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PICTURES: Wet and wild as community unites for Clifftop Music Fest

Rain failed to dampen the spirits of hundreds of Highcliffe residents who enjoyed live music and dancing at the Clifftop Music Fest.

Number plate cameras plan for town centre car park

Pay and display parking metres could be scrapped and three ANPR cameras installed instead at Waitrose Christchurch’s car park.

Primary school ‘nurturing with community at its heart’ says Ofsted

A Somerford primary school with “community at its heart” continues to be ‘good’ according to a recent inspection.

Castle tea rooms opens after revamp

Highcliffe Castle’s newly revamped tea rooms have been officially opened.

Flood warning as heavy rain set to continue

There could be flooding in parts of the New Forest and Christchurch today after heavy overnight rain.

Aircraft makes emergency landing at airport after engine failure

Firefighters rushed to Bournemouth Airport as an engine failure forced an aircraft to make an emergency landing.

Weather warning for New Forest and Christchurch

A yellow weather warning has been issued for heavy showers and thunder tomorrow night into Thursday morning.

Fundraisers on board for charity plane pull

Fundraisers exceeded their maximum weight limits as they took part in a plane pull at Bournemouth Airport.

Stabbing accused remanded in custody ahead of crown court appearance

A man accused of attempted murder after a nine-year-old was stabbed in Christchurch has been remanded in custody.

Kayaker capsized by passing vessel

A kayaker needed to be rescued after being capsized by a passing vessel off a Mudeford beach.

Care home residents’ food parcels help families in need

Kind-hearted care home residents have helped families in need over the summer holidays by teaming up with Christchurch Food Bank.

Compensation offered in zombie knife surrender call

Pay-outs may be made as New Forest and Christchurch residents are urged to surrender zombie-style knives and machetes before they are outlawed.

GCSE results day across the New Forest and Christchurch

Youngsters across the New Forest and Christchurch have started opening their GCSE results today.

Man charged with attempted murder after nine-year-old stabbed in Christchurch

A man accused of attempted murder is due to appear in court today (Thursday) after a nine-year-old was stabbed in Christchurch.

‘Lifeline’ group could fold if new chair is not found

A charity which provides help, advice and friendship to people affected by Parkinson’s could be forced to close if a new chair is not found.

Flood alert issued for Christchurch

Flooding is expected tonight in parts of Christchurch, the Environment Agency is warning.

Arrests after nine-year-old girl is stabbed

Two arrests have been made after a girl was stabbed in Christchurch this evening.

Train fault causes disruption for rail commuters

Rail commuters in the New Forest and Christchurch have been facing disruption this morning after a fault on a train at Southampton Central.

Council’s crackdown on bad behaviour

A council has vowed to make greater use of new measures designed to crack down on anti-social behaviour and protect the environment.

Jail for Christchurch man who robbed store, took parcels from doorsteps and stole a 13-year-old’s bicycle

A Christchurch man who robbed a store, took parcels from doorsteps and stole a 13-year-old’s bicycle has been jailed.

PICTURES: Students across New Forest and Christchurch celebrate A-level results

Emotions were running high as students across the New Forest and Christchurch received their A-level results.

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PICTURES: Wet and wild as community unites for Clifftop Music Fest

Number plate cameras plan for town centre car park

Number plate cameras plan for town centre car park

Primary school ‘nurturing with community at its heart’ says Ofsted

Primary school ‘nurturing with community at its heart’ says Ofsted

Castle tea rooms opens after revamp

Castle tea rooms opens after revamp

Flood warning as heavy rain set to continue

Flood warning as heavy rain set to continue

Aircraft makes emergency landing at airport after engine failure

Aircraft makes emergency landing at airport after engine failure

Weather warning for New Forest and Christchurch

Weather warning for New Forest and Christchurch

Fundraisers on board for charity plane pull

Fundraisers on board for charity plane pull

Stabbing accused remanded in custody ahead of crown court appearance