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One in six children in Hampshire finish primary school obese

One in six children in Hampshire leave primary school obese, according to new figures.
New NHS digital figures show that 16% of Year 6 pupils in Hampshire in 2019- 2020 were obese.
About 3% of the 16% were severely obese, with a body mass index (BMI) in the top 0.4% for a child’s age and sex and an additional 13% of children were overweight meaning that 30% of Hampshire’s children are an unhealthy weight when they finish primary school.
The data comes from the government’s annual National Child Measurement Programme that measures the height and weight of children in Reception class (aged four and five) and Year 6 (aged 10 to 11) in state-maintained schools across England to assess overweight and obesity levels in children within primary schools.
Obesity Health Alliance Lead, Caroline Cerny told Winol: “Every child has the right to grow up healthy, but this data shows the stark reality is that children are being overwhelmed by a flood of unhealthy food in our environment.
“The number of children with a weight classified as severely obese is at an all-time high and this will be damaging their health now and in the future. This is a problem that can be fixed with bold and comprehensive action from our politicians who have the power to shape the environment our children are growing up in.
“It’s time for the government to bring in the measures that we know will stem the tide of unhealthy food marketing and promotions.”
The government programme revealed that 27.5% of 10 and 11 year old children living in the most deprived ares of England were obese compared to 11.9% of those living in the least deprived areas.
Among reception-age children, 13% in the most deprived areas were obese compared to 6% in the least deprived.
Across England, obesity among Reception and Year 6 pupils rose to 9.9% and 21% from 2019 to 2020.
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Police hunt man who threw chair and threatened shoppers
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
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
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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