Autumn Travel Updates: Roadwork Closures Near Ringwood and Hythe
Local roadworks are set to affect travel around Ringwood and Hythe this September, including a one-day closure on Long Lane and extended works on Hythe Road.
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A New Forest Blog – about local businesses and events, news, New Forest-related gossip, walks, bike rides and days out in and around the New Forest National Park.
The Motorway That Never Was: Looking Back at the A31
If you drive into the New Forest along the A31, you might be surprised to learn about a failed 2007 proposal to extend the M27 straight through the Forest.
A glimpse of the fire damage off the A31
Now that the A31 is open, I took a drive west towards Picket Post and caught just a glimpse of the fire damage caused a few weeks ago.
A Walk Through Time: Exploring Brockenhurst’s 4,000-Year History
From Bronze Age roots and Norman royal hunts to Second World War airfields, Brockenhurst offers visitors a unique window into thousands of years of New Forest heritage.
New Forest Organisations and Businesses Focus on Recovery Following Picket Post Fire
Local partner organisations are working together on long-term recovery efforts after the A31 heathland fire, as Forest businesses look to make up peak summer losses.
New Lyndhurst Exhibition Celebrates Forest Landscapes, Wildlife and Folklore
Eighteen local creators are coming together for a new exhibition in Lyndhurst, sharing works inspired by the New Forest's wildlife, scenery and traditional folklore.
Beaulieu Motor Museum Trust Set to Leave Its New Forest Home
Reports indicate that the Beaulieu Motor Museum Trust is planning to relocate away from the New Forest following a dispute over lease terms and finances.
A Gentle Reminder: Dumped Food Puts New Forest Ponies at Risk
A warning has been issued after fruit was found dumped in the New Forest, thought to have been left out for the local livestock.
A Long Road to Recovery After A31 Forest Fire
Forestry England has assessed the damage from a major wildfire near the A31, warning that affected ancient trees and wildlife habitats will take decades to recover.
Giant Water Slide Down Lymington High Street
The creativity of local charity, Oakhaven Hospice, never ceases to amaze. The latest event took place today in the form of an absolutely enormous water slide that carried thrill seekers all the way from WH Smith to the New Forest...
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