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‘Undemocratic’ HCC refuses to let town councillor speak on parking plans

‘Undemocratic’ HCC refuses to let town councillor speak on parking plans

The introduction of charges represents a further challenge for the hospitality industry, Barton businesses say.

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Ferry bosun Lauren scoops top award

Ferry bosun Lauren scoops top award

A 21-year-old has won a top award for being the youngest female bosun at Wightlink ferries and third-in-command on board ships.


Forged charity letter costs man £840

Forged charity letter costs man £840

Forging a letter from a drug addict support charity to police cost an Ashurst man hundreds of pounds when he appeared before magistrates.


Plea over invasive plant which can double in size in two weeks

Plea over invasive plant which can double in size in two weeks

A plea over an invasive ‘alien’ species which can be deadly to wildlife has been made by an environmental trust.


Plans revealed for homes on contentious site of former village hospital

Plans revealed for homes on contentious site of former village hospital

Plans for 15 homes have been unveiled on the site of a former New Forest hospital which was at the centre of an ownership row.


‘Urgent’ medical alert on beach

‘Urgent’ medical alert on beach

A man who suffered a medical episode was stretchered onto a lifeboat in an “urgent situation” on the beach at Barton.


Forest council leader’s pledge on disabled bus pass ruling

Forest council leader’s pledge on disabled bus pass ruling

The effect on Forest residents of new restrictions on disabled bus passes will be raised with the county council, NFDC’s leader has pledged.


A great Sham – two-day music festival a ‘fantastic success’

A great Sham – two-day music festival a ‘fantastic success’

The sunny weather drew crowds of 2,500 people over the weekend


Arson probe after heath fire near village Scout hut

Arson probe after heath fire near village Scout hut

Police have launched a probe into a “suspicious” blaze that tore through heath and woodland at Bransgore.


Dead swan confirmed as first case of bird flu locally

Dead swan confirmed as first case of bird flu locally

A swan which was found dead has been confirmed as the first local case of bird flu amid concerns of an outbreak.

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Major water leaks turn busy route into river

Major water leaks turn busy route into river

A major water leak turned part of a busy Forest route into a river today.

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Warning as stallions turned out onto Forest

Warning as stallions turned out onto Forest

Stallions are turned out in different areas of the Forest for around eight weeks.


‘A very serious incident’ – children rescued from mud, with one stuck chest-deep

‘A very serious incident’ – children rescued from mud, with one stuck chest-deep

RNLI volunteers and firefighters rescued two children stranded on Christchurch harbour mud, one of whom was stuck chest-deep.


First phase of 342-home plans set for approval amid design ‘concern’

First phase of 342-home plans set for approval amid design ‘concern’

A development of 74 homes, which is part of a wider plan for over 300 properties in the area, is set for the green light despite a design “concern”.


Green and bear it – historic village festival makes colourful return

Green and bear it – historic village festival makes colourful return

Villagers welcomed the mythical Green Man and Lady back over the weekend in a historic Forest tradition.


Police chief accused of abusing system as she announces mayoral candidacy

Police chief accused of abusing system as she announces mayoral candidacy

Hampshire’s police boss has been accused of abusing her position in announcing her intention to become the area’s first mayor.


Police intercept cannabis delivery in the post

Police intercept cannabis delivery in the post

Police penalised a man for possessing cannabis after intercepting a suspicious posted package at Fordingbridge.


Fast-food chicken outlet to open at towns’ closed KFC branches

Fast-food chicken outlet to open at towns’ closed KFC branches

Another fast food chicken outlet is set to replace New Milton and Christchurch’s KFC branches.


Council set to pull draft Local Plan after criticism by inspectors

Council set to pull draft Local Plan after criticism by inspectors

BCP Council is set to begin work on a new Local Plan after its previous one was thrown out by planning inspectors.


Three Forest car parks to close

Three Forest car parks to close

Three New Forest car parks will be closed for “essential works” tomorrow (Tuesday).


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