Ringwood

'Our charity lost £25,000 during road closure'

Several organisations reported losses after the A31 was closed due to a wildfire in the New Forest.

The last firefighters prepare to leave the national park after a blaze broke out on 9 August.

National Highways confirmed the route reopened on Saturday morning with some speed restrictions.

National Highways has confirmed the route will reopen on Saturday morning.

A Forestry England survey finds dead trees and wildlife, scorched bogs and areas devoid of plants.

Work continues on the A31 dual carriageway through the New Forest that remains shut following a van fire on 9 August.

The major road will have been closed for about two weeks by the time it is back in action.

National Highways says repairs cannot begin until the area has been declared safe to access.

A crew of around 100 firefighters have been battling the wildfire since it began on Sunday 9 August.