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Relief for households as energy bills set to fall
Energy bills are due drop by hundreds of pounds in April to their lowest in two years under new price cap.
The typical annual energy price for UK households is set to fall to £1,690 in the spring, bringing the bills to their lowest price since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Energy regulator Ofgem announced the new lower price cap on Friday, which comes as a result of a mild winter and lower gas prices. But despite the drop, gas and electric bills will still be higher than pre-pandemic prices.
The current typical annual energy bill is £1,928, but from the 1st April, this figure will drop by £238, or 12%, from the current pricing down to £1,690.
Many UK households have struggled to pay their energy bills in the past few years due to the cost of living crisis, which heavily escalated after Russia stopped piping gas to Europe after their invasion of Ukraine.

The Citizens Advice Bureau has been supporting those in need during the cost of living crisis, and last year they helped record numbers of people with energy debts and crisis support.
Responding to Ofgem’s announcement, the Chief Executive of Citizens Advice, Dame Clare Moriarty, said: “It’s good news that the energy cost is falling, but the impact of sky-high prices will be felt for years to come.”
Winchester residents had a mixed reaction to the news.
“I’ll be looking forward to seeing a reduction in my monthly payment, but I’m sure there’ll be other things that I need to spend that money on,” one member of the public said.
“Everything’s gone up, so the fact that something’s coming down is good news,” another said.
Energy bills are expected to fall further in July, followed by a possible slight rise in prices during the winter period, according to experts.
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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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