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Michael Reed: Skilled horticulturalist with deep roots in community

Michael Reed: Skilled horticulturalist with deep roots in community

Milford stalwart Michael Reed has died aged 82 LONGSTANDING horticulturalist and Milford community stalwart Michael Reed has died suddenly at the age…


New property firm eyes up redeveloping derelict Lyndhurst Park Hotel

New property firm eyes up redeveloping derelict Lyndhurst Park Hotel

Pegasus Life twice tried to redevelop the Lyndhurst Park Hotel with retirement flats THE derelict Lyndhurst Park Hotel could be bought by a new development…


Burglary-hit club 'overwhelmed' as donors smash fundraising target

Burglary-hit club 'overwhelmed' as donors smash fundraising target

The junior squad at Lymington Amateur Rowing Club is now focusing on a long-term fundraising project “REALLY overwhelmed.” This was the reaction from…


Asbestos disease claimed husband just months after marrying

Asbestos disease claimed husband just months after marrying

The coroner's court at Winchester A DISTRAUGHT widow wept as she told a coroner how she and her husband had wed only months before his death and had “so…


National parks review sparks call to government: 'Put your money where your mouth is'

National parks review sparks call to government: 'Put your money where your mouth is'

Commoner Robert Stride (left) rode out last year during a visit by national parks review chair Julian Glover (right) PUBLICATION of a major review of…


Christchurch and Bashley both book spots in next round of cup

Christchurch and Bashley both book spots in next round of cup

Bashley FC striker Harry McGrath (right) and Milford's Jack Pallant in the Bournemouth Senior Cup (Photo: Les Chase) CHRISTCHURCH will face Downton in…


Call for railway line reopening runs up against cost objections

Call for railway line reopening runs up against cost objections

Cllr David Harrison has pushed for the Waterside railway line to be reopened to passengers PLOUGHING millions into reopening the Waterside railway line…


New Forest and Christchurch schools lose millions in funding, teachers' union claims

New Forest and Christchurch schools lose millions in funding, teachers' union claims

Priestlands School in Lymington WITH pupils having returned to class, figures compiled by a teaching union revealed schools in the New Forest and Christchurch…


Local MPs back Boris Johnson as he faces calls to resign after Supreme Court ruling

Local MPs back Boris Johnson as he faces calls to resign after Supreme Court ruling

Supreme Court judges unanimously found Boris Johnson's prorogation of parliament "unlawful" and "void" LOCAL MPs have rallied in support of their Prime…


Lymington Town leave it late in five-goal clash with Bashley

Lymington Town leave it late in five-goal clash with Bashley

Two goals each from Dom Falco and Luke Churchill saw Lymington Town FC overcome a one-goal deficit to win 4-1 Sydenhams Wessex Premier: Lymington Town…


Vandalised Silent Sailor memorial restored after residents rally round

Vandalised Silent Sailor memorial restored after residents rally round

The repaired Silent Sailor at the recreation ground off Barrack Road in Christchurch A SILENT Sailor which had its head snapped off by vandals has now…


Rugby club plagued by vandalism welcomes councils' CCTV plans

Rugby club plagued by vandalism welcomes councils' CCTV plans

Incidents include youths damaging the roof of New Milton Rugby Club's pavilion in June A NEW CCTV camera has been welcomed by the president of New Milton…


Man arrested after We Buy Any Car dealer's finger broken in valuation row

Man arrested after We Buy Any Car dealer's finger broken in valuation row

The We Buy Any Car booth at the Bailey Bridge retail park in Christchurch A MAN was arrested by police investigating claims of a row over a second-hand…


PHOTOS: Thousands party in the streets for 'fantastic' carnival

PHOTOS: Thousands party in the streets for 'fantastic' carnival

THOUSANDS partied in the streets on Saturday as the annual Ringwood carnival rolled into town...


Man jailed for 'cowardly' attack from behind on police officer

Man jailed for 'cowardly' attack from behind on police officer

A TOTTON man has been jailed for two-and-a-half years after punching a police officer in the face so hard he was warned to be careful how often he laughs...


Rethink on care home criticism after council appeals

Rethink on care home criticism after council appeals

Cranleigh Paddock had been deemed ‘requires improvement’ A SUBSTANDARD grade given to Lyndhurst care home Cranleigh Paddock has been withdrawn online…


Passer-by scared off sex attacker during assault on teenage girl

Passer-by scared off sex attacker during assault on teenage girl

Police are investigating the assault on the footpath between Jubilee Close and Winston Way in Ringwood A TEENAGE girl suffered a sex assault in Ringwood…


Red cards and sin bins in nine-goal Brockenhurst thriller

Red cards and sin bins in nine-goal Brockenhurst thriller

Brockenhurst FC striker Freddie Bullard came off the bench to score five goals in their 8-1 win over Amesbury Town Sydenhams Wessex Premier: Brockenhurst…


Travel alert as Met Office issues storm weather warning

Travel alert as Met Office issues storm weather warning

Flooding at Brockenhurst (Photo: stock image) A WEATHER warning for heavy rain, lightning and wind has been issued for the New Forest and Christchurch…


Farmers ‘under siege’ as rural crime rises

Farmers ‘under siege’ as rural crime rises

Rural crime is on the rise in Hampshire FARMERS in Hampshire are facing increasing costs of rural crime, according to new research. Data compiled by insurer…


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