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‘Serious safety concerns’ – oak trees protected from removal despite objections

‘Serious safety concerns’ – oak trees protected from removal despite objections

‘Serious safety concerns’ – oak trees protected from removal despite objections

Six oak trees have been protected by a council – against the wishes of residents.


Blooming triumphs for New Milton garden

Blooming triumphs for New Milton garden

Blooming triumphs for New Milton garden

The recently-launched New Milton Community Garden reaped success by scooping two prestigious awards.


Fireworks delay New Milton beauty spots grazing

Fireworks delay New Milton beauty spots grazing

Fireworks delay New Milton beauty spots grazing

Annual grazing at two New Milton beauty spots is set to be delayed until after a local fireworks event.


Businesses urged to halt ‘piggy tourism’ as pannage extended

Businesses urged to halt ‘piggy tourism’ as pannage extended

Businesses urged to halt ‘piggy tourism’ as pannage extended

Businesses are being urged to stop promoting the New Forest to “piggy tourists” following concerns they are being “plagued” by visitors.


Air quality ‘a priority’, says council as it approves strategy

Air quality ‘a priority’, says council as it approves strategy

Air quality ‘a priority’, says council as it approves strategy

Reducing pollution and improving air quality remains a priority for the area, says New Forest District Council.

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Forest pumpkin plea – don’t ditch it, dish it up

Forest pumpkin plea – don’t ditch it, dish it up

Forest pumpkin plea – don’t ditch it, dish it up

Dumped pumpkins can be toxic to hedgehogs and other creature, authorities have warned.


Emergency team put through paces during oil spill exercise

Emergency team put through paces during oil spill exercise

Emergency team put through paces during oil spill exercise

Emergency teams took part in a oil spill exercise on the Bealieu River to test how well they would do tackling a real one.


From £500 to £20,000 in two years – costs see village bin numbers slashed

From £500 to £20,000 in two years – costs see village bin numbers slashed

From £500 to £20,000 in two years – costs see village bin numbers slashed

The number of public waste bins in Milford is set to be slashed in the face of a 350% increase in collection costs charged by the district council.


‘A scandal’ – demand for answers over homes’ waste river pollution

‘A scandal’ – demand for answers over homes’ waste river pollution

‘A scandal’ – demand for answers over homes’ waste river pollution

Furious town councillors are demanding action from Southern Water and the government over what has been dubbed the ‘Lymington River sewage scandal’.

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Council continues pledge to tackle coastal erosion and flooding

Council continues pledge to tackle coastal erosion and flooding

Council continues pledge to tackle coastal erosion and flooding

A revised strategy tackling coastal erosion and flooding has been backed again by New Forest District Council.


Pannage season extended to early January

Pannage season extended to early January

Pannage season extended to early January

Bumper crops of acorns has led the pannage season for pigs to roam the New Forest to be extended.


New Forest culture receives £1m Arts Council award

New Forest culture receives £1m Arts Council award

New Forest culture receives £1m Arts Council award

The New Forest is to benefit from a £1m Arts Council England boost to fund community-led projects.


Milford school secures second global citizenship award

Milford school secures second global citizenship award

Milford school secures second global citizenship award

Milford on Sea Primary School has secured a Global Neighbours Gold Award for the second time.


New Milton beauty spot moves closer to new status

New Milton beauty spot moves closer to new status

New Milton beauty spot moves closer to new status

A New Milton beauty spot has moved a step closer to becoming a nature reserve as the town council was given the go-ahead to apply for the status.


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