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Plea for memories of Forest gypsy compound

16 November 2024
Plea for memories of Forest gypsy compound

Plea for memories of Forest gypsy compound

16 November 2024

Those with memories of the former gypsy compound at Thorney Hill are being asked to help with an upcoming exhibition.


‘Very upsetting’ – pre-school kicked off site after 37 years for ‘leaving playhouse out’

16 November 2024
‘Very upsetting’ – pre-school kicked off site after 37 years for ‘leaving playhouse out’

‘Very upsetting’ – pre-school kicked off site after 37 years for ‘leaving playhouse out’

16 November 2024

The manager of a pre-school which is being kicked off the site where it has been for 37 years has slammed the decision as “complete madness”.


Forest cake creator decorated at international contest

15 November 2024
Forest cake creator decorated at international contest

Forest cake creator decorated at international contest

15 November 2024

A cake maker extraordinaire has whipped contestants from across the globe to take silver at a major international competition.


24 free live shows every day as town’s Living Advent Calendar returns

13 November 2024
24 free live shows every day as town’s Living Advent Calendar returns

24 free live shows every day as town’s Living Advent Calendar returns

13 November 2024

One of Christchurch’s favourite festive events will be back this year showcasing 24 local musical talents.


‘Lucky I was not killed’ – New Milton mum in horror hit-and-run speaks out as reward offered for information

11 November 2024
‘Lucky I was not killed’ – New Milton mum in horror hit-and-run speaks out as reward offered for information

‘Lucky I was not killed’ – New Milton mum in horror hit-and-run speaks out as reward offered for information

11 November 2024

A mum who was mown down in a hit-and-run on New Milton’s high street says she is “really lucky to be alive” after the car “came out of nowhere”.


From Our Files: Hair-raising rescue...rural policing fears...nurse’s ticket to rile

10 November 2024
From Our Files: Hair-raising rescue...rural policing fears...nurse’s ticket to rile

From Our Files: Hair-raising rescue...rural policing fears...nurse’s ticket to rile

10 November 2024

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


New number plate camera system approved at Christchurch car park

09 November 2024
New number plate camera system approved at Christchurch car park

New number plate camera system approved at Christchurch car park

09 November 2024

A plan to scrap pay-and-display machines for ANPR cameras in a Christchurch town centre car park has been given the green light.


‘The bombs fall and the drones pick off the survivors’ – Forest surgeon’s horror month in Gaza hospital

08 November 2024
‘The bombs fall and the drones pick off the survivors’ – Forest surgeon’s horror month in Gaza hospital

‘The bombs fall and the drones pick off the survivors’ – Forest surgeon’s horror month in Gaza hospital

08 November 2024

A surgeon from Brockenhurst who spent a month in Gaza treating war casualties said the atrocities there were the worst he had seen in a conflict zone.


Cousin of Lymington stabbing victim to step into the ring for anti-knife crime charity

06 November 2024
Cousin of Lymington stabbing victim to step into the ring for anti-knife crime charity

Cousin of Lymington stabbing victim to step into the ring for anti-knife crime charity

06 November 2024

The cousin of a stabbing victim is to step into the boxing ring for the first time to raise money for an anti-knife crime charity.


Somerford clean-up to combat crime

04 November 2024
Somerford clean-up to combat crime

Somerford clean-up to combat crime

04 November 2024

A grant from Dorset’s Police Commissioner will fund local primary schools putting on performances about subjects like county line drugs gangs.


From Our Files: Efficient power...airport referendum...holding Sway

03 November 2024
From Our Files: Efficient power...airport referendum...holding Sway

From Our Files: Efficient power...airport referendum...holding Sway

03 November 2024

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


Independent specialist school given first Ofsted report since opening

03 November 2024
Independent specialist school given first Ofsted report since opening

Independent specialist school given first Ofsted report since opening

03 November 2024

A WATERSIDE independent specialist school has been praised for its “welcoming and inclusive” environment in its first Ofsted report since opening.


Ringwood businessman riding across Kenya to raise money for mums and babies

03 November 2024
Ringwood businessman riding across Kenya to raise money for mums and babies

Ringwood businessman riding across Kenya to raise money for mums and babies

03 November 2024

A Ringwood businessman is to ride 500KM across Kenya to raise money for a children’s charity.


Driver of lorry in Lyndhurst crush incident is cleared by jury

31 October 2024
Driver of lorry in Lyndhurst crush incident is cleared by jury

Driver of lorry in Lyndhurst crush incident is cleared by jury

31 October 2024

A woman who was seriously injured when blocks toppled on her from a lorry wept in court as the driver was found not guilty of causing the incident.


Lorry driver ‘never saw, or heard’ efforts to warn him before load crashed onto pedestrian

30 October 2024
Lorry driver ‘never saw, or heard’ efforts to warn him before load crashed onto pedestrian

Lorry driver ‘never saw, or heard’ efforts to warn him before load crashed onto pedestrian

30 October 2024

A driver whose load fell off his lorry onto a pedestrian said he “never” heard or saw frantic efforts by a motorist behind him to warn him.


Lorry driver was on mobile phone when blocks toppled on pedestrian, court hears

28 October 2024
Lorry driver was on mobile phone when blocks toppled on pedestrian, court hears

Lorry driver was on mobile phone when blocks toppled on pedestrian, court hears

28 October 2024

A lorry driver was on a phone call that lasted nearly 34 minutes when a pallet of building bricks fell from his vehicle onto a woman, a court heard.


‘We made mistakes’, owner of Huddle Lymington admits

28 October 2024
‘We made mistakes’, owner of Huddle Lymington admits

‘We made mistakes’, owner of Huddle Lymington admits

28 October 2024

A bar owner apologised to nearby residents for “mistakes” which led to reports of anti-social behaviour and late noise nuisance by customers.


Talented artist’s suicide after life became “unbearable”

27 October 2024
Talented artist’s suicide after life became “unbearable”

Talented artist’s suicide after life became “unbearable”

27 October 2024

A talented artist took his own life after telling a friend he would do so if things became “unbearable.”


Lymington charity seeks donations of bras for needy

26 October 2024
Lymington charity seeks donations of bras for needy

Lymington charity seeks donations of bras for needy

26 October 2024

People are being asked to donate old bras to help a charity which provides underwear for those who cannot access it or afford it.


Pupils at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School win 3-D printer

26 October 2024
Pupils at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School win 3-D printer

Pupils at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School win 3-D printer

26 October 2024

Pupils at a Christchurch school will bring a new dimension to their work after winning a state of the art 3D printer.


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