thedailyecho--2020-02-28--Motorists to face HEAVY delays after crash involving Volkswagen  and BMW on M27

HAMPSHIRE commuters are being warned of heavy delays on a motorway this morning , due to a collision .
Police @ @ @ @ @ at 8.13am , where one lane was blocked on the M27 heading east just before @ @ @ @ @ Transporter and a BMW Active Tourer were involved in the crash .
Now motorists could @ @ @ @ @ congestion .
A spokesperson from Hampshire police said : `` We were called at 8.13 @ @ @ @ @ collision eastbound on the M27 , just before junction 11 .
`` A Volkswagen Transporter @ @ @ @ @ were involved in the collision , no injuries were reported . ''
The incident has @ @ @ @

Police were alerted to the incident at 8.13am, where one lane was blocked on the M27 heading east just before junction 11.
A Volkswagen Transporter and a BMW Active Tourer were involved in the crash.
Now motorists could face 20 minutes of traffic congestion.
A spokesperson from Hampshire police said: "We were called at 8.13 to a report of a collision eastbound on the M27, just before junction 11.
"A Volkswagen Transporter and a BMW Active Tourer were involved in the collision, no injuries were reported."
The incident has now been cleared.


thedailyecho--2020-02-28--Man banned from owning horses after failing to provide adequate care for them

A SOUTHAMPTON man has been banned from owning horses after he left them at a field without clean water and shelter .
Michael Edward Levy , formerly of The Drive , West End , has been disqualified from owning equines for six months after failing to provide adequate care for them .
The 31-year-old was found guilty of two offences in a prosecution at West Hampshire Magistrates Court .
This included failing to take reasonable steps in all circumstances to ensure the needs of animals he was responsible for .
Inspectors from the animal welfare charity were called after horses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fly-graze on land without permission from the owner .
The land , which was littered with several hazards , did not have clean water , shade or shelter .
The fencing was also deemed inappropriate fencing for horses , which resulted in one horse getting trapped and losing a shoe .
Inspector Tina Ward said : “ There was rusting metal and car parts as well as partly buried plastic blue piping .
All of these had the potential to cause serious harm and injury.
” Levy , who now lives in Gravel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guilty of transporting a pony in a way that was likely to cause injury after he was seen unloading a pony from a white van .
Inspector Ward added : “ There were no windows giving light or ventilation , no partition to support the pony ’ s body .
The method of transporting the pony was highly dangerous and would have also caused significant distress .
”

Michael Edward Levy, formerly of The Drive, West End, has been disqualified from owning equines for six months after failing to provide adequate care for them.
The 31-year-old was found guilty of two offences in a prosecution at West Hampshire Magistrates Court.
This included failing to take reasonable steps in all circumstances to ensure the needs of animals he was responsible for.
Inspectors from the animal welfare charity were called after horses belonging to Levy had been left to fly-graze on land without permission from the owner.
The land, which was littered with several hazards, did not have clean water, shade or shelter.
The fencing was also deemed inappropriate fencing for horses, which resulted in one horse getting trapped and losing a shoe.
Inspector Tina Ward said: “There was rusting metal and car parts as well as partly buried plastic blue piping. All of these had the potential to cause serious harm and injury.”
Levy, who now lives in Gravel Avenue, Devon, was also found guilty of transporting a pony in a way that was likely to cause injury after he was seen unloading a pony from a white van.
Inspector Ward added: “There were no windows giving light or ventilation, no partition to support the pony’s body. The method of transporting the pony was highly dangerous and would have also caused significant distress.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-28--Gosport woman jailed for stealing £800 worth of meat over 10 day spell

A Gosport woman has been jailed after stealing more than £800 worth of meat and alcohol from the same shop @ @ @ @ @ spell .
Charlie Ann Young , aged 28 from The Limes in Gosport was charged @ @ @ @ @ from a shop , and was sentenced to four months in prison .
The incidents @ @ @ @ @ gate and these include : On February 7 she stole meat and alcohol worth £214.10 @ @ @ @ @ February 9 she stole meat worth £29 from Marks & Spencer On February 11 she @ @ @ @ @ Food Warehouse , as well as meat worth £127 from Marks & Spencer On February @ @ @ @ @ £132 from Marks & Spencer On February 13 she stole meat worth £103 from Marks @ @ @ @ @ she stole meat worth £90 from Marks & Spencer On February 17 she stole meat @ @ @ @ @ Spencer The 28-year-old appeared before Portsmouth Magistrates Court on Monday February 24 , where she @ @ @ @ @ and was sentenced to four months in prison .

Charlie Ann Young, aged 28 from The Limes in Gosport was charged with eight counts of theft from a shop, and was sentenced to four months in prison.
The incidents all took place in Brockhurst gate and these include:
On February 7 she stole meat and alcohol worth £214.10 from Marks & Spencer
On February 9 she stole meat worth £29 from Marks & Spencer
On February 11 she stole meat worth £36 from Food Warehouse, as well as meat worth £127 from Marks & Spencer
On February 12 she stole meat worth £132 from Marks & Spencer
On February 13 she stole meat worth £103 from Marks & Spencer
On February 16 she stole meat worth £90 from Marks & Spencer
On February 17 she stole meat worth £124 from Marks & Spencer
The 28-year-old appeared before Portsmouth Magistrates Court on Monday February 24, where she admitted all of the offences and was sentenced to four months in prison.


thedailyecho--2020-02-28--Disabled access to be improved at Totton station as part of nationwide scheme

TOTTON is one of 124 railway stations across the country which will be made more accessible for disabled passengers .
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced a £20m funding package which will finance a raft of improvements to Britain 's rail network , including new lifts , disabled access toilets and customer information screens .
Disabled passengers at Totton will be provided with level access to Platform 2 in a scheme expected to cost £300,000 .
Mr Shapps said : `` The ability to travel easily from A to B is an essential factor for our day to day lives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everyone .
`` I recognise we have much more to do , which is why we ’ re making 124 stations more accessible - a key part of levelling-up access for disabled people .
`` This is just the start of a much more ambitious agenda .
My goal is to go much further in the years ahead to help ensure our country ’ s transport system becomes one of the most accessible in the world .
`` These improvements are being made through the Access for All programme which since 2006 has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free . ''
Justin Tomlinson , Minister for Disabled People , added : `` Everyone using our rail network deserves platforms and toilets they can use and this £20m investment will make a huge difference to disabled people . ''
Plans to upgrade Totton station were welcomed by town , district and county councillor David Harrison .
He said : `` This is a practical example of how investment can be used to give disabled people fair access to public transport .
`` I am really pleased to see Totton train station on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lot of work to bring it up to standard .
Improved disabled access is one of the most important things that should be done .
`` Let 's all hope that the necessary work is carried quickly '' .

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced a £20m funding package which will finance a raft of improvements to Britain's rail network, including new lifts, disabled access toilets and customer information screens.
Disabled passengers at Totton will be provided with level access to Platform 2 in a scheme expected to cost £300,000.
Mr Shapps said: "The ability to travel easily from A to B is an essential factor for our day to day lives - but is not the reality for everyone.
"I recognise we have much more to do, which is why we’re making 124 stations more accessible - a key part of levelling-up access for disabled people.
"This is just the start of a much more ambitious agenda. My goal is to go much further in the years ahead to help ensure our country’s transport system becomes one of the most accessible in the world.
"These improvements are being made through the Access for All programme which since 2006 has already made more than 200 stations step free."
Justin Tomlinson, Minister for Disabled People, added: "Everyone using our rail network deserves platforms and toilets they can use and this £20m investment will make a huge difference to disabled people."
Plans to upgrade Totton station were welcomed by town, district and county councillor David Harrison.
He said: "This is a practical example of how investment can be used to give disabled people fair access to public transport.
"I am really pleased to see Totton train station on the list.
"It needs a lot of work to bring it up to standard. Improved disabled access is one of the most important things that should be done.
"Let's all hope that the necessary work is carried quickly".


thedailyecho--2020-02-28--Chamberlayne College for the Arts in Southampton asks for revamp

EDUCATION bosses in the city are being urged to improve a Southampton college as soon as possible .
Civic chiefs are asked to start delivering the £8m refurbishment they promised to staff and students at Chamberlayne College for the Arts in Weston in 2018 .
The school , which caters for 11-to-16-years-old has 472 students .
As previously reported , it was at risk of closure but in summer 2018 councillors at Southampton City Council pledged to invest £8m to revamp the existing school building and create new sports facilities at the site .
They have now said they are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ headteacher Nick Giles claims that while school staff and civic chiefs worked together to draw up plans between 2018 and 2019 , it all stopped in May 2019 before going out to tenders .
Mr Giles said it came as city bosses were trying to seek funding from the Department for Education ( DfE ) .
Now both Mr Giles and Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith are calling on the council to refurbish the school as soon as possible .
It is understood that work is expected to be completed by 2022 and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ site last November .
He added : “ Our children deserve better .
My understanding is that the refurbishment will still go ahead .
My concern is that because I have not had details about the numbers the investment may be reduced .
The school needs £8m investment as a minimum and I am less concerned where the £8m comes from , but the school , the children and the families need it.
” Mr Giles said the school is set to become an academy and the investment is much-needed to ensure that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Smith said it is imperative that civic chiefs honour their commitment .
He added : “ It is not fair on the staff and teachers , it is not fair particularly on the students and it is just another example of how the Labour council don ’ t care about people in Weston and Woolston .
I ’ d want an answer as soon as possible with the commitment that the £8m is safe and it is about to be invested in the school.
” The number of pupils at the school @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last year and is expecting to rise to 540 in September and 680 in 2021 , according to Mr Giles .
In the recently released council budget there is a mention of `` Chamberlayne refurbishment '' with £7.4m allocated to it over the next two years .
But there are no further details about it .
Cllr Darren Paffey , cabinet member for aspiration , children and lifelong learning at the city council , said civic chiefs are committed to refurbishing the school .
He added : `` If this was going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would have been able to start the works long ago .
Sadly Government policy is forcing the school into an independent academy chain – so it ’ s only right that we negotiate some contribution from central government towards funding the exciting plans we developed before academisation .
Once again Royston Smith is meddling but hasn ’ t bothered to get the basic facts .
Perhaps he should have been focusing his efforts on getting a better deal for Southampton from the government .
His obsession with attacking the council rather than checking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Chamberlayne school community .
” The DfE has been approached for comment .

Civic chiefs are asked to start delivering the £8m refurbishment they promised to staff and students at Chamberlayne College for the Arts in Weston in 2018.
The school, which caters for 11-to-16-years-old has 472 students.
As previously reported, it was at risk of closure but in summer 2018 councillors at Southampton City Council pledged to invest £8m to revamp the existing school building and create new sports facilities at the site.
They have now said they are committed to improving the school.
But headteacher Nick Giles claims that while school staff and civic chiefs worked together to draw up plans between 2018 and 2019, it all stopped in May 2019 before going out to tenders. Mr Giles said it came as city bosses were trying to seek funding from the Department for Education(DfE).
Now both Mr Giles and Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith are calling on the council to refurbish the school as soon as possible. It is understood that work is expected to be completed by 2022 and Mr Giles said builders were expected on site last November.
He added: “Our children deserve better. My understanding is that the refurbishment will still go ahead. My concern is that because I have not had details about the numbers the investment may be reduced. The school needs £8m investment as a minimum and I am less concerned where the £8m comes from , but the school, the children and the families need it.”
Mr Giles said the school is set to become an academy and the investment is much-needed to ensure that an academy chain will take over. Mr Smith said it is imperative that civic chiefs honour their commitment. He added: “It is not fair on the staff and teachers, it is not fair particularly on the students and it is just another example of how the Labour council don’t care about people in Weston and Woolston. I’d want an answer as soon as possible with the commitment that the £8m is safe and it is about to be invested in the school.”
The number of pupils at the school has increased by 20% in the last year and is expecting to rise to 540 in September and 680 in 2021, according to Mr Giles.
In the recently released council budget there is a mention of "Chamberlayne refurbishment" with £7.4m allocated to it over the next two years. But there are no further details about it. Cllr Darren Paffey, cabinet member for aspiration, children and lifelong learning at the city council, said civic chiefs are committed to refurbishing the school. He added: "If this was going to remain a local authority school, we would have been able to start the works long ago. Sadly Government policy is forcing the school into an independent academy chain – so it’s only right that we negotiate some contribution from central government towards funding the exciting plans we developed before academisation. Once again Royston Smith is meddling but hasn’t bothered to get the basic facts. Perhaps he should have been focusing his efforts on getting a better deal for Southampton from the government. His obsession with attacking the council rather than checking basic facts only harms local residents and the Chamberlayne school community. ”
The DfE has been approached for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-02-28--Southampton City Council approves budget

THE Southampton landscape is set to look different in the next years as “ bold ” plans to invest almost £1bn in the city have been given the green light .
A new community hub in Bitterne with a state-of-the-art leisure centre , library and health services , a refurbishment of the Outdoor Sports Centre and a revamp of the area between Southampton Central Railway Station and the waterfront are among the projects civic chiefs have pledged to deliver across the city by 2025 .
It comes as after hours of debate , city councillors approved a new investment plan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next financial year .
At the full council meeting held at the civic centre on Wednesday , city bosses described the council ’ s proposals as bold and ambitious .
But opposition leaders hit back saying the plans lack credibility .
A total of £981m will now be invested in the city , with £32.9m earmarked for the new community hub at Bitterne Precinct and £16.9m set to be invested to refurbish the Outdoor Sports Centre .
The plans approved by councillors also include a £21m investment into measures to tackle pollution , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on additional street cleaning and litter enforcement activities and £1.20m on refurbishing 15 play sites across Southampton .
said : “ It has taken eight years to come out with a narrative behind their policies .
You could have invested millions in a more gradual way .
You are now touching reserves to support the overspending you are anticipating .
If the economy shifts , if investment shifts you are in big big trouble.
” But council leader Christopher Hammond hit back saying the city council had £151m worth of cuts over the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It has not been easy to balance the books .
After a decade of cuts we have got some significant challenges .
The only way forward is to invest in our community .
Our investment is about our people .
This is a prudent and bold plan.
” As previously reported , this year the council will also spend £200,000 on the delivery of the first phase of the Mayflower Quarter while £500,000 is to be spent on delivering free fruit and yoghurt to more local schools in a bid to tackle child @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to deliver the plan .
They have also agreed to freeze the “ core council tax level ” for 2020/21 but to increase the adult social care percept by 2 % .
.The overall charge for the Southampton City Council element of the council tax will go from £1,535.52 to £1,566.18 for Band D households .
Savings totalling £7.8m in the 2020/21 have also been approved .

A new community hub in Bitterne with a state-of-the-art leisure centre, library and health services, a refurbishment of the Outdoor Sports Centre and a revamp of the area between Southampton Central Railway Station and the waterfront are among the projects civic chiefs have pledged to deliver across the city by 2025.
It comes as after hours of debate, city councillors approved a new investment plan as well as the budget for the next financial year.
At the full council meeting held at the civic centre on Wednesday, city bosses described the council’s proposals as bold and ambitious.
But opposition leaders hit back saying the plans lack credibility.
A total of £981m will now be invested in the city, with £32.9m earmarked for the new community hub at Bitterne Precinct and £16.9m set to be invested to refurbish the Outdoor Sports Centre.
The plans approved by councillors also include a £21m investment into measures to tackle pollution, £250m to improve council homes, £1.5m on additional street cleaning and litter enforcement activities and £1.20m on refurbishing 15 play sites across Southampton.
But at full council opposition councillor John Hannides
said: “It has taken eight years to come out with a narrative behind their policies. You could have invested millions in a more gradual way. You are now touching reserves to support the overspending you are anticipating. If the economy shifts, if investment shifts you are in big big trouble.”
Opposition leader Dan Fitzhenry said Labour councillors lack belief.
But council leader Christopher Hammond hit back saying the city council had £151m worth of cuts over the past decade.
He added: “It has not been easy to balance the books. After a decade of cuts we have got some significant challenges. The only way forward is to invest in our community . Our investment is about our people . This is a prudent and bold plan.”As previously reported, this year the council will also spend £200,000 on the delivery of the first phase of the Mayflower Quarter while £500,000 is to be spent on delivering free fruit and yoghurt to more local schools in a bid to tackle child hunger.Civic chiefs said they have the energy to deliver the plan. They have also agreed to freeze the “core council tax level” for 2020/21 but to increase the adult social care percept by 2%. .The overall charge for the Southampton City Council element of the council tax will go from £1,535.52 to £1,566.18 for Band D households. Savings totalling £7.8m in the 2020/21 have also been approved.


thedailyecho--2020-02-28--Parish council fighting new plan to redevelop site occupied by former station in Jones Lane, Hythe

VILLAGE leaders are fighting the latest application to replace a former police station with housing .
Hythe and Dibden Parish Council has lodged an objection to an application to bulldoze the police building in Jones Lane and replace it with 33 retirement apartments .
The council is calling for more housing for first-time buyers in Hythe , where the average property price is 32 % higher than the national figure .
A previous plan to build 33 flats on the site was rejected by New Forest District Council ( NFDC ) in 2018 after the proposed development resulted in 76 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , McCarthy & Stone , has submitted a revised scheme .
But the parish council is urging NFDC to reject the new application , claiming the building 's height and bulk would make it overbearing and out of character .
In a letter to the district council it says : `` The existing trees and planned landscaping will do little to hide this and as a result the development would have a negative effect on the character and appearance of the area . ''
It also says the application contravenes the neighbourhood development @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should reflect the area 's `` unique character '' .
The council adds : `` A wide range of housing is available within the parish and most needs are met .
`` However , there is a shortage of housing for first-time buyers , particularly single people , a shortage of smaller-sized houses such as one and two-bedroomed properties , and a lack of affordable housing .
`` This has resulted in local young people having to move away .
`` The average house price in the area is £333,724 , which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ average .
There is a significant need for affordable rented housing . ''
But the planning application refers to the Forest 's ageing population and highlights the growing need for specialist housing for older residents .
It also says the proposed development will have a `` positive impact on a prominent site '' .
`` We believe we have created a high quality building and environment for later years living while enhancing a derelict and under-used site . ''
Speaking last month Shane Paull , McCarthy & Stone 's regional managing director , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ revised plans for Hythe represent an important opportunity to deliver much-needed specialist retirement living accommodation .
`` It will improve housing choices for older residents , whilst regenerating a disused brownfield site that is located close to shops and services .
”

Hythe and Dibden Parish Council has lodged an objection to an application to bulldoze the police building in Jones Lane and replace it with 33 retirement apartments.
The council is calling for more housing for first-time buyers in Hythe, where the average property price is 32% higher than the national figure.
A previous plan to build 33 flats on the site was rejected by New Forest District Council (NFDC) in 2018 after the proposed development resulted in 76 letters of objection.
Now the applicant, McCarthy & Stone, has submitted a revised scheme.
But the parish council is urging NFDC to reject the new application, claiming the building's height and bulk would make it overbearing and out of character.
In a letter to the district council it says: "The existing trees and planned landscaping will do little to hide this and as a result the development would have a negative effect on the character and appearance of the area."
It also says the application contravenes the neighbourhood development plan, which states that new buildings should reflect the area's "unique character".
The council adds: "A wide range of housing is available within the parish and most needs are met.
"However, there is a shortage of housing for first-time buyers, particularly single people, a shortage of smaller-sized houses such as one and two-bedroomed properties, and a lack of affordable housing.
"This has resulted in local young people having to move away.
"The average house price in the area is £333,724, which is approximately 32% higher than the national average. There is a significant need for affordable rented housing."
But the planning application refers to the Forest's ageing population and highlights the growing need for specialist housing for older residents.
It also says the proposed development will have a "positive impact on a prominent site".
"We believe we have created a high quality building and environment for later years living while enhancing a derelict and under-used site."
Speaking last month Shane Paull, McCarthy & Stone's regional managing director, said: “We strongly believe our revised plans for Hythe represent an important opportunity to deliver much-needed specialist retirement living accommodation.
"It will improve housing choices for older residents, whilst regenerating a disused brownfield site that is located close to shops and services.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-28--School of Rock is coming to Southampton

School of Rock is coming to Southampton

SCHOOL of Rock - The Musical , Andrew Lloyd Webber ’ s smash hit , award-winning West End show , will go on a major UK Tour in 2021 , and will come to Southampton in August.
, the Daily Echo can reveal .
Based on the hit movie , this new musical follows Dewey Finn , a failed , wannabe rock star who poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school .
There he turns a class of straight-A students into a mind-blowing rock band – sensationally performed live by the production ’ s young actors every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these pint-sized prodigies about rock n roll , Dewey falls for the school ’ s uptight headmistress , helping her rediscover the wild child within .
Featuring 14 new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and all the original songs from the movie , this high-octane smash delivers guitar riffs and romance in equal doses .
The production opened in London in November 2016 to five star reviews and widespread critical acclaim .
It went on to win the Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music .
The Broadway production recently concluded its run @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US national touring production continuing .
An Australian production opened at Her Majesty ’ s Theatre in Melbourne last October .
The 2021 UK tour will visit Mayflower Theatre from August 2 to 7 .
Andrew Lloyd Webber , pictured , is the composer of some of the world ’ s best known musicals including Cats , Evita , Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat , Jesus Christ Superstar , The Phantom of the Opera and Sunset Boulevard .
His awards , both as composer and producer , include seven Tonys , seven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Oscar .
He was knighted by Her Majesty The Queen in 1992 .
School of Rock has a book by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes , for which he received a Tony nomination .
Tickets for School of Rock go on sale on Tuesday from 023 8071 1811 or mayflower.org.uk

Based on the hit movie, this new musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A students into a mind-blowing rock band – sensationally performed live by the production’s young actors every night with roof-raising energy!
While teaching these pint-sized prodigies about rock n roll, Dewey falls for the school’s uptight headmistress, helping her rediscover the wild child within.
Featuring 14 new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and all the original songs from the movie, this high-octane smash delivers guitar riffs and romance in equal doses.
The production opened in London in November 2016 to five star reviews and widespread critical acclaim. It went on to win the Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music. The Broadway production recently concluded its run at the Winter Garden Theatre with a US national touring production continuing. An Australian production opened at Her Majesty’s Theatre in Melbourne last October.
The 2021 UK tour will visit Mayflower Theatre from August 2 to 7.
Andrew Lloyd Webber, pictured, is the composer of some of the world’s best known musicals including Cats, Evita, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Phantom of the Opera and Sunset Boulevard.
His awards, both as composer and producer, include seven Tonys, seven Oliviers, a Golden Globe and an Oscar. He was knighted by Her Majesty The Queen in 1992.
School of Rock has a book by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes, for which he received a Tony nomination.
Tickets for School of Rock go on sale on Tuesday from 023 8071 1811 or mayflower.org.uk
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thedailyecho--2020-02-28--Commuters to face THIRD day of travel disruption on South Western Railway services

Hampshire commuters will face a third day of disruption , a railway company has revealed .
South Western Railway ( SWR ) announced at 7am train services between Romsey and Salisbury will be cancelled , delayed or revised .
Disruption is expected until further notice .
This comes after Network Rail announced yesterday there is `` no timescale for repair '' after a landslide blocked the railway line between Romsey and Salisbury on Tuesday , February 18 .
Commuters were warned they could face two months of travel disruption as the incident meant the railway needs `` substantial repair work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to SWR .
A spokesperson from Network Rail said : `` Engineers continue to assess the damage caused by a landslip between Salisbury and Southampton on Tuesday afternoon , 18 February .
`` Since the landslip , it has not been possible to run services .
`` Engineers are undertaking investigations at the site to find out what caused the landslip which happened on a railway embankment between Salisbury and Dean . ''
They added : `` From an initial inspection , they have observed that the embankment has slipped , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ metres causing the track to dip , making it unsafe to run trains .
`` Passengers are advised to check with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway before they travel for details about replacement buses .
Currently , there are replacement buses from Salisbury to Southampton . ''
SWR has been contacted for comment .

South Western Railway (SWR) announced at 7am train services between Romsey and Salisbury will be cancelled, delayed or revised.
Disruption is expected until further notice.
This comes after Network Rail announced yesterday there is "no timescale for repair" after a landslide blocked the railway line between Romsey and Salisbury on Tuesday, February 18.
Commuters were warned they could face two months of travel disruption as the incident meant the railway needs "substantial repair work" to get everything back on track, according to SWR.
A spokesperson from Network Rail said: "Engineers continue to assess the damage caused by a landslip between Salisbury and Southampton on Tuesday afternoon, 18 February.
"Since the landslip, it has not been possible to run services.
"Engineers are undertaking investigations at the site to find out what caused the landslip which happened on a railway embankment between Salisbury and Dean."
They added: "From an initial inspection, they have observed that the embankment has slipped, leaving the track unsupported over approximately 20 metres causing the track to dip, making it unsafe to run trains.
"Passengers are advised to check with South Western Railway and Great Western Railway before they travel for details about replacement buses. Currently, there are replacement buses from Salisbury to Southampton."
SWR has been contacted for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-02-28--Two arrested on suspicion of drugs offences in Fareham

TWO people from Southampton have been arrested for drugs related offences .
Officers have confirmed that a a 62-year-old woman @ @ @ @ @ both been arrested following a warrant being conducted at an address on Foster Close , @ @ @ @ @ on February 27 by a Response and Patrol team in Fareham .
A Hampshire Police @ @ @ @ @ conducted a warrant at an address in Foster Close , Stubbington , where two people @ @ @ @ @ drugs offences .
`` A 62-year-old woman from Fareham arrested on suspicion of being concerned @ @ @ @ @ A drugs and a 56-year-old man from Fareham arrested on suspicion of being concerned in @ @ @ @ @ and Class B drugs . ''
Both suspects remain in custody at this time .

Officers have confirmed that a a 62-year-old woman and a 56-year-old man have both been arrested following a warrant being conducted at an address on Foster Close, Stubbington.
This took place on February 27 by a Response and Patrol team in Fareham.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "Officers conducted a warrant at an address in Foster Close, Stubbington, where two people were arrested on suspicion of drugs offences.
"A 62-year-old woman from Fareham arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the production of Class A drugs and a 56-year-old man from Fareham arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A and Class B drugs."
Both suspects remain in custody at this time.


thedailyecho--2020-02-28--Michael Kiwanuka opens his headline tour in Southampton next week

YOU ca n't go anywhere without hearing his stunning new single Hero .
And now you can see it performed live when the star singer songwriter opens his latest headline tour at 02 Guilhdall Southampton on Monday night .
It is set to showcase the smash hit and other new music from his stunning third album Kiwanuka .
Kiwanuka , which was released in October through Polydor Records , is the follow-up to Michael ’ s number 1 album , Love & Hate , released back in July 2016 that resonated broadly both critically and in the public ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second Mercury Prize nomination and his second and third BRIT nominations too .
Recorded in New York , LA and London , Michael returned to the studio with Danger Mouse and Inflo , the same production team that combined so magnificently on Love & Hate , KIWANUKA finds a new assuredness in Michael ’ s writing , and takes the basic sonic blueprint of that last record to a dizzying new realm .
Michael told the Daily Echo : `` The last album came from an introspective place and felt like therapy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about feeling comfortable in who I am and asking what I want to say .
Like , how could I be bold and challenge myself and the listener ?
It is about self-acceptance in a more triumphant rather than melancholy way .
It ’ s an album that explores what it means to be a human being today .
`` When I first signed a record deal , people would ask me , ‘ So what are you going to be called ?
’ .
And I never thought of that ; calling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ singers from the past .
So , on this album it ’ s kind of a defiant thing ; I ’ m engaging with who I am and I ’ m not going to have an alter ego , or become Sasha Fierce or Ziggy Stardust , even though everyone 's telling me I need to be this , that or the other .
I can just be Michael Kiwanuka.
” Following a headline performance at last year ’ s End of the Road Festival in September , Michael is taking Kiwanuka out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this year .

And now you can see it performed live when the star singer songwriter opens his latest headline tour at 02 Guilhdall Southampton on Monday night.
It is set to showcase the smash hit and other new music from his stunning third album Kiwanuka.
Kiwanuka, which was released in October through Polydor Records, is the follow-up to Michael’s number 1 album, Love & Hate, released back in July 2016 that resonated broadly both critically and in the public’s affections, netting the British musician his second Mercury Prize nomination and his second and third BRIT nominations too.
Recorded in New York, LA and London, Michael returned to the studio with Danger Mouse and Inflo, the same production team that combined so magnificently on Love & Hate, KIWANUKA finds a new assuredness in Michael’s writing, and takes the basic sonic blueprint of that last record to a dizzying new realm.
Michael told the Daily Echo: "The last album came from an introspective place and felt like therapy, I guess. This one is more about feeling comfortable in who I am and asking what I want to say. Like, how could I be bold and challenge myself and the listener? It is about self-acceptance in a more triumphant rather than melancholy way. It’s an album that explores what it means to be a human being today.
"When I first signed a record deal, people would ask me, ‘So what are you going to be called?’. And I never thought of that; calling myself Johnny Thunders or whatever, like singers from the past. So, on this album it’s kind of a defiant thing; I’m engaging with who I am and I’m not going to have an alter ego, or become Sasha Fierce or Ziggy Stardust, even though everyone's telling me I need to be this, that or the other. I can just be Michael Kiwanuka.”
Following a headline performance at last year’s End of the Road Festival in September, Michael is taking Kiwanuka out on the road for the rest of this year.
Tickets from academymusicgroup.com or call 023 8063 2601.


thedailyecho--2020-02-28--Chart-topping DJs Rudimental play Southampton this weekend

CHART-topping Rudimental visit Switch for the first time tomorrow night for a DJ set full of smash hits ranging from House to Drum & Bass and everything in between !
The celebrated electronic outfit will play a warehouse party at the venue .
London based Rudimental started out in 2009 as the production duo Piers Agget and Kesi Dryden .
Agget 's DJ'ing brought him into contact with DJ Locksmith , who joined the pair , followed later by a chance meeting with Amir Amor at a studio in Hoxton .
Rudimental 's first release , 2011 's dancehall-inspired Deep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Speeding and Spoons .
Picked up by Asylum Records/Warner Music off the back of their first few singles , 2012 saw the release of the drum n bass roller Feel the Love .
Championed by Zane Lowe on BBC Radio 1 , the single reached the top of the U.K. charts the same weekend as the four-piece played on their home turf at the Radio 1 2012 Hackney Weekender .
In 2013 , Rudimental 's debut album Home arrived .
Working with Emeli Sandé and others , the album 's mix of dubstep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and drum n bass went straight to the number one spot on the U.K. album chart .
Hit singles from the album continued into 2014 , including U.K. number one Waiting All Night , which won a BRIT Award for Best British Single .
Rudimental scored another big hit in 2015 with the Ed Sheeran collaboration Bloodstream , and geared up for the release of their second album , We the Generation , which included collaborations with Dizzee Rascal , Lianne La Havas and Bobby Womack .
The second Sheeran feature on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , became their first U.S.-charting song .
They closed 2017 by recruiting James Arthur for the single Sun Comes Up .
The following year , Rudimental had a handful of high-profile collaborations , including Summer Love with Rita Ora and the multi-platinum , chart-topping These Days with Jess Glynne , Macklemore , and Dan Caplen , from third 2019 album Toast to Our Differences .

The celebrated electronic outfit will play a warehouse party at the venue.
London based Rudimental started out in 2009 as the production duo Piers Agget and Kesi Dryden. Agget's DJ'ing brought him into contact with DJ Locksmith, who joined the pair, followed later by a chance meeting with Amir Amor at a studio in Hoxton.
Rudimental's first release, 2011's dancehall-inspired Deep in the Valley was quickly followed by Speeding and Spoons. Picked up by Asylum Records/Warner Music off the back of their first few singles, 2012 saw the release of the drum n bass roller Feel the Love.
Championed by Zane Lowe on BBC Radio 1, the single reached the top of the U.K. charts the same weekend as the four-piece played on their home turf at the Radio 1 2012 Hackney Weekender.
In 2013, Rudimental's debut album Home arrived. Working with Emeli Sandé and others, the album's mix of dubstep, R&B, house, and drum n bass went straight to the number one spot on the U.K. album chart. Hit singles from the album continued into 2014, including U.K. number one Waiting All Night, which won a BRIT Award for Best British Single.
Rudimental scored another big hit in 2015 with the Ed Sheeran collaboration Bloodstream, and geared up for the release of their second album, We the Generation, which included collaborations with Dizzee Rascal, Lianne La Havas and Bobby Womack. The second Sheeran feature on the album, Lay It All on Me, became their first U.S.-charting song. They closed 2017 by recruiting James Arthur for the single Sun Comes Up. The following year, Rudimental had a handful of high-profile collaborations, including Summer Love with Rita Ora and the multi-platinum, chart-topping These Days with Jess Glynne, Macklemore, and Dan Caplen, from third 2019 album Toast to Our Differences.
Tickets from switchsoton.co.uk


thedailyecho--2020-02-28--10 things you can do across Hampshire this weekend

GRAYSHOTT Pottery ’ s one day courses are the perfect start for people wanting to try their hand at throwing clay on a potter ’ s wheel .
They run these courses in small class sizes to ensure you get as much one on one tuition as possible – and there ’ s one this weekend .
The course includes : clay preparation , throwing bowls and upright pots and one masterpiece fired and glazed .
Grayshott Pottery will also provide refreshments throughout the day and a tasty lunch with the group in the Kiln Café .
RETURNING after a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this exhibition showcasing the work of Hampshire artists at Gosport Gallery .
Open Art 2020 will display pieces in a variety of media and subjects , and there will be an opportunity to purchase an original piece of art .
The gallery in Walpole Road is open this Saturday between 10am and 4pm .
AN OPEN day at Portsmouth History Centre to see treasure from the city archives is taking place this Saturday .
Book a one to one session for help using family history websites or for a workshop to help you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , booking essential for one to ones and workshops .
See Portsmouth History Centre 's website for further details .
CELEBRATE Real Bread Week and discover how Winchester City Mill 's freshly milled stone-ground flour is combined with local ingredients to create a variety of delicious breads .
Sample some goodies and take away recipe cards for a small donation .
Winchester City Mill is a restored water mill situated on the River Itchen in the centre of the ancient English city of Winchester .
The mill is owned by the National Trust @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
THRILLING tales from a modern day explorer are being told this Sunday at Kings Theatre in Portsmouth .
From crossing Antarctica to conquering Everest , Ben Fogle will take the audience on an inspiring adventure .
Join Ben in this uplifting and exciting show , when he 'll be sharing his stories of the wilderness .
He has climbed Everest , been swimming with crocodiles , saved elephants , dodged pirates , been marooned for a year on an uninhabited island , walked to the South Pole , Crossed the Empty Quarter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ocean , tracked the Migration of the Wilderbeest , swum from Alcatraz , had a flesh eating disease and messed around with ferrets .
SK SHLOMO is a world record-breaking beatboxer who makes all kinds of music using just his mouth and a mic .
Join this sonic superhero at Winchester Theatre Royal this Sunday as he performs a beatbox adventure .
Become one of his sidekicks in a world of funny sounds , brilliant noises and cool music , whether you 're aged 1 or 101 .
SOLENT Concert Orchestra 's spring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Sunday .
It will feature music from Schubert , Faure , Mendelssohn and Dvorak .
Tickets £10 .
Under 16s free .
Tickets available on the door or online .
This concert is in aid of The Society of St James , Hampshire 's leading homelessness charity .
DON ’ T forget that Jake Wood-Evans ’ finest art is on display in Winchester until the end of March .
Evans ’ new body of work , produced for this solo exhibition at Winchester Discovery Centre ’ s Gallery , which is operated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continuation of the artists ’ exploration of memory and mortality .
Returning to his enduring love of the Baroque for inspiration , the likes of Peter Paul Rubens , Anthony Van Dyck , Nicolas Poussin and Jean-Baptiste Marie Pierre form the conceptual genesis for Relic .
BEQUEATHING The Vyne to the National Trust in 1956 , three rooms in the mansion will explore how Sir Charles Chute and the estate evolved through the turbulence of two world wars .
Sir Charles inherited The Vyne in 1892 and ultimately ensured its survival in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ history will reveal how The Vyne has always been happiest when full of people .
Check out the exhibition this weekend .
EXPLORE , discover and enjoy Winchester with two self-guided , quirky , heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt .
Are you curious about Winchester ?
Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather ?
Take one of the self-guided walks with a treasure hunt theme .
You ’ ll get everything – detailed directions , maps , clues , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the people that have shaped it .

GRAYSHOTT Pottery’s one day courses are the perfect start for people wanting to try their hand at throwing clay on a potter’s wheel.
They run these courses in small class sizes to ensure you get as much one on one tuition as possible – and there’s one this weekend.
The course includes: clay preparation, throwing bowls and upright pots and one masterpiece fired and glazed.
Grayshott Pottery will also provide refreshments throughout the day and a tasty lunch with the group in the Kiln Café.
2 In Gosport...
RETURNING after a three year break, don't miss this exhibition showcasing the work of Hampshire artists at Gosport Gallery.
Open Art 2020 will display pieces in a variety of media and subjects, and there will be an opportunity to purchase an original piece of art.
The gallery in Walpole Road is open this Saturday between 10am and 4pm.
3 In Portsmouth...
AN OPEN day at Portsmouth History Centre to see treasure from the city archives is taking place this Saturday.
Book a one to one session for help using family history websites or for a workshop to help you read handwriting in old documents.
Free, booking essential for one to ones and workshops.
See Portsmouth History Centre's website for further details.
4 In Winchester...
CELEBRATE Real Bread Week and discover how Winchester City Mill's freshly milled stone-ground flour is combined with local ingredients to create a variety of delicious breads.
Sample some goodies and take away recipe cards for a small donation.
Winchester City Mill is a restored water mill situated on the River Itchen in the centre of the ancient English city of Winchester.
The mill is owned by the National Trust and is a Grade II listed building.
5 In Portsmouth...
THRILLING tales from a modern day explorer are being told this Sunday at Kings Theatre in Portsmouth.
From crossing Antarctica to conquering Everest, Ben Fogle will take the audience on an inspiring adventure.
Join Ben in this uplifting and exciting show, when he'll be sharing his stories of the wilderness.
He has climbed Everest, been swimming with crocodiles, saved elephants, dodged pirates, been marooned for a year on an uninhabited island, walked to the South Pole, Crossed the Empty Quarter with camels, rowed across the Atlantic Ocean, tracked the Migration of the Wilderbeest, swum from Alcatraz, had a flesh eating disease and messed around with ferrets.
Tickets online.
6 In Winchester...
SK SHLOMO is a world record-breaking beatboxer who makes all kinds of music using just his mouth and a mic.
Join this sonic superhero at Winchester Theatre Royal this Sunday as he performs a beatbox adventure.
Become one of his sidekicks in a world of funny sounds, brilliant noises and cool music, whether you're aged 1 or 101.
7 In Southampton...
SOLENT Concert Orchestra's spring event is at Christ Church Freemantle Southampton on Sunday.
It will feature music from Schubert, Faure, Mendelssohn and Dvorak.
Tickets £10. Under 16s free. Tickets available on the door or online.
This concert is in aid of The Society of St James, Hampshire's leading homelessness charity.
Photo: Howard Moore
8 In Winchester...
DON’T forget that Jake Wood-Evans’ finest art is on display in Winchester until the end of March.
Evans’ new body of work, produced for this solo exhibition at Winchester Discovery Centre’s Gallery, which is operated by Hampshire Cultural Trust, is a continuation of the artists’ exploration of memory and mortality.
Returning to his enduring love of the Baroque for inspiration, the likes of Peter Paul Rubens, Anthony Van Dyck, Nicolas Poussin and Jean-Baptiste Marie Pierre form the conceptual genesis for Relic.
9 In Basingstoke...
BEQUEATHING The Vyne to the National Trust in 1956, three rooms in the mansion will explore how Sir Charles Chute and the estate evolved through the turbulence of two world wars.
Sir Charles inherited The Vyne in 1892 and ultimately ensured its survival in the 20th Century.
Over 100 years of history will reveal how The Vyne has always been happiest when full of people.
Check out the exhibition this weekend.
10 In Winchester...
EXPLORE, discover and enjoy Winchester with two self-guided, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt.
Are you curious about Winchester? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather?
Take one of the self-guided walks with a treasure hunt theme.
You’ll get everything – detailed directions, maps, clues , and interesting snippets about the history of Winchester and the people that have shaped it.


thedailyecho--2020-02-28--ARCHIVE PIC OF THE DAY: Picturesque cottages in Sholing

THERE was a time when Sholing in Southampton was a quiet rural area with thatched cottages and empty country roads @ @ @ @ @ one of the city ’ s busiest urban suburbs far removed from when this photograph @ @ @ @ @ ’ s archive , was taken in decades past .
The scene , captured between @ @ @ @ @ shows cottages that once stood in Botany Bay Road .
If you have any more @ @ @ @ @ share about this picture , why not leave a comment ?

Today it’s one of the city’s busiest urban suburbs far removed from when this photograph, from the Daily Echo’s archive, was taken in decades past.
The scene, captured between the two world wars, shows cottages that once stood in Botany Bay Road.
If you have any more information you would like to share about this picture, why not leave a comment?


thedailyecho--2020-02-28--Ex-pros set to analyse charity football game between two Hampshire community teams

TWO HAMPSHIRE based , community football teams will soon be facing off in a charity game analysed by top ex-professionals .
Community football teams , DC United and Unity101 are set to battle it out during a free to enter charity match , after winning a competition put on by the University of Winchester School of Journalism and Hampshire FA , where they will be `` treated like premier league stars '' .
The game will be filmed , there will be live commentary from a professional commentator , slow-motion replays , post-match interviews , and once the footage is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ panel of well-known football pundits and ex-pros , headed by sports broadcaster Angus Scott .
After winning a twitter poll , DC United were crowned winners , and chose Unity101 to be their opponents in a charity game raising money for CALM on March 1 at Stoneham Football Complex in Eastleigh .
Co-founder of DC United , Wendy Molyneux said : `` We are absolutely delighted to be chosen as Local Legends in our first season and more importantly to have a platform to promote positive men ’ s mental health and CALM @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DCU FC are all so supportive of each other on and off the pitch and are incredibly excited about playing in a filmed game and having it analysed by the pro ’ s afterwards .
A bit nervous about playing a Div 2 when we are a Div 5 side but we have been tearing it up this season so fingers crossed for a great game and no nutmegs or own goals on film !
`` Would be great if all the grassroots footballers of Southampton could get behind our CALM fundraising effort @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City of Southampton Sunday Football League , with DC United playing their first season in Division 5 and Unity101 being an established side in Division 2 .
Unity 101 FC manager , Naz Azram , said : `` During the Local Legends competition process we have gotten to know the DC United team and all the great work they are doing .
They are a brilliant team who are doing great work on and off the pitch and we couldn ’ t think of a more deserving team to win the competition .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is very excited about the upcoming event with DC United where we will be supporting a great cause and raising funds and awareness for charity .
By both teams participating in this event it will be a fantastic opportunity for both teams to showcase the great work they are doing . ''
The game will kick off at 4.15pm on March 1 and while the panel of ex-professionals is currently unconfirmed , you can donate by visiting https : //www.justgiving.com/fundraising/dcunitedfc .

Community football teams, DC United and Unity101 are set to battle it out during a free to enter charity match, after winning a competition put on by the University of Winchester School of Journalism and Hampshire FA, where they will be "treated like premier league stars".
The game will be filmed, there will be live commentary from a professional commentator, slow-motion replays, post-match interviews, and once the footage is edited it will be analysed by a panel of well-known football pundits and ex-pros, headed by sports broadcaster Angus Scott.
After winning a twitter poll, DC United were crowned winners, and chose Unity101 to be their opponents in a charity game raising money for CALM on March 1 at Stoneham Football Complex in Eastleigh.
Co-founder of DC United, Wendy Molyneux said: "We are absolutely delighted to be chosen as Local Legends in our first season and more importantly to have a platform to promote positive men’s mental health and CALM, who we fundraise for.
"DCU FC are all so supportive of each other on and off the pitch and are incredibly excited about playing in a filmed game and having it analysed by the pro’s afterwards. A bit nervous about playing a Div 2 when we are a Div 5 side but we have been tearing it up this season so fingers crossed for a great game and no nutmegs or own goals on film!
"Would be great if all the grassroots footballers of Southampton could get behind our CALM fundraising effort!"
Both sides play in the City of Southampton Sunday Football League, with DC United playing their first season in Division 5 and Unity101 being an established side in Division 2.
Unity 101 FC manager, Naz Azram, said: "During the Local Legends competition process we have gotten to know the DC United team and all the great work they are doing. They are a brilliant team who are doing great work on and off the pitch and we couldn’t think of a more deserving team to win the competition.
"Everyone associated with Unity 101 FC is very excited about the upcoming event with DC United where we will be supporting a great cause and raising funds and awareness for charity. By both teams participating in this event it will be a fantastic opportunity for both teams to showcase the great work they are doing."
The game will kick off at 4.15pm on March 1 and while the panel of ex-professionals is currently unconfirmed, you can donate by visiting https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/dcunitedfc


thedailyecho--2020-02-28--Milton Jones to perform in Southampton tonight

FORGET James Bond or Jason Bourne – there ’ s a new spy in town .
And he ’ s not dressed in a tuxedo or head-to-toe camouflage , but a garish Hawaiian shirt .
That ’ s right , Milton Jones – Mock the Week ’ s resident oddball , Radio 4 regular and king of the surreal one-liner – is back on tour , and this time he ’ s an international man of mystery .
The wild-haired joke-teller might not be the obvious choice for a secret agent , but in Milton : Impossible the comic will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ story via his exquisitely-crafted pieces of wordplay .
We caught up with the Live at the Apollo star ahead of his UK tour .
`` Basically , I came up with the title before the show , '' he laughs .
“ That sounds good !
” So I made a rod for my own back by theming it .
But sometimes it ’ s easier to write to a theme than have a completely blank page .
The show is based on Mission : Impossible , but Mission : Impossible has a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
My show is just me and some hats and about 250 jokes .
It ’ s low-tech instead of high-tech .
`` If you ’ re going to do a show for over an hour you can ’ t just tell bits .
That ’ s what I do on “ Mock the Week ” and “ Live at the Apollo ” , which is fine , but you want something with the veneer of satisfaction , otherwise it ’ s too fragmented .
This show ’ s got an interrogation scene @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chair , and I end up escaping on top of a Vince Cable Car .
It ’ s not strictly realistic , but it ’ s as daft as ever .
`` There are about 250 jokes in the show , but I reckon I end up writing about 350 .
A lot of them are then used somewhere else – in the next tour , on radio , on Mock the Week – so they ’ re never wasted .
And if they ’ re particularly brilliant then I might go out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the show !
Discussing his Mock the Week fame , he added : `` Occasionally , I ’ ll be channel flicking and I ’ ll come across myself , as it ’ s endlessly repeated on Dave .
But I watch them from behind a sofa a bit .
I ’ m very grateful to Mock the Week for giving me a wider platform , and also a slightly different audience .
It ’ s a younger audience , and those people will come to a tour show , sometimes even bringing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are a motley selection of people , which I quite like , actually . ''
Tickets are on sale now from academymusicgroup.com or 023 8063 2601 .

That’s right, Milton Jones – Mock the Week’s resident oddball, Radio 4 regular and king of the surreal one-liner – is back on tour, and this time he’s an international man of mystery.
The wild-haired joke-teller might not be the obvious choice for a secret agent, but in Milton: Impossible the comic will be taking his audience through an action-packed story via his exquisitely-crafted pieces of wordplay.
We caught up with the Live at the Apollo star ahead of his UK tour.
"Basically, I came up with the title before the show," he laughs. “That sounds good!” So I made a rod for my own back by theming it. But sometimes it’s easier to write to a theme than have a completely blank page. The show is based on Mission: Impossible, but Mission: Impossible has a huge budget and lots of special effects. My show is just me and some hats and about 250 jokes. It’s low-tech instead of high-tech.
"If you’re going to do a show for over an hour you can’t just tell bits. That’s what I do on “Mock the Week” and “Live at the Apollo”, which is fine, but you want something with the veneer of satisfaction, otherwise it’s too fragmented. This show’s got an interrogation scene, a car chase with a swivel chair, and I end up escaping on top of a Vince Cable Car. It’s not strictly realistic, but it’s as daft as ever.
"There are about 250 jokes in the show, but I reckon I end up writing about 350. A lot of them are then used somewhere else – in the next tour, on radio, on Mock the Week – so they’re never wasted. And if they’re particularly brilliant then I might go out of my way to include them in the show!
Discussing his Mock the Week fame, he added: "Occasionally, I’ll be channel flicking and I’ll come across myself, as it’s endlessly repeated on Dave. But I watch them from behind a sofa a bit. I’m very grateful to Mock the Week for giving me a wider platform, and also a slightly different audience. It’s a younger audience, and those people will come to a tour show, sometimes even bringing their grandparents or parents. My audiences are a motley selection of people, which I quite like, actually."
Milton is at 02 Guildhall Southampton tonight.
Tickets are on sale now from academymusicgroup.com or 023 8063 2601.


thedailyecho--2020-02-28--South Coast Business Awards launched at St Mary's Stadium

THIS year ’ s South Coast Business Awards were officially launched with a call for everyone to encourage a business to enter .
The awards are open to businesses across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and will culminate in a ceremony at St Mary ’ s Stadium on Thursday , July 9 .
The home of the Saints hosted the launch event yesterday , with the Daily Echo and award supporters , including principal sponsor Dutton Gregory .
Businesses have until June 8 to enter the awards , which celebrate businesses in all sectors in Hampshire and the Isle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Andy Martin said judges would be looking for businesses that were thriving in a time of rapid change .
“ If you ’ ve been running a business over the past few years , you ’ ll know a thing or two about change , ” he said .
“ And in 2020 , the pace of change is likely to accelerate.
” He added : “ With so much upheaval going on , an ability to cope with rapidly changing conditions is key to impressing our award judges.
” Vincent Boni , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Newsquest , spoke of the changing publishing world and the innovation of the company ’ s digital marketing service LOCALiQ .
He said businesses who shared their success online could harness a “ magnificent multiplier ” which “ turbo charges the publicity that comes from taking the time to enter these awards ” .
Andrew Witt , commercial litigation partner at law firm Dutton Gregory , said : “ We ’ ve been associated with businesses large and small throughout the region for over 70 years now .
I appreciate that there are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ longer .
“ We ’ re proud of being in the region and we continue to support local businesses.
” He said 2020 was a “ year of change because there ’ s so much uncertainty ” but that businesses would adapt and innovate .
He urged everyone present to enter their own business or encourage another business to enter the awards .
“ No matter what the size of the business , we should encourage these organisations to come forward because there ’ s such a diversity of businesses in this region @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be considered by a judging panel and may be subject to a mystery shopper visit by the category sponsor .
All three finalists in each category , plus one guest each , will be invited to join their category sponsors at the awards ceremony .
The guest speaker at this year ’ s ceremony will be Green & Black ’ s co-founder Jo Fairley .
The winners of each category will receive £250 of advertising in the Daily Echo or on dailyecho.co.uk and will also be featured in the category winners ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dailyecho.co.uk .
You can enter online at dailyecho.co.uk/awards .
Businesses entering the awards will be required to submit a one-page summary of accounts with their application .

The awards are open to businesses across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and will culminate in a ceremony at St Mary’s Stadium on Thursday, July 9.
The home of the Saints hosted the launch event yesterday, with the Daily Echo and award supporters, including principal sponsor Dutton Gregory.
Businesses have until June 8 to enter the awards, which celebrate businesses in all sectors in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Daily Echo associate editor Andy Martin said judges would be looking for businesses that were thriving in a time of rapid change.
“If you’ve been running a business over the past few years, you’ll know a thing or two about change,” he said.
“And in 2020, the pace of change is likely to accelerate.”
He added: “With so much upheaval going on, an ability to cope with rapidly changing conditions is key to impressing our award judges.”
Vincent Boni, regional managing director of Daly Echo publisher Newsquest, spoke of the changing publishing world and the innovation of the company’s digital marketing service LOCALiQ.
He said businesses who shared their success online could harness a “magnificent multiplier” which “turbo charges the publicity that comes from taking the time to enter these awards”.
Andrew Witt, commercial litigation partner at law firm Dutton Gregory, said: “We’ve been associated with businesses large and small throughout the region for over 70 years now. I appreciate that there are law firms which have been around slightly longer.
“We’re proud of being in the region and we continue to support local businesses.”
He said 2020 was a “year of change because there’s so much uncertainty” but that businesses would adapt and innovate.
He urged everyone present to enter their own business or encourage another business to enter the awards.
“No matter what the size of the business, we should encourage these organisations to come forward because there’s such a diversity of businesses in this region,” he said.
The nominations will be considered by a judging panel and may be subject to a mystery shopper visit by the category sponsor.
All three finalists in each category, plus one guest each, will be invited to join their category sponsors at the awards ceremony.
The guest speaker at this year’s ceremony will be Green & Black’s co-founder Jo Fairley.
The winners of each category will receive £250 of advertising in the Daily Echo or on dailyecho.co.uk and will also be featured in the category winners’ coverage in the Daily Echo or on dailyecho.co.uk.
You can enter online at dailyecho.co.uk/awards.
Businesses entering the awards will be required to submit a one-page summary of accounts with their application.


thedailyecho--2020-02-28--Tickets for Jason Manford's 2021 Southampton date go on sale today

JASON Manford is back on the road with a massive 99 date UK and Ireland tour , which visits Southampton in June 2021 .
Tickets go on sale today at 10am .
It ’ s been a busy few years since Jason ’ s last smash-hit stand-up show , but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn ’ t changed a bit .
Like Me is Jason ’ s latest comic offering .
He said : “ After the fun we had on my last tour Muddle Class , I ’ m excited to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new stand-up show Like Me ’ In these trying times , it ’ s always important to be able to get away for a couple of hours and exercise the old chuckle muscle !
So , I ’ m coming to a venue near you in 2021 , so we can have a good laugh together .
See you then !
” Jason ’ s work spans comedy , acting , singing and presenting and includes a host of top TV credits including First & Last ( BBC One ) , The Masked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Your Kid Do ?
( ITV1 ) , Olivier Awards ( ITV1 ) , Scarborough ( BBC One ) , 8 Out of 10 Cats ( Channel 4 ) , The Nightly Show ( ITV1 ) , Sunday Night at the Palladium ( ITV1 ) , Live at the Apollo ( BBC One ) , Have I Got News For You ( BBC One ) , QI ( BBC Two ) and The Royal Variety Performance ( ITV1 ) .
He is set to appear at 02 Guildhall Southampton on June 12 2021 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from academymusicgroup.com or 023 8063 2601 .

Tickets go on sale today at 10am.
It’s been a busy few years since Jason’s last smash-hit stand-up show, but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit. Like Me is Jason’s latest comic offering.
He said: “After the fun we had on my last tour Muddle Class, I’m excited to get back on the road with my new stand-up show Like Me’ In these trying times, it’s always important to be able to get away for a couple of hours and exercise the old chuckle muscle! So, I’m coming to a venue near you in 2021, so we can have a good laugh together. See you then!”
Jason’s work spans comedy, acting, singing and presenting and includes a host of top TV credits including First & Last (BBC One), The Masked Singer (ITV1), What Would Your Kid Do? (ITV1), Olivier Awards (ITV1), Scarborough (BBC One), 8 Out of 10 Cats (Channel 4), The Nightly Show (ITV1), Sunday Night at the Palladium (ITV1), Live at the Apollo (BBC One), Have I Got News For You (BBC One), QI (BBC Two) and The Royal Variety Performance (ITV1).
He is set to appear at 02 Guildhall Southampton on June 12 2021.
Tickets are priced £30 to £35 from academymusicgroup.com or 023 8063 2601.


thedailyecho--2020-02-28--Communications lead nominated for Southampton;'s 2020 hospital hero honour

The Daily Echo has launched its annual campaign to find Southampton 's 2020 hospital hero at the start of the month .
And nominations have now closed .
Matt Watts , head of media at UHS , was nominated by Alison Cameron .
Alison first met Matt when he interviewed her after she received ground-breaking surgery .
Alison was fitted with the implant , pioneered by consultant neurosurgeon Girish Vajramani .
The procedure involved placing four paddle-shaped electrodes across small collections of nerves in the spinal nerve known as the dorsal root ganglion ( DRG ) .
These nerve ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the vertebrae and are involved with sending pain messages to the brain .
Alison had suffered from chronic neuropathic pain following appendicitis surgery at the age of 17 which resulted in her requiring more than 50 injections to freeze the site of her pain , known as cryoblocks .
She said : `` Matt spent the time to get to know me as a person as well as finding out the complete story that led to the surgery .
`` Matt was always there to support me and guide me through every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but also supporting me to be able to stop if the media ‘ stuff ’ was too much for me to deal with .
`` Because of his support and reassurance I was happy to continue with the media ‘ stuff ’ until it came to a natural conclusion .
`` I believe that Matthew Watts is an amazing asset to the Hospital & a true unsung Hero as he is in the background constantly promoting others within the hospital . ''
Nominations are now closed and the winner will be announced at @ @ @ @ @ @ @

And nominations have now closed.
Matt Watts, head of media at UHS, was nominated by Alison Cameron.
Alison first met Matt when he interviewed her after she received ground-breaking surgery.
Alison was fitted with the implant, pioneered by consultant neurosurgeon Girish Vajramani.
The procedure involved placing four paddle-shaped electrodes across small collections of nerves in the spinal nerve known as the dorsal root ganglion (DRG).
These nerve ‘bundles’ are connected to every section of the vertebrae and are involved with sending pain messages to the brain.
Alison had suffered from chronic neuropathic pain following appendicitis surgery at the age of 17 which resulted in her requiring more than 50 injections to freeze the site of her pain, known as cryoblocks.
She said: "Matt spent the time to get to know me as a person as well as finding out the complete story that led to the surgery.
"Matt was always there to support me and guide me through every step of the process; reassuring me but also supporting me to be able to stop if the media ‘stuff’ was too much for me to deal with.
"Because of his support and reassurance I was happy to continue with the media ‘stuff’ until it came to a natural conclusion.
"I believe that Matthew Watts is an amazing asset to the Hospital & a true unsung Hero as he is in the background constantly promoting others within the hospital."
Nominations are now closed and the winner will be announced at an awards ceremony on March 6.


thedailyecho--2020-02-28--Readers' Letter: It is no good to get in a panic about coronavirus

The spread of this virus is worrying everybody now as it is breaking out in the most unexpected places .
@ @ @ @ @ airborne , but catching it is not always fatal .
Apparently all we can do @ @ @ @ @ your hands regularly under hot water , and if possible avoid contact with people who @ @ @ @ @ or exotic places .
It could become endemic , so our chances of getting it @ @ @ @ @ , like me are n't too bothered by it , that 's the way to @ @ @ @ @ no good getting in a panic state , because eventually the scientists will get an @ @ @ @ @ living in a city which is probably the cruise centre of the country we have @ @ @ @ @ but life goes on , the sun will come up somewhere tomorrow .

Obviously like flu it is airborne, but catching it is not always fatal.
Apparently all we can do is by hygienic, wash your hands regularly under hot water, and if possible avoid contact with people who have travelled in these infected or exotic places.
It could become endemic, so our chances of getting it are improving.
If you, like me aren't too bothered by it, that's the way to handle it.
It's no good getting in a panic state, because eventually the scientists will get an antidote.
I must admit living in a city which is probably the cruise centre of the country we have to be doubly careful, but life goes on, the sun will come up somewhere tomorrow.
Alan Blandford
Arnheim Road, Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-02-28--HERITAGE: Hampshire's historic links with Europe

THE exit of the UK from the EU recently was the latest in a long in-out dance in which Hampshire has been a prominent partner .
Europeans have shaped so much of the county .
We call them Romans , Saxons and Normans , but even a casual skim of the Historic Environment Record for Hampshire shows it is impossible to step outside without finding some physical trace they left .
In contrast , the legacy of the EU will surely be almost all documentary , including an Accord between the Hampshire County Council and Lower Normandy signed on October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of enthusiasm for a new era .
Photos and press cuttings show how enthusiastically the 10th anniversary was later greeted in 1999 in Caen .
Upper and Lower Normandy rejoined in 2016 and the Accord has now lapsed .
Historically , the most obvious legacy in the county is Norman : for at least 300 years the official working language was French .
The Norman kings , with a palace in Winchester , reigned over huge parts of England and France .
Many French abbeys had so-called “ alien priories ” in Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Andover , Monk Sherborne , Ellingham , as well as on the Isle of Wight .
Hereafter , links with France centred around war and religion .
Henry V suppressed the priories and with his army left from Southampton in 1415 in a bid to regain lost territories .
The forts at Southsea , Hurst Point and elsewhere along the south coast were later built by Henry VIII to keep out the French .
In the mid-1700s , during the Anglo-Dutch Wars and the Seven Years War many prisoners-of-war were brought to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Napoleonic Wars and the American War of Independence were incarcerated here .
The ranks were held in hulks in Portsmouth Harbour , in Portchester Castle and in the unfinished Kings House built for Charles II at Winchester .
Officers , however , were often allowed free rein .
Some were buried with dignity in English graveyards , as at St John ’ s church , Alresford .
The huge dockyard at Portsmouth and the city in general grew in response to these threats .
After the French Revolution , vain efforts were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and others , including James Harris , 1st Earl of Malmesbury , and William Wickham , as documented at length in the Hampshire Record Office .
Although religious links with the Continent can be summed up as “ Protestant versus Catholic ” , the reality was more complex .
The French Revolution led to Catholic priests fleeing to England to escape persecution .
Hundreds were accommodated in Winchester in the same place that had held prisoners , the Kings House .
A plaque in St Peter ’ s Catholic Church in the city @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the generous British nation ” and the “ voluntary subscription of all ranks of men ” in supporting the refugees .
In the previous century it had been French Protestant refugees .
They were allowed to practise their religion freely in France until 1685 , when they had to choose between Catholicism , death or exile !
Many came to Hampshire : Henri de Portal from Poitiers set up a paper-making business on the river Test and the ancestors of Thomas Garnier , dean of Winchester , became seated at Rookesbury Park , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ links with Europe to be found in the county , including the French church of St Julien in Southampton , and St Michael ’ s Abbey , Farnborough , founded by Empress Eugénie as a mausoleum for her husband Napoleon III .
And then there is the last century , when friends and foes were shuffled !
For more information , see Claire Skinner , The French Connection ( HCC ) , or visit hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk

In contrast, the legacy of the EU will surely be almost all documentary, including an Accord between the Hampshire County Council and Lower Normandy signed on October 26, 1989, in a flush of enthusiasm for a new era. Photos and press cuttings show how enthusiastically the 10th anniversary was later greeted in 1999 in Caen. Upper and Lower Normandy rejoined in 2016 and the Accord has now lapsed.
Historically, the most obvious legacy in the county is Norman: for at least 300 years the official working language was French. The Norman kings, with a palace in Winchester, reigned over huge parts of England and France. Many French abbeys had so-called “alien priories” in Hampshire – at Hamble, Hayling Island, Andover, Monk Sherborne, Ellingham, as well as on the Isle of Wight.
Hereafter, links with France centred around war and religion. Henry V suppressed the priories and with his army left from Southampton in 1415 in a bid to regain lost territories. The forts at Southsea, Hurst Point and elsewhere along the south coast were later built by Henry VIII to keep out the French.
In the mid-1700s, during the Anglo-Dutch Wars and the Seven Years War many prisoners-of-war were brought to the county. And later thousands more from the Napoleonic Wars and the American War of Independence were incarcerated here. The ranks were held in hulks in Portsmouth Harbour, in Portchester Castle and in the unfinished Kings House built for Charles II at Winchester. Officers, however, were often allowed free rein. Some were buried with dignity in English graveyards, as at St John’s church, Alresford.
The huge dockyard at Portsmouth and the city in general grew in response to these threats. After the French Revolution, vain efforts were made to prevent war by Hampshire grandees and others, including James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury, and William Wickham, as documented at length in the Hampshire Record Office.
Although religious links with the Continent can be summed up as “Protestant versus Catholic”, the reality was more complex. The French Revolution led to Catholic priests fleeing to England to escape persecution. Hundreds were accommodated in Winchester in the same place that had held prisoners, the Kings House. A plaque in St Peter’s Catholic Church in the city tells (in Latin) of “the generous British nation” and the “voluntary subscription of all ranks of men” in supporting the refugees.
In the previous century it had been French Protestant refugees. They were allowed to practise their religion freely in France until 1685, when they had to choose between Catholicism, death or exile! Many came to Hampshire: Henri de Portal from Poitiers set up a paper-making business on the river Test and the ancestors of Thomas Garnier, dean of Winchester, became seated at Rookesbury Park, Wickham.
There are so many more links with Europe to be found in the county, including the French church of St Julien in Southampton, and St Michael’s Abbey, Farnborough, founded by Empress Eugénie as a mausoleum for her husband Napoleon III. And then there is the last century, when friends and foes were shuffled!
For more information, see Claire Skinner, The French Connection (HCC), or visit hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk
By Barry Shurlock


thedailyecho--2020-02-28--South American travels inspire latest exhibition of paintings in Winchester

POPULAR Winchester artist Josephine Chisholm has been inspired by a visit to South America for her latest exhibition of paintings at The Minster Gallery in the city .
Discovering El Cono Sur : Travels from the Valle de la Luna to the Casa Rosada will be Josephine ’ s third show at the gallery in Great Minster Street , Winchester .
The bright colours and lively composition familiar from her hugely popular paintings of her home city are used to conjure up the warmth and beauty of Chile and Argentina .
The paintings in this exhibition evoke the energy of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the beautiful vineyards of El Cono Sur and the region ’ s mountains and desert .
The artist said : “ My subjects are the kaleidoscope of life.
” As always in her paintings , Josephine expresses what she calls ‘ my joie de vivre , my optimism and enthusiasm.
’ Josephine Chisholm graduated from the Bristol College of Art and Design as a graphic designer and went on to complete a number of painting courses including one in Winchester where she now lives .
Discovering El Cono Sur : Travels from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Casa Rosada opens with a private view on March 6 , which includes Chilean wine tasting , and continues until March 28 .
The gallery shows figurative and abstract paintings and sculpture by contemporary British and international artists .

Discovering El Cono Sur: Travels from the Valle de la Luna to the Casa Rosada will be Josephine’s third show at the gallery in Great Minster Street, Winchester. The bright colours and lively composition familiar from her hugely popular paintings of her home city are used to conjure up the warmth and beauty of Chile and Argentina.
The paintings in this exhibition evoke the energy of Buenos Aires, the elegance of Santiago, the beautiful vineyards of El Cono Sur and the region’s mountains and desert.
The artist said: “My subjects are the kaleidoscope of life.”
As always in her paintings, Josephine expresses what she calls ‘my joie de vivre, my optimism and enthusiasm.’
Josephine Chisholm graduated from the Bristol College of Art and Design as a graphic designer and went on to complete a number of painting courses including one in Winchester where she now lives.
Discovering El Cono Sur: Travels from the Valle de la Luna to the Casa Rosada opens with a private view on March 6, which includes Chilean wine tasting, and continues until March 28.
The gallery shows figurative and abstract paintings and sculpture by contemporary British and international artists.
CONTACT ME
t: 023 8042 4711
e: lorelei.reddin@
dailyecho.co.uk


thedailyecho--2020-02-28--The 7 ways supermarkets try to tempt you into spending more money

Wonder why you always end up making impulse buys at the supermarket ?
It 's all part of the plan .
Ever gone out to buy a packet of biscuits - and then returned home with three packets , a new outfit , and a meal-deal from your supermarket 's new food range ?
If so , you 're far from alone in being seduced by your supermarket 's tempting offers .
So , how exactly are supermarkets tempting us to part with more cash than we planned to ?
Andy Barr , retail expert and founder of Alertr.co.uk , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the psychology behind supermarket shops and why some visits can lead to impulse buys and spending more money than we bargained for ...
The design and functionality of a store can have a powerful effect on not only the way people buy , but also how much they buy .
Stores ' use of space encourages people to explore sections they would otherwise avoid , and encourage them to make purchases they might n't need otherwise .
Some stores will theme the way they display items , so that people can imagine themselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ room layouts .
Taking a more subtle approach , supermarkets encourage additional customer spending by offering deals and discounted products at the front of the store .
They then ensure products falling under the alcohol and beauty categories are stocked at the back of the store , in order to allow customers to feel as though they 've saved enough money ( elsewhere ) to justify more costly purchases .
Promotions that are too good to miss out on will always catch your eye , right ?
That 's because they are normally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clever tactic to encourage you to spend .
You might not want that product , and it 's not on your shopping list - but it 's on offer , so why not ?
Next time you are at a supermarket , be sure to notice the promotions set out to meet your focus ; this greater awareness may make you less susceptible to buying .
You 've finished your weekly shop and you 're finally at the check-out , but how often does the lure of chewing gum , chocolate or a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a queue , it can be hard not to add tempting products to your conveyor belt .
Take a pause to evaluate your impulse purchases .
If you do n't need it , then it 's not worth it .
Who does n't love the chance of free food ?
If that free sample turns out to be good , you 'll want more , which means making a purchase .
5 .
Offers which may not be as good as they first seem Whether it 's 'purchase three items to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for £2 , there 's a tactic involved here that is determined to make you part with your money .
Do you even need four in the first place ?
Probably not .
You 're already buying one , being tempted into buying two more you do n't necessarily need , just to get a fourth for free !
With multiple purchase deals , always check original prices to make sure your savings are actually significant , and ensure any item purchased in bulk is something you 'll use on a regular basis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end of many products .
If something costs £39.99 , customers looking to spend no more than £40 may be tempted , regardless of the fact they are realistically only saving 1p .
Lighting in the store can be crucial .
You 'll notice that a lot of the time , supermarkets use a lot of bright lights .
If you ca n't see the products or those discounts clearly , you probably wo n't buy or be bothered to look closely .
If everything is easy to see and accessible then you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of your hard-earned cash .
Be sure to take some sunglasses with you next time !

Ever gone out to buy a packet of biscuits - and then returned home with three packets, a new outfit, and a meal-deal from your supermarket's new food range?
If so, you're far from alone in being seduced by your supermarket's tempting offers.
So, how exactly are supermarkets tempting us to part with more cash than we planned to?
Andy Barr, retail expert and founder of Alertr.co.uk, which tracks product prices, looks at the psychology behind supermarket shops and why some visits can lead to impulse buys and spending more money than we bargained for...
1. The store layout
The design and functionality of a store can have a powerful effect on not only the way people buy, but also how much they buy. Stores' use of space encourages people to explore sections they would otherwise avoid, and encourage them to make purchases they mightn't need otherwise. Some stores will theme the way they display items, so that people can imagine themselves in certain bedroom, kitchen and living room layouts.
Taking a more subtle approach, supermarkets encourage additional customer spending by offering deals and discounted products at the front of the store. They then ensure products falling under the alcohol and beauty categories are stocked at the back of the store, in order to allow customers to feel as though they've saved enough money (elsewhere) to justify more costly purchases.
2. Promotions at eye-level
Promotions that are too good to miss out on will always catch your eye, right? That's because they are normally displayed at eye-level.
This is a clever tactic to encourage you to spend. You might not want that product, and it's not on your shopping list - but it's on offer, so why not? Next time you are at a supermarket, be sure to notice the promotions set out to meet your focus; this greater awareness may make you less susceptible to buying.
3. Impulse-buys by the till
You've finished your weekly shop and you're finally at the check-out, but how often does the lure of chewing gum, chocolate or a magazine catch your attention?
While waiting in a queue, it can be hard not to add tempting products to your conveyor belt. Take a pause to evaluate your impulse purchases. If you don't need it, then it's not worth it.
4. Free samples
Who doesn't love the chance of free food? If that free sample turns out to be good, you'll want more, which means making a purchase.
5. Offers which may not be as good as they first seem
Whether it's 'purchase three items to get the fourth free', or two for £2, there's a tactic involved here that is determined to make you part with your money.
Do you even need four in the first place? Probably not. You're already buying one, being tempted into buying two more you don't necessarily need, just to get a fourth for free! With multiple purchase deals, always check original prices to make sure your savings are actually significant, and ensure any item purchased in bulk is something you'll use on a regular basis.
6. The 99p tactic
Stores will stick 99p on the end of many products. If something costs £39.99, customers looking to spend no more than £40 may be tempted, regardless of the fact they are realistically only saving 1p.
7. Lighting
Lighting in the store can be crucial. You'll notice that a lot of the time, supermarkets use a lot of bright lights. If you can't see the products or those discounts clearly, you probably won't buy or be bothered to look closely. If everything is easy to see and accessible then you are more than likely to spend more of your hard-earned cash. Be sure to take some sunglasses with you next time!


thedailyecho--2020-02-27--GP surgery closed due to worries over the coronavirus

A GP surgery in Romsey has been shut over worries of the coronavirus .
The Nightingale site of Abbeywell Surgery in Romsey is closed today `` due to a potential infection '' .
• Coronavirus advice - ways to reduce risk of catching it A spokesperson for the surgery confirmed to the Daily Echo that the closure was due to worries over the coronavirus .
It was originally thought the surgery could also be shut tomorrow .
Now , A spokesperson from NHS West Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group , said : “ The Nightingale site of Abbeywell Surgery will reopen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a routine precautionary measure - patients can book appointments as usual .
`` We would like to thank patients for their understanding during this time.
” “ The Nightingale site of Abbeywell Surgery is temporarily closed to enable a clean of the surgery as a routine precautionary measure .
`` The practice will reopen as soon as it is safe to do so , and patients will be advised if their appointment need to be re-arranged .
`` We apologise for any inconvenience caused .
`` Safety is our priority and we have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure there is no risk to staff and patients .
`` Patients with routine appointments are being called by the doctor to discuss .
If they need to be seen by a GP they are being referred to the Abbey Mead site of Abbeywell Surgery.
” A spokesperson for Southampton Hospital said there are no confirmed cases of Coronavirus in the hospital , Hampshire or the Isle of Wight .

The Nightingale site of Abbeywell Surgery in Romsey is closed today "due to a potential infection".
A spokesperson for the surgery confirmed to the Daily Echo that the closure was due to worries over the coronavirus.
It was originally thought the surgery could also be shut tomorrow.
Now, A spokesperson from NHS West Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group, said: “The Nightingale site of Abbeywell Surgery will reopen on 28 February after being cleaned as a routine precautionary measure - patients can book appointments as usual.
"We would like to thank patients for their understanding during this time.”
“The Nightingale site of Abbeywell Surgery is temporarily closed to enable a clean of the surgery as a routine precautionary measure.
"The practice will reopen as soon as it is safe to do so, and patients will be advised if their appointment need to be re-arranged.
"We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
"Safety is our priority and we have been working with public health teams to ensure there is no risk to staff and patients.
"Patients with routine appointments are being called by the doctor to discuss. If they need to be seen by a GP they are being referred to the Abbey Mead site of Abbeywell Surgery.”
A spokesperson for Southampton Hospital said there are no confirmed cases of Coronavirus in the hospital, Hampshire or the Isle of Wight.
More to follow.


thedailyecho--2020-02-27--Cash reported stolen after fire at Bassett Lodge in Southampton

A LARGE sum of money has been reported stolen following a fire at retirement housing which left five people needing medical treatment .
Police have now launched an investigation into the cause of the fire at Basset Lodge - a block of retirement flats - just off Basset Avenue .
According to officers , it is unknown whether the stolen cash and the bedroom fire which broke out at around 9.40pm on Monday are linked .
The Daily Echo has asked how much money was reported stolen from a male resident , but police were unable to specify .
Bassett @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ I got home at around 10.15pm and the top of the road was blocked off .
“ There was an alarm going off so I had to go round the other way .
“ I saw someone being wrapped in a blanket to keep them warm.
” Another resident who wished to remain unnamed added : “ I saw someone being wheeled out on a stretcher .
“ There were around five ambulance vehicles and the road was closed.
” South Central Ambulance Service ( SCAS ) reported sending four @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well as an ambulance crew .
A SCAS spokesperson confirmed that four people were treated on the scene while one other was taken to hospital .
According to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services , four fire engines tackled the fire after receiving an emergency call at around 9.40pm .
Crews from Eastleigh , Redbridge and St Mary ’ s Fire Stations were in attendance with the stop message came in just after 11pm .
A police spokesperson said : “ We were called just before 10.20pm last night ( February 25 ) by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fire at an address in Bassett Avenue .
“ A resident at the address reported a large sum of money had also been stolen from him .
“ Officers attended the address and enquiries are ongoing into the exact circumstances .

Police have now launched an investigation into the cause of the fire at Basset Lodge - a block of retirement flats - just off Basset Avenue.
According to officers, it is unknown whether the stolen cash and the bedroom fire which broke out at around 9.40pm on Monday are linked.
The Daily Echo has asked how much money was reported stolen from a male resident, but police were unable to specify.
Bassett Crescent resident Jennifer Pimley, 19, said: “I got home at around 10.15pm and the top of the road was blocked off.
“There was an alarm going off so I had to go round the other way.
“I saw someone being wrapped in a blanket to keep them warm.”
Another resident who wished to remain unnamed added: “ I saw someone being wheeled out on a stretcher.
“I could smell smoke.
“The first fire engine arrived very quickly.
“There were around five ambulance vehicles and the road was closed.”
South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) reported sending four hazard response teams to the incident as well as an ambulance crew.
A SCAS spokesperson confirmed that four people were treated on the scene while one other was taken to hospital.
According to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services, four fire engines tackled the fire after receiving an emergency call at around 9.40pm.
Crews from Eastleigh, Redbridge and St Mary’s Fire Stations were in attendance with the stop message came in just after 11pm.
A police spokesperson said: “We were called just before 10.20pm last night (February 25) by the fire service who were attending a fire at an address in Bassett Avenue.
“A resident at the address reported a large sum of money had also been stolen from him.
“Officers attended the address and enquiries are ongoing into the exact circumstances.


thedailyecho--2020-02-27--Child hit by bus during collision in North Baddesley

A CHILD has been hit by a bus in a Hampshire village .
Police say they were called by the @ @ @ @ @ of a collision involving a child and a bus on Botley Road , North Baddesley @ @ @ @ @ : `` We were called at 3.37pm by the ambulance service following a report of @ @ @ @ @ and a bus in Botley Road , North Baddesley .
South Central Ambulance Service has @ @ @ @ @

Police say they were called by the ambulance service following a report of a collision involving a child and a bus on Botley Road, North Baddesley.
A police spokesperson said: "We were called at 3.37pm by the ambulance service following a report of a collision involving a child and a bus in Botley Road, North Baddesley.
"Officers attended and minor injuries were reported."
South Central Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment.
More to follow.


thedailyecho--2020-02-27--Fire broke out in garage in Locks Heath, Southampton

A DOUBLE garage at the back of a property went up in flames overnight .
Fire crews from Hightown rushed @ @ @ @ @ Road , in Locks Heath , Southampton , at 3am .
It was completely damaged @ @ @ @ @ message came in at 4.26am .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and Rescue said : @ @ @ @ @ pumps from Hightown .
`` We do not believe anybody was injured due to the @ @ @ @ @ . ''

Fire crews from Hightown rushed to the scene on Peters Road, in Locks Heath, Southampton, at 3am.
It was completely damaged by fire and the stop message came in at 4.26am.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and Rescue said: "We used two two pumps from Hightown.
"We do not believe anybody was injured due to the fire being at a garage."