Lyndon Hogg

2 weeks ago | advertiserandtimes.co.uk | Lyndon Hogg

There’s a yellow warning in place for heavy rain and thunder across the area later today (Friday). Up to 40mm could fall in some areas, the Met Office alert states, which also warns of possible flooding. The warning is from 2pm to midnight, and highlights a “small chance” of frequent lightning and hail.

2 weeks ago | advertiserandtimes.co.uk | Lyndon Hogg

ApplicationsTHE following applications for planning permission were submitted to New Forest District Council during the week ending Friday 6th June 2025. DamerhamCladding alterations to buildings A and B, erect one new building for B2 use (part retrospective), Courtwood Farm, Court Hill, Sandleheath, D R Smith Properties Ltd. Fawley Single-storey front porch extension, rear extension, render ground floor and timber cladding to first floor, 31 Thornbury Avenue, Blackfield, Mr Shutler.

2 weeks ago | advertiserandtimes.co.uk | Lyndon Hogg

A man has appeared in court charged with murder as the body of a missing woman was found near a New Forest Road. The body of Yajaira Castro Mendez, from Ilford in east London, was discovered by police near the A31 at Bolderwood yesterday (Saturday). The 46-year-old, a Colombian national who has been living in the UK, was reported missing on 29th May. Juan Toledo (51), from south-east London, has been charged with her murder, and appeared at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

3 weeks ago | advertiserandtimes.co.uk | Lyndon Hogg

Some of the finest antique horse-drawn carriages in the country will grace the New Forest for an international competition this weekend. The New Forest Concours International d’Attelage de Tradition (CIAT) returns to New Forest Showground in Brockenhurst on Saturday and Sunday. This is despite a weather warning for thunderstorms in place for Saturday, with organisers confirming to the A&T the event will still run over both days.

1 month ago | advertiserandtimes.co.uk | Lyndon Hogg

Scores of firefighters battled a heath blaze in Bransgore this evening (Saturday). The fire, which hit gorse behind the village’s Scout hut off Burnt House Lane, was attended by firefighters from both Dorset and Hampshire fire services. At least half a dozen engines attended, along with several support vehicles. Part of Burnt House Lane was closed to traffic while the firefighters were at the scene.