Transport

The railway service covering the New Forest and Christchurch has become the first to transfer back into public control after nearly 30 years.

Work has started on a “crucial” first phase to bring the Hythe ferry back in to service.

Controversial parking charges will be introduced at one popular coastal beauty spot later this year – but a decision on a second has been deferred.

The introduction of charges represents a further challenge for the hospitality industry, Barton businesses say.

The effect on Forest residents of new restrictions on disabled bus passes will be raised with the county council, NFDC’s leader has pledged.

A decision on proposals to implement street parking charges at two coastal beauty spots is expected later this month.

A caravan built by a Ringwood firm and presented to royals as a gift in the 1950s is now on display at Beaulieu’s motor museum.

Calls for new 20mph zones to be introduced along two Milford roads have been supported by the parish council.

Campaigners fighting against new restrictions on bus passes for the disabled and elderly have been left “extremely disappointed”

Half the profits from imposing car parking charges across the New Forest should be to be given to the national park authority, it has been claimed.

A lack of council funding to reinstate the Hythe ferry has been blasted as a “shocking” failure”.

A two-mile section of a former railway line which runs through the New Forest will be transformed into a public footpath.

A new rail service linking Marchwood with London Waterloo could be introduced next year, creating 80 jobs.

A roadworks “bombshell” is set to hit Brockenhurst traders with the six-week closure of its high street.

Expansion plans for jet fuel storage at Bournemouth Airport have been approved amid an expected increase in flights.

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Lymington and Brockenhurst residents are being urged to share their memories of how the rail service between the towns enhanced their lives.

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

New Forest campaigners are set to deliver letters to councillors in a last-ditch attempt to prevent controversial new restrictions on bus passes.