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Report on 54-home plans 'twisted' by parish – developer

Report on 54-home plans 'twisted' by parish – developer

The homes would be built close to Jesmond Avenue in Highcliffe A DEVELOPER has accused parish councillors of having “twisted” a tree report to persuade…


Vandalism-hit church given green light for five CCTV cameras

Vandalism-hit church given green light for five CCTV cameras

St Mary Magdalene Church in New Milton A CHURCH in New Milton which has been plagued by vandalism won its bid for new security measures to protect it…


More than 1,000 fines handed out by local police since lockdown

More than 1,000 fines handed out by local police since lockdown

Masked officers patrolling Christchurch (Photo: Dorset Police) MORE than 1,000 fines have been handed out by police in Hampshire and Dorset since the…


New Forest coronavirus deaths pass 100

New Forest coronavirus deaths pass 100

This week's total is up 17 from last week MORE than 100 people have now died from Covid-19 in the New Forest, according to the latest official figures. Care…


Blackfield & Langley appoint Saadi as new boss

Blackfield & Langley appoint Saadi as new boss

Fawzi Saadi replaces Glenn Howes as Blackfield & Langley manager. BLACKFIELD & Langley have selected current first-team player Fawzi Saadi as…


Inquest: Woman who died in motorway crash was worried about missing appointment

Inquest: Woman who died in motorway crash was worried about missing appointment

Zoe Maclennan's family said they had no concerns about her driving A 90-YEAR-OLD widow worried about missing a doctor’s appointment died after losing…


Churchill's letter to Lymington Spitfire ace fetches thousands at auction

Churchill's letter to Lymington Spitfire ace fetches thousands at auction

Neville Duke in his flying days A LETTER sent by Sir Winston Churchill to a decorated Second World War fighter pilot from Lymington has sold at auction…


New Forest Tesco Express raids – man due in court

New Forest Tesco Express raids – man due in court

The Tesco Express in South Street was one of five targeted (photo: Google) A MAN is due to appear in court charged with conspiracy to commit burglary…


County finances alert as coronavirus bill nears £100m

County finances alert as coronavirus bill nears £100m

Hampshire County Council has called on the government to underwrite the financial consequences of the outbreak CONCERNS have been raised over the financial…


Tower's 5G mobile phone upgrade backed – but only after falcon chicks take flight

Tower's 5G mobile phone upgrade backed – but only after falcon chicks take flight

New Milton's water tower has been home to a peregrine falcon nest since 2016 TOWN councillors backed plans for 5G mobile kit on New Milton ’s landmark…


Parish urges council to reject 'out of character' plan for flats

Parish urges council to reject 'out of character' plan for flats

A CGI of plans for the flats in Chewton Farm Road. (picture: ARC Architects Ltd) A PLAN TO demolish a bungalow and erect 14 flats in its place in Highcliffe…


Body of a woman found at Christchurch beach

Body of a woman found at Christchurch beach

The body was found at Avon Beach THE body of a woman was found on a beach near Christchurch early this morning. Police and paramedics responded to a call-out…


Three arrested after woman seriously hurt in crash involving car which failed to stop for police

Three arrested after woman seriously hurt in crash involving car which failed to stop for police

The crash happened at Hurn roundabout (picture: Google) A MOTORIST was badly hurt after her car overturned when it collided with another vehicle which…


Tips may shut again unless demand eases, council threatens, as residents continue to queue for hours

Tips may shut again unless demand eases, council threatens, as residents continue to queue for hours

Traffic at Marchwood recycling centre the day it opened after lockdown (picture: Cllr Richard Young) LOCAL tips may be shut unless demand eases off, the…


'They tried to bite my throat out' – dog owner tells of savage park attack on her and pet

'They tried to bite my throat out' – dog owner tells of savage park attack on her and pet

The injuries suffered by Ellie A WOMAN who was viciously attacked by two dogs in a park sobbed as she told how she believed she was going to die. Angela…


Questions over billionaire-backed hotels using £4m government furlough cash

Questions over billionaire-backed hotels using £4m government furlough cash

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is the fifth richest Briton QUESTIONS have been raised after it emerged a Lyndhurst boutique hotel chain backed by multi-billionaire…


AFC Totton add depth with four new signings

AFC Totton add depth with four new signings

Blackfield & Langley midfielder Sam Griffin is one of four new faces at AFC Totton. Photo: Les Chase AFC TOTTON have introduced four new signings…


'We need more clarity on lockdown' – New Forest hospital boss

'We need more clarity on lockdown' – New Forest hospital boss

Dr Rachel Anderson, clinical director of Lymington New Forest Hospital THE clinical director of Lymington New Forest Hospital has called on the government…


Crime bosses offering thousands to help groups supporting the vulnerable during lockdown

Crime bosses offering thousands to help groups supporting the vulnerable during lockdown

Hampshire and Dorset PCCs, Michael Lane (top) and Martyn Underhill COUNTY crime chiefs are offering thousands of pounds in support to help communities…


Council backs request for five gas tanks at planned greenbelt crematorium

Council backs request for five gas tanks at planned greenbelt crematorium

A CGI of the planned crematorium THE installation of gas tanks for the controversial crematorium approved for New Milton has been supported by town councillors…


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