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Forest villagers ‘isolated’ as fault knocks out phones for a week

Villagers have been left “isolated” after a fault left them without landline services for a week.

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‘A great loss to the community’ – tributes to parish councillor and NPA member

Tributes have been paid to Sway parish councillor and NPA member Stephen Tarling who died at the weekend after a short illness.

Horse and cow die on Forest roads

A horse and a cow died in two of three collisions involving New Forest animals in the past week.

Funding for new regular bus service in Forest is approved

Funds to continue bus services in the Waterside has been agreed by Hampshire County Council.

PICTURES: Village on parade as procession ends 10-day Sway Carnival

Aliens, butterflies and birds of paradise were among the colourful creations to parade through Sway during the village’s annual carnival procession.

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.

Nostalgic New Forest childhood memories on show in villages

A museum’s historic collection of images and objects which tell the story of childhood in the New Forest is to be shown in two villages this month.

Space themed 10-day carnival programme kicks off in Sway

Talent shows, litter picks, scarecrow trails and processions are all on the agenda as Sway’s popular 10-day carnival programme begins today (Friday).

Sway charity in final push for dementia space

TIME is running out for a Sway charity to raise the last £8,000 needed to build a bespoke art space for people with dementia and mental health issues.

Sway preserve maker scoops World Marmalade Award

A Sway jam and chutney maker is celebrating after a trio of her homemade creations scooped top accolades in the World Marmalade Awards.

Artists in residence sought to creatively engage with New Forest and its community

Creatives who can capture the spirit of the New Forest National Park are being sought to become its next artists in residence.

Brother of NFDC councillor to face court trial over site they share

One of two brothers told by a court to clear waste from a Forest property will now face trial accused of failing to comply with the order.

Car destroyed by suspicious fire in New Forest village

Police have been alerted after firefighters battled a suspicious blaze which destroyed a car near Sway railway station.

New Forest set for 'lightning speed' broadband

Thousands of rural properties and businesses across the New Forest are to benefit from a government-funded project to roll-out high-speed broadband.

Golden honour for New Forest pupils after school's efforts on global issues

Pupils at a Sway school won a top prize for work highlighting poverty across the world and efforts to create a greener planet.

'Glowing' Ofsted report for Sway primary school

ST Luke’s Primary School in Sway is celebrating after being rated 'outstanding' in all categories by Ofsted inspectors.

Burglar who raided New Forest homes jailed for more than four years

A prolific burglar who struck at least three homes, two of which were in the New Forest, has been jailed for four-and-a-half years.

Royal visit for Forest couple and newborn Rosie

It was a royal welcome for a Sway couple's newborn baby girl who can boast of having Princess Anne as one of her very first visitors.

New Forest cemeteries set to run out of space

Public cemeteries in Lymington and Sway are forecast to run out of space for new burials next year.

New Forest man admits knife and drug offences

A Sway man caught with a lock knife and cannabis was ordered to carry out community work.

New Forest wine set for corking year after summer heatwaves

The New Forest is set for a bumper batch of fine wine as local vineyards enjoyed near-perfect growing conditions over the summer.

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Local Areas in National Park

Forest villagers ‘isolated’ as fault knocks out phones for a week

‘A great loss to the community’ – tributes to parish councillor and NPA member

‘A great loss to the community’ – tributes to parish councillor and NPA member

Horse and cow die on Forest roads

Horse and cow die on Forest roads

Funding for new regular bus service in Forest is approved

Funding for new regular bus service in Forest is approved

PICTURES: Village on parade as procession ends 10-day Sway Carnival

PICTURES: Village on parade as procession ends 10-day Sway Carnival

The new staffing plans at New Forest and Christchurch railway stations

The new staffing plans at New Forest and Christchurch railway stations

Nostalgic New Forest childhood memories on show in villages

Nostalgic New Forest childhood memories on show in villages

Space themed 10-day carnival programme kicks off in Sway

Space themed 10-day carnival programme kicks off in Sway

Sway charity in final push for dementia space

Sway charity in final push for dementia space

Sway preserve maker scoops World Marmalade Award

Sway preserve maker scoops World Marmalade Award

Artists in residence sought to creatively engage with New Forest and its community

Artists in residence sought to creatively engage with New Forest and its community

Brother of NFDC councillor to face court trial over site they share

Brother of NFDC councillor to face court trial over site they share

Car destroyed by suspicious fire in New Forest village

Car destroyed by suspicious fire in New Forest village

New Forest set for 'lightning speed' broadband

New Forest set for 'lightning speed' broadband

Golden honour for New Forest pupils after school's efforts on global issues

Golden honour for New Forest pupils after school's efforts on global issues

'Glowing' Ofsted report for Sway primary school

'Glowing' Ofsted report for Sway primary school

Burglar who raided New Forest homes jailed for more than four years

Burglar who raided New Forest homes jailed for more than four years

Royal visit for Forest couple and newborn Rosie

Royal visit for Forest couple and newborn Rosie

New Forest cemeteries set to run out of space

New Forest cemeteries set to run out of space

New Forest man admits knife and drug offences

New Forest man admits knife and drug offences

New Forest wine set for corking year after summer heatwaves

New Forest wine set for corking year after summer heatwaves

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