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Disability improvements welcomed at Forest train station

14 March 2024
Disability improvements welcomed at Forest train station

Disability improvements welcomed at Forest train station

14 March 2024

A £353,000 project to improve disabled access at a busy New Forest railway station has begun.


Wildlife park announces birth of rare giant otter cub quads

14 March 2024
Wildlife park announces birth of rare giant otter cub quads

Wildlife park announces birth of rare giant otter cub quads

14 March 2024

A Forest wildlife park specialising in endangered species has proudly announced the birth of four rare giant otter cubs.


Four homes approved for Pennington site

04 December 2023
Four homes approved for Pennington site

Four homes approved for Pennington site

04 December 2023

Planning consent has been granted for the demolition of a Pennington house and redevelopment with four new homes.

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PICTURES: New Milton Christmas lights switch-on and parade

28 November 2023
PICTURES: New Milton Christmas lights switch-on and parade

PICTURES: New Milton Christmas lights switch-on and parade

28 November 2023

Crowds braved the chill for New Milton’s Christmas lights switch-on and parade – after a late insurance wrangle threatened to spoil celebrations.


Optical specialist Zabir catches the eye of business success watchers

09 November 2023
Optical specialist Zabir catches the eye of business success watchers

Optical specialist Zabir catches the eye of business success watchers

09 November 2023

New Milton optician owner Zabir Ali has been recognised as ‘one to watch’ among the top 50 most ambitious business leaders in the country.


Free energy checker goes live for New Forest residents

01 November 2023
Free energy checker goes live for New Forest residents

Free energy checker goes live for New Forest residents

01 November 2023

New Forest residents can find out how to improve the energy efficiency of their homes thanks to a new online tool from the district council.

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Farm plans for pet crematorium approved

26 October 2023
Farm plans for pet crematorium approved

Farm plans for pet crematorium approved

26 October 2023

PLANS for a pet crematorium in a former dairy on a Christchurch farm have been approved by BCP planners.

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First 200mph record car gives up more of its secrets during cleaning at New Forest museum

26 October 2023
First 200mph record car gives up more of its secrets during cleaning at New Forest museum

First 200mph record car gives up more of its secrets during cleaning at New Forest museum

26 October 2023

Cleaning has revealed the original markings on a 96-year-old land speed record-breaker during its restoration at Beaulieu National Motor Museum.


New housing plan for bungalow garden after five-home scheme axed

26 October 2023
New housing plan for bungalow garden after five-home scheme axed

New housing plan for bungalow garden after five-home scheme axed

26 October 2023

Plans to demolish a Christchurch bungalow for five new homes have been pulled for a new scheme involving just one extra house.


Up to 70 homes proposed on farmland near nature reserve

24 October 2023
Up to 70 homes proposed on farmland near nature reserve

Up to 70 homes proposed on farmland near nature reserve

24 October 2023

Up to 70 new homes are proposed on farmland at Totton just 100 metres from the Testwood Lakes nature reserve.

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Revamp plans approved for beachfront restaurant

24 October 2023
Revamp plans approved for beachfront restaurant

Revamp plans approved for beachfront restaurant

24 October 2023

A Mudeford beachfront restaurant has been given the green light for a major revamp.

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Burgate School new sports pavilion welcomed as boost to community

28 September 2023
Burgate School new sports pavilion welcomed as boost to community

Burgate School new sports pavilion welcomed as boost to community

28 September 2023

Burgate School at Fordingbridge has won planning consent for a new sports pavilion to complement its new full-size 3G all-weather pitch.


Forest hotel rewards game cheater who avoided night-time shark diving

15 September 2023
Forest hotel rewards game cheater who avoided night-time shark diving

Forest hotel rewards game cheater who avoided night-time shark diving

15 September 2023

Dodging dives in shark-infested waters by cheating at a board game proved a winning tactic again when a hotel appealed for the best Monopoly Moments.


Chef Bradley aims to rock Lord Bute

07 September 2023
Chef Bradley aims to rock Lord Bute

Chef Bradley aims to rock Lord Bute

07 September 2023

Chef and restaurateur Bradley Green is taking over the restaurant at the five-star Lord Bute Hotel in Highcliffe.


Three Christchurch firms shortlisted for Dorset Business Awards

31 August 2023
Three Christchurch firms shortlisted for Dorset Business Awards

Three Christchurch firms shortlisted for Dorset Business Awards

31 August 2023

Three Christchurch companies are celebrating being shortlisted for the Dorset Business Awards 2023, each in the top three of their category.


Heritage week opening provides rare access to Foxlease and other heritage gems

31 August 2023
Heritage week opening provides rare access to Foxlease and other heritage gems

Heritage week opening provides rare access to Foxlease and other heritage gems

31 August 2023

A week of heritage open days organised by the National Trust will provide possibly the last chance for the public to visit Foxlease.


Garden class fun for little ones this weekend

31 August 2023
Garden class fun for little ones this weekend

Garden class fun for little ones this weekend

31 August 2023

Green-fingered children can join in a seedling workshop at a Cadnam garden centre this weekend.


Poppy appeal organiser and volunteers needed for New Forest

24 August 2023
Poppy appeal organiser and volunteers needed for New Forest

Poppy appeal organiser and volunteers needed for New Forest

24 August 2023

The Royal British Legion is appealing for new volunteers and an area organiser to help run its annual Poppy Appeal in Ringwood and the New Forest.


Developers’ contributions to fund £36,000 pedestrian safety schemes

24 August 2023
Developers’ contributions to fund £36,000 pedestrian safety schemes

Developers’ contributions to fund £36,000 pedestrian safety schemes

24 August 2023

Grants totalling more than £36,000 have been passed to improve life for pedestrians at Fawley and Calshot.


Pilley community shop celebrates booming first year in new home

24 August 2023
Pilley community shop celebrates booming first year in new home

Pilley community shop celebrates booming first year in new home

24 August 2023

Customers, volunteers and shareholders of Pilley Community Shop have celebrated a booming first year by sharing a birthday cake.


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