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Latest Train Strikes: How they affect Winchester

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Train services across the country, including the London Underground, are set to be hit by yet another wave of strikes.

These strikes will take place on Saturday 30th of September and Wednesday 4th of October.

RMT and ASLEF union members are all set to partake in these strikes and walk out on these days over the ongoing dispute about their pay and working conditions.

ASLEF union members striking will mean there will be no drivers or people qualified to operate the trains. Whereas when the RMT union members strike, large disruption occurs due to the large number of jobs done by these union members.

Thousands of rail way workers operating the tube and London Underground are also expected to take part in these strikes, but here’s how Winchester will be affected.

SouthWestern Railway will run an extremely limited service, operating on a small number of lines during these strike days. There will be no services for the company on Island Lines.

CrossCountry services will not run at all on these days.

There is also an ASLEF overtime ban in place this autumn. An overtime ban is a form of industrial action just short of a strike, where workers will refuse to work overtime. Some operators could choose to run the same timetable as strike days, but staff will still turn up to work as normal.

A number of rail services will be affected on these days, but not as severely as the strike days. These overtime ban days will take place on the following days:

Friday 29th September

Monday 2nd October

Tuesday 3rd October

Wednesday 4th October

Thursday 5th October

Friday 6th October

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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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