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The Annual Tory party Conference: The Fallout in Winchester

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This year’s Tory party conference took place on Sunday 1st October and went through to Wednesday 4th October.

The biggest news over the four day conference was the cancellation of the HS2 line. This came after the Prime minister was receiving criticism for not making a decision over the matter.

Sunak vowed that all the money that would go into the completion of the rail way, roughly £36bn, will be re-invested into the north.

Councilor of Wonston and Micheldever, Caroline Horill, wishes the Prime Minister the best of luck and says if he can pull off the investment strategy with the money saved from HS2 into the northern network and connect the east to west rather than the north to south, then good luck to him.

This wasn’t the only big announcement during this conference as The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, announced the freeze on the hiring of civil servants and introduced harsher sanctions for those on benefits who make little effort to find jobs.

He also announced the increase of the living wage to £11. Which Caroline Horill is a big fan of.

“In the current climate people will find this a big benefit,” she said.

However, Martin Todd, leader of Winchester City Council, said: “The conference was pretty strange.

“It didn’t really talk to the problems that people have here in the Winchester area. There was nothing about the cost of living crisis, very little about the NHS and the environment which is an issue which really matters to those in Winchester.”

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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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