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Chris March has been a reporter for the A&T since 2005. His reporting beat includes New Milton Town Council and breaking news, including local crimes and emergency services call-outs.

Rail trespass blocks line

14 February 2025
Rail trespass blocks line

Rail trespass blocks line

14 February 2025

A trespass on the railway is causing disruption for passengers travelling between Brockenhurst and Southampton Central.


‘I’ll be a loud voice’ – village farmer wins NFDC by-election after rejoining Tories

14 February 2025
‘I’ll be a loud voice’ – village farmer wins NFDC by-election after rejoining Tories

‘I’ll be a loud voice’ – village farmer wins NFDC by-election after rejoining Tories

14 February 2025

Bransgore farmer Richard Frampton vowed to “hit the ground running” after again triumphing in a New Forest District Council by-election.


Car wheel thief apologises

14 February 2025
Car wheel thief apologises

Car wheel thief apologises

14 February 2025

A thief has apologised for stealing a wheel from a motorist’s car while it was at a garage for repair work.


50-year service award for Lymington Coastguard ‘legend’

13 February 2025
50-year service award for Lymington Coastguard ‘legend’

50-year service award for Lymington Coastguard ‘legend’

13 February 2025

A Lymington Coastguard rescue officer was hailed a “legend” as he was honoured for 50 years’ service.


All pubs ban for four assaults

13 February 2025
All pubs ban for four assaults

All pubs ban for four assaults

13 February 2025

Attacking four men resulted in a Christchurch man being banned from local pubs, bars and nightclubs for a year.


Chemical emergency at New Milton holiday park

12 February 2025
Chemical emergency at New Milton holiday park

Chemical emergency at New Milton holiday park

12 February 2025

At least one person needed hospital treatment after a chemical emergency at a New Milton holiday park.


Suspended jail terms for pair’s store attacks

12 February 2025
Suspended jail terms for pair’s store attacks

Suspended jail terms for pair’s store attacks

12 February 2025

Attacking people at an Ashley store landed a man and woman with suspended prison sentences when they appeared before magistrates.


Police alert after pupil brings knife into junior school

11 February 2025
Police alert after pupil brings knife into junior school

Police alert after pupil brings knife into junior school

11 February 2025

Police were alerted after a pupil reportedly brought a knife into a junior school.


Hunt for man caught on CCTV over Lymington gift shop theft

11 February 2025
Hunt for man caught on CCTV over Lymington gift shop theft

Hunt for man caught on CCTV over Lymington gift shop theft

11 February 2025

Police probing the theft of over £100 of goods from a Lymington gift store have released a CCTV image of a man being sought.


Disruption on Forest lines due to rail signal problems

11 February 2025
Disruption on Forest lines due to rail signal problems

Disruption on Forest lines due to rail signal problems

11 February 2025

A signalling problem is expected to cause disruption for rail passengers travelling between Beaulieu Road and Brockenhurst for the rest of the day.


CCTV: Goods stolen as shoplifter targets store

11 February 2025
CCTV: Goods stolen as shoplifter targets store

CCTV: Goods stolen as shoplifter targets store

11 February 2025

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to trace over four weeks after various goods were stolen from a Ringwood store.


E-bike fire sparks charger warning

11 February 2025
E-bike fire sparks charger warning

E-bike fire sparks charger warning

11 February 2025

An e-bike blaze that left four casualties needing treatment sparked a reminder of the importance of always using the chargers such devices come with.


Youth trust’s New Milton hub lease bid ‘over the top’

11 February 2025
Youth trust’s New Milton hub lease bid ‘over the top’

Youth trust’s New Milton hub lease bid ‘over the top’

11 February 2025

A charity’s bid for a 150-year lease of New Milton’s planned youth and family hub from the town council was called “a bit over the top”.


Lucky escape after tree falls on car, blocking main Forest route for hours

10 February 2025
Lucky escape after tree falls on car, blocking main Forest route for hours

Lucky escape after tree falls on car, blocking main Forest route for hours

10 February 2025

A motorist escaped injury after a large tree landed on their car when it fell across the A337 between Boldre and Lymington this morning.


Suspended jail for fatal crash driver

10 February 2025
Suspended jail for fatal crash driver

Suspended jail for fatal crash driver

10 February 2025

A motorist who admitted causing the death of a teenage girl in a crash near Ringwood escaped with a suspended prison sentence.


Three Forest speeders ticketed in first 2025 crackdown

07 February 2025
Three Forest speeders ticketed in first 2025 crackdown

Three Forest speeders ticketed in first 2025 crackdown

07 February 2025

A driver clocked at over 20mph above the speed limit was one of three ticketed in the first multi-agency crackdowns in the New Forest of 2025.


A&T Food & Drink Awards finalists revealed

06 February 2025
A&T Food & Drink Awards finalists revealed

A&T Food & Drink Awards finalists revealed

06 February 2025

The Advertiser & Times is delighted to announce the finalists for its first-ever food and drink awards.


Search for missing Lymington woman

05 February 2025
Search for missing Lymington woman

Search for missing Lymington woman

05 February 2025

Police have released images in a bid to locate a missing Lymington woman who disappeared from hospital.


Fears over cattle plan for New Milton common

05 February 2025
Fears over cattle plan for New Milton common

Fears over cattle plan for New Milton common

05 February 2025

A New Milton councillor sought to allay fears over plans to reintroduce cattle to a beauty spot.


Forest car park thieves warning

05 February 2025
Forest car park thieves warning

Forest car park thieves warning

05 February 2025

“Thieves are now active” in New Forest car parks was the police warning after one recent incident saw stolen bank cards used to withdraw £750.


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