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Union demands clarity from council over workers' crisis support

Union demands clarity from council over workers' crisis support

New Forest District Council's Appletree Court HQ in Lyndhurst A TRADE union is urging New Forest District Council to be clear over what support will be…


Plan to cut phone boxes partly put on hold by council chief

Plan to cut phone boxes partly put on hold by council chief

The phone box at Drake Close, New Milton, is one of 10 officials have chosen to save (Photo: NFDC) CIVIC chiefs are refusing to call time on 10 of the…


Chris Packham presses ahead with legal action to stop HS2

Chris Packham presses ahead with legal action to stop HS2

The project is forecast to help create 500,000 jobs but Chris Packham says the environmental cost is too high NEW Forest TV presenter Chris Packham is…


PHOTOS: Firefighters scramble to save New Forest thatched cottage

PHOTOS: Firefighters scramble to save New Forest thatched cottage

Fire crews went on to the roof to try to quell the flames (Photo: Hampshire Fire and Rescue) MORE than 60 firefighters raced from across the area to try…


Coronavirus: Hotels on standby if NHS needs extra beds

Coronavirus: Hotels on standby if NHS needs extra beds

The Balmer Lawn Hotel in Brockenhurst (Photo: Google) NEW Forest hotels are on standby to help with patients during the coronavirus crisis. The manager…


Beekeepers prepare to resist invasion of the Asian hornets

Beekeepers prepare to resist invasion of the Asian hornets

An Asian hornet spotted in New Milton was thought to have been a queen (Photo: stock image) BEEKEPERS will be on the lookout for the Asian hornet as part…


'Deeply distasteful' lockdown must end as soon as possible, says MP

'Deeply distasteful' lockdown must end as soon as possible, says MP

New Forest West MP Sir Desmond Swayne THE coronavirus lockdown regulations are “deeply distasteful” and should end as soon as possible, according to New…


Hunt for attack suspect after man knocked out in the street

Hunt for attack suspect after man knocked out in the street

The incident happened in Lancer Close at around 9.45pm on Saturday 8th February POLICE have released this image of a suspect they want to trace after…


Police enforce coronavirus lockdown amid public confusion over rules

Police enforce coronavirus lockdown amid public confusion over rules

Officers patrolling Christchurch were handed masks after finding a walker with Covid-19 symptoms (Photo: Dorset Police) POLICE patrols ensuring people…


Letters: A smile to a stranger goes a long way in these times

Letters: A smile to a stranger goes a long way in these times

SIR – First of all a huge ‘thank you’ to all the staff at the Advertiser and Times for continuing to keep us informed and entertained during these difficult…


'Heartless' vandals force open dozens of sheds at allotments

'Heartless' vandals force open dozens of sheds at allotments

The damage at Deneside Copse Allotments was discovered on Wednesday morning (Photo: Jackie Hansford) VANDALS who attacked dozens of allotments at Deneside…


New Milton cricket coach on digital drive to keep kids active

New Milton cricket coach on digital drive to keep kids active

New Milton cricket coach Ryan Beck has been posting short cricket videos for kids during lockdown NEW Milton Cricket Club coach Ryan Beck has been putting…


Shuttered sports club set for demolition under redevelopment plans

Shuttered sports club set for demolition under redevelopment plans

A ONCE thriving social club is set to be demolished 70 years after it was built to make way for a new community garden and sports pavilion...


Jailed sex offender branded 'danger to children' dies aged 80

Jailed sex offender branded 'danger to children' dies aged 80

Peter Bennett was confronted on his doorstep in a live broadcast by the Stop group (Photo: Stop) A PROLIFIC sex offender from Somerford has died four…


Hospital hand gel delivery by boss of repurposed hair care factory

Hospital hand gel delivery by boss of repurposed hair care factory

Herb UK managing director Rauol Perfitt (left) hands over the hand sanitisers to hospital staff LYMINGTON hair care company Herb UK is helping the fight…


Man jailed for threatening to burn down woman's house

Man jailed for threatening to burn down woman's house

Bransgore man Wayne James was sent down at Southampton Magistrates' Court THREATENING to burn down a woman’s house landed a Bransgore man with an 18-week…


New Forest leader 'proud' of community response to crisis

New Forest leader 'proud' of community response to crisis

Cllr Barry Rickman THE leader of New Forest District Council has spoken of his pride at the response of the community to the coronavirus crisis as the…


Coronavirus: Day centres and respite care suspended by council

Coronavirus: Day centres and respite care suspended by council

Hampshire County Council's HQ in Winchester DAY centres and respite care run by Hampshire County Council have been temporarily closed amid the coronavirus…


RNLI urge public to follow lockdown rules after rescuing jet-skier

RNLI urge public to follow lockdown rules after rescuing jet-skier

The RNLI crew's response was delayed to check if the jet skier had coronavirus symptoms (Photo: stock image) MUDEFORD RNLI has urged people to abide by…


Police release CCTV clue in hunt for man after car taken

Police release CCTV clue in hunt for man after car taken

Police want to trace this man after a car was stolen from Bosley Business Park in Christchurch POLICE have released this CCTV image of a man they want…


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