New Forest District Council says it helped bring 12 privately-owned empty homes back to the market.

Borough and district councils like East Hampshire, Eastleigh and Test Valley could be abolished.

Stop-and-search operations are held in the New Forest to catch fly-tippers acting illegally.

The New Forest Heat will provide residents with advice on saving energy and cutting bills.

People are being advised not to swim in the area between Friday and Sunday.

Freedom Leisure says the measures are needed to curb rising gas and electricity prices.

Wheelie bins will be introduced across the New Forest as part of a new waste strategy for the area.

New Forest District Council is among the last local authorities in the UK not to use wheelie bins.