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Redevelopment plan for Ashurst Hospital site gains NPA backing

The former Ashurst Hospital site looks set to be redeveloped into a children’s wellbeing centre and 70-bed care home.

Blooming beautiful railway stations win awards

Green-fingered volunteers are celebrating after three New Forest railway stations won Stations in Bloom awards.

Former police officer from New Forest charged with 29 historical misconduct and sex offences

The charges relate to 18 complainants, who were aged between 17 and 31 at the time of alleged incidents.

Customers reassured over water supplies after pump failure

A water firm has said no customers have been affected by water supply issues despite a pump failure this morning (Thursday).

Popular New Forest attraction celebrates 40 years of business

The founders of one of the New Forest’s top tourist attractions have celebrated its 40th anniversary with a party for past and present staff.

Arrests after police find ‘substantial amount of white powder’ following suspicious exchange

Two men were arrested over alleged class A drugs offences after police spotted a suspected “exchange”.

Concerns raised over abuse and risk management at Forest care home

A care home in Ashurst has been told it must improve after Care Quality Commission inspectors raised concerns over resident abuse and risk management.

Jail for New Forest stalker who threatened woman

A New Forest man who stalked a woman and threatened her in her home has been jailed for six months.

Forest route closure axed after work progresses ‘faster than expected’

The A35 Redbridge Causeway will no longer be closed to traffic this weekend after a £25 million roadwork scheme progressed faster than anticipated.

The new staffing plans at New Forest and Christchurch railway stations

Ticket offices are set to be shut at railway stations across the New Forest and Christchurch in a move to “modernise” service for commuters.

Young New Forest actor shines with Sheen on BBC TV show

A young actor from the New Forest has spoken of her excitement at appearing in a BBC drama which highlights disability.

Driver clocked at 63mph speeding through New Forest village

A driver clocked at more than double the speed limit was among 21 caught in three crackdowns on the main road through Ashurst in a week.

Gold medallist to open new inclusive play area

Paralympian Aaron Phipps will open an outdoor play area with disability friendly features like a wheelchair swing at Longdown Activity Farm, Ashurst.

Hunt for owners of suspected stolen gear found in car

Police are appealing to find the owners of suspected stolen gear found in a suspicious car in Calmore.

Forest route lane closures put back

New Forest drivers using the Redbridge Causeway this week have some relief as planned lane closure have been put back.

Multimillion-pound road widening scheme in 'serious doubt'

A multimillion pound project to widen the A326 to reduce congestion is in “serious doubt” due to rising costs, a county councillor has claimed.

Temporary relief for motorists as A35 lane closures lifted

Motorists using on a key route which links the New Forest with Southampton have been given temporary reprieve after lane closures were lifted.

Key New Forest route set for weekend closures over summer

Long delays on a key road linking the New Forest with Southampton are set to continue until July, Hampshire County Council has confirmed.

Driver caught at 79mph on 30mph New Forest road

Police carrying out speeding crackdowns on a main road through Ashurst caught one driver travelling at 79mph on the 30mph route.

Driver frustration as Forest route lane closure causes long delays

Long delays caused by structural repairs have caused anger and frustration for thousands of motorists using a key link to the New Forest.

Teen seriously hurt in road crash which shuts part of A35

A teenager is in hospital with serious injuries after a road crash closed a section of the A35 early this morning.

Ashurst and Colbury

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Redevelopment plan for Ashurst Hospital site gains NPA backing

Blooming beautiful railway stations win awards

Blooming beautiful railway stations win awards

Former police officer from New Forest charged with 29 historical misconduct and sex offences

Former police officer from New Forest charged with 29 historical misconduct and sex offences

Customers reassured over water supplies after pump failure

Customers reassured over water supplies after pump failure

Popular New Forest attraction celebrates 40 years of business

Popular New Forest attraction celebrates 40 years of business

Arrests after police find ‘substantial amount of white powder’ following suspicious exchange

Arrests after police find ‘substantial amount of white powder’ following suspicious exchange

Concerns raised over abuse and risk management at Forest care home

Concerns raised over abuse and risk management at Forest care home

Jail for New Forest stalker who threatened woman

Jail for New Forest stalker who threatened woman

Forest route closure axed after work progresses ‘faster than expected’

Forest route closure axed after work progresses ‘faster than expected’

The new staffing plans at New Forest and Christchurch railway stations

The new staffing plans at New Forest and Christchurch railway stations

Young New Forest actor shines with Sheen on BBC TV show

Young New Forest actor shines with Sheen on BBC TV show

Driver clocked at 63mph speeding through New Forest village

Driver clocked at 63mph speeding through New Forest village

Gold medallist to open new inclusive play area

Gold medallist to open new inclusive play area

Hunt for owners of suspected stolen gear found in car

Hunt for owners of suspected stolen gear found in car

Forest route lane closures put back

Forest route lane closures put back

Multimillion-pound road widening scheme in 'serious doubt'

Multimillion-pound road widening scheme in 'serious doubt'

Temporary relief for motorists as A35 lane closures lifted

Temporary relief for motorists as A35 lane closures lifted

Key New Forest route set for weekend closures over summer

Key New Forest route set for weekend closures over summer

Driver caught at 79mph on 30mph New Forest road

Driver caught at 79mph on 30mph New Forest road

Driver frustration as Forest route lane closure causes long delays

Driver frustration as Forest route lane closure causes long delays

Teen seriously hurt in road crash which shuts part of A35

Teen seriously hurt in road crash which shuts part of A35

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