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Paultons Park tops the table for fourth year running, says TripAdvisor

Paultons Park tops the table for fourth year running, says TripAdvisor

Paultons Park tops the table for fourth year running, says TripAdvisor

08 August 2019

The Flight of the Pterosaur ride at Paultons Park PAULTONS PARK has been named the UK’s number one amusement park by TripAdvisor for the fourth year running. The…


Councils told to step up no-deal Brexit plans amid warning of traffic chaos

Councils told to step up no-deal Brexit plans amid warning of traffic chaos

Councils told to step up no-deal Brexit plans amid warning of traffic chaos

08 August 2019

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's administration promised Brexit on 31st October "whatever the circumstances" COUNCILS have been ordered by the government…


Events prepare for weekend weather warning of heavy rain and wind

Events prepare for weekend weather warning of heavy rain and wind

Events prepare for weekend weather warning of heavy rain and wind

08 August 2019

The Met Office warned trees could be blown down, like this one toppled by Storm Gareth in Highcliffe (Photo: Terry Golding) EVENTS in the New Forest and…


New council homes 'major step' towards New Forest target of 600

New council homes 'major step' towards New Forest target of 600

New council homes 'major step' towards New Forest target of 600

04 August 2019

Cllr Jill Cleary at NFDC's development at the former Stocklands care home in Calmore, Totton THE near-completion of more than 50 council homes has been…


Councillors raise fears of charging at New Forest car parks

Councillors raise fears of charging at New Forest car parks

Councillors raise fears of charging at New Forest car parks

02 August 2019

New Forest car park FEARS have been raised that changes made to New Forest car parks in an effort to discourage visitors from going to sensitive areas…


Police force turns to drones for crime-fighting support

Police force turns to drones for crime-fighting support

Police force turns to drones for crime-fighting support

01 August 2019

Hampshire Police is spending £160,000 on six drones and the training DRONES are set to be deployed by Hampshire Police as the force attempts to boost…


Organisers hoping for busy final day at the New Forest Show

Organisers hoping for busy final day at the New Forest Show

Organisers hoping for busy final day at the New Forest Show

01 August 2019

Lola (6) won the best handler trophy FINE weather has continued for the third and final day of the New Forest Show as crowds queued for tickets and families…


Call for lower speed limits to protect New Forest ponies

Call for lower speed limits to protect New Forest ponies

Call for lower speed limits to protect New Forest ponies

31 July 2019

A New Forest pony grazes beside the road A NEW lower speed limit should be set in the New Forest to stop ponies “being used like ping pong balls”, according…


Sun shines as government minister drops in for New Forest Show 'locals day'

Sun shines as government minister drops in for New Forest Show 'locals day'

Sun shines as government minister drops in for New Forest Show 'locals day'

31 July 2019

Lord Gardner (left) with former New Forest Show chair Chris Whitlock THE New Forest Show ground was busier this morning (Wednesday) with crowds queuing…


Union votes to back ongoing strike action in guards guarantee dispute

Union votes to back ongoing strike action in guards guarantee dispute

Union votes to back ongoing strike action in guards guarantee dispute

31 July 2019

The RMT union voted to confirm backing for strike action, as required by law every six months (Photo: stock image) UNION members have voted to back ongoing…


Visitors defy the rain to enjoy first day of New Forest Show

Visitors defy the rain to enjoy first day of New Forest Show

Visitors defy the rain to enjoy first day of New Forest Show

30 July 2019

There were queues of visitors at the New Forest Show despite the rain DESPITE heavy rain it was business as usual for traders and exhibitors as the New…


New Forest and Christchurch in Met Office thunderstorm warning

New Forest and Christchurch in Met Office thunderstorm warning

New Forest and Christchurch in Met Office thunderstorm warning

29 July 2019

Lightning erupts above Totton and Eling cricket ground in 2018 (Photo: Si Harris) A THUNDERSTORM weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for…


New Forest Show bosses hope perfect weather will draw bumper crowds

New Forest Show bosses hope perfect weather will draw bumper crowds

New Forest Show bosses hope perfect weather will draw bumper crowds

28 July 2019

Heavy horses will feature in this year's show AROUND 100,000 visitors are expected to take in the sights and sounds of next week’s New Forest Show, which…


Labour calls for rethink on leisure centre 'privatisation' plans

Labour calls for rethink on leisure centre 'privatisation' plans

Labour calls for rethink on leisure centre 'privatisation' plans

27 July 2019

The New Forest West branch of the Labour party OPPONENTS of New Forest District Council’s contentious plan to hand the management of public leisure centres…


Couples join church’s marriage celebration

Couples join church’s marriage celebration

Couples join church’s marriage celebration

27 July 2019

The couples left the church to a shower of rose petal confetti A CELEBRATION of all the marriages which have taken place at Boldre’s St John’s church…


Woodland volunteers win Royal Forestry Society award

Woodland volunteers win Royal Forestry Society award

Woodland volunteers win Royal Forestry Society award

26 July 2019

Dave Dibben and Derek Tippets with their Royal Forestry Society award A VOLUNTARY group which has helped to restore a woodland near Lyndhurst has won…


Dog death penalty warning for attacks on Forest stock

Dog death penalty warning for attacks on Forest stock

Dog death penalty warning for attacks on Forest stock

26 July 2019

The New Forest is a popular spot for dog-walkers DOG owners are been warned police could have their animals destroyed if they are out of control and attacking…


National park could be reduced to 'petting zoo', warn Forest conservationists

National park could be reduced to 'petting zoo', warn Forest conservationists

National park could be reduced to 'petting zoo', warn Forest conservationists

25 July 2019

A leading conservation group has warned the New Forest is under threat from over-development and a rising population THE New Forest could be reduced to…


Drivers warned of M27 night closures

Drivers warned of M27 night closures

Drivers warned of M27 night closures

24 July 2019

Resurfacing of the M27 means overnight closures - picture: Highways England DRIVERS using the westbound M27 between junction five for Eastleigh and junction…


Housebuilding firms want weaker planning rules, warns council deputy leader

Housebuilding firms want weaker planning rules, warns council deputy leader

Housebuilding firms want weaker planning rules, warns council deputy leader

21 July 2019

The council has set a target of building 10,500 homes by 2036 DEVELOPERS have been trying to weaken planning rules as New Forest District Council ’s proposed…


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