New Forest

A former soap star has been branded “utterly irresponsible” after petting and stroking New Forest ponies and the sharing footage online.

Repairs will be carried out across 27 New Forest roads this summer, Hampshire County Council has confirmed.

A New Forest photographer has been given a global honour for his snap of a curious badger.

It’s a topsy-turvy weekend in store weather-wise for the New Forest and Christchurch, with glorious sunshine and thunderstorms forecast.

Housebuilding in the New Forest has stalled because of soaring construction costs and the challenges of building in sensitive areas.

A flock of sheep have been found mutilated in the Forest by their owners who have branded those responsible “sick” and “perverse”.

A new eating disorder day service for young people in Hampshire has been officially launched by Southern Health NHS Foundation

An academic study commissioned by New Forest Mencap has been hailed for identifying the needs of people living with learning disabilities.

A palliative care hospice on the Forest is inviting people to join in an open conversation about death and dying.

She polled 70,000 ahead of her nearest rival.

New details have emerged of a scheme to build up to 200 new homes on farmland between Blackfield and Holbury.

Heavy rain is set to batter the New Forest and Christchurch later this evening with residents warned to expect flooding and travel disruption.

The nephew of a New Forest Second World War hero is backing a campaign to create a permanent memorial to him and his comrades.

Police stepped in after a New Forest pony gave birth on a road, causing traffic disruption as campaigners urge motorists to be vigilant.

The number of water bodies in good condition on the Forest is declining, according to a new report which is calling for more funding.

New Forest performer Damian Kelly-Basher has emerged victorious in the hunt for the prestigous role of Hampshire Poet.

Veteran broadcaster and New Forest resident Dame Esther Rantzen is too ill to attend a landmark Westminster debate on assisted dying.

The Verderers’ Court has been accused of ignoring commoners’ pleas by allowing mobile cafes to operate in a number of New Forest car parks.

FOUR out of five police officers feel they’re worse off now than they were five years ago, according to new figures from the Police Federation.

Grass will be allowed to grow longer for wild flowers this spring as part of New Forest District Council’s green strategy.