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The wacky and wonderful ways local schools have been interacting with their pupils during lockdown

The wacky and wonderful ways local schools have been interacting with their pupils during lockdown

Toilet roll volleyball with Priestlands' Mr Caplen TOILET roll keepy-uppies, teachers hula hooping and bake-off competitions are some of the innovative…


Letter: Thanks refuse collectors, but please don’t move the bags

Letter: Thanks refuse collectors, but please don’t move the bags

SIR – On Thursday evening when I, like millions of others, make as much noise as possible in praise of our NHS and other essential workers, our wonderful…


New Forest has most in Hampshire referred to food banks as residents face 'tsunami of debt'

New Forest has most in Hampshire referred to food banks as residents face 'tsunami of debt'

The New Milton Town Council d elivery team with Oliver Stanley of New Forest Basics Bank second from right MORE than 700 people have been referred to…


The head blew off an effigy of Hitler stuffed with gunpowder – local VE Day celebrations in 1945

The head blew off an effigy of Hitler stuffed with gunpowder – local VE Day celebrations in 1945

The front page of the Lymington Times, 12th May 1945, detailing the local celebrations days earlier LYMINGTON went “wild with excitement” as the war in…


More than 180 confirmed local coronavirus deaths – interactive map to check your area

More than 180 confirmed local coronavirus deaths – interactive map to check your area

THERE have been more than 180 coronavirus deaths in total across the New Forest and BCP Council areas, official figures show. Data from the Office of…


Letter: Stamp out these arrogant Forest cyclists

Letter: Stamp out these arrogant Forest cyclists

SIR – There is nothing wrong with cycling as a sport, hobby or social family exercise. Unfortunately, there is a small minority who spoil it for the rest…


Stay away from the New Forest this bank holiday, visitors urged

Stay away from the New Forest this bank holiday, visitors urged

Hampshire police and Forestry England teams have been patrolling areas of the New Forest during the lockdown A SPATE of emergencies in the New Forest…


Rape reported in Hythe – police hunt witnesses and dash cam footage

Rape reported in Hythe – police hunt witnesses and dash cam footage

WITNESSES and dash cam footage are being sought as police investigate reports a woman was raped in Hythe...


Jobs at risk at Lymington engineering firm

Jobs at risk at Lymington engineering firm

Lymington Precision Engineers' base in Marsh Lane (Photo: Google) JOBS could be lost at Lymington Precision Engineers, which employs nearly 200 people,…


Urgent repairs needed on failing sea defences

Urgent repairs needed on failing sea defences

URGENT repairs need to be made to failing sea defences at Hythe foreshore, the landowner has confirmed...


Calls for council to cut more jobs and sell off town hall to pay for coronavirus shortfall

Calls for council to cut more jobs and sell off town hall to pay for coronavirus shortfall

Could Bournemouth Town Hall be sold off? MORE jobs should be cut at BCP Council and Bournemouth Town Hall sold off to help address the financial impact…


Surgery sets up drive-through service for vulnerable patients

Surgery sets up drive-through service for vulnerable patients

A marquee has been set up in the car park at Fordingbridge Surgery VULNERABLE patients who are shielding at home but in need of important blood tests…


Legal Matters: Advice during the coronavirus pandemic

Legal Matters: Advice during the coronavirus pandemic

Legal Matters: EXPERTS from around the New Forest and Christchurch offer advice during these uncertain times. This month, there are updates now how you…


Care home coronavirus deaths in Hampshire rise by 60 in a week

Care home coronavirus deaths in Hampshire rise by 60 in a week

Sick senior man in hospital bed HAMPSHIRE care home deaths involving coronavirus have risen by 60 in one week, resulting in the highest total in the country. Care…


Developer adds two more homes to plans for flats next to supermarket

Developer adds two more homes to plans for flats next to supermarket

An artist’s impression of how the site could look (credit: Simpson Hilder) REVISED plans to build six flats on a vacant piece of land next to the Asda…


New £25,000 fund to help New Forest's small firms get through coronavirus lockdown

New £25,000 fund to help New Forest's small firms get through coronavirus lockdown

Many small New Forest firms are struggling through the lockdown A £25,000 grant fund has been created to help the survival of small New Forest firms which…


Village may be given an increased Christmas presence

Village may be given an increased Christmas presence

Ashley's shops could see a little more sparkle this Christmas EXTRA festive cheer could illuminate Ashley at Christmas amid calls for lights to be displayed…


Roadworks to be ramped up while traffic remains low

Roadworks to be ramped up while traffic remains low

Roads have been predictably quieter during the lockdown WORK to begin treating local highways will begin this month amid low traffic levels and before…


Christchurch rower Reece pulls in thousands for NHS

Christchurch rower Reece pulls in thousands for NHS

Christchurch Rowing Club member Reece Brewster during his sponsored 50km row. BARTON teenager Reece Brewster has decided to give back to NHS hospitals…


Free health and fitness sessions up and running in New Forest venture

Free health and fitness sessions up and running in New Forest venture

Virtual and Live is a free online venture that has webinars and sessions from industry professionals. A UNIQUE, free New Forest venture has been created…


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