thedailyecho--2020-05-25--Plastic pollution at Chessel Bay nature reserve in Southampton

WHAT “ should be the jewel in Southampton ’ s crown ” has been dubbed an “ environmental disaster ” .
Chessel Bay is smothered “ a foot deep in plastic ” in some places .
Katrina Ayling , from Midanbury , broke down in tears when she first visited the nature reserve last autumn during a beach clean .
The mum of two who works with guide dogs said it was heartbreaking .
The reserve on the eastern bank of the River Itchen just south of Northam Bridge is of great local importance according to the council website .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , volunteers collected more than a tonne of plastic waste from what is one of the only remaining undeveloped parts of the lower Itchen shoreline .
Their haul included tampons , food wrapping , a mass of toys and industrial waste .
Community litter picks are held twice a year however Katrina says this is not enough .
The 35-year-old , along with fellow environmental activist Mairin Williams , is calling on local companies to be held accountable .
Tiny plastic beads – nurdles – which release toxic chemicals and harm wildlife have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southampton plastic factories , they say .
Birds often starve to death mistakenly thinking they are food .
Katrina and Mairin are representatives for Surfers against Sewage , a charity which is urging manufactures to reduce plastic packaging and tackle plastic pollution with its ‘ Return To Offender ’ campaign .
Katrina said : “ It ’ s an environmental disaster .
Plastic pollution is not in another county it ’ s here in our city .
“ There is no point in beach clean-ups and litter picking it there is still plastic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to see companies held accountable .
“ The bay should be treasured and protected as a wildlife haven .
“ It ’ s my local shore but I would not take my kids down there .
It ’ s not safe .
The problem is getting worse.
” A large part of the bay is mudflats which offer feeding grounds for migratory birds .
Accessed via Quayside Road it is also rich in plant life .
In 1989 , Chessel Bay was designated Southampton City ’ s first Local Nature Reserve .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Special Scientific Interest or SSSI .
Responsibility for the bay lies with the city council and Natural England .
Cabinet member Steve Leggett said : “ We are committed to protecting and enhancing our natural environment .
As part of our Green City Plan , we are working with residents and businesses to reduce our impact on our local environment .
This includes exploring how we can help businesses and community groups with interests in the river to improve the situation .
We need to be wary of clean-ups as , if done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We accept that litter being found on our foreshores is not acceptable .
“ We have been to talking to local organisations to develop actions to reduce litter in the River Itchen .
In the meantime , further smaller scale clean-ups will be taking place .
We ’ d like to thank all involved for all of their efforts.
” The Daily Echo is awaiting comment from Natural England .

Chessel Bay is smothered a "foot deep in plastic” in some places.
Katrina Ayling, from Midanbury, broke down in tears when she first visited the nature reserve last autumn during a beach clean.
The mum of two who works with guide dogs said it was heartbreaking.
The reserve on the eastern bank of the River Itchen just south of Northam Bridge is of great local importance, according to the council website.
However, just weeks before the lockdown, volunteers collected more than a tonne of plastic waste from what is one of the only remaining undeveloped parts of the lower Itchen shoreline.
Their haul included tampons, food wrapping, a mass of toys and industrial waste.
Community litter picks are held twice a year, however, Katrina says this is not enough.
The 35-year-old, along with fellow environmental activist Mairin Williams, is calling on local companies to be held accountable.
Tiny plastic beads – nurdles – which release toxic chemicals and harm wildlife have been pouring into the Itchen from three Southampton plastic factories, they say.
Birds often starve to death mistakenly thinking they are food.
Katrina and Mairin are representatives for Surfers against Sewage, a charity that is urging manufactures to reduce plastic packaging and tackle plastic pollution with its ‘Return To Offender’ campaign.
Katrina said: “It’s an environmental disaster. Plastic pollution is not in another county it’s here in our city.
“There is no point in beach clean-ups and litter picking if there is still plastic pouring out into the river. I want to see companies held accountable.
“The bay should be treasured and protected as a wildlife haven.
“It’s my local shore but I would not take my kids down there. It’s not safe. The problem is getting worse.”
A large part of the bay is made up of mudflats which offer feeding grounds for migratory birds.
Accessed via Quayside Road, it is also rich in plant life.
In 1989, Chessel Bay was designated Southampton first Local nature reserve.
Important nationally, the mudflats are a Site of Special Scientific Interest or SSSI.
Responsibility for the bay lies with the city council and Natural England.
Cabinet member Steve Leggett said: “We are committed to protecting and enhancing our natural environment. As part of our Green City Plan, we are working with residents and businesses to reduce our impact on our local environment. This includes exploring how we can help businesses and community groups with interests in the river to improve the situation. We need to be wary of clean-ups as, if done too frequently, these can disturb habitats. We accept that litter being found on our foreshores is not acceptable.
“We have been to talking to local organisations to develop actions to reduce litter in the River Itchen. In the meantime, further smaller scale clean-ups will be taking place. We’d like to thank all involved for all of their efforts.”
The Daily Echo is awaiting comment from Natural England.


thedailyecho--2020-05-25--The Causeway, Romsey, could be shut for two months

A FOOTPATH at a popular beauty spot in Romsey could be closed for two months as part of a £6 million flood alleviation scheme .
Work on the Romsey Extra Footpath , running along The Causeway from Bypass Road to Sadlers Mill , could start at the beginning of June and last for eight weeks .
One community leader revealed “ it is a pity ” the Causeway will be shut off again to ensure vehicles up to 26 tonnes can use the route .
Cllr Mark Cooper , who represents Romsey Tadburn on Test Valley Borough Council , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ the work ] was not finished earlier , because walking on the Causeway is one of the most enjoyed recreation spots .
“ It is also a fairly confined space where they are working so I don ’ t think you can have many machines up there at the same time.. ” Cllr John Parker , who represents Romsey Tadburn on the borough council , said : “ The eight weeks to finish the work off will mean vehicles will not drive off into the river .
`` At the moment drivers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ track that comes in from the A27 so they can get to their homes.
” The proposals were drawn up by the Environment Agency and Hampshire County Council .
A spokesperson from the Environmental Agency said : “ The Causeway is being closed to allow our contractor to install timber-clad barriers .
“ These will prevent vehicles up to 26 tonnes from falling off the bridges over the spillways while working on the Romsey Flood Alleviation Scheme .
“ Our contractor estimates the Causeway will be closed for eight weeks , to allow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hopes it will re-open sooner.
” They added : “ When completed the £6m Romsey Flood Alleviation Scheme will provide greater flood protection to nearly 130 homes as well as commercial properties in Romsey .
”

Work on the Romsey Extra Footpath, running along The Causeway from Bypass Road to Sadlers Mill, could start at the beginning of June and last for eight weeks.
One community leader revealed “it is a pity” the Causeway will be shut off again to ensure vehicles up to 26 tonnes can use the route.
Cllr Mark Cooper, who represents Romsey Tadburn on Test Valley Borough Council, said: “It is a pity it [the work] was not finished earlier, because walking on the Causeway is one of the most enjoyed recreation spots.
“It is also a fairly confined space where they are working so I don’t think you can have many machines up there at the same time..”
Cllr John Parker, who represents Romsey Tadburn on the borough council, said: “The eight weeks to finish the work off will mean vehicles will not drive off into the river.
"At the moment drivers are having to come across the temporary track that comes in from the A27 so they can get to their homes.”
The proposals were drawn up by the Environment Agency and Hampshire County Council.
A spokesperson from the Environmental Agency said: “The Causeway is being closed to allow our contractor to install timber-clad barriers.
“These will prevent vehicles up to 26 tonnes from falling off the bridges over the spillways while working on the Romsey Flood Alleviation Scheme.
“Our contractor estimates the Causeway will be closed for eight weeks, to allow for working under coronavirus restrictions, but hopes it will re-open sooner.”
They added: “When completed the £6m Romsey Flood Alleviation Scheme will provide greater flood protection to nearly 130 homes as well as commercial properties in Romsey.”


thedailyecho--2020-05-25--Two arrested on suspicion of murder after stabbing in Havant

TWO men have been arrested following the death of a man in Havant last night .
Officers rushed to an address in Tichborne Grove , Havant last night , after receiving reports of a disturbance at around 11pm .
On arrival , police found a man and a woman , who had both sustained serious stab wounds .
Ambulance crews attended but a 21-year-old man from Havant was pronounced dead at the scene , and his next of kind have been informed .
A 27-year-old woman from Southsea also sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries , and she was taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Now , a 25-year-old man from Cambourne , Cornwall and a 31-year-old man from Hayling Island have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody .
Officers have appealed for information and have urged any witnesses to come forward .
Detective Inspector Lee McClellan from Hampshire Constabulary ’ s Major Crime Unit said : “ We were called at 11pm last night ( Saturday , 23 May ) , to a report of a disturbance at an address in Tichborne Grove , Havant .
On arrival , officers found a man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stab wounds .
`` Ambulance crews were in attendance but sadly the 21-year-old man from Havant , was pronounced dead at the scene .
His next of kin have been informed and they are being supported by specialist officers .
`` We would like to reassure the public that we believe this to be an isolated incident and there is no wider risk to the community .
We will be in the area throughout the day conducting our enquiries so if any residents have any concerns , please come and speak to our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ information that you think might help with the investigation , get in touch with police by calling 101 , quoting the reference number of 44200184002 .

Officers rushed to an address in Tichborne Grove, Havant last night, after receiving reports of a disturbance at around 11pm.
On arrival, police found a man and a woman, who had both sustained serious stab wounds.
Ambulance crews attended but a 21-year-old man from Havant was pronounced dead at the scene, and his next of kind have been informed.
A 27-year-old woman from Southsea also sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries, and she was taken to Southampton General Hospital for treatment.
Now, a 25-year-old man from Cambourne, Cornwall and a 31-year-old man from Hayling Island have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody.
Officers have appealed for information and have urged any witnesses to come forward.
Detective Inspector Lee McClellan from Hampshire Constabulary’s Major Crime Unit said: “We were called at 11pm last night (Saturday, 23 May), to a report of a disturbance at an address in Tichborne Grove, Havant. On arrival, officers found a man and a woman who had both sustained stab wounds.
"Ambulance crews were in attendance but sadly the 21-year-old man from Havant, was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and they are being supported by specialist officers.
"We would like to reassure the public that we believe this to be an isolated incident and there is no wider risk to the community. We will be in the area throughout the day conducting our enquiries so if any residents have any concerns, please come and speak to our officers."
If you have any information that you think might help with the investigation, get in touch with police by calling 101, quoting the reference number of 44200184002.


thedailyecho--2020-05-25--A&E wait times in Southampton fall during coronavirus pandemic

A & E patients were seen much quicker at University Hospital Southampton Trust in March , as emergency attendances plunged .
It comes after the NHS voiced fears people who need emergency care are avoiding hospitals due to Covid-19 .
The health service says staff have worked hard to ensure non-coronavirus related treatment is available during the pandemic , and has urged those who need help to seek it .
The median time between someone ’ s arrival at A & E and their treatment was 66 minutes at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in March , according to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three-quarters of an hour less than the same month a year previously , when the figure stood at 106 .
However , the time it took to receive treatment was not recorded in 33 % of cases , and attendances where patients left without treatment are not included in the figures .
The median is the middle of a range of figures , meaning it will not be skewed by very low or high values .
Falling wait times came as A & E attendances at the trust also dropped by 34 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pattern across England as a whole , where the median wait dropped from 65 to 44 minutes as recorded attendances dropped by 26 % to 1.2 million .
The plummet in A & E visit numbers in recent months has led to concerns that people who need medical help are avoiding hospitals through fear of catching the coronavirus , or not wanting to burden the health service .
Dr Cliff Mann , NHS national clinical director for urgent and emergency care , said most reductions were for lower risk conditions , such as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` But we are also worried that within that reduction in attendances were people who should have come to A & E , and whose health might be put at risk by not doing so , '' he added .
`` While NHS staff have pulled out all the stops to deal with coronavirus , they have also worked hard to ensure that patients can safely access urgent and emergency care when they need it .
“ So whether you or a loved one have the symptoms of serious illness like a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are a parent worried about their child , our message to you is : the NHS is here for you , so please help us to help you and come forward for care when you need it , using the 111 phone or online service as the first port of call.
” President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine Dr Katherine Henderson agreed , saying : “ These figures show that the average time for a patient to receive treatment has fallen , which is likely to be a result in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are seriously injured or in urgent need of medical attention should absolutely still go to their A & E .
”

It comes after the NHS voiced fears people who need emergency care are avoiding hospitals due to Covid-19.
The health service says staff have worked hard to ensure non-coronavirus related treatment is available during the pandemic, and has urged those who need help to seek it.
The median time between someone’s arrival at A&E and their treatment was 66 minutes at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in March, according to NHS Digital data.
This was almost three-quarters of an hour less than the same month a year previously, when the figure stood at 106.
However, the time it took to receive treatment was not recorded in 33% of cases, and attendances where patients left without treatment are not included in the figures.
The median is the middle of a range of figures, meaning it will not be skewed by very low or high values.
Falling wait times came as A&E attendances at the trust also dropped by 34% over the period.
This followed the pattern across England as a whole, where the median wait dropped from 65 to 44 minutes as recorded attendances dropped by 26% to 1.2 million.
The plummet in A&E visit numbers in recent months has led to concerns that people who need medical help are avoiding hospitals through fear of catching the coronavirus, or not wanting to burden the health service.
Dr Cliff Mann, NHS national clinical director for urgent and emergency care, said most reductions were for lower risk conditions, such as sprains, minor wounds and alcohol-related issues.
"But we are also worried that within that reduction in attendances were people who should have come to A&E, and whose health might be put at risk by not doing so," he added.
"While NHS staff have pulled out all the stops to deal with coronavirus, they have also worked hard to ensure that patients can safely access urgent and emergency care when they need it.
“So whether you or a loved one have the symptoms of serious illness like a heart attack or stroke, or you are a parent worried about their child, our message to you is: the NHS is here for you, so please help us to help you and come forward for care when you need it, using the 111 phone or online service as the first port of call.”
President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine Dr Katherine Henderson agreed, saying: “These figures show that the average time for a patient to receive treatment has fallen, which is likely to be a result in the reduction of attendances.
“Patients who are seriously injured or in urgent need of medical attention should absolutely still go to their A&E.”


thedailyecho--2020-05-25--Vandal-hit church to get CCTV cameras after damage caused

PLANNING chiefs have approved proposals for a new security system which aims to protect a vandal-hit church in the New Forest .
Members of St Mary Magdalene in Church Lane , New Milton , have been given consent to install CCTV cameras and place stainless steel mesh over two windows either side of the entrance .
It follows an incident in which vandals smashed one of the windows at the Grade II-listed church , causing `` unsightly and depressing '' damage .
On another occasion a car was damaged after youths interrupted a thanksgiving service by banging on the church @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at one of the vehicles parked outside the building after the group was criticised for disturbing the service .
St Mary Magdalene , part of which dates from the 17th century , is the only listed building in the Old Milton Green Conservation Area .
A heritage statement which formed part of the planning application described the ancient place of worship as `` one of the more significant buildings in the area '' .
The statement said the proposed window screens were the `` most unobtrusive '' option .
It added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CCTV cameras where they can be seen but benefits of the cameras will clearly outweigh the harm by protecting the buildings .
`` The outward appearance of the church will not alter significantly if wiring routes and camera positions are sympathetically considered . ''
Now the proposals put forward by the church have been approved by the district council .
A report produced by planning officers said : `` The CCTV system would comprise four cameras on the church , positioned in order to achieve maximum visibility around the building .
One camera @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which does not form part of this application .
`` The proposals are intended to help protect the church from vandalism .
`` The CCTV cameras and the ( window ) screens would be fixed directly to the church and would impact on the special qualities of the building .
However , this impact is considered acceptable in the interests of protecting the listed building .
`` On balance the proposals would have a negligible impact on the building and on the character and appearance of the area . ''
Church members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they hoped the £5,000 scheme would act as a deterrent and put an end to costly repair bills .

Members of St Mary Magdalene in Church Lane, New Milton, have been given consent to install CCTV cameras and place stainless steel mesh over two windows either side of the entrance.
It follows an incident in which vandals smashed one of the windows at the Grade II-listed church, causing "unsightly and depressing" damage.
On another occasion a car was damaged after youths interrupted a thanksgiving service by banging on the church windows.
The culprit threw a stone at one of the vehicles parked outside the building after the group was criticised for disturbing the service.
St Mary Magdalene, part of which dates from the 17th century, is the only listed building in the Old Milton Green Conservation Area.
A heritage statement which formed part of the planning application described the ancient place of worship as "one of the more significant buildings in the area".
The statement said the proposed window screens were the "most unobtrusive" option.
It added: "There will be some harm in placing CCTV cameras where they can be seen but benefits of the cameras will clearly outweigh the harm by protecting the buildings.
"The outward appearance of the church will not alter significantly if wiring routes and camera positions are sympathetically considered."
Now the proposals put forward by the church have been approved by the district council.
A report produced by planning officers said: "The CCTV system would comprise four cameras on the church, positioned in order to achieve maximum visibility around the building. One camera is also proposed for the church hall, which does not form part of this application.
"The proposals are intended to help protect the church from vandalism.
"The CCTV cameras and the (window) screens would be fixed directly to the church and would impact on the special qualities of the building. However, this impact is considered acceptable in the interests of protecting the listed building.
"On balance the proposals would have a negligible impact on the building and on the character and appearance of the area."
Church members welcomed the council's decision, saying they hoped the £5,000 scheme would act as a deterrent and put an end to costly repair bills.
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thedailyecho--2020-05-25--Two men rescued from Southampton waters by Red Funnel

TWO men tangled in the kite straps of their kayak were rescued after being pulled aboard a Red Funnel boat in the Thorn Channel .
The Red Funnel 's `` Red Eagle '' was travelling through the Thorn Channel near Calshot at around 9.30am yesterday morning , when a member of the crew spotted a kayak , with one person on board and another struggling in the water .
After alerting the relevant authorities , the Red Eagle crew stopped the vessel in the middle of the channel and a rescue lifeboat was launched , which recovered the two men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
The rescue operation only lasted around 25 minutes and then passengers were back on route to East Cowes .
Chris Sibley , Risk , Safety and Compliance Director at Red Funnel , is `` extremely proud '' of the crew 's quick thinking and he has sent his well wishes to the men recovered from the kayak .
He said : `` Red Eagle was involved in a rescue operation during its 9am Southampton to East Cowes sailing this morning ( 23 May 2020 ) .
Whilst passing through the Thorn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 9.39am a member of the crew identified a kayak via the lookout , along with another person in the water .
`` After alerting Southampton Vessel Traffic Service and the Solent Coast Guard , Red Eagle was manoeuvred into a suitable position and the rescue boat was launched , which recovered two men ; one from the kayak and one from the water , who was tangled in kite straps .
“ The two men were recovered at 10am and brought aboard Red Eagle , along with their equipment , which continued its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two men were exhausted but , luckily , did not appear to have any physical injuries .
Due to the swift actions of our crew , there was a short delay of 25 minutes to the sailing .
It was an incredible team effort by all involved .
“ I am extremely proud of Red Eagle ’ s team for their quick thinking and efforts in this morning ’ s rescue operation .
We also send our well wishes to the men recovered.
” John Exley was passing by at the time and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ middle of the channel , in what he described to be `` very windy conditions '' .
He said : `` It was quite strange to see , they never normally stop so I knew something was wrong .
The kayak was in the water in very windy conditions , and when they saw it , they launched the lifeboat and winched them on board . ''

The Red Funnel's "Red Eagle" was travelling through the Thorn Channel near Calshot at around 9.30am yesterday morning, when a member of the crew spotted a kayak, with one person on board and another struggling in the water.
After alerting the relevant authorities, the Red Eagle crew stopped the vessel in the middle of the channel and a rescue lifeboat was launched, which recovered the two men who were described to be "exhausted".
The rescue operation only lasted around 25 minutes and then passengers were back on route to East Cowes.
Chris Sibley, Risk, Safety and Compliance Director at Red Funnel, is "extremely proud" of the crew's quick thinking and he has sent his well wishes to the men recovered from the kayak.
He said: "Red Eagle was involved in a rescue operation during its 9am Southampton to East Cowes sailing this morning (23 May 2020). Whilst passing through the Thorn Channel near Calshot, Southampton, at 9.39am a member of the crew identified a kayak via the lookout, along with another person in the water.
"After alerting Southampton Vessel Traffic Service and the Solent Coast Guard, Red Eagle was manoeuvred into a suitable position and the rescue boat was launched, which recovered two men; one from the kayak and one from the water, who was tangled in kite straps.
“The two men were recovered at 10am and brought aboard Red Eagle, along with their equipment, which continued its onward journey to East Cowes. The two men were exhausted but, luckily, did not appear to have any physical injuries. Due to the swift actions of our crew, there was a short delay of 25 minutes to the sailing. It was an incredible team effort by all involved.
“I am extremely proud of Red Eagle’s team for their quick thinking and efforts in this morning’s rescue operation. We also send our well wishes to the men recovered.”
John Exley was passing by at the time and saw the Red Eagle stop in the middle of the channel, in what he described to be "very windy conditions".
He said: "It was quite strange to see, they never normally stop so I knew something was wrong. The kayak was in the water in very windy conditions, and when they saw it, they launched the lifeboat and winched them on board."


thedailyecho--2020-05-25--Louise Smith: Murder probe after body found in Havant woodland

POLICE have launched a murder investigation after the body of missing teenager Louise Smith was discovered in woodland .
The 16-year-old ’ s body was found in the Havant Thicket area of Staunton Country Park on Thursday .
Louise , from the Leigh Park area , was reported missing on Friday 8 May ( VE Day ) at around 6.30pm .
Detective Chief Superintendent Scott Mackechnie said : “ This is now a murder investigation and our focus is to identify who is responsible .
To do this it is crucial that we capture as much information as possible regarding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We know that news of her murder will leave the community shocked and upset , but we are turning to you for your help , because information you have could be key in this investigation.
” CCTV footage shows Louise entering Tesco Metro on Greywell Road shortly before 7.30pm on Thursday , May 7 .
It was reported to police that she was seen at around midday on VE Day in Somborne Drive .
Police said they are keen to trace Louise ’ s movements from the Somborne Drive and Greywell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where she was discovered in Havant Thicket .
Detective Chief Superintendent Scott Mackechnie said : “ Two weeks have passed since Louise was first reported missing .
I am asking residents in Leigh Park to cast their minds back to Louise ’ s disappearance a fortnight ago and provide any information to us that will help trace her movements from where she was last seen to the site at which her body was discovered .
“ We know she entered Tesco Metro on Greywell Road shortly before 7.30pm on Thursday 7th May , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where she went from here .
“ She also was reportedly seen at midday the following day – VE Day – in Somborne Drive .
Please focus your mind on this day .
“ This was a historic day for the country , and many of you may have been celebrating out on your front gardens .
Did you see her , or someone matching her description ?
Was she alone , or with someone ?
“ Perhaps you were out walking or running in Havant Thicket on this day , as part @ @ @ @ @ @ @ see anything that could help our investigation , or anyone acting suspiciously ?
“ We are also keen to trace her movements from 7.30pm on 7th May onwards .
At that time she was described as wearing black jeans , a black and white striped T-shirt , black trainers and a black coat with a fur hood , as seen in the CCTV image .
“ Our appeals for any video footage from Leigh Park residents – whether this be CCTV , dash cam , or doorbell camera footage – from Thursday 7th @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as we are keen to capture as much video material as possible .
“ If you live in Leigh Park and have footage from these two days , please do not delete it and save it if this is possible to do .
Alternatively , contact us and we can arrange for an officer to collect it .
“ We have released a map which marks the location where Louise was found , and also marks Somborne Drive which is where she lived and at this time is the area where she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look at this map – if you live in the surrounding areas depicted on this map and have video footage , or information , please get in touch .
“ In addition , we ’ re keen to hear from any dog walkers who use Havant Thicket and Staunton Country Park , drone operators , and cyclists with helmet cameras or Go Pros that may have been using the area on these days , but particularly the afternoon of VE day .
“ We will endeavour to provide updates as this investigation progresses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the community to please not speculate on the circumstances , and instead provide all information to the police in the first instance.
” Anyone with information should call police on 101 , quoting 44200163113 , or you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

The 16-year-old’s body was found in the Havant Thicket area of Staunton Country Park on Thursday.
Louise, from the Leigh Park area, was reported missing on Friday 8 May (VE Day) at around 6.30pm.
Detective Chief Superintendent Scott Mackechnie said: “This is now a murder investigation and our focus is to identify who is responsible. To do this it is crucial that we capture as much information as possible regarding the moments leading up to her death.
“We know that news of her murder will leave the community shocked and upset, but we are turning to you for your help, because information you have could be key in this investigation.”
CCTV footage shows Louise entering Tesco Metro on Greywell Road shortly before 7.30pm on Thursday, May 7.
It was reported to police that she was seen at around midday on VE Day in Somborne Drive.
Police said they are keen to trace Louise’s movements from the Somborne Drive and Greywell Road area, up to the site where she was discovered in Havant Thicket.
Detective Chief Superintendent Scott Mackechnie said: “Two weeks have passed since Louise was first reported missing. I am asking residents in Leigh Park to cast their minds back to Louise’s disappearance a fortnight ago and provide any information to us that will help trace her movements from where she was last seen to the site at which her body was discovered.
“We know she entered Tesco Metro on Greywell Road shortly before 7.30pm on Thursday 7th May, but we can’t be certain where she went from here.
“She also was reportedly seen at midday the following day – VE Day – in Somborne Drive. Please focus your mind on this day.
“This was a historic day for the country, and many of you may have been celebrating out on your front gardens. Did you see her, or someone matching her description? Was she alone, or with someone?
“Perhaps you were out walking or running in Havant Thicket on this day, as part of your daily exercise. Did you see anything that could help our investigation, or anyone acting suspiciously?
“We are also keen to trace her movements from 7.30pm on 7th May onwards. At that time she was described as wearing black jeans, a black and white striped T-shirt, black trainers and a black coat with a fur hood, as seen in the CCTV image.
“Our appeals for any video footage from Leigh Park residents – whether this be CCTV, dash cam, or doorbell camera footage – from Thursday 7th May and Friday 8th May still stand, as we are keen to capture as much video material as possible.
“If you live in Leigh Park and have footage from these two days, please do not delete it and save it if this is possible to do. Alternatively, contact us and we can arrange for an officer to collect it.
“We have released a map which marks the location where Louise was found, and also marks Somborne Drive which is where she lived and at this time is the area where she was last seen. Please take a look at this map – if you live in the surrounding areas depicted on this map and have video footage, or information, please get in touch.
“In addition, we’re keen to hear from any dog walkers who use Havant Thicket and Staunton Country Park, drone operators, and cyclists with helmet cameras or Go Pros that may have been using the area on these days, but particularly the afternoon of VE day.
“We will endeavour to provide updates as this investigation progresses, but in the meantime we ask the community to please not speculate on the circumstances, and instead provide all information to the police in the first instance.”
Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting 44200163113, or you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-05-25--LETTER - What is so special about two metres?

The nation is preparing for stage two of the great ‘ unlock ’ .
There is much attention being given @ @ @ @ @ .
pubs , schools and churches , among countless others , are calculating how many @ @ @ @ @ accommodate .
This holds the key to life and death for many businesses – and @ @ @ @ @ Two meters ( about six feet ) is the distance being used .
It poses @ @ @ @ @ classrooms and economic numbers is pubs and restaurants .
But what is magical about two @ @ @ @ @ metre in France and 1.5 metres in Italy and Germany .
Why are we subjecting @ @ @ @ @ could be less painful and make a huge difference to our schools and meeting places @ @ @ @ @ .
And our Government has meekly followed .
Just as with our care and nursing @ @

There is much attention being given to ‘social distancing’. pubs, schools and churches, among countless others, are calculating how many ‘customers’ they can accommodate.
This holds the key to life and death for many businesses – and people’s jobs.
Two meters (about six feet) is the distance being used.
It poses problems with fitting children into classrooms and economic numbers is pubs and restaurants.
But what is magical about two metres?
It is one metre in France and 1.5 metres in Italy and Germany.
Why are we subjecting ourselves to this when it could be less painful and make a huge difference to our schools and meeting places?
The experts have ruled. And our Government has meekly followed.
Just as with our care and nursing homes.
Revd Brian Strevens
Shirley


thedailyecho--2020-05-25--Esso oil refinery in 1958

Esso oil refinery in 1958

AN oil refinery at Fawley was first established in 1921 by the Atlantic Gulf and West Indies Company but the @ @ @ @ @ four years later .
It was rebuilt and extended during the 1950s , as shown @ @ @ @ @ , and today the refinery is the largest in the United Kingdom and one of @ @ @ @ @ .
The caption on the picture from 1958 reads : “ New photo of the @ @ @ @ @ chemicals from oil ’ plant at the Esso oil refinery at Fawley which is being @ @ @ @ @ industries springing up adjoining the refinery site – International Synthetic Rubber , Monsanto Chemicals and @ @ @ @ @ will extract butadiene and ethylene during the process of converting crude petroleum to petrol , @ @ @ @ @ ” .

It was rebuilt and extended during the 1950s, as shown in this Daily Echo photograph, and today the refinery is the largest in the United Kingdom and one of the most complex in Europe.
The caption on the picture from 1958 reads: “New photo of the 9m (pounds) ‘chemicals from oil’ plant at the Esso oil refinery at Fawley which is being built to supply the new industries springing up adjoining the refinery site – International Synthetic Rubber, Monsanto Chemicals and Union Carbide. The plant will extract butadiene and ethylene during the process of converting crude petroleum to petrol, other oil fuels and lubricants”.


thedailyecho--2020-05-25--Two weeks of roadworks in Chandler's Ford

Almost two weeks of roadworks are beginning in Chandler 's Ford at the end of this month .
From Thursday @ @ @ @ @ 10 , Southern Water will be conducting a series of works on Hursley Road .
@ @ @ @ @ a bypass and laying down tarmac along the road .
Most of this work will @ @ @ @ @ junction of Hocombe Drive with Hursley Road , with work also taking place opposite building @ @ @ @ @ .
During this time , drivers have been warned that delays are likely and traffic @ @ @ @ @ multi-way signals .

From Thursday May 28 until Wednesday June 10, Southern Water will be conducting a series of works on Hursley Road.
Southern Water will be installing a bypass and laying down tarmac along the road.
Most of this work will be carried out on the junction of Hocombe Drive with Hursley Road, with work also taking place opposite building number 275 on Hursley Road.
During this time, drivers have been warned that delays are likely and traffic will be controlled by using multi-way signals.


thedailyecho--2020-05-25--Fire rips through roof of large detached house at Danes Road, Awbridge

A LARGE detached house in a Hampshire village has been badly damaged by fire .
The blaze broke out in the roof of the property in Danes Road , Awbridge , leaving nothing but charred timbers .
Other parts of the property are also understood to have suffered extensive damage .
But neighbours said a family who were inside the house when the blaze broke out managed to escape unhurt .
One man said : `` The fire started in the loft and took hold quite quickly . ''
Another neighbour added : `` My brother came in and asked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I thought he meant Dominic Cummings but I went outside and the whole place was sealed off . ''
Fire crews from across Hampshire were called to the blaze , which broke out late this afternoon .
Part of Danes Road was closed in both directions and motorists were urged to avoid the area as the emergency services converged on the scene .
A fire service with an aerial ladder platform was parked in a neighbouring garden , enabling firefighters to tackle the blaze from above .
South Central Ambulance Service sent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ incident response vehicles .
Romsey firefighters were joined by colleagues from other fire stations , including Eastleigh , Redbridge and Totton .
Concerned neighbours watched from the end of their driveways as crews tackled the blaze .

The blaze broke out in the roof of the property in Danes Road, Awbridge, leaving nothing but charred timbers.
Other parts of the property are also understood to have suffered extensive damage.
But neighbours said a family who were inside the house when the blaze broke out managed to escape unhurt.
One man said: "The fire started in the loft and took hold quite quickly."
Another neighbour added: "My brother came in and asked me if I was following the drama. I thought he meant Dominic Cummings but I went outside and the whole place was sealed off."
Fire crews from across Hampshire were called to the blaze, which broke out late this afternoon.
Part of Danes Road was closed in both directions and motorists were urged to avoid the area as the emergency services converged on the scene.
A fire service with an aerial ladder platform was parked in a neighbouring garden, enabling firefighters to tackle the blaze from above.
South Central Ambulance Service sent at least two ambulances, plus two incident response vehicles.
Romsey firefighters were joined by colleagues from other fire stations, including Eastleigh, Redbridge and Totton.
Concerned neighbours watched from the end of their driveways as crews tackled the blaze.


thedailyecho--2020-05-25--NHS trusts in Hampshire report only one new coronavirus death

ONLY one new death linked to Covid-19 has been reported by NHS trusts in Hampshire .
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation @ @ @ @ @ who had tested positive for coronavirus died on May 22 .
It means a total @ @ @ @ @ have now been linked to Covid-19 .
Four other trusts - University Hospital Southampton NHS @ @ @ @ @ , Solent NHS Trust , Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation @ @ @ @ @ new deaths .
It means their figures have not changed since the previous statistics were @ @ @ @ @ , the total of 181 patients have died after testing positive for coronavirus , while @ @ @ @ @ Trust there have now been 152 deaths .
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust has recorded @ @ @ @ @ at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust the figure is 222 .

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust revealed that a patient who had tested positive for coronavirus died on May 22.
It means a total of 574 deaths in Hampshire have now been linked to Covid-19.
Four other trusts - University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS), Solent NHS Trust, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - have reported no new deaths.
It means their figures have not changed since the previous statistics were released yesterday.
At UHS, the total of 181 patients have died after testing positive for coronavirus, while at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust there have now been 152 deaths.
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust has recorded 17 patient deaths, while at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust the figure is 222.


thedailyecho--2020-05-25--59 more people die with coronavirus in hospitals in England

ANOTHER 59 people who tested positive for Covid-19 have died in the past 24 hours , NHS England has said @ @ @ @ @ confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England is currently 25,750 .
It is one of @ @ @ @ @ pandemic started .
However , NHS England said the number of deaths may be more @ @ @ @ @ collate deaths was down for much of Sunday .
They said : `` The Covid @ @ @ @ @ operate between 4.55am and 3pm on Sunday 24 May due to connectivity issues experienced by @ @ @ @ @ The number of deaths reported today by NHS England and NHS Improvement may therefore reflect @ @ @ @ @ system is now fully operational and the reports of any deaths which were not able @ @ @ @ @ be uploaded and reconciled.
” The patients were aged between 44 and 98-years-old .
Four @ @ @ @ @ aged between 56 and 91 - had no known underlying health condition .
Five of @ @ @ @ @ the south east .
NHS England said their families have been informed .

The total number of confirmed reported deaths in hospitals in England is currently 25,750.
It is one of the smallest increases since the pandemic started.
However, NHS England said the number of deaths may be more as the system used to collate deaths was down for much of Sunday.
They said: "The Covid Patient Notification System did not operate between 4.55am and 3pm on Sunday 24 May due to connectivity issues experienced by an external supplier.
“The number of deaths reported today by NHS England and NHS Improvement may therefore reflect this situation.
“The system is now fully operational and the reports of any deaths which were not able to be entered yesterday will be uploaded and reconciled.”
The patients were aged between 44 and 98-years-old.
Four of the 59 patients - aged between 56 and 91 - had no known underlying health condition.
Five of the deaths reported occurred in the south east.
NHS England said their families have been informed.


thedailyecho--2020-05-23--Gosport man assaulted and robbed of bad and wallet

TWO men assaulted a man in Gosport , before stealing his bag and wallet , police say .
An appeal has been launched after a 27-year-old man sustained a minor head injury after he was assualted and robbed of his bag and wallet and his bank card .
The incident took place on Rambler Drive in Gosport between 8.10pm and 8.20pm on Friday May 22 .
Two men were said to approach the 27-year-old , and now officers are appealing for information and urge anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward .
One of the men was described as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 5 feet 6 inches tall , slim with short black hair and wearing a zip up , waist length leather jacket .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` The incident happened on Friday May 22 in Rambler Drive , Gosport .
`` A 27-year-old man was approached by two men who assaulted him before stealing his bag and wallet which contained a number of cards including a bank card .
The victim sustained a minor head injury during the assault .
`` Were you in the area around this time ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ or did you hear anything ?
Do you have any private CCTV that may have captured something in the area ?
`` If you think you can help us please call 101 , quoting 44200182655 , or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 . ''

An appeal has been launched after a 27-year-old man sustained a minor head injury after he was assualted and robbed of his bag and wallet and his bank card.
The incident took place on Rambler Drive in Gosport between 8.10pm and 8.20pm on Friday May 22.
Two men were said to approach the 27-year-old, and now officers are appealing for information and urge anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.
One of the men was described as being white, aged between 20-30 years-old, 5 feet 6 inches tall, slim with short black hair and wearing a zip up, waist length leather jacket.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "The incident happened on Friday May 22 in Rambler Drive, Gosport.
"A 27-year-old man was approached by two men who assaulted him before stealing his bag and wallet which contained a number of cards including a bank card. The victim sustained a minor head injury during the assault.
"Were you in the area around this time? Did you see two men acting suspiciously or did you hear anything? Do you have any private CCTV that may have captured something in the area?
"If you think you can help us please call 101, quoting 44200182655, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-05-26--Fly-tippers dump rubbish in the middle of Southampton street

A SOUTHAMPTON street was blocked by fly-tippers who dumped a large amount of rubbish in the middle of the night .
People living in South Mill Road have spoken of their shock after waking up yesterday morning to discover that several items had been left in the middle of the street .
The unsightly trail of rubbish included trees , rubble and part of a washing machine , plus an assortment of children 's toys .
One woman said living near the scene of the illegal dumping said she was woken at 2am by a huge bang .
It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours later that she noticed fly-tippers had used the road as a tip , leaving it impassable .
She said : `` I tried to report it to the police as it was blocking the street but they passed me on to the Environment Agency , who could n't help as it was a council issue .
`` I tried to call them and they were n't taking any calls due to Covid , so in frustration I put it on social media .
`` One of our neighbours is having work to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , thinking it had come from their property , to see if they were OK. '' The rubbish included garden waste and concrete fencepost footings , plus palm-type trees , a washing machine drum , black bags with goodness knows what in , a big tree stump and rubble .
There were also a few kids ' toys . ''
Cllr Steve Galton contacted the city council 's highways department and asked them to remove the waste .
One resident said : `` We 're used to hearing about rubbish being dumped in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's unbelievable that fly-tippers would block a residential road in the middle of a city . ''
It comes just weeks after it was revealed that Southampton has seen more then 70,000 fly-tipping incidents over the past eight years .
As reported in the Daily Echo the unauthorised dumping has cost taxpayers more than £2m .
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith described the data as shocking and said there should be more severe penalties .
Campaigners said residents should be educated .
Lyn Brayshaw , a member of voluntary group CommonSense - which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Southampton Common - said : “ It ’ s sad that there are so many people out there that feel it ’ s ok just to dump stuff .
People should not need someone else to clear up after them .
”

People living in South Mill Road have spoken of their shock after waking up yesterday morning to discover that several items had been left in the middle of the street.
The unsightly trail of rubbish included trees, rubble and part of a washing machine, plus an assortment of children's toys.
One woman said living near the scene of the illegal dumping said she was woken at 2am by a huge bang.
It was not until she went outside a few hours later that she noticed fly-tippers had used the road as a tip, leaving it impassable.
She said: "I tried to report it to the police as it was blocking the street but they passed me on to the Environment Agency, who couldn't help as it was a council issue.
"I tried to call them and they weren't taking any calls due to Covid, so in frustration I put it on social media.
"One of our neighbours is having work to their house. We woke them up, thinking it had come from their property, to see if they were OK.
"The rubbish included garden waste and concrete fencepost footings, plus palm-type trees, a washing machine drum, black bags with goodness knows what in, a big tree stump and rubble. There were also a few kids' toys."
Cllr Steve Galton contacted the city council's highways department and asked them to remove the waste.
One resident said: "We're used to hearing about rubbish being dumped in car parks and country lanes but it's unbelievable that fly-tippers would block a residential road in the middle of a city."
It comes just weeks after it was revealed that Southampton has seen more then 70,000 fly-tipping incidents over the past eight years.
As reported in the Daily Echo the unauthorised dumping has cost taxpayers more than £2m.
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith described the data as shocking and said there should be more severe penalties.
Campaigners said residents should be educated. Lyn Brayshaw, a member of voluntary group CommonSense - which also runs litter picking initiatives across part of Southampton Common - said: “It’s sad that there are so many people out there that feel it’s ok just to dump stuff. People should not need someone else to clear up after them.”


thedailyecho--2020-05-26--St Mary's Independent School in Southampton closes

A SOUTHAMPTON school which has taught pupils for almost a century has closed permanently .
Faced with a dire financial situation St Mary 's Independent School has been `` unable to continue '' operating .
With `` profound sadness and regret '' the school in Bitterne Park closed its doors on Friday .
It was placed into administration on May 19 by insolvency firm Begbies Traynor .
This was just months after being slammed by education watchdog Ofsted and then forced to close over coronavirus fears .
With annual fees between £8,085 and £10,506 , there are 242 students aged @ @ @ @ @ @ @ administrators say they are helping find new schools .
A letter to parents written by Brother Francis Patterson representing the governing body said : `` We share your sadness that the school has not found a way to secure its future .
`` We feel especially saddened and concerned for our pupils who must now look to alternative schools to continue their education .
`` While we all share a deep sadness that this chapter is closing , we take heart from the knowledge that our young people will not forget the lessons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have taught them .
`` We thank you as parents for the incredible support that you have given the school over the years it has been our privilege to serve you . ''
However , governors say they remain firmly committed to the possibility of establishing a new company which would offer a nursery and prep school .
Meanwhile , the administrators report to have reviewed the school 's position and have concluded that due to financial circumstances it must close .
However , they have assured parents that Y10 and Y11 pupils @ @ @ @ @ @ @ GCSE exams .
As previously reported , children at St Mary 's had complained about bullying and feeling “ disheartened ” .
The school was slammed in a damning inspection and rated as ‘ Inadequate ’ by education watchdog Ofsted .
However , the school hit back saying it was on an “ exciting journey of development ” , claiming the inspection process was flawed and it did not accept many of the inspectors ’ findings .
St Mary ’ s later raised a formal complaint after inspectors visited its Midanbury Lane grounds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year .
The overall effectiveness of the school was rated as ‘ Inadequate ' , as was the leadership and management under headteacher Claire Charlemagne .

Faced with a dire financial situation St Mary's Independent School has been "unable to continue" operating.
With "profound sadness and regret" the school in Bitterne Park closed its doors on Friday.
It was placed into administration on May 19 by insolvency firm Begbies Traynor.
This was just months after being slammed by education watchdog Ofsted and then forced to close over coronavirus fears.
With annual fees between £8,085 and £10,506, there are 242 students aged between three-years-old and 16-years-old - who the administrators say they are helping find new schools.
A letter to parents written by Brother Francis Patterson representing the governing body said: "We share your sadness that the school has not found a way to secure its future.
"We feel especially saddened and concerned for our pupils who must now look to alternative schools to continue their education.
"While we all share a deep sadness that this chapter is closing, we take heart from the knowledge that our young people will not forget the lessons they have learned and the values we have taught them.
"We thank you as parents for the incredible support that you have given the school over the years it has been our privilege to serve you."
However, governors say they remain firmly committed to the possibility of establishing a new company which would offer a nursery and prep school.
Meanwhile, the administrators report to have reviewed the school's position and have concluded that due to financial circumstances it must close.
However, they have assured parents that Y10 and Y11 pupils will be able to sit their looming GCSE exams.
As previously reported, children at St Mary's had complained about bullying and feeling “disheartened”.
The school was slammed in a damning inspection and rated as ‘Inadequate’ by education watchdog Ofsted.
However, the school hit back saying it was on an “exciting journey of development”, claiming the inspection process was flawed and it did not accept many of the inspectors’ findings.
St Mary’s later raised a formal complaint after inspectors visited its Midanbury Lane grounds between December 3 and December 5 last year.
The overall effectiveness of the school was rated as ‘Inadequate', as was the leadership and management under headteacher Claire Charlemagne.


thedailyecho--2020-05-26--George Allison revealed as Havant stabbing victim

A YOUNG man who died after being stabbed has been named .
The 21-year-old of Riders Lane in Havant was @ @ @ @ @ an address in Tichborne Grove , also in Havant .
A 27-year-old woman was rushed @ @ @ @ @ during the same incident .
Three people have since been arrested following George 's death @ @ @ @ @ released an image of the 21-year-old to pay tribute .
A police spokesperson said : @ @ @ @ @ for privacy at this very sad time .
`` Officers are continuing to investigate the @ @ @ @ @ on Saturday 23 May , whereby a 27-year-old woman was also attacked .
She was @ @ @ @ @ but not life-threatening injuries .
`` Three people have been arrested in connection with George @ @ @ @ @ Officers continue to conduct enquiries in the area again today . ''
Anyone with any @ @ @ @ @ the investigation is urged to call police on 101 , quoting 44200184002 .

George Allison died after suffering fatal stab wounds on Saturday night.
The 21-year-old of Riders Lane in Havant was attacked at around 11pm at an address in Tichborne Grove, also in Havant.
A 27-year-old woman was rushed to hospital with serious injuries during the same incident.
Three people have since been arrested following George's death.
His family has now released an image of the 21-year-old to pay tribute.
A police spokesperson said: "George's family ask for privacy at this very sad time.
"Officers are continuing to investigate the incident that happened at 11pm on Saturday 23 May, whereby a 27-year-old woman was also attacked. She was taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.
"Three people have been arrested in connection with George’s death.
"Officers continue to conduct enquiries in the area again today."
Anyone with any information which might help with the investigation is urged to call police on 101, quoting 44200184002.


thedailyecho--2020-05-26--Motorbike business in Hampshire loses £25,000 during overnight burglary

ALMOST £25,000 of goods has been stolen from a Hampshire motorcycle business during an overnight burglary .
James Purchase , owner of OneTwenty Motorsports in Lockerley , is facing the tough decision on whether he can or even wants to continue his business , after his shop on Tytherley Road was raided of almost £25,000 worth of stock during an overnight burglary .
Due to specialising in motorsport equipment such as boots , helmets , gloves and goggles , the stock at the shop is expensive , and some time overnight on Friday May 22 thieves `` rammed through '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` completely ransacked the place '' .
James started the business from scratch six years ago , but now he feels he may not be able to continue as , like many other shops during the coronavirus crisis , he was already `` struggling to survive '' .
He said : `` The secondary door was rammed open , it could n't have been opened by a kick or a shove , there was so much damage , and when they got in they completely ransacked the place .
Almost £25,000 worth of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , gloves , everything , and it was left in such a mess .
`` I do n't keep any motorbikes on site , just the equipment .
So whoever did this knew exactly what they were after , they would have been people who knew about the sport , and used my shop , that 's the soul destroying part .
`` They have completely destroyed a business that was started from scratch , and that 's already facing uncertain times .
Now it 's so much worse .
These people just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through any security and take whatever they want .
How they can sleep at night I do n't know .
`` I always knew it would be a tough year with the coronavirus situation , but this has left me feeling is it worth carrying on ?
I love the sport and working around it , but I do n't know if I can or even want to continue after this ! ''
While the `` vast majority '' of stock was taken from the shop , anything that was left was thrown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has now taken the remains to a secure warehouse .
Hampshire Constabulary have been contacted for a comment on the situation , but they are yet to respond .

James Purchase, owner of OneTwenty Motorsports in Lockerley, is facing the tough decision on whether he can or even wants to continue his business, after his shop on Tytherley Road was raided of almost £25,000 worth of stock during an overnight burglary.
Due to specialising in motorsport equipment such as boots, helmets, gloves and goggles, the stock at the shop is expensive, and some time overnight on Friday May 22 thieves "rammed through" the side door of the business and "completely ransacked the place".
James started the business from scratch six years ago, but now he feels he may not be able to continue as, like many other shops during the coronavirus crisis, he was already "struggling to survive".
He said: "The secondary door was rammed open, it couldn't have been opened by a kick or a shove, there was so much damage, and when they got in they completely ransacked the place. Almost £25,000 worth of goods was taken, boots, helmets, gloves, everything, and it was left in such a mess.
"I don't keep any motorbikes on site, just the equipment. So whoever did this knew exactly what they were after, they would have been people who knew about the sport, and used my shop, that's the soul destroying part.
"They have completely destroyed a business that was started from scratch, and that's already facing uncertain times. Now it's so much worse. These people just don't care, they'll break through any security and take whatever they want. How they can sleep at night I don't know.
"I always knew it would be a tough year with the coronavirus situation, but this has left me feeling is it worth carrying on? I love the sport and working around it, but I don't know if I can or even want to continue after this!"
While the "vast majority" of stock was taken from the shop, anything that was left was thrown all across the building, and James has now taken the remains to a secure warehouse.
Hampshire Constabulary have been contacted for a comment on the situation, but they are yet to respond.


thedailyecho--2020-05-26--Firefighters rush to car blaze

Firefighters rush to car blaze

FIREFIGHTERS have rushed to put out a burning car this morning .
One crew from St Mary 's Fire Station @ @ @ @ @ Southampton at around 3am .
No one was treated for injuries however the incident is @ @ @ @ @ .
The stop message came in at 3.30am .

One crew from St Mary's Fire Station raced to Grosvenor Road in Southampton at around 3am today.
It is believed a Mitsubishi had intentionally been set alight.
No one was treated for injuries however the incident is being probed by police.
The stop message came in at 3.30am.
A police spokesperson said: "We received reports at around 3am this morning (26 May) of a Mitsubishi on fire in Grosvenor Road.
"The fire is believed to have been set deliberately and enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances."


thedailyecho--2020-05-26--New post office to open in Brockenhurst in June

A DATE has been set for the opening of a new post office in a Hampshire village .
The long-awaited facility will be based at the Welcome store in Brookley Road , Brockenhurst , from June 10 , subject to any delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic .
It will be directly opposite the previous post office , which closed in August last year after the postmistress resigned .
Due to the impact of coronavirus the new facility will initially operate a reduced hours service - 9am to 5.30pm , Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm on Saturdays .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ increase to 7am to 9pm , Monday to Saturday and 8am to 9pm on Sundays .
A Post Office spokesman said : `` Post office services will be provided from a counter alongside the retail counter .
`` The Post Office is now inviting customers and interested parties to give their comments on the move .
We are looking for feedback about accessibility , local community issues and anything we can do to make life easier for our customers .
`` Comments will be accepted until June 16 and will be taken into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As reported in the Daily Echo , the Welcome store was opened earlier this year by Richard Dance and his wife Karen , who are trading from the former Sainsbury ’ s Local shop .
The previous post office was run by Elizabeth Kernaghan , who stepped down in August .
She is reported to have said : `` I am disappointed to be leaving but it has not been working for me .
It would be a real shame if it did not carry on as the branch has been in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The closure coincided with the news that Sainsbury 's Local and CJs bakery were also shutting .
Sainsbury 's said its decision was based `` on a range of factors '' while CJs owners , Susan Czajkauski and Cheryl Hughes , were reported to have refused to sign a new lease on the shop .
Views on the proposed new post office can be submitted online at postofficeviews.co.uk using the branch code 220546 .
Submissions can also emailed to comments @ postoffice.co.uk , by post to Freepost YOUR COMMENTS , or by telephoning @ @ @ @ @

The long-awaited facility will be based at the Welcome store in Brookley Road, Brockenhurst, from June 10, subject to any delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
It will be directly opposite the previous post office, which closed in August last year after the postmistress resigned.
Due to the impact of coronavirus the new facility will initially operate a reduced hours service - 9am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm on Saturdays.
It is hoped that the hours will increase to 7am to 9pm, Monday to Saturday and 8am to 9pm on Sundays.
A Post Office spokesman said: "Post office services will be provided from a counter alongside the retail counter.
"The Post Office is now inviting customers and interested parties to give their comments on the move. We are looking for feedback about accessibility, local community issues and anything we can do to make life easier for our customers.
"Comments will be accepted until June 16 and will be taken into consideration as plans are finalised."
As reported in the Daily Echo, the Welcome store was opened earlier this year by Richard Dance and his wife Karen, who are trading from the former Sainsbury’s Local shop.
The previous post office was run by Elizabeth Kernaghan, who stepped down in August.
She is reported to have said: "I am disappointed to be leaving but it has not been working for me. It would be a real shame if it did not carry on as the branch has been in the village for a long time."
The closure coincided with the news that Sainsbury's Local and CJs bakery were also shutting.
Sainsbury's said its decision was based "on a range of factors" while CJs owners, Susan Czajkauski and Cheryl Hughes, were reported to have refused to sign a new lease on the shop.
Views on the proposed new post office can be submitted online at postofficeviews.co.uk using the branch code 220546.
Submissions can also emailed to comments@postoffice.co.uk, by post to Freepost YOUR COMMENTS, or by telephoning 03452 66 01 15.
CONTACT ME
t: 023 8042 4503
e: chris.yandell@
dailyecho.co.uk


thedailyecho--2020-05-26--Ringwood homes plan for field sparks complaints

PLANS to use a greenfield site in the New Forest for housing have been rejected after sparking 50 objections .
The district council has refused to support an application to bulldoze a house at Lin Brook Drive in Ringwood , and build nine new homes on an adjoining field .
Mark Walker Project Management wanted to provide a collection of two , three and four-bedroom homes on the site as well as 18 parking spaces .
But the council received dozens of letters of objection from local worried about the visual impact on the countryside , the potential harm to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ light pollution .
Ringwood Natural History Society also lodged a protest , saying the proposed development would adversely affect toads .
A letter from its conservation officer Theresa Holden said : “ I would like to express our concerns regarding the impact this application will have on the habitat and the wildlife of the area .
“ This is particularly relevant to the toad population which use Gorley Road as a route to and from their spawning sites .
“ This disturbance could have a disruptive effect on the birds and other wildlife @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also likely that there will be a substantial loss of flora if these plans go ahead.
” The application was rejected by the district council on the grounds that it amounted to overdevelopment .
A report produced by planning officers said : “ While the proposal would result in additional housing , within a sustainable location , these benefits do not outweigh the identified harm.
” The house in Lin Brook Drive would have been demolished to make way for an access road to the proposed new homes .
Mark Walker Project @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what it described as a redundant piece of land for housing .
It added : “ The scheme will represent a significant enhancement to the character of the area in delivering high quality dwellings on a vacant piece of land on the edge of the settlement and give rise to no harm.
” Following the council 's decision the applicant could either lodge an appeal or submit a revised scheme .

The district council has refused to support an application to bulldoze a house at Lin Brook Drive in Ringwood, and build nine new homes on an adjoining field.
Mark Walker Project Management wanted to provide a collection of two, three and four-bedroom homes on the site as well as 18 parking spaces.
But the council received dozens of letters of objection from local worried about the visual impact on the countryside, the potential harm to wildlife and the likelihood of noise and light pollution.
Ringwood Natural History Society also lodged a protest, saying the proposed development would adversely affect toads.
A letter from its conservation officer Theresa Holden said: “I would like to express our concerns regarding the impact this application will have on the habitat and the wildlife of the area.
“This is particularly relevant to the toad population which use Gorley Road as a route to and from their spawning sites.
“This disturbance could have a disruptive effect on the birds and other wildlife that frequent the nearby lakes. It is also likely that there will be a substantial loss of flora if these plans go ahead.”
The application was rejected by the district council on the grounds that it amounted to overdevelopment.
A report produced by planning officers said: “While the proposal would result in additional housing, within a sustainable location, these benefits do not outweigh the identified harm.”
The house in Lin Brook Drive would have been demolished to make way for an access road to the proposed new homes.
Mark Walker Project Management had cited the benefits of using what it described as a redundant piece of land for housing.
It added: “The scheme will represent a significant enhancement to the character of the area in delivering high quality dwellings on a vacant piece of land on the edge of the settlement and give rise to no harm.”
Following the council's decision the applicant could either lodge an appeal or submit a revised scheme.
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thedailyecho--2020-05-26--Coronavirus: More Southampton residents back at work, says Google

Southampton 's residents spent more time in workplaces last week , figures from Google suggest .
The data , for the week to May 16 , covers the first period in which lockdown restrictions started to be eased in England .
Google uses location data from phones and other personal devices to track trends in people 's movement in the home , retail and recreation establishments , grocery stores and pharmacies , public transport hubs , workplaces , and parks and green spaces .
The weekly report shows an increase in activity at Southampton 's places of work during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the week before – suggesting people are returning to the usual locations of their jobs .
Over the seven days , time spent in workplaces was 55 % lower than during a five-week baseline period at the start of the year .
The week before , it had been 59 % lower than usual levels .
In the first report , which covered the week to March 29 when the lockdown came into effect , workplace activity was down 58 % .
The data suggests that the population in Southampton is managing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ successfully than in other locations across the UK .
Nationally , people were spending 56 % less time than usual in workplaces last week .
During the week to May 16 the first measures to ease England 's lockdown were brought in , as people were encouraged to return to workplaces if they could not work from home .
They were also allowed to stay outdoors in public places , as long as social distancing measures were maintained .
The nationwide lockdown was implemented on March 23 , with the Prime Minister telling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for “ very limited ” and essential purposes .
These included shopping for basic necessities , once-a-day exercise , medical needs and travelling to work , but only when it could not be done from home .
Meanwhile , four in 10 adults in Great Britain felt unsafe when going outside after the Government ’ s “ stay at home ” guidance was relaxed , official figures suggest .
The latest Office for National Statistics polling showed 41 % felt unsafe or very unsafe due to the coronavirus , rising to 54 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Despite the fears , around one in four adults said they had visited a park or green space over the past seven days , a sixth of whom did so to meet friends or family outside their immediate household .
The Opinions and Lifestyle Survey on the social impacts of Covid-19 was conducted on 995 adults in Great Britain between May 14 and 17 .
In other locations in Southampton : Visits to public transport hubs were 60 % down on usual levels Shopping centres and food outlets saw 77 % less @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beaches and other public areas were 1 % up Food shops and pharmacies saw 21 % less traffic People spent 21 % more time at home than usual

The data, for the week to May 16, covers the first period in which lockdown restrictions started to be eased in England.
Google uses location data from phones and other personal devices to track trends in people's movement in the home, retail and recreation establishments, grocery stores and pharmacies, public transport hubs, workplaces, and parks and green spaces.
The weekly report shows an increase in activity at Southampton's places of work during the week to May 16, compared to the week before – suggesting people are returning to the usual locations of their jobs.
Over the seven days, time spent in workplaces was 55% lower than during a five-week baseline period at the start of the year.
The week before, it had been 59% lower than usual levels.
In the first report, which covered the week to March 29 when the lockdown came into effect, workplace activity was down 58%.
The data suggests that the population in Southampton is managing to stay away from offices and factories less successfully than in other locations across the UK. Nationally, people were spending 56% less time than usual in workplaces last week.
During the week to May 16 the first measures to ease England's lockdown were brought in, as people were encouraged to return to workplaces if they could not work from home. They were also allowed to stay outdoors in public places, as long as social distancing measures were maintained.
The nationwide lockdown was implemented on March 23, with the Prime Minister telling people to stay home and only leave for “very limited” and essential purposes.
These included shopping for basic necessities, once-a-day exercise, medical needs and travelling to work, but only when it could not be done from home.
Meanwhile, four in 10 adults in Great Britain felt unsafe when going outside after the Government’s “stay at home” guidance was relaxed, official figures suggest.
The latest Office for National Statistics polling showed 41% felt unsafe or very unsafe due to the coronavirus, rising to 54% of those with an underlying health condition.
Despite the fears, around one in four adults said they had visited a park or green space over the past seven days, a sixth of whom did so to meet friends or family outside their immediate household.
The Opinions and Lifestyle Survey on the social impacts of Covid-19 was conducted on 995 adults in Great Britain between May 14 and 17.
In other locations in Southampton:
Visits to public transport hubs were 60% down on usual levels
Shopping centres and food outlets saw 77% less traffic than normal
Visits to parks, beaches and other public areas were 1% up
Food shops and pharmacies saw 21% less traffic
People spent 21% more time at home than usual


thedailyecho--2020-05-26--ARCHIVE PIC OF THE DAY: Do you remember the busy Manchester Street?

ONCE it was a busy little street located close to Southampton ’ s former Hants and Dorset bus station but @ @ @ @ @ more .
In the 1970s Manchester Street was home to a number of thriving businesses @ @ @ @ @ Horne , the J & J Snack Bar , shoe repair shop , Gasniers , @ @ @ @ @ Couzens the bookies , Barclays Bank , three chartered accountants and watchmakers , SJ Menzies @ @ @ @ @ local people , Manchester Street was swept away in 1988 as part of a huge @ @ @ @ @ Marlands Shopping Centre .
The only reference that remains today of Manchester Street is the @ @ @ @ @ street ’ s facade inside the modern shopping centre .

In the 1970s Manchester Street was home to a number of thriving businesses including hair dresser, Percy Horne, the J&J Snack Bar, shoe repair shop, Gasniers, Atherley dry cleaners, Jack Couzens the bookies, Barclays Bank, three chartered accountants and watchmakers, SJ Menzies.
Although popular with many local people, Manchester Street was swept away in 1988 as part of a huge redevelopment scheme to build The Marlands Shopping Centre.
The only reference that remains today of Manchester Street is the rather pale imitation of the street’s facade inside the modern shopping centre.


thedailyecho--2020-05-26--Southampton couple launch appeal to find owners of the memorial plaque hidden in their garage

A SOUTHAMPTON couple are appealing to help find the family who own the memorial plaque that was hidden beside the garage of their new home .
Emma Wright , 31 , and her partner Simon White , 32 , moved into their new home on Claremont Road around six months ago , and due to the lockdown restrictions giving them more free time , they decided to clear out their new garden and garage last weekend .
That 's when they discovered a large brass memorial plaque hidden between the garage and their fence , surrounded by some metal piping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ memory of Daphne Mackie ( 1908-1997 ) and of her daughter Sally , who was buried here after a skiing accident ) , and Emma and her partner are keen to reunite the memorial plaque with the rightful family .
Emma said : `` We were just putting stuff in the garage and having a clear out , when we found it wrapped up in a bunch of metal pipes and metal sheets .
It certainly was n't what we were expecting that 's for sure !
`` We were just going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just throw this away , we have to try and find the Mackie family and reunite them with the plaque .
`` We are suspecting that it was stolen for the metal a while a go and hidden away but someone completely forgot about it .
But we do n't want to find the person who possibly committed the crime , we just want it back where it belongs , and that certainly is n't our garage !
Who knows how long it 's been in there for ? ''
After finding the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 31-year-old has since contacted the police , who are looking on their records for any stolen memorial plaques .
If anyone has any information or knows who the plaque belongs to , they can contact Emma by email at emmawright1989 @ hotmail.co.uk .

Emma Wright, 31, and her partner Simon White, 32, moved into their new home on Claremont Road around six months ago, and due to the lockdown restrictions giving them more free time, they decided to clear out their new garden and garage last weekend.
That's when they discovered a large brass memorial plaque hidden between the garage and their fence, surrounded by some metal piping.
The plaque reads "In loving memory of Daphne Mackie (1908-1997) and of her daughter Sally, who was buried here after a skiing accident), and Emma and her partner are keen to reunite the memorial plaque with the rightful family.
Emma said: "We were just putting stuff in the garage and having a clear out, when we found it wrapped up in a bunch of metal pipes and metal sheets. It certainly wasn't what we were expecting that's for sure!
"We were just going to scrap the metal but we couldn't just throw this away, we have to try and find the Mackie family and reunite them with the plaque.
"We are suspecting that it was stolen for the metal a while a go and hidden away but someone completely forgot about it. But we don't want to find the person who possibly committed the crime, we just want it back where it belongs, and that certainly isn't our garage! Who knows how long it's been in there for?"
After finding the plaque on Saturday May 23, the 31-year-old has since contacted the police, who are looking on their records for any stolen memorial plaques.
If anyone has any information or knows who the plaque belongs to, they can contact Emma by email at emmawright1989@hotmail.co.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-05-27--Hampshire shops' plans as they are allowed to reopen

RETAILERS in Hampshire are working to get their shops ready in three weeks ’ time after the government said non-essential stores would be allowed to reopen .
The government said the June 15 date could change and that the shopping experience would be very different .
John Lewis is preparing for a phased reopening of its department stores , which include the large anchor store at Westquay in Southampton .
The John Lewis Partnership said its preparations had been “ informed ” by social distancing measures at its Waitrose supermarkets , which have traded throughout the pandemic .
It said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to stores and would cap the number of people able to shop at one .
It said : “ We have been preparing to reopen our John Lewis stores , informed by what we have learnt from the social distancing measures the partnership has taken in Waitrose .
“ Our plan sees us open our shops on a phased basis , to enable us to test the changes we are introducing and ensure the best and safest customer and partner experience .
“ The safety of our customers and partners will govern everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ readjust our plan and make changes as we go to make sure we get it absolutely right and continue adhering to evolving government guidelines.
” Southampton ’ s retail scene will be reopening without Debenhams , which has been a fixture in the city for generations .
The chain was sold in a pre-pack administration in April and the city branch is one of at least 12 that will not reopen , leading to around 100 job losses locally .
The company said it had not been able to reach an agreement with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ & Spencer has been trading at its food halls throughout the lockdown , with some clothing available as well , and has reopened many of its cafes as takeaways .
The chain – whose shops include the large branches at Westquay and Hedge End – is working on plans to reopen more clothing stores in June , with safety measures based on those used at its food sites .
Waterstones – whose branches include those in Westquay , Winchester , Ringwood and Lymington – has said it put will books into a 72-hour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who do not buy them .
Staff will ask shoppers to leave any book they touch on trolleys which will be wheeled into storage for at least three days .
Boots has kept most of its stores open , with visors and protective equipment for staff .
It said it would introduce more safety measures and would launch a virtual beauty service after temporarily removing testers and face-to-face consultations .
Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove has said shoppers would need to “ exercise restraint ” by not trying on clothing and testing goods @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of retailers that can prepare to open from June 15 is as follows : - Gift shops and retail spaces in theatres , museums , libraries , heritage sites and tourism sites

The government said the June 15 date could change and that the shopping experience would be very different.
John Lewis is preparing for a phased reopening of its department stores, which include the large anchor store at Westquay in Southampton.
The John Lewis Partnership said its preparations had been “informed” by social distancing measures at its Waitrose supermarkets, which have traded throughout the pandemic.
It said it would reduce the number of entrances to stores and would cap the number of people able to shop at one.
It said: “We have been preparing to reopen our John Lewis stores, informed by what we have learnt from the social distancing measures the partnership has taken in Waitrose.
“Our plan sees us open our shops on a phased basis, to enable us to test the changes we are introducing and ensure the best and safest customer and partner experience.
“The safety of our customers and partners will govern everything we do and we are prepared to readjust our plan and make changes as we go to make sure we get it absolutely right and continue adhering to evolving government guidelines.”
Southampton’s retail scene will be reopening without Debenhams, which has been a fixture in the city for generations.
The chain was sold in a pre-pack administration in April and the city branch is one of at least 12 that will not reopen, leading to around 100 job losses locally. The company said it had not been able to reach an agreement with landlords for the Queensway site.
Marks & Spencer has been trading at its food halls throughout the lockdown, with some clothing available as well, and has reopened many of its cafes as takeaways.
The chain – whose shops include the large branches at Westquay and Hedge End – is working on plans to reopen more clothing stores in June, with safety measures based on those used at its food sites.
Waterstones – whose branches include those in Westquay, Winchester, Ringwood and Lymington – has said it put will books into a 72-hour quarantine after they are handled by customers who do not buy them. Staff will ask shoppers to leave any book they touch on trolleys which will be wheeled into storage for at least three days.
Boots has kept most of its stores open, with visors and protective equipment for staff. It said it would introduce more safety measures and would launch a virtual beauty service after temporarily removing testers and face-to-face consultations.
Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove has said shoppers would need to “exercise restraint” by not trying on clothing and testing goods when shops reopen.
The full list of retailers that can prepare to open from June 15 is as follows:
- Food retailers
- Chemists
- Hardware/homeware stores
- Fashion shops
- Charity shops
- Betting shops and arcades
- Tailors, dress fitters and fashion designers
- Car dealerships
- Auction houses
- Antique stores
- Retail art galleries
- Photography studios
- Gift shops and retail spaces in theatres, museums, libraries, heritage sites and tourism sites
- Mobile phone stores
- Indoor and outdoor markets
- Craft fairs
- Similar types of retail


thedailyecho--2020-05-26--Itchen Bridge toll and carpark charges to be reinstated in Southampton next month

THE Itchen Bridge toll is to be reinstated next month as travel across the city is expected to increase .
Southampton City Council has announced today that they will be reinstating the Itchen Bridge toll and charges in its long-stay car parks from June 1 following the government ’ s easing of national lockdown restrictions .
The Itchen Bridge toll was suspended on March 24 to help key workers and people supporting those in isolation in Southampton during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic .
Following a review of the toll suspension , civic chiefs have decided to reinstate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be expected to pay on Monday to Friday between 7am and 6pm , and on Saturday between 8am and 6pm .
A further decision on whether to apply the toll 24 hours a day will be made after three weeks .
the council will also reinstate parking restrictions in its long-stay pay-and-display car parks from June 1 .
The council ’ s four barrier-controlled multi-storey car parks - Bedford Place , Eastgate Street , Grosvenor Square , and Marlands - will return to normal operation on the same date .
The only exclusions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which is being maintained as a free facility for key workers , and ‘ limited waiting ’ areas where there are no pay-and-display charges in place .
Councillor Steve Leggett , Cabinet Member for Green City and Place , Southampton City Council , said : “ With Southampton starting to get back to a ‘ new normal ’ we feel the time is right to reinstate these charges , so we can cover the cost of operating these facilities .
`` I realise this might not be a popular decision , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of frontline services and support for key workers at this time , which is why some of our facilities remain free for them to use . ''
Any season ticket and Zone A permit purchased before April 3 will have its expiry date extended by two months .
This extension will be applied by Civil Enforcement Officers on their patrols , meaning paper season ticket holders won ’ t need to return their season tickets for the expiry date to be amended .
Residents who are categorised by the NHS as “ extremely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a council-run on-street or off-street parking facility should contact the council before June 1 .

Southampton City Council has announced today that they will be reinstating the Itchen Bridge toll and charges in its long-stay car parks from June 1 following the government’s easing of national lockdown restrictions.
The Itchen Bridge toll was suspended on March 24 to help key workers and people supporting those in isolation in Southampton during the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic.
Following a review of the toll suspension, civic chiefs have decided to reinstate it next month.
Motorists will now be expected to pay on Monday to Friday between 7am and 6pm, and on Saturday between 8am and 6pm.
A further decision on whether to apply the toll 24 hours a day will be made after three weeks.
the council will also reinstate parking restrictions in its long-stay pay-and-display car parks from June 1.
The council’s four barrier-controlled multi-storey car parks - Bedford Place, Eastgate Street, Grosvenor Square, and Marlands - will return to normal operation on the same date.
The only exclusions are West Park Road multi-storey car park, which is being maintained as a free facility for key workers, and ‘limited waiting’ areas where there are no pay-and-display charges in place.
Councillor Steve Leggett, Cabinet Member for Green City and Place, Southampton City Council, said: “With Southampton starting to get back to a ‘new normal’ we feel the time is right to reinstate these charges, so we can cover the cost of operating these facilities.
"I realise this might not be a popular decision, but we must continue to prioritise the delivery of frontline services and support for key workers at this time, which is why some of our facilities remain free for them to use."
Any season ticket and Zone A permit purchased before April 3 will have its expiry date extended by two months.
This extension will be applied by Civil Enforcement Officers on their patrols, meaning paper season ticket holders won’t need to return their season tickets for the expiry date to be amended.
Residents who are categorised by the NHS as “extremely clinically vulnerable” and have vehicles parked in a council-run on-street or off-street parking facility should contact the council before June 1.