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‘Absolutely terrible’ – Forest rivers polluted by drugs, study finds

‘Absolutely terrible’ – Forest rivers polluted by drugs, study finds

‘Absolutely terrible’ – Forest rivers polluted by drugs, study finds

18 October 2024

Antidepressants, antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals are polluting the New Forest’s surface waters, according to a new study.


Four days of free parking in Forest car parks this Christmas

Four days of free parking in Forest car parks this Christmas

Four days of free parking in Forest car parks this Christmas

15 October 2024

Parking will be free across New Forest District Council-owned car parks on four dates in December.


Penalties for local water firms a ‘drop in the ocean’

Penalties for local water firms a ‘drop in the ocean’

Penalties for local water firms a ‘drop in the ocean’

14 October 2024

Water firms serving the New Forest and Christchurch were told to repay more than £37million to customers for failing to tackle pollution and leaks.


Gifts from New Forest knitters are bound for Ukraine.

Gifts from New Forest knitters are bound for Ukraine.

Gifts from New Forest knitters are bound for Ukraine.

13 October 2024

Tiny babies in war torn Ukraine are receiving bootees, caps, gloves and toys knitted by people in the New Forest.


NFDC sets out position of proposals to National Planning Policy Framework

NFDC sets out position of proposals to National Planning Policy Framework

NFDC sets out position of proposals to National Planning Policy Framework

13 October 2024

New Forest District Council has outlined its position on proposed changes to a document which sets out national planning policies.


Take a stroll in the Forest with the return of popular Walking Festival

Take a stroll in the Forest with the return of popular Walking Festival

Take a stroll in the Forest with the return of popular Walking Festival

12 October 2024

A popular walking festival will be back for its 12th annual outing later this month.


Aurora lights up the New Forest sky

Aurora lights up the New Forest sky

Aurora lights up the New Forest sky

11 October 2024

The northern lights brought a splash of colour to the night sky across the New Forest.


Former Hampshire police officer’s gross misconduct on comment about police widow

Former Hampshire police officer’s gross misconduct on comment about police widow

Former Hampshire police officer’s gross misconduct on comment about police widow

10 October 2024

An ex Hampshire Constabulary officer was found by tribunal to have committed gross misconduct by making a sexual comment about a police widow.


Thunderstorm warning for New Forest and Christchurch

Thunderstorm warning for New Forest and Christchurch

Thunderstorm warning for New Forest and Christchurch

07 October 2024

A weather warning has been issued for thunderstorms to hit the New Forest and Christchurch today


Scorching heat, poisonous snakes and mosquitos – the challenges faced by Forest regiment in Albania

Scorching heat, poisonous snakes and mosquitos – the challenges faced by Forest regiment in Albania

Scorching heat, poisonous snakes and mosquitos – the challenges faced by Forest regiment in Albania

05 October 2024

Scorching heat and poisonous snakes are among the hazards troops from 17 Port and Maritime have faced while training in Albania.


‘We will not proceed’ – oil giant axes controversial Forest pipeline plans

‘We will not proceed’ – oil giant axes controversial Forest pipeline plans

‘We will not proceed’ – oil giant axes controversial Forest pipeline plans

04 October 2024

Oil giant ExxonMobil has withdrawn its controversial plan for an underground carbon capture pipeline through the New Forest.


‘Screwing motorists’ – Forest drivers set for hike in parking charges and clocks

‘Screwing motorists’ – Forest drivers set for hike in parking charges and clocks

‘Screwing motorists’ – Forest drivers set for hike in parking charges and clocks

04 October 2024

Plans to hike parking charges across the New Forest have moved a step closer despite opposition, as NFDC looks to tackle a forecast £2.4m deficit.

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‘What price a child’s life?’ – cuts to school crossing patrols and tips slammed by councillors

‘What price a child’s life?’ – cuts to school crossing patrols and tips slammed by councillors

‘What price a child’s life?’ – cuts to school crossing patrols and tips slammed by councillors

03 October 2024

Plans by the county council to axe three Forest school crossing patrols and shut two tips have been blasted by its own committee members.


New Forest parking charge hikes planned as district council faces £2.4m deficit

New Forest parking charge hikes planned as district council faces £2.4m deficit

New Forest parking charge hikes planned as district council faces £2.4m deficit

02 October 2024

Parking charges are set to be hiked across the New Forest as the district council faces a deficit of up to £2.443m.


Four flood alerts issued across New Forest and Christchurch

Four flood alerts issued across New Forest and Christchurch

Four flood alerts issued across New Forest and Christchurch

01 October 2024

Flood alerts have been issued for four areas of the New Forest and Christchurch today (Tuesday).


Fundraising campaign to ‘restore truly local radio’ for New Forest and Christchurch

Fundraising campaign to ‘restore truly local radio’ for New Forest and Christchurch

Fundraising campaign to ‘restore truly local radio’ for New Forest and Christchurch

01 October 2024

Donations and grants are being sought in a bid to “restore truly local radio” covering the New Forest and Christchurch.


Public views sought on New Forest proposed cycling and walking plan

Public views sought on New Forest proposed cycling and walking plan

Public views sought on New Forest proposed cycling and walking plan

30 September 2024

New Forest residents are being asked to have their say on proposals to create an “extensive network” of walking and cycling routes.


County chief proposes £200k from libraries budget

County chief proposes £200k from libraries budget

County chief proposes £200k from libraries budget

29 September 2024

Hampshire’s children’s services boss has argued cutting £200,000 from the libraries budget will not have a “significantly detrimental” impact.


Teenager is celebrating being ten years cancer free

Teenager is celebrating being ten years cancer free

Teenager is celebrating being ten years cancer free

29 September 2024

A teen is celebrating the ten-year anniversary of being told “you are cancer free” after a long childhood battle with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia.


12-hour ride supports Forest charity

12-hour ride supports Forest charity

12-hour ride supports Forest charity

28 September 2024

A charity leader saddled up for a 12-hour cycling challenge in the New Forest to support a cause close to his heart.


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