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New Forest waste service disruption likely to continue 'for some time' thanks to HGV shortage

12 October 2021
New Forest waste service disruption likely to continue 'for some time' thanks to HGV shortage

New Forest waste service disruption likely to continue 'for some time' thanks to HGV shortage

12 October 2021

WASTE and recycling services in the district will be 'disrupted for some time', the apologetic NFDC leader conceded, amid a HGV driver shortage.


'I will carry on' says defiant Chris Packham after suspected arson attack

11 October 2021
'I will carry on' says defiant Chris Packham after suspected arson attack

'I will carry on' says defiant Chris Packham after suspected arson attack

11 October 2021

MASKED men set alight a vehicle outside Chris Packham's New Forest home - causing "extensive damage", but he has issued a defiant response.


New Forest economy 'bounces back', but fears for hospitality industry remain

11 October 2021
New Forest economy 'bounces back', but fears for hospitality industry remain

New Forest economy 'bounces back', but fears for hospitality industry remain

11 October 2021

HE New Forest’s economy has bounced back post-lockdown – but there are fears the hospitality sector could flag in the winter months.


Plaque honours Sopley's role as Vietnam refugee camp

08 October 2021
Plaque honours Sopley's role as Vietnam refugee camp

Plaque honours Sopley's role as Vietnam refugee camp

08 October 2021

A SPECIAL plaque has been unveiled at the former RAF Sopley camp to honour the role it played in helping 2,885 Vietnamese refugees build new lives.


New Milton man claimed £11k in benefits despite savings stash

07 October 2021
New Milton man claimed £11k in benefits despite savings stash

New Milton man claimed £11k in benefits despite savings stash

07 October 2021

A NEW Milton man cheated the public purse by claiming thousands in benefits over nearly five years despite having £57,000 in savings.


NFDC cabinet and chairman set for clash as climate emergency declaration urged

04 October 2021
NFDC cabinet and chairman set for clash as climate emergency declaration urged

NFDC cabinet and chairman set for clash as climate emergency declaration urged

04 October 2021

THE ruling cabinet on New Forest District Council has been urged to make a climate emergency declaration at its meeting on Wednesday.

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New Forest baron pens first novel by a Lord Byron in 200 years

03 October 2021
New Forest baron pens first novel by a Lord Byron in 200 years

New Forest baron pens first novel by a Lord Byron in 200 years

03 October 2021

THE first book in 200 years by a Lord Byron has hit the shelves – penned by the Forest resident whose ancestor is one of the greatest English poets.

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'If all you want is praise, join a cult' – NFDC slammed over plan to 'count compliments'

01 October 2021
'If all you want is praise, join a cult' – NFDC slammed over plan to 'count compliments'

'If all you want is praise, join a cult' – NFDC slammed over plan to 'count compliments'

01 October 2021

A SUGGESTION New Forest District Council lists the public compliments it receives has been savaged by the Liberal Democrat opposition.


'Confidence in policing has been significantly impacted by this tragedy' – Hampshire and Dorset police chiefs reach out to public over Sarah Everard case

01 October 2021
'Confidence in policing has been significantly impacted by this tragedy' – Hampshire and Dorset police chiefs reach out to public over Sarah Everard case

'Confidence in policing has been significantly impacted by this tragedy' – Hampshire and Dorset police chiefs reach out to public over Sarah Everard case

01 October 2021

POLICE chiefs from Hampshire and Dorset have reached out to the public in the wake of Wayne Couzens being jailed for life.


Weekly tip visit restrictions in New Forest to be dumped from Monday

01 October 2021
Weekly tip visit restrictions in New Forest to be dumped from Monday

Weekly tip visit restrictions in New Forest to be dumped from Monday

01 October 2021

RESTRICTIONS limiting motorists to one weekly visit to recycling centres in Hampshire are set to end on Monday, it has been revealed.


Body found near Brockenhurst Primary School

01 October 2021
Body found near Brockenhurst Primary School

Body found near Brockenhurst Primary School

01 October 2021

THE body of an 85-year-old man was found this morning (Friday) on the common near Brockenhurst Primary School, sparking a large police response.


Next stage of £25m repairs on A35 Redbridge Causeway given green light

30 September 2021
Next stage of £25m repairs on A35 Redbridge Causeway given green light

Next stage of £25m repairs on A35 Redbridge Causeway given green light

30 September 2021

HAMPSHIRE County Council has given the green light to start work on the third phase of the £25m refurbishment of the A35 Redbridge flyover.


Town centre plan for Ringwood post office rejected

30 September 2021
Town centre plan for Ringwood post office rejected

Town centre plan for Ringwood post office rejected

30 September 2021

RINGWOOD will remain without its central post office after the town council declined to relocate a branch at its headquarters.


Controversial plan for £600m water plant at Fawley axed

30 September 2021
Controversial plan for £600m water plant at Fawley axed

Controversial plan for £600m water plant at Fawley axed

30 September 2021

A CONTROVERSIAL Southern Water plan for a £600m desalination plant at Fawley has been dropped, to the delight of New Forest East MP Julian Lewis.

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New recycling system plan set for Forest

29 September 2021
New recycling system plan set for Forest

New recycling system plan set for Forest

29 September 2021

CHANGES that could see all New Forest homes move to a new twin stream recycling system are set to be debated by the district council’s cabinet.


Crackdown plan for New Forest's pop-up campsites

29 September 2021
Crackdown plan for New Forest's pop-up campsites

Crackdown plan for New Forest's pop-up campsites

29 September 2021

VIEWS are being sought on the National Park Authority's contentious crackdown on pop-up campsites - which it has blamed on surging visitor numbers.


Jail threat as judge slams former NFDC leader and his brother over failing to meet deadline to clear New Forest scrapyard

28 September 2021
Jail threat as judge slams former NFDC leader and his brother over failing to meet deadline to clear New Forest scrapyard

Jail threat as judge slams former NFDC leader and his brother over failing to meet deadline to clear New Forest scrapyard

28 September 2021

THE former leader of NFDC and his brother were slammed by a judge for failing to meet a six-month deadline to clear up their “dangerous” scrapyard.

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Inside the New Forest estate which entertained King George III – now on the market for £8.65m

27 September 2021
Inside the New Forest estate which entertained King George III – now on the market for £8.65m

Inside the New Forest estate which entertained King George III – now on the market for £8.65m

27 September 2021

THE Wilverley Estate on the edge of the New Forest has gone on sale on the open market for the first time in over 70 years – for £8.65m.


HGV driver spared jail over road collision in New Milton town centre which killed pensioner

27 September 2021
HGV driver spared jail over road collision in New Milton town centre which killed pensioner

HGV driver spared jail over road collision in New Milton town centre which killed pensioner

27 September 2021

A ROYAL Navy veteran who caused the death of a popular pensioner in a "horrific" HGV collision in New Milton was spared a jail term.


Plea to renew film deal which brought Star Wars and The Crown to New Forest

27 September 2021
Plea to renew film deal which brought Star Wars and The Crown to New Forest

Plea to renew film deal which brought Star Wars and The Crown to New Forest

27 September 2021

A FILM scheme which brought Star Wars to the New Forest and inject nearly £4m to the economy must be renewed, a senior councillor has said.


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