thedailyecho--2020-06-25--Car crash in Fareham leaves one woman dead

A WOMAN has died after crashing her vehicle in the early hours of this morning .
Officer were called to the scene on Downend Road in Fareham in the early hours of this morning after receiving reports that a Ford Fiesta had crashed off the carriageway .
The single-vehicle collision took place at around 12.40am , and a 21-year-old woman from Fareham died as a result of the collision .
Police say her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers .
Now officers have launched an investigation and urge anyone with information to come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ silver Ford Transit , who may have seen the Ford Fiesta driving along the road prior to the incident .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` We are investigating a fatal collision which took place on Downend Road in Fareham this morning ( 25 June ) .
`` An occupant of the Ford Fiesta , a 21-year-old woman from Fareham , died as a result of the collision .
`` We are investigating the exact circumstances of the collision and are keen to speak to anyone with information .
`` Officers are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a silver Ford Transit van who we believe may have seen the Fiesta travelling along the road prior to the collision and then came across the crash scene .
`` Do you drive a silver Ford Transit van and were you on Downend Road this morning ?
Maybe a friend or family member drives one ?
`` If you have any information , or dash cam footage , please get in touch on 101 quoting Operation Sedge or 44200230693 .
Alternatively , you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
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Officer were called to the scene on Downend Road in Fareham in the early hours of this morning after receiving reports that a Ford Fiesta had crashed off the carriageway.
The single-vehicle collision took place at around 12.40am, and a 21-year-old woman from Fareham died as a result of the collision.
Police say her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
Now officers have launched an investigation and urge anyone with information to come forward, particularly the driver of a silver Ford Transit, who may have seen the Ford Fiesta driving along the road prior to the incident.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "We are investigating a fatal collision which took place on Downend Road in Fareham this morning (25 June).
"An occupant of the Ford Fiesta, a 21-year-old woman from Fareham, died as a result of the collision.
"We are investigating the exact circumstances of the collision and are keen to speak to anyone with information.
"Officers are particularly keen to speak to the driver of a silver Ford Transit van who we believe may have seen the Fiesta travelling along the road prior to the collision and then came across the crash scene.
"Do you drive a silver Ford Transit van and were you on Downend Road this morning? Maybe a friend or family member drives one?
"If you have any information, or dash cam footage, please get in touch on 101 quoting Operation Sedge or 44200230693. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-06-25--South Coast Business Awards: Business and the Community category

THE hunt is on for Hampshire businesses that have made an outstanding contribution to their community .
The Business and the Community title is among the plaudits to be presented at the South Coast Business Awards .
The title recognises businesses that have made an outstanding contribution to the south coast community .
The awards celebrate excellence across all the sectors that make up the Hampshire and Isle of Wight economy .
Judges in this category are looking for a company with plans to incorporate involvement in their community .
Businesses should be able to demonstrate evidence of positive change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a strategy for change in the next 12 months .
Principal sponsor Dutton Gregory invite any company whose head office is based in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to enter or to be nominated .
Nominations will be considered by our judging panel and maybe subject to a “ mystery shopper ” visit by the category sponsor .
The judges will be looking to announce the three finalists in each category in the Daily Echo .
All three category finalists , plus one guest each , will be invited to join their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the home of the Saints , St Marys Stadium , where the winners will be announced .
The ceremony is scheduled for Thursday , November 12 .
The winners of each category will receive £250 of advertising in the Daily Echo or on dailyecho.co.uk .
They will also be featured in the category winners ’ coverage in the Daily Echo and online at dailyecho.co.uk .
The winner of the overall Business of the Year Award will be chosen by the judging panel from all the category winners .
The other awards are : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the past two years ) • Best Use Of Technology Award • You can enter online at dailyecho.co.uk/awards The closing date for nominations is Monday , August 31 .

The Business and the Community title is among the plaudits to be presented at the South Coast Business Awards.
The title recognises businesses that have made an outstanding contribution to the south coast community.
The awards celebrate excellence across all the sectors that make up the Hampshire and Isle of Wight economy.
Judges in this category are looking for a company with plans to incorporate involvement in their community.
Businesses should be able to demonstrate evidence of positive change in the past 12 months, or a strategy for change in the next 12 months.
Principal sponsor Dutton Gregory invite any company whose head office is based in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to enter or to be nominated.
Nominations will be considered by our judging panel and maybe subject to a “mystery shopper” visit by the category sponsor.
The judges will be looking to announce the three finalists in each category in the Daily Echo.
All three category finalists, plus one guest each, will be invited to join their category sponsors at the awards ceremony at the home of the Saints, St Marys Stadium, where the winners will be announced.
The ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, November 12.
The winners of each category will receive £250 of advertising in the Daily Echo or on dailyecho.co.uk.
They will also be featured in the category winners’ coverage in the Daily Echo and online at dailyecho.co.uk.
The winner of the overall Business of the Year Award will be chosen by the judging panel from all the category winners.
The other awards are:
Innovation Excellence Award
Service Excellence Award
Employer Award
Entrepreneur Award
Business Leader Award
Small Business Award
Best New Business (opened in the past two years)
Best Use Of Technology Award
You can enter online at dailyecho.co.uk/awards
The closing date for nominations is Monday, August 31.


thedailyecho--2020-06-25--LETTER - This could be the deadliest year ever when it comes to dogs left in hot cars

With Thursday ( 25 June ) set to be the hottest day of the year so far for England and Wales – and because COVID-19 social-distancing guidelines are resulting in longer queues for people out running errands – 2020 could be the deadliest year ever when it comes to dogs left in hot cars .
Soaring temperatures can cause animals heat stress and other physical harm that can be permanent and even fatal .
Ensure you never leave them in a parked car in warm weather , even for short periods with the windows slightly open .
On a 26-degree @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car is 32 degrees , and the inside of a vehicle parked in the sun can reach 70 degrees .
A dog trapped inside a parked car can succumb to heatstroke within minutes – even when the car is n't parked in direct sunlight – because unlike humans , dogs can cool themselves only by panting and by sweating through their paw pads .
Please , leave animals indoors at home instead .
Just brief periods of direct sun exposure can have life-threatening consequences , but if animals must be outdoors , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plenty of shade .
For more information on keeping animals safe , please visit PETA.org.uk .
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals ( PETA )

Soaring temperatures can cause animals heat stress and other physical harm that can be permanent and even fatal.
But keeping animals safe is simple.
Ensure you never leave them in a parked car in warm weather, even for short periods with the windows slightly open.
On a 26-degree day, the temperature inside a shaded car is 32 degrees, and the inside of a vehicle parked in the sun can reach 70 degrees.
A dog trapped inside a parked car can succumb to heatstroke within minutes – even when the car isn't parked in direct sunlight – because unlike humans, dogs can cool themselves only by panting and by sweating through their paw pads.
Please, leave animals indoors at home instead.
Just brief periods of direct sun exposure can have life-threatening consequences, but if animals must be outdoors, they should have access to ample water and plenty of shade.
For more information on keeping animals safe, please visit PETA.org.uk.
Jennifer White
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)


thedailyecho--2020-06-25--LETTER - Once again out college-age kids are wrecking parks

ONCE again we have our darling college-age youths wrecking parks , leaving drug paraphernalia all over the place , ignoring @ @ @ @ @ council thousands in repairs , replacements and clearing up .
Is this the same people @ @ @ @ @ down statues ?
God help us all in a couple of years time when they @ @ @ @ @ their mickey mouse degrees ( if they get that far after suffering such stress and @ @ @ @ @ .
Still , mummy and daddy will look after them .
• Hundreds of teenagers @ @ @ @ @ mounds of rubbish The police are nowhere to be seen as usual as they are @ @ @ @ @ other things like ... ….sorry , can not think of anything .

Is this the same people going on marches and pulling down statues ?
God help us all in a couple of years time when they all "graduate" with their mickey mouse degrees ( if they get that far after suffering such stress and anxiety, poor things ).
Still, mummy and daddy will look after them.
The police are nowhere to be seen as usual as they are always so very busy doing other things like...….sorry, cannot think of anything.
Pete Collings
Rownhams


thedailyecho--2020-06-25--LETTER - Southampton's transport plan will benefit everyone

As quoted in last Saturday ’ s Echo I am very happy that new cycle paths around Southampton are being marked out meaning an increased amount of space for cyclists , I must remark though , sad as it is I am not an elected councillor .
It is great that so many letters have been printed giving differing opinions on cycling and I am hoping that the city 's transport plans now coming to fruition will overall benefit everyone .
It is incredible that the two wheeled traveller can cause such a stir and not just be helped along @ @ @ @ @ @ @ latest suggestion from Bernie Pearce is that cyclists should be mandated to use cycle lanes if they are provided .
Being an older cyclist I can probably stomach this one ; I ride along at a sluggish pace and tend to be going at the correct speed to take those sharp inside turns dotted around the city .
And at around 12mph I have time to brake for pedestrians that seem to just ignore you on those left hand turns ; even if your left hand is jutting out far enough to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , all while your other hand is braking and ringing the bell .
The truth is there are still plenty of shared pedestrian and cycle paths and I hope that cyclists and pedestrians can have mutual respect .
No doubt there will be at least one cycle club member reading this thinking ‘ why sacrifice some of the road space just on Bernie Pearce ’ s proposal ?
’ .
And ‘ am I not aware that most of the cycle lanes in the city are not designed to ride at 20mph , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fit cyclist will be riding at ?
Well I think that there should be give and take and that if motorists are prepared to stop parking/crawling along cycle lanes , stop pulling up in the cycle lane boxes at traffic lights and refrain from pulling out in front of cyclists ( knowing a cyclist is the most vulnerable in the situation ) , and ultimately pushing cyclists too close to the kerb ; well then it might just be a fair sacrifice to make within the city .
Outside the city the law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cyclists will have to continue to assume that almost every driver is out to kill them .
Oh and let us not forget , the real danger for cyclists and pedestrians are the motor vehicles where 99 % of pedestrians killed in the EU were killed by a motor vehicle .
If the road traffic can successfully keep out of the cycle lanes then there is a good chance it won ’ t make it onto the pavement .

It is great that so many letters have been printed giving differing opinions on cycling and I am hoping that the city's transport plans now coming to fruition will overall benefit everyone.
It is incredible that the two wheeled traveller can cause such a stir and not just be helped along the way with more encouragement.
The latest suggestion from Bernie Pearce is that cyclists should be mandated to use cycle lanes if they are provided.
Being an older cyclist I can probably stomach this one; I ride along at a sluggish pace and tend to be going at the correct speed to take those sharp inside turns dotted around the city.
And at around 12mph I have time to brake for pedestrians that seem to just ignore you on those left hand turns; even if your left hand is jutting out far enough to make half your body look like a scarecrow, all while your other hand is braking and ringing the bell.
The truth is there are still plenty of shared pedestrian and cycle paths and I hope that cyclists and pedestrians can have mutual respect.
No doubt there will be at least one cycle club member reading this thinking ‘why sacrifice some of the road space just on Bernie Pearce’s proposal?’.
And ‘am I not aware that most of the cycle lanes in the city are not designed to ride at 20mph, which is the more realistic speed a fit cyclist will be riding at?
Well I think that there should be give and take and that if motorists are prepared to stop parking/crawling along cycle lanes, stop pulling up in the cycle lane boxes at traffic lights and refrain from pulling out in front of cyclists (knowing a cyclist is the most vulnerable in the situation), and ultimately pushing cyclists too close to the kerb; well then it might just be a fair sacrifice to make within the city.
Outside the city the law of the jungle will still apply and cyclists will have to continue to assume that almost every driver is out to kill them.
Oh and let us not forget, the real danger for cyclists and pedestrians are the motor vehicles where 99% of pedestrians killed in the EU were killed by a motor vehicle.
If the road traffic can successfully keep out of the cycle lanes then there is a good chance it won’t make it onto the pavement.
Joe Cox
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-06-25--MPs demand emergency cash aid to save Mayflower Theatre

GOVERNMENT ministers are being urged to make emergency funding available for five of Britain 's top regional theatres - including the Mayflower in Southampton .
MPs representing the constituencies in which the theatres are based have sent an open letter to Caroline Dinenage , who is Minister for Digital and Culture as well as being MP for Gosport .
The theatres have been starved of income since they were forced to close when the national lockdown was imposed in March .
Boris Johnson has announced that many `` non-essential '' businesses can reopen on July 6 , including theatres .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ social distancing means they will not be allowed to stage live performances for the time being .
As reported in the Daily Echo , Mayflower Theatre is due to remain closed until December .
The iconic theatre is a charitable organisation which receives no direct funding from the government , despite contributing £75m to the local economy every year .
Alan Whitehead , Labour MP for Southampton Test , is among the politicians who are lobbying Ms Dinenage .
Their letter says : `` We are writing as constituency MPs for five of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ successful regional theatres ; Birmingham Hippodrome , Marlowe Theatre ( Canterbury ) , Mayflower Theatre ( Southampton ) , Newcastle Theatre Royal and Norwich Theatre .
`` These venues are unique in being independent charities and delivering broad and wide-reaching programmes of work of the highest quality without drawing on regular public subsidy .
`` Their not-for-profit business models are among the most innovative and entrepreneurial in the arts sector , using highly-sophisticated commercial approaches rather than public funding to deliver massive public benefit as well as economic and social impact in their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ publicly-funded theatres could rely on existing grants after the lockdown began , whereas venues such as the Mayflower lost almost all their income .
It adds : `` We hope you will see , as we do , that there is an unfortunate inequality here and agree that large-scale emergency funding should be made available to these organisations that have delivered maximum public value with zero cost to the public purse .
`` These theatres have succeeded in being self-reliant and not drawing on public subsidy and as a result they are now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Now more than ever before they need help from government in order to survive a prolonged closure period .
`` It is not financially viable for these venues to operate whilst social distancing measures remain in place , therefore they will be among the last businesses to be able to return to full-scale operation . ''
A Mayflower spokesperson said : `` Mayflower Theatre is very grateful for the support of Alan Whitehead and the other constituency MPs in raising this issue . ''

MPs representing the constituencies in which the theatres are based have sent an open letter to Caroline Dinenage, who is Minister for Digital and Culture as well as being MP for Gosport.
The theatres have been starved of income since they were forced to close when the national lockdown was imposed in March.
Boris Johnson has announced that many "non-essential" businesses can reopen on July 6, including theatres. However, the continuing need to observe social distancing means they will not be allowed to stage live performances for the time being.
As reported in the Daily Echo, Mayflower Theatre is due to remain closed until December.
The iconic theatre is a charitable organisation which receives no direct funding from the government, despite contributing £75m to the local economy every year.
Alan Whitehead, Labour MP for Southampton Test, is among the politicians who are lobbying Ms Dinenage.
Their letter says: "We are writing as constituency MPs for five of our nation’s largest and most successful regional theatres; Birmingham Hippodrome, Marlowe Theatre (Canterbury), Mayflower Theatre (Southampton), Newcastle Theatre Royal and Norwich Theatre.
"These venues are unique in being independent charities and delivering broad and wide-reaching programmes of work of the highest quality without drawing on regular public subsidy.
"Their not-for-profit business models are among the most innovative and entrepreneurial in the arts sector, using highly-sophisticated commercial approaches rather than public funding to deliver massive public benefit as well as economic and social impact in their respective cities."
The letter says publicly-funded theatres could rely on existing grants after the lockdown began, whereas venues such as the Mayflower lost almost all their income.
It adds: "We hope you will see, as we do, that there is an unfortunate inequality here and agree that large-scale emergency funding should be made available to these organisations that have delivered maximum public value with zero cost to the public purse.
"These theatres have succeeded in being self-reliant and not drawing on public subsidy and as a result they are now hardest hit in this time of crisis.
"Now more than ever before they need help from government in order to survive a prolonged closure period.
"It is not financially viable for these venues to operate whilst social distancing measures remain in place, therefore they will be among the last businesses to be able to return to full-scale operation."
A Mayflower spokesperson said: "Mayflower Theatre is very grateful for the support of Alan Whitehead and the other constituency MPs in raising this issue."


thedailyecho--2020-06-25--Manually-operated doors at Ringwood fire station to be replaced with electronic ones

PLANNING chiefs have approved proposals to improve response times by installing electronically-operated doors at a New Forest fire station .
@ @ @ @ @ ( HFRS ) has been given the go-ahead to upgrade the station at Christchurch Road @ @ @ @ @ have been based since the 1970s .
HFRS sought consent to replace the doors at @ @ @ @ @ the bay which houses the fire engine .
It application said : `` The front @ @ @ @ @ operated so they can be opened at the touch of a button rather than manually @ @ @ @ @ crew , limiting as far as possible the delay in being able to respond .
@ @ @ @ @ has approved the application , saying the new doors would be quieter than the existing @ @

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) has been given the go-ahead to upgrade the station at Christchurch Road, Ringwood, where crews have been based since the 1970s.
HFRS sought consent to replace the doors at the front and back of the bay which houses the fire engine.
It application said: "The front doors are to be electrically operated so they can be opened at the touch of a button rather than manually by a member of the crew, limiting as far as possible the delay in being able to respond."
New Forest District Council has approved the application, saying the new doors would be quieter than the existing ones.


thedailyecho--2020-06-25--Civic chiefs approve application submitted by Green Hill Farm in Landford

PLANS to build a new reception building at a camping and caravanning site in the New Forest have been given @ @ @ @ @ Forest National Park Authority ( NPA ) has approved an application relating to Green Hill @ @ @ @ @ Landford .
A report to members said the application proposed a replacement building in a @ @ @ @ @ : `` It is not considered that it would increase the level of activity at @ @ @ @ @ now well established .
`` It would be located within the wider ownership of the @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Although it would be larger than the existing very small reception area its @ @ @ @ @ due to existing and proposed trees and landscaping . ''

The New Forest National Park Authority (NPA) has approved an application relating to Green Hill Farm at New Road, Landford.
A report to members said the application proposed a replacement building in a different location.
It added: "It is not considered that it would increase the level of activity at the site, which is now well established.
"It would be located within the wider ownership of the site on currently under-used land.
"Although it would be larger than the existing very small reception area its location would be less prominent due to existing and proposed trees and landscaping."


thedailyecho--2020-06-25--Emergency services rush to accident in Belmore Lane near Bishop's Waltham

TWO MOTORCYCLISTS have been seriously injured following a crash this afternoon .
Emergency services rushed to Belmore Lane near Bishop @ @ @ @ @ two motorbikes crashing just before 2pm .
The riders - a man and a woman @ @ @ @ @ , according to police .
Road blocks are in place and an investigation is underway @ @ @ @ @ Bishop 's Waltham Fire Stations were called to help and the situation is ongoing .
@ @ @ @ @ and Rescue Services ( HFRS ) said : `` Crews from Eastleigh and Bishop 's @ @ @ @ @ to Belmore Lane .
`` There was an RTC involving two motorbikes .
`` There @ @ @ @ @ male and a female ) who were taken into the care of South Central Ambulance @ @ @ @ @ with casualty care and the stop message came in at 3.02PM . ''

Emergency services rushed to Belmore Lane near Bishop's Waltham following reports of two motorbikes crashing just before 2pm.
The riders - a man and a woman - have suffered serious injuries, according to police.
Road blocks are in place and an investigation is underway.
Crews from Eastleigh and Bishop's Waltham Fire Stations were called to help and the situation is ongoing.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services (HFRS) said: "Crews from Eastleigh and Bishop's Waltham were mobilised at 1.54pm to Belmore Lane.
"There was an RTC involving two motorbikes.
"There were two casualties (a male and a female) who were taken into the care of South Central Ambulance Service.
"HFRS assisted with casualty care and the stop message came in at 3.02PM."
More to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-06-25--Bournemouth major incident: Thousands pack beaches on south coast

A major incident has been declared after thousands of people defied advice to stay away and descended on BCP Council beaches on the hottest day of the year so far .
A multi-agency emergency response has now been activated to co-ordinate resources across the area to tackle the issues .
Council Leader Vikki Slade said : “ We are absolutely appalled at the scenes witnessed on our beaches , particularly at Bournemouth and Sandbanks , in the last 24-48 hours .
`` The irresponsible behaviour and actions of so many people is just shocking and our services are stretched to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe .
We have had no choice now but to declare a major incident and initiate an emergency response.
” Services were left completely overstretched as visitors arrived in large volumes resulting in widespread problems of illegal parking , excessive waste , anti-social behaviour , gridlock on roads and prohibited overnight camping .
BCP Council issued 558 parking enforcement fines – the highest on record – and responded to many reports of cars parking and causing an obstruction .
Roads in and out of the area were heavily congested into the early hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as they attempted to empty overflowing bins on the seafront .
In the stretch between just the piers , eight tonnes of waste was collected yesterday on the second collection run of the day .
This morning , a further 33 tons of waste was removed along the full stretch of coastline .
There were also a number of incidents reported which involved excessive alcohol and fights .
Additional police patrols have now been brought in , security put in place to protect refuse crews and additional parking enforcement implemented to support the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Signage urging people that the conurbation is full are now in use , including on approach roads .
Overnight campers were evicted and further patrols by seafront ranger staff will be put in place .
Public health messaging has gone out to ensure people stay hydrated especially if stuck in long traffic queues .
Council Leader Vikki Slade added : “ The numbers of people descending down here are like those seen on a bank holiday .
We are not in a position to welcome visitors in these numbers now or to deal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with managing volumes of people like this .
PLEASE do not come .
We are not able to welcome you yet.
” What have Dorset Police said ?
Assistant Chief Constable Sam de Reya , of Dorset Police , said : “ These are unprecedented times and we are urging people to stay away from the area of Bournemouth Beach and other Dorset beaches .
“ We continue to work very closely with BCP Council and other partners to ensure the safety of the public .
“ We are also deploying additional resources @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help tackle any issues of anti-social behaviour and other offences being committed .
“ The declaration of a major incident allows us to bring agencies together so we can take actions available to us to safeguard the public as much as possible .
“ We are also reliant on people taking personal responsibility and strongly advise members of the public to think twice before heading to the area .
`` Clearly we are still in a public health crisis and such a significant volume of people heading to one area places a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ This influx of visitors to our area places a significant increase in demand on our service and we would ask people to please bear with us .
“ We would therefore stress again that we are asking people to please stay away from the area .
”

A multi-agency emergency response has now been activated to co-ordinate resources across the area to tackle the issues.
Council Leader Vikki Slade said: “We are absolutely appalled at the scenes witnessed on our beaches, particularly at Bournemouth and Sandbanks, in the last 24-48 hours.
"The irresponsible behaviour and actions of so many people is just shocking and our services are stretched to the absolute hilt trying to keep everyone safe. We have had no choice now but to declare a major incident and initiate an emergency response.”
Services were left completely overstretched as visitors arrived in large volumes resulting in widespread problems of illegal parking, excessive waste, anti-social behaviour, gridlock on roads and prohibited overnight camping.
BCP Council issued 558 parking enforcement fines – the highest on record – and responded to many reports of cars parking and causing an obstruction.
Roads in and out of the area were heavily congested into the early hours.
Crews received widespread abuse and intimidation as they attempted to empty overflowing bins on the seafront. In the stretch between just the piers, eight tonnes of waste was collected yesterday on the second collection run of the day.
This morning, a further 33 tons of waste was removed along the full stretch of coastline.
There were also a number of incidents reported which involved excessive alcohol and fights.
Additional police patrols have now been brought in, security put in place to protect refuse crews and additional parking enforcement implemented to support the management of car parks and ticketing.
Signage urging people that the conurbation is full are now in use, including on approach roads.
Overnight campers were evicted and further patrols by seafront ranger staff will be put in place.
Public health messaging has gone out to ensure people stay hydrated especially if stuck in long traffic queues.
Council Leader Vikki Slade added: “The numbers of people descending down here are like those seen on a bank holiday. We are not in a position to welcome visitors in these numbers now or to deal with the full range of problems associated with managing volumes of people like this. PLEASE do not come. We are not able to welcome you yet.”
What have Dorset Police said?
Assistant Chief Constable Sam de Reya, of Dorset Police, said: “These are unprecedented times and we are urging people to stay away from the area of Bournemouth Beach and other Dorset beaches.
“We continue to work very closely with BCP Council and other partners to ensure the safety of the public.
“We are also deploying additional resources to provide increased patrols in the vicinity to help tackle any issues of anti-social behaviour and other offences being committed.
“The declaration of a major incident allows us to bring agencies together so we can take actions available to us to safeguard the public as much as possible.
“We are also reliant on people taking personal responsibility and strongly advise members of the public to think twice before heading to the area.
"Clearly we are still in a public health crisis and such a significant volume of people heading to one area places a further strain on emergency services resources.
“This influx of visitors to our area places a significant increase in demand on our service and we would ask people to please bear with us.
“We would therefore stress again that we are asking people to please stay away from the area.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-25--Greggs limited menu: The sweet and savoury treats you can buy

Hundreds of Greggs stores across the UK have reopened for takeaways .
More than 800 new-look branches feature floor markings @ @ @ @ @ and screens at counters among several measures to protect against coronavirus spreading .
For customers @ @ @ @ @ been introduced to ensure social distancing in kitchens and workspaces .
But what 's on @ @ @ @ @ get something sweet or savoury ?
What have Greggs said ?
Chief executive Roger Whiteside @ @ @ @ @ , although great uncertainty remains , we are excited to be resuming our service for @ @ @ @ @ “ We are confident of our ability to adapt to market conditions in the short @ @ @ @ @ in the long-term growth of our business .
”

More than 800 new-look branches feature floor markings, protective clothes for staff and screens at counters among several measures to protect against coronavirus spreading.
For customers, a reduced menu has been introduced to ensure social distancing in kitchens and workspaces.
But what's on offer for those looking to get something sweet or savoury?
Here's what's on limited menu:
Breakfast
Bacon
Sausage
Omelette
Bacon & Sausage
Bacon & Omelette
Sausage & Omelette
Porridge (Simply Creamy / Apple & Cinnamon / Golden Syrup)
Pain au Chocolat
All Butter Croissant
Sandwiches
Ham & Cheese Baguette
Tuna Crunch Baguette
Roast Chicken & Bacon Club Baguette
Roast Chicken Mayonnaise Baguette
Mature Cheddar Cheese Salad Baguette
Chicken Tandoori Baguette
Mexican Chicken Baguette
Honey Roast Ham Salad Baguette
Mature Cheddar Cheese Ploughman’s Oval Bite
Chargrill Chicken Oval Bite
Mexican Chicken Oval Bite
Savouries
Sausage Roll
Vegan Sausage Roll
Vegan Steak Bake
Steak Bake
Chicken Bake
Sausage, Bean & Cheese Melt
Cheese & Onion Bake
Bacon & Cheese Wrap
Three Cheese Pizza
Three Cheese & Pepperoni Pizza
Sweet Treats
Novelty Biscuit
Gingerbread Man
Chocolate Chunk Shortbreads
Caramel Shortbreads
Milk Chocolate Cookie
Triple Chocolate Cookie
White Chocolate Cookie
Jam Doughnut
Caramel Custard Doughnut
Sugar Strand Doughnut
Triple Chocolate Doughnut
Pink Jammie Doughnut
Yum Yums
Mini Yum Yums
Mini Gluten Free Brownies
Drinks and Snacks
Freshly Ground Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate
Full range of Cold Drinks
Selected Crisps
What have Greggs said?
Chief executive Roger Whiteside said: “Looking forward, although great uncertainty remains, we are excited to be resuming our service for many customers this week.
“We are confident of our ability to adapt to market conditions in the short term while continuing to invest in the long-term growth of our business.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-25--Paultons Park guests can virtually queue for free when the park re-opens next month

AS PAULTONS Park begins to gear up for re-opening next month , customers are being given the chance to virtually queue for free .
In line with government guidelines , the popular theme park is set to re-open its doors on Saturday July 4 , and for the first time , guests are being offered free virtual queueing features on the park 's mobile app .
All of the park ’ s rides and nearly all of its attractions , including Peppa Pig World , Critter Creek and Lost Kingdom , will be open for guests to enjoy , so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help support the management of social distancing measures across the park allowing for virtual queuing for the most popular rides .
Guests will be automatically notified when they can board the ride , freeing them from standing in queues in close proximity to other guests , while virtual food ordering from selected outlets on the park will also be made available later this summer through the mobile app .
James Mancey , Operations Director at Paultons Park said : “ We are proud to be one of the first UK theme parks to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mobile app .
We recognised that this technology would play a crucial role in our reopening strategy and accelerated our plans to bring this feature to fruition as a result of COVID-19 .
“ Our teams have worked hard to develop a plan for reopening that refuses to compromise on the quality of our guests ’ experience , while ensuring safety remains a priority .
We are confident that the app will greatly support this ambition .
`` Although the park will operate slightly differently for a while , we are committed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Paultons Park .
We are confident that we have implemented the right changes to provide the full Paultons Park experience our guests know and love , hand in hand with meticulous attention to safety and distancing measures .
The entire team can not wait to see and hear the park full of life again.
” When the park re-opens , daily guest numbers will initially be strictly limited , with all visits pre-booked online and new seating plans for rides and attractions are also in place , ensuring there are gaps between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

In line with government guidelines, the popular theme park is set to re-open its doors on Saturday July 4, and for the first time, guests are being offered free virtual queueing features on the park's mobile app.
All of the park’s rides and nearly all of its attractions, including Peppa Pig World, Critter Creek and Lost Kingdom, will be open for guests to enjoy, so the free-to-download Paultons Park mobile app will help support the management of social distancing measures across the park allowing for virtual queuing for the most popular rides.
Guests will be automatically notified when they can board the ride, freeing them from standing in queues in close proximity to other guests, while virtual food ordering from selected outlets on the park will also be made available later this summer through the mobile app.
James Mancey, Operations Director at Paultons Park said: “We are proud to be one of the first UK theme parks to be offering free virtual queuing in our mobile app. We recognised that this technology would play a crucial role in our reopening strategy and accelerated our plans to bring this feature to fruition as a result of COVID-19.
“Our teams have worked hard to develop a plan for reopening that refuses to compromise on the quality of our guests’ experience, while ensuring safety remains a priority. We are confident that the app will greatly support this ambition.
"Although the park will operate slightly differently for a while, we are committed to ensuring that families have a wonderful day at Paultons Park. We are confident that we have implemented the right changes to provide the full Paultons Park experience our guests know and love, hand in hand with meticulous attention to safety and distancing measures. The entire team cannot wait to see and hear the park full of life again.”
When the park re-opens, daily guest numbers will initially be strictly limited, with all visits pre-booked online and new seating plans for rides and attractions are also in place, ensuring there are gaps between seats and rows to allow social distancing.


thedailyecho--2020-06-25--Southampton researchers in study on mental states of coronavirus patients

SOUTHAMPTON neurologists have expressed concerns that younger coronavirus patients have developed altered mental states as they recover from Covid-19 , new research has found .
While stroke was the most common neurological complication of Covid-19 sufferers , other complications thought to be caused by the virus include delirium , psychosis and catatonia .
Research carried out by experts from the universities of Newcastle , Liverpool , Southampton and UCL , indicated medics should watch out for signs of altered mental state in Covid-19 patients , and conversely , look for coronavirus in patients with acute neurological and psychiatric conditions .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Psychiatry , was carried out by the CoroNerve Studies Group and used a rapid notification case identification system .
During three weeks of the exponential pandemic phase , the researchers studied the clinical data of 125 people from across the UK who had new diagnoses of both Covid-19 and a neurological or psychiatric condition .
Of those , 57 ( 44 % ) suffered ischemic strokes and 39 ( 31 % ) experienced an altered mental state reflecting both neurological and psychiatric diagnoses .
Whereas 61 ( 82 % ) of cases of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years old , half of cases with an altered mental state were under 60 years old .
Co-author Dr Rhys Thomas , from Newcastle University , said : “ Whilst stroke represents the majority of reported cases , what is most striking with our research is that there are the individuals who present with altered mental state , including delirium , psychosis and catatonia .
“ These people represent the first notifications that we as CoroNerve have received , and will represent the most severe of cases as most people will have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and we have received over 550 cases now and this will help us look at recovery and risk factors of Covid-19.
” Dr Benedict Michael , from Liverpool University , said : “ Whilst an altered mental state was being reported by some clinicians , we were surprised to identify quite so many cases , particularly in younger patients , and by the breadth of clinical syndromes ranging from brain inflammation ( encephalitis ) through to psychosis and catatonia .
“ Clinicians should be alert to the possibility of patients with Covid-19 developing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the possibility of Covid-19 in patients presenting with acute neurological and psychiatric syndromes .
”

While stroke was the most common neurological complication of Covid-19 sufferers, other complications thought to be caused by the virus include delirium, psychosis and catatonia.
Research carried out by experts from the universities of Newcastle, Liverpool, Southampton and UCL, indicated medics should watch out for signs of altered mental state in Covid-19 patients, and conversely, look for coronavirus in patients with acute neurological and psychiatric conditions.
The study, published in The Lancet Psychiatry, was carried out by the CoroNerve Studies Group and used a rapid notification case identification system.
During three weeks of the exponential pandemic phase, the researchers studied the clinical data of 125 people from across the UK who had new diagnoses of both Covid-19 and a neurological or psychiatric condition.
Of those, 57 (44%) suffered ischemic strokes and 39 (31%) experienced an altered mental state reflecting both neurological and psychiatric diagnoses.
Whereas 61 (82%) of cases of cerebrovascular events occurred in those over 60 years old, half of cases with an altered mental state were under 60 years old.
Co-author Dr Rhys Thomas, from Newcastle University, said: “Whilst stroke represents the majority of reported cases, what is most striking with our research is that there are the individuals who present with altered mental state, including delirium, psychosis and catatonia.
“These people represent the first notifications that we as CoroNerve have received, and will represent the most severe of cases as most people will have been hospitalised.
“The project is ongoing and we have received over 550 cases now and this will help us look at recovery and risk factors of Covid-19.”
Dr Benedict Michael, from Liverpool University, said: “Whilst an altered mental state was being reported by some clinicians, we were surprised to identify quite so many cases, particularly in younger patients, and by the breadth of clinical syndromes ranging from brain inflammation (encephalitis) through to psychosis and catatonia.
“Clinicians should be alert to the possibility of patients with Covid-19 developing these complications and, conversely, of the possibility of Covid-19 in patients presenting with acute neurological and psychiatric syndromes.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-25--Five arrested after police granted powers to crack down on anti-social behaviour

FOUR TEENS and a 24-year-old man have been arrested after police were given special powers to crack down on anti-social behaviour .
It comes after police chiefs authorised the use of a Section 35 Dispersal Order .
The powers came into place in Old Portsmouth at midday on Wednesday and will be used until midday on Friday .
Five people were arrested yesterday following increased police patrols on Southsea Common .
Officers targetted Southsea Common and the Hot Walls , to `` tackle those intent on causing anti-social behaviour and engaging in violence '' .
• A 24-year-old man was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ common assault on an emergency worker .
He has since been charged .
Prosper Yandisa Langeni of no fixed address , appeared before Portsmouth Magistrates Court today .
• An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of class A drugs with intent to supply and failure to comply with S35 dispersal notice .
• A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a public order offence .
He has since been charged with one count of assaulting a police officer and two counts of use threatening / abusive / insulting words @ @ @ @ @ @ @ / distress .
Robertino Brown of Knox Road , Portsmouth will appear before Portsmouth Magistrates Court on July 23 .
• A 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of failure to comply with a S35 dispersal notice .
• A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of failure to comply with a S35 dispersal notice .
Acting Inspector Darren Ali said : “ Today , our patrol plans and the dispersal order remains in place .
“ The map shows the area where we have our dedicated patrols and outlines the dispersal zone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dispersal order in place for 48 hours which lasts until midday tomorrow .
As we approach that expiry time , we are able to review the order and if required , authorise another one .
Dispersal orders give us the power to order a person to leave the designated area and not return for 24 hours .
Breaching this is a criminal offence .
“ We know that the majority of people in Old Portsmouth are out to enjoy the warm weather and we want you to enjoy these areas of the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Therefore , our additional patrols and dispersal order will remain in place to tackle those few intent on causing anti-social behaviour and engaging in violence of any kind and that ’ s where our focus will be .
”

It comes after police chiefs authorised the use of a Section 35 Dispersal Order.
The powers came into place in Old Portsmouth at midday on Wednesday and will be used until midday on Friday.
Five people were arrested yesterday following increased police patrols on Southsea Common.
Officers targetted Southsea Common and the Hot Walls, to "tackle those intent on causing anti-social behaviour and engaging in violence".
Five people were arrested:
• A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of two counts of common assault on an emergency worker. He has since been charged. Prosper Yandisa Langeni of no fixed address, appeared before Portsmouth Magistrates Court today.
• An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of class A drugs with intent to supply and failure to comply with S35 dispersal notice.
• A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a public order offence. He has since been charged with one count of assaulting a police officer and two counts of use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour to cause harassment / alarm / distress. Robertino Brown of Knox Road, Portsmouth will appear before Portsmouth Magistrates Court on July 23.
• A 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of failure to comply with a S35 dispersal notice.
• A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of failure to comply with a S35 dispersal notice.
Acting Inspector Darren Ali said: “Today, our patrol plans and the dispersal order remains in place.
“The map shows the area where we have our dedicated patrols and outlines the dispersal zone.
“Yesterday, we put a dispersal order in place for 48 hours which lasts until midday tomorrow. As we approach that expiry time, we are able to review the order and if required, authorise another one. Dispersal orders give us the power to order a person to leave the designated area and not return for 24 hours. Breaching this is a criminal offence.
“We know that the majority of people in Old Portsmouth are out to enjoy the warm weather and we want you to enjoy these areas of the city safely with friends and loved ones. Therefore, our additional patrols and dispersal order will remain in place to tackle those few intent on causing anti-social behaviour and engaging in violence of any kind and that’s where our focus will be.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-26--Southampton mum left "disgusted" by lack of grass maintenance at daughter's grave

A GRIEVING mum is calling for action after grass at a Southampton cemetery grew so much it started to cover graves , including that of her young daughter .
She says that some relatives are struggling to find graves among the overgrown grass .
And she has told how her son even took a strimmer to cut back on the plants so an elderly woman could get to a grave stone .
Susan Waterfield , 53 , from Bitterne , regularly visits Stoneham Cemetery to see the grave of her daughter , April , who died when she was four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ few weeks she has been left “ disgusted ” to see that many graves are becoming less and less visible due to unmaintained , overgrowing grass .
While it is reported that the grass has been overgrown for “ some weeks ” , it reached a point on Father ’ s Day where residents were struggling to find the graves of their loved ones .
After going to the cemetery on Father ’ s Day to visit the graves of April , and April 's dad Tony , who was buried with her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ below with April ) described the lack of maintenance as an “ absolute disgrace ” , and “ disrespectful ” to the people who were buried in the cemetery .
She said : “ The grass has been overgrown for weeks and weeks , but it ’ s got to the point now where enough is enough .
People are struggling to find their loved one ’ s graves through all of the grass .
“ My daughter and my ex-husband are both buried there , and we ’ ve had to start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ son even had to use a petrol strimmer to help an older lady get to a grave .
But we can only do so much .
“ April was four when we lost her and not a day goes by that I don ’ t think of her and miss her and this is the only place that I feel I can be close to her physically .
`` I like to sit and talk to her and spend time with her , and now this is impossible .
`` It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something .
We pay a lot of money to have people buried here and the way they ’ re treated is so disrespectful.
” Southampton City Council who are responsible for the cemetery maintenance , have admitted that they as “ slightly busier ” due to the coronavirus pandemic , and that certain areas of grass are more difficult to cut at this time of year .
Susan is hoping that the grass will be properly trimmed in time for August , which is the month of both April ’ s birthday and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that she can be close to her daughter during these times .
Councillor Dave Shields , pictured below , cabinet member for stronger communities at the city council , said : “ Our Bereavement Services Team are responsible for a variety of activities at all of our cemeteries , this includes grass cutting , area maintenance and service preparations .
“ Certain grass areas do become more difficult to cut at this time of year but the teams are working hard to ensure that all of our cemeteries are maintained to a high @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to support the existing team and they have been increasing their grass cutting activity .
“ We have been slightly busier than expected for this time of year as a result of the recent Covid-19 pandemic but we are now conducting the average number of services anticipated for summer .
”

She says that some relatives are struggling to find graves among the overgrown grass.
And she has told how her son even took a strimmer to cut back on the plants so an elderly woman could get to a grave stone.
Susan Waterfield, 53, from Bitterne, regularly visits Stoneham Cemetery to see the grave of her daughter, April, who died when she was four years old.
But over the past few weeks she has been left “disgusted” to see that many graves are becoming less and less visible due to unmaintained, overgrowing grass.
While it is reported that the grass has been overgrown for “some weeks”, it reached a point on Father’s Day where residents were struggling to find the graves of their loved ones.
After going to the cemetery on Father’s Day to visit the graves of April, and April's dad Tony, who was buried with her when he died, Susan (pictured below with April) described the lack of maintenance as an “absolute disgrace”, and “disrespectful” to the people who were buried in the cemetery.
She said: “The grass has been overgrown for weeks and weeks, but it’s got to the point now where enough is enough. People are struggling to find their loved one’s graves through all of the grass.
“My daughter and my ex-husband are both buried there, and we’ve had to start pulling back the grass ourselves, my son even had to use a petrol strimmer to help an older lady get to a grave. But we can only do so much.
“April was four when we lost her and not a day goes by that I don’t think of her and miss her and this is the only place that I feel I can be close to her physically.
"I like to sit and talk to her and spend time with her, and now this is impossible.
"It’s just awful, someone needs to do something. We pay a lot of money to have people buried here and the way they’re treated is so disrespectful.”
Southampton City Council who are responsible for the cemetery maintenance, have admitted that they as “slightly busier” due to the coronavirus pandemic, and that certain areas of grass are more difficult to cut at this time of year.
Susan is hoping that the grass will be properly trimmed in time for August, which is the month of both April’s birthday and the anniversary of her death, so that she can be close to her daughter during these times.
Councillor Dave Shields, pictured below, cabinet member for stronger communities at the city council, said: “Our Bereavement Services Team are responsible for a variety of activities at all of our cemeteries, this includes grass cutting, area maintenance and service preparations.
“Certain grass areas do become more difficult to cut at this time of year but the teams are working hard to ensure that all of our cemeteries are maintained to a high level. We do have seasonal staff to support the existing team and they have been increasing their grass cutting activity.
“We have been slightly busier than expected for this time of year as a result of the recent Covid-19 pandemic but we are now conducting the average number of services anticipated for summer.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-26--Man spotted in bushes at Weston Shore, Southampton was not taking pictures of children

A MAN spotted in bushes at a Southampton park was going to the toilet - not taking pictures of children .
A man believed to be taking photographs of young children on the beach at Weston Shore was spotted on Thursday afternoon .
However , according to police the man had enjoyed one or two too many alcoholic drinks , and did not know where the nearest public toilets where .
Officers reportedly examined the man 's phone which was broken and could not take photographs .
They have since reassured the public that the incident was a `` misunderstanding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We received reports yesterday of a male hiding in the bushes at Weston Shore , believed to be taking photographs of young children on the beach .
`` This has understandably raised a lot of concern in the community .
`` Thankfully we can reassure you that this was a misunderstanding .
`` We spoke , via an interpreter , to the male in question , who had enjoyed one or two too many alcoholic beverages , and did not know where the nearest public toilets were , so went into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was holding his phone in his hand at the time .
`` We have examined his phone and can confirm it is broken and does not have the capacity to take photographs , so he was definitely not taking photographs of anyone , let alone children .
`` So , there is no reason for alarm or concern . ''

A man believed to be taking photographs of young children on the beach at Weston Shore was spotted on Thursday afternoon.
However, according to police the man had enjoyed one or two too many alcoholic drinks, and did not know where the nearest public toilets where.
Officers reportedly examined the man's phone which was broken and could not take photographs.
They have since reassured the public that the incident was a "misunderstanding".
A police spokesperson said: "We received reports yesterday of a male hiding in the bushes at Weston Shore, believed to be taking photographs of young children on the beach.
"This has understandably raised a lot of concern in the community.
"Thankfully we can reassure you that this was a misunderstanding.
"We spoke, via an interpreter, to the male in question, who had enjoyed one or two too many alcoholic beverages, and did not know where the nearest public toilets were, so went into the bushes to relieve himself.
"He was holding his phone in his hand at the time.
"We have examined his phone and can confirm it is broken and does not have the capacity to take photographs, so he was definitely not taking photographs of anyone, let alone children.
"So, there is no reason for alarm or concern."


thedailyecho--2020-06-26--Tributes paid to Malcolm Reynolds following A338 crash

TRIBUTES have been paid to a `` much-loved grandfather '' who died following a car crash .
Malcolm Reynolds has been described as gentle , kind and a wonderful father .
The 82-year-old of Allenwater Drive , Fordingbridge died following a crash on the A338 Salisbury Road on June 19 .
He had been driving his white Toyota Aygo between Breamore and Downton when he collided with a red Vauxhall Astra at around 2.20pm .
Malcolm was rushed to hospital but was sadly pronounced dead a short while later .
His family have now come forward to pay their tributes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ Beloved brother to Keith , Dennis , Norman and Sue .
Husband of the late Christine , and father to Hannah and James .
“ He also leaves behind three cherished grandchildren , and his companion Barbara .
“ He took great pleasure in the company of his friends and family , and although on the surface a quiet and unassuming man he had a great love of storytelling and an , often unexpectedly , quick wit .
“ His gentleness and kindness were appreciated by all who knew him .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a wide circle of friends stretching from his school days , to former work colleagues and most recently his yoga club in Fordingbridge , he was also a member of Kinson Conservative Club .
“ A great lover of life Malcolm was taken far too soon , we are devastated by this sudden loss .
He will be sorely missed by many , especially his children and grandchildren.
” Officers investigating the collision are appealing for information , or dashcam footage , to help with their investigation .
Anyone with any information is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quote Operation Client , or 44200222443 .

Malcolm Reynolds has been described as gentle, kind and a wonderful father.
The 82-year-old of Allenwater Drive, Fordingbridge died following a crash on the A338 Salisbury Road on June 19.
He had been driving his white Toyota Aygo between Breamore and Downton when he collided with a red Vauxhall Astra at around 2.20pm.
Malcolm was rushed to hospital but was sadly pronounced dead a short while later.
His family have now come forward to pay their tributes.
A joint statement published today says: “Beloved brother to Keith, Dennis, Norman and Sue. Husband of the late Christine, and father to Hannah and James.
“He also leaves behind three cherished grandchildren, and his companion Barbara.
“Malcolm was a wonderful father and a much-loved grandfather.
“He took great pleasure in the company of his friends and family, and although on the surface a quiet and unassuming man he had a great love of storytelling and an, often unexpectedly, quick wit.
“His gentleness and kindness were appreciated by all who knew him.
“He led an active life with a wide circle of friends stretching from his school days, to former work colleagues and most recently his yoga club in Fordingbridge, he was also a member of Kinson Conservative Club.
“A great lover of life Malcolm was taken far too soon, we are devastated by this sudden loss. He will be sorely missed by many, especially his children and grandchildren.”
Officers investigating the collision are appealing for information, or dashcam footage, to help with their investigation.
Anyone with any information is urged to call police on 101 and quote Operation Client, or 44200222443.


thedailyecho--2020-06-26--'Do not go to Testwood Lakes': Police crack down on anti-social behaviour

RESIDENTS are being urged to stay away from a popular Hampshire nature reserve .
It comes following reports of further anti-social behaviour at Testwood Lakes in Totton .
As temperatures soared , police were called to deal with nuisance parking and large groups of people on Thursday afternoon .
A social media post by Totton police said : `` Do not go to Testwood Lakes .
Officers are currently at the lakes , attempting to deal with a number of issues including anti-social behaviour and parking enforcement due to the large number of people attending , and parking wherever they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enjoy the lakes as much as possible , but use your common sense .
Don ’ t ruin it for everyone else . ''
Earlier in the month , there were calls to “ stop trashing nature ” after piles of rubbish were dumped at the beauty spot and naked swimmers were spotted dipping in the `` potentially toxic lakes '' .
• Naked swimmers mounds of rubbish - Calls to stop 'trashing nature ' at Testwood Lakes Meanwhile , scores of disposable barbecues were found strewn around the area .
Police even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on anti-social behaviour and break up large crowds .
Wildlife campaigners called on the public to “ show some respect ” .
As reported at the time , CEO of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust , Debbie Tann , said : “ I ’ m shocked , upset and angry at what ’ s been going on in our nature reserves .
“ Of course we want people to be outside and enjoying green spaces and we appreciate that lockdown has taken its toll , but these nature reserves are fragile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our overall landscape , and they are vital to protect our most vulnerable wildlife .
“ We shouldn ’ t have to be worrying about the safety of our staff , volunteers and the public , or clearing up after people who obviously have little thought for anyone or anything .
`` As an organisation , we ’ ve got enough on our plate at the moment trying to look after these precious places and fighting for nature ’ s recovery .
“ Lockdown has not meant that the emergency facing nature @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in serious decline and it needs our help .
“ I ’ m asking people to show some respect and stop trashing the nature that we all depend on.
” • Dispersal order used to crack down on anti-social behaviour at beauty spot

It comes following reports of further anti-social behaviour at Testwood Lakes in Totton.
As temperatures soared, police were called to deal with nuisance parking and large groups of people on Thursday afternoon.
A social media post by Totton police said: "Do not go to Testwood Lakes. Officers are currently at the lakes, attempting to deal with a number of issues including anti-social behaviour and parking enforcement due to the large number of people attending, and parking wherever they please.
"We want people to enjoy the lakes as much as possible, but use your common sense. Don’t ruin it for everyone else."
Earlier in the month, there were calls to “stop trashing nature” after piles of rubbish were dumped at the beauty spot and naked swimmers were spotted dipping in the "potentially toxic lakes".
Meanwhile, scores of disposable barbecues were found strewn around the area.
Police even used a dispersal order to crack down on anti-social behaviour and break up large crowds.
Wildlife campaigners called on the public to “show some respect”.
As reported at the time, CEO of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, Debbie Tann, said: “I’m shocked, upset and angry at what’s been going on in our nature reserves.
“Of course we want people to be outside and enjoying green spaces and we appreciate that lockdown has taken its toll, but these nature reserves are fragile places, covering just 1 per cent of our overall landscape, and they are vital to protect our most vulnerable wildlife.
“We shouldn’t have to be worrying about the safety of our staff, volunteers and the public, or clearing up after people who obviously have little thought for anyone or anything.
"As an organisation, we’ve got enough on our plate at the moment trying to look after these precious places and fighting for nature’s recovery.
“Lockdown has not meant that the emergency facing nature is on hold, wildlife is still in serious decline and it needs our help.
“I’m asking people to show some respect and stop trashing the nature that we all depend on.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-26--HMM Oslo docks in Southampton

HMM Oslo docks in Southampton

THE `` biggest vessel ever '' has docked in Southampton today .
Longer than the iconic Shard building in London The HMM Oslo has arrived in Southampton .
The container ship is a massive 399.9 metres long , and 61.5 metres wide .
After leaving South Korea , she has called at ports in China , Singapore and Rotterdam in the Netherlands , before making her way to the Solent .
The ship 's captain was welcomed with a `` small , socially distanced '' ceremony as well as a maiden call plaque .
Ernst Schulze the UK CEO of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The HMM Oslo joins around 200 other container ships that have called at Southampton during the lockdown since March , keeping essential food , fuel and medicines flowing to sustain the country . ''
HMM Oslo will leave Southampton on Saturday , June 27 , carrying British exports on her return to South Korea , via France , Germany , The Netherlands and Singapore .
Peter Livey , Managing Director - of Great Britain - for HMM , said : `` The deployment of these Megamax-24 vessels is a major milestone for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first of these to call at Southampton , the HMM Oslo , has arrived this week .
Photo taken by Nathan Nelson of HMM Oslo arriving in Southampton on Friday , June 26,2020 “ HMM vessels have used DP World Southampton for a number of years , and we are pleased that the biggest container ships in the world are now calling at DP World facilities in both Southampton and at DP World London Gateway .
“ Ships of this size give us the capacity and flexibility to get our customers ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right time . ''

Longer than the iconic Shard building in London The HMM Oslo has arrived in Southampton.
The container ship is a massive 399.9 metres long, and 61.5 metres wide.
After leaving South Korea, she has called at ports in China, Singapore and Rotterdam in the Netherlands, before making her way to the Solent.
The ship's captain was welcomed with a "small, socially distanced" ceremony as well as a maiden call plaque.
Ernst Schulze the UK CEO of shipping company DP World, said: “The HMM Oslo joins around 200 other container ships that have called at Southampton during the lockdown since March, keeping essential food, fuel and medicines flowing to sustain the country."
HMM Oslo will leave Southampton on Saturday, June 27, carrying British exports on her return to South Korea, via France, Germany, The Netherlands and Singapore.
Peter Livey, Managing Director - of Great Britain - for HMM, said: "The deployment of these Megamax-24 vessels is a major milestone for HMM, and we are delighted that the first of these to call at Southampton, the HMM Oslo, has arrived this week.
Photo taken by Nathan Nelson of HMM Oslo arriving in Southampton on Friday, June 26,2020
“HMM vessels have used DP World Southampton for a number of years, and we are pleased that the biggest container ships in the world are now calling at DP World facilities in both Southampton and at DP World London Gateway.
“Ships of this size give us the capacity and flexibility to get our customers’ goods to the right place at the right time."


thedailyecho--2020-06-26--Motorists face delays on M27 following lorry breakdown

Motorists are being urged to `` take care '' on the M27 following a lorry breakdown .
One lane of @ @ @ @ @ between J9 near Park Gate and J10 near Fareham .
Delays are reportedly building due @ @ @ @ @ lorry .
Highways England is urging motorists to take care on approach .

One lane of the eastbound M27 is blocked between J9 near Park Gate and J10 near Fareham.
Delays are reportedly building due to a broken down flatbed lorry.
Highways England is urging motorists to take care on approach.
More to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-06-26--Firefighters rush to battle roof fire

Firefighters rush to battle roof fire

EMERGENCY services have rushed to battle a roof fire this morning .
Fire crews have raced to an address on @ @ @ @ @ to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services , 33 firefighters have been sent to tackle a @ @ @ @ @ propoerty in Kent Road , Southsea .
Smoke can be seen billowing across the sky @ @ @ @ @ .
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services are urging people to avoid the area .
The @ @ @ @ @ remain on the scene `` dampening down '' .

Fire crews have raced to an address on the Hampshire coast.
According to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services, 33 firefighters have been sent to tackle a roof fire at a domestic propoerty in Kent Road, Southsea.
Smoke can be seen billowing across the sky from "six-miles away".
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services are urging people to avoid the area.
The situation is ongoing and firefighters remain on the scene "dampening down".
More to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-06-26--Thieves strip lead from Peartree Church, Southampton

THIEVES have stripped lead from the “ oldest Anglican Church in the world ” causing £3,500 of damage .
Thieves have scaled Peartree Church and stripped lead for the second time this year .
Their recent nighttime visit left gaping holes in the roof of the listed building with water gushing through during a downpour last week .
The lead is believed to have been stolen from the place of worship in Peartree Avenue between June 8 and June 11 .
However , according to church treasurer Peter Spencer-Fleet it is now the second time thieves have raided .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown .
Church treasurer , Peter Spencer-Fleet said : “ Everytime it happens you just feel sick .
“ Last Thursday we had a downpour and water came gushing into the church .
“ It ’ s going to cost about £2,000.
” According to Peter the church is now looking at alternative materials to repair the roof to stop the thieves returning .
The 64-year-old from Netley who was christened at the church added : “ It is the second time [ this year ] .
“ Last time they came they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about a £1,500 bill .
“ I could not believe it .
“ Income has dropped because of coronavirus and we do not get any funding from the Diocese of Winchester.
” Pear Tree Church is reported to be the oldest Anglican Church in the world .
It was built in 1618 and consecrated two years later by the then Bisop of Winchester Lancelot Andrewes .
This year its 400th anniversary celebrations have been called off due to coronavirus .
The global health pandemic means that church donations have been hit hard so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police spokesperson said : “ We received an online crime report on June 20 that stated between June 8 and June 11 , lead flashing had been stolen from the roof of the Pear Tree Green United Reformed Church on Peartree Road .
“ Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote 44200223599.
” To help repair the church roof , visit the Peartree website , call 02380 441124 or email peartreechurch1620 @ gmail.com .

Thieves have scaled Peartree Church and stripped lead for the second time this year.
Their recent nighttime visit left gaping holes in the roof of the listed building with water gushing through during a downpour last week.
The lead is believed to have been stolen from the place of worship in Peartree Avenue between June 8 and June 11.
However, according to church treasurer Peter Spencer-Fleet it is now the second time thieves have raided.
A similar incident happened just before the coronavirus lockdown.
Church treasurer, Peter Spencer-Fleet said: “Everytime it happens you just feel sick.
“Last Thursday we had a downpour and water came gushing into the church.
“It’s going to cost about £2,000.”
According to Peter the church is now looking at alternative materials to repair the roof to stop the thieves returning.
The 64-year-old from Netley who was christened at the church added: “It is the second time [this year].
“Last time they came they ripped it to pieces. It was about a £1,500 bill.
“I could not believe it.
“Income has dropped because of coronavirus and we do not get any funding from the Diocese of Winchester.”
Pear Tree Church is reported to be the oldest Anglican Church in the world. It was built in 1618 and consecrated two years later by the then Bisop of Winchester Lancelot Andrewes.
This year its 400th anniversary celebrations have been called off due to coronavirus.
The global health pandemic means that church donations have been hit hard so making repairs is more difficult.
A police spokesperson said: “We received an online crime report on June 20 that stated between June 8 and June 11, lead flashing had been stolen from the roof of the Pear Tree Green United Reformed Church on Peartree Road.
“Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote 44200223599.”
To help repair the church roof, visit the Peartree website, call 02380 441124 or email peartreechurch1620@gmail.com.


thedailyecho--2020-06-26--Southampton Crown Court: Christopher Wagstaff given sexual harm prevention order

A PAEDOPHILE who searched the internet for “ pre-teen boys ” and “ very , very young porn ” has been given a ten-year sexual harm prevention order .
Christopher Wagstaff appeared before Southampton Crown Court facing charges of creating indecent images of children .
He initially pleaded not guilty at Southampton Magistrate ’ s Court however changed this to guilty at a Crown Court plea and trial preparation hearing .
The court heard how police raided the 50-year-old ’ s home in Foldsgate Close , Lyndhurst based on “ intelligence ” .
They seized a tower computer and a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
During his first police interview Wagstaff did not comment .
But when officers went on to scan his PC they found three Category B indecent images of children .
Meanwhile , his laptop had four category C images .
Further police investigations found how Wagstaff had searched the internet for terms including “ pre-teen boys ” and “ very , very young porn ” .
He was interviewed again and did not comment .
Defence barrister , Jonathan Underhill told the court how no moving images were found on Wagstaff ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ small amount images on the devices when compared to other cases .
And , that Wagstaff was the subject of some degree of abuse as a child .
The court heard that Wagstaff has mild learning difficulties .
Based on a doctors report , 99 per cent of people the same age as him have a higher IQ .
He will have to complete 150 hours of unpaid work , rehab of up to 15 days and a 90 day scheme for men convicted of sexual offences .

Christopher Wagstaff appeared before Southampton Crown Court facing charges of creating indecent images of children.
He initially pleaded not guilty at Southampton Magistrate’s Court however changed this to guilty at a Crown Court plea and trial preparation hearing.
The court heard how police raided the 50-year-old’s home in Foldsgate Close, Lyndhurst based on “intelligence”.
They seized a tower computer and a Toshiba laptop on October 17, 2017.
During his first police interview Wagstaff did not comment.
But when officers went on to scan his PC they found three Category B indecent images of children.
Meanwhile, his laptop had four category C images.
Further police investigations found how Wagstaff had searched the internet for terms including “pre-teen boys” and “very, very young porn”.
He was interviewed again and did not comment.
Defence barrister, Jonathan Underhill told the court how no moving images were found on Wagstaff’s computers. He argued there were a small amount images on the devices when compared to other cases.
And, that Wagstaff was the subject of some degree of abuse as a child.
The court heard that Wagstaff has mild learning difficulties.
Based on a doctors report, 99 per cent of people the same age as him have a higher IQ.
Judge Henry gave Wagstaff a ten-year sexual harm prevention order and a 30-month community order.
He will have to complete 150 hours of unpaid work, rehab of up to 15 days and a 90 day scheme for men convicted of sexual offences.
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thedailyecho--2020-06-26--Pubs reopening - which beer garden do you want to visit most?

IN celebration of pubs beginning to reopen their doors on July 4 , the Daily Echo takes a look at @ @ @ @ @ gardens in Southampton For many there 's no better way to soak up the sun @ @ @ @ @ garden - especially one attached to a pub .
Some have sprawling blankets of beautiful @ @ @ @ @ sporting an array of vivid colours , while others are modern beer terraces with wooden @ @ @ @ @ .
The list is made from the top five on TripAdvisor along with the top @ @ @ @ @ .
The Daily Echo is also asking readers to vote for which pub garden they @ @ @ @ @ visit once again .
Having your say is easy - simply click on the vote @ @ @ @ @ the more votes it gets , the higher it climbs up the list .

For many there's no better way to soak up the sun than being outside in a garden - especially one attached to a pub.
Some have sprawling blankets of beautiful green grass and flower beds sporting an array of vivid colours, while others are modern beer terraces with wooden decking and comfy outdoor seating.
The list is made from the top five on TripAdvisor along with the top five from a previous poll.
The Daily Echo is also asking readers to vote for which pub garden they're most looking forward to visit once again.
Having your say is easy - simply click on the vote icon of your favourite - the more votes it gets, the higher it climbs up the list


thedailyecho--2020-06-26--Southampton shed destroyed in early morning blaze

FIREFIGHTERS raced to tackle a shed fire in the early hours of this morning .
A shed in Holcroft Road , Southampton was `` 100 per cent destroyed '' during a blaze at around 4.40am today .
Crews from Hightown and St Mary ’ s Fire Stations rushed to the scene .
No one was reported as injured however police were notified .
The stop message came in at 5.17am .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services said : `` We were mobilised at 4.41am to Holcroft Road .
`` A 6ft shed and fence panelling were 100 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One high-pressure hose reel was used .
`` Police were informed and the stop message came in at 5.17am . ''
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police for comment .
It comes following a spate of shed fires across the Thornhill area of the city .
On May 30 a shed in Thornhill Avenue was burned to the ground .
According to police it is believed to have been purposely set alight .
Posting on social media a police spokesperson said : `` We are currently investigating a series of arson incidents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sheds and garages have been purposely set alight .
`` We are also speaking with the local Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service in order to collate all the information .
`` The most recent incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday , May 30 at around 1.30am hours in Thornhill Avenue .
`` If anyone has any information please contact us online , on 101 or Crimestoppers and quote reference number 44200192472 . ''

A shed in Holcroft Road, Southampton was "100 per cent destroyed" during a blaze at around 4.40am today.
Crews from Hightown and St Mary’s Fire Stations rushed to the scene.
No one was reported as injured however police were notified.
The stop message came in at 5.17am.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services said: "We were mobilised at 4.41am to Holcroft Road.
"A 6ft shed and fence panelling were 100 per cent destroyed by fire.
"One high-pressure hose reel was used.
"Police were informed and the stop message came in at 5.17am."
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police for comment.
It comes following a spate of shed fires across the Thornhill area of the city.
On May 30 a shed in Thornhill Avenue was burned to the ground.
According to police it is believed to have been purposely set alight.
Posting on social media a police spokesperson said: "We are currently investigating a series of arson incidents in the Thornhill Park area, whereby sheds and garages have been purposely set alight.
"We are also speaking with the local Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service in order to collate all the information.
"The most recent incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, May 30 at around 1.30am hours in Thornhill Avenue.
"If anyone has any information please contact us online, on 101 or Crimestoppers and quote reference number 44200192472."


thedailyecho--2020-06-26--Senior banker in Land Rover Discovery cleared of causing death of motorcyclist by careless driving

A SENIOR Hampshire banker has been cleared of causing the death by careless driving of a motorcyclist who his Land Rover Discovery was in collision with in a country lane .
Derek Shakespeare , 52 , who is co-head of UK and Ireland mergers and acquisitions at Barclays bank , was cleared by a jury following a trial at Winchester Crown Court .
He had been accused of causing the death by careless driving of 32-year-old Peter Lowe .
Daniel Sawyer , prosecuting , told the jury that the crash happened as Mr Lowe , from Porton , was riding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from Nether Wallop when Mr Shakespeare pulled out at the junction with the B3058 and collided with him .
The prosecutor said Mr Shakespeare told police that he had stopped at the dotted line and waited for a car coming from the same direction as Mr Lowe .
He said that Mr Shakespeare , of Walhampton , in the New Forest , told officers that “ once it had passed he looked again , it was clear , he pulled out and then he heard a bang ” .
Mr Lowe was described @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after his death as a “ kind and caring man who loved his family and pets and riding his bike ” .
They said : “ He was always full of fun and life , compassionate and caring .
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Derek Shakespeare, 52, who is co-head of UK and Ireland mergers and acquisitions at Barclays bank, was cleared by a jury following a trial at Winchester Crown Court.
He had been accused of causing the death by careless driving of 32-year-old Peter Lowe.
Daniel Sawyer, prosecuting, told the jury that the crash happened as Mr Lowe, from Porton, was riding his red Yamaha motorcycle along the A343 from Nether Wallop when Mr Shakespeare pulled out at the junction with the B3058 and collided with him.
The prosecutor said Mr Shakespeare told police that he had stopped at the dotted line and waited for a car coming from the same direction as Mr Lowe.
He said that Mr Shakespeare, of Walhampton, in the New Forest, told officers that “once it had passed he looked again, it was clear, he pulled out and then he heard a bang”.
Mr Lowe was described by his family in a statement released after his death as a “kind and caring man who loved his family and pets and riding his bike”.
They said: “He was always full of fun and life, compassionate and caring.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-26--Hunt for Transit driver after crash near Fareham

POLICE are searching for a van driver after a 21-year-old woman died in a car crash on a Hampshire road .
Officers say the driver of the Transit van may be able to help them in their investigation into the crash in the early hours of yesterday morning .
And they have also appealed for drivers who may have dash cam footage to come forward .
The 21-year-old victim , from Fareham , who has not been named , was a passeger in the Ford Fiesta when it came off he road .
The driver , a 22-year-old man from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries .
Officers were called to the scene on Downend Road in Fareham in the early hours of yesteerday after receiving reports that a Ford Fiesta had crashed off the carriageway .
Police say next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers .
Officers are investigating the exact circumstances of the collision , and wi yesterday made a number of enquiries in the area .
They are keen to speak to the driver of a silver Ford Transit van who is believed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Police say that he may have seen the Fiesta prior to the single-vehicle collision .
• One dead and one seriously injured in crash And they want anyone who may have dash cam footage to contact them .
Inspector Andrew Tester , of the Roads Policing Unit , said : “ We are grateful for the responses we have already received from our earlier appeal , but we would like to continue our appeal for witnesses to this tragic incident .
“ From witnesses in the area , we believe a light @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Fiesta on Downend Road before the collision .
“ I am now making a direct appeal to the driver and any other occupants of that van to please make contact with the police .
“ Whether you saw anything or not , it helps us build a picture of what happened leading up to the collision .
“ If anyone has any information , or dash-cam footage , to please get in touch via 101 and quote the reference 44200230693 .
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Officers say the driver of the Transit van may be able to help them in their investigation into the crash in the early hours of yesterday morning.
And they have also appealed for drivers who may have dash cam footage to come forward.
The 21-year-old victim, from Fareham, who has not been named, was a passeger in the Ford Fiesta when it came off he road.
The driver, a 22-year-old man from Paulsgrove, was taken to Queen Alexandra Hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries.
Officers were called to the scene on Downend Road in Fareham in the early hours of yesteerday after receiving reports that a Ford Fiesta had crashed off the carriageway.
Police say next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
Officers are investigating the exact circumstances of the collision, and wi yesterday made a number of enquiries in the area.
They are keen to speak to the driver of a silver Ford Transit van who is believed was on the road at the time.
Police say that he may have seen the Fiesta prior to the single-vehicle collision.
And they want anyone who may have dash cam footage to contact them.
Inspector Andrew Tester, of the Roads Policing Unit, said: “We are grateful for the responses we have already received from our earlier appeal, but we would like to continue our appeal for witnesses to this tragic incident.
“From witnesses in the area, we believe a light coloured Ford Transit style van was behind the Fiesta on Downend Road before the collision.
“I am now making a direct appeal to the driver and any other occupants of that van to please make contact with the police.
“Whether you saw anything or not, it helps us build a picture of what happened leading up to the collision.
“If anyone has any information, or dash-cam footage, to please get in touch via 101 and quote the reference 44200230693.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-26--Portswood Avenue fire sparked by wooden embers

A FIRE which left a man “ burned and distressed ” in Southampton was caused by “ wooden embers from a log burner ” , it has been revealed .
The 46-year-old man was rescued from a blaze which “ completely destroyed ” an outbuilding on Portswood Avenue .
Residents reported seeing a massive cloud of smoke during the incident on the night of June 17 .
The fire is now believed to have been sparked by wooden embers from a log burner in a workshop , according to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services .
Meanwhile , Hampshire Police confirmed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ previously reported , the victim was rushed to hospital after suffering serious but not life-threatening injuries .
However , the fire engulfed the brick-made outbuilding leaving it “ 100 per cent damaged ” .
Crews from St Mary ’ s and Eastleigh Fire Stations tackled the blaze and Portswood Road was closed at its junction with Portswood Avenue .
A fire investigation unit remained in the area the following day .
Portswood Avenue resident Dhaveena Rajathevan , 21 , told the Daily Echo at the scene : “ The emergency services wrapped the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ He looked in distress .
He had a t-shirt on which was burned at the front ... and he had soot all over his face .
There was a massive cloud of smoke going all down the road .
I called 999 and the police blocked off both ends of the road .
“ All the street lights in the street went off and our water went brown .
“ We do not know how it started .
The power came back at around 1am .
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The 46-year-old man was rescued from a blaze which “completely destroyed” an outbuilding on Portswood Avenue.
Residents reported seeing a massive cloud of smoke during the incident on the night of June 17.
The fire is now believed to have been sparked by wooden embers from a log burner in a workshop, according to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services. Meanwhile, Hampshire Police confirmed the fire is not suspicious.
As previously reported, the victim was rushed to hospital after suffering serious but not life-threatening injuries. However, the fire engulfed the brick-made outbuilding leaving it “100 per cent damaged”.
Crews from St Mary’s and Eastleigh Fire Stations tackled the blaze and Portswood Road was closed at its junction with Portswood Avenue.
A fire investigation unit remained in the area the following day.
Portswood Avenue resident Dhaveena Rajathevan, 21, told the Daily Echo at the scene: “The emergency services wrapped the man up and sat him down.
“He looked in distress. He had a t-shirt on which was burned at the front...and he had soot all over his face. There was a massive cloud of smoke going all down the road. I called 999 and the police blocked off both ends of the road.
“All the street lights in the street went off and our water went brown.
“We do not know how it started. The power came back at around 1am.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-26--This tiny mobile salon will be on Hampshire roads once lockdown restrictions are lifted

THIS tiny mobile salon will be doing the rounds in Hampshire once lockdown restrictions are eased next month .
Most people will be counting down the days until they can get that precious haircut , but with many salons set to be fully booked , the issue of social distancing while using such a close contact service may daunt people However , in an attempt to solve this problem , one Botley resident has created a mobile `` tiny salon '' in the back of a van , which she has fully equipped with PPE equipment .
Laura Snellgrove , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a salon before lockdown began , and she came up with the idea to make sure people like herself could feel comfortable and socially distanced , by operating a strictly one in and one out salon .
She said : `` The idea of working back in a salon with lots of people coming and going was a bit daunting during this uncertain time , so my partner Christian and I came up with the idea of creating my own personal salon in a van , that will be fully equipped with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the whole salon experience can come to your door .
I ca n't wait to get back to work and to see all my clients faces when I pull up in my Tiny Salon , just being inside the space makes me feel so happy and I 'm really excited to share it with everyone .
It has been a very tiring and stressful journey for both of us getting to this point , there was so much to think about and learn about in a very short space of time . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ July 4 , the salon will be fully equipped with PPE including disposable gowns , aprons , gloves and towels , while every client will have their temperature checked with a digital thermometer before an appointment .
All towels are fully biodegradable and compostable , and while plastic gowns and aprons will be used because of the pandemic , the 29-year-old has said that she will make the switch to reusable items once it is safe to do so .
There is enough space inside of the van for clients to keep their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and both Laura and her clients will wear masks .
As well as this , for the time being , the salon will be bookings only , so track and tracing can be done if necessary .

Most people will be counting down the days until they can get that precious haircut, but with many salons set to be fully booked, the issue of social distancing while using such a close contact service may daunt people
However, in an attempt to solve this problem, one Botley resident has created a mobile "tiny salon" in the back of a van, which she has fully equipped with PPE equipment.
Laura Snellgrove, 29, is an asthmatic who worked in a salon before lockdown began, and she came up with the idea to make sure people like herself could feel comfortable and socially distanced, by operating a strictly one in and one out salon.
She said: "The idea of working back in a salon with lots of people coming and going was a bit daunting during this uncertain time, so my partner Christian and I came up with the idea of creating my own personal salon in a van, that will be fully equipped with a basin and reclining salon chair so the whole salon experience can come to your door.
I can't wait to get back to work and to see all my clients faces when I pull up in my Tiny Salon, just being inside the space makes me feel so happy and I'm really excited to share it with everyone. It has been a very tiring and stressful journey for both of us getting to this point, there was so much to think about and learn about in a very short space of time."
When it gets up and running on July 4, the salon will be fully equipped with PPE including disposable gowns, aprons, gloves and towels, while every client will have their temperature checked with a digital thermometer before an appointment.
All towels are fully biodegradable and compostable, and while plastic gowns and aprons will be used because of the pandemic, the 29-year-old has said that she will make the switch to reusable items once it is safe to do so.
There is enough space inside of the van for clients to keep their distance before and after the cutting process, and both Laura and her clients will wear masks.
As well as this, for the time being, the salon will be bookings only, so track and tracing can be done if necessary.