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Front of village store wrecked by ram-raiders

Front of village store wrecked by ram-raiders

Front of village store wrecked by ram-raiders

The front of a New Forest store was obliterated by ram-raiders in the second such incident to hit the shop in weeks.


Police dog helps police trace burglary suspect

Police dog helps police trace burglary suspect

Police dog helps police trace burglary suspect

A police dog assisted in the arrest of a suspect following a burglary at an Ashurst home in the early hours.


Forest care home for adults with special needs is given improved rating

Forest care home for adults with special needs is given improved rating

Forest care home for adults with special needs is given improved rating

A home for adults with autism and learning difficulties has significantly improved under new management to secure a ‘good’ rating.


Police chief promises full probe into New Forest horse drive

Police chief promises full probe into New Forest horse drive

Police chief promises full probe into New Forest horse drive

A police chief has vowed animal welfare incidents surrounding last weekend’s New Forest traveller horse drive will be thoroughly investigated.

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Shepherds’ huts appeal rejected

Shepherds’ huts appeal rejected

Shepherds’ huts appeal rejected

A landowner must remove shepherds’ huts and shipping containers from their land after a planning appeal was dismissed.


Trespasser on rail causes hours of disruption

Trespasser on rail causes hours of disruption

Trespasser on rail causes hours of disruption

A trespasser on the railway blocked all lines between Totton and Ashurst, causing hours of disruption.


Arrest after crash blocks main Forest route

Arrest after crash blocks main Forest route

Arrest after crash blocks main Forest route

A motorist was arrested after a two-vehicle crash that partially blocked off the A326 between Totton and Ashurst.


Driver seriously hurt in lamppost crash on Forest main road

Driver seriously hurt in lamppost crash on Forest main road

Driver seriously hurt in lamppost crash on Forest main road

A motorist has been badly hurt after a van ploughed into a lamppost off the A35 at Ashurst this morning.


‘Just locking bikes isn’t enough,’ police say after thefts at New Forest campsite

‘Just locking bikes isn’t enough,’ police say after thefts at New Forest campsite

‘Just locking bikes isn’t enough,’ police say after thefts at New Forest campsite

Thieves cut through at least one lock when they stole several bicycles attached to the rear of a campervan while its owners were inside.

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Rare and endangered animals set for New Forest park

Rare and endangered animals set for New Forest park

Rare and endangered animals set for New Forest park

There’s claws for celebration at the New Forest Wildlife Park with its latest arrivals – a pair of Scottish wildcats.


WWII vehicles rumble through Forest

WWII vehicles rumble through Forest

WWII vehicles rumble through Forest

A military vehicle convoy travelled through the Forest on Sunday to join the 100th anniversary celebration of Lymington’s Royal British Legion.


Wildlife park announces birth of rare giant otter cub quads

Wildlife park announces birth of rare giant otter cub quads

Wildlife park announces birth of rare giant otter cub quads

A Forest wildlife park specialising in endangered species has proudly announced the birth of four rare giant otter cubs.


Keeping holiday accommodation will benefit Forest, appeal argues

Keeping holiday accommodation will benefit Forest, appeal argues

Keeping holiday accommodation will benefit Forest, appeal argues

Retaining a tourist accommodation development would benefit the New Forest environmentally and economically, an appeal has argued.


Work set to begin overhauling New Forest hospital

Work set to begin overhauling New Forest hospital

Work set to begin overhauling New Forest hospital

Work is set to begin soon on converting Ashurst Hospital into a children’s wellbeing centre and a 70-bed care home.


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