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‘We want fish, not floaters’ – harbour protection vote made amid protest at council

26 March 2025
‘We want fish, not floaters’ – harbour protection vote made amid protest at council

‘We want fish, not floaters’ – harbour protection vote made amid protest at council

26 March 2025

A new environmental protection policy for Christchurch Harbour was given the green light as hundreds of protesters gathered outside council offices.


Lymington ferry captain’s Africa mission

26 March 2025
Lymington ferry captain’s Africa mission

Lymington ferry captain’s Africa mission

26 March 2025

A ferry captain who works out of Lymington has pledged to deliver donations of safety gear to people digging wells in West Africa.


Pollution protest planned over ‘toilet bowl’ Christchurch harbour

24 March 2025
Pollution protest planned over ‘toilet bowl’ Christchurch harbour

Pollution protest planned over ‘toilet bowl’ Christchurch harbour

24 March 2025

Hundreds of protesters are set to gather at BCP Council offices tomorrow to call for an end to the “severe” sewage pollution in Christchurch harbour.


Rail recollections needed for history project

24 March 2025
Rail recollections needed for history project

Rail recollections needed for history project

24 March 2025

Lymington and Brockenhurst residents are being urged to share their memories of how the rail service between the towns enhanced their lives.


£75k Lottery boost for village hall works

23 March 2025
£75k Lottery boost for village hall works

£75k Lottery boost for village hall works

23 March 2025

A village hall will receive a £75,000 boost from the National Lottery Community Fund to support a green initiative.


Learn secrets behind cathedral graffiti at Forest centre

23 March 2025
Learn secrets behind cathedral graffiti at Forest centre

Learn secrets behind cathedral graffiti at Forest centre

23 March 2025

An academic will lift the lid on the secret messages hidden in graffiti at Winchester Cathedral during a talk at Fordingbridge Town Hall.


Forest special-needs school rated given ‘outstanding’ ratings by inspectors

21 March 2025
Forest special-needs school rated given ‘outstanding’ ratings by inspectors

Forest special-needs school rated given ‘outstanding’ ratings by inspectors

21 March 2025

Inspectors have rated Southlands School in Boldre as ‘outstanding’ in every inspection category.


Infant school rated “good” in most categories

20 March 2025
Infant school rated “good” in most categories

Infant school rated “good” in most categories

20 March 2025

The personal development of pupils at a Lyndhurst school was described as “outstanding” by Ofsted inspectors.


New Milton to lose another bank

19 March 2025
New Milton to lose another bank

New Milton to lose another bank

19 March 2025

Older New Milton residents will be the worst affected by the impending closure of Santander’s high street branch, says the town’s mayor.


College show up for four national awards

19 March 2025
College show up for four national awards

College show up for four national awards

19 March 2025

A college’s stage production of Broadway show Pippin has earned four National School Theatre Awards nominations.


Forest riding coach hailed as best in county

17 March 2025
Forest riding coach hailed as best in county

Forest riding coach hailed as best in county

17 March 2025

Roland Bellido is riding high after being named the British Horse Society’s Hampshire freelance accredited professional coach of the year.


Growing support for gardeners’ orchard campaign

17 March 2025
Growing support for gardeners’ orchard campaign

Growing support for gardeners’ orchard campaign

17 March 2025

Gardeners with learning disabilities hope people will dig deep to support their fundraising campaign to create a new orchard in the Forest.


Business leaders gather for warehouse opening

16 March 2025
Business leaders gather for warehouse opening

Business leaders gather for warehouse opening

16 March 2025

An energy conveyance product wholesaler in Christchurch has opened a new warehouse in the town.


Suspended jail for dangerous drug driver who tried to outrun police

11 March 2025
Suspended jail for dangerous drug driver who tried to outrun police

Suspended jail for dangerous drug driver who tried to outrun police

11 March 2025

A motorist from Christchurch who dangerously tried to outrun the police in a BMW while on cocaine has been spared an immediate jail term.


CQC finds lack of ‘effective leadership’ at dental practice

09 March 2025
CQC finds lack of ‘effective leadership’ at dental practice

CQC finds lack of ‘effective leadership’ at dental practice

09 March 2025

A dental practice in Ringwood lacks “effective leadership” and is not complying with all regulations, according to inspectors.


Expert to lead fossil hunting walks on Forest coastline

09 March 2025
Expert to lead fossil hunting walks on Forest coastline

Expert to lead fossil hunting walks on Forest coastline

09 March 2025

A Lymington man whose love of paleontology began as a child is inviting people to join him on fossil hunting walks along the coast at Highcliffe.


Shop plans unveiled for town site built in 1702

07 March 2025
Shop plans unveiled for town site built in 1702

Shop plans unveiled for town site built in 1702

07 March 2025

PLANS to reconfigure an 18th century Grade II listed building in Fordingbridge have been submitted.


Woodlarks population boost for Forest

06 March 2025
Woodlarks population boost for Forest

Woodlarks population boost for Forest

06 March 2025

Record numbers of a “key” ground nesting bird species have been found in the New Forest following efforts to encourage their return.


Motorist in court over missing tyre

03 March 2025
Motorist in court over missing tyre

Motorist in court over missing tyre

03 March 2025

A motorist from Marchwood who risked injuring people through his driving and attacked someone has been ordered to complete mental health treatment.


Primary school delivers ‘outstanding’ early years education – Ofsted

03 March 2025
Primary school delivers ‘outstanding’ early years education – Ofsted

Primary school delivers ‘outstanding’ early years education – Ofsted

03 March 2025

A New Forest school has been rated ‘good’ in almost all of its assessment categories following its latest Ofsted inspection.


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