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Winchester Hospital’s A&E Closure

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Fears have arisen after the NHS announced that the Royal Hampshire County Hospital, accident and emergency department may be closing.

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There are plans to close Winchester and Basingstoke A&E departments, which might also see their consultant-led maternity services to be shut down too, as part of a restructuring of hospital provision in Hampshire.

The announcement of these plans has caused a stir amongst residents, as well as staff at the hospital, with a petition being created online to hopefully stop the removal of the departments. The petition is looking for 15,000 signatures, and has already amassed over 14,000 so far.

An NHS consultant released a statement suggesting that the Winchester and Basingstoke hospitals were “approaching the end of their usable lives”, with plans of shutting their A&E departments as a way to redesign the way we provide care for our population for decades to come.

The closure of both the Winchester and Basingstoke sites would not only cause disruptions for any emergent patients within these areas, but also raises concerns for Southampton health services, as they feel it could ramp up the pressure for all of their hospitals.

Plans for a new hospital to be established on the M3 in Basingstoke aims to help reduce concern for piled pressure that Southampton might face.

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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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