Fordingbridge

Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding in the Ringwood and Fordingbridge areas this morning.

Plans for a new quarry near Fordingbridge are moving forward – but concerns have been raised over noise, dust and the effect on wildlife.

An application to convert an agricultural barn in the New Forest into a four-bedroom home has been thrown out, with a call for it to be demolished.

Empty shop windows in Fordingbridge have been transformed by a charity and local residents in an effort to revive the town centre.

Two teenage boys were due to appear in court after a 14-year-old girl was allegedly raped in Fordingbridge.

Pupils at Burgate school and Sixth Form have been praised for their “exemplary behaviour” by Ofsted Inspectors who also found they “thrive” at it.

A decision on plans to refurbish a dilapidated listed farmhouse in Fordingbridge and create new homes from outbuildings has been deferred.

Dates of hearings to scrutinise a plan for future quarry sites across the New Forest have been set.

A man who assaulted his partner the morning after their relationship ended has appeared in court.

A MAN who called his ex-partner hundreds of times a day as well as turning up at her home and work must pay her £2,000 compensation.

A delivery driver was arrested for working in the UK illegally after picking up a colleague whose vehicle was seized by police on a New Forest road.

The great and the good of the New Forest and Christchurch have earned royal recognition in the King’s New Year Honours list.

Pupils are “happy” at Breamore School in an environment that values “nuture and care” Ofsted inspectors found.

Permission to build a temporary access road and bridge at a housing development in Fordingbridge has been approved.

Police seized an incorrectly assembled electric motorcycle being illegally ridden on a Fordingbridge street by a youngster.

Plans for 74 new homes in Fordingbridge have been submitted to New Forest District Council.

Two holiday parks in the New Forest have won regional tourism awards from leisure firm Hoseasons.

Townsfolk in Fordingbridge are being urged to spread some Christmas cheer this year by donating to the Salvation Army’s toy appeal.

An exciting line up of festive fun is on offer in Christchurch this weekend with the big Christmas Lights Switch happening on Saturday.

A holiday cottage in the Forest has earned a major national award for giving its guests “the warmest of welcomes”.