Tourism

THREE New Forest firms walked away with golden gongs at a glittering awards do celebrating the best in the south.

NEW parking restrictions making nearly every coastal road between Friars Cliff and Mudeford a “no parking zone” could be in operation by the summer.

BUILDING problems have forced a further delay to £100,000 plans to open a New Milton heritage centre.

ONE of the oldest tourist institutions in the New Forest has been saved after Forestry England agreed to give its new owners a three-year licence.

SCORES of objections failed to stop controversial bids to extend around 75 beach huts at Mudeford.

A SINGER with a talent for shouting loudly has been chosen as Christchurch’s new town crier after winning against fierce competition.

THE closure of a section of the A35 has had a "huge impact" on business in Lyndhurst, traders have warned, as day-trippers go elsewhere.

STRONGER powers to tackle anti-social behaviour and traffic are among changes set out in the government’s plan to strengthen protected landscapes.

THE New Forest has been voted the best national park in Europe and 10th best in the world – ahead of even the Grand Canyon in the US.

THERE are an "astonishing" level of damaging and illegal activities taking place within the district, a Friends of the New Forest survey has found.

A LYMINGTON town centre hotel is set for a multi-million-pound upgrade with hopes of creating about 100 new jobs.

A TOP New Forest chef has said the hospitality industry needs to break away from the “fear” of intimidating figures like Gordon Ramsey.

CANCELLATIONS in the run-up to Christmas have been described as a "bloodbath" by a restaurant owner, as customers take precautions

CONFUSING and bureaucratic post-Brexit rules are affecting local tourism as foreign exhibitors steer clear of Beaulieu events, Lord Montagu warned.

AN underpass in Christchurch linking Waitrose and Saxon Square has undergone a colourful transformation.

BEAUTY spots across the New Forest and Christchurch celebrated being honoured with Green Flags, putting them among the best looked after in the world.

HE New Forest’s economy has bounced back post-lockdown – but there are fears the hospitality sector could flag in the winter months.

VIEWS are being sought on the National Park Authority's contentious crackdown on pop-up campsites - which it has blamed on surging visitor numbers.

HIGHCLIFFE Castle has won a top award for providing "amazing experiences despite unprecedented circumstances" during the pandemic.

A HERD of stunning New Forest topiary animals will be making their debut at the world-famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show next week.