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Police investigating New Forest councillor over Ian Wright tweet

Police investigating New Forest councillor over Ian Wright tweet

Police investigating New Forest councillor over Ian Wright tweet

17 March 2023

Hampshire police has confirmed it is investigating a New Forest councillor after she called football pundit Ian Wright a "typical black hypocrite".

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Ofsted: Pupils thrive at ‘good’ infant school

Ofsted: Pupils thrive at ‘good’ infant school

Ofsted: Pupils thrive at ‘good’ infant school

17 March 2023

Staff and pupils at Fawley Infant School are celebrating after it was rated 'good' overall during its latest Ofsted inspection.


Police probe fire which destroys New Forest barn

Police probe fire which destroys New Forest barn

Police probe fire which destroys New Forest barn

17 March 2023

Police have been called over the cause of a fire which destroyed a barn in Blackfield in the early hours today.


'It's a fake apology' – Ian Wright blasts New Forest councillor over tweet

'It's a fake apology' – Ian Wright blasts New Forest councillor over tweet

'It's a fake apology' – Ian Wright blasts New Forest councillor over tweet

15 March 2023

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has slammed New Forest councillor Alexis McEvoy after she called him a "typical black hypocrite" in a tweet.

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New Forest NPA weighs in over member's Ian Wright tweet

New Forest NPA weighs in over member's Ian Wright tweet

New Forest NPA weighs in over member's Ian Wright tweet

14 March 2023

New Forest National Park Authority has weighed into the row over one of its members calling Ian Wright a "typical black hypocrite" on Twitter.

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'I have suspended myself' – NFDC councillor apologises for Ian Wright tweet

'I have suspended myself' – NFDC councillor apologises for Ian Wright tweet

'I have suspended myself' – NFDC councillor apologises for Ian Wright tweet

13 March 2023

A Tory councillor being investigated by NFDC for calling Ian Wright a "typical black hypocrite" in a tweet has said she is "deeply sorry".

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Lineker row: New Forest councillor investigated over 'typical black hypocrite' tweet

Lineker row: New Forest councillor investigated over 'typical black hypocrite' tweet

Lineker row: New Forest councillor investigated over 'typical black hypocrite' tweet

13 March 2023

A Conservative councillor is being investigated by New Forest District Council after she branded ex-footballer Ian Wright a "typical black hypocrite".

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Holbury man faces attempted murder trial over alleged stabbing

Holbury man faces attempted murder trial over alleged stabbing

Holbury man faces attempted murder trial over alleged stabbing

07 March 2023

A Holbury man is due to face crown court trial accused of attempted murder and possessing a machete following an alleged stabbing in Wimborne.


Meetings sought with refinery bosses over huge bang that shocked locals

Meetings sought with refinery bosses over huge bang that shocked locals

Meetings sought with refinery bosses over huge bang that shocked locals

07 March 2023

EXXON Mobil has apologised after a loud bang at Fawley oil refinery, sparking fears of an explosion.


Football club could fold after council changes bar licence

Football club could fold after council changes bar licence

Football club could fold after council changes bar licence

24 February 2023

A Waterside football club has warned it could fold due to a lack of income after the opening hours of its sports bar were cut in a dispute over noise.

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Iconic 'futuristic' film location demolished in latest work on former power station site

Iconic 'futuristic' film location demolished in latest work on former power station site

Iconic 'futuristic' film location demolished in latest work on former power station site

23 February 2023

It was another end-of-an-era moment at the former Fawley power station site as demolition got under way on its last remaining landmark feature.


Neospora – warning as another New Forest farmer confirms herd culls after testing positive

Neospora – warning as another New Forest farmer confirms herd culls after testing positive

Neospora – warning as another New Forest farmer confirms herd culls after testing positive

19 February 2023

People have been urged to keep picking up after their pets after another commoner’s herd of cattle was hit by a bovine illness.

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Fatal RIB crash trial: Skipper cleared of manslaughter charge

Fatal RIB crash trial: Skipper cleared of manslaughter charge

Fatal RIB crash trial: Skipper cleared of manslaughter charge

14 February 2023

The skipper of a RIB which crashed into a buoy off Marchwood, fatally injuring a 15-year-old girl, has been cleared of gross negligence manslaughter.

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Apology over noise, smoke and flares at oil refinery

Apology over noise, smoke and flares at oil refinery

Apology over noise, smoke and flares at oil refinery

14 February 2023

ExxonMobil apologised to residents for noise, plumes of smoke and flares coming from chimneys at Fawley oil refinery.


Pedestrian fighting for life after crash in Fawley

Pedestrian fighting for life after crash in Fawley

Pedestrian fighting for life after crash in Fawley

14 February 2023

A pedestrian was left fighting for his life after a crash on a main road through Fawley yesterday evening.


'So senseless' – arson suspected as play equipment goes up in flames

'So senseless' – arson suspected as play equipment goes up in flames

'So senseless' – arson suspected as play equipment goes up in flames

08 February 2023

A blaze which ruined wooden equipment at a play park in Holbury is suspected to have been started by an arsonist, said firefighters.


Home raided and group in Forest car park searched in drugs crackdown

Home raided and group in Forest car park searched in drugs crackdown

Home raided and group in Forest car park searched in drugs crackdown

06 February 2023

A police crackdown on drug-related activity involved a raid on a Hythe home and a search of a group at a New Forest car park.


New Forest MP urges for transparency in Waterside railway consultation results

New Forest MP urges for transparency in Waterside railway consultation results

New Forest MP urges for transparency in Waterside railway consultation results

03 February 2023

A NEW Forest MP has questioned why detailed results of a public consultation into the reopening of the Waterside line have not been made public.

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RIB skipper 'light-headed' before fatal crash, jury told

RIB skipper 'light-headed' before fatal crash, jury told

RIB skipper 'light-headed' before fatal crash, jury told

31 January 2023

A RIB skipper tearfully told jurors at Winchester Crown Court how he helped a teenage girl after a fatal crash on Southampton Water.


Youth gangs post food through villagers' letterboxes

Youth gangs post food through villagers' letterboxes

Youth gangs post food through villagers' letterboxes

18 January 2023

Gangs of youths have been harassing Holbury residents by kicking their doors and posting food through their letterboxes.


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