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Concerns raised as Hampshire goes into tier 2 after second lockdown
Winchester MP Steve Brine has expressed his concern about the level of effectiveness that lockdown has brought to the county.
On Thursday 26th of November the whole of Hampshire excluding the Isle of Wight will put in Tier 2 after the second lockdown ends in December.
But before the lockdown the county was put in Tier 1 meaning that that the rules in December will be stricter.
MP Steve Brine told Hampshire Live: ”I was not in favour of a second national lockdown but given our area entered lockdown 2.0 in Tier 1 and comes out the other side in Tier 2, the obvious question is what has it achieved other than delivering another body-blow to the local businesses and the people they employ?”
New rules will allow shops, gyms, entertainment, and leisure as well as beauty businesses to remain open. But when it comes to pubs and bars they must run as restaurants and close by 11 pm or if not able to do so remain close until further notice.
Mr Brine has also said that Hampshire infection rates have been falling and there is a stable NHS admission in place.
Health secretary Matt Hancock told BBC News: “The end is in sight, we mustn’t give up now, we must follow these new rules and make sure that our actions today will save lives in future.”
The tier positions and restrictions will be reviewed every two weeks next one coming up on the 16th of December.
The government has also released a UK-wide arrangement that during the Christmas period people will be allowed to see their loved ones by creating a Christmas bubble of three households for five days over the holidays.
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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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