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Council to end free swimming for kids at New Forest pools

Council to end free swimming for kids at New Forest pools

Council to end free swimming for kids at New Forest pools

23 November 2019

New Milton leisure centre FREE swimming for young children at public pools in the New Forest will end next year. From January youngsters aged between…


Man died from overdose after benefits payments stopped

Man died from overdose after benefits payments stopped

Man died from overdose after benefits payments stopped

18 November 2019

The coroner's court at Winchester A MAN found dead in his flat from an overdose had been worried about debts after his benefits were stopped, an inquest…


'We are so incredibly proud of the legacy Tara has left'

'We are so incredibly proud of the legacy Tara has left'

'We are so incredibly proud of the legacy Tara has left'

03 November 2019

Tara Saunders died aged 44 from cervical cancer WHEN Tara Saunders was diagnosed with cervical cancer her first instinct was to keep her terrible news…


'Dirty' care home to close after being slammed by inspectors

'Dirty' care home to close after being slammed by inspectors

'Dirty' care home to close after being slammed by inspectors

31 October 2019

The Integra Care Homes site at Totton was branded "inadequate" by the national care watchdog A RESIDENTIAL care home for people with learning difficulties…


Tick-borne brain disease discovered near the New Forest

Tick-borne brain disease discovered near the New Forest

Tick-borne brain disease discovered near the New Forest

29 October 2019

The New Forest is a hotspot for bloodsucking ticks (Photo: stock image) A BRAIN disease spread to humans by ticks has been identified in the UK for the…


Charity pleads for cash to save cancer patient food scheme

Charity pleads for cash to save cancer patient food scheme

Charity pleads for cash to save cancer patient food scheme

28 October 2019

Oakhaven Hospice head chef Claire Spooner (left) with kitchen workers and (right) Carla Whitbread A CHARITY scheme that provides healthy meals for cancer…


Oakhaven Hospice celebrates five years of its ‘amazing place’, the Coates Centre

Oakhaven Hospice celebrates five years of its ‘amazing place’, the Coates Centre

Oakhaven Hospice celebrates five years of its ‘amazing place’, the Coates Centre

18 October 2019

The mayor cuts the celebration cake. STAFF and volunteers from the Coates Centre at Oakhaven Hospice opened the doors to guests in celebration of its…


Care Homes: Top tips on how to choose the best place

Care Homes: Top tips on how to choose the best place

Care Homes: Top tips on how to choose the best place

11 October 2019

Care Homes: FINDING a care home in the New Forest and Christchurch for yourself or a loved one can be a daunting task and it's difficult to know where…


Back Care Awareness Week: Find out who can help

Back Care Awareness Week: Find out who can help

Back Care Awareness Week: Find out who can help

04 October 2019

Back Care Awareness Week : BACK CARE Awareness Week is all about not suffering in silence for those blighted with pain. Find out who can offer guidance…


Opening of new £7m specialist mental health unit for young people

Opening of new £7m specialist mental health unit for young people

Opening of new £7m specialist mental health unit for young people

03 October 2019

A plaque was unveiled by care minister Caroline Dinenage with New Forest East MP Julian Lewis A NEW specialist mental health unit for young people has…


Health and Wellbeing: Getting in shape - for the winter!

Health and Wellbeing: Getting in shape - for the winter!

Health and Wellbeing: Getting in shape - for the winter!

27 September 2019

Health & Wellbeing: WE tend to think of the summer as being the time when we ought to shift a few pounds and pay more attention to our health. But…


Rethink on care home criticism after council appeals

Rethink on care home criticism after council appeals

Rethink on care home criticism after council appeals

23 September 2019

Cranleigh Paddock had been deemed ‘requires improvement’ A SUBSTANDARD grade given to Lyndhurst care home Cranleigh Paddock has been withdrawn online…


NHS trust apologises for 'missed opportunities' to save suicidal father

NHS trust apologises for 'missed opportunities' to save suicidal father

NHS trust apologises for 'missed opportunities' to save suicidal father

10 September 2019

Matthew Collings (54) was found hanged at Setley Pond, near Sway AN ACUTELY depressed Lymington man who took his own life was let down by mental health…


Council planning to loan hospital £15m for new pathology centre

Council planning to loan hospital £15m for new pathology centre

Council planning to loan hospital £15m for new pathology centre

09 September 2019

The proposed agreement at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital follows similar schemes in Blackpool and Northumberland A NEW partnership could see Royal Bournemouth…


New Forest drugs deaths rise as funding falls for support services

New Forest drugs deaths rise as funding falls for support services

New Forest drugs deaths rise as funding falls for support services

02 September 2019

The rise in drugs deaths comes amid falling funding for substance abuse support THE New Forest is suffering from a spike in people dying from misusing…


Former day centre faces demolition under 50-flat care home plans

Former day centre faces demolition under 50-flat care home plans

Former day centre faces demolition under 50-flat care home plans

26 August 2019

The empty Fernmount Centre in Forest Pines, New Milton A FORMER day centre in New Milton is set to be demolished under council plans for a 50-bed care…


Family launch treatment appeal as little Isabelle fights rare brain tumour

Family launch treatment appeal as little Isabelle fights rare brain tumour

Family launch treatment appeal as little Isabelle fights rare brain tumour

23 August 2019

Jemma Revill with daughter Isabelle (1) in hospital A FAMILY has set up a fundraising appeal to pay for specialist treatment for their one-year-old daughter…


Humid conditions prompt health warning to watch out for ticks

Humid conditions prompt health warning to watch out for ticks

Humid conditions prompt health warning to watch out for ticks

15 August 2019

Ticks thrive in the humid weather conditions currently affecting the region PEOPLE are being urged to watch out for ticks as the area is affected by the…


Mental health services 'overflowing' due to bed cuts, claims New Forest MP

Mental health services 'overflowing' due to bed cuts, claims New Forest MP

Mental health services 'overflowing' due to bed cuts, claims New Forest MP

06 August 2019

Woodhaven Hospital in Calmore closed in 2012 despite a campaign to save it led by New Forest East MP Julian Lewis MENTAL health services in the New Forest…


Labour calls for rethink on leisure centre 'privatisation' plans

Labour calls for rethink on leisure centre 'privatisation' plans

Labour calls for rethink on leisure centre 'privatisation' plans

27 July 2019

The New Forest West branch of the Labour party OPPONENTS of New Forest District Council’s contentious plan to hand the management of public leisure centres…


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