From ferry crossings to rail links: what is the future of transport in the Waterside?

What is the future of transport in the Waterside? New Forest Dispatch looks at the Hythe Ferry asset sale, the cancelled Waterside rail line and why…

Jul 15

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Why Hampshire is taking the Government to court - and New Forest District Council isn't

Hampshire County Council commences legal proceedings challenging the Government’s local government reorganisation plans for Hampshire and the Solent…

Jul 1

June 2026

What New Forest residents say needs more attention right now

New Forest residents share their concerns on housing, healthcare, roads, Local Government Reorganisation, Forestry England parking charges and more…

Jun 19

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New Forest Dispatch is taking part in Indie News Week 2026

New Forest Dispatch is taking part in Indie News Week 2026. Book a free "Story Clinic" session and support independent local journalism...

Jun 10

May 2026

Local election results 2026: Reform UK gains seats across the New Forest

Hampshire County Council election results have been announced across the New Forest, see the results with New Forest Dispatch...

May 8

Local elections: who’s standing in the New Forest and what candidates say matters most

County council elections: New Forest candidates and what they say matters most if they're elected. Read the full story by New Forest Dispatch...

May 4

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April 2026

Can the New Forest actually stop being split in two? What the law says…

What does the New Forest District Council seeking legal advice for the local government reorganisation actually mean - and could it stop the forest…

Apr 20

Hythe Ferry enters voluntary liquidation - what happens next?

Hythe Ferry has entered voluntary liquidation. Here's what it means for the service and what happens next, by New Forest Dispatch...

Apr 13

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December 2025

Nursery eviction raises questions as ferry uncertainty and road upgrades continue

From a Lymington nursery eviction to ferry uncertainty, business awards and road upgrades - the stories shaping the New Forest this month...

Dec 19, 2025

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November 2025

Autumn Budget special and November highlights

What the announcements mean for the New Forest, council updates, transport developments, plus your monthly briefing. Read the full piece from the New…

Nov 27, 2025

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Independent journalism for the New Forest

Independent news publication for the New Forest, UK. Click here for more on the New Forest Dispatch...

Nov 26, 2025

October 2025

Pumpkins, parking rows, and a waste-collection shake-up

From charging forest car park users to award season, here’s what’s happening across the New Forest this month, by journalist Kerri L Watt...

Oct 30, 2025

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