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Former crack commando who fought in the Falklands war took his own life with a shotgun

19 October 2025
Former crack commando who fought in the Falklands war took his own life with a shotgun

Former crack commando who fought in the Falklands war took his own life with a shotgun

19 October 2025

A former crack commando who fought in the Falklands war took his own life with a shotgun after suffering ill health.


Advice sessions on transition of disabled youngsters

18 October 2025
Advice sessions on transition of disabled youngsters

Advice sessions on transition of disabled youngsters

18 October 2025

Advice sessions for disabled youngsters transitioning from children’s services to adult services are being offered by a charity.


From Our Files: Cheap camping ‘hell’...spirits con...pumpkins battle

18 October 2025
From Our Files: Cheap camping ‘hell’...spirits con...pumpkins battle

From Our Files: Cheap camping ‘hell’...spirits con...pumpkins battle

18 October 2025

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


‘This council has a duty to residents’ – vote held on future of town’s Christmas lights

18 October 2025
‘This council has a duty to residents’ – vote held on future of town’s Christmas lights

‘This council has a duty to residents’ – vote held on future of town’s Christmas lights

18 October 2025

Christchurch is set to sparkle at Christmas 2026 after a unanimous vote to keep its festive lights.


Sisters’ sweet treats raise funds for cat charity

16 October 2025
Sisters’ sweet treats raise funds for cat charity

Sisters’ sweet treats raise funds for cat charity

16 October 2025

Two young sisters raised over £130 for Lymington Cat and Kitten Rescue by selling tasty homemade treats.


‘Discrimination’ claim as shopkeeper appeals to keep High Street sign

15 October 2025
‘Discrimination’ claim as shopkeeper appeals to keep High Street sign

‘Discrimination’ claim as shopkeeper appeals to keep High Street sign

15 October 2025

Shopkeepers who have been ordered to take down an sign at their mobile phone store in Lymington say they are being discriminated against.


‘There are not hordes of men drinking pints’ – beach hut owners and restaurant row over benches

15 October 2025
‘There are not hordes of men drinking pints’ – beach hut owners and restaurant row over benches

‘There are not hordes of men drinking pints’ – beach hut owners and restaurant row over benches

15 October 2025

Claims that benches at a beach restaurant make the area look like a “beer garden” have been denied by eatery bosses.


Town ‘being killed off’ amid Christmas lights axe threat

14 October 2025
Town ‘being killed off’ amid Christmas lights axe threat

Town ‘being killed off’ amid Christmas lights axe threat

14 October 2025

Angry residents claim a town council is trying to "kill Christchurch off" after it revealed it might pull the plug on its Christmas lights next year.


Plans for 20 flats at former Christchurch civic offices are thrown out

13 October 2025
Plans for 20 flats at former Christchurch civic offices are thrown out

Plans for 20 flats at former Christchurch civic offices are thrown out

13 October 2025

A plan to turn the former Christchurch civic offices into 20 flats has been refused.


Sway Gardening club has brilliant blooms and vibrant veg

12 October 2025
Sway Gardening club has brilliant blooms and vibrant veg

Sway Gardening club has brilliant blooms and vibrant veg

12 October 2025

A bevy of beautiful produce was on show at Sway Gardening Club flower and vegetable show.


From Our Files: Library tantrums...snake escape...container port plea

11 October 2025
From Our Files: Library tantrums...snake escape...container port plea

From Our Files: Library tantrums...snake escape...container port plea

11 October 2025

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


New Milton care worker recognised for ‘outstanding’ leadership

11 October 2025
New Milton care worker recognised for ‘outstanding’ leadership

New Milton care worker recognised for ‘outstanding’ leadership

11 October 2025

A care home worker has been recognised for his “outstanding leadership” by becoming finalist in top awards in the industry.


‘No surprise’ – celebrity chef celebrates after development plans rejected

10 October 2025
‘No surprise’ – celebrity chef celebrates after development plans rejected

‘No surprise’ – celebrity chef celebrates after development plans rejected

10 October 2025

A celebrity restaurateur is celebrating after plans to develop The Lord Bute Hotel were thrown out by BCP Council.

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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.


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