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More suspected asbestos found dumped at New Forest inclosure

More suspected asbestos found dumped at New Forest inclosure

More suspected asbestos found dumped at New Forest inclosure

27 August 2020

Rubbish dumped at Broadley Inclosure, along the Wootton Road near Bashley (Photo: Julie Storey) A SPECIALIST vehicle had to be used to clear away another…


Councillors call for action against parked-up 'wild campers'

Councillors call for action against parked-up 'wild campers'

Councillors call for action against parked-up 'wild campers'

25 August 2020

Milford Parish Council said it was receiving daily complaints about the 'wild camping' at Keyhaven MILFORD parish councillors has called for action after…


60mph winds forecast as Storm Francis approaches, warns Met Office

60mph winds forecast as Storm Francis approaches, warns Met Office

60mph winds forecast as Storm Francis approaches, warns Met Office

24 August 2020

Waves battered Milford on Friday 24th August (Photo: Graham Wiffen) A FRESH weather warning for high winds from Storm Francis has been issued for the…


Asbestos alert over latest pile of waste dumped in New Forest

Asbestos alert over latest pile of waste dumped in New Forest

Asbestos alert over latest pile of waste dumped in New Forest

03 August 2020

Waste containing what appears to be asbestos was dumped at Dur Hill, near Burley (pictures: Forestry England) A PILE of hazardous waste containing what…


More than 50 stores join campaign to ban disposable barbecues

More than 50 stores join campaign to ban disposable barbecues

More than 50 stores join campaign to ban disposable barbecues

23 July 2020

Firefighters have been called to several blazes as a result of barbecues in the New Forest MORE than 50 retailers have removed disposable barbecues from…


County reveals plans to fight climate change

County reveals plans to fight climate change

County reveals plans to fight climate change

18 July 2020

The issue of climate change has been forced up the agenda partly by protests COUNTY bosses have unveiled their strategy to tackle climate change. Civic…


Firefighters' soggy sausage warning in battle against the barbecues

Firefighters' soggy sausage warning in battle against the barbecues

Firefighters' soggy sausage warning in battle against the barbecues

05 July 2020

A heath fire at Sway earlier in 2020 (Photo: Mac Hall) FIREFIGHTERS are warning people they could end up with a soggy sausage if they continue to flout…


Fly-tipping on the rise, warns Forestry England after latest incidents

Fly-tipping on the rise, warns Forestry England after latest incidents

Fly-tipping on the rise, warns Forestry England after latest incidents

03 July 2020

The fly-tipped pile of waste near Longdown Inclosure, Ashurst PEOPLE are being warned of the dangers fly-tipping poses to wildlife amid a rise in incidents…


MP hands in 9,000-name petition demanding disposable barbecue ban

MP hands in 9,000-name petition demanding disposable barbecue ban

MP hands in 9,000-name petition demanding disposable barbecue ban

02 July 2020

A barbecue at Castle Hill, near Hyde (Photo: Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service) A PETITION signed by more than 9,000 people calling for a nationwide ban…


Council expands waste tip booking system after complaints

Council expands waste tip booking system after complaints

Council expands waste tip booking system after complaints

29 June 2020

Traffic queuing at Marchwood recycling centre the day it opened after lockdown (Photo: Cllr Richard Young) THE number of vehicles that can access waste…


Warning after rare birds die on island illegally visited by paddleboarders

Warning after rare birds die on island illegally visited by paddleboarders

Warning after rare birds die on island illegally visited by paddleboarders

29 June 2020

Paddleboarders landing on Gull Island RIVER users at Beaulieu have been warned not to land on Gull Island after two chicks born to a very rare species…


Householders urged to cut down on bank holiday waste

Householders urged to cut down on bank holiday waste

Householders urged to cut down on bank holiday waste

14 April 2020

The county council is urging householders to cut down their waste overt the holidays RESIDENTS are being asked to "take a new approach" to household waste…


The three feathered friends you saw the most during the Big Garden Birdwatch

The three feathered friends you saw the most during the Big Garden Birdwatch

The three feathered friends you saw the most during the Big Garden Birdwatch

12 April 2020

The blue tit was a common visitor for most participants (Picture: Ray Kennedy/rspb-images.com) HOUSE sparrows, blue tits and starlings are the birds which…


Beekeepers prepare to resist invasion of the Asian hornets

Beekeepers prepare to resist invasion of the Asian hornets

Beekeepers prepare to resist invasion of the Asian hornets

02 April 2020

An Asian hornet spotted in New Milton was thought to have been a queen (Photo: stock image) BEEKEPERS will be on the lookout for the Asian hornet as part…


Attacks on deer spark plea for owners to control their dogs

Attacks on deer spark plea for owners to control their dogs

Attacks on deer spark plea for owners to control their dogs

17 March 2020

Forestry England has received reports of dogs chasing and injuring deer (Photo: stock image) DOG owners are being urged to keep their pets under control…


Campaigners' clifftop vigil to highlight climate change erosion

Campaigners' clifftop vigil to highlight climate change erosion

Campaigners' clifftop vigil to highlight climate change erosion

13 March 2020

Waves from recent storms have badly damaged the seawall at Milford THE dramatic impact of storm surges and heavy winter rain on the local environment…


Homeowners facing bill to fix village's storm-damaged sea wall

Homeowners facing bill to fix village's storm-damaged sea wall

Homeowners facing bill to fix village's storm-damaged sea wall

06 March 2020

Cracks are clearly visible inn the seawall at Milford seafront (Phot: Slipflight Ltd) THE owners of beach huts and homes near collapsed sea defences at…


Chris Packham turns his campaigning sights on stopping HS2

Chris Packham turns his campaigning sights on stopping HS2

Chris Packham turns his campaigning sights on stopping HS2

05 March 2020

Chris Packham said the project has not properly taken into account its environmental impact WILDLIFE campaigner Chris Packham is preparing to fight the…


Volunteers urged to be 'litter heroes' in New Forest spring clean

Volunteers urged to be 'litter heroes' in New Forest spring clean

Volunteers urged to be 'litter heroes' in New Forest spring clean

05 March 2020

Residents get busy in Fawley during one of last year's spring clean litter picks PEOPLE are being urged to become “litter heroes” by helping to clean…


Weather warning: More heavy rain to hit New Forest and Christchurch

Weather warning: More heavy rain to hit New Forest and Christchurch

Weather warning: More heavy rain to hit New Forest and Christchurch

05 March 2020

The conditions are predicted by the Met Office to last from 10am until 6pm today (Thursday) HEAVY rain could cause flooding and travel disruption today…


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