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Antonella Lazzeri was a Fleet Street journalist for over 30 years. She has returned to her roots in the New Forest and Christchurch to cover subjects that matter to the community.

New dog grooming salon welcomes pets in Ringwood

02 November 2025
New dog grooming salon welcomes pets in Ringwood

New dog grooming salon welcomes pets in Ringwood

02 November 2025

A dog groomer who started off her company in a mobile van is celebrating opening her fourth branch of the highly successful business.


New ‘Men’s Space’ to combat loneliness and depression

02 November 2025
New ‘Men’s Space’ to combat loneliness and depression

New ‘Men’s Space’ to combat loneliness and depression

02 November 2025

A wellbeing “Men’s Space” has been created to encourage get togethers.


From Our Files: Dense site for homes...troublesome horses...McDonald’s fight

01 November 2025
From Our Files: Dense site for homes...troublesome horses...McDonald’s fight

From Our Files: Dense site for homes...troublesome horses...McDonald’s fight

01 November 2025

What was making the headlines in the A&T 25 and 50 years ago.


Motorist charged with causing serious injuries to footballer

31 October 2025
Motorist charged with causing serious injuries to footballer

Motorist charged with causing serious injuries to footballer

31 October 2025

A woman has denied a drink-driving charge in relation to an incident which left a Bashley FC player with life changing injuries.


Local hospitality ‘stars’ take part in Twin Cities Master Innholders Charity Cycle Ride

30 October 2025
Local hospitality ‘stars’ take part in Twin Cities Master Innholders Charity Cycle Ride

Local hospitality ‘stars’ take part in Twin Cities Master Innholders Charity Cycle Ride

30 October 2025

Local “stars” of the hospitality industry took part in a iconic 370km charity bike ride which raised over £140,000.


Pig garden ornament stolen from 85-year-old was cherished gift from late husband

30 October 2025
Pig garden ornament stolen from 85-year-old was cherished gift from late husband

Pig garden ornament stolen from 85-year-old was cherished gift from late husband

30 October 2025

A woman is desperately appealing for the return of a large pig ornament that was stolen from her 85-year-old mother’s garden.


Personal trainer saves second life with CPR

30 October 2025
Personal trainer saves second life with CPR

Personal trainer saves second life with CPR

30 October 2025

A personal trainer saved the life of a man with CPR – the second time he has done so in six years.


New ambulance service for south central and south east

29 October 2025
New ambulance service for south central and south east

New ambulance service for south central and south east

29 October 2025

A more “consistent, high quality” ambulance service has been promised after a new model was introduced.


Assault charges dropped after police officers ‘exaggerated’, court hears

29 October 2025
Assault charges dropped after police officers ‘exaggerated’, court hears

Assault charges dropped after police officers ‘exaggerated’, court hears

29 October 2025

A barrister has claimed assault charges on two policemen were dropped after it was found they had “somewhat exaggerated”.


Car chased by police smashes into house

27 October 2025
Car chased by police smashes into house

Car chased by police smashes into house

27 October 2025

Elderly homeowners were left terrified after a car smashed through their house as it was being chased by police.


Emergency team put through paces during oil spill exercise

27 October 2025
Emergency team put through paces during oil spill exercise

Emergency team put through paces during oil spill exercise

27 October 2025

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


Freemasons raise funds for Forest befriending service

25 October 2025
Freemasons raise funds for Forest befriending service

Freemasons raise funds for Forest befriending service

25 October 2025

A Freemasons lodge in Boscombe has raised nearly £3,000 for Helping Old People New Forest.


From Our Files: Free drinks, glasses extra...bomb death...kettle collection

25 October 2025
From Our Files: Free drinks, glasses extra...bomb death...kettle collection

From Our Files: Free drinks, glasses extra...bomb death...kettle collection

25 October 2025

What was making the headlines in the A&T 25 and 50 years ago


Homeless man died in tent at New Forest beauty spot

25 October 2025
Homeless man died in tent at New Forest beauty spot

Homeless man died in tent at New Forest beauty spot

25 October 2025

A homeless man died from hypothermia in a tent in the New Forest due to his low weight, an inquest has heard.


Three new giant otter cubs born at Forest park

24 October 2025
Three new giant otter cubs born at Forest park

Three new giant otter cubs born at Forest park

24 October 2025

Three new giant otter cubs are being cared for at New Forest Wildlife Park which has the largest collection of them in the world.


Cat chaos at ‘Back to School’ photoshoot at Priory Vets

23 October 2025
Cat chaos at ‘Back to School’ photoshoot at Priory Vets

Cat chaos at ‘Back to School’ photoshoot at Priory Vets

23 October 2025

A ‘Back to School’ photo shoot for charity caused cat chaos at Priory Vets in Purewell.


Worries over “inappropriate behaviour” of campers scuppers summer camp

23 October 2025
Worries over “inappropriate behaviour” of campers scuppers summer camp

Worries over “inappropriate behaviour” of campers scuppers summer camp

23 October 2025

Worries about “inappropriate behaviour” by campers has led to the refusal of permission to set up a campsite in a boatyard.


New home for preschool

21 October 2025
New home for preschool

New home for preschool

21 October 2025

Little Flyers Pre-School has a new home after moving from Sway village hall where it has been for over 50 years.


Store owner claims victory in flags planning row

20 October 2025
Store owner claims victory in flags planning row

Store owner claims victory in flags planning row

20 October 2025

A New Milton shop is claiming victory in its ‘battle of the flags’ after a council announced today they can stay.


‘Celebrated, not censored’ – store ignores council order to remove flags

20 October 2025
‘Celebrated, not censored’ – store ignores council order to remove flags

‘Celebrated, not censored’ – store ignores council order to remove flags

20 October 2025

A sandwich shop owner is ignoring a council order to remove two flags at the town centre site.


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