thedailyecho--2020-05-28--Abbey Hotel, Romsey, could have been revamped into a Premier Inn

A FORMER Romsey hotel could have been snapped up Premier Inn while it was on the market for a new owner , it has been revealed .
A document from estate agent , Savills , unveiled the budget hotel chain could have revamped the Abbey Hotel , Church Street , into a 60 bed hotel after receiving an enquiry from the company .
Now a community leader has expressed her joy after discovering Premier Inn could have helped the market town 's tourism industry .
Cllr Dorothy Baverstock , who represents Romsey Cupernham on the borough council , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is other interest from other companies in bringing something else into Romsey .
`` This is what the whole thing has been about really - wanting to have the Abbey Hotel developed into a hotel .
`` If any company could move onto the brewery site it would be an absolute miracle because I have been living in Romsey for 33 years and the site is an absolute tip . ''
She added : `` I just feel we need a variety of places because we have got a lovely hotel in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it would be really good to have something else people can afford .
`` To have more accommodation in Romsey , which would boost our tourism , would be excellent . ''
Head of licensed leisure at Savills , Kevin Marsh , said : `` Premier Inn wanted to be in Romsey , but the Abbey Hotel did n't suit them because they needed a bigger site as they have got to be able to build something like 60 beds .
`` Interestingly , at the time , they had a requirement for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ basis that they saw a demand for a purpose built hotel .
`` What would have suited them is a site within walking distance of the town centre , if you could imagine anywhere from the Broadlands , past the Romsey sports centre or the brewery site , which would have been a potential place for them . ''
As previously reported in the Romsey Advertiser , plans to turn the Abbey Hotel into flats and a kitchen showroom came under fire from Romsey Town Council over fears the homes would not help @ @ @ @ @ @ @ submitted by property investor Brightbeech Property Limited , would see the ground floor of the property occupied by the kitchen company , Kutchenhaus , while a two-bedroom house would be built at the back of the site .
Director of Brightbeech Property Limited , Tim Lincoln , told the Advertiser the Abbey Hotel was `` unfortunately allowed to fall into disrepair by its previous owners '' .
He added : `` Once the works are completed Kutchenhaus will relocate to the property which will provide room for their successful business to expand further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to reopen in 2015 under the management of Paul and Sarah Bingham who managed The White Horse in the Market Place .
However , despite Mr Bingham previously claiming they had a “ refurbishment scheme in excess of £500,000 ” and that they were intending to “ trade it as part of the White Horse Hotel and rebrand it as the Abbey Inn ” the hotel never re-opened.TVBC are due to decide on the plans on Thursday , June 11 .
Premier Inn has been contacted for comment .

A document from estate agent, Savills, unveiled the budget hotel chain could have revamped the Abbey Hotel, Church Street, into a 60 bed hotel after receiving an enquiry from the company.
Now a community leader has expressed her joy after discovering Premier Inn could have helped the market town's tourism industry.
Cllr Dorothy Baverstock, who represents Romsey Cupernham on the borough council, said: "I am delighted to know there is other interest from other companies in bringing something else into Romsey.
"This is what the whole thing has been about really - wanting to have the Abbey Hotel developed into a hotel.
"If any company could move onto the brewery site it would be an absolute miracle because I have been living in Romsey for 33 years and the site is an absolute tip."
She added: "I just feel we need a variety of places because we have got a lovely hotel in the White Horse in the Market Place and it would be really good to have something else people can afford.
"To have more accommodation in Romsey, which would boost our tourism, would be excellent."
Head of licensed leisure at Savills, Kevin Marsh, said: "Premier Inn wanted to be in Romsey, but the Abbey Hotel didn't suit them because they needed a bigger site as they have got to be able to build something like 60 beds.
"Interestingly, at the time, they had a requirement for representation in and around Romsey on the basis that they saw a demand for a purpose built hotel.
"What would have suited them is a site within walking distance of the town centre, if you could imagine anywhere from the Broadlands, past the Romsey sports centre or the brewery site, which would have been a potential place for them."
As previously reported in the Romsey Advertiser, plans to turn the Abbey Hotel into flats and a kitchen showroom came under fire from Romsey Town Council over fears the homes would not help reel in tourists.
The plans, submitted by property investor Brightbeech Property Limited, would see the ground floor of the property occupied by the kitchen company, Kutchenhaus, while a two-bedroom house would be built at the back of the site.
Director of Brightbeech Property Limited, Tim Lincoln, told the Advertiser the Abbey Hotel was "unfortunately allowed to fall into disrepair by its previous owners".
He added: "Once the works are completed Kutchenhaus will relocate to the property which will provide room for their successful business to expand further."
The pub was also set to reopen in 2015 under the management of Paul and Sarah Bingham who managed The White Horse in the Market Place.
However, despite Mr Bingham previously claiming they had a “refurbishment scheme in excess of £500,000” and that they were intending to “trade it as part of the White Horse Hotel and rebrand it as the Abbey Inn” the hotel never re-opened.TVBC are due to decide on the plans on Thursday, June 11.
Premier Inn has been contacted for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-05-28--PHOTOS: Southampton residents mark the tenth official clap for carers

THE familiar sound of claps , pots clinking together and cruise ship horns were heard across the city this evening .
But it marked the tenth official Clap for Carers that has brought the community together for the last ten Thursday evenings when the clock has struck eight .
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thedailyecho--2020-05-28--Man charged with murder after Louise Smith's body found in Havant

A MAN has been charged with murder following the death of a teenager who went missing .
Officers investigating the @ @ @ @ @ have charged the man earlier this evening .
• Two arrested in murder probe after @ @ @ @ @ in woodlands • Police carry out extensive fingertip searches after teenager 's body found in @ @ @ @ @ 29 , of Somborne Drive , Havant , has been charged with murder and remanded @ @ @ @ @ appear at Portsmouth Magistrates ’ Court tomorrow morning ( May 29 ) .
A 29-year-old @ @ @ @ @ of assisting an offender , has been released on bail .

Officers investigating the death of 16-year-old Louise Smith have charged the man earlier this evening.
Shane Lee Mays, 29, of Somborne Drive, Havant, has been charged with murder and remanded in custody.
He will appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court tomorrow morning (May 29).
A 29-year-old woman, arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, has been released on bail.


thedailyecho--2020-05-28--World's oldest man dies aged 112

World's oldest man dies aged 112

The world ’ s oldest man , Bob Weighton , has died from cancer at the age of 112 , his family have confirmed .
The former teacher and engineer , from Alton , Hampshire , took up the title of the oldest man in the world in February after the death of the previous holder Chitetsu Watanabe of Japan .
Confirming his death to PA , his family said in a statement : “ With great sadness , the Weighton family announces the death of our beloved Bob Weighton .
“ He died peacefully in his sleep , from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 28 May 2020 at his flat in Alton , Hampshire , where he lived independently .
Aged 112 , Bob was the oldest man in the world .
“ Bob was an extraordinary man , and to the family not really because of the amazing age he reached .
“ A role model to us all , he lived his life interested in and engaged with all kinds of people from across the world .
“ He viewed everyone as his brother or sister and believed in loving and accepting and caring for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , many friendships and read and talked politics , theology , ecology and more right up until his death .
“ He also cared greatly for the environment .
The second bedroom in his flat was a workshop , filled with furniture , windmills and puzzles he made and sold in aid of charity , often from bits of wood pulled from skips .
“ We are so grateful that until the very end Bob remained our witty , kind , knowledgeable , conversationalist father , grandfather and great grandfather , and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s final birthday celebration on March 29 was held behind closed doors after the imposition of the Covid-19 lockdown , and he described how the “ world is in a bit of a mess ” with the crisis .
But despite his title of world ’ s oldest man , Mr Weighton declined a birthday card from the Queen , saying he did not want one at the taxpayer ’ s expense and he had received at least 10 from her already .
Mr Weighton was born in Kingston-Upon-Hull , Yorkshire , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by coincidence is the same day as Britain ’ s oldest woman Joan Hocquard , from Poole , Dorset , and also that of Alf Smith from St Madoes , Perthshire , Scotland , who shared the title of Britain ’ s oldest man until his death last year .
The father-of-three is survived by his children David and Dorothy , 10 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren .

The former teacher and engineer, from Alton, Hampshire, took up the title of the oldest man in the world in February after the death of the previous holder Chitetsu Watanabe of Japan.
Confirming his death to PA, his family said in a statement: “With great sadness, the Weighton family announces the death of our beloved Bob Weighton.
“He died peacefully in his sleep, from cancer, on the morning of Thursday 28 May 2020 at his flat in Alton, Hampshire, where he lived independently. Aged 112, Bob was the oldest man in the world.
“Bob was an extraordinary man, and to the family not really because of the amazing age he reached.
“A role model to us all, he lived his life interested in and engaged with all kinds of people from across the world.
“He viewed everyone as his brother or sister and believed in loving and accepting and caring for one another.
“He had many, many friendships and read and talked politics, theology, ecology and more right up until his death.
“He also cared greatly for the environment. The second bedroom in his flat was a workshop, filled with furniture, windmills and puzzles he made and sold in aid of charity, often from bits of wood pulled from skips.
“We are so grateful that until the very end Bob remained our witty, kind, knowledgeable, conversationalist father, grandfather and great grandfather, and we will miss him greatly.”
Mr Weighton’s final birthday celebration on March 29 was held behind closed doors after the imposition of the Covid-19 lockdown, and he described how the “world is in a bit of a mess” with the crisis.
But despite his title of world’s oldest man, Mr Weighton declined a birthday card from the Queen, saying he did not want one at the taxpayer’s expense and he had received at least 10 from her already.
Mr Weighton was born in Kingston-Upon-Hull, Yorkshire, on March 29, 1908, which by coincidence is the same day as Britain’s oldest woman Joan Hocquard, from Poole, Dorset, and also that of Alf Smith from St Madoes, Perthshire, Scotland, who shared the title of Britain’s oldest man until his death last year.
The father-of-three is survived by his children David and Dorothy, 10 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.


thedailyecho--2020-05-28--Woman arrested on suspicion of murder after 13-week-old baby dies

A 24-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a 13-week-old baby .
Police were called to @ @ @ @ @ , Gosport , Hampshire , on March 10 by the ambulance service which reported the @ @ @ @ @ A Hampshire police said : “ Despite the best efforts of emergency services at the @ @ @ @ @ pronounced dead a short time later .
“ Enquiries into the exact circumstances and the @ @ @ @ @ .
“ A 24-year-old woman from Gosport was arrested on suspicion of murder .
She @ @ @ @ @ .
”

Police were called to a property in Howe Road, Gosport, Hampshire, on March 10 by the ambulance service which reported the child being seriously unwell.
A Hampshire police said: “Despite the best efforts of emergency services at the scene, the child was pronounced dead a short time later.
“Enquiries into the exact circumstances and the cause of death are ongoing.
“A 24-year-old woman from Gosport was arrested on suspicion of murder. She has been released under investigation.”


thedailyecho--2020-05-28--Coronavirus: Four more patients die in Hampshire in 24 hours

FOUR patients who tested positive for coronavirus in Hampshire have died in the last 24 hours .
According to figures @ @ @ @ @ the death toll is now at 579 , up from 575 yesterday .
At University @ @ @ @ @ have died after becoming infected with the virus , up by one since yesterday .
@ @ @ @ @ Foundation Trust , the number of deaths is 154 , with none in the last @ @ @ @ @ NHS Foundation Trust has recorded 17 patient deaths , again , with no new recorded @ @ @ @ @ 225 people who tested positive for the virus have died at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation @ @ @ @ @ three since yesterday .

According to figures released by the NHS, the death toll is now at 579, up from 575 yesterday.
The figures cover University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS), Solent NHS Trust, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
At University Hospital Southampton, 183 people have died after becoming infected with the virus, up by one since yesterday.
While at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the number of deaths is 154, with none in the last 24 hours.
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust has recorded 17 patient deaths, again, with no new recorded deaths.
A total of 225 people who tested positive for the virus have died at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a rise of three since yesterday.


thedailyecho--2020-05-29--Colleagues line street for funeral procession of ‘loved and valued’ NHS worker

HOSPITAL staff have lined the street for the funeral procession of a “ loved and valued ” colleague who died after testing positive for Covid-19 Mike Brown , a linen and post operative at Southampton General Hospital for 20 years , died last month after receiving treatment in the hospital ’ s critical care unit .
Tearful colleagues clapped as they stood socially-distanced along the roadside outside the hospital as the hearse drove by .
The procession was held to enable staff to pay their respects to the 61-year-old ahead of the private funeral , which was limited under lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of University Hospital Southampton , also led a round of applause for all the staff .
She said : “ Mike was a really loved and valued member of the team known across the hospital for his cheeky sense of humour and the fact he always wore shorts .
“ His team were too upset to talk in person but I would like to pass on that he was really appreciated for his humour and love of spicy food , in fact his sandwiches were known for their concoction .
“ He was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would quite often tell people off if Mike ’ s corner was not kept tidy in the linen bay .
“ He was also prepared to test out newly-opened restaurants and pubs and come back and report to the team .
“ He was part of the UHS family and he will be really missed.
” She added : “ Our thoughts are with Mike ’ s partner , Sandy , and his family and he will remain fondly in our thoughts , particularly those of his close colleagues and the staff he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

Mike Brown, a linen and post operative at Southampton General Hospital for 20 years, died last month after receiving treatment in the hospital’s critical care unit.
Tearful colleagues clapped as they stood socially-distanced along the roadside outside the hospital as the hearse drove by.
The procession was held to enable staff to pay their respects to the 61-year-old ahead of the private funeral, which was limited under lockdown guidelines.
Paula Head, chief executive of University Hospital Southampton, also led a round of applause for all the staff.
She said: “Mike was a really loved and valued member of the team known across the hospital for his cheeky sense of humour and the fact he always wore shorts.
“His team were too upset to talk in person but I would like to pass on that he was really appreciated for his humour and love of spicy food, in fact his sandwiches were known for their concoction.
“He was also a stickler for the rules and would quite often tell people off if Mike’s corner was not kept tidy in the linen bay.
“He was also prepared to test out newly-opened restaurants and pubs and come back and report to the team.
“He was part of the UHS family and he will be really missed.”
She added: “Our thoughts are with Mike’s partner, Sandy, and his family and he will remain fondly in our thoughts, particularly those of his close colleagues and the staff he worked with on the wards regularly.”


thedailyecho--2020-05-29--Interview: Labour leader Keir Starmer tells the Daily Echo he wants to transform Southampton's econo

Interview: Labour leader Keir Starmer tells the Daily Echo he wants to transform Southampton's economy

THE new leader of the Labour party has pledged to support Southampton and its economy as the city prepares to recover from the pandemic .
Sir Keir Starmer has told the Daily Echo that he wants to see a transformed economy in the city and said he will push the government to continue to support Southampton residents whose jobs are at risk .
The news comes as yesterday Southampton residents had the opportunity to quiz Sir Keir in a virtual meeting .
Talking to the Daily Echo he said : “ What we intend to do for all of those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or who are worried about the future is to push the government really hard on the scheme it ’ s got in place , the furlough scheme and the scheme for self-employed people.
” He said it ’ s important to identify those who can not be supported by these schemes and added : “ The reason we need to do that is because we want the economy to recover as quickly as possible but that is only going to happen if the damages are kept to a minimum.
” He said that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and pledged to work to transform and improve the economy in Southampton in the future .
“ What we want to see is a transformed economy in Southampton and across the South , ” he added .
But Sir Keir also said he fears that a no-deal Brexit could cause job losses across the country and in Southampton .
“ I don ’ t think anybody wants that whichever way they voted .
We need to make sure we get the best deal we can with the EU .
I think there are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” he added .
Sir Keir also stressed the importance of ensuring that climate change is considered in future plans .
But when asked whether the proposals to expand the runway at Southampton Airport should be approved he said : “ I think in any infrastructure project the environmental impact has to be a key priority and therefore for me that would be one of the key indicators as to whether a plan should go ahead or not.
” During the meeting Southampton residents asked Sir Keir about future support for health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Labour party and the future of the country after the pandemic .
Sir Keir said : “ We have to reset .
What we can ’ t do is going through this together as a nation and then go back to business as usual because business as usual had far too many inequalities built into it.
” He said the Labour party has to reunite and ensure a stronger presence across the South .
He also said he wants to restore trust with the public .

Sir Keir Starmer has told the Daily Echo that he wants to see a transformed economy in the city and said he will push the government to continue to support Southampton residents whose jobs are at risk.
The news comes as yesterday Southampton residents had the opportunity to quiz Sir Keir in a virtual meeting.
Talking to the Daily Echo he said: “What we intend to do for all of those in Southampton whose jobs are at risk or who are worried about the future is to push the government really hard on the scheme it’s got in place, the furlough scheme and the scheme for self-employed people.”
He said it’s important to identify those who cannot be supported by these schemes and added: “The reason we need to do that is because we want the economy to recover as quickly as possible but that is only going to happen if the damages are kept to a minimum.”
He said that regional plans and regional investments are critical and pledged to work to transform and improve the economy in Southampton in the future.
“What we want to see is a transformed economy in Southampton and across the South,” he added.
But Sir Keir also said he fears that a no-deal Brexit could cause job losses across the country and in Southampton.
“I don’t think anybody wants that whichever way they voted. We need to make sure we get the best deal we can with the EU. I think there are huge risks of leaving without a deal,” he added.
Sir Keir also stressed the importance of ensuring that climate change is considered in future plans.
But when asked whether the proposals to expand the runway at Southampton Airport should be approved he said: “I think in any infrastructure project the environmental impact has to be a key priority and therefore for me that would be one of the key indicators as to whether a plan should go ahead or not.”
During the meeting Southampton residents asked Sir Keir about future support for health and care workers, the future of the Labour party and the future of the country after the pandemic.
Sir Keir said: “We have to reset. What we can’t do is going through this together as a nation and then go back to business as usual because business as usual had far too many inequalities built into it.”
He said the Labour party has to reunite and ensure a stronger presence across the South.
He also said he wants to restore trust with the public.


thedailyecho--2020-05-29--Thug leaves man needing jaw surgery

Thug leaves man needing jaw surgery

A SOUTHAMPTON man has been jailed for 18 months after leaving a shop worker with a fractured jaw .
Thomas Munnoch savagely attacked a security guard at the Poundland branch in Above Bar Street .
Southampton Crown Court heard on Tuesday how the 25-year-old viciously swung at the shop worker .
Two of his punches landed , leaving the victim with fractures in three places .
Munnoch , of Hightown Towers , in Warburton Road , then flung a yellow floor sign at the guard before swinging another punch which missed .
He then walked off down the road .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ escorted off the shop premises during the attack , which happened on April 24 , 2018 .
Munnoch is said to have goaded the security guard and tried to start a fight , shouting “ Come on then ” .
His victim was later rushed to A & E and needed surgery to fit plates in his jaw .
In a victim statement , he said how he had been left with life-long and permanent injuries .
His teeth are now misaligned and he tries to avoid Southampton following his ordeal .
Furthermore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ jaw , he has medical problems which have impacted his relationship .
Munnoch has 26 previous convictions to his name which include shoplifting , criminal damage and the production of cannabis .
He finally pleaded guilty on the day of his trial - March 9 this year .
Judge Rowland deemed the incident extremely serious and sentenced Munnoch to 18 months in prison .
Munnoch was previously jailed for attacking a teenage girl and biting a passenger on a Southampton bus in November 2018 .
As reported by the Echo , CCTV footage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ girl and then throwing her to the floor , leaving her with a graze on her hand .
When passengers rushed to help her Munnoch bit a man near his rib cage .

Thomas Munnoch savagely attacked a security guard at the Poundland branch in Above Bar Street.
Southampton Crown Court heard on Tuesday how the 25-year-old viciously swung at the shop worker.
Two of his punches landed, leaving the victim with fractures in three places.
Munnoch, of Hightown Towers, in Warburton Road, then flung a yellow floor sign at the guard before swinging another punch which missed.
He then walked off down the road.
Munnoch had been suspected of shoplifting and escorted off the shop premises during the attack, which happened on April 24, 2018.
Munnoch is said to have goaded the security guard and tried to start a fight, shouting “Come on then”.
His victim was later rushed to A&E and needed surgery to fit plates in his jaw.
In a victim statement, he said how he had been left with life-long and permanent injuries.
His teeth are now misaligned and he tries to avoid Southampton following his ordeal.
Furthermore, due to the damage to his jaw, he has medical problems which have impacted his relationship.
Munnoch has 26 previous convictions to his name which include shoplifting, criminal damage and the production of cannabis.
He finally pleaded guilty on the day of his trial - March 9 this year.
Judge Rowland deemed the incident extremely serious and sentenced Munnoch to 18 months in prison.
Munnoch was previously jailed for attacking a teenage girl and biting a passenger on a Southampton bus in November 2018.
As reported by the Echo, CCTV footage showed him tipping beer over a 16-year-old girl and then throwing her to the floor, leaving her with a graze on her hand.
When passengers rushed to help her Munnoch bit a man near his rib cage.


thedailyecho--2020-05-29--'Chaotic' parking delays firefighters rushing to blaze near Bolton's Bench in Lyndhurst

FIREFIGHTERS responding to an emergency call were delayed by `` chaotic '' parking in the New Forest .
A crew from Lyndhurst fire station was on its way to a heathland blaze at Bolton 's Bench when they were confronted by cars parked in a narrow road and a vehicle blocking an emergency access gate .
Drivers had to move their cars to enable the crew to reach the blaze at Fox Hill .
Lyndhurst is one of the most popular parts of the Forest and has seen a huge number of visitors since the government decided to ease the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was witnessed by Penny Wade , of Hythe , who said people were using the road as a car park because the official ones were full .
She added : `` The fire engine was n't able to reach the gate because of the chaos caused by cars parked everywhere - it was ridiculous .
Drivers had to manoeuvre out of the way to let the firefighters through .
`` I do n't know how long they were delayed but in any emergency time is of the essence . ''
The incident has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emergency services by blocking gates , parking in front of fire stations and leaving narrow residential roads cluttered with vehicles .
Hampshire 's deputy chief fire officer , Steve Apter , said : `` The issue is worse than ever .
“ Some drivers are parking opposite one another , making entire roads inaccessible , while others are actually stopping by fire station exits , often in the hatched areas . ''
Referring to the delays caused by bad parking he added : `` When tackling a fire , or cutting someone out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the difference between life and death.
” A Forestry England spokesperson added : `` A fire engine was blocked from attending a fire on the forest by a car parked across an access gate .
`` At a time when the risk of wildfires is extremely high , it 's essential the emergency services can get on to the forest to prevent fires getting out of hand .
`` To understand how real the risk of wildfire is we only have to look at the recent incident at Wareham Forest .
`` A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disposable BBQs has been burning for almost two weeks and has destroyed 220 hectares off forest .
`` That ’ s the equivalent of 310 football pitches , all destroyed in a matter of days by carelessness .
`` Preventing fires from starting in precious outdoor spaces such as the New Forest requires everyone to play their part .
`` We 'd like to remind anyone coming to the Forest that parking is strictly limited to the official car parks .
`` If a spot is too busy they should be prepared to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another occasion . ''

A crew from Lyndhurst fire station was on its way to a heathland blaze at Bolton's Bench when they were confronted by cars parked in a narrow road and a vehicle blocking an emergency access gate.
Drivers had to move their cars to enable the crew to reach the blaze at Fox Hill.
Lyndhurst is one of the most popular parts of the Forest and has seen a huge number of visitors since the government decided to ease the lockdown.
The Bolton's Bench incident was witnessed by Penny Wade, of Hythe, who said people were using the road as a car park because the official ones were full.
She added: "The fire engine wasn't able to reach the gate because of the chaos caused by cars parked everywhere - it was ridiculous. Drivers had to manoeuvre out of the way to let the firefighters through.
"I don't know how long they were delayed but in any emergency time is of the essence."
The incident has highlighted the problem of people hampering the emergency services by blocking gates, parking in front of fire stations and leaving narrow residential roads cluttered with vehicles.
Hampshire's deputy chief fire officer, Steve Apter, said: "The issue is worse than ever.
“Some drivers are parking opposite one another, making entire roads inaccessible, while others are actually stopping by fire station exits, often in the hatched areas."
Referring to the delays caused by bad parking he added: "When tackling a fire, or cutting someone out of a car, this can be the difference between life and death.”
A Forestry England spokesperson added: "A fire engine was blocked from attending a fire on the forest by a car parked across an access gate.
"At a time when the risk of wildfires is extremely high, it's essential the emergency services can get on to the forest to prevent fires getting out of hand.
"To understand how real the risk of wildfire is we only have to look at the recent incident at Wareham Forest.
"A wildfire likely to have been started by disposable BBQs has been burning for almost two weeks and has destroyed 220 hectares off forest.
"That’s the equivalent of 310 football pitches, all destroyed in a matter of days by carelessness.
"Preventing fires from starting in precious outdoor spaces such as the New Forest requires everyone to play their part.
"We 'd like to remind anyone coming to the Forest that parking is strictly limited to the official car parks.
"If a spot is too busy they should be prepared to go to another location or visit on another occasion."


thedailyecho--2020-05-29--High alert fire warning due to "tinder-dry conditions" in New Forest

A HIGH ALERT fire warning is in place this weekend due to `` tinder-dry conditions '' .
Firefighters and park authorities are pleading for the public not to start bonfires or BBQs .
Over the next nine days , there is an incredibly high risk of fire spreading out of control , according to the Met Office .
The national weather and climate service has issued an amber wildfire alert .
Firefighters say that due to tinder-dry conditions , fires are starting easily and rapidly getting out of control with wind spread .
Adding to this warning Hampshire Fire and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must again repeat our message , no BBQs and no bonfires .
Please help us to help you . ''
Forestry England has said : `` The New Forest is on extremely high alert for the risk of fires this weekend .
If you visit us please do NOT bring a BBQ with you or light any kind of fire - these are currently not allowed anywhere on the Forest due to risk of wildfires . ''
Anyone who discovers a wildfire is urged to get to a safe place and then call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the exact location and size of the fire .
As previously reported fire crews raced to battle a large blaze which swept through Hampshire woodlands .
Fire crews from Eastleigh , Fareham , Redbridge , Hardley and Hythe rushed to Heatherlands Road , in Chilworth on Tuesday .
Crews remained on the scene until the next day , dampening down the area to stop the wildfire spreading .

Firefighters and park authorities are pleading for the public not to start bonfires or BBQs.
Over the next nine days, there is an incredibly high risk of fire spreading out of control, according to the Met Office.
The national weather and climate service has issued an amber wildfire alert.
Firefighters say that due to tinder-dry conditions, fires are starting easily and rapidly getting out of control with wind spread.
Adding to this warning Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service has said: "We must again repeat our message, no BBQs and no bonfires. Please help us to help you."
Forestry England has said: "The New Forest is on extremely high alert for the risk of fires this weekend. If you visit us please do NOT bring a BBQ with you or light any kind of fire - these are currently not allowed anywhere on the Forest due to risk of wildfires."
Anyone who discovers a wildfire is urged to get to a safe place and then call 999.
They should tell emergency services the exact location and size of the fire.
As previously reported fire crews raced to battle a large blaze which swept through Hampshire woodlands.
Fire crews from Eastleigh, Fareham, Redbridge, Hardley and Hythe rushed to Heatherlands Road, in Chilworth on Tuesday.
Crews remained on the scene until the next day, dampening down the area to stop the wildfire spreading.


thedailyecho--2020-05-29--Travellers set up camp on Veracity Recreation Ground, Southampton

A GROUP of travellers has set up camp in a Southampton park .
The group are believed to have set up camp on Veracity Recreation Ground in Merryoak Road last night .
According to Eamonn Keogh the councillor for Peartree the council is aware of the situation .
• 'Large group ' of travellers set up camp in Southampton park Police were reportedly in the area overnight .
Posting on social media the Labour councillor said : `` As many of you are now aware , travellers have illegally entered the Veracity by breaking the gate on Merryoak road .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be commencing legal action later this morning to have them removed .
`` I did attend the Veracity and discussed the situation with the police .
A police vehicle will remain at the site tonight .
I will visit again in the morning to assess what more we can do .
`` There is a legal process but on this occasion , they have entered the site using criminal damage .
Once they have left to the site I will ensure the protective measures on the Veracity are reviewed to ensure this is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for this happening again .
If you need to speak to me please do so on my councillor details which are on the council website . ''
A police spokesperson said : `` We are aware of an unauthorised encampment at the Veracity Ground in Sholing , Southampton , and will work with the landowner to seek a suitable resolution . ''
Last year residents complained they had `` had enough '' after travellers set up camp on Veracity for the fifth time in just four months .
Civic chiefs previously ordered the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even installed concrete blocks to `` try and prevent further access '' .

The group are believed to have set up camp on Veracity Recreation Ground in Merryoak Road last night.
According to Eamonn Keogh the councillor for Peartree the council is aware of the situation.
Police were reportedly in the area overnight.
Posting on social media the Labour councillor said: "As many of you are now aware, travellers have illegally entered the Veracity by breaking the gate on Merryoak road.
"The Council is aware and will be commencing legal action later this morning to have them removed.
"I did attend the Veracity and discussed the situation with the police. A police vehicle will remain at the site tonight. I will visit again in the morning to assess what more we can do.
"There is a legal process but on this occasion, they have entered the site using criminal damage. Once they have left to the site I will ensure the protective measures on the Veracity are reviewed to ensure this is not repeated. I can only apologise for this happening again. If you need to speak to me please do so on my councillor details which are on the council website."
A police spokesperson said: "We are aware of an unauthorised encampment at the Veracity Ground in Sholing, Southampton, and will work with the landowner to seek a suitable resolution."
Last year residents complained they had "had enough" after travellers set up camp on Veracity for the fifth time in just four months.
Civic chiefs previously ordered the travellers to leave the playing fields and even installed concrete blocks to "try and prevent further access".


thedailyecho--2020-05-29--Southampton's Westquay centre set to reopen

SOUTHAMPTON 'S Westquay centre will open on June 15 with social distancing measures in place .
The centre , which has appointed an inspection organisation to approve of its reopening plans , says some restaurants will now be open for takeaway and delivery .
Safety measures will include a one-way system , enhanced cleaning processes , live monitoring of footfall , the introduction of queues at busy periods , the installation of hand sanitiser stations , and customers being encouraged to use contactless payment .
Laura Read , General Manager at Westquay , said : “ It has been a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are hugely grateful to the key workers that have done so much over the past few months .
`` At Westquay , we ’ re working really hard to make sure we can re-open on 15 June , and that we can do so safely .
We ask that people be patient with us though , as the way we shop is going to be different for a while , and visits might take longer than usual .
`` We can ’ t wait to re-open , and to welcome back our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK & Ireland at Hammerson , said : “ Our priority is the safety and wellbeing of all of our customers , retailers and colleagues .
We have considered carefully how to create an operating environment that allows the centre and brands to reopen safely .
“ Throughout our destinations we will display clear information for consumers on how to shop in this new environment , and we also have technology in place allowing us to monitor visitor numbers , to ensure there are never too many people in our spaces at any @ @ @ @

The centre, which has appointed an inspection organisation to approve of its reopening plans, says some restaurants will now be open for takeaway and delivery.
Safety measures will include a one-way system, enhanced cleaning processes, live monitoring of footfall, the introduction of queues at busy periods, the installation of hand sanitiser stations, and customers being encouraged to use contactless payment.
Laura Read, General Manager at Westquay, said: “It has been a really challenging time for everyone, and we are hugely grateful to the key workers that have done so much over the past few months.
"At Westquay, we’re working really hard to make sure we can re-open on 15 June, and that we can do so safely. We ask that people be patient with us though, as the way we shop is going to be different for a while, and visits might take longer than usual.
"We can’t wait to re-open, and to welcome back our customers.”
Mark Bourgeois, Managing Director UK & Ireland at Hammerson, said: “Our priority is the safety and wellbeing of all of our customers, retailers and colleagues. We have considered carefully how to create an operating environment that allows the centre and brands to reopen safely.
“Throughout our destinations we will display clear information for consumers on how to shop in this new environment, and we also have technology in place allowing us to monitor visitor numbers, to ensure there are never too many people in our spaces at any one time.”


thedailyecho--2020-05-29--Calls for resignation at Southampton City Council over Marlhill Copse treeworks

SOUTHAMPTON civic chiefs are facing calls to quit after a “ complete shambles ” over controversial treeworks in ancient woodland .
Cllr Dan Fitzhenry , leader of the opposition at Southampton City Council , said either the politicians or the council officers behind the decision to approve plans to fell trees at Marlhill Copse should resign .
The news comes as on Wednesday the council confirmed a “ procedural error ” in the initial decision to approve the proposals .
City bosses stressed the decision was taken as the trees pose a health and safety risk to the public and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ urged the authority to immediately publish the evidence and launch a further investigation .
He added : ” Based on what we have which is a clear breach of democracy and a huge cost and embarrassment to the council , either officers or politicians should resign because the council ’ s position has become untenable .
The council ’ s reputation has been considerably damaged by poor decision and leadership .
Either the advisor was wrong or the politicians have misled the public .
There may be some people that feel that this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is fundamental on how we operate as a city.
” The news comes as in a statement on Wednesday the council said that a detailed analysis revealed that “ the decision to allow the felling did not include an assessment of whether or not the felling of the trees would have a detrimental effect on the character of the woodland ” .
The authority would not comment on whether the initial decision will be quashed and whether the council will have to pay the cost of a legal battle started by campaigners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which owns the land – said the council ’ s planning committee will discuss the plans on June 23 .
But civic chiefs did not confirm the claim and said they await an “ anticipated application ” from the airport regarding Marhill Copse and will consider it accordingly .
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith said the council “ morally has no chance but to hear this application in public ” .
He added : “ It is a complete shambles .
It is a demonstration of an incompetent council .
I would call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because he has broken the trust with his electorate.Someone has to be held responsible.
” The city council said neither the leader nor officers will resign .
Cllr Hammond added : “ Here we go again .
When the rest of the city are out clapping our key workers and fighting a pandemic , it ’ s disappointing that our local Tory MP is spoiling for a fight with them .
When considering the public ’ s health and their safety , it is the duty of elected politicians to consider the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The experts advised works were needed to keep our residents safe .
These aren ’ t the council ’ s five trees , its private land , but the risk to the public was real .
Inaction would ’ ve been inexcusable .
”

Cllr Dan Fitzhenry, leader of the opposition at Southampton City Council, said either the politicians or the council officers behind the decision to approve plans to fell trees at Marlhill Copse should resign.
The news comes as on Wednesday the council confirmed a “procedural error” in the initial decision to approve the proposals.
City bosses stressed the decision was taken as the trees pose a health and safety risk to the public and nearby properties.
But Cllr Fitzhenry has urged the authority to immediately publish the evidence and launch a further investigation.
He added:”Based on what we have which is a clear breach of democracy and a huge cost and embarrassment to the council, either officers or politicians should resign because the council’s position has become untenable. The council’s reputation has been considerably damaged by poor decision and leadership. Either the advisor was wrong or the politicians have misled the public. There may be some people that feel that this is a distraction or not relevant but it is fundamental on how we operate as a city.”
The news comes as in a statement on Wednesday the council said that a detailed analysis revealed that “the decision to allow the felling did not include an assessment of whether or not the felling of the trees would have a detrimental effect on the character of the woodland”.
The authority would not comment on whether the initial decision will be quashed and whether the council will have to pay the cost of a legal battle started by campaigners.
As reported, Southampton Airport – which owns the land – said the council’s planning committee will discuss the plans on June 23.
But civic chiefs did not confirm the claim and said they await an “anticipated application” from the airport regarding Marhill Copse and will consider it accordingly.
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith said the council “morally has no chance but to hear this application in public”.
He added: “It is a complete shambles. It is a demonstration of an incompetent council. I would call to Chris Hammond to consider his position because he has broken the trust with his electorate.Someone has to be held responsible.”
The city council said neither the leader nor officers will resign.
Cllr Hammond added: “Here we go again. When the rest of the city are out clapping our key workers and fighting a pandemic, it’s disappointing that our local Tory MP is spoiling for a fight with them. When considering the public’s health and their safety, it is the duty of elected politicians to consider the most authoritative, factual advice from experts. The experts advised works were needed to keep our residents safe. These aren’t the council’s five trees, its private land, but the risk to the public was real. Inaction would’ve been inexcusable.”


thedailyecho--2020-05-29--Hit and run on Woodmill Bridge, Southampton

POLICE are appealing for information after a man walking his dog was struck down by a van in a hit and run accident .
A 64-year-old man was walking his dog at around 10.30pm on May 19 when he was struck by a van causing injuries to his ribs .
The accident happened on Woodmill Bridge , Woodmill Lane , causing outrage among residents , who have been campaigning for stricter safety measures in the area .
The man was hit with `` such force '' that the van 's wing mirror snapped off and the victim was left on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scene .
• Police called to stand-off over right-of-way on Southampton bridge A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said : `` We received a report of a collision between a van and a pedestrian on Woodmill Bridge , Woodmill Lane that happened between 10.25pm and 10.30pm on 19 May .
`` A 64-year-old man reported that he was walking his dogs over the bridge when a van mounted the curb and the wing mirror struck him before the vehicle drove off .
`` The man suffered minor injuries to his ribs .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off and was left at the scene .
`` The incident has been filed pending any further information coming to light . ''
Sue Pope , a resident of Oliver Road , has been one of the residents campaigning for better signage and more safety measures on the bridge .
She said : `` He suffered injuries to his ribs , and severe bruising , and struck by the passenger side mirror with such force that it broke away from the van and fell onto the pavement .
`` The driver did not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She added : `` Speed and aggressive behaviour have increased during the the last few weeks which has made it particularly difficult for pedestrians on the footpath who , in trying to maintain the correct distance from each other , have had to step into the road , with many drivers not making allowances for this .
`` This situation can not continue .
Someone in authority needs to take responsibility for resolving this . ''

A 64-year-old man was walking his dog at around 10.30pm on May 19 when he was struck by a van causing injuries to his ribs.
The accident happened on Woodmill Bridge, Woodmill Lane, causing outrage among residents, who have been campaigning for stricter safety measures in the area.
The man was hit with "such force" that the van's wing mirror snapped off and the victim was left on the ground as the driver fled the scene.
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said: "We received a report of a collision between a van and a pedestrian on Woodmill Bridge, Woodmill Lane that happened between 10.25pm and 10.30pm on 19 May.
"A 64-year-old man reported that he was walking his dogs over the bridge when a van mounted the curb and the wing mirror struck him before the vehicle drove off.
"The man suffered minor injuries to his ribs.
"The van’s wing mirror reportedly broke off and was left at the scene.
"The incident has been filed pending any further information coming to light."
Sue Pope, a resident of Oliver Road, has been one of the residents campaigning for better signage and more safety measures on the bridge.
She said: "He suffered injuries to his ribs, and severe bruising, and struck by the passenger side mirror with such force that it broke away from the van and fell onto the pavement.
"The driver did not stop - simply drove away."
She added: "Speed and aggressive behaviour have increased during the the last few weeks which has made it particularly difficult for pedestrians on the footpath who, in trying to maintain the correct distance from each other, have had to step into the road, with many drivers not making allowances for this.
"This situation cannot continue. Someone in authority needs to take responsibility for resolving this."


thedailyecho--2020-05-29--Unite ask UK government to give loans to Southampton Airport

THE UK 's largest trade union has warned that a `` huge economic hole '' will hit Southampton if the government does n't step in to help its main airport .
It is believed that jobs at Southampton Airport will no longer exist to its workers if government chiefs do not take urgent action soon .
Figures released by Unite have now revealed that securing the future of the airport is crucial to the city 's economic wellbeing , and they are urging the government to offer loans to the aviation sector .
It comes after airports and airlines were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus pandemic , after the UK government banned non-essential travel , leading to thousands of cancelled flights .
• Plans get underway to reopen routes at Southampton Airport While the union works to keep workers in jobs and protect incomes during the coronavirus pandemic , it was discovered that the airport generates £161 million per year for its local area .
Around 200 workers are employed directly by the airport with a further 950 workers located on the airport ’ s campus .
Unite regional officer Chris Gray said : `` Airports are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ airport pumps £161 million into the local economy , supporting the jobs and livelihoods of scores of workers , from ground staff and security officers to tax drivers and shop staff .
`` If these jobs go then a huge economic hole will open up in the Southampton area and it could take decades to recover .
`` Overnight , airports were effectively shut down by the government to protect the public 's health but we are now pleading with ministers to protect our area 's long-term economic security . ''
The union @ @ @ @ @ @ @ central government to stabilise the sector , workers employed as crew , ground staff , engineers and in all the associated retail and transport jobs will no longer exist .
He added : `` We are not asking for a giveaway but for loans that will be repaid when the sector is back on its feet , and we have support for this from across the political spectrum .
`` But the clock is ticking .
It is more than two months since the chancellor promised that a support package would be forthcoming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deliver .
The communities that rely on Southampton for jobs and their prosperity can not wait much longer.
” They propose for loans to come with strict strings attached regarding executive pay , corporate governance and requiring strict environmental standards to be adopted to radically improve the industry ’ s carbon footprint .
Unite also said that in order to secure the airport 's future , it may need a different ownership model `` in order to flourish '' , with public ownership or a public private partnership being an alternative .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ connected to the airport or who is concerned about its future to email their MP and call for support for the airport and the UK ’ s entire aviation sector .

It is believed that jobs at Southampton Airport will no longer exist to its workers if government chiefs do not take urgent action soon.
Figures released by Unite have now revealed that securing the future of the airport is crucial to the city's economic wellbeing, and they are urging the government to offer loans to the aviation sector.
It comes after airports and airlines were largely hit by the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, after the UK government banned non-essential travel, leading to thousands of cancelled flights.
While the union works to keep workers in jobs and protect incomes during the coronavirus pandemic, it was discovered that the airport generates £161 million per year for its local area.
Around 200 workers are employed directly by the airport with a further 950 workers located on the airport’s campus.
Unite regional officer Chris Gray said: "Airports are hives of economic activity.
"Southampton airport pumps £161 million into the local economy, supporting the jobs and livelihoods of scores of workers, from ground staff and security officers to tax drivers and shop staff.
"If these jobs go then a huge economic hole will open up in the Southampton area and it could take decades to recover.
"Overnight, airports were effectively shut down by the government to protect the public's health but we are now pleading with ministers to protect our area's long-term economic security."
The union is warning that without urgent action by central government to stabilise the sector, workers employed as crew, ground staff, engineers and in all the associated retail and transport jobs will no longer exist.
He added: "We are not asking for a giveaway but for loans that will be repaid when the sector is back on its feet, and we have support for this from across the political spectrum.
"But the clock is ticking. It is more than two months since the chancellor promised that a support package would be forthcoming for aviation but he has yet to deliver. The communities that rely on Southampton for jobs and their prosperity cannot wait much longer.”
They propose for loans to come with strict strings attached regarding executive pay, corporate governance and requiring strict environmental standards to be adopted to radically improve the industry’s carbon footprint.
Unite also said that in order to secure the airport's future, it may need a different ownership model "in order to flourish", with public ownership or a public private partnership being an alternative.
It is calling on everyone whose work is connected to the airport or who is concerned about its future to email their MP and call for support for the airport and the UK’s entire aviation sector.


thedailyecho--2020-05-29--Eastleigh man arrested after cannabis was seized from a property in Fair Oak

AN EASTLEIGH man has been arrested after cannabis was seized from an address in Fair Oak .
A 29-year-old man from Eastleigh has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class B drugs , and handling of stolen goods , following the execution of a warrant at a property in Durley Road .
Officers executed a warrant shortly before 9am this morning and a quantity of cannabis was located , along with marine equipment including a Jet Ski which is `` suspected to be stolen '' .
The man remains in custody and officers remain at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ search of the property and its land .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` We have executed a warrant at a property in Durley Road , between Fair Oak and Horton ’ s Heath today as part of an investigation into drug supply .
The warrant was executed shortly before 9am .
A quantity of cannabis was located , along with some marine equipment ( such as a Jet Ski ) which is suspected to be stolen .
`` As part of the operation we have arrested a 29-year-old man from Eastleigh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supply of Class B drugs , and handling stolen goods .
He remains in custody at this time .
`` Like many towns and villages in the UK , we know that drug-related activity also goes on in Eastleigh and we want to ensure that you are aware of what we are doing to tackle the issue , and this work is part of that .
Drug supply is often linked to a variety of other crimes , like theft , burglary , robbery and serious violence , which is why it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the issue .
`` It ’ s really important that we tell you about this work we ’ re doing , and that you help us reduce the issue by letting us know what is going on in your neighbourhood .
Without information we receive from the community , we are unable to take on this kind of work . ''
Residents who suspect that an address in their neighbourhood is being used for drug-dealing , drug-related activity or associated crime are encouraged to call 101 , or the anonymous Crimestoppers charity on @ @ @ @

A 29-year-old man from Eastleigh has been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class B drugs, and handling of stolen goods, following the execution of a warrant at a property in Durley Road.
Officers executed a warrant shortly before 9am this morning and a quantity of cannabis was located, along with marine equipment including a Jet Ski which is "suspected to be stolen".
The man remains in custody and officers remain at the scene, carrying out a further search of the property and its land.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "We have executed a warrant at a property in Durley Road, between Fair Oak and Horton’s Heath today as part of an investigation into drug supply. The warrant was executed shortly before 9am. A quantity of cannabis was located, along with some marine equipment (such as a Jet Ski) which is suspected to be stolen.
"As part of the operation we have arrested a 29-year-old man from Eastleigh on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class B drugs, and handling stolen goods. He remains in custody at this time.
"Like many towns and villages in the UK, we know that drug-related activity also goes on in Eastleigh and we want to ensure that you are aware of what we are doing to tackle the issue, and this work is part of that. Drug supply is often linked to a variety of other crimes, like theft, burglary, robbery and serious violence, which is why it is so vital we identify the root of the issue.
"It’s really important that we tell you about this work we’re doing, and that you help us reduce the issue by letting us know what is going on in your neighbourhood. Without information we receive from the community, we are unable to take on this kind of work."
Residents who suspect that an address in their neighbourhood is being used for drug-dealing, drug-related activity or associated crime are encouraged to call 101, or the anonymous Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-05-29--Coronavirus: Four more patients die in Hampshire in last 24 hours

FOUR more people have died in Hampshire in the last 24 hours after testing positive for coronavirus .
Figures released @ @ @ @ @ the death toll is now 583 , up from 579 yesterday .
At University Hospital @ @ @ @ @ 185 have died after falling ill with the virus , up by two since yesterday @ @ @ @ @ has died at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , bringing its total up to 155 @ @ @ @ @ Trust has recorded 17 patient deaths , again , with no new recorded deaths .
@ @ @ @ @ have died after testing positive with coronavirus , which has risen by one in the @ @ @ @

Figures released by the NHS revealed that the death toll is now 583, up from 579 yesterday.
The figures cover University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS), Solent NHS Trust, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
At University Hospital Southampton, a total of 185 have died after falling ill with the virus, up by two since yesterday.
While one more person has died at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, bringing its total up to 155.
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust has recorded 17 patient deaths, again, with no new recorded deaths.
A total of 226 people have died after testing positive with coronavirus, which has risen by one in the last 24 hours.


thedailyecho--2020-05-29--Woman robbed at knifepoint by man asking for water

POLICE want to speak to a man following a knifepoint robbery .
It comes after a 27-year-old woman was robbed at her home in Newcombe Road , Southampton .
After hearing a knock she answered her door to a man asking for a glass of water .
When she went back inside , he followed her and threatened her with a knife during the incident which happened between 2.10am and 2.30am on Monday , April 13 .
The man stole a mobile phone before fleeing the scene .
He has been described as white , skinny , around 20-years-old and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ medium-length blond hair and was wearing a long black jacket `` that looked too big for him '' .
Officers have now released an E-FIT image of a man they would like to speak .
A police spokesperson said : `` Officers have been following several lines of enquiry and are now in a position to release an E-FIT image of a man they would like to speak to about this incident .
`` Do you recognise the man in this image ?
Do you have any other information that could help our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is urged to call police on 101 , quoting crime reference number 44200130485 .

It comes after a 27-year-old woman was robbed at her home in Newcombe Road, Southampton.
After hearing a knock she answered her door to a man asking for a glass of water.
When she went back inside, he followed her and threatened her with a knife during the incident which happened between 2.10am and 2.30am on Monday, April 13.
The man stole a mobile phone before fleeing the scene.
He has been described as white, skinny, around 20-years-old and around 5ft 2ins tall.
He had medium-length blond hair and was wearing a long black jacket "that looked too big for him".
Officers have now released an E-FIT image of a man they would like to speak.
A police spokesperson said: "Officers have been following several lines of enquiry and are now in a position to release an E-FIT image of a man they would like to speak to about this incident.
"Do you recognise the man in this image? Do you have any other information that could help our investigation?"
Anyone with any information is urged to call police on 101, quoting crime reference number 44200130485.
Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-05-30--Church Street News & Food targeted in Southampton ram raid

A VAN slammed into a Southampton shop during a ram raid this morning .
The vehicle `` screeched '' down @ @ @ @ @ today , according to witnesses .
A man leapt out and tried to break into @ @ @ @ @ after the van reversed into the shop front .
Police and fire crews are on @ @ @ @ @ to attempt to access the shop .
A police cordon remains in place as officers @ @ @ @

A Silver Ford Transit "screeched" down Church Street just before 5am today.
Up to four people leapt out and broke into Church Street News & Food after the van rammed into the shop front.
The gang of thieves snatched items from the shop and fled in the van.
Crews from Redbridge Fire Station were on the scene earlier today using power tools to get into the shop after the entrance was damaged.
Police taped off the area while they carried out investigations.
A police spokesperson said: "We received a report at 4.50am in the early hours of May 30, that a van had driven into the front of a shop on Church Street in Southampton.
"A number of suspects, possibly four people, then began stealing items from the shop. On officers' arrival, the vehicle and suspects had already left the scene.
"It is not yet clear what property is missing from the shop."
Anyone who saw anything or has any CCTV or dashcam footage is urged to call police on 101 quoting crime reference 44200192530.


thedailyecho--2020-05-30--New plans could see Southampton city centre become traffic-free

PLANS to turn Southampton city centre into a traffic-free area as part of a multi-million pound scheme have been unveiled .
Portland Terrace , Above Bar Street , New Road , Civic Centre Road , London Road and Bellevue Road are to close to through traffic as part of a trial which could start as early as this summer .
Civic chiefs said these roads in the city centre would be temporarily closed to all traffic except for cyclists , buses , taxis and access for servicing and homes .
City bosses stressed these would be temporary measures expected to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the public is consulted .
All the changes and feedback will be monitored and will help civic chiefs make future decisions on the scheme , it has been revealed .
The news has been welcomed by campaigners and the business community with many of them saying it will improve air quality and will encourage more people to come to the city .
But some concerns have been raised over whether the scheme should be launched in the autumn to allow businesses to recover from the impact of Covid-19 .
The initiative is one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City Council as part of its £4.1m Green Transport Recovery Plan .
The authority said residents will also be asked to have their say on a number of other measures that could be taken to improve traffic flow around the traffic-free area .
Further details of the whole scheme , including how the traffic-free area will be enhanced , are yet to be disclosed .
As part of the plans , the authority is also looking to reduce the number of parking spaces across the city and create more cycle parking .
Civic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ multi-storey carparks and on-street parking across the city but the exact locations for the new cycle parking are yet to be determined .
A number of pop-up cycle lanes is also going to be created to support key workers .
One pop-up cycle lane could be implemented on Hill Lane while others would be on route to Southampton General Hospital .
The council revealed it is also in talks with schools across the city to implement road closures at drop-off and pick-up times to support social distancing measures as well as encouraging more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of the wider scheme , part of Weston Parade is also set to be turned into a cycle lane and closed to traffic .
This will be a temporary measure set to be implemented this summer and then reviewed .
A number of temporary cycle lanes are also being created on Bassett Avenue while further measures are going to be implemented across the rest of the city as the lockdown eases .
The city council said it is also going to create additional space around bus stops , shops and other places @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social distancing .
The plans also include bus lanes with cycling permitted in each direction from Bitterne to Northam Road as well as a temporary cycle lane on St Mary ’ s Road and targeted road closures in St Denys , as previously reported .
Further details of the Green Transport Recovery Plan and a detailed timescale are being finalised but it is understood all measures are set to be implemented over the next year with the temporary measures set to be reviewed in January 2021 .
The money for the project will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Plan , Access Fund and Transforming Cities Fund from central government .
Laurie Carrigan , from campaign group Southampton Street Space , said the plan is a `` really bold statement of intent '' .
Lyn Brayshaw , from Friends of the Earth Southampton , added : `` It 's a fantastic idea .
We need to put people first and have a people-friendly city and planet . ''
The scheme , and especially the proposals for a traffic-free area in the city centre , have also been welcomed by Go !
Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
Its executive director Giles Semper said : `` The recent Bike Life survey showed that 61 % of residents cycle or would like to start cycling , but only 26 % feel that cycle safety in the City Region is good .
The measures proposed in the Green Transport Recover Plan will , we believe , overcome some of these safety concerns and release the pent-up demand.We ’ re also working with the council to ensure that , once you arrive in the centre , it ’ s possible to shop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leader Dan Fitzhenry said the scheme should not be rolled out before September .
`` If we close too many roads it could impact the ability for the people to come in to the city , ” he said .
Cllr Steve Leggett , cabinet member for green city and place at the city council , said : `` Government direction to support safe and active travel as the country emerges from the lockdown is enabling us to accelerate some of our already planned infrastructure projects to meet immediate demand , while testing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closures referenced , we are working with Go !
Southampton over the coming months to finalise plans for New Road , Bellevue / London Road and Portland Terrace , with proposals starting to be introduced from summer.We would reiterate that the changes being made are temporary and are being delivered using Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders , which enable us to carry out regular consultations while the measures remain in place . ''
Cllr Legget said the lockdown measures have resulted in an increase in active travel and a drop in pollution levels .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Recovery Plan means we are well-equipped to rise to this challenge and emerge more resilient , with a transport system that is fit to meet our city ’ s changing demands now and in the future . ''

Portland Terrace, Above Bar Street, New Road, Civic Centre Road, London Road and Bellevue Road are to close to through traffic as part of a trial which could start as early as this summer.
Civic chiefs said these roads in the city centre would be temporarily closed to all traffic except for cyclists, buses, taxis and access for servicing and homes.
City bosses stressed these would be temporary measures expected to remain in place for six months while the public is consulted.
All the changes and feedback will be monitored and will help civic chiefs make future decisions on the scheme, it has been revealed.
The news has been welcomed by campaigners and the business community with many of them saying it will improve air quality and will encourage more people to come to the city.
But some concerns have been raised over whether the scheme should be launched in the autumn to allow businesses to recover from the impact of Covid-19.
The initiative is one of the several measures announced by Southampton City Council as part of its £4.1m Green Transport Recovery Plan.
The authority said residents will also be asked to have their say on a number of other measures that could be taken to improve traffic flow around the traffic-free area.
Further details of the whole scheme, including how the traffic-free area will be enhanced, are yet to be disclosed.
As part of the plans, the authority is also looking to reduce the number of parking spaces across the city and create more cycle parking.
Civic chiefs said they are looking at both multi-storey carparks and on-street parking across the city but the exact locations for the new cycle parking are yet to be determined.
A number of pop-up cycle lanes is also going to be created to support key workers.
One pop-up cycle lane could be implemented on Hill Lane while others would be on route to Southampton General Hospital.
The council revealed it is also in talks with schools across the city to implement road closures at drop-off and pick-up times to support social distancing measures as well as encouraging more people to walk and cycle.
As part of the wider scheme, part of Weston Parade is also set to be turned into a cycle lane and closed to traffic.
This will be a temporary measure set to be implemented this summer and then reviewed.
A number of temporary cycle lanes are also being created on Bassett Avenue while further measures are going to be implemented across the rest of the city as the lockdown eases.
The city council said it is also going to create additional space around bus stops, shops and other places where queuing may be necessary to support social distancing.
The plans also include bus lanes with cycling permitted in each direction from Bitterne to Northam Road as well as a temporary cycle lane on St Mary’s Road and targeted road closures in St Denys, as previously reported.
Further details of the Green Transport Recovery Plan and a detailed timescale are being finalised but it is understood all measures are set to be implemented over the next year with the temporary measures set to be reviewed in January 2021.
The money for the project will come from existing budgets including Local Transport Plan, Access Fund and Transforming Cities Fund from central government.
Laurie Carrigan, from campaign group Southampton Street Space, said the plan is a "really bold statement of intent".
Lyn Brayshaw, from Friends of the Earth Southampton, added: "It's a fantastic idea. We need to put people first and have a people-friendly city and planet."
The scheme, and especially the proposals for a traffic-free area in the city centre, have also been welcomed by Go!Southampton, the Business Improvement District (BID).
Its executive director Giles Semper said: "The recent Bike Life survey showed that 61% of residents cycle or would like to start cycling, but only 26% feel that cycle safety in the City Region is good. The measures proposed in the Green Transport Recover Plan will, we believe, overcome some of these safety concerns and release the pent-up demand.We’re also working with the council to ensure that, once you arrive in the centre, it’s possible to shop while still observing social distancing. "
Opposition leader Dan Fitzhenry said the scheme should not be rolled out before September. "If we close too many roads it could impact the ability for the people to come in to the city,”he said.
Cllr Steve Leggett, cabinet member for green city and place at the city council, said: "Government direction to support safe and active travel as the country emerges from the lockdown is enabling us to accelerate some of our already planned infrastructure projects to meet immediate demand, while testing them experimentally first. Of the temporary closures referenced, we are working with Go! Southampton over the coming months to finalise plans for New Road, Bellevue / London Road and Portland Terrace, with proposals starting to be introduced from summer.We would reiterate that the changes being made are temporary and are being delivered using Experimental Traffic Regulation Orders, which enable us to carry out regular consultations while the measures remain in place."
Cllr Legget said the lockdown measures have resulted in an increase in active travel and a drop in pollution levels.
He added: "Our Green Transport Recovery Plan means we are well-equipped to rise to this challenge and emerge more resilient, with a transport system that is fit to meet our city’s changing demands now and in the future."


thedailyecho--2020-05-30--Lorry carrying aeroplane fuselage blocks Southampton road

A large lorry blocked Tebourba Way at around 7am today .
Motorists got out of their cars to watch the @ @ @ @ @ the traffic lights at the junction of Romsey Road .
The route has since been @ @

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thedailyecho--2020-05-30--Winchester Road near Upham closed following serious crash

A ROAD has been closed after a car crashed into a tree .
A man was pulled from his vehicle @ @ @ @ @ on Winchester Road .
Police have closed the B2177 between Stroudwood Lane and Mortimers Lane @ @ @ @ @ 6am today .
Officers are on the scene investigating and Winchester Road is `` likely @ @ @ @ @ of the morning '' .
Fire crews from Eastleigh and Bishop 's Waltham Fire Stations @ @ @ @ @ is ongoing and motorists are urged to avoid the area and take alternative routes .
@ @ @ @ @ `` We are currently dealing with a single-vehicle collision on the B2177 Winchester Road , @ @ @ @ @ the junctions with Mortimers Lane and Stroudwood Lane . ''

A man was pulled from his vehicle after crashing into a tree on Winchester Road.
Police closed the B2177 between Stroudwood Lane and Mortimers Lane following the incident at around 6am today.
Officers remained on the scene carrying out investigations for most of the morning.
Fire crews from Eastleigh and Bishop's Waltham Fire Stations were also called to cut the man from his car.
Motorists were urged to avoid the area and take alternative routes.
However, police have now confirmed Winchester Road is open.
A police spokesperson previously said: "We are currently dealing with a single-vehicle collision on the B2177 Winchester Road, resulting in a closure at the junctions with Mortimers Lane and Stroudwood Lane."


thedailyecho--2020-05-30--James Utting pleads guilt to string of online offences at Winchester Crown Court

A MAN who pretended to be a teenage girl has pleaded guilty to having indecent images of young boys .
@ @ @ @ @ to posing as a 15-year-old girl on social media .
The 36-year-old got young boys @ @ @ @ @ of themselves .
The victims who were from locations around the UK including Southampton were @ @ @ @ @ On some occasions , Utting asked the victims to send more photos .
But if @ @ @ @ @ to share the images with their friends and family .
He will appear before Winchester @ @ @ @ @ June 5 .
The defendant of St Michael 's Road , Aldershot , has admitted @ @ @ @ @ between Friday , June 5 .
He has further admitted 116 offences to be taken @ @ @ @ @ inciting a child to engage in sexual activity Causing a child to watch or look @ @ @ @ @ activity Utting has been remanded in custody until his appearance at Winchester Crown Court on @ @

James Utting has pleaded guilty to posing as a 15-year-old girl on social media.
The 36-year-old got young boys to send him indecent images of themselves.
The victims who were from locations around the UK including Southampton were between eight and 16-years-old.
On some occasions, Utting asked the victims to send more photos.
But if they refused, he threatened to share the images with their friends and family.
He will appear before Winchester Crown Court for sentencing on June 5.
The defendant of St Michael's Road, Aldershot, has admitted 43 offences relating to dates between Friday, June 5.
He has further admitted 116 offences to be taken into consideration.
The offences include:
Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity
Causing a child to watch or look at an image of sexual activity
Distributing an indecent image of a child
Possessing an indecent image of a child
Engaging in sexual communication with a child
Utting has been remanded in custody until his appearance at Winchester Crown Court on Friday.


thedailyecho--2020-05-30--MP Paul Holmes calls on Gov support for Southampton Airport

A HAMPSHIRE MP is calling on the government to outline further financial lifelines for the aviation industry .
Southampton Airport generates £161 million per year for the city , Eastleigh and the surrounding area , according to figures published by trade union Unite .
The union says it employs about 200 workers directly with a further 950 workers based on its campus .
However , the regional airport has been hit hard in recent months – first by the collapse of flight operator Flybe and then by the coronavirus pandemic meaning flights have been grounded .
Eastleigh MP Paul Holmes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to highlight that Southampton Airport is an important economic hub , which employs thousands of people and attracts millions of pounds into our local area .
“ I have been a constant champion for Southampton Airport throughout the problems with Flybe and now as we look to secure the airport ’ s future post Covid-19 .
“ This is a topic I raised with the Aviation Minister on a call just two weeks ago and I am calling for the Government to outline further financial assistance quickly.
” Unite – the UK ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that a “ huge economic hole ” will hit Southampton if the government doesn ’ t step in to help .
Southampton Airport Managing Director Neil Garwood said : “ We absolutely agree with Unite on the scale of the importance of the airport to the local economy , and the way to guarantee the airport ’ s survival is to fulfil our long-held plans to extend our runway and provide national and international connectivity for the region .
“ This will be a strong lever in the recovery to economic prosperity for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recovery of trade and tourism .
“ A thriving regional airport is fundamental to that and extending the runway is essential to make that happen.
” A Government spokesperson said : “ The aviation sector is important to the UK economy , and will be able to draw upon the unprecedented package of measures announced by the Chancellor , including a Bank of England scheme for firms to raise capital , Time to Pay flexibilities with tax bills , financial support for employees and VAT deferrals .
“ We are continuing to work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to consider the situation of individual firms , so long as all other government schemes have been explored and all commercial options exhausted , including raising capital from existing investors .
”

Southampton Airport generates £161 million per year for the city, Eastleigh and the surrounding area, according to figures published by trade union Unite.
The union says it employs about 200 workers directly with a further 950 workers based on its campus.
However, the regional airport has been hit hard in recent months – first by the collapse of flight operator Flybe and then by the coronavirus pandemic meaning flights have been grounded.
Eastleigh MP Paul Holmes said: “The unions are right to highlight that Southampton Airport is an important economic hub, which employs thousands of people and attracts millions of pounds into our local area.
“I have been a constant champion for Southampton Airport throughout the problems with Flybe and now as we look to secure the airport’s future post Covid-19.
“This is a topic I raised with the Aviation Minister on a call just two weeks ago and I am calling for the Government to outline further financial assistance quickly.”
Unite – the UK’s largest trade union – previously warned that a “huge economic hole” will hit Southampton if the government doesn’t step in to help.
Southampton Airport Managing Director Neil Garwood said: “We absolutely agree with Unite on the scale of the importance of the airport to the local economy, and the way to guarantee the airport’s survival is to fulfil our long-held plans to extend our runway and provide national and international connectivity for the region.
“This will be a strong lever in the recovery to economic prosperity for the region and is vital for the recovery of trade and tourism.
“A thriving regional airport is fundamental to that and extending the runway is essential to make that happen.”
A Government spokesperson said: “The aviation sector is important to the UK economy, and will be able to draw upon the unprecedented package of measures announced by the Chancellor, including a Bank of England scheme for firms to raise capital, Time to Pay flexibilities with tax bills, financial support for employees and VAT deferrals.
“We are continuing to work closely with the sector and are willing to consider the situation of individual firms, so long as all other government schemes have been explored and all commercial options exhausted, including raising capital from existing investors.”


thedailyecho--2020-05-30--Hampshire schools to reopen in phased approach to ensure safety

HAMPSHIRE schools will welcome more pupils next week but some schools wo n't be able to do so .
County bosses have confirmed that schools across Hampshire have put new measures in place to ensure that Reception , Year 1 and Year 2 students can safely go back to their classrooms from June 1 .
Some of the measures include minimising contact by having smaller class sizes and avoiding mixing between groups .
But not all of the schools across the county will be able to open up to more pupils on Monday as a phased approach is being adopted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The news comes as schools across the country were asked to remain open for sons and daughters of key workers only in a bid to stop the spread of Coronavirus .
Cllr Darren Paffey , Cabinet Member for Children and Learning at Southampton City Council , said : `` Schools in Southampton will now carefully and cautiously begin to welcome back more pupils .
This will not be a full or sudden return for all groups from 1st June , because our highest priority is to open schools safely , not just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ flexible approach , which has been welcomed by schools .
We ’ re providing support wherever plans are being made to open for the year groups proposed by the government , and we ’ re also supporting schools who need to take a more gradual reintroduction of pupils over a longer period . ''
Schools across the rest of Hampshire will also open up to more students on Monday .
But Cllr Roz Chadd , Hampshire County Council ’ s Executive Member for Education and Skills , said : `` However , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ informed by each school ’ s own risk assessment , taking into account the reduced number of children the national guidance advises can be in any one classroom and the number of classrooms and staff available .
So , for example , a small infant school may only be able to accommodate one year group , in addition to key worker and vulnerable children .
A small number of schools have one of their five training days scheduled for Monday and therefore will be opening further on Tuesday.
” She asked parents to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ additional numbers some schools will be taking in on day one will be cautious , and schools are planning to build up numbers over time , safely .
Unfortunately , in some schools it will not be possible to accommodate all children in all priority year groups while adhering to the national guidance , mainly due to school and classroom sizes presenting logistical problems . ''

County bosses have confirmed that schools across Hampshire have put new measures in place to ensure that Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 students can safely go back to their classrooms from June 1.
Some of the measures include minimising contact by having smaller class sizes and avoiding mixing between groups.
But not all of the schools across the county will be able to open up to more pupils on Monday as a phased approach is being adopted to ensure staff and students are safe.
The news comes as schools across the country were asked to remain open for sons and daughters of key workers only in a bid to stop the spread of Coronavirus.
Cllr Darren Paffey, Cabinet Member for Children and Learning at Southampton City Council, said: "Schools in Southampton will now carefully and cautiously begin to welcome back more pupils. This will not be a full or sudden return for all groups from 1st June, because our highest priority is to open schools safely, not just quickly. We’re taking a flexible approach, which has been welcomed by schools. We’re providing support wherever plans are being made to open for the year groups proposed by the government, and we’re also supporting schools who need to take a more gradual reintroduction of pupils over a longer period."
Schools across the rest of Hampshire will also open up to more students on Monday.
But Cllr Roz Chadd, Hampshire County Council’s Executive Member for Education and Skills, said: "However, the exact pace of this has to be informed by each school’s own risk assessment, taking into account the reduced number of children the national guidance advises can be in any one classroom and the number of classrooms and staff available. So, for example, a small infant school may only be able to accommodate one year group, in addition to key worker and vulnerable children. A small number of schools have one of their five training days scheduled for Monday and therefore will be opening further on Tuesday.”
She asked parents to be patient and added: "The additional numbers some schools will be taking in on day one will be cautious, and schools are planning to build up numbers over time, safely. Unfortunately, in some schools it will not be possible to accommodate all children in all priority year groups while adhering to the national guidance, mainly due to school and classroom sizes presenting logistical problems."


thedailyecho--2020-05-30--Man who was found on Southampton Common had taken his own life

A “ FRIENDLY and chatty ” man whose body was found on a Southampton park took his own life .
Daniel James Freemantle , of St Mary ’ s Road , was found by a litter picker on Southampton Common on December 5 last year .
At an inquest held on May 28 , it was heard that the 26-year-old had intended to take his own life by taking a mix of drugs .
The combination of drugs Mr Freemantle had taken had caused drug toxicity , which proved fatal .
He was described by staff at his home as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The court heard that Mr Freemantle had suffered with mental illness for most of his adult life .
Mr Freemantle was a resident at Ravenswood House Hospital , run by Southern Health NHS , for five years after he attempted to rob Christopher Carter ’ s hardware business in Shirley on November 5 , 2013 .
Mr Freemantle had entered the store with a blade , but when appearing at court was made subject of an indefinite hospital order as he suffered from paranoid schizophrenia .
The doctor said that Mr Freemantle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Government wanted to harm him , and had hallucinations in which he heard voices commanding him to attack people .
Mr Freemantle was a resident at Ravenswood House until August 2019 when a doctor at the hospital decided that he was “ suitable for discharge ” .
He moved into Natalie House accommodation for people with mental health problems , but the coroner explained during the inquest that Mr Freemantle was “ suspicious ” of the staff and “ struggled with his independence ” .
On December 4 , 2019 , Daniel left @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being found dead on December 5 .

Daniel James Freemantle, of St Mary’s Road, was found by a litter picker on Southampton Common on December 5 last year.
At an inquest held on May 28, it was heard that the 26-year-old had intended to take his own life by taking a mix of drugs.
The combination of drugs Mr Freemantle had taken had caused drug toxicity, which proved fatal.
He was described by staff at his home as a “friendly and chatty” man.
The court heard that Mr Freemantle had suffered with mental illness for most of his adult life.
Mr Freemantle was a resident at Ravenswood House Hospital, run by Southern Health NHS, for five years after he attempted to rob Christopher Carter’s hardware business in Shirley on November 5, 2013.
Mr Freemantle had entered the store with a blade, but when appearing at court was made subject of an indefinite hospital order as he suffered from paranoid schizophrenia.
The doctor said that Mr Freemantle had delusions that military organisations and the Government wanted to harm him, and had hallucinations in which he heard voices commanding him to attack people.
Mr Freemantle was a resident at Ravenswood House until August 2019 when a doctor at the hospital decided that he was “suitable for discharge”.
He moved into Natalie House accommodation for people with mental health problems, but the coroner explained during the inquest that Mr Freemantle was “suspicious” of the staff and “struggled with his independence”.
On December 4, 2019, Daniel left the home and did not return before being found dead on December 5.


thedailyecho--2020-05-30--High alert fire warning due to "tinder-dry conditions" in New Forest

A HIGH ALERT fire warning is in place this weekend due to `` tinder-dry conditions '' .
Firefighters and park authorities are pleading for the public not to start bonfires or BBQs .
Over the next nine days , there is an incredibly high risk of fire spreading out of control , according to the Met Office .
The national weather and climate service has issued an amber wildfire alert .
Firefighters say that due to tinder-dry conditions , fires are starting easily and rapidly getting out of control with wind spread .
Adding to this warning Hampshire Fire and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ must again repeat our message , no BBQs and no bonfires .
Please help us to help you . ''
Forestry England has said : `` The New Forest is on extremely high alert for the risk of fires this weekend .
If you visit us please do NOT bring a BBQ with you or light any kind of fire - these are currently not allowed anywhere on the Forest due to risk of wildfires . ''
Anyone who discovers a wildfire is urged to get to a safe place and then call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the exact location and size of the fire .
As previously reported fire crews raced to battle a large blaze which swept through Hampshire woodlands .
Fire crews from Eastleigh , Fareham , Redbridge , Hardley and Hythe rushed to Heatherlands Road , in Chilworth on Tuesday .
Crews remained on the scene until the next day , dampening down the area to stop the wildfire spreading .

Firefighters and park authorities are pleading for the public not to start bonfires or BBQs.
Over the next nine days, there is an incredibly high risk of fire spreading out of control, according to the Met Office.
The national weather and climate service has issued an amber wildfire alert.
Firefighters say that due to tinder-dry conditions, fires are starting easily and rapidly getting out of control with wind spread.
Adding to this warning Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service has said: "We must again repeat our message, no BBQs and no bonfires. Please help us to help you."
Forestry England has said: "The New Forest is on extremely high alert for the risk of fires this weekend. If you visit us please do NOT bring a BBQ with you or light any kind of fire - these are currently not allowed anywhere on the Forest due to risk of wildfires."
Anyone who discovers a wildfire is urged to get to a safe place and then call 999.
They should tell emergency services the exact location and size of the fire.
As previously reported fire crews raced to battle a large blaze which swept through Hampshire woodlands.
Fire crews from Eastleigh, Fareham, Redbridge, Hardley and Hythe rushed to Heatherlands Road, in Chilworth on Tuesday.
Crews remained on the scene until the next day, dampening down the area to stop the wildfire spreading.


thedailyecho--2020-05-30--Winchester police in Class A drug raid and burglary arrests

Class A drugs were located at an address in Gordon Avenue in the afternoon on Thursday .
A warrant was @ @ @ @ @ to a Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson , the offender will be questioned at a later date @ @ @ @ @ alerted to a burglary in Kings Road near Kings ' School .
The spokesperson said @ @ @ @ @ site and two males were arrested a short distance away on Sarum Road .
`` @ @ @ @ @ de-arrested and will be spoken to about the matter at a later date whilst the @ @ @ @ @ due to his behaviour and resisting arrest . ''
The Echo has contacted Hampshire Constabulary @ @ @ @

Class A drugs were located at an address in Gordon Avenue in the afternoon on Thursday.
A warrant was issued to search and according to a Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson, the offender will be questioned at a later date.
Around 8pm officers were alerted to a burglary in Kings Road near Kings' School.
The spokesperson said: "Officers attended the site and two males were arrested a short distance away on Sarum Road.
"One of the males was de-arrested and will be spoken to about the matter at a later date whilst the other was transported to custody due to his behaviour and resisting arrest."
The Echo has contacted Hampshire Constabulary for further details.