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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 30 new jobs as M&S to move from high street to retail park

08 October 2025
Over 30 new jobs as M&S to move from high street to retail park

Over 30 new jobs as M&S to move from high street to retail park

08 October 2025

A prominent food retailer in Christchurch is set to leave its High Street site for a location where a home furnishings store moved only in January.


Woman ‘looking for love’ attacked by man she met on dating app

08 October 2025
Woman ‘looking for love’ attacked by man she met on dating app

Woman ‘looking for love’ attacked by man she met on dating app

08 October 2025

A woman who went on a dating app looking for her ‘Mr Right’ was raped by a man she had met through it.


From Our Files: A moo-ving protest...show axes dogs...thankful Sir Ben

04 October 2025
From Our Files: A moo-ving protest...show axes dogs...thankful Sir Ben

From Our Files: A moo-ving protest...show axes dogs...thankful Sir Ben

04 October 2025

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


‘The victory Britain forgot’ – late Milford man sheds light on the Berlin Airlift in new podcast

04 October 2025
‘The victory Britain forgot’ – late Milford man sheds light on the Berlin Airlift in new podcast

‘The victory Britain forgot’ – late Milford man sheds light on the Berlin Airlift in new podcast

04 October 2025

It was the victory that Britain forgot. That was the verdict of Sir John Curtiss who took part in a critical standoff in military history.


Heartbroken mother believes son was ‘bullied’ into taking own life

29 September 2025
Heartbroken mother believes son was ‘bullied’ into taking own life

Heartbroken mother believes son was ‘bullied’ into taking own life

29 September 2025

A heartbroken mother sobbed as she told a coroner she believed her teenage son had been “bullied” into taking his own life.


Mum of brave schoolboy who died of cancer is running London Marathon to help fulfil his dream

28 September 2025
Mum of brave schoolboy who died of cancer is running London Marathon to help fulfil his dream

Mum of brave schoolboy who died of cancer is running London Marathon to help fulfil his dream

28 September 2025

A mother who lost her son to cancer is running the London Marathon to honour his dream.


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

27 September 2025
What was making the headlines in the A&T 50 and 25 years ago

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

27 September 2025

A New Milton widow whose husband was on “emergency care” for 45 days asked MP Robert Adley to help her.


Anti-knife crime school project gets £73,000 boost

27 September 2025
Anti-knife crime school project gets £73,000 boost

Anti-knife crime school project gets £73,000 boost

27 September 2025

School kids in Hampshire are being helped to avoid being drawn into knife crime thanks to a project’s £73,000 cash boost.

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Care home resident gets to relive memories of caravan holidays

25 September 2025
Care home resident gets to relive memories of caravan holidays

Care home resident gets to relive memories of caravan holidays

25 September 2025

A care home resident could not believe her eyes when she was presented with a replica of a caravan she used to enjoy family holidays in.


Court: Mum fears for son’s future after pipe falling on head ‘changed’ him

24 September 2025
Court: Mum fears for son’s future after pipe falling on head ‘changed’ him

Court: Mum fears for son’s future after pipe falling on head ‘changed’ him

24 September 2025

The mum of a young boy who was hit on the head by a cast iron pipe told a court he had changed from being “full of fun” to being too scared to go out.


Terrified teen fled hotel after sex attack

22 September 2025
Terrified teen fled hotel after sex attack

Terrified teen fled hotel after sex attack

22 September 2025

A terrified teenager fled a Premier Inn in Christchurch after he was sexually assaulted by a 62-year-old man.


From Our Files: Hot as a cucumber...friendly Sway...campsite move...PC visible

20 September 2025
From Our Files: Hot as a cucumber...friendly Sway...campsite move...PC visible

From Our Files: Hot as a cucumber...friendly Sway...campsite move...PC visible

20 September 2025

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


Charity plane pull raises £2,600

18 September 2025
Charity plane pull raises £2,600

Charity plane pull raises £2,600

18 September 2025

A band of volunteers took on the epic Dorset Plane Pull challenge to raise money for charity.


Stable School for special ed in Christchurch receives ‘Good’ Ofsted rating

18 September 2025
Stable School for special ed in Christchurch receives ‘Good’ Ofsted rating

Stable School for special ed in Christchurch receives ‘Good’ Ofsted rating

18 September 2025

A school once rated as needing improvement has been praised by Ofsted inspectors who found it now makes pupils “feel safe.”


Pensioner chains himself to bridge as protesters stop demolition

18 September 2025
Pensioner chains himself to bridge as protesters stop demolition

Pensioner chains himself to bridge as protesters stop demolition

18 September 2025

A villager chained himself to a bridge to stop contractors sent by Forestry England from ripping it out.

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How a Forest village got a very special taste of Strictly

17 September 2025
How a Forest village got a very special taste of Strictly

How a Forest village got a very special taste of Strictly

17 September 2025

Strictly Come Dancing fans got a very special taste of the show at a New Forest village – and it was all thanks to a member of the local Probus.


Angry villagers’ final effort to save historic Forest bridge as destruction looms

16 September 2025
Angry villagers’ final effort to save historic Forest bridge as destruction looms

Angry villagers’ final effort to save historic Forest bridge as destruction looms

16 September 2025

Furious villagers have made last-ditch attempts to save a popular footbridge from being ripped out tomorrow.


Charity launches new project

15 September 2025
Charity launches new project

Charity launches new project

15 September 2025

A Forest charity has launched a new programme which supports people facing challenges to work.


Tributes paid to two longstanding NSPCC fundraisers

14 September 2025
Tributes paid to two longstanding NSPCC fundraisers

Tributes paid to two longstanding NSPCC fundraisers

14 September 2025

Tributes have been paid to two longstanding volunteer fundraisers for a children’s charity following their deaths.


Couple launch stylish new chocolate boutique

14 September 2025
Couple launch stylish new chocolate boutique

Couple launch stylish new chocolate boutique

14 September 2025

What do you get if you combine the talents of a chocolatier with the skills of an artist?


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