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New Forest set for 'lightning speed' broadband

New Forest set for 'lightning speed' broadband

New Forest set for 'lightning speed' broadband

13 April 2023

Thousands of rural properties and businesses across the New Forest are to benefit from a government-funded project to roll-out high-speed broadband.


Fears for ‘tranquility’ of New Forest campsite if new homes nearby are allowed

Fears for ‘tranquility’ of New Forest campsite if new homes nearby are allowed

Fears for ‘tranquility’ of New Forest campsite if new homes nearby are allowed

10 April 2023

Customers of a Hordle campsite fear its “peace and tranquillity” could be ruined. if plans for a housing estate is given the go-ahead.

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New Forest nursery's plea to NFDC to keep its extensions

New Forest nursery's plea to NFDC to keep its extensions

New Forest nursery's plea to NFDC to keep its extensions

05 April 2023

A Hordle business has launched a bid to avoid having to take down extensions to its cafe and car park that were built without permission.


Forest chocolatier wins medals in prestigious global awards

Forest chocolatier wins medals in prestigious global awards

Forest chocolatier wins medals in prestigious global awards

17 March 2023

New Forest artisan chocolatier Kerry Witt has won two globally acclaimed Academy of Chocolate awards.


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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Fatal RIB crash trial: Boat owner 'ignored safety advice'

Fatal RIB crash trial: Boat owner 'ignored safety advice'

Fatal RIB crash trial: Boat owner 'ignored safety advice'

02 February 2023

The owner of a RIB which crashed into a buoy, killing a 15-year-old girl, believed health and safety guidance "did not apply" to him, a jury heard.


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.


New Forest village quarry plans given thumbs-down from NFDC

New Forest village quarry plans given thumbs-down from NFDC

New Forest village quarry plans given thumbs-down from NFDC

25 January 2023

Contentious plans for gravel extraction at Hordle have been opposed by New Forest District Council.


Village campaigners go for Gove over homes approval after 'disappointing' meeting with Forest MP

Village campaigners go for Gove over homes approval after 'disappointing' meeting with Forest MP

Village campaigners go for Gove over homes approval after 'disappointing' meeting with Forest MP

20 January 2023

The founder of a group demanding "appropriate housing for Hordle" has contacted Michael Gove after a “disappointing” meeting with Sir Desmond Swayne.


'Disgusting' – residents speak out against quarry plans at local sites

'Disgusting' – residents speak out against quarry plans at local sites

'Disgusting' – residents speak out against quarry plans at local sites

19 January 2023

Plans for gravel extraction at sites in New Milton and Hordle have prompted major concerns from residents and local councillors.


VIDEO: Jury shown fatal boat crash filmed by ferry passenger

VIDEO: Jury shown fatal boat crash filmed by ferry passenger

VIDEO: Jury shown fatal boat crash filmed by ferry passenger

18 January 2023

Video footage of the moment a speedboat crashed into a buoy, causing fatal injuries to a 15-year-old girl, has been shown to trial jurors.


'I said goodbye to her and gave her a kiss' – court hears of last moments of teen who died in boat crash

'I said goodbye to her and gave her a kiss' – court hears of last moments of teen who died in boat crash

'I said goodbye to her and gave her a kiss' – court hears of last moments of teen who died in boat crash

17 January 2023

A court has heard about the heartbreaking last moments of a teenage girl who died after a boat ride crashed in waters off Marchwood.


Water rescues amid flooding chaos across New Forest and Christchurch

Water rescues amid flooding chaos across New Forest and Christchurch

Water rescues amid flooding chaos across New Forest and Christchurch

16 January 2023

A dog walker was rescued from waist-deep water and major train routes shut amid heavy rain and severe flooding across the New Forest and Christchurch.


Councillor quits in protest after 97-home plan approved in village

Councillor quits in protest after 97-home plan approved in village

Councillor quits in protest after 97-home plan approved in village

05 January 2023

A longstanding parish councillor has resigned in protest over New Forest District Council granting approval for nearly 100 homes in Hordle.

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Misery continues for villagers as roadworks extended by a month

Misery continues for villagers as roadworks extended by a month

Misery continues for villagers as roadworks extended by a month

22 December 2022

Long-running roadworks in Hordle which were due to be completed in February will now continue until until March, it has been confirmed.


97-home plan for village fields approved despite 'clear local opposition'

97-home plan for village fields approved despite 'clear local opposition'

97-home plan for village fields approved despite 'clear local opposition'

14 December 2022

Plans to build 97 new homes on fields in Hordle have been approved by New Forest District Council.


'Like playing Russian roulette' – plea from mum of girl killed in New Forest drink-drive crash

'Like playing Russian roulette' – plea from mum of girl killed in New Forest drink-drive crash

'Like playing Russian roulette' – plea from mum of girl killed in New Forest drink-drive crash

14 December 2022

The mum of a 15-year-old girl killed in a crash near Hordle caused by a drink-driver has urged motorists not to play “Russian roulette” with alcohol.


Major housing schemes for 260 homes in Hordle and New Milton set for green light

Major housing schemes for 260 homes in Hordle and New Milton set for green light

Major housing schemes for 260 homes in Hordle and New Milton set for green light

08 December 2022

TWO major schemes paving the way for 260 houses to be built on sites in Hordle and New Milton look set to get the go-ahead from NFDC.

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Plan for 156 homes in village withdrawn by developer

Plan for 156 homes in village withdrawn by developer

Plan for 156 homes in village withdrawn by developer

07 December 2022

A controversial scheme for 156 homes on fields near Hordle Primary School has been withdrawn by the developer.


Popular New Forest pub sold to brewer

Popular New Forest pub sold to brewer

Popular New Forest pub sold to brewer

02 December 2022

A popular New Forest pub has been sold to brewing firm Fuller's.


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