NEWS

Kayaker capsized by passing vessel

A kayaker needed to be rescued after being capsized by a passing vessel off a Mudeford beach.

Brockenhurst hit six again, Lymington wait for first win, and Hythe & Dibden and Ringwood Town feature

With four local sides in midweek action this week, Brockenhurst were the big winners, winning 6-3, meaning they have scored six in back-to-back games.

Care home residents’ food parcels help families in need

Kind-hearted care home residents have helped families in need over the summer holidays by teaming up with Christchurch Food Bank.

Disney’s Aladdin, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton

West End and Broadway hit show Disney’s Aladdin will fly into Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre next week.

Firm wants to alter deal after Roman village dig costs £1m

Homeowners and councillors are pushing back against a developer trying to make changes to a housing scheme after the discovery of Roman archaeology.

Forest charity given decision over chalet demolition

A two-bed dwelling formerly used by a charity within the grounds of a Burley home does not need to be demolished, the NPA has ruled.

Successful New Milton show draws thousands

Thousands flocked to New Milton’s recreation ground for entertainment, continental cuisine and vintage motors.

Charity celebrates sports centre plans approval

Charity leaders say they are delighted after plans to build an indoor learning and sports facility on the Forest got the green light.

Newly-established Forest steam festival a success, says organiser

A steam festival in Fordingbridge which was set up last year after another popular event folded has been hailed a success.

Family’s tribute to ‘kind and caring’ man killed in crash

The grieving family of a man killed when a car ploughed into a tree off a main road at Marchwood have paid tribute to a “heart and soul of the party”.

Missing man may have travelled to New Forest

Police are seeking the public’s help to trace a missing man who may have travelled to the New Forest from Portsmouth.

Compensation offered in zombie knife surrender call

Pay-outs may be made as New Forest and Christchurch residents are urged to surrender zombie-style knives and machetes before they are outlawed.

Brilliant Brockenhurst punish Hythe & Dibden in FA Vase victory

Brockenhurst were ruthless while dispatching Hythe & Dibden, knocking them out of the FA Vase by a colossally lopsided 6-2 scoreline.

Hundred Watt Club, Forest Arts, New Milton

Glamour and giggles will collide when the popular Hundred Watt Club burlesque dancing show returns to New Milton’s Forest Arts.

Increase in Forest CCTV camera approved by council

An increase in CCTV cameras across eight New Forest towns and villages has been approved by the district council.

Pubgoers chip in for life-saving machine

A life-saving defibrillator has been installed on the outside wall of a Lymington pub.

Town comes together to remember war bombing victims

Locals and visitors gathered to remember 31 killed in Second World War bombing attacks on New Milton.

Two groups of Forest wild campers moved on in one night

Two groups of wild campers were moved on after pitching tents in the New Forest in one night.

Lymington pensioner dies after collision in town

A pensioner from Lymington has died following a collision in the town earlier today (Tuesday), police have confirmed.

Two youngsters took the title of Student of the Year at Brockenhurst College

Two youngsters took the title of Student of the Year at Brockenhurst College this year for the first time ever.