Home   Authors   Author

PICTURES: Thousands across New Forest and Christchurch pay respects to fallen

11 November 2024
PICTURES: Thousands across New Forest and Christchurch pay respects to fallen

PICTURES: Thousands across New Forest and Christchurch pay respects to fallen

11 November 2024

Thousands of people throughout the New Forest and Christchurch paused to pay their respects to the wartime fallen on Remembrance Sunday.


Drink-driver also charged with knife offence

10 November 2024
Drink-driver also charged with knife offence

Drink-driver also charged with knife offence

10 November 2024

A Yorkshire man who was caught drink driving a sports car in Lymington also had a knife on him, a court heard.


National award for ‘fairytale’ Forest holiday home

10 November 2024
National award for ‘fairytale’ Forest holiday home

National award for ‘fairytale’ Forest holiday home

10 November 2024

A holiday cottage in the Forest has earned a major national award for giving its guests “the warmest of welcomes”.


Berthing pains - beleaguered ferry services won’t be back in Lymington soon

09 November 2024
Berthing pains - beleaguered ferry services won’t be back in Lymington soon

Berthing pains - beleaguered ferry services won’t be back in Lymington soon

09 November 2024

The operators of two popular island ferries say they cannot return to Lymington due to an ongoing dispute with their harbour master.


Remembrance Day: Services across the New Forest and Christchurch

08 November 2024
Remembrance Day: Services across the New Forest and Christchurch

Remembrance Day: Services across the New Forest and Christchurch

08 November 2024

Communities throughout the New Forest and Christchurch will come to a halt so people can pay their respects to the fallen on Remembrance Day.


Controversial plan to turn New Milton farmland into gravel site set for decision

04 November 2024
Controversial plan to turn New Milton farmland into gravel site set for decision

Controversial plan to turn New Milton farmland into gravel site set for decision

04 November 2024

A controversial proposal to turn New Milton farmland into a quarry is set to go before councillors for a decision.


Forest business stakes claim on land used by neighbour

03 November 2024
Forest business stakes claim on land used by neighbour

Forest business stakes claim on land used by neighbour

03 November 2024

A historic New Forest pub may have to battle it out with a neighbouring business that is trying to take possession of a tract of land.


Rare restoration wins national award

02 November 2024
Rare restoration wins national award

Rare restoration wins national award

02 November 2024

A Ringwood man has been recognised for his painstaking restoration of a rare 1932 timber carriage.


Christmas rush – get on your marks for 15th annual Santa Dash

01 November 2024
Christmas rush – get on your marks for 15th annual Santa Dash

Christmas rush – get on your marks for 15th annual Santa Dash

01 November 2024

Get on your marks for the 15th annual Oakhaven Santa Dash through Lymington.


100-year-old veteran Boyd helps launch Lymington’s annual Poppy Appeal

29 October 2024
100-year-old veteran Boyd helps launch Lymington’s annual Poppy Appeal

100-year-old veteran Boyd helps launch Lymington’s annual Poppy Appeal

29 October 2024

One hundred-year-old veteran Boyd Salmon cut the ribbon at Lymington’s soldier and poppy garden as the town launched its annual appeal.


Paralympian backs NHS meningitis vaccination plea

29 October 2024
Paralympian backs NHS meningitis vaccination plea

Paralympian backs NHS meningitis vaccination plea

29 October 2024

New Forest paralympian Aaron Phipps MBE is backing NHS calls for students and young children to get protected against meningitis.


Go-ahead for 25-metre telecoms tower near playing field

21 October 2024
Go-ahead for 25-metre telecoms tower near playing field

Go-ahead for 25-metre telecoms tower near playing field

21 October 2024

Scaled-back plans to build a 25-metre telecoms tower near a Fawley playing field are set to go ahead.


Six poisonous fungi which could be fatal for your dog during ‘peak mushroom season’

21 October 2024
Six poisonous fungi which could be fatal for your dog during ‘peak mushroom season’

Six poisonous fungi which could be fatal for your dog during ‘peak mushroom season’

21 October 2024

Dog owners on the Forest are being warned to keep a close eye on their pets during “peak” poisonous mushroom season.


Size concerns over 70-bed Forest care home plan

20 October 2024
Size concerns over 70-bed Forest care home plan

Size concerns over 70-bed Forest care home plan

20 October 2024

A 70-bed care home planned in the Forest has raised concerns from the district council over its size.


‘Absolutely terrible’ – Forest rivers polluted by drugs, study finds

18 October 2024
‘Absolutely terrible’ – Forest rivers polluted by drugs, study finds

‘Absolutely terrible’ – Forest rivers polluted by drugs, study finds

18 October 2024

Antidepressants, antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals are polluting the New Forest’s surface waters, according to a new study.


Make do and mend as repair cafe returns to Lymington

18 October 2024
Make do and mend as repair cafe returns to Lymington

Make do and mend as repair cafe returns to Lymington

18 October 2024

Bring your broken and busted items to a repair cafe being held in Lymington this weekend.


‘It means everything’ – awards haul for Forest theme park

14 October 2024
‘It means everything’ – awards haul for Forest theme park

‘It means everything’ – awards haul for Forest theme park

14 October 2024

A theme park in the Forest has scooped a haul of six national awards.


Green light for homes on green land

13 October 2024
Green light for homes on green land

Green light for homes on green land

13 October 2024

Planning chiefs have given the green light for nine homes to be built on green land in Calmore.


Take a stroll in the Forest with the return of popular Walking Festival

12 October 2024
Take a stroll in the Forest with the return of popular Walking Festival

Take a stroll in the Forest with the return of popular Walking Festival

12 October 2024

A popular walking festival will be back for its 12th annual outing later this month.


Town citizen of the year nominations open

12 October 2024
Town citizen of the year nominations open

Town citizen of the year nominations open

12 October 2024

The search is now on to find Lymington and Pennington’s citizen of the year.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More