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Sports editor James Henley has lived in the New Forest and Christchurch for most of his life. He joined the A&T in October 2007 and took charge of the sportsdesk in 2020.

Lymington’s Sesto storms to Moors Valley first as New Forest Runners host 10k championships

16 February 2025
Lymington’s Sesto storms to Moors Valley first as New Forest Runners host 10k championships

Lymington’s Sesto storms to Moors Valley first as New Forest Runners host 10k championships

16 February 2025

Valeria Sesto won the Moors Valley Wildwood Trail half-marathon, while the New Forest Runners were out in force for their 10k club championship.


New Milton underdog Stef Vincent gives pre-fight favourite a scare

13 February 2025
New Milton underdog Stef Vincent gives pre-fight favourite a scare

New Milton underdog Stef Vincent gives pre-fight favourite a scare

13 February 2025

CNC Christchurch and House of Pain’s Stef ‘The Wasp’ Vincent stepped into the ring as a heavy underdog gave the much-favoured Reece Mould a scare.


New Forest Runners’ duo Pickburn and Russhard lead Lymington Woodside parkrun

11 February 2025
New Forest Runners’ duo Pickburn and Russhard lead Lymington Woodside parkrun

New Forest Runners’ duo Pickburn and Russhard lead Lymington Woodside parkrun

11 February 2025

New Forest Runners’ duo Alastair Pickburn and Gemma Russhard led the men’s and women’s fields home at the latest Lymington Woodside parkrun.


Highest attendance of the year at latest Brockenhurst parkrun

11 February 2025
Highest attendance of the year at latest Brockenhurst parkrun

Highest attendance of the year at latest Brockenhurst parkrun

11 February 2025

Despite the cold and drizzle, Brockenhurst parkrun saw the highest attendance since December, with 243 people taking on the New Forest-based course.


Fordingbridge teenager Thomas Klemz wins prestigious European gold

11 February 2025
Fordingbridge teenager Thomas Klemz wins prestigious European gold

Fordingbridge teenager Thomas Klemz wins prestigious European gold

11 February 2025

Fordingbridge-based martial artist Thomas Klemz continues to shine on the international stage, becoming a WKF junior European champion in Poland.


Milford Tennis & Squash Club gets ready for half-term training camps

11 February 2025
Milford Tennis & Squash Club gets ready for half-term training camps

Milford Tennis & Squash Club gets ready for half-term training camps

11 February 2025

Milford Tennis & Squash Club is gearing up for a smashing good time this coming half-term, inviting local youngsters to learn the game of tennis.


Hythe & Dibden Richard Morse manager speaks after ‘kick in the teeth’ defeat

10 February 2025
Hythe & Dibden Richard Morse manager speaks after ‘kick in the teeth’ defeat

Hythe & Dibden Richard Morse manager speaks after ‘kick in the teeth’ defeat

10 February 2025

Hythe & Dibden lost a back-and-forth nine-goal thriller, with their injury-time leveller outdone by Laverstock & Ford’s even later injury-time winner.


On-fire Christchurch FC clinch derby win over Brockenhurst FC

10 February 2025
On-fire Christchurch FC clinch derby win over Brockenhurst FC

On-fire Christchurch FC clinch derby win over Brockenhurst FC

10 February 2025

Christchurch kept up their remarkable recent form with a win over local rivals Brockenhurst after a rapid start that left them three goals up.


Lymington Town left empty-handed despite dominance

10 February 2025
Lymington Town left empty-handed despite dominance

Lymington Town left empty-handed despite dominance

10 February 2025

Lymington Town failed to hit the heights of recent months in a titanic struggle against Cove, losing a closely-fought match 2-1 at home on Saturday.


Bashley triumphs in emotional match dedicated to Jordan Cheidozie

10 February 2025
Bashley triumphs in emotional match dedicated to Jordan Cheidozie

Bashley triumphs in emotional match dedicated to Jordan Cheidozie

10 February 2025

Bashley survived a late scare to beat Willand Rovers 3-2 in the club’s first match since Jordan Cheidozie’s tragic accident.


Ruthless AFC Totton score six against bottom side Marlow FC

10 February 2025
Ruthless AFC Totton score six against bottom side Marlow FC

Ruthless AFC Totton score six against bottom side Marlow FC

10 February 2025

AFC Totton ran out comfortable winners, scoring the most goals in a single game for over a year at home to bottom-of-the-table Marlow.


League leaders New Milton Town FC held by stubborn Whitchurch United FC

10 February 2025
League leaders New Milton Town FC held by stubborn Whitchurch United FC

League leaders New Milton Town FC held by stubborn Whitchurch United FC

10 February 2025

New Milton Town’s seven-match winning run in the Wessex League Division One ended after Whitchurch United fought valiantly for a point.


Corbin cruises to first-place finish at Brockenhurst parkrun

05 February 2025
Corbin cruises to first-place finish at Brockenhurst parkrun

Corbin cruises to first-place finish at Brockenhurst parkrun

05 February 2025

On a grey, chilly Saturday morning, Adam Corbin and Ellie Monks led the men’s and women’s fields across the line.


Local darts players invited to take on world number one ‘Cool Hand Luke’ Humphries

05 February 2025
Local darts players invited to take on world number one ‘Cool Hand Luke’ Humphries

Local darts players invited to take on world number one ‘Cool Hand Luke’ Humphries

05 February 2025

Three local pubs will be part of a nationwide challenge after Marston’s brewery teamed up with darts world number one ‘Cool Hand Luke’ Humphries.


New Forest Baseball recruiting players ahead of new season

04 February 2025
New Forest Baseball recruiting players ahead of new season

New Forest Baseball recruiting players ahead of new season

04 February 2025

New Forest Baseball is inviting new players to come and try the great American pastime as they work on developing a permanent home.


Lymington boss praises side after lowly Ash seal draw

04 February 2025
Lymington boss praises side after lowly Ash seal draw

Lymington boss praises side after lowly Ash seal draw

04 February 2025

Lymington Town, trailing at the break, did more than enough to beat Ash United on Saturday, but they had to settle for a 1-1 draw.


Christchurch’s Emma Wilson makes golden return with iQFOiL Games victory

04 February 2025
Christchurch’s Emma Wilson makes golden return with iQFOiL Games victory

Christchurch’s Emma Wilson makes golden return with iQFOiL Games victory

04 February 2025

Former Ballard School pupil Emma Wilson returned to Olympic class racing with a resounding victory at the 2025 season opener.


In-form Ellingham see-off valiant New Milton effort

04 February 2025
In-form Ellingham see-off valiant New Milton effort

In-form Ellingham see-off valiant New Milton effort

04 February 2025

Despite holding positions at differing ends of the table, Ellingham & Ringwood had to be at their best to see off bottom-of-the-table New Milton.


Brilliant Brock hold on at the end after spurning chances

04 February 2025
Brilliant Brock hold on at the end after spurning chances

Brilliant Brock hold on at the end after spurning chances

04 February 2025

Brockenhurst entered the contest as favourites, but they had to work hard to win against a new-singing-bolstered Downton.


Free-flowing Christchurch hit six for second time in a week

04 February 2025
Free-flowing Christchurch hit six for second time in a week

Free-flowing Christchurch hit six for second time in a week

04 February 2025

Christchurch continued their excellent recent form, firing home six goals for the second week in a row to climb three places and beat Millbrook 6-2.


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