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Rare insects thriving in Forest creating a bit of buzz
1+ hour, 1+ min ago (318+ words) Conservationists are abuzz after discovering a rare insect is thriving in the New Forest. A team of volunteers has recorded more than 450 instances of green forest hoverflies living in the national park in the last four years, a far higher…...
Rain supreme – Lymington firm’s ‘revolutionary’ new tech
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (261+ words) LYMINGTON-based technology firm Gill Instruments has launched a new low maintenance gauge designed to revolutionise the way rainfall data is captured. Set to be used across a range of industries from agriculture to manufacturing, the new system will benefit agricultural…...
Competition: Win tickets to The Night Sky Show
1+ week, 2+ day ago (391+ words) HOT on the heels of a rare planetary parade, The Night Sky Show is coming to Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre. The fully interactive show will explore the science behind the rare celestial spectacle which will see Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus…...
Rethink on plan to ban drones and mobility scooters at public sites
1+ mon, 1+ hour ago (603+ words) Split opinion over a proposal to ban drones and mobility scooters from public open spaces prompted a rethink by New Milton councillors. The town council's amenities committee was reviewing a draft update to its open access policy for sites including…...
9 blockbuster films to put on your watchlist this year
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (968+ words) 2025 was another stellar year for film, offering a mix of returning franchise hits, exciting new writing and Oscar buzz, including Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another and Ryan Coogler's Sinners, as well as a wave of standout independent films....
Atkinson crowned Christmas champion at New Milton Chess Club
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (231+ words) New Milton Chess Club staged its annual Christmas Frolic recently, with 13 players taking part in a fast-paced festive tournament. Competitors were split into two sections, with each game played under a strict time limit of 10 minutes per player. After each…...
Festive film fun for families
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (496+ words) A family of movie buffs has injected some cinematic magic into their Highcliffe home's Christmas display with an interactive quiz. Prizes are on offer as the Feredays invite people to identify festive films represented by over 40 handmade props spread outside…...
Dressed to impress: West End musical the Devil Wears Prada
11+ mon, 3+ week ago (658+ words) Home " Lifestyle " Article When it was announced that the Devil Wears Prada would be making its way to the London stage, there was only one person who could step into the formidable heels of Miranda Priestly. Tony-nominated singer and actor…...