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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…


Sea wall collapse sparks criticism of council's coastal defence

Sea wall collapse sparks criticism of council's coastal defence

Sea wall collapse sparks criticism of council's coastal defence

28 February 2020

The large storms have caused damage to Milford sea wall (Photo: Pete Linnington) A WAVE of criticism has been aimed at New Forest District Council’s coastal…


Council calls for tighter fireworks rules to protect people and animals

Council calls for tighter fireworks rules to protect people and animals

Council calls for tighter fireworks rules to protect people and animals

28 February 2020

Public fireworks displays, like those held at Beaulieu, will be "requested" to give forewarning of events NEW Forest District Council has unanimously…


Weekend winds of up to 70mph in new Met Office weather warning

Weekend winds of up to 70mph in new Met Office weather warning

Weekend winds of up to 70mph in new Met Office weather warning

27 February 2020

The wind conditions are expected to last from Saturday afternoon into Sunday morning (Photo: Met Office) THE New Forest and Christchurch have been included…


Icy conditions to hit morning rush hour, warns Met Office

Icy conditions to hit morning rush hour, warns Met Office

Icy conditions to hit morning rush hour, warns Met Office

25 February 2020

Icy conditions are expected until about 10am on Wednesday (tomorrow) (Photo: stock image) ICY conditions will hit the rush hour in the New Forest and…


Dead badger strung up at New Forest home of Chris Packham

Dead badger strung up at New Forest home of Chris Packham

Dead badger strung up at New Forest home of Chris Packham

21 February 2020

The dead badger was strung up on the gate of Chris Packham's home in the New Forest (Photo: Chris Packham) A DEAD badger has been strung up at the New…


Major New Forest landscape scheme gains £2m funding extension

Major New Forest landscape scheme gains £2m funding extension

Major New Forest landscape scheme gains £2m funding extension

20 February 2020

Money has funded several wetland restoration projects around the New Forest (Photo: Big Wave Ltd) FUNDING worth £2m has been given to the New Forest in…


Residents spared the worst after call to evacuate park homes

Residents spared the worst after call to evacuate park homes

Residents spared the worst after call to evacuate park homes

18 February 2020

The River Stour lapping at the edge of Iford Bridge Home Park on Monday 17th February RESIDENTS were spared serious flooding after they were advised to…


Residents on flood alert as River Stour water levels rise

Residents on flood alert as River Stour water levels rise

Residents on flood alert as River Stour water levels rise

17 February 2020

The River Stour rising near the Iford Bridge residential park URGENT flood warnings have been issued for an area of Christchurch beside the River Stour…


Storm Dennis causes weekend flooding on the roads and rails

Storm Dennis causes weekend flooding on the roads and rails

Storm Dennis causes weekend flooding on the roads and rails

17 February 2020

The van was going through a ford near Moyles Court School when it was swept away (Photo: New Forest Home Companions) A DPD delivery driver had a lucky…


Conservationists back more wetland restoration to fight climate change

Conservationists back more wetland restoration to fight climate change

Conservationists back more wetland restoration to fight climate change

16 February 2020

River bends at Longwater Lawn near Lyndhurst MORE wetland like that found in the New Forest should be restored to help tackle climate change, according…


Storm Dennis: Highways teams on 24-hour standby for heavy wind and rain

Storm Dennis: Highways teams on 24-hour standby for heavy wind and rain

Storm Dennis: Highways teams on 24-hour standby for heavy wind and rain

14 February 2020

A tree blown down by Storm Ciara that smashed a streetlight in Dibden (Photo: Hampshire police) HIGHWAYS teams will be on standby round the clock to deal…


Goodbye Storm Ciara, hello Storm Dennis - new weather warning issued

Goodbye Storm Ciara, hello Storm Dennis - new weather warning issued

Goodbye Storm Ciara, hello Storm Dennis - new weather warning issued

11 February 2020

A tree blocked the A35 on Monday afternoon (Photo: Colin Bower) THERE will be no let-up in the weather this weekend with Storm Dennis forecast to sweep…


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