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Council leader pledges public meeting in parking charges row

Council leader pledges public meeting in parking charges row

Lymington high street where parking is currently free for an hour A PUBLIC meeting has been promised by the leader of Hampshire County Council for Lymington…


Sponsorship deal a boost for Milford FC Under-13s team

Sponsorship deal a boost for Milford FC Under-13s team

MILFORD FC under 13s have signed a sponsorship deal with a new Technical Football Centre that aims to improve young footballers...


Missing army veteran Jamie was suffering PTSD, says widow

Missing army veteran Jamie was suffering PTSD, says widow

Jamie Davis was a father-of-two from Christchurch, who played for East Dorset RFC. His body was found in Totton THE widow of a Christchurch rugby player…


PICTURES: Suspected tornado leaves trail of destruction through village

PICTURES: Suspected tornado leaves trail of destruction through village

A wall in Barton was smashed down A TRAIL of destruction has been left in Barton by a suspected tornado which swept through early this morning (Friday). The…


Animal accidents rise despite New Forest road safety campaign

Animal accidents rise despite New Forest road safety campaign

Roger Penny Way in the north of the New Forest is a known accident blackspot DESPITE a high-profile campaign urging drivers to take slow down on New Forest…


Forestry England mulls scaling back Slap Bottom tree-felling after protests

Forestry England mulls scaling back Slap Bottom tree-felling after protests

Forestry England's New Forest operation is based at Queens House in Lyndhurst FORESTRY England is considering scaling back a controversial tree-felling…


Win tickets in your A&T to see Dodge Brothers at the Regent Centre

Win tickets in your A&T to see Dodge Brothers at the Regent Centre

The Dodge Brother will start their UK tour at Christchurch Regent Centre Competition closed SKIFFLE band the Dodge Brothers with be joined by acclaimed…


Council asks residents' views for new waste collection system

Council asks residents' views for new waste collection system

Council chiefs have refused to rule out proposing a switch to wheelie bins (Photo: stock image) RESIDENTS’ views are being sought on how New Forest District…


Missing Christchurch teenager has been found, say police

Missing Christchurch teenager has been found, say police

Police said he was found in Bournemouth Missing Christchurch teenager Kian Quinn has been located, say officers. The 17-year-old was last seen at 9.45pm…


Landslip sparks warning to keep away from eroding cliffs

Landslip sparks warning to keep away from eroding cliffs

Walkers have been warned to keep clear of the erosion at Barton cliffs WALKERS are being urged to stay away from the edge at Barton cliffs after wet weather…


New council vans plug in to cut out carbon emissions

New council vans plug in to cut out carbon emissions

Cllrs Edward Heron and Alison Hoare with the new vehicles FOUR new zero-emission electric vans have been purchased by New Forest District Council as it…


Steel firm step closer to relocation as outline housing plan approved

Steel firm step closer to relocation as outline housing plan approved

An artist's impression of the 167-home plans for the REIDSteel site in Fairmile Road, Christchurch A CHRISTCHURCH steel firm is on the move after being…


Town quay designs split opinion as clock ticks on consultation

Town quay designs split opinion as clock ticks on consultation

About 150 people attended the presentations at the Lymington Community Centre on Monday OPINION seems to be split on the £700,000 proposals to revamp…


Police investigating spate of car break-ins arrest boy (14)

Police investigating spate of car break-ins arrest boy (14)

Hampshire police announced the arrest after car break-ins in Meadowlands and Bays Road POLICE investigating a recent spate of break-ins to cars in Pennington…


Tommy Warner: Circus labourer able to balance park bench on his chin

Tommy Warner: Circus labourer able to balance park bench on his chin

Tommy Warner could drink a pint of beer while doing a handstand A FORMER army sergeant who was well known for performing tricks he learned while working…


Pupils dared teacher to shave her head for charity - so she did!

Pupils dared teacher to shave her head for charity - so she did!

Ruth Owen after her head was shaved for charity STUDENTS screamed with delight as a school teacher had her head shaved for charity after they challenged…


Call for fresh talks to jump-start stalled pedal car race

Call for fresh talks to jump-start stalled pedal car race

The New Milton Pedal Car Grand Prix may not have reached a dead end amid as talks begin to find a new organiser THE New Milton Pedal Car Grand Prix may…


More heavy rain forecast as Met Office issues fresh weather warning

More heavy rain forecast as Met Office issues fresh weather warning

Rain is expected to hit the New Forest from about 3pm, according to the Met Office (Image: Met Office) A FRESH weather warning has been issued by the…


Letters: Town Quay plans are like the emperor's new clothes

Letters: Town Quay plans are like the emperor's new clothes

SIR - The Lymington Town Quay planning team has finally revealed its emperor’s new clothes. In essence, now a debate over a shower block with either a…


Man found dead at recreation ground on New Year's Day is named

Man found dead at recreation ground on New Year's Day is named

The man's identity was released by the coroner's office in Winchester THE man whose body was found on New Year’s Day at Gang Warily recreation ground…


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