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Anti-Brexit campaigners organise march in Winchester

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Campaigners are planning to hold a march in Winchester this Saturday.

The event is being organised by Winchester’s Liberal Democrats and the Hampshire European Movement. 

One of the organisers, Liberal Democrat councillor Kim Gotlieb said: “The march is taking place to remind politicians and particularly our own MP that people are unhappy with the proposal and certainly everyone’s unhappy with a no deal.

“Winchester was a very strong supporter of remain at the referendum, we have to carry on fighting until we hopefully see everything abandoned.

“This is an issue that will affect people for decades and centuries to come and we can’t sit by and do nothing.

Councillor Gotlieb added that they are hoping for upwards of 500 people to attend the march. 

Winchester was one of the most pro-remain places in England in the referendum – 58.9% of people voted remain.

The Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable, Lib Dem peer Lady Kramer, Labour peer Lord Adonis and campaigner Jason Hunter will speak at the event.

The protesters will meet on Saturday February 9thoutside HSBC on the high street at 2:45pm. They will then go down the High Street and gather for a rally outside the guildhall at 3pm. 

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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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