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Massive backlash to council plans to force special needs children into mainstream schools

02 February 2024
Massive backlash to council plans to force special needs children into mainstream schools

Massive backlash to council plans to force special needs children into mainstream schools

02 February 2024

“Every parent of a school age child should be worried about this” was the warning in response to plans to push SEND children into mainstream schools.


Letters: What’s more important – EV points or care homes?

27 January 2024
Letters: What’s more important – EV points or care homes?

Letters: What’s more important – EV points or care homes?

27 January 2024

‘I think our priorities really need to be sorted out on this one.’


‘Extreme flood risk’ stopping new homes being built in town

24 January 2024
‘Extreme flood risk’ stopping new homes being built in town

‘Extreme flood risk’ stopping new homes being built in town

24 January 2024

Extreme flood risk in the centre of Christchurch is preventing planned new homes from being built there.


New tax hike change for owners of empty second homes

23 January 2024
New tax hike change for owners of empty second homes

New tax hike change for owners of empty second homes

23 January 2024

Second-home owners in Christchurch whose properties have been empty for more than a year will soon see their council tax bill doubled.


Gold medal win a sweet treat for Forest shortbread business

20 January 2024
Gold medal win a sweet treat for Forest shortbread business

Gold medal win a sweet treat for Forest shortbread business

20 January 2024

New Forest Shortbread has won a gold medal at the Great British Food Awards.


Housing development through on appeal despite public backlash

19 January 2024
Housing development through on appeal despite public backlash

Housing development through on appeal despite public backlash

19 January 2024

An appeal to build 25 homes in Dibden Purlieu has been granted on appeal despite the plan sparking nearly 200 objections from locals.


Planning committee which serves Christchurch to be split in two

17 January 2024
Planning committee which serves Christchurch to be split in two

Planning committee which serves Christchurch to be split in two

17 January 2024

The planning committee covering Christchurch, Bournemouth and Poole will be split into two area-based teams serving the east and west of the region.


Former town council offices set for sale after hotel plan abandoned

11 January 2024
Former town council offices set for sale after hotel plan abandoned

Former town council offices set for sale after hotel plan abandoned

11 January 2024

Christchurch’s civic offices are to be sold after BCP Council abandoned its plans to transform the building into an 84-bed boutique hotel.


Yellow weather warning issued for ice and snow

08 January 2024
Yellow weather warning issued for ice and snow

Yellow weather warning issued for ice and snow

08 January 2024

A yellow weather warning has been issued for ice and snow as temperature plummet across the New Forest and Christchurch following heavy rain.


Review: Senspa, Carey’s Manor, Brockenhurst

07 January 2024
Review: Senspa, Carey’s Manor, Brockenhurst

Review: Senspa, Carey’s Manor, Brockenhurst

07 January 2024

SENSPA at the charming Carey’s Manor Hotel in Brockenhurst boasts exceptional and extensive facilities.


Community rallies behind hospice challenge to raise nearly £20k

04 January 2024
Community rallies behind hospice challenge to raise nearly £20k

Community rallies behind hospice challenge to raise nearly £20k

04 January 2024

A month-long challenge to raise much-needed funds for Lymington’s Oakhaven Hospice has seen nearly £20,000 collected.


Eco group gets funding boost from Co-op customers

04 January 2024
Eco group gets funding boost from Co-op customers

Eco group gets funding boost from Co-op customers

04 January 2024

AN eco group has received more than £4,000 under a Co-op initiative supporting local community groups.


Fallen tree blocks Christchurch bypass

02 January 2024
Fallen tree blocks Christchurch bypass

Fallen tree blocks Christchurch bypass

02 January 2024

A fallen tree is causing traffic chaos on the Christchurch bypass as rain and strong winds batter the area.


Strong winds, heavy rain and flood alerts as Storm Henk hits

02 January 2024
Strong winds, heavy rain and flood alerts as Storm Henk hits

Strong winds, heavy rain and flood alerts as Storm Henk hits

02 January 2024

A yellow weather warning has been issued for heavy rain and strong winds across the New Forest and Christchurch.


Confectionery store opens its doors in Lymington

02 January 2024
Confectionery store opens its doors in Lymington

Confectionery store opens its doors in Lymington

02 January 2024

A confectionery store has opened in Lymington selling a huge range of flapjacks along with fudge, chocolate and Turkish delight.


Zero waste shop moving to bigger premises

01 January 2024
Zero waste shop moving to bigger premises

Zero waste shop moving to bigger premises

01 January 2024

A zero waste shop in Fordingbridge has moved to bigger and more accessible premises along the high street.


Looking back over a year of news from the New Forest

31 December 2023
Looking back over a year of news from the New Forest

Looking back over a year of news from the New Forest

31 December 2023

What a year it has been.


Hundreds of gifts donated to children in need

29 December 2023
Hundreds of gifts donated to children in need

Hundreds of gifts donated to children in need

29 December 2023

More than 600 gifts were donated to needy children during a Christmas Eve event organised by Ringwood Rotary club.


Customer’s Christmas savings account wiped by supermarket chain

24 December 2023
Customer’s Christmas savings account wiped by supermarket chain

Customer’s Christmas savings account wiped by supermarket chain

24 December 2023

A loyal Morrisons customer from New Milton who had saved points and cash for months in the run up to Christmas was upset to find his account empty.


School hosts anniversary model boat race

16 December 2023
School hosts anniversary model boat race

School hosts anniversary model boat race

16 December 2023

A Lymington school hosted its biggest ever model boat race as part of its ongoing 75th anniversary celebrations.


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