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Well known faces join the class of 2025

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An event all students look forward to during the hard times of university life.

With the event taking over the city, Winchester was alive with the caps and gowns from the class of 2025. 

Celebrating the hard work from years of study, friends and family joined the graduates to fill the cathedral with pride and cheers. 

Over four days, 2000 students received their awards, but it wasn’t just those who have been studying that were celebrating. 

Honorary graduates were welcomed among the ceremonies to celebrate their work they do. 

From broadcasting, healthcare, literature, and education to justice, people from all of these fields were recognised with honorary doctorates and fellowships. 

Dame Jane Cummings, Dr Liz O’Riordan, and Rev’d Steve Chaulke all received honarary doctorates.

Katie Piper who was born in Winchester returned and spoke to students and gave them inspiring words that “..it’s ok to be a work in progress” words for not only students to listen to, but all attendees. 

David Nicholls, a best-selling author who grew up in Eastleigh joined the group of honorary fellows along with, Sian Serles and Sophie Liardet, the founders of Winchester Books Festival, Lizzie Dunford, the Director of Jane Austen’s house in Chawton, Her Honour Judge Angela Morris, the recorder of Winchester, and Vanessa Amberleigh, a BAFA winning children’s TV writer and producer. 

Adventurer Jordan Wylie was also among those to receive an honorary fellowship, I asked him what advice he would give the class of 2025.

“A. Its about having the right attitude whatever life throws at you, wherever you go in the world. B. Is for building relationships, make friends wherever you go. Learn from people. C. Is about continuing to learn, its about continuing professional development.”

He described his award as a huge privilege and gave his rule of the ABC’s he lives by as words of wisdom for students. 

Students left the ceremony with not just their awards in hand but new words of encouragement to take them through the wider world of work. 

Families were bought together to celebrate, leaving the city awash with love and pride, felt by all. 

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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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