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New Forest coronavirus weekly death rate slows to single figures

New Forest coronavirus weekly death rate slows to single figures

The total number of Covid-19 deaths this year stands at 122 THE Covid-19 death rate has slowed to single figures in the New Forest as a further six people…


Volunteers to patrol the beaches offering advice and targeting anti-social behaviour

Volunteers to patrol the beaches offering advice and targeting anti-social behaviour

Avon Beach will be among those to see patrols VOLUNTEERS have been invited to patrol the seafront across Christchurch , Bournemouth and Poole under a…


Town skatepark reopens despite social distancing concerns

Town skatepark reopens despite social distancing concerns

Up to 10 will be allowed to use New Milton skate park at one time – but how this can be policed is less clear NEW Milton’s popular skatepark reopened…


Police given new powers to force people to leave Forest beauty spot

Police given new powers to force people to leave Forest beauty spot

There has been anti-social behaviour and reports of damage at Testwood Lake (picture: Hampshire police) A SPATE of anti-social behaviour at a Totton beauty…


Inquest into death of RAF veteran whose body was found at recreation ground

Inquest into death of RAF veteran whose body was found at recreation ground

Phillip's body was found at Gang Warily in Fawley AN RAF veteran found dead at a New Forest recreation ground on New Year’s Day took his own life, an…


Four arrested after armed police sent to weapon alerts in Christchurch

Four arrested after armed police sent to weapon alerts in Christchurch

All four suspects have been released on police bail ARMED police were sent to two disturbances in Christchurch , reportedly involving weapons, on Saturday…


Plea for witnesses and dashcam footage after Avon Causeway cyclist's death

Plea for witnesses and dashcam footage after Avon Causeway cyclist's death

Emergency services were called to the Avon Causeway WITNESSES and dashcam footage are being sought following the death of a cyclist a week after he suffered…


New £6m cash fund to help local firms ineligible for government coronavirus grants

New £6m cash fund to help local firms ineligible for government coronavirus grants

Businesses will have to demonstrate 'significant fall in income' MORE than £6m of extra funding has been made available to small New Forest and Christchurch…


Professional women’s sport resumes with tournament at Brokenhurst Manor

Professional women’s sport resumes with tournament at Brokenhurst Manor

Brokenhurst Manor is set for a one-day tournament later this month BROKENHURST Manor Golf Club will host the re-opening of professional UK women’s sport…


NFDC plans £5m move for Claymeadow depot in Totton

NFDC plans £5m move for Claymeadow depot in Totton

Facilities at the Claymeadow depot will be moving to Hardley industrial estate AN APPLICATION to create a new £5m council depot at Hardley industrial…


New booking system to help cut queues and abuse at Hampshire tips

New booking system to help cut queues and abuse at Hampshire tips

The new system will be in place by 'mid-June' A NEW booking system is being introduced later this month at Hampshire tips in an effort to alleviate traffic…


Oystercatchers take advantage of lockdown for rare nesting

Oystercatchers take advantage of lockdown for rare nesting

Oystercatchers have been disturbed by watercraft at Stanpit Marsh LOCKDOWN has led to two pairs of oystercatchers nesting successfully in Stanpit Marsh…


Barbecue and campfire blazes continue as frustration mounts for firefighters and Forest groups

Barbecue and campfire blazes continue as frustration mounts for firefighters and Forest groups

Damping down at Norleywood Enclosure (picture: HFRS) A WOODLAND blaze near Lymington was among several sparked by barbecues and bonfires tackled by frustrated…


'Cancelled' cricket leagues could still start amid crunch talks with ECB

'Cancelled' cricket leagues could still start amid crunch talks with ECB

Brockenhurst CC celebrate their narrow victory over Dorset Indians to claim the Regional Division 1 South West title. THE Hampshire Cricket League and…


Driver arrested after armed police pursuit ends at New Forest beauty spot

Driver arrested after armed police pursuit ends at New Forest beauty spot

The Mini was finally stopped at Lepe County Park ARMED officers and a police helicopter were involved in a 25-mile vehicle pursuit which ended with a…


Hunt for farm raiders who stole 67 piglets

Hunt for farm raiders who stole 67 piglets

The piglets were six weeks old POLICE are hunting thieves who stole 67 pink piglets from a Fordingbridge farm and have warned the animals’ lives could…


Vote of no confidence to be called at BCP Council

Vote of no confidence to be called at BCP Council

The motion will be put forward at the next full council meeting on 9th June A VOTE of no confidence will be called on the leader of BCP Council and her…


Pair's 'miraculous escape' after aircraft crashes into Solent at Calshot

Pair's 'miraculous escape' after aircraft crashes into Solent at Calshot

The pair were rescued minutes after the crash (picture: RNLI) TWO people had a “miraculous escape” after a light aircraft crashed into the Solent off…


Redundancies sweep through region as jobless numbers double in a month

Redundancies sweep through region as jobless numbers double in a month

Local businesses have lost months of income in closing during the coronavirus lockdown A “FAST-MOVING tide of redundancies” is sweeping through the New…


VIDEO: School on song with 100-strong virtual choir

VIDEO: School on song with 100-strong virtual choir

A NEW MILTON school has been singing out with a virtual choir containing more than 100 pupils, parents, teachers and alumni. Ballard School sent out…


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