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Non-vaccinated over-70s urged to contact NHS and book Covid jab

Non-vaccinated over-70s urged to contact NHS and book Covid jab

ANYONE aged 70 and over who has not yet been vaccinated against Covid-19 should contact the NHS, the health secretary has urged...


Teens arrested after beach huts broken into and torched on Mudeford sandbank

Teens arrested after beach huts broken into and torched on Mudeford sandbank

TWO teenagers were arrested after more than 30 beach huts were raided or torched on Mudeford sandbank at the weekend...


Push to bring in fines for parking on New Forest verges

Push to bring in fines for parking on New Forest verges

NEW Forest groups are looking to crack down on the verges being wrecked by drivers unable to find spaces in the car parks as visitors have flocked to the national park during the pandemic...


CCTV: Hunt for man who kicked French bulldog outside Christchurch shop

CCTV: Hunt for man who kicked French bulldog outside Christchurch shop

POLICE are hunting a man who kicked a dog and hurled abuse at its owner at a Mudeford convenience store...


Dozens of rubber ducks flytipped at New Forest pond

Dozens of rubber ducks flytipped at New Forest pond

DOZENS of rubber ducks were found dumped at a New Forest beauty spot, sparking warnings of the dangers to wildlife...


Wightlink staff set to strike as ferry firm makes cuts despite £6.5m government cash

Wightlink staff set to strike as ferry firm makes cuts despite £6.5m government cash

WIGHTLINK staff are preparing for strike action after it was announced a £6.5m government cash injection will not avoid the need to cut costs...


Families of patients who died in care of NHS trust refuse to take part in ‘charade’ investigation

Families of patients who died in care of NHS trust refuse to take part in ‘charade’ investigation

THE families of patients who died while under the care of a local NHS trust have refused to take part in a public investigation they have termed a “charade”...


Developer promises half of 400 new homes planned for edge of Ringwood will be affordable

Developer promises half of 400 new homes planned for edge of Ringwood will be affordable

HALF of a 400-home development proposed for the edge of Ringwood will be designated as “affordable”, a developer has pledged...


New plans for Lyndhurst Park Hotel site a 'lost opportunity' for village

New plans for Lyndhurst Park Hotel site a 'lost opportunity' for village

PLANS to build 79 homes on the site of the derelict Lyndhurst Park Hotel have met with criticism as a “lost opportunity” to bring affordable family homes to the village...


Artist wants your 'curious things' to keep creativity alive during lockdown

Artist wants your 'curious things' to keep creativity alive during lockdown

A CHRISTCHURCH artist has installed a display board of “curious things” in her driveway for people to contribute to and keep creativity alive during lockdown...


Obituary: Alan Parker – New Milton businessman who spent 50 years with Brokenhurst Manor Golf Club

Obituary: Alan Parker – New Milton businessman who spent 50 years with Brokenhurst Manor Golf Club

ALAN Parker, a hugely respected figure in local golf circles and a well-known member of Brokenhurst Manor club for nearly 50 years, has died at the age of 88...


Popular local events cancelled for second year running

Popular local events cancelled for second year running

ORGANISERS have been cancelling popular annual events for the second year running as pandemic restrictions continue...


Letter: No excuse to kill New Forest animals just because you’re driving the speed limit

Letter: No excuse to kill New Forest animals just because you’re driving the speed limit

SIR – I'm very disappointed at the excuses Hampshire police give for the drivers of vehicles that kill our roaming animals...


Heartbroken pet owner's antifreeze warning after her cats die a week apart

Heartbroken pet owner's antifreeze warning after her cats die a week apart

A HEARTBROKEN pet owner is urging people to take care using antifreeze after two of her cats died a week apart after ingesting it...


Verderers' animal warning in New Forest wheelie bins waste plan

Verderers' animal warning in New Forest wheelie bins waste plan

IF wheelie bins are rolled out across the New Forest they must be secure from raids by scavenging livestock, the verderers have warned...


Letter: Milford site for 100 new homes is a flood risk

Letter: Milford site for 100 new homes is a flood risk

SIR – Photos I took on Saturday 30th January after a night of heavy rain confirm my concerns over the New Forest District Local Plan Strategic Site 7 to build 100 houses in the fields north of Manor Road, Milford ...


VIDEO: Call for 'no feeding' signs after pony filmed damaging car

VIDEO: Call for 'no feeding' signs after pony filmed damaging car

A SHOCKING video showing a mare jumping onto a car bonnet to escape the aggression of other ponies during a feeding frenzy in a New Forest car park has prompted calls for more signage telling people not to give treats to the animals...


Three-day snow warnings for New Forest and Christchurch next week

Three-day snow warnings for New Forest and Christchurch next week

NEW Forest and Christchurch residents desperate to see flurries could be in for a treat as the Met Office has issued three days of snow warnings for next week...


County's candle tribute as it passes 'tragic milestone' of 1,000 Covid deaths

County's candle tribute as it passes 'tragic milestone' of 1,000 Covid deaths

‘STAY at home’ pleas have been reiterated by council, police and NHS chiefs in Dorset following a candle tribute as the county passed 1,000 coronavirus-related deaths...


Five arrested over reports of assault after armed gang arrive at Christchurch address

Five arrested over reports of assault after armed gang arrive at Christchurch address

FIVE people were arrested after reports a man was injured when an armed gang arrived in vehicles at a Christchurch address. ...


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