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The former New Milton schoolgirl and Ms GB who’s behind the Miss Dorset contest

The former New Milton schoolgirl and Ms GB who’s behind the Miss Dorset contest

The former New Milton schoolgirl and Ms GB who’s behind the Miss Dorset contest

19 March 2025

A former Arnewood schoolgirl who went on to become Ms Great Britain is launching the Dorset heat of the famous competition.


‘The surfaces of our country roads are simply not fit for purpose’

‘The surfaces of our country roads are simply not fit for purpose’

‘The surfaces of our country roads are simply not fit for purpose’

18 March 2025

Government funding slammed as cost of repairing pothole-plagued roads edges towards £17bn


Drug addict asked his mum for a hug before robbing her

Drug addict asked his mum for a hug before robbing her

Drug addict asked his mum for a hug before robbing her

18 March 2025

A drug addict who flagged down his mum’s car and asked for a hug before robbing her has been jailed for more than five years.


Music, whistles and cake at New Milton station mural unveiling

Music, whistles and cake at New Milton station mural unveiling

Music, whistles and cake at New Milton station mural unveiling

18 March 2025

Dozens of residents and dignitaries turned out for the unveiling of a special mural depicting the history of New Milton railway station.


Calls to make New Milton meadow a reserve

Calls to make New Milton meadow a reserve

Calls to make New Milton meadow a reserve

17 March 2025

Designating a New Milton beauty spot a Local Nature Reserve would encourage more respect and raise the town’s profile, conservationists argued.


Forest riding coach hailed as best in county

Forest riding coach hailed as best in county

Forest riding coach hailed as best in county

17 March 2025

Roland Bellido is riding high after being named the British Horse Society’s Hampshire freelance accredited professional coach of the year.


Revealed: How much we spend each on mum for Mother’s Day - and the figure may surprise you

Revealed: How much we spend each on mum for Mother’s Day - and the figure may surprise you

Revealed: How much we spend each on mum for Mother’s Day - and the figure may surprise you

13 March 2025

Research shows the gift mums really want on Mother’s Day and what they’re most likely to receive.


Council loses bid to buy New Milton bungalow and land

Council loses bid to buy New Milton bungalow and land

Council loses bid to buy New Milton bungalow and land

12 March 2025

New Milton councillors lost in their attempt to buy a bungalow on five acres of land to create extra playing fields next to the town’s cricket club.


Fears for future of family-run high street shop after vandalism attack

Fears for future of family-run high street shop after vandalism attack

Fears for future of family-run high street shop after vandalism attack

12 March 2025

“IF this happens again, we can’t survive,” a New Milton store’s co-owner has warned after vandals smashed its windows.


‘No respect’ – snowdrop thieves target town meadow

‘No respect’ – snowdrop thieves target town meadow

‘No respect’ – snowdrop thieves target town meadow

12 March 2025

A New Milton conservationist slammed thieves who dug up a patch of snowdrops from a town beauty spot.


Former employees of New Milton business sought for reunion

Former employees of New Milton business sought for reunion

Former employees of New Milton business sought for reunion

09 March 2025

Former staff at a New Milton business are invited to attend a reunion next month and raise money for charity at the same time.


New Milton construction firm shines spotlight on women

New Milton construction firm shines spotlight on women

New Milton construction firm shines spotlight on women

08 March 2025

A New Milton construction company is shining a spotlight on females in the industry for International Women’s Day.


Film, foxes and filo pastry! Have a crack at our Saturday Social pub quiz

Film, foxes and filo pastry! Have a crack at our Saturday Social pub quiz

Film, foxes and filo pastry! Have a crack at our Saturday Social pub quiz

08 March 2025

Kick the weekend off with these general knowledge questions - and let us know if you get all 13 correct.


Picking your battles and setting boundaries: How to stand up to sexism at work

Picking your battles and setting boundaries: How to stand up to sexism at work

Picking your battles and setting boundaries: How to stand up to sexism at work

08 March 2025

Female business leaders speak out about fighting gender inequality on the career ladder.


Town set for inaugural two-day tributes festival

Town set for inaugural two-day tributes festival

Town set for inaugural two-day tributes festival

07 March 2025

The two-day event will raise money for Oakhaven Hospice.


The dilapidated New Milton home listed by estate agent for just £1

The dilapidated New Milton home listed by estate agent for just £1

The dilapidated New Milton home listed by estate agent for just £1

05 March 2025

A run-down town centre house that’s listed for just £1 is attracting “huge interest” according to the estate agent.


Thousands of wheelie bins arrive in New Milton as council prepares for rollout

Thousands of wheelie bins arrive in New Milton as council prepares for rollout

Thousands of wheelie bins arrive in New Milton as council prepares for rollout

05 March 2025

Around 160,000 new wheelie bins will arrive in New Milton as the district council prepares to begin to roll out its controversial new waste programme.

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‘Funny and generous’ New Milton man died after complications from surgery on rare tumour

‘Funny and generous’ New Milton man died after complications from surgery on rare tumour

‘Funny and generous’ New Milton man died after complications from surgery on rare tumour

04 March 2025

A NEW Milton man who was born with a rare brain tumour died after suffering complications from surgery, an inquest heard.


New Milton police to host public meeting

New Milton police to host public meeting

New Milton police to host public meeting

03 March 2025

New Milton residents and traders are invited to share their crime and policing concerns at a public meeting this week.


High street chaplain to support New Milton shops

High street chaplain to support New Milton shops

High street chaplain to support New Milton shops

03 March 2025

Stress and anxiety relief and spiritual support will be offered to traders as New Milton gets its first high street chaplain.


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