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Winchester based online art gallery bringing joy to peoples homes.
A online family run art gallery based in Winchester has created a way for art lovers to still be able to access the peices during the pandemic.
Mike and Mell Hall, founders of Northwall Gallery, have lived and worked in Winchester since 2005 and have set up this new website to sell prints of photographs taken prior to the pandemic.
The company provide photographic support free of charge for a number of charitable organisations too, including Blue Apple Theatre, who offer adults with learning disabilities access to the arts, Hampshire History Trust, and also Hampshire Pride.
Mike has a great eye for an image, and Mell has a great eye for how that could be presented in a home. In 2020, Mike’s work was shortlisted for Landscape Photographer of the Year, and his images have featured in The Big Issue, Evening Standard, The Guardian, National Drama and Hampshire Life amongst others. Mike is a member of the Royal Photographic Society.
Mike said: “I decided it was time to launch something a little different. So I set up Northwall Gallery as a way of showing off my photographic work and selling some prints. I’d tried and failed a few times before, and so this time I took it a lot more seriously.”
“We think in these times, your walls deserve great art work. If we can’t enjoy the outside like we used to, we think it’s good to bring that inside.”
One customer on the website said: “We have family in Winchester and our print from the Cathedral reminds us of all the wonderful trips we’ve had there. It hangs in our bedroom and we wake up to Winchester every morning.”
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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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