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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.

Over 2,000 flood in to hospice’s new craft store as famous faces attend

11 April 2025
Over 2,000 flood in to hospice’s new craft store as famous faces attend

Over 2,000 flood in to hospice’s new craft store as famous faces attend

11 April 2025

A huge crowd turned out to see Saints legend Matt Le Tissier and the “Teddy Bear Ladies” from The Repair Shop open Oakhaven’s new crafting store.


Lymington businesswoman completes rickshaw rally across India

10 April 2025
Lymington businesswoman completes rickshaw rally across India

Lymington businesswoman completes rickshaw rally across India

10 April 2025

A Lymington businesswoman joined 50 others in a 1,200km rickshaw race across India to raise £120,000 for charity.


Mother and daughter took poison in suicide pact

09 April 2025
Mother and daughter took poison in suicide pact

Mother and daughter took poison in suicide pact

09 April 2025

A mother and daughter killed themselves using a poison “notoriously promoted” on suicide websites following the death of a family member.


Man charged after £400 stolen from Lymington cafe

09 April 2025
Man charged after £400 stolen from Lymington cafe

Man charged after £400 stolen from Lymington cafe

09 April 2025

A man has been charged in connection with a burglary in Lymington after a coffee shop on the Quay had its glass door smashed and £400 stolen.


Work begins on controversial flats in Barton

09 April 2025
Work begins on controversial flats in Barton

Work begins on controversial flats in Barton

09 April 2025

Work has started on a controversial development of 27 “crucially needed” affordable homes in Barton.


Forest food bank honoured as Lord Lieutenant laments their need

08 April 2025
Forest food bank honoured as Lord Lieutenant laments their need

Forest food bank honoured as Lord Lieutenant laments their need

08 April 2025

The Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire has said “how sad it is” that Britain has “so many” food banks.


Hairdresser’s head shave to raise awareness of rare genetic condition

08 April 2025
Hairdresser’s head shave to raise awareness of rare genetic condition

Hairdresser’s head shave to raise awareness of rare genetic condition

08 April 2025

A hairdresser is to shave off her hair to raise awareness of a rare genetic condition that could have killed her fiancé.


Christchurch civic offices sold to property developer for nearly £2m

07 April 2025
Christchurch civic offices sold to property developer for nearly £2m

Christchurch civic offices sold to property developer for nearly £2m

07 April 2025

A property developer has bought the former Christchurch civic offices for nearly £2m.


Group of young adults with autism enjoy holiday abroad

07 April 2025
Group of young adults with autism enjoy holiday abroad

Group of young adults with autism enjoy holiday abroad

07 April 2025

A group of young adults with autism have been able to enjoy a week’s holiday abroad without their families thanks to a Christchurch charity.


Homeowner must demolish ‘dominant’ outbuilding after appeal thrown out

07 April 2025
Homeowner must demolish ‘dominant’ outbuilding after appeal thrown out

Homeowner must demolish ‘dominant’ outbuilding after appeal thrown out

07 April 2025

A Bransgore homeowner will have to demolish an outbuilding after an appeal was thrown out.


Villagers face second fight to save historic Forest bridge

07 April 2025
Villagers face second fight to save historic Forest bridge

Villagers face second fight to save historic Forest bridge

07 April 2025

A stay of execution for a historic Forest bridge, saved in 2021 after a village outcry, looks over as new plans to remove it have been revealed.


Chewton Glen Hotel’s Spa named best Spa Retreat in the country

06 April 2025
Chewton Glen Hotel’s Spa named best Spa Retreat in the country

Chewton Glen Hotel’s Spa named best Spa Retreat in the country

06 April 2025

Staff at Chewton Glen Hotel’s Spa are celebrating after being named the best one in the country in the Luxury Spa Edit Awards.


Care home resident celebrates 100th birthday with card from King

05 April 2025
Care home resident celebrates 100th birthday with card from King

Care home resident celebrates 100th birthday with card from King

05 April 2025

A woman celebrating her 100th birthday got right royal treatment with a card from King Charles and a visit from the Mayor of New Milton.


From Our Files: Rant over rates...sewerage overload...losing the last outfitters

05 April 2025
From Our Files: Rant over rates...sewerage overload...losing the last outfitters

From Our Files: Rant over rates...sewerage overload...losing the last outfitters

05 April 2025

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


From Our Files: Delayed win celebrations...brothers up in arms...death and taxes

29 March 2025
From Our Files: Delayed win celebrations...brothers up in arms...death and taxes

From Our Files: Delayed win celebrations...brothers up in arms...death and taxes

29 March 2025

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


‘Reopen leisure centre path’ town council tells BCP

29 March 2025
‘Reopen leisure centre path’ town council tells BCP

‘Reopen leisure centre path’ town council tells BCP

29 March 2025

Angry Christchurch town councillors are demanding BCP restores a public footpath at Two Riversmeet which it has blocked.


‘Thrilled’ Turkish restaurant scoops prize in Best Kebab Awards

29 March 2025
‘Thrilled’ Turkish restaurant scoops prize in Best Kebab Awards

‘Thrilled’ Turkish restaurant scoops prize in Best Kebab Awards

29 March 2025

A family-run Turkish restaurant in Christchurch has won a prestigious title in the British Kebab Awards.


Closed again – couple running flood-hit pub make ‘heartbreaking’ decision to leave

28 March 2025
Closed again – couple running flood-hit pub make ‘heartbreaking’ decision to leave

Closed again – couple running flood-hit pub make ‘heartbreaking’ decision to leave

28 March 2025

A couple who took over a pub in December have had to leave it less than three months later due to flooding and a row over work to prevent damage.


Celebrity opening for new store

26 March 2025
Celebrity opening for new store

Celebrity opening for new store

26 March 2025

Saints legend Matt Le Tissier and the ‘Teddy Bear Ladies’ from TV’s The Repair Shop will be making a joint appearance in Lymington next week.


Mum’s horror over offensive word burned onto car bonnet

26 March 2025
Mum’s horror over offensive word burned onto car bonnet

Mum’s horror over offensive word burned onto car bonnet

26 March 2025

A horrified mum who had her car vandalised with an offensive word across the bonnet is appealing for information.


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