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People tweet their tributes to sailor who died in Clipper Race
RYA pays tribute to British sailor
"The RYA is deeply saddened to learn of the tragic loss of crew member Sarah Young (40) whilst competing on the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.
"Sarah was one of the crew aboard the IchorCoal boat (CV21) and her next of kin have been informed.
"Our thoughts and condolences are with Sarah’s family, friends, her fellow crew members and the wider Clipper family.
"A full investigation will be carried out, as is standard practice, into the incident in cooperation with the appropriate authorities.
"Race Officials are supporting the Skipper and crew through this tragic ordeal."
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Sailor dies in Clipper Round the World race
A sailor has died taking part in the Clipper round the world race - which started in Gosport.
Sarah Young, 40, a company owner from London was knocked from her position by a wave.
She was not tethered onto the yacht at this time and was swept away in strong winds.
The Clipper Race had been on her bucket list for some years, and she said celebrating her 40th birthday just before setting sail was the perfect way to start the adventure.
Award for campaigner who raises awareness of diabetes-related amputation
A man from Gosport who has been raising awareness of living with a diabetes-related amputation has been recognised by Diabetes UK.
Barrie Smith has won two awards from the charity - including its top honour for the Outstanding Individual Volunteer.
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Thieves steal vital life-saving equipment from emergency medical team
Thieves have stolen vital life-saving equipment from a Community First Responder's vehicle in Gosport.
The theft happened on Monday night sometime between 6.45pm and 8.15pm while the car was parked outside a house in Sydney Road as a volunteer was responding to a medical emergency.
Over a thousand pounds worth of equipment was stolen including a life-saving defibrillator, which was paid for by vital charitable donations from the local community.
Road partially re-open following gas leak
SGN engineers have been working to make the area safe and have completed a temporary repair to the gas main. The company says work to make a permanent repair to the pipe will take place this morning.
Rowner Road has reopened to northbound traffic. The southbound side of the road remains closed while we complete our work. A signed diversion route is in place.
Repairs are expected to take a couple of days.
