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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.

Run-down Forest B&B transformed into luxury hotel

31 May 2025
Run-down Forest B&B transformed into luxury hotel

Run-down Forest B&B transformed into luxury hotel

31 May 2025

A multimillion-pound makeover has seen a once run-down New Forest B&B transformed into a “quintessential” country house hotel.


‘Disgusting’ – three Forest flytips in one day

30 May 2025
‘Disgusting’ – three Forest flytips in one day

‘Disgusting’ – three Forest flytips in one day

30 May 2025

Forestry England rangers had to deal with three large flytips on one day as the dumping of waste on the beautiful landscape continues.


Latest hospice walk smashes two records

30 May 2025
Latest hospice walk smashes two records

Latest hospice walk smashes two records

30 May 2025

A massive £168,700 was raised by the Oakhaven Walk with the money going towards supporting people receiving palliative care and their loved ones.


Hopping glad – toad patrol receives top award

28 May 2025
Hopping glad – toad patrol receives top award

Hopping glad – toad patrol receives top award

28 May 2025

A top community award has been given to a group which which helps toads to safety during the breeding season.


Forest MP joins villagers rallying against Traveller families’ plans

27 May 2025
Forest MP joins villagers rallying against Traveller families’ plans

Forest MP joins villagers rallying against Traveller families’ plans

27 May 2025

Plans allowing Travellers to live in four caravans on a former equestrian site in Burley have sparked a furious response from villagers and an MP.

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Town beaches given Blue Flags for ‘excellent’ water quality despite sewage incidents

27 May 2025
Town beaches given Blue Flags for ‘excellent’ water quality despite sewage incidents

Town beaches given Blue Flags for ‘excellent’ water quality despite sewage incidents

27 May 2025

Three Christchurch beaches have been awarded Blue Flags for their water quality – despite being polluted by sewage more than 140 times last year.


New town mayor starts second term with ‘back in bloom’ pledge

26 May 2025
New town mayor starts second term with ‘back in bloom’ pledge

New town mayor starts second term with ‘back in bloom’ pledge

26 May 2025

Newly crowned Christchurch mayor Viv Charrett says she’s “honoured” to have been given the role for the second time.


Thousand flock to renowned motorcycle auto jumble

26 May 2025
Thousand flock to renowned motorcycle auto jumble

Thousand flock to renowned motorcycle auto jumble

26 May 2025

Always a highlight in the petrolheads calendar this year's Sammy Miller Auto Jumble proved to be better than ever.


‘Pinnacle of honours’ – rowing boat named in memory of talented sportsman Cian

25 May 2025
‘Pinnacle of honours’ – rowing boat named in memory of talented sportsman Cian

‘Pinnacle of honours’ – rowing boat named in memory of talented sportsman Cian

25 May 2025

A rowing boat has been named in honour of a former Arnewood school pupil who died aged just 21 to celebrate his love of the sport.


From Our Files: Forest camping increase...skateboarder praise...derail threat

24 May 2025
From Our Files: Forest camping increase...skateboarder praise...derail threat

From Our Files: Forest camping increase...skateboarder praise...derail threat

24 May 2025

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


Lawrence smashes cycling record Down Under

24 May 2025
Lawrence smashes cycling record Down Under

Lawrence smashes cycling record Down Under

24 May 2025

A former Lymington man has become the fastest solo person to ride unsupported around the whole of Australia on a fixed-gear bike.


Family relaunches ‘secret’ town marina

23 May 2025
Family relaunches ‘secret’ town marina

Family relaunches ‘secret’ town marina

23 May 2025

A ‘secret’ marina in Christchurch is being brought back under the control of the family who own it after 50 years of being rented out.


‘Victory’ for villagers in sewage plant fight

23 May 2025
‘Victory’ for villagers in sewage plant fight

‘Victory’ for villagers in sewage plant fight

23 May 2025

Village campaigners are claiming victory after a developer withdrew plans for a a sewage treatment plant at a new housing development

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Control zone placed around town after avian flu confirmed in peregrine death

21 May 2025
Control zone placed around town after avian flu confirmed in peregrine death

Control zone placed around town after avian flu confirmed in peregrine death

21 May 2025

A three-kilometre animal control zone has been put in place in Christchurch after several birds died of avian flu.


Restaurant manager attacked with glasses and stone

21 May 2025
Restaurant manager attacked with glasses and stone

Restaurant manager attacked with glasses and stone

21 May 2025

A restaurant manager was attacked with three glasses, and a stone smashed into his head during a brawl which a staff member feared would kill him.


Area will end up ‘like parts of Hong Kong’ to meet housing targets

19 May 2025
Area will end up ‘like parts of Hong Kong’ to meet housing targets

Area will end up ‘like parts of Hong Kong’ to meet housing targets

19 May 2025

Government mandatory housing targets could have a “really grim” effect on the environment, a Highcliffe councillor has warned.


New police hub for village plagued by anti-social behaviour

18 May 2025
New police hub for village plagued by anti-social behaviour

New police hub for village plagued by anti-social behaviour

18 May 2025

A police hub has been opened in a village to combat youngsters’ anti-social behaviour which has plagued residents for months.


Pupils thrive at Poulner Infant School and Nursery

18 May 2025
Pupils thrive at Poulner Infant School and Nursery

Pupils thrive at Poulner Infant School and Nursery

18 May 2025

Pupils thrive at Poulner Infant School and Nursery with everyone feeling that they are “welcome” there.


Students produce Bridgerton-style costumes for town opera

18 May 2025
Students produce Bridgerton-style costumes for town opera

Students produce Bridgerton-style costumes for town opera

18 May 2025

Local students produced stunning ‘Bridgerton style’ costumes for the opera La Cenerentola which were worn by the cast at Christchurch’s The Regent.


From Our Files: Unfortunate run-in...Forest feeding by-law...soldier’s yacht theft

17 May 2025
From Our Files: Unfortunate run-in...Forest feeding by-law...soldier’s yacht theft

From Our Files: Unfortunate run-in...Forest feeding by-law...soldier’s yacht theft

17 May 2025

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


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