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Network Rail works to shut line in New Forest and Christchurch for five days

Network Rail works to shut line in New Forest and Christchurch for five days

NETWORK Rail will close a busy stretch of railway through the New Forest for five days in November to carry out major maintenance works.


Pennyfarthing's 169-home plan for Brockhills Lane, New Milton, divides residents

Pennyfarthing's 169-home plan for Brockhills Lane, New Milton, divides residents

PENNYFARTHING Homes has submitted a full application for a controversial 169-home major development on greenbelt land at the edge of New Milton.


Lymington seal progression to next FA Cup round

Lymington seal progression to next FA Cup round

Lymington Town was the better side in a tactical battle with a struggling Barnstaple Town that ended with the South Coast side clinching a 1-0 win.


Christchurch boy (4) hurt in e-scooter collision

Christchurch boy (4) hurt in e-scooter collision

A YOUNG Christchurch boy was hurt in a collision with an e-scooter, sparking a warning for riders to be aware of pedestrians and other road users.


Homes plan for Ringwood's Regal cinema to go public

Homes plan for Ringwood's Regal cinema to go public

A PLAN to turn Ringwood's historic Regal cinema and buildings around it into flats and houses will go on public exhibition this week.


E-scooters seized during Dorset Police crackdown

E-scooters seized during Dorset Police crackdown

A total of 25 e-scooters have been seized by Dorset Police as part of a crackdown on their illegal and unsafe use following complaints.


Pensioner claims she was banned from hanging St George's flag in memory of father

Pensioner claims she was banned from hanging St George's flag in memory of father

A FURIOUS pensioner claimed she was banned from flying a flag at her home on Victory in Japan Day in honour of her POW father.


Closure and traffic control for A326 roadworks near Holbury

Closure and traffic control for A326 roadworks near Holbury

THERE will be a temporary road closure and traffic controls on the A326 near Holbury roundabout from Monday amid continued major improvement works.


Sway man depressed by pandemic restrictions took his life in the Solent

Sway man depressed by pandemic restrictions took his life in the Solent

THE inquest of an 87-year-old Sway man who died by suicide in the Solent was told how pandemic restrictions had left him depressed.


NFDC to plough £10.8m into Ringwood to boost post lockdown economy

NFDC to plough £10.8m into Ringwood to boost post lockdown economy

More than £10.8m is set to be ploughed by New Forest District Council into developing a business site in Ringwood to help the district's recovery.


Lymington Amateur Rowing Club challenge may have broken record

Lymington Amateur Rowing Club challenge may have broken record

A TEAM from Lymington Amateur Rowing Club looks set to have broken one of a string of world records it aimed for when it set out on an epic challenge.


'Beast' sighting at Boldre pub evokes Stratford Lyon myth

'Beast' sighting at Boldre pub evokes Stratford Lyon myth

A CLAIM a huge red lion sporting antlers was spotted in Boldre has evoked a piece of famous Forest folklore: The Stratford Lyon.


Former police officer's own struggles inspire book Thoughts from a Damaged Mind

Former police officer's own struggles inspire book Thoughts from a Damaged Mind

A collection of poetry has been inspired by the first-hand experiences of a former police officer and his struggles with depression.


Obituary: Gerry Maycock set up the Purple Puppet Theatre Company

Obituary: Gerry Maycock set up the Purple Puppet Theatre Company

A POPULAR children's entertainer who entertained thousands over the years with his puppet and magic shows has died aged 85.


Dame Esther Rantzen: "Loneliness can strike anyone, any time."

Dame Esther Rantzen: "Loneliness can strike anyone, any time."

Sitting in an idyllic New Forest cottage garden it is easy to see why Dame Esther Rantzen has turned her back on London to live here permanently.


New book details lockdown life of New Forest Goshawk family

New book details lockdown life of New Forest Goshawk family

A film-maker has written a book telling the real-life story of how a goshawk family fared as the New Forest emptied of people during lockdown.


Christchurch entrepreneur launches ethical marketplace

Christchurch entrepreneur launches ethical marketplace

A Christchurch tech entrepreneur has launched an ethical online marketplace where only sellers who meet strict criteria can list their products.


Garden waste service set to resume, New Forest District Council confirms

Garden waste service set to resume, New Forest District Council confirms

THE paid-for garden waste collection service will be restarted by New Forest District Council on 13th September.


Pair arrested over Ringwood burglaries

Pair arrested over Ringwood burglaries

TWO people have been arrested following a series of burglaries in the Ringwood area last night (Wednesday).


Sledgehammer threats at New Milton's Queensway industrial park

Sledgehammer threats at New Milton's Queensway industrial park

A MAN brandishing a sledgehammer threatened a garage owner at Queensway industrial park in New Milton.


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