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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.

From our files: Empty homes charge...bold McDonald’s...too many, deer fallow

15 March 2025
From our files: Empty homes charge...bold McDonald’s...too many, deer fallow

From our files: Empty homes charge...bold McDonald’s...too many, deer fallow

15 March 2025

A 50% RATE is to be levied on empty properties in the New Forest district.


Plea for help over dumped shar pei dogs who need operations

15 March 2025
Plea for help over dumped shar pei dogs who need operations

Plea for help over dumped shar pei dogs who need operations

15 March 2025

A fundraising page has been set up to pay for urgent medical treatment needed for two dogs dumped at the side of the road.


Paedophile continued to download indecent pictures of children after his arrest

13 March 2025
Paedophile continued to download indecent pictures of children after his arrest

Paedophile continued to download indecent pictures of children after his arrest

13 March 2025

A New Forest man downloaded nearly 2,000 indecent pictures of children being sexually abused – some newborns – over a period of six years.


‘An eyeopener!’ – hotel ‘stars’ in TV show Four in a Bed

11 March 2025
‘An eyeopener!’ – hotel ‘stars’ in TV show Four in a Bed

‘An eyeopener!’ – hotel ‘stars’ in TV show Four in a Bed

11 March 2025

A Highcliffe hotel will feature on TV this week battling three other B&Bs in popular reality show Four in a Bed.


Beloved family pet takes Best in Breed at Crufts

11 March 2025
Beloved family pet takes Best in Breed at Crufts

Beloved family pet takes Best in Breed at Crufts

11 March 2025

A Christchurch family are thrilled after their beloved English toy terrier scooped Best in Breed at Crufts.


Charity worker took his own life after eviction notice

11 March 2025
Charity worker took his own life after eviction notice

Charity worker took his own life after eviction notice

11 March 2025

A charity shop worker took his own life himself after “struggling” with mental health when his landlord gave him notice to quit his home of 10 years.


Public path across town car park ‘could stop its sale’

11 March 2025
Public path across town car park ‘could stop its sale’

Public path across town car park ‘could stop its sale’

11 March 2025

A public path which runs across a civic centre car park could stop its impending sale, it has been claimed.


‘Do you know these teens?’ – village mum releases pictures of youths who terrorised her home

10 March 2025
‘Do you know these teens?’ – village mum releases pictures of youths who terrorised her home

‘Do you know these teens?’ – village mum releases pictures of youths who terrorised her home

10 March 2025

A mother who had a rock thrown through her kitchen window has posted pictures of the suspected culprits.


From Our Files: Contamination ruling...‘sea of excreta’...arrested at refinery

08 March 2025
From Our Files: Contamination ruling...‘sea of excreta’...arrested at refinery

From Our Files: Contamination ruling...‘sea of excreta’...arrested at refinery

08 March 2025

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


‘You can have it’ says owner of land at centre of development row

07 March 2025
‘You can have it’ says owner of land at centre of development row

‘You can have it’ says owner of land at centre of development row

07 March 2025

The man at the centre of a row over a Highcliffe woodland says the parish can have it – for a price.

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The dilapidated New Milton home listed by estate agent for just £1

05 March 2025
The dilapidated New Milton home listed by estate agent for just £1

The dilapidated New Milton home listed by estate agent for just £1

05 March 2025

A run-down town centre house that’s listed for just £1 is attracting “huge interest” according to the estate agent.


Village mourns loss of well-known sisters

04 March 2025
Village mourns loss of well-known sisters

Village mourns loss of well-known sisters

04 March 2025

Milford is mourning the loss of two well-known sisters who have been described as “pillars of village life”.


‘I’m truly grateful to everyone’ – Bashley footballer Chiedozie reveals playing days are over after horror crash

03 March 2025
‘I’m truly grateful to everyone’ – Bashley footballer Chiedozie reveals playing days are over after horror crash

‘I’m truly grateful to everyone’ – Bashley footballer Chiedozie reveals playing days are over after horror crash

03 March 2025

An “incredibly brave” Jordan Chiedozie has revealed his playing days as a footballer are over after he suffered life-changing injuries in a car crash.


From Our Files: Stars ‘distress’...skate park approved...wheelie bins rejected

01 March 2025
From Our Files: Stars ‘distress’...skate park approved...wheelie bins rejected

From Our Files: Stars ‘distress’...skate park approved...wheelie bins rejected

01 March 2025

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


‘Give land back to the town’ demand as council throws out latest home plans for woodland

28 February 2025
‘Give land back to the town’ demand as council throws out latest home plans for woodland

‘Give land back to the town’ demand as council throws out latest home plans for woodland

28 February 2025

Residents in Highcliffe are celebrating after BCP Council turned down another application to develop contentious woodland in the town.


Celebrations as run-down outdoor centre given £680k government grant and 99-year lease

26 February 2025
Celebrations as run-down outdoor centre given £680k government grant and 99-year lease

Celebrations as run-down outdoor centre given £680k government grant and 99-year lease

26 February 2025

A group formed to save the outdoor activity centre at Hengistbury Head are celebrating after signing a 99-year-lease on the building with BCP Council.


Village in mourning for ‘wonderful, cheery’ postie Isaac

25 February 2025
Village in mourning for ‘wonderful, cheery’ postie Isaac

Village in mourning for ‘wonderful, cheery’ postie Isaac

25 February 2025

Sway villagers have been left stunned by the sudden death of their hugely popular postman who passed away last week at the age of just 38.


Theatre board threatened with sack unless controversial changes are reversed

24 February 2025
Theatre board threatened with sack unless controversial changes are reversed

Theatre board threatened with sack unless controversial changes are reversed

24 February 2025

Board directors at The Regent have been given until their AGM to reverse controversial changes they have brought in, otherwise they will be sacked.


Body of ‘hard-working and proud father’ found in Forest river, inquest hears

22 February 2025
Body of ‘hard-working and proud father’ found in Forest river, inquest hears

Body of ‘hard-working and proud father’ found in Forest river, inquest hears

22 February 2025

A “hard-working and proud father” was found face-down in a New Forest river by his dad, an inquest has heard.


Former boyband star and marine commando from Lymington land world first

22 February 2025
Former boyband star and marine commando from Lymington land world first

Former boyband star and marine commando from Lymington land world first

22 February 2025

A former boyband star and marine commando from Lymington has landed a world first by developing a CBD gel that has been given NSF certification.


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