Residents of a village near Winchester help to clear debris from country lanes yesterday after Storm Eunice hit.

Roads around Hursley saw trees fall down, with locals helping to cut up the pieces and move them out of the way.

READ MORE: In pictures: The damage caused by Storm Eunice in Hampshire

Hursley Parish Council chair David Killeen said: “Our Hursley farmers and residents were out in force on Friday along with Hampshire County Council to keep our roads open.

Hampshire Chronicle: Storm Eunice damage in Hursley, photo: David Killeen

“Many thanks to George Rees, Sam Burge, Nick Russell and Barry Steele and their teams who worked tirelessly to clear the trees. Thanks also to the residents who helped with saws and axes. Great teamwork in action.”

Hampshire Chronicle: Storm Eunice damage in Hursley, photo: David Killeen

The roads they helped to clear included Merdon Castle Lane, Bunstead Lane, Sparsholt Road, Heathcote Place and Main Road.

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