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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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Oil company donates £30,000 towards first aid courses for schoolchildren

08 April 2025
Oil company donates £30,000 towards first aid courses for schoolchildren

Oil company donates £30,000 towards first aid courses for schoolchildren

08 April 2025

Thousands of New Forest schoolchildren have benefited from lifesaving first aid courses thanks to a £30,000 donation from ExxonMobil.


Police seek woman in connection with supermarket theft

08 April 2025
Police seek woman in connection with supermarket theft

Police seek woman in connection with supermarket theft

08 April 2025

Police have released a CCTV picture of a woman they want to trace after items were stolen from a Totton supermarket.


Police chief quits as investigation launched into gross misconduct

07 April 2025
Police chief quits as investigation launched into gross misconduct

Police chief quits as investigation launched into gross misconduct

07 April 2025

The chief constable of Hampshire police has quit following the launch of an investigation into claims of gross misconduct.


Police launch CCTV appeal after alcohol theft

07 April 2025
Police launch CCTV appeal after alcohol theft

Police launch CCTV appeal after alcohol theft

07 April 2025

Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to trace after almost £300 of alcohol was stolen from a Ringwood supermarket.


Marshland destroyed by blaze

07 April 2025
Marshland destroyed by blaze

Marshland destroyed by blaze

07 April 2025

An investigation is underway into the cause of a blaze in a large area of marshland near Calshot beach.


Cyclists sought for children’s charity challenge

05 April 2025
Cyclists sought for children’s charity challenge

Cyclists sought for children’s charity challenge

05 April 2025

Keen cyclists are being urged to sign up to the local 40-mile leg of a 500-mile challenge in aid of a New Forest children’s charity.


New volunteer scheme could educate visitors on Forest rules

05 April 2025
New volunteer scheme could educate visitors on Forest rules

New volunteer scheme could educate visitors on Forest rules

05 April 2025

A volunteer warden scheme designed to educate people on the dangers of feeding and petting New Forest animals is being considered.


Fire-hit country park reopens

04 April 2025
Fire-hit country park reopens

Fire-hit country park reopens

04 April 2025

A country park hit by a series of fires has reopened to the public today (Friday).


Controversial 82-home plans set for green light despite ‘significant complications’ for nearby hospice

04 April 2025
Controversial 82-home plans set for green light despite ‘significant complications’ for nearby hospice

Controversial 82-home plans set for green light despite ‘significant complications’ for nearby hospice

04 April 2025

An 82-home scheme is set to be approved despite hundreds of objections, including from a neigbouring hospice.

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Campaigners ‘disappointed’ after council refuses to make U-turn on controversial changes to bus passes

03 April 2025
Campaigners ‘disappointed’ after council refuses to make U-turn on controversial changes to bus passes

Campaigners ‘disappointed’ after council refuses to make U-turn on controversial changes to bus passes

03 April 2025

Campaigners fighting against new restrictions on bus passes for the disabled and elderly have been left “extremely disappointed”


New Forest National Park celebrates 20th anniversary

03 April 2025
New Forest National Park celebrates 20th anniversary

New Forest National Park celebrates 20th anniversary

03 April 2025

The New Forest National Park has celebrated its 20th anniversary – with the next two decades set to be the most challenging.


Suspended sentence for disqualified motorist who continued to drive

03 April 2025
Suspended sentence for disqualified motorist who continued to drive

Suspended sentence for disqualified motorist who continued to drive

03 April 2025

A Christchurch woman twice caught driving while disqualified has been handed a suspended prison sentence.


‘Give half profits from new parking charges to national park’

02 April 2025
‘Give half profits from new parking charges to national park’

‘Give half profits from new parking charges to national park’

02 April 2025

Half the profits from imposing car parking charges across the New Forest should be to be given to the national park authority, it has been claimed.


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