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22/2/12_SB Assitant Chief Fire Officer Andy Bowers. Picture: Steve Reid (120634-183)ASSESSMENT Assistant chief fire officer Andrew Bowers

Coroner hopes lessons learned in Gosport lake tragedy could save lives in the future

THERE was a very slim chance a man left floating in a shallow lake by firefighters could have recovered, a coroner has said.

Man had ‘very slim chance’ of survival had firefighters acted quicker in Gosport lake death

A CORONER has called for better training for all emergency services after the death of a man in a lake.

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HERITAGE The submariners memorial chapel

Gosport Royal Navy sites opened up to raise cash for sub

FOR one day only, Gosport’s Royal Navy sites at Fort Blockhouse and HMS Sultan are opening their doors to their hidden heritage as part of a fundraising day to save a submarine.

ARTY Margarita Tsigara helps Steve Waldock and his children Matthew, four, and Elizabeth, 10, during a creative picture session at The Discovery Centre in Gosport. Picture: Ian Hargreaves (120589-1)

Families get creative

CHILDREN had the chance to listen to stories and make photo frames during activity sessions in Gosport.

Entrepreneurs are called on to mentor young businesses

BUSINESS leaders need to ‘get mentoring’, according to Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage.

Gosport man smashed window at Pizza Hut

ANDREW Lewis was made to pay £235 for breaking a window at Pizza Hut.

DIGGING Lee-on-the-Solent schoolchildren plant a hedge in the Alver Valley helped by Gosports countryside officer Fred Gibson

Lee-on-the-Solent youngsters plant hedge at Alver Valley Country Park

INFANT school children put on their gardening gloves to plant new bushes at a country park.

Gosport man drove while he was serving driving ban

A BANNED driver who was caught back behind the wheel has been ordered to do unpaid work.

Gosport man attacked family over row about his dinner

A BUILDER threatened to kill his wife and then assaulted his daughter after a row over what they were having for dinner.

Father of drowned man confronts fire service over death

THE father of a man found face-down in a lake has confronted firefighters who stood by without rescuing him.

ORDEAL Lisa Brown at Coastal Clinics in South Street, Gosport won her court case over poor building work carried out by, Ziggy Sobolewski, inset. Picture: Malcolm Wells (120524-446)

‘It was a complete nightmare I thought would never end’

WHEN physiotherapist Lisa Brown hired Ziggy Sobolewski for a simple building project, little did she know it would be the start of a two-year nightmare.

CCTV The suspect at the cash machine at Asda in Dock Road

Gosport pensioner has £1,250 stolen after wallet theft

THIEVES stole £1,250 from a pensioner after taking his wallet as he shopped in a supermarket.

Gosport drink-driver told to work

A DRINK-DRIVER has been ordered to carry out unpaid work.

Lee-on-the-Solent drink-driver fined and given ban

DRINK-DRIVER Mark Peach has been told to pay £500.

Look inside a shelter box at Rotary Day

ROTARIANS in Gosport will show people the work they do to help eradicate polio.

Gosport teenager had cannabis

A TEENAGER who was found with a small amount of cannabis has been told to pay £150.

Gosport shoplifter is made to pay up

SHOPLIFTER Nathan Archer has been fined and told to pay compensation.

Exhibition to show Rowner estate rising out of the ashes

YOUNG people have taken photographs of the development of the Rowner housing estate for an exhibition.

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Listen to old vinyl albums in Gosport

CLASSIC album lovers can listen to some vintage vinyl at a library’s music session

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Paul Griffin (64) from Gosport who has cardiomyopathy and has undergone stem cell treatment to try and repair his heart. He is also launching a support group for fellow sufferers.

Picture:Steve Reid (120542-266)

Pioneering treatment could help Paul’s heart beat more strongly

PATIENT Paul Griffin is taking part in pioneering stem cell research to help cure a type of heart disease.

Gosport MP continues medal fight

GOSPORT MP Caroline Dinenage will keep up the pressure to secure medals for veterans of the Arctic Convoys in Parliament today.

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120592-1657 BEER FESTIVAL GOSPORT (MOL) MRW 18/2/2012

// all pix at Campaign for Real Ale Gosport Winter Beer Festival held at the Thorngate Halls in Gosport - MRW //

(left to right) Mat Sibley (40), Ian Cox (26) , Olly Poole (30) and Rob Brown (31)
It was because of Olly poking fun at the hats that his mates went to buy them !

Picture: Malcolm Wells (120592-1657)

The real ale flows as punters enjoy annual Gosport beer festival

DRINKERS loved a beer festival so much they drank the place dry.

Drug addict thief is told to get help

SERIAL thief Ashley Wilson has been told to get help for his drug addiction.

Currently we have 9 cats in care from two six month old kittens to an older cat of 13 years and everything in between. Among this number is a pregnant cat so numbers are about to be swelled further any day now! Temperament wise we have cats who are quiet in nature and those who are definitely on the boisterous side! Cats coming into care are all shapes, sizes and colours and we have a tabbies, tortoiseshells, black and black & white cats. Gosport Cats Protection try to match the right cat with the right owner / home. Once a cat is homed, there's always another cat needing to come into care.

We are
slightly down on foster space presently as one of our foster volunteers is unwell but all volunteers are working hard to help as many needy cats and kittens as possible. 2012 is the 30th anniversary of Gosport Cats Protection.

I've attached a photo of Ralph, a lovely little cat who likes the quiet life. A cosy spot on the sofa or a lap whilst being stroked would suit him very well. He's an affectionate boy who

Cats like Ralph need a loving new home

ANIMAL charity workers are trying to find homes for nine cats in their care.

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A new arts and crafts shop is opening up in North Cross Street in Gosport called The Art Place on the 3rd March 2012.

Pictured is: Artist Richard Oakes (32) and owner of new art shop The Art Place.

Picture: Sarah Standing (120568-7424)

Traders ready to fight back against recession

SHOPKEEPERS in Gosport are leading the fight against the recession.

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Jubilee 30/02/01 (RS)

Members of the RAF regiment get ready at Gosport to take part in the Queens Diamond Jubilee Pageant along the Thames. (left to right), Joel Bull, Lewis Howells, Billy Willis, and Justin Ritchings.
Picture: Ian Hargreaves (120348-3)

Adventure sailors will take part in the Queen’s flotilla

IT WILL be the largest flotilla of modern times.

Man burgled home a week after being released from jail

A SERIAL burglar caught committing two crimes a week after being released from jail is back behind bars.

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(back) Emma Nordkvelle-Combs (38) from Gosport, had her childrens bikes and other possessions stolen from her garden shed ! - (front left to right) Kristy (10), Helena (5), and Martin (7)

Picture: Malcolm Wells (120523-402)

Burglars steal bikes from children whose dad died of tumour

BURGLARS stole bikes and play equipment from children who are mourning the loss of their beloved dad.

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Burglar steals two laptop computers and jewellery

TWO laptop computers were stolen from a house in Gosport.

Help tidy up Lee beach

VOLUNTEER litter-pickers are looking for help to clean up a beach.

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Police hunt for robbers who punched boy in face

A TEENAGE boy was punched in the face by a robber who stole £15 from him.

Naval officer steps in to save sailor from prison

A SAILOR was spared jail for an assault after the navy stepped in to defend him.

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Archivist George Malcolmson from the Royal Navy Submarine Museum in Gosport with a silver brooch made by Liberty's which is to go on display over the half term holiday's.

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Rare brooch may be a token of love

A RARE ladies submarine brooch acquired by the Royal Navy Submarine Museum in Gosport is thought to have been given as a romantic gift from an officer to his sweetheart 103 years ago.