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New Forest residents asked to help redraw the political map

New Forest residents asked to help redraw the political map

New Forest residents asked to help redraw the political map

19 December 2019

New Forest District Council at Appletree Court, Lyndhurst (Photo: Chris Balcombe) PLANS to axe a dozen New Forest District Council members in time for…


Flood alerts issued as heavy rain causes rivers to rise

Flood alerts issued as heavy rain causes rivers to rise

Flood alerts issued as heavy rain causes rivers to rise

19 December 2019

Six alerts and a warning have been issued by the Environment Agency for the New Forest and Christchurch FLOOD alerts have been issued for communities…


Walking researchers seek New Forest myths and memories

Walking researchers seek New Forest myths and memories

Walking researchers seek New Forest myths and memories

19 December 2019

The walks visit Fordingbridge, Rockford, Tatchbury Mount, Marchwood and Fawley RESEARCHERS are on the hunt for New Forest memories and folklore around…


Ted Johnson: First park authority chair was New Forest champion

Ted Johnson: First park authority chair was New Forest champion

Ted Johnson: First park authority chair was New Forest champion

19 December 2019

Ted and Mary Johnson THE former director of planning at New Forest District Council and the inaugural chairman of the national park authority, Ted Johnson…


Last chance to comment on policies for 10,500 new homes

Last chance to comment on policies for 10,500 new homes

Last chance to comment on policies for 10,500 new homes

18 December 2019

New Forest District Council's draft Local Plan includes allocating green belt land for building (Photo: stock image) THE public have the final chance…


Weather alerts issued by Met Office for five days of heavy rain

Weather alerts issued by Met Office for five days of heavy rain

Weather alerts issued by Met Office for five days of heavy rain

18 December 2019

Transport could be affected by the weather forecast to last until Saturday in some areas (Photo: stock image) WEATHER warnings for five days of heavy…


More train disruption as broken rail blocks New Forest line

More train disruption as broken rail blocks New Forest line

More train disruption as broken rail blocks New Forest line

18 December 2019

The damage was reported between Brockenhurst and New Milton train stations A BROKEN rail on the New Forest train line has forced South Western Railway…


Union to vote on further strikes on South Western Railway

Union to vote on further strikes on South Western Railway

Union to vote on further strikes on South Western Railway

17 December 2019

Hinton Admiral railway station, near Highcliffe THE union mounting a 28-day strike on South Western Railway is balloting members on whether to carry on…


New Forest tourism industry scoops Beautiful South awards

New Forest tourism industry scoops Beautiful South awards

New Forest tourism industry scoops Beautiful South awards

16 December 2019

From left at the Careys Manor presentation are Stafford Sumner, Davide Santocono, Steve Woodrow and Simon Calder A STRING of New Forest businesses scooped…


Graves damaged in trail of destruction at New Forest cemetery

Graves damaged in trail of destruction at New Forest cemetery

Graves damaged in trail of destruction at New Forest cemetery

16 December 2019

Two graves and some trees were damaged by the vehicle at Eling cemetery GRAVES and trees were damaged in a trail of destruction left by a vehicle driven…


Fireworks 'distress' sparks bid for tighter display regulations

Fireworks 'distress' sparks bid for tighter display regulations

Fireworks 'distress' sparks bid for tighter display regulations

16 December 2019

There is concern about the impact of loud fireworks on animals and people PUBLIC firework displays in the New Forest face tighter regulations to reduce…


Election results: Conservatives win in New Forest and Christchurch

Election results: Conservatives win in New Forest and Christchurch

Election results: Conservatives win in New Forest and Christchurch

13 December 2019

Julian Lewis (centre right) and Conservative members celebrate at the election count at Applemore leisure centre ALL three Conservatives easily held their…


Voters going to the polls as the country decides

Voters going to the polls as the country decides

Voters going to the polls as the country decides

12 December 2019

The polling station at Lyndhurst community centre VOTERS are going to the polls today (Thursday) in what has been described by party leaders as the most…


Four animals killed on New Forest roads in one week

Four animals killed on New Forest roads in one week

Four animals killed on New Forest roads in one week

12 December 2019

The cow was killed on the notorious B3054 between Hilltop and Ipers Bridge THIS cow was among four commoners’ animals that died in a week of carnage on…


Letters: Drivers won't wise up so let's illuminate the livestock

Letters: Drivers won't wise up so let's illuminate the livestock

Letters: Drivers won't wise up so let's illuminate the livestock

12 December 2019

SIR - I read a brilliant letter calling for all to respect the New Forest , an asset that we should all care about, but sadly do not. The writer has a…


Talks offer gives hope of early end to South Western Railway strike

Talks offer gives hope of early end to South Western Railway strike

Talks offer gives hope of early end to South Western Railway strike

10 December 2019

The RMT published what it called a six-point “road map to a settlement” (Photo: stock image) HOPES have been raised for talks that could bring an end…


New Forest firms celebrate their 'brilliance' at awards

New Forest firms celebrate their 'brilliance' at awards

New Forest firms celebrate their 'brilliance' at awards

06 December 2019

Back (L-R): Tim Wookey (Amamus Ltd); Richard Hull (Giftpro); Michael Clitheroe (Balmer Lawn Hotel); Jeremy Whitworth (Montagu Arms Hotel) Chris Abell-Parker…


Christmas drink-drive crackdown launched by Hampshire police

Christmas drink-drive crackdown launched by Hampshire police

Christmas drink-drive crackdown launched by Hampshire police

06 December 2019

Hampshire police will be cracking down on Christmas drink-drivers again this year THE dangers of driving while impaired through drink or drugs were highlighted…


Council to spend £40,000 a year on computer support worker for councillors

Council to spend £40,000 a year on computer support worker for councillors

Council to spend £40,000 a year on computer support worker for councillors

06 December 2019

The new worker will help members in their transition to new technology AROUND £40,000 of taxpayers’ money is being spent on a worker dedicated to helping…


'It's been amazing' - DJ Julian Clegg signs off at Radio Solent

'It's been amazing' - DJ Julian Clegg signs off at Radio Solent

'It's been amazing' - DJ Julian Clegg signs off at Radio Solent

05 December 2019

Julian Clegg made his last broadcast before retiring at the BBC's Southampton studios POPULAR Radio Solent breakfast show DJ Julian Clegg wiped away tears…


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