THE New Forest’s ancient farming traditions have received a boost after Hampshire County Council bought land at Rockford Common near Ringwood for commoning. The council bought 15.78 acres as part of a partnership project between the New Forest
STAFF from a Burley pub embark on an intense cycling challenge this Easter. The 24-strong team from the Queens Head will cycle 874 miles, the distance from Land’s End to John O’Groats, on an exercise bike in the pub. They will work in shifts
A PLANNING application that could see a derelict supermarket being turned into a retirement complex has been submitted to Wiltshire Council. McCarthy & Stone and The Co-operative Group are seeking permission to develop the disused Co-op on
SALISBURY Ladies have missed out on promotion back to the top table of West of England Women's Hockey. Relegated in 2011, they finished runners-up to Taunton Vale last season - but had a better chance of making the leap back up again this term,
SALISBURY City player-manager Darrell Clarke is keeping his cards close to his chest ahead of the chaotic Easter period in Conference South. Potential league doubles over relegation threatened Tonbridge Angels tomorrow (3pm) and Bath City on Easter
PUB regulars and staff are celebrating the success of their saucy calendar, after handing £1,702 over to Salisbury Hospice. The Rose & Thistle at Rockbourne presented a cheque to the hospice after raising the money through sales of their Calendar
THE Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Wiltshire and Swindon, Angus Macpherson published his Police and Crime Plan yesterday with a focus on partnership, pro-activity and prevention. It comes following the Office of the PCC receiving 128 responses
A PLANNING inspector is holding a public inquiry to decide a controversial plan to build 33 retirement apartments in Ringwood. The plan by McCarthy & Stone Retirement Lifestyle Ltd to demolish and redevelop the existing site at 2, Parsonage
SIXTY firefighters were called to tackle a blaze at a thatched property near Upavon yesterday afternoon. The fire started at around 2pm close to the central chimney in a pair of semi-detached cottages in Rushall. A total of 11 pumping appliances
AFTER more than six years of campaigning, villagers in Lover have finally got a community field to call their own. Following the closure of Redlynch Primary School in 2006, villagers wanted the former school playing field to be retained for community
