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New Milton's bright start dims as unbeaten Calmore march on

New Milton's bright start dims as unbeaten Calmore march on

New Milton made a bright start, but hosts and New Forest rivals Calmore Sports were inspired with the bat, winning at Loperwood Park by six wickets.


Fast-food chicken outlet to open at towns’ closed KFC branches

Fast-food chicken outlet to open at towns’ closed KFC branches

Another fast food chicken outlet is set to replace New Milton and Christchurch’s KFC branches.


Langley Manor make it two wins from two

Langley Manor make it two wins from two

Langley Manor kept their perfect start to the season, defeating Liphook & Ripsley by three wickets after their stubborn tail-enders saw them home.


Council set to pull draft Local Plan after criticism by inspectors

Council set to pull draft Local Plan after criticism by inspectors

BCP Council is set to begin work on a new Local Plan after its previous one was thrown out by planning inspectors.


Sway skipper Steadman leads side to the top of the table

Sway skipper Steadman leads side to the top of the table

With a record of two wins from as many games, Sway are the early pace-setters in their league after picking up a 66-run win away to Trojans CC.


Three Forest car parks to close

Three Forest car parks to close

Three New Forest car parks will be closed for “essential works” tomorrow (Tuesday).


VE Day 80 celebrations across the New Forest and Christchurch

VE Day 80 celebrations across the New Forest and Christchurch

People throughout the New Forest paused to pay their respects to local Second World War heroes to mark VE Day 80.


Brilliant Bashley (Rydal) show fighting spirit

Brilliant Bashley (Rydal) show fighting spirit

Bashley (Rydal) CC put last weekend’s opening day defeat behind them with a high-scoring victory over a very strong Hampshire Academy side.


Man in court charged with woman’s rape and murder

Man in court charged with woman’s rape and murder

A Totton man charged with a woman’s rape and murder is due to appear in crown court.


Table-toppers Lymington seal deserved Bournemouth triumph

Table-toppers Lymington seal deserved Bournemouth triumph

Lymington CC’s three-wicket home victory over Bournemouth means they sit atop the league summit as the only side to win their first two games.


‘It’s all about big smiles and bringing good vibes’

‘It’s all about big smiles and bringing good vibes’

What a reception! Why service with a smile is seen as the ultimate hotel upgrade


And a Nightingale Sang, The Bridge, Milford

And a Nightingale Sang, The Bridge, Milford

Marking the 80th Anniversary of the end of the WWII the play is directed by Wendy Mason


Five weeks of free summer concerts at town bandstand

Five weeks of free summer concerts at town bandstand

People will be able to enjoy a series of free concerts featuring local bands on Christchurch Quay this summer.


New report needed on 375 homes plan

New report needed on 375 homes plan

NFDC is adopting a ‘precautionary principal’ by requiring EIA.


Royal recognition for Forest’s international traders

Royal recognition for Forest’s international traders

Two New Forest businesses have been recognised in this year’s King’s Awards.


Washing product thief pays double

Washing product thief pays double

A New Milton man who stole washing products in two thefts from a local store had to pay out more than twice their total value.


Latest New Forest National Park applications and decisions

Latest New Forest National Park applications and decisions

New Forest National Park Authority planning applications and decisions for the week ending Friday 9th May.


Latest NFDC planning applications and decisions

Latest NFDC planning applications and decisions

New Forest District Council planning applications and decisions for the week ending Friday 9th May.


Founders of Forest based Pig group step down after 14 years

Founders of Forest based Pig group step down after 14 years

The leadership of The Pig Hotel Group remains with Tom Ross, who became chief executive officer in May 2023


Leisure centre set for £1.8m energy efficient improvements

Leisure centre set for £1.8m energy efficient improvements

A New Forest leisure centre is set to undergo £1.8m of energy efficient improvements in a bid to lower running costs.


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