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Virtual Santa Fun Run to raise badly needed funds for Winchester hospices

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The annual Santa Fun Run in Winchester has been cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Instead, the hospices of Naomi House and Jackplace have organised a way to complete the run and raise the charity money safely, ensuring that the runners are protected: a Virtual Santa Fun Run.

Starting on the 6th of December, the usual and the new Santa Fun Run participants can sign up, selecting an area and time period for their household to run, skip or dance 5km in their santa suits in order to raise money for the hospices that are in need.

The Santa suits are delivered to the household address so that no one misses out on the festive theme of the run and a medal is sent to anyone who has raised over £25 in sponsorships with the hopes to raise £20,000 in total by the end of it.

With the corona virus, the hospices have had a very hard time in reaching their financial goals in order to support those in need, the virtual Santa Fun Run being one of many attempts to raise money safely during this time.

Namoi House told Winol: “I’m certainly not going to get anywhere near my target. I’ve had one physical event this year and we were really hoping that the Winchester Santa Fun Run could go ahead.

“We’d spoken to the council, we were told ‘yes, yes it can’ and then obviously with this second lockdown, unfortunately we knew that we would have to go to a virtual only event.

“Businesses aren’t working as much and the communities can’t put the fetes on or the get-togethers, or the carol services that they would usually do to raise funds for us. So, it’s had a massive effect financially.”

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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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