Environment

A project to protect around 3,800 homes along the coast from Hurst Spit to Christchurch from flooding has been adopted by BCP Council.

Antidepressants, antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals are polluting the New Forest’s surface waters, according to a new study.

A New Forest resident has blasted the “unacceptable” traffic volumes passing through her village – which she claims is like living by a major A road.

Two New Forest tips threatened with closure will remain open after the county council’s cabinet rejected plans to close 12 sites across Hampshire.

Water firms serving the New Forest and Christchurch were told to repay more than £37million to customers for failing to tackle pollution and leaks.

Homeowners in Wellow and Ower are being warned to brace for potential flooding today.

A large terrapin considered one of the world’s most invasive species has been found at a New Forest water treatment plant.

Two parks in New Milton have been given a revamp, including new seating areas, improved footpaths and new planting to encourage wildlife.

Oil giant ExxonMobil has withdrawn its controversial plan for an underground carbon capture pipeline through the New Forest.

A series of free events will mark the 10th anniversary of the opening of the visitor centre at Hengistbury Head.

“We will overcome.” This was the defiant stance after vandals tipped up flower planters on Ashley’s recently revamped shopping parade.

A mattress, carpets and furniture were among a large flytip discovered at a New Forest beauty spot.

Oil giant ExxonMobil prefers the route cutting across the Forest for its pipeline rather than those across the Isle of Wight, a councillor claims.

Many elderly and disabled residents are worried they won’t be helped, an NFDC panel has heard.

A community garden in Beaulieu is seeking a green-fingered volunteer to take it over.

No preferred route for a 20-mile underground carbon capture pipeline has been identified by New Forest District Council due to “limited” information.

New Forest bin collections could be hit by strike action this autumn.

Controversial plans to build a sewage treatment plant in Bransgore are unlikely to be passed by planners, the developer has been told.

Wet suits and a face snorkel were among an unusual flytip found in the New Forest.

Parts of the New Forest many have discoloured tap water following emergency repairs.