New Milton

PLANS to protect New Milton’s last remaining air raid shelter could be dropped by the town council over legal costs of up to £9,000.

A CELEBRATION of a former New Milton motorbike manufacturer roared in with £1,400 for Oakhaven Hospice.

DOG walkers are urged not to cause a stink at a New Milton beauty spot as conservationists launched a 'Pick up the Poo!' campaign.

CHANGES are coming to two secondary schools in the New Forest and Christchurch as their head teachers prepare to step down.

PLANTING is set to improve a neglected strip of land in the centre of New Milton, branded a “horrible eyesore”.

NEW Forest District Council said it would continue to remove “flyposting” after posters for a New Milton community event were ripped down.

NEW Milton water tower is hosting its latest brood of peregrine falcon chicks.

HOW hot it's likely to get locally as the mercury is set to hit the 30s around the country this week, according to the Met Office.

DANGEROUS trip hazards were highlighted as a New Milton councillor condemned the run-down state of a shopping parade in Ashley.

PLANS for a wall mural in the centre of New Milton commemorating the Queen’s platinum jubilee moved closer to fruition after months of setbacks.

A BROCKENHURST man who harassed and assaulted shop staff was ordered to wear an electronic tag for three months.

THOUSANDS of people joined joyful jubilee street parties and community events over the long bank holiday weekend to mark the Queen's 70-year reign.

NEW Milton Town Council could pocket £30,000 from parking for gigs by international music stars including Michael Buble at Chewton Glen hotel.

WAVING his hands with glee and his face lit up with a beaming smile, Harry Hughes celebrates his first birthday like any other little baby his age.

NEW Forest District Council has apologised after “overzealous” enforcement officers ripped down posters for New Milton’s jubilee celebrations.

A LIGHT-FINGERED drinker has been asked to return a life-sized cardboard cutout of the Queen taken from a pub in Walkford.

TOWN councillors have backed a developer’s bid for 178 homes on greenbelt land in New Milton despite residents’ objections.

A RETIRED police officer from Hordle pensioner is urging dog walkers to be more alert with their leads after he and his pet were attacked.

FROM street parties to Spitfire flypasts, as well as community picnics, children’s events and tree planting ceremonies.

MANAGEMENT at the five-star Chewton Glen hotel have blasted BCP Council for refusing permission to build another three luxury treehouses.