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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.

Forest service for 1,415 men who perished on HMS Hood

05 June 2025
Forest service for 1,415 men who perished on HMS Hood

Forest service for 1,415 men who perished on HMS Hood

05 June 2025

Sunshine poured into the church of St John the Baptist on Sunday for the annual service of commemoration for those who served on HMS Hood.


The New Forest C of E Primary School praised for being ‘warm and welcoming’

04 June 2025
The New Forest C of E Primary School praised for being ‘warm and welcoming’

The New Forest C of E Primary School praised for being ‘warm and welcoming’

04 June 2025

The New Forest C of E Primary School has been congratulated for being a “warm and welcoming” school where pupils feel “safe and cared for”.


Going gets ruff – Dogstival draws over 10,000 to Forest park

04 June 2025
Going gets ruff – Dogstival draws over 10,000 to Forest park

Going gets ruff – Dogstival draws over 10,000 to Forest park

04 June 2025

Crowds of over 10,000 people turned up with their four-legged friends to enjoy a sunshine-soaked Dogstival.


‘Most people still don’t know’ – parents of student killed by faulty gas heater call for warnings

04 June 2025
‘Most people still don’t know’ – parents of student killed by faulty gas heater call for warnings

‘Most people still don’t know’ – parents of student killed by faulty gas heater call for warnings

04 June 2025

Parents of a New Forest teenager who was killed by a faulty gas heater are angry that 10 years on “nothing has been done” to protect others.


Lewis Carroll Society honours memory of Alice Liddell at Forest village hall

03 June 2025
Lewis Carroll Society honours memory of Alice Liddell at Forest village hall

Lewis Carroll Society honours memory of Alice Liddell at Forest village hall

03 June 2025

An information board about a village hall’s links to Alice Liddell of Alice in Wonderland fame has been unveiled by the Lewis Carroll Society.


Police video chat system leading to quicker arrests

03 June 2025
Police video chat system leading to quicker arrests

Police video chat system leading to quicker arrests

03 June 2025

A new video chat system has led to quicker arrests and more offenders being charged or cautioned, say Dorset Police.


Forest rescue dog makes island swim during 100-mile journey on the run

02 June 2025
Forest rescue dog makes island swim during 100-mile journey on the run

Forest rescue dog makes island swim during 100-mile journey on the run

02 June 2025

A rescue dog from the New Forest swam to Brownsea Island during more than a month on the run.


Forest couple scoop prestigious kitchen fitter award

01 June 2025
Forest couple scoop prestigious kitchen fitter award

Forest couple scoop prestigious kitchen fitter award

01 June 2025

A New Forest based kitchen and capentry business has been named best in the UK at a glittering award ceremony.


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.


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