Health

The health secretary has been challenged by New Forest MP Sir Julian Lewis to stop the impending sale of the former Fenwick hospital at Lyndhurst.

A New Milton woman has had to re-learn how to walk and talk after surgery to remove a brain tumour.

Ambulance workers across the New Forest and Christchurch are to strike for 18 hours on Monday, the GMB Union has confirmed.

Former That's Life! presenter Dame Esther Rantzen said she remains "optimistic" after revealing she has been diagnosed with lung cancer.

The League of Friends of Fenwick Hospital has pledged to do all it can to stop the site being sold and bring it back into use for the community.

The site of the former Fenwick hospital in Lyndhurst, which has more recently been used as a health and wellbeing centre, is to be sold at auction.

Tesco is being forced to recall a range of its 'Free From' porridge over fears that undeclared milk is among the ingredients.

Ambulance workers across the New Forest and Christchurch are to strike for another four days.

Cases of Scarlet Fever, caused by Strep A infection, have surged as the number of children developing severe infection also rises.

A jobseeker who made headlines after a local firm accidentally sent her an email describing her as “chavvy” has revealed how it transformed her life.

Waitrose has stopped selling single-use vapes and removed two other e-cigarettes from sale over concerns for the health of youngsters.

A Boldre café has been given a zero-star hygiene rating after inspectors found food safety standards to be well below par.

A new Covid-19 variant, spreading rapidly across the US, is being watched closely by scientists fearful of its potential impact on the NHS.

A family has been left without answers over the tragic death of a devoted father who was found hanged at his home in Christchurch.

A care home for people with disabilities was downgraded to 'requires improvement' by inspectors concerned over its staffing levels.

A local ambulance service has declared a critical incident and is urging the public to "think carefully" before calling 999.

This time of year is usually one for love, family and celebration – but it can also be a great struggle for those battling drink and drug addiction.

The official opening of Hythe and Dibden War Memorial Hospital’s £10m replacement building has been delayed until next year.

Local ambulance trusts have urged the public to think carefully before calling 999 during strike action today.

The public has been urged to stay away from University Hospital Southampton [UHS] due to extreme demand sparking a critical incident.