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Hunt for flytipper who dumped insulation in New Forest

Hunt for flytipper who dumped insulation in New Forest

Hunt for flytipper who dumped insulation in New Forest

A probe has been launched into a large amount of insulation and other waste found dumped in the New Forest.

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Wheelie bins rollout – when can you expect yours?

Wheelie bins rollout – when can you expect yours?

Wheelie bins rollout – when can you expect yours?

Residents in the New Forest can check when they will receive wheelie bins as the district council begins its rollout.

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WATCH: Beach huts destroyed after battering by storms

WATCH: Beach huts destroyed after battering by storms

WATCH: Beach huts destroyed after battering by storms

Huge waves and flooding caused by storms Herminia and Eowyn has seen at least a dozen beach huts destroyed at Hordle Cliffs in Milford.


Flood warnings for Christchurch

Flood warnings for Christchurch

Flood warnings for Christchurch

A flood warning is in force in Christchurch, with another for the town this afternoon, as the River Stour is expected to burst its banks.


Plans unveiled for new hazardous waste facility

Plans unveiled for new hazardous waste facility

Plans unveiled for new hazardous waste facility

Waste management firm Veolia wants to expand its site in Marchwood because it is running out of room.


New Milton public garden blooming once more

New Milton public garden blooming once more

New Milton public garden blooming once more

A scheme to unite green-fingered New Milton residents is “back on track” after over a year’s hiatus, although its founding chair has stepped down.


New update to coastal defence plan gives short-term assurance

New update to coastal defence plan gives short-term assurance

New update to coastal defence plan gives short-term assurance

A controversial coast defence plan that will eventually see Hurst Spit left to the elements has been updated over its short-term future.


Hearing dates confirmed for controversial Forest quarry sites plan

Hearing dates confirmed for controversial Forest quarry sites plan

Hearing dates confirmed for controversial Forest quarry sites plan

Dates of hearings to scrutinise a plan for future quarry sites across the New Forest have been set.


Asbestos flytipped at New Forest sites

Asbestos flytipped at New Forest sites

Asbestos flytipped at New Forest sites

Police are appealing for witnesses after bags of asbestos were dumped in two New Forest locations.


Why the Waterside is seen as a globally important wildlife hotspot

Why the Waterside is seen as a globally important wildlife hotspot

Why the Waterside is seen as a globally important wildlife hotspot

Birds from Russia, Iceland and Greenland spending the winter on the Waterside make the area a globally important spot for wildlife, experts have said.


New Forest and Christchurch hit by flooding

New Forest and Christchurch hit by flooding

New Forest and Christchurch hit by flooding

Flooding is affecting parts of the New Forest and Christchurch following heavy rain at the weekend.


‘Work together’ plea as communities grapple with ongoing flooding

‘Work together’ plea as communities grapple with ongoing flooding

‘Work together’ plea as communities grapple with ongoing flooding

Community leaders are calling for more “neighbourly” work among landowners and government agencies to prevent and mitigate flooding in the Forest.


Marine clubs and businesses fight ‘disastrous’ plan for sea defences

Marine clubs and businesses fight ‘disastrous’ plan for sea defences

Marine clubs and businesses fight ‘disastrous’ plan for sea defences

Sailing clubs and local firms are standing together in the face of “disastrous” and “damaging” plans for sea defences between Hurst and Lymington.


‘Unacceptable’ – Southern Water blasted as outage hits thousands of homes, schools and businesses

‘Unacceptable’ – Southern Water blasted as outage hits thousands of homes, schools and businesses

‘Unacceptable’ – Southern Water blasted as outage hits thousands of homes, schools and businesses

Southern Water has been blasted for its handling of an ongoing outage which is affecting thousands of homes, including parts of the New Forest.

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