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Forest cycling charity given £380,000 cash boost

01 April 2024
Forest cycling charity given £380,000 cash boost

Forest cycling charity given £380,000 cash boost

01 April 2024

A charity which helps disabled bike riders enjoy the New Forest has been awarded over £380,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund


Butcher in Forest village expands with new farm shop

31 March 2024
Butcher in Forest village expands with new farm shop

Butcher in Forest village expands with new farm shop

31 March 2024

A thriving butchery business in Bramshaw has opened a new farm shop complete with takeaway and an outside seating area.


From Our Files: Last borough meeting... ‘Hordle panther’...streaker warning

31 March 2024
From Our Files: Last borough meeting... ‘Hordle panther’...streaker warning

From Our Files: Last borough meeting... ‘Hordle panther’...streaker warning

31 March 2024

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


Large high street homes could be demolished for 11 flats

31 March 2024
Large high street homes could be demolished for 11 flats

Large high street homes could be demolished for 11 flats

31 March 2024

Two large Victorian homes in Highcliffe’s high street could be demolished to make way for 11 affordable apartments.


Gore blimey, it’s a village festival with the best in local cider and music

30 March 2024
Gore blimey, it’s a village festival with the best in local cider and music

Gore blimey, it’s a village festival with the best in local cider and music

30 March 2024

A day of cider drinking, fun and music will be on offer at one of the New Forest’s most avidly anticipated events.


Village primary’s teachers are ‘ambitious for its pupils’ – Ofsted

29 March 2024
Village primary’s teachers are ‘ambitious for its pupils’ – Ofsted

Village primary’s teachers are ‘ambitious for its pupils’ – Ofsted

29 March 2024

A primary school has been praised by Ofsted inspectors for creating a “real sense of community”.


Pensioner posted warning note on door before taking her own life

27 March 2024
Pensioner posted warning note on door before taking her own life

Pensioner posted warning note on door before taking her own life

27 March 2024

A Christchurch pensioner posted a warning note on her front door before taking her own life, an inquest has heard.


Head teacher responds over skirt row

26 March 2024
Head teacher responds over skirt row

Head teacher responds over skirt row

26 March 2024

The head teacher of a secondary school at the centre of a row over a new skirt has said the decision was down to feedback over the current uniform.


Beach to remain open during vital repairs to coastal defence structure

26 March 2024
Beach to remain open during vital repairs to coastal defence structure

Beach to remain open during vital repairs to coastal defence structure

26 March 2024

Repairs to the Long Groyne at Hengistbury Head – which plays a “critical role” in reducing coastal flooding and erosion – will start next month.


‘Disgusting’ – parents fume over new school skirt costing up to £45

25 March 2024
‘Disgusting’ – parents fume over new school skirt costing up to £45

‘Disgusting’ – parents fume over new school skirt costing up to £45

25 March 2024

Furious parents have lashed out at a secondary school over “tone deaf” plans for a new skirt costing up to £45.


Public meeting to discuss Local Plan ‘vision’ of future until 2039

25 March 2024
Public meeting to discuss Local Plan ‘vision’ of future until 2039

Public meeting to discuss Local Plan ‘vision’ of future until 2039

25 March 2024

Residents of Highcliffe and Walkford are invited to attend a special meeting where the new Local Plan will be discussed.


Dazzling blooms at Sway Gardening Club Spring Show

24 March 2024
Dazzling blooms at Sway Gardening Club Spring Show

Dazzling blooms at Sway Gardening Club Spring Show

24 March 2024

Beautiful spring flowers brought a touch of colourful brightness to Sway Village Hall at the weekend.


Husband’s six-stone fundraising slimathon for charity helping his wife

23 March 2024
Husband’s six-stone fundraising slimathon for charity helping his wife

Husband’s six-stone fundraising slimathon for charity helping his wife

23 March 2024

A Christchurch man whose wife has been diagnosed with cancer is undertaking a sponsored slimathon to raise money for a cancer care charity.


Late TV star’s ‘incredible’ gift to New Forest orangutan charity

21 March 2024
Late TV star’s ‘incredible’ gift to New Forest orangutan charity

Late TV star’s ‘incredible’ gift to New Forest orangutan charity

21 March 2024

A New Forest charity which rescues orphaned orangutans has been left an “incredible” gift of £50,000 by late TV star Paul O’Grady.


TV chef to help launch autism school’s new sixth form

21 March 2024
TV chef to help launch autism school’s new sixth form

TV chef to help launch autism school’s new sixth form

21 March 2024

A top TV chef will be hosting a healthy cooking session at the opening of a specialist autism school’s sixth form.


Historic town centre site restored to former glory

20 March 2024
Historic town centre site restored to former glory

Historic town centre site restored to former glory

20 March 2024

Christchurch’s former town hall has been officially reopened after a “meticulous” restoration.


Bridge on main town route to shut for five nights

18 March 2024
Bridge on main town route to shut for five nights

Bridge on main town route to shut for five nights

18 March 2024

Repair work to a bridge on a major route into Christchurch will see it closed at night this week.


Brockenhust C of E Primary School launches ‘Brockanory’ campaign to create own library

15 March 2024
Brockenhust C of E Primary School launches ‘Brockanory’ campaign to create own library

Brockenhust C of E Primary School launches ‘Brockanory’ campaign to create own library

15 March 2024

Local children’s author Simon Chadwick has thrown his backing behind Brockenhurst C of E Primary School’s campaign aimed at saving libraries.


Popular river shortlisted for bathing status

12 March 2024
Popular river shortlisted for bathing status

Popular river shortlisted for bathing status

12 March 2024

A section of the Avon River has been shortlisted to be considered an official bathing water.


Rise in number of pupils securing first choice school

12 March 2024
Rise in number of pupils securing first choice school

Rise in number of pupils securing first choice school

12 March 2024

Nearly all children in Hampshire and the BCP area have been offered their first choice of secondary school for September.


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