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Vandals target cricket club for third time in two months

Vandals target cricket club for third time in two months

The third vandalism attack on the club took place just weeks after the second (Photo: Dorset Police) VANDALS have targeted Mudeford Cricket Club for a…


Driver (90) killed in crash on M27 slipway

Driver (90) killed in crash on M27 slipway

The driver, a 90-year-old woman from Dorset, was pronounced dead at the scene AN elderly motorist died after a car careered off the M27 slipway to Cadnam…


Former Totton social club site set for affordable housing

Former Totton social club site set for affordable housing

The Testwood Working Men’s Club closed in November last year AFFORDABLE housing is being planned for the site of a former social club after New Forest…


Fire tackled in 'eyesore' building near village railway station

Fire tackled in 'eyesore' building near village railway station

Crews quickly contained the blaze at the abandoned warehouse FIREFIGHTERS responded to a blaze which broke out at a derelict building next to Brockenhurst…


Have your say on the finest new designs in the Forest

Have your say on the finest new designs in the Forest

Lepe Country Park’s new visitor centre and café THE finest and most innovative new buildings in the Forest will be rewarded for their design, and nominations…


'I did not murder pregnant wife', husband tells trial jury

'I did not murder pregnant wife', husband tells trial jury

Debbie and Andrew Griggs on their wedding day (Photo: KentOnline) A HUSBAND told a jury he did not murder his pregnant wife 20 years ago, insisting she…


Alfie realises Billy Elliot dream with Royal Ballet role

Alfie realises Billy Elliot dream with Royal Ballet role

Alfie Rogers will appear in Royal Ballet's production of Sleeping Beauty. Pic: Chris Zuidyk CHRISTCHURCH will have its own real-life Billy Elliot story…


Sir Ben launches Britannia – the America's Cup yacht he hopes will rule the waves

Sir Ben launches Britannia – the America's Cup yacht he hopes will rule the waves

Sir Ben Ainslie launches Britannia THE boat with which Sir Ben Ainslie hopes to rule the waves, skippering a British team to America’s Cup glory, has…


Villagers to be honoured with new awards do

Villagers to be honoured with new awards do

The awards feature three categories A NEW set of accolades has been specially created to honour Brockenhurst residents who “go the extra mile”. The Citizen…


Loretta returns with silver from major taekwondo competition

Loretta returns with silver from major taekwondo competition

LMC Taekwondo's Loretta Heath and ex-GB athlete Max Cater who is her coach. WALHAMPTON School pupil Loretta Heath from LMC Taekwondo took part in the…


Annual £15,000 plan to fight ash disease in town

Annual £15,000 plan to fight ash disease in town

Ash dieback fungus has been spotted in Totton and Hythe (stock picture) A SUM of £15,000 per year could be set aside by New Milton Town Council for work…


Take a taste of the New Forest with fortnight food fest

Take a taste of the New Forest with fortnight food fest

A TWO-WEEK celebration of all that is great about New Forest produce will showcase everything from pannage pork to vegetarian feasts and glorious game. Starting…


Jim Cobb: Kind-hearted holiday park owner was keen sailor

Jim Cobb: Kind-hearted holiday park owner was keen sailor

Jim Cobb with niece and nephew Valerie and Steve House at Cobb’s Holiday Park closure in 2013 LONGSTANDING holiday park owner and leading Freemason Jim…


Legal Matters: Find out who to turn to for advice on the law

Legal Matters: Find out who to turn to for advice on the law

Legal Matters: LEGAL issues can create a maze to navigate where a little help from the professionals at New Forest law firms can be a big help. In Legal…


What's on for Christmas in the New Forest and Christchurch?

What's on for Christmas in the New Forest and Christchurch?

Christmas in the New Forest and Christchurch: WITH diaries filling up fast for Christmas, it's never too soon to start planning your social calendar. In…


Forest motorists urged to slow down as clocks go back

Forest motorists urged to slow down as clocks go back

Silhouettes showing the fatality numbers of animal accidents will be touring the forest TAKE extra care on New Forest roads to save the animals – that…


Three arrested after police pursuit ends in crash

Three arrested after police pursuit ends in crash

Officers were pursuing a suspected stolen vehicle before it was in collision with another vehicle THREE people were arrested after a police pursuit in…


Your guide to fireworks events around the New Forest and Christchurch

Your guide to fireworks events around the New Forest and Christchurch

Fireworks at Beaulieu Today (Friday) The action starts tonight from 6pm at Brockenhurst Football Club in Grigg Lane, Brockenhurst. The family event with…


Thieves may have used drone to find target of £10,000 tools raid

Thieves may have used drone to find target of £10,000 tools raid

The tool thieves had forced entry to the on-site steel container (Photo: Nick Rees) THE owner of a construction firm hit by the theft of up to £10,000…


Customer who choked on food at Christchurch Toby Carvery is named

Customer who choked on food at Christchurch Toby Carvery is named

Terence Lane died while eating at Toby Carvery Hinton in Christchurch AN elderly man who died after choking on his food while eating at a Christchurch…


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