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Ex-police officer on the case with dog DNA business

Ex-police officer on the case with dog DNA business

Sarah Morris of Blackdog DNA, based in Sway DOG owners can now find out why their pup is proving tricky to train – with a DNA test. Sway dog behaviourist…


Letters: Blame Downing Street, not our council, for Covid confusion

Letters: Blame Downing Street, not our council, for Covid confusion

SIR – As the organiser of the annual Lymington Seafood Festival, I would like to respond to and clarify the current government guidance relating to ‘live…


John Lovell: Village's 90-year-old litter-picking 'local hero'

John Lovell: Village's 90-year-old litter-picking 'local hero'

John Lovell worked as a stockman and building warden A DEDICATED Marchwood man who spent much of his time litter picking in the community has died aged…


Resident's fury as council hacks down his hedge

Resident's fury as council hacks down his hedge

HAMPSHIRE County Council has been accused of hacking down a resident’s hedge without permission...


Town council chooses new member with secret vote

Town council chooses new member with secret vote

New Milton town hall SECRET interviews and voting resulted in a new member being welcomed onto New Milton Town Council. Dean Samber from Barton was chosen…


More suspected asbestos found dumped at New Forest inclosure

More suspected asbestos found dumped at New Forest inclosure

Rubbish dumped at Broadley Inclosure, along the Wootton Road near Bashley (Photo: Julie Storey) A SPECIALIST vehicle had to be used to clear away another…


Firefighters freed driver from rush-hour collision on A31

Firefighters freed driver from rush-hour collision on A31

The accident was on eastbound carriageway at Poulner Hill, just past the Ringwood flyover (Photo: Simon Rowley) A MOTORIST had to be freed by firefighters…


Cathum becomes university's youngest to gain first-class degree

Cathum becomes university's youngest to gain first-class degree

Cathum Safi gained his first class degree three years after starting it aged 16 A NEW Forest student who started a university degree aged just 16 has…


AFC Totton kick off pre-season against Havant & Waterlooville

AFC Totton kick off pre-season against Havant & Waterlooville

AFC Totton keeper Steve Brookwell makes a fine save against Havant & Waterlooville (Photo: Les Chase) Pre-season friendly: AFC Totton 1 v Havant &…


'Furry Dave': Famous figure on the streets with a mysterious past

'Furry Dave': Famous figure on the streets with a mysterious past

Dave Rhodes, also known as Furry Dave SITTING in a hospital bed wearing his characteristic huge furry hat, Dave Rhodes spent his last days entertaining…


More Covid measures unveiled as schools prepare for pupils' return

More Covid measures unveiled as schools prepare for pupils' return

Measures include bubbles in schools, increased testing, and staggered break times (Photo: stock image) MORE detailed plans on how to prevent the spread…


'Iconic' hotel allowed major expansion to safeguard its future

'Iconic' hotel allowed major expansion to safeguard its future

The approved buildings to the rear of Balmer Lawn Hotel ONE of the New Forest’s landmark hotels has won permission for a major new expansion after its…


Vicious attack trial collapses after prosecutors lose witnesses

Vicious attack trial collapses after prosecutors lose witnesses

The case collapsed at Southampton Crown Court (Photo: stock image) A JUDGE has demanded an investigation after a pair of men accused of a serious attack…


Police issue CCTV image in hunt for road rage suspect

Police issue CCTV image in hunt for road rage suspect

Police released this CCTV image of the road rage suspect A MAN is being hunted by police who have issued a CCTV image following a reported road rage assault…


Bridge-avoiding lorry reverses into muddy trouble

Bridge-avoiding lorry reverses into muddy trouble

The lorry reversed to avoid the low bridge over the B3055 at Brockenhurst A TRUCKER who reversed cross-country to avoid a low bridge at Brockenhurst required…


New Milton’s electric Watts overpowers Lymington

New Milton’s electric Watts overpowers Lymington

New Milton CC's George Watts ended the afternoon with five wickets Prem Div / Div 1 (West): New Milton CC 150 vs Lymington CC 123 NEW MILTON bowler George…


Motorist fined £1,000 for pony hit-and-run at accident blackspot

Motorist fined £1,000 for pony hit-and-run at accident blackspot

Nilesh Sorathia, from Slough, appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court A MOTORIST was fined £1,000 and disqualified from driving for six months after…


New Forest Marathon organisers defend switching date and location

New Forest Marathon organisers defend switching date and location

The starting line of the New Forest Marathon at New Park, Brockenhurst, in 2019 ORGANISERS of the New Forest Marathon have defended the change of date…


Councillors call for action against parked-up 'wild campers'

Councillors call for action against parked-up 'wild campers'

Milford Parish Council said it was receiving daily complaints about the 'wild camping' at Keyhaven MILFORD parish councillors has called for action after…


Councillors vote to remove last of town's Covid road closures

Councillors vote to remove last of town's Covid road closures

An extra lane for pedestrians has been created in Station Road FEARS of a serious collision and congestion concerns prompted a lifting of the last of…


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