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Sports editor James Henley has lived in the New Forest and Christchurch for most of his life. He joined the A&T in October 2007 and took charge of the sportsdesk in 2020.

Karate teen wins British crown ahead of world championships

13 September 2024
Karate teen wins British crown ahead of world championships

Karate teen wins British crown ahead of world championships

13 September 2024

Carla Rudkin-Guillen has won the British International Open in Sheffield, boosting hopes she’s on track for a medal at the junior world championships.


Lymington’s Sir Ben Ainslie’s success in America’s Cup qualifier

12 September 2024
Lymington’s Sir Ben Ainslie’s success in America’s Cup qualifier

Lymington’s Sir Ben Ainslie’s success in America’s Cup qualifier

12 September 2024

Sir Ben Ainslie’s INEOS Britannia team has clinched the top qualifying spot as they strive to win the America’s Cup.


Thousands put their best foot forward at this year’s New Forest Marathon

11 September 2024
Thousands put their best foot forward at this year’s New Forest Marathon

Thousands put their best foot forward at this year’s New Forest Marathon

11 September 2024

Over 3,000 runners took part in a variety of distance races at this year's New Forest Marathon – the nation's favourite marathon.


Charlie Austin scores first AFC Totton goal as Basingstoke Town hold on

10 September 2024
Charlie Austin scores first AFC Totton goal as Basingstoke Town hold on

Charlie Austin scores first AFC Totton goal as Basingstoke Town hold on

10 September 2024

AFC TOTTON stretched their unbeaten league run to six after a 2-2 draw with promotion play-off chasing Basingstoke Town at the Snow Stadium.


Highcliffe woman Jane Athorn transforms her life and completes Ironman and qualifies to represent Great Britain

09 September 2024
Highcliffe woman Jane Athorn transforms her life and completes Ironman and qualifies to represent Great Britain

Highcliffe woman Jane Athorn transforms her life and completes Ironman and qualifies to represent Great Britain

09 September 2024

Highcliffe’s 49-year-old Jane Athorn has raised over £2,000 for Cancer Research UK after completing an Ironman in Copenhagen, Denmark.


Forest swimmer Tai ‘in shock’ after winning second Paralympic gold

06 September 2024
Forest swimmer Tai ‘in shock’ after winning second Paralympic gold

Forest swimmer Tai ‘in shock’ after winning second Paralympic gold

06 September 2024

Barton’s Alice Tai clinched her second gold medal at the Paralympic Games, winning the Women’s S8 50m freestyle.


Linnets grab two added-time goals to steal sensational victory

06 September 2024
Linnets grab two added-time goals to steal sensational victory

Linnets grab two added-time goals to steal sensational victory

06 September 2024

New Milton Town remarkably pulled victory from the jaws of defeat, winning 3-2 despite being 2-1 down in the 92nd minute.


Thousands set for New Forest Marathon

06 September 2024
Thousands set for New Forest Marathon

Thousands set for New Forest Marathon

06 September 2024

Thousands of runners will descend on New Park, Brockenhurst, on Sunday for this year’s New Forest Marathon – recently named as the UK’s most popular.


Bashley miss out on league title – but can hold heads high

05 September 2024
Bashley miss out on league title – but can hold heads high

Bashley miss out on league title – but can hold heads high

05 September 2024

Bashley (Rydal) signed off in style, putting in their most dominant batting display of the season to beat Basingstoke & North Hants by 88 runs.


Bashley climb to fourth after Falmouth victory

04 September 2024
Bashley climb to fourth after Falmouth victory

Bashley climb to fourth after Falmouth victory

04 September 2024

Bashley took on Falmouth Town for the first time, and the 401 at the Veho Community Stadium will have enjoyed the experience after the side won 2-1.


Barton’s swimming sensation Alice Tai storms to Paralympic gold after amputation

03 September 2024
Barton’s swimming sensation Alice Tai storms to Paralympic gold after amputation

Barton’s swimming sensation Alice Tai storms to Paralympic gold after amputation

03 September 2024

Barton’s Alice Tai MBE topped the podium at the Paris 2024 Paralympics after an eight-year hiatus after deciding to have her leg amputated.


Highcliffe’s Taylor beats “arch rival” in transplant championship

02 September 2024
Highcliffe’s Taylor beats “arch rival” in transplant championship

Highcliffe’s Taylor beats “arch rival” in transplant championship

02 September 2024

Team GB and Highcliffe local Vince Taylor won gold in three track and field events at this year’s European Transplant Sport Championships.


Rampant New Milton Town seal cup progress after Jack Kinge Phillips grabs five

30 August 2024
Rampant New Milton Town seal cup progress after Jack Kinge Phillips grabs five

Rampant New Milton Town seal cup progress after Jack Kinge Phillips grabs five

30 August 2024

New Milton Town returned to their winning ways, blasting eight unanswered goals past an outmatched AFC Netley side.


Three generations compete at World Triathlon Multisport Championships

30 August 2024
Three generations compete at World Triathlon Multisport Championships

Three generations compete at World Triathlon Multisport Championships

30 August 2024

Three generations of a local family have competed for Great Britain at the 2024 World Triathlon Multisport Championships.


Brockenhurst hit six again, Lymington wait for first win, and Hythe & Dibden and Ringwood Town feature

29 August 2024
Brockenhurst hit six again, Lymington wait for first win, and Hythe & Dibden and Ringwood Town feature

Brockenhurst hit six again, Lymington wait for first win, and Hythe & Dibden and Ringwood Town feature

29 August 2024

With four local sides in midweek action this week, Brockenhurst were the big winners, winning 6-3, meaning they have scored six in back-to-back games.


Brilliant Brockenhurst punish Hythe & Dibden in FA Vase victory

28 August 2024
Brilliant Brockenhurst punish Hythe & Dibden in FA Vase victory

Brilliant Brockenhurst punish Hythe & Dibden in FA Vase victory

28 August 2024

Brockenhurst were ruthless while dispatching Hythe & Dibden, knocking them out of the FA Vase by a colossally lopsided 6-2 scoreline.


Brockenhurst teen wins gold in national swimming contest

27 August 2024
Brockenhurst teen wins gold in national swimming contest

Brockenhurst teen wins gold in national swimming contest

27 August 2024

Brockenhurst College student Jonathan Thring ends the season on a high after scooping gold at the English National Swim Championships in Sheffield.


Fine week on the water at Keyhaven regatta

23 August 2024
Fine week on the water at Keyhaven regatta

Fine week on the water at Keyhaven regatta

23 August 2024

Local sailors took to the water at this year’s Keyhaven Yacht Club regatta, finishing with a flourish after a fine week of sailing and entertainment.


Lymington and Brock shine on evening of cup action

22 August 2024
Lymington and Brock shine on evening of cup action

Lymington and Brock shine on evening of cup action

22 August 2024

Six local sides competed in Hampshire Senior Cup first-round action, with Lymington Town and Brockenhurst the only victors.


Brokenhurst Manor’s Martin Young in seventh heaven at the Mike Smith Memorial

21 August 2024
Brokenhurst Manor’s Martin Young in seventh heaven at the Mike Smith Memorial

Brokenhurst Manor’s Martin Young in seventh heaven at the Mike Smith Memorial

21 August 2024

Martin Young was delighted to get one over on his county teammates by regaining the Mike Smith Memorial trophy at Brokenhurst Manor.


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