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Winchester Science Centre re-opening ‘phenomenal success’

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Visitors have been welcomed back to Winchester Science Centre just in time for half term, as they announced ‘following a two and a half year programme from design to construction, the £1.1million development is ready to welcome its first visitors’.

Director of Marketing and Communications, Charlotte Barnaville, told Winol they have had to ‘cap the numbers to maintain social distancing’ and are ‘asking visitors to stay closer to their families than usual’. Despite this, she said half term was a ‘a phenomenal success’ and they ‘are really delighted with the public response to the new attractions’.

A live demo area has been added, called ‘Science LIVE’ where visitors can watch experiments taking place. Guests can also attempt challenges themed around nature in the inside/outside experimentation zone ‘BIO:SPACE’.

The development was designed to coincide with the International Year of Sound 2020, a 10m long playable guitar, acoustic sonic rocket and giant ear are among the attractions inspired by this.

This is the biggest project that the Science Centre has undertaken since opening in 2002, the top floor is part of a bigger project, started in 2019, to make Winchester Science Centre and STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) accessible to everyone.

They introduced ‘subtitled shows, personalised audio tracks and 3D printed tactile resources for those with hearing and visual impairments’. There is also a ‘Recombobulation Room’, a quiet area for any visitors that need it.

The project was fully funded by the Biffa Award, a multi-million pound fund that awards grants to community and environmental projects.

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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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