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.
A new McDonald’s in Christchurch will play classical music to “scare people away” if they start causing trouble during night-time opening.
An event tomorrow to support farming and rural communities – dubbed Yarn in a Barn – will offer help with funding, health and combatting rural crime.
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.
A blaze which ruined wooden equipment at a play park in Holbury is suspected to have been started by an arsonist, said firefighters.
A New Milton woman has had to re-learn how to walk and talk after surgery to remove a brain tumour.
Hampshire County Council has said it will investigate how to help a homeowner whose cottage has been hit twice by cars in 17 months.
Farmers and landowners are being urged by a New Forest nature charity to take part in the Big Farmland Bird Count.
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.
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.
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.
The organiser of an out-of-control fireworks display near Ringwood was told by a court to pay more than £7,600.
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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A Christchurch councillor has called on utility companies to “talk to each other” to limit the ongoing roadworks plaguing the town.
Highcliffe School had a visit from a drug sniffer dog as a "deterrent" which the head teacher said was aimed at keeping pupils safe.
Find out how you can win a two-course Sunday lunch for two at the Forest Park Hotel.
A Christchurch business group has called for compensation for traders as a music teacher revealed he lost £3,000 in six weeks thanks to roadworks.
A Polish couple planning to open a shop in New Milton offering their native food and drink say they are “super excited” about their new venture.
A Highcliffe pharmacist and founder member of the town’s Rotary club who served the community for over 40 years has died at the age of 85.
Three out of four BT Street Hubs which were planned for Christchurch have been refused planning permission by BCP Council.
