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'Time to get to the shops' – Forest MP's rallying cry to help reopened local businesses

21 June 2020
'Time to get to the shops' – Forest MP's rallying cry to help reopened local businesses

'Time to get to the shops' – Forest MP's rallying cry to help reopened local businesses

21 June 2020

Bradbeers' Phil Adams and a customer lining up outside the store A RALLYING cry has come from a New Forest MP for shoppers to dig deep as non-essential…


Police hunt flytipper after 'disgusting' rubbish dumped blocking road

18 June 2020
Police hunt flytipper after 'disgusting' rubbish dumped blocking road

Police hunt flytipper after 'disgusting' rubbish dumped blocking road

18 June 2020

The rubbish blocked the narrow lane POLICE are investigating a “disgusting” fly-tip which was found blocking a narrow road near Netley Marsh . Pictures…


Couple wants action on 'rat-run' after car crashes through trees and lands upside down in garden

18 June 2020
Couple wants action on 'rat-run' after car crashes through trees and lands upside down in garden

Couple wants action on 'rat-run' after car crashes through trees and lands upside down in garden

18 June 2020

It's the fourth vehicle in four years to have lost control on the bend outside the couple's home A COUPLE has called for action on a “rat-run” road outside…


Multiple arrests in police drugs crackdown around New Forest

18 June 2020
Multiple arrests in police drugs crackdown around New Forest

Multiple arrests in police drugs crackdown around New Forest

18 June 2020

Police found drugs and cash after searching homes and cars A KNIFE was found when police pulled over a suspicious vehicle during one of several recent…


Police plea after driver dies in head-on crash

17 June 2020
Police plea after driver dies in head-on crash

Police plea after driver dies in head-on crash

17 June 2020

  The aftermath of the crash on the A337. Picture: Simon Rowley A MAN in his 70s died in a head-on crash between two vehicles, which resulted in…


Vandals spray walls and windows of closed leisure centre

17 June 2020
Vandals spray walls and windows of closed leisure centre

Vandals spray walls and windows of closed leisure centre

17 June 2020

The mess left by Lymington leisure centre vandals “THESE vandals need to be caught” – that was the message from a Pennington resident after walls and…


Raiders steal pub's new furniture days after opening

16 June 2020
Raiders steal pub's new furniture days after opening

Raiders steal pub's new furniture days after opening

16 June 2020

The Lamb Inn had been open for only 10 days when the theft happened THE new owners of a Christchurch pub were devastated after thieves snatched outdoor…


Appeal over refusal of plans for village car showroom

15 June 2020
Appeal over refusal of plans for village car showroom

Appeal over refusal of plans for village car showroom

15 June 2020

The building would be turned into a convenience store and takeaway A CHALLENGE has been launched against New Forest District Council’s refusal to allow…


Hunt for volunteers in speed crackdown

15 June 2020
Hunt for volunteers in speed crackdown

Hunt for volunteers in speed crackdown

15 June 2020

The local SpeedWatch scheme is running short of helpers VOLUNTEERS are needed to boost New Milton’s returning community speed crackdown amid further reports…


Police called over lengthy queues at local McDonald's branches

11 June 2020
Police called over lengthy queues at local McDonald's branches

Police called over lengthy queues at local McDonald's branches

11 June 2020

The drive-though at Christchurch McDonald's has seen long queues A LARGE McFlurry of motorists eager for their first fast-food fix in more than two months…


Care home sets up drive-through service for family visits

11 June 2020
Care home sets up drive-through service for family visits

Care home sets up drive-through service for family visits

11 June 2020

Anthea France and daughter Tania Rostand A NEW Forest care home found an innovative way for residents to see their loved ones in person safely for the…


Bomb alert, stranded family and inflatables rescue – RNLI station's 'challenging day'

10 June 2020
Bomb alert, stranded family and inflatables rescue – RNLI station's 'challenging day'

Bomb alert, stranded family and inflatables rescue – RNLI station's 'challenging day'

10 June 2020

Lifeboats got plenty of use during Calshot RNLI's busiest day (picture: RNLI/Justyn Leonard) THE rescue of a grounded kayak – complicated by the discovery…


Drawn out – wanted man spotted hiding behind his curtains after police peek through letterbox

09 June 2020
Drawn out – wanted man spotted hiding behind his curtains after police peek through letterbox

Drawn out – wanted man spotted hiding behind his curtains after police peek through letterbox

09 June 2020

The man was spotted by police looking through his letterbox (file photo) A SUSPECTED motoring offender was caught hiding behind his curtains after pedalling…


Cow freed after becoming stuck between trees

09 June 2020
Cow freed after becoming stuck between trees

Cow freed after becoming stuck between trees

09 June 2020

It's believe the cow had been trapped for some time (pictures: HFRS) A COW had to be rescued after getting itself into a tight squeeze stuck in woodland…


'Generations of memories' lost in destroyed stable after bonfire spreads

08 June 2020
'Generations of memories' lost in destroyed stable after bonfire spreads

'Generations of memories' lost in destroyed stable after bonfire spreads

08 June 2020

A firefighter battles the flames (picture: Becky Browning) “GENERATIONS of memories” were lost when flames spread from a bonfire and ripped through former…


Women posing as charity workers steal pensioner's Rolex watch in street scam

08 June 2020
Women posing as charity workers steal pensioner's Rolex watch in street scam

Women posing as charity workers steal pensioner's Rolex watch in street scam

08 June 2020

The stolen watch TWO women posing as charity workers stole a pensioner’s Rolex watch in a Christchurch street. Police hunting the thieves, who struck…


Police reassure villagers after spate of garage raids

08 June 2020
Police reassure villagers after spate of garage raids

Police reassure villagers after spate of garage raids

08 June 2020

Four outbuildings were targeted in Milford POLICE have assured residents that a spate of garage raids in Milford is being investigated despite reports…


Outdoor attractions putting special measures in place as they welcome visitors

07 June 2020
Outdoor attractions putting special measures in place as they welcome visitors

Outdoor attractions putting special measures in place as they welcome visitors

07 June 2020

New Forest Activities instructors (from left) Harley Bull, Sam Francis and Ellen Horne BUSINESSES and attractions are putting special measures in place…


Charity offers 5,000 trees for those with a growing urge to plant

07 June 2020
Charity offers 5,000 trees for those with a growing urge to plant

Charity offers 5,000 trees for those with a growing urge to plant

07 June 2020

The Barker-Mill Foundation has launched Promise to Plant to celebrate its 25th anniversary. THE charity arm of a major local landowner is branching out…


Local dental practices set to reopen (wide)

07 June 2020
Local dental practices set to reopen (wide)

Local dental practices set to reopen (wide)

07 June 2020

Only urgent cases will be seen initially DENTAL practices will slowly start operating again but initially prioritising more urgent cases, with patients…


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