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Air quality ‘a priority’, says council as it approves strategy

29 October 2025
Air quality ‘a priority’, says council as it approves strategy

Air quality ‘a priority’, says council as it approves strategy

29 October 2025

Reducing pollution and improving air quality remains a priority for the area, says New Forest District Council.

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Forest lantern parade axed

29 October 2025
Forest lantern parade axed

Forest lantern parade axed

29 October 2025

A popular lantern parade in a New Forest town has been axed due to a lack of funding and support.


Why New Forest District Council could be set for a new leader

24 October 2025
Why New Forest District Council could be set for a new leader

Why New Forest District Council could be set for a new leader

24 October 2025

A new leader for New Forest District Council could be elected after the ruling Conservatives briefly lost their majority.

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Council continues pledge to tackle coastal erosion and flooding

23 October 2025
Council continues pledge to tackle coastal erosion and flooding

Council continues pledge to tackle coastal erosion and flooding

23 October 2025

A revised strategy tackling coastal erosion and flooding has been backed again by New Forest District Council.


Prolific shoplifter jailed

23 October 2025
Prolific shoplifter jailed

Prolific shoplifter jailed

23 October 2025

A prolific shoplifter who targeted shops in Christchurch stole goods worth more than £15,000.


Councillor’s plea for first refusal on disused public buildings to address housing crisis

23 October 2025
Councillor’s plea for first refusal on disused public buildings to address housing crisis

Councillor’s plea for first refusal on disused public buildings to address housing crisis

23 October 2025

Councils should be offered first refusal to buy disused public buildings in a bid to address a lack of affordable housing, says a councillor.


Fundraiser launched to revive Forest carnival

22 October 2025
Fundraiser launched to revive Forest carnival

Fundraiser launched to revive Forest carnival

22 October 2025

Organisers of a popular carnival have launched a fundraiser in an attempt to secure its future.


Man’s body found in New Forest car park

21 October 2025
Man’s body found in New Forest car park

Man’s body found in New Forest car park

21 October 2025

The body of a man was found in a New Forest car park at the weekend.


Weather warning for New Forest and Christchurch

21 October 2025
Weather warning for New Forest and Christchurch

Weather warning for New Forest and Christchurch

21 October 2025

Heavy rain could cause flooding and travel disruption in the New Forest and Christchurch on Thursday.


Fisherman dragged man off boat in row over dog

21 October 2025
Fisherman dragged man off boat in row over dog

Fisherman dragged man off boat in row over dog

21 October 2025

A Lymington fisherman dragged a man off his boat and into the water in a row over his dog, a court has heard.


Murder investigation – tributes to 'devoted' family man

21 October 2025
Murder investigation – tributes to 'devoted' family man

Murder investigation – tributes to 'devoted' family man

21 October 2025

Tributes were paid to a “devoted” family man as police confirmed the person arrested on suspicion of his murder was held under the Mental Health Act.


Gig raises £4k towards pier restoration

20 October 2025
Gig raises £4k towards pier restoration

Gig raises £4k towards pier restoration

20 October 2025

A concert has raised over £4,000 towards the restoration of the historic Hythe pier.


Forest pair members of gang which stole more than £2m worth of cars

17 October 2025
Forest pair members of gang which stole more than £2m worth of cars

Forest pair members of gang which stole more than £2m worth of cars

17 October 2025

Two New Forest men who were part of a gang which stole more than £2 million worth of cars have appeared in court.


Local Reform takeover likely, shows poll

16 October 2025
Local Reform takeover likely, shows poll

Local Reform takeover likely, shows poll

16 October 2025

The New Forest and Christchurch would lose its Conservative stronghold if a snap election was called, according to a recent YouGov poll.

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Town centre flagship store approved for revamp – again

16 October 2025
Town centre flagship store approved for revamp – again

Town centre flagship store approved for revamp – again

16 October 2025

New plans to revamp a flagship department store on New Milton’s high street have been approved – and will see a colour change and a roof terrace.

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‘Best yet’ – thousands enjoy village scarecrow trail

15 October 2025
‘Best yet’ – thousands enjoy village scarecrow trail

‘Best yet’ – thousands enjoy village scarecrow trail

15 October 2025

Organisers of a Forest scarecrow trail say this year’s event was the most successful yet, with around 4,000 people enjoying the quirky creations.


Closure of town’s last bank is given short reprieve

15 October 2025
Closure of town’s last bank is given short reprieve

Closure of town’s last bank is given short reprieve

15 October 2025

The last bank in a New Forest town which was set to close has been given a short reprieve.


Ferry no closer to resuming despite buyout

14 October 2025
Ferry no closer to resuming despite buyout

Ferry no closer to resuming despite buyout

14 October 2025

The Hythe ferry is no closer to returning to service despite the sale of its parent company.

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Compensation ordered after man damaged van

13 October 2025
Compensation ordered after man damaged van

Compensation ordered after man damaged van

13 October 2025

A Christchurch man who damaged a van must pay £765 in compensation to the owner.


Ozzy Osbourne’s family visit Forest farm’s pumpkin tribute

13 October 2025
Ozzy Osbourne’s family visit Forest farm’s pumpkin tribute

Ozzy Osbourne’s family visit Forest farm’s pumpkin tribute

13 October 2025

The family of rock star Ozzy Osbourne surprised visitors at a New Forest farm on Saturday.


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