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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.

New Milton win title as AFC Totton lose ground

09 April 2025
New Milton win title as AFC Totton lose ground

New Milton win title as AFC Totton lose ground

09 April 2025

New Milton Town came from behind to win the title, AFC Totton lost ground in their race for second, and Totton & Eling grabbed a vital point.


Steele steals the show at Brockenhurst parkrun

08 April 2025
Steele steals the show at Brockenhurst parkrun

Steele steals the show at Brockenhurst parkrun

08 April 2025

Brockenhurst parkrun returned to the grounds of Brockenhurst College, and 76 people took on the 5k course in bright sunshine but with a cold wind.


Newbie Staddon bags a brace of titles

08 April 2025
Newbie Staddon bags a brace of titles

Newbie Staddon bags a brace of titles

08 April 2025

New Milton Table Tennis Club had three players in the annual Bournemouth & District Table Tennis Association tournament finals at the Grange School.


Ellingham & Ringwood sign off in style after successful season

08 April 2025
Ellingham & Ringwood sign off in style after successful season

Ellingham & Ringwood sign off in style after successful season

08 April 2025

Ellingham & Ringwood gave their fans the perfect send-off to what has been a highly successful season, beating Sandown & Shanklin 38-27.


Double spot-kick hell for Fawley

07 April 2025
Double spot-kick hell for Fawley

Double spot-kick hell for Fawley

07 April 2025

An in-form Fawley AFC missed out on the chance to at least momentarily escape the relegation zone after a narrow 2-1 loss to Newport.


Lymington hit for six

07 April 2025
Lymington hit for six

Lymington hit for six

07 April 2025

Lymington Town came up against a clinical and ruthless Amesbury Town side who seemed to score with practically every chance they created.


Battling Bashley leave it late to seal brilliant draw

07 April 2025
Battling Bashley leave it late to seal brilliant draw

Battling Bashley leave it late to seal brilliant draw

07 April 2025

It’s not very often that you can name a draw as one of the season’s best performances – but Bashley’s draw with Mousehole qualified for that accolade.


Aggressive approach sees Stags dominate Crusaders

07 April 2025
Aggressive approach sees Stags dominate Crusaders

Aggressive approach sees Stags dominate Crusaders

07 April 2025

After mixed results in March, AFC Totton manager Jimmy Ball shifted his side’s approach, and it paid dividends with a 3-0 win over Hungerford Town.


New Milton Town a Stone’s throw away from title triumph

07 April 2025
New Milton Town a Stone’s throw away from title triumph

New Milton Town a Stone’s throw away from title triumph

07 April 2025

New Milton Town are on the brink of promotion following its victory over Alresford Town, the Brickmaker’s nearest challengers, on Saturday.


Wilson wins Princess Sofia Trophy as Brits dominate

07 April 2025
Wilson wins Princess Sofia Trophy as Brits dominate

Wilson wins Princess Sofia Trophy as Brits dominate

07 April 2025

Christchurch’s Emma Wilson led the way for the British Sailing Team, dominating the LA 2028 cycle curtain raiser in Palma de Mallorca.


Local cycle shop owner starts bike polo sessions

07 April 2025
Local cycle shop owner starts bike polo sessions

Local cycle shop owner starts bike polo sessions

07 April 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.


Fawley and Ringwood’s win to put themselves on the brink

02 April 2025
Fawley and Ringwood’s win to put themselves on the brink

Fawley and Ringwood’s win to put themselves on the brink

02 April 2025

Fawley AFC’s fight for survival took a boost against Totton & Eling, Ringwood Town’s promotion hunt gathered pace, while Christchurch and Hythe drew.


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.


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