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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.

Parrot owner’s plea for help after bird escapes into tree for six days

22 April 2025
Parrot owner’s plea for help after bird escapes into tree for six days

Parrot owner’s plea for help after bird escapes into tree for six days

22 April 2025

A desperate parrot owner is appealing for help to rescue her bird which has been in a tree for six days.


Lawrence aiming to be the fastest Down Under

22 April 2025
Lawrence aiming to be the fastest Down Under

Lawrence aiming to be the fastest Down Under

22 April 2025

A former Lymington man is aiming to be the fastest solo person to ride around the whole of Australia on a fixed gear bike to raise money for the RNLI.


Free exhibition celebrates Nelson’s favourite ship ‘Eggs and Bacon’

20 April 2025
Free exhibition celebrates Nelson’s favourite ship ‘Eggs and Bacon’

Free exhibition celebrates Nelson’s favourite ship ‘Eggs and Bacon’

20 April 2025

A ship that was Admiral Nelson’s favourite, HMS Agamemnon, is being celebrated at Buckler’s Hard where his fleet was built.


Youngsters Beavering away for food bank Easter goodies

18 April 2025
Youngsters Beavering away for food bank Easter goodies

Youngsters Beavering away for food bank Easter goodies

18 April 2025

Youngsters from the 1st Barton Beaver Scouts have been donating food and Easter eggs for the homeless and other people in need.


New orchard branches out for community fruit

18 April 2025
New orchard branches out for community fruit

New orchard branches out for community fruit

18 April 2025

A community orchard which will provide villagers with fruit has been planted in the grounds of Thorney Hill community hall.


Rubber ducks travelling the world in memory of Forest teen Syd

18 April 2025
Rubber ducks travelling the world in memory of Forest teen Syd

Rubber ducks travelling the world in memory of Forest teen Syd

18 April 2025

A heartbroken mum who set up a unique travelling rubber ducks tribute to her teenage daughter after her death has seen them reach cross the globe.


Two pubs win £10,000 bedroom makeover amid ‘tough’ times

16 April 2025
Two pubs win £10,000 bedroom makeover amid ‘tough’ times

Two pubs win £10,000 bedroom makeover amid ‘tough’ times

16 April 2025

Two local pubs have undergone an accommodation revamp after winning a £10,000 makeover competition.


From a humble shed to a high street school

14 April 2025
From a humble shed to a high street school

From a humble shed to a high street school

14 April 2025

A company that started life off in a humble garden shed has just opened a Language and Learning Centre in Ringwood High Street.


From Our Files: Empty homes rant...dump dig denial...seen and herd

12 April 2025
From Our Files: Empty homes rant...dump dig denial...seen and herd

From Our Files: Empty homes rant...dump dig denial...seen and herd

12 April 2025

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


Hospice launched official rose to raise cash

12 April 2025
Hospice launched official rose to raise cash

Hospice launched official rose to raise cash

12 April 2025

A beautiful rose which raises money for Oakhaven hospice is on now on sale just in time for Easter.


Schools and colleges celebrate science week

12 April 2025
Schools and colleges celebrate science week

Schools and colleges celebrate science week

12 April 2025

More than 200 year 10 pupils enjoyed an inflatable planetarium at Brockenhurst College as part of celebrations for British Science Week.


Over 2,000 flood in to hospice’s new craft store as famous faces attend

11 April 2025
Over 2,000 flood in to hospice’s new craft store as famous faces attend

Over 2,000 flood in to hospice’s new craft store as famous faces attend

11 April 2025

A huge crowd turned out to see Saints legend Matt Le Tissier and the “Teddy Bear Ladies” from The Repair Shop open Oakhaven’s new crafting store.


Lymington businesswoman completes rickshaw rally across India

10 April 2025
Lymington businesswoman completes rickshaw rally across India

Lymington businesswoman completes rickshaw rally across India

10 April 2025

A Lymington businesswoman joined 50 others in a 1,200km rickshaw race across India to raise £120,000 for charity.


Mother and daughter took poison in suicide pact

09 April 2025
Mother and daughter took poison in suicide pact

Mother and daughter took poison in suicide pact

09 April 2025

A mother and daughter killed themselves using a poison “notoriously promoted” on suicide websites following the death of a family member.


Man charged after £400 stolen from Lymington cafe

09 April 2025
Man charged after £400 stolen from Lymington cafe

Man charged after £400 stolen from Lymington cafe

09 April 2025

A man has been charged in connection with a burglary in Lymington after a coffee shop on the Quay had its glass door smashed and £400 stolen.


Work begins on controversial flats in Barton

09 April 2025
Work begins on controversial flats in Barton

Work begins on controversial flats in Barton

09 April 2025

Work has started on a controversial development of 27 “crucially needed” affordable homes in Barton.


Forest food bank honoured as Lord Lieutenant laments their need

08 April 2025
Forest food bank honoured as Lord Lieutenant laments their need

Forest food bank honoured as Lord Lieutenant laments their need

08 April 2025

The Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire has said “how sad it is” that Britain has “so many” food banks.


Hairdresser’s head shave to raise awareness of rare genetic condition

08 April 2025
Hairdresser’s head shave to raise awareness of rare genetic condition

Hairdresser’s head shave to raise awareness of rare genetic condition

08 April 2025

A hairdresser is to shave off her hair to raise awareness of a rare genetic condition that could have killed her fiancé.


Christchurch civic offices sold to property developer for nearly £2m

07 April 2025
Christchurch civic offices sold to property developer for nearly £2m

Christchurch civic offices sold to property developer for nearly £2m

07 April 2025

A property developer has bought the former Christchurch civic offices for nearly £2m.


Group of young adults with autism enjoy holiday abroad

07 April 2025
Group of young adults with autism enjoy holiday abroad

Group of young adults with autism enjoy holiday abroad

07 April 2025

A group of young adults with autism have been able to enjoy a week’s holiday abroad without their families thanks to a Christchurch charity.


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