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Christmas decorations donated to the hospital

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The people of Winchester have donated Christmas decorations to the Royal Hampshire County Hospital to carry on the festive cheer that the hospital had not been able to provide because of COVID-19.

The hospital had been unable to provide the patients with the festive sight of Christmas decorations due to the strict COVID rules at the Romsey Road site.

In an attempt to bring in some Christmas cheer, the hospital had asked the community if they were able to donate any Christmas decorations so that they could decorate the outside and the entrances of the hospital grounds, which was not against the strict rules.

After a few short days, the plea for donations to the hospital had enough Christmas decorations to display two trees at their front entrance to promote holiday cheer to all those who enter in a hope to lift spirits for their temporary or prolonged stay in the hospital.

A Winchester nurse tweeted “What a beautiful site outside Winchester hospital…..no decorations inside this year but we are certainly making up for it outside”

HHFT quoted to WINOL: “We received decorations from around 100 different people – from both individuals and local businesses.

“Unfortunately this Christmas has to be a little different at our hospitals. In order to uphold our high standards of infection prevention and control practices that keep all of our patients and staff safe, we have had to look at other ways to share the Christmas spirit as COVID-19 continues to change how we work.

“We are so grateful for all of the support we have received from the local community and the donations of Christmas decorations to transform the front of the Royal Hampshire County Hospital – it will go a long way to keep some festive cheer going through what is a difficult time.”

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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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