6+ day, 14+ min ago   (345+ words) Four days of sailing, sunshine, fun and friendship brought the Royal Lymington Yacht Club alive as around 110 young sailors took part in the club’s annual Youth Week 2026. Supported by Walhampton School, the annual event brought together sailors aged eight to…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (318+ words) Gemma Hobbs has won the New Forest Show U25 Young Environmentalist Award for a third consecutive year, completing a hat-trick of victories in the prestigious award. The achievement is particularly meaningful for former Priestlands School and Brockenhurst College pupil Hobbs, whose…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (294+ words) A young commoner and content creator has scored a hat trick of New Forest honours in three years. Gemma Hobbs was recognised as an eco champion in the 2026 New Forest National Park Awards, run by the national park authority (NPA)…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (433+ words) Teenage Lymington rower Sol Chamberlain-Hyde has been joined by BBC Breakfast sports presenter Mike Bushell on Bournemouth beach ahead of the British Rowing Beach Sprint Championships being held at the same venue this weekend. As part of BBC's filming, Bushell…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (562+ words) A furious public backlash has prompted New Milton councillors to clarify plans to pump thousands of pounds into replacing high street bins and benches. Residents took to social media to vent their anger at the £45,000 project, with some branding it…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (328+ words) Hundreds of people came together for a fundraising open-air concert in Lymington. Over the last five years, Amanda Mann has welcomed more than 3,000 people to her home, Kingfishers, for performances that have raised over £200,000 for various charities. She recently hosted…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (306+ words) A devoted son has completed a gruelling 1,900km cycling challenge across the Alps in memory of his father. Setting out from Trieste in Italy, Oliver Porter took on 28 high Alpine climbs to arrive in Nice in France in seven days and…...

3+ week, 36+ min ago   (361+ words) A Hythe scouting volunteer’s dedication helping generations of young people has been recognised with a special community award. Andy Warwick, group lead volunteer at 3rd Dibden Purlieu Scout Group, is the latest recipient of Scrivens Opticians & Hearing Care’s community hero award…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (393+ words) Plans have been launched to protect and celebrate Christchurch’s rich heritage. The public are invited to comment on BCP Council’s first ever Draft Heritage Strategy, which will focus on ensuring a sustainable future for valued assets like Christchurch Priory and…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (638+ words) The decision by one of the New Forest’s most prominent tourist attractions to leave the area was sparked by a row over lease length and money, according to an insider. As reported by the A&T, the National Motor Museum…...