New Forest

Cardboard and paper recycling

Thousands of Hampshire residents may need an extra recycling bin

Smoke from a car fire on the A31 in the New Forest which then spread to heathland was visible from Portsmouth tonight

Hampshire's fire service has £600,000 bill after New Forest wildfire

Fire service to leave the New Forest

Firefighters leave the New Forest two weeks after devastating fire

M3 Junction 9 project

Traffic builds as M3 roundabout is closed this weekend - diversion

A31 barrier repairs after the New Forest Fire

A31 reopens after fire - but speed restrictions are in place

Firefighters battling the A31 heathland blaze days after it started on August 9.

When will the A31 reopen as firefighters continue to fight wildfire

Giant water pipe from Hightown Lake pumping water to A31 heathland fire

Giant "boa constrictor” pipe travels miles to pump water for A31 fire

Cllr Nick Adams-King, left, and Cllr Keith House. Photo: LDRS

Leaders clash over £500k legal challenge for councils’ reorganisation

The Civic Offices in Guildhall Square, Portsmouth

Councils and emergency services carry £2.7bn debt, new report shows

Whitby Coastguard has issued a warning after a rising number of water-related deaths across the UK.

Dad dies after being pulled from Solent in horror jet ski incident

Havant Rugby Club cyclists to take on punishing 100-mile challenge

Cllr Nick Adams-King, leader of Hampshire County Council. Image: LDRS

Legal action "within three weeks" over local government shake-up in Hampshire

Salisbury Street in Fordingbridge

Three teenagers avoid prison after raping two girls in Hampshire

The new local government reorganisation map for Hampshire showing the councils under LGR

'The seven parishes are paying the price for this chamber’s silence'

New Unitary Authorities For Hampshire And The Solent Area. Image: LDRs

Council leader pledges to pursue judicial review of council

Bluebells at Stansted Park, Estate Rowlands Castle - by Alison Treacher

Best and most beautiful bluebell walks across Hampshire
Those beautiful flowers are now everywhere
Kelly Brown

Delivering an improved service: The Elliotts’ Fordingbridge team with the new 13.5-tonne Isuzu rear-mount crane lorry.

Elliotts strengthens its deliveries with new specialist crane lorry

A hearing for Lee Comley, who was charged with arranging or facilitating the commission of a child sex offence after his arrest, has been adjourned until August 26.

Man charged with two counts of attempted murder

Winners of the ‘best in show’ Beautiful Border and Platinum award at the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair 2025, Briony and Jonathan Dakic for The 160th Unbirthday of Alice in Wonderland, pictured with Adam Frost.

Less than two weeks to go to enter Beautiful Border design for the BBC Gardener...

Julian at the Oasis Swimming Pool

Selsey 81 year-old breaks personal best for Ukraine and makes further appeal

My family and I travelled down to the New Forest to stay at Away Resorts UK Sandy Balls holiday village - for a break away and some quality time together. (Photos: Isabella Boneham)

I had a relaxing family break at Sandy Balls - with an unusual hot tub

Briony and Jonathan Dakic, winners of the ‘best in show’ Beautiful Border and Platinum award at this year’s BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair, Beaulieu

Bring a Beautiful Border to life at the BBC Gardeners’ World Spring Fair

Sunya Joynes

Local author unveils new book: “The Story of Sunya's Magic Hat” at The Retreat i...

Yajaira Castro Mendez

Carriageway fully reopens after woman's dead body discovered

Second apprentice at Buckler's Hard Yacht Harbour, George Dunsdon

Top score for Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour’s first apprentice as new trainee is ...

VE Day display outside the Buckler's Hard Museum

Handmade poppy tribute goes on display at Buckler’s Hard for the 80th anniversar...

New Forest Folklore: Fairies, Witches and Dragon trail at Beaulieu.

Uncover the history of New Forest Folklore in Beaulieu’s new Enchanting Trail
Beaulieu’s Mill Pond Walk will become home to a mythical New Forest Folklore: Fairies, Witches and Dragon trail from May 1 – June 8. Returning following its success in 2024, the willow figures and interactive features will delight visitors of all ages with its magical blend of fantasy, folklore and artistry.
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The A31

Major road closure on busy A-road following serious crash

Offenders on Community Payback giving back, by supporting local projects and improving public spaces.

How Community Payback is changing lives in the south of England

Powered by on-site solar panels, battery storage, and 100% renewable grid energy.

Easter road trip? InstaVolt’s new Winchester Superhub is the must-stop spot for ...

While coastal areas have so far only had sleet, parts of Hampshire including Liss, have had snow start to lay.

Snow starts to blanket parts of Hampshire - in 14 wintery pictures

DofE Youth Ambassadors (L-R) Emma Norris, Alice Wray and Scarlett Bugler

Portsmouth teen one of just 35 from across the UK chosen to advocate for young p...

Man, 21, in convertible BMW has lucky escape in car crash

Bovine TB, caused by mycobacterium bovis, affects both cattle and wildlife, leading to severe economic and emotional burdens for farmers. (Pic supplied)

Woman trampled to death by cow in same spot where man charged at

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Motorcyclist fighting for life after horror crash as driver arrested

Here is a picture of a pygmy goat ruthlessly snatched away

The Lime Wood Hotel and Spa, Lyndhurst, has been recognised as Spa of the Year 2024 by The Times and Sunday Times.

Hampshire spa crowned 'Spa of the Year' by The Times and Sunday Times

A pensioner from Hampshire who went missing found.

Missing pensioner who disappeared in New Forest found

New "We had one of those!" display at Beaulieu for summer

Get back in the driver's seat of the cars from your past at Beaulieu this summer...

Splash parks are ideal for summer fun

The best splash parks and open air pools across Hampshire

Police issue warning after horse trailer brazenly stolen

Mary Montagu-Scott with new artworks in The Art of Buckler's Hard

New artwork on show in The Art of Buckler’s Hard exhibition

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Police find missing man from New Milton

The police have launched an appeal after four pairs of sunglasses were stolen during a shoplifting incident in a Boots in Hampshire.

Four pairs of sunglasses stolen in shoplifting incident at Boots

Hampshire's pram-friendly walks.

Hampshire walks named among the most scenic "pram-friendly" routes

Deer’s head found on a New Forest memorial stone and an upside down cross place next to it in Burley village.

Severed deer head placed on memorial stone in 'distressing' incident

Missing Whitey man found following appeal.

Police find 39-year-old man who went missing yesterday

Viking Saturn, from Viking Cruises, is due to make her first ever visit to Portsmouth. She will be visiting Spain, Portugal, The Netherlands, Belgium and France on her voyage.

Lavish cruise ship Viking Saturn to visit the city for first time

Hampshire traffic and travel

Traffic incident blocks one lane of busy road

This 8 million pound home has seven bedrooms, six bathrooms and five reception rooms and it is a Grade II listed house that has been restored.

Hampshire village named among UK’s poshest

Sandyballs, Hampshire, has been rated one of the rudest named places in the UK.

Hampshire holiday village gains title of having rudest name in the UK

Pigs cross New Forest ford

Watch: Herd of brave pigs cross ford in New Forest - great Hampshire days out in...

A grey seal pup which was recently born on the Beaulieu River is believed to be the first of its kind in Hampshire waters.

Beaulieu River welcomes grey seal pup

Police

Man charged with theft after stealing from car

This home is extremely contemporary and it is beautifully designed throughout.

This beautiful and contemporary country home is all yours for £1,450,000

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