Wetherspoon denies poppy ban after Gosport veteran refused entry
JD Wetherspoon has denied banning Remembrance poppies, saying security measures around local protests led to entry restrictions at a Hampshire pub after a veteran was turned away.
JD Wetherspoon has denied banning Remembrance poppies, saying security measures around local protests led to entry restrictions at a Hampshire pub after a veteran was turned away.
Richard Skilton, 66, a former Royal Navy sailor and dad-of-five from Gosport, died after his Triumph motorcycle was involved in a collision on the M27 on October 16.
Richard Skilton, 66, from Gosport, died in a collision on the M27 on 16 October. His family have paid tribute to the Royal Navy veteran.
A woman sprayed a noxious substance in two police officers' faces and another punched a constable during an anti-migrant protest in Gosport, a court heard.
Around 300 protesters gathered in Gosport after nearly 150 migrants arrived, with six arrests and a dispersal order imposed by police.
Policing an anti-migrant protest in Hampshire cost taxpayers £200,000, the police and crime commissioner said. Twelve people were arrested after a small boat landing in Gosport.
A 73-year-old war veteran confronted police after being asked for ID near an anti-migrant protest in Gosport, following the arrival of 149 asylum seekers.
Twelve arrested in Gosport after 300+ anti-migrant protesters. Dispersal order in place until 7am Tuesday. 149 migrants rescued mid-Channel.
Police in Gosport imposed dispersal powers and arrested six people after 149 migrants arrived by small boat, prompting protests and debate over handling Channel arrivals.
Hampshire Police arrested 12 people, including for assaulting an officer, after hundreds gathered at Gosport marina to protest migrant arrivals on Sunday.
Police made 12 arrests after clashes with protesters in Gosport as migrants arrived on RNLI boats. The Home Office said 149 migrants were believed to be on board.
Two men have died and two women were injured in an attempt to cross the English Channel in a small boat, French authorities said.
BBC Breakfast viewers reacted with anger after journalist Duncan Kennedy reported anti-migrant protests in Gosport following the arrival of 149 asylum seekers rescued from the English Channel.
Protesters clashed with police and flares were set off as migrants arrived in Gosport on RNLI boats. The Home Office said 149 migrants were believed to be on board.
Six people were arrested in Gosport after protesters clashed with police over the arrival of up to 149 migrants by small boat on Sunday evening.
Six people were arrested in Gosport after anti-migrant protesters clashed with emergency services amid rumours a small boat was due to land in the town.
Migrants have arrived in Gosport after crossing the Channel by dinghy, transported aboard two RNLI boats, as protesters gathered at Haslar Marina and police imposed conditions.
Protesters have gathered in Gosport as a migrant dinghy with around 120 people on board heads for the south coast, with police making preparations.
Anti-immigration protesters in Gosport chanted 'deport them' after the Home Office confirmed it is monitoring a small boat in the Channel, with a dispersal order in place.
Anti-migrant protesters blocked ambulances at Gosport docks as a boat carrying around 120 people approached the UK. Six arrests were made on Sunday evening.
Hampshire Police are investigating footage of far-right activist Danny Tommo apparently slashing a dinghy with a rescue crew member on board, as three people face charges over Gosport protests.
Hundreds of anti-migrant protesters marched through Gosport on Sunday, waving England and Union flags, opposing the redeveloped Haslar Immigration Removal Centre.
Reform UK Hampshire leader George Madgwick faces backlash after posting footage of protesters hurling abuse at migrants on RNLI boats in Gosport. Twelve arrests were made.
Two men died and two women were injured attempting to cross the Channel, while 12 anti-migrant protesters were arrested in Gosport during violent disorder.
Migrants who arrived in Hampshire after a Channel crossing will be taken to Kent for processing, the Home Office confirmed. Protesters gathered in Gosport as two RNLI boats brought the group ashore.
Migrants who arrived in Hampshire after crossing the Channel will be taken to Kent for processing, the Home Office has confirmed, following protests in Gosport.
Around 120 migrants were brought to Gosport marina on RNLI boats after crossing the Channel, as protesters gathered and police imposed conditions.
Protesters have again gathered in Gosport amid reports that authorities are preparing for the arrival of a migrant dinghy carrying around 120 people.
Around 60 migrants who refused French coastguard help and spent over 33 hours at sea are being transported to Dover by water, an MP has said.