East Boldre

“Take it, lock it, check it.” This is police advice issued after a spate of thefts from vehicles in the New Forest, some of which were left insecure.

“Please don’t be another statistic.” This was a campaigner’s message to New Forest motorists after a donkey foal was struck by a vehicle and killed.

Dozens of crafty creations popped up around East Boldre last weekend as the village celebrated its first charity scarecrow trail.

Police are investigating a fire which engulfed about a hectare of New Forest gorse and heathland and is believed to have been started deliberately.

A network fault which sparked a major power outage, cutting off more than 11,000 properties across Lymington and surrounding areas, has been repaired.

A major power outage cut off more than 11,000 properties across Lymington and surrounding areas for nearly an hour this morning.

Stallions are turned out in different areas of the Forest for around eight weeks.

Police highlighted the high cost of clearing New Forest flytips after the discovery of a large dump, including furniture, toys and a television.

A cash reward is on offer amid the hunt for a hit-and-run driver after a New Forest pony was left to die with a broken leg.

An East Boldre super fundraiser has won the national Community Contribution Award for her campaign to create a new community shop.

More than 180 MG cars took part in an annual drive through the New Forest in support of two local charities.

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

A remarkable collection later this year will shine a light on 600 years of the New Forest’s Gypsies.

The planned opening date of East Boldre’s new community stores has been pushed back to February after bad weather hampered building progress.

A woman who was reunited with her stolen dog has thanked the community for their help finding him.

Two New Forest food producers have been honoured in the UK Best 100 Taste Awards for their efforts to prioritise sustainability.

Drivers speeding through the New Forest have been caught in the “busiest ever” crackdown.

One of East Boldre’s oldest residents has celebrated her 100th birthday with a huge party.

A much-loved New Forest beauty spot has reopened after restoration work.

A fruit farmer in East Boldre has launched a product he believes is a “first for the UK snack market”.