Fawley

EXTINCTION Rebellion protesters descended on Fawley Refinery this morning (Thursday) in their campaign against the use of fossil fuels.

A FAWLEY man avoided going to prison despite attacking two police officers while on a suspended sentence for drink-driving.

TRAFFIC schemes to improve bus service reliability and journey times on the Waterside are being looked at by Hampshire County Council.

FOR more than 50 years it has dominated the local skyline – but at the end of the month the iconic Fawley power station chimney will be blown up.

A CONTROVERSIAL Southern Water plan for a £600m desalination plant at Fawley has been dropped, to the delight of New Forest East MP Julian Lewis.

THERE will be a temporary road closure and traffic controls on the A326 near Holbury roundabout from Monday amid continued major improvement works.

DUCKS found dead at a Waterside pond by a mum and her distraught children had been shot through the head.

EXTINCTION Rebellion protesters have blocked a terminal at Fawley oil refinery to call out an £80m diesel expansion project.

MORE cycle paths are planed to connect the New Forest to Southampton in a bid to get people out on their bikes.

ANGRY complaints that the luxury glamping Pop Up Hotel in Calshot is a 'shambles' prompted the founder to make an apology to customers.

A CALSHOT RNLI crew member who has served with the station for 30 years has been presented with a long service medal.

WALKERS can combine exercise with exploration during a series of new routes celebrating the history and folklore of the New Forest.

A FAWLEY man who tried to headbutt and bite an officer after his home was raided was slammed by a crown court judge for his "disgraceful behaviour".

ORGANISERS of a luxury glamping site in Calshot offering yoga and massages have sparked fears of crime and disturbance with a bid to serve alcohol.

SCOUTS fed up with vandals targeting their headquarters have launched a campaign to persuade celebrities to throw their support behind a fundraiser.

A HUGE explosion sounded the latest stage of the demolition of Fawley power station ahead of plans for 1,500 homes.

COUNCILS chiefs have warned delays are "inevitable" as expansion work steps up on the southern end of the A326 next week.

A HOST of residents in the Fawley area woke this morning (Monday) to find their power off.

TWO men were arrested after allegedly threatening a person at knifepoint as they were due to meet with police about a traffic matter at Hardley.

SEVEN New Forest towns and villages are set for full-fibre broadband as part of a project that will create hundreds of new jobs.