18+ hour, 55+ min ago   (382+ words) A social care “time bomb” has “gone off”, leaving BCP Council facing a £27 million budget overspend. The authority said the rise, forecast for the 2026/27 financial year, was due to growing demand for care services, increased costs, and reduced government funding....

22+ hour, 1+ min ago   (463+ words) A 76-year-old man has been charged with concealing his identity at an anti-immigration protest in Portsmouth after police warned they would use powers to arrest demonstrators wearing face coverings. Timothy Miller, of Southampton, will appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court on…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (326+ words) An apparent increase in pollution levels in one of Lymington’s drainage systems has sparked calls for further action from Southern Water. As reported by the A&T last October, Southern Water found several homes built in Brunswick Terrace in the…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (564+ words) Plans to give England’s mayors the power to impose tourist taxes will be “hugely damaging” and a “kick in the teeth” for the hospitality industry, hotel and tourism firms have warned. Premier Inn owner Whitbread and Butlin’s are among major…...

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (1313+ words) Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said “Britain will continue to act in support of our values” after his Government triggered a diplomatic row by announcing sanctions on illegal West Bank settlements. Mr Burnham said the action is aimed “not at…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (1505+ words) Controversial local government reorganisation plans – which would split the New Forest in two – will be scrapped. The Labour government announced today (Monday) that following “updated and privileged legal advice” it will review the shake-up of local councils across the country....

1+ week, 11+ hour ago   (155+ words) Plans to demolish a Christchurch care home has been approved. Christchurch Housing Society says Avondene Care Home, which is “nearing the end of operational life”, is no longer fit for purpose and requires significant upgrades to meet modern standards. The…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (540+ words) A petition against an “attack” by Hampshire County Council on the “traditions” of Lymington’s Cobbles has reached nearly 1,800. Traders on Lymington’s Cobbles will “suffer massively” if they are forced to strip the streets outside their shops of displays and signage,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (821+ words) A Forest pub will become a “honeypot” for late-night drinkers if its new hours are approved, a licensing meeting has heard. As reported, pub chain Wetherspoon is facing a backlash over plans to serve earlier pints and stay open later…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (562+ words) A furious public backlash has prompted New Milton councillors to clarify plans to pump thousands of pounds into replacing high street bins and benches. Residents took to social media to vent their anger at the £45,000 project, with some branding it…...