Day: January 28, 2014

Allenbourn Middle School’s grounds are next to the River Allen, which burst its banks some weeks ago and shows little sign of subsiding.

“It’s and exciting year for Ferndown in Bloom,” says chairman of the committee Cllr Jean Read. “Haskins Garden Centres, our long term sponsor, is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the opening of the centre at Longham and has donated £800 worth of prizes this year.” As well as the increased prize money, the committee is inviting…

The New Forest will play host to the 2014 Ringwood Rabbit Run charity race, split into two races of 10km and 5km. This is an event for both the keen runner and those that just want to give it a try, and takes place on 16 March starting and finishing at the Red Shoot Camping…

The People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) and the British Hedgehog Preservation Society (BHPS) are running a public survey to help determine whether climate change is having an impact on when hedgehogs emerge from hibernation and how this might be affecting their survival.

Two men entered Holland and Barrett in Wimborne Square last November and while one distracted a member of staff, the other stole hair products and a jar of honey. The crime took place at 2.10pm on Monday 25 November, and CCTV images of a man police believe can help them with their investigation has now…

Following the sudden resignation of the Mayor of Ferndown, Cllr John Lewis on 16 January 2014 a special meeting was held by Ferndown Town Council on 27 January to elect a new mayor.

Award-winning photographer Tony Moss revealed an impressive knowledge of local wildlife at Moors Valley Country Park, near Ringwood on 24 January