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Fraud" fury as 9-bed New Milton HMO is approved
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (384+ words) A controversial plan for a nine-bed HMO with only one parking space has been approved despite warnings it could worsen parking problems for neighbours. Cllr Malcom Wade furiously branded the idea that residents living in the house would not have…...
Free summer concerts in New Milton
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (145+ words) Advertiser and Times Groovemeister, The Late Starters, Johnny Cash tribute act Cash Converted, and Guns of Navarone in line-up for New Milton Town Council-run free Summer Afternoons of Live Music at recreation ground's performance pavilion New Milton's season of monthly…...
Forest hunting group meets with MPs ahead of proposed ban
14+ hour, 6+ min ago (371+ words) Members of a Forest hunting group have met with MPs ahead of a proposed ban. New Forest Bloodhounds, which was founded in 1791, operates clean boot hunting, in which dogs follow the scent of a human runner, instead of trail hunting…...
Verderers urged Forest households to consider livestock when disposing of garden waste
14+ hour ago (230+ words) HOUSEHOLDERS are being urged not to dump garden waste in the New Forest amid fears it could kill livestock. Speaking at the Verderers" Court, the official verderer Edward Heron reminded residents about the dangers that garden waste can pose to…...
Trail to showcase New Milton artists and shops and venues
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (292+ words) Two charities have joined forces to create an event showcasing artistic talent and shops and venues in New Milton. The Friends of New Milton Station (FNMS) and the Lions Club of New Milton & District is inviting residents and businesses to…...
The new Chewton Glen Estate Menu is perfect for special occasions or a mid-week treat
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (527+ words) AS Chewton Glen marks its 60th anniversary, the quintessentially English countryside hotel has undergone a spectacular re-imagining. Long adored by guests for its enviable location between the beaches of Highcliffe and the wild New Forest, the luxury New Milton retreat has…...
Motorist wins pay out from Tesco for car park damage
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (353+ words) A motorist whose car was badly damaged by a barrier at New Milton Tesco has won a "2, 300 payout from the supermarket giant. Graham Marle had gone to the store to buy Christmas groceries on 20th December last year. "It was mayhem…...
Letter: Discrimination over my car insurance quote
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (166+ words) When earlier in the year I was about to renew my motor insurance, I received an unsolicited e-mail from an insurance company suggesting that I approach them for a quote. So I went on to their website and worked my…...
Public warning after fire at Hengistbury Head
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (114+ words) The public have been asked to stay away from Hengistbury Head today as firefighters tackled a blaze. Crews from Christchurch, Ringwood, Springbourne and Westbourne were on the scene after the call was made about noon today (Saturday) to an area…...
Young carers and older residents among New Milton council grant beneficiaries
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (260+ words) Charities supporting young carers and older residents were among those to benefit from "1, 600 of hand-outs from New Milton councillors. The town council's finance and general purposes committee considered grant aid applications from four organisations during a recent meeting. A request…...