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Family plans legal action after dream holiday turns into nightmare

Family plans legal action after dream holiday turns into nightmare

Andrew Monk with daughter Lexi in the pool at the Egyptian resort of Hurghada A FAMILY from New Milton whose dream holiday to Egypt was turned into a…


Hundreds attend celebration of much-loved GP killed in car accident

Hundreds attend celebration of much-loved GP killed in car accident

Annie Baughan, who was known to patients as Dr Rutherford THE life of a hugely respected and popular GP was celebrated at a special thanksgiving service…


Couple complain of noise 'torture' from oil refinery steam leak

Couple complain of noise 'torture' from oil refinery steam leak

Jack and Christine Frost in their garden in Holbury near the oil refinery A COUPLE living near Fawley’s oil refinery say their lives are being made a…


'Near-miss' accidents revealed in survey by village road safety campaigners

'Near-miss' accidents revealed in survey by village road safety campaigners

Rashmi Stacey (second left) and Cllr Hilary Brand (third left) with campaigners at Goose Green where residents have reported a number of near-misses A…


Basil goes walkabout… to afternoon tea at the Lord Bute in Highcliffe

Basil goes walkabout… to afternoon tea at the Lord Bute in Highcliffe

Basil the labradoodle checks out afternoon tea at the Lord Bute With thousands of dogs and their owners in the New Forest and Christchurch, Basil the…


Hampshire Academy put dent in Bashley’s league title dreams

Hampshire Academy put dent in Bashley’s league title dreams

Michael Porter scored 48 fro Bashley CC in their loss to the Hampshire Academy at the BCG. Southern Premier Division: Bashley (Rydal) CC 214 v Hampshire…


Overnight closures mark start of new A338 Blackwater junction work

Overnight closures mark start of new A338 Blackwater junction work

From left: Ian Price of Hanson Contracting UK; Tanya Ruseva, Dorset Council; Gary Powell and Cllr Margaret Phipps of BCP Council; and Jim Stewart of Dorset…


Jail for drug-using burglar snared by DNA evidence

Jail for drug-using burglar snared by DNA evidence

Michael Humphreys was given a three-year jail term at Southampton Crown Court A BARTON woman woke in the early hours of New Year’s Day to find a burglar…


Molly's Den company collapses after shotgun death of owner

Molly's Den company collapses after shotgun death of owner

Molly's Den before it closed in 2017 at the industrial estate off Stem Lane, New Milton A VINTAGE sales operation in Christchurch has collapsed following…


Man killed after being hit by train near New Forest railway station

Man killed after being hit by train near New Forest railway station

The incident happened on the line in Foxhills, just east of Ashurst New Forest train station A PERSON was killed on the New Forest railway line after…


Village pub saved from demolition after housing plan thrown out again

Village pub saved from demolition after housing plan thrown out again

The Silver Hind in Station Road, Sway A VILLAGE pub has been saved from demolition after a bid to replace it with two homes was blocked by a planning…


Boat skipper spared jail to save livelihoods of his fishing crew

Boat skipper spared jail to save livelihoods of his fishing crew

A FISHERMAN who breached a suspended sentence order was spared jail to protect the livelihoods of two men he works with...


PICTURES: Thrills and spills at the New Milton Pedal Car Grand Prix

PICTURES: Thrills and spills at the New Milton Pedal Car Grand Prix

HUNDREDS of spectators lined the streets to enjoy the traditional thrills and spills of the New Forest’s annual pedal car grand prix...


Lymington continue their pursuit for Southern Premier glory

Lymington continue their pursuit for Southern Premier glory

Lymington CC skipper Matt Metcalfe celebrating one of his five wickets in their six-wicket victory over Bournemouth. Southern Premier League: Bournemouth…


Family pays tribute to 'happy-go-lucky' mum killed in crash

Family pays tribute to 'happy-go-lucky' mum killed in crash

Kim Bainbridge was the passenger in the BMW which crashed in Southampton A DEVASTATED family has paid tribute to a “happy-go-lucky” mum-of-three from…


New multi-million-pound Storm Chaser rollercoaster coming to Paultons Park

New multi-million-pound Storm Chaser rollercoaster coming to Paultons Park

Tornado Springs will feature eight rides and attractions BOSSES at Paultons Park in Ower have revealed details of a multi-million-pound Americana-themed…


Public urged to help fight back against threat of Asian hornet invasion

Public urged to help fight back against threat of Asian hornet invasion

An Asian hornet spotted in New Milton was thought to have been a queen (Photo: stock image) NEW FOREST residents have been urged to report sightings of…


Retiring head teacher Chris takes centre stage in dramatic send-off

Retiring head teacher Chris takes centre stage in dramatic send-off

Chris Willsher (centre) pictured on stage with the Bugsy Malone cast A SPECIAL gala night showcasing the Priestlands School production of Bugsy Malone…


Hospital operations at risk in staff overtime dispute over pensions

Hospital operations at risk in staff overtime dispute over pensions

Health secretary Matt Hancock speaks with Royal Bournemouth Hospital staff OPERATIONS could be delayed or even cancelled at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital…


Pedal car teams ready to race in weekend's New Forest grand prix

Pedal car teams ready to race in weekend's New Forest grand prix

New Milton last hosted the New Forest pedal car grand prix in 2017 THE chequered flag will be waved in New Milton once again when the town takes its turn…


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