22 October 2024
Two alerts have been issued by Southern Water following suspected sewage discharges in bathing water at Barton.
23 September 2024
A man accused of raping a teenager at Barton clifftop and another girl 10 months later claimed both consented to sex.
20 September 2024
A mum told a jury how she thanked a youth for helping find her 16-year-old daughter before learning that he had just allegedly raped the teenager.
19 September 2024
There may be flooding tonight and tomorrow in Christchurch and Barton, the Environment Agency has warned.
18 September 2024
A teenager sobbed in the witness box at Bournemouth Crown Court as she told how she repeatedly told a man to stop as he raped her on Barton clifftop.
06 September 2024
There could be flooding in parts of the New Forest and Christchurch today after heavy overnight rain.
20 July 2024
A pensioner with a lifelong passion for motorbikes is embarking on an 800-mile charity ride round England.
17 July 2024
Dignitaries and Barton locals came together to pay their respects to Indian soldiers hospitalised on the Forest during the First World War.
05 June 2024
Nearly 500 walkers raised more than £100,000 during this year’s Oakhaven stroll.
29 May 2024
A Barton teen has celebrated being one of the youngest recipients of the gold Duke of Edinburgh Award with an invitation to Buckingham Palace.
09 May 2024
One person was taken to hospital following an emergency at a Barton beauty spot this afternoon (Thursday).
05 May 2024
A dog walker called for heightened safety measures on a “dangerous” stretch of Barton clifftop after his young pet fell over the edge.
26 April 2024
Coastal businesses fighting unpopular parking charge plans are celebrating victory after it was revealed HCC is going back to the drawing board.
19 April 2024
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was bitten by a dog at Barton.
04 April 2024
A senior county councillor warned of a “threat to democracy” over proposed Barton clifftop parking restrictions and pothole repair prioritisation.
22 March 2024
A FORMER longstanding school matron and charity shop volunteer is celebrating her 100th birthday.
17 March 2024
Letters: I fully sympathise with unease at the unsightly, widespread, long-term parking of motor homes along Barton and Keyhaven seafronts.
14 March 2024
A pensioner had to be rescued by coastguards and firefighters after becoming stuck in mud on a “treacherous” stretch of beach at Barton.
09 March 2024
It appears that everyone is overlooking an easy solution, and a serious potential income.
09 March 2024
A Barton dog training club has released a film to celebrate its three decades of community fun.