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'A devastating loss': tributes to Christchurch firefighter who died after falling ill on duty

16 April 2020
'A devastating loss': tributes to Christchurch firefighter who died after falling ill on duty

'A devastating loss': tributes to Christchurch firefighter who died after falling ill on duty

16 April 2020

Simon Kaye was a firefighter for more than 30 years TRIBUTES have been paid to a “professional and skilled” long-serving firefighter who died suddenly…


The local people answering the call to make vital PPE supplies

16 April 2020
The local people answering the call to make vital PPE supplies

The local people answering the call to make vital PPE supplies

16 April 2020

Sue Simmerling is making uniforms for medical and care staff for free GROUPS ranging from theatre costume makers to an army of 3D printer owners have…


Man comes forward after CCTV appeal over Christchurch sex assault report

15 April 2020
Man comes forward after CCTV appeal over Christchurch sex assault report

Man comes forward after CCTV appeal over Christchurch sex assault report

15 April 2020

The man is helping police with their investigations A MAN has come forward to police following a CCTV appeal in relation to a report a woman was sexually…


Hunt for witnesses after pedestrian killed in lorry collision on M27

15 April 2020
Hunt for witnesses after pedestrian killed in lorry collision on M27

Hunt for witnesses after pedestrian killed in lorry collision on M27

15 April 2020

The pedestrian was hit between junctions three and two (picture: Google) POLICE are hunting for witnesses after a pedestrian was killed in a collision…


Drink-driver with 'coronavirus symptoms' crashes into parked van

14 April 2020
Drink-driver with 'coronavirus symptoms' crashes into parked van

Drink-driver with 'coronavirus symptoms' crashes into parked van

14 April 2020

POLICE have slammed a “selfish” drink-driver who crashed outside a Dibden home on Easter Sunday while displaying coronavirus symptoms...


Oakhaven Hospice makes desperate bid for donations as shops close and fundraising events postponed

14 April 2020
Oakhaven Hospice makes desperate bid for donations as shops close and fundraising events postponed

Oakhaven Hospice makes desperate bid for donations as shops close and fundraising events postponed

14 April 2020

Oakhaven has pushed its Hospice Walk back to late August THE forced cancellation of fundraising events and closure of its charity shops amid the Covid-19…


Police officer borrows villager's bicycle to catch fleeing suspect

14 April 2020
Police officer borrows villager's bicycle to catch fleeing suspect

Police officer borrows villager's bicycle to catch fleeing suspect

14 April 2020

This car was removed by police in Bransgore A POLICE officer borrowed a cyclist’s bike to chase a fleeing suspect who was wanted in connection with a…


Merging fire services launch five-year safety plan

13 April 2020
Merging fire services launch five-year safety plan

Merging fire services launch five-year safety plan

13 April 2020

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight fire services are to merge REDUCING risks and serving the community are among the focuses of a five-year strategy compiled…


Coronavirus: Police urge public to stay at home over Easter during lockdown

11 April 2020
Coronavirus: Police urge public to stay at home over Easter during lockdown

Coronavirus: Police urge public to stay at home over Easter during lockdown

11 April 2020

Officers are empowered to penalise people who fail to heed the government-imposed restrictions (Photo: Stock image) PEOPLE are being urged to resist the…


Thieves target Lymington pub twice during lockdown

11 April 2020
Thieves target Lymington pub twice during lockdown

Thieves target Lymington pub twice during lockdown

11 April 2020

A POPULAR Lymington pub has been forced to step up its security after twice being targeted by thieves in the early days of the Covid-19 lockdown. Metal…


Carers plead for coronavirus safety equipment amid resignations and price gouging

10 April 2020
Carers plead for coronavirus safety equipment amid resignations and price gouging

Carers plead for coronavirus safety equipment amid resignations and price gouging

10 April 2020

Carers have been demanding protection (file photo) AN URGENT public plea has been made to help provide vital protective equipment for carers and key workers…


Town council shifts its meetings online during lockdown

09 April 2020
Town council shifts its meetings online during lockdown

Town council shifts its meetings online during lockdown

09 April 2020

The council's meetings usually take place at New Milton Town Hall in Ashley Road NEW Milton Town Council has relaunched its meetings virtually in a bid…


Inquest: Woman (54) found dead in water had overdosed on painkillers

09 April 2020
Inquest: Woman (54) found dead in water had overdosed on painkillers

Inquest: Woman (54) found dead in water had overdosed on painkillers

09 April 2020

Sarah Moore's body was discovered in the water off Mudeford Quay on Christmas Eve 2019 A CHRISTCHURCH woman whose body was found at Mudeford Quay on Christmas…


Owner of dog which attacked jogger tells victim the pet 'could be like this with runners'

08 April 2020
Owner of dog which attacked jogger tells victim the pet 'could be like this with runners'

Owner of dog which attacked jogger tells victim the pet 'could be like this with runners'

08 April 2020

The jogger suffered a puncture wound in the attack (file photo) A RUNNER in his 70s was left with a leg wound after being bitten by dog near Christchurch…


CCTV: Thieves steal toothbrush heads and make-up worth hundreds

07 April 2020
CCTV: Thieves steal toothbrush heads and make-up worth hundreds

CCTV: Thieves steal toothbrush heads and make-up worth hundreds

07 April 2020

Police want to speak to this pair after goods worth £868 were stolen POLICE have released a CCTV image of two people they want to trace after hundreds…


Police hunt 'Sepk13' vandal amid rash of graffiti round town

07 April 2020
Police hunt 'Sepk13' vandal amid rash of graffiti round town

Police hunt 'Sepk13' vandal amid rash of graffiti round town

07 April 2020

A SPATE of graffiti spraying around New Milton, Barton and Milford has led to a police appeal for information about who is using the tag name ‘Sepk13’...


Residents urged to guard against coronavirus conmen

06 April 2020
Residents urged to guard against coronavirus conmen

Residents urged to guard against coronavirus conmen

06 April 2020

Some fraudsters are offering fake Covid-19 testing kits (Photo: stock image) RESIDENTS are being urged to be extra vigilant amid an expected surge in…


CCTV picture: Manhunt after woman sexually assaulted in Christchurch

06 April 2020
CCTV picture: Manhunt after woman sexually assaulted in Christchurch

CCTV picture: Manhunt after woman sexually assaulted in Christchurch

06 April 2020

A CCTV picture of the man police want to talk to A WOMAN was sexually assaulted in Christchurch town centre in the early hours. The attack on the 19-year-old…


Hunt for attack suspect after man knocked out in the street

02 April 2020
Hunt for attack suspect after man knocked out in the street

Hunt for attack suspect after man knocked out in the street

02 April 2020

The incident happened in Lancer Close at around 9.45pm on Saturday 8th February POLICE have released this image of a suspect they want to trace after…


Police enforce coronavirus lockdown amid public confusion over rules

02 April 2020
Police enforce coronavirus lockdown amid public confusion over rules

Police enforce coronavirus lockdown amid public confusion over rules

02 April 2020

Officers patrolling Christchurch were handed masks after finding a walker with Covid-19 symptoms (Photo: Dorset Police) POLICE patrols ensuring people…


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