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Village shop workers threatened by axe-wielding robber

Village shop workers threatened by axe-wielding robber

Village shop workers threatened by axe-wielding robber

12 November 2019

The offender threatened staff at the West Wellow Nisa store with an axe before escaping with money AN axe-wielding robber threatened staff before snatching…


Councillors approve budget to axe jobs, cut services and hike charges

Councillors approve budget to axe jobs, cut services and hike charges

Councillors approve budget to axe jobs, cut services and hike charges

11 November 2019

Hampshire County Council HQ in Winchester BUDGET plans to cut Hampshire County Council services in a bid to save £80m have been given the green light,…


PICTURES: New Forest and Christchurch pause to remember the fallen

PICTURES: New Forest and Christchurch pause to remember the fallen

PICTURES: New Forest and Christchurch pause to remember the fallen

11 November 2019

THOUSANDS of people came together in the New Forest and Christchurch on Remembrance Sunday to honour the fallen...


Remembrance Sunday: Where communities are honouring the fallen

Remembrance Sunday: Where communities are honouring the fallen

Remembrance Sunday: Where communities are honouring the fallen

08 November 2019

Crowds at last year's Remembrance Sunday service in New Milton WAR veterans, youth organisations and civic leaders will parade through towns and villages…


The search is on! Sculptor to launch charity poppy hunt

The search is on! Sculptor to launch charity poppy hunt

The search is on! Sculptor to launch charity poppy hunt

07 November 2019

Lymington sculptor Michael Turner is all set for the annual poppy hunt LYMINGTON sculptor Michael Turner is launching his annual treasure hunt on Remembrance…


Council set to approve budget cuts hitting services and up to 270 jobs

Council set to approve budget cuts hitting services and up to 270 jobs

Council set to approve budget cuts hitting services and up to 270 jobs

06 November 2019

Libraries like the one in Lyndhurst are among services facing funding cuts A BUDGET which could further hit Hampshire County Council services and put…


Train staff set for 27 days of strikes during December

Train staff set for 27 days of strikes during December

Train staff set for 27 days of strikes during December

05 November 2019

The strikes will affect the line through the New Forest and the Lymington branchline TRAIN workers will go on strike for 27 days during December in a…


Fly-tippers should be 'garrotted with their own intestines', says Sir Desmond

Fly-tippers should be 'garrotted with their own intestines', says Sir Desmond

Fly-tippers should be 'garrotted with their own intestines', says Sir Desmond

05 November 2019

A pile of waste dumped by Ringwood Road in Bransgore PEOPLE who commit fly-tipping could be punished by being garrotted with their own intestines, a New…


Driver killed by falling tree as strong winds bring travel chaos

Driver killed by falling tree as strong winds bring travel chaos

Driver killed by falling tree as strong winds bring travel chaos

04 November 2019

A swimmer considers taking a dip as huge waves batter the shoreline at Milford (Photo: Graham Wiffen) A MOTORIST was killed when a tree fell on her car…


Missing Lola's mystery shaggy dog story has a happy ending

Missing Lola's mystery shaggy dog story has a happy ending

Missing Lola's mystery shaggy dog story has a happy ending

02 November 2019

A huge search was mounted for Lola in the New Forest A DOG that was feared lost in the New Forest for more than 10 weeks has turned up alive and well…


Weekend weather warning of coastal winds reaching up to 80mph

Weekend weather warning of coastal winds reaching up to 80mph

Weekend weather warning of coastal winds reaching up to 80mph

01 November 2019

The clear-up at Moors Valley Country Park after previous wild weather in August (Photo: Dorset Council) A WEATHER warning of wind speeds of up to 80mph…


Traders' complaints over police funding backed by national business group

Traders' complaints over police funding backed by national business group

Traders' complaints over police funding backed by national business group

31 October 2019

Police numbers in Hampshire fell by nearly a third between 2010 and 2019 NEW FOREST traders complaining that police funding cuts are weakening officers’…


Election battleground to be housing, social care and Brexit, say candidates

Election battleground to be housing, social care and Brexit, say candidates

Election battleground to be housing, social care and Brexit, say candidates

30 October 2019

MPs voted on Tuesday for an early general election PARTIES are gearing up in the New Forest and Christchurch for a general election after MPs put the…


New Forest affordable homes policy watered down by government inspectors

New Forest affordable homes policy watered down by government inspectors

New Forest affordable homes policy watered down by government inspectors

29 October 2019

New Forest District Council's Appletree Court HQ in Lyndhurst PROPOSED rules for the number of affordable homes have been watered down in draft planning…


Tick-borne brain disease discovered near the New Forest

Tick-borne brain disease discovered near the New Forest

Tick-borne brain disease discovered near the New Forest

29 October 2019

The New Forest is a hotspot for bloodsucking ticks (Photo: stock image) A BRAIN disease spread to humans by ticks has been identified in the UK for the…


Communities come together to launch Poppy Appeal fundraising

Communities come together to launch Poppy Appeal fundraising

Communities come together to launch Poppy Appeal fundraising

29 October 2019

The Rev. Rachel Noel, priest-in-charge at St Mark’s Church, Pennington, with the fabric poppies COMMUNITIES are coming together once again to mark the…


Calling general election would break Brexit 'deadlock', Tory duo say

Calling general election would break Brexit 'deadlock', Tory duo say

Calling general election would break Brexit 'deadlock', Tory duo say

28 October 2019

Sir Chris Chope is not as enthused about an election as Sir Desmond Swayne and Dr Julian Lewis BRING on an election – that is the view of two local MPs…


Forest fly-tipping fears over new waste charge plans

Forest fly-tipping fears over new waste charge plans

Forest fly-tipping fears over new waste charge plans

28 October 2019

A huge pile of bags filled with garden waste, and plastic containers was dumped last week at Crockford car park. A HAMPSHIRE councillor has raised concerns…


Have your say on the finest new designs in the Forest

Have your say on the finest new designs in the Forest

Have your say on the finest new designs in the Forest

25 October 2019

Lepe Country Park’s new visitor centre and café THE finest and most innovative new buildings in the Forest will be rewarded for their design, and nominations…


Take a taste of the New Forest with fortnight food fest

Take a taste of the New Forest with fortnight food fest

Take a taste of the New Forest with fortnight food fest

25 October 2019

A TWO-WEEK celebration of all that is great about New Forest produce will showcase everything from pannage pork to vegetarian feasts and glorious game. Starting…


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