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Two old Victorian buildings are being demolished to make way for town houses.

The Victorian houses were very historical but the planning permission for the demolition of the buildings and the rebuilding had been granted in 2018 and is predicted to be finished by 2021.

Imperial Houses have plans to replace the old buildings with nine four-storey town houses with private parking.

While the history and foundations of the buildings are been torn down, the new buildings will be more modern and helpful in creating more housing space for the ever-growing population of the city.

The two buildings were formally owned by the NHS but before 1930, the Victorian buildings had other uses that the city had a different role.

A historian website for the buildings claimed: “In 1865, a house at 63 Romey Road, Winchester, became home to the Carlisle Memorial Refuge for Female Convicts. It housed, sox months’ prior to their liberation, female convicts whose conduct had proved satisfactory in prison.”

In 1882, the house was changed from housing convicts to becoming known as the “Diocesan Home for Training Girls for Service or Emigration” and the main task of the girl’s home was to “‘rescue friendless girls from evil surroundings before they have fallen into degradation’

“Part of the property was used as a boarding school for ladies which allowed the girls to gain real-life experience as housemaids. The girls cleaned their guests’ rooms, made their beds, cooked food, and waited on tables at meal times.”

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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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