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Warm homes campaigners deliver message to heart of government

Warm homes campaigners deliver message to heart of government

Warm homes campaigners deliver message to heart of government

15 February 2025

Environmental campaigners from the New Forest have taken their call for warm homes for everyone to the heart of government.


‘Radical change’ needed or commoning in the New Forest faces ‘bleak future’

‘Radical change’ needed or commoning in the New Forest faces ‘bleak future’

‘Radical change’ needed or commoning in the New Forest faces ‘bleak future’

14 February 2025

Time is running out for commoning in the Forest unless groups unite over widening funding gaps and increasing visitor pressures, it has been warned.

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Flood notices issued for two Forest spots

Flood notices issued for two Forest spots

Flood notices issued for two Forest spots

11 February 2025

Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding in the Ringwood and Fordingbridge areas this morning.


Lymington sailing organisations voice fears over draft Environment Agency coastal strategy

Lymington sailing organisations voice fears over draft Environment Agency coastal strategy

Lymington sailing organisations voice fears over draft Environment Agency coastal strategy

08 February 2025

Representatives from sailing clubs, maritime firms and the RNLI have hit out at “misguided” and ridiculous” plans for the future of coastal defences.


Big backlash over new plan for Forest quarry

Big backlash over new plan for Forest quarry

Big backlash over new plan for Forest quarry

06 February 2025

Plans for a new quarry near Fordingbridge are moving forward – but concerns have been raised over noise, dust and the effect on wildlife.


Fears over cattle plan for New Milton common

Fears over cattle plan for New Milton common

Fears over cattle plan for New Milton common

05 February 2025

A New Milton councillor sought to allay fears over plans to reintroduce cattle to a beauty spot.


New otter spells Trouble for nature park

New otter spells Trouble for nature park

New otter spells Trouble for nature park

04 February 2025

There’s a bit of Trouble at New Forest Wildlife Park following the birth of an otter cub.


Hunt for flytipper who dumped insulation in New Forest

Hunt for flytipper who dumped insulation in New Forest

Hunt for flytipper who dumped insulation in New Forest

30 January 2025

A probe has been launched into a large amount of insulation and other waste found dumped in the New Forest.

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Wheelie bins rollout – when can you expect yours?

Wheelie bins rollout – when can you expect yours?

Wheelie bins rollout – when can you expect yours?

29 January 2025

Residents in the New Forest can check when they will receive wheelie bins as the district council begins its rollout.

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WATCH: Beach huts destroyed after battering by storms

WATCH: Beach huts destroyed after battering by storms

WATCH: Beach huts destroyed after battering by storms

28 January 2025

Huge waves and flooding caused by storms Herminia and Eowyn has seen at least a dozen beach huts destroyed at Hordle Cliffs in Milford.


Flood warnings for Christchurch

Flood warnings for Christchurch

Flood warnings for Christchurch

28 January 2025

A flood warning is in force in Christchurch, with another for the town this afternoon, as the River Stour is expected to burst its banks.


Plans unveiled for new hazardous waste facility

Plans unveiled for new hazardous waste facility

Plans unveiled for new hazardous waste facility

28 January 2025

Waste management firm Veolia wants to expand its site in Marchwood because it is running out of room.


New Milton public garden blooming once more

New Milton public garden blooming once more

New Milton public garden blooming once more

23 January 2025

A scheme to unite green-fingered New Milton residents is “back on track” after over a year’s hiatus, although its founding chair has stepped down.


New update to coastal defence plan gives short-term assurance

New update to coastal defence plan gives short-term assurance

New update to coastal defence plan gives short-term assurance

20 January 2025

A controversial coast defence plan that will eventually see Hurst Spit left to the elements has been updated over its short-term future.


Hearing dates confirmed for controversial Forest quarry sites plan

Hearing dates confirmed for controversial Forest quarry sites plan

Hearing dates confirmed for controversial Forest quarry sites plan

15 January 2025

Dates of hearings to scrutinise a plan for future quarry sites across the New Forest have been set.


Asbestos flytipped at New Forest sites

Asbestos flytipped at New Forest sites

Asbestos flytipped at New Forest sites

14 January 2025

Police are appealing for witnesses after bags of asbestos were dumped in two New Forest locations.


Why the Waterside is seen as a globally important wildlife hotspot

Why the Waterside is seen as a globally important wildlife hotspot

Why the Waterside is seen as a globally important wildlife hotspot

14 January 2025

Birds from Russia, Iceland and Greenland spending the winter on the Waterside make the area a globally important spot for wildlife, experts have said.


New Forest and Christchurch hit by flooding

New Forest and Christchurch hit by flooding

New Forest and Christchurch hit by flooding

06 January 2025

Flooding is affecting parts of the New Forest and Christchurch following heavy rain at the weekend.


‘Work together’ plea as communities grapple with ongoing flooding

‘Work together’ plea as communities grapple with ongoing flooding

‘Work together’ plea as communities grapple with ongoing flooding

23 December 2024

Community leaders are calling for more “neighbourly” work among landowners and government agencies to prevent and mitigate flooding in the Forest.


Marine clubs and businesses fight ‘disastrous’ plan for sea defences

Marine clubs and businesses fight ‘disastrous’ plan for sea defences

Marine clubs and businesses fight ‘disastrous’ plan for sea defences

20 December 2024

Sailing clubs and local firms are standing together in the face of “disastrous” and “damaging” plans for sea defences between Hurst and Lymington.


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