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Jones brother donates kidney to save siblings life.
Barrie Jones’ brother, David Jones, 51, became a kidney transplant donor this autumn in order to help brother overcome his kidney failure.
When Barrie from Winchester was in his 20s, he started taking a cocktail of blood pressure tablets to be able to control the cysts that were found around his kidneys. He carried on with his life until his 40s when the cysts started growing.
For the Jones family, it all started in 1989 when his mom was diagnosed with the same polycystic kidney disease. Barrie said to Winol: “Our mom died four years after having a transplant for the same condition that wasn’t a great match 13 years ago, this made my brother know what I was possibly facing.”
Last Summer Barrie has been told that for a long period of time his kidneys have been getting weaker and were about to fail. As a solution, he was given an option to go on dialysis for the rest of his life.
But there was another option that gave the option to avoid dialysis four times a week for three hours he needed a kidney transplant.
“From the time I was referred to the transplant team 3 years ago, he has been involved from day 1 offering to be tested. We have been closer over those three years as brothers.”
But the challenges did not end there Barrie’s kidney had to be removed in March but because of the pandemic, the process was delayed till May. During this time transplant program was stopped because Covid-19 had killed 4 transplant patients and another one had lost his new kidney.
Barrie also said to Winol: “Hospital adapted a complete ward to make it COVID-19 safe and the transplant program reopened in late September, so far they have completed 13 transplants and we all meet for our weekly check-ups .”
After a long process of testing David Jones was able to become a living donor. The operation that took place on the 3rd of November in Portsmouth Queen Alexandra hospital was a success.
After this difficult time in his life, Barrie is passionate to raise awareness about this subject that is little known about.
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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