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Flights from Southampton cancelled as UK recovers from Storm Ophelia

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Passengers are facing delays and cancelations today due to Storm Ophelia, flights to Belfast, Cork and Dublin have been cancelled. Flights have been cancelled as a “danger to life warning” has been implemented.

The storm was set to bring gusts of up to 80mph from the Atlantic to Ireland and parts of the UK, due to this Flybe has cancelled 47 flights today.

A Flybe statement states “The safety of our passengers and crew is our number one priority and Flybe will always do everything possible to minimise disruption”.

Flybe advises any passengers who have a flight booked on Tuesday 17th October should check to see if their flights are on the cancellation list, if a flight is not on the cancellation list passengers should keep checking their flights for updates.

The statement and cancellation of flights comes after three people in The Republic of Ireland died yesterday due to the storm.

Planes have been grounded at Manchester Airport, with 20 flights cancelled, Ireland has braced for the worst and has closed schools, public parks and cancelled more than 120 flights.
Forecasters have warned of flying debris, as well as large waves around coastal districts which may cause damage to the environment around them.

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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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