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Liz Hendrie joined the A&T as a senior reporter in 2011. She became deputy news editor in 2015 and now also oversees the newspaper's lifestyle and feature pages, including Food & Drink.

Taste the best with the return of the A&T Food & Drink Awards

08 November 2025
Taste the best with the return of the A&T Food & Drink Awards

Taste the best with the return of the A&T Food & Drink Awards

08 November 2025

The Advertiser & Times is excited to announce this year’s food and drink awards celebrating the best in the local industry.


Forest hotel’s head chef marks ten year milestone

02 November 2025
Forest hotel’s head chef marks ten year milestone

Forest hotel’s head chef marks ten year milestone

02 November 2025

The head chef at a family-owned Brockenhurst hotel has marked a 10-year milestone.


Renowned curry house crowned restaurant of the year

01 November 2025
Renowned curry house crowned restaurant of the year

Renowned curry house crowned restaurant of the year

01 November 2025

A New Forest Indian restaurant has been crowned Best Restaurant of the Year in this year’s national Curry Life Awards.


Preserves company smashes fundraising target to allow ‘urgent’ expansion

26 October 2025
Preserves company smashes fundraising target to allow ‘urgent’ expansion

Preserves company smashes fundraising target to allow ‘urgent’ expansion

26 October 2025

A jam company run by a local charity that supports people with learning disabilities has smashed its fundraising target to allow an urgent expansion.


Review: Family friendly spooky adventures at Moors Valley Halloween trail

25 October 2025
Review: Family friendly spooky adventures at Moors Valley Halloween trail

Review: Family friendly spooky adventures at Moors Valley Halloween trail

25 October 2025

This year’s illuminated Halloween trail at Moors Valley has some spooky new features and brand new characters.


Beer festival raises £20k for good causes

25 October 2025
Beer festival raises £20k for good causes

Beer festival raises £20k for good causes

25 October 2025

The organisers of Bransgore Beer Festival have hailed the event a resounding success after raising more than £20,000 for local good causes.


New speciality coffee shop opened by couple who run Forest roastery

12 October 2025
New speciality coffee shop opened by couple who run Forest roastery

New speciality coffee shop opened by couple who run Forest roastery

12 October 2025

A couple who run a roastery from their Barton home have opened a coffee shop in Christchurch.


Much-loved cider festival returns to Forest

09 October 2025
Much-loved cider festival returns to Forest

Much-loved cider festival returns to Forest

09 October 2025

The much-loved New Forest Cider Festival returns to Burley this weekend, promising traditional fun and local flavour.


Review: The Lion and Lamb in Pennington

27 September 2025
Review: The Lion and Lamb in Pennington

Review: The Lion and Lamb in Pennington

27 September 2025

The Lion and Lamb pub in Pennington has been earning rave online reviews for its food since opening a few months back, so expectations were high.


Beer festival to cater for cider enthusiasts

21 September 2025
Beer festival to cater for cider enthusiasts

Beer festival to cater for cider enthusiasts

21 September 2025

A popular village beer festival will this year feature an extensive range of ciders from a well-known local producer.


Bakery through to finals of major national awards

20 September 2025
Bakery through to finals of major national awards

Bakery through to finals of major national awards

20 September 2025

A Highcliffe bakery has made it through to the finals of the prestigious 2025 Baking Industry Awards.


Town set for more roads disruption as major route to close for three weeks

17 September 2025
Town set for more roads disruption as major route to close for three weeks

Town set for more roads disruption as major route to close for three weeks

17 September 2025

Christchurch drivers will be hit with yet another disruptive road closure with the A35 bypass to shut for three weeks.


Town welcomes new Lounge restaurant

31 August 2025
Town welcomes new Lounge restaurant

Town welcomes new Lounge restaurant

31 August 2025

Espino Lounge has opened at the site of a former high street bank in New Milton.


Latest New Forest National Park applications and decisions

19 August 2025
Latest New Forest National Park applications and decisions

Latest New Forest National Park applications and decisions

19 August 2025

New Forest National Park Authority planning applications and decisions for the week ending Friday 15th August.


Latest NFDC planning applications and decisions

19 August 2025
Latest NFDC planning applications and decisions

Latest NFDC planning applications and decisions

19 August 2025

New Forest District Council planning applications and decisions for the week ending Friday 15th August.


Wine enthusiasts gathered at historic castle for return of festival

16 August 2025
Wine enthusiasts gathered at historic castle for return of festival

Wine enthusiasts gathered at historic castle for return of festival

16 August 2025

A festival celebrating 300 wines from around the world was held at the historic Highcliffe Castle last weekend.


Zero waste shop marks major sustainability milestone

10 August 2025
Zero waste shop marks major sustainability milestone

Zero waste shop marks major sustainability milestone

10 August 2025

A community refill shop has marked a major sustainability milestone as it saves more than 100,000 plastic containers from going to landfill.


Restaurant opens in listed high street building

09 August 2025
Restaurant opens in listed high street building

Restaurant opens in listed high street building

09 August 2025

A new restaurant has opened in the Grade II listed high street building that housed Christchurch’s former HSBC bank.


Wine festival promises ‘immersive experience’

02 August 2025
Wine festival promises ‘immersive experience’

Wine festival promises ‘immersive experience’

02 August 2025

The South Coast Wine Festival will be making a “bold return” to Highcliffe Castle next weekend.


Wine producer secures medals in international awards

13 July 2025
Wine producer secures medals in international awards

Wine producer secures medals in international awards

13 July 2025

A wine grower has won national and international awards just months after launching his first collection.


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