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Obituary: Captain Malcolm Ridge – former harbour master of Southampton

11 February 2024
Obituary: Captain Malcolm Ridge – former harbour master of Southampton

Obituary: Captain Malcolm Ridge – former harbour master of Southampton

11 February 2024

A former Harbour Master of Southampton and Guardian at St Nicholas Church in Brockenhurst has died at the age of 92.


Air date revealed for TV show filmed at Forest beauty spot

10 February 2024
Air date revealed for TV show filmed at Forest beauty spot

Air date revealed for TV show filmed at Forest beauty spot

10 February 2024

Audiences will be able to see what was captured by artists competing in a TV show at Buckler’s Hard.


Totton school praised by an Ofsted inspector for being a “safe, caring and happy” one.

10 February 2024
Totton school praised by an Ofsted inspector for being a “safe, caring and happy” one.

Totton school praised by an Ofsted inspector for being a “safe, caring and happy” one.

10 February 2024

A Totton school has been praised by an Ofsted inspector for being a “safe, caring and happy” one.


Motorists face three weeks of misery with Avon Causeway closure

09 February 2024
Motorists face three weeks of misery with Avon Causeway closure

Motorists face three weeks of misery with Avon Causeway closure

09 February 2024

A major route linking Christchurch with the New Forest is set to be shut for nearly three weeks


Plan for two drive-through restaurants on busy road withdrawn – but developer to push ahead with scheme for one

07 February 2024
Plan for two drive-through restaurants on busy road withdrawn – but developer to push ahead with scheme for one

Plan for two drive-through restaurants on busy road withdrawn – but developer to push ahead with scheme for one

07 February 2024

A plan for two drive-through restaurants in Christchurch has been withdrawn – but the developer is still going ahead with a proposal to build one.


Company behind New Milton restaurant goes bust owing nearly £130,000

06 February 2024
Company behind New Milton restaurant goes bust owing nearly £130,000

Company behind New Milton restaurant goes bust owing nearly £130,000

06 February 2024

A new leaseholder is being sought for a New Milton restaurant after the last company running it went bust owing nearly £130,000.


Serial paedophile offender from Lymington told by judge to throw his laptop away

05 February 2024
Serial paedophile offender from Lymington told by judge to throw his laptop away

Serial paedophile offender from Lymington told by judge to throw his laptop away

05 February 2024

A serial paedophile offender was told by a judge to throw his laptop away in order to prevent him committing further crimes.


Forest autism charity takes fight for funding to Number 10

04 February 2024
Forest autism charity takes fight for funding to Number 10

Forest autism charity takes fight for funding to Number 10

04 February 2024

A New Forest autism charity is demanding government help after being inundated with requests for aid – one from as far away as Scotland.


More than 15,000 animals rehomed in Hampshire over past decade, RSPCA reveals

04 February 2024
More than 15,000 animals rehomed in Hampshire over past decade, RSPCA reveals

More than 15,000 animals rehomed in Hampshire over past decade, RSPCA reveals

04 February 2024

More than 15,000 animals were rehomed by the RSPCA in Hampshire over the past decade, the charity has revealed.


Plan to build homes on church site is thrown out

04 February 2024
Plan to build homes on church site is thrown out

Plan to build homes on church site is thrown out

04 February 2024

Plans to demolish part of a former church and build five houses in its courtyard have been refused over concerns it would destroy a “little oasis”.


New Forest Gypsies – vast treasure trove of 600 photos set for exhibition

03 February 2024
New Forest Gypsies – vast treasure trove of 600 photos set for exhibition

New Forest Gypsies – vast treasure trove of 600 photos set for exhibition

03 February 2024

A remarkable collection later this year will shine a light on 600 years of the New Forest’s Gypsies.


£4m push to bring back beauty spot’s outdoor education centre

31 January 2024
£4m push to bring back beauty spot’s outdoor education centre

£4m push to bring back beauty spot’s outdoor education centre

31 January 2024

At least £4 million is needed to rejuvenate the Hengistbury Head Outdoor Education Centre and bring it back to public use.


Mayor defends town council’s 53% tax share hike

31 January 2024
Mayor defends town council’s 53% tax share hike

Mayor defends town council’s 53% tax share hike

31 January 2024

The mayor of Christchurch has defended the town council hiking its tax precept by 53%, saying it equates to a rise of around 47p per week.

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Charity boost for only girl on the football team

30 January 2024
Charity boost for only girl on the football team

Charity boost for only girl on the football team

30 January 2024

A young female footballer’s sporting dreams have been given a massive boost thanks to local charity Olivia Inspires.


Teen gang ‘terrorising’ New Forest villagers

30 January 2024
Teen gang ‘terrorising’ New Forest villagers

Teen gang ‘terrorising’ New Forest villagers

30 January 2024

Police patrols will be stepped up in Sway in an effort to tackle a gang of teenagers “terrorising” residents.


Romance scam victims in Forest refusing to break up with fraudsters because ‘they’re lonely’

29 January 2024
Romance scam victims in Forest refusing to break up with fraudsters because ‘they’re lonely’

Romance scam victims in Forest refusing to break up with fraudsters because ‘they’re lonely’

29 January 2024

Lonely victims of romance scammers are refusing to end contact despite police warnings because they have no one else to talk to, an officer revealed.

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Appeal against flats plan for village bakery thrown out

27 January 2024
Appeal against flats plan for village bakery thrown out

Appeal against flats plan for village bakery thrown out

27 January 2024

An appeal against the refusal of plans to turn a village bakery into flats has been thrown out.


From Our Files: Oil kills sea birds...council’s castle plan...MP’s vote on consent

27 January 2024
From Our Files: Oil kills sea birds...council’s castle plan...MP’s vote on consent

From Our Files: Oil kills sea birds...council’s castle plan...MP’s vote on consent

27 January 2024

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


Deer on menu at local nurseries to help with culling

26 January 2024
Deer on menu at local nurseries to help with culling

Deer on menu at local nurseries to help with culling

26 January 2024

A children’s nursery with branches in Christchurch and the New Forest is introducing deer to its menu to help with a culling of the animals.


Residents claim ‘victory’ in Jesmond Wood planning battle – but celebrations could be short-lived

23 January 2024
Residents claim ‘victory’ in Jesmond Wood planning battle – but celebrations could be short-lived

Residents claim ‘victory’ in Jesmond Wood planning battle – but celebrations could be short-lived

23 January 2024

Highcliffe residents are claiming “victory” after developer withdraws his appeal over Jesmond Wood.

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