thedailyecho--2020-02-14--Southampton residents 'among the least likely to take part in free bowel cancer screening'

PEOPLE In Southampton are among the least likely to take part in the free NHS bowel cancer screening programme in the country – leaving thousands missing out on the potentially life-saving check .
Charity Bowel Cancer UK says more needs to be done to encourage people to the test , which helps to catch the deadly disease earlier and when it is more treatable .
Figures from Public Health England show just 56.6 per cent of the 33,538-strong population of 60 to 74 year olds registered with a GP in the Southampton Clinical Commissioning Group area had been screened for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March 2019 .
That was one of the lowest rates in the country , where the average coverage was 60.5 per cent , and meant 14,548 people were not covered .
In South Eastern Hampshire the take-up rate is 65.9 per cent and in West Hampshire it is 68.1 per cent .
People aged between 60 and 74 in England are sent a home test for bowel cancer every two years .
Participants send faeces samples off for testing , to look for traces of blood .
Around two per cent of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which point they will be offered a colonoscopy – an examination of the rectum and large intestine – to check for bowel cancer .
Dr Lisa Wilde , director of research and external affairs at Bowel Cancer UK , said : `` It is disappointing that uptake for bowel cancer screening still remains low in England .
`` Taking part in screening is the best way to diagnose the disease early as it can detect the cancer at an early stage when it is easier to treat .
“ Quite simply , taking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your life and we would encourage anyone to complete the test when they receive it.
” Coverage of bowel cancer screening has improved across England in recent years , with the proportion of people taking part rising from 57.3 per cent in 2013-14 to 60.5 per cent last year .
The same is true of Southampton , where coverage has risen slightly from 56 per cent in 2014-15 .
Bowel Cancer UK said it was concerned at the `` huge variation '' in participation in different parts of the country , something which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ differences in demographics .
The CCG with the lowest coverage rate was Bradford City , with just 37.9 per cent of eligible people screened .
At the other end of the scale was Rushcliffe in Nottinghamshire , at 69.7 per cent .
Dr Wilde said : `` Some of this can be attributed to groups of people being less likely to take part in screening than others , such as those living in deprived areas .
`` It is vital that more is done to reduce this inequality . ''
She added that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ version of the home test was a `` game-changer '' , and had been proven to increase take-up rates .
An NHS spokeswoman said : `` The NHS has already introduced a new and more accurate way to test for bowel cancer that will catch 1,500 more cancers a year at an earlier stage and will save thousands of lives . ''
This will be complemented by other improvements , such as widening screening to include those aged 50 and over , she added .

Charity Bowel Cancer UK says more needs to be done to encourage people to the test, which helps to catch the deadly disease earlier and when it is more treatable.
Figures from Public Health England show just 56.6 per cent of the 33,538-strong population of 60 to 74 year olds registered with a GP in the Southampton Clinical Commissioning Group area had been screened for bowel cancer in the two-and-a-half years to March 2019.
That was one of the lowest rates in the country, where the average coverage was 60.5 per cent, and meant 14,548 people were not covered.
In South Eastern Hampshire the take-up rate is 65.9 per cent and in West Hampshire it is 68.1 per cent.
People aged between 60 and 74 in England are sent a home test for bowel cancer every two years.
Participants send faeces samples off for testing, to look for traces of blood.
Around two per cent of people will have an abnormal result, at which point they will be offered a colonoscopy – an examination of the rectum and large intestine – to check for bowel cancer.
Dr Lisa Wilde, director of research and external affairs at Bowel Cancer UK, said: "It is disappointing that uptake for bowel cancer screening still remains low in England.
"Taking part in screening is the best way to diagnose the disease early as it can detect the cancer at an early stage when it is easier to treat.
“Quite simply, taking part in bowel cancer screening could save your life and we would encourage anyone to complete the test when they receive it.”
Coverage of bowel cancer screening has improved across England in recent years, with the proportion of people taking part rising from 57.3 per cent in 2013-14 to 60.5 per cent last year.
The same is true of Southampton, where coverage has risen slightly from 56 per cent in 2014-15.
Bowel Cancer UK said it was concerned at the "huge variation" in participation in different parts of the country, something which could in part be put down to differences in demographics.
The CCG with the lowest coverage rate was Bradford City, with just 37.9 per cent of eligible people screened.
At the other end of the scale was Rushcliffe in Nottinghamshire, at 69.7 per cent.
Dr Wilde said: "Some of this can be attributed to groups of people being less likely to take part in screening than others, such as those living in deprived areas.
"It is vital that more is done to reduce this inequality."
She added that the introduction of a new, easier version of the home test was a "game-changer", and had been proven to increase take-up rates.
An NHS spokeswoman said: "The NHS has already introduced a new and more accurate way to test for bowel cancer that will catch 1,500 more cancers a year at an earlier stage and will save thousands of lives."
This will be complemented by other improvements, such as widening screening to include those aged 50 and over, she added.


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--Petition created to save Hampshire library from being axed

A COUNCILLOR will put forward a motion to save a Hampshire library which is planning to be axed following a petition signed by more than 500 people .
Councillor Alan Dowden , who represents Valley Park on the borough council , previously branded the plans to chop the number of libraries across the county from 48 to 38 a `` kick in the teeth '' , as Hampshire County Council ( HCC ) aims to save £1.76m by 2021 .
Among the 10 libraries included in the planned axing , North Baddesley Community Library , which is in the ward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` The North Baddesley Community Library has been run for the last eight years by volunteers and is well used by all ages groups .
`` It is an essential resource for learning and pleasure within a population of over 6,500 residents .
`` A petition has been signed by almost 600 household in North Baddesley who are objecting to this proposal to close their Community Library . ''
Cllr Dowden has worked out that these proposed cuts would only save the County Council £11,000 .
He therefore thinks the proposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kick in the teeth '' .
He said : `` I will suggest to the Leader of the Council , Cllr Mans , that each County Councillors ’ s Community Grant of £8,000 is reduced to £7,500 .
`` This could provide the savings to secure the four community libraries under threat of closure . ''
Cllr Alan Dowden thinks this is a better way to provide savings , rather than libraries which are used by `` all ages '' .
Hampshire County Council ’ s Executive member for recreation and heritage , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The way people use library services is changing , and we need to make sure our services evolve to meet these needs .
“ At the same time , we are facing an anticipated budget shortfall of £80 million by April 2021 and are having to look across all of the County Council ’ s services to find savings which can help to bridge this gap as demands for services rise , particularly in social care .
“ We remain absolutely committed to providing a high-quality library service , fit for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ generation of library customers .
Therefore , we feel the right thing to do is focus the resources we have on where they will be of most benefit - to make the library service relevant in a way that will improve the literacy , life chances and wellbeing of Hampshire residents . ''
County bosses have also proposed all 48 council-run libraries could remain open , but that would mean that they will all have their opening hours reduced by 25 percent .
The county council said the impact on staff would also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but between 40 to 50 jobs could be at risk .
A final decision on the proposal is expected to be made in summer 2020 , followed by a further consultation on opening hours .
Changes would be implemented in autumn 2020 .

Councillor Alan Dowden, who represents Valley Park on the borough council, previously branded the plans to chop the number of libraries across the county from 48 to 38 a "kick in the teeth", as Hampshire County Council (HCC) aims to save £1.76m by 2021.
Among the 10 libraries included in the planned axing, North Baddesley Community Library, which is in the ward which Cllr Dowden represents.
Cllr Dowden said: "The North Baddesley Community Library has been run for the last eight years by volunteers and is well used by all ages groups.
"It is an essential resource for learning and pleasure within a population of over 6,500 residents.
"A petition has been signed by almost 600 household in North Baddesley who are objecting to this proposal to close their Community Library."
Cllr Dowden has worked out that these proposed cuts would only save the County Council £11,000.
He therefore thinks the proposed cuts to the libraries is a "kick in the teeth".
He said: "I will suggest to the Leader of the Council, Cllr Mans, that each County Councillors’s Community Grant of £8,000 is reduced to £7,500.
"This could provide the savings to secure the four community libraries under threat of closure."
Cllr Alan Dowden thinks this is a better way to provide savings, rather than libraries which are used by "all ages".
Hampshire County Council’s Executive member for recreation and heritage, cllr Seán Woodward, previously said: “The way people use library services is changing, and we need to make sure our services evolve to meet these needs.
“At the same time, we are facing an anticipated budget shortfall of £80 million by April 2021 and are having to look across all of the County Council’s services to find savings which can help to bridge this gap as demands for services rise, particularly in social care.
“We remain absolutely committed to providing a high-quality library service, fit for the future, that responds to a new generation of library customers. Therefore, we feel the right thing to do is focus the resources we have on where they will be of most benefit - to make the library service relevant in a way that will improve the literacy, life chances and wellbeing of Hampshire residents."
County bosses have also proposed all 48 council-run libraries could remain open, but that would mean that they will all have their opening hours reduced by 25 percent.
The county council said the impact on staff would also depend on the number of closures, but between 40 to 50 jobs could be at risk.
A final decision on the proposal is expected to be made in summer 2020, followed by a further consultation on opening hours.
Changes would be implemented in autumn 2020.


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--Dr Peter Betts died by suicide at his Compton home near Winchester

A RETIRED Hampshire doctor took his own life after he was interviewed by police over a historical allegation .
Dr Peter Betts , 76 , suffered serious anxiety after being told about the case and died before police could tell him they were taking no further action .
The nature of the allegation was not revealed during his inquest in Winchester .
The coroner ’ s court heard that Dr Betts ’ mental health “ deteriorated rapidly ” after being interviewed in September .
He was found dead in the garden of his Compton home with stab wounds to his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ His son , Dr Timothy Betts , said : “ Retired for 14 years , he was an extremely well-respected paediatrician and a great father .
“ We tried to tell him that he shouldn ’ t be worried about the allegation but he got more and more stressed .
It was against his entire nature and career , and the whole allegation process was a horror for him .
“ His worry was that , although he hadn ’ t done anything wrong , the accusation would get out on social media @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end he wasn ’ t him and his thinking went from rational to irrational.
” Detective Sergeant Andrew Hawkins had been involved in investigating the allegation .
Although it had been decided to ‘ take no further action ’ on October 13 , police could not inform Dr Betts until October 21 due to official process guidelines , he said .
General Practitioner Dr Mark Roberts said that Dr Betts ’ had been contemplating suicide days before his death .
He added : “ He told me that he felt like a metal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at any time.
” Dr Betts , of Hurdle Way , split time between Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Southampton General Hospital before moving to the latter permanently in 1989 .
At the time of his death dozens of tributes poured in from former colleagues , patients and friends .
• 'He was a gifted mentor and loved by everyone ' : Tribute to doctor after body found by police Dr Derek Sandeman , medical director at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust , said : “ Peter Betts was an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than 20 years , led the development of paediatric and child protection services and was a key figure in the development of the unit .
“ He also established a centre of excellence and was recognised nationally and internationally for his skills and expertise .
”

Dr Peter Betts, 76, suffered serious anxiety after being told about the case and died before police could tell him they were taking no further action.
The nature of the allegation was not revealed during his inquest in Winchester.
The coroner’s court heard that Dr Betts’ mental health “deteriorated rapidly” after being interviewed in September. He was found dead in the garden of his Compton home with stab wounds to his chest and heart on October 14.
His son, Dr Timothy Betts, said: “Retired for 14 years, he was an extremely well-respected paediatrician and a great father.
“We tried to tell him that he shouldn’t be worried about the allegation but he got more and more stressed. It was against his entire nature and career, and the whole allegation process was a horror for him.
“His worry was that, although he hadn’t done anything wrong, the accusation would get out on social media and in the press. In the end he wasn’t him and his thinking went from rational to irrational.”
Detective Sergeant Andrew Hawkins had been involved in investigating the allegation.
Although it had been decided to ‘take no further action’ on October 13, police could not inform Dr Betts until October 21 due to official process guidelines, he said.
General Practitioner Dr Mark Roberts said that Dr Betts’ had been contemplating suicide days before his death.
He added: “He told me that he felt like a metal coil that could go ‘ping’ at any time.”
Senior coroner Christopher Wilkinson concluded as death by suicide.
Dr Betts, of Hurdle Way, split time between Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Southampton General Hospital before moving to the latter permanently in 1989.
At the time of his death dozens of tributes poured in from former colleagues, patients and friends.
Dr Derek Sandeman, medical director at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Peter Betts was an inspirational paediatrician who worked here for more than 20 years, led the development of paediatric and child protection services and was a key figure in the development of the unit.
“He also established a centre of excellence and was recognised nationally and internationally for his skills and expertise.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--The Tiger Who Came To Tea in half term theatre treat

DIRECT from the West End , the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns to the road as it celebrates more than ten years on stage and over 50 years as Britain ’ s best-loved picture book .
The celebrated book by Judith Kerr , which enjoyed a very successful animated stint on TV over Christmas , is a theatrical take on the fun-filled adventure .
The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her Mummy are sitting down to tea .
Who could it possibly be ?
What they certainly don ’ t expect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big furry , stripy tiger !
When Sophie and her Mummy welcome the hungry Tiger to tea , he proceeds to eat all the sandwiches , buns , biscuits and more .
He even manages to drink all the water in the tap !
What will Sophie ’ s Daddy say when he gets home ?
Join the Tiger , Sophie and her Mummy and Daddy , in this musical slice of teatime mayhem with sing-a-long songs , oodles of magic and interactive fun .
The show is an ideal introduction to live @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s best-loved picture book , The Tiger Who Came to Tea is now in its 52nd year , selling over five million copies since it was first published in 1968 .
Enchanting generations of children worldwide , Judith Kerr ’ s timeless classic received its television debut on Christmas Eve ( 2019 ) , with a hand-drawn animation for Channel 4 featuring an all-star cast including Benedict Cumberbatch , David Oyelowo , Tamsin Greig , Paul Whitehouse and David Walliams with original music by Robbie Williams .
Enjoy this stunning stage adaptation of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NST Campus over half term .
The musical play is adapted and directed by David Wood , undisputedly the country ’ s leading writer and director of plays and musicals for children .
His many successes include The Gingerbread Man , The Witches and Babe the Sheep Pig .
The beloved author of the books died last year , aged 95 .
Writer and illustrator of more than 30 books , including the Mog series based on her pet cats , she arrived in England in 1936 as a refugee from the Nazis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for 55 minutes with no interval and is suitable for children aged three plus and their grown ups .
It runs from Tuesday to Sunday .
Tickets are on sale from 023 8067 1771 or nstheatres.co.uk

The celebrated book by Judith Kerr, which enjoyed a very successful animated stint on TV over Christmas, is a theatrical take on the fun-filled adventure.
The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her Mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big furry, stripy tiger!
When Sophie and her Mummy welcome the hungry Tiger to tea, he proceeds to eat all the sandwiches, buns, biscuits and more. He even manages to drink all the water in the tap! What will Sophie’s Daddy say when he gets home?
Join the Tiger, Sophie and her Mummy and Daddy, in this musical slice of teatime mayhem with sing-a-long songs, oodles of magic and interactive fun. The show is an ideal introduction to live theatre for children
Hailed as Britain’s best-loved picture book, The Tiger Who Came to Tea is now in its 52nd year, selling over five million copies since it was first published in 1968. Enchanting generations of children worldwide, Judith Kerr’s timeless classic received its television debut on Christmas Eve (2019), with a hand-drawn animation for Channel 4 featuring an all-star cast including Benedict Cumberbatch, David Oyelowo, Tamsin Greig, Paul Whitehouse and David Walliams with original music by Robbie Williams.
Enjoy this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem at NST Campus over half term.
The musical play is adapted and directed by David Wood, undisputedly the country’s leading writer and director of plays and musicals for children. His many successes include The Gingerbread Man, The Witches and Babe the Sheep Pig.
The beloved author of the books died last year, aged 95. Writer and illustrator of more than 30 books, including the Mog series based on her pet cats, she arrived in England in 1936 as a refugee from the Nazis
The Tiger Who Came To Tea runs for 55 minutes with no interval and is suitable for children aged three plus and their grown ups.
It runs from Tuesday to Sunday.
Tickets are on sale from 023 8067 1771 or nstheatres.co.uk


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--Stagecoach to recruit 1,200 apprentices this year

COACH and bus operator Stagecoach will employ 1,200 apprentices by the end of the year , the company has announced @ @ @ @ @ will see the company more than double the number of learners employed over the next @ @ @ @ @ to employ around 1,000 driver apprentices and approximately 200 engineering apprentices .
Stagecoach Chief Executive @ @ @ @ @ Our people are fundamental to ensuring we keep communities across the country connected .
We @ @ @ @ @ bus and coach industry by investing in apprenticeships and creating 600 new learner opportunities in @ @ @ @ @ huge value to our business in terms of talent and diversity .
Whether you 're @ @ @ @ @ who wants a change of career , an apprenticeship programme is a great opportunity to @ @ @ @ @ kickstart your career in the transport industry . ''

The expansion of apprenticeships will see the company more than double the number of learners employed over the next 10 months.
It plans to employ around 1,000 driver apprentices and approximately 200 engineering apprentices.
Stagecoach Chief Executive Martin Griffiths said: "Our people are fundamental to ensuring we keep communities across the country connected. We are proud to lead the bus and coach industry by investing in apprenticeships and creating 600 new learner opportunities in 2020.
"Apprenticeships bring huge value to our business in terms of talent and diversity. Whether you're a school leaver or somebody who wants a change of career, an apprenticeship programme is a great opportunity to earn while you learn and kickstart your career in the transport industry."


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--Lidl on Shirley High Street opening date revealed

A NEW budget supermarket store in Southampton is to officially open its doors to the public next week .
Lidl has confirmed that its store on Shirley High Street will be opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 8am on February 20 .
Customers are invited to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony and will be offered the chance to sample some of Lidl ’ s award winning products throughout the day , along with exclusive deals and offers on selected products for the first week of opening .
• Co-op store set to double in size and focus on 'healthy food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 102 piece tool kit ( £29.99 , RRP £49.99 ) from Thursday , February 20 , a mixer tap ( £12.99 , RRP £24.99 ) from Friday , February 21 and a nicer dicer fusion ( £16.99 , RRP £29.99 ) from Saturday , February 22 .
The new supermarket forms part of the company ’ s ongoing expansion and regeneration plans in the UK which will see it open up to 50 new stores a year .
The sales area of the supermarket has increased in size to 1401m² and facilities including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changing and ample parking for both cars and bicycles .
Up to 20 new jobs have also been created for the local community .
Lidl GB ’ s Regional Head of Property , James Mitchell , said : “ We would like to thank all those who have played a part in improving our Lidl store in Southampton .
`` It is great for us to be able to create more jobs and investment opportunities in the area , and we can ’ t wait to start serving our multi-award winning products to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were given the go-ahead by Southampton City Council in July despite rebuffing previous proposals just four months before .
The German discount chain put forward the revamped plans in the summer , which were welcomed by members .
The firm ’ s previous proposals were rejected over fears the supermarket would have a negative impact on neighbouring residents .
Changes include moving the store away from Mayflower Road – a key reason the application was rejected .
This is something both planners and residents who attended the meeting agreed on .
No members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the plans at the meeting .

Lidl has confirmed that its store on Shirley High Street will be opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 8am on February 20.
Customers are invited to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony and will be offered the chance to sample some of Lidl’s award winning products throughout the day, along with exclusive deals and offers on selected products for the first week of opening.
These include a 102 piece tool kit (£29.99, RRP £49.99) from Thursday, February 20, a mixer tap (£12.99, RRP £24.99) from Friday, February 21 and a nicer dicer fusion (£16.99, RRP £29.99) from Saturday, February 22.
The new supermarket forms part of the company’s ongoing expansion and regeneration plans in the UK which will see it open up to 50 new stores a year.
The sales area of the supermarket has increased in size to 1401m² and facilities including a bakery, customer toilets, baby changing and ample parking for both cars and bicycles.
Up to 20 new jobs have also been created for the local community.
Lidl GB’s Regional Head of Property, James Mitchell, said: “We would like to thank all those who have played a part in improving our Lidl store in Southampton.
"It is great for us to be able to create more jobs and investment opportunities in the area, and we can’t wait to start serving our multi-award winning products to the local community once again.”
Plans were given the go-ahead by Southampton City Council in July despite rebuffing previous proposals just four months before.
The German discount chain put forward the revamped plans in the summer, which were welcomed by members.
The firm’s previous proposals were rejected over fears the supermarket would have a negative impact on neighbouring residents.
Changes include moving the store away from Mayflower Road – a key reason the application was rejected.
This is something both planners and residents who attended the meeting agreed on.
No members of the public spoke in objection to the plans at the meeting.


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--'Central South' with Hampshire at its heart to make debut at global event

THE huge ‘ Central South ’ region with Hampshire at its heart is to be promoted on a world stage for the first time .
Businesses and other organisations have joined forces to back a new identity for the region , which stretches from Dorset to south west Surrey .
A business-led consortium will be promoting the region as the UK ’ s “ global gateway ” at the world ’ s largest property and investment show , MPIM , taking place in Cannes next month .
It will be the first time the Central South has been represented at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the property industry , as well more than 5,000 investors and 560 political leaders from more than 100 countries .
The initiative is being championed by Business South , the Southampton-based independent group for firms across the region .
Business South chief executive Leigh-Sara Timberlake said : “ We worked with our partners to develop a vision for the Central South as a way of promoting all that is good in our region to a global audience .
We firmly believe this will position the region as a strong proposition in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ South contributes more than £119billion to the UK economy and has a workforce of more than a million people .
Tim Hancock , chair of the Business South action group Regen South and managing director of Bournemouth-based planning and design company Terence O ’ Rourke , said : “ This is the most important event in the property calendar and it provides a real opportunity to engage with decision makers at the highest level .
“ Many UK cities and regions have been attending for several years and now this is our opportunity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ credentials to major investors.
” Gavin Hall , director at property specialist Savills , said : “ In previous years , it has been a real shame to be in Cannes flying the flag for the region but without representation from the region and its constituent local authorities .
“ The presence in 2020 of Central South , among all the other local authorities from across the UK attending , will ensure our region does not miss out on the opportunity provided by the event in the past and will raise the profile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stage.
” Among the area ’ s assets being promoted at the event will be : The private sector-led group travelling to MIPIM will include representatives from Blake Morgan , Savills , Noviun , Barker Mill Estates , Boyle and Summers , Barton Willmore , LSH , Terence O ’ Rourke , Willmott Dixon , BECG , Hampshire County Council , Portsmouth City Council , Southampton City Council and Solent LEP with support from Southampton Airport , Winchester City Council and WBR .

Businesses and other organisations have joined forces to back a new identity for the region, which stretches from Dorset to south west Surrey.
A business-led consortium will be promoting the region as the UK’s “global gateway” at the world’s largest property and investment show, MPIM, taking place in Cannes next month.
It will be the first time the Central South has been represented at the event, which attracts 26,800 representatives from the property industry, as well more than 5,000 investors and 560 political leaders from more than 100 countries.
The initiative is being championed by Business South, the Southampton-based independent group for firms across the region.
Business South chief executive Leigh-Sara Timberlake said: “We worked with our partners to develop a vision for the Central South as a way of promoting all that is good in our region to a global audience. We firmly believe this will position the region as a strong proposition in the minds of potential investors.”
The Central South contributes more than £119billion to the UK economy and has a workforce of more than a million people.
Tim Hancock, chair of the Business South action group Regen South and managing director of Bournemouth-based planning and design company Terence O’Rourke, said: “This is the most important event in the property calendar and it provides a real opportunity to engage with decision makers at the highest level.
“Many UK cities and regions have been attending for several years and now this is our opportunity to proudly promote our ‘future-ready’ credentials to major investors.”
Gavin Hall, director at property specialist Savills, said: “In previous years, it has been a real shame to be in Cannes flying the flag for the region but without representation from the region and its constituent local authorities.
“The presence in 2020 of Central South, among all the other local authorities from across the UK attending, will ensure our region does not miss out on the opportunity provided by the event in the past and will raise the profile of our region on the global property stage.”
Among the area’s assets being promoted at the event will be:
Southampton’s Mayflower Quarter city centre regeneration programme
Portsmouth’s multi billion pound regeneration programme
The region’s connectivity,
World-leading universities
Major development and investment opportunities
A world class lifestyle offer including two national parks.
The private sector-led group travelling to MIPIM will include representatives from Blake Morgan, Savills, Noviun, Barker Mill Estates, Boyle and Summers, Barton Willmore, LSH, Terence O’Rourke, Willmott Dixon, BECG, Hampshire County Council, Portsmouth City Council, Southampton City Council and Solent LEP with support from Southampton Airport, Winchester City Council and WBR.
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thedailyecho--2020-02-14--Stroud School pupils make it to maths final in London

PUPILS from a Romsey school put their maths skills when they competed in a national final last week .
Four Year 7 and 8 children from Stroud School , Highwood Lane , battled it out in the Explore Learning Mathematics National Final , which was for the five top teams in the country .
Schools across the UK were invited to enter a team of four pupils who had the opportunity to tackle a `` never-seen-before mathematical problem '' , according to a spokesperson from the school .
To win their place at the final , held at the National @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scored 32/35 and found all 15 solutions in the Round 1 task .
Head of maths at Stroud , Miss Edmondson , said : `` This was an amazing achievement .
Not only did they win their heat , they came in the top five in the country – no small feat .
`` We are immensely proud of them and their achievements .
`` Our Junior team which consisted of pupils from Years 5 and 6 , also entered the primary competition and did incredibly well , finding 13/15 possible solutions .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ maths and strive to create a positive , interesting and fun learning environment which allows pupils of all abilities to thrive.
” The event took place on Wednesday , 5 February .

Four Year 7 and 8 children from Stroud School, Highwood Lane, battled it out in the Explore Learning Mathematics National Final, which was for the five top teams in the country.
Schools across the UK were invited to enter a team of four pupils who had the opportunity to tackle a "never-seen-before mathematical problem", according to a spokesperson from the school.
To win their place at the final, held at the National History Museum in London, the team scored 32/35 and found all 15 solutions in the Round 1 task.
Head of maths at Stroud, Miss Edmondson, said: "This was an amazing achievement. Not only did they win their heat, they came in the top five in the country – no small feat.
"We are immensely proud of them and their achievements.
"Our Junior team which consisted of pupils from Years 5 and 6, also entered the primary competition and did incredibly well, finding 13/15 possible solutions.
"Here at Stroud we thoroughly enjoy maths and strive to create a positive, interesting and fun learning environment which allows pupils of all abilities to thrive.”
The event took place on Wednesday, 5 February.


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--Joyce Mould turns 100 today

Joyce Mould turns 100 today

REACHING their 100th birthday is something not many people get to do .
But Southampton resident Joyce Mould is celebrating just that many years on earth today .
She has spent her life in several places across the globe since she was born an entire century ago .
Having survived the Second World War at the age of 19 , the mother-of-five said it is “ sheer luck ” that she is still here today .
Ex-insurance worker Joyce said : “ The war was horrible .
We were right in the thick of it as I lived in Coventry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ right next to us was completely wiped out , but we were fortunate enough to get away .
It was sheer luck.
” Growing up as an only child in South East London , she moved to Stratford-Upon-Avon , to Coventry during the Blitz , then Dagenham , and Surrey .
At the age of 19 , she got married to Horace Mould , who she eventually retired with at 60 years old when they moved to Australia .
Joyce finally decided to move to Southampton in 2001 to be closer to daughter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of five still alive .
Her other children include Peter , who died at six months , John and Alan , who died of cancer , and Pauline , who died of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease .
Joyce said she now lives a simple life watching television and filling in crosswords .
She said : “ If you can finish up your life counting five people on one hand you can honestly trust with your life , you are very lucky.
” The 100-year-old received three bunches of flowers for her birthday from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ People waste time worrying about what they haven ’ t got rather than appreciating what they have got .
I ’ ve had bad parts but my life has been mostly good .
“ If you can get across a rocky road , you will come to a smooth tarmac that suits you .
”

But Southampton resident Joyce Mould is celebrating just that many years on earth today.
She has spent her life in several places across the globe since she was born an entire century ago.
Having survived the Second World War at the age of 19, the mother-of-five said it is “sheer luck” that she is still here today.
Ex-insurance worker Joyce said: “The war was horrible. We were right in the thick of it as I lived in Coventry at the time.
“The street right next to us was completely wiped out, but we were fortunate enough to get away. It was sheer luck.”
Growing up as an only child in South East London, she moved to Stratford-Upon-Avon, to Coventry during the Blitz, then Dagenham, and Surrey.
At the age of 19, she got married to Horace Mould, who she eventually retired with at 60 years old when they moved to Australia.
But Horace died a year later.
Joyce finally decided to move to Southampton in 2001 to be closer to daughter Margaret, who is the only child of five still alive.
Her other children include Peter, who died at six months, John and Alan, who died of cancer, and Pauline, who died of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Joyce said she now lives a simple life watching television and filling in crosswords.
She said: “If you can finish up your life counting five people on one hand you can honestly trust with your life, you are very lucky.”
The 100-year-old received three bunches of flowers for her birthday from unknown senders.
Joyce added: “People waste time worrying about what they haven’t got rather than appreciating what they have got. I’ve had bad parts but my life has been mostly good.
“If you can get across a rocky road, you will come to a smooth tarmac that suits you.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--Test valley Borough Council pledges support to patients with Motor Neurone Disease this week

A HAMPSHIRE council has pledged its support to residents with an incurable disease this week .
Test Valley Borough Council announced they unanimously signed up to the Motor Neurone Disease ( MND ) charter on Wednesday , January 29 .
There are 28 people with MND in Test Valley and the condition is a rapidly progressing disease that affects the brain and spinal cord ; it can leave people unable to move , talk and eventually breathe .
Cllr Celia Dowden , who represents North Baddesley and put forward the motion , said : `` The MND Association are really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the condition because it has a devastating impact on people .
`` Staff at the council will be made aware we have signed the charter because when you are dealing with someone who has the condition you need to know they can not wait for a wheelchair for six months .
`` Thirty percent of people die from the disease within the first year after being diagnosed and 50 percent of people die within the second , so the more awareness there is around the disease the more likely the patients will get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ late . ''
She added : `` There are five points in the charter which are the right to an early diagnosis and information , the right to access quality care and treatment and the right to be treated as individuals with dignity and respect . ''
Cllr Dowden highlighted the other points in the charter , which were `` the right to maximise their quality of life and carers of people with MND should have the right to be valued , listen to and well-respected '' .
Cllr Alan Warnes , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : “ The charter has helped raise awareness of MND and 33,630 individuals and organisations have already signed up to the charter.
” Director of External Affairs for the MND Association , Chris James , said : “ The importance of the MND Charter is undeniable .
`` We want everyone to be clear that access to the right care , in the right place , at the right time , as set out in our charter , can transform lives .
”

Test Valley Borough Council announced they unanimously signed up to the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) charter on Wednesday, January 29.
There are 28 people with MND in Test Valley and the condition is a rapidly progressing disease that affects the brain and spinal cord; it can leave people unable to move, talk and eventually breathe.
Cllr Celia Dowden, who represents North Baddesley and put forward the motion, said: "The MND Association are really keen to create a better awareness of the condition because it has a devastating impact on people.
"Staff at the council will be made aware we have signed the charter because when you are dealing with someone who has the condition you need to know they cannot wait for a wheelchair for six months.
"Thirty percent of people die from the disease within the first year after being diagnosed and 50 percent of people die within the second, so the more awareness there is around the disease the more likely the patients will get what they need before it is too late."
She added: "There are five points in the charter which are the right to an early diagnosis and information, the right to access quality care and treatment and the right to be treated as individuals with dignity and respect."
Cllr Dowden highlighted the other points in the charter, which were "the right to maximise their quality of life and carers of people with MND should have the right to be valued, listen to and well-respected".
Cllr Alan Warnes, who represents North Baddesley on the borough council, said: “The charter has helped raise awareness of MND and 33,630 individuals and organisations have already signed up to the charter.”
Director of External Affairs for the MND Association, Chris James, said: “The importance of the MND Charter is undeniable.
"We want everyone to be clear that access to the right care, in the right place, at the right time, as set out in our charter, can transform lives.”
For more information visit www.mndassociation.org/mndcharter.


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--College netball team in Eastleigh scoops podium finish in national competition

Barton Peveril Sixth Form college 's Netball team took part in the National Schools Regional Competition , finishing third place .
The team was one of the only sixth form colleges to feature in the competition , facing 13 other `` high-level '' teams in the process .
Liberty Griffin , member of the Netball team , said : “ I was proud to lead our team of talented young players to our best ever achievement within the national competition .
It was a great opportunity to demonstrate our versatility and teamwork to beat some very good opponents from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thrilled by our achievement and we are looking forward to the rest of the season.
” Vice-Captain Rhea Scarlett , added : “ As Vice-Captain of the Netball Team , I am so proud of everyone .
We worked so hard with such enthusiasm and came out with a positive 3rd place , at such a high-level Netball Tournament.
” Barton Peveril Teacher of Sport , Alix Christopher , said : “ I ’ m so proud of all the players .
It was a very long , cold day but the girls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out .
With most of the competition being private schools , I 'm so proud of all the students . ''

Barton Peveril Sixth Form college's Netball team took part in the National Schools Regional Competition, finishing third place.
The team was one of the only sixth form colleges to feature in the competition, facing 13 other "high-level" teams in the process.
Liberty Griffin, member of the Netball team, said: “I was proud to lead our team of talented young players to our best ever achievement within the national competition. It was a great opportunity to demonstrate our versatility and teamwork to beat some very good opponents from the rest of the region. We are thrilled by our achievement and we are looking forward to the rest of the season.”
Vice-Captain Rhea Scarlett, added: “As Vice-Captain of the Netball Team, I am so proud of everyone. We worked so hard with such enthusiasm and came out with a positive 3rd place, at such a high-level Netball Tournament.”
Barton Peveril Teacher of Sport, Alix Christopher, said: “I’m so proud of all the players. It was a very long, cold day but the girls were fantastic and played their absolute hearts out. With most of the competition being private schools, I'm so proud of all the students."


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--Readers' letter: We need to reduce poverty in young people

As a charity supporting young people , we have also seen a considerable rise in 16-18 year olds seeking financial @ @ @ @ @ Daily Echo article ‘ hundreds of Southampton teenagers have sought support from Universal Credit ’ @ @ @ @ @ Education Act , young people should still be in education but the options for them @ @ @ @ @ of our ‘ Help Us Move On ’ project , in partnership with the Southern @ @ @ @ @ Trust , No Limits is calling on local councils and further education providers to collaborate @ @ @ @ @ the numbers of ‘ informal ’ education and training places to enable 16-19 years olds @ @ @ @ @ valuable skills in a more practical and easier to understand format .
Wider use of @ @ @ @ @ rise in disengagement that often happens at the age of 17 , reducing the rates @ @ @ @ @ young people .

Accord to the Education Act, young people should still be in education but the options for them are limited.
As part of our ‘Help Us Move On’ project, in partnership with the Southern Policy Centre and The Blagrave Trust, No Limits is calling on local councils and further education providers to collaborate and deliver an increase in the numbers of ‘informal’ education and training places to enable 16-19 years olds to achieve qualifications and acquire valuable skills in a more practical and easier to understand format.
Wider use of such alternatives would prevent the rise in disengagement that often happens at the age of 17, reducing the rates of unemployment and poverty among young people.
James McCombe
No Limits
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-02-13--NSPCC responds after child abuse case in Southampton

A CHILDREN 'S protection charity has described the actions of two parents who subjected their teenage girls to a campaign of physical abuse as `` unacceptable '' .
It comes after the husband and wife pair , who can not be identified in order to protect the identity of the victims , were jailed for a total of almost six years following the abuse , which was said to have involved the use of belts .
Now children 's protection charity the NSPCC has commented on the case .
A spokesperson for the charity said : “ Violence against children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upsetting fact that these girls believed the horrific acts they were subjected to may have been their fault .
“ Abuse is always the fault of the abuser , not the abused .
“ Adults with concerns about the safety of a child can speak to the NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000 , while Childline is there for young people on 0800 1111 or www.childline.org.uk.
” As previously reported in the Daily Echo , the court heard how the mother subjected the two teenagers to the “ sustained and prolonged ” abuse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ court was told how the mother used weapons , including belts and a coat hanger .
Meanwhile , the father subjected the girls to abuse , also involving belts , between February and April last year .
The court heard one of the incidents took place in the hallway of their Southampton accommodation and was recorded on CCTV .
Their abuse was also brought to light by bruises and marks on the two girls , which were noticed by school officials .
Both girls and the couple ’ s two other children have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a victim impact statement , read out in court , one of the girls said the abuse had left her “ unable to trust people ” .
She said : “ What my dad did has really impacted me .
I can ’ t trust people because when I trusted my dad he broke it .
“ He broke the only bond I will ever have between a father and a daughter.
” In her victim impact statement , also read out in court , the other girl said : “ My family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ result of this.
” The father , who pleaded guilty to guilty to one count of child abuse and was found guilty of another two multiple incident counts of child abuse , was sentenced to three years in prison .
The mother , who pleaded guilty to two multiple incident counts of child abuse , was sentenced to 30 months in prison .

It comes after the husband and wife pair, who cannot be identified in order to protect the identity of the victims, were jailed for a total of almost six years following the abuse, which was said to have involved the use of belts.
Now children's protection charity the NSPCC has commented on the case.
A spokesperson for the charity said: “Violence against children is never acceptable and it is an upsetting fact that these girls believed the horrific acts they were subjected to may have been their fault.
“Abuse is always the fault of the abuser, not the abused.
“Adults with concerns about the safety of a child can speak to the NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000, while Childline is there for young people on 0800 1111 or www.childline.org.uk.”
As previously reported in the Daily Echo, the court heard how the mother subjected the two teenagers to the “sustained and prolonged” abuse between 2014 and February 2018.
The court was told how the mother used weapons, including belts and a coat hanger.
Meanwhile, the father subjected the girls to abuse, also involving belts, between February and April last year.
The court heard one of the incidents took place in the hallway of their Southampton accommodation and was recorded on CCTV.
Their abuse was also brought to light by bruises and marks on the two girls, which were noticed by school officials.
Both girls and the couple’s two other children have since been taken into care.
In a victim impact statement, read out in court, one of the girls said the abuse had left her “unable to trust people”.
She said: “What my dad did has really impacted me. I can’t trust people because when I trusted my dad he broke it.
“He broke the only bond I will ever have between a father and a daughter.”
In her victim impact statement, also read out in court, the other girl said: “My family has been completely split apart as a result of this.”
The father, who pleaded guilty to guilty to one count of child abuse and was found guilty of another two multiple incident counts of child abuse, was sentenced to three years in prison.
The mother, who pleaded guilty to two multiple incident counts of child abuse, was sentenced to 30 months in prison.


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--Fareham woman due in court this morning after allegedly breaching Criminal Behaviour Order

A FAREHAM woman was due to appear in court this morning after allegedly breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order .
Megan @ @ @ @ @ abode is alleged to have begged for money at Fareham Railway Station on Saturday 8 @ @ @ @ @ Path in Titchfield on Wednesday 12 February .
The 27-year-old is prohibited to do both @ @ @ @ @ of a previously imposed CBO .
She was arrested and charged by officers form the @ @ @ @ @ a result of these incidents .
After being remanded in custody , she was set @ @ @ @ @ Court this morning .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` Ms Juryeff was arrested @ @ @ @ @ the Fareham Neighbourhood Policing Team , and was remanded in custody to appear at Portsmouth @ @ @ @ @ ( Friday 14 February ) . ''

Megan Juryeff, of no fixed abode is alleged to have begged for money at Fareham Railway Station on Saturday 8 February, and entered Church Path in Titchfield on Wednesday 12 February.
The 27-year-old is prohibited to do both of these under the conditions of a previously imposed CBO.
She was arrested and charged by officers form the Fareham Neighbourhood Policing Team as a result of these incidents.
After being remanded in custody, she was set to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates Court this morning.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "Ms Juryeff was arrested and charged by officers from the Fareham Neighbourhood Policing Team, and was remanded in custody to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court this morning (Friday 14 February)."


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--Flying Scotsman on first visit to the Watercress Line

THE most famous steam train in the world is in Hampshire today .
For the first time , the Flying @ @ @ @ @ miles of the Watercress Line between Alresford and Alton and then back , to celebrate @ @ @ @ @ railway .
It has been partially closed for around a year because of the building @ @ @ @ @ The Butts in Alton .
The iconic machine has conquered the one-in-60 'over the Alps @ @ @ @ @ at Medstead and Four Marks , in each direction .
It is one of the @ @ @ @ @ southern England .
It is operating a special service today for invited guests , who @ @ @ @ @ of Hampshire Nigel Atkinson , TV presenter Alan Titchmarsh and local dignatories .
The locomotive @ @ @ @ @ for four running days : February 29 and March 1 , 7-8 .
It is @ @ @ @ @ out .

For the first time, the Flying Scotsman is running the ten miles of the Watercress Line between Alresford and Alton and then back, to celebrate the full reopening of the railway.
It has been partially closed for around a year because of the building of a new bridge at The Butts in Alton.
The iconic machine has conquered the one-in-60 'over the Alps' climb to the summit at Medstead and Four Marks, in each direction. It is one of the steepest portions of line in southern England.
It is operating a special service today for invited guests, who have included the Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire Nigel Atkinson, TV presenter Alan Titchmarsh and local dignatories.
The locomotive will be in public service for four running days: February 29 and March 1, 7-8. It is believed to have long sold out.


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--Extinction Rebellion to march through Southampton city centre

HUNDREDS of protesters have rallied in Southampton city centre to declare their love for the planet .
They were demanding that the government takes action to prevent irreversible damage to the climate and the environment .
People of all ages turned out to show their support for the “ biggest issue facing humanity today ” .
At 12.30pm they marched from Guildhall Square to the Bargate to raise awareness of the climate emergency .
With banners reading “ There ’ s no planet B ” and “ I love our planet ” they peacefully made their way through Westquay shopping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The campaigners included members of Extinction Rebellion , the UK Student Climate Network , Southampton Greenpeace , Friends of the Earth Southampton , Transition Southampton and Food Not Bombs Southampton .
Richard Mould-Ryan from extinction Rebellion Southampton said , “ The Government has set a new target for the UK to be carbon neutral by 2050 .
“ People might think the problem has been solved , but the policies in place aren ’ t enough to meet the previous lower target - much more needs to be done .
“ At a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is sorely in need of leadership to tackle the climate emergency , adults are standing shoulder to shoulder with young people who will be affected most - to demand the government shows this leadership and takes action on the most pressing issue to face humankind . ''

To mark Valentines Day environmental activists gathered at Guildhall Square.
They were demanding that the government takes action to prevent irreversible damage to the climate and the environment.
People of all ages turned out to show their support for the “biggest issue facing humanity today”.
At 12.30pm they marched from Guildhall Square to the Bargate to raise awareness of the climate emergency.
With banners reading “There’s no planet B” and “I love our planet” they peacefully made their way through Westquay shopping centre before returning to the Guildhall.
The campaigners included members of Extinction Rebellion, the UK Student Climate Network, Southampton Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth Southampton, Transition Southampton and Food Not Bombs Southampton.
Richard Mould-Ryan from extinction Rebellion Southampton said, “The Government has set a new target for the UK to be carbon neutral by 2050.
“People might think the problem has been solved, but the policies in place aren’t enough to meet the previous lower target - much more needs to be done.
“At a time when the country and the planet is sorely in need of leadership to tackle the climate emergency, adults are standing shoulder to shoulder with young people who will be affected most - to demand the government shows this leadership and takes action on the most pressing issue to face humankind."


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--Four people arrested in police swoop on suspected drug dealers in Winchester

POLICE arrested four people in the centre of Winchester for suspected drugs offences just before 4pm yesterday , February 13 @ @ @ @ @ Water Lane just before 4pm to arrest two men and two women .
A 39-year-old @ @ @ @ @ on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs , and a @ @ @ @ @ , arrested on suspicion of possession of a class A drug , remain in custody @ @ @ @ @ Rogers , 42 , of no fixed address , with two counts of possession of @ @ @ @ @ A .
She has been bailed to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates Court on March 3 @ @ @ @ @ been released with no further action .

The officers swooped in Water Lane just before 4pm to arrest two men and two women.
A 39-year-old woman from Winchester, arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs, and a 43-year-old man also from Winchester, arrested on suspicion of possession of a class A drug, remain in custody.
Police have charged Josie Rogers, 42, of no fixed address, with two counts of possession of a controlled drug of class A. She has been bailed to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates Court on March 3.
A 43-year-old man has been released with no further action.


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--Three teenagers arrested after 16-year-old was assaulted and robbed in Andover

THREE teenagers have have been arrested after a 16-year- old boy was assaulted and robbed in Andover .
The youngster was assaulted by a group of males in the park between Topaz Drive and King George Road just after 6pm on Thursday February 13 .
He received a cut lip and bruising during the incident and his bag was stolen by the offenders .
Now , three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of robbery .
A 16-year-old boy and a 14-year-old boy , both from Basingstoke , and a 14-year-old boy from Tadley were arrested and are being kept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appealing for witnesses with information on the incident .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` We are investigating after receiving a report of a robbery in an Andover park .
It was reported that a 16-year-old boy was assaulted by a group of males in the park between Topaz Drive and King George Road , just after 6pm on Thursday 13 February .
The victim ’ s bag was stolen .
He sustained a cut lip and bruising .
`` Enquiries into the circumstances of what took place are ongoing and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ information on this incident .
Were you in this area at the time ?
Did you see what happened ?
`` Anyone with information should call police on 101 , quoting the crime reference number 44200056521 , or alternatively , people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 , where information can be left anonymously . ''

The youngster was assaulted by a group of males in the park between Topaz Drive and King George Road just after 6pm on Thursday February 13.
He received a cut lip and bruising during the incident and his bag was stolen by the offenders.
Now, three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of robbery.
A 16-year-old boy and a 14-year-old boy, both from Basingstoke, and a 14-year-old boy from Tadley were arrested and are being kept in police custody.
Officers are also appealing for witnesses with information on the incident.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "We are investigating after receiving a report of a robbery in an Andover park. It was reported that a 16-year-old boy was assaulted by a group of males in the park between Topaz Drive and King George Road, just after 6pm on Thursday 13 February. The victim’s bag was stolen. He sustained a cut lip and bruising.
"Enquiries into the circumstances of what took place are ongoing and we would like to hear from anyone with information on this incident. Were you in this area at the time? Did you see what happened?
"Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting the crime reference number 44200056521, or alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously."


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--Storm Dennis forces cancellation of parkrun in Winchester

WINCHESTER parkrun due tomorrow has been cancelled because of the forecast high winds of Storm Dennis .
The 5k event @ @ @ @ @ North Walls Recreation Ground attracting an average of 250 runners with the highest number being @ @ @ @ @ there have been 344 runs with 12,103 runners from 730 clubs .
More than 14,350 @ @ @ @ @ .

The 5k event is held most Saturdays at North Walls Recreation Ground attracting an average of 250 runners with the highest number being 507.
Since it started there have been 344 runs with 12,103 runners from 730 clubs.
More than 14,350 personal bests have been set.


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--These firefighters are taking on the London Marathon dressed as a mini fire engine

A TEAM of Hampshire fire fighters are to take on the Virgin London Marathon dressed as a fire engine .
The On The Run team will be taking on the gruelling route , stretching more than 26 miles , in aid of The Fire Fighters Charity , Parkinsons UK and type one diabetes charity JDRF .
The team , from St Mary ’ s Fire Station in Southampton , is made up of crew managers Pete Larcombe and Rich Green and firefighters Keith Burton and Matt Hooper .
he group , from white watch , hope to raise £10,000 through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manager Larcombe said : “ I had run the marathon before and I always said if I did it again I would do it in a silly costume , not worry about my time and just enjoy the day and the crowd .
“ I started to talk to friends in the service and we had seen people running in single file as a fire engine and we were like : ‘ That is not a fire engine !
’ “ It has taken three months from concept to finished product .
Our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had the fabric put on.
” He went on to say that they had all picked charities close to their hearts and would be going on runs across the county and beyond to raise money as well as laying on other events .
Firefighter Hooper did most of the building work because he is an experienced plumber but all members of the team helped .
They were supported by local firms including Zillwoods Sign Makers , Stalwart Products , Wellington Signs & Designs and First Aid Southampton .
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the marathon and of incredible fundraising efforts .

The On The Run team will be taking on the gruelling route, stretching more than 26 miles, in aid of The Fire Fighters Charity, Parkinsons UK and type one diabetes charity JDRF.
The team, from St Mary’s Fire Station in Southampton, is made up of crew managers Pete Larcombe and Rich Green and firefighters Keith Burton and Matt Hooper.
he group, from white watch, hope to raise £10,000 through the event on April 26.
Crew Manager Larcombe said: “I had run the marathon before and I always said if I did it again I would do it in a silly costume, not worry about my time and just enjoy the day and the crowd.
“I started to talk to friends in the service and we had seen people running in single file as a fire engine and we were like: ‘That is not a fire engine!’
“It has taken three months from concept to finished product. Our jaws all hit the floor after we had the fabric put on.”
He went on to say that they had all picked charities close to their hearts and would be going on runs across the county and beyond to raise money as well as laying on other events.
Firefighter Hooper did most of the building work because he is an experienced plumber but all members of the team helped.
They were supported by local firms including Zillwoods Sign Makers, Stalwart Products, Wellington Signs & Designs and First Aid Southampton.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service has a long history of taking part in the marathon and of incredible fundraising efforts.


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--Man caught more than twice the drink drive limit is banned from the roads

A MAN who was caught more than twice the drink drive limit and assaulted a police officer has been banned @ @ @ @ @ Joseph Giles was caught drink driving a Kia Picanto and assaulted a police officer at @ @ @ @ @ February 2 .
The 44-year-old had 75 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath @ @ @ @ @ of 35 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath .
Appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates @ @ @ @ @ guilty to one account of drink driving and one account of assaulting an emergency worker @ @ @ @ @ of Chapel Road , Sarisbury Green , Fareham , was disqualified from driving for 24 @ @ @ @ @ drink driving .
He was discharged conditionally for 18 months and ordered to pay £350 @ @ @ @ @ .
He was also ordered to pay court costs of £85 .

Mark Joseph Giles was caught drink driving a Kia Picanto and assaulted a police officer at Park Gate in Hampshire on February 2.
The 44-year-old had 75 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.
Appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty to one account of drink driving and one account of assaulting an emergency worker by beating.
Giles, of Chapel Road, Sarisbury Green, Fareham, was disqualified from driving for 24 months and fined £750 for drink driving.
He was discharged conditionally for 18 months and ordered to pay £350 compensation for assaulting an officer.
He was also ordered to pay court costs of £85.


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--New Coors Light TV advert features music by Southampton group

CITY dance music collective FooR have produced the music for the new Coors Light TV advert .
Fresh , a track by the Southampton favourites , alongside Majestic & Dread MC , is the music for Keep It Fresh , the first brand new campaign from the light beer , brewed in the United States , in six years .
The ad , which launched on Saturday , has been shown during Love Island and Premier League clashes on Sky Sports , ITV , Channel 4 , Channel 5 , as well as on radio and in cinemas .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the dance charts and is expected to enter the Official UK charts this weekend .
Urban rapper Tyrone , who also extols the virtues of Southampton in his collaboration Tyrone & Warbz , told the Daily Echo : `` They contacted us direct back in November after seeing Fresh on You Tube .
We did n't think it was real at first .
It 's been a long process , but we finally found out in November that it was definitely going to happen .
`` It 's something we were really @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expect it to be so big so quickly .
We might be able to break into the official charts on Friday if this continues . ''
Fronted by Gavin Foord and Tyrone , with Aki and Jon Doe , FooR are all from Southampton .
Championed by the likes of Radio 1 ’ s MistaJam and DJ Target , FooR have released a handful of singles and remixed the likes of Wretch32 , Tinchy Stryder and Ghetts .
They have all been friends for 15 years – since they were kids .
Once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ music together and then throwing parties , first locally , and then across the South Coast .
Now , the Southampton based collective of producers , musicians , DJs , and MCs are at the forefront of the current UK Garage revival and have also become UK Garage ’ s fastest rising stars on the live circuit .
The last few years have seen them play at various festivals and events around the UK and Europe including Common People , Boomtown Garage Nation Festival , Pierjam , Amnesia Ibiza , Aqua Club in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Fresh, a track by the Southampton favourites, alongside Majestic & Dread MC, is the music for Keep It Fresh, the first brand new campaign from the light beer, brewed in the United States, in six years.
The ad, which launched on Saturday, has been shown during Love Island and Premier League clashes on Sky Sports, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, as well as on radio and in cinemas.
The track is now sitting at number ten in the dance charts and is expected to enter the Official UK charts this weekend.
Urban rapper Tyrone, who also extols the virtues of Southampton in his collaboration Tyrone & Warbz, told the Daily Echo: "They contacted us direct back in November after seeing Fresh on You Tube. We didn't think it was real at first. It's been a long process, but we finally found out in November that it was definitely going to happen.
"It's something we were really excited about, but we didn't expect it to be so big so quickly. We might be able to break into the official charts on Friday if this continues."
Fronted by Gavin Foord and Tyrone, with Aki and Jon Doe, FooR are all from Southampton.
Championed by the likes of Radio 1’s MistaJam and DJ Target, FooR have released a handful of singles and remixed the likes of Wretch32, Tinchy Stryder and Ghetts.
They have all been friends for 15 years – since they were kids.
Once they hit their teens they started making music together and then throwing parties, first locally, and then across the South Coast.
Now, the Southampton based collective of producers, musicians, DJs, and MCs are at the forefront of the current UK Garage revival and have also become UK Garage’s fastest rising stars on the live circuit.
The last few years have seen them play at various festivals and events around the UK and Europe including Common People, Boomtown Garage Nation Festival, Pierjam, Amnesia Ibiza, Aqua Club in Ayia Napa and Island Club in Kavos.


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--The Winchester bluestocking who “had visions” of Marie Antoinette

IN 1901 two middle-aged ladies from Oxford reported that during a trip to Versailles they had seen Marie Antoinette , the wife of Louis XVI , both guillotined during the French Revolution .
These were not ecstatic pilgrims overcome by the moment , but two serious academics accustomed to vigorous debate .
One of them was Annie Moberly , brought up within the walls of Winchester College , where her father was headmaster .
She was the seventh of eight girls in a family of 15 .
At a time when girls could only be educated at home , she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s organist and sharing her brothers ’ lessons in Latin , Greek and Hebrew .
Life in the Moberly home involved “ fun , games , and habitual merriment , animation and playfulness ” , according to Hampshire novelist Charlotte Yonge , who was a frequent visitor .
But Annie faced a future as the “ home daughter ” , with all that meant .
After her father retired from the headship he was appointed bishop of Salisbury .
She became at first his secretary and then his nurse-carer until his death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she faced a future of genteel poverty , but all changed when she was invited to become the first principal of St Hugh ’ s Hall , a new college for girls set up in Oxford .
It wasn ’ t , in fact , much of an offer .
There were only four students , lodging in a private house , and none at the time was recognised for graduation from the university – that had to wait until October 1920 .
Annie , however , had no doubt seen her father @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time she retired in 1915 what was to become St Hugh ’ s College had 60 students and purpose-built premises .
Annie left the college in the hands of Eleanor Jordain , who had set up the trip to Versailles and played a leading role in the uproar that greeted news of the vision .
The story hit the headlines in 1911 after it was described in a book by “ Elizabeth Morison and Frances Lamont ” .
On visiting Versailles , it said , the two women had got lost and came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three-cornered hats and long coats .
They also saw a lady sketching on the lawn in eighteenth century dress – this they claimed was the long-dead queen beside her rustic retreat , the Queen ’ s Hamlet .
It might be imagined that the two Oxford academics would be outraged at the way in which such a personal story had been released to the detriment of their academic reputations .
But it was they who were to blame , as they had written the book An Adventure themselves under pen-names !
It has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unlikely subtitle A True Story About Time Travel .
Eleanor Jourdain , it turns out , was prone to fantasies .
During the First World War she claimed that a German spy was living in the Oxford college .
Later , her behaviour became so unusual that in 1924 she faced mass resignation of academic staff .
Politely termed “ the row ” , it ended with her sudden death .
St Hugh ’ s graduates include the former Prime Minister Theresa , Myanmar politician Aung San Suu Kyi and Emily Davison , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of horses at Epsom in 1913 .

One of them was Annie Moberly, brought up within the walls of Winchester College, where her father was headmaster. She was the seventh of eight girls in a family of 15. At a time when girls could only be educated at home, she benefited from learning music with the school’s organist and sharing her brothers’ lessons in Latin, Greek and Hebrew.
Life in the Moberly home involved “fun, games, and habitual merriment, animation and playfulness”, according to Hampshire novelist Charlotte Yonge, who was a frequent visitor. But Annie faced a future as the “home daughter”, with all that meant. After her father retired from the headship he was appointed bishop of Salisbury. She became at first his secretary and then his nurse-carer until his death in 1895.
It looked as if she faced a future of genteel poverty, but all changed when she was invited to become the first principal of St Hugh’s Hall, a new college for girls set up in Oxford. It wasn’t, in fact, much of an offer. There were only four students, lodging in a private house, and none at the time was recognised for graduation from the university – that had to wait until October 1920.
Annie, however, had no doubt seen her father in action at Winchester. By the time she retired in 1915 what was to become St Hugh’s College had 60 students and purpose-built premises.
Annie left the college in the hands of Eleanor Jordain, who had set up the trip to Versailles and played a leading role in the uproar that greeted news of the vision. The story hit the headlines in 1911 after it was described in a book by “Elizabeth Morison and Frances Lamont”.
On visiting Versailles, it said, the two women had got lost and came upon a deserted cottage and gardeners wearing three-cornered hats and long coats. They also saw a lady sketching on the lawn in eighteenth century dress – this they claimed was the long-dead queen beside her rustic retreat, the Queen’s Hamlet.
It might be imagined that the two Oxford academics would be outraged at the way in which such a personal story had been released to the detriment of their academic reputations. But it was they who were to blame, as they had written the book An Adventure themselves under pen-names! It has recently been reprinted with attribution and the unlikely subtitle A True Story About Time Travel.
Eleanor Jourdain, it turns out, was prone to fantasies. During the First World War she claimed that a German spy was living in the Oxford college. Later, her behaviour became so unusual that in 1924 she faced mass resignation of academic staff. Politely termed “the row”, it ended with her sudden death.
St Hugh’s graduates include the former Prime Minister Theresa, Myanmar politician Aung San Suu Kyi and Emily Davison, the suffragette who died under the hooves of horses at Epsom in 1913.
For more information, visit hampshirearchivestrust.co.uk.
By Barry Shurlock


thedailyecho--2020-02-16--Storm Dennis: Live updates from Hampshire

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thedailyecho--2020-02-16--Hampshire Police called to Micheldever farmland after rave during Storm Dennis

POLICE were called to an 'unauthorised rave ' in Hampshire this morning .
Officers were sent to Micheldever after reports @ @ @ @ @ .
At the time there were high winds and rain due to Storm Dennis .
@ @ @ @ @ said the incident took place on `` farmland '' , but did not specify a @ @ @ @ @ `` I can confirm we received a report at 8.30am this morning of an unauthorised @ @ @ @ @ .
`` All parties were in the process of leaving when officers arrived .
No @ @ @ @ @ to police . ''
Hants Response Cops tweeted : `` Winchester Response and Patrol attended @ @ @ @ @ on private land .
`` Location eventually found through a few muddy tracks to find @ @ @ @ @ tidying up and going home . ''

Officers were sent to Micheldever after reports came in at around 8.30am.
At the time there were high winds and rain due to Storm Dennis.
A spokesman for Hampshire Constabulary said the incident took place on "farmland", but did not specify a location.
They added: "I can confirm we received a report at 8.30am this morning of an unauthorised rave on farmland in Micheldever.
"All parties were in the process of leaving when officers arrived. No further criminal offences were reported to police."
Hants Response Cops tweeted: "Winchester Response and Patrol attended a report of a rave on private land.
"Location eventually found through a few muddy tracks to find one vehicle and all parties tidying up and going home."


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--Charity floods after thieves steal roof lead

A SOUTHAMPTON charity has been left flooded after thieves stripped its headquarters of roof lead .
Water poured into the Samaritans building in College Place during Storm Ciara last weekend .
It came after thieves scaled scaffolding and stole lead from the charity which helps people with suicidal thoughts .
A duty room where the charity takes up to 30 calls a day was left soaked causing disruption to its life-saving service .
According to director Stevie Kerr the cost of replacing the lead will be thousands of pounds .
The roof had been undergoing repairs when it is believed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three nights last week .
Stevie adds that it costs £35,000 every year to keep the branch open with all of the money raised by the charity itself .
Volunteers have since rallied to support the Samaritans by moving computers and equipment so it can continue its service .
She said : “ We were already in the middle of costly roof repairs .
“ But we have now had the lead stolen from our roof causing significant leaks adding to an already pricey bill .
“ Storm Ciara last Sunday only exacerbated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ duty room .
“ This has risked our service being delivered to our callers .
“ The team - all volunteers - helped rally together to move equipment and ensure our service continued as we promise.
” “ The roof bill was already over £1,600 and now it will be at least double that ( estimate coming tomorrow ) .
We are gutted - especially as the police say there is very minimal chance of any recompense or conviction as any evidence would have been washed away with the storm.
” A police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 6.32pm on Sunday 10 February in relation to the Samaritans Branch at 11 College Place , Southampton .
There was a report that a quantity of led had been stolen from the roof of the property overnight .
Anyone with information can call 101 with the reference 44200052231.
” The charity have now launched an appeal to raise money to fix its roof .

Water poured into the Samaritans building in College Place during Storm Ciara last weekend.
It came after thieves scaled scaffolding and stole lead from the charity which helps people with suicidal thoughts.
A duty room where the charity takes up to 30 calls a day was left soaked causing disruption to its life-saving service.
According to director Stevie Kerr the cost of replacing the lead will be thousands of pounds.
The roof had been undergoing repairs when it is believed the thieves e stole the led over three nights last week.
Stevie adds that it costs £35,000 every year to keep the branch open with all of the money raised by the charity itself.
Volunteers have since rallied to support the Samaritans by moving computers and equipment so it can continue its service.
She said: “We were already in the middle of costly roof repairs.
“But we have now had the lead stolen from our roof causing significant leaks adding to an already pricey bill. “Storm Ciara last Sunday only exacerbated the issue with water pouring into our duty room.
“This has risked our service being delivered to our callers.
“The team - all volunteers - helped rally together to move equipment and ensure our service continued as we promise.”
“The roof bill was already over £1,600 and now it will be at least double that (estimate coming tomorrow).
We are gutted - especially as the police say there is very minimal chance of any recompense or conviction as any evidence would have been washed away with the storm.”
A police spokesperson said: “We were called at 6.32pm on Sunday 10 February in relation to the Samaritans Branch at 11 College Place, Southampton. There was a report that a quantity of led had been stolen from the roof of the property overnight. Anyone with information can call 101 with the reference 44200052231.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-16--Hampshire County Council sets its budget

HAMPSHIRE residents will face a tax hike but will also see more investment across the county over the next year .
Civic chiefs have pledged to invest millions of pounds in maintaining and improving roads , expanding schools and tackle climate change .
But they have also agreed a 3.99 % increase in Hampshire County Council ’ s council tax precept for next year .
It comes as county councillors have set the budget for the 2020/21 financial year and have also approved a financial strategy until 2023 .
According to the plans , the county council will invest a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and children and adult social care services over the next three years .
Of this , £115.8m will be invested in maintenance and improvement of roads and bridges and £107.7m will go to major improvements of school and county council buildings until 2023 .
Meanwhile , in the following 12 months the authority will invest up to £2m to tackle climate change , £3m to maintain roads and repair potholes , £481m in adult social care and health services and an extra £22m would be invested in children ’ s services .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Band D property will increase by £49.41 per annum to £1,286.28 .
County bosses said 2 % of the 3.99 % increase will be spent specifically on adults ’ social care .
The budget was approved after a two-hour long debate in Winchester on Thursday .
Many opposition councillors raised concerns over the proposals and the potential closure of ten Hampshire libraries as part of a move to save £80m by 2021 .
Cllr Keith House , leader of the Liberal Democrats , suggested that councillors should look into supporting more volunteers to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He also accused the county council of not having a strategy for the future .
He added : “ We have been here before .
We are told that this a county council that has embraced a climate emergency but what a joke are some of the new cuts .
Reducing school transport to the statutory minimum is not tackling climate change , closing libraries so that residents have to travel further to borrow a book that is not tackling climate change .
We have been told there ’ s no alternative but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and that alternative is to have a strategy.
” Cllr Sean Woodward , executive member for recreation and heritage , stressed that the consultation on the future of Hampshire libraries is still ongoing and he said there are “ very interesting options ” put forward for consideration .
Council leader Keith Mans said the county council has a long term strategy and has set up a commission to start planning for the next 30 years .
He said the authority ’ s financial strategy has been effective and stressed that all councillors from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ask more support from central government .
He added : “ Our budget proposals are the result of some very careful planning .
Our priority remains to protect those who are most in need in particular young children and others with complex needs .
We would press the government to put forward the commitment made in the Conservative manifesto to provide a solution to social care .
“

Civic chiefs have pledged to invest millions of pounds in maintaining and improving roads, expanding schools and tackle climate change.
But they have also agreed a 3.99% increase in Hampshire County Council’s council tax precept for next year.
It comes as county councillors have set the budget for the 2020/21 financial year and have also approved a financial strategy until 2023.
According to the plans, the county council will invest a total of £386.5m in roads, transport and children and adult social care services over the next three years.
Of this, £115.8m will be invested in maintenance and improvement of roads and bridges and £107.7m will go to major improvements of school and county council buildings until 2023.
Meanwhile, in the following 12 months the authority will invest up to £2m to tackle climate change, £3m to maintain roads and repair potholes, £481m in adult social care and health services and an extra £22m would be invested in children’s services.
But the annual council tax charge for a Band D property will increase by £49.41 per annum to £1,286.28.
County bosses said 2% of the 3.99% increase will be spent specifically on adults’ social care.
The budget was approved after a two-hour long debate in Winchester on Thursday.
Many opposition councillors raised concerns over the proposals and the potential closure of ten Hampshire libraries as part of a move to save £80m by 2021. Cllr Keith House, leader of the Liberal Democrats, suggested that councillors should look into supporting more volunteers to allow all libraries to remain open.
He also accused the county council of not having a strategy for the future.
He added: “We have been here before. We are told that this a county council that has embraced a climate emergency but what a joke are some of the new cuts. Reducing school transport to the statutory minimum is not tackling climate change, closing libraries so that residents have to travel further to borrow a book that is not tackling climate change. We have been told there’s no alternative but of course there’s an alternative and that alternative is to have a strategy.”
Cllr Sean Woodward, executive member for recreation and heritage, stressed that the consultation on the future of Hampshire libraries is still ongoing and he said there are “very interesting options” put forward for consideration.
Council leader Keith Mans said the county council has a long term strategy and has set up a commission to start planning for the next 30 years.
He said the authority’s financial strategy has been effective and stressed that all councillors from different political parties should work together to ask more support from central government.
He added: “Our budget proposals are the result of some very careful planning . Our priority remains to protect those who are most in need in particular young children and others with complex needs. We would press the government to put forward the commitment made in the Conservative manifesto to provide a solution to social care. “


thedailyecho--2020-02-16--New Forest District Council revives plan to move Claymeadow depot at Hounsdown Avenue, Totton

PLANS to move a `` noisy '' council depot have been revived in a scheme which could cost as much as £5m .
New Forest District Council is drawing up proposals to shut the Claymeadow depot in Hounsdown Avenue , Totton , and replace it with a new facility seven miles away on the Hardley Industrial Estate .
Claymeadow , which is home to dustbin lorries and other council vehicles , is surrounded by houses and is also near Hounsdown School .
A previous plan to relocate the depot sparked fears for the future of neighbouring Hounsdown Community Hall , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Now the authority has resurrected the proposal - but says it is not expected to affect the hall .
Chris Noble , the council 's waste and transport service manager , said : `` Our depot in Hounsdown hosts several important services including refuse and recycling collection , grounds maintenance and street cleansing .
“ The depot is located on the edge of a residential area and we are considering a move to a more suitable and appropriate location .
“ We signed a new lease on the Hounsdown Community Hall in 2019 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hall as a result of a depot move.
” Totton councillor David Harrison welcomed the proposal , saying it would end a noise nuisance suffered by locals and remove council lorries from a route taken by schoolchildren .
He added that the land currently occupied by the depot could be used to provide much-needed housing .
Writing on social media one of the people living near the site said : `` I 'm so looking forward to not being woken up by the reversing alarms of refuse trucks in the early hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the council 's ruling cabinet said the potential cost of relocating Claymeadow could be £5m .
Six years ago the authority described the depot as “ well below ideal operational standards ” as well as being close to homes and a school .
But plans to relocate the facility were shelved in 2016 .
Speaking at the time a council spokesman said : “ The depot is home to a number of services .
We have been looking at the needs of these services and a different depot site is considered to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ project has been put on hold while we review each of the services so we can provide them in the best way possible .
”

New Forest District Council is drawing up proposals to shut the Claymeadow depot in Hounsdown Avenue, Totton, and replace it with a new facility seven miles away on the Hardley Industrial Estate.
Claymeadow, which is home to dustbin lorries and other council vehicles, is surrounded by houses and is also near Hounsdown School.
A previous plan to relocate the depot sparked fears for the future of neighbouring Hounsdown Community Hall, which is also on council-owned land.
Now the authority has resurrected the proposal - but says it is not expected to affect the hall.
Chris Noble, the council's waste and transport service manager, said: "Our depot in Hounsdown hosts several important services including refuse and recycling collection, grounds maintenance and street cleansing.
“The depot is located on the edge of a residential area and we are considering a move to a more suitable and appropriate location.
“We signed a new lease on the Hounsdown Community Hall in 2019 and do not anticipate an impact on the hall as a result of a depot move.”
Totton councillor David Harrison welcomed the proposal, saying it would end a noise nuisance suffered by locals and remove council lorries from a route taken by schoolchildren.
He added that the land currently occupied by the depot could be used to provide much-needed housing.
Writing on social media one of the people living near the site said: "I'm so looking forward to not being woken up by the reversing alarms of refuse trucks in the early hours of every morning."
A report to the council's ruling cabinet said the potential cost of relocating Claymeadow could be £5m.
Six years ago the authority described the depot as “well below ideal operational standards” as well as being close to homes and a school.
But plans to relocate the facility were shelved in 2016.
Speaking at the time a council spokesman said: “The depot is home to a number of services. We have been looking at the needs of these services and a different depot site is considered to be the best option.
“The project has been put on hold while we review each of the services so we can provide them in the best way possible.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-16--New school at site of St Mark’s Church of England Primary School

PLANS for Southampton ’ s first-ever all-through school have been given the green light .
Planning bosses have backed the proposals for a new 900-place four-to-16 school at the site of St Mark ’ s Church of England Primary School and the nearby ex-civil service playing fields in Freemantle .
The existing school will be demolished and replaced with new buildings which will host a primary and secondary school .
A new sports building , sports pitches , a soft play area and a playground are also set to be built at the site .
The plans were discussed for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meeting this week .
Both civic chiefs and residents acknowledged the need for more school places in the city .
But some of them raised concerns over the scheme and its impact on traffic , pollution and the local community which currently uses the fields by the school .
Kerry Sullivan , co-chair of the residents ’ group Friends of the Field , stressed the importance of the green space for local residents .
She said : “ Our main concern is the removal of an open space in the community .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue providing for the local community outside the school hours .
We need further information about the travel plan but most importantly we ask that planners seriously consider other options for this green space.
” Other concerns were raised over traffic and road safety .
It comes as plans for highways mitigation measures are still being finalised .
Cllr John Savage , chairman of the Planning and Rights of Way Panel at Southampton City Council , asked planning officers if they didn ’ t think the plans were “ half-baked ” .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult plan .
It ’ s tricky because there ’ s an awful lot of things that need to be sorted.
” Planning bosses said a community use agreement will be negotiated to ensure residents have access to the facilities available at the school outside of formal school hours .
They also said they feel the proposals cover highways safety .
The panel decided to back the scheme and delegate the final decision to the Head of Planning and Economic Development once details of BREEAM and highways impact mitigation are finalised .
Work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the school to open in 2022 .
The decision was welcomed by Councillor Darren Paffey , cabinet member for aspiration , children and lifelong learning at the city council .
After the meeting he said : “ This is a major construction project and we are mindful of the impact that works can have on the nearby community .
We will be keeping local residents and businesses updated as the project progresses and do what we can to keep any disruption to a minimum.
” Jeff Williams , director of education at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We ’ ve been working in partnership with Southampton City Council on the planned expansion .
We ’ re really pleased that the project can move forward .
We ’ re confident that the finished school will stand as a real beacon of the Church of England ’ s commitment to supporting more children , of all faiths and none , in flourishing and reaching their potential.
” As previously reported , the plans were first unveiled by the city council in 2017 as the authority promised to create 1,500 new secondary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city by 2023 .

Planning bosses have backed the proposals for a new 900-place four-to-16 school at the site of St Mark’s Church of England Primary School and the nearby ex-civil service playing fields in Freemantle.
The existing school will be demolished and replaced with new buildings which will host a primary and secondary school.
A new sports building, sports pitches, a soft play area and a playground are also set to be built at the site.
The plans were discussed for almost two hours at a packed public meeting this week.
Both civic chiefs and residents acknowledged the need for more school places in the city.
But some of them raised concerns over the scheme and its impact on traffic, pollution and the local community which currently uses the fields by the school.
Kerry Sullivan, co-chair of the residents’ group Friends of the Field, stressed the importance of the green space for local residents.
She said: “Our main concern is the removal of an open space in the community. We believe that something could be done to continue providing for the local community outside the school hours. We need further information about the travel plan but most importantly we ask that planners seriously consider other options for this green space.”
Other concerns were raised over traffic and road safety.
It comes as plans for highways mitigation measures are still being finalised.
Cllr John Savage, chairman of the Planning and Rights of Way Panel at Southampton City Council, asked planning officers if they didn’t think the plans were “half-baked”.
He added: “This is a very difficult plan. It’s tricky because there’s an awful lot of things that need to be sorted.”
Planning bosses said a community use agreement will be negotiated to ensure residents have access to the facilities available at the school outside of formal school hours.
They also said they feel the proposals cover highways safety.
The panel decided to back the scheme and delegate the final decision to the Head of Planning and Economic Development once details of BREEAM and highways impact mitigation are finalised.
Work is now expected to start this year for the school to open in 2022.
The decision was welcomed by Councillor Darren Paffey, cabinet member for aspiration, children and lifelong learning at the city council.
After the meeting he said: “This is a major construction project and we are mindful of the impact that works can have on the nearby community. We will be keeping local residents and businesses updated as the project progresses and do what we can to keep any disruption to a minimum.”
Jeff Williams, director of education at the Diocese of Winchester, added: “We’ve been working in partnership with Southampton City Council on the planned expansion. We’re really pleased that the project can move forward. We’re confident that the finished school will stand as a real beacon of the Church of England’s commitment to supporting more children, of all faiths and none, in flourishing and reaching their potential.”
As previously reported, the plans were first unveiled by the city council in 2017 as the authority promised to create 1,500 new secondary places in the central region of the city by 2023.