residents’ frustration over this week’s rollout of the wheelie bin system have been put down to “teething issues”.

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Carnival set for axe after more than 100 years

11 June 2025
Carnival set for axe after more than 100 years

Carnival set for axe after more than 100 years

11 June 2025

A popular New Forest carnival held for over 100 years is set to run for the last time this summer due to a lack of support.


Town set to lose another bank with closure announced

10 June 2025
Town set to lose another bank with closure announced

Town set to lose another bank with closure announced

10 June 2025

A New Forest town is set to lose another bank after Natwest confirmed it was shutting 55 branches nationally.


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