The New Forest News

A campaign group created a 'walking bus' to protest against Bluestar bus changes in Calshot

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Protestors create ‘walking bus’ as services on ‘dangerous’ road slashed

Wildlife TV presenter and conservationist Chris Packham has resigned as president of the RSPCA after an investigation made allegations of animal cruelty at some of the charity’s approved abattoirs

Wildlife TV presenter and conservationist Chris Packham has resigned as president of the RSPCA after an investigation made allegations of animal cruelty at some of the charity’s approved abattoirs

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Chris Packham quits RSPCA in light of animal cruelty claims

A man and a woman have been charged after a spate of shoplifting sprees at Sainsbury’s in Blackfield

A man and a woman have been charged after a spate of shoplifting sprees at Sainsbury’s in Blackfield

Pair charged after spate of shoplifting sprees at Sainsbury’s

The Trusty Servant Inn in Minstead

The Trusty Servant Inn in Minstead

Pub of the Week

Pub of the Week

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Inside classic country pub in the New Forest with rustic barn and animal visits

The village centre has a bike shop where you can hire wheels for exploring. IMAGE: Jenny Scott

The village centre has a bike shop where you can hire wheels for exploring. IMAGE: Jenny Scott

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Why you should move to Brockenhurst in the New Forest

Police have released CCTV images of people they want to speak to in connection with a swinging chair reportedly being stolen from a garden.

Police have released CCTV images of people they want to speak to in connection with a swinging chair reportedly being stolen from a garden.

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Swinging chair reportedly stolen from garden by two men

Traffic in Southampton on Canute Road last year

Traffic in Southampton on Canute Road last year

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Delays on rail and road as Christmas travel begins - live

Long queues as people collect bottles of water at Places Leisure in Eastleigh.

Long queues as people collect bottles of water at Places Leisure in Eastleigh.

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Water supply restored for thousands of homes after two day outage

Plan to build almost 200 homes on farmland near Totton have been given the green light

Plan to build almost 200 homes on farmland near Totton have been given the green light

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Plan to build almost 200 homes on farmland given green light

Rough sea at Lepe

Rough sea at Lepe

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Warning issued in New Forest as region set to be hit by 60 mile per hour winds

The proposed sports pavilion at Applemore College to meet the needs of Hythe & Dibden Youth Football Club. Picture: Applemore College/NFDC planning portal

The proposed sports pavilion at Applemore College to meet the needs of Hythe & Dibden Youth Football Club. Picture: Applemore College/NFDC planning portal

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Plans to enhance school site's sports pavilion amid surge in demand

A New Forest Escapes property

A New Forest Escapes property

Trader of the Week

Trader of the week

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The independent holiday lettings firm with a new vision for New Forest tourism

A motorcycle stolen from an address on Lyndhurst Road, Bransgore

A motorcycle stolen from an address on Lyndhurst Road, Bransgore

Motorcycle stolen from home in the New Forest

Three water stations have been set up by Southern Water

Three water stations have been set up by Southern Water

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Water outage latest: Thousands of homes still without water as work continues

Plans to convert a former bank into a language school have been given the go-ahead

Plans to convert a former bank into a language school have been given the go-ahead

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Empty bank set to become language school after plans approved

A Southern Water tanker has been sent to Southampton General Hospital

A Southern Water tanker has been sent to Southampton General Hospital

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Homes could be without water until the weekend, Southern Water says

Long queues as people collect bottles of water at Places Leisure in Eastleigh.

Long queues as people collect bottles of water at Places Leisure in Eastleigh.

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Full list of schools closed today as water outage hits thousands

Southampton Magistrates' Court

Southampton Magistrates' Court

In the dock: latest cases heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court

Long queues as people collect bottles of water at Places Leisure in Eastleigh.

Long queues as people collect bottles of water at Places Leisure in Eastleigh.

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Southern Water guidance with water set to return to residents soon

Bottled water stations were very busy

Bottled water stations were very busy

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Southern Water respond to criticism over water outage - their answers in full

Long queues as people collect bottles of water at Places Leisure in Eastleigh.

Long queues as people collect bottles of water at Places Leisure in Eastleigh.

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Where to find bottled water stations open today

Jean Paton arriving for the 2024 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards held at MediaCityUK, Salford. Picture date: Tuesday December 17, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SPORT Personality. Photo credit should read: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

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Jean Paton arriving for the 2024 BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards held at MediaCityUK, Salford. Picture date: Tuesday December 17, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SPORT Personality. Photo credit should read: Martin Rickett/PA Wire.

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Woman, 90, honoured with BBC Unsung Hero award for inspiring young sailors

A makeshift water collection point at Places Leisure in Eastleigh

A makeshift water collection point at Places Leisure in Eastleigh

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Full list of schools closed tomorrow as water outage hits thousands

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Woman, in her 20s, fighting for her life after being hit by car

Water outage hits Southampton

Water outage hits Southampton

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More than 70,000 properties affected by huge water outage

North Baddesley Infant School

North Baddesley Infant School

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Listed: Schools forced to close after being left without water

Villagers Cathy Pack and Juliette Halliday helped fundraise for the defibrillator at The Royal Oak in Fritham

Villagers Cathy Pack and Juliette Halliday helped fundraise for the defibrillator at The Royal Oak in Fritham

Life-saving defibrillator fitted at secluded New Forest pub

The Beautiful South Awards 2024

The Beautiful South Awards 2024

Awards Ceremonies

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Two New Forest hotels recognised with top awards

Three water stations have been set up by Southern Water

Three water stations have been set up by Southern Water

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This is when Southern Water's emergency water stations will close tonight

Children feeding deer at the New Forest Wildlife Park

Children feeding deer at the New Forest Wildlife Park

Christmas Events

Wildlife park to host deer-feeding encounters and toddler events this December

Drink drivers were among those whose cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court

Drink drivers were among those whose cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates' Court

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In the Dock - latest updates on magistrates' court cases

Members of Waterside Scrapstore donated a life-saving defibrillator to Ian and Louise Nelson, owners of Sunnyfields Farm at Totton

Members of Waterside Scrapstore donated a life-saving defibrillator to Ian and Louise Nelson, owners of Sunnyfields Farm at Totton

Cultural attractions

Life-saving device presented to popular visitor attraction

The generators on their way to Ukraine

The generators on their way to Ukraine

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New Forest charity sends 434 generators to Ukraine

Lime Wood Hotel was praised for its wellness facilities and food offerings

Lime Wood Hotel was praised for its wellness facilities and food offerings

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New Forest hotel renowned for 'holistic excellence' among Europe's best to visit

The walk through the New Forest should take around three and a half hours to complete

The walk through the New Forest should take around three and a half hours to complete

New Forest trail named among England's best winter walks with a pub en route

Standing on top of one of the balls at Sandy Balls in the New Forest

Standing on top of one of the balls at Sandy Balls in the New Forest

'Sandy Balls in the New Forest - it's not just a funny name!'

Foxhills Junior School

Foxhills Junior School

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Infant and junior schools forced to close after power outage

Swallowfield Park

Swallowfield Park

Local government

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Housebuilder launches bid to build 170 homes

'Severe delays' build towards the M27 - Live updates

'Severe delays' build towards the M27 - Live updates

'Severe delays' clear after traffic backed up to the M27 - Live updates

DC Malcolm Wiltshire's life has been honoured with an Elizabeth Emblem

DC Malcolm Wiltshire's life has been honoured with an Elizabeth Emblem

Police officer who died in plane crash honoured by the King

Conservative MP for New Forest East Sir Julian Lewis

Conservative MP for New Forest East Sir Julian Lewis

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Syrian uprising like 'choosing between monsters and maniacs', says MP

Nicholas Ginger collapsed during a video call, the inquest was told

Nicholas Ginger collapsed during a video call, the inquest was told

Hospital manager 'left to die' after collapsing during video call, inquest told

Bashley Common Road, which will be closed for another three months.

Bashley Common Road, which will be closed for another three months.

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Anger after roadworks extended for three months

Chefs from New Forest hotels have helped raise more than £3,000 for the Countryside Education Trust

Chefs from New Forest hotels have helped raise more than £3,000 for the Countryside Education Trust

Top chefs serve up a tasty cash treat for village charity

A development of 46 homes is set to be built in the New Forest National Park

A development of 46 homes is set to be built in the New Forest National Park

Development of 46 homes set to be built in New Forest

A private school near Lymington has insisted it is not becoming an ‘entertainment centre’ as it bids to sell alcohol

A private school near Lymington has insisted it is not becoming an ‘entertainment centre’ as it bids to sell alcohol

Hampshire County Council

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Private school denies it's an 'entertainment centre' in booze bid

Police seized approximately 700 cannabis plants in raids in the New Forest, arresting men in separate incidents

Police seized approximately 700 cannabis plants in raids in the New Forest, arresting men in separate incidents

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Hundreds of cannabis plants seized in week of police raids

The railway line between Brockenhurst and Lymington Pier will be closed for planned upgrades

The railway line between Brockenhurst and Lymington Pier will be closed for planned upgrades

Train line to shut with upgrades planned over Christmas

(Left) Co-founder Tom Simpson (right) The Whisper on Dark

(Left) Co-founder Tom Simpson (right) The Whisper on Dark

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New Forest distillery becomes official partner to prestigious car brand

Inquest opens into death of man who died at home

Inquest opens into death of man who died at home

Winchester Coroner's Court

Inquest opens into death of man who died at home

The bungalow is located in the New Forest village of Dibden

The bungalow is located in the New Forest village of Dibden

Inside the 'spacious' £800k New Forest bungalow located close to Southampton

The Ringwood and Poulner Toad Patrol who operate on the edge of Ringwood.

The Ringwood and Poulner Toad Patrol who operate on the edge of Ringwood.

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Meet the volunteers who carry toads across the road

Ed Wallrock and Alice Shaw of Lymington Firewood

Ed Wallrock and Alice Shaw of Lymington Firewood

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Meet the couple behind new firewood business in the New Forest

Stephen Kenyon outside Southampton Crown Court. Photo: Solent News & Photo Agency

Stephen Kenyon outside Southampton Crown Court. Photo: Solent News & Photo Agency

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Teacher banned from profession for touching pupil in a 'sexual nature'