thedailyecho--2020-01-28--Wesley Walters, 32, jailed over robbery of pensioner

A BALACLAVA-wearing knifeman robbed a “ vulnerable ” 83-year-old of his pension money after stalking him from a shop back to his home .
Wesley Walters burst into the sickly pensioner ’ s home and threw him into a chair with such force that both he and the chair crashed over .
As the pensioner lay injured on the floor , Walters reached into the man ’ s pocket and stole hundreds of pounds in cash .
Walters then ransacked the man ’ s home before leaving the injured man to pull himself to a neighbour for help .
Now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by a judge , who branded his actions as “ dreadful ” .
During Walters ’ sentencing , at Southampton Crown Court , the court heard how the victim had visited the Post Office in St Mary ’ s Street , Southampton , on July 21 .
The court heard the man , who had survived cancer three times , had withdrawn £600 of his pension money and used some of it to buy bread and milk .
Prosecutor Kirsty Day said the pensioner returned home to his property in Golden Grove and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his groceries away .
She said : “ He left the kitchen to find a man standing in the hallway holding a knife and with a balaclava on .
“ He tried to take the knife of Walters but was unsuccessful and there was a struggle and it moved into the bedroom .
“ In the bedroom there was a safe and during the struggle he tried to lift the safe and throw it at Walters , but he missed .
“ Walters then grabbed him by the shoulder and pushed him into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ force that the chair fell over with the victim in it.
” The court heard Walters then reached into the man ’ s pocket and stole the £600 pensioner cash , and another £250 he already had in his pocket , before ransacking the home .
Ms Day said the victim suffered a number of injuries in the fall , including a fracture to his wrist and torn ligaments in his shoulder – an injury which will be permanent .
She added that the victim was in hospital for two weeks and had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having suffered weekly flashbacks about the incident .
Mitigating for Walters , Gemma White said her client had racked up a drug debt and was being threatened by those he owed money to .
In sentencing Walters , of Rampart Road , Southampton , for one count of robbery , Judge Rowland said : “ You used a weapon , a knife , to threaten an 83-year-old man .
“ To add to that you ransacked his property as well .
“ It seems to me this was targetting of a vulnerable man @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did.
” The court ordered that a count of causing grievous bodily harm to the victim lie on Walters ’ file .

Wesley Walters burst into the sickly pensioner’s home and threw him into a chair with such force that both he and the chair crashed over.
As the pensioner lay injured on the floor, Walters reached into the man’s pocket and stole hundreds of pounds in cash.
Walters then ransacked the man’s home before leaving the injured man to pull himself to a neighbour for help.
Now Walters has been jailed for 13 years by a judge, who branded his actions as “dreadful”.
During Walters’ sentencing, at Southampton Crown Court, the court heard how the victim had visited the Post Office in St Mary’s Street, Southampton, on July 21.
The court heard the man, who had survived cancer three times, had withdrawn £600 of his pension money and used some of it to buy bread and milk.
Prosecutor Kirsty Day said the pensioner returned home to his property in Golden Grove and left his door ajar as he put his groceries away.
She said: “He left the kitchen to find a man standing in the hallway holding a knife and with a balaclava on.
“He tried to take the knife of Walters but was unsuccessful and there was a struggle and it moved into the bedroom.
“In the bedroom there was a safe and during the struggle he tried to lift the safe and throw it at Walters, but he missed.
“Walters then grabbed him by the shoulder and pushed him into a chair. He pushed with such force that the chair fell over with the victim in it.”
The court heard Walters then reached into the man’s pocket and stole the £600 pensioner cash, and another £250 he already had in his pocket, before ransacking the home.
Ms Day said the victim suffered a number of injuries in the fall, including a fracture to his wrist and torn ligaments in his shoulder – an injury which will be permanent.
She added that the victim was in hospital for two weeks and had since moved out of the home, having suffered weekly flashbacks about the incident.
Mitigating for Walters, Gemma White said her client had racked up a drug debt and was being threatened by those he owed money to.
In sentencing Walters, of Rampart Road, Southampton, for one count of robbery, Judge Rowland said: “You used a weapon, a knife, to threaten an 83-year-old man.
“To add to that you ransacked his property as well.
“It seems to me this was targetting of a vulnerable man. It was quite dreadful what you did.”
The court ordered that a count of causing grievous bodily harm to the victim lie on Walters’ file.


thedailyecho--2020-01-28--Judge criticises police over delays in issuing court summons

A JUDGE has criticised police who took more than 18 months to summons a paedophile to court .
Jonathan Andrew Bell was caught with indecent images of children in April 2018 .
But the 40-year-old , who admitted possessing the images in a police interview , was not sent a court summons by police until November 2019 .
It sparked Judge Peter Henry to raise public safety concerns during the sentencing of Bell at Southampton Crown Court .
“ Police had no idea the danger you might pose to children and yet you seem to have been left in limbo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by police in November 2017 following a raid at his home , then in New Milton .
Officers seized a black iPhone and a computer tower unit from the property , finding an array of indecent images and videos in April 2018 .
Bell was also found to have had indecent images sent to him via a messaging application during conversations in which he discussed child abuse .
In mitigation , Christopher Gaiger said Bell was in a “ dark place ” at the time and had been abusing drink and drugs .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ guilty to three counts of possessing indecent images of children , categories A to C , had not offended in the two years since his arrest .
In sentencing , Bell , now of Millbrook Road East , Judge Henry said he would have to take into account the length of time since the arrest .
He added : “ I have read the pre-sentence report and it appears there is significant chance of rehabilitation in your case .
“ I am prepared to suspended your sentence.
” Bell was given an eight @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for two years .
He was also ordered to complete a sex offenders programme , complete 25 days of rehabilitation activity requirement and 170 hours of unpaid work .
Bell was also made the subject of a 10 year sexual harm prevention order and notification requirements , also for the same period of time .

Jonathan Andrew Bell was caught with indecent images of children in April 2018.
But the 40-year-old, who admitted possessing the images in a police interview, was not sent a court summons by police until November 2019.
It sparked Judge Peter Henry to raise public safety concerns during the sentencing of Bell at Southampton Crown Court.
The judge told the court: “That’s wholly unacceptable.
“Police had no idea the danger you might pose to children and yet you seem to have been left in limbo for that time.”
Bell was arrested by police in November 2017 following a raid at his home, then in New Milton.
Officers seized a black iPhone and a computer tower unit from the property, finding an array of indecent images and videos in April 2018.
Bell was also found to have had indecent images sent to him via a messaging application during conversations in which he discussed child abuse.
In mitigation, Christopher Gaiger said Bell was in a “dark place” at the time and had been abusing drink and drugs.
Mr Gaiger said Bell, who pleaded guilty to three counts of possessing indecent images of children, categories A to C, had not offended in the two years since his arrest.
In sentencing, Bell, now of Millbrook Road East, Judge Henry said he would have to take into account the length of time since the arrest.
He added: “I have read the pre-sentence report and it appears there is significant chance of rehabilitation in your case.
“I am prepared to suspended your sentence.”
Bell was given an eight month prison sentence, which was suspended for two years.
He was also ordered to complete a sex offenders programme, complete 25 days of rehabilitation activity requirement and 170 hours of unpaid work.
Bell was also made the subject of a 10 year sexual harm prevention order and notification requirements, also for the same period of time.


thedailyecho--2020-01-28--Hampshire youngster set for starring role in The Luna Squad

A HAMPSHIRE schoolboy is to star in a new time travelling adventure set to be shown on Amazon Prime and Netflix .
Hounsdown School pupil Ethan Jackson will appear in The Luna Squad , hotly tipped as the must see new adventure movie and series in the vein of The Goonies , Back to the Future , Stand by Me and Stranger Things .
The 12-year-old from Marchwood beat 5000 other hopefuls to the role in his first ever professional acting audition .
He will play cool kid Max , the skater boy with no fear who everyone wants to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adventurous gang of eight to star in the show .
Mum Neesa Jackson told the Daily Echo : `` Ethan is having the time of his life being a part of this show .
His real life definitely mirrors the role he has been cast in as he is a street dance champion , plays for the kestrels basketball team and loves to practice tricks on his scooter .
`` He 's not done any acting before and I was worried he might be a bit unprepared , but he took to it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is absolutely loving it and the part could have been written for him .
`` I 'm so proud of him .
He puts his mind to something and manages to make it happen .
It 's crazy really . ''
Filmed mainly in Kent , including in a cave network , The Luna Squad tells the story of a young school girl and budding explorer Ashley , who finds a mysterious map inside an old comic book following a breaking news story , reporting a UFO sighting .
Persuading her friends to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their bedroom windows and go on a hunt to find the crash site , leading to them going back in time and having the adventure of a lifetime .
A transmission date is yet to be set as producers are awaiting a possible commission from the BBC .
The lead cast members will also record a soundtrack to accompany the series and undertake a UK concert tour .
Ethan decided to take up acting and started auditioning for extra work after taking a break from his street dance success for the first time @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Hounsdown School pupil Ethan Jackson will appear in The Luna Squad, hotly tipped as the must see new adventure movie and series in the vein of The Goonies, Back to the Future, Stand by Me and Stranger Things.
The 12-year-old from Marchwood beat 5000 other hopefuls to the role in his first ever professional acting audition.
He will play cool kid Max, the skater boy with no fear who everyone wants to be. He is one of the adventurous gang of eight to star in the show.
Mum Neesa Jackson told the Daily Echo: "Ethan is having the time of his life being a part of this show. His real life definitely mirrors the role he has been cast in as he is a street dance champion, plays for the kestrels basketball team and loves to practice tricks on his scooter.
"He's not done any acting before and I was worried he might be a bit unprepared, but he took to it like a duck to water. He is absolutely loving it and the part could have been written for him.
"I'm so proud of him. He puts his mind to something and manages to make it happen. It's crazy really."
Filmed mainly in Kent, including in a cave network, The Luna Squad tells the story of a young school girl and budding explorer Ashley, who finds a mysterious map inside an old comic book following a breaking news story, reporting a UFO sighting. Persuading her friends to join her, they sneak out of their bedroom windows and go on a hunt to find the crash site, leading to them going back in time and having the adventure of a lifetime.
A transmission date is yet to be set as producers are awaiting a possible commission from the BBC.
The lead cast members will also record a soundtrack to accompany the series and undertake a UK concert tour.
Ethan decided to take up acting and started auditioning for extra work after taking a break from his street dance success for the first time since he was four years old.
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thedailyecho--2020-01-28--Southampton Airport expansion must be rejected, says city council leader

LABOUR councillors have objected to the expansion of Southampton airport .
Southampton City Council leader Christopher Hammond has written a letter to planning bosses urging them to object to the plans to expand the airport ’ s runway by 164 metres and add 600 parking spaces to the long stay car park at the site .
It comes as tonight the Planning and Rights of Way Committee at the city council will scrutinise the plans in a special meeting set to be held at the civic centre at 6pm .
• Southampton Airport expansion MUST be rejected , says city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there is a need for a longer runway and vowed to grow `` sustainably and responsibly , sensitive to the needs of the local community '' .
But Cllr Hammond said that `` at this time and with the application in its current form we would urge the committee to resolve to write to Eastleigh Borough Council asking it to reject the application .
We would urge the committee to object to the expansion . ''
As reported , civic chiefs in Eastleigh will make the final decision on the proposals .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the details of the planning application .
In his letter councillor Hammond states he is outlining the position of the Labour group at the city council .
But talking to the Local Democracy Reporting Service he stressed that `` Southampton ’ s Planning Committee will independently decide the response of the council to Eastleigh ’ s consultation '' .
As previously reported , planning bosses in the city have recommended that the planning committee asks for further clarification on a number of aspects .
These include details on the impact the expansion would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trees and ecology .
An official report reads : `` Further information is requested in relation to the benefits and dis-benefits and measures to mitigate against the impacts of the airport expansion .
`` Without this additional information the council can not be satisfied that this airport scheme maintains an appropriate balance between the benefits of aviation and its costs , particularly in relation to its contribution to climate change and noise . ''
At the end of last year campaigners presented city councillors with a petition signed by 1,900 people asking Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ airport .
Katherine Barbour , a member of action group AXO , said Councillor Hammond 's letter is a `` good start '' .
She added : `` But they [ the city council ] are only a stakeholder .
We are still very concerned that Eastleigh Borough Council might go in favour of it but it is a good start . ''
Southampton Airport had previously said there is a need for a longer runway and have defended its plans .
The airport expansion is expected to create 400 new jobs and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to £275m .

Southampton City Council leader Christopher Hammond has written a letter to planning bosses urging them to object to the plans to expand the airport’s runway by 164 metres and add 600 parking spaces to the long stay car park at the site.
It comes as tonight the Planning and Rights of Way Committee at the city council will scrutinise the plans in a special meeting set to be held at the civic centre at 6pm.
Southampton Airport had previously said there is a need for a longer runway and vowed to grow "sustainably and responsibly, sensitive to the needs of the local community".
But Cllr Hammond said that "at this time and with the application in its current form we would urge the committee to resolve to write to Eastleigh Borough Council asking it to reject the application. We would urge the committee to object to the expansion."
As reported, civic chiefs in Eastleigh will make the final decision on the proposals.
But planning bosses in the city will scrutinise the details of the planning application.
In his letter councillor Hammond states he is outlining the position of the Labour group at the city council.
But talking to the Local Democracy Reporting Service he stressed that "Southampton’s Planning Committee will independently decide the response of the council to Eastleigh’s consultation".
As previously reported, planning bosses in the city have recommended that the planning committee asks for further clarification on a number of aspects.
These include details on the impact the expansion would have on noise, local roads, trees and ecology.
An official report reads: "Further information is requested in relation to the benefits and dis-benefits and measures to mitigate against the impacts of the airport expansion.
"Without this additional information the council cannot be satisfied that this airport scheme maintains an appropriate balance between the benefits of aviation and its costs, particularly in relation to its contribution to climate change and noise."
At the end of last year campaigners presented city councillors with a petition signed by 1,900 people asking Southampton councillors to oppose the expansion of the airport.
Katherine Barbour, a member of action group AXO, said Councillor Hammond's letter is a "good start".
She added: "But they [the city council] are only a stakeholder. We are still very concerned that Eastleigh Borough Council might go in favour of it but it is a good start."
Southampton Airport had previously said there is a need for a longer runway and have defended its plans.
The airport expansion is expected to create 400 new jobs and boost financial investment from £160m a year to £275m.


thedailyecho--2020-01-28--A31 Ringwood blocked due to vehicle fire

The A31 in the New Forest has been partially blocked eastbound due to the vehicle fire in Ringwood .
Officials @ @ @ @ @ , at Poulner Hill , is causing delays of around one hour heading back towards @ @ @ @ @ working to clear the road , and advise that commuters give themselves `` extra travelling @ @ @

The A31 in the New Forest has been partially blocked eastbound due to the vehicle fire in Ringwood.
Officials have reported that the fire, at Poulner Hill, is causing delays of around one hour heading back towards Ringwood.
Emergency services are working to clear the road, and advise that commuters give themselves "extra travelling time".
More to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-01-28--Man caught drink-driving twice within two months

A MAN caught drink-driving twice within two months has been given a three year driving ban .
Michael Caddick was caught drink-driving in Ringwood on August 20 .
On that occasion , the 21-year-old was breathalysed and found to have 102 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath .
Then , on October 10 , Caddick was caught again , this time in Southampton Road , Ringwood .
On that occasion , Caddick was 114 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath .
The legal limit is 35 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath – meaning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the first occasion and more than three times the limit on the second .
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates ' Court , Caddick , of The Mount , Ringwood , pleaded guilty to two counts of drink driving .
He was disqualified from driving for 36 months .
Caddick was also made the subject of a community order for 12 months , including a 15 day drink impaired drivers programme , six days of rehabilitation activity requirement and 120 hours of unpaid work .
He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge @ @ @

Michael Caddick was caught drink-driving in Ringwood on August 20.
On that occasion, the 21-year-old was breathalysed and found to have 102 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.
Then, on October 10, Caddick was caught again, this time in Southampton Road, Ringwood.
On that occasion, Caddick was 114 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.
The legal limit is 35 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath – meaning Caddick was nearly three times the limit on the first occasion and more than three times the limit on the second.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, Caddick, of The Mount, Ringwood, pleaded guilty to two counts of drink driving.
He was disqualified from driving for 36 months.
Caddick was also made the subject of a community order for 12 months, including a 15 day drink impaired drivers programme, six days of rehabilitation activity requirement and 120 hours of unpaid work.
He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £90.


thedailyecho--2020-01-28--Housing association hits back at retirement village objections, with the promise of 130 new jobs

A CONSTRUCTION company has hit out at objections to their proposed retirement village and claimed the whole development will create 130 jobs .
The association , Highwood Homes , are developing a retirement village including a 40-bed care home , 42 care suites and 91 close care apartments ( CCAs ) .
The proposed retirement village sits on the North Stoneham Park development which is claimed to introduce 130 jobs to the community .
Objections to the proposal included concerns of the area 's character , development and traffic .
Now , Highwood Group have hit back at the claims @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Director , said : “ Outline planning consent for the proposed care village at North Stoneham Park was granted as far back as January 2016 following a successful application for a site that had already been allocated in Test Valley Borough Council ’ s Local Plan .
`` Highwood Group is delighted to be working with our trusted care partner , Cinnamon Retirement Living , which is dedicated to meeting the demand for high quality care for the elderly .
The new care home will be a state-of-the art , landmark building that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a secure , socially stimulating setting to help residents maintain a degree of independence and improve their quality of life .
`` Forming part of the wider North Stoneham Park community scheme , the care village scheme is designed to cater for the needs of all residents , with nursery and primary schools , a great range of family housing , community facilities and jobs at the local centre ’ s new shops and offices .
`` The need to provide superior housing and care for the elderly is integral to our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ given the context of an ageing population . ''
Mr Beech added : `` The project has received considerable support from St Nicolas Church at North Stoneham and confirmation that it will also create up to 130 full-time equivalent jobs will naturally come as a welcome boost for the local community .
We ’ re also developing a new road that will provide direct access to the fishing lakes and further enhance the quality of the Park ’ s wider infrastructure .
`` By creating this prestigious new care village , we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our local elderly population , but we ’ re meeting the commitments of the North Stoneham Park masterplan , which `` received wholehearted consent from the planning committee and remains on track for delivery by Highwood .
”

The association, Highwood Homes, are developing a retirement village including a 40-bed care home, 42 care suites and 91 close care apartments (CCAs).
The proposed retirement village sits on the North Stoneham Park development which is claimed to introduce 130 jobs to the community.
Objections to the proposal included concerns of the area's character, development and traffic.
Now, Highwood Group have hit back at the claims.
Simon Beech, Land and Sales Director, said: “Outline planning consent for the proposed care village at North Stoneham Park was granted as far back as January 2016 following a successful application for a site that had already been allocated in Test Valley Borough Council’s Local Plan.
"Highwood Group is delighted to be working with our trusted care partner, Cinnamon Retirement Living, which is dedicated to meeting the demand for high quality care for the elderly. The new care home will be a state-of-the art, landmark building that offers flexible, on-demand care and support in a secure, socially stimulating setting to help residents maintain a degree of independence and improve their quality of life.
"Forming part of the wider North Stoneham Park community scheme, the care village scheme is designed to cater for the needs of all residents, with nursery and primary schools, a great range of family housing, community facilities and jobs at the local centre’s new shops and offices.
"The need to provide superior housing and care for the elderly is integral to our commitment to cater for all, particularly given the context of an ageing population."
Mr Beech added: "The project has received considerable support from St Nicolas Church at North Stoneham and confirmation that it will also create up to 130 full-time equivalent jobs will naturally come as a welcome boost for the local community. We’re also developing a new road that will provide direct access to the fishing lakes and further enhance the quality of the Park’s wider infrastructure.
"By creating this prestigious new care village, we’re not only meeting the needs of our local elderly population, but we’re meeting the commitments of the North Stoneham Park masterplan, which "received wholehearted consent from the planning committee and remains on track for delivery by Highwood.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-28--IN FULL: The letter urging planning bosses to object to the Southampton Airport expansion

LABOUR councillors have objected to the expansion of Southampton airport .
Southampton City Council leader Christopher Hammond has written a letter to planning bosses urging them to object to the plans .
Here is the letter by Cllr Hammond in full : “ You will be shortly considering a response on behalf of the City Council regarding the application to expand Southampton Airport and I am writing to outline the position of the Labour Group at Southampton City Council .
“ The issue is undeniably complex , and people will disagree about the right approach .
As efforts to stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as this one will arise , and forging consensus will be key .
But , at this time and with the application in its current form , we would urge the committee to resolve to write to Eastleigh Borough Council asking it to reject the application .
“ Southampton City Council recognised that there was a climate emergency in 2017 and is allocating £60m towards tackling this .
In June 2019 , we were pleased to launch the first Green City Charter with Southampton Airport as a founding signatory .
Sadly , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exacerbate the climate crisis , not end it .
The airport ’ s own estimate is that carbon emissions will rise on average by 350,000 tonnes a year , making it harder for the Airport and Southampton to become carbon neutral by 2030 and meet our commitments .
“ Stopping climate change doesn ’ t mean an outright ban on travel , stopping holidays and linking communities ; it ’ s about promoting cleaner international travel and speedy , affordable , clean rail rather than domestic flying .
Here , we need Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ambition for a Zero Carbon Britain by 2050 .
“ As well as our environmental concerns , a busy airport undoubtedly impacts those who live around it .
Currently 5,400 households are affected by noise from aircraft taking off and landing .
Should the expansion go ahead , this will eventually rise to 18,400 households , mainly around Bitterne Park , Midanbury and Townhill Park .
“ You will rightly look at the application impartially , however we wish to give our view that these plans would add to a gridlocked infrastructure , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by noise pollution from the airport from 5,400 to 18,400 and worsen our climate crisis .
“ Therefore , we would urge the committee to object to the expansion .
”

Southampton City Council leader Christopher Hammond has written a letter to planning bosses urging them to object to the plans.
Here is the letter by Cllr Hammond in full:
“You will be shortly considering a response on behalf of the City Council regarding the application to expand Southampton Airport and I am writing to outline the position of the Labour Group at Southampton City Council.
“The issue is undeniably complex, and people will disagree about the right approach. As efforts to stop climate breakdown gather momentum, more questions such as this one will arise, and forging consensus will be key. But, at this time and with the application in its current form, we would urge the committee to resolve to write to Eastleigh Borough Council asking it to reject the application.
“Southampton City Council recognised that there was a climate emergency in 2017 and is allocating £60m towards tackling this. In June 2019, we were pleased to launch the first Green City Charter with Southampton Airport as a founding signatory. Sadly, the expansion plans using existing technologies would exacerbate the climate crisis, not end it. The airport’s own estimate is that carbon emissions will rise on average by 350,000 tonnes a year, making it harder for the Airport and Southampton to become carbon neutral by 2030 and meet our commitments.
“Stopping climate change doesn’t mean an outright ban on travel, stopping holidays and linking communities; it’s about promoting cleaner international travel and speedy, affordable, clean rail rather than domestic flying. Here, we need Government to set a plan to match their ambition for a Zero Carbon Britain by 2050.
“As well as our environmental concerns, a busy airport undoubtedly impacts those who live around it. Currently 5,400 households are affected by noise from aircraft taking off and landing. Should the expansion go ahead, this will eventually rise to 18,400 households, mainly around Bitterne Park, Midanbury and Townhill Park.
“You will rightly look at the application impartially, however we wish to give our view that these plans would add to a gridlocked infrastructure, increase the number of households negatively affected by noise pollution from the airport from 5,400 to 18,400 and worsen our climate crisis.
“Therefore, we would urge the committee to object to the expansion.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-28--PHOTOS: Do you remember what else happened around the time the Millennium Dome was opened?

THESE images provide us with a nostalgic trip back through time to January 2000 .
During the first month of @ @ @ @ @ pupils were entertained when boy band Soul Instinct put on a concert at the school @ @ @ @ @ entertainment on to their stages were Brune Park Community School , Gosport .
The Royal @ @ @ @ @ visit to provide Shakespearean workshops to the youngsters .
The Millennium Dome in London was @ @ @ @ @ amid celebrations taking place across the country .
The lives of seven sailors were tragically @ @ @ @ @ , the Solway Harvester , sank in the Irish Sea .
Dr Harold Shipman was @ @ @ @ @ being found guilty of murdering fifteen patients in Greater Manchester between 1995-98 .
A further @ @ @ @ @ have killed at least 215 .

During the first month of the new millennium Ludlow Infant pupils were entertained when boy band Soul Instinct put on a concert at the school.
Another school to welcome entertainment on to their stages were Brune Park Community School, Gosport. The Royal National Theatre London paid a visit to provide Shakespearean workshops to the youngsters.
January 1
The Millennium Dome in London was officially opened by The Queen amid celebrations taking place across the country.
January 11
The lives of seven sailors were tragically lost when the Scottish trawler, the Solway Harvester, sank in the Irish Sea.
January 31
Dr Harold Shipman was sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of murdering fifteen patients in Greater Manchester between 1995-98. A further enquiry considered him to to have killed at least 215.


thedailyecho--2020-01-28--PHOTOS: 18 lovely pictures by the Echo's Camera Club to inspire you

AN ARRAY of reds , oranges and purple colours fill the winter skies as January comes to a close .
@ @ @ @ @ been captured in a number of shots taken by talented members of the Daily Echo @ @ @ @ @ ’ s finest walks and locations .
We have picked out a selection of those @ @ @ @ @ double-page spread for our readers to enjoy for themselves .
While the grass tips and @ @ @ @ @ frost , an orange and blue bird has been spotted enjoying the view from a @ @ @ @ @ birds , from male gadwall ducks to a long-tailed tit , are also seen taking @ @ @ @ @ you enjoy taking in these beautiful shots , you can join the Daily Echo Camera @ @ @ @ @ Members can share their images with other photographers , and gain tips and advice from @ @ @ @ @ the Camera Club go to www.facebook.com/groups/decameraclub/

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thedailyecho--2020-01-28--Who Wants to be a Millionaire is looking for contestants for new series

ARE you a pub quiz king or queen ?
Or maybe you just really want to mee Jeremy Clarkson ?
@ @ @ @ @ Wants to be a Millionaire ?
wants to hear from you .
They are looking @ @ @ @ @ series of the ITV show which sees contestants taken on 15 questions for the chance @ @ @ @ @ spokesman added : `` Jeremy Clarkson is hosting another exciting series of Who Wants To @ @ @ @ @ we are looking for contestants who can make it all the way to £1Million .
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@ @ @ @ @ 15 questions away from becoming a millionaire . ''
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For details and to fill out an application form @ @ @ @

Whatever the reason, Who Wants to be a Millionaire? wants to hear from you.
They are looking for contestants for a new series of the ITV show which sees contestants taken on 15 questions for the chance to win £1million.
A spokesman added: "Jeremy Clarkson is hosting another exciting series of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and we are looking for contestants who can make it all the way to £1Million.
"If you would like the chance to sit opposite Jeremy in the world-famous hotseat then please apply now.
"You could be just 15 questions away from becoming a millionaire."
To enter you must be 18 or over by March 30, 2020 and a British citizen or have the right to reside in the UK.
The deadline for applications is March 30, 2020.
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thedailyecho--2020-01-28--Hillier Nurseries' history inspires display for Chelsea Flower Show

HAMPSHIRE horticultural business Hillier Nurseries is to bid for its 75th consecutive gold medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show with a celebration of its 155-year history .
This year ’ s Stihl Hillier Garden will be an “ immersive walkthrough ” 85 per cent bigger than its 2019 exhibit .
Romsey-headquartered Hillier holds the record for the most consecutive gold medals at the nation ’ s top horticultural show .
Visitors to the exhibit will approach via a replica of the original Hillier shop in Winchester , which was bought in 1864 .
They will be transported back to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ single florist ’ s shop and a small patch of nursery land .
Beyond the shop , visitors will discover a large warden with a stone-walled walkway , taking them on a journey through semi-mature trees , large shrubs and colourful herbaceous planting schemes .
The walkway will end at a water feature .
Lilly Gomm will join the team as designer for the second year running .
She made her Chelsea debut with Hillier in 2019 , winning gold .
She said : “ It is an absolute honour to be working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the company celebrates its history with its exhibit .
The design this year is intended to capture the essence of Hillier , stand out and be memorable , at the same time as featuring the detailed stunning planting and variety that Hillier is known for.
” The garden will feature 21 mature trees as well as Many of the plants grown on the Hampshire nursery and available in its 17 Hillier Garden Centres , which include branches at Winchester and Three Legged Cross .
Chris Francis , director of retail and wholesale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and celebrates something incredibly special so it ’ s only fitting that we have our greatest exhibit ever .
“ We are thrilled to be working with Lilly again .
She is immensely talented and created a stunning garden for us last year .
This year ’ s design is incredible ; the idea of recreating the original shopfront is certainly going to be remarkable and I know real attention is being paid to historic detail .
We can ’ t wait to see it all come to life.
” The Hillier exhibition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stihl .
Simon Hewitt , Head of Marketing for Stihl GB , said : “ The Hillier designs wow us every year , yet each time they seem to create something even more spectacular and breathtaking .
With the huge space and shopfront recreation , not to mention the planting and horticultural expertise , we have no doubts that this year ’ s garden will be the best ever .
We are thrilled to sponsor it and to be working with Hillier to once again create one of the biggest talking points of @ @ @ @

This year’s Stihl Hillier Garden will be an “immersive walkthrough” 85 per cent bigger than its 2019 exhibit.
Romsey-headquartered Hillier holds the record for the most consecutive gold medals at the nation’s top horticultural show.
Visitors to the exhibit will approach via a replica of the original Hillier shop in Winchester, which was bought in 1864.
They will be transported back to the company’s beginnings as a single florist’s shop and a small patch of nursery land.
Beyond the shop, visitors will discover a large warden with a stone-walled walkway, taking them on a journey through semi-mature trees, large shrubs and colourful herbaceous planting schemes. The walkway will end at a water feature.
Lilly Gomm will join the team as designer for the second year running. She made her Chelsea debut with Hillier in 2019, winning gold.
She said: “It is an absolute honour to be working with Hillier again, particularly this year as the company celebrates its history with its exhibit. The design this year is intended to capture the essence of Hillier, stand out and be memorable, at the same time as featuring the detailed stunning planting and variety that Hillier is known for.”
The garden will feature 21 mature trees as well as Many of the plants grown on the Hampshire nursery and available in its 17 Hillier Garden Centres, which include branches at Winchester and Three Legged Cross.
Chris Francis, director of retail and wholesale, said: “This garden recognises and celebrates something incredibly special so it’s only fitting that we have our greatest exhibit ever.
“We are thrilled to be working with Lilly again. She is immensely talented and created a stunning garden for us last year. This year’s design is incredible; the idea of recreating the original shopfront is certainly going to be remarkable and I know real attention is being paid to historic detail. We can’t wait to see it all come to life.”
The Hillier exhibition is sponsored by power tool manufacturer, Stihl.
Simon Hewitt, Head of Marketing for Stihl GB, said: “The Hillier designs wow us every year, yet each time they seem to create something even more spectacular and breathtaking. With the huge space and shopfront recreation, not to mention the planting and horticultural expertise, we have no doubts that this year’s garden will be the best ever. We are thrilled to sponsor it and to be working with Hillier to once again create one of the biggest talking points of the show.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-28--Readers' letter: What is happening to the bird population?

ALL my life I have believed that in the winter we should feed the birds .
Now with the scare @ @ @ @ @ NOT to feed the birds .
What is happening to the bird population ?
Do @ @ @ @ @ insects , or are more birds dying of starvation ?
I know that many folk @ @ @ @ @ there are no rats in their area or they are n't bothered provided those animals @ @ @ @ @ house .
For many years we did n't have a problem but when the rats @ @ @ @ @ had to get rid of them .
Neighbours were rightly concerned that I had been @ @ @ @ @ as providing bird nuts .
I then stopped feeding the birds which saddened me , @ @ @ @ @ them .
Do berries last the winter ?
Which berries are ok for birds to @ @

Now with the scare of rats we are urged NOT to feed the birds.
What is happening to the bird population?
Do they find enough berries or insects, or are more birds dying of starvation?
I know that many folk do feed the birds possibly there are no rats in their area or they aren't bothered provided those animals don't come in the house.
For many years we didn't have a problem but when the rats were entering our house we had to get rid of them.
Neighbours were rightly concerned that I had been throwing out bread as well as providing bird nuts.
I then stopped feeding the birds which saddened me, as I loved to watch them.
Do berries last the winter? Which berries are ok for birds to eat?
Brenda Knopf
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-01-28--McDonald's giant Big Mac is coming back

McDonald's giant Big Mac is coming back

Big Mac fans rejoice , the Giant Big Mac and bacon is on its way back .
Last year 's big hit will be back on the McDonald 's menu from Thursday for eight weeks - and you can add bacon .
A spokesperson for the fast food chain said : `` The return of the Grand Bic Mac with Bacon comes after wide-spread customer demand following two previous appearances on the menu . ''
It will have all the same ingredients as a Big Mac - just in a bigger size .
It will cost £4.39 for a burger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bacon .
But if you 're calorie counting , the giant burger contains a hefty 731 calories per burger and with bacon , it shoots up to 781 .
There 's another added bonus for customers , as from February 12 fans can order extra Big Mac special sauce .
A limited run of 50ml pots will be on sale for 50p , once they ’ re gone they ’ re gone .
Thomas O ’ Neill , head of food marketing at McDonald ’ s UK & I , said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ product , we are excited to be bringing back this twist on our classic Big Mac® , so fans can spend longer with the taste they love this winter .
`` It ’ s a firm favourite among our customers and we are delighted to bring it back once more for a limited time .
“ The reaction to the news of our forthcoming limited run of Big Mac Special Sauce dipping pots has been fantastic .
We are working hard to produce as much as we can before the launch in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many people as possible the chance to enjoy Big Mac Special Sauce with all of their favourite menu items .
”

Last year's big hit will be back on the McDonald's menu from Thursday for eight weeks - and you can add bacon.
A spokesperson for the fast food chain said: "The return of the Grand Bic Mac with Bacon comes after wide-spread customer demand following two previous appearances on the menu."
It will have all the same ingredients as a Big Mac - just in a bigger size.
It will cost £4.39 for a burger, and £4.79 for a burger with bacon.
But if you're calorie counting, the giant burger contains a hefty 731 calories per burger and with bacon, it shoots up to 781.
There's another added bonus for customers, as from February 12 fans can order extra Big Mac special sauce.
A limited run of 50ml pots will be on sale for 50p, once they’re gone they’re gone.
Thomas O’Neill, head of food marketing at McDonald’s UK&I, said: “As our most iconic McDonald’s product, we are excited to be bringing back this twist on our classic Big Mac®, so fans can spend longer with the taste they love this winter.
"It’s a firm favourite among our customers and we are delighted to bring it back once more for a limited time.
“The reaction to the news of our forthcoming limited run of Big Mac Special Sauce dipping pots has been fantastic. We are working hard to produce as much as we can before the launch in a few weeks in order to give as many people as possible the chance to enjoy Big Mac Special Sauce with all of their favourite menu items.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-28--The Wombles paid a surprise visit to Southampton in 1973

The Wombles were a huge hit both on television and in the charts in the 1970s .
They had the @ @ @ @ @ young – clamouring to see them wherever they went .
In December 1973 they paid @ @ @ @ @ precinct .
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They had the young – and not so young – clamouring to see them wherever they went.
In December 1973 they paid a surprise visit to Southampton precinct.
If you have any more information you would like to share about this picture, why not leave a comment?


thedailyecho--2020-01-28--Tickets on sale tomorrow for Alan Carr's Mayflower Theatre date

IT 'S been four years since Alan Carr last went on tour , and in that time he 's managed to find himself in all sorts of dramas .
Between his star-studded wedding day and becoming an accidental anarchist , from fearing for his life at border control to becoming a reluctant farmer , three words spring to mind…Not again , Alan !
Join him on tour as he muses upon the things that make his life weird and wonderful .
From September 2020 , multi-award winning Alan will be performing at 57 of the UK ’ s finest theatres @ @ @ @ @ @ @ November 8 .
Tickets go on sale tomorrow .
Not Again , Alan !
is Alan ’ s fourth UK solo tour .
Previous sold-out tours include Tooth Fairy ( 2007 ) , Spexy Beast ( 2011 ) and Yap , Yap , Yap !
in 2015 – all of which went on to become top selling DVD releases .
It ’ s been a busy few years for Alan since he finished hosting 16 series of his BAFTA award-winning Channel 4 chat-show Alan Carr Chatty Man .
His recent TV shows include @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sky One ) , Kylie ’ s Secret Night ( Channel 4 ) , Alan Carr ’ s Celebrity Replay ( ITV ) , host of I Don ’ t Like Mondays ( Channel 4 ) , The Price Is Right ( Channel 4 ) and Alan Carr ’ s Happy Hour ( Channel 4 ) .
Alan has also co-hosted four Stand Up To Cancer live fundraising events for Channel 4 .
His other recent TV appearances include Judge on RuPaul ’ s DragRace UK ( BBC Three/BBC One ) , A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sky One ) , Celebrity Bake Off Stand Up To Cancer Special ( Channel 4 ) , and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown ( Channel 4 ) .
As well as a star of stage and screen , Alan has also written two highly commended autobiographies – Look Who It Is !
( released in 2008 by HarperCollins ) and Alanatomy ( released in 2016 by Penguin ) .
Alan can also regularly be heard on BBC Radio 2 where he presents numerous shows throughout the year with co-host Mel Sykes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be back on our television screens as host of ITV ’ s Alan Carr ’ s Epic Gameshow .
The series will see five of the country ’ s all-time favourite game shows supersized and reinvigorated for a brand new audience .
The five legendary formats getting the big scale treatment are : Play Your Cards Right , Take Your Pick , Strike It Lucky , Bullseye , and The Price is Right .
Also in 2020 , Alan will be returning as a judge on the highly anticipated second series of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK .

Between his star-studded wedding day and becoming an accidental anarchist, from fearing for his life at border control to becoming a reluctant farmer, three words spring to mind…Not again, Alan!
Join him on tour as he muses upon the things that make his life weird and wonderful.
From September 2020, multi-award winning Alan will be performing at 57 of the UK’s finest theatres and comes to Mayflower Theatre on Sunday November 8. Tickets go on sale tomorrow.
Not Again, Alan! is Alan’s fourth UK solo tour. Previous sold-out tours include Tooth Fairy (2007), Spexy Beast (2011) and Yap, Yap, Yap! in 2015 – all of which went on to become top selling DVD releases.
It’s been a busy few years for Alan since he finished hosting 16 series of his BAFTA award-winning Channel 4 chat-show Alan Carr Chatty Man. His recent TV shows include There’s Something About Movies (Sky One), Kylie’s Secret Night (Channel 4), Alan Carr’s Celebrity Replay (ITV), host of I Don’t Like Mondays (Channel 4), The Price Is Right (Channel 4) and Alan Carr’s Happy Hour (Channel 4). Alan has also co-hosted four Stand Up To Cancer live fundraising events for Channel 4.
His other recent TV appearances include Judge on RuPaul’s DragRace UK (BBC Three/BBC One), A League Of Their Own European Roadtrip (Sky One), Celebrity Bake Off Stand Up To Cancer Special (Channel 4), and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4).
As well as a star of stage and screen, Alan has also written two highly commended autobiographies – Look Who It Is! (released in 2008 by HarperCollins) and Alanatomy (released in 2016 by Penguin).
Alan can also regularly be heard on BBC Radio 2 where he presents numerous shows throughout the year with co-host Mel Sykes.
Later this year, Alan will be back on our television screens as host of ITV’s Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow. The series will see five of the country’s all-time favourite game shows supersized and reinvigorated for a brand new audience. The five legendary formats getting the big scale treatment are: Play Your Cards Right, Take Your Pick, Strike It Lucky, Bullseye, and The Price is Right.
Also in 2020, Alan will be returning as a judge on the highly anticipated second series of the BBC’s RuPaul’s DragRace UK.
Tickets: 023 8071 1811 or online at mayflower.org.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-01-28--Eastleigh's MP is now the Vice-chair of new group challenging Southern Western Railway

EASTLEIGH 'S MP has become the Vice-Chair of a new Parliamentary Group with the aim of challenge South Western Railway .
Paul Holmes is now the Vice-Chair of the new group which has been formed to take a `` direct and decisive role '' in improving the train service for constituents across the South and South West of England .
The newly elected Eastleigh representative has vowed to improve the service and believes South Western Railway needs to `` raise its game '' .
He said : `` Since my election , many constituents have got in about the poor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ South Western Railway .
In my view , the company needs to raise its game considerably and provide a much better service to its customers .
I believe this group will be able to put forward constructive solutions to the benefit of customers and South Western Railway alike . ''
There are a total of 15 MP 's in the group , including Winchester and Chandler 's Ford MP , Steve Brine , and they intend to examine the entire railway business including franchisees like SWR , as well as the role that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ operator ( Network Rail ) and other industry bodies play on the railway that operates in and out of London Waterloo .
Scrutiny will extend to the entire area that South Western Railway operates which includes the Eastleigh and Southampton Airport Parkway .
At the first meeting in Westminster on January 21 , the group agreed five objectives for the network .
The objectives included : providing adequate rail capacity that meets demand , ensuring that any future investment and organisation delivers the service that constituents require and expect , ensuring the passenger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ punctual service is delivered to passengers and that this achieves value for money for passenger and taxpayer .
This comes after a 27-day strike from SWR staff in December that left around half of services running , including those to and from London Waterloo , the country ’ s busiest railway station .
As previously reported , the franchise that operates train services between Hampshire and London could be nationalised by the Department for Transport this year .

Paul Holmes is now the Vice-Chair of the new group which has been formed to take a "direct and decisive role" in improving the train service for constituents across the South and South West of England.
The newly elected Eastleigh representative has vowed to improve the service and believes South Western Railway needs to "raise its game".
He said: "Since my election, many constituents have got in about the poor service and high costs they experience from South Western Railway. In my view, the company needs to raise its game considerably and provide a much better service to its customers. I believe this group will be able to put forward constructive solutions to the benefit of customers and South Western Railway alike."
There are a total of 15 MP's in the group, including Winchester and Chandler's Ford MP, Steve Brine, and they intend to examine the entire railway business including franchisees like SWR, as well as the role that the Department for Transport, the network operator (Network Rail) and other industry bodies play on the railway that operates in and out of London Waterloo.
Scrutiny will extend to the entire area that South Western Railway operates which includes the Eastleigh and Southampton Airport Parkway.
At the first meeting in Westminster on January 21, the group agreed five objectives for the network.
The objectives included: providing adequate rail capacity that meets demand, ensuring that any future investment and organisation delivers the service that constituents require and expect, ensuring the passenger experience meets expectations, a reliable and punctual service is delivered to passengers and that this achieves value for money for passenger and taxpayer.
This comes after a 27-day strike from SWR staff in December that left around half of services running, including those to and from London Waterloo, the country’s busiest railway station.
As previously reported, the franchise that operates train services between Hampshire and London could be nationalised by the Department for Transport this year.


thedailyecho--2020-01-28--Commuters to London to face another day of rail chaos after rail derailment at Eastleigh

TRAIN passengers are facing more disruption tonight and tomorrow after a freight train derailed at Eastleigh .
Network Rail have warned passengers that they will face major disruption into tomorrow as they try to repair the damage .
It comes after travellers faced a day cancellations and disruption across the south due to the incident , in which no one was injured .
A spokesman said that they were trying to remove the carriages tonight with a view to repairing the damaged tracks tomorrow .
And they have warned commuters that they face major disruption .
• 'The sound was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A statement from Network Rail issued tonight said : “ We are sorry for the continued delays to services through Eastleigh station , following a derailed freight train .
`` Specialist teams have been on site throughout the day and we are in the process of removing the freight vehicles .
“ Once clear , track assessments will commence and repairs will be made throughout Wednesday 29 January with the aim of recommencing services through the station from Thursday 30 January .
“ Services on the London Waterloo to Weymouth , Southampton and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 29 January 2020 .
`` Please continue to check before you travel and follow @ SW_help for the latest updates.
” The large freight train derailed from the tracks at Eastleigh Station at 11.32am this morning and commuters have been facing long delays and cancellations ever since .
Three carriages derailed from the track this morning as the train slowly began to leave Eastleigh Station .
Ex railway worker Derik Everson saw the incident took place and was one of the first people to contact the police .
The 73-year-old said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the station and saw that as it pulled away from the station normally , all of a sudden it started to come off the track .
`` Three wagons derailed , the sound was horrendous and there was lots of smoke .
`` The driver did well to stop and control it but now so many trains are cancelled because the lines are closed .
Someone told me the train hit the electrical rail and it jumped up but I do n't know if that 's true . ''

Network Rail have warned passengers that they will face major disruption into tomorrow as they try to repair the damage.
It comes after travellers faced a day cancellations and disruption across the south due to the incident, in which no one was injured.
A spokesman said that they were trying to remove the carriages tonight with a view to repairing the damaged tracks tomorrow.
And they have warned commuters that they face major disruption.
A statement from Network Rail issued tonight said: “We are sorry for the continued delays to services through Eastleigh station, following a derailed freight train.
"Specialist teams have been on site throughout the day and we are in the process of removing the freight vehicles.
“Once clear, track assessments will commence and repairs will be made throughout Wednesday 29 January with the aim of recommencing services through the station from Thursday 30 January.
“Services on the London Waterloo to Weymouth, Southampton and Winchester line will be severely disrupted on 29 January 2020.
"Please continue to check before you travel and follow @SW_help for the latest updates.”
The large freight train derailed from the tracks at Eastleigh Station at 11.32am this morning and commuters have been facing long delays and cancellations ever since.
Three carriages derailed from the track this morning as the train slowly began to leave Eastleigh Station.
Ex railway worker Derik Everson saw the incident took place and was one of the first people to contact the police.
The 73-year-old said: "I was walking on the road outside the station and saw that as it pulled away from the station normally, all of a sudden it started to come off the track.
"Three wagons derailed, the sound was horrendous and there was lots of smoke.
"The driver did well to stop and control it but now so many trains are cancelled because the lines are closed. Someone told me the train hit the electrical rail and it jumped up but I don't know if that's true."


thedailyecho--2020-01-28--150 police arrest five in dawn raids following spate of ATM 'explosions' in Southampton, Eastleigh a

150 police arrest five in dawn raids following spate of ATM 'explosions' in Southampton, Eastleigh and the New Forest

FIVE people have been arrested in dawn raids following a spate of ATM `` explosions '' .
Four men and a woman were arrested today in connection with a series of ATM thefts where explosive gas was used to try and break into the machines across Hampshire and Surrey .
According to police , 150 officers were involved in the raids on addresses across Hampshire .
Those arrested include A 22-year-old and 29-year-old man from Southampton .
A 33-year-old-woman from Farnborough , a 25-year-old and a 24-year-old man also from Farnborough • Ram raid at Tesco Express in Bishopstoke sparks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary and conspiracy to cause explosions on dates between August 14 , 2019 , and January 19 , 2020 .
All five suspects remain in custody at the time of writing .
Anyone with any information is urged to contact police on 101 , quoting crime reference number 44190351817 .
As previously reported by the Daily Echo residents described fearing for their safety after ram-raiders smashed into a convenience store cash machine .
A stolen land rover rammed into the ATM at Tesco Express on Bishopstoke Road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ try to set it alight on September 11 last year .
Raiders drove off empty-handed in a dark colour Audi A5 or A6 Estate with a registration number ending NWM .
One resident said : “ I ’ m sad this has happened so close to home .
It is worrying as there has been a noticeable change here .
I ’ ve seen people showing loutish behaviour .
It ’ s scary . ''

Four men and a woman were arrested today in connection with a series of ATM thefts where explosive gas was used to try and break into the machines across Hampshire and Surrey.
According to police, 150 officers were involved in the raids on addresses across Hampshire.
Those arrested include A 22-year-old and 29-year-old man from Southampton.
A 33-year-old-woman from Farnborough, a 25-year-old and a 24-year-old man also from Farnborough
All five were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary and conspiracy to cause explosions on dates between August 14, 2019, and January 19, 2020.
The offences related to 12 incidents:
Stop ‘n’ Shop, Sholing; Southampton on August 14, 2019;
Post Office, West End, Eastleigh on September 3, 2019;
Co-op, Spring Road, Sholing on January 19, 2020;
Tesco Express, Bishopstoke, on September 11, 2019;
Premier Convenience Store, Brockenhurst, on September 3, 2019;
Tesco in Lavender Road, Waterlooville on August 14, 2019;
Cashzone, Headley, East Hants on August 22, 2019;
Santander, Petersfield, East Hants, on August 25, 2019;
Costcutter Store, Farnham, Surrey, on August 25, 2019;
HSBC, Park Gate, Fareham on August 27, 2019;
Coop, Godalming, Surrey on August 31, 2019;
Co-op Store, Stubbington, Fareham, on September 9, 2019.
All five suspects remain in custody at the time of writing.
Anyone with any information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting crime reference number 44190351817.
As previously reported by the Daily Echo residents described fearing for their safety after ram-raiders smashed into a convenience store cash machine.
A stolen land rover rammed into the ATM at Tesco Express on Bishopstoke Road in Bishopstoke and chemicals were used to try to set it alight on September 11 last year.
Raiders drove off empty-handed in a dark colour Audi A5 or A6 Estate with a registration number ending NWM.
One resident said: “I’m sad this has happened so close to home. It is worrying as there has been a noticeable change here. I’ve seen people showing loutish behaviour. It’s scary."


thedailyecho--2020-01-28--City bosses object to Southampton Airport expansion plans

CITY bosses have objected to the plans to expand Southampton airport .
After hours of discussion in a busy council chamber , the planning committee at Southampton City Council decided not to back the plans to expand the airport ’ s runway by 164 metres and add an extra 600 parking spaces to the existing long stay car park .
The impact the expansion would have on noise and pollution were among the main reasons for the objection .
The decision made by the Planning and Rights of Way Panel during a special meeting held last night was welcomed with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the public gallery .
Planning officers had recommended that the panel would ask the airport to provide further details .
At the meeting members were told that no sufficient information was provided as regards the impact on traffic , noise , climate change , air quality , trees , ecology and economic benefits .
Neil Garwood , managing director at Southampton Airport , told the panel he was committed to work with the council to ensure that further information is provided .
Stressing the need for the expansion he added : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the aviation industry are subject to changes and there ’ s instability in the market place and it is necessary that the airport continues to be viable and to be viable it needs to expand the runway . ''
But campaigners asked civic chiefs to object to the plans .
Lyn Brayshaw , from Friends of the Earth Southampton , said the plans would `` make a mockery of the green city charter '' the city council launched last year in a bid to tackle air pollution .
Ahead of the meeting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ centre to raise their concerns .
Katherine Barbour , a member of action group AXO , told councillors that Southampton airport `` is not in the right location to become larger and busier '' .
Bitterne Park councillor David Fuller said the expansion would have a significant impact on the quality of life of the people living near the airport and urged councillors to think about residents .
Cllr John Savage , chair of the panel , said the council has to protect the future of the people living in the city .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ We do recognised that having an airport with promised economic growth come from it sounds marvellous but the economic argument was n't sufficiently well argued .
Lots of issues were n't dealt with well enough to be able to see the evidence stacked up in order to support the application at all .
I am a councillor for this city and the health and wellbeing of people in this city is my responsibility and I can not allow a plan to go forward that is going to damage the health of people in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be made by Eastleigh Borough Council .
Cllr Savage said he thinks it will be `` very difficult '' for the borough council not to take into account the recommendation .
Mr Garwood from the airport said they will clarify information and consider stakeholders ' views .

After hours of discussion in a busy council chamber, the planning committee at Southampton City Council decided not to back the plans to expand the airport’s runway by 164 metres and add an extra 600 parking spaces to the existing long stay car park.
The impact the expansion would have on noise and pollution were among the main reasons for the objection.
The decision made by the Planning and Rights of Way Panel during a special meeting held last night was welcomed with a round of applause from the campaigners in the public gallery.
Planning officers had recommended that the panel would ask the airport to provide further details.
At the meeting members were told that no sufficient information was provided as regards the impact on traffic, noise, climate change, air quality, trees, ecology and economic benefits.
Neil Garwood, managing director at Southampton Airport, told the panel he was committed to work with the council to ensure that further information is provided.
Stressing the need for the expansion he added: " The events in recent weeks have shown that the aviation industry are subject to changes and there’s instability in the market place and it is necessary that the airport continues to be viable and to be viable it needs to expand the runway."
But campaigners asked civic chiefs to object to the plans.
Lyn Brayshaw, from Friends of the Earth Southampton, said the plans would "make a mockery of the green city charter" the city council launched last year in a bid to tackle air pollution.
Ahead of the meeting campaigners had also protested outside the civic centre to raise their concerns.
Katherine Barbour, a member of action group AXO, told councillors that Southampton airport "is not in the right location to become larger and busier".
Bitterne Park councillor David Fuller said the expansion would have a significant impact on the quality of life of the people living near the airport and urged councillors to think about residents.
Cllr John Savage, chair of the panel, said the council has to protect the future of the people living in the city.
After the meeting he added: "We do recognised that having an airport with promised economic growth come from it sounds marvellous but the economic argument wasn't sufficiently well argued.
"Lots of issues weren't dealt with well enough to be able to see the evidence stacked up in order to support the application at all.
"I am a councillor for this city and the health and wellbeing of people in this city is my responsibility and I cannot allow a plan to go forward that is going to damage the health of people in the city."
The final decision will be made by Eastleigh Borough Council.
Cllr Savage said he thinks it will be "very difficult" for the borough council not to take into account the recommendation.
Mr Garwood from the airport said they will clarify information and consider stakeholders' views.


thedailyecho--2020-01-28--Sol Hemy death: Fourth person charged over gunshots reports and alleged burglary

A FOURTH person has been charged as part of a probe into reports of gunfire and later the discovery of a body in a Southampton river .
Police say a 17-year-old boy from Southampton has been charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary and conspiracy to possess a firearm .
It comes after the body of Sol Hemy was found in the River Itchen at Riverside Park in Southampton on September 5 .
Police say around 1am that morning they received reports of gunshots in the street .
A large amount of cannabis was found at an address and in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Park .
Police charged three men last week with conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary and conspiracy to possess a firearm , plus being concerned in the supply of class A drugs .
Robert Johnston , 24 , of Tennyson Avenue has been charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary and conspiracy to possess a firearm .
Johnston will appear at Southampton Crown on February 21 .
Fardeen Hamidy , 26 , of Bursledon Road , Southampton , has been charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary and conspiracy to possess a firearm .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ February 21 .
Christy Flaherty , 26 , of Malmesbury Road , Southampton , has been charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary and conspiracy to possess a firearm , plus being concerned in the supply of class A drugs .
Flaherty will appear at Southampton Magistrates on February 3 .
The 17-year-old boy appeared at Southampton Magistrates ' Court today and will next appear at Southampton Crown Court on February 7 .
A 28-year-old man from Gosport arrested on suspicion of murder has been re-bailed until March 11 to allow for further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender will have no further action taken against him .

Police say a 17-year-old boy from Southampton has been charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary and conspiracy to possess a firearm.
It comes after the body of Sol Hemy was found in the River Itchen at Riverside Park in Southampton on September 5.
Police say around 1am that morning they received reports of gunshots in the street.
A large amount of cannabis was found at an address and in a nearby vehicle, abandoned in Riverside Park.
Police charged three men last week with conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary and conspiracy to possess a firearm, plus being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.
Robert Johnston, 24, of Tennyson Avenue has been charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary and conspiracy to possess a firearm.
Johnston will appear at Southampton Crown on February 21.
Fardeen Hamidy, 26, of Bursledon Road, Southampton, has been charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary and conspiracy to possess a firearm.
Hamidy will appear at Southampton Crown on February 21.
Christy Flaherty, 26, of Malmesbury Road, Southampton, has been charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary and conspiracy to possess a firearm, plus being concerned in the supply of class A drugs. Flaherty will appear at Southampton Magistrates on February 3.
The 17-year-old boy appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court today and will next appear at Southampton Crown Court on February 7.
A 28-year-old man from Gosport arrested on suspicion of murder has been re-bailed until March 11 to allow for further enquiries.
The 32-year-old man from Winchester who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender will have no further action taken against him.


thedailyecho--2020-01-28--Multi vehicle crash blocks two lanes of the M27

A MULTI vehicle accident has blocked two lanes of the M27 causing heavy delays .
A lane of the M27 @ @ @ @ @ following a multiple vehicle crash .
The lane is blocked between junction 4 and 5 @ @ @ @ @ lorry were involved in the accident at 2pm and no one was injured .
Police @ @ @ @ @ at 2.04pm .
Officials have said that motorists should expect heavy delays .

A lane of the M27 eastbound near Eastleigh are blocked following a multiple vehicle crash.
The lane is blocked between junction 4 and 5.
One car and one lorry were involved in the accident at 2pm and no one was injured.
Police were called to the scene at 2.04pm.
Officials have said that motorists should expect heavy delays.


thedailyecho--2020-01-28--Dog walker spots man performing sex act in New Forest field

A DOG walker spotted a man performing a sex act in a New Forest field in the middle of the @ @ @ @ @ a report of a middle aged man indecently exposing himself in Fordingbridge .
The incident @ @ @ @ @ , January 25 , near the sewage works on Frog Lane .
A 32-year-old woman @ @ @ @ @ act in a field near where she was walking her dogs .
He is described @ @ @ @ @ tall white male , aged between 40 and 50 , with grey , shoulder length @ @ @ @ @ tracksuit bottoms , baseball cap and rucksack .
Police are asking anyone with information about @ @ @ @ @ description of the man , contact them on 101 and quoting reference 44200031028 .

Police are investigating a report of a middle aged man indecently exposing himself in Fordingbridge.
The incident occurred at 3.20pm on Saturday, January 25, near the sewage works on Frog Lane.
A 32-year-old woman saw him performing a sex act in a field near where she was walking her dogs.
He is described as being a six foot tall white male, aged between 40 and 50, with grey, shoulder length hair. He was wearing tracksuit bottoms, baseball cap and rucksack.
Police are asking anyone with information about this incident or recognise the description of the man, contact them on 101 and quoting reference 44200031028.


thedailyecho--2020-01-28--Do you know this man? Appeal after burglar raided a house and fled in the owner's BMW

POLICE have issued a CCTV appeal after a burglar raided a house and stole a BMW from the drive .
@ @ @ @ @ the man in the image following the burglary overnight on January 1 .
The offence @ @ @ @ @ , Barton-on-Sea and anyone who recognises the man pictured is asked to call 101 , @ @ @ @ @ or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .


thedailyecho--2020-01-28--Kelly-Anne Case murder: Man denies killing mother-of-three

A MAN accused of murdering a mother-of-three told a court he was threatened at knifepoint after walking into her home to find her dead .
Brendan Rowan-Davies told a jury he was grabbed from behind and held at knifepoint by an unnamed person after walking in to find Kelly-Anne Case lying dead in her bed .
The 29-year-old told a court that the person said to him : `` If you say anything , I will kill you , your family and anyone you tell . ''
He said he felt scared and left the house and did not tell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his life '' .
Rowan-Davies said he later burnt his clothes `` so they did n't think it was me '' .
The defendant , from Gosport , denies Ms Case 's murder and also denies arson .
Rowan-Davies was speaking during the trial , at Winchester Crown Court , following the death of Ms Case on July 30 last year .
Ms Case 's body was found by firefighters lying on her bed at her home in Gosport .
The 27-year-old had her throat cut and her hands bound with cable ties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has heard .
William Mousley QC , prosecuting , has told the court that a post-mortem examination showed that Ms Case 's throat had been cut several times and she had suffered several other wounds .
When asked by his counsel Kate Lumsdon QC if he had killed Ms Case and set fire to her house , Rowan-Davies , who the jury was told has a low IQ and dyslexia , said : `` No . ''
He went on to describe how he was threatened by someone with a knife in her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on her bed .
The defendant said that on the evening of July 29 he met up with a friend and they took a taxi together to Ms Case 's home .
He said that Ms Case was a `` bit upset '' and `` she pulled out a knife and said she was going to kill herself '' .
The defendant said he took the knife from her , hugged her and told her : `` Do n't think like that . ''
He said they spent the night talking , drinking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took cocaine .
Rowan-Davies said that he told Ms Case that he fancied her as a joke which he told her `` every time I have seen her '' and he said that `` she just laughed '' and he was not upset at her response .
He said that during the night , the three of them went upstairs and he filmed Ms Case and Mr Vallender having sex in her bedroom using his mobile phone by `` popping '' his hand round the edge of the door and filming them in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left Ms Case 's home with the friend but later returned alone because he had left his tobacco at her home .
He said that when he went inside and upstairs at the house , a person put a knife to his throat from behind and he saw Kelly dead on her bed with an injury to her throat .

Brendan Rowan-Davies told a jury he was grabbed from behind and held at knifepoint by an unnamed person after walking in to find Kelly-Anne Case lying dead in her bed.
The 29-year-old told a court that the person said to him: "If you say anything, I will kill you, your family and anyone you tell."
He said he felt scared and left the house and did not tell anyone because he was "scared for his life".
Rowan-Davies said he later burnt his clothes "so they didn't think it was me".
The defendant, from Gosport, denies Ms Case's murder and also denies arson.
Rowan-Davies was speaking during the trial, at Winchester Crown Court, following the death of Ms Case on July 30 last year.
Ms Case's body was found by firefighters lying on her bed at her home in Gosport.
The 27-year-old had her throat cut and her hands bound with cable ties, the trial at Winchester Crown Court has heard.
William Mousley QC, prosecuting, has told the court that a post-mortem examination showed that Ms Case's throat had been cut several times and she had suffered several other wounds.
When asked by his counsel Kate Lumsdon QC if he had killed Ms Case and set fire to her house, Rowan-Davies, who the jury was told has a low IQ and dyslexia, said: "No."
He went on to describe how he was threatened by someone with a knife in her home and saw Ms Case lying dead on her bed.
The defendant said that on the evening of July 29 he met up with a friend and they took a taxi together to Ms Case's home.
He said that Ms Case was a "bit upset" and "she pulled out a knife and said she was going to kill herself".
The defendant said he took the knife from her, hugged her and told her: "Don't think like that."
He said they spent the night talking, drinking vodka and energy drinks and they all took cocaine.
Rowan-Davies said that he told Ms Case that he fancied her as a joke which he told her "every time I have seen her" and he said that "she just laughed" and he was not upset at her response.
He said that during the night, the three of them went upstairs and he filmed Ms Case and Mr Vallender having sex in her bedroom using his mobile phone by "popping" his hand round the edge of the door and filming them in a mirror.
The defendant said he left Ms Case's home with the friend but later returned alone because he had left his tobacco at her home.
He said that when he went inside and upstairs at the house, a person put a knife to his throat from behind and he saw Kelly dead on her bed with an injury to her throat.


thedailyecho--2020-01-28--Portsmouth baby death: Baby 'not born in hospital', police believe

POLICE investigating the death of a newborn girl found in a Hampshire street say they believe the baby was not born in hospital .
It comes after a baby was found dead at the junction of Victoria Street and Old Commercial Road , in Portsmouth , on Saturday .
Police launched an investigation following the discovery .
They now say the baby was white and was born at around 39 weeks , which is full-term .
Officers also believe the baby was not born in hospital .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said : `` This makes it even more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her the medical care she may not have received . ''
Police say a Home Office post mortem examination was carried out on the recently-born baby girl following the discovery .
Officers say the initial findings from the examination were inconclusive regarding cause of death and further tests will be carried out over the coming days and weeks .
A force spokesperson added : `` As we know you 'll understand , this is an incredibly complex investigation with many different aspects to it but the welfare of the mum still remains our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing a lot of work around CCTV in and around the Buckland estate and we are busy speaking to residents and businesses as part of our enquiries .
`` Anyone with information can call 101 , quoting Operation Cravat or the reference number 44200030626 . ''

It comes after a baby was found dead at the junction of Victoria Street and Old Commercial Road, in Portsmouth, on Saturday.
Police launched an investigation following the discovery.
They now say the baby was white and was born at around 39 weeks, which is full-term.
Officers also believe the baby was not born in hospital.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said: "This makes it even more vital that we find mum and get her the medical care she may not have received."
Police say a Home Office post mortem examination was carried out on the recently-born baby girl following the discovery.
Officers say the initial findings from the examination were inconclusive regarding cause of death and further tests will be carried out over the coming days and weeks.
A force spokesperson added: "As we know you'll understand, this is an incredibly complex investigation with many different aspects to it but the welfare of the mum still remains our number one priority.
"We are doing a lot of work around CCTV in and around the Buckland estate and we are busy speaking to residents and businesses as part of our enquiries.
"Anyone with information can call 101, quoting Operation Cravat or the reference number 44200030626."


thedailyecho--2020-01-28--Brexit celebration party to take place in New Forest pub

A CELEBRATION event to mark the United Kingdom 's exit from the European Union is set to take place at a New Forest pub .
Janette Duke , who is a New Forest district councillor for Boldre and Sway , has decided to organise the social occasion on Friday evening at the Borough Arms in Lymington .
She said she hopes the We ’ re Backing Britain Party , which will coincide with the UK 's exit at 11pm on January 31 .
Asked about he reasons for organising the event , Ms Duke said : `` Going back to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Milton and I took community on as my theme .
I organised quite a few public events .
`` With all the negativity of the last three-and-a-half years , I thought it would be nice to celebrate being British and having a good knees up .
`` I started by inviting a few friends but more people started to take an interest so I put it public on Facebook .
`` I have always supported it ( Brexit ) .
I have been in favour .
I thing it is a good way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with our European friends but as the EU has grown , I think it is in our best interests to leave . ''
All are welcome to attend the We 're Backing Britain Party , which starts at 7.30pm .

Janette Duke, who is a New Forest district councillor for Boldre and Sway, has decided to organise the social occasion on Friday evening at the Borough Arms in Lymington.
She said she hopes the We’re Backing Britain Party, which will coincide with the UK's exit at 11pm on January 31.
Asked about he reasons for organising the event, Ms Duke said: "Going back to 2010, I was Mayor of New Milton and I took community on as my theme. I organised quite a few public events.
"With all the negativity of the last three-and-a-half years, I thought it would be nice to celebrate being British and having a good knees up.
"I started by inviting a few friends but more people started to take an interest so I put it public on Facebook.
"I have always supported it (Brexit). I have been in favour. I thing it is a good way forward. I hope we will work with our European friends but as the EU has grown, I think it is in our best interests to leave."
All are welcome to attend the We're Backing Britain Party, which starts at 7.30pm.


thedailyecho--2020-01-28--New gym in Eastleigh (and here's how to get a trio of free PT session)

A NEW gym specialising in PT sessions has opened in Eastleigh and you can get three sessions for free .
The `` Dynamic Strength and Fitness '' gym is now open for business and unlike traditional gyms , booking is essential and the facility is only available for those who want to be trained by a personal trainer .
Owner , Dale Swannel , has been a mobile PT since 2015 and describes owning his own gym as a `` dream come true '' .
The 31-year-old said : `` I love being a personal trainer and owning my own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It 's been my plan for a very long time but I was n't expecting to be able to it so soon .
I was training people in other gyms , at people 's homes and it got to the point where I wanted to do something different , this is the natural progression .
`` I 've been passionate about this since I saw the difference getting fit made to a friend of mine who was very overweight .
I have lived in Eastleigh all my life so it was only right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The small group training gym operates by training people in groups of six , and it officially opened on Friday January 17 at 29 Parham Drive , Eastleigh .
Sessions cost £10 per training session , or £120 for a month of three sessions per week , and these include a mix of compound movements and mobility work with conditioning work also implemented in .
A free trial is currently in place , which offers all new members three free sessions , to be booked within one week of registration , and this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ website or by calling 07837674940 .
There is also an open day scheduled from 12pm on February 15 , where you can go along to the gym and get a better understanding of how it works .

The "Dynamic Strength and Fitness" gym is now open for business and unlike traditional gyms, booking is essential and the facility is only available for those who want to be trained by a personal trainer.
Owner, Dale Swannel, has been a mobile PT since 2015 and describes owning his own gym as a "dream come true".
The 31-year-old said: "I love being a personal trainer and owning my own gym is a dream come true. It's been my plan for a very long time but I wasn't expecting to be able to it so soon. I was training people in other gyms, at people's homes and it got to the point where I wanted to do something different, this is the natural progression.
"I've been passionate about this since I saw the difference getting fit made to a friend of mine who was very overweight. I have lived in Eastleigh all my life so it was only right to expand my business here."
The small group training gym operates by training people in groups of six, and it officially opened on Friday January 17 at 29 Parham Drive, Eastleigh.
Sessions cost £10 per training session, or £120 for a month of three sessions per week, and these include a mix of compound movements and mobility work with conditioning work also implemented in.
A free trial is currently in place, which offers all new members three free sessions, to be booked within one week of registration, and this can be found on the gym's website or by calling 07837674940.
There is also an open day scheduled from 12pm on February 15, where you can go along to the gym and get a better understanding of how it works.


thedailyecho--2020-01-28--Winchester City Council awards Biffa a £75million contract for bin collections

A TROUBLED waste collection company which received a high number of complaints has been awarded a new contract worth more than £4.5 million per year with Winchester City Council .
The authority has given Biffa an eight-year contract for household waste collections , claiming that the firm ’ s bid “ provided best value for money along with including a package of service improvements ” .
The duration of the contract is for an initial eight years with the option to extend for a further eight .
Over the course of 16 years , its total value was put at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ procurement website .
The announcement follows a string of complaints from residents after a backlog of rubbish in a number of areas across Winchester and East Hampshire .
Biffa had also experienced vehicle breakdowns because of its ageing fleet and problems with staff retention and high sickness rates .
The company had been using a high number of agency staff who were unfamiliar with the rounds .
Despite the raft of issues , council chiefs have said that it is committed to working with Biffa to ensure collections are carried out on time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the number of missed bins .
Cllr Martin Tod , cabinet member for service quality and transformation , said : “ A big priority for our bin service has been to recycle more and cut the number of missed bins - and Biffa and the people working for Biffa have been really good partners in making that happen .
While we won ’ t be happy until no bins are missed , the latest figures show we ’ ve made really good progress - much better than the same time last year .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ improve the service even further .
“ Biffa won the new contract after a rigorous tender process that ranked bidders by value and quality standards .
Under the new contract , routes will be covered by staff who already know the area well .
It will provide a enhanced service , including a new recycling collection for small electric items , and the use of greener vehicles in line with our goals to reduce carbon emissions.
” The new contract will see the introduction of a collection service for small electrical items such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for recycling , and a glass collection offering .
The city council has sought to tackle the problem of Biffa ’ s vehicles with the company set to use a new fleet which will replace older lorries with Euro6 compliant vehicles which emit lower levels of harmful exhaust pollutants , helping to reduce carbon emissions and deliver cleaner air .
There will also be greater use of narrower vehicles to improve access in smaller streets and reduce congestion on busy roads .
And the lorries will have new technology on board that will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to issues and improve collection rates and support ongoing improvements to collection reliability .
In light of the new contract the council has said that performance of the current service is improving month-on-month with issues are identified and tracked on a daily basis to help resolve problems quickly .
Simon Baddeley , the council ’ s commercial director of municipal division , said : “ We are thrilled to be awarded the new contract for Winchester City Council and to continue our relationship with them .
We look forward to working together to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are not expected to change – with an alternate weekly collection of household waste and recycling .
Kerbside glass recycling collection is planned to be monthly and there is will be fortnightly garden waste collection .
The assisted collection service will remain , as will collections of bulky and clinical waste .
The contract is expected to come into force in September this year .

The authority has given Biffa an eight-year contract for household waste collections, claiming that the firm’s bid “provided best value for money along with including a package of service improvements”.
The duration of the contract is for an initial eight years with the option to extend for a further eight. Over the course of 16 years, its total value was put at £75 million, according to a government procurement website.
The announcement follows a string of complaints from residents after a backlog of rubbish in a number of areas across Winchester and East Hampshire.
Biffa had also experienced vehicle breakdowns because of its ageing fleet and problems with staff retention and high sickness rates. The company had been using a high number of agency staff who were unfamiliar with the rounds.
Despite the raft of issues, council chiefs have said that it is committed to working with Biffa to ensure collections are carried out on time across the district, and to reduce the number of missed bins.
Cllr Martin Tod, cabinet member for service quality and transformation, said: “A big priority for our bin service has been to recycle more and cut the number of missed bins - and Biffa and the people working for Biffa have been really good partners in making that happen. While we won’t be happy until no bins are missed, the latest figures show we’ve made really good progress - much better than the same time last year. And we’ve got plans to improve the service even further.
“Biffa won the new contract after a rigorous tender process that ranked bidders by value and quality standards. Under the new contract, routes will be covered by staff who already know the area well. It will provide a enhanced service, including a new recycling collection for small electric items, and the use of greener vehicles in line with our goals to reduce carbon emissions.”
The new contract will see the introduction of a collection service for small electrical items such as unwanted toasters, kettles or clocks for recycling, and a glass collection offering.
The city council has sought to tackle the problem of Biffa’s vehicles with the company set to use a new fleet which will replace older lorries with Euro6 compliant vehicles which emit lower levels of harmful exhaust pollutants, helping to reduce carbon emissions and deliver cleaner air.
There will also be greater use of narrower vehicles to improve access in smaller streets and reduce congestion on busy roads.
And the lorries will have new technology on board that will provide real-time information to alert the depot to issues and improve collection rates and support ongoing improvements to collection reliability.
In light of the new contract the council has said that performance of the current service is improving month-on-month with issues are identified and tracked on a daily basis to help resolve problems quickly.
Simon Baddeley, the council’s commercial director of municipal division, said: “We are thrilled to be awarded the new contract for Winchester City Council and to continue our relationship with them. We look forward to working together to develop the services for residents.”
Collections are not expected to change – with an alternate weekly collection of household waste and recycling. Kerbside glass recycling collection is planned to be monthly and there is will be fortnightly garden waste collection.
The assisted collection service will remain, as will collections of bulky and clinical waste.
The contract is expected to come into force in September this year.