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Pensioner jailed for eight years for abusing two girls

A PENSIONER who abused two young girls has been jailed for eight years...

'Show some Christmas spirit and return our stolen Santa,' pleads landlord

Phil Hoyle and Sarah Williams took over The London Tavern in August 2018 THE landlord of a New Forest pub is urging a thief who stole a Santa decoration…

Driver (29) killed after car ploughs into tree

The fatal collision took place in Longwood Road, Owslebury, in the early hours A TOTTON driver was killed when a car ploughed into a tree after careering…

New Forest man killed in 'careless driving' car collision

Police said the victim of the incident at Town Quay, Southampton, was a 47-year-old from Sway A NEW FOREST man was killed in a car accident as he walked…

Man in A337 car crash denies trying to murder woman

The incident happened at Clay Hill on the A337 between Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst A SWAY man has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder and…

Union to vote on further strikes on South Western Railway

Hinton Admiral railway station, near Highcliffe THE union mounting a 28-day strike on South Western Railway is balloting members on whether to carry on…

McGrath hits the goal trail as Bash brush aside Cowes

Bashley FC celebrate their first goal against Cowes Sports at Bashley Road Sydenhams Premier: Bashley FC 3-0 Cowes Sports BASHLEY FC made light work of…

Have-a-go hero wrestled high street handbag thief to the ground

Eli and Giles Waite outside their Watches of Distinction shop in Lymington A HAVE-A-GO hero jewellery dealer took down a serial thief who had stolen his…

Town's police patrols boosted by drone to reassure residents

Hampshire Police is spending £160,000 on six drones and the training (Photo: stock image) A DRONE accompanied police officers on a late night patrol in…

New Forest tourism industry scoops Beautiful South awards

From left at the Careys Manor presentation are Stafford Sumner, Davide Santocono, Steve Woodrow and Simon Calder A STRING of New Forest businesses scooped…

Graves damaged in trail of destruction at New Forest cemetery

Two graves and some trees were damaged by the vehicle at Eling cemetery GRAVES and trees were damaged in a trail of destruction left by a vehicle driven…

Ten-man Christchurch earn point against league leaders

Christchurch FC goalscorer Jon Blake (left) and Brad Cherrett (right) defending against Alresford Town Sydenhams Premier: Christchurch FC 1-1 Alresford…

Green light to demolish day centre for 50 new care flats

The Fernmount day centre in Forest Pines, New Milton A FORMER New Milton day centre will be demolished to make way for 50 new care units for the over-55s…

Fireworks 'distress' sparks bid for tighter display regulations

There is concern about the impact of loud fireworks on animals and people PUBLIC firework displays in the New Forest face tighter regulations to reduce…

Dazzled residents 'driven mad' by shining sign at ferry terminal

Residents have complained to New Forest District Council about the sign at the Lymington ferry terminal A BRIGHTLY-LIT sign put up by Wightlink Ferries…

Church bids to beef up security to stop the vandals

St Mary Magdalene Church in New Milton A CHURCH is bidding to beef up security to protect its windows from what it says are ongoing attacks by vandals. St…

Senior banker to stand trial over collision that killed motorcyclist

Derek Shakespeare denied causing death by dangerous driving when he appeared at Winchester Crown Court A SENIOR banker from Lymington has pleaded not…

Police 'desperately' renew public appeal to find missing Sarah

Police have appealed for dashcam or CCTV footage POLICE are “desperately” appealing to the public again for help finding missing woman Sarah Moore who…

Election results: Conservatives win in New Forest and Christchurch

Julian Lewis (centre right) and Conservative members celebrate at the election count at Applemore leisure centre ALL three Conservatives easily held their…

High street shops 'under threat' from parking charges plan

Charges could come in by April next year for on-street parking in High Street in Lymington THE future of Lymington high street is under threat from plans…