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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.

Milford U10s’ magical first season

01 April 2025
Milford U10s’ magical first season

Milford U10s’ magical first season

01 April 2025

Milford U10s finished their first-ever season on Sunday with another win added to their outstanding record, finishing with just one defeat all season.


Blistering Brockenhurst start leaves Blackfield languishing

31 March 2025
Blistering Brockenhurst start leaves Blackfield languishing

Blistering Brockenhurst start leaves Blackfield languishing

31 March 2025

In a massive game for both sides, Brockenhurst secured league survival, while Blackfield were left languishing in the relegation zone.


Brockenhurst parkrun sees second-highest field in over a decade

31 March 2025
Brockenhurst parkrun sees second-highest field in over a decade

Brockenhurst parkrun sees second-highest field in over a decade

31 March 2025

Brockenhurst parkrun’s last run before returning to the Brockenhurst College course saw the event’s second-highest in 12 years attendance.


Slippery Oilers’ unlikely survival bid gathers pace

31 March 2025
Slippery Oilers’ unlikely survival bid gathers pace

Slippery Oilers’ unlikely survival bid gathers pace

31 March 2025

Fawley’s unlikely bid for survival is looking more possible after a herculean effort of three goals in the final 25 minutes to snatch the win.


Christchurch's Rodwell shines in goal against league leaders

31 March 2025
Christchurch's Rodwell shines in goal against league leaders

Christchurch's Rodwell shines in goal against league leaders

31 March 2025

Despite Christchurch’s recent strong form, they come up against ruthless runaway leaders AFC Portchester, who were in no mood to show mercy.


Magpies pilfer a point against promotion-chasing Stags

31 March 2025
Magpies pilfer a point against promotion-chasing Stags

Magpies pilfer a point against promotion-chasing Stags

31 March 2025

AFC Totton took a massive point in their quest for promotion, holding off fellow promotion hopefuls Dorchester Town in a hard-fought draw.


New Milton inch closer after top-of-the-table stalemate

31 March 2025
New Milton inch closer after top-of-the-table stalemate

New Milton inch closer after top-of-the-table stalemate

31 March 2025

New Milton Town kept their eight-point lead at the top of the table after a scintillating 1-1 draw between the division’s top two sides.


Team GB cable wakeboarder looks ahead to a busy year

31 March 2025
Team GB cable wakeboarder looks ahead to a busy year

Team GB cable wakeboarder looks ahead to a busy year

31 March 2025

Lymington-based teenager Myles Southworth is about to embark on his first full season as a Team GB cable wakeboarding team member.


New Forest baseball finds its ‘true home’

27 March 2025
New Forest baseball finds its ‘true home’

New Forest baseball finds its ‘true home’

27 March 2025

The New Forest Thunder Knights have taken a massive step towards bringing a home for baseball to the New Forest.


Long-standing Walhampton staff member cheered on a 250th run

27 March 2025
Long-standing Walhampton staff member cheered on a 250th run

Long-standing Walhampton staff member cheered on a 250th run

27 March 2025

The Walhampton School family came together to cheer on staff member David Hill as he completed his 250th parkrun at the Lymington Woodside course.


NMO co-founder’s joy at men’s side’s first final

25 March 2025
NMO co-founder’s joy at men’s side’s first final

NMO co-founder’s joy at men’s side’s first final

25 March 2025

NMO men’s team will compete in their first cup final next week, taking on New Forest Rangers in the In-Excess Cup Final at Hurn Bridge Sports Club.


Local cycle shop owner starts bike polo sessions

25 March 2025
Local cycle shop owner starts bike polo sessions

Local cycle shop owner starts bike polo sessions

25 March 2025

A New Milton bike shop owner is inviting potential bike polo players to come along and try a new sport in a fun and friendly environment.


Triumphant Ellingham secures promotion with game to spare

25 March 2025
Triumphant Ellingham secures promotion with game to spare

Triumphant Ellingham secures promotion with game to spare

25 March 2025

Ellingham & Ringwood defeated fellow promotion hopefuls Gosport & Fareham in a winner-takes-all match, securing the second spot and promotion.


New Milton left empty-handed by unbeaten champions Havant

25 March 2025
New Milton left empty-handed by unbeaten champions Havant

New Milton left empty-handed by unbeaten champions Havant

25 March 2025

New Milton threw everything they had at unbeaten champions Havant seconds, but the visitors ran out comfortable winners.


Local martial artists’ clean sweep of international golds

25 March 2025
Local martial artists’ clean sweep of international golds

Local martial artists’ clean sweep of international golds

25 March 2025

Local martial artists clean sweep of international golds


Former New Milton star Treacey called up to the England U18s squad

25 March 2025
Former New Milton star Treacey called up to the England U18s squad

Former New Milton star Treacey called up to the England U18s squad

25 March 2025

Former New Milton Rugby Club player Declan Treacey has been selected as part of the 26-player England squad for the U18 Men’s Six Nations Festival.


Fine margins cost Church in feisty battle against USP

24 March 2025
Fine margins cost Church in feisty battle against USP

Fine margins cost Church in feisty battle against USP

24 March 2025

Christchurch will feel disappointed to only take a point against United Services Portsmouth in a match that saw six yellow cards and two reds.


Champions-elect fire five past outmatched Badgers

24 March 2025
Champions-elect fire five past outmatched Badgers

Champions-elect fire five past outmatched Badgers

24 March 2025

Brockenhurst came up against champions-elect AFC Portchester, who were in no mood to show mercy en route to a resounding 5-0 victory.


Stags stunned by late goal after controversial offside calls

24 March 2025
Stags stunned by late goal after controversial offside calls

Stags stunned by late goal after controversial offside calls

24 March 2025

AFC Totton left West London empty-handed after being caught out by a late counter-attack as they pushed for a winning goal late in proceedings.


Red-hot Malvern’s clinical finishing beats Bashley

24 March 2025
Red-hot Malvern’s clinical finishing beats Bashley

Red-hot Malvern’s clinical finishing beats Bashley

24 March 2025

Bashley fought well, but promotion-chasing Malvern Town had more desire than their mid-table counterparts, who have little to play for besides pride.


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