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Carnival set for axe after more than 100 years

Carnival set for axe after more than 100 years

A popular New Forest carnival held for over 100 years is set to run for the last time this summer due to a lack of support.


New stage announced for New Forest Show

New stage announced for New Forest Show

The three-day New Forest Show will feature a new chat and music stage featuring expert talks


Couple given court sentence after neglecting donkeys

Couple given court sentence after neglecting donkeys

A couple have been banned for five years from keeping equines after leaving donkeys to fend for themselves in “appalling conditions”.


Arrests over machete incident

Arrests over machete incident

A Christchurch youth was one of two 16-year-olds arrested following reports of a teenager carrying a machete in Bournemouth.

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Concerns for missing man

Concerns for missing man

Concerns are growing for the welfare of a Totton man who has been missing for over 24 hours.


Highcliffe’s Athorn delivers best-ever performance

Highcliffe’s Athorn delivers best-ever performance

Highcliffe’s Jane Athorn delivered her best-ever Aquabike performance at the 2025 European Middle Distance Triathlon Championships in Pamplona, Spain.


Town set to lose another bank with closure announced

Town set to lose another bank with closure announced

A New Forest town is set to lose another bank after Natwest confirmed it was shutting 55 branches nationally.


Royal Lymington Yacht Club announces law firm Steele Raymond as sponsors

Royal Lymington Yacht Club announces law firm Steele Raymond as sponsors

Royal Lymington Yacht Club has announced that law firm Steele Raymond has signed up as the new title sponsor for the XOD Week 2025.


New Forest Golf Club holds annual Sages, Onion and Stuffing contest

New Forest Golf Club holds annual Sages, Onion and Stuffing contest

Glowing sunshine warmed the course as 41 New Forest Golf Club Seniors embarked on the Sages, Onion and Stuffing competition for a trio of trophies.


Man in court on 17 charges, including violence at store and leisure centre

Man in court on 17 charges, including violence at store and leisure centre

A Bransgore man has appeared in court facing 17 charges including a raft of violent offences, several of which are racially or religiously aggravated.


Discover the grandeur of Blenheim Palace with unlimited visits for a whole year

Discover the grandeur of Blenheim Palace with unlimited visits for a whole year

All you need to know about this magnificent Baroque stately home with Capability Brown landscapes and opulent decor.


Pensioner caught trying to meet up with 13-year-old at beauty spot

Pensioner caught trying to meet up with 13-year-old at beauty spot

A pensioner who arranged to meet a teen boy in the New Forest for sexual activity has appeared in court after police swooped in.


Show brings together collections by two artistic families

Show brings together collections by two artistic families

Paintings by Dire Straits bassist John Illsley and his daughter Jessica will feature in a new exhibition opening this weekend in Exbury.


Town celebrates 50 years of twinning with its New Zealand counterpart

Town celebrates 50 years of twinning with its New Zealand counterpart

A lunch to celebrate 50 years of twinning with their counterparts in New Zealand was held by Christchurch Town Council.


Iconic Nigel Mansell portrait by Tiptoe artist donated to museum

Iconic Nigel Mansell portrait by Tiptoe artist donated to museum

The family of renowned Tiptoe artist Anthony Lawrence has donated his iconic Nigel Mansell portrait to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu.


Grant for struggling Christchurch households

Grant for struggling Christchurch households

Households struggling with the cost of living crisis in Christchurch can now receive help with buying food or paying energy bills.


Rescue charity gets £210 boost

Rescue charity gets £210 boost

Calshot RNLI’s volunteer life-saving team received a £210 boost from a group of retirees with a Guiding background.


Tree blocking lines disrupts train travel

Tree blocking lines disrupts train travel

Rail commuters are facing disruption this afternoon after a tree blocked the line between two New Forest stations.


Bashley’s fighting effort goes to waste as rain ends match

Bashley’s fighting effort goes to waste as rain ends match

Bashley (Rydal) were doing well against Bournemouth on a damp wicket, but the rain came down heavily enough for the umpire to call the game off.


New space for struggling single parents and carers in Fordingbridge

New space for struggling single parents and carers in Fordingbridge

A new space for struggling parents and carers to find support along with friendship has been launched in Fordingbridge by two charities.


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