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Trip down memory lane for retired builder

01 March 2025
Trip down memory lane for retired builder

Trip down memory lane for retired builder

01 March 2025

A former bricklayer who lives in Hythe took a trip down memory lane as he revisited buildings on Beaulieu Estate he helped restore some 50 years ago.


Hundreds slam ‘ludicrous’ 140-home plans for site surrounded by lakes

28 February 2025
Hundreds slam ‘ludicrous’ 140-home plans for site surrounded by lakes

Hundreds slam ‘ludicrous’ 140-home plans for site surrounded by lakes

28 February 2025

Highly unpopular plans to build 140 homes on land in Ringwood that is prone to flooding have garnered almost 370 complaints from the public so far.

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Military nurses swoop in to help Anne celebrate 100th milestone

25 February 2025
Military nurses swoop in to help Anne celebrate 100th milestone

Military nurses swoop in to help Anne celebrate 100th milestone

25 February 2025

An ex-RAF nursing officer who lives in Lymington enjoyed a 100th birthday surprise when three serving military nurses in uniform wished her well.


Forest housing plan ‘totally inappropriate’ for Lymington

23 February 2025
Forest housing plan ‘totally inappropriate’ for Lymington

Forest housing plan ‘totally inappropriate’ for Lymington

23 February 2025

Development proposals for Lymington were criticised as “totally inappropriate” as NFDC launches a consultation over its district wide Local Plan.

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Pupils take new head teacher on whistlestop tour of village

23 February 2025
Pupils take new head teacher on whistlestop tour of village

Pupils take new head teacher on whistlestop tour of village

23 February 2025

Bransgore Primary School pupils took their new head teacher on a whistlestop tour of the village to help him find his way around.


Man banned from road after damaging property

21 February 2025
Man banned from road after damaging property

Man banned from road after damaging property

21 February 2025

A Ringwood man was ordered to stay out of a road in Wimborne until next year after he admitted committing offences there.


Council’s £274k boost for community groups

19 February 2025
Council’s £274k boost for community groups

Council’s £274k boost for community groups

19 February 2025

NFDC is dishing out more than a quarter of a million pounds to projects that foster wellbeing and community connections in the Forest.


Families asked for feedback on schools merger plan

15 February 2025
Families asked for feedback on schools merger plan

Families asked for feedback on schools merger plan

15 February 2025

Families in Lymington are being asked for their views over plans to merge two schools in the town.


Warm homes campaigners deliver message to heart of government

15 February 2025
Warm homes campaigners deliver message to heart of government

Warm homes campaigners deliver message to heart of government

15 February 2025

Environmental campaigners from the New Forest have taken their call for warm homes for everyone to the heart of government.


‘Dangerous' paving on disputed path finally repaired

12 February 2025
‘Dangerous' paving on disputed path finally repaired

‘Dangerous' paving on disputed path finally repaired

12 February 2025

Council work crews have been repairing “dangerous” broken paving in Pennington after a raft of complaints over public safety.


Stunt horse-riding displays confirmed for this year’s New Forest Show

12 February 2025
Stunt horse-riding displays confirmed for this year’s New Forest Show

Stunt horse-riding displays confirmed for this year’s New Forest Show

12 February 2025

Renowned stunt horse riders are set to wow the crowds at this year’s New Forest Show.


Flood notices issued for two Forest spots

11 February 2025
Flood notices issued for two Forest spots

Flood notices issued for two Forest spots

11 February 2025

Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding in the Ringwood and Fordingbridge areas this morning.


Meat and greet – new butcher’s shop opens on high street

11 February 2025
Meat and greet – new butcher’s shop opens on high street

Meat and greet – new butcher’s shop opens on high street

11 February 2025

Inspired by his past work with top celebrity chefs, Joe Willoughby is opening his first butcher’s shop in Highcliffe today.


Caravan park seeks to relocate static homes

10 February 2025
Caravan park seeks to relocate static homes

Caravan park seeks to relocate static homes

10 February 2025

A New Forest landowner has registered an application for paperwork to confirm they can relocate 10 static caravans on their land.


Man crashed his car into his ex’s flat twice in break-up revenge

10 February 2025
Man crashed his car into his ex’s flat twice in break-up revenge

Man crashed his car into his ex’s flat twice in break-up revenge

10 February 2025

A Calmore man twice crashed his car into his ex’s downstairs flat in revenge for her breaking up with him.


Letter: Mum and baby parking space for entitled customer

09 February 2025
Letter: Mum and baby parking space for entitled customer

Letter: Mum and baby parking space for entitled customer

09 February 2025

‘Entitlement? Justifiable? Or simply interpretation of the word today?’


“Stay active” advice from Diana as she turns 102

09 February 2025
“Stay active” advice from Diana as she turns 102

“Stay active” advice from Diana as she turns 102

09 February 2025

Former nurse Diana Creasey is advising people to stay active after she celebrated her 102nd birthday with friends and family.


Teachers welcome schools merger proposal

09 February 2025
Teachers welcome schools merger proposal

Teachers welcome schools merger proposal

09 February 2025

Plans to merge two New Forest schools amid dwindling pupil numbers have been hailed as a “wonderful opportunity” by teachers and governors.


Letter: Reflecting on animal safety in the New Forest

08 February 2025
Letter: Reflecting on animal safety in the New Forest

Letter: Reflecting on animal safety in the New Forest

08 February 2025

‘Why does the commoning community not exercise a greater responsibility for the safety of their livestock?’


Medical facility to be turned back into dwelling

08 February 2025
Medical facility to be turned back into dwelling

Medical facility to be turned back into dwelling

08 February 2025

NFDC planning chiefs have agreed to allow the former Bransgore Medical Centre to be turned back into a dwelling.


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