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Damage ‘worse than expected’ as ferry remains out of action

Hythe ferry could remain out of action for up to eight weeks, the operator has announced, after engineers discovered damage to an “unsafe” pontoon.

‘Limited’ information given on underground Forest pipeline project, says NFDC

No preferred route for a 20-mile underground carbon capture pipeline has been identified by New Forest District Council due to “limited” information.

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.

When and where pigs will be released on the Forest to gobble up acorns

Hundreds of pigs will soon be turned out to roam free in the New Forest as the annual pannage season gets underway.

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.

Man in court over dead animals dumped outside village shop

Aman has appeared in court after more than 50 dead animals including hares, a kestrel and barn owl were left outside a village shop.

Forest teen who fell from balcony now able to speak

A New Forest teenager who fell from a hotel balcony in Majorca is now off life support and has been able to speak and move.

New Milton woman arrested over drug and weapon offences

Police arrested a New Milton woman at an address in the town in connection with drug and weapon offences.

Strike action threat for New Forest bin collections

New Forest bin collections could be hit by strike action this autumn.

Woman choked to death during Easter dinner

A 74-year-old woman choked to death on a piece of meat while enjoying a celebratory Easter dinner with her family.

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.

Developer drops on-street parking ban plan after New Milton residents’ backlash

Residents were victorious after slamming a developer’s plan to stop on-street parking on a New Milton road for up to 18 months.

Landowner faces legal action over caravan breach

A landowner could be prosecuted by the NPA after it failed to remove unauthorised vehicles including a caravan from a site in Dibden.

New Forest oak in national Tree of the Year shortlist

A uniquely shaped oak in the New Forest is a wild card among 12 of the species nationwide up for Tree of the Year 2024.

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.

Council’s U-turn of affordable Forest homes

New Forest District Council looks set to make a U-turn on permission for 19 affordable homes near Fawley.

New eaterie opens in Lymington

A new restaurant – part of the popular Loungers chain – has opened in Lymington.

New Forest voters’ ‘valuable feedback’ wanted

Forest voters are being urged to give their feedback on the district’s polling stations.

Oil refinery’s New Forest CO₂ pipeline plan consultation is extended

Oil giant ExxonMobil is extending the public consultation period over its controversial proposed carbon pipeline project.

‘Attractive and well designed’ – 269-home scheme set for approval

Detailed plans for a development of 269 homes in Calmore look set to be approved by New Forest District Council’s planning committee.