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Winchester Green Week
Winchester Green Week is back for its sixth year and is bigger than ever.
From September 18th to October 1st local business, educational institutions, faith and environmental groups came together to help the Winchester area become green.
With over 40 events Winchester Green Week showcased what local businesses and educational institutions are already doing to be more sustainable. With a focus on fashion and crafts there was workshops and tutorials for people of all ages to get involved with.
One local business, Bella Crafts made a mural that taught children the importance of protecting the rivers and wildlife. With proceeds going to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Trust Bella Crafts wanted “an opportunity to get kids involved as they are so far ahead of us”.

Winchester Green Week is an opportunity for the community to come together and learn easy ways they can help the planet. Clare Shorter from Winchester Against the Climate Crisis says “the most valuable thing is to talk about the issues and learn from each other” which is what Winchester Cathedral celebrated with a Green Week service.
To celebrate the end of Green Week Winchester Cathedral invited the community to come together and celebrate their hard work. There were speeches from the leader of Green Week and Lucy Kitchenside from the Salvation Army as well as a special performance by the University of Winchester dance team.

The dance team invited everyone to join in and come together to be the difference they wanted to see. Roland Riem, Vice Dean at Winchester Cathedral when asked about the importance of Green Week said: “We all have this passion to see the world changed and made green, we want the world to be the way god intended it to be.”
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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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