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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.

All town councillors asked to take extra training after complaints upheld

02 May 2025
All town councillors asked to take extra training after complaints upheld

All town councillors asked to take extra training after complaints upheld

02 May 2025

All members of Christchurch Town Council have been asked to take further training on the code of conduct after a number of complaints.


New takeaway revealed for town gateway

01 May 2025
New takeaway revealed for town gateway

New takeaway revealed for town gateway

01 May 2025

A Wendy's drive-through has been revealed as the takeaway planned for a prominent gateway to Christchurch.


Ringwood man denies rape

30 April 2025
Ringwood man denies rape

Ringwood man denies rape

30 April 2025

A man on trial accused of rape ran out of the witness box at Bournemouth Crown Court sobbing "I am not a rapist, I'm not a wrong-un".


Town centre shop extensions would create ‘difficulties for disabled’

30 April 2025
Town centre shop extensions would create ‘difficulties for disabled’

Town centre shop extensions would create ‘difficulties for disabled’

30 April 2025

A proposal to extend a restaurant and two shops in Christchurch town centre would make it difficult for disabled and the elderly, a meeting has heard.


Christchurch councillor investigated over ‘misogynistic remarks’ in email

29 April 2025
Christchurch councillor investigated over ‘misogynistic remarks’ in email

Christchurch councillor investigated over ‘misogynistic remarks’ in email

29 April 2025

A Christchurch town councillor breached a code of conduct by making "unacceptable, hurtful and misogynistic comments” in an email and on social media.


Personal trainer on trial charged with raping woman

29 April 2025
Personal trainer on trial charged with raping woman

Personal trainer on trial charged with raping woman

29 April 2025

A personal trainer beat and raped a woman, a court has heard.


Crackdown on dog owners not picking up after pets

29 April 2025
Crackdown on dog owners not picking up after pets

Crackdown on dog owners not picking up after pets

29 April 2025

A major crackdown on dog owners who do not pick up after their pets titled ‘Bag it and Bin it’ has been launched in the New Forest.


Residents invited to have say on plans for Christchurch

28 April 2025
Residents invited to have say on plans for Christchurch

Residents invited to have say on plans for Christchurch

28 April 2025

Christchurch residents are invited to a planning forum tomorrow where they can ask questions about the future of the town.


New mural unveiled at Ashurst railway station

28 April 2025
New mural unveiled at Ashurst railway station

New mural unveiled at Ashurst railway station

28 April 2025

A new mural has been unveiled at Ashurst railway station by Scouts, Guides and pupils.


£160k setback to rebuild fire-hit church

27 April 2025
£160k setback to rebuild fire-hit church

£160k setback to rebuild fire-hit church

27 April 2025

Fundraisers for the All Saints church restoration project have suffered a £160.000 “set back” after the government changed its tax rules.


Bet between two men that lasted 50 years is secret behind why Envy Cottage was never finished.

27 April 2025
Bet between two men that lasted 50 years is secret behind why Envy Cottage was never finished.

Bet between two men that lasted 50 years is secret behind why Envy Cottage was never finished.

27 April 2025

It started as a bet between two men - one a brickie, the other a carpenter - over a pint at Boldre Club.


Football, tennis and basketball courts for Carvers recreation ground

27 April 2025
Football, tennis and basketball courts for Carvers recreation ground

Football, tennis and basketball courts for Carvers recreation ground

27 April 2025

Ringwood Town Council says it is “thrilled” that Carvers recreation ground is to get a multi-use games area.


From Our Files: ‘Peeping Tom’ in court...pirate videos...dogs ban an ‘injustice’

26 April 2025
From Our Files: ‘Peeping Tom’ in court...pirate videos...dogs ban an ‘injustice’

From Our Files: ‘Peeping Tom’ in court...pirate videos...dogs ban an ‘injustice’

26 April 2025

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


‘We are extremely fortunate to still have our little girl with us today’

24 April 2025
‘We are extremely fortunate to still have our little girl with us today’

‘We are extremely fortunate to still have our little girl with us today’

24 April 2025

Following the sentencing of Jordan Wilkes, DCI Aimee Schock read out a statement by the family of the nine-year-old girl he stabbed.


Man ‘obsessed’ by child killers jailed for knife attack on nine-year-old girl

23 April 2025
Man ‘obsessed’ by child killers jailed for knife attack on nine-year-old girl

Man ‘obsessed’ by child killers jailed for knife attack on nine-year-old girl

23 April 2025

A mother sobbed in court as she told how her once “bubbly free-spirited little girl” has been left tormented after being stabbed by a stranger.


Vandals strike again as village play equipment set alight

23 April 2025
Vandals strike again as village play equipment set alight

Vandals strike again as village play equipment set alight

23 April 2025

Vandals struck at Sway again last night setting alight children’s play equipment.

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Pet sun cream plea after cat has cancerous ears removed

23 April 2025
Pet sun cream plea after cat has cancerous ears removed

Pet sun cream plea after cat has cancerous ears removed

23 April 2025

A Forest vet has urged owners to consider suncream for their pets after a cat had to be treated for cancer after getting sunburned.


Parrot owner’s plea for help after bird escapes into tree for six days

22 April 2025
Parrot owner’s plea for help after bird escapes into tree for six days

Parrot owner’s plea for help after bird escapes into tree for six days

22 April 2025

A desperate parrot owner is appealing for help to rescue her bird which has been in a tree for six days.


Lawrence aiming to be the fastest Down Under

22 April 2025
Lawrence aiming to be the fastest Down Under

Lawrence aiming to be the fastest Down Under

22 April 2025

A former Lymington man is aiming to be the fastest solo person to ride around the whole of Australia on a fixed gear bike to raise money for the RNLI.


Free exhibition celebrates Nelson’s favourite ship ‘Eggs and Bacon’

20 April 2025
Free exhibition celebrates Nelson’s favourite ship ‘Eggs and Bacon’

Free exhibition celebrates Nelson’s favourite ship ‘Eggs and Bacon’

20 April 2025

A ship that was Admiral Nelson’s favourite, HMS Agamemnon, is being celebrated at Buckler’s Hard where his fleet was built.


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