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

13 September 2025
What was making the headlines in the A&T 50 and 25 years ago

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

13 September 2025

Holme Mead House, once a grand residence on Lymington High Street, stood on land originally granted to William Sanedon in 1365.


Man caught by paedophile hunter gang after sending messages to ‘14-year-old’

11 September 2025
Man caught by paedophile hunter gang after sending messages to ‘14-year-old’

Man caught by paedophile hunter gang after sending messages to ‘14-year-old’

11 September 2025

A 45-year-old man was caught by a paedophile hunter gang after he fell for the fake profile of a teenage girl claiming to be aged 14.


Building boss slams animals claim on contentious land as ‘lies’

10 September 2025
Building boss slams animals claim on contentious land as ‘lies’

Building boss slams animals claim on contentious land as ‘lies’

10 September 2025

A building boss battling to develop Highcliffe land accused the parish council of telling a "complete pack of lies" to turn the public against him.

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Postmistress celebrates 40 years of first class service

08 September 2025
Postmistress celebrates 40 years of first class service

Postmistress celebrates 40 years of first class service

08 September 2025

A post mistress is celebrating her 40th anniversary running the Bartley post office.


Rape victim left in ‘living hell’ by man she trusted

08 September 2025
Rape victim left in ‘living hell’ by man she trusted

Rape victim left in ‘living hell’ by man she trusted

08 September 2025

A rape victim told a court she felt her mind had been “hijacked by terror” after an attack by a Christchurch man whom she trusted.


Supermarket given go-ahead for extended deliveries – against council’s wishes

08 September 2025
Supermarket given go-ahead for extended deliveries – against council’s wishes

Supermarket given go-ahead for extended deliveries – against council’s wishes

08 September 2025

A supermarket in Calmore has been allowed to extend its delivery times – against the recommendation of the town council.


From Our Files: Airport sale...‘hard up’ mum fined...streaker caught in the act

06 September 2025
From Our Files: Airport sale...‘hard up’ mum fined...streaker caught in the act

From Our Files: Airport sale...‘hard up’ mum fined...streaker caught in the act

06 September 2025

What was making the headlines in the A&T 25 and 40 years ago


Report heritage crime online

05 September 2025
Report heritage crime online

Report heritage crime online

05 September 2025

People who witness crime at a heritage site are urged to report it to Dorset Police via a new system which aims to crack down on such offences.


Council apology after shoppers mistakenly pay for free parking

05 September 2025
Council apology after shoppers mistakenly pay for free parking

Council apology after shoppers mistakenly pay for free parking

05 September 2025

A council has apologised after motorists mistakenly paid to park at a Christchurch site despite it being free.


New home for kitten left brain damaged and with three legs

03 September 2025
New home for kitten left brain damaged and with three legs

New home for kitten left brain damaged and with three legs

03 September 2025

A six-month-old kitten who was so badly beaten he was left brain damaged and with just three legs has been taken in by a cat lover from the Forest.


Family fundraising to have more time with terminally ill three-year-old

02 September 2025
Family fundraising to have more time with terminally ill three-year-old

Family fundraising to have more time with terminally ill three-year-old

02 September 2025

Money is being raised for the parents of a three-year-old girl with a fatal genetic condition as she undergoes treatment that could buy her more time.


Puppy Poppy living her best life after being rescued by the RSPCA

01 September 2025
Puppy Poppy living her best life after being rescued by the RSPCA

Puppy Poppy living her best life after being rescued by the RSPCA

01 September 2025

A puppy rescued by the RSPCA after she was found with broken legs and ribs after a series of attacks by her owner is now loving life in a new home.


Free clothing initiative helping struggling families

01 September 2025
Free clothing initiative helping struggling families

Free clothing initiative helping struggling families

01 September 2025

Struggling families in Fordingbridge can find items to fill their wardrobe with thanks to the Salvation Army.


New adventure play park at Forest beach

01 September 2025
New adventure play park at Forest beach

New adventure play park at Forest beach

01 September 2025

A new adventure play park has been keeping children entertained at Lepe Beach.


Renewable energy firm giving out free soil and compost to mark 30th year

31 August 2025
Renewable energy firm giving out free soil and compost to mark 30th year

Renewable energy firm giving out free soil and compost to mark 30th year

31 August 2025

A renewable energy company is offering community groups, charities, schools and nurseries free soil and compost to mark its 30th anniversary.


From Our Files: ‘You won’t arrest me’...boat thief’s trip plans...monkey business

30 August 2025
From Our Files: ‘You won’t arrest me’...boat thief’s trip plans...monkey business

From Our Files: ‘You won’t arrest me’...boat thief’s trip plans...monkey business

30 August 2025

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


New tests show sewage pollution in Lymington River has risen further

30 August 2025
New tests show sewage pollution in Lymington River has risen further

New tests show sewage pollution in Lymington River has risen further

30 August 2025

Sewage pollution levels at a spot in the Lymington River have increased to "dangerously high levels", say New Forest Friends of the Earth.

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Union says airport could shut due to strike action

30 August 2025
Union says airport could shut due to strike action

Union says airport could shut due to strike action

30 August 2025

Bournemouth airport could be shut down if a planned strike goes ahead in September, Unite union claims.


Waitrose car park deal in Christchurch due to complete

27 August 2025
Waitrose car park deal in Christchurch due to complete

Waitrose car park deal in Christchurch due to complete

27 August 2025

A deal to lease a Christchurch car park to a supermarket is expected to complete at the end of this month.


World War II bomb found on beach

26 August 2025
World War II bomb found on beach

World War II bomb found on beach

26 August 2025

A Royal Navy bomb disposal team blew up a World War II explosive device after it was found by a walker at Taddiford Gap.


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