Independent journalism for the New Forest
Clear reporting on the issues affecting local people, businesses and communities
New Forest Dispatch is an independent news publication covering the issues that affect everyday life in the New Forest, UK.
Free to read. Supported by readers.
We publish clear, trustworthy local journalism covering everything from council decisions and community issues to investigations, accountability reporting and the stories shaping everyday life in the New Forest.
Our focus is the issues affecting everyday life in the New Forest - from transport and local government to business, housing, healthcare and community concerns.
Founded and edited by journalist Kerri L Watt, New Forest Dispatch was created to offer something different in local media - careful, slow reporting with no corporate owners, no ad pop-ups, no political agenda, and absolutely no ‘icky’ clickbait.
You won’t just find the story of what happened. We aim to go a level deeper and ask: why does this matter, how does it affect local people, and what happens next?
Currently all stories are free to read.
Alongside this, we publish deeper investigations and important updates to keep residents and businesses fully informed.
So, I do hope you’ll join us…
Support New Forest Dispatch
Independent local journalism takes time and resources.
If you’d like to help fund investigations and keep our reporting free for everyone, you can support NFD through monthly or yearly membership or sponsorships.
By supporting us, in any capacity, you are supporting a reader-funded publication and independent journalism.
👉 Back our independent reporting
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Thank you!
Got a story?
We’re always listening.
If you have a tip, story idea, question, or something happening in your part of the Forest, you can contact me directly:
📧 editor@newforestdispatch.co.uk
💬 Twitter/X: @NFDispatch
Anonymous tips are always welcome, and full discretion is assured.