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New Forest Dispatch (formerly New Forest Business News) is an independent news publication covering the New Forest and Hampshire, UK.
We publish clear, trustworthy local journalism, from breaking news and council decisions to deeper investigations, community issues, and stories that matter to residents and businesses.
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.
Our monthly briefing is free to receive and includes a roundup of local news and stories. Alongside this, we publish deeper investigations and important updates to keep residents and businesses fully informed.
So, we do hope you’ll join us.
Our free monthly briefing includes…
a roundup of local news with updates for residents and businesses - local government news, business updates, housing and developments, local crime, transport, community campaigns
investigations into issues that need deeper reporting
reader letters from councillors, businesses and residents
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 tips 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.