thedailyecho--2020-12-14--LETTER - Lost confidence over Southampton cycle lane fiasco

CAN I claim a prize from the council ?
I saw someone using the Avenue cycle lane today .
What a green masterstroke these lanes are .
Having had to put back the upper part due to the chaos it caused can I now suggest they do the same with the northbound road next to the Common to the Hill Lane roundabout , before the full traffic returns .
I have lost any meagre confidence I had in the council ’ s road traffic department over this latest unnecessary fiasco .
How to waste money and take no account of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or indeed the environmental impact .
It beggars belief .
I just wonder if they realise the consequences of their actions ?
Southampton already carries the gold medal for pollution ( due in much respect to it being the only city in the country without a park and ride ) and I would be interested to know by how much the pollution has increased due to the stationary cars emitting more fumes as they admire the lone cyclist gently making their way down the otherwise deserted cycle lane , inhaling the exhaust fumes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
As usual I will not wait with bated breathe for Jackie Rayment to provide answers to any of these questions .
Even assuming she read these letters .
Park and Ride or cosying up to the cycling lobby ?
No contest there then .

I saw someone using the Avenue cycle lane today.
What a green masterstroke these lanes are.
Having had to put back the upper part due to the chaos it caused can I now suggest they do the same with the northbound road next to the Common to the Hill Lane roundabout, before the full traffic returns.
I have lost any meagre confidence I had in the council’s road traffic department over this latest unnecessary fiasco.
How to waste money and take no account of the majority needs, the wider picture or indeed the environmental impact. It beggars belief.
I just wonder if they realise the consequences of their actions?
Southampton already carries the gold medal for pollution (due in much respect to it being the only city in the country without a park and ride) and I would be interested to know by how much the pollution has increased due to the stationary cars emitting more fumes as they admire the lone cyclist gently making their way down the otherwise deserted cycle lane, inhaling the exhaust fumes generated by vehicles building up beside them?
As usual I will not wait with bated breathe for Jackie Rayment to provide answers to any of these questions.
Even assuming she read these letters.
Park and Ride or cosying up to the cycling lobby?
No contest there then.
Bob Barton
Chandlers Ford


thedailyecho--2020-12-14--LETTER - What happens to our council tax in Southampton?

I SEE the council tax is about to rise from ridiculous to downright robbery .
The highway situation is the first and probably worst .
After cutting most of our highways by a third , a third that a minute portion of the public uses , by putting up cycle lanes at great expense and now tearing them up , they haven ’ t learned from London and other cities that are tearing them up .
Most of the London taxi drivers are getting rid of their vehicles as the fares are now too extortionate for the public who sit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pictures of a field outside of London full of the redundant vehicles .
Having had the attention of vandals to my car , and reporting to the authorities , I received a very long number from the police but no investigation .
So what am I getting there for my money .
I note the number of new houses and flats springing up on every corner , they can ’ t be student accommodation , I presume that all these people are paying council tax , even more than me .
So what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coming in every month ?
Dirty streets , accumulating rubbish , law breakers going unpunished or even apprehended .
Personally I ’ ve given up on tirades about law breaking cyclists , it doesn ’ t do any good .
I don ’ t know the answer , but I feel we are all being sold short .

The highway situation is the first and probably worst.
After cutting most of our highways by a third, a third that a minute portion of the public uses, by putting up cycle lanes at great expense and now tearing them up, they haven’t learned from London and other cities that are tearing them up.
Most of the London taxi drivers are getting rid of their vehicles as the fares are now too extortionate for the public who sit watching the meter climbing.
There are pictures of a field outside of London full of the redundant vehicles.
Having had the attention of vandals to my car, and reporting to the authorities, I received a very long number from the police but no investigation.
So what am I getting there for my money.
I note the number of new houses and flats springing up on every corner, they can’t be student accommodation, I presume that all these people are paying council tax, even more than me.
So what happens to the enormous amount of income coming in every month?
Dirty streets, accumulating rubbish, law breakers going unpunished or even apprehended.
Personally I’ve given up on tirades about law breaking cyclists, it doesn’t do any good.
Nobody takes any action,
I don’t know the answer, but I feel we are all being sold short.
Alan Blandford
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-12-14--LETTER - How to feed a child for an entire school year for just £15.90

As we approach the end of a year that has been unlike any other , I ’ m sure some of your readers , like myself , will be thinking of those we hold dear who are unable to join the family Christmas meal this year .
I ’ d like to suggest a simple , last-minute gift that will help connect people in Hampshire with their loved ones and feed hungry children around the world .
Mary ’ s Meals , a charity reaching more than 1.6 million children every day in some of the world ’ s poorest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dinner .
For just £15.90 – enough to feed a child every day for an entire school year – your readers can set a place at our table for their friends and family .
Their name will appear online and we ’ ll provide a digital placemat to pass on as a present .
This year your gifts will go twice as far , with each place set now feeding two children with Mary ’ s Meals for an entire school year .
Give until January 31 2021 and public donations will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to £2 million – meaning we can reach even more hungry children in Liberia with life-changing school meals .
Please visit marysmeals.org.uk/Christmas to set your place .

I’d like to suggest a simple, last-minute gift that will help connect people in Hampshire with their loved ones and feed hungry children around the world.
Mary’s Meals, a charity reaching more than 1.6 million children every day in some of the world’s poorest countries, is hosting a virtual Christmas dinner.
For just £15.90 – enough to feed a child every day for an entire school year – your readers can set a place at our table for their friends and family.
Their name will appear online and we’ll provide a digital placemat to pass on as a present.
This year your gifts will go twice as far, with each place set now feeding two children with Mary’s Meals for an entire school year.
Give until January 31 2021 and public donations will be doubled by the UK government, up to £2 million – meaning we can reach even more hungry children in Liberia with life-changing school meals.
Please visit marysmeals.org.uk/Christmas to set your place.
Daniel Adams
Executive Director, Mary’s Meals UK.


thedailyecho--2020-12-14--IN THE COURTS: 15 people who have appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court

The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates ’ Court ... MATTHEW WILLIAM GORDON GOLDSMITH , 46 , of Milford Road , New Milton .
Pleaded guilty to criminal damage and to causing harassment , alarm or distress by using threatening , abusive or insulting words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour .
Community order made until June 2022 .
Fined £100 and must complete 20 days of rehabilitation .
Must pay £178 .
BEN SHERLOCK , 29 , of Waterloo Way , Ringwood .
Pleaded guilty to drink driving , driving without a licence or insurance .
Community order made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for 23 months and ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work .
Must pay £95 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
MICHAEL JAMES BARNES , 37 , of Obelisk Road , Woolston .
Admitted breaching the requirements of a post-imprisonment supervision order .
Committed to prison for seven days .
ERICA SYLVIA ALFORD , 25 , of Scotter Road , Bishopstoke .
Pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen and for driving without a licence .
Disqualified from driving for 24 months and fined £200 .
Ordered to pay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
CHARLES CARTER , 45 , of High Street , Droxford .
Convicted of speeding and failing to give information relating to the identification of a driver .
Driving record endorsed with three points and fined £500 .
Ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
CLINTON MALCOLM WATSON , 48 , of Sheldrake Gardens , Hordle .
Pleaded guilty to two counts of causing harassment , alarm or distress by using threatening , abusive or insulting words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour .
Community order made until September 2021 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ordered to pay £95 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
SEAN WYSOCKI , 23 , of Hepworth Close , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to assault , criminal damage , causing harassment , alarm or distress by using threatening , abusive or insulting words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour .
Community order made until December 2021 .
Must complete 25 rehabilitation days .
Ordered to complete 80 hours of unpaid work .
Court costs of £85 and £95 victim surcharge .
SCOTT LESLEY DAVID WILTON , 28 , of Hurst Close , Chandler @ @ @ @ @ @ @ harassment , alarm or distress by using threatening , abusive or insulting words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour .
Committed to prison for 12 weeks , suspended for 12 weeks .
Rehabilitation requirement of 15 days .
Ordered to pay £128 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
GURPREET SINGH , 35 , of Thornhill Park Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to assault .
Community order made until December 2021 .
Rehabilitation requirement of 15 days .
Fined £100 and ordered to pay £95 victim surcharge .
REECE TYRONE JORDAN , 24 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pleaded guilty to assaulting a police constable .
Community order made until December 2021 .
Rehabilitation requirement of 20 days and must complete 120 hours of unpaid work .
Ordered to pay £200 compensation , £200 court costs and £90 victim surcharge .
TIA LOUISE YEATES , 21 , of Bournemouth Road , Chandler 's Ford .
Convicted of causing harassment , alarm or distress by using threatening , abusive or insulting words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour .
Also convicted of two counts of assaulting police officers by beating .
Community order @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 25 days .
Fined £50 .
Ordered to pay £95 victim surcharge and £40 court costs .
ALISON TILBRY , 33 , of Wyresdale , Bracknell .
Pleaded guilty to drink driving .
Community order made until December 2021 .
Disqualified from driving for 30 months and fined £100 .
Ordered to pay £95 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
Must complete ten rehabilitation days .
SUSHEEL BANGA , 32 , of Woodside Avenue , Eastleigh .
Pleaded guilty to drink driving .
Disqualified from driving for 12 months and fined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surcharge and £620 court costs .
ZAK MICHAEL MAPES , 21 , of Howards Mean , Pennington .
Pleaded guilty to assault .
Committed to prison for 18 months .
Rehabilitation requirement of 15 days .
Must complete 60 hours of unpaid work .
Ordered to pay £122 victim surcharge and £620 court costs .
OLUWATIMILEHIN OLALEYE , 26 , of Edward Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to drink driving .
Community order made until December 2021 .
Unpaid work requirement of 160 hours .
Disqualified from driving for 26 months .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ £85 court costs .

MATTHEW WILLIAM GORDON GOLDSMITH, 46, of Milford Road, New Milton. Pleaded guilty to criminal damage and to causing harassment, alarm or distress by using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour. Community order made until June 2022. Fined £100 and must complete 20 days of rehabilitation. Must pay £178.
BEN SHERLOCK, 29, of Waterloo Way, Ringwood. Pleaded guilty to drink driving, driving without a licence or insurance. Community order made until December 2021. Disqualified from driving for 23 months and ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work. Must pay £95 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
MICHAEL JAMES BARNES, 37, of Obelisk Road, Woolston. Admitted breaching the requirements of a post-imprisonment supervision order. Committed to prison for seven days.
ERICA SYLVIA ALFORD, 25, of Scotter Road, Bishopstoke. Pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen and for driving without a licence. Disqualified from driving for 24 months and fined £200. Ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
CHARLES CARTER, 45, of High Street, Droxford. Convicted of speeding and failing to give information relating to the identification of a driver. Driving record endorsed with three points and fined £500. Ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
CLINTON MALCOLM WATSON, 48, of Sheldrake Gardens, Hordle. Pleaded guilty to two counts of causing harassment, alarm or distress by using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour. Community order made until September 2021. Rehabilitation requirement of 15 days. Ordered to pay £95 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
SEAN WYSOCKI, 23, of Hepworth Close, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to assault, criminal damage, causing harassment, alarm or distress by using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour. Community order made until December 2021. Must complete 25 rehabilitation days. Ordered to complete 80 hours of unpaid work. Court costs of £85 and £95 victim surcharge.
SCOTT LESLEY DAVID WILTON, 28, of Hurst Close, Chandler's Ford. Pleaded guilty to causing harassment, alarm or distress by using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour. Committed to prison for 12 weeks, suspended for 12 weeks. Rehabilitation requirement of 15 days. Ordered to pay £128 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
GURPREET SINGH, 35, of Thornhill Park Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to assault. Community order made until December 2021. Rehabilitation requirement of 15 days. Fined £100 and ordered to pay £95 victim surcharge.
REECE TYRONE JORDAN, 24, of Links Avenue, Morden. Pleaded guilty to assaulting a police constable. Community order made until December 2021. Rehabilitation requirement of 20 days and must complete 120 hours of unpaid work. Ordered to pay £200 compensation, £200 court costs and £90 victim surcharge.
TIA LOUISE YEATES, 21, of Bournemouth Road, Chandler's Ford. Convicted of causing harassment, alarm or distress by using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour. Also convicted of two counts of assaulting police officers by beating. Community order made until June 2022. Rehabilitation requirement of 25 days. Fined £50. Ordered to pay £95 victim surcharge and £40 court costs.
ALISON TILBRY, 33, of Wyresdale, Bracknell. Pleaded guilty to drink driving. Community order made until December 2021. Disqualified from driving for 30 months and fined £100. Ordered to pay £95 victim surcharge and £85 court costs. Must complete ten rehabilitation days.
SUSHEEL BANGA, 32, of Woodside Avenue, Eastleigh. Pleaded guilty to drink driving. Disqualified from driving for 12 months and fined £500. Ordered to pay £50 victim surcharge and £620 court costs.
ZAK MICHAEL MAPES, 21, of Howards Mean, Pennington. Pleaded guilty to assault. Committed to prison for 18 weeks, suspended for 18 months. Rehabilitation requirement of 15 days. Must complete 60 hours of unpaid work. Ordered to pay £122 victim surcharge and £620 court costs.
OLUWATIMILEHIN OLALEYE, 26, of Edward Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to drink driving. Community order made until December 2021. Unpaid work requirement of 160 hours. Disqualified from driving for 26 months. Ordered to pay £95 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.


thedailyecho--2020-12-14--Most Southampton people are trying to support small businesses, says BT survey

MOST people in Southampton say they are making more effort to support small businesses because of the impact of Covid-19 , research suggests .
A survey by BT found 62 per cent were doing more to back small enterprises , while 77 per cent feared there local shops would not survive the pandemic .
However , 59 per cent said the pandemic had made them reluctant to visit shops .
BT ’ s poll of more than 2,000 consumers found that 66 per cent of Southampton residents were increasingly worried about the impact on their communities if local shops closed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ community depends on local businesses .
Jon Pollock , BT director for corporate and public sector in the South East , said : “ Small businesses have undoubtedly been amongst the hardest hit by the pandemic , with national and local lockdowns severely impacting their ability to trade .
“ It ’ s really heartening to see that people in Southampton are coming out in force to support their local high street this Christmas , as these firms rely heavily on the festive period to generate the lion ’ s share of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to engage with small businesses , particularly online , but sometimes face barriers in doing so , means that it is absolutely vital for them to adapt by moving online or risk being left behind.
” The survey also revealed the increasing competition small businesses faced from bigger online retailers .
Asked about the factors holding people back from supporting small businesses , 40 per cent of people in Southampton cited price , 22 per cent said limited product selection and 19 per cent cited the lack of web presence .
Other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of social media presence and data security .
Fifty-five per cent of Southampton respondents said small business played a key role in supporting local people , while 45 per cent recognised their importance in sustaining the economy and 45 per cent said they provided vital jobs .
BT has a Small Business Support Scheme aimed at boosting the connectivity , cashflow and confidence of small businesses through measures such as faster broadband , digital payments and digital skills .

A survey by BT found 62 per cent were doing more to back small enterprises, while 77 per cent feared there local shops would not survive the pandemic.
However, 59 per cent said the pandemic had made them reluctant to visit shops.
BT’s poll of more than 2,000 consumers found that 66 per cent of Southampton residents were increasingly worried about the impact on their communities if local shops closed.
Sixty-three per cent agreed that their community depends on local businesses.
Jon Pollock, BT director for corporate and public sector in the South East, said: “Small businesses have undoubtedly been amongst the hardest hit by the pandemic, with national and local lockdowns severely impacting their ability to trade.
“It’s really heartening to see that people in Southampton are coming out in force to support their local high street this Christmas, as these firms rely heavily on the festive period to generate the lion’s share of their profits.
“The fact that consumers want to engage with small businesses, particularly online, but sometimes face barriers in doing so, means that it is absolutely vital for them to adapt by moving online or risk being left behind.”
The survey also revealed the increasing competition small businesses faced from bigger online retailers.
Asked about the factors holding people back from supporting small businesses, 40 per cent of people in Southampton cited price, 22 per cent said limited product selection and 19 per cent cited the lack of web presence.
Other concerns include slow delivery, a lack of social media presence and data security.
Fifty-five per cent of Southampton respondents said small business played a key role in supporting local people, while 45 per cent recognised their importance in sustaining the economy and 45 per cent said they provided vital jobs.
BT has a Small Business Support Scheme aimed at boosting the connectivity, cashflow and confidence of small businesses through measures such as faster broadband, digital payments and digital skills.


thedailyecho--2020-12-14--LETTER - Buying a puppy or kitten will not cure restlessness

CHRISTMAS will be different this year , and after months of strict restrictions , many of us are itching for a distraction from daily life .
But buying a puppy or a kitten is not the cure to our restlessness .
Animals are living , thinking , feeling beings and a 15- to 20-year commitment – not visiting entertainers or gifts that can easily be returned if they “ don ’ t work out ” .
In the first lockdown , Google searches for “ buy a puppy ” skyrocketed by 166 % .
Then , when society reopened , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because the novelty had worn off and their guardians weren ’ t prepared to make the lifelong financial and emotional commitment that animals require .
Animal shelters predict high numbers of abandoned and neglected animals this Christmas as job losses and financial strain take their toll .
Even in a “ normal ” year , the festive period is a notoriously bad time to bring an animal into your home , as time , money , patience , and attention are all in short supply .
If you ’ re certain that you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ animal for life – including paying for routine and emergency veterinary care and providing house-training , food , toys , bedding , exercise , playtime , and everything else needed – make plans to adopt an animal from a shelter after Christmas .
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

But buying a puppy or a kitten is not the cure to our restlessness.
Animals are living, thinking, feeling beings and a 15- to 20-year commitment – not visiting entertainers or gifts that can easily be returned if they “don’t work out”.
In the first lockdown, Google searches for “buy a puppy” skyrocketed by 166%.
Then, when society reopened, many puppies ended up in animal shelters because the novelty had worn off and their guardians weren’t prepared to make the lifelong financial and emotional commitment that animals require.
Animal shelters predict high numbers of abandoned and neglected animals this Christmas as job losses and financial strain take their toll.
Even in a “normal” year, the festive period is a notoriously bad time to bring an animal into your home, as time, money, patience, and attention are all in short supply.
If you’re certain that you’re prepared to care for an animal for life – including paying for routine and emergency veterinary care and providing house-training, food, toys, bedding, exercise, playtime, and everything else needed – make plans to adopt an animal from a shelter after Christmas.
Jennifer White
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals


thedailyecho--2020-12-14--Lane blocked at Delme Roundabout, Fareham

A LANE has been closed due to an accident in Fareham and is causing delays .
One lane is blocked @ @ @ @ @ Portchester .

One lane was blocked approaching the Delme Roundabout from Portchester after an accident involving three vehicles.
Congestion was building westbound on Cams Hill between Downend Road / Shearwater Avenue and Delme Roundabout.
The lane has been cleared and delays have eased.
A police spokesperson said: "We were called at 12.15pm to a collision involving three vehicles on Cams Hill, Fareham. One lane is blocked, causing congestion. No injuries reported at this time. Incident is still being attended to so no further details. Reference number is 44200481361."


thedailyecho--2020-12-14--Hunt for teens who assaulted and racially abused delivery driver

A DELIVERY driver has been attacked and racially abused by a pair of teens .
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after an assault in Marchwood on Saturday , December 12 , at around 7.30pm .
The victim , a 32-year-old man from Southampton , was delivering takeaway food to an address on The Crescent , off Long Lane in Marchwood , when he stopped the check the address on a sat-nav device .
He approached two men , who he believed were waiting outside the property for the items , who then assaulted him and subjected him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injuries during the assault .
The two suspects were described as white men , aged between 17 to 18-years-old , slim builds and approximately 5ft 8 ” tall .
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said : `` We have conduced a number of enquiries and are now turning to the public for help .
`` Did you see what happened ?
Were you in the area at the time of the assault ?
Perhaps you have dash-cam footage ?
`` Anyone with information is asked to call 101 , quoting 44200476995 . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 . ''

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after an assault in Marchwood on Saturday, December 12, at around 7.30pm.
The victim, a 32-year-old man from Southampton, was delivering takeaway food to an address on The Crescent, off Long Lane in Marchwood, when he stopped the check the address on a sat-nav device.
He approached two men, who he believed were waiting outside the property for the items, who then assaulted him and subjected him to racial abuse.
He sustained minor injuries during the assault.
The two suspects were described as white men, aged between 17 to 18-years-old, slim builds and approximately 5ft 8” tall.
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said: "We have conduced a number of enquiries and are now turning to the public for help.
"Did you see what happened? Were you in the area at the time of the assault? Perhaps you have dash-cam footage?
"Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting 44200476995."
"Alternatively you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-12-14--Barton Peveril College records six Covid cases in one week

A COLLEGE has confirmed that six students have tasted positive for Covid-19 in one week .
Barton Peveril Sixth Form @ @ @ @ @ the news in a statement on its website .
Staff at the college , which @ @ @ @ @ , say they were made aware of the six 'separate ' cases among students last @ @ @ @ @ of three of the cases , 53 students have been asked to self isolate .
@ @ @ @ @ n't result in any students or staff having to self isolate according to the college @ @ @ @ @ college website read : `` We would like to congratulate students and families for continuing @ @ @ @ @ communicating with us so effectively .
`` College data shows that since the beginning of @ @ @ @ @ no cases linked to other cases in college .
`` So it appears steps we @ @ @ @ @ classroom environment have worked .
`` The college continues to follow Government guidelines carefully to @ @ @ @ @ risk of students and staff catching Covid . ''

Barton Peveril Sixth Form College, Eastleigh, confirmed the news in a statement on its website.
Staff at the college, which has over 4,000 full-time students, say they were made aware of the six 'separate' cases among students last week.
As a result of three of the cases, 53 students have been asked to self isolate.
The other three cases didn't result in any students or staff having to self isolate according to the college.
The statement on the college website read: "We would like to congratulate students and families for continuing to follow the guidelines and communicating with us so effectively.
"College data shows that since the beginning of the pandemic there have been no cases linked to other cases in college.
"So it appears steps we have taken to manage the classroom environment have worked.
"The college continues to follow Government guidelines carefully to ensure that it minimises the risk of students and staff catching Covid."


thedailyecho--2020-12-14--Cllr Sean Woodward resigns from his cabinet position

A HAMPSHIRE councillor has resigned from his cabinet position .
Cllr Seán Woodward , the executive member for recreation and heritage at Hampshire County Council , has resigned from his post .
The news comes as last week a panel found he breached the county councillors 's code of conduct when dealing with the allocation of a £15,000 grant .
As reported , the panel said Cllr Woodward had compromised his position .
But panel members had also said there was no suggestion of `` dishonesty '' but a `` lapse of judgement '' .
In an official statement released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has left his cabinet position with immediate effect – `` citing personal reasons and pressure of work '' .
But he will remain a county councillor , according to the authority .
Cllr Keith Mans , leader of the county council , said : “ Earlier today , I accepted the formal resignation of Cllr Seán Woodward from his role on Cabinet .
I wish to thank Sean for his support to my Cabinet .
I will be announcing his replacement in the next day or so.
” Cllr Sean Woodward was first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ became cabinet member in 2018 .
It was under his new role that he set up a new grant scheme .
But an investigation was then launched into his involvement in the allocation of a £15,000 grant to the Rockets Children ’ s Motorcycle Display Team .
Last week , a county council 's conduct advisory panel determined that Cllr Woodward breached the code of conduct when dealing with the allocation of the grants to the Rockets .
The panel heard how he mentioned a possible application from the Rockets before applications for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told members he had mentioned that application because he found it `` quirky '' .
But the panel said that by doing so he compromised his position .
Talking at the meeting Cllr Woodward said : `` It is disappointing that I have been judged to have lapsed .
If it was my enthusiasm for getting a scheme under way then so be it because I happened to mention what I thought it was a quirky application to the officers so be it . ''
Cllr Woodward - who is also the leader @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for comment .

Cllr Seán Woodward, the executive member for recreation and heritage at Hampshire County Council, has resigned from his post.
The news comes as last week a panel found he breached the county councillors's code of conduct when dealing with the allocation of a £15,000 grant.
As reported, the panel said Cllr Woodward had compromised his position.
But panel members had also said there was no suggestion of "dishonesty" but a "lapse of judgement".
In an official statement released today the county council said Cllr Woodward has left his cabinet position with immediate effect – "citing personal reasons and pressure of work".
But he will remain a county councillor, according to the authority.
Cllr Keith Mans, leader of the county council, said: “Earlier today, I accepted the formal resignation of Cllr Seán Woodward from his role on Cabinet. I wish to thank Sean for his support to my Cabinet. I will be announcing his replacement in the next day or so.”
Cllr Sean Woodward was first elected as county councillor in 2005 and became cabinet member in 2018.
It was under his new role that he set up a new grant scheme.
But an investigation was then launched into his involvement in the allocation of a £15,000 grant to the Rockets Children’s Motorcycle Display Team.
Last week, a county council's conduct advisory panel determined that Cllr Woodward breached the code of conduct when dealing with the allocation of the grants to the Rockets.
The panel heard how he mentioned a possible application from the Rockets before applications for the grant scheme opened officially.
He told members he had mentioned that application because he found it "quirky".
But the panel said that by doing so he compromised his position.
Talking at the meeting Cllr Woodward said: "It is disappointing that I have been judged to have lapsed. If it was my enthusiasm for getting a scheme under way then so be it because I happened to mention what I thought it was a quirky application to the officers so be it."
Cllr Woodward - who is also the leader of Fareham Borough Council- has been approached for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-12-14--Car fires at LIDL Speedfields Park, Fareham treated as arson

FIVE vehicles that were set on fire at a Fareham car park is now being treated as an arson .
@ @ @ @ @ to Speedfields Park last night .
Five cars were set alight in the LIDL car @ @ @ @ @ making enquiries into the incident .
A Hampshire police spokesperson said : `` We were @ @ @ @ @ 13 December with reports of five cars on fire in the car park at LIDL @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The incident is being treated as arson , and enquiries remain ongoing .
@ @ @ @ @ asked to contact police on 101 , quoting 44200479986 . ''
A spokesperson for Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ `` Firefighters from Fareham were mobilised at 1.20am yesterday to Speedfields Park , Fareham .
@ @ @ @ @ involving four vehicles which were all 100 % by fire .
`` The fire was @ @ @ @ @ and two jets .
`` Police were also in attendance , and the stop message @ @ @ @ @ ''

Firefighters from Fareham were called to Speedfields Park last night.
Five cars were set alight in the LIDL car park.
Officers are now making enquiries into the incident.
A Hampshire police spokesperson said: "We were called at 1.25am on Sunday 13 December with reports of five cars on fire in the car park at LIDL in Speedfields Park, Fareham. "The incident is being treated as arson, and enquiries remain ongoing. "Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting 44200479986."
A spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and Rescue said: "Firefighters from Fareham were mobilised at 1.20am yesterday to Speedfields Park, Fareham. "There was a fire involving four vehicles which were all 100% by fire. "The fire was extinguished using four breathing apparatus and two jets. "Police were also in attendance, and the stop message came in at 02:18."


thedailyecho--2020-12-14--Woman injured after she was attacked on a Gosport street

A WOMAN has been left with injuries after she was attacked in the street .
The incident took place at @ @ @ @ @ .
The victim , an 18-year-old woman from Fareham was walking on Ham Lane when @ @ @ @ @ by a man .
She sustained injuries during the assault but they are not considered @ @ @ @ @ are now appealing for witnesses and would like to speak to a man in connection @ @ @ @ @ is described as : • Pale complexion with cuts to his mouth and chin A @ @ @ @ @ Were you in the area at the time ?
Perhaps you saw a man matching @ @ @ @ @ information is asked to phone 101 with reference 44200481032 .
Alternatively , you can phone @ @ @ @ @ 0800 555 111 . ''

The incident took place at 7.10am this morning in Gosport.
The victim, an 18-year-old woman from Fareham was walking on Ham Lane when she was followed and assaulted by a man.
She sustained injuries during the assault but they are not considered serious or life-threatening.
Police are now appealing for witnesses and would like to speak to a man in connection with the incident.
He is described as:
White
Aged between 20 and 25-years-old
Slim build
Between 5feet 2inches and 5feet 4inches tall
Curly, dark brown, scruffy hair, around ear length
Pale complexion with cuts to his mouth and chin
Red eyes
Very hairy arms and hands
Wearing dark grey baggy tracksuit bottoms, a blue, ripped t-shirt and trainers with white bottoms
A police spokesperson said: "Were you in the area at the time? Perhaps you saw a man matching that description?
Anyone with information is asked to phone 101 with reference 44200481032.
Alternatively, you can phone Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-12-14--Man charged after burglary at Southampton car garage

A MAN has been charged after a burglary from a Southampton car garage .
The incident took place at E @ @ @ @ @ on Onslow Road , between 11.11pm on November 9 and 12.48am November 10 .
Nothing @ @ @ @ @ .
Brian Mitchell , 44 , of Lyon Street , Southampton has now been charged @ @ @ @ @ .
He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Southampton Magistrates Court again @ @ @ @

The incident took place at E & J Jarvis Ltd, on Onslow Road, between 11.11pm on November 9 and 12.48am November 10.
Nothing was stolen during the burglary.
Brian Mitchell, 44, of Lyon Street, Southampton has now been charged with burglary other than dwelling.
Mitchell appeared at Southampton Magistrates Court today.
He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Southampton Magistrates Court again on December 21.


thedailyecho--2020-12-14--Hambledon teenager stabbed his mum 118 times before calling police

A PRIVATE school pupil who switched genders strangled his mother and stabbed her 118 times before making a chilling 999 call to tell police 'bring a body-bag ' , an inquest heard today .
Rowan Thompson was visiting his mother Joanna Thompson and the pair had just returned for a morning jog when the 17 year old attacked her in her village home .
Mrs Thompson , 50 , was strangled to unconsciousness in their living room by Thompson and '10 or 15 minutes later ' he returned to brutally stab her 38 times to the forehead , 64 times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the arm .
At 12.45pm on July 1 last year , Thompson called 999 in a 'calm , unemotional and quite ordinary manner ' and said ' I 've just killed my mum ... .
I strangled her and I 've been stabbing her with various knives and whatnot ' .
The police officer who arrested Thompson at the home in Hambledon said the teenager was 'extremely calm and composed ' and 'seemed to be more concerned about his cat ' .
Today an inquest into the death of speech therapist Mrs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the weekend , having recently moved to live with his father , who is a magician , in Barnsley , south Yorks .
It was heard Thompson and his mother had 'stressful ' conversations about his living arrangements on the night before her death and he felt she was 'controlling and over-bearing ' .
Thompson , who became gender-less and changed his name from Ben , had previously been admitted to mental health hospitals following a suicide attempt and suffered depressive bouts .
He told police he felt 'strange ' while returning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on 'auto-pilot ' , and 'could not remember anything ' until he arrived at the police station .
In October , Thompson was found dead aged 18 while in custody at a secure mental health facility - just four days before he was due to stand trial accused of murdering his mother .
Today a clip of his shocking 999 call to police was played at Winchester Coroner 's Court , Hants , in which he says he 'made sure ' his mother was not breathing .
He said : `` I 've @ @ @ @ @ @ @ someone to arrest me as that 's what you do and an ambulance would be nice .
`` I strangled her and I 've been stabbing her with various knives and whatnot .
`` My younger brother is at school , he 's due back later tonight . ''
He added : `` She 's not breathing ... bring a body-bag or whatever you do .
I 'm 99.9 per cent sure she 's not breathing .
`` I started strangling her , she fell to the floor .
I strangled her a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kept my hands around her .
`` Then I started stabbing her and whatnot ... She 's in the living room.
” He cheerfully added : `` I 'm down for the weekend , I had a meal and went to the cinema with my best friends which was really nice . ''
He also told the 999 operator he 'put the knives in the dishwasher just in case ' and after he was arrested on suspicion of murder , he told police 'think it 's a bit more than suspicion ' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said Thompson moved to live with his magician father Marc Thompson in Barnsley to help his mental health .
She said : `` In the last couple of years Rowan was showing signs of being depressed and showing suicidal tendencies , he had to be admitted to hospital .
`` She found it difficult , he was seeing counsellors .
He changed his name and gender . ''
She added : `` He was never hostile towards her but she talked about being on egg shells around him , he would get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sure what would upset . ''
However , she said her sister made 'slightly strange comments in the weeks before her death ' .
She said : `` Jo told me if anything ever happens to her what she would like me to do with her son .
`` I did n't ask about it , I wish I had . ''
Ms Rugge-Price also said : `` When [ police ] said Rowan was being held it completely shocked me and I was really sad for Rowan .
It was totally out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Mrs Thompson 's friend , went running with the pair on the morning of her death and said Thompson was 'quiet ' , adding that a decision had n't been made about whether he was due to move back to Barnsley or stay in Hambledon .
She said Thompson tried to commit suicide in 2017 following the suicide of Mrs Thompson 's brother .
Pathologist Dr Basil Purdue said Mrs Thompson suffered a fractured neck and that 14 of her neck wounds caused 'copious bleeding ' as they struck her jugular vein @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unconscious , her heart was still beating when Thompson stabbed her 118 times .
Dr John Sandford , a psychiatrist , said Thompson had minor autism but 'there was nothing to suggest he was suffering from abnormal mental functioning ' when he killed his mother .
However , this was disputed by his father as two opposing psychiatrist reports , prepared by Thompson 's defence counsel in court , were not read out .
Mr Thompson said : `` For [ Dr Sandford 's ] report to be read into the record as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were two other professionals who had opposing views .
They said he was mentally incapacitated at the time . ''
Mr Pegg said : `` It seems no one will ever know why [ Thompson killed her ] .
The only person who knows is Rowan and he 's going to be unable to tell us . ''
He also said : `` The evidence I have heard seems to me to suggest that Jo never had any concerns about his conduct towards her , there was no history of hostility towards her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Around 12.45pm on July 1 Rowan dialled 999 .
In that call he appears in a calm , unemotional and quite ordinary manner to tell the call handler exactly what he has done .
`` He said he made sure that she was not breathing .
`` Jo remained in a state of unconsciousness when Rowan took a knife and and stabbed his mother 118 times .
The main focus of Rowan 's attention was him stabbing his mother 's neck . ''
Thompson , who studied at the £16,000 a year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hants , was due to stand trial at Winchester Crown Court on October 7 this year , but was found dead at Prestwich Hospital , Greater Manchester , on October 3 , prompting an investigation by authorities .
Police said the death was not suspicious .
Ms Rugge-Price described her sister as a 'shy , gentle and kind ' mother who was 'always thinking about others ' and was 'devoted to both her sons ' .

Rowan Thompson was visiting his mother Joanna Thompson and the pair had just returned for a morning jog when the 17 year old attacked her in her village home.
Mrs Thompson, 50, was strangled to unconsciousness in their living room by Thompson and '10 or 15 minutes later' he returned to brutally stab her 38 times to the forehead, 64 times to the neck, and 16 times to the arm.
At 12.45pm on July 1 last year, Thompson called 999 in a 'calm, unemotional and quite ordinary manner' and said 'I've just killed my mum.... I strangled her and I've been stabbing her with various knives and whatnot'.
The police officer who arrested Thompson at the home in Hambledon said the teenager was 'extremely calm and composed' and 'seemed to be more concerned about his cat'.
Today an inquest into the death of speech therapist Mrs Thompson heard Thompson had been visiting her for the weekend, having recently moved to live with his father, who is a magician, in Barnsley, south Yorks.
It was heard Thompson and his mother had 'stressful' conversations about his living arrangements on the night before her death and he felt she was 'controlling and over-bearing'.
Thompson, who became gender-less and changed his name from Ben, had previously been admitted to mental health hospitals following a suicide attempt and suffered depressive bouts.
He told police he felt 'strange' while returning from jogging with his mother, was on 'auto-pilot', and 'could not remember anything' until he arrived at the police station.
In October, Thompson was found dead aged 18 while in custody at a secure mental health facility - just four days before he was due to stand trial accused of murdering his mother.
Today a clip of his shocking 999 call to police was played at Winchester Coroner's Court, Hants, in which he says he 'made sure' his mother was not breathing.
He said: "I've just killed my mum. I need someone to arrest me as that's what you do and an ambulance would be nice.
"I strangled her and I've been stabbing her with various knives and whatnot.
"My younger brother is at school, he's due back later tonight."
He added: "She's not breathing... bring a body-bag or whatever you do. I'm 99.9 per cent sure she's not breathing.
"I started strangling her, she fell to the floor. I strangled her a bit more and stopped... then I kept my hands around her.
"Then I started stabbing her and whatnot... She's in the living room.”
He cheerfully added: "I'm down for the weekend, I had a meal and went to the cinema with my best friends which was really nice."
He also told the 999 operator he 'put the knives in the dishwasher just in case' and after he was arrested on suspicion of murder, he told police 'think it's a bit more than suspicion'.
Sophie Rugge-Price, Mrs Thompson's sister, said Thompson moved to live with his magician father Marc Thompson in Barnsley to help his mental health.
She said: "In the last couple of years Rowan was showing signs of being depressed and showing suicidal tendencies, he had to be admitted to hospital.
"She found it difficult, he was seeing counsellors. He changed his name and gender."
She added: "He was never hostile towards her but she talked about being on egg shells around him, he would get upset about things and she was never sure what would upset."
However, she said her sister made 'slightly strange comments in the weeks before her death'. She said: "Jo told me if anything ever happens to her what she would like me to do with her son.
"I didn't ask about it, I wish I had."
Ms Rugge-Price also said: "When [police] said Rowan was being held it completely shocked me and I was really sad for Rowan. It was totally out of my imagination."
Sarah Ritchie, Mrs Thompson's friend, went running with the pair on the morning of her death and said Thompson was 'quiet', adding that a decision hadn't been made about whether he was due to move back to Barnsley or stay in Hambledon.
She said Thompson tried to commit suicide in 2017 following the suicide of Mrs Thompson's brother.
Pathologist Dr Basil Purdue said Mrs Thompson suffered a fractured neck and that 14 of her neck wounds caused 'copious bleeding' as they struck her jugular vein.
He concluded that although she was unconscious, her heart was still beating when Thompson stabbed her 118 times.
Dr John Sandford, a psychiatrist, said Thompson had minor autism but 'there was nothing to suggest he was suffering from abnormal mental functioning' when he killed his mother.
However, this was disputed by his father as two opposing psychiatrist reports, prepared by Thompson's defence counsel in court, were not read out.
Mr Thompson said: "For [Dr Sandford's] report to be read into the record as a standalone is very biased when there were two other professionals who had opposing views. They said he was mentally incapacitated at the time."
Coroner Jason Pegg recorded a verdict of unlawful killing.
Mr Pegg said: "It seems no one will ever know why [Thompson killed her]. The only person who knows is Rowan and he's going to be unable to tell us."
He also said: "The evidence I have heard seems to me to suggest that Jo never had any concerns about his conduct towards her, there was no history of hostility towards her."
Mr Pegg also said: "Around 12.45pm on July 1 Rowan dialled 999. In that call he appears in a calm, unemotional and quite ordinary manner to tell the call handler exactly what he has done.
"He said he made sure that she was not breathing.
"Jo remained in a state of unconsciousness when Rowan took a knife and and stabbed his mother 118 times. The main focus of Rowan's attention was him stabbing his mother's neck."
Thompson, who studied at the £16,000 a year Churcher’s College in Petersfield, Hants, was due to stand trial at Winchester Crown Court on October 7 this year, but was found dead at Prestwich Hospital, Greater Manchester, on October 3, prompting an investigation by authorities.
Police said the death was not suspicious.
Ms Rugge-Price described her sister as a 'shy, gentle and kind' mother who was 'always thinking about others' and was 'devoted to both her sons'.


thedailyecho--2020-12-14--Coronavirus: One person dies in Hampshire in last 24 hours

ONE coronavirus patients has died in Hampshire during the last 24 hours .
Figures published by NHS England at 2pm @ @ @ @ @ person has died with Covid-19 .
Across the whole of Hampshire , 797 people have @ @ @ @ @ start of the health crisis in March .
At Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust , one @ @ @ @ @ the last 24 hours , been confirmed as having died from the virus , bringing @ @ @ @ @ to 315 .
No other deaths were recorded across the county 's other Trusts .
@ @ @ @ @ Foundation Trust a total of 229 coronavirus patients have died since the start of the @ @ @ @ @ Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust the total number of deaths is 226 .
At Southern Health @ @ @ @ @ been 23 deaths since the start of the pandemic and three deaths at Solent NHS @ @

Figures published by NHS England at 2pm today reveal that one more person has died with Covid-19.
Across the whole of Hampshire, 797 people have died with Covid-19 since the start of the health crisis in March.
At Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, one more patient has, in the last 24 hours, been confirmed as having died from the virus, bringing the total death toll up to 315.
No other deaths were recorded across the county's other Trusts.
At University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust a total of 229 coronavirus patients have died since the start of the pandemic, and at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust the total number of deaths is 226.
At Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust there have been 23 deaths since the start of the pandemic and three deaths at Solent NHS Trust.


thedailyecho--2020-12-14--Gas meter reader discovers snake in Gosport meter box

A GAS meter reader has had a slithery surprise after discovering a snake camouflaged amongst pipes in a meter box .
The shocked worker contacted the RSPCA after spotting the slippery stowaway nestled inside the box on Beauchamp Avenue , Gosport .
RSPCA inspector Hannah Nixon , came out and rescued the snake before taking the reptile to a specialist centre .
The corn snake will now be cared for by the team at the charity ’ s specialist reptile centre and will be rehomed unless an owner can be found .
Hannah said : `` It was definitely surprising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ snake hiding inside !
`` Corn snakes are one of the most common snakes kept in the UK so we do find them straying quite often .
`` Many of the snakes we rescue are thought to be escaped pets .
We would always recommend owners invest in an enclosure suitable for the particular species and that the enclosure is kept secure , and locked if necessary , when unattended .
`` Corn snakes in particular can be extremely good escape artists and will take the opportunity of a gap in an enclosure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

The shocked worker contacted the RSPCA after spotting the slippery stowaway nestled inside the box on Beauchamp Avenue, Gosport.
RSPCA inspector Hannah Nixon, came out and rescued the snake before taking the reptile to a specialist centre.
The corn snake will now be cared for by the team at the charity’s specialist reptile centre and will be rehomed unless an owner can be found.
Hannah said: "It was definitely surprising for the meter reader to find this snake hiding inside!
"Corn snakes are one of the most common snakes kept in the UK so we do find them straying quite often.
"Many of the snakes we rescue are thought to be escaped pets. We would always recommend owners invest in an enclosure suitable for the particular species and that the enclosure is kept secure, and locked if necessary, when unattended.
"Corn snakes in particular can be extremely good escape artists and will take the opportunity of a gap in an enclosure door, or a loose-fitting lid.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-14--The most popular famous people linked to Hampshire towns

AN interactive map reveals the most searched for famous people in towns across Hampshire .
The map , which can be found through this link , uses the most popular searches on Wikipedia to change the face of the county .
Towns and cities are instead replaced by celebrities or iconic historic figures who are connected to our county .
The People Map of the UK website is based on data collected and processed from Wikipedia from July 2015 to May 2019 .
Using the map , here are the most searched for people from each area of Hampshire .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Basingstoke where she attended the Costello School .
In her teens , she became involved with punk fashion , dyeing her hair pink and piercing her nose : `` When I was 16 – this was about 1981 , 1982 – the thing to be in Basingstoke , the suburb I grew up in , was punk , '' she explained .
She is best known for her performance in the spy spoof Austin Powers : International Man of Mystery and for being the face of Estée Lauder .
She has also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times .
Katie Piper is a writer , activist , television presenter and model from Andover , Hampshire .
In March 2008 , she was attacked with acid by her ex-boyfriend and an accomplice , causing major damage to her face and blindness in one eye .
In 2009 , she gave up her right to anonymity to increase awareness about burn victims .
Her experience was documented in the 2009 Channel 4 documentary Katie : My Beautiful Face part of the Cutting Edge series .
She now has released a best-selling autobiography @ @ @ @ @ @ @ screens .
Her main work however , has been for the Katie Piper Foundation , which she founded to help victims of burns and other disfigurement injuries .
Coming top for Winchester was the Oscar winning actor Colin Firth .
One of the country 's best-known actors , staring in some of Britain 's favourite films and TV dramas including Pride and Prejudice , Bridget Jones ' Diary , The King 's Speech and Love Actually .
Colin was born in the village of Grayshott to parents Shirley Jean and David Norman Lewis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot during his childhood the family always ended up back in Hampshire .
He attended The Montgomery of Alamein Secondary School , now known as The King 's School in Winchester and his passion for acting blossomed when appeared in plays in the village hall in Ropley .
He 's won numerous awards such as an Academy Award , Golden Globe , BAFTA and Critic 's Choice award for best actor in The King 's Speech .
The comedian , actor , singer and writer is best remembered for his television programme The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of cheeky humour , songs and impressions were to make it a hit for the next 40 years .
Hill was born in Southampton and became a prominent figure in British culture for nearly four decades and his show was among the most-watched programmes in the UK with the audience peaking at more than 21 million in 1971 .
Amanda Louise Holden came out top for Bishops Waltham as the singer grew up and discovered her passion for music here .
The actress , singer and presenter is best known as a judge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since its first series in 2007 .
More recently she has presented various television and radio shows such as This Morning and the Heart Breakfast radio show .
The twice Model of the Year winner Cara Delevingne is the most popular celebrity for Petersfield despite only living there for a year .
Delevingne started her acting career with a minor role in the 2012 film adaptation of Anna Karenina , her most notable roles include Margo Roth Spiegelman in the romantic mystery film Paper Towns and the Enchantress in the comic book film @ @ @ @ @ @ @ completing GCSE ’ s she moved to Beadales School to focus on drama and music but after a year dropped out and went into modelling .

The map, which can be found through this link, uses the most popular searches on Wikipedia to change the face of the county.
Towns and cities are instead replaced by celebrities or iconic historic figures who are connected to our county.
The People Map of the UK website is based on data collected and processed from Wikipedia from July 2015 to May 2019.
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Using the map, here are the most searched for people from each area of Hampshire.
Basingstoke
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Elizabeth Jane Hurley was born in 1965 in Basingstoke where she attended the Costello School.
In her teens, she became involved with punk fashion, dyeing her hair pink and piercing her nose: "When I was 16 – this was about 1981, 1982 – the thing to be in Basingstoke, the suburb I grew up in, was punk," she explained.
She is best known for her performance in the spy spoof Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery and for being the face of Estée Lauder.
She has also graced the cover of British Vogue three times.
Andover
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Katie Piper is a writer, activist, television presenter and model from Andover, Hampshire.
In March 2008, she was attacked with acid by her ex-boyfriend and an accomplice, causing major damage to her face and blindness in one eye.
In 2009, she gave up her right to anonymity to increase awareness about burn victims. Her experience was documented in the 2009 Channel 4 documentary Katie: My Beautiful Face part of the Cutting Edge series.
She now has released a best-selling autobiography, and often appears on our TV screens.
Her main work however, has been for the Katie Piper Foundation, which she founded to help victims of burns and other disfigurement injuries.
Winchester
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Coming top for Winchester was the Oscar winning actor Colin Firth.
One of the country's best-known actors, staring in some of Britain's favourite films and TV dramas including Pride and Prejudice, Bridget Jones' Diary, The King's Speech and Love Actually.
Colin was born in the village of Grayshott to parents Shirley Jean and David Norman Lewis Firth.
Whilst he moved around a lot during his childhood the family always ended up back in Hampshire.
He attended The Montgomery of Alamein Secondary School, now known as The King's School in Winchester and his passion for acting blossomed when appeared in plays in the village hall in Ropley.
He's won numerous awards such as an Academy Award, Golden Globe, BAFTA and Critic's Choice award for best actor in The King's Speech.
Southampton
The comedian, actor, singer and writer is best remembered for his television programme The Benny Hill Show.
Its pioneering combination of cheeky humour, songs and impressions were to make it a hit for the next 40 years.
Hill was born in Southampton and became a prominent figure in British culture for nearly four decades and his show was among the most-watched programmes in the UK with the audience peaking at more than 21 million in 1971.
Bishops Waltham
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Amanda Louise Holden came out top for Bishops Waltham as the singer grew up and discovered her passion for music here.
The actress, singer and presenter is best known as a judge on ITV's Britain's Got Talent since its first series in 2007.
More recently she has presented various television and radio shows such as This Morning and the Heart Breakfast radio show.
Petersfield
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The twice Model of the Year winner Cara Delevingne is the most popular celebrity for Petersfield despite only living there for a year.
Delevingne started her acting career with a minor role in the 2012 film adaptation of Anna Karenina, her most notable roles include Margo Roth Spiegelman in the romantic mystery film Paper Towns and the Enchantress in the comic book film Suicide Squad.
At 16, after completing GCSE’s she moved to Beadales School to focus on drama and music but after a year dropped out and went into modelling.


thedailyecho--2020-12-15--E-scooter trial planned for Hampshire cities

ELECTRIC scooters are set to be trialled across parts of Hampshire next year , it has been revealed .
Tranport bosses are planning to roll out e-scooter trials in Southampton , Winchester and Portsmouth from Spring 2021 .
The news comes as the Department for Transport ( DfT ) has approved plans for a 12-month e-scooter trial in each of the three cities .
To hire an e-scooter residents must be over 16 and provide a valid UK Provisional Driving License .
Tranpsort bosses said e-scooters are governed under the same rules as bicycles and people are asked to wear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12 months of the trial residents will be able to provide feedback on their experience to local councils and Solent Transport .
Civic chefs said the use of private e-scooters remains limited to private land while riding private e-scooters on the highway network is illegal .
Those who will hire an e-scooter next year as part of the trial will instead be asked to wear their bicycle helmet .
Conrad Haigh , head of Solent Transport said : “ The Solent Future Transport Zone programme , funded by the DfT , is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provision , a rare opportunity to create a cohesive transport network across the Solent region , allowing people to travel more easily , in a more environmentally friendly way , while improving their health and wellbeing .
The Solent Transport e-scooter trial is the first step in an exciting journey of change and improvement.
” It comes as e-scooters have already been trialled on the Isle of Wight where 700 rides were completed in the first week of the trial .

Tranport bosses are planning to roll out e-scooter trials in Southampton, Winchester and Portsmouth from Spring 2021.
The news comes as the Department for Transport (DfT) has approved plans for a 12-month e-scooter trial in each of the three cities.
To hire an e-scooter residents must be over 16 and provide a valid UK Provisional Driving License.
Tranpsort bosses said e-scooters are governed under the same rules as bicycles and people are asked to wear their own bicycle helmet.
During the 12 months of the trial residents will be able to provide feedback on their experience to local councils and Solent Transport.
Civic chefs said the use of private e-scooters remains limited to private land while riding private e-scooters on the highway network is illegal.
Those who will hire an e-scooter next year as part of the trial will instead be asked to wear their bicycle helmet.
Conrad Haigh, head of Solent Transport said: “The Solent Future Transport Zone programme, funded by the DfT, is the beginning of a major change in transport provision, a rare opportunity to create a cohesive transport network across the Solent region, allowing people to travel more easily, in a more environmentally friendly way, while improving their health and wellbeing. The Solent Transport e-scooter trial is the first step in an exciting journey of change and improvement.”
It comes as e-scooters have already been trialled on the Isle of Wight where 700 rides were completed in the first week of the trial.


thedailyecho--2020-12-15--Elephant and Castle pub in Totton hosts birthday party in "blatant breach" of coronavirus rules

A PUB landlord is set to be slapped with a £1,000 fine for hosting a birthday party in breach of coronavirus rules .
Licencing officers spotted people drinking alcohol , playing pool , standing in groups and playing table football at the Elephant & Castle in Totton on Saturday evening .
Police say drinkers were consuming alcohol at tables where they had not ordered food , while `` minimal '' food was being prepared in the kitchen .
CCTV was checked and customers were seen walking into the pub , standing at the bar , walking around with face masks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A birthday party was seen in progress with people mixing between household groups .
Officers spoke to the landlord before reporting him for summons and handing him a fixed penalty notice for a `` blatant breach '' of regulations .
Police will now carry out with to ensure that the pub follows guidelines in future .
PS Robert Cohen from the force ’ s licensing team said : “ This was a blatant breach of the current Health Protection Regulations .
We are working hard to ensure that everyone is observing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic .
“ The guidelines in place around hospitality are clear , it is very disappointing therefore that this pub felt that it was appropriate to put everyone at risk and operate as if the pandemic is not taking place .
We are working with partners , including the city council , to ensure where businesses or individuals breach the regulations , that this is addressed quickly to provide reassurance to the community.. “ We hope this sends a message to other businesses that breaching the regulations will be dealt with robustly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Licencing officers spotted people drinking alcohol, playing pool, standing in groups and playing table football at the Elephant & Castle in Totton on Saturday evening.
Police say drinkers were consuming alcohol at tables where they had not ordered food, while "minimal" food was being prepared in the kitchen.
CCTV was checked and customers were seen walking into the pub, standing at the bar, walking around with face masks, and drinking numerous beverages without meals.
A birthday party was seen in progress with people mixing between household groups.
Officers spoke to the landlord before reporting him for summons and handing him a fixed penalty notice for a "blatant breach" of regulations.
Police will now carry out with to ensure that the pub follows guidelines in future.
PS Robert Cohen from the force’s licensing team said: “This was a blatant breach of the current Health Protection Regulations. We are working hard to ensure that everyone is observing the restrictions in place and is safe during the pandemic.
“The guidelines in place around hospitality are clear, it is very disappointing therefore that this pub felt that it was appropriate to put everyone at risk and operate as if the pandemic is not taking place. We are working with partners, including the city council, to ensure where businesses or individuals breach the regulations, that this is addressed quickly to provide reassurance to the community..
“We hope this sends a message to other businesses that breaching the regulations will be dealt with robustly to ensure everyone’s safety”.


thedailyecho--2020-12-15--These are the GP surgeries set to roll out Covid-19 vaccine

HAMPSHIRE residents could start to get vaccinated against Covid-19 as early as this afternoon , it has been revealed .
GP practices across the county are getting ready to start vaccinating patients this week .
It comes as NHS bosses said a number of GPs will be taking delivery of the vaccine today .
Some practices could start the rollout of the vaccine as early as this afternoon while others are set to start on Wednesday .
The news comes as in a public meeting last week health bosses said Southampton GPs were gearing up to start the rollout of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bosses have now revealed that the first GP led sites going live with vaccination clinics this week are St Peters Surgery in Southampton ; Fareham Community Hospital ; Hampshire Court Hotel in Basingstoke ; Festival Hall in Petersfield ; New Milton Health Centre ; Bursledon Surgery ; Colden Common Surgery ; Badger Farm Community Centre in Winchester ; Kingston Crescent Surgery in Portsmouth and Carisbrooke Health Centre on the Isle of Wight .
Those aged 80 and over , as well as care home workers and residents identified as priority groups will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Residents have been asked not to contact their surgery as health bosses said the NHS will contact people in the priority groups when it is their turn to receive the vaccine .
Dr Matt Nisbet , GP and Clinical Lead for Business and Partnerships at the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Partnership of CCGs , said : “ We would love to be able to vaccinate everyone , immediately , but clearly that is not going to be possible .
I would urge everyone to be patient – GP surgeries across the county @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you the vaccine , and we will start with the most vulnerable people first . ''
Dr Nisbet said for those who will receive the vaccine this will be `` a giant stride towards being able to live a more normal life again '' .
But residents have been urged to continue to follow the Covid-19 guidance .
Dr Nisbet added : `` The development of this vaccine , and hopefully others as well , is fantastic news but we must still take care to protect ourselves , and those around us .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ as we can , but there is still the risky winter period ahead , and it is vital that we all keep up our guard.
” It comes as Hampshire and Southampton are in Tier 2 High Level of Covid restrictions .
This means that indoor meetings are banned but people can meet outside in a group of six .
The Tier system is going to be reviewed by central government on Wednesday .

GP practices across the county are getting ready to start vaccinating patients this week.
It comes as NHS bosses said a number of GPs will be taking delivery of the vaccine today.
Some practices could start the rollout of the vaccine as early as this afternoon while others are set to start on Wednesday.
The news comes as in a public meeting last week health bosses said Southampton GPs were gearing up to start the rollout of the Covid vaccine before Christmas.
NHS bosses have now revealed that the first GP led sites going live with vaccination clinics this week are St Peters Surgery in Southampton; Fareham Community Hospital ; Hampshire Court Hotel in Basingstoke; Festival Hall in Petersfield; New Milton Health Centre; Bursledon Surgery; Colden Common Surgery; Badger Farm Community Centre in Winchester; Kingston Crescent Surgery in Portsmouth and Carisbrooke Health Centre on the Isle of Wight.
Those aged 80 and over, as well as care home workers and residents identified as priority groups will be the first to receive the vaccine.
Residents have been asked not to contact their surgery as health bosses said the NHS will contact people in the priority groups when it is their turn to receive the vaccine.
Dr Matt Nisbet, GP and Clinical Lead for Business and Partnerships at the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Partnership of CCGs, said: “We would love to be able to vaccinate everyone, immediately, but clearly that is not going to be possible. I would urge everyone to be patient – GP surgeries across the county will contact you when we can offer you the vaccine, and we will start with the most vulnerable people first."
Dr Nisbet said for those who will receive the vaccine this will be "a giant stride towards being able to live a more normal life again".
But residents have been urged to continue to follow the Covid-19 guidance.
Dr Nisbet added: "The development of this vaccine, and hopefully others as well, is fantastic news but we must still take care to protect ourselves, and those around us. The NHS will vaccinate people as quickly as we can, but there is still the risky winter period ahead, and it is vital that we all keep up our guard.”
It comes as Hampshire and Southampton are in Tier 2 High Level of Covid restrictions.
This means that indoor meetings are banned but people can meet outside in a group of six.
The Tier system is going to be reviewed by central government on Wednesday.


thedailyecho--2020-12-15--600 Southampton businesses failed to survive in five year period

A TOTAL of 600 businesses failed to survive in Southampton in just five years , new data has revealed .
More than half the the companies started in 2014 in Southampton failed up to the end of 2019 , with 600 businesses collapsing in the five year period .
The news has been met with concern from one Southampton MP , who described new and budding businesses as the “ lifeblood ” of the economy .
Office for National Statistics data shows 1,035 businesses in Southampton were set up in 2014 .
But in the three years up to 2017 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by 2019 just 435 remained .
That equates to a five-year survival rate of just 42 per cent .
Chief Executive for GO !
Southampton , Giles Semper , said that the figures should not `` put people off '' starting a business .
He added : `` [ The figures ] do show how difficult it is to find a resilient and long-lasting business model , wherever you are in the country .
`` We would always advise would-be business owners to do a serious amount of research – particularly by talking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ businesses – and to prepare a detailed business plan that is refreshed frequently .
`` Cash is king – businesses with excessive borrowing and inadequate reserves are the most vulnerable at times like this . ''
MP for Southampton Itchen Royston Smith said : “ It ’ s very disappointing to hear of how many businesses fail to survive beyond five years .
“ What it demonstrates though is how difficult it is to start and run your own business .
“ We don ’ t value people who take risks and start @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of our economy , creating jobs , wealth and taxes to pay for our public services.
” Across the UK , the five-year survival rate to 2019 was 43 per cent .
Survival rates for businesses in clothes manufacturing , food services and food services such as restaurants were among the lowest nationally .
The Daily Echo contacted Southampton Test MP Alan Whitehead and Southampton City Council for a comment but they did not respond .

More than half the the companies started in 2014 in Southampton failed up to the end of 2019, with 600 businesses collapsing in the five year period.
The news has been met with concern from one Southampton MP, who described new and budding businesses as the “lifeblood” of the economy.
Office for National Statistics data shows 1,035 businesses in Southampton were set up in 2014.
Boxing Day Sales at Westquay and Southampton High Street.
Westquy Shopping Centre. Taken Dec 2019, before COVID restrictions
But in the three years up to 2017 only 625 were still active, and by 2019 just 435 remained.
That equates to a five-year survival rate of just 42 per cent.
Chief Executive for GO!Southampton, Giles Semper, said that the figures should not "put people off" starting a business.
He added: "[The figures] do show how difficult it is to find a resilient and long-lasting business model, wherever you are in the country.
Giles Semper.
Giles Semper, Go!Southampton
"We would always advise would-be business owners to do a serious amount of research – particularly by talking to their target customers and to similar businesses – and to prepare a detailed business plan that is refreshed frequently.
"Cash is king – businesses with excessive borrowing and inadequate reserves are the most vulnerable at times like this."
MP for Southampton Itchen Royston Smith said: “It’s very disappointing to hear of how many businesses fail to survive beyond five years.
“What it demonstrates though is how difficult it is to start and run your own business.
“We don’t value people who take risks and start businesses enough. They are the lifeblood of our economy, creating jobs, wealth and taxes to pay for our public services.”
Across the UK, the five-year survival rate to 2019 was 43 per cent.
Survival rates for businesses in clothes manufacturing, food services and food services such as restaurants were among the lowest nationally.
The Daily Echo contacted Southampton Test MP Alan Whitehead and Southampton City Council for a comment but they did not respond.


thedailyecho--2020-12-15--Lane blocked at J5 M27 near Eastleigh

Lane blocked at J5 M27 near Eastleigh

One lane on the westbound side of the M27 was blocked at J5/A335 near Eastleigh .
It had been caused @ @ @ @ @ All lanes have now be cleared .
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire police for @ @ @

One lane on the westbound side of the M27 was blocked at J5/A335 near Eastleigh.
It had been caused by a multi-vehicle incident.
All lanes have now be cleared.
A Hampshire police spokesperson said: "We were called at 11.26am to a report of a six vehicle collision on the M27 which blocked lane one. We attended along with the Highways Agency. No injuries were reported."


thedailyecho--2020-12-15--Three small donkeys killed after being hit by van in New Forest

POLICE are appealing for dash-cam footage after three donkeys were killed in a car crash on a New Forest road .
Police were called to an incident on Roger Penny Way near the junction for Fritham where a white Mercedes van hit three small donkeys at about 7.08am on Saturday , December 12 .
Officers are investigating the incident and want to speak to member of the public about the incident .
Korine Bishop , Hampshire Constabulary Rural Policing Inspector , said : “ This was a tragic incident which resulted in the death of three New Forest donkeys .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ spoken to at the scene by officers – with police enquiries ongoing to determine the exact circumstances of the incident .
“ Yet , tragic as this incident is , it is a timely reminder to the residents of , and those driving through , the New Forest to be aware of your surroundings .
`` We are now beginning to see wetter roads and reduced visibility due to dark early mornings and fog across the New Forest .
`` While there is a maximum speed limit of 40 miles per hour applied @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to adapt their speed to the current driving conditions.
” Anyone with information on the incident can call 101 , quoting reference number 44200478908 , or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 .

Police were called to an incident on Roger Penny Way near the junction for Fritham where a white Mercedes van hit three small donkeys at about 7.08am on Saturday, December 12.
Officers are investigating the incident and want to speak to member of the public about the incident.
Korine Bishop, Hampshire Constabulary Rural Policing Inspector, said: “This was a tragic incident which resulted in the death of three New Forest donkeys.
"The driver of the vehicle was spoken to at the scene by officers – with police enquiries ongoing to determine the exact circumstances of the incident.
“Yet, tragic as this incident is, it is a timely reminder to the residents of, and those driving through, the New Forest to be aware of your surroundings.
"We are now beginning to see wetter roads and reduced visibility due to dark early mornings and fog across the New Forest.
"While there is a maximum speed limit of 40 miles per hour applied across the area, motorists are advised to adapt their speed to the current driving conditions.”
Anyone with information on the incident can call 101, quoting reference number 44200478908, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.


thedailyecho--2020-12-15--Police conduct Operation Holly checks at Rownhams Services near Southampton

A POLICE crackdown on drink and drug driving has revealed a host of other motoring offences .
A total of @ @ @ @ @ the M27 near Rownham Services on Monday .
The checks were part of Operation Holly @ @ @ @ @ and drug drivers as well as unroadworthy vehicles .
They unveiled a host of motoring @ @ @ @ @ the service station outside Southampton .
These included overloaded vehicles , defects , problems with @ @ @ @ @ and driving licences .
According to police , two-thirds of offenders were given verbal warnings @ @ @ @ @ .
Motorists were also spoken to about driving the morning after drinking alcohol and for @ @ @ @ @ December , police will be carrying out checks for drink and drug drivers as part @ @ @ @

A total of 30 vehicles were stopped on the M27 near Rownham Services on Monday.
The checks were part of Operation Holly - a campaign targeting drink and drug drivers as well as unroadworthy vehicles.
Hampshire Police launch Operation Holly
They unveiled a host of motoring offences following routine checks at the service station outside Southampton.
These included overloaded vehicles, defects, problems with tax, MOT, insurance and driving licences.
According to police, two-thirds of offenders were given verbal warnings, tickets offences or prohibitions.
The offences included trailers without lights, tyre offences,
Motorists were also spoken to about driving the morning after drinking alcohol and for driving without tax.
Throughout December, police will be carrying out checks for drink and drug drivers as part of Operation Holly.


thedailyecho--2020-12-15--M3 blocked near Southampton between J13 and J14

A HAMPSHIRE motorway is blocked this morning following a crash .
Two lanes of the northbound M3 are blocked between @ @ @ @ @ J13 near Eastleigh .
Motorists are being warned of heavy delays of up to 45 @ @ @ @ @ onto the M27 .
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police for more information .

Two lanes of the northbound M3 are blocked between J14 near the M27 and J13 near Eastleigh.
Motorists are being warned of heavy delays of up to 45 minutes with queues now backing onto the M27.
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police for more information.
More to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-12-15--Man wanted by Hampshire police detained in Dorset

A MAN wanted by Hampshire police was arrested after a search involving a police helicopter when he fled from a @ @ @ @ @ Police received a report at around 2.30pm on Sunday December 13 that the wanted man @ @ @ @ @ Road in Ferndown .
Officers attended and carried out searches of the area but the @ @ @ @ @ A further report was received at around 3.20pm on Monday December 14 that the man @ @ @ @ @ to be in the area of Ferndown Industrial Estate .
Officers attended and carried out @ @ @ @ @ from the NPAS helicopter .
It was reported that a male passenger had decamped from @ @ @ @ @ of Wimborne Road East .
He was subsequently located and transferred to the custody of @ @ @

Dorset Police received a report at around 2.30pm on Sunday December 13 that the wanted man had been seen in Victoria Road in Ferndown.
Officers attended and carried out searches of the area but the man was not located.
Teenager who broke victim's teeth avoids jail
A further report was received at around 3.20pm on Monday December 14 that the man’s vehicle was believed to be in the area of Ferndown Industrial Estate.
Officers attended and carried out further searches, with support from the NPAS helicopter. It was reported that a male passenger had decamped from the vehicle in the area of Wimborne Road East.
He was subsequently located and transferred to the custody of Hampshire officers.


thedailyecho--2020-12-15--Southampton florist inundated with requests for Brussels sprouts wreaths

A FLORIST has been inundated with requests to make Brussels sprout wreaths , after her controversial Christmas creation went viral on social media .
Andrea Hillyard , 59 , initially decided to use the divisive winter vegetable in a 'wacky ' take on the traditional wreath for her daughter .
But when her daughter posted pictures on Twitter she got floods of requests from people , asking her to make the quirky decoration for them .
Mrs Hillyard said : `` As a florist , every year I do all these traditional wreaths .
But I was visiting my daughter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and every year I do her a wacky wreath instead .
`` I almost forgot this year and it was a bit last minute but when I was in the green grocers I saw these sprouts on sticks and I thought - that 's what I 'm going to do .
`` I took it up to her in a park in Wimbledon because we had to meet outside , she put it on her door and on her Twitter and then she started texting me saying I 've got 100 , 200 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got 4,000 likes .
`` It was literally just done for a bit of fun , but people have been messaging me asking if I would make one for them as well .
`` I do n't even like sprouts .
I hate them .
I do n't eat them , but it was enjoyable to make because I knew it was for my daughter Kim .
`` It brought a smile to my daughter and our family and it looks like it 's made lots of other people smile too . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Southampton for 11 years and has been a florist for 15 .
She said that , between her and her four employees , they have a total experience in floristry of 100 years .
She added : `` I used my florist skills , making the frame first , then I added all the greenery and wired each individual sprout on one by one .
It probably took about half an hour .
`` You do your run of the mill wreaths but people are used to seeing those traditional ones .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ people want to see something a bit more quirky and wacky .
`` I like it when people ask me to make something weird , it gets my imagination running wild .
`` I 've been getting texts from customers saying how great it is , people are beeping and waving at us in the street . ''

Andrea Hillyard, 59, initially decided to use the divisive winter vegetable in a 'wacky' take on the traditional wreath for her daughter.
But when her daughter posted pictures on Twitter she got floods of requests from people, asking her to make the quirky decoration for them.
Mrs Hillyard said: "As a florist, every year I do all these traditional wreaths. But I was visiting my daughter who lives in London with my granddaughter and every year I do her a wacky wreath instead.
"I almost forgot this year and it was a bit last minute but when I was in the green grocers I saw these sprouts on sticks and I thought - that's what I'm going to do.
"I took it up to her in a park in Wimbledon because we had to meet outside, she put it on her door and on her Twitter and then she started texting me saying I've got 100, 200 likes. I think I've now got 4,000 likes.
"It was literally just done for a bit of fun, but people have been messaging me asking if I would make one for them as well.
"I don't even like sprouts. I hate them. I don't eat them, but it was enjoyable to make because I knew it was for my daughter Kim.
"It brought a smile to my daughter and our family and it looks like it's made lots of other people smile too."
Mrs Hillyard has owned The Floral Corner in Southampton for 11 years and has been a florist for 15. She said that, between her and her four employees, they have a total experience in floristry of 100 years.
She added: "I used my florist skills, making the frame first, then I added all the greenery and wired each individual sprout on one by one. It probably took about half an hour.
"You do your run of the mill wreaths but people are used to seeing those traditional ones. I think, this year especially, people want to see something a bit more quirky and wacky.
"I like it when people ask me to make something weird, it gets my imagination running wild.
"I've been getting texts from customers saying how great it is, people are beeping and waving at us in the street."


thedailyecho--2020-12-15--Romsey Abbey broken into for second time in two months

A HISTORIC Hampshire abbey has been broken into for the second time in two months .
Romsey Abbey was broken @ @ @ @ @ the second time in two months .
Police officers have been notified and forensics teams @ @ @ @ @ investigations .
Meanwhile , security measures are being ramped up and CCTV reviewed .
Romsey @ @ @ @ @ report any suspicious behaviours around the Abbey grounds to police by calling 101 .
The @ @ @ @ @ police for more information .

Romsey Abbey was broken into on Sunday night for the second time in two months.
Police officers have been notified and forensics teams have reportedly been helping with investigations.
Meanwhile, security measures are being ramped up and CCTV reviewed.
Romsey locals are being urged to report any suspicious behaviours around the Abbey grounds to police by calling 101.
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire police for more information.


thedailyecho--2020-12-15--Husband bit wife after she caught him having sex in Southampton park

A MAN attacked his wife after she caught him having sex with another woman in a Southampton park on their anniversary .
Dale Hillyar bit his wife on the nose before holding her against a fence and hitting her with his clenched fist .
A “ good Samaritan ” passing by was genuinely concerned Hillyar would end up killing her so intervened .
The man who knew jiu-jitsu tried to put him in a sleeper hold during the incident in the early hours of September 13 this year .
However Hillyar , 37 , was able to struggle free and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jacket making his chest bleed , a court heard .
There had been a party at Hillyar ’ s former home where they had been celebrating his wife ’ s birthday and their anniversary having been together “ for some 19 years ” .
At some point , Hillyar offered to walk a “ good friend ” back to her home .
However , his wife became concerned when it was taking longer than it should have .
After going to look for him she spotted him in a nearby park in Lobelia @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the woman .
During a police interview , Hillyar said he could not remember what had happened .
He was charged with assault by beating and one count of assault causing actual bodily harm against the man who intervened .
He pleaded guilty to both charges .
The court heard , his wife did not want to support the prosecution case and did not want a restraining order against Hillyar .
Defending , David Olden , said his client had accepted what he had done and said it was not normal behaviour for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ magistrates Kevin White said that biting is essentially a form of weapon .
He jailed Hillyar , whose address is now Pennine Road , in Millbrook , for 12 weeks , suspended for 24 months .
Hillyar was ordered to complete 80 hours of unpaid work and 20 days of rehabilitation .
He must pay a £122 victim surcharge , £200 compensation and £85 court costs .

Dale Hillyar bit his wife on the nose before holding her against a fence and hitting her with his clenched fist.
A “good Samaritan” passing by was genuinely concerned Hillyar would end up killing her so intervened.
The man who knew jiu-jitsu tried to put him in a sleeper hold during the incident in the early hours of September 13 this year.
However Hillyar, 37, was able to struggle free and bit through the man’s leather jacket making his chest bleed, a court heard.
There had been a party at Hillyar’s former home where they had been celebrating his wife’s birthday and their anniversary having been together “for some 19 years”.
At some point, Hillyar offered to walk a “good friend” back to her home.
However, his wife became concerned when it was taking longer than it should have.
After going to look for him she spotted him in a nearby park in Lobelia Road “having sexual relations” with the woman.
During a police interview, Hillyar said he could not remember what had happened.
He was charged with assault by beating and one count of assault causing actual bodily harm against the man who intervened. He pleaded guilty to both charges.
The court heard, his wife did not want to support the prosecution case and did not want a restraining order against Hillyar.
Defending, David Olden, said his client had accepted what he had done and said it was not normal behaviour for him.
During sentencing chairman of the magistrates Kevin White said that biting is essentially a form of weapon.
He jailed Hillyar, whose address is now Pennine Road, in Millbrook, for 12 weeks, suspended for 24 months.
Hillyar was ordered to complete 80 hours of unpaid work and 20 days of rehabilitation.
He must pay a £122 victim surcharge, £200 compensation and £85 court costs.


thedailyecho--2020-12-15--Calls for help to stop pavement parking and 'rat runs' in Southampton

CIVIC chiefs are calling for help to stop pavement parking and `` rat runs '' in a busy Southampton neighbourhood .
Freemantle councillors are calling on the government to give city leaders more resources and enforcement powers to stop pavement parking , `` rat runs '' and a number of traffic issues in Freemantle and Shirley .
It comes as local councillors said residents have complained about delivery vans parking on pavement in Shirley Road and Shirley High Street as well as delivery lorries allegedly using double yellow lines for extended periods .
• PHOTOS : Is this the worst @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The government said it is reviewing the results of a public consultation on possible additional powers for local authorities to tackle pavement parking .
But civic chiefs in the city said there is more that needs to be done to solve a wider range of issues .
Freemantle councillor Dave Shields said due to the procedure currently in place it might prove difficult to prove the need for speed cameras in residential areas or to fine motorists parking illegally .
He said the city council has taken part in the recent government survey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residents in Freemantle have also been complaining about `` rat running '' , speeding traffic in residential areas , pavement cycling and `` dangerous '' use of mobility scooters on the pavement .
Cllr Shields added : `` Residents have complained about all of this , but also want us to do more about rat-running in their residential streets and other issues .
We need the resources and the powers to enforce the rules . ''
Councillors said residents are also concerned about people cycling without lights and cars causing obstruction during school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leggett , cabinet member for green city and place at the city council , said : `` Southampton City Council is bringing in Active Travel Zones to encourage people to walk and cycle , and to reduce rat running , particularly around schools .
But we have told the Government that we , and the police , need more powers to enforce if these initiatives are going to work . ''
Cllr Vivienne Windle said many residents have complained to her .
`` Elderly people and their carers have said that they have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large vehicles , '' she added .
Southampton Test MP Alan Whitehead has backed Freemantle councillors .
The government said the feedback of the public consultation on pavement parking will inform future policy decisions .
It also said that a £2bn government investment in cycling and walking `` will lead to far safer segregated cycle infrastructure in many places , and should mean that fewer cyclists feel the need to ride on the pavement '' .

Freemantle councillors are calling on the government to give city leaders more resources and enforcement powers to stop pavement parking, "rat runs" and a number of traffic issues in Freemantle and Shirley.
It comes as local councillors said residents have complained about delivery vans parking on pavement in Shirley Road and Shirley High Street as well as delivery lorries allegedly using double yellow lines for extended periods.
The government said it is reviewing the results of a public consultation on possible additional powers for local authorities to tackle pavement parking.
But civic chiefs in the city said there is more that needs to be done to solve a wider range of issues.
Freemantle councillor Dave Shields said due to the procedure currently in place it might prove difficult to prove the need for speed cameras in residential areas or to fine motorists parking illegally.
He said the city council has taken part in the recent government survey on pavement parking.
But he said residents in Freemantle have also been complaining about "rat running", speeding traffic in residential areas, pavement cycling and "dangerous" use of mobility scooters on the pavement.
Cllr Shields added: "Residents have complained about all of this, but also want us to do more about rat-running in their residential streets and other issues. We need the resources and the powers to enforce the rules."
Councillors said residents are also concerned about people cycling without lights and cars causing obstruction during school pick-up and drop-off times.
Cllr Steve Leggett, cabinet member for green city and place at the city council, said: "Southampton City Council is bringing in Active Travel Zones to encourage people to walk and cycle, and to reduce rat running, particularly around schools. But we have told the Government that we, and the police, need more powers to enforce if these initiatives are going to work."
Cllr Vivienne Windle said many residents have complained to her."Elderly people and their carers have said that they have been forced into the road to avoid large vehicles," she added. Southampton Test MP Alan Whitehead has backed Freemantle councillors. The government said the feedback of the public consultation on pavement parking will inform future policy decisions.
It also said that a £2bn government investment in cycling and walking "will lead to far safer segregated cycle infrastructure in many places, and should mean that fewer cyclists feel the need to ride on the pavement".