To help you keep warm and healthy this winter, Hitting the Cold Spots, a Hampshire County Council scheme funded by a grant from the Department of Health, has a wealth of information and help on offer.

New Forest residents are being encouraged to keep recycling through the festive season as the Christmas countdown starts.

New Forest residents are being advised to be wary of potential rogue traders posing as tree surgeons.

Fit a smoke alarm and test it regularly – and don’t overload electric sockets – two top tips to help keep your home safe this winter.

Advice for Residents on Ash Trees and Chalara Ash Dieback – how to spot symptoms and what to do next (PDF)

In the run-up to Christmas, New Forest businesses are being offered crime prevention advice to guard against thieves who are targeting outside storage areas.

New Forest residents are being encouraged to recycle more as a new campaign to promote greater recycling of paper is launched.

New Forest residents who are regarded as ‘diamonds’ in their communities were given the chance to sparkle at a special celebration recently.

Insulate Hampshire, the council-backed insulation scheme has accounted for a collective £141,225 of savings on fuel bills across the district.

At this time of year, everything in the garden should be rosy – but beware of green fingered thieves.