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Penalties for local water firms a ‘drop in the ocean’

Penalties for local water firms a ‘drop in the ocean’

Penalties for local water firms a ‘drop in the ocean’

Water firms serving the New Forest and Christchurch were told to repay more than £37million to customers for failing to tackle pollution and leaks.


Flood warning issued on Forest

Flood warning issued on Forest

Flood warning issued on Forest

Homeowners in Wellow and Ower are being warned to brace for potential flooding today.


Large invasive-species terrapin found at Forest water plant

Large invasive-species terrapin found at Forest water plant

Large invasive-species terrapin found at Forest water plant

A large terrapin considered one of the world’s most invasive species has been found at a New Forest water treatment plant.


Two town parks given upgrades thanks to £1m programme

Two town parks given upgrades thanks to £1m programme

Two town parks given upgrades thanks to £1m programme

Two parks in New Milton have been given a revamp, including new seating areas, improved footpaths and new planting to encourage wildlife.


‘We will not proceed’ – oil giant axes controversial Forest pipeline plans

‘We will not proceed’ – oil giant axes controversial Forest pipeline plans

‘We will not proceed’ – oil giant axes controversial Forest pipeline plans

Oil giant ExxonMobil has withdrawn its controversial plan for an underground carbon capture pipeline through the New Forest.


Free activities to celebrate Hengistbury Head visitor centre’s birthday

Free activities to celebrate Hengistbury Head visitor centre’s birthday

Free activities to celebrate Hengistbury Head visitor centre’s birthday

A series of free events will mark the 10th anniversary of the opening of the visitor centre at Hengistbury Head.


Vandals tip over newly-revamped shopping parade’s planters

Vandals tip over newly-revamped shopping parade’s planters

Vandals tip over newly-revamped shopping parade’s planters

“We will overcome.” This was the defiant stance after vandals tipped up flower planters on Ashley’s recently revamped shopping parade.


Suspected house clearance flytipped at New Forest inclosure

Suspected house clearance flytipped at New Forest inclosure

Suspected house clearance flytipped at New Forest inclosure

A mattress, carpets and furniture were among a large flytip discovered at a New Forest beauty spot.


Forest route for oil giant’s pipeline is preferred over island options, claims councillor

Forest route for oil giant’s pipeline is preferred over island options, claims councillor

Forest route for oil giant’s pipeline is preferred over island options, claims councillor

Oil giant ExxonMobil prefers the route cutting across the Forest for its pipeline rather than those across the Isle of Wight, a councillor claims.

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‘Worried sick and disgusted’ – concerns for vulnerable in Forest wheelie bin plans

‘Worried sick and disgusted’ – concerns for vulnerable in Forest wheelie bin plans

‘Worried sick and disgusted’ – concerns for vulnerable in Forest wheelie bin plans

Many elderly and disabled residents are worried they won’t be helped, an NFDC panel has heard.

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Community garden seeks green-fingered volunteer

Community garden seeks green-fingered volunteer

Community garden seeks green-fingered volunteer

A community garden in Beaulieu is seeking a green-fingered volunteer to take it over.


‘Limited’ information given on underground Forest pipeline project, says NFDC

‘Limited’ information given on underground Forest pipeline project, says NFDC

‘Limited’ information given on underground Forest pipeline project, says NFDC

No preferred route for a 20-mile underground carbon capture pipeline has been identified by New Forest District Council due to “limited” information.


Strike action threat for New Forest bin collections

Strike action threat for New Forest bin collections

Strike action threat for New Forest bin collections

New Forest bin collections could be hit by strike action this autumn.


Controversial sewage plant scheme at 100-home village development ‘unlikely to be approved’ council planner says

Controversial sewage plant scheme at 100-home village development ‘unlikely to be approved’ council planner says

Controversial sewage plant scheme at 100-home village development ‘unlikely to be approved’ council planner says

Controversial plans to build a sewage treatment plant in Bransgore are unlikely to be passed by planners, the developer has been told.


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