14+ hour, 3+ min ago   (284+ words) A New Milton man who was found dead at his home had taken a “significant” level of class cocaine, an inquest heard. Father-of-three Darren Woodford (38), of Station Road, was found on 6th July last year when his father forced entry to…...

20+ hour, 12+ min ago   (522+ words) The Duchess of Sussex has shared a video montage showing family outings back in the UK. A Union flag and red heart emoji sit at the top of the video. Meghan and Harry are seen walking hand in hand in…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (451+ words) Landmark Fordingbridge business The Railway Hotel is beginning a new chapter with a focus on food under the stewardship of experienced publican Jason Schinkel. The historic hotel reopened earlier this month under Jason, who already runs nearby The Three Lions…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (219+ words) Wine lovers gathered for a three-day festival at Highcliffe Castle celebrating more than 300 varieties from around the world. The South Coast Wine Festival, set within the historic castle and its grounds, saw a packed weekend of tastings, talks, entertainment and…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (836+ words) Residents at a New Milton block of flats accused of antisocial behaviour and holding noisy parties were sent ‘How to be a Good Neighbour’ leaflets by New Forest District Council. One neighbour of the flats on Compton Road – which were…...

3+ week, 1+ hour ago   (897+ words) A Ringwood man who was walking in the carriageway of the A31 after dark was struck by a car and killed, an inquest heard. Ewan Bufton-Taylor (25) died instantly in the collision at Burley around 3am on 19th April 2025. Winchester Coroners’ Court heard he…...

3+ week, 10+ hour ago   (310+ words) Australian soap star and musician Alan Fletcher, best known as Dr Karl Kennedy in Neighbours, will bring his acclaimed Americana and alt-country sound to The Attic in Totton. Although most will know him for playing the legendary Dr Karl Kennedy…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (773+ words) The story begins with an inventor rather than an artist. In 1863, Frederick Walton patented linoleum, developed from oxidised linseed oil, cork dust and other natural materials. The new flooring rapidly became familiar in Victorian homes, schools and public buildings. Walton…...