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Hampshire Harriers mid season review:
The first half of the season has been a good combination of good showing that is close. The Harriers are doing well, but they realize they have to do better going forward to get further up the track. And with a handful of key games in the pipeline, the second half of the season will be the deciding factor in whether they can convert effort into yet another win.
On the sidelines, the club is readying for changes. After ten seasons at Oasis Academy, the Hampshire Harriers will shift to Apple More Health and Leisure in Dibden to play games as funding for the team increases and costs climb.
The squad remains focused on performance despite difficulties they may face on the court or off it. “We’ve played really well, even in the matches we lost this season,” said club representative David Morgan. “We have produced good numbers and we have that to give us hope. Some days, we’ve just been getting close (tied up) and things haven’t gone our way. We also will be moving to Apple More Health and Leisure in Dibden, which we will have to get used to. The biggest thing is that we keep our heads, we stay together, and we go through it as a team. If we work hard and remain unified the results will come.”
The venue at Oasis Academy has been a significant contributor to the Harriers’ growth over the last 10 years. It’s also given them stability and a good local presence. While this is the close of a lengthy chapter the club will continue its quest for further progression and play both on and off the playing floor.
The Harriers expect a good run into the next half of the season as they near critical moments. As that stage of the season comes in, they want the season to continue on well. And whatever obstacles lie in the way they just want to end their fight and finish up the campaign well powered through.
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.
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.”
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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