BUS services across the New Forest were hit again today as drivers went on strike.

Wilts and Dorset services running in Lyndhurst, Lymington or Brockenhurst were affected as a result of the dispute.

It is the second in a series of strikes in a long-running row over hours drivers spend behind the wheel.

Six Wilts and Dorset depots will be hit by the walkouts also due to take place on January 16 and 21.

The dispute hits services in areas including Bournemouth, Poole, New Forest and Swanage although the company's depot in Salisbury is not affected.

The Rail Maritime and Transport union said its 375 members at the company had voted twice to go on strike in protest at ''excessive'' working hours.