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UK insurer uncovering £260,000-worth of bogus claims every day

UK insurer uncovering £260,000-worth of bogus claims every day

Sham injury claims account for the bulk of fraudulent cases detected by an insurance firm last year.


Boat charter firm launches wine tasting and fine dining on the water

Boat charter firm launches wine tasting and fine dining on the water

A boat charter firm is launching new experiences on the water including wine tasting and Michelin star dining.


Environment Agency’s land purchase slammed as ‘waste of public money’

Environment Agency’s land purchase slammed as ‘waste of public money’

The Environment Agency has been accused of “wasting taxpayers’ money” over its purchase of nearly 400 acres of agricultural land at Keyhaven.


Fears millions of pounds intended for Forest will be lost in NFDC axe

Fears millions of pounds intended for Forest will be lost in NFDC axe

Concerns have been raised that millions of pounds collected from developers in the New Forest could be lost under devolution.

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Letter: Are Forest plans similar to those of international figures we hate?

Letter: Are Forest plans similar to those of international figures we hate?

‘What is NPA doing to address climate crisis?’

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New agreement to share information between verderers and police

New agreement to share information between verderers and police

A new information sharing deal has been set up between police and verderers after concern details of animal accidents were not being passed on.


Police drop investigation into reported rape of 13-year-old

Police drop investigation into reported rape of 13-year-old

Police have announced they are taking no further action regarding the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl in Totton.


‘Cash cow’ New Forest ‘must not be split up’ under local government revamp

‘Cash cow’ New Forest ‘must not be split up’ under local government revamp

The district must not be split up, and push to join with a new rural unitary council under the reorganisation of local government, it has been urged.


Latest New Forest National Park applications and decisions

Latest New Forest National Park applications and decisions

New Forest National Park Authority planning applications and decisions for the week ending Friday 21st March.


Latest NFDC planning applications and decisions

Latest NFDC planning applications and decisions

New Forest District Council planning applications and decisions for the week ending Friday 21st March.


Appeal over cyclist badly injured on bypass

Appeal over cyclist badly injured on bypass

Witnesses and dash cam footage are being sought as police probe how a cyclist was badly hurt on the A35 Christchurch bypass.


Dozens of beach huts to have licences terminated

Dozens of beach huts to have licences terminated

Almost 50 huts set for removal at Milford following winter storm damage


Forest special-needs school rated given ‘outstanding’ ratings by inspectors

Forest special-needs school rated given ‘outstanding’ ratings by inspectors

Inspectors have rated Southlands School in Boldre as ‘outstanding’ in every inspection category.


Special guests get a kick out of school’s new £750,000 pitch

Special guests get a kick out of school’s new £750,000 pitch

Its hoped the £750,000 facility will encourage more women and girls into sport


Am I just rundown and tired or is it long Covid?

Am I just rundown and tired or is it long Covid?

If you believe you have long Covid you are not alone - one in 10 people think the same.


Award-winning theme park unveils plans for Scandinavian-themed holiday village to accommodate 700 visitors

Award-winning theme park unveils plans for Scandinavian-themed holiday village to accommodate 700 visitors

An award-winning New Forest theme park has unveiled plans to create a holiday village to accommodate around 700 guests


CCTV: shoplifter stole whisky from store

CCTV: shoplifter stole whisky from store

Nearly £100 of whisky was stolen when a shoplifter struck at a Totton supermarket.


Council praised for strong leadership in peer review – but must improve scrutiny

Council praised for strong leadership in peer review – but must improve scrutiny

Strong leadership, financial stability, and commitment to partnership working have been identified as New Forest District Council’s strengths.


Infant school rated “good” in most categories

Infant school rated “good” in most categories

The personal development of pupils at a Lyndhurst school was described as “outstanding” by Ofsted inspectors.


Knife alert as youth assaulted in park

Knife alert as youth assaulted in park

A knife was reportedly involved when a teenage boy was assaulted by another youth in a Christchurch park.


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