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'Madness' – residents hit out over plans for two drive-through restaurants at Christchurch gateway

13 February 2023
'Madness' – residents hit out over plans for two drive-through restaurants at Christchurch gateway

'Madness' – residents hit out over plans for two drive-through restaurants at Christchurch gateway

13 February 2023

Plans for two drive-through takeaways on a busy roundabout in Christchurch have drawn a raft of objections from local residents.


New McDonald's given green light to serve late-night refreshments

13 February 2023
New McDonald's given green light to serve late-night refreshments

New McDonald's given green light to serve late-night refreshments

13 February 2023

An application to allow a new McDonald’s in Christchurch to serve refreshments from 11pm to 5am has been granted.


'Really sad' – flower club to close after 70 years as membership wilts

10 February 2023
'Really sad' – flower club to close after 70 years as membership wilts

'Really sad' – flower club to close after 70 years as membership wilts

10 February 2023

After 70 years of blooms and friendship, New Milton and Barton Flower Club is to close – another victim of the pandemic.


Builder appeals five-home plan refusal and 'strongly refutes' NFDC argument

10 February 2023
Builder appeals five-home plan refusal and 'strongly refutes' NFDC argument

Builder appeals five-home plan refusal and 'strongly refutes' NFDC argument

10 February 2023

A builder is challenging New Forest District Council’s refusal of permission to replace a four-bedroom home in Pennington with five new houses.

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Monkey for old rope – ferry discards put to good use

09 February 2023
Monkey for old rope – ferry discards put to good use

Monkey for old rope – ferry discards put to good use

09 February 2023

A load of old rope donated by Wightlink ferries from its operation at Lymington is being given a new use – by a group of monkeys.


The naughty Liszt – new McDonald's to play classical music to scare off troublemakers

09 February 2023
The naughty Liszt – new McDonald's to play classical music to scare off troublemakers

The naughty Liszt – new McDonald's to play classical music to scare off troublemakers

09 February 2023

A new McDonald’s in Christchurch will play classical music to “scare people away” if they start causing trouble during night-time opening.


Farmers invited to 'Yarn in a Barn' for support and advice

08 February 2023
Farmers invited to 'Yarn in a Barn' for support and advice

Farmers invited to 'Yarn in a Barn' for support and advice

08 February 2023

An event tomorrow to support farming and rural communities – dubbed Yarn in a Barn – will offer help with funding, health and combatting rural crime.


Former castle tearooms operator who lost contract returns to site with new cafe

08 February 2023
Former castle tearooms operator who lost contract returns to site with new cafe

Former castle tearooms operator who lost contract returns to site with new cafe

08 February 2023

A businessman who ran Highcliffe Castle tearooms for 17 years before losing the contract is back after winning the rights for a temporary cafe there.


'So senseless' – arson suspected as play equipment goes up in flames

08 February 2023
'So senseless' – arson suspected as play equipment goes up in flames

'So senseless' – arson suspected as play equipment goes up in flames

08 February 2023

A blaze which ruined wooden equipment at a play park in Holbury is suspected to have been started by an arsonist, said firefighters.


Young Lizzie learning how to walk and talk again after brain tumour surgery

04 February 2023
Young Lizzie learning how to walk and talk again after brain tumour surgery

Young Lizzie learning how to walk and talk again after brain tumour surgery

04 February 2023

A New Milton woman has had to re-learn how to walk and talk after surgery to remove a brain tumour.


Council may help woman over cars smashing into her home

03 February 2023
Council may help woman over cars smashing into her home

Council may help woman over cars smashing into her home

03 February 2023

Hampshire County Council has said it will investigate how to help a homeowner whose cottage has been hit twice by cars in 17 months.


Get out for the count – plea for New Forest farmers to join national bird scheme

03 February 2023
Get out for the count – plea for New Forest farmers to join national bird scheme

Get out for the count – plea for New Forest farmers to join national bird scheme

03 February 2023

Farmers and landowners are being urged by a New Forest nature charity to take part in the Big Farmland Bird Count.


Dad devastated by theft of boat he specially adapted for his disabled daughter

03 February 2023
Dad devastated by theft of boat he specially adapted for his disabled daughter

Dad devastated by theft of boat he specially adapted for his disabled daughter

03 February 2023

A devastated family say they are “heartbroken” by the theft of a specially adapted boat which was used to take a disabled daughter on trips.


'Very angry, shouting and spitting blood' – man's face slashed with garden stone during fight in bar

01 February 2023
'Very angry, shouting and spitting blood' – man's face slashed with garden stone during fight in bar

'Very angry, shouting and spitting blood' – man's face slashed with garden stone during fight in bar

01 February 2023

A customer at the Boathouse in Christchurch smashed another man over the head with a stone, slashing his face and breaking his teeth, a court heard.


Third application to turn former shop into block of flats

01 February 2023
Third application to turn former shop into block of flats

Third application to turn former shop into block of flats

01 February 2023

A developer has made a third attempt to demolish a former shop with two flats above in Totton to build a new block of apartments.


Firework event organiser fined after pyrotechnics caught light and misfired

30 January 2023
Firework event organiser fined after pyrotechnics caught light and misfired

Firework event organiser fined after pyrotechnics caught light and misfired

30 January 2023

The organiser of an out-of-control fireworks display near Ringwood was told by a court to pay more than £7,600.


‘I live in fear driver will die hitting my house’

30 January 2023
‘I live in fear driver will die hitting my house’

‘I live in fear driver will die hitting my house’

30 January 2023

A home-owner says she is living in fear of a fatal car crash at her country cottage which has been hit twice by vehicles hurtling off the road.

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Christchurch gridlock – utility companies 'must talk to avoid never-ending roadworks'

27 January 2023
Christchurch gridlock – utility companies 'must talk to avoid never-ending roadworks'

Christchurch gridlock – utility companies 'must talk to avoid never-ending roadworks'

27 January 2023

A Christchurch councillor has called on utility companies to “talk to each other” to limit the ongoing roadworks plaguing the town.


School given 'all clear' from drug sniffer dog

27 January 2023
School given 'all clear' from drug sniffer dog

School given 'all clear' from drug sniffer dog

27 January 2023

Highcliffe School had a visit from a drug sniffer dog as a "deterrent" which the head teacher said was aimed at keeping pupils safe.


Forest Park Hotel – food review and how you can win a two-course meal for two

27 January 2023
Forest Park Hotel – food review and how you can win a two-course meal for two

Forest Park Hotel – food review and how you can win a two-course meal for two

27 January 2023

Find out how you can win a two-course Sunday lunch for two at the Forest Park Hotel.


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