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Village primary is 'place of harmony' says Ofsted in handing over 'outstanding' grade

19 January 2023
Village primary is 'place of harmony' says Ofsted in handing over 'outstanding' grade

Village primary is 'place of harmony' says Ofsted in handing over 'outstanding' grade

19 January 2023

A Pennington school has been judged as ‘outstanding’ following its latest inspection by Ofsted.


Two schools set for buildings revamp

18 January 2023
Two schools set for buildings revamp

Two schools set for buildings revamp

18 January 2023

Two Christchurch schools will see their sites transformed after receiving government funding.


Bid for 82 homes in Pennington sparks mixed reaction

11 January 2023
Bid for 82 homes in Pennington sparks mixed reaction

Bid for 82 homes in Pennington sparks mixed reaction

11 January 2023

A campaign group fighting plans for a housing estate in Pennington has said the recently launched planning application "confirms our worst fears".


New Forest wine set for corking year after summer heatwaves

07 January 2023
New Forest wine set for corking year after summer heatwaves

New Forest wine set for corking year after summer heatwaves

07 January 2023

The New Forest is set for a bumper batch of fine wine as local vineyards enjoyed near-perfect growing conditions over the summer.

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Town's pop-up Living Advent shows raise over £20,000

06 January 2023
Town's pop-up Living Advent shows raise over £20,000

Town's pop-up Living Advent shows raise over £20,000

06 January 2023

Last month's Christchurch Living Advent Calendar (CLAC) raised more than £20,000 for local good causes.


From Our Files: Pudding theft... cinema demolition... fence fight... Dibden Bay

06 January 2023
From Our Files: Pudding theft... cinema demolition... fence fight... Dibden Bay

From Our Files: Pudding theft... cinema demolition... fence fight... Dibden Bay

06 January 2023

What was making the A&T headlines 25, 50 and 75 years ago.


Plans lodged for major village housing development after public backlash

06 January 2023
Plans lodged for major village housing development after public backlash

Plans lodged for major village housing development after public backlash

06 January 2023

Plans for 82 homes in Pennington have been submitted to NFDC after a consultation sparked more than 150 objections from locals.

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'Much-loved' New Forest cafe given zero-star hygiene rating

05 January 2023
'Much-loved' New Forest cafe given zero-star hygiene rating

'Much-loved' New Forest cafe given zero-star hygiene rating

05 January 2023

A Boldre café has been given a zero-star hygiene rating after inspectors found food safety standards to be well below par.

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Christchurch road closed for gas work set to reopen today

04 January 2023
Christchurch road closed for gas work set to reopen today

Christchurch road closed for gas work set to reopen today

04 January 2023

A major road through Christchurch is expected to reopen by tomorrow following emergency gas repairs.


No trains for New Forest and Christchurch as strike action begins

03 January 2023
No trains for New Forest and Christchurch as strike action begins

No trains for New Forest and Christchurch as strike action begins

03 January 2023

The first of five days of train strikes started today, with South Western Railway warning of a "severely reduced" timetable.


New Forest NPA warns of 'nature squeeze' amid funding cuts

02 January 2023
New Forest NPA warns of 'nature squeeze' amid funding cuts

New Forest NPA warns of 'nature squeeze' amid funding cuts

02 January 2023

The New Forest National Park Authority has added its voice to a warning that nature could suffer without significantly more government funding.


The five Highcliffe roads closing for roadworks over 15 weeks in the new year

30 December 2022
The five Highcliffe roads closing for roadworks over 15 weeks in the new year

The five Highcliffe roads closing for roadworks over 15 weeks in the new year

30 December 2022

More road closures will affect Highcliffe in the new year when gas works are carried out.


From Our Files: Rough roads... GP booking row... skate petition... slurry pit drama

30 December 2022
From Our Files: Rough roads... GP booking row... skate petition... slurry pit drama

From Our Files: Rough roads... GP booking row... skate petition... slurry pit drama

30 December 2022

What was making the headlines in the A&T 25, 50 and 75 years ago.


Plea for New Forest landowners to sell up in fight for affordable housing

30 December 2022
Plea for New Forest landowners to sell up in fight for affordable housing

Plea for New Forest landowners to sell up in fight for affordable housing

30 December 2022

Landowners have been urged to sell up to help provide affordable homes and stop New Forest communities being “hollowed out” by high house prices.

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NFDC social housing challenge amid more homeless families

28 December 2022
NFDC social housing challenge amid more homeless families

NFDC social housing challenge amid more homeless families

28 December 2022

The New Forest's social housing stock is having to be adapted for the rising number of families finding themselves homeless, a council meeting heard.


New Forest Ukraine thanks community for generosity amid plea for more help

25 December 2022
New Forest Ukraine thanks community for generosity amid plea for more help

New Forest Ukraine thanks community for generosity amid plea for more help

25 December 2022

"The people of Ukraine need our help now more than ever."


Call for bigger fines to stop nuisance parking and flytipping

22 December 2022
Call for bigger fines to stop nuisance parking and flytipping

Call for bigger fines to stop nuisance parking and flytipping

22 December 2022

Bigger fines could be the answer to Dorset’s anti-social parking and flytipping problems, according to local politicians.


From Our Files: Food aid... tree felling... bravery award... bakery bust

22 December 2022
From Our Files: Food aid... tree felling... bravery award... bakery bust

From Our Files: Food aid... tree felling... bravery award... bakery bust

22 December 2022

What was making headlines in the A&T 25, 50 and 75 years ago.


New powers could see Christchurch litter bugs and clifftop campers fined

21 December 2022
New powers could see Christchurch litter bugs and clifftop campers fined

New powers could see Christchurch litter bugs and clifftop campers fined

21 December 2022

New powers targetting litterbugs and overnight camping in car parks, clifftops and beaches could be introduced in Christchurch.


Villagers' votes counted on adoption of Neighbourhood Plan

19 December 2022
Villagers' votes counted on adoption of Neighbourhood Plan

Villagers' votes counted on adoption of Neighbourhood Plan

19 December 2022

Highcliffe's Neighbourhood Plan of hyperlocal development policies will be formally adopted after residents voted to support it in a referendum.


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