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Babies moved in hospital fire scare

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Babies and mothers in the neonatal unit at Basingstoke and North Hampshire hospital were taken to safety after reports of a fire.

Fire crews were called at around 9:30pm last night and fire engines from Basingstoke, Tadley, Odiham, and Kingsclere attended the scene. Staff at the hospital successfully evacuated the ward.

There were reports of steam and a smell of burning on the ward but no fire was found. The alarms were set off by an overheating pump, the fire services said.

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said all maternity services are suspended while the investigation continues.

According to the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service, no babies or mothers were injured.

Chief Executive Alex Whitfield said: “We apologise for the inconvenience and concern this incident has caused, both for the families of babies being treated in the neonatal unit and women using our maternity services.

“I’d like to thank Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service for their help and all of the staff who ensured that the babies were evacuated quickly and safely.”

Women in labour are being advised to attend Royal Hampshire County hospital in Winchester, while mothers and babies who were evacuated from the building last night are being treated elsewhere in the hospital.

The hospital is hoping that services will resume as soon as possible.

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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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