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Fordingbridge Shop Faces Council Backlash Over “Smart” Black Shopfront
A popular independent boutique on the town’s historic High Street has become the centre of a local row after New Forest District Council ordered changes to
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Neighbours Highlight Winter Flooding Risks at Middle Burgate Development
Residents in Fordingbridge raise questions about potential surface water flooding on the new Middle Burgate housing site, pointing to the area’s history of winter inundation as early construction work proceeds.
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Firefighters Tackle Flooded Car Drama in the New Forest
Local heroes from Fordingbridge spring into action after a vehicle gets swept away in floodwater at Moyles Court, highlighting the perils of ignoring road warnings.
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New Forest Seeks Tougher Leash Laws After Dog Attacks Spike
Local councils in the New Forest propose expanding dog control measures to protect grazing animals from uncontrolled pursuits, aiming to balance public access with rural safeguarding.
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Fordingbridge Kid’s Pocket Change Turns into Care Home Cheer
Nine-year-old Alfie Jones swaps sweets for sponsorships, raising £1,200 to treat residents at his great-grandparents’ Ringwood care home to day trips and feline fun.
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Ponies vs Drivers: New Forest’s Fresh Bid to Dodge Deadly Crashes
A relaunched safety push by local commoners aims to slash animal road smashes in the New Forest, with businesses urged to join the brake on bad habits before winter bites.
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Tucked-Away Treat: Potting Shed Brews Up Worldwide Buzz
Off-the-radar New Forest spot The Potting Shed lands TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice nod for top global cafes, blending homemade grub with proper chat in a quirky hideout.
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News Round-Up
It has been a pretty quiet week in Fordingbridge, with not much in the way of big headlines. Here is a quick summary of what cropped up from 28 August to 4 September 2025.
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Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Settlement in Fordingbridge
Archaeologists uncovered a Fordingbridge settlement from the Iron Age to Roman times, featuring roundhouses, grain mills, textiles, pottery production, metalworking, and rare Neolithic artefacts from five thousand years ago.
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