Barton

Controversial parking charges will be introduced at one popular coastal beauty spot later this year – but a decision on a second has been deferred.

The introduction of charges represents a further challenge for the hospitality industry, Barton businesses say.

A man who suffered a medical episode was stretchered onto a lifeboat in an “urgent situation” on the beach at Barton.

Several homes in Barton were evacuated yesterday after a suspected explosive was found in a house.

A decision on proposals to implement street parking charges at two coastal beauty spots is expected later this month.

Youngsters from the 1st Barton Beaver Scouts have been donating food and Easter eggs for the homeless and other people in need.

Work has started on a controversial development of 27 “crucially needed” affordable homes in Barton.

A couple who say overgrown trees are posing a hazard to pedestrians at the entrance to an apartment block has welcomed news they are to be trimmed.

Public hearings for the proposed Hampshire minerals and waste plan have finished - but residents still feel they are not being listened to.

Renovation works to beachfront shelters in the New Forest have been officially completed.

Barton singer-songwriter James Millier has released a Valentine’s Day single inspired by his parents’ love story.

Giving golfers swung a birdie when they raised £2,000 for the helicopter ambulance service that responds to New Forest emergencies.

INDEPENDENT school Durlston is celebrating after being praised by education inspectors who singled out its pastoral support for special mention.

The great and the good of the New Forest and Christchurch have earned royal recognition in the King’s New Year Honours list.

The countdown to Christmas was officially launched when a Barton street was illuminated with tens of thousands of sparkling lights and festive scenes.

Controversial plans to charge for on-street parking at two coastal spots are back on the table after the county council revealed its new proposals.

The Barton street once dubbed ‘Britain’s most festive’ is set to be illuminated again this December in aid of Oakhaven Hospice.

Two alerts have been issued by Southern Water following suspected sewage discharges in bathing water at Barton.

A man accused of raping a teenager at Barton clifftop and another girl 10 months later claimed both consented to sex.

A mum told a jury how she thanked a youth for helping find her 16-year-old daughter before learning that he had just allegedly raped the teenager.