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'I am not a victim, I am a survivor' – woman's relief as her rapist is jailed for 21 years

'I am not a victim, I am a survivor' – woman's relief as her rapist is jailed for 21 years

A BRAVE rape victim has revealed her pride at standing up in court to her now-70-year-old attacker who has been jailed for 21 years...


New Forest libraries to close until the new year – and may stay shut longer

New Forest libraries to close until the new year – and may stay shut longer

Under Tier 3 rules, libraries could have stayed open LIBRARIES in the New Forest are shutting to the public over the festive period after the government…


Pony killed as four animals hit on New Forest roads

Pony killed as four animals hit on New Forest roads

There were four accidents involving livestock in the past week THERE was one fatality among four animal accidents reported by the verderers on New Forest…


New Forest to move to Tier 3 Covid restrictions from Boxing Day as rest of Hampshire shifts to Tier 4

New Forest to move to Tier 3 Covid restrictions from Boxing Day as rest of Hampshire shifts to Tier 4

The New Forest will be in Tier 3 from Boxing Day (picture: Danny Lawson/PA) THE New Forest is to be placed into Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions from Boxing…


Controversial flats in Walkford aimed at retirees approved

Controversial flats in Walkford aimed at retirees approved

The approved plans for a block of 14 flats in Walkford (picture: ARC Architects) A CONTROVERSIAL plan to build 14 flats in Walkford has been given the…


Plans for 'two-storey party club' cafe on Mudeford Spit withdrawn amid raft of opposition

Plans for 'two-storey party club' cafe on Mudeford Spit withdrawn amid raft of opposition

Designs for the proposed beach cafe at Mudeford A CONTROVERSIAL plan to replace the Beach House Cafe on Mudeford Spit will be withdrawn after more than…


Pair come forward after CCTV appeal over assault at New Forest railway station

Pair come forward after CCTV appeal over assault at New Forest railway station

Police released CCTV pictures of the pair being sought TWO people in CCTV images released by police after a teenage boy was assaulted at a New Forest…


‘Disgraceful’ flytip of tyres at New Forest beauty spot

‘Disgraceful’ flytip of tyres at New Forest beauty spot

Longslade Heath car park tyres flytip (picture: Martin Barrell) A LARGE dump of tyres at a New Forest beauty spot was the latest in an increased number…


Weather warning as New Forest and Christchurch set for strong winds and rain over Christmas weekend

Weather warning as New Forest and Christchurch set for strong winds and rain over Christmas weekend

The alert covers the whole of southern England THE New Forest and Christchurch are set to be battered by strong winds and downpours over the Christmas…


Wessex League postpones all fixtures until mid-January due to teams' tier restrictions

Wessex League postpones all fixtures until mid-January due to teams' tier restrictions

Clubs across the area have experienced increased attendances in recent months (photo: Les Chase) THE Sydenhams Wessex League bosses have announced all…


Weekly New Forest Covid figures: Two deaths and 160 new infections

Weekly New Forest Covid figures: Two deaths and 160 new infections

The coronavirus death toll in the New Forest so far this year stands at 155 (picture: Jane Barlow/PA) THERE were two Covid-19 deaths reported this week…


Jail for man who stamped on pregnant girlfriend and bit a chunk from his mother's face

Jail for man who stamped on pregnant girlfriend and bit a chunk from his mother's face

Owen Ackers was given an eight-and-a-half-year jail sentence as well as 18 months' stringent monitoring A BURTON man has been slapped with an extended…


Pedestrian suffers serious head injuries in two-car crash in Pennington

Pedestrian suffers serious head injuries in two-car crash in Pennington

It is believed the driver of one vehicle failed to see the other slowing for the man A PEDESTRIAN was badly hurt after being struck in a two-vehicle collision…


Thieves target outbuildings in series of burglaries

Thieves target outbuildings in series of burglaries

POLICE have launched investigations into a string of burglaries in Dibden Purlieu and are warning residents to ensure theirs are secure...


Met Office issues weather warning for heavy rain

Met Office issues weather warning for heavy rain

Nearly 3in of rain is predicted to hit some places THE New Forest and Christchurch have been included in a forecast for heavy rain to hit a swathe of…


Battling Badgers’ historic FA Youth Cup run ends with extra-time heartbreaker

Battling Badgers’ historic FA Youth Cup run ends with extra-time heartbreaker

Brockenhurst U18s captain Leo Colmer FA Youth Cup Second Round Newport County AFC U18s 3 Brockenhurst FC U18s 2 BROCKENHURST U18s’ historic FA Youth Cup…


New Forest hospitals join coronavirus vaccination roll-out

New Forest hospitals join coronavirus vaccination roll-out

Milford War Memorial Hospital has been named as a coronavirus vaccination centre TWO New Forest hospitals have joined the roll-out of coronavirus vaccination…


Police helicopter used in hunt for fleeing suspect driver

Police helicopter used in hunt for fleeing suspect driver

Several members of the public reported sightings of the National Police Air Service helicopter hovering over Lymington A POLICE helicopter hovered over…


Regent Centre survival for another year secured by £240,000 grant

Regent Centre survival for another year secured by £240,000 grant

The £240,000 government grant will keep the Regent Centre going for the next 12 months A CHRISTCHURCH theatre boss said he was “over the moon” after its…


Battling New Milton’s FA Vase run ends

Battling New Milton’s FA Vase run ends

New Milton's Callum Parnell takes a shot at goal during the Clevedon Town vs New Milton FA Vase match (Photo: Les Chase) FA Vase Third Round Clevedon…


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