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Forest site given raft of nominations in Theme Park of the Year

27 August 2024
Forest site given raft of nominations in Theme Park of the Year

Forest site given raft of nominations in Theme Park of the Year

27 August 2024

New Forest tourism hub Paultons Park is among ten major entertainment venues vying for the latest title of Theme Park of the Year.


Ofsted rates Forest junior school where ‘pupils are inspired to dream’

27 August 2024
Ofsted rates Forest junior school where ‘pupils are inspired to dream’

Ofsted rates Forest junior school where ‘pupils are inspired to dream’

27 August 2024

Marchwood Junior School continues to be ‘outstanding’, inspectors have ruled.


Dig finds revealed at New Forest’s lost Roman village

21 August 2024
Dig finds revealed at New Forest’s lost Roman village

Dig finds revealed at New Forest’s lost Roman village

21 August 2024

Archaeologists have unearthed evidence of life stretching back to the time of Stonehenge’s construction at a site where 200 homes are being built.

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Runner Julian joins epic ride for Honeypot respite fundraiser

18 August 2024
Runner Julian joins epic ride for Honeypot respite fundraiser

Runner Julian joins epic ride for Honeypot respite fundraiser

18 August 2024

World class long-distance runner Julian Goater joined a team of cyclists for an epic ride in aid of the Honeypot Children’s Charity.


No more tiers of joy as Peony Cottage Cakes’ queen Lou calls it a day

17 August 2024
No more tiers of joy as Peony Cottage Cakes’ queen Lou calls it a day

No more tiers of joy as Peony Cottage Cakes’ queen Lou calls it a day

17 August 2024

Cake artistry queen Lou Judd is leaving a brief but stunning business career as she takes a new direction with her family.


Wombles return to mark Beaulieu monorail’s golden day

17 August 2024
Wombles return to mark Beaulieu monorail’s golden day

Wombles return to mark Beaulieu monorail’s golden day

17 August 2024

Beaulieu visitors took a trip back in time when 20th century TV favourites The Wombles joined Lord Montagu to celebrate its monorail’s half century.


Forest care home for adults with special needs is given improved rating

16 August 2024
Forest care home for adults with special needs is given improved rating

Forest care home for adults with special needs is given improved rating

16 August 2024

A home for adults with autism and learning difficulties has significantly improved under new management to secure a ‘good’ rating.


Roman village find in Forest 200-home scheme hits developer with shock £1m bill

16 August 2024
Roman village find in Forest 200-home scheme hits developer with shock £1m bill

Roman village find in Forest 200-home scheme hits developer with shock £1m bill

16 August 2024

A prestige new housing development in the Forest is having to be modified to meet a £1 million shock bill – because the Romans built a village there.


Ex-soldier Harry takes on epic Alpine trek for paralysed veteran friend

16 August 2024
Ex-soldier Harry takes on epic Alpine trek for paralysed veteran friend

Ex-soldier Harry takes on epic Alpine trek for paralysed veteran friend

16 August 2024

AN ARMY veteran from the New Forest is spending almost three months hiking across the Alps on a 1,368-mile fundraising odyssey.


Perfect weather helps draw record crowds for Ellingham Show

14 August 2024
Perfect weather helps draw record crowds for Ellingham Show

Perfect weather helps draw record crowds for Ellingham Show

14 August 2024

Perfect weather conditions brought a record turnout for the weekend’s 77th Ellingham Show.


Heroes of Forest living honoured in NPA awards

06 August 2024
Heroes of Forest living honoured in NPA awards

Heroes of Forest living honoured in NPA awards

06 August 2024

The New Forest’s unsung heroes were saluted in a special New Forest Awards presentation at the New Forest Show.


A ferry happy birthday – celebrating 30th anniversary of Lymington terminal opening

04 August 2024
A ferry happy birthday – celebrating 30th anniversary of Lymington terminal opening

A ferry happy birthday – celebrating 30th anniversary of Lymington terminal opening

04 August 2024

Memories were stirred when key figures behind the opening of Lymington’s Isle of Wight ferry terminal revisited for its 30th anniversary.


Work starts on development of nearly 200 new homes

03 August 2024
Work starts on development of nearly 200 new homes

Work starts on development of nearly 200 new homes

03 August 2024

Cala Homes has started building 198 new homes on its Knightwood Chase site in Fordingbridge.


Primary pupils’ sculpture trail sends message about climate change

02 August 2024
Primary pupils’ sculpture trail sends message about climate change

Primary pupils’ sculpture trail sends message about climate change

02 August 2024

Primary school youngsters have have created a sculpture trail to inspire action against climate change


New Forest Show: What to expect on Wednesday as storm threat eases

31 July 2024
New Forest Show: What to expect on Wednesday as storm threat eases

New Forest Show: What to expect on Wednesday as storm threat eases

31 July 2024

Make the most of the sunshine and enjoy the entertainment before the weather breaks was the call from organisers of the New Forest Show this morning.


Vets on standby as heatwave sun brings out crowds for New Forest Show

30 July 2024
Vets on standby as heatwave sun brings out crowds for New Forest Show

Vets on standby as heatwave sun brings out crowds for New Forest Show

30 July 2024

Crowds were dressed for a heatwave and vets were on standby for thousands of animals as the gates opened for the New Forest & Hampshire County Show.


HMO plan for former care home sparks protests at predicted parking chaos

29 July 2024
HMO plan for former care home sparks protests at predicted parking chaos

HMO plan for former care home sparks protests at predicted parking chaos

29 July 2024

Plans to change a former Marchwood care home into a house in multiple occupation (HMO) have come under fire.


Record amount of pothole repairs made

19 July 2024
Record amount of pothole repairs made

Record amount of pothole repairs made

19 July 2024

A record number of Hampshire potholes and road defects have been fixed over the past year, according to the latest county council figures.


‘Teaching Oscars’ honour stars of the classroom

07 July 2024
‘Teaching Oscars’ honour stars of the classroom

‘Teaching Oscars’ honour stars of the classroom

07 July 2024

A teaching assistant from Hordle and a team helping young people who are struggling in mainstream education have won national teaching awards.


‘Chatterbox’ Jenny’s silence raises £6,700 for cancer support charity

01 July 2024
‘Chatterbox’ Jenny’s silence raises £6,700 for cancer support charity

‘Chatterbox’ Jenny’s silence raises £6,700 for cancer support charity

01 July 2024

Self-confessed chatterbox Jenny Moore has raised more than £6,700 for Wessex Cancer Support – with a 24-hour sponsored silence.


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