New Forest Dispatch

Independent news publication for the New Forest & Hampshire, UK. (Formerly New Forest Business News) Editor @KerriLWatt Stories: [email protected]

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Introducing our new-look and new name... New Forest Dispatch!

Kicking things off with a bumper special after the #AutumnBudget yesterday with reactions across the area...

➡️ https://t.co/yxL4enibLC

Huge thanks to everyone who took part, it's been a busy 24hrs!

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One of the clearest patterns in today’s local election results…

Reform winning three New Forest seats and finishing second in all remaining divisions.

Full story and results breakdown here ⬇️

https://t.co/t0tKj2Pg9m

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Local election results 2026: Reform UK gains seats across the New Forest

Check out the results breakdown for the New Forest in the Hampshire County Council local elections.

Full story and results breakdown right here... https://t.co/jaGzMq5Opn

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Who's standing in the New Forest for this week's county council elections - and what they say matters most...

Read the lastest here: https://t.co/VdBrExoinA

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Can the New Forest actually stop being split in two? What the law says...

Read the full story here: https://t.co/0K8iMqseoY

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Hythe Ferry enters voluntary liquidation - what happens next?

We spoke with Hythe Pier owner about what next steps and whether the pier will be affected.

Read here: https://t.co/PgOaw7Zpcc (free to read - no ads)

Interested to hear what fellow locals think? 👇

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Nursery eviction raises questions as ferry uncertainty and road upgrades continue.

➡️ https://t.co/9qlOzhQ7r6

And if you have a story to share or a letter for our new "Your Voices" feature - DM or email [email protected]

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Pumpkins, parking rows, and a waste-collection shake-up.

Plus, new "your voices" feature with our first letter coming from a local councillor.

https://t.co/wUIzMsNBp1

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5 things you only see at The New Forest Show.

Plus our 100% unofficial show awards and a shout out to exhibiting local businesses!

Read here (free): https://t.co/o1Hm3y8gtH

Have you seen or heard something funny at a county show recently?

@NewForestShow #newforestshow

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Take a peek at my exclusive interview with the Hythe Pier owner about the Hythe Ferry works and its return to service.

Plus local government updates and more...

https://t.co/AkOFcF1Vye

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News on the NFDC local government reorganisation and devolution as well as a roundup of what has happened in the New Forest recently.

Click here to read (free): https://t.co/RP3GMV227F

#newforest #newforestnews #localnews

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Hampshire County Council responds to "distressed" disabled bus users after free companion tickets cancelled.

This and more in this month's roundup.

Read here (free!): https://t.co/0FTWAGebNN

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We interviewed the new Hythe Pier owner and look into NFDC merge rumours...

https://t.co/POPjx0X8dg

#newforest #newforestbusiness #newforestnews #hytheferry

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10,000 New Forest constituents join 3m calling for election, Hythe Pier sold, and social media helps Police.

Read December's monthly briefing here...
https://t.co/CVwvRlsdXv

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Entrepreneur speaks out on NI changes, business launches, upcoming events and more...

This month's briefing roundup: https://t.co/48Ez7fOBMe

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“There will be no return to austerity” - Autumn Budget highlights and New Forest reactions.

Read right here: https://t.co/mDqBVDcu6l

What did you think to today's announcements? #AutumnBudget2024

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Set up and ready for the Autumn Budget reporting today.

A desk essential for such an occassion - coffee and biscuits😆

And you can send in your comments and reactions to the announcements at lunchtime to [email protected].

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Looking for comments and reactions from businesses/residents after the #AutumnBudget tomorrow lunchtime (can be anonymous).

To be included in the news piece…

Drop email in comments or email interest to [email protected] 😀

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“Affordable housing is no longer affordable!”

Our reporters go behind-the-scenes of the housing situation of the New Forest...

https://t.co/IFTravXyiE

(Part two coming next week)

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A mini version of our 'monthly briefing' bringing you business news for the New Forest area.

Check it out here: https://t.co/n6EcLUBzLN

We're working behind the scenes on a rebrand and great investigative reports so be sure to subscriber (free) to be the first to read them...