A HUNGRY otter cost a couple thousands of pounds in expensive koi carp after raiding their pond – and coming back for a second course the next day.
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FAMILIES flocked to a scarecrow trail in Lyndhurst featuring King Charles, Paddington Bear and Halloween horrors.
A NEW Milton man who became the world's longest serving Master of Wine and the youngest to qualify has died at the age of 94.
A POSITIVE mindset, exercise, holidays and a daily glass of wine are the secrets of long life according to new centenarian Pat Dartnell.
LYMINGTON Town football club has six months to build a new stand for 100 spectators after being promoted to the Southern League.
A DOCTOR took on a dawn-to-dusk litter-pick around Ringwood to support research into a muscle-wasting condition afflicting his stepbrother.
TWO teenage boys who stabbed a Walkford man to death in an eight-minute attack have been jailed for life with a minimum sentence of 18 years.
A tree in the New Forest carved with the name 'Brenda' which a couple wanted their ashes scattered under was found after after a plea on Facebook.
THE heartbroken parents of Walkford murder victim Edward Reeve paid tribute to their son as two teens who killed him appeared at a sentencing hearing.
CHRISTCHURCH Town Council is preparing to unveil options for the future of popular Druitt Hall – including its demolition.
A team from New Forest escapes were “thrilled” to have raised over £600 for Hampshire charity Simon Says by running a 5km race.
A RARE budgie given up for dead after escaping from a home in Sway has been recovered 85 miles away having survived for five months in the wild.
A MAN from New Milton was arrested by police at Bournemouth Airport after he allegedly became threatening and abusive on a Ryanair flight.
RINGWOOD carnival was hailed a “fantastic success” after returning for the first time since the pandemic forced its cancellation for two years.
A CHARITY providing a “vital lifeline” for young people with autism and hidden disabilities is in danger of folding due to a lack of funding.
A LYMINGTON housing development is in the running for a People’s Choice Award which will go to the entry voted most popular by the public.
A WOMAN was left covered in blood after being tossed into the air and gored by a cow in the New Forest.
MAGICIANS, stilt walkers and fire performers will entertain crowds for the return of the Ringwood carnival.
ONE of Lymington’s most flamboyant characters is again taking on a challenge that has seen him raise over £5,000 in memory of a baby girl.
PLANS have been submitted to New Forest District Council to demolish a bungalow in New Milton and build two-storey houses in its place.
