thedailyecho--2020-09-02--Revitalise partnership boosts funding

Revitalise partnership boosts funding

Southampton 's Revitalise have joined forces with independence support to offer help to disabled people .
Revitalise Netley Waterside House , who create respite holidays for disabled people and their carers have announced a new partnership with national organisation Independence Support ( ISL ) who offer help to people in need , including disabled people , as well as those with mental health issues and older people .
Through this partnership ISL hopes to spread the word about Revitalise holidays and raise funds to ensure that every disabled person has access to a vital break .
They are aiming to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Accessibility Project , which aims to create beautiful and luxurious en-suites that create a world of relaxation , combined with the accessible features required to suit a range of disabilities .
Andy Simons , director of marketing and fundraising at Revitalise , said : `` We are very happy to be partnering with a fantastic organisation like ISL who do so much for disabled people .
`` Their support and fundraising for Revitalise will make a much-needed break financially accessible as well as fun !
`` We are looking forward to welcoming guests @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well-deserved respite , laughter and great memories !
With the help of funds from ISL and other partners , Revitalise hope to be able to provide guests with state of the art , invisibly accessible bedrooms in the near future .
Dave Young , chief executive of ISL said : `` We are proud and excited to be working in partnership with Revitalise , both organisations have strong synergies in terms of values , ambitions , passions and looking to make changes where required for the benefit of others .
`` These are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Revitalise refuse to accept excuses , we will be pushing forward together to not only give continuity but push boundaries and present options to ensure there are also exciting times ahead . ''

Revitalise Netley Waterside House, who create respite holidays for disabled people and their carers have announced a new partnership with national organisation Independence Support (ISL) who offer help to people in need, including disabled people, as well as those with mental health issues and older people.
Through this partnership ISL hopes to spread the word about Revitalise holidays and raise funds to ensure that every disabled person has access to a vital break.
They are aiming to help drive Revitalise’s new Invisible Accessibility Project, which aims to create beautiful and luxurious en-suites that create a world of relaxation, combined with the accessible features required to suit a range of disabilities.
Andy Simons, director of marketing and fundraising at Revitalise, said: "We are very happy to be partnering with a fantastic organisation like ISL who do so much for disabled people.
"Their support and fundraising for Revitalise will make a much-needed break financially accessible as well as fun!
"We are looking forward to welcoming guests back to our holiday centres for some well-deserved respite, laughter and great memories!
With the help of funds from ISL and other partners, Revitalise hope to be able to provide guests with state of the art, invisibly accessible bedrooms in the near future.
Dave Young, chief executive of ISL said: "We are proud and excited to be working in partnership with Revitalise, both organisations have strong synergies in terms of values, ambitions, passions and looking to make changes where required for the benefit of others.
"These are obviously difficult times, however both ISL and Revitalise refuse to accept excuses, we will be pushing forward together to not only give continuity but push boundaries and present options to ensure there are also exciting times ahead."


thedailyecho--2020-09-02--LETTER - Arts complex of shipping containers in Southampton

FANTASTIC news about the shipping container project in College Street , Southampton .
It 's an ideal location and a @ @ @ @ @ car park .
Anyone who knows me , will know I have been going on @ @ @ @ @ 15 years , after visiting Trinity Buoy Wharf on the Thames , which was the @ @ @ @ @ development in the UK .
Since then , cities all over the world have used @ @ @ @ @ shopping centres ( Christchurch NZ used them after the earthquake ) and creative spaces .
@ @ @ @ @ development of container cafes , bars and tiny shops .
I had always hoped to @ @ @ @ @ Southampton made of containers on the site which became the now defunct Nuffield Southampton Theatres @ @ @ @ @ up with designs and a model container village .
Maybe if something more affordable , @ @ @ @ @ built , the theatre would n't have gone into administration .
I look forward to @ @ @ @ @ it will be a huge success .

It's an ideal location and a great transformation for an underused car park.
Anyone who knows me, will know I have been going on about using shipping containers for 15 years, after visiting Trinity Buoy Wharf on the Thames, which was the first office and residential container development in the UK.
Since then, cities all over the world have used them for affordable housing, shopping centres (Christchurch NZ used them after the earthquake) and creative spaces.
Bristol has a great quayside development of container cafes, bars and tiny shops.
I had always hoped to see an arts complex in Southampton made of containers on the site which became the now defunct Nuffield Southampton Theatres building.
I even came up with designs and a model container village.
Maybe if something more affordable, sustainable and quirky had been built, the theatre wouldn't have gone into administration.
I look forward to the new development and hope it will be a huge success.
Cara Sandys
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-09-02--B&Q delivers £100,000 boost to apprenticeships in smaller firms

THE Hampshire-based DIY giant B & Q is giving a £100,000 boost to apprenticeships among the Solent ’ s small to medium sized businesses .
B & Q has put the money into the Transfer to Transform scheme , which allows big employers to use unspent money from the apprenticeship levy to help smaller enterprises .
The transfers help cover the costs of apprenticeship training for SMEs , enabling them to take on and train new staff or boost the skills of existing employees .
Andy Moat , people director at Chandlers Ford-based B & Q , said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ excellent way for employers to work together and ensure that levy funds are used in the best way and it ’ s a really simple way for big businesses to support their local communities through supporting SMEs .
“ To be able to share our levy fund with SMEs and to help them rebuild through skills and the creation of new opportunities in the area is vital now , more than ever .
“ I ’ d encourage any large business with unspent levy funds to seriously consider how they could use those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ communities , ” he added .
Business with an annual wage bill of more than £3million pay an apprenticeship levy equal to 0.5 per cent of their total payroll .
The government then adds tops it up with another 10 per cent and the business can draw the money down to spend on apprenticeships .
However , businesses with unspent apprenticeship levy can elect to transfer it to smaller firms such as Solent Apprenticeship Hub ’ s Transfer to Transform .
B & Q offered its funding for tradespeople roles .
Apprenticeships have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to train a gas engineer , a plumber and two installation maintenance electricians .
B & Q runs an extensive apprenticeship programme itself and saw 123 staff graduate from its retail team leader level three apprenticeship in January .
It has recently expanded to 28 apprenticeships schemes and aims to have more than 850 staff taking part by the end of the year .
Jodi Fair , manager of the Solent Apprenticeship Hub and the Transfer to Transform scheme , said : “ To receive the backing of a nationally renowned employer such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are located within the Solent region , brings the level of credibility to the initiative that was needed to ensure success ” As of August 25 , Transfer to Transform had collected pledges worth £850,000 for distribution to the region ’ s SMEs for use in apprenticeships .

B&Q has put the money into the Transfer to Transform scheme, which allows big employers to use unspent money from the apprenticeship levy to help smaller enterprises.
The transfers help cover the costs of apprenticeship training for SMEs, enabling them to take on and train new staff or boost the skills of existing employees.
Andy Moat, people director at Chandlers Ford-based B&Q, said: “The Transfer to Transform scheme is an excellent way for employers to work together and ensure that levy funds are used in the best way and it’s a really simple way for big businesses to support their local communities through supporting SMEs.
“To be able to share our levy fund with SMEs and to help them rebuild through skills and the creation of new opportunities in the area is vital now, more than ever.
“I’d encourage any large business with unspent levy funds to seriously consider how they could use those funds to support SMEs in their local communities,” he added.
Business with an annual wage bill of more than £3million pay an apprenticeship levy equal to 0.5 per cent of their total payroll. The government then adds tops it up with another 10 per cent and the business can draw the money down to spend on apprenticeships.
However, businesses with unspent apprenticeship levy can elect to transfer it to smaller firms such as Solent Apprenticeship Hub’s Transfer to Transform.
B&Q offered its funding for tradespeople roles. Apprenticeships have already been agreed for four small businesses to train a gas engineer, a plumber and two installation maintenance electricians.
B&Q runs an extensive apprenticeship programme itself and saw 123 staff graduate from its retail team leader level three apprenticeship in January.
It has recently expanded to 28 apprenticeships schemes and aims to have more than 850 staff taking part by the end of the year.
Jodi Fair, manager of the Solent Apprenticeship Hub and the Transfer to Transform scheme, said: “To receive the backing of a nationally renowned employer such as B&Q, whose headquarters are located within the Solent region, brings the level of credibility to the initiative that was needed to ensure success”
As of August 25, Transfer to Transform had collected pledges worth £850,000 for distribution to the region’s SMEs for use in apprenticeships.
Details are at solentapprenticeshiphub.com/transfer-to-transform


thedailyecho--2020-09-02--LETTER - Dreading coronavirus and dark recession

So summer is over .
I am dreading the next few months with the coronavirus pandemic unabated and Britain descending @ @ @ @ @ by levels of unemployment not seen in our country for over a generation .
I @ @ @ @ @ Government ’ s furlough scheme comes to an end in October and we are forced @ @ @ @ @ without any meaningful trade deal or protection for key sectors of our economy – that @ @ @ @ @ hard .
The official projection of 26,000 job losses locally would be devastating .
I @ @ @ @ @ recall the misery of the 1980s when unemployment levels were deliberately allowed to soar while @ @ @ @ @ destroyed the nation ’ s manufacturing base and I fear we are about to return @ @ @ @ @ people in general and our heroic low paid front line key workers ( on who @ @ @ @ @ so much over the past six months ) will be hardest hit .
It looks @ @ @ @ @ harsh .

Schools are set to return.
Winter is coming.
I am dreading the next few months with the coronavirus pandemic unabated and Britain descending into a dark recession punctuated by levels of unemployment not seen in our country for over a generation.
I am worried – as the Government’s furlough scheme comes to an end in October and we are forced finally to exit the EU without any meaningful trade deal or protection for key sectors of our economy – that Southampton will be hit very hard.
The official projection of 26,000 job losses locally would be devastating.
I’m old enough to recall the misery of the 1980s when unemployment levels were deliberately allowed to soar while the Government of the day destroyed the nation’s manufacturing base and I fear we are about to return to those days.
Young people in general and our heroic low paid front line key workers (on who we’ve depended on so much over the past six months) will be hardest hit.
Winter is coming.
It looks as if it will be harsh.
I desperately hope I’m wrong.
Dave Shields
Freemantle


thedailyecho--2020-09-02--LETTER - Government gave Southampton £4m for this exercise

Following the Labour council 's decision to remove the catastrophic cycle lane on Bassett Avenue , Cllr Fitzhenry the Conservative @ @ @ @ @ temporary bus lane on Bitterne Road West to follow suit .
Interestingly Cllr Leggett the @ @ @ @ @ green transport recovery plan was reported in Friday night 's Echo as saying : `` @ @ @ @ @ with the changes to Bitterne Road West , then a decision will be made on @ @ @ @ @ lanes or not .
Demands from opposition members without the data to back them up @ @ @ @ @ make changes to any part of the GTRP . ''
As there was no consultation @ @ @ @ @ the opposition Conservatives , one wonders what data was used that suggested that blocking the @ @ @ @ @ the north and the east was a good and sensible plan executed in the interests @ @ @ @ @ .
The government gave Southampton over £4m for this exercise - how much of this @ @ @ @ @ been wasted on these hair-brained schemes ?

Interestingly Cllr Leggett the cabinet member responsible for the green transport recovery plan was reported in Friday night's Echo as saying: "If the data demonstrates problems with the changes to Bitterne Road West, then a decision will be made on whether to remove the bus lanes or not. Demands from opposition members without the data to back them up are not appropriate reasons to make changes to any part of the GTRP."
As there was no consultation with either the public or the opposition Conservatives, one wonders what data was used that suggested that blocking the major roads into Southampton from the north and the east was a good and sensible plan executed in the interests of our citizens and businesses.
The government gave Southampton over £4m for this exercise - how much of this tax payers money has already been wasted on these hair-brained schemes?
Linda Norris
Ex Southampton mayor 2015/16


thedailyecho--2020-09-02--LETTER - It's time care workers were rewarded adequately

It feels very timely to have a week dedicated to recognising the efforts of care workers and acknowledging the extraordinary @ @ @ @ @ and support workers have a challenging and rewarding job that is different every day and @ @ @ @ @ in the face of Covid-19 , they have shown how exceptional they are .
Together @ @ @ @ @ , and our carers were included in that outpouring of public gratitude .
Our research @ @ @ @ @ 74 % ) of adults in England believe care home staff do a brilliant job @ @ @ @ @ they are undervalued ( 81 % ) and should be paid better ( 80 % @ @ @ @ @ great to see society recognise them for their invaluable contribution – it ’ s time @ @ @ @ @ and that they are rewarded adequately .

It feels very timely to have a week dedicated to recognising the efforts of care workers and acknowledging the extraordinary work they do.
Care and support workers have a challenging and rewarding job that is different every day and over the past months, in the face of Covid-19, they have shown how exceptional they are.
Together we clapped for our NHS, and our carers were included in that outpouring of public gratitude.
Our research shows that three quarters (74%) of adults in England believe care home staff do a brilliant job, they also overwhelmingly agree they are undervalued (81%) and should be paid better (80%).
It’s great to see society recognise them for their invaluable contribution – it’s time that Government does too, and that they are rewarded adequately.
Vic Rayner
National Care Forum


thedailyecho--2020-09-02--Civil servant numbers drop in Southampton

MORE than 1,000 fewer people are working for the civil service in Southampton than five years ago , despite large rises elsewhere across the UK .
The Government has pledged to move more of its bureaucrats away from the capital to help “ level up ” the country and bring those who help run it closer to the communities they serve .
But new data shows the workforce has grown more rapidly in London than anywhere else across the UK , with the Institute for Government saying influential senior officials have historically been the most difficult to move further afield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around 1,170 civil servants in Southampton at the end of March – a decrease of 1,330 , or 53.2 % , from five years ago .
That is despite the civil service swelling by 3.9 % across the UK over the period , to 456,400 workers .
Across the South East , however , the workforce shrank by 7.4 % – with the East of England the only region to see a greater decrease .
London saw a growth rate of 16 % , with its civil servant headcount now making up around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The figures include civil servants working for government departments , agencies , and non-departmental public bodies in both the UK and regional governments , where they help to develop and implement policies .
In March , the Chancellor Rishi Sunak pledged to relocate 22,000 civil servants from London by 2030 .
Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove recently said that moving government decision-making away from the capital would help “ reflect the full diversity of our United Kingdom ” .
The Institute for Government says there are some signs dominance is beginning to shift @ @ @ @ @ @ @ biggest growth in civil service employment seen in the South West of England in the last year .
But Sarah Nickson , a researcher at the group , said higher-ranking officials – who tend to be more concentrated in London – have been harder to budge in the past .
A Cabinet Office spokesman said : “ Decision makers should be close to the people they serve and we want to see opportunity fairly distributed across the country .
“ These statistics show there are now more civil servants than last year in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the South West , the North West and Yorkshire and Humberside .
“ But we are not complacent and will continue our work to make sure the civil service represents the whole of the UK , which is why we ’ ve committed to relocating civil service roles out of central London .
”

The Government has pledged to move more of its bureaucrats away from the capital to help “level up” the country and bring those who help run it closer to the communities they serve.
But new data shows the workforce has grown more rapidly in London than anywhere else across the UK, with the Institute for Government saying influential senior officials have historically been the most difficult to move further afield.
Cabinet Office figures show there were around 1,170 civil servants in Southampton at the end of March – a decrease of 1,330, or 53.2%, from five years ago.
That is despite the civil service swelling by 3.9% across the UK over the period, to 456,400 workers.
Across the South East, however, the workforce shrank by 7.4% – with the East of England the only region to see a greater decrease.
London saw a growth rate of 16%, with its civil servant headcount now making up around a fifth of the UK total.
The figures include civil servants working for government departments, agencies, and non-departmental public bodies in both the UK and regional governments, where they help to develop and implement policies.
In March, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak pledged to relocate 22,000 civil servants from London by 2030.
Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove recently said that moving government decision-making away from the capital would help “reflect the full diversity of our United Kingdom”.
The Institute for Government says there are some signs dominance is beginning to shift away from the city, with the biggest growth in civil service employment seen in the South West of England in the last year.
But Sarah Nickson, a researcher at the group, said higher-ranking officials – who tend to be more concentrated in London – have been harder to budge in the past.
A Cabinet Office spokesman said: “Decision makers should be close to the people they serve and we want to see opportunity fairly distributed across the country.
“These statistics show there are now more civil servants than last year in Scotland, Wales, the Midlands, the South West, the North West and Yorkshire and Humberside.
“But we are not complacent and will continue our work to make sure the civil service represents the whole of the UK, which is why we’ve committed to relocating civil service roles out of central London.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-02--LETTER - Alternative vote did not offer improvement

I THINK the reason electoral reform in the guise of the alternative vote , to which Mr Samuels refers in @ @ @ @ @ , was rejected in the referendum in 2011 was because it did n't offer sufficient @ @ @ @ @ proportional system .
Although more democratic than our present system of FPTP ( first past @ @ @ @ @ n't go far enough .
As for the Lib Dems wanting to re-run past battles @ @ @ @ @ party is , as always , about as reliable as President Trump 's description of @ @ @ @ @ rival , Joe Biden .
Now that our caretaker 'acting ' party leader has been @ @ @ @ @ confidence , I look forward to the announcement of policies for the next parliament to @ @ @ @ @ to our country by the current crop of second-rate time-servers masquerading as a Conservative Government @ @ @ @ @ fought in the future , there is no reason whatever to re-run past ones - @ @ @ @

Although more democratic than our present system of FPTP (first past the post) it didn't go far enough.
As for the Lib Dems wanting to re-run past battles, his description of my party is, as always, about as reliable as President Trump's description of the policies of his Democratic rival, Joe Biden.
Now that our caretaker 'acting' party leader has been endorsed by a vote of confidence, I look forward to the announcement of policies for the next parliament to repair the damage being done to our country by the current crop of second-rate time-servers masquerading as a Conservative Government.
With battles to be fought in the future, there is no reason whatever to re-run past ones - successful or otherwise.
Martin Kyrle
email


thedailyecho--2020-09-02--Red Funnel to run one-boat 'shuttle service' after technical error discovered

A RED Funnel ferry has been removed from service after a technical error was discovered .
The Red Eagle ferry has gone under immediate investigation today after a fault was discovered and in order to allow for diagnostics and repair work to be carried out , the vessel must be temporarily removed from service .
As the Red Osprey ferry is out of service due to repairs , the company will be operating a one-boat “ shuttle service ” via Red Falcon until further notice .
The vessel will depart from Southampton and East Cowes approximately every three hours , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cowes expected at 2pm and Southampton , 3.30pm .
Leanna Lakes , Operations Director , Red Funnel said : “ We sincerely apologise for this additional disruption to our vehicle ferry service between Southampton and East Cowes , especially as we are already contending with the disruption to our network .
`` Our teams shore-side and on board continue to work their hardest to get passengers to their destinations as quickly and as safely as possible and we wish to thank all our customers in advance for their patience and understanding .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in operation from this evening and are completely focused on achieving this .
`` We promise to keep customers informed of our progress and ask that they bear with our front-line teams as they do their very best to adapt to this stressful situation .
We are working very hard to fix this and apologise again for the impact that this will have on our customers ’ plans.
” Red Funnel teams are reaching out to all affected customers to notify them of the changes and has updated its website with today ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advice on when to arrive at the terminal .
Customers wishing to amend their booking due to this situation can do so free of charge , with no additional amendment fees .
Customers wishing to cancel their booking can also do so and receive a full refund , with no added cancellation fees .
Any customers wishing to amend their booking for today should get in touch with Red Funnel ’ s Contact Centre team at 02380 019192 .
Customers without a booking are being ask to not arrive to the vehicle ferry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this time .
This advice applies to all passengers travelling with private vehicles , including motorcycles and scooters , as well as pushbikes .

The Red Eagle ferry has gone under immediate investigation today after a fault was discovered and in order to allow for diagnostics and repair work to be carried out, the vessel must be temporarily removed from service.
As the Red Osprey ferry is out of service due to repairs, the company will be operating a one-boat “shuttle service” via Red Falcon until further notice.
The vessel will depart from Southampton and East Cowes approximately every three hours, with the next scheduled departure from East Cowes expected at 2pm and Southampton, 3.30pm.
Leanna Lakes, Operations Director, Red Funnel said: “We sincerely apologise for this additional disruption to our vehicle ferry service between Southampton and East Cowes, especially as we are already contending with the disruption to our network.
"Our teams shore-side and on board continue to work their hardest to get passengers to their destinations as quickly and as safely as possible and we wish to thank all our customers in advance for their patience and understanding. We hope to have a second vessel back in operation from this evening and are completely focused on achieving this.
"We promise to keep customers informed of our progress and ask that they bear with our front-line teams as they do their very best to adapt to this stressful situation. We are working very hard to fix this and apologise again for the impact that this will have on our customers’ plans.”
Red Funnel teams are reaching out to all affected customers to notify them of the changes and has updated its website with today’s revised crossing times, along with advice on when to arrive at the terminal.
Customers wishing to amend their booking due to this situation can do so free of charge, with no additional amendment fees.
Customers wishing to cancel their booking can also do so and receive a full refund, with no added cancellation fees. Any customers wishing to amend their booking for today should get in touch with Red Funnel’s Contact Centre team at 02380 019192.
Customers without a booking are being ask to not arrive to the vehicle ferry terminals, as booking is essential at this time. This advice applies to all passengers travelling with private vehicles, including motorcycles and scooters, as well as pushbikes.


thedailyecho--2020-09-02--Hunt continues for missing woman Joanne Sheen

MORE than six months after she disappeared , the whereabouts of Joanne Sheen remains a mystery .
Today , superintendent @ @ @ @ @ for the public to help .
The 44-year-old sometimes known as 'Little Jo ' was @ @ @ @ @ with a friend on February 22 .
Since then nothing has been heard from her @ @ @ @ @ police found a car as part of their investigations .
Officers had been combing an @ @ @ @ @ Bevois Valley where it is believed Joanne worked as a sex worker .
At this @ @ @ @ @ no idea where Joanne is so are appealing for help .
Anyone with information can @ @ @ @ @

Today, superintendent Kelly Whiting issued an appeal for the public to help.
The 44-year-old sometimes known as 'Little Jo' was last seen returning from Fareham with a friend on December 5, 2019.
She was reported missing by family on February 22, 2020.
Since then nothing has been heard from her.
However, in August police found a car as part of their investigations.
Officers had been combing an area of Empress Road in Bevois Valley where it is believed Joanne worked as a sex worker.
At this time police say they have no idea where Joanne is so are appealing for help.
Anyone with information can call police on 101.


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--Tributes paid to Southampton teen following Kathleen Road Crash

TRIBUTES have poured in for a Southampton teenager who will be `` missed like mad '' .
A 19-year-old teen died after the moped he was on crashed with a taxi .
He suffered serious injuries during an incident at the junction of Kathleen Road and Botany Road on August 30 .
• Moped rider fights for life after taxi crash in Southampton Flowers have now been laid at the site of the crash , with friends and family paying their respects .
One note reads : `` Words ca n't explain how much you will be missed .
Never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rest in peace my bro .
Hope you have the best time up there . ''
Another mourner added : `` All the memories we shared as kids is all that 'll be .
Miss you , love you so much . ''
While one note simply reads : `` I will miss you with all my heart .
I will never forget you . ''
The teen who has not yet been identified was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash , according to police .
As previously reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before 3am .
The moped rider was taken to Southampton General Hospital but died of his injuries on Monday .
The driver of the taxi , a 32-year-old man from Southampton , was unharmed .
Officers investigating are renewing their appeal for witnesses to the collision .
They ask anyone to come forward who may have seen the moped rider in the lead up to the crash .
He is described as a young adult and was riding a red Honda 125 moped with no number plate .
A police spokesperson said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Perhaps you have dash-cam footage of either vehicle before the collision ?
`` We are also keen to hear from anyone in the area of the collision that has CCTV or digital recording equipment that may have captured the vehicles before the collision .
`` Please get in touch via 101 and quote the reference 4420033350 . ''

A 19-year-old teen died after the moped he was on crashed with a taxi.
He suffered serious injuries during an incident at the junction of Kathleen Road and Botany Road on August 30.
Flowers have now been laid at the site of the crash, with friends and family paying their respects.
One note reads: "Words can't explain how much you will be missed. Never thought I would ever hear this. Rest in peace my bro. Hope you have the best time up there."
Another mourner added: "All the memories we shared as kids is all that'll be. Miss you, love you so much."
While one note simply reads: "I will miss you with all my heart. I will never forget you."
The teen who has not yet been identified was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, according to police.
As previously reported, officers rushed to the scene just before 3am.
The moped rider was taken to Southampton General Hospital but died of his injuries on Monday.
The driver of the taxi, a 32-year-old man from Southampton, was unharmed.
Officers investigating are renewing their appeal for witnesses to the collision.
They ask anyone to come forward who may have seen the moped rider in the lead up to the crash. He is described as a young adult and was riding a red Honda 125 moped with no number plate.
A police spokesperson said: "Were you in the area? Perhaps you have dash-cam footage of either vehicle before the collision?
"We are also keen to hear from anyone in the area of the collision that has CCTV or digital recording equipment that may have captured the vehicles before the collision.
"Please get in touch via 101 and quote the reference 4420033350."


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--Eight Hampshire teenagers test positive for Covid after flight

Health officials did not notify an airline after more than half-a-dozen teenagers tested positive for Covid-19 , it has been reported .
A story published by The Guardian this week said that officials had not notified Wizz Airline that eight passengers on a flight back from Crete had tested positive for coronavirus .
The teenagers , from Hampshire , were diagnosed after returning to London Luton airport on August 25 , it said .
But the Department of Health and Social Care said that it had taken action to advise the necessary people to self-isolate and its contact tracing team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Simon Bryant , Hampshire County Council ’ s director of public health , said : “ While there ’ s no cause for the community to be concerned , it ’ s absolutely critical that anyone returning from countries on the quarantine list self isolates for the full 14 days to ensure they minimise the risk of passing on the virus.
” Elsewhere , holidaymakers are braced for new travel restrictions as Greece and Portugal could become the latest countries to be added to the UK-wide quarantine list .
Pressure is mounting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on travellers arriving from Greece amid reports of people returning with coronavirus .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said a decision on whether to impose restrictions on the countries would be announced on Friday .
Rising Covid cases prompted the Scottish Government to announce travellers from Greece would have to self-isolate for 14 days from Thursday , while Wales began asking arrivals from the island of Zante to enter quarantine .
The UK ’ s biggest tour operator Tui has suspended its holidays to the resort of Laganas on Zante .
But Greece has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our power ” to keep UK holidaymakers safe .

A story published by The Guardian this week said that officials had not notified Wizz Airline that eight passengers on a flight back from Crete had tested positive for coronavirus.
The teenagers, from Hampshire, were diagnosed after returning to London Luton airport on August 25, it said.
But the Department of Health and Social Care said that it had taken action to advise the necessary people to self-isolate and its contact tracing team had been in touch with Wizz Air.
Simon Bryant, Hampshire County Council’s director of public health, said: “While there’s no cause for the community to be concerned, it’s absolutely critical that anyone returning from countries on the quarantine list self isolates for the full 14 days to ensure they minimise the risk of passing on the virus.”
Elsewhere, holidaymakers are braced for new travel restrictions as Greece and Portugal could become the latest countries to be added to the UK-wide quarantine list.
Pressure is mounting on England to consider imposing quarantine rules on travellers arriving from Greece amid reports of people returning with coronavirus.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said a decision on whether to impose restrictions on the countries would be announced on Friday.
Rising Covid cases prompted the Scottish Government to announce travellers from Greece would have to self-isolate for 14 days from Thursday, while Wales began asking arrivals from the island of Zante to enter quarantine.
The UK’s biggest tour operator Tui has suspended its holidays to the resort of Laganas on Zante.
But Greece has insisted it is doing “everything in our power” to keep UK holidaymakers safe.


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--More than 2,000 pupils and staff at Southampton schools to be given pioneering coronavirus test

MORE than 2,000 school pupils and staff are set to be be given a no-swab coronavirus test as part of a £500million funding package .
The money will be used on trials in Southampton and Hampshire , using a rapid 20-minute test , as well as launching a new initiative in Salford , Greater Manchester .
It will see a weekly testing model trialled with more than 2,100 pupils and staff across four schools .
• READ : City schools eager to welcome pupils back - but they will need masks > > > The work is led by a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southampton City Council and the NHS .
Meanwhile in Hampshire the pilot of a rapid 20-minute coronavirus test will be expanded “ to further explore the applications of mobile testing in different settings ” , the DHSC said .
Funding will also be used to extend capacity for existing polymerase chain reaction ( PCR ) testing currently being used in the UK .
Baroness Dido Harding , interim executive chairwoman of the National Institute for Health Protection , the body replacing Public Health England , said : “ New testing technologies and methods @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and improving , especially as we assess how routine testing could help pick up cases of the virus earlier.It comes as postcode analysis by the BBC of the test booking service suggests some people with symptoms are being redirected to distant testing centres .
The broadcaster said this shows the Goverment is rationing coronavirus tests , while public health experts believe any rationing will lead to the start of new spikes being missed .
• READ : Coronavirus cases more than doubled in Southampton last week > > > The Department of Health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saliva-based testing will be used for the pilot in Salford , which will involve the city council and other local partners .
“ We will continue to scale up our testing capacity by expanding our network of testing sites and investing in new technologies to reach even more people through NHS Test and Trace.
” Health Secretary Matt Hancock said : “ Testing is a vital line of defence in combating this pandemic .
“ Over the past six months we have built almost from scratch one of the biggest testing systems in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use every new innovation at our disposal to expand the use of testing , and build the mass testing capability that can help suppress the virus and enable more of the things that make life worth living .
“ We are backing innovative new tests that are fast , accurate and easier to use will maximise the impact and scale of testing , helping us to get back to a more normal way of life .
”

The money will be used on trials in Southampton and Hampshire, using a rapid 20-minute test, as well as launching a new initiative in Salford, Greater Manchester.
It will see a weekly testing model trialled with more than 2,100 pupils and staff across four schools.
The work is led by a partnership of the University of Southampton, Southampton City Council and the NHS.
Meanwhile in Hampshire the pilot of a rapid 20-minute coronavirus test will be expanded “to further explore the applications of mobile testing in different settings”, the DHSC said.
Funding will also be used to extend capacity for existing polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing currently being used in the UK.
Baroness Dido Harding, interim executive chairwoman of the National Institute for Health Protection, the body replacing Public Health England, said: “New testing technologies and methods are vital to keep the system evolving and improving, especially as we assess how routine testing could help pick up cases of the virus earlier.It comes as postcode analysis by the BBC of the test booking service suggests some people with symptoms are being redirected to distant testing centres.
The broadcaster said this shows the Goverment is rationing coronavirus tests, while public health experts believe any rationing will lead to the start of new spikes being missed.
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said saliva-based testing will be used for the pilot in Salford, which will involve the city council and other local partners.
“We will continue to scale up our testing capacity by expanding our network of testing sites and investing in new technologies to reach even more people through NHS Test and Trace.”
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: “Testing is a vital line of defence in combating this pandemic.
“Over the past six months we have built almost from scratch one of the biggest testing systems in the world.
“We need to use every new innovation at our disposal to expand the use of testing, and build the mass testing capability that can help suppress the virus and enable more of the things that make life worth living.
“We are backing innovative new tests that are fast, accurate and easier to use will maximise the impact and scale of testing, helping us to get back to a more normal way of life.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--City youngsters set to return to school

City youngsters set to return to school

SCHOOLS across the city are “ eager ” to welcome pupils back – but youngsters must wear masks when not in lessons .
Thousands of youngsters are going back to class after schools shut down during the coronavirus pandemic .
With some institutions closed for almost six months , the Government plans that all pupils , in all year groups , will return to school full-time from the beginning of the autumn term .
However , with many parents concerned for their child ’ s welfare , measures are in place so teaching can continue while minimising the risks of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Following a meeting secondary school , sixth form and FE college leaders , it has been agreed that “ all pupils and staff must wear face coverings while on-site when not in lessons ” .
This will not apply to those who are not able to wear coverings due to their individual circumstances .
Councillor Darren Paffey , Cabinet Member for Children and Learning , said : “ Schools across Southampton have been hard at work over the summer and are eager to welcome all pupils back for the start of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no substitute for a normal routine at school and there is now a wide consensus cutting across government , education and healthcare that returning to schools is important for young people ’ s academic and personal development .
“ All Southampton education settings , supported by the council and in liaison with Public Health England , have been putting in place measures to ensure that teaching can continue while also minimising the risks posed by the virus .
No two schools are the same which is why schools have been determining the right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These may differ from school to school and could include , for example , placing children in distinct ‘ bubbles ’ to be maintained throughout the day , staggering start , end and break times , or providing hand sanitiser throughout the school building .
Cllr Paffey added : “ Schools have been in contact with pupils and their families and I am grateful for their efforts to ensure that everyone understands the changes to their school or college experience for the foreseeable future .
“ It ’ s up to all of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensure that we continue to minimise the risks associated with the virus .
This includes following government guidance including around social distancing , post-holiday quarantining and abiding by Test and Trace .
”

Thousands of youngsters are going back to class after schools shut down during the coronavirus pandemic.
With some institutions closed for almost six months, the Government plans that all pupils, in all year groups, will return to school full-time from the beginning of the autumn term.
However, with many parents concerned for their child’s welfare, measures are in place so teaching can continue while minimising the risks of the virus, according to civic chiefs.
Following a meeting secondary school, sixth form and FE college leaders, it has been agreed that “all pupils and staff must wear face coverings while on-site when not in lessons”.
This will not apply to those who are not able to wear coverings due to their individual circumstances.
Councillor Darren Paffey, Cabinet Member for Children and Learning, said: “Schools across Southampton have been hard at work over the summer and are eager to welcome all pupils back for the start of the new academic year.
“There is no substitute for a normal routine at school and there is now a wide consensus cutting across government, education and healthcare that returning to schools is important for young people’s academic and personal development.
“All Southampton education settings, supported by the council and in liaison with Public Health England, have been putting in place measures to ensure that teaching can continue while also minimising the risks posed by the virus. No two schools are the same which is why schools have been determining the right mix of measures for their setting. These may differ from school to school and could include, for example, placing children in distinct ‘bubbles’ to be maintained throughout the day, staggering start, end and break times, or providing hand sanitiser throughout the school building.
Cllr Paffey added: “Schools have been in contact with pupils and their families and I am grateful for their efforts to ensure that everyone understands the changes to their school or college experience for the foreseeable future.
“It’s up to all of us to do what we can to ensure that we continue to minimise the risks associated with the virus. This includes following government guidance including around social distancing, post-holiday quarantining and abiding by Test and Trace.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--Moped rider dies after crash involving taxi in Southampton

A TEENAGER has died after a crash involving a moped and a taxi .
The incident on Sunday left the 19-year-old victim with serious injuries , after the collision at the junction of Kathleen Road and Botany Road .
Hampshire police has now confirmed the teen , who has not yet been identified , died on Monday as a result of his injuries .
He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash .
• Moped rider fights for life after taxi crash in Southampton As reported , officers were called to the scene of the two-vehicle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moped rider was rushed to Southampton General Hospital .
The driver of the taxi , a 32-year-old man from Southampton , was unharmed .
Now , officers investigating are renewing their appeal for witnesses to the collision .
They ask anyone to come forward who may have seen the moped rider in the lead up to the crash .
He is described as a young adult and was riding a red Honda 125 moped with no number plate .
A police spokesperson said : `` Were you in the area ?
Perhaps you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the collision ?
`` We are also keen to hear from anyone in the area of the collision that has CCTV or digital recording equipment that may have captured the vehicles before the collision .
`` Please get in touch via 101 and quote the reference 4420033350 . ''

The incident on Sunday left the 19-year-old victim with serious injuries, after the collision at the junction of Kathleen Road and Botany Road.
Hampshire police has now confirmed the teen, who has not yet been identified, died on Monday as a result of his injuries.
He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
As reported, officers were called to the scene of the two-vehicle crash at just before 3am.
The moped rider was rushed to Southampton General Hospital.
The driver of the taxi, a 32-year-old man from Southampton, was unharmed.
Now, officers investigating are renewing their appeal for witnesses to the collision.
They ask anyone to come forward who may have seen the moped rider in the lead up to the crash. He is described as a young adult and was riding a red Honda 125 moped with no number plate.
A police spokesperson said: "Were you in the area? Perhaps you have dash-cam footage of either vehicle before the collision?
"We are also keen to hear from anyone in the area of the collision that has CCTV or digital recording equipment that may have captured the vehicles before the collision.
"Please get in touch via 101 and quote the reference 4420033350."


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--Two-car crash blocks Town Quay in Southampton

EMERGENCY services rushed to the scene of a crash on a busy Southampton road .
Two cars collided on the @ @ @ @ @ around 10am today .
One lane of the eastbound road was blocked following the crash @ @ @ @ @ Golf .
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police for comment .

A Volkswagen Golf had ploughed into traffic lights on the carriageway at Town Quay at around 9.45am today.
One lane of the eastbound road was blocked, however it has since reopened.
A police spokesperson said: "We were called at 9.44 today to reports of a collision on Town Quay, Southampton. A Volkswagen Golf was in collision with a traffic light. No injuries were reported."


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--Online child sex offences rise by almost 90 per cent in one year

ONLINE child sex offences recorded in Hampshire have rocketed by almost 90 per cent in the last year , new figures have revealed .
Figures released by the NSPCC have revealed that 247 of these crimes were recorded as having a cyber element in 2019/20 , compared to 131 in 2018/19 .
The figures have been described as `` worrying '' by county MPs who are urging parents to be aware of what their children are doing online .
Nationally the child protection charity has revealed 10,391 child sex crimes were recorded with a cyber flag by all UK forces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rise on the previous year .
That takes the total number of recorded offences in the five years since it became mandatory to record whether a crime involved the internet to more than 37,000 .
In Hampshire , that figure stands at 714 online child sex crimes .
MP for Southampton Test Alan Whitehead said the figures from the child protection charity are `` worrying '' .
He added : `` I would urge parents to keep a very close eye of what children are up to particularly as they might be spending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` There is also a role for big tech companies to do more to regulate age limits on social media . ''
Royston Smith , MP for Southampton Itchen , said the figures are `` highly concerning '' .
“ The Government plans to introduce new Online Harms legislation which aims to better protect young people online , '' he continued .
“ I am confident that this new legislation will help to crack down on these despicable crimes against children.
” The NSPPC says that the figure highlights the urgent need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Online Harms Bill , which would place a legal Duty of Care on tech firms to protect children , enforced by an independent regulator .
The NSPCC is calling on the Government to publish its final plans before the end of the year , and get an Online Harms Bill on the statute book by the end of 2021 .
Andy Burrows , NSPCC Head of Child Safety Online Policy , said : “ These figures suggest that online abuse was already rising before lockdown , and the risks to children appear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is now almost 17 months since the Government ’ s original proposals for social media regulation were published and children continue to face preventable harm online . ''

Figures released by the NSPCC have revealed that 247 of these crimes were recorded as having a cyber element in 2019/20, compared to 131 in 2018/19.
The figures have been described as "worrying" by county MPs who are urging parents to be aware of what their children are doing online.
Nationally the child protection charity has revealed 10,391 child sex crimes were recorded with a cyber flag by all UK forces in 2019/20 – a 16 per cent rise on the previous year.
That takes the total number of recorded offences in the five years since it became mandatory to record whether a crime involved the internet to more than 37,000.
In Hampshire, that figure stands at 714 online child sex crimes.
MP for Southampton Test Alan Whitehead said the figures from the child protection charity are "worrying".
He added: "I would urge parents to keep a very close eye of what children are up to particularly as they might be spending more time online due to the covid-19.
"There is also a role for big tech companies to do more to regulate age limits on social media."
Royston Smith, MP for Southampton Itchen, said the figures are "highly concerning".
“The Government plans to introduce new Online Harms legislation which aims to better protect young people online," he continued.
“I am confident that this new legislation will help to crack down on these despicable crimes against children.”
The NSPPC says that the figure highlights the urgent need for the Government to push forward with the Online Harms Bill, which would place a legal Duty of Care on tech firms to protect children, enforced by an independent regulator.
The NSPCC is calling on the Government to publish its final plans before the end of the year, and get an Online Harms Bill on the statute book by the end of 2021.
Andy Burrows, NSPCC Head of Child Safety Online Policy, said: “These figures suggest that online abuse was already rising before lockdown, and the risks to children appear to have spiked significantly since.
“It is now almost 17 months since the Government’s original proposals for social media regulation were published and children continue to face preventable harm online."


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--Kayakers airlifted to safety in Lymington marshes helicopter rescue

Two kayakers have been airlifted to safety in a helicopter rescue operation .
A man and women were scooped from @ @ @ @ @ a mile from the shore .
Stranded on a single kayak the two became stuck @ @ @ @ @ when the tide went out .
The Lymington lifeboat , Lymington Coastguard and Hillhead Coastguard @ @ @ @ @ rescue the duo .
However , due to `` distance and conditions '' a Coastguard @ @ @ @ @ them to safety .
Once on dry land , they were treated by paramedics with @ @ @ @ @ base at around 6.30pm

A man and women were scooped from mud in Lymington Marshes almost a mile from the shore.
Stranded on a single kayak the two became stuck at around 4.15pm on Wednesday when the tide went out.
The Lymington lifeboat, Lymington Coastguard and Hillhead Coastguard teams were all scrambled to rescue the duo.
However, due to "distance and conditions" a Coastguard helicopter was needed to winch them to safety.
Once on dry land, they were treated by paramedics with the aircraft crew returning to base at around 6.30pm


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--Renewed appeal to trace Southampton woman Joanne Sheen

MORE than six months after she disappeared , the whereabouts of Joanne Sheen remains a mystery .
Described as “ approachable , full of joy and full of life ” the 44-year-old was last seen returning from Fareham with a friend on December 5 .
• Police find car following search for Southampton woman missing for six months She is also known as ‘ Little Jo ’ or ‘ Jo Jo ’ and stands at 5 foot and 1 inch tall .
With no permanent address , car or even a bank account , police have renewed their appeal to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Speaking to the Echo , Superintendent Kelly Whiting told how police have been carrying out extensive enquiries .
• Police search River Itchen for Southampton woman missing for six months Officers have “ spoken to numerous witnesses , friends and associates of Jo ” to try and find out where she might be .
In August they combed an area of Empress Road where it is believed Joanne worked as a sex worker .
Following a two day search a car was found as well as “ several other items ” which are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the Daily Echo , Superintendent Whiting said : “ We know that Joanne used to work in and around that area [ Empress Road ] so it is the most logical place to start our search for her .
“ We believe that she was a sex worker.
” She added : “ We have no idea where Joanne is so we are appealing for help .
“ We have to think about the possibility that she has come to harm , whether she has harmed herself or a third party has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an appeal to the public they gave us several lines of enquiry which clearly we have pursued and continue to review but any information at all would be really helpful.
” Also speaking yesterday were Jo ’ s daughters , Layla , 22 , and Hayley , 25 .
Layla , said : “ Mum is very approachable .
Full of joy and full of life .
She is really friendly and has got a bit of a spark.
” Meanwhile , Hayley described her mum as a lovely , loving person .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ help police find Jo , is urged to call 101 quoting Operation Blackboard .

Described as “approachable, full of joy and full of life” the 44-year-old was last seen returning from Fareham with a friend on December 5.
She is also known as ‘Little Jo’ or ‘Jo Jo’ and stands at 5 foot and 1 inch tall.
With no permanent address, car or even a bank account, police have renewed their appeal to the public to help trace her.
Speaking to the Echo, Superintendent Kelly Whiting told how police have been carrying out extensive enquiries.
Officers have “spoken to numerous witnesses, friends and associates of Jo” to try and find out where she might be.
In August they combed an area of Empress Road where it is believed Joanne worked as a sex worker.
Following a two day search a car was found as well as “several other items” which are being forensically tested.
During an interview with the Daily Echo, Superintendent Whiting said: “We know that Joanne used to work in and around that area [Empress Road] so it is the most logical place to start our search for her.
“We believe that she was a sex worker.”
She added: “We have no idea where Joanne is so we are appealing for help.
“We have to think about the possibility that she has come to harm, whether she has harmed herself or a third party has harmed her. Last time we made an appeal to the public they gave us several lines of enquiry which clearly we have pursued and continue to review but any information at all would be really helpful.”
Also speaking yesterday were Jo’s daughters, Layla, 22, and Hayley, 25.
Layla, said: “Mum is very approachable. Full of joy and full of life. She is really friendly and has got a bit of a spark.”
Meanwhile, Hayley described her mum as a lovely, loving person.
Anyone who has any information that might help police find Jo, is urged to call 101 quoting Operation Blackboard.


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--IN THE COURTS: 12 people who have appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court

The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates ’ Court ... THOMAS COLES , 20 , of Edwina Close , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to harassments .
Community order made for one year .
Rehabilitation activity requirement of 20 days .
Restraining order made not to contact his victim .
Fined £246 .
Ordered to pay £90 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
HUGO JOAO DUARTE FELIX , 54 , of Durland Close , New Milton .
Pleaded guilty to criminal damage .
Discharged conditionally for 12 months .
Ordered to pay £21 victim surcharge and £85 court costs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Thirlmere Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to stealing sign letters and symbols to the value of £85.85 , belonging to B & Q .
Fined £80 .
Ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
MAREK JAROSLAW SAPALA , 56 , of Wilton Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to assault .
Community order made for one year .
Rehabilitation requirement of 20 days .
Restraining order made not to contact his victim .
Fined £300 .
Ordered to pay £90 victim surcharge and £150 court costs .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Townhill Farm , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to drink driving and driving while uninsured .
Also , pleaded guilty to criminal damage .
Disqualified from driving for 23 months .
Fined £700 .
Ordered to pay £90 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
KRISTOPHER PATRICK KING , 37 , of High Street , Lyndhurst .
Pleaded guilty to three counts of drug driving .
Disqualified from driving for 22 months .
Fined £3000 .
Ordered to pa £32 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
DREW PICKETT , 19 , of Fair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to drink driving .
Disqualified from driving for one year .
Fined £150 .
Ordered to pay £85 court costs and £34 victim surcharge .
MARK ANTHONY ORCHARD , 40 , of Bramshott Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to drink driving .
Disqualified from driving for 16 months .
Fined £150 .
Ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
MIHAI CHIRIAC , 35 , of Purbeck Road , Bournemouth .
Pleaded guilty to drink driving , driving while uninsured and without a licence .
Disqualified from driving for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pay £85 court costs and £60 victim surcharge .
JAQUELINE ROBINSON , 63 , of Portview Road , Southampton Pleaded guilt to drink driving .
Disqualified from driving for 16 months .
Fined £300 .
Ordered to pay £35 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
BILLY-JOEL CHAPMAN , 20 , of Middle Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to drink driving .
Disqualified from driving for 12 months .
Fined £300 .
Ordered to pay £85 court costs and £34 victim surcharge .

THOMAS COLES, 20, of Edwina Close, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to harassments. Community order made for one year. Rehabilitation activity requirement of 20 days. Restraining order made not to contact his victim. Fined £246. Ordered to pay £90 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
HUGO JOAO DUARTE FELIX, 54, of Durland Close, New Milton. Pleaded guilty to criminal damage. Discharged conditionally for 12 months. Ordered to pay £21 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
JANE EDNA SMITH, 52, of Thirlmere Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to stealing sign letters and symbols to the value of £85.85, belonging to B&Q. Fined £80. Ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
MAREK JAROSLAW SAPALA, 56, of Wilton Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to assault. Community order made for one year. Rehabilitation requirement of 20 days. Restraining order made not to contact his victim. Fined £300. Ordered to pay £90 victim surcharge and £150 court costs.
MIHAI ADRIAN PINTEA, 21, of Townhill Farm, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to drink driving and driving while uninsured. Also, pleaded guilty to criminal damage. Disqualified from driving for 23 months. Fined £700. Ordered to pay £90 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
KRISTOPHER PATRICK KING, 37, of High Street, Lyndhurst. Pleaded guilty to three counts of drug driving. Disqualified from driving for 22 months. Fined £3000. Ordered to pa £32 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
DREW PICKETT, 19, of Fair Oak Road, Bishopstoke. Pleaded guilty to drink driving. Disqualified from driving for one year. Fined £150. Ordered to pay £85 court costs and £34 victim surcharge.
MARK ANTHONY ORCHARD, 40, of Bramshott Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to drink driving. Disqualified from driving for 16 months. Fined £150. Ordered to pay £34 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
MIHAI CHIRIAC, 35, of Purbeck Road, Bournemouth. Pleaded guilty to drink driving, driving while uninsured and without a licence. Disqualified from driving for 2 years. Fined £600. Ordered to pay £85 court costs and £60 victim surcharge.
JAQUELINE ROBINSON, 63, of Portview Road, Southampton Pleaded guilt to drink driving. Disqualified from driving for 16 months. Fined £300. Ordered to pay £35 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
BILLY-JOEL CHAPMAN, 20, of Middle Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to drink driving. Disqualified from driving for 12 months. Fined £300. Ordered to pay £85 court costs and £34 victim surcharge.


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--Franny Benali finds 'WW2 bomb' in garden

A SAINTS legend has discovered what is believed to be a bomb dating back to World War Two in his back garden .
It was found while former Southampton FC player Franny Benali , who lives in Chilworth , was tidying up the garden just over two weeks ago .
That was when he came across a heavy metal object around eight or nine inches in length towards the back of the yard .
Franny said that he immediately called the police , which then sent two members of their bomb disposal team to his home .
He said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was just some old piece of metal , and showed it to wife and daughter .
I realised by its weight and appearance that it probably is some sort of bomb and that I should contact someone about it .
“ I guess the fact I thought I should get it checked out led to an amount of uncertainty about it .
I certainly didn ’ t go near it again.
” According to Franny , the disposal team said they believe it is a practice bomb that was most likely used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for demonstration runs .
He also asked them if he could have kept it on the basis of it being safe , however he said they then took it away and disposed of it .
Franny added : “ It goes back to the period of the World War – it has obviously been undiscovered for many years .
It goes to show what can be discovered .
I ’ ve never seen anything like that before , certainly not in the garden , it was quite a discovery .
“ It was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I didn ’ t want to throw it in a skip as it ’ s not something you find in your garden every day .
”

It was found while former Southampton FC player Franny Benali, who lives in Chilworth, was tidying up the garden just over two weeks ago.
That was when he came across a heavy metal object around eight or nine inches in length towards the back of the yard.
Franny said that he immediately called the police, which then sent two members of their bomb disposal team to his home.
He said: “I picked it up and thought it was just some old piece of metal, and showed it to wife and daughter. I realised by its weight and appearance that it probably is some sort of bomb and that I should contact someone about it.
“I guess the fact I thought I should get it checked out led to an amount of uncertainty about it. I certainly didn’t go near it again.”
According to Franny, the disposal team said they believe it is a practice bomb that was most likely used by British pilots going on bombing raids for demonstration runs.
He also asked them if he could have kept it on the basis of it being safe, however he said they then took it away and disposed of it.
Franny added: “It goes back to the period of the World War – it has obviously been undiscovered for many years. It goes to show what can be discovered. I’ve never seen anything like that before, certainly not in the garden, it was quite a discovery.
“It was a fascinating one and worth reporting. I didn’t want to throw it in a skip as it’s not something you find in your garden every day.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--Extinction Rebellion Southampton march against airport expansion

CLIMATE change protestors were seen marching against plans to expand Southampton Airport last Saturday .
Extinction Rebellion ( XR ) Southampton marched from the airport to Leigh Road Recreation Park in Eastleigh , playing samba music to symbolise an increase in what they claim will be noise pollution caused by the expansion .
It comes as part of plans with Eastleigh Borough Council to extend the runway by 164 metres .
However Southampton Airport said they are `` fully committed '' to decarbonise air travel as part of their application .
While protestors believe levels of noise will affect 62,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pathak said : “ The economic case for expansion does not stack up , the increase in noise pollution will be catastrophic for the local area , and more air pollution will lead to poorer public health and a 5 % increase in mortality .
`` Finally , there is no such thing as a carbon-neutral airport and expansion will contribute to the climate crisis .
We urge residents of Southampton and Eastleigh to object to the airport expansion.
” Steve Szalay , Operations Director at Southampton Airport said : “ An important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ commitment to operating responsibly and sustainably , we are proud of our carbon neutral position .
`` We are fully committed to working in partnership with government to decarbonise air travel , allowing us to deliver the connectivity and jobs our region is so reliant whilst meeting our climate change responsibilities .
”

Extinction Rebellion (XR) Southampton marched from the airport to Leigh Road Recreation Park in Eastleigh, playing samba music to symbolise an increase in what they claim will be noise pollution caused by the expansion.
It comes as part of plans with Eastleigh Borough Council to extend the runway by 164 metres.
However Southampton Airport said they are "fully committed" to decarbonise air travel as part of their application.
While protestors believe levels of noise will affect 62,000 people.
An XR Southampton spokesperson Manthan Pathak said: “The economic case for expansion does not stack up, the increase in noise pollution will be catastrophic for the local area, and more air pollution will lead to poorer public health and a 5% increase in mortality.
"Finally, there is no such thing as a carbon-neutral airport and expansion will contribute to the climate crisis. We urge residents of Southampton and Eastleigh to object to the airport expansion.”
Steve Szalay, Operations Director at Southampton Airport said: “An important part of our application is demonstrating our commitment to operating responsibly and sustainably, we are proud of our carbon neutral position.
"We are fully committed to working in partnership with government to decarbonise air travel, allowing us to deliver the connectivity and jobs our region is so reliant whilst meeting our climate change responsibilities.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--Four men arrested on suspicion of burglary at New Forest shop

Four people have been arrested on suspicion of burglary following an incident at a New Forest shop .
The arrests @ @ @ @ @ banging ' from a member of the public at Mole Country Stores last night .
@ @ @ @ @ is said to have taken place between 9.30 and 10.30pm at the store on Mount @ @ @ @ @ people arrested are : • A 22-year-old man from Salisbury was arrested on suspicion of @ @ @ @ @ from Ringwood was arrested on suspicion of burglary • A 23-year-old man from Hythe was @ @ @ @ @ • A 33-year-old man from Marchwood was arrested on suspicion of burglary Officers say that @ @ @ @ @ custody while the investigation continues .
They have not yet been charged .

The arrests come after reports of 'loud banging' from a member of the public at Mole Country Stores last night.
Hampshire police says the incident is said to have taken place between 9.30 and 10.30pm at the store on Mount Pleasant Lane.
The four people arrested are:
A 22-year-old man from Salisbury was arrested on suspicion of burglary
A 23-year-old man from Ringwood was arrested on suspicion of burglary
A 23-year-old man from Hythe was arrested on suspicion of burglary
A 33-year-old man from Marchwood was arrested on suspicion of burglary
Officers say that all four men remain in custody while the investigation continues.
They have not yet been charged.


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--Car ends up on roof after crash near RAF Odiham

A CAR has ended up on its roof after a crash near a Hampshire RAF base .
The incident , @ @ @ @ @ Odiham , involved only one vehicle .
South Central Ambulance Service also attended the scene @ @ @ @ @ was `` slightly '' injured following the crash yesterday morning , the fire service has @ @ @ @ @ the road was shut while the emergency services dealt with the incident .

The incident, on the B3349 near RAF Odiham, involved only one vehicle.
South Central Ambulance Service also attended the scene after the 19-year-old male driver was "slightly" injured following the crash yesterday morning, the fire service has said.
Credit: Odiham Fire Station/Twitter
One lane of the road was shut while the emergency services dealt with the incident.


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--LETTER - River Test at Houghton is regularly trashed

AS A LOCAL , I have great sympathy with Robert Simms who was saddened and disappointed to find a gate and fence by the river at Houghton .
However I think he would have been very shocked to see the way the area has been treated by many ( but of course not all ) visitors during the last few summers and most especially this year .
Literally crowds of people - some of whom refused to move to allow walkers to go across the bridge in a socially distanced manner - but instead were verbally very abusive and threatening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on at least two occasions .
Left behind for villagers to clear up - throwaway BBQs , glass and plastic bottles , nappies , dog mess , bags , food waste , used wet wipes etc .
These were left on the river bank as well as in the river .
The area is a site of special scientific interest and such litter apart from being extremely unpleasant also harms the natural environment .
The barbed wire , whilst unsightly , I imagine was intended to deter people from climbing over , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the mess has continued but thankfully to a lesser extent .
I too am very sad .
My own children used to play in the water - but I am more saddened by the way the area was being regularly trashed .
I am really hopeful that in time , people will learn to love and respect the environment and this access may again be opened up .

However I think he would have been very shocked to see the way the area has been treated by many (but of course not all) visitors during the last few summers and most especially this year.
Literally crowds of people - some of whom refused to move to allow walkers to go across the bridge in a socially distanced manner - but instead were verbally very abusive and threatening.
The police had to be called on at least two occasions.
Left behind for villagers to clear up - throwaway BBQs, glass and plastic bottles, nappies, dog mess, bags, food waste, used wet wipes etc.
These were left on the river bank as well as in the river.
The area is a site of special scientific interest and such litter apart from being extremely unpleasant also harms the natural environment.
The barbed wire, whilst unsightly, I imagine was intended to deter people from climbing over, but of course it didn't, and the mess has continued but thankfully to a lesser extent.
I too am very sad.
My own children used to play in the water - but I am more saddened by the way the area was being regularly trashed.
I am really hopeful that in time, people will learn to love and respect the environment and this access may again be opened up.
Name and address supplied


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--The Stranglers rehearsing - do you know where or why the picture was taken?

This picture of The Stranglers has been sat in the Echo archives for almost 40 years .
The scant information @ @ @ @ @ this is an image of the band rehearsing in Hampshire in December 1982 .
The @ @ @ @ @ Gaumont Theatre , Southampton , on November 19 , 1981 - more than a year @ @ @ @ @ .
Do you remember The Stranglers being in Hampshire in December 1982 ?
Do you @ @ @ @ @ this picture you 'd like to share .
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The scant information we have informs us that this is an image of the band rehearsing in Hampshire in December 1982.
The British rock band played at Gaumont Theatre, Southampton, on November 19, 1981 - more than a year before the image was taken.
Do you remember The Stranglers being in Hampshire in December 1982? Do you have any more information about this picture you'd like to share.
If so, email ian.crump@dailyecho.co.uk .


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--Follow Me Down by The Dazey Hills Company wants locals

A FILM that will feature some of Hampshire 's pubs and clubs is calling on local residents to get involved .
The British crime drama called 'Follow Me Down ' is set to be filmed in Orange Rooms in Southampton and The Jolly Sailor in Ashlett Creek , near Fawley , from October 2 .
It is being produced by 24-year-old filmmaker Abbie Hills , who launched talent agency The Dazey Hills Company a year and a half ago .
Now , the Hythe resident is calling on the local community to get involved with the upcoming production .
Abbie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hythe , so I like keeping it real local .
I 'm keen to get locals involved as it 's really community-based , and we 'll be filming at pubs and nightclubs .
`` We 've done a bunch of short films before but this is our next natural step as being in lockdown , we were starved creatively .
It started off as a much smaller idea . ''
Abbie graduated from an undergraduate degree in film at Solent University and also has a Masters degree in arts management at Winchester .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been acting since she was 12 years old .
One of The Dazey Hills Company actors Jeff Kinch came up with the narrative behind the film , which has now turned into a nine-cast drama .
Abbie added : `` It 's a British gritty drama , it started as a relationship with father and daughter , the mother dies , and then the daughter gets taken into a gang land .
`` Now it 's turned into more of an ensemble , the cast has really grown , and there 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's similar to Snatch , Lock , Stock and Two Smoking Barrels , and British gangster films .
`` From a producer 's point of view , it 's so stressful but so exciting , and it 's natural for the company to grow . ''
First-time director Ryan Francis-Hume will also be part of the film 's production .
It is the agency 's first big feature film and will be shot over a period of 15 days .
To get involved , email Abbie at contact @ thedazeyhillscompany.co.uk .

The British crime drama called 'Follow Me Down' is set to be filmed in Orange Rooms in Southampton and The Jolly Sailor in Ashlett Creek, near Fawley, from October 2.
It is being produced by 24-year-old filmmaker Abbie Hills, who launched talent agency The Dazey Hills Company a year and a half ago.
Now, the Hythe resident is calling on the local community to get involved with the upcoming production.
Abbie said: "I grew up in Hythe, so I like keeping it real local. I'm keen to get locals involved as it's really community-based, and we'll be filming at pubs and nightclubs.
"We've done a bunch of short films before but this is our next natural step as being in lockdown, we were starved creatively. It started off as a much smaller idea."
Abbie graduated from an undergraduate degree in film at Solent University and also has a Masters degree in arts management at Winchester.
She started the agency while studying and has been acting since she was 12 years old.
One of The Dazey Hills Company actors Jeff Kinch came up with the narrative behind the film, which has now turned into a nine-cast drama.
Abbie added: "It's a British gritty drama, it started as a relationship with father and daughter, the mother dies, and then the daughter gets taken into a gang land.
"Now it's turned into more of an ensemble, the cast has really grown, and there's much more narrative to it. It's similar to Snatch, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, and British gangster films.
"From a producer's point of view, it's so stressful but so exciting, and it's natural for the company to grow."
First-time director Ryan Francis-Hume will also be part of the film's production.
It is the agency's first big feature film and will be shot over a period of 15 days.
Previous short films include Bunker 27 and Texas Radio.
To get involved, email Abbie at contact@thedazeyhillscompany.co.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--Teen robbed by group of males in Denmead

AN APPEAL has been launched after a group of teenagers were robbed after being followed by another group of males @ @ @ @ @ boy was walking with his friends when they were approached by another group - who @ @ @ @ @ s bag and stole a black Bluetooth speaker .
The second group continued to follow @ @ @ @ @ few minutes before they left .
The robbery incident happened between 8pm and 8.20pm on @ @ @ @ @ Denmead .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said : `` We are keen to hear @ @ @ @ @ incident or has information that could help our enquiries .
`` We understand that a @ @ @ @ @ happened and filmed it on their smartphones .
If this is you , please get @ @ @ @ @ with information can call police on 101 , quoting the crime reference number 44200337038 .
@ @ @ @ @ call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 , where information can be left anonymously . ''

Police say a 15-year-old boy was walking with his friends when they were approached by another group - who then grabbed the victim’s bag and stole a black Bluetooth speaker.
The second group continued to follow the first group for a few minutes before they left.
The robbery incident happened between 8pm and 8.20pm on Tuesday in Lowland Road, Denmead.
No injuries were reported.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed this incident or has information that could help our enquiries.
"We understand that a number of people saw what happened and filmed it on their smartphones. If this is you, please get in touch.
"Anyone with information can call police on 101, quoting the crime reference number 44200337038.
"Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously."


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--Moore Barlow and RoadPeace support road crash victims in Southampton

A CITY law firm is supporting victims of road crashes in Southampton who have been seriously injured or bereaved .
Southampton firm Moore Barlow has joined a regional legal panel launched by charity RoadPeace in the wake of Covid-19 .
Whilst lockdown has reduced the number of vehicles on the roads , a high number of serious injury collisions took place as empty roads saw speeds escalate .
Victims of crashes immediately before and during the pandemic were faced with unforeseen challenges that have had serious consequences for their recovery , according to the firm .
The legal panel said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hospitals as victims experienced delays to care and were n't allowed visitors , and delays in criminal justice .
Another challenge for road crash victims included access to rehabilitation support being denied , as centres stopped accepting new clients .
The RoadPeace legal panel exists to ensure people bereaved or seriously injured in a road collision have access to high quality legal advice and justice , including fair compensation .
Moore Barlow will take a leading role in the panel ’ s operations in London and the south east , and are equipped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including from their Southampton office .
Matthew Claxson , Partner at Moore Barlow , said : “ Covid-19 has introduced unwelcome additional stress and anxiety for road crash victims and their families .
“ If you had suffered serious injury , in the early days of lockdown frequently you were not permitted visitors and may have had treatment delayed .
“ At Moore Barlow we put community at the heart of everything we do .
The changes to the legal panel are welcome and will allow Moore Barlow to provide bespoke support to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ east .
”

Southampton firm Moore Barlow has joined a regional legal panel launched by charity RoadPeace in the wake of Covid-19.
Whilst lockdown has reduced the number of vehicles on the roads, a high number of serious injury collisions took place as empty roads saw speeds escalate.
Victims of crashes immediately before and during the pandemic were faced with unforeseen challenges that have had serious consequences for their recovery, according to the firm.
The legal panel said it was due to worse experience in hospitals as victims experienced delays to care and weren't allowed visitors, and delays in criminal justice.
Another challenge for road crash victims included access to rehabilitation support being denied, as centres stopped accepting new clients.
The RoadPeace legal panel exists to ensure people bereaved or seriously injured in a road collision have access to high quality legal advice and justice, including fair compensation.
Moore Barlow will take a leading role in the panel’s operations in London and the south east, and are equipped to help victims across these regions, including from their Southampton office.
Matthew Claxson, Partner at Moore Barlow, said: “Covid-19 has introduced unwelcome additional stress and anxiety for road crash victims and their families.
“If you had suffered serious injury, in the early days of lockdown frequently you were not permitted visitors and may have had treatment delayed.
“At Moore Barlow we put community at the heart of everything we do. The changes to the legal panel are welcome and will allow Moore Barlow to provide bespoke support to many more people across London and south east.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--Jealous son slashed niece's throat and attacked father

FOR weeks , he had brooded , his resentment mounting at the affection his parents lavished on their recently orphaned granddaughter .
William Henry Cooke became so paranoid he planned to murder them and did n't care about being hanged .
`` That 's my intention , so help me God , '' he told his shocked landlady .
Cooke , 38 , had hidden his evil intent well .
Only an hour or so earlier , the four had sat down for a meal at an adjacent pub and seemingly left on the best of terms , but Cooke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the blade to slaughter Phoebe Cole and his own parents .
As his father and 11-year-old Phoebe , who lived in Romsey , played together in the kitchen , he silently entered the room and grabbed the helpless girl by the neck and drew the knife from the bottom of her chin towards her throat , inflicting a wound about four inches in length .
He then threw her down on the floor , snarling : `` I have done for you . ''
Cooke then seized his father and hurled him to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overpowered after their cries of 'murder ' were heard by neighbours who rushed into the house in Chichester and disarmed him .
Cooke , who made no attempt to escape , appeared before magistrates the following day , May 21 , 1868 , charged with attempted murder of Phoebe , the court first hearing from surgeon George Stone Elliott who detailed her injuries .
`` I do not think her life was in danger but if the wound had been deeper at the back , it would have been fatal . ''
Cooke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soon evident .
After he had concluded his evidence , Cooke cross-examined him in a flippant manner , accusing him of being drunk and a liar in a dispute over a crust of bread and a pipe of tobacco at the pub .
Baker Gad Heath described how he was delivering bread when he heard a shout of 'murder ' and entering the kitchen from the front door , saw the floor covered in blood .
`` Cooke was wrestling with his father who he had on the ground .
I took the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the policeman .
I then heard him tell his father : '' I have done for the child and now I 'll do for you . ''
Whitesmith John Hearsay , who saw Phoebe running out of the house with her hand on her throat to stem the bleeding , told magistrates : `` I went into the house and saw him struggling with his father on the floor .
I went towards them and he told me : `` If you come near me , I will serve you the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am going to serve the old man . ''
It had been a far from spur of the moment attack , according to his landlady Amelia Butcher who recalled that a fortnight earlier Cooke had told her of his plan .
When she asked why , he replied : `` Because they behave better to her than me . ''
She chided him : `` Cooke , do n't say so for your own good and you will be hung for it , '' but he snapped : `` That 's my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Butcher added he had been drinking for about a month and kept complaining about suffering fits .
Phoebe did not give evidence at that hearing but was well enough to attend the committal proceedings four days later when she described how her uncle had suddenly taken hold of her , saying : `` I will take you first .
He then cut me on the lower part of my face and threw me down , he then flew at my grandfather . ''
Sgt Thomsom arrested Cooke who after being charged , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's no use to deny it .
What do you think they 'll do to me ? ''
The officer replied : `` It 's not for me to say . ''
Cooke appeared at Lewes Assizes on July 13 .
When the indictment that he had assaulted and wounded Phoebe with intent to murder was put to him , he sullenly muttered : `` I am guilty . ''
Mr Justice Martin asked him if he understood the implications of what he had said .
`` I understand that , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ murder the child and it 's no use saying I did not . ''
Passing sentence , the judge rebuked him : `` This is one of the worst cases that has ever come before me .
The only motive that seems to have actuated you to commit this crime is a mean and sordid one that you in one way or other be a loser by the grandfather providing for the child .
In order to revenge yourself , you seemed to have gone to the house of your father and made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the child and then made an attack on your father and would have done some serious mischief if you had not been prevented and taken into custody .
`` I feel bound , therefore , under these circumstances to inflict the full punishment fixed by the law which is that you will be kept in penal servitude for the rest of your natural life . ''

William Henry Cooke became so paranoid he planned to murder them and didn't care about being hanged.
"That's my intention, so help me God," he told his shocked landlady.
Cooke, 38, had hidden his evil intent well. Only an hour or so earlier, the four had sat down for a meal at an adjacent pub and seemingly left on the best of terms, but Cooke only returned home to equip himself with the blade to slaughter Phoebe Cole and his own parents.
As his father and 11-year-old Phoebe, who lived in Romsey, played together in the kitchen, he silently entered the room and grabbed the helpless girl by the neck and drew the knife from the bottom of her chin towards her throat, inflicting a wound about four inches in length. He then threw her down on the floor, snarling: "I have done for you."
Cooke then seized his father and hurled him to the ground as well but was quickly overpowered after their cries of 'murder' were heard by neighbours who rushed into the house in Chichester and disarmed him.
Cooke, who made no attempt to escape, appeared before magistrates the following day, May 21, 1868, charged with attempted murder of Phoebe, the court first hearing from surgeon George Stone Elliott who detailed her injuries.
"I do not think her life was in danger but if the wound had been deeper at the back, it would have been fatal."
Cooke's contempt for his shoemaker father was soon evident.
After he had concluded his evidence, Cooke cross-examined him in a flippant manner, accusing him of being drunk and a liar in a dispute over a crust of bread and a pipe of tobacco at the pub.
Baker Gad Heath described how he was delivering bread when he heard a shout of 'murder' and entering the kitchen from the front door, saw the floor covered in blood.
"Cooke was wrestling with his father who he had on the ground. I took the knife from him and handed it over to the policeman. I then heard him tell his father :"I have done for the child and now I'll do for you."
Whitesmith John Hearsay, who saw Phoebe running out of the house with her hand on her throat to stem the bleeding, told magistrates: "I went into the house and saw him struggling with his father on the floor. I went towards them and he told me: "If you come near me, I will serve you the same as I served the girl and as I am going to serve the old man."
It had been a far from spur of the moment attack, according to his landlady Amelia Butcher who recalled that a fortnight earlier Cooke had told her of his plan.
When she asked why, he replied: "Because they behave better to her than me."
She chided him: "Cooke, don't say so for your own good and you will be hung for it," but he snapped: "That's my intention, so help me God."
Butcher added he had been drinking for about a month and kept complaining about suffering fits.
Phoebe did not give evidence at that hearing but was well enough to attend the committal proceedings four days later when she described how her uncle had suddenly taken hold of her, saying: "I will take you first. He then cut me on the lower part of my face and threw me down, he then flew at my grandfather."
Sgt Thomsom arrested Cooke who after being charged, confessed: "I did it, it's no use to deny it. What do you think they'll do to me?" The officer replied: "It's not for me to say."
Cooke appeared at Lewes Assizes on July 13. When the indictment that he had assaulted and wounded Phoebe with intent to murder was put to him, he sullenly muttered: "I am guilty."
Mr Justice Martin asked him if he understood the implications of what he had said.
"I understand that," Cooke mumbled. "I intended to murder the child and it's no use saying I did not."
Passing sentence, the judge rebuked him: "This is one of the worst cases that has ever come before me. The only motive that seems to have actuated you to commit this crime is a mean and sordid one that you in one way or other be a loser by the grandfather providing for the child. In order to revenge yourself, you seemed to have gone to the house of your father and made a deliberate attempt to cut the throat of the child and then made an attack on your father and would have done some serious mischief if you had not been prevented and taken into custody.
"I feel bound, therefore, under these circumstances to inflict the full punishment fixed by the law which is that you will be kept in penal servitude for the rest of your natural life."


thedailyecho--2020-09-03--Missing person report rise in Fareham August bank holiday

OFFICERS saw a rise in missing person reports during the bank holiday weekend .
Fareham Police revealed that they received six incidents of missing people , four concern for welfare calls and three calls relating to mental health , from the morning of Friday 28 to Monday morning on August 31 .
And although they had a low number of calls , 15 per cent of calls related to suspicious circumstances and 10 per cent related to domestic and stalking matters .
While anti-social behaviour orders made up nine per cent of calls and nine were road-related matters .
Assaults @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per cent of calls , criminal damage made up for 6 per cent of calls , and public order incidents made up 5 per cent of calls over the weekend .
However residents across Fareham were praised for following face covering rules .
Fareham Police wrote on social media : `` On a separate note I am pleased that the wearing of face coverings inside enclosed spaces has been adopted by the residents by Fareham as a whole .
We have had little impact in respect of premises requesting assistance with difficult customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our community in doing its bit in the bid to stop the spread of the virus and having respect for one another ’ s safety .
My sincere thanks for staying the path and following guidance . ''

Fareham Police revealed that they received six incidents of missing people, four concern for welfare calls and three calls relating to mental health, from the morning of Friday 28 to Monday morning on August 31.
And although they had a low number of calls, 15 per cent of calls related to suspicious circumstances and 10 per cent related to domestic and stalking matters.
While anti-social behaviour orders made up nine per cent of calls and nine were road-related matters.
Assaults with and without injury made up 10 per cent of calls, criminal damage made up for 6 per cent of calls, and public order incidents made up 5 per cent of calls over the weekend.
However residents across Fareham were praised for following face covering rules.
Fareham Police wrote on social media: "On a separate note I am pleased that the wearing of face coverings inside enclosed spaces has been adopted by the residents by Fareham as a whole. We have had little impact in respect of premises requesting assistance with difficult customers.
"This is a testament to our community in doing its bit in the bid to stop the spread of the virus and having respect for one another’s safety. My sincere thanks for staying the path and following guidance."