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Libraries are reopening after lockdown

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Book worms will be able to browse for books in libraries again from Monday 14 December.

Hampshire County Council is opening some of their libraries again after they had to close for browsing during lockdown.

The libraries that aren’t opening for browsing next week will be opening again early in the New Year.

The library cafés in Winchester Discovery Centre, Gosport Discovery Centre and Fareham will also open.

Executive Member for Recreation and Heritage, Councillor Seán Woodward describes the libraries as “really important community hubs” where people are able to meet.

Regular library user Diane Wells told Winol: “People go in to read the newspaper, because they got nowhere else to go. Some people are lonely so they go to the library.

“Libraries are there for all sorts of things.”

During lockdown people could access books through other library services, like the Home Library Service, the Ready Reads Service and by renewing and reserving books online.

People can continue to use these services when the libraries reopen.

Cllr Woodward encouraged people to use alternative library services and explained the Ready Reads Service.

He told WINOL: “People can specify the genera, the sort of books that they like to read, and then our librarians can choose the books for them, and they can pick them up like a sort of self-serve.

“They can arrive and there’s a bag of books, maybe a dozen books, and they can take those away.”

Measures to protect users and staff are in place, and users have to wear a face covering when visiting the library to browse for books or to pick up books.

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Police hunt man who threw chair and threatened shoppers

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A man threw a chair and threatened bystanders in the centre of Gosport on Friday.

Police say the man, who was behaving aggressively, threw the chair on the ground and shouted threats at nearby shoppers before running away. No one was injured.

It happened just before noon, outside a Greggs Bakery on the High Street. 

Hampshire Police say the man was white, bald and in his late 40s. He was wearing a baseball cap and a grey hoodie. 

Officers are asking anyone who saw the incident to contact them.

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Police officers injured during anti-migration rally

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Twelve people were arrested after 350 anti-migrant protestors clashed with police overnight in Gosport following reports of a small boat landing in the area.
A small number of officers needed medical treatment following the protests near Walpole car park.
Assistant Chief Constable Simon Dodds said: “Violence and criminal damage have no part in peaceful protest, our position on this has been clear that we will investigate thoroughly and take robust action against anyone responsible.
“Our officers did not deserve to be assaulted as they worked incredibly diligently on Sunday to ensure the safety of everyone in the area.”
Police had banned face coverings and had issued a dispersal order ahead of the protests across Gosport.
Those arrested were held on suspicion of assaulting officers or being drunk and disorderly.
The protest marks an increase in tensions within the UK after protests at Portsmouth, Taunton, Basingstoke and Glasgow in recent months.
Gosport Reform UK councilor Paul Carter told GB News: “If you think about this last night, no one really knew what was happening… I think a lot of people are really worried.”

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Residents warned over closure of recycling centre

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People in Romsey are being warned that the town’s recycling centre will be closing for a month for repairs.

The closure of Casbrook recycling centre will take place from 12 October to 12 November.

The council says that repairs are essential to keep the site safe, after heavy vehicles damaged the tarmac beneath waste containers.

Councillor Kirsty North, Hampshire County Council’s deputy leader, said: “We are investing in essential improvements to preserve the surface of Casbrook HWRC (Bunny Lane) and ensure the facility continues to serve residents safely and effectively for many years to come.

“I thank residents for their patience during these works and confirm that capacity is available at nearby HWRCs to ensure residents that usually use Bunny Lane, can still dispose of their waste during this time.”

Locals have been advised to use alternative centres in Winchester and Eastleigh while the repairs take place.

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