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Music fans to save money on resale tickets thanks to new law
Music fans could save over £37 on resale tickets following the introduction of a new law, making it illegal to resell tickets above their original cost.
Under the new rules, sellers may only pass on the face value of a ticket, including the service fees, and resale platforms themselves will face limits on how much they charge.
Amy Butters, a Dorset freelance music promoter and music fan, said: “[Buying tickets] used to be a really exciting time filled with adrenaline, but now people are just filled with fear and dread, and some people don’t even bother trying.
“I hate the thought of people getting tickets solely for the purpose of making money, as nobody else is benefiting from them.”
Resale sites will be legally required to monitor listings and ensure compliance, and individuals will be stopped from reselling more tickets than they were originally allowed to purchase.
Alice Hudson, who manages the Wedgewood Rooms venue in Portsmouth, said: “I don’t think that tickets should be [re]sold for more than face value, and I understand that people may want to get their booking fees back, which is fine.
“If it means that a ticket can be sold to someone else, a venue can be full, and someone else can experience the show, then tickets should be resold.”
Breachers may receive fines, with the Competition and Markets Authority given new powers under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act.
Government analysis estimates the crackdown could deliver substantial savings for people.
The changes are projected to also save music and sports fans more than £112m per year.
Some resale platforms argue the restrictions could drive transactions towards unregulated sites or person-to-person markets where there’s little protection for people.
The laws are broadly welcomed as a long-awaited shift in power towards genuine fans.
Artists, campaign groups, and consumer organisations have pressed for a cap for years, arguing the unchecked reselling often prevents access to live events.
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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