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King should pay for Hampshire’s Lord Lieutenant – Forest councillor

16 March 2025
King should pay for Hampshire’s Lord Lieutenant – Forest councillor

King should pay for Hampshire’s Lord Lieutenant – Forest councillor

16 March 2025

A Forest district councillor has suggested the King should pay for his official local representative, rather than a cash-strapped council.

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Residents object to plans for up to 200 homes on Forest farmland

16 March 2025
Residents object to plans for up to 200 homes on Forest farmland

Residents object to plans for up to 200 homes on Forest farmland

16 March 2025

Over 200 residents attended a meeting against plans for a former Waterside farm to be turned into a new housing estate.


Spectacular images of blood moon captured over Forest coast

15 March 2025
Spectacular images of blood moon captured over Forest coast

Spectacular images of blood moon captured over Forest coast

15 March 2025

Spectacular pictures of the blood moon lunar eclipse have been captured by a New Forest photographer.


Public views wanted on review into New Forest house-building plans

13 March 2025
Public views wanted on review into New Forest house-building plans

Public views wanted on review into New Forest house-building plans

13 March 2025

The first stage of a review into the New Forest’s house-building policy is out for public consultation.

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Forest campaigners bring last-ditch bus cuts protest to county council

12 March 2025
Forest campaigners bring last-ditch bus cuts protest to county council

Forest campaigners bring last-ditch bus cuts protest to county council

12 March 2025

New Forest campaigners are set to deliver letters to councillors in a last-ditch attempt to prevent controversial new restrictions on bus passes.


NFDC joins 14 other councils in interim plan on devolution changes

11 March 2025
NFDC joins 14 other councils in interim plan on devolution changes

NFDC joins 14 other councils in interim plan on devolution changes

11 March 2025

Under-threat NFDC has joined with other Hampshire authorities in asking for more time to respond to local government reorganisation plans.


Former employees of New Milton business sought for reunion

09 March 2025
Former employees of New Milton business sought for reunion

Former employees of New Milton business sought for reunion

09 March 2025

Former staff at a New Milton business are invited to attend a reunion next month and raise money for charity at the same time.


New Milton construction firm shines spotlight on women

08 March 2025
New Milton construction firm shines spotlight on women

New Milton construction firm shines spotlight on women

08 March 2025

A New Milton construction company is shining a spotlight on females in the industry for International Women’s Day.


Council leader meets with Southern Water for review of three-day outage

08 March 2025
Council leader meets with Southern Water for review of three-day outage

Council leader meets with Southern Water for review of three-day outage

08 March 2025

The leader of Hampshire County Council has met with Southern Water for answers after a technical fault left thousands without water.


Ferry company launches fundraiser for £250,000 pontoon

08 March 2025
Ferry company launches fundraiser for £250,000 pontoon

Ferry company launches fundraiser for £250,000 pontoon

08 March 2025

A fundraiser has been launched to secure the return of the Hythe ferry which needs a £250,000 replacement boarding pontoon.


Home care provider rated ‘good’ by CQC inspectors

08 March 2025
Home care provider rated ‘good’ by CQC inspectors

Home care provider rated ‘good’ by CQC inspectors

08 March 2025

A home care service which provides support to residents in parts of the New Forest has been given a ‘good’ rating by inspectors.


Volunteers’ hard work to improve popular park recognised with civic award

08 March 2025
Volunteers’ hard work to improve popular park recognised with civic award

Volunteers’ hard work to improve popular park recognised with civic award

08 March 2025

Volunteers have been acknowledged for their efforts to improve a popular New Forest nature spot.


VIDEO: Forest man jailed over violent football brawl on street

07 March 2025
VIDEO: Forest man jailed over violent football brawl on street

VIDEO: Forest man jailed over violent football brawl on street

07 March 2025

A New Forest man who took part in a violent brawl between rival football fans has been jailed for more than two years.


‘Catastrophic’ rise in animal collisions on Forest roads

06 March 2025
‘Catastrophic’ rise in animal collisions on Forest roads

‘Catastrophic’ rise in animal collisions on Forest roads

06 March 2025

There has been a “catastrophic” rise in Forest animal collisions this year, a campaign groups says, as it pleads with drivers to take extra care.


New commodore helps raise £800 for sailing charity

06 March 2025
New commodore helps raise £800 for sailing charity

New commodore helps raise £800 for sailing charity

06 March 2025

The new commodore of a Forest-based yacht club has helped to raise £800 for a charity which supports people with disabilities to enjoy sailing.


Parish council considers raising precept by up to £55 per year to fund community building

06 March 2025
Parish council considers raising precept by up to £55 per year to fund community building

Parish council considers raising precept by up to £55 per year to fund community building

06 March 2025

Residents could be asked to pay an increase of up to £55 per year in council tax to secure the future of a New Forest community building.


Council considers launching community lottery to raise money for good causes

05 March 2025
Council considers launching community lottery to raise money for good causes

Council considers launching community lottery to raise money for good causes

05 March 2025

Plans for a community lottery raising money for good causes are being considered by New Forest District Council.


Thousands of wheelie bins arrive in New Milton as council prepares for rollout

05 March 2025
Thousands of wheelie bins arrive in New Milton as council prepares for rollout

Thousands of wheelie bins arrive in New Milton as council prepares for rollout

05 March 2025

Around 160,000 new wheelie bins will arrive in New Milton as the district council prepares to begin to roll out its controversial new waste programme.

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Batter up – flippin’ fine fun in Forest pancake races

04 March 2025
Batter up – flippin’ fine fun in Forest pancake races

Batter up – flippin’ fine fun in Forest pancake races

04 March 2025

Spring weather helped draw out the crowds in two New Forest towns to watch competitors have a flippin’ good time battle it out in pancake races.


Police appeal for dash cam footage after teenage motorcyclist is seriously injured in Forest crash

04 March 2025
Police appeal for dash cam footage after teenage motorcyclist is seriously injured in Forest crash

Police appeal for dash cam footage after teenage motorcyclist is seriously injured in Forest crash

04 March 2025

Witnesses are being sought by police after a teenage motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a Brockenhurst collision.


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