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Plan to expand forest cycle network

Plan to expand forest cycle network

Plan to expand forest cycle network

28 September 2024

A “once-in-a-generation” plan to link and improve the New Forest’s cycle network has been revealed.


Petition launched against oil firm’s plan for New Forest CO₂ pipeline

Petition launched against oil firm’s plan for New Forest CO₂ pipeline

Petition launched against oil firm’s plan for New Forest CO₂ pipeline

27 September 2024

An online petition has been launched against Exxon’s proposal to run a carbon dioxide capture pipeline through the Forest.

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Flood alert amid heavy rain warning

Flood alert amid heavy rain warning

Flood alert amid heavy rain warning

26 September 2024

There could be flooding in parts of the New Forest tomorrow (Friday) after heavy rain overnight.


Another weather warning issued for heavy rain

Another weather warning issued for heavy rain

Another weather warning issued for heavy rain

25 September 2024

Yet another yellow weather warning has been issued for the area, as heavy rain is set to batter the New Forest and Christchurch across two days.


WATCH: Dream Spitfire flight for terminally ill Forest grandad

WATCH: Dream Spitfire flight for terminally ill Forest grandad

WATCH: Dream Spitfire flight for terminally ill Forest grandad

25 September 2024

An 88-year-old New Forest grandfather who has been given less than a year to live has fulfilled a childhood dream of flying in a Spitfire.


Solent Freeport blasted as ‘massive waste of time and money’ for Forest

Solent Freeport blasted as ‘massive waste of time and money’ for Forest

Solent Freeport blasted as ‘massive waste of time and money’ for Forest

23 September 2024

The Solent Freeport is expected to create fewer jobs and less money for the area than first thought, a report has revealed.

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Weather warning issued for heavy rain and flooding

Weather warning issued for heavy rain and flooding

Weather warning issued for heavy rain and flooding

23 September 2024

A yellow weather warning has been issued for heavy rain and flooding throughout the New Forest and Christchurch today.


Motorists slam council for rejecting 75% of pothole claims

Motorists slam council for rejecting 75% of pothole claims

Motorists slam council for rejecting 75% of pothole claims

23 September 2024

Motorists have slammed the county council over its repeated rejections of pothole damage claims, as it’s revealed only a quarter are successful.


Rethink on transport scheme’s funding cut

Rethink on transport scheme’s funding cut

Rethink on transport scheme’s funding cut

21 September 2024

A charity operating community transport in the New Forest has hailed the county council’s decision not to cut all of its funding.


Wet weekend in store for New Forest and Christchurch as weather warnings extended

Wet weekend in store for New Forest and Christchurch as weather warnings extended

Wet weekend in store for New Forest and Christchurch as weather warnings extended

20 September 2024

A weather warning has been extended to Sunday, suggesting a very wet weekend for the New Forest and Christchurch


Forest route for oil giant’s pipeline is preferred over island options, claims councillor

Forest route for oil giant’s pipeline is preferred over island options, claims councillor

Forest route for oil giant’s pipeline is preferred over island options, claims councillor

20 September 2024

Oil giant ExxonMobil prefers the route cutting across the Forest for its pipeline rather than those across the Isle of Wight, a councillor claims.

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Warning as thunderstorms set to hit New Forest and Christchurch

Warning as thunderstorms set to hit New Forest and Christchurch

Warning as thunderstorms set to hit New Forest and Christchurch

19 September 2024

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


Drink-driving charge after cow struck

Drink-driving charge after cow struck

Drink-driving charge after cow struck

19 September 2024

An alleged drink-driver is set to appear in court after a cow was struck by a vehicle on a notorious New Forest animal accident black spot route.


‘Worried sick and disgusted’ – concerns for vulnerable in Forest wheelie bin plans

‘Worried sick and disgusted’ – concerns for vulnerable in Forest wheelie bin plans

‘Worried sick and disgusted’ – concerns for vulnerable in Forest wheelie bin plans

18 September 2024

Many elderly and disabled residents are worried they won’t be helped, an NFDC panel has heard.

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‘Stand up and be counted’ plea to Forest commoners amid consultation launch

‘Stand up and be counted’ plea to Forest commoners amid consultation launch

‘Stand up and be counted’ plea to Forest commoners amid consultation launch

16 September 2024

Commoners are being urged to take part in a consultation which could help determine how future agricultural subsidies are delivered in the New Forest.


Voting now open for best in New Forest business

Voting now open for best in New Forest business

Voting now open for best in New Forest business

16 September 2024

The New Forest’s finest firms will be honoured in the 19th Brilliance in Business Awards.


Inquest opens into death of woman pulled from Forest river

Inquest opens into death of woman pulled from Forest river

Inquest opens into death of woman pulled from Forest river

15 September 2024

An inquest has been opened into the death of a woman whose body was pulled from a New Forest river.


Obituary: Barry Peckham, renowned New Forest artist

Obituary: Barry Peckham, renowned New Forest artist

Obituary: Barry Peckham, renowned New Forest artist

15 September 2024

The New Forest lost a famous son and a creative talent in the death of the landscape, marine and equestrian artist Barry Peckham.


Campaign group calls for affordable schoolwear

Campaign group calls for affordable schoolwear

Campaign group calls for affordable schoolwear

14 September 2024

A campaign group is calling on schools to make uniform more affordable as parents are struggling to clothe their children.


Schools catering service set to be scrapped

Schools catering service set to be scrapped

Schools catering service set to be scrapped

12 September 2024

Schools across the New Forest look set to lose the catering service provided by the county council.


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