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A young swan in a circle of dark ice in the middle of a canal, there is a dusting of snow on the water

Stuck swan freed from frozen canal

The stuck swan was spotted by a dog walker in frozen water on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal near Riley Green

A catapult with a blue handle and a gold coloured frame, lying on a piece of astroturf.

Tennis club calls for catapult ban after vandalism

Knowle Hill Club, in Virginia Water, is supporting the campaign after its windows were smashed.

Two women look at the camera among a crowd of people standing along a railing by the river. One of the women has white hair and is wearing a blue Swan Food Project tabard and a string of white tinsel round her neck. The other has long blonde hair, and is wearing a cream coat and mayoral chain.

Festive swan feed attracts crowd

A community group says the events are to thank people for their support through the year.

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An injured swan, having been shot with a bearing from a catapult and rescued.

New bid to ban catapults after attacks on animals

Danni Rogers says there is new evidence of catapult attacks on domestic pets and farm livestock.

A sunrise over a body of still water. There are purple clouds and a purple sky reflected in the water. On the far bank the sun is glowing orange and there are trees in silhouette.

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A sailing boat moored in a river with a light blue and red hull and a mast. On the far bank are two rows of houses. One is brick, the other is blue and white There are several white birds in the water. The sky overhead is overcast.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight: Saturday's Big Picture

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HMS Warrior at night in Portsmouth harbour. The mast is lit up with Christmas lights in the shape of a Christmas tree.

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A path covered by deep brown leaves with the bare trunks of trees on either side. There is dappled sunshine on the path.

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Several boats are moored up in the harbour. The water is a beautiful green colour and is so crystal clear that it offers a perfect reflection of the boats and blue sky above them.

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