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75-year-old who died in A337 head-on crash named as Robert Griffith-Jones

75-year-old who died in A337 head-on crash named as Robert Griffith-Jones

The aftermath of the crash on the A337. Picture: Simon Rowley THE victim of a fatal head-on crash between two vehicles on the A337 near Lyndhurst has…


'Customers loved her' – shock death of mum and Amberwood pub boss Nicky

'Customers loved her' – shock death of mum and Amberwood pub boss Nicky

Nicky Ralph collapsed at home after saying she felt unwell A MUCH-LOVED mum-of-two who worked as a manager for years at the Amberwood pub in Walkford…


Zero coronavirus deaths in New Forest for second consecutive week

Zero coronavirus deaths in New Forest for second consecutive week

The extra death is from a registration coming through from a previous week FOR the second week running no New Forest deaths have been reported involving…


New Forest teams set to feature in new 37-team Southern Premier League competition tomorrow

New Forest teams set to feature in new 37-team Southern Premier League competition tomorrow

Wicketkeeper Patrick Lewis in action for Bashley (Rydal) CC in the Southern Premier League last season. THE Southern Premier League has announced the…


'I possess a mask and I have been wearing it' – Forest MP Sir Desmond defends his attack on new face masks rule

'I possess a mask and I have been wearing it' – Forest MP Sir Desmond defends his attack on new face masks rule

It will be mandatory for shoppers to wear masks from 24th July NEW Forest West MP Sir Desmond Swayne has defended attacking a new rule that will force…


'Drastic and unwelcome' changes for reopening sea water baths

'Drastic and unwelcome' changes for reopening sea water baths

Inflatables can be hired for £90 for a group of six LYMINGTON Sea Water Baths are opening tomorrow (Friday) with the management warning of “drastic and…


‘Excessive’ £80,000 set aside to upgrade New Forest councillors’ home computers

‘Excessive’ £80,000 set aside to upgrade New Forest councillors’ home computers

New Forest District Council's Appletree Court HQ in Lyndhurst UP to £80,000 has been set aside to upgrade New Forest councillors’ home computer systems…


£2m revamp for Lymington Community Centre approved

£2m revamp for Lymington Community Centre approved

Work to install a new lift has been put on hold until summer 2021 AN ambitious £2m project to revamp Lymington Community Centre has been given the go-ahead…


High demand for summer yacht berths won't make up for harbour's lost earnings over pandemic

High demand for summer yacht berths won't make up for harbour's lost earnings over pandemic

Income from visitor berths was down 82% in May and 61% in June HIGH demand for visitor yacht berths in Lymington Harbour this summer will not make up…


Forest open-top bus tours set to resume – with face coverings mandatory

Forest open-top bus tours set to resume – with face coverings mandatory

The tour brings in £500,000 to the local economy THE New Forest’s popular open-top bus tours are returning to service from Saturday. The New Forest Tour,…


Protest group considers legal action over NFDC housing plan approval

Protest group considers legal action over NFDC housing plan approval

PALLS chair Bruce Tindall (left) with George Trevelyan and protesters A PRESSURE group has said it is “considering” a legal claim against a Lymington…


Police hunt man who indecently exposed himself at Totton park

Police hunt man who indecently exposed himself at Totton park

The incident happened on land behind Totton library POLICE are investigating after a man was seen indecently expose himself in a Totton park. The incident…


Woman charged with murder of month-old baby in Hythe

Woman charged with murder of month-old baby in Hythe

DETECTIVES investigating the death of a one-month-old baby in Hythe last year have charged a woman with murder...


Forest MP slams new face mask rule as “monstrous imposition”

Forest MP slams new face mask rule as “monstrous imposition”

Sir Desmond is not a fan of wearing face masks while shopping NEW Forest West MP Sir Desmond Swayne today launched a stinging attack on the government’s…


Packham awaiting decision on Court of Appeal in HS2 rail fight

Packham awaiting decision on Court of Appeal in HS2 rail fight

An artist's impression of HS2 at Birmingham Curzon Street station (picture: Grimshaw Architects) NEW Forest TV presenter Chris Packham is awaiting the…


Review into coronavirus handling at Hampshire care homes

Review into coronavirus handling at Hampshire care homes

Nearly 450 died from coronavirus at care homes across Hampshire between 28th February and 12th June A REVIEW is set to be launched into the management…


Pair rearrested over 2019 death of month-old baby

Pair rearrested over 2019 death of month-old baby

TWO people have been rearrested in connection with the death of a one-month-old baby which was found “seriously unwell” in Hythe in last year...


England Golf and R&A unveil support fund for golf clubs and facilities

England Golf and R&A unveil support fund for golf clubs and facilities

Courses across the New Forest can benefit from the support fund with up to £10,000 available to help during the pandemic. Photo: Pongsakorn Tantiyakorn.…


More island ferries from Lymington ahead of expected increase in visitors

More island ferries from Lymington ahead of expected increase in visitors

The Lymington-to-Yarmouth service restarts on Friday WIGHTLINK are planning to lay on extra ferries between Lymington and Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight…


Countryside charity makes funding appeal after lockdown hits income

Countryside charity makes funding appeal after lockdown hits income

Fundraising will help to pay towards the upkeep of the trust's farm and woodland A CHARITY which usually welcomes hundreds of visitors to its farm and…


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