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Buy Nothing New Day 2025

We’re all familiar with Black Friday (taking place this week on 28th November), but many people won’t be familiar with “Buy Nothing New day” – which falls on the same day.
In attempts to combat negative environmental impacts caused by the annual Black Friday sales, Buy Nothing New Day is a campaign run by Reuse Network.
A report by businesswaste.co.uk estimates that about £3bn are spent on Black Friday in the UK, and it generates an extra one and a half million tonnes of waste.
Half of this waste comes from the packaging alone.
Reuse Network is a charity that supports other reuse charities across the UK.
They aim to tackle climate change and alleviate poverty by reducing waste.
Ellis Roberts, the Marketing Manager at Reuse Network, said: “This was a campaign that we started eight years ago really to encourage people to ditch Black Friday and choose to shop second hand.
“Buy Nothing New Day is really a call to the public to think about who they’re shopping with and who they’re supporting on one of the biggest consumer days of the year.”
Some data suggests that people actually hold off buying things in the lead up to November in order to benefit from Black Friday deals.
According to the Office for National Statistics, retail sales fell by 1.1% in October 2025 (the first monthly fall since May) and some retailers attribute this drop to people waiting until the last week in November before buying something.
Reuse Network is encouraging people to empty their online baskets and “buy nothing new” this Black Friday.
Their website allows people to enter their postcode to find their closest reuse charities.
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Police hunt man who threw chair and threatened shoppers
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
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
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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