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Travellers make unauthorised camp at clifftop

Travellers make unauthorised camp at clifftop

Travellers make unauthorised camp at clifftop

22 June 2023

A small group of travellers have made camp at Barton clifftop.


Developer hits back at mayor’s ‘hell-hole’ criticism of Barton development

Developer hits back at mayor’s ‘hell-hole’ criticism of Barton development

Developer hits back at mayor’s ‘hell-hole’ criticism of Barton development

15 June 2023

A developer has hit back at “unacceptable and inflammatory” claims its plans for 31 flats on a former NHS site in Barton would be bad for the area.


Planned flats at former New Milton NHS site would turn it into a ‘hell-hole’ – mayor

Planned flats at former New Milton NHS site would turn it into a ‘hell-hole’ – mayor

Planned flats at former New Milton NHS site would turn it into a ‘hell-hole’ – mayor

30 May 2023

Plans for 31 flats at a former NHS site in Barton would turn it into a “hell-hole” according to New Milton’s mayor.


Ashley Manor Farm – town council still opposed to controversial gravel scheme despite amended plans

Ashley Manor Farm – town council still opposed to controversial gravel scheme despite amended plans

Ashley Manor Farm – town council still opposed to controversial gravel scheme despite amended plans

26 May 2023

New Milton Town Council has maintained its opposition to controversial plans for gravel extraction in Barton at a meeting last night.

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Man found hiding in garden arrested after police raid home

Man found hiding in garden arrested after police raid home

Man found hiding in garden arrested after police raid home

15 May 2023

Police visiting a Barton home to arrest a man ended up seizing a haul of drugs and a knuckle duster, and detaining two suspects.


Plan to demolish former New Milton NHS site for block of flats

Plan to demolish former New Milton NHS site for block of flats

Plan to demolish former New Milton NHS site for block of flats

02 May 2023

A former NHS site in Barton could be levelled to make way for a block of 31 flats.


Public consultation launched over Barton gravel extraction plans

Public consultation launched over Barton gravel extraction plans

Public consultation launched over Barton gravel extraction plans

28 April 2023

The company behind renewed plans for a gravel quarry on greenbelt land in Barton has this week launched a public consultation.


‘No margin for error’ in fatal clifftop paraglider crash – inquest

‘No margin for error’ in fatal clifftop paraglider crash – inquest

‘No margin for error’ in fatal clifftop paraglider crash – inquest

11 April 2023

An experienced paraglider suffered fatal chest injuries after crashing into the cliff at Barton, an inquest heard.


Break-in patrols lead to drug detentions

Break-in patrols lead to drug detentions

Break-in patrols lead to drug detentions

04 April 2023

Three men were detained on suspicion of cannabis use as police patrolled Barton in response to recent reported burglaries.


'They saved my life' – friends' quick thinking after teen suffered cardiac arrest

'They saved my life' – friends' quick thinking after teen suffered cardiac arrest

'They saved my life' – friends' quick thinking after teen suffered cardiac arrest

10 March 2023

A 19-year-old student from Barton is planning to run a fundraising half-marathon just months after his life was saved by a cousin and a friend.

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Plea to ‘think bigger’ than toilet wall memorial for Indian war hero

Plea to ‘think bigger’ than toilet wall memorial for Indian war hero

Plea to ‘think bigger’ than toilet wall memorial for Indian war hero

09 March 2023

New Milton councillors urged a conservation group to think bigger with a tribute to all Indian First World War troops treated at Barton.


Application submitted for block of 20 Barton flats

Application submitted for block of 20 Barton flats

Application submitted for block of 20 Barton flats

03 March 2023

A housing association which owns a block of 20 flats in Barton has applied to NFDC for retrospective permission over the site.


Neighbour foils burglary at pensioner’s home

Neighbour foils burglary at pensioner’s home

Neighbour foils burglary at pensioner’s home

23 February 2023

A quick-thinking neighbour was praised for foiling a would-be burglar who smashed security systems at a pensioner’s home in Barton.


New hut-style toilets approved for beach

New hut-style toilets approved for beach

New hut-style toilets approved for beach

17 February 2023

Two years after plans were defeated to axe run-down toilets at Barton beach, a brand new set of conveniences has been unanimously approved by NFDC.


Plan for mural of war hero on toilet wall 'an insult'

Plan for mural of war hero on toilet wall 'an insult'

Plan for mural of war hero on toilet wall 'an insult'

13 February 2023

A bid to install a mural depicting a First World War hero on the rear wall of public toilets in Barton was branded “an insult” by councillors.


'Really sad' – flower club to close after 70 years as membership wilts

'Really sad' – flower club to close after 70 years as membership wilts

'Really sad' – flower club to close after 70 years as membership wilts

10 February 2023

After 70 years of blooms and friendship, New Milton and Barton Flower Club is to close – another victim of the pandemic.


Plan for new beach loos rolls back

Plan for new beach loos rolls back

Plan for new beach loos rolls back

27 December 2022

Plans to replace the public toilets at Barton beach have been submitted nearly two years after they were saved from being flushed away altogether.


Plan to demolish large Barton house and build seven homes 'for younger population'

Plan to demolish large Barton house and build seven homes 'for younger population'

Plan to demolish large Barton house and build seven homes 'for younger population'

13 December 2022

A developer seeking to demolish a large house at Barton and build seven homes said the scheme would help attract a younger population to the area.

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PICTURES: Byron Road switched on for Christmas

PICTURES: Byron Road switched on for Christmas

PICTURES: Byron Road switched on for Christmas

28 November 2022

Heavy rain did not deter hundreds gathering to watch the famous Byron Road illuminated with more than 80,000 Christmas lights.


Date set for famous Byron Road Christmas lights switch-on

Date set for famous Byron Road Christmas lights switch-on

Date set for famous Byron Road Christmas lights switch-on

18 November 2022

The popular Barton illuminations are back!


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