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We Shine Portsmouth dazzles visitors as it celebrates its 10th year anniversary

We Shine has once again returned to the waterfront city, celebrating its 10th year anniversary, with a free three-day art and light festival.
After a break in 2023 due to a lack of funding, Portsmouth’s art council was pleased to announce that the festival would welcome another year of fun-filled activities to Hampshire’s families.
‘Portsmouth creates’ CEO Gemma Nichols said,
“We are so excited to be able to bring back We Shine this year, with huge thanks to all of our partners who have made this possible.”
We Shine took place on November 21, 22 and 23 from 5pm to 9pm with interactive light-based artworks created by both local and international artists across three hubs – Victoria Park, St Mary’s Church and Hilsea Lido.
The city-wide event saw parks, streets and historic spaces transformed with dazzling installations and geological projections, completed with a community-led Lantern parade and the pulsating beats of Fratton’s batala samba drummers.
Highlights included ‘Once a Sea’ a large scale sound, light and projection installation inside St Mary’s Church, an immersive piano at Victoria Park, and a light installation across Hilsea Moat.
Amidst the festival, local makers, designers and artists came together for We Shine’s ‘We Create Market’ to offer a vibrant space for the community to shop for the perfect seasonal gift.
The festival also dedicated a market area which highlighted young talent of students from Portsmouth College, where they showcased unique items crafted by upcoming creators.
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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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