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Water firm could face Environment Agency punishment over Forest waterway sewage which killed hundreds of fish

Water firm could face Environment Agency punishment over Forest waterway sewage which killed hundreds of fish

Water firm could face Environment Agency punishment over Forest waterway sewage which killed hundreds of fish

23 August 2024

Southern Water could be penalised by the Environment Agency over the sewage discharge which killed hundreds of fish in a New Forest waterway.


Council’s crackdown on bad behaviour

Council’s crackdown on bad behaviour

Council’s crackdown on bad behaviour

20 August 2024

A council has vowed to make greater use of new measures designed to crack down on anti-social behaviour and protect the environment.


‘In favour’ and ‘terrible’ – public have their say on plans for oil firm’s underground New Forest pipeline

‘In favour’ and ‘terrible’ – public have their say on plans for oil firm’s underground New Forest pipeline

‘In favour’ and ‘terrible’ – public have their say on plans for oil firm’s underground New Forest pipeline

20 August 2024

Plans for a 20-mile pipeline under the New Forest have been given a mixed reception by the public.


Water firm ‘sorry’ for sewage discharge which killed hundreds of fish in Forest waterway

Water firm ‘sorry’ for sewage discharge which killed hundreds of fish in Forest waterway

Water firm ‘sorry’ for sewage discharge which killed hundreds of fish in Forest waterway

19 August 2024

Southern Water has apologised and promised to launch an investigation after sewage discharge killed hundreds of fish in a Forest waterway.


‘A local disaster’ – hundreds of fish dead in Forest waterway after sewage discharge in area

‘A local disaster’ – hundreds of fish dead in Forest waterway after sewage discharge in area

‘A local disaster’ – hundreds of fish dead in Forest waterway after sewage discharge in area

19 August 2024

Hundreds of fish and river creatures lay dead in a Forest waterway today following a suspected sewage discharge.


‘Bathing not advised’ – sewage alert at beach

‘Bathing not advised’ – sewage alert at beach

‘Bathing not advised’ – sewage alert at beach

16 August 2024

Beach-goers have been told to stay out of the water at Milford beach after a sewage alert today.


Exhibition to showcase local artists and craftspeople

Exhibition to showcase local artists and craftspeople

Exhibition to showcase local artists and craftspeople

13 August 2024

AN exhibition bringing together local artists and craftspeople is to open to the public tomorrow.


‘When everyone is knee-deep in sea water, we won’t think it’s funny’ – NFDC panel debate on flooding and erosion report

‘When everyone is knee-deep in sea water, we won’t think it’s funny’ – NFDC panel debate on flooding and erosion report

‘When everyone is knee-deep in sea water, we won’t think it’s funny’ – NFDC panel debate on flooding and erosion report

03 August 2024

A strategy which aims to prevent coastal erosion and flooding has been given the support of members of New Forest District Council.


Primary pupils’ sculpture trail sends message about climate change

Primary pupils’ sculpture trail sends message about climate change

Primary pupils’ sculpture trail sends message about climate change

02 August 2024

Primary school youngsters have have created a sculpture trail to inspire action against climate change


Southern Water ordered to increase inspections fourfold as boss gets £183,000 bonus

Southern Water ordered to increase inspections fourfold as boss gets £183,000 bonus

Southern Water ordered to increase inspections fourfold as boss gets £183,000 bonus

31 July 2024

Southern Water has been ordered to carry out four times as many annual inspections by Environment Agency in an effort to make them clean up their act.


Young commoners ‘facing an abyss’ in hunt for future on the Forest

Young commoners ‘facing an abyss’ in hunt for future on the Forest

Young commoners ‘facing an abyss’ in hunt for future on the Forest

26 July 2024

The future of commoning is at risk unless a viable future is secured, a young commoner is warning.


Wildlife flock to Forest school’s revamped pond

Wildlife flock to Forest school’s revamped pond

Wildlife flock to Forest school’s revamped pond

24 July 2024

A host of newts are enjoying a new pond area at Ringwood Junior School where they are keeping pupils entertained.


Town council’s ‘unusual’ step in objecting to sewage plant

Town council’s ‘unusual’ step in objecting to sewage plant

Town council’s ‘unusual’ step in objecting to sewage plant

21 July 2024

Fears that sewage could spill into the River Avon saw Christchurch Town Council take the “unusual” step of objecting to plans for a treatment plant.


Beach steps closed after erosion

Beach steps closed after erosion

Beach steps closed after erosion

19 July 2024

Erosion has resulted in the temporary closure of steps at Milford beach, visitors are being warned.


Plan to cut trenches through New Forest to lay 20-mile underground pipeline

Plan to cut trenches through New Forest to lay 20-mile underground pipeline

Plan to cut trenches through New Forest to lay 20-mile underground pipeline

18 July 2024

Oil giant ExxonMobil is proposing cutting 50m trenches through the Forest to lay an underground pipeline for a carbon capture scheme.

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Coastal erosion and flooding risk as NFDC outlines prevention strategy

Coastal erosion and flooding risk as NFDC outlines prevention strategy

Coastal erosion and flooding risk as NFDC outlines prevention strategy

17 July 2024

The New Forest sites at risk of flooding and erosion over the next 100 years


Forest academic who has worked for Trump and Amazonian tribes to be honoured

Forest academic who has worked for Trump and Amazonian tribes to be honoured

Forest academic who has worked for Trump and Amazonian tribes to be honoured

13 July 2024

A research scientist who set up a nature reserve in the Amazon and has worked for Donald Trump is set to be honoured by the scientific community.


Hengistbury Head set to star on BBC show this weekend

Hengistbury Head set to star on BBC show this weekend

Hengistbury Head set to star on BBC show this weekend

12 July 2024

Hengistbury Head will be the focal point of a BBC’s Countryfile show this Sunday.


Tree clearance shuts New Forest car park for a month

Tree clearance shuts New Forest car park for a month

Tree clearance shuts New Forest car park for a month

01 July 2024

Tree clearance at a New Forest beauty spot has resulted in the closure of a car park for about four weeks.


Forest pop-up cafes row – fence them off, leading commoner demands

Forest pop-up cafes row – fence them off, leading commoner demands

Forest pop-up cafes row – fence them off, leading commoner demands

28 June 2024

Controversial pop-up cafes in New Forest car parks and beauty spots should be moved to inclosures or fenced off, a leading commoner has demanded.


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