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Obituary: John Dolbear – farmer involved with raft of rural groups

26 July 2025
Obituary: John Dolbear – farmer involved with raft of rural groups

Obituary: John Dolbear – farmer involved with raft of rural groups

26 July 2025

Well-known local farmer and New Forest Show stalwart John Dolbear has died at the age of 93.


The Girl on the Train on stage at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton

25 July 2025
The Girl on the Train on stage at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton

The Girl on the Train on stage at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton

25 July 2025

The Girl on the Train is on stage at Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, in an adaptation just as gripping as the best selling novel by Paula Hawkins.


UB40, Feeder and Happy Mondays to headline festival this weekend

24 July 2025
UB40, Feeder and Happy Mondays to headline festival this weekend

UB40, Feeder and Happy Mondays to headline festival this weekend

24 July 2025

Poole Harbour Festival to showcase 60 acts across five stages – the most in the event’s 10-year history.


Pigs to be released on Forest amid bins fears

24 July 2025
Pigs to be released on Forest amid bins fears

Pigs to be released on Forest amid bins fears

24 July 2025

Pigs will roam free in the New Forest from mid-September to help eat a predicted bumper crops of acorns this year.


What to expect from this year’s Stompin’ on the Quomps

23 July 2025
What to expect from this year’s Stompin’ on the Quomps

What to expect from this year’s Stompin’ on the Quomps

23 July 2025

The 18-piece Taverners Big Band led by Christchurch’s Ben Dwyer will close the festival


Work begins to remove damaged beach huts

22 July 2025
Work begins to remove damaged beach huts

Work begins to remove damaged beach huts

22 July 2025

Work started today to remove 43 storm-damaged beach huts from Hordle Cliff in Milford.

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Dozens of beach huts set to be removed from erosion-hit cliff

21 July 2025
Dozens of beach huts set to be removed from erosion-hit cliff

Dozens of beach huts set to be removed from erosion-hit cliff

21 July 2025

The beach huts worth around £25,000 cannot be replaced once their NFDC licences have been terminated


TV personality Laura Whitmore leads cast in The Girl on The Train at Mayflower Theatre Southampton

21 July 2025
TV personality Laura Whitmore leads cast in The Girl on The Train at Mayflower Theatre Southampton

TV personality Laura Whitmore leads cast in The Girl on The Train at Mayflower Theatre Southampton

21 July 2025

The play was adapted for the stage by Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel.


'Hollywood type' wildfires warning for New Forest

18 July 2025
'Hollywood type' wildfires warning for New Forest

'Hollywood type' wildfires warning for New Forest

18 July 2025

Fourth generation commoners Lucie Rowe fear the Forest is poised for a ‘nightmare situation’


XChurch Music Festival returns with top acts, local bands and family fun

18 July 2025
XChurch Music Festival returns with top acts, local bands and family fun

XChurch Music Festival returns with top acts, local bands and family fun

18 July 2025

The three days Xchurch Music Festival will be at Christchurch Quay


Engelbert Humperdinck to bring his Last Waltz tour to Bournemouth

17 July 2025
Engelbert Humperdinck to bring his Last Waltz tour to Bournemouth

Engelbert Humperdinck to bring his Last Waltz tour to Bournemouth

17 July 2025

Engelbert Humperdinck has sold over 150 million records worldwide


Racers brave the heat for town’s pedal car grand prix

17 July 2025
Racers brave the heat for town’s pedal car grand prix

Racers brave the heat for town’s pedal car grand prix

17 July 2025

Glorious sunshine drew bumper crowds to Ringwood but made the going tough for drivers in the British Pedal Car Grand Prix.


BSO’s Proms in the Park outdoor concerts return next month

16 July 2025
BSO’s Proms in the Park outdoor concerts return next month

BSO’s Proms in the Park outdoor concerts return next month

16 July 2025

The programme features movie soundtracks and hits from the 80’s


Circus merriment for Sway’s colourful carnival parade

16 July 2025
Circus merriment for Sway’s colourful carnival parade

Circus merriment for Sway’s colourful carnival parade

16 July 2025

Sway residents joined the fun is a busy programme of carnival events


Early morning burglary forces closure of village store

15 July 2025
Early morning burglary forces closure of village store

Early morning burglary forces closure of village store

15 July 2025

The entrance door to the Southern Coop store was badly damaged


Thousands hooked on seafood festival

15 July 2025
Thousands hooked on seafood festival

Thousands hooked on seafood festival

15 July 2025

Around 10,000 seafood-lovers enjoyed a weekend of sunshine, cookery demos, live music and street eats at a Lymington festival.


Village school fete raises over £4k

13 July 2025
Village school fete raises over £4k

Village school fete raises over £4k

13 July 2025

Burley School choir and local singer Charlotte Geary entertained crowds


Contractor sought for removal of 46 Milford beach huts

12 July 2025
Contractor sought for removal of 46 Milford beach huts

Contractor sought for removal of 46 Milford beach huts

12 July 2025

The condemned beach huts were damaged by winter storms and cliff erosion


Musician back on stage after overcoming rare neurological condition

12 July 2025
Musician back on stage after overcoming rare neurological condition

Musician back on stage after overcoming rare neurological condition

12 July 2025

Darren’s life changed overnight when he was temporarily paralysed by the rare neurological disorder Guillain-Barré syndrome


St Barbe free summer activity programme returns in August

12 July 2025
St Barbe free summer activity programme returns in August

St Barbe free summer activity programme returns in August

12 July 2025

Families can enjoy pantos, water activities, crafts and teambuilding


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