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Construction of new Winchester sport and leisure park reaches milestone

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Leader of the Winchester City Council Lucille Thompson has paid a visit to Winchester’s developing Sport and Leisure Park. The site, at Garrison Ground, has completed the external structure which is a major step towards the aim of completion by early 2021.

The construction started in March 2019 after the centre was approved the month before. The centre plans to include a multiple pools, a hydrotherapy suite, fitness suites, treatment rooms and a sports hall.

Everyone active, operator of Winchester’s River Park Leisure Centre, is also going to operate this centre and they are developing programmes to ensure a wide range of activities 

During his visit to the site Cllr Thompson said, “This is an exciting milestone in the delivery of Winchester district’s fantastic new leisure park. The building is being constructed with exacting eco-credentials to ensure it meets the highest green standards possible for a building of its kind. We have also been able to support 20 young apprentices to gain valuable skills on site. On completion in early 2021, we want this centre to inspire all of our residents to get active and enjoy its state of the art sports and leisure facilities.”

The site spans 9,000 square metres and more than 80,000 people-hours have been worked during the construction. The building of the centre will now continue as the completed pools are being tested for water tightness and external cladding is being erected.

Members from Winchester City Council, Hampshire County Council and the University of Winchester were amongst others signing their names on the new build to celebrate the landmark.

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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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