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'Treacherous stretch' – police slam drivers who ignored road closure signs

Police have slammed motorists who ignored a road closure on a major route near Christchurch which saw several collisions due to icy conditions.

New Forest flood alerts

Flood alerts have been issued for areas of the New Forest this afternoon.

Vole colony thrives in new home at New Forest edge

An operation to transfer a community of water voles from Salisbury to the River Avon on the edge of the New Forest has been hailed a success.

US churchgoer crosses Atlantic specially for New Forest service

A CHURCHGOER from the US made a spiritual journey to the New Forest to renew her baptismal vows.

Farewell to leader of Avon Valley Churches

A FAREWELL service has been held for the leader of a group of seven churches who, after nine years, is moving on.

New owners restore Sopley pub to its former glory

A SOPLEY pub on the banks of the River Avon has reopened following a major refurbishment overseen by its new owners.

New Forest accident blackspot crossroads reopen after improvement work

LONG-awaited improvements to a notorious New Forest accident blackspot have been completed.

Hunt for Sopley dog walker who punched woman and kicked her on the ground

A WOMAN was punched in the face and kicked as she lay on the ground in an attack by a fellow dog walker in Sopley.

Pedestrian dies in petrol tanker crash

A PEDESTRIAN was killed in a collision involving a petrol tanker on the A338 near Ringwood yesterday (Sunday).

Numbers taking off for threatened lapwing

A CONSERVATION group is reaping the rewards of a community project which has seen a reversal in the dramatically declining number of lapwings.

Church volunteers send out hundreds of Easter bags after social media nominations

A SOCIAL media appeal for people to be nominated to receive an Easter gift led to more than 1,000 being sent out – including overseas...

Water park clubhouse extension bid torpedoed at appeal

New Forest Water Park in North Gorley, between Ringwood and Fordingbridge A PLANNING inspector has torpedoed an appeal by the New Forest Water Park against…

Sea Scouts are left to count the cost of vandals and thieves

Around 15 youths were captured on security cameras at Testwood Lakes TWO Sea Scouts groups are counting the cost of crime after vandals and thieves targeted…

Spitfire flypast to honour New Forest airman shot down aged 19

A Spitfire is set to take to the skies as part of a special flypast (Photo: stock image) A SPITFIRE flypast will honour a Ringwood pilot thought to be…

The New Queen Inn set to reign again after company takeover

The New Queen Inn has been bought leasehold by Link Pub Co Ltd THE new owner of a Forest pub close to the River Avon has an ambition to put the premises…

Council rejects New Forest Water Park's 'excessive' clubhouse plan

New Forest Water Park in North Gorley near Fordingbridge PROPOSALS for a larger clubhouse at New Forest Water Park have been thrown out after councillors…

New landlord welcomed by villagers fighting to save Woodgreen pub from development

Supporters at the Horse and Groom pub at Woodgreen (Photo: Spencer Mulholland Photography) VILLAGERS who feared their only watering hole would be sold…

Last orders for New Queen as pub goes up for sale after sudden closure

The New Queen between Sopley and Ringwood A POPULAR riverside pub has unexpectedly closed its doors just before Christmas. The New Queen Inn, between…

Christmas cheers at Woodgreen vicar's pop-up pub

Nicky Davies, vicar at St Boniface Church in Woodgreen A CHURCH named after the patron saint of brewers is opening a pop-up pub to provide some-where…

Blashford Lakes gain £250,000 funding for nature reserve facelift

Blashford Lakes nature reserve A WILDLIFE trust has successfully secured nearly a quarter of a million pounds for improvements to the Blashford Lakes…

Locals aim to save 'heart of the village' pub after it goes up for sale

Supporters at the Horse and Groom pub at Woodgreen (Photo: Spencer Mulholland Photography) VILLAGERS in Woodgreen are hoping to save their only pub by…

Avon Valley

Local Areas in Ringwood

'Treacherous stretch' – police slam drivers who ignored road closure signs

New Forest flood alerts

New Forest flood alerts

Vole colony thrives in new home at New Forest edge

Vole colony thrives in new home at New Forest edge

US churchgoer crosses Atlantic specially for New Forest service

US churchgoer crosses Atlantic specially for New Forest service

Farewell to leader of Avon Valley Churches

Farewell to leader of Avon Valley Churches

New owners restore Sopley pub to its former glory

New owners restore Sopley pub to its former glory

New Forest accident blackspot crossroads reopen after improvement work

New Forest accident blackspot crossroads reopen after improvement work

Hunt for Sopley dog walker who punched woman and kicked her on the ground

Hunt for Sopley dog walker who punched woman and kicked her on the ground

Pedestrian dies in petrol tanker crash

Pedestrian dies in petrol tanker crash

Numbers taking off for threatened lapwing

Numbers taking off for threatened lapwing

Church volunteers send out hundreds of Easter bags after social media nominations

Church volunteers send out hundreds of Easter bags after social media nominations

Water park clubhouse extension bid torpedoed at appeal

Water park clubhouse extension bid torpedoed at appeal

Sea Scouts are left to count the cost of vandals and thieves

Sea Scouts are left to count the cost of vandals and thieves

Spitfire flypast to honour New Forest airman shot down aged 19

Spitfire flypast to honour New Forest airman shot down aged 19

The New Queen Inn set to reign again after company takeover

The New Queen Inn set to reign again after company takeover

Council rejects New Forest Water Park's 'excessive' clubhouse plan

Council rejects New Forest Water Park's 'excessive' clubhouse plan

New landlord welcomed by villagers fighting to save Woodgreen pub from development

New landlord welcomed by villagers fighting to save Woodgreen pub from development

Last orders for New Queen as pub goes up for sale after sudden closure

Last orders for New Queen as pub goes up for sale after sudden closure

Christmas cheers at Woodgreen vicar's pop-up pub

Christmas cheers at Woodgreen vicar's pop-up pub

Blashford Lakes gain £250,000 funding for nature reserve facelift

Blashford Lakes gain £250,000 funding for nature reserve facelift

Locals aim to save 'heart of the village' pub after it goes up for sale

Locals aim to save 'heart of the village' pub after it goes up for sale

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