thedailyecho--2020-01-15--Primary school applications: When you will find out the outcome and what happens next

IF you have n't already decided , the deadline for primary school applications is today , Wednesday .
That means parents or carers of children born between September 1 , 2015 and August , 31 2016 must apply for a school place for their child through their local council .
However as the deadline approaches , The National Association of Head Teachers ( NAHT ) said that the lack of a clear system for awarding places means that parents have to hope they 'get lucky ' .
It is calling for the Government to create a national strategy to guarantee @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's school children .
Under the current system , parents list up to six preferences on an application form , which is submitted to the local council .
But there are concerns in some quarters that while local authorities are responsible for ensuring there are enough state school places in their area , many of their powers to create new schools and direct those not under their control to expand have been curtailed .
England 's school system has been put under pressure in recent years due to a rise in the school-age @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a rise in the birth rate in the early 2000s that has now made its way through primary schools and is moving into secondaries .
Department for Education ( DfE ) statistics show that in 2019 , 90.6 % of children got offered a place at their first choice of primary school .
The DfE has previously said it is creating more school places , in part through its free schools programme , and especially in areas that need them most .
School standards minister Nick Gibb said : `` Choosing a primary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difficult decision but it has been made easier for parents who are now significantly more likely to have a good or outstanding school on their doorstep than they were 10 years ago .
`` We have also made sure that the supply of school places meets demand , meaning that last year the vast majority of parents got their first choice of primary school or another of their top three choices . ''
I have n't applied yet , what should I do ?
Click here to fill out an application form If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next year , the deadline for applications is October 31 .
When will I find out if my child has got their first choice place ?
Whether you applied online or by post , you will find out on April 16 the result of your application .
Secondary school places will be announced on March 1 .
What if I do n't get my first choice for my child ?
You ’ ll be sent a letter with the decision about your child ’ s school .
If your child is refused a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision .
The letter will tell you how .
You must appeal against each rejection separately .
You can only appeal once against each rejection .
If your child has not got a place , contact your local council for schools with places .
You can also put your child ’ s name down on a waiting list .
The ‘ admission authority ’ for the school ( usually the school itself or the council ) must keep a waiting list open for the first term of each admission year .
Contact the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want your child ’ s name added to a waiting list .
If your child is on a waiting list and the school offers you a place , the admission authority will send you a formal offer .
You can still accept the offer even if your child has already started at another school .
All schools have admission criteria to decide which children get places .
The school or local council usually set these .
Admission criteria are different for each school .
For example , schools may give priority to children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sister at the school already • who live close to the school • from a particular religion ( for faith schools ) • who do well in an entrance exam ( for selective schools , for example grammar schools or stage schools ) • who went to a particular primary school ( a ‘ feeder school ’ ) • in care or being looked after ( all schools must have this as a top priority ) • who are eligible for the pupil premium

That means parents or carers of children born between September 1, 2015 and August, 31 2016 must apply for a school place for their child through their local council.
However as the deadline approaches, The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) said that the lack of a clear system for awarding places means that parents have to hope they 'get lucky'.
It is calling for the Government to create a national strategy to guarantee there are enough school places for England's school children.
Under the current system, parents list up to six preferences on an application form, which is submitted to the local council.
But there are concerns in some quarters that while local authorities are responsible for ensuring there are enough state school places in their area, many of their powers to create new schools and direct those not under their control to expand have been curtailed.
England's school system has been put under pressure in recent years due to a rise in the school-age population.
This has been fuelled by a rise in the birth rate in the early 2000s that has now made its way through primary schools and is moving into secondaries.
Department for Education (DfE) statistics show that in 2019, 90.6% of children got offered a place at their first choice of primary school.
The DfE has previously said it is creating more school places, in part through its free schools programme, and especially in areas that need them most.
School standards minister Nick Gibb said: "Choosing a primary school for your child can be a difficult decision but it has been made easier for parents who are now significantly more likely to have a good or outstanding school on their doorstep than they were 10 years ago.
"We have also made sure that the supply of school places meets demand, meaning that last year the vast majority of parents got their first choice of primary school or another of their top three choices."
I haven't applied yet, what should I do?
Click here to fill out an application form
If your child is moving into secondary school next year, the deadline for applications is October 31.
When will I find out if my child has got their first choice place?
Whether you applied online or by post, you will find out on April 16 the result of your application.
Secondary school places will be announced on March 1.
What if I don't get my first choice for my child?
You’ll be sent a letter with the decision about your child’s school.
If your child is refused a place, you can appeal against the decision. The letter will tell you how.
You must appeal against each rejection separately. You can only appeal once against each rejection.
What about school waiting lists?
If your child has not got a place, contact your local council for schools with places.
You can also put your child’s name down on a waiting list.
The ‘admission authority’ for the school (usually the school itself or the council) must keep a waiting list open for the first term of each admission year.
Contact the school or your local authority if you want your child’s name added to a waiting list.
If your child is on a waiting list and the school offers you a place, the admission authority will send you a formal offer. You can still accept the offer even if your child has already started at another school.
How are school places decided?
All schools have admission criteria to decide which children get places. The school or local council usually set these.
Admission criteria are different for each school. For example, schools may give priority to children:


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--Attack at The Portsbridge pub, Cosham leaves man with broken rib

A MAN has been left with a broken rib and facial injuries after an attack in a Hampshire pub .
The 46-year-old victim was knocked unconscious during the incident between 12.10am and 12.30am on January 11 .
The attack took place at The Portsbridge pub in Highbury Way in Cosham .
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to following the assault on January 11 .
A police spokesperson said : `` Officers investigating an assault in Cosham have released this image of a man they would like to speak to .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 11 to reports of an assault in Highbury Way .
`` Can you help us identify this man ?
`` Were you in The Portsbridge pub that evening ?
Did you see what happened ?
`` We particularly keen to speak to the man in the yellow jacket in the image , as we think he will have information about the incident which could help with our investigation .
`` We know the image is blurry , but we hope someone will be able to recognise the man .
Anyone with information is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quoting 44200012583 , or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

The 46-year-old victim was knocked unconscious during the incident between 12.10am and 12.30am on January 11.
The attack took place at The Portsbridge pub in Highbury Way in Cosham.
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to following the assault on January 11.
A police spokesperson said: "Officers investigating an assault in Cosham have released this image of a man they would like to speak to.
"We were called just after midnight on January 11 to reports of an assault in Highbury Way.
"Can you help us identify this man?
"Were you in The Portsbridge pub that evening? Did you see what happened?
"We particularly keen to speak to the man in the yellow jacket in the image, as we think he will have information about the incident which could help with our investigation.
"We know the image is blurry, but we hope someone will be able to recognise the man.
Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101, quoting 44200012583, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--ANOTHER Met Office rain weather warning issued for Southampton today

HEAVY rain is again expected to batter Southampton after the Met Office issued another weather warning .
The warning is @ @ @ @ @ Eastleigh , the New Forest , Romsey , Winchester , Fareham and Gosport , and @ @ @ @ @ today .
A Met Office statement says : `` Spells of heavy raining are expected @ @ @ @ @ to some flooding in a few locations .
`` Outbreaks of rain will become heavy @ @ @ @ @ afternoon and evening before clearing from the west by midnight .
`` Rainfall totals will @ @ @ @ @ in places with as much as 40 mm in a few spots . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ Storm Brendan hit the county , followed by another storm on Tuesday .

The warning is in place for Southampton, Eastleigh, the New Forest, Romsey, Winchester, Fareham and Gosport, and runs from 3pm until 11.45pm today.
A Met Office statement says: "Spells of heavy raining are expected this afternoon and evening leading to some flooding in a few locations.
"Outbreaks of rain will become heavy and persistent at times this afternoon and evening before clearing from the west by midnight.
"Rainfall totals will reach 20 to 30 mm in places with as much as 40 mm in a few spots."
The warning comes just days after Storm Brendan hit the county, followed by another storm on Tuesday.


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--Burglar flee Southampton home after waking 33-year-old woman

A SOUTHAMPTON woman woke to find two men raiding her city home .
The victim was sleeping when the burglars @ @ @ @ @ early hours of the morning .
But the 33-year-old was disturbed by the criminals in @ @ @ @ @ fleeing the property in Crosswell Close .
She discovered that the burglars had stolen her @ @ @ @ @ to her car .
Police say that the incident happened just after 4am on Saturday @ @ @ @ @ Officers have appealed for anyone who saw anything suspicious to call police on 101 , @ @ @ @ @ .

The victim was sleeping when the burglars entered her home in the early hours of the morning.
But the 33-year-old was disturbed by the criminals in her house and saw them fleeing the property in Crosswell Close.
She discovered that the burglars had stolen her house keys and the keys to her car.
Police say that the incident happened just after 4am on Saturday and is under investigation.
Officers have appealed for anyone who saw anything suspicious to call police on 101, quoting crime reference number 44200012623.


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--Broken down vehicle causes rush-hour delays on M27

MOTORISTS are facing rush-hour delays on the M27 due to a broken down vehicle .
The incident happened on the @ @ @ @ @ for Hedge End and junction five for Eastleigh .
Delays are building in the area @ @ @ @ @ travel information service Romanse shows traffic moving slowly as far east as junction nine for @ @

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thedailyecho--2020-01-16--Mysterious flashing lights seen over Bournemouth (no, it’s not lightning)

MYSTERIOUS flashing lights in the skies over Bournemouth caused much confusion last night .
The lights were seen coming from near Bournemouth ’ s Asda store at St Pauls .
A few of those who saw it took to Twitter to share footage of the unusual sight .
One eyewitness said : `` Something strange was happening in the sky last night ...
Lightning ?
” Jay Vincent also managed to capture footage of the incident .
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from Springbourne was called to Bournemouth railway station at 10.24pm .
A spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a possible fire on the track .
Network Rail said the incident was believed to have been caused by a “ small piece of debris ” which had likely been blown onto the track due to high winds .
The spokesperson said the debris caused a short circuit on the track , which caused the rail to flash and a small fire as a result .
The spokesperson said : `` There was no damage to the track , and train services resumed shortly afterwards once the fire was put out .
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MYSTERIOUS flashing lights in the skies over Bournemouth caused much confusion last night.
The lights were seen coming from near Bournemouth’s Asda store at St Pauls.
A few of those who saw it took to Twitter to share footage of the unusual sight.
One eyewitness said: "Something strange was happening in the sky last night... Lightning?”
Jay Vincent also managed to capture footage of the incident.
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from Springbourne was called to Bournemouth railway station at 10.24pm.
A spokesperson said the crew was called to reports of a possible fire on the track.
Network Rail said the incident was believed to have been caused by a “small piece of debris” which had likely been blown onto the track due to high winds.
The spokesperson said the debris caused a short circuit on the track, which caused the rail to flash and a small fire as a result.
The spokesperson said: "There was no damage to the track, and train services resumed shortly afterwards once the fire was put out.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--LETTER: How dare the Echo highlight poor food hygiene rating?

I would like to comment regarding the article in The Daily Echo on 14th January regarding the alleged 'grimy ' conditions for food storage at Romsey Town Football Club .
The Health Inspector 's report apparently highlighted numerous misdemeanours but also strangely enough commented that the report was not made when food was being served .
In my capacity as Chairman of a non league football club and also a non league football fan , I would like to say that I have visited Romsey FC a fair few times in the last five years and I have always been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day food .
Not only the food served to supporters during the match but also the post match hospitality food laid on for free for players , officials and visiting club officials like myself .
Bear in mind also that the food is cooked and served by volunteers .
Also it makes me very angry indeed that The Echo should devote nigh on a full page report on what is essentially a kitchen that could do with a good clean .
Does The Echo or indeed these so called health inspectors understand how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this could have ?
We are now in an era where we have The Premier League swimming in cash with players paid millions balanced with the likes of clubs at our level who struggle to make £50 on match days with sales of hot food and attendances barely reaching 100 .

The Health Inspector's report apparently highlighted numerous misdemeanours but also strangely enough commented that the report was not made when food was being served.
In my capacity as Chairman of a non league football club and also a non league football fan, I would like to say that I have visited Romsey FC a fair few times in the last five years and I have always been impressed with the standard of their match day food.
Not only the food served to supporters during the match but also the post match hospitality food laid on for free for players, officials and visiting club officials like myself.
Bear in mind also that the food is cooked and served by volunteers.
Also it makes me very angry indeed that The Echo should devote nigh on a full page report on what is essentially a kitchen that could do with a good clean.
Does The Echo or indeed these so called health inspectors understand how much of a detrimental effect on attendances this could have?
We are now in an era where we have The Premier League swimming in cash with players paid millions balanced with the likes of clubs at our level who struggle to make £50 on match days with sales of hot food and attendances barely reaching 100.
Roy Kingdon
Chairman, QK Southampton FC


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--Officers seize 1,000 cannabis plants following drugs raid in The Polygon

POLICE have seized around 1,000 cannabis plants during a major drugs raid in central Southampton .
Officers were yesterday seen smashing their way into a property in The Polygon , in the city centre .
It is the second major drugs haul in Southampton this week .
Police seized another 1,000 cannabis plants during a raid in Bevois Valley on Monday – though officers were unable to say if the two incidents were linked at this stage .
One resident , Jethro Reading , was awoken to the sound of a “ thud ” when police carried out the raid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 19-year-old University of Southampton student said : “ I was woken up when I heard the banging .
“ We ’ ve had some work done in the house and thought it was someone laying carpet .
“ I ’ m from a rural area so it was a bit of a surprise.
” Another University of Southampton student , Luke Colbeck-Tate , 19 , added : “ It ’ s crazy that something like that was going on so close to us.
” Police were last night unable to give estimates on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But a similar sized seizure in Bristol last year was said to be around £1 million .
Three men aged , 18 , 21 and 36 , were arrested on suspicion of producing a controlled drug of class B , following the raid at The Polygon .
All three are currently in police custody and enquiries are ongoing .
Inspector Clive Marsh of the Southampton High Harm Team has said “ The arrests are part of our ongoing work to tackle drug-related crime in Southampton .
“ Drugs can have a devastating impact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the community as a whole .
“ The large cultivation of cannabis can often be linked to serious organised crime and is also a way to fund other criminal activity .
“ This includes the exploitation of vulnerable adults and children who are often used to sell drugs or commit other offences that arise out of issues such as drug debts .
“ The fire risk posed by these large scale factories is also greatly increased , which can endanger those living or working in the immediate surrounding area .
“ I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are determined to do all we can to disrupt this type of activity and to keep our communities safe.
” On Tuesday , police raided a cannabis farm at a property in Dukes Road , Southampton .
Police say no arrests have been made but an investigation is ongoing .

Officers were yesterday seen smashing their way into a property in The Polygon, in the city centre.
Once inside, police recovered hundreds of cannabis plants.
It is the second major drugs haul in Southampton this week.
Police seized another 1,000 cannabis plants during a raid in Bevois Valley on Monday – though officers were unable to say if the two incidents were linked at this stage.
One resident, a 19-year-old University of Southampton student, was awoken to the sound of a “thud” when police carried out the raid, at around 10am yesterday.
He said: “I was woken up when I heard the banging.
“We’ve had some work done in the house and thought it was someone laying carpet.
(Two University of Southampton students, Jethro and Luke, were "shocked" to see police carrying out the raid)
“I’m from a rural area so it was a bit of a surprise.”
Another University of Southampton student, 19, added: “It’s crazy that something like that was going on so close to us.”
Police were last night unable to give estimates on the street value of both hauls.
But a similar-sized seizure in Bristol last year was said to be around £1 million.
Three men aged, 18, 21 and 36, were arrested on suspicion of producing a controlled drug of class B, following the raid at The Polygon.
All three are currently in police custody and enquiries are ongoing.
Inspector Clive Marsh of the Southampton High Harm Team has said “The arrests are part of our ongoing work to tackle drug-related crime in Southampton.
“Drugs can have a devastating impact on people’s lives and on the community as a whole.
“The large cultivation of cannabis can often be linked to serious organised crime and is also a way to fund other criminal activity.
“This includes the exploitation of vulnerable adults and children who are often used to sell drugs or commit other offences that arise out of issues such as drug debts.
“The fire risk posed by these large scale factories is also greatly increased, which can endanger those living or working in the immediate surrounding area.
“I’d like to reassure the community that we are determined to do all we can to disrupt this type of activity and to keep our communities safe.”
On Tuesday, police raided a cannabis farm at a property in Dukes Road, Southampton.
Police say no arrests have been made but an investigation is ongoing.


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--Flood warnings issued across Test Valley with up to 14mm of rain still expected

A FLOOD warning has been issued for Test Valley following days of heavy winds and rain which battered the country @ @ @ @ @ to rise in the River Test towards Romsey , as well as all channels throughout @ @ @ @ @ 25mm of rain has been recorded in the last 24 hours at Romsey .
A @ @ @ @ @ today and tomorrow , that between nine and 14mm of rain is forecast .
According @ @ @ @ @ this rainfall on Thursday and Friday will keep river levels high over the next few @ @ @ @ @ all channels through Romsey and Testwood will remain high .
Dry weather is forecast for @ @ @ @ @ Any blockages in the river should be reported to gov.uk 's incident hotline on 0800 @ @ @ @

River levels are continuing to rise in the River Test towards Romsey, as well as all channels throughout the town.
A huge 25mm of rain has been recorded in the last 24 hours at Romsey.
A warning has been issued for today and tomorrow, that between nine and 14mm of rain is forecast.
According to the gov.uk website, this rainfall on Thursday and Friday will keep river levels high over the next few days and water levels in all channels through Romsey and Testwood will remain high.
Dry weather is forecast for the following few days.
Any blockages in the river should be reported to gov.uk's incident hotline on 0800 80 70 60.


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--Fire crews rush to Botley Road following electrical cables on fire

FIRE crews have rushed to a Southampton road after overhead electrical cables were seen in flames .
Two emergency calls @ @ @ @ @ and Rescue Service , who are now in attendance at the fire on Botley Road @ @ @ @ @ .
It is known the incident has happened next to a garage along the road @ @ @ @ @ Fire and Rescue Service said : `` Two crews from Hightown are on the scene @ @ @ @ @ is ongoing . ''
The electricity board have been made aware .

Two emergency calls were received by Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service, who are now in attendance at the fire on Botley Road, Botley, at 8.34am.
It is known the incident has happened next to a garage along the road.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Two crews from Hightown are on the scene and are investigating. It is ongoing."
The electricity board have been made aware.


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--Gary Barlow announced as new brand ambassador of P&O Cruises

TAKE That star Gary Barlow has officially been announced as the new brand ambassador of a Southampton-based cruise line .
P & O Cruises have taken on the 48-year-old musician as the musical director of The 710 Club onboard the cruise line 's new LNG-powered ship Iona , which will be launched in May this year .
He will return to Southampton before sailing across seas to deliver music with `` amazing '' travel experiences for guests on board .
It will be his first time returning professionally to the city after showcasing his talent as lead singer in Take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , at St Mary 's Stadium .
Gary will also perform at Iona ’ s naming celebration which kicks off IonaFest , the UK ’ s new floating festival which is a seven night cruise to the Norwegian Fjords from Southampton on July 4 .
Those onboard could meet the former The X Factor judge if they are booked onto the cruise which visits the Norwegian Fjords , Spain , Portugal and the Canary Islands .
Gary said : “ I want The 710 Club to be a celebration of great music and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ director , I want to give a unique experience for people who love music as much as I do .
“ Music has been such a massive part of my life – and taken me on so many journeys and adventures .
I ’ m hoping to pass this on to all the guests in my club.
” P & O Cruises president , Paul Ludlow , said : “ We are immensely proud to have someone of Gary ’ s stature and talent working with us as brand ambassador .
`` Gary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and he will bring his vision and personality to our new The 710 Club ; from guiding the resident band , selecting future performers and playlists and even shaping the interiors and signature cocktails .
“ We ’ re excited that our guests can be a part of it and they will have the opportunity to watch Gary light up Iona ’ s theatre for some extraordinary performances in dazzling surroundings . ''
With a 5,200-guest capacity , the Iona will be the largest ship built to serve the UK market .
Gary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bandmates Mark Owen and Howard Donald , has written 15 Number One singles , won six Ivor Novello Awards , eight BRIT awards , sold over 45 million records worldwide and over eight million concert tickets .

P&O Cruises have taken on the 48-year-old musician as the musical director of The 710 Club onboard the cruise line's new LNG-powered ship Iona, which will be launched in May this year.
He will return to Southampton before sailing across seas to deliver music with "amazing" travel experiences for guests on board.
It will be his first time returning professionally to the city after showcasing his talent as lead singer in Take That's Greatest Hits tour last May, at St Mary's Stadium.
Gary will also perform at Iona’s naming celebration which kicks off IonaFest, the UK’s new floating festival which is a seven night cruise to the Norwegian Fjords from Southampton on July 4.
Those onboard could meet the former The X Factor judge if they are booked onto the cruise which visits the Norwegian Fjords, Spain, Portugal and the Canary Islands.
Gary said: “I want The 710 Club to be a celebration of great music and great talent.
"As its musical director, I want to give a unique experience for people who love music as much as I do.
“Music has been such a massive part of my life – and taken me on so many journeys and adventures. I’m hoping to pass this on to all the guests in my club.”
Gary Barlow. Picture: PA
P&O Cruises president, Paul Ludlow, said: “We are immensely proud to have someone of Gary’s stature and talent working with us as brand ambassador.
"Gary’s impressive career speaks for itself and he will bring his vision and personality to our new The 710 Club; from guiding the resident band, selecting future performers and playlists and even shaping the interiors and signature cocktails.
“We’re excited that our guests can be a part of it and they will have the opportunity to watch Gary light up Iona’s theatre for some extraordinary performances in dazzling surroundings."
With a 5,200-guest capacity, the Iona will be the largest ship built to serve the UK market.
Gary spent the 2019 Take That tour alongside bandmates Mark Owen and Howard Donald, has written 15 Number One singles, won six Ivor Novello Awards, eight BRIT awards, sold over 45 million records worldwide and over eight million concert tickets.


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--From drink driving, assaulting police and shoplifting from John Lewis - 17 criminals that have appea

From drink driving, assaulting police and shoplifting from John Lewis - 17 criminals that have appeared in Southampton Magistrates Court

AMONG the cases heard at Southampton Magistrates ' Court were ... JOHN FRANCIS KERINS , 65 of Woodlea Gardens , West End .
Pleaded guilty to assaulting a man by beating .
Discharged conditionally for two years and fined £450 .
Ordered to pay £85 court costs .
RUPINDER SINGH , 44 , of Barons Mead , Southampton .
Pleaded not guilty but was found guilty of drink driving .
Disqualified from driving for 18 months and fined £1,000 .
Ordered to pay victim surcharge of £100 and £620 in court costs .
KAUSHIK THAKRAR , 53 , of Cleverley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ driving without insurance .
Disqualified from driving for six months and fined £350 .
Ordered to pay £85 court costs .
ADAM MARCINIAK , 27 , of no fixed address .
Pleaded guilty to theft of a Hugo Boss coat and the theft of an Apple keyboard from John Lewis in Southampton .
Discharged conditionally for 12 months and ordered to pay a £21 victim surcharge .
NICHOLAS MARK PHILPOTT , 30 , of Southampton Street , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to the removal , disposal or realisation of stolen goods .
Fined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surcharge and £85 court costs .
ANNA TANSKA , 43 , of John Thornycroft Road , Southampton .
Pleaded not guilty but was found guilty of drink driving .
Ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work and disqualified from driving for 18 months .
Ordered to pay £90 victim surcharge and £250 court costs .
SEBURA COLLEN SELEMELA , 35 , of Malcroft Mews , Marchwood .
Pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen of blood for a laboratory test to investigate into whether she had committed a driving offence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unpaid work and disqualified from driving for 20 months .
Ordered to pay £90 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
ROD HACKETT , 42 , of Oxford Street , Southampton .
Admitted breach of the requirements of a community ordered .
Fined £100 .
SAMANTHA JANE KING , 48 , of Itchenside Close , Southampton .
Admitted breach of the requirements of a community ordered .
Fined £35 .
JOSHUA JOHN KNIGHT , 23 , of The Acorns , Bursledon .
Admitted breach of the requirements of a community ordered .
Fined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Station Road , Southampton .
Admitted breach of the requirements of a community ordered .
Fined £144 .

JOHN FRANCIS KERINS, 65 of Woodlea Gardens, West End. Pleaded guilty to assaulting a man by beating. Discharged conditionally for two years and fined £450. Ordered to pay £85 court costs.
RUPINDER SINGH, 44, of Barons Mead, Southampton. Pleaded not guilty but was found guilty of drink driving. Disqualified from driving for 18 months and fined £1,000. Ordered to pay victim surcharge of £100 and £620 in court costs.
KAUSHIK THAKRAR, 53, of Cleverley Rise, Bursledon. Pleaded guilty to driving without insurance. Disqualified from driving for six months and fined £350. Ordered to pay £85 court costs.
ADAM MARCINIAK, 27, of no fixed address. Pleaded guilty to theft of a Hugo Boss coat and the theft of an Apple keyboard from John Lewis in Southampton. Discharged conditionally for 12 months and ordered to pay a £21 victim surcharge.
NICHOLAS MARK PHILPOTT, 30, of Southampton Street, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to the removal, disposal or realisation of stolen goods. Fined £120. Ordered to pay £30 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
ANNA TANSKA, 43, of John Thornycroft Road, Southampton. Pleaded not guilty but was found guilty of drink driving. Ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work and disqualified from driving for 18 months. Ordered to pay £90 victim surcharge and £250 court costs.
SEBURA COLLEN SELEMELA, 35, of Malcroft Mews, Marchwood. Pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen of blood for a laboratory test to investigate into whether she had committed a driving offence. Ordered to carry out 100 hours unpaid work and disqualified from driving for 20 months. Ordered to pay £90 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
ROD HACKETT, 42, of Oxford Street, Southampton. Admitted breach of the requirements of a community ordered. Fined £100.
SAMANTHA JANE KING, 48, of Itchenside Close, Southampton. Admitted breach of the requirements of a community ordered. Fined £35.
JOSHUA JOHN KNIGHT, 23, of The Acorns, Bursledon. Admitted breach of the requirements of a community ordered. Fined £60.
JOE DILLAN LUCAS, 26, Station Road, Southampton. Admitted breach of the requirements of a community ordered. Fined £144.


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--Kelly-Anne Case 'tied up and tortured before being murdered'

A MOTHER of three was tied up and tortured by an intruder before having her throat repeatedly cut , and her home set on fire in an attempt to cover up the sexually-motivated crime , a court heard today .
Kelly Anne-Case was found lying naked on her bed with her hands bound with cable ties by firefighters called to tackle a blaze at the property .
Winchester Crown Court heard that Ms Case was 'vulnerable ' and 'alone ' when she was brutally killed in a 'sexually motivated ' attack at her home .
The court heard the extent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 'coerce ' or 'terrify ' her before her death and that some of them may have been carried out after she died .
Mr Rowan-Davies had visited Ms Case 's house earlier that morning with a friend , who was one of the victim 's sexual partners , the court heard .
William Mousley QC , prosecuting , said the defendant returned , armed with a knife , intending 'violence and some sort of sexual pleasure ' .
Firefighters were initially alerted to the Ms Case 's house after neighbours spotted a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ am in the morning in Gosport , Hants .
Upon entering the building on July 30 2019 , the firefighters discovered two fires .
One in the kitchen and one in the living room which had caused substantial damage .
After putting out the fires , they began searching the building for people .
When the firefighters went upstairs they discovered the body of Kelly-Anne Case curled up on a bed that had been stripped of sheets .
Blood was on the walls and on the floors and on the bed was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a knife . '
Mr Mousley said : `` The motive appears sexual and the injuries strongly suggest she was tortured before her death .
`` Her wrists had been tied together in front of her using two white cable ties and a thicker black one .
`` Her throat had been cut and there was a significant amount of blood staining on the mattress , on the walls and on the floor . ''
A postmortem discovered Ms Case 's throat had been sliced several times causing the windpipe and jugular vein @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eight shallow wounds above the collar bone , rib fractures , a 9cm wound to the back of her right shoulder and another two cm wound .
Mr Mousley added : `` These have the appearance of someone wanting to control coerce or terrify Kelly Anne so she would perhaps do what she was being told . ''
`` As well as the neck wounds , and the injuries to her body , Miss Case 's face was severely bruised .
Mr Mousley said Ms Case had a 'lifestyle that included drinking and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of her death she was found to be one and a half times the legal driving limit , as well as having traces of cocaine and an antidepressant in her system .
The night before her body was discovered Ms Case had been 'drinking and having a good time ' with two of her friends .
Mr Mousley continued : `` At one point Ms Case became emotional and she spoke to a man called Will Vallender inviting him to come around .
He was with Brendan Rowan-Davies . ''
CCTV showed that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Case 's home in a taxi , arriving at around half past midnight on July 29 .
Mr Mousley told the court that the trio spent the rest of the night drinking , talking and taking cocaine before in the early hours of the morning Mr Vallender and Ms Case went upstairs to her bedroom to have sex .
The prosecutor said earlier that evening Rowan Davies had told Ms Case ' I 've always fancied you ' to which she responded by laughing .
Mr Vallender and Rowan-Davies then left the address @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back to Mr Vallender 's home .
At 6.45am Rowan-Davies was captured on CCTV returning to his own house , where he emerged from less than half an hour later having changed his clothes .
Mr Mousley said that Rowan-Davies was then seen by a witness heading towards Ms Case 's address wearing ' a white t-shirt with a large image of Bob Marley on it ' .
It is alleged he later tried to dispose and burn some of the items of clothing he was seen wearing in a nearby alleway .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ spotted a 'smouldering ' bag of clothes in the same alley containing a blood-stained white t-shirt with the words 'Bob Marley ' on it as well as women 's underwear from Ms Case 's home .
He explained that DNA matching the defendant and the victim were found on some of the clothing and on the cable ties .
Mr Mousley said the defendant might claim during the trial he had disturbed an intruder who had threatened him with a knife before fleeing .
The court heard Rowan-Davies , from Gosport , was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 31 .
He denies murder and arson .
In his police interview he answered 'no comment ' to all the questions put to him .
Mr Mousley said : `` This was because he could not .
He had no answer other than to admit his guilt , which he was not prepared to do . ''

Kelly Anne-Case was found lying naked on her bed with her hands bound with cable ties by firefighters called to tackle a blaze at the property.
Winchester Crown Court heard that Ms Case was 'vulnerable' and 'alone' when she was brutally killed in a 'sexually motivated' attack at her home.
The court heard the extent of her injuries suggest someone was trying to 'coerce' or 'terrify' her before her death and that some of them may have been carried out after she died.
Brendan Rowan-Davies, 29, denies murdering 27-year-old Kelly-Anne Case and mutilating her body.
Mr Rowan-Davies had visited Ms Case's house earlier that morning with a friend, who was one of the victim's sexual partners, the court heard.
William Mousley QC, prosecuting, said the defendant returned, armed with a knife, intending 'violence and some sort of sexual pleasure'.
Firefighters were initially alerted to the Ms Case's house after neighbours spotted a fire at her home at around 8.15 am in the morning in Gosport, Hants.
Upon entering the building on July 30 2019, the firefighters discovered two fires. One in the kitchen and one in the living room which had caused substantial damage.
After putting out the fires, they began searching the building for people.
When the firefighters went upstairs they discovered the body of Kelly-Anne Case curled up on a bed that had been stripped of sheets.
Blood was on the walls and on the floors and on the bed was a 'bloody imprint of something that looked like a knife.'
Mr Mousley said: "The motive appears sexual and the injuries strongly suggest she was tortured before her death.
"Her wrists had been tied together in front of her using two white cable ties and a thicker black one.
"Her throat had been cut and there was a significant amount of blood staining on the mattress, on the walls and on the floor."
A postmortem discovered Ms Case's throat had been sliced several times causing the windpipe and jugular vein to be severed.
Ms Case had eight shallow wounds above the collar bone, rib fractures, a 9cm wound to the back of her right shoulder and another two cm wound.
Mr Mousley added: "These have the appearance of someone wanting to control coerce or terrify Kelly Anne so she would perhaps do what she was being told."
"As well as the neck wounds, and the injuries to her body, Miss Case's face was severely bruised.
Mr Mousley said Ms Case had a 'lifestyle that included drinking and drug taking' and at the time of her death she was found to be one and a half times the legal driving limit, as well as having traces of cocaine and an antidepressant in her system.
The night before her body was discovered Ms Case had been 'drinking and having a good time' with two of her friends.
Mr Mousley continued: "At one point Ms Case became emotional and she spoke to a man called Will Vallender inviting him to come around. He was with Brendan Rowan-Davies."
CCTV showed that Mr Vallender and Rowan-Davies travelled to Ms Case's home in a taxi, arriving at around half past midnight on July 29.
Mr Mousley told the court that the trio spent the rest of the night drinking, talking and taking cocaine before in the early hours of the morning Mr Vallender and Ms Case went upstairs to her bedroom to have sex.
The prosecutor said earlier that evening Rowan Davies had told Ms Case 'I've always fancied you' to which she responded by laughing.
Mr Vallender and Rowan-Davies then left the address at about 6:30am and got a taxi back to Mr Vallender's home.
At 6.45am Rowan-Davies was captured on CCTV returning to his own house, where he emerged from less than half an hour later having changed his clothes.
Mr Mousley said that Rowan-Davies was then seen by a witness heading towards Ms Case's address wearing 'a white t-shirt with a large image of Bob Marley on it'.
It is alleged he later tried to dispose and burn some of the items of clothing he was seen wearing in a nearby alleway.
The jury were told a passerby later spotted a 'smouldering' bag of clothes in the same alley containing a blood-stained white t-shirt with the words 'Bob Marley' on it as well as women's underwear from Ms Case's home.
He explained that DNA matching the defendant and the victim were found on some of the clothing and on the cable ties.
Mr Mousley said the defendant might claim during the trial he had disturbed an intruder who had threatened him with a knife before fleeing. The court heard Rowan-Davies, from Gosport, was arrested by police in Portsmouth on July 31. He denies murder and arson.
In his police interview he answered 'no comment' to all the questions put to him.
Mr Mousley said: "This was because he could not. He had no answer other than to admit his guilt, which he was not prepared to do."
The trial continues.


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--‘Bring and spin’ your own vinyl

‘Bring and spin’ your own vinyl

IT IS an alternative craft beer bar in the heart of Southampton which is passionate about board sports and providing “ outstanding beer ” .
Beards & Boards opened its doors for the first time just last September .
True to the pub ’ s name each beer tap is mounted on a skateboard .
Its name is a tribute to skateboarding culture as well as alternative , rock , Pop-punk and surfer-punk styles of music .
Located in Bedford Place , it boasts ten beer lines , three cask beers and four draft ciders .
All wines , spirits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two beers are not vegan .
Before becoming the pub it is today the building housed a charity shop and before that a butchers .
The new business is owned and managed by Toby Jackson and Phil Maggs .
The duo revamped the premises in just seven weeks , decorating it with graffiti and kitting it out with a games console and record decks According to Toby , 32 , things have been going well , and he hopes the pub will create a community of people with similar interests and bring people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manage Overdraft in Shirley said : “ I used to manage a pub before and they were doing well so I thought make my own stamp .
“ Everyone who comes in compliments the music and enjoys the atmosphere we have created .
There is nowhere in Bedford place offering Pop-punk or Skate-punk .
There are always nice people and a good atmosphere.
” The pub is both child and dog-friendly .
It also serves coffee .
Despite not serving meals the watering hole has a “ bring your own ” food policy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ bring and spin ” event for punters to bring and play their own vinyl .
While on Tuesdays there is a student night offering a 10 per cent discount off beers and cask beers costing £3 .

Beards & Boards opened its doors for the first time just last September.
True to the pub’s name each beer tap is mounted on a skateboard.
Its name is a tribute to skateboarding culture as well as alternative, rock, Pop-punk and surfer-punk styles of music.
Located in Bedford Place, it boasts ten beer lines, three cask beers and four draft ciders.
All wines, spirits and soft drinks are vegan and only two beers are not vegan.
Before becoming the pub it is today the building housed a charity shop and before that a butchers.
The new business is owned and managed by Toby Jackson and Phil Maggs.
The duo revamped the premises in just seven weeks, decorating it with graffiti and kitting it out with a games console and record decks
According to Toby, 32, things have been going well, and he hopes the pub will create a community of people with similar interests and bring people together.
Toby, who used to manage Overdraft in Shirley said: “I used to manage a pub before and they were doing well so I thought make my own stamp.
“Everyone who comes in compliments the music and enjoys the atmosphere we have created. There is nowhere in Bedford place offering Pop-punk or Skate-punk. There are always nice people and a good atmosphere.”
The pub is both child and dog-friendly. It also serves coffee.
Despite not serving meals the watering hole has a “bring your own” food policy.
On Thursdays, there is a “bring and spin” event for punters to bring and play their own vinyl. While on Tuesdays there is a student night offering a 10 per cent discount off beers and cask beers costing £3.


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--The aftermath of Storm Brendan (and more rain is forecast today)

STORM Brendan was followed by another day of wind and rain battering Hampshire .
The wild weather brought down trees @ @ @ @ @ closed roads across Southampton and the rest of the county .
Winds have now dropped @ @ @ @ @ forecast to fall in the city later today .
Scroll through the gallery above to @ @ @ @ @ storm .

The wild weather brought down trees, caused flooding, and closed roads across Southampton and the rest of the county.
Winds have now dropped, although heavy rain is forecast to fall in the city later today.
Scroll through the gallery above to see damage caused by the storm.


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--Plea to stop highly contagious disease spreading to New Forest after four horses die at equine centr

Plea to stop highly contagious disease spreading to New Forest after four horses die at equine centre in Stubbington

FOUR horses have now died following an outbreak of a highly-contagious disease at a Hampshire equestrian centre .
Now the owners of horses which have been to Crofton Manor , near Stubbington , are being urged to help prevent the equine herpes virus EHV-1 from spreading to the New Forest .
EHV-1 , which can cause inflammation of blood vessels in the spinal cord and brain , is usually spread by direct horse-to-horse contact .
But it can also be spread indirectly through contact with objects which are contaminated with the virus , including clothing , grooming equipment and water @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to thousands of free-roaming ponies , is one of the most popular horse riding areas in the country .
Sue Westwood , clerk to the Verderers , said : `` We 're asking anyone whose horse has been to Crofton Manor , or has had contact with a horse that has been to Crofton Manor since Christmas , to kindly refrain from riding on the Forest .
This a temporary measure to protect the Forest ponies . ''
Ten horses at Crofton Manor tested positive for EHV-1 , which can not be passed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was confirmed on January 7 .
A statement on the centre 's Facebook page confirms that the number of horses which have died from the disease has risen from two to four .
It adds : `` Whilst we are still waiting for all the results to come back from the laboratory we can say that the majority are coming back negative . ''
Several people have used social media to send message of support to the centre .
One woman said : `` Thank you for being so responsible in sharing information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have happened anywhere . ''
Seadown Veterinary Services in Hythe has alerted its clients about the outbreak of EHV-1 .
Equine vet Laura Trigg , a Seadown director , said : `` The herpes virus is extremely contagious and can be spread by the affected horses .
It can also be spread inadvertently due to poor biosecurity . ''
EHV-1 can cause respiratory problems , abortion in pregnant mares and in rare cases neurological problems leading to paralysis .
Early symptoms caused by the respiratory form of the disease include coughing , increased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lack of interest in food .
Initial indications of the neurological form of the virus include a lack of energy , wobbly hind legs and a slight tilt of the head .

Now the owners of horses which have been to Crofton Manor, near Stubbington, are being urged to help prevent the equine herpes virus EHV-1 from spreading to the New Forest.
EHV-1, which can cause inflammation of blood vessels in the spinal cord and brain, is usually spread by direct horse-to-horse contact.
But it can also be spread indirectly through contact with objects which are contaminated with the virus, including clothing, grooming equipment and water buckets.
The New Forest, home to thousands of free-roaming ponies, is one of the most popular horse riding areas in the country.
Sue Westwood, clerk to the Verderers, said: "We're asking anyone whose horse has been to Crofton Manor, or has had contact with a horse that has been to Crofton Manor since Christmas, to kindly refrain from riding on the Forest. This a temporary measure to protect the Forest ponies."
Ten horses at Crofton Manor tested positive for EHV-1, which cannot be passed to humans, after the first case was confirmed on January 7.
A statement on the centre's Facebook page confirms that the number of horses which have died from the disease has risen from two to four.
It adds: "Whilst we are still waiting for all the results to come back from the laboratory we can say that the majority are coming back negative."
Several people have used social media to send message of support to the centre.
One woman said: "Thank you for being so responsible in sharing information about this devastating situation, which could have happened anywhere."
Seadown Veterinary Services in Hythe has alerted its clients about the outbreak of EHV-1.
Equine vet Laura Trigg, a Seadown director, said: "The herpes virus is extremely contagious and can be spread by the affected horses. It can also be spread inadvertently due to poor biosecurity."
EHV-1 can cause respiratory problems, abortion in pregnant mares and in rare cases neurological problems leading to paralysis.
Early symptoms caused by the respiratory form of the disease include coughing, increased temperature, a nasal discharge and a lack of interest in food.
Initial indications of the neurological form of the virus include a lack of energy, wobbly hind legs and a slight tilt of the head.
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thedailyecho--2020-01-16--Sentencing of Riverside Park rapist Jozef Janczura pushed back

THE sentencing of a man who raped a teenager in a Southampton park has been pushed back .
Jozef Janczura @ @ @ @ @ today at Southampton Crown Court following the attack on his 18-year-old victim in Riverside Park @ @ @ @ @ 34-year-old was found guilty of rape and assault occasioning actual bodily harm ( ABH ) @ @ @ @ @ trial .
His sentencing will now take place on January 31 .
As previously reported @ @ @ @ @ from behind , strangled her and raped her during the incident at Riverside Park on @ @ @ @ @ Officers later matched DNA found on the victim ’ s body after the incident with @ @ @ @ @ .

Jozef Janczura was due to be sentenced today at Southampton Crown Court following the attack on his 18-year-old victim in Riverside Park in December 2018.
The 34-year-old was found guilty of rape and assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH) last month following a week-long trial.
His sentencing will now take place on January 31.
As previously reported, Janczura grabbed his victim from behind, strangled her and raped her during the incident at Riverside Park on December 2, 2018.
Officers later matched DNA found on the victim’s body after the incident with that of Janczura’s.


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--Kieran Pretlove jailed for threatening woman

A SOUTHAMPTON man has been jailed for threatening the use of violence .
Kieran Neil John Pretlove , 28 , @ @ @ @ @ use of abusive and insulting words towards a woman in Dibden Purlieu on August 23 @ @ @ @ @ , he was caught driving a Vauxhall Astra on Beaulieu Road while disqualified from holding @ @ @ @ @ .
Pretlove , of Milton Road , Southampton , pleaded guilty to one account of @ @ @ @ @ insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause his victim to believe violence would be @ @ @ @ @ also pleaded guilty to one account of driving while disqualified from holding a licence and @ @ @ @ @ insurance .
Pretlove was committed to prison for four months and was ordered to pay @ @ @ @ @ .

Kieran Neil John Pretlove, 28, appeared before court for the use of abusive and insulting words towards a woman in Dibden Purlieu on August 23.
On the same day, he was caught driving a Vauxhall Astra on Beaulieu Road while disqualified from holding a licence and without insurance.
Pretlove, of Milton Road, Southampton, pleaded guilty to one account of using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause his victim to believe violence would be used against her.
He also pleaded guilty to one account of driving while disqualified from holding a licence and one account of driving without insurance.
Pretlove was committed to prison for four months and was ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £122.


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--Southampton teenager Ryan Maidment given suspended sentence over distributing indecent images of chi

Southampton teenager Ryan Maidment given suspended sentence over distributing indecent images of children

A SOUTHAMPTON teenager was caught with “ sickening ” images of young girls and asked others to share them .
Ryan Maidment was caught with dozens of indecent images of some young girls – the youngest thought to be aged between four to six years old .
Now aged 20 Maidment , who was aged between 17 and 18 at the time of his offending , also “ traded ” images with other paedophiles via an online chat site and used a mobile application aimed at hiding private photographs or videos .
At Southampton Crown Court , he was given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how Maidment was arrested in May 2018 after police received information that an internet connection linked to his flat in International Way , was being used to share indecent images .
Police found more than 60 indecent images on his Samsung mobile phone , the majority of which were category C – the least serious category .
Officers also found moving images and that Maidment had shared images in group messaging chats .
This meant he had committed an offence of distributing indecent images – a more serious offence than possession .
Maidment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ images , ranging from category A to C , and three counts of distributing indecent images , again ranging from category A to C. In mitigation , Gemma White said Maidment was an “ isolated ” teenager at the time of the offences and had spent much of his time gaming .
She said Maidment had since managed to get a job , though did not disclose where , and had formed relationships and had began to socialise with his work colleagues .
She urged Judge Peter Henry to follow a pre-sentence report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sentence and allow Maidment to take on a programme aimed at helping paedophiles ¬– which he would not be able to access in prison .
In sentencing , Judge Peter Henry described the images as “ sickening ” .
He said : “ Any right minded person will think someone like you deserves severe punishment .
“ But on the other hand you are young , you have no previous convictions and you were , as I find , isolated in some sort of fantasy world .
“ It ’ s clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you were 17.
” He added : “ I have to find the balance between the punishment best for the public interest against the best way to protect society.
” Judge Henry imposed an 18 month prison sentence , suspended for two years .
He also put an “ onerous ” order of 160 hours of unpaid work , ordered Maidment to complete the Horizon programme and 20 days or rehabilitation activity requirement .
Maidment was also made the subject of notification requirements and a sexual harm prevention order and ordered to pay @ @ @ @

Ryan Maidment was caught with dozens of indecent images of some young girls – the youngest thought to be aged between four to six years old.
Now aged 20 Maidment, who was aged between 17 and 18 at the time of his offending, also “traded” images with other paedophiles via an online chat site and used a mobile application aimed at hiding private photographs or videos.
At Southampton Crown Court, he was given a suspended sentence.
The court heard how Maidment was arrested in May 2018 after police received information that an internet connection linked to his flat in International Way, was being used to share indecent images.
Police found more than 60 indecent images on his Samsung mobile phone, the majority of which were category C – the least serious category.
Officers also found moving images and that Maidment had shared images in group messaging chats.
This meant he had committed an offence of distributing indecent images – a more serious offence than possession.
Maidment admitted three counts of possession of indecent images, ranging from category A to C, and three counts of distributing indecent images, again ranging from category A to C.
In mitigation, Gemma White said Maidment was an “isolated” teenager at the time of the offences and had spent much of his time gaming.
She said Maidment had since managed to get a job, though did not disclose where, and had formed relationships and had began to socialise with his work colleagues.
She urged Judge Peter Henry to follow a pre-sentence report by the probation service recommending he suspended the sentence and allow Maidment to take on a programme aimed at helping paedophiles ¬– which he would not be able to access in prison.
In sentencing, Judge Peter Henry described the images as “sickening”.
He said: “Any right minded person will think someone like you deserves severe punishment.
“But on the other hand you are young, you have no previous convictions and you were, as I find, isolated in some sort of fantasy world.
“It’s clear the most serious offences took place when you were 17.”
He added: “I have to find the balance between the punishment best for the public interest against the best way to protect society.”
Judge Henry imposed an 18 month prison sentence, suspended for two years.
He also put an “onerous” order of 160 hours of unpaid work, ordered Maidment to complete the Horizon programme and 20 days or rehabilitation activity requirement.
Maidment was also made the subject of notification requirements and a sexual harm prevention order and ordered to pay costs of £670.


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--Hampshire County Council to fund new £7.6 million building for Fryern Infant School

A HAMPSHIRE school is set to be demolished and completely transformed by a new £7.6 million building next year .
Following spending approval by Hampshire County Council , Fryern Junior School , in Chandler 's Ford , has called the final farewell to its ageing timber-framed 60-year-old building , which is `` coming to the end of its useful life '' .
By spring next year , the school will have a new building made of sustainable , energy-efficient materials , alongside the existing 240-pupil school , which is set to be demolished .
Once works are completed , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and outdoor learning space for the school .
The junior school , which caters for boys and girls from eight to 11 years of age , was given a Good rating by Ofsted in December 2018 .
It stated the environment offered to pupils is enthusiastic , engaging and harmonious in which to learn .
Councillor Roz Chadd , the County Council ’ s executive member for education and skills , agreed the total cost of £7,642,000 to be spent on the new build on January 10 .
She said : `` A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which is currently sited in a timber framed building which is almost 60 years old and coming to the end of its useful life .
The replacement building will be suitable for 21st century teaching , made of sustainable , energy efficient materials .
`` It is good to see that by sharing design and procurement requirements with another planned replacement - for the current Grange Junior School in Gosport - cost efficiencies have been achieved .
I am pleased to see that arrangements have been made to keep disruption to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s operation to a minimum.
” In November 2009 , Fryern Infant and Junior Schools were linked in a federation and now share the same headteacher and governing body .
The new school works will include building a single entrance to serve both Fryern Junior and the adjacent infants ’ school .
The build is set to implement nine classrooms with break out spaces for small group learning ; library or learning resource centre ; main hall and kitchen ; pupil and staff toilets ; and a staff room .
Refurbishments to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the entrance lobby , main reception , headteacher ’ s office and other offices , accessible toilet and reprographics room .

Following spending approval by Hampshire County Council, Fryern Junior School, in Chandler's Ford, has called the final farewell to its ageing timber-framed 60-year-old building, which is "coming to the end of its useful life".
By spring next year, the school will have a new building made of sustainable, energy-efficient materials, alongside the existing 240-pupil school, which is set to be demolished.
Once works are completed, the area is landscaped to become a recreational and outdoor learning space for the school.
The junior school, which caters for boys and girls from eight to 11 years of age, was given a Good rating by Ofsted in December 2018.
It stated the environment offered to pupils is enthusiastic, engaging and harmonious in which to learn.
Councillor Roz Chadd, the County Council’s executive member for education and skills, agreed the total cost of £7,642,000 to be spent on the new build on January 10.
She said: "A full rebuild is clearly needed at Fryern, which is currently sited in a timber framed building which is almost 60 years old and coming to the end of its useful life. The replacement building will be suitable for 21st century teaching, made of sustainable, energy efficient materials.
"It is good to see that by sharing design and procurement requirements with another planned replacement - for the current Grange Junior School in Gosport - cost efficiencies have been achieved. I am pleased to see that arrangements have been made to keep disruption to the children’s education and school’s operation to a minimum.”
In November 2009, Fryern Infant and Junior Schools were linked in a federation and now share the same headteacher and governing body.
The new school works will include building a single entrance to serve both Fryern Junior and the adjacent infants’ school.
The build is set to implement nine classrooms with break out spaces for small group learning; library or learning resource centre; main hall and kitchen; pupil and staff toilets; and a staff room.
Refurbishments to the infant school will also be made to the entrance lobby, main reception, headteacher’s office and other offices, accessible toilet and reprographics room.


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--Appeal to find missing Scott Campbell, 47, from Southampton

POLICE launched an appeal for information to find a missing man from Southampton .
The appeal was launched after Scott @ @ @ @ @ last seen in the Woolston area at around 7.45am yesterday morning ( Wednesday 15 January @ @ @ @ @ seen or heard from since .
A Hampshire Police statement confirmed that he has now @ @ @


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--Oliver Kerrigan-Harris is raising funds for a koala sanctuary Down Under by making and selling bookm

Oliver Kerrigan-Harris is raising funds for a koala sanctuary Down Under by making and selling bookmarks

LARGE parts of Australia have been devastated by the worst wildfires the country has seen in decades .
According to the latest estimates at least 26 people have died , up to one billion animals have been killed and more than 2,000 homes destroyed .
Seven million hectares of bushland are thought to have been incinerated since the blazes began last year .
Some of the most heartbreaking images emerging from Australia show koalas and other creatures which have been killed or badly burned by the massive fires .
Now a six-year-old Hampshire boy is raising funds for an animal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the crisis .
Oliver Kerrigan-Harris , of Marchwood , is making bookmarks which are being sold for £2 in aid of one of Australia 's koala sanctuaries .
Oliver said : `` I made one for myself and one for my friend , Felix Marchant .
Then we decided we could sell them and raise money for the koalas . ''
His mother Sue added : `` Oliver wanted to help the animals in Australia .
We 'd been making bookmarks for fun and he came up with the idea of selling some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mums and their children volunteered to take part , visiting Oliver 's home in the evening and making up to 50 bookmarks at a time .
Sue said : `` I 'm very proud of Oliver for thinking about the animals in Australia and for wanting to do something to help .
`` He 's such a kind-hearted boy and always has a smile on his face .
`` The project to make ' a few ' bookmarks has turned into a fundraising effort by the Marchwood community .
People have been making @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own homes .
`` Others have donated beads including Oliver 's grandad , Tegwyn Harris , who has sent large packets in the post from Exeter .
`` People have been making donations as well as buying the bookmarks .
So far we 've raised about £600 , which will be donated to one of the koala sanctuaries . ''
Supporters have taken to social media to raise awareness of the project .
One person posted : `` An amazing production line and in SUCH a good cause . ''

According to the latest estimates at least 26 people have died, up to one billion animals have been killed and more than 2,000 homes destroyed.
Seven million hectares of bushland are thought to have been incinerated since the blazes began last year.
Some of the most heartbreaking images emerging from Australia show koalas and other creatures which have been killed or badly burned by the massive fires.
Now a six-year-old Hampshire boy is raising funds for an animal charity which is trying to cope with the crisis.
Oliver Kerrigan-Harris, of Marchwood, is making bookmarks which are being sold for £2 in aid of one of Australia's koala sanctuaries.
Oliver said: "I made one for myself and one for my friend, Felix Marchant. Then we decided we could sell them and raise money for the koalas."
His mother Sue added: "Oliver wanted to help the animals in Australia. We'd been making bookmarks for fun and he came up with the idea of selling some to raise funds."
Other Marchwood mums and their children volunteered to take part, visiting Oliver's home in the evening and making up to 50 bookmarks at a time.
Sue said: "I'm very proud of Oliver for thinking about the animals in Australia and for wanting to do something to help.
"He's such a kind-hearted boy and always has a smile on his face.
"The project to make 'a few' bookmarks has turned into a fundraising effort by the Marchwood community. People have been making bookmarks with us and also in their own homes.
"Others have donated beads including Oliver's grandad, Tegwyn Harris, who has sent large packets in the post from Exeter.
"People have been making donations as well as buying the bookmarks. So far we've raised about £600, which will be donated to one of the koala sanctuaries."
Supporters have taken to social media to raise awareness of the project. One person posted: "An amazing production line and in SUCH a good cause."


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--Delays after second vehicle breaks down on M27

A SECOND vehicle has broken down on the M27 this morning , causing delays .
Traffic is building heading westbound @ @ @ @ @ happened just after junction nine for Whiteley .
Drivers are being warned to expect delays @ @ @ @ @ reported back towards Fareham .

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thedailyecho--2020-01-16--This Romsey squad enjoyed an excellent season almost a century ago

THIS picture shows a proud Romsey Football Club in the 1922/1923 season .
The club side that played in the Eastleigh and District League won the championship and in doing so ran up some large scores .
Perhaps the most emphatic victory being a 12-0 defeat of Chandler ’ s Ford with one player scoring seven goals .
In the Southampton Junior Cup , Romsey started with a 10-0 win over Pirelli General and followed this with a 2-0 victory over Hamble .
The semi final also proved easy with a 9-2 trouncing of Cunard Sports .
`` The final @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ground and Romsey were represented by Lewis , Brown , Pearce , Moody , Ray , Yayes , Janson , Gambling , Southwell , Harrington and Smith , '' according to the club 's history .
`` Facing Sarisbury Green , the town went one down before Gambling equalised and Harrington scored the winner in the second half.The team were cheered around the town on their return from Winchester with the cup . ''
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The club side that played in the Eastleigh and District League won the championship and in doing so ran up some large scores.
Perhaps the most emphatic victory being a 12-0 defeat of Chandler’s Ford with one player scoring seven goals.
In the Southampton Junior Cup, Romsey started with a 10-0 win over Pirelli General and followed this with a 2-0 victory over Hamble.
The semi final also proved easy with a 9-2 trouncing of Cunard Sports.
"The final was played at Winchester City’s ground and Romsey were represented by Lewis, Brown, Pearce, Moody, Ray,Yayes, Janson, Gambling, Southwell, Harrington and Smith," according to the club's history.
"Facing Sarisbury Green, the town went one down before Gambling equalised and Harrington scored the winner in the second half.The team were cheered around the town on their return from Winchester with the cup."
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thedailyecho--2020-01-16--Petersfield Bookshop inundated with orders after tweeting it had not sold 'a single book'

A Hampshire bookshop that tweeted about not selling a single book on Tuesday has been inundated with orders after going viral .
An employee at Petersfield Bookshop , which sells antiquarian , second-hand and new books , tweeted a picture of the store after a quiet day meant nothing had been sold .
The tweet read : `` ... Tumbleweed ... Not a single book sold today ... £0.00 ... We think this may be the first time ever ... We know its miserable out but if you 'd like to help us out , please find our Abebooks offering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the moment ... . ''
The message hit home for thousands of book lovers , who retweeted it - including author Neil Gaiman .
Overnight the store had more than 300 messages inquiring after books , as well as 95 orders - amountying to almost £1,000 Managing director John Westwood : `` This store , in its current site , was opened by my dad in 1958 , and it 's his legacy .
`` I believe in this industry , but online ordering and Amazon has hit us hard .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep the store afloat , and most evenings sleep on a camp bed in the shop .
`` We have lots of big plans for the future , on how to expand and grow , we just need to get there first . ''
He said the store has been busy today with visitors and buyers , with one Petersfield resident telling him : `` I 've lived here all my life and never been in your shop .
Last night my friend who lives in San Francisco told me I had to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` It has been overwhelming , mind-blowing and very humbling .
Book-lovers are a very special people , and everyone has been so supportive .
`` I 've carried on this store for my father - if you want to be rich you do n't go into the book industry .
`` Books are special things and nothing beats going into a bookstore .
Seeing them , touching them , smelling them - it is a special place . ''
The bookshop currently runs speaker and poetry events , discount shopping evenings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and is looking to expand in the coming months .

An employee at Petersfield Bookshop, which sells antiquarian, second-hand and new books, tweeted a picture of the store after a quiet day meant nothing had been sold.
The tweet read: "...Tumbleweed... Not a single book sold today... £0.00... We think this may be the first time ever... We know its miserable out but if you'd like to help us out, please find our Abebooks offering below, all at 25% off at the moment...."
The message hit home for thousands of book lovers, who retweeted it - including author Neil Gaiman.
Overnight the store had more than 300 messages inquiring after books, as well as 95 orders - amountying to almost £1,000
Managing director John Westwood: "This store, in its current site, was opened by my dad in 1958, and it's his legacy.
"I believe in this industry, but online ordering and Amazon has hit us hard. I've had to sell my flat to keep the store afloat, and most evenings sleep on a camp bed in the shop.
"We have lots of big plans for the future, on how to expand and grow, we just need to get there first."
He said the store has been busy today with visitors and buyers, with one Petersfield resident telling him: "I've lived here all my life and never been in your shop. Last night my friend who lives in San Francisco told me I had to come today."
Mr Westwood said: "It has been overwhelming, mind-blowing and very humbling. Book-lovers are a very special people, and everyone has been so supportive.
"I've carried on this store for my father - if you want to be rich you don't go into the book industry.
"Books are special things and nothing beats going into a bookstore. Seeing them, touching them, smelling them - it is a special place."
The bookshop currently runs speaker and poetry events, discount shopping evenings and organises sessions with schools and organisations, and is looking to expand in the coming months.


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--House prices increase in Southampton despite long term trend

HOUSE prices increased slightly in Southampton in November , new figures But the boost does not reverse the longer-term trend , which has seen property prices in the area suffer a 0.3 % annual decline .
The average Southampton house price in November was £210,954 , Land Registry figures show – a 0.4 % increase on October .
Over the month , the picture was similar to that across the South East , where prices increased 0.4 % .
Over the last year , the average sale price of property in Southampton remained level – putting the area 41st among @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authorities for annual The best annual growth in the region was in Hart , where properties increased on average by 6.9 % , to £429,000 .
At the other end of the scale , properties in Tandridge dropped 6.6 % in value , giving an average price of £437,000 .
Owners of flats saw the biggest improvement in property prices in Southampton in November – they increased 0.6 % , to £153,826 on average– but over the last year , prices dropped by 1.2 % .
Among other types of property : Terraced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up 0.2 % annually ; £212,367 average First steps on the property ladder First-time buyers in Southampton spent an average of £ 189,460 on their property – £830 less than a year ago , and £33,150 more than in November 2014 .
By comparison , former owner-occupiers paid £ 239,300 on average in November – 26.3 % more than first-time How do property prices in Southampton Buyers paid 35.4 % less than the average price in the South East ( £327,000 ) in November for a property in Southampton .
Across the South @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those across the UK , where the average cost £235,000 .
The most expensive properties in the South East were in South Bucks – £598,000 on average , and 2.8 times as much as in Southampton .
South Bucks properties cost 2.8 times as much as homes in Gosport ( £211,000 average ) , at the other end of the scale .
The highest property prices across the UK were in Kensington and Chelsea , where the average November sale price of £1.2 million could buy 14 properties in Burnley ( average £84,000 @ @

show.
But the boost does not reverse the longer-term trend, which has seen property prices in the area suffer a 0.3% annual decline .
The average Southampton house price in November was £210,954, Land Registry figures show – a 0.4% increase on October.
Over the month, the picture was similar to that across the South East, where prices increased 0.4% .
Over the last year, the average sale price of property in Southampton remained level – putting the area 41st among the South East’s 67 local authorities for annual
growth.
The best annual growth in the region was in Hart, where properties increased on average by 6.9%, to £429,000. At the other end of the scale, properties in Tandridge dropped 6.6% in value, giving an average price of £437,000.
Winners and Losers
Owners of flats saw the biggest improvement in property prices in Southampton in November – they increased 0.6%, to £153,826 on average– but over the last year, prices dropped by 1.2%.
Among other types of property:
Detached: up 0.5% monthly; down 0.2% annually; £360,161 average
Semi-detached: up 0.5% monthly; up 0.6% annually; £257,445 average
Terraced: remained level over the month; up 0.2% annually; £212,367 average
First steps on the property ladder
First-time buyers in Southampton spent an average of £ 189,460 on their property – £830 less than a year ago, and £33,150 more than in November 2014.
By comparison, former owner-occupiers paid £ 239,300 on average in November – 26.3% more than first-time
buyers.
How do property prices in Southampton
compare?
Buyers paid 35.4% less than the average price in the South East (£327,000) in November for a property in Southampton. Across the South East, property prices are lower than those across the UK, where the average cost £235,000.
The most expensive properties in the South East were in South Bucks – £598,000 on average, and 2.8 times as much as in Southampton. South Bucks properties cost 2.8 times as much as homes in Gosport (£211,000 average), at the other end of the scale.
The highest property prices across the UK were in Kensington and Chelsea, where the average November sale price of £1.2 million could buy 14 properties in Burnley (average £84,000).


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--Fitstop opens its doors in Romsey

Fitstop opens its doors in Romsey

A BRAND new gym has opened up in Hampshire , giving residents a varied choice of work outs .
Fitstop has now opened its doors to the public and is planning on welcoming members of the community and potential gym subscribers at an open day .
To celebrate the launch , on Sunday , January 19 , they will host an open day which will give residents a feel for the new facility .
According to the owner of Fitstop , Jamie Martin , the open day on Sunday will give people a three free workouts including a rowing class @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lifting opportunity .
Fitstop will open in the same building as a current Romsey gym , CrossFit .
Crossfit is a class-based fitness facility which aims to bring structured lessons and work outs as opposed to the new gym with a membership system and you can enter the gym to do bodybuilding workouts , power lifting workout and more .
Jamie , who is also a personal trainer , said : `` We decided to open Fitstop because CrossFit can be intimidating and the videos online can be daunting .
`` But now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work out how they would like without it being structured - if someone has watched World Strongest Man over Christmas and wants to give it a go , they can come here . ''
The 29-year-old added : '' Romsey has been crying out for a fitness facility like this one so I thought I would give it a go . ''
He said the new gym will have new and improved equipment , which gives residents a varied option of workouts compared to Crossfit .
Jamie has been a personal trainer since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been his passion .
Fitstop and Crossfit is located at Unit 30 , Romsey Industrial Estate , Greatbridge Road .
This comes as fitness fanatics raised £540 after taking part in a rowing marathon in aid of the Princess Anne Hospital maternity unit , Southampton .
FitStop Romsey manager Hayley Martin opened up about why she hosted the rowing marathon on January 3 .

Fitstop has now opened its doors to the public and is planning on welcoming members of the community and potential gym subscribers at an open day.
To celebrate the launch, on Sunday, January 19, they will host an open day which will give residents a feel for the new facility.
According to the owner of Fitstop, Jamie Martin, the open day on Sunday will give people a three free workouts including a rowing class, a running class and a weight lifting opportunity.
Fitstop will open in the same building as a current Romsey gym, CrossFit.
Crossfit is a class-based fitness facility which aims to bring structured lessons and work outs as opposed to the new gym with a membership system and you can enter the gym to do bodybuilding workouts, power lifting workout and more.
Jamie, who is also a personal trainer, said: "We decided to open Fitstop because CrossFit can be intimidating and the videos online can be daunting.
"But now, people can come into Fitstop and work out how they would like without it being structured - if someone has watched World Strongest Man over Christmas and wants to give it a go, they can come here."
The 29-year-old added:"Romsey has been crying out for a fitness facility like this one so I thought I would give it a go."
He said the new gym will have new and improved equipment, which gives residents a varied option of workouts compared to Crossfit.
Jamie has been a personal trainer since he was 21 and fitness has always been his passion.
Fitstop and Crossfit is located at Unit 30, Romsey Industrial Estate, Greatbridge Road.
This comes as fitness fanatics raised £540 after taking part in a rowing marathon in aid of the Princess Anne Hospital maternity unit, Southampton.
FitStop Romsey manager Hayley Martin opened up about why she hosted the rowing marathon on January 3.


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--Roadworks set to take place in Fair Oak

Roadworks set to take place in Fair Oak

Roadworks are scheduled to take place on a road in Fair Oak this month .
Drainage Improvement works are set @ @ @ @ @ Botley Road by Hampshire County Council .
The existing systems , ditches and ponds are @ @ @ @ @ a five day period from January 24 until January 28 .
Yellow warning signs will @ @ @ @ @ information on the dates of the work and while the work may not begin on @ @ @ @ @ it will take place at some point during this time .
Delays are going to @ @ @ @ @ done and traffic will be controlled with two-way signals .

Drainage Improvement works are set to be carried out on Botley Road by Hampshire County Council.
The existing systems, ditches and ponds are planned to be repaired over a five day period from January 24 until January 28.
Yellow warning signs will soon be erected with further information on the dates of the work and while the work may not begin on the first date advertised, it will take place at some point during this time.
Delays are going to be likely while works are done and traffic will be controlled with two-way signals.


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--Homeless people across the city to get free dental treatments from DentAid

HOMELESS people in Southampton will soon receive a visit from dentists who can provide pain-relieving treatments .
It comes after a city-wide partnership started to end the need for rough sleeping , which led to churches opening their buildings to those sleeping rough in winter .
The Street Support partnership has pledged that homeless people `` deserve better '' and that `` noone deserves to live a life on the streets '' .
To achieve this , the Street Support partnership are inviting others to join with them in tackling the problem .
DentAid , which holds a centre in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to improve oral health in the UK .
Speaking from Above Bar Church , Paul Webber said : `` Above Bar Church runs a weekly breakfast for up to 100 people who are homeless and vulnerable in our building on Above Bar Street .
This month , we have invited DentAid to bring their mobile dental unit to the church . ''
The churches ’ winter shelter will form part of a wider provision of beds to reduce rough sleeping in the city .
Last year , over 30 organisations signed a Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their vision is for Southampton to be a city where no one needs to sleep rough or beg .
Paul Woodman from Southampton Street Support said : `` We are working hard to help churches open across the city on rotation – a different church each night over the worst of the winter .
It ’ s not as easy as it sounds – our insurers have to be satisfied that people sleeping overnight are safe and that our buildings are ready to use for the many activities that are run during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Roche from DentAid said : `` We know that many men and women , who are homeless , suffer from dental pain but they often find it difficult to visit a dentist .
Dental nurses will be available to discuss any dental problems and anxieties the patients may have and then they can be seen by the volunteer dental team on our mobile dental unit when it visits Above Bar Church on January 23 .
The dental team can provide free , pain relieving treatments and oral health advice so that men and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suffer the misery of toothache . ''

It comes after a city-wide partnership started to end the need for rough sleeping, which led to churches opening their buildings to those sleeping rough in winter.
The Street Support partnership has pledged that homeless people "deserve better" and that "noone deserves to live a life on the streets".
To achieve this, the Street Support partnership are inviting others to join with them in tackling the problem.
DentAid, which holds a centre in Totton, is a charity which works to improve oral health in the UK.
Speaking from Above Bar Church, Paul Webber said: "Above Bar Church runs a weekly breakfast for up to 100 people who are homeless and vulnerable in our building on Above Bar Street. This month, we have invited DentAid to bring their mobile dental unit to the church."
The churches’ winter shelter will form part of a wider provision of beds to reduce rough sleeping in the city.
Last year, over 30 organisations signed a Southampton Rough Sleeping and Begging Charter which said their vision is for Southampton to be a city where no one needs to sleep rough or beg.
Paul Woodman from Southampton Street Support said: "We are working hard to help churches open across the city on rotation – a different church each night over the worst of the winter. It’s not as easy as it sounds – our insurers have to be satisfied that people sleeping overnight are safe and that our buildings are ready to use for the many activities that are run during the day for pre-schools and playgroups.
Naomi Roche from DentAid said: "We know that many men and women, who are homeless, suffer from dental pain but they often find it difficult to visit a dentist. Dental nurses will be available to discuss any dental problems and anxieties the patients may have and then they can be seen by the volunteer dental team on our mobile dental unit when it visits Above Bar Church on January 23. The dental team can provide free, pain relieving treatments and oral health advice so that men and women in Southampton don't have to suffer the misery of toothache."