The New Milton Advertiser and Lymington Times

The New Milton Advertiser & Lymington Times are well-established weekly newspapers that have been serving the local community since 1928. These paid broadsheets are deeply rooted in the area and are known for providing reliable quality news and information. Together, they have a circulation of over 14,000 copies and cover the New Forest and its nearby regions.

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Stallions turned out onto New Forest amid warning to stay away from ponies

2 days ago | advertiserandtimes.co.uk | Roz Waters

THE public are urged to keep clear of pony herds after 21 stallions were released onto the Forest this week. The stallions were turned out in various locations yesterday (Monday) including East Boldre, Hale Purlieu, Balmer Lawn, Bramshaw Golf Course, Wilverley, Hilltop, Ashurst and Linford. They can remain out on the Forest until Monday 23rd June. The male ponies selected to run on the Forest are chosen after vetting by the New Forest Pony Breeding and Cattle Society and the verderers.
BCP set to begin work on new Local Plan after previous draft thrown out by planning inspectors

3 days ago | advertiserandtimes.co.uk | Antonella Lazzeri

BCP Council is set to begin work on a new Local Plan after its previous one was thrown out by planning inspectors. The council were told to start again after it was found they had failed to “constructively and actively” engage with Dorset and New Forest District councils – including asking both of them just two weeks before submitting the plan whether they had any land where BCP could build 16,000 homes.
Green and bear it – historic village festival makes colourful return

3 days ago | advertiserandtimes.co.uk | Dan Goater

VILLAGERS welcomed the mythical Green Man and Lady back over the weekend in a historic Forest tradition. Around 400 people turned out for the parade and festivities in Burley which date back to the 1850s and are said to ensure the Forest will be fruitful and harmonious. Simon Wood, one of those behind the return of the annual Green Man festival, said: “We had far more people turn up this year compared to last year, it far exceeded our expectations.
Forestry England to close three New Forest car parks in Bramshaw area for ‘essential work’

3 days ago | advertiserandtimes.co.uk | Chris March

THREE New Forest car parks will be closed for “essential work” tomorrow (Tuesday). Forestry England has issued the warning as it continues repairs at some of the 130 car parks it manages across the district. The closures tomorrow are in the Bramshaw area – Bramshaw Wood, off Forest Road; Lords Oak, off the B3079; and Shepards Gutter, off Furzley Lane.
Royal British Legion members, veterans and townsfolk gather in New Milton, Lymington, Christchurch, Totton and Burley for VE Day 80 services.

3 days ago | advertiserandtimes.co.uk | Dan Goater

THOUSANDS across the area paused to pay their respects to Second World War heroes to mark VE Day 80. New Milton residents gathered at the town’s war memorial for a remembrance service featuring bagpipe players and readings from Arnewood School pupils. At Brockenhurst College, students embraced the spirit of the 1940s, listening to era appropriate music and wearing 1940s clothing. There were garden games and a parade by the college’s uniformed protective services students.
Totton man Stephen Sexton to appear at Winchester Crown Court charged with rape and murder of Joanna Derkacz in Waterlooville

3 days ago | advertiserandtimes.co.uk | Chris March

A TOTTON man charged with a woman’s rape and murder is due to appear in crown court this week. Stephen Sexton (37), of Cherrywood Gardens, faces the allegations in connection with the death of 37-year-old Joanna Derkacz nearly 18 months ago. Police had responded to a call-out at 11.30am on Thursday 28th December 2023 reporting Joanna’s body had been found in a house on Nevinson Way in Waterlooville.
Gill Instruments of Lymington and The Silver Crane Company Ltd of Ringwood win King’s Awards for enterprise

3 days ago | advertiserandtimes.co.uk | Dan Goater

TWO New Forest businesses have been recognised in this year’s King’s Awards. Lymington based Gill Instruments, which manufactures meteorological equipment, was honoured in the international trade category for outstanding short term growth. Ringwood based The Silver Crane Company Limited, which designs and supplies decorative tin packaging and shelf-ready seasonal food gifts, also won an award for enterprise in international trade.
Washing product thief Daniel Whiteside told to pay more than twice the value of items stolen from New Milton One Stop store

3 days ago | advertiserandtimes.co.uk | Chris March

A NEW Milton man who stole washing products in two thefts from a local store had to pay out more than twice their total value. Daniel Whiteside (39), of Marryat Road, pleaded guilty to taking £45 of Ariel gel from One Stop on 11th January, and then returning to take Fairy washing up pods valued at £32 the next day. As well as ordering the defendant fully compensate the store, Southampton magistrates fined him £80.
Free five-week summer concerts at Christchurch Quay hosted by town council

3 days ago | advertiserandtimes.co.uk | Antonella Lazzeri

PEOPLE will be able to enjoy a series of free concerts featuring local bands on Christchurch Quay this summer. The town council is hosting a five-week-long 'Proms on the Bandstand' event that will bring the historic Victorian site to live with live music every Wednesday evening from 28th May to 25th June. Visitors are invited to bring a picnic, chairs and blankets to create a festival atmosphere. Mayor of Christchurch, Cllr Paul Hilliard, said: “Proms on the Bandstand is all about community.
This moving play by C. P. Taylor is set in the north or England

3 days ago | advertiserandtimes.co.uk | Roz Waters

WARTIME memories will be evoked as C.P Taylor’s moving play And A Nightingale Sang opens at The Bridge in Milford. The show is directed by Wendy Mason and features a cast of local performers who have joined forces to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. And A Nightingale Sang was first staged in 1977 by Live Theatre in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, with its title inspired by the popular wartime song sung by Vera Lynn called A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square.