Singing cicadas brought back to UK from France after disappearing in 1990s The first-of-its-kind project aims to re-establish populations of the insect in the New Forest. Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025
New Forest villagers in battle with upmarket glamping site over fire pit smoke ‘Nobody wants a quiet campsite more than we do’, said Ms Sheriff The Independent UK · May 28, 2025
Warning to drivers as stallions released in New Forest for breeding season Drivers and visitors were warned the stallions would ‘only be thinking about one thing’ The Independent UK · May 13, 2025
Easy Escapes: Rhinefield House Hotel is the hidden gem of the New Forest A luxurious retreat in the heart of the New Forest, where history, elegance, and relaxation come together. Marie Claire · Feb 11, 2025
All scenery and no sweat: an e-biking adventure in the New Forest The New Forest is a haven for cycling – and whizzing through the trees on an e-bike leaves more time for ice cream and cake breaks The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2024
Slovenian girl, 12, saves project aiming to reintroduce cicadas to New Forest Conservationists failed to capture elusive insects this summer, so Kristina Kenda offered to step in The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2024
Houses in national parks in England and Wales sell for 25% more, study finds Nationwide says New Forest is most expensive national park with an average property price of £576,000 The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2024
‘They’re best for me’: New Forest voters keep faith with the Tories Desmond Swayne is predicted to be re-elected yet again in a seat where most of the population are over 50 and some are ‘terrified of Labour’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2024
Lee Westcott to open French bistro pop-up in Brixton's Bottle & Rye New Forest asparagus and Cornish bouillabaisse will be on the menu during the chef’s Brixton residency Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2024
Easy escapes: Chewton Glen luxuriously captures the magic of the New Forest Easy escapes: Chewton Glen luxuriously captures the magic of the New Forest Marie Claire · Jan 28, 2024
Pine martens return from brink of extinction in southern England First proof of breeding in New Forest found, four years after animal was reintroduced in Gloucestershire The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2024
Pam Bagguley obituary Other lives: Actor, riding school owner and drama teacher who spent much of her life in and around the New Forest The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2023
‘We don’t need police’: the New Forest village taking the law into its own hands At the village with the most unsolved burglaries in the UK, shopkeepers are turning to vigilante-style tactics The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2023
Country diary: A hot heathland walk in need of a thunderstorm Dibden Purlieu, New Forest, Hampshire: In the shelter of the gorse, electric blue damselflies cling to the tips of rushes while dragonflies cut angular patterns over the water The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2023
Daily Mirror · Jun 13, 2023 Inside 'idyllic' UK national park with thatched cottages, classic pubs and wild ponies Olivia Williams samples the delights of an amazing weekend at the Balmer Lawn luxury spa hotel, set amid the spectacular wildlife and nature of Hampshire's New Forest
Daily Mirror · May 28, 2023 Fears ‘Satanists’ have returned to British village after lamb found with throat slit WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGE: Cats have reportedly been found spiked on poles in the New Forest and a lamb was slaughtered with a bible placed on it as locals fear ‘Satanists’ are back in the quiet village
The Independent UK · May 16, 2023 The world’s most romantic hotels to visit in 2026, from luxury cabins to lake-side spas Want to impress that special someone in your life? These are the most romantic hotel stays around for your next couple’s getaway
The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2023 Visitors to New Forest to be fined up to £1,000 for petting ponies Rules will also include ban on campfires and barbecues as part of a crackdown on antisocial behaviour
Daily Mirror · Apr 6, 2023 BMW driver moving at 'inappropriate speed' fined for killing pony that 'jumped onto car' Oliver Heywood was driving his BMW SUV at an 'inappropriate speed' in the New Forest when he ploughed into four-year-old pony Juma, which reportedly became spooked before tragically dying from its injuries
Daily Mirror · Apr 3, 2023 Top 10 UK spots in springtime - London's Kew Gardens tops list The New Forest in Hampshire, and the Lake District's second largest lake, Ullswater, followed closely as the top beauty spots as the season changes
The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2023 Alison Steadman: ‘We filmed the sex scene in the New Forest, so it was quite prickly’ The actor on working with Dennis Potter, channelling real life in Abigail’s Party and a groundbreaking lesbian snog
Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2023 Leaving London: why one family swapped West Hampstead for Hampshire while saving to buy a place of their own Initially, this couple’s move beyond the commuter belt was a bit of a culture shock
The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2023 Samphire, Lymington, Hampshire: ‘An eruption in a Cath Kidston outlet’ – restaurant review Bold, unpretentious and one of the poshest restaurants in the New Forest. But can you handle the wallpaper?
The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2023 Force of nature: inside a sustainable home in the New Forest Inspired design and clever attention to details ensures this enviable retreat complements its surroundings perfectly
Daily Mirror · Jan 17, 2023 Two national parks in UK revealed as the best in Europe for hikers - see the full list The New Forest and Lake District are the best national parks in Europe for hiking trails, according to an analysis of the areas by outdoor specialists Cotswolds