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PM Boris Johnson starts tier four in local areas
On Saturday 19th of December at 4pm Boris Johnson declared a tier four lockdown for London and South-East England while all other areas of the UK are between tier one and three. One of the strict guidelines of this lockdown is that tier 4 areas must stay at home and not mix with other households over Christmas.
Under the new tier 4 restrictions, non-essential shops, leisure and entertainment venues and nail salons must close with everyone within this area being told to ‘stay at home unless exempt” These exemptions include those who need to travel for education, childcare or to exercise – those who cannot work from home and still allowed to travel to work.
As the tier four decision isn’t being reviewed until the 30th of December, all those within London and South-East England must stay at home over Christmas and are not allowed to meet up with other households – by not following the guidelines set, you could risk receiving a £200 fine. In the rest of England, the window for multiple households to meet up has been reduced from between 23 and 27 to just Christmas Day. All other tiers have been told to follow their guidelines and not enter any tier other than their own.
A mother from Portsmouth, named Sarah Russell, was distraught over the news claiming: “I can’t see anyone for Christmas now. My daughter who lives only 20 minutes away is in a tier two while I’m in a tier four area. I’m not sure what I’m going to do – I’ve spent money on Christmas food for me and my loved ones and I can’t see them? I understand health comes first, but it was just so sudden”
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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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