Hythe and Dibden

A 13-year-old Hythe boy has been arrested in connection with a string of robbery, vandalism and harassment incidents.

A persistent shoplifter was jailed for eight weeks for stealing hundreds of pounds of food and drink in a series of thefts over four days.

A Brockenhurst man is set to be sentenced for indecently exposing himself to a woman in Totton and harassing two others in Hythe.

Police hunting a wanted man say he may have been seen in an area of the New Forest.

A Hythe man is the second to be questioned by police after dead animals were left outside a village shop.

Properties and roads could be impacted by flooding in parts of the New Forest tomorrow (Tuesday).

A second locomotive which runs on the historic Hythe pier is set to be officially named following its restoration.

Stealing an elderly shopper’s handbag resulted in a Christchurch woman being jailed for two months.

A woman desperate to escape her violent boyfriend tried to flag down cars for help – only for them to drive off before she was bundled into his van.

A persistent shoplifter who stole hundreds of pounds of groceries and cosmetics in a string of thefts from Hythe stores has been jailed.

A man claimed a computer containing almost 2,000 indecent images of children belonged to a dead relative, and destroyed a hard drive.

A supermarket is recalling various packets of cookies amid fears that the snacks could contain pieces of metal.

A B&B owner slammed objectors’ “absolutely disgusting” comments to a plan to turn it into supported living for people with learning disabilities.

A paedophile was spared jail by a judge despite his “awful and wicked” behaviour but warned there would be “no second chances”.

A New Forest man who admitted exposing his genitals in public has been fined £200.

Police have praised the courage of an underage sexual assault victim following the sentencing of a “dangerous” Hythe man.

A supermarket which sold tainted fuel has refused to pay compensation to some motorists who say their cars were damaged as a result.

A Christchurch woman has been charged over the alleged theft of purses at two supermarkets.

A Hythe man who was trusted to look after a friend’s dog while she was on holiday was caught trying to have sex with it on a hidden camera.

With five local sides in midweek action, one saw victory torn from their grasp, while another won big in a cup game.