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Basingstoke Town FC chairman steps down

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Terry Brown has resigned as the Chairman of Basingstoke Town FC after four years at the club.

In an open letter to the fans, Mr Brown said: “Having had the honour to represent your club, albeit in some of the most difficult times in history will stay with me forever.”

He said that he believes now is the right time for him to step down, as the club requires “a new chairman with energy, vision and expertise to drive the club forward into the next decade”.

This comes after the club, under his leadership, was able to acquire a new ground to play on last month, having spent a year playing home fixtures in Winchester following a legal dispute with the owner of The Camrose Stadium.

Having achieved this, he believes that the “second phase is a far longer project” that would best suit someone else, who can ensure that the football slub and town “get back the second stadium that has been taken from them”.

He added that “the largest town in England without a League Football Club cannot be confined to playing at a ground that can only accommodate Southern Premier Football”.

Mr Brown, 68, took over as manager in 2016, and was appointed Director of Football in 2018. He is notably the manager who took AFC Wimbledon to the football league for the first time since their team’s rebirth.

On 30th November, it was announced that vice-chairman Kevin White will be his temporary replacement.

He said he was “honoured to be asked to be chairman of this great club” and that he will “continue Terry’s work into immersing the club into our community”, and he is “looking forward to a bright future”.

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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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