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Lymington army officer who took part in failed Equatorial Guinea coup dies

Lymington army officer who took part in failed Equatorial Guinea coup dies

Lymington army officer who took part in failed Equatorial Guinea coup dies

17 May 2025

A former British Army officer and military contractor from Lymington, best known for his involvement in a failed coup attempt, has died suddenly.


Right royal caravan on display at Forest museum

Right royal caravan on display at Forest museum

Right royal caravan on display at Forest museum

03 May 2025

A caravan built by a Ringwood firm and presented to royals as a gift in the 1950s is now on display at Beaulieu’s motor museum.


Celebrity opening for new store

Celebrity opening for new store

Celebrity opening for new store

26 March 2025

Saints legend Matt Le Tissier and the ‘Teddy Bear Ladies’ from TV’s The Repair Shop will be making a joint appearance in Lymington next week.


TV presenter highlights risks grass seeds pose to dogs

TV presenter highlights risks grass seeds pose to dogs

TV presenter highlights risks grass seeds pose to dogs

12 February 2025

Celebrity naturalist Chris Packham is highlighting the dangers grass seeds can pose to dogs after his pet was rushed to the vets.


Royal visitor’s trip to the New Forest

Royal visitor’s trip to the New Forest

Royal visitor’s trip to the New Forest

04 October 2024

A royal visitor made a special trip to the Forest, opening a restored railway and learning about award-winning developments in the national park.


Celebrity antiques TV show to film at Lymington auction house

Celebrity antiques TV show to film at Lymington auction house

Celebrity antiques TV show to film at Lymington auction house

31 July 2024

Famous faces are set to grace a fundraising charity auction in Lymington tomorrow for a celebrity edition of the BBC show Antiques Road Trip.


Crowds welcome Strictly star Giovanni to Forest store

Crowds welcome Strictly star Giovanni to Forest store

Crowds welcome Strictly star Giovanni to Forest store

01 July 2024

Strictly star Giovanni Pernice attracted a crowd of over 100 people when he made an appearance at a Ringwood store to launch his own fragrance.


Princess’s Lymington visit cancelled after head injury

Princess’s Lymington visit cancelled after head injury

Princess’s Lymington visit cancelled after head injury

25 June 2024

Princess Anne was set to visit Lymington before she was hospitalised with a minor head injury.


‘Behaving in such an appalling way’ – soap star slammed for petting New Forest ponies

‘Behaving in such an appalling way’ – soap star slammed for petting New Forest ponies

‘Behaving in such an appalling way’ – soap star slammed for petting New Forest ponies

16 May 2024

A former soap star has been branded “utterly irresponsible” after petting and stroking New Forest ponies and the sharing footage online.

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Dog owners hit the Forest with Chris Packham for charity walk

Dog owners hit the Forest with Chris Packham for charity walk

Dog owners hit the Forest with Chris Packham for charity walk

27 April 2024

Dog lovers turned out in their droves to to enjoy the Great British Dog Walk at Buckler’s Hard, Beaulieu.


Hundreds celebrate opening of new community store

Hundreds celebrate opening of new community store

Hundreds celebrate opening of new community store

28 February 2024

Hundreds turned out to celebrate the launch of a new community store, marking the culmination of a six-year, £700,000 fundraising project.


Royal visit for coastal rescue charity in run-up to 30th anniversary

Royal visit for coastal rescue charity in run-up to 30th anniversary

Royal visit for coastal rescue charity in run-up to 30th anniversary

20 February 2024

Volunteers at the National Coastwatch Institution’s Hengistbury Head base enjoyed a royal visit in the run-up to the charity’s 30th anniversary.


Air date revealed for TV show filmed at Forest beauty spot

Air date revealed for TV show filmed at Forest beauty spot

Air date revealed for TV show filmed at Forest beauty spot

10 February 2024

Audiences will be able to see what was captured by artists competing in a TV show at Buckler’s Hard.


New Forest’s Esther Rantzen joins Dignitas amid calls for assisted suicide vote

New Forest’s Esther Rantzen joins Dignitas amid calls for assisted suicide vote

New Forest’s Esther Rantzen joins Dignitas amid calls for assisted suicide vote

20 December 2023

Veteran broadcaster and New Forest resident Dame Esther Rantzen has confirmed she has joined the Swiss assisted suicide service Dignitas.


Chris Packham hits out at Ant and Dec over animal acts on I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!

Chris Packham hits out at Ant and Dec over animal acts on I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!

Chris Packham hits out at Ant and Dec over animal acts on I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!

01 December 2023

Furious New Forest campaigner Chris Packham has fired off an angry letter to TV presenters Ant and Dec.


Chris Packham cleared after police investigation into sniffing goshawk in New Forest

Chris Packham cleared after police investigation into sniffing goshawk in New Forest

Chris Packham cleared after police investigation into sniffing goshawk in New Forest

31 October 2023

TV naturalist Chris Packham has been cleared by police of committing any offence when he sniffed a goshawk chick during the filming of a BBC show.

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Royalty and motoring royalty stop by New Forest activity centre

Royalty and motoring royalty stop by New Forest activity centre

Royalty and motoring royalty stop by New Forest activity centre

16 October 2023

Princess Anne visited a New Forest activity centre alongside a Formula 1 legend to mark the launch of a £6.4m refurb project.


Crypto scammers using Forest celebrity’s image illegally

Crypto scammers using Forest celebrity’s image illegally

Crypto scammers using Forest celebrity’s image illegally

10 October 2023

Chris Packham has become the latest celebrity to have his likeness used without his permission in phoney crypto currency adverts.


Lymington teacher celebrates Shakespeare with King at Windsor Castle

Lymington teacher celebrates Shakespeare with King at Windsor Castle

Lymington teacher celebrates Shakespeare with King at Windsor Castle

08 August 2023

A Lymington schoolteacher has said she felt “priviliged” to meet HRH King Charles III as part of a celebration of Shakespeare’s works.


Young New Forest actor shines with Sheen on BBC TV show

Young New Forest actor shines with Sheen on BBC TV show

Young New Forest actor shines with Sheen on BBC TV show

28 June 2023

A young actor from the New Forest has spoken of her excitement at appearing in a BBC drama which highlights disability.


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