3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (490+ words) The 24th of May is the 85th anniversary of the sinking of HMS Hood. This event sent a shockwave through the country and was reported in this newspaper as several men from the New Forest and surrounding area were lost while serving…...

11+ hour, 1+ min ago  (932+ words) A Cabinet minister has said the young victims of two teenage rapists who were spared custody "deserve justice" as the Government's top law officer considered an urgent intervention. Darren Jones, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, appeared to become emotional…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (101+ words) Home " People " Article Following the recent letters regarding the New Milton Hub name change, we would like to reassure the community that the building's history and memorial heritage remain an important part of the centre. The decision to adopt the…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (353+ words) A Milford deli and bakery has relaunched with a new name ahead of the summer season. The former Pickled Weasel bakehouse is now Delicious on the Green after the business was purchased by Tarynn Leneghan-Ellaway and her husband Gary Ellaway…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (202+ words) Some 33 members of a Christchurch-based climate change partnership got a behind-the-scenes look at a recycling company. The BCP climate partners group members were taken on an expert-led tour of Eco Sustainable Solutions" 32-acre Chapel Gate Eco Park at Parley. The…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (120+ words) A land owner in Fordingbridge is appealing to the government to be allowed to convert a barn into a home. New Forest District Council had refused a proposal to allow an agricultural barn opposite Lansdown House in Midgham Road to…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (291+ words) Compete against friends and family in our weekly online quiz - the Saturday Social. There are 13 questions in total - simply scroll down to the bottom of the page for the answers. 1. TRUE OR FALSE? Men have thicker skin than women. 2. WHO…...

2+ day, 34+ min ago  (259+ words) A FESTIVAL encouraging people to connect with nature will return to venues across Southampton later this month. Urban Wild festival encourages families and people of all ages to connect with nature on their doorsteps, through creative and sustainability-themed events. The…...

2+ day, 36+ min ago  (522+ words) A new cake shop and cafe has been opened by baker Chrysoula Somaraki on Lymington's cobbles. Bakelicious sells all manner of sweet treats, from decorative cupcakes to scones and muffins, all baked by Chrysoula in her home. Customers can also…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (377+ words) Home " People " Article I am writing regarding the recent road repairs carried out from the Bashley roundabout along Fernhill Road towards New Milton. Regrettably, this is among the poorest examples of road repair I have encountered, with little noticeable improvement…...