thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Southampton man stole chocolate from Tesco

A SOUTHAMPTON man has been jailed after he was caught stealing chocolate on 12 different occasions .
Paul Mark Way @ @ @ @ @ stole a number of chocolate eggs from Tesco Express on West End Road .
One @ @ @ @ @ returned to the same store and stole £27.10 worth of chocolate , a court heard @ @ @ @ @ Asda , Co-op and International Foods and stole items such as chocolate , alcohol and @ @ @ @ @ Magistrates ' Court , Way pleaded guilty to 30 counts of stealing .
He was @ @ @ @ @ weeks and ordered to pay £1,035 in compensation .

Paul Mark Way, of Kingsdown Way, stole a number of chocolate eggs from Tesco Express on West End Road.
One day later, the 51-year-old returned to the same store and stole £27.10 worth of chocolate, a court heard.
He also took to Asda, Co-op and International Foods and stole items such as chocolate, alcohol and meat.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, Way pleaded guilty to 30 counts of stealing.
He was committed to prison for 20 weeks and ordered to pay £1,035 in compensation.


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Drugs raid on Price of Wales Avenue in Southampton

A HAUL of up to 500 cannabis plants have been seized following a drugs raid in Southampton .
Police swooped on an address in Prince of Wales Avenue in Millbrook at around 8am today .
They discovered what is thought to be a cannabis farm .
The raid this morning was part of Operation Fortress which aims to tackle county lines drug trafficking networks in Southampton .
A 26-year-old man from the city has been arrested on suspicion of cannabis cultivation and remains in police custody at the time of writing .
A police spokesperson said : `` Officers carried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prince of Wales Avenue , Southampton , yesterday ( Monday 15 June ) .
`` Around 400-500 cannabis plants have been seized .
`` A 26-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis .
He is currently in police custody . ''
Shirley Police ( @ ShirleyPolice ) tweeted at 8:46 am on Mon , Jun 15 , 2020 : `` Neighbourhood Officers executed a search warrant this morning at an address in Prince of Wales Avenue .
`` Between a hundred and two hundred cannabis plants so far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ''

Police swooped on an address in Prince of Wales Avenue in Millbrook at around 8am today.
They discovered what is thought to be a cannabis farm.
Officers confiscated between 400 and 500 plants.
The raid this morning was part of Operation Fortress which aims to tackle county lines drug trafficking networks in Southampton.
A 26-year-old man from the city has been arrested on suspicion of cannabis cultivation and remains in police custody at the time of writing.
A police spokesperson said: "Officers carried out a warrant at an address in Prince of Wales Avenue, Southampton, yesterday (Monday 15 June).
"Around 400-500 cannabis plants have been seized.
"A 26-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis. He is currently in police custody."
Shirley Police (@ShirleyPolice) tweeted at 8:46 am on Mon, Jun 15, 2020: "Neighbourhood Officers executed a search warrant this morning at an address in Prince of Wales Avenue.
"Between a hundred and two hundred cannabis plants so far located and one person in custody."


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Carnivals, Paul Daniels and Noel Edmonds - June 1980

JOIN the Daily Echo on another trip back through time as it takes a nostalgic look at pictures taken by @ @ @ @ @ .
Carnivals and shows were clearly in favour among weekend revellers and included St Denys @ @ @ @ @ Bishop 's Waltham .
Legends of1980s TV Paul Daniels and Noel Edmonds were pictured in @ @ @ @ @ a magic trick and Noel arriving at the heliport on West Quay Road .
While @ @ @ @ @ place in Hampshire , here 's what was happening nationally : Pregnant 16-year-old Gail Kinchen @ @ @ @ @ accidentally shot dead by police that entered a Birmingham property where she was being held @ @ @ @ @ boyfriend David Pagett .
Three unknown attackers were shot dead by Iraqi security forces after @ @ @ @ @ in Iraq .
The pre-decimal sixpence coin is withdrawn from circulation .

Carnivals and shows were clearly in favour among weekend revellers and included St Denys, Netley North Baddesley and Bishop's Waltham.
Legends of1980s TV Paul Daniels and Noel Edmonds were pictured in Southampton – Paul showing off a magic trick and Noel arriving at the heliport on West Quay Road.
While the events pictured were taking place in Hampshire, here's what was happening nationally:
June 12
Pregnant 16-year-old Gail Kinchen and her unborn baby were accidentally shot dead by police that entered a Birmingham property where she was being held hostage at gunpoint by her boyfriend David Pagett.
June 19
Three unknown attackers were shot dead by Iraqi security forces after they stormed the British embassy in Iraq.
June 24
Unemployment reached a postwar high of 1.6 million.
June 30
The pre-decimal sixpence coin is withdrawn from circulation.


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Street parking levy in Lymington to be reviewed

HIGHWAY chiefs are poised to review their decision to levy new on-street parking charges in a Hampshire town .
The county council is concerned about the impact of the lockdown on shops in towns and cities across Hampshire , including those in the centre of Lymington .
Before the lockdown the county council unveiled proposals to abolish the current system in the High Street , where parking is free for the first hour .
Motorists were warned they would have to pay to park if their visit lasted longer than 30 minutes .
This week the Lymington Society urged the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the lockdown and its impact on the retail sector .
In a statement Cllr Rob Humby , executive member for economy , transport and environment , said : `` The county council is prioritising economic recovery as we emerge from the coronavirus outbreak .
`` We have already taken steps to help people go about key business during the outbreak , such as temporarily suspending parking enforcement action unless unlawful parking is causing a danger , and we are now starting to put in some additional walking and cycling measures across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they reopen with new social distancing measures in place .
“ We are reviewing our approach on parking as travel demand is expected to increase when more shops and businesses open from 15th June .
`` We will clearly need to consider the proposed introduction of on-street parking charges in this context , and will be responding to the business community and town council shortly .
”

The county council is concerned about the impact of the lockdown on shops in towns and cities across Hampshire, including those in the centre of Lymington.
Before the lockdown the county council unveiled proposals to abolish the current system in the High Street, where parking is free for the first hour.
Motorists were warned they would have to pay to park if their visit lasted longer than 30 minutes.
This week the Lymington Society urged the authority to think again in the wake of the lockdown and its impact on the retail sector.
In a statement Cllr Rob Humby, executive member for economy, transport and environment, said: "The county council is prioritising economic recovery as we emerge from the coronavirus outbreak.
"We have already taken steps to help people go about key business during the outbreak, such as temporarily suspending parking enforcement action unless unlawful parking is causing a danger, and we are now starting to put in some additional walking and cycling measures across the county to support town centre businesses as they reopen with new social distancing measures in place.
“We are reviewing our approach on parking as travel demand is expected to increase when more shops and businesses open from 15th June.
"We will clearly need to consider the proposed introduction of on-street parking charges in this context, and will be responding to the business community and town council shortly.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Hollywood Bowl to re-open next month (and you can start booking now)

HOLLYWOOD Bowl will re-open its bowling centres on July 4 , with strict social distancing guidelines in place .
Hampshire residents can look forward to rolling the perfect strike as all of Hollywood Bowl 's 54 centres across England are scheduled to re-open at the beginning of next month , including centres in Eastleigh and Southampton .
The re-opening of centres will see the introduction of enhanced cleaning and social distancing measures , with customer guidance throughout the centres also in place .
Each centre will reduce the number of lanes in play by only using alternate lanes to provide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , while amusement machines , as well as bar and diner seating , will be appropriately spaced out and signage will be visible throughout the venue to remind customers to maintain a safe distance from others .
Stephen Burns , Chief Executive at Hollywood Bowl Group said : “ The health and safety of our customers and team remains our priority .
Whether it ’ s to bowl , enjoy the amusement areas , have a bite to eat or something to drink , we want to assure our customers that we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe and fun experience for families to return to .
We look forward to welcoming them back through our doors very soon.
” To ensure social distancing measures are followed , there will be a reduced customer capacity at centres , with groups being restricted a maximum of six people and bowlers asked to arrive slightly ahead of their booking time .
Customers will also be asked to apply hand sanitiser upon entry and to wear their own footwear whilst bowling , while they will be given the option of wearing disposable gloves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the amusement areas .
Food and drink can be pre-ordered from the diners and bars in each centre but while cash is accepted , customers are encouraged to use contactless payment where possible , and all members of staff will undergo daily temperature checks and will be wearing PPE on their shifts .
Customers are now able to make bookings for centres in England via the Hollywood Bowl website , with bowling slots being available from July 4 .

Hampshire residents can look forward to rolling the perfect strike as all of Hollywood Bowl's 54 centres across England are scheduled to re-open at the beginning of next month, including centres in Eastleigh and Southampton.
The re-opening of centres will see the introduction of enhanced cleaning and social distancing measures, with customer guidance throughout the centres also in place.
Each centre will reduce the number of lanes in play by only using alternate lanes to provide extra space between each game taking place, while amusement machines, as well as bar and diner seating, will be appropriately spaced out and signage will be visible throughout the venue to remind customers to maintain a safe distance from others.
Stephen Burns, Chief Executive at Hollywood Bowl Group said: “The health and safety of our customers and team remains our priority. Whether it’s to bowl, enjoy the amusement areas, have a bite to eat or something to drink, we want to assure our customers that we are doing everything we can to create a safe and fun experience for families to return to. We look forward to welcoming them back through our doors very soon.”
To ensure social distancing measures are followed, there will be a reduced customer capacity at centres, with groups being restricted a maximum of six people and bowlers asked to arrive slightly ahead of their booking time.
Customers will also be asked to apply hand sanitiser upon entry and to wear their own footwear whilst bowling, while they will be given the option of wearing disposable gloves whilst aiming for a strike and playing on the amusement areas.
Food and drink can be pre-ordered from the diners and bars in each centre but while cash is accepted, customers are encouraged to use contactless payment where possible, and all members of staff will undergo daily temperature checks and will be wearing PPE on their shifts.
Customers are now able to make bookings for centres in England via the Hollywood Bowl website, with bowling slots being available from July 4.


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Hampshire residents can have their say on maternity services (as part of a much wider programme)

HAMPSHIRE residents can have their say on the county 's maternity services , as part of the wider `` Hampshire Together '' programme .
The Hampshire Together : `` Modernising our Hospitals and Health Services '' programme , is a scheme which aims at improving the health services in North and mid Hampshire , including GP services , mental health , community and social care , the wider voluntary sector and acute hospital care .
As part of the programme , residents in Alton , Andover , Basingstoke , Eastleigh , Winchester and the surrounding areas are being asked for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are provided .
This week , the focus is on maternity services , which are currently provided at all three of the hospitals operated by Hampshire Hospitals , as well as in the community .
Currently , women can choose to give birth at home and many appointments during pregnancy take place in community settings such as GP practices and community hubs , but this system can provide some challenges , which Hampshire and Isle of Wight Partnership of Clinical Commissioning Groups , Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and West Hampshire Clinical Commissioning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ solutions to .
Avideah Nejad , clinical director of women ’ s health at Hampshire Hospitals , said : “ We are proud of the services we offer to women and families , but we believe there may be an opportunity to do better if we could reconfigure the way services are managed .
“ We would like to offer women in our care a full range of choices , including midwifery-led birthing units alongside the maternity units at Basingstoke and Winchester .
All three sites have accommodation that present challenges for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the current facilities do not allow us to progress our ambitions of being a service of excellence with a consistent range of birthplace choices for women .
“ We are still in the process of thinking about what the alternatives to the current system might be as part of the Hampshire Together programme – and we really want to hear from families who have used our services recently to learn about their experiences and listen to what they would like us to be able to do differently.
” You can hear more about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how these could be overcome , during an online engagement event taking place at 1pm on Friday June 19 , by visiting https : //mohhsevent-public-and-staff-event.eventbrite.co.uk .
More information about Hampshire Together and an online comment form can be found on the Hampshire Together website .

The Hampshire Together: "Modernising our Hospitals and Health Services" programme, is a scheme which aims at improving the health services in North and mid Hampshire, including GP services, mental health, community and social care, the wider voluntary sector and acute hospital care.
As part of the programme, residents in Alton, Andover, Basingstoke, Eastleigh, Winchester and the surrounding areas are being asked for their views on the way health services are provided.
This week, the focus is on maternity services, which are currently provided at all three of the hospitals operated by Hampshire Hospitals, as well as in the community.
Currently, women can choose to give birth at home and many appointments during pregnancy take place in community settings such as GP practices and community hubs, but this system can provide some challenges, which Hampshire and Isle of Wight Partnership of Clinical Commissioning Groups, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and West Hampshire Clinical Commissioning Group, hope this programme can find solutions to.
Avideah Nejad, clinical director of women’s health at Hampshire Hospitals, said: “We are proud of the services we offer to women and families, but we believe there may be an opportunity to do better if we could reconfigure the way services are managed.
“We would like to offer women in our care a full range of choices, including midwifery-led birthing units alongside the maternity units at Basingstoke and Winchester. All three sites have accommodation that present challenges for the modern requirements of a maternity service and the current facilities do not allow us to progress our ambitions of being a service of excellence with a consistent range of birthplace choices for women.
“We are still in the process of thinking about what the alternatives to the current system might be as part of the Hampshire Together programme – and we really want to hear from families who have used our services recently to learn about their experiences and listen to what they would like us to be able to do differently.”
You can hear more about the challenges facing maternity services, and how these could be overcome, during an online engagement event taking place at 1pm on Friday June 19, by visiting https://mohhsevent-public-and-staff-event.eventbrite.co.uk.
More information about Hampshire Together and an online comment form can be found on the Hampshire Together website.


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Rainbow competition trail across Southampton's parks

A RAINBOW-themed art project symbolising hope after the coronavirus outbreak has launched in Southampton .
Residents across the city are being encouraged to enter a competition to contribute to a family-friendly sculpture trail involving 100 rainbows .
With all rainbow designs set to be carved from upcycled scaffold board , entrants ' winning creations will be displayed with stories and poems .
Coinciding with Loneliness Awareness Week starting on June 15 , organisers were given the green light by Southampton City Council .
Stuart Shaw from Robert Rose Carpentry , who is organising the competition and creating the trail with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Jack Irwin , said : “ We ’ ve been given the green light by Southampton City Council for an arts project across Southampton and we ’ re now raising money to fund this project .
“ Any additional funds raised will go to Communicare , which is a friendly , neighbourhood charity that enriches the lives of lonely and isolated people in and around the city .
“ It linked closely with the objectives of our project , namely giving people hope and a connection with others to avoid loneliness.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be unveiled on June 29 , which will then be open for people to follow in Southampton ’ s central parks in July and August .
Each rainbow will have a QR code , which people can scan to ‘ capture the rainbow ’ and read the attached stories and poems , which will reflect the various emotions experienced throughout these difficult times .
The organisers believe it could be the largest public display of art Southampton has ever seen .
Jack said : “ Now more than ever , a sense of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of those alone , those who have lost their incomes and who have lost family.
” Communicare Manager , Annie Clewlow , said : “ We ’ re delighted that Stuart and Jack have selected us to partner with them on this wonderful initiative .
It ’ s such a great idea and it ’ s perfect for us , as it links in with our work to eradicate loneliness and isolation in Southampton .
“ It ’ s also very apt following the results of the Office for National Statistics Opinions and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ uses results from April 3 to May 3 .
Of those asked , 30.9 % ( 7.4 million adults ) reported their well-being had been affected through feeling lonely.
” To enter , visit https : //www.jackbsirwin.com/pagert and click on the competition form .
The closing date for entries is Sunday , June 21 .

Residents across the city are being encouraged to enter a competition to contribute to a family-friendly sculpture trail involving 100 rainbows.
With all rainbow designs set to be carved from upcycled scaffold board, entrants' winning creations will be displayed with stories and poems.
Coinciding with Loneliness Awareness Week starting on June 15, organisers were given the green light by Southampton City Council.
Stuart Shaw from Robert Rose Carpentry, who is organising the competition and creating the trail with his project partner, artist and creative, Jack Irwin, said: “We’ve been given the green light by Southampton City Council for an arts project across Southampton and we’re now raising money to fund this project.
“Any additional funds raised will go to Communicare, which is a friendly, neighbourhood charity that enriches the lives of lonely and isolated people in and around the city.
“It linked closely with the objectives of our project, namely giving people hope and a connection with others to avoid loneliness.”
The trail’s winning rainbows will be unveiled on June 29, which will then be open for people to follow in Southampton’s central parks in July and August.
Each rainbow will have a QR code, which people can scan to ‘capture the rainbow’ and read the attached stories and poems, which will reflect the various emotions experienced throughout these difficult times.
The organisers believe it could be the largest public display of art Southampton has ever seen.
Jack said: “Now more than ever, a sense of community is needed to uplift the spirits of those alone, those who have lost their incomes and who have lost family.”
Communicare Manager, Annie Clewlow, said: “We’re delighted that Stuart and Jack have selected us to partner with them on this wonderful initiative. It’s such a great idea and it’s perfect for us, as it links in with our work to eradicate loneliness and isolation in Southampton.
“It’s also very apt following the results of the Office for National Statistics Opinions and Lifestyle Survey about lockdown loneliness. It uses results from April 3 to May 3. Of those asked, 30.9% (7.4 million adults) reported their well-being had been affected through feeling lonely.”
To enter, visit https://www.jackbsirwin.com/pagert and click on the competition form. The closing date for entries is Sunday, June 21.


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Volunteer groups offering "befriending services" during coronavirus

VOLUNTEER groups across Test Valley are offering `` befriending services '' to help people self-isolating during the coronavirus pandemic .
While there are dozens of groups providing a range of support to hundreds of people across the borough - from picking up food and prescriptions , to running errands - an increasing number of individuals struggling with the isolation of lockdown means groups are increasing their focus on making sure that residents don ’ t feel alone .
With the growing demand for befriending services , those who sign up for national NHS volunteer schemes are being encouraged to contact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can be done by visiting the Test Valley Community Helpline , who will help residents make contact with the right people .
Leader of Test Valley Borough Council , Councillor Phil North , said : “ Coronavirus poses a very serious health risk but the impact of isolation brings with it its own wellbeing challenges .
“ The amazing volunteer support groups operating all across the borough continue to do a fantastic job dropping off food and prescriptions and helping with a variety of other errands , and this will of course continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looking at offering help in the form of someone to talk to .
They often spend time chatting to people when taking them supplies but they want to get the message out there to others who don ’ t necessarily need help with practical tasks but who would benefit from hearing a friendly voice at the end of the phone .
Residents can access the helpline on 0330 400 4116 or by email at UnityC-19 @ unityonline.org.uk , while an interactive map of all of the support groups in Test Valley can be @ @ @ @ @

While there are dozens of groups providing a range of support to hundreds of people across the borough - from picking up food and prescriptions, to running errands - an increasing number of individuals struggling with the isolation of lockdown means groups are increasing their focus on making sure that residents don’t feel alone.
With the growing demand for befriending services, those who sign up for national NHS volunteer schemes are being encouraged to contact their local support groups, and this can be done by visiting the Test Valley Community Helpline, who will help residents make contact with the right people.
Leader of Test Valley Borough Council, Councillor Phil North, said: “Coronavirus poses a very serious health risk but the impact of isolation brings with it its own wellbeing challenges.
“The amazing volunteer support groups operating all across the borough continue to do a fantastic job dropping off food and prescriptions and helping with a variety of other errands, and this will of course continue going forward. But they are also looking at offering help in the form of someone to talk to. They often spend time chatting to people when taking them supplies but they want to get the message out there to others who don’t necessarily need help with practical tasks but who would benefit from hearing a friendly voice at the end of the phone.
Residents can access the helpline on 0330 400 4116 or by email at UnityC-19@unityonline.org.uk, while an interactive map of all of the support groups in Test Valley can be found at: www.unityonline.org.uk/coronavirus-support-groups.


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Men encouraged to join Hampshire’s Men’s Activity Network

MEN are being encouraged to `` take actions '' and join a group of males to improve their mental and physical health .
It is Hampshire County Council 's goal to see men across the region connecting with others during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond .
The idea comes at the same time as Men 's Health Week takes place across the UK , from June 15 to 21 .
Hampshire ’ s Men ’ s Activity Network consists of 20 male groups which offer a range of activities including online training courses , one-to-one mentoring sessions and fortnightly virtual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mutual support .
Councillor Judith Grajewski , Executive Member for Public Health at Hampshire County Council , said , “ We would like to encourage all people to seek support and take actions to improve their mental and emotional health .
`` Men ’ s Health Week is a great opportunity for men in particular to help themselves and others .
`` The Men ’ s Activity Network connects men with each other through shared interests and is currently reaching out for members .
With the challenges and isolation of COVID-19 , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up and connect with like-minded individuals.
” The Men ’ s Activity Network is promoting a free online training session on Thursday , for any community organisation that would like to learn how to reach out and engage more often with local men .
The practical workshop includes a digital toolkit to help organisations attract new members .
The Network is part of a European initiative called Interreg 2 Seas Step by Step ( SBS ) and is co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund , for groups between England , France , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inspired by the Men ’ s Shed movement , and aims to support men for better health and wellbeing .
The Hampshire-based group is also keen to recruit existing community organisations , with training , information and guidance on running a group and potential access to funding , as well men who would like to set up a group from scratch .
Anyone who feels inspired following lockdown to do more for their community , or who has identified a need in their community for mutual support , is invited to get in @ @

It is Hampshire County Council's goal to see men across the region connecting with others during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond.
The idea comes at the same time as Men's Health Week takes place across the UK, from June 15 to 21.
Hampshire’s Men’s Activity Network consists of 20 male groups which offer a range of activities including online training courses, one-to-one mentoring sessions and fortnightly virtual networking sessions to share ideas and provide mutual support.
Councillor Judith Grajewski, Executive Member for Public Health at Hampshire County Council, said, “We would like to encourage all people to seek support and take actions to improve their mental and emotional health.
"Men’s Health Week is a great opportunity for men in particular to help themselves and others.
"The Men’s Activity Network connects men with each other through shared interests and is currently reaching out for members. With the challenges and isolation of COVID-19, it’s an ideal time to join up and connect with like-minded individuals.”
The Men’s Activity Network is promoting a free online training session on Thursday, for any community organisation that would like to learn how to reach out and engage more often with local men.
The practical workshop includes a digital toolkit to help organisations attract new members.
The Network is part of a European initiative called Interreg 2 Seas Step by Step (SBS) and is co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, for groups between England, France, the Netherlands and Belgium.
It is inspired by the Men’s Shed movement, and aims to support men for better health and wellbeing.
The Hampshire-based group is also keen to recruit existing community organisations, with training, information and guidance on running a group and potential access to funding, as well men who would like to set up a group from scratch.
Anyone who feels inspired following lockdown to do more for their community, or who has identified a need in their community for mutual support, is invited to get in touch.
To join the workshop, email mensactivitynetwork@hants.gov.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--LETTER - Proposed parking restriction near Southampton Common are shameful

I ’ d like to have some understanding regarding notices on lampposts around the Common area .
Apparently there are @ @ @ @ @ yellows down both sides of the road .
Lots of people use the Common for @ @ @ @ @ walking cycling running etc .
It 's a fab green space to enjoy fresh air @ @ @ @ @ bird and bat watching , you name it .
So why is it necessary to @ @ @ @ @ Parking is free and it has easily accessible routes for families with pushchairs and wheelchair @ @ @ @ @ be used as much , is anyone ’ s guess .
I think it ’ @ @ @ @ @ people enjoying themselves .
Shameful

Apparently there are arrangements in place for double yellows down both sides of the road.
Lots of people use the Common for their daily exercise be it walking cycling running etc.
It's a fab green space to enjoy fresh air, take nature trails, bird and bat watching, you name it.
So why is it necessary to stop folk from parking?
The road is wide enough.
Parking is free and it has easily accessible routes for families with pushchairs and wheelchair users.
Will the Common be used as much, is anyone’s guess.
I think it’s another ploy to stop people enjoying themselves. Shameful
Jane Evans
Weston


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Civic chiefs in Hampshire say thank you to "shared lives carers"

Civic chiefs in Hampshire have thanked the county 's `` Shared Lives carers '' who look after vulnerable adults across the county .
Coinciding with Shared Lives Week this week ( June 15 - June 19 ) , the Hampshire County Council has thanked around 110 active shared lives carers in the county , who share their homes and live with more than 230 vulnerable people , providing either a permanent place to live , short-term care or day care .
Carers are carefully matched with those they look after , they 're given training and regular support and they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , board and care .
Councillor Liz Fairhurst , HCC 's Executive Member for Adult Social Care and Health said : “ The Shared Lives scheme is a fantastic initiative that links people who need help and support with those who want to offer a caring family environment to a vulnerable person .
Those benefitting from the service include people who have a learning or physical disability , experience a mental health condition , or who are elderly and frail and unable to live independently on their own.
” “ While we try @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at this time every year to celebrate , we ’ ve had to be a little more creative this year , and plan our celebrations virtually !
”

Coinciding with Shared Lives Week this week (June 15 - June 19), the Hampshire County Council has thanked around 110 active shared lives carers in the county, who share their homes and live with more than 230 vulnerable people, providing either a permanent place to live, short-term care or day care.
Carers are carefully matched with those they look after, they're given training and regular support and they are paid an allowance to cover bed, board and care.
Councillor Liz Fairhurst, HCC's Executive Member for Adult Social Care and Health said: “The Shared Lives scheme is a fantastic initiative that links people who need help and support with those who want to offer a caring family environment to a vulnerable person. Those benefitting from the service include people who have a learning or physical disability, experience a mental health condition, or who are elderly and frail and unable to live independently on their own.”
“While we try to get our Shared Lives households together at this time every year to celebrate, we’ve had to be a little more creative this year, and plan our celebrations virtually!”


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--LETTER - What is made in  the UK that you can't buy elsewhere

I find it a little bit cowardly when someone sends in a letter , and their name and address is withheld .
Another example was June 11th .
The writer refers to my own , where I simply raised the question as to how far did Capt.Tom , actually walk ?
Nobody has yet , as far as I am aware , answered that !
Anyone having read my letter will have seen , I was not taking anything away from his achievement .
Whilst , sending this message .
I will enquire if anyone is monitoring the monies being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ onto the NHS .
Are other people who are raising funds , do as they claim , by completing the challenges they set themselves .
Is anyone actually keeping tabs ?
I have no problem with anyone writing back to the Echo , having a pop at me .
It does show at least , I am being read .
It is the same , when I ask the question , 'what is made here in the UK that can not be found elsewhere , and possible cheaper ? '
No response !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Britain will bounce back , having taken us out of the European Union , where we were the second strongest economy and the third largest member .
Finally , where is Nigel Farage these days.
?
Remember , his Father was French and he has a direct German family ?
I do use my name .
I stand by my comments and observations .
Whether you agree with them , is entirely up to you

Another example was June 11th. The writer refers to my own, where I simply raised the question as to how far did Capt.Tom, actually walk? Nobody has yet, as far as I am aware, answered that!
Anyone having read my letter will have seen,I was not taking anything away from his achievement.
Whilst, sending this message. I will enquire if anyone is monitoring the monies being raised and that it is all passed onto the NHS.
Are other people who are raising funds, do as they claim, by completing the challenges they set themselves. Is anyone actually keeping tabs?
I have no problem with anyone writing back to the Echo, having a pop at me. It does show at least, I am being read.
It is the same, when I ask the question, 'what is made here in the UK that can not be found elsewhere, and possible cheaper?' No response!
My point being, Boris Johnson claims Britain will bounce back, having taken us out of the European Union, where we were the second strongest economy and the third largest member.
Finally, where is Nigel Farage these days.? Remember, his Father was French and he has a direct German family?
I do use my name. I stand by my comments and observations. Whether you agree with them, is entirely up to you
Richard Grant
Burley


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--LETTER - I foresee the traffic blocking the end of the motorway with appalling results

Having had my first look at Bassett Avenue since the lockdown , I wonder what is in the minds of @ @ @ @ @ a normal summer both lanes are continually blocked and the traffic backs to the M3/27 @ @ @ @ @ each side making this main artery one lane either way , I foresee the traffic @ @ @ @ @ motorway with appalling results .
I notice no cyclist using it at school exit time @ @ @ @ @ about liner funnel fumes , this stupid action will break all records .

In a normal summer both lanes are continually blocked and the traffic backs to the M3/27.
Now with cycle lanes each side making this main artery one lane either way, I foresee the traffic blocking the end of the motorway with appalling results.
I notice no cyclist using it at school exit time.
Don’t worry about liner funnel fumes, this stupid action will break all records.
Alan Blandford
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--LETTER - Police should use cold water to deal with troublemakers

The recent protest marches have shown once again that this country is subject to mob rule with the police as helpless spectators .
We saw the same thing with Extinction Rebellion .
While in the short term the non-interventionist approach might seem to be the best way , avoiding confrontation will only lead to even worse outcomes in the future .
Now that activist movements have seen that they seem to get away with causing criminal damage we can expect more of the same .
Notice that the list of “ offensive ” statues is getting longer and includes any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that is now deemed to be indefensible .
The cost of removing , guarding or covering these statues falls on all taxpayers .
No doubt we will soon see statues and road signs of left-wing heroes being targeted by right-wing extremist groups in retaliation .
We are a tolerant nation , but tolerance has its limits .
I hope it is not too late to say “ enough is enough ” and re-set the approach to dealing with illegal activity in protests .
I suggest the police should introduce cold water as one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trouble .

While in the short term the non-interventionist approach might seem to be the best way, avoiding confrontation will only lead to even worse outcomes in the future.
Now that activist movements have seen that they seem to get away with causing criminal damage we can expect more of the same.
Notice that the list of “offensive” statues is getting longer and includes any historical figure who has supported any cause that is now deemed to be indefensible.
The cost of removing, guarding or covering these statues falls on all taxpayers.
No doubt we will soon see statues and road signs of left-wing heroes being targeted by right-wing extremist groups in retaliation.
We are a tolerant nation, but tolerance has its limits.
I hope it is not too late to say “enough is enough” and re-set the approach to dealing with illegal activity in protests.
I suggest the police should introduce cold water as one way of dealing with those who cause trouble.
Derek Tipp
Netley Marsh


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Jury took three hours to convict Luke West from Southampton

A SOUTHAMPTON man who violently attacked and beat a woman in Bournemouth 's Lower Gardens has been found guilty of rape and grievous bodily harm .
A jury at Winchester Crown Court took just three hours to convict Luke West after hearing how his terrified victim thought she was going to die during the attack .
He was jailed for a total of 16 years .
The 40-year-old cleaner was walking to work when she was attacked by West , 29 , from Warren Avenue .
The attack took place at around 5am on November 13 last year .
Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with horrific injuries .
Prosecutor Robert Bryan told the jury that Dorset Police received a 999 call at 6.11am reporting that the woman had been “ badly injured ” .
He said : “ The person who had been attacked was naked , badly injured and semi-conscious , she had been violently , physically assaulted and had been raped.
” She suffered bruising and cuts to her face with injuries to her jaw and a fractured eye socket .
He added : “ She was groaning in pain but apart from that couldn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bryan said that the victim was found by a colleague who began searching for her after she had not arrived at work and did not answer her phone .
She told police in a video interview that “ someone attacked her from behind , that person grabbed her with both hands around her neck . ''
“ She started screaming , he put his hand over her mouth and started suffocating her . ''
“ He got her to the ground and began rolling her towards the water , she tried to defend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a noise because she was suffocating .
“ All the time she thought he wanted to kill her as there were times she couldn ’ t breathe .
“ He started hitting her face with his fists .
“ She thought she was dying , she didn ’ t know what happened to her clothes.
” Mr Bryan said that a male was spotted on CCTV and traced as he entered a property in a nearby street .
He was later arrested after police followed a man from the property on CCTV which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gave a false name when detained by officers .
A search by police of the hotel room where West was staying found a pair of black jeans and a jacket stained with blood which had a DNA match with the victim , Mr Bryan said .
He added that intimate swabs taken from the victim had a DNA match that was a billion times more likely to have come from the defendant than another male .
Detective Inspector Wayne Seymour , of Dorset Police ’ s Major Crime Investigation Team ( MCIT ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ despicable offence , which saw Luke West subject his victim not only to a terrifying sexual attack but also a brutal physical assault .
“ While it can be of little consolation to the victim in this case , thankfully incidents of this nature are extremely rare in this area and I am grateful to all the officers and police staff who worked tirelessly on this investigation so that we were able to swiftly identify West as the suspect and apprehend him .
“ Finally , I would like to praise the victim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in supporting the investigation .
She has been through a truly horrific ordeal and for her to have shown the courage to give evidence at trial and help bring this dangerous offender to justice , I hope will inspire others who have been subjected to such terrible offences and help give them the strength to come forward .
”

A jury at Winchester Crown Court took just three hours to convict Luke West after hearing how his terrified victim thought she was going to die during the attack.
He was jailed for a total of 16 years yesterday.
The 40-year-old cleaner was walking to work when she was attacked by West, 29, from Warren Avenue.
The attack took place at around 5am on November 13 last year.
Police were alerted after the woman was found with horrific injuries.
Prosecutor Robert Bryan told the jury that Dorset Police received a 999 call at 6.11am reporting that the woman had been “badly injured”.
He said: “The person who had been attacked was naked, badly injured and semi-conscious, she had been violently, physically assaulted and had been raped.”
She suffered bruising and cuts to her face with injuries to her jaw and a fractured eye socket.
He added: “She was groaning in pain but apart from that couldn’t communicate with anyone.”
Mr Bryan said that the victim was found by a colleague who began searching for her after she had not arrived at work and did not answer her phone.
She told police in a video interview that “someone attacked her from behind, that person grabbed her with both hands around her neck."
“She started screaming, he put his hand over her mouth and started suffocating her."
“He got her to the ground and began rolling her towards the water, she tried to defend herself but she couldn’t make a noise because she was suffocating.
“All the time she thought he wanted to kill her as there were times she couldn’t breathe.
“He started hitting her face with his fists.
“She thought she was dying, she didn’t know what happened to her clothes.”
Mr Bryan said that a male was spotted on CCTV and traced as he entered a property in a nearby street.
He was later arrested after police followed a man from the property on CCTV which led them to West, who initially gave a false name when detained by officers.
A search by police of the hotel room where West was staying found a pair of black jeans and a jacket stained with blood which had a DNA match with the victim, Mr Bryan said.
He added that intimate swabs taken from the victim had a DNA match that was a billion times more likely to have come from the defendant than another male.
Detective Inspector Wayne Seymour, of Dorset Police’s Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT), said: “This was a despicable offence, which saw Luke West subject his victim not only to a terrifying sexual attack but also a brutal physical assault.
“While it can be of little consolation to the victim in this case, thankfully incidents of this nature are extremely rare in this area and I am grateful to all the officers and police staff who worked tirelessly on this investigation so that we were able to swiftly identify West as the suspect and apprehend him.
“Finally, I would like to praise the victim for the incredible bravery she has shown in supporting the investigation. She has been through a truly horrific ordeal and for her to have shown the courage to give evidence at trial and help bring this dangerous offender to justice, I hope will inspire others who have been subjected to such terrible offences and help give them the strength to come forward.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--A337 Romsey Road near Lyndhurst closed due to serious crash

THE A337 is currently closed in both directions due to a serious two-vehicle crash .
Police are in attendance at Romsey Road dealing with the incident following the collision at around 2.30pm .
Firefighters from Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst stations were called to scene .
The road , which runs from Lyndhurst towards Cadnam and the M27 , is closed between Mill Lane and the A35 High Street .
Motorists are being urged to avoid the area , with long delays on Bournemouth Road heading into Lyndhurst town centre .
Traffic reports are showing delays back on the A337 towards Clay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A Hampshire Constabulary spokeswoman said : `` We are currently dealing with a serious road traffic collision on the A337 between Lyndhurst and Batley .
`` The incident occurred at around 2.30pm this afternoon near the New Forest Hunt Club and Kennels on Romsey Road .
`` Two vehicles were involved in the collision and officers are currently on scene .
`` Road closures are in place and the public are advised to avoid the area at this time .
`` If anyone was travelling in the vicinity around the time and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dash cam footage , please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference 44200217682 . ''

Police are in attendance at Romsey Road dealing with the incident following the collision at around 2.30pm yesterday.
The crash involved a Land Rover Discovery and a Honda Jazz.
Firefighters from Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst stations were called to scene.
The road, which runs from Lyndhurst towards Cadnam and the M27, was closed between Mill Lane and the A35 High Street.
A337 #Lyndhurst 🌲 - Romsey Rd remains CLOSED in both directions between Mill Ln and A35 High St due to serious RTI, AVOID. pic.twitter.com/lsAtoIRcfV — ROMANSE (@ROMANSE) June 16, 2020
Motorists were being urged to avoid the area, with long delays on Bournemouth Road heading into Lyndhurst centre.
Traffic reports showed delays back on the A337 towards Clay Hill and along the A35 Bournemouth Road.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokeswoman said yesterday: "We are currently dealing with a serious road traffic collision on the A337 between Lyndhurst and Batley.
"The incident occurred at around 2.30pm this afternoon near the New Forest Hunt Club and Kennels on Romsey Road.
"Two vehicles were involved in the collision and officers are currently on scene.
"Road closures are in place and the public are advised to avoid the area at this time.
"If anyone was travelling in the vicinity around the time and witnessed the incident or if they have dash cam footage, please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference 44200217682."


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Family pay tribute to Paul Prince who died in accident on Shirley Road

TRIBUTES have been paid to a family man who died after his scooter collided with a traffic light in Southampton @ @ @ @ @ Prince , 61 , of Mendip Road , Southampton , have paid tribute to him @ @ @ @ @ black and white Lexmoto Milano motorcycle at the junction of Shirley Road and Waterloo Road @ @ @ @ @ Prince was taken to hospital , but he was pronounced dead a short while later @ @ @ @ @ today , his family said : “ Paul was a family man who lived for @ @ @ @ @ grandchildren and a central figure to his beloved scooter club .
“ He always followed @ @ @ @ @ up on anyone or anything and has left behind a legacy that will be honoured @ @ @ @ @ loved him .
“ He will always be in our hearts and we will all @ @ @ @ @ ” Officers are continuing to investigate the exact circumstances of the collision .
They remain @ @ @ @ @ who witnessed the collision , or who may have captured dash cam footage .

The family of Paul Prince, 61, of Mendip Road, Southampton, have paid tribute to him after a collision involving a black and white Lexmoto Milano motorcycle at the junction of Shirley Road and Waterloo Road on June 11.
Mr Prince was taken to hospital, but he was pronounced dead a short while later.
Paying tribute to him today, his family said: “Paul was a family man who lived for his wife, children and grandchildren and a central figure to his beloved scooter club.
“He always followed his dreams and never gave up on anyone or anything and has left behind a legacy that will be honoured by all who knew and loved him.
“He will always be in our hearts and we will all love and remember him forever.”
Officers are continuing to investigate the exact circumstances of the collision.
They remain keen to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have captured dash cam footage.


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Southampton man charged in connection with cannabis production

A MAN has been charged in connection with cannabis production after 500 cannabis plants were reportedly seized from a Southampton @ @ @ @ @ 26 , of Prince of Wales Avenue , Southampton , has been charged with producing @ @ @ @ @ B - cannabis .
It comes after police reportedly stormed an address in Prince of @ @ @ @ @ discover what is thought to be a cannabis farm .
The force said it confiscated @ @ @ @ @ following the raid at around 8am yesterday .
According to officers , a drone team @ @ @ @ @ heat source ” and a strong glow coming from the address .
The pre-planned warrant @ @ @ @ @ , Hampshire Constabulary ’ s campaign to reduce the harm of drug-related violence .
Hoang @ @ @ @ @ to appear at Southampton Magistrates Court today ( Tuesday , June 16 ) .

Puan Hoang, 26, of Prince of Wales Avenue, Southampton, has been charged with producing a controlled drug of class B - cannabis.
It comes after police reportedly stormed an address in Prince of Wales Avenue in Millbrook to discover what is thought to be a cannabis farm.
The force said it confiscated between 400 and 500 plants following the raid at around 8am yesterday.
According to officers, a drone team identified a “rather unusual heat source” and a strong glow coming from the address.
The pre-planned warrant was carried out under Fortress, Hampshire Constabulary’s campaign to reduce the harm of drug-related violence.
Hoang was remanded and was due to appear at Southampton Magistrates Court today (Tuesday, June 16).


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Accident on M27 near Fareham and Portsmouth causing delays

TWO lanes of a Hampshire motorway are blocked following a crash .
Lanes one and two of the M27 are @ @ @ @ @ which has caused a shed load .
The accident happened eastbound between junctions 12 and @ @ @ @ @ .
Congestion is building in the area and there are currently 50 minute delays .

Lanes one and two of the M27 are blocked due to an accident which has caused a shed load.
The accident happened eastbound between junctions 12 and 11 near Fareham and Portsmouth.
Congestion is building in the area and there are currently 50 minute delays.
More to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Hampshire fire unit and Dorset Police deal with substance

A SPECIAL unit at Hampshire fire service were rushed to deal with an incident involving an alleged toxic chemical .
@ @ @ @ @ crew , based at Winchester , had to go to Dorchester Police Station to deal @ @ @ @ @ on Friday .
On their return , reports state they were diverted to Southampton Police @ @ @ @ @ to white powder .
In connection to this incident , Dorset Police were given a @ @ @ @ @ that had been handed to the health service by a member of the public .
@ @ @ @ @ it was established that it was non-toxic .
There were no suspicious circumstances in relation @ @ @ @ @ to officers .

It is believed that the crew, based at Winchester, had to go to Dorchester Police Station to deal with a possible cyanide incident on Friday.
On their return, reports state they were diverted to Southampton Police Station for an incident relating to white powder.
In connection to this incident, Dorset Police were given a container with an unidentified substance that had been handed to the health service by a member of the public.
The substance was tested and it was established that it was non-toxic.
There were no suspicious circumstances in relation to this incident, according to officers.


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Six people arrested in connection with murder of "brave and proud" dad

Six people have been arrested today in connection with the murder of Hampshire father Frazer Brabant , who died in January of this year - three months after he was seriously assaulted .
All six were arrested following warrants carried out this morning at five addresses in Basingstoke .
• A 55 year old woman arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and conspiracy to commit murder • A 32 year old man re-arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder • A 57 year old man arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder • A 22 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conspiracy to murder and supplying Class B controlled substances • A 39 year old man arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder • A 37 year old man arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder They currently remain in custody .
Five people were arrested back in November 2019 on suspicion of conspiracy to murder .
The five are two men in their thirties from Basingstoke and three men in their twenties – two from Basingstoke and one from Middlesex .
They remain under investigation .
The arrests follow the assault @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Basingstoke , on October 31 , 2019 .
Officers attended and found the victim in a rear garden of a residential property in Gershwin Road with serious head injuries .
Frazer never left hospital and died on January 21 , 2020 .
If you would like to speak to someone about this incident , you can call 101 , quoting Operation Enhance .
Alternatively , you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

All six were arrested following warrants carried out this morning at five addresses in Basingstoke.
They are:
A 55 year old woman arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and conspiracy to commit murder
A 32 year old man re-arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder
A 57 year old man arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder
A 22 year old woman arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and supplying Class B controlled substances
A 39 year old man arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder
A 37 year old man arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder
They currently remain in custody.
Five people were arrested back in November 2019 on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. The five are two men in their thirties from Basingstoke and three men in their twenties – two from Basingstoke and one from Middlesex. They remain under investigation.
The arrests follow the assault on 34-year-old Frazer Brabant in Gershwin Road, Basingstoke, on October 31, 2019. Officers attended and found the victim in a rear garden of a residential property in Gershwin Road with serious head injuries.
Frazer never left hospital and died on January 21, 2020.
If you would like to speak to someone about this incident , you can call 101, quoting Operation Enhance.
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Marcus Rashford campaign: Government makes u-turn on free school meals

Downing Street has confirmed the Government is extending its free school meal voucher scheme through a £120 million Covid Summer Food Fund - following a campaign by footballer Marcus Rashford .
Number 10 said the vouchers would amount to £15 a week per child .
The Prime Minister ’ s official spokesman said : “ Owing to the coronavirus pandemic the Prime Minister fully understands that children and parents face an entirely unprecedented situation over the summer .
“ To reflect this we will be providing a Covid Summer Food Fund .
“ This is a specific measure to reflect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The scheme will not continue beyond the summer and those eligible will be those who already qualify for free school meals . ''
Referring to Mr Rashford , the PM 's spokesman added : “ The PM welcomes his contribution to the debate around poverty and respects the fact that he has been using his profile as a leading sportsman to highlight important issues.
” What has Marcus Rashford said since the latest announcement ?
Taking to Twitter following the decision , Marcus - who plays for Manchester United and England - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even know what to say .
`` Just look at what we can do when we come together , THIS is England in 2020 . ''
What is the situation regarding food vouchers elsewhere across the UK ?
In Wales and Scotland - the government will support children on free school meals with food vouchers , meal deliveries or bank transfers until they return to school .
Labour leader Kier Starmer tweeted : `` This is another welcome u-turn from Boris Johnson .
`` The thought of 1.3 million children going hungry this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to @ MarcusRashford and many others who spoke out so powerfully about this issue .
# HolidaysWithoutHunger . ''
Tory MPs Robert Halfon and George Freeman , who had both rebelled to back Mr Rashford ’ s campaign , thanked the Government for its U-turn .
Mr Freeman tweeted : “ Democracy .
It ’ s a beautiful thing .
When it works .
Well done @ MarcusRashford .
Delighted .
“ The Government can ’ t & mustn ’ t give money to *every* campaign : but this was a wise choice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
” Other Conservative MPs voiced support for the change in direction , with Bob Seeley tweeting : “ I welcome the Government ’ s announcement to introduce a Covid summer school fund to help feed children during the holidays .
“ An important campaign by ( Marcus Rashford ) .
I ’ m glad the Govt listened.
” Jason McCartney tweeted : “ Great news !
Huge thanks to @ MarcusRashford and to the Government for listening .
”

Number 10 said the vouchers would amount to £15 a week per child.
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “Owing to the coronavirus pandemic the Prime Minister fully understands that children and parents face an entirely unprecedented situation over the summer.
“To reflect this we will be providing a Covid Summer Food Fund.
“This will provide food vouchers covering the six-week holiday period.
“This is a specific measure to reflect the unique circumstances of the pandemic.
“The scheme will not continue beyond the summer and those eligible will be those who already qualify for free school meals."
Referring to Mr Rashford, the PM's spokesman added: “The PM welcomes his contribution to the debate around poverty and respects the fact that he has been using his profile as a leading sportsman to highlight important issues.”
What has Marcus Rashford said since the latest announcement?
Taking to Twitter following the decision, Marcus - who plays for Manchester United and England - posted: "I don’t even know what to say.
"Just look at what we can do when we come together, THIS is England in 2020."
What is the situation regarding food vouchers elsewhere across the UK?
In Wales and Scotland - the government will support children on free school meals with food vouchers, meal deliveries or bank transfers until they return to school.
Reaction to the u-turn
Labour leader Kier Starmer tweeted: "This is another welcome u-turn from Boris Johnson.
"The thought of 1.3 million children going hungry this summer was unimaginable.
"Well done to @MarcusRashford and many others who spoke out so powerfully about this issue. #HolidaysWithoutHunger."
Tory MPs Robert Halfon and George Freeman, who had both rebelled to back Mr Rashford’s campaign, thanked the Government for its U-turn.
Mr Freeman tweeted: “Democracy. It’s a beautiful thing. When it works. Well done @MarcusRashford. Delighted.
“The Government can’t & mustn’t give money to *every* campaign: but this was a wise choice for any serious (One Nation Conservatives).”
Other Conservative MPs voiced support for the change in direction, with Bob Seeley tweeting: “I welcome the Government’s announcement to introduce a Covid summer school fund to help feed children during the holidays.
“An important campaign by (Marcus Rashford). I’m glad the Govt listened.”
Jason McCartney tweeted: “Great news! Huge thanks to @MarcusRashford and to the Government for listening.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Body of a Hampshire man found yesterday morning in Surrey

THE body of a Hampshire man was discovered by Surrey Police officers yesterday morning .
In the early hours of @ @ @ @ @ were called to the Devil 's Punch Bowl in Godalming , where they discovered the @ @ @ @ @ from Hampshire .
Hampshire Constabulary attended and supported officers and while the death is being @ @ @ @ @ , there is not believed to be any suspicious circumstances or third party involvement .
@ @ @ @ @ kind have been informed .
A Surrey Police spokesperson said : `` The body of @ @ @ @ @ was discovered at the Devil ’ s Punchbowl in Godalming yesterday morning .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ unexplained by there is not believed to be any suspicious circumstances or third party involvement @ @ @ @ @ The man ’ s next of kin have been informed and a file has been @ @ @ @ @ ''

In the early hours of Monday June 15, officers were called to the Devil's Punch Bowl in Godalming, where they discovered the body of a 30-year-old man from Hampshire.
Hampshire Constabulary attended and supported officers and while the death is being treated as "unexplained", there is not believed to be any suspicious circumstances or third party involvement.
The 30-year-old's next of kind have been informed.
A Surrey Police spokesperson said: "The body of a man in his 30s was discovered at the Devil’s Punchbowl in Godalming yesterday morning.
"The death is being treated as unexplained by there is not believed to be any suspicious circumstances or third party involvement at this time.
"The man’s next of kin have been informed and a file has been passed to the coroner."


thedailyecho--2020-06-16--Jury is out in case of Southampton man accused of rape

THE jury in the trial of a man accused of a terrifying rape in Bournemouth 's Lower Gardens has retired @ @ @ @ @ Luke West , 29 , is alleged to have attacked his 40-year-old victim as she @ @ @ @ @ November 13 .
West , of Warren Avenue in Southampton , denies rape and committing @ @ @ @ @ victim .
He has told Winchester Crown Court he is `` 100 per cent '' @ @ @ @ @ dock .
Earlier in the trial the court heard the woman thought she was going @ @ @ @ @ suffocated and raped as she walked to work through the gardens .
She suffered bruising @ @ @ @ @ , with injuries to her jaw and a fractured eye socket , the court heard @ @ @ @ @ hotel room where West was staying revealed a pair of jeans and a jacket stained @ @ @ @ @ the victim , the prosecution said .
A forensic scientist said DNA on swabs taken @ @ @ @ @ billion times more likely to belong to West than any other male .

Luke West, 29, is alleged to have attacked his 40-year-old victim as she walked to work early on November 13.
West, of Warren Avenue in Southampton, denies rape and committing grievous bodily harm against his victim.
He has told Winchester Crown Court he is "100 per cent" the wrong man in the dock.
Earlier in the trial the court heard the woman thought she was going to die when she was suffocated and raped as she walked to work through the gardens.
She suffered bruising and cuts to her face, with injuries to her jaw and a fractured eye socket, the court heard.
A search of the hotel room where West was staying revealed a pair of jeans and a jacket stained with blood. DNA matched the victim, the prosecution said.
A forensic scientist said DNA on swabs taken from the victim was a billion times more likely to belong to West than any other male.


thedailyecho--2020-06-17--Man dies following car crash on A337

Man dies following car crash on A337

A man in his 70s has died following a crash involving two vehicles on the A337 on Tuesday afternoon .
@ @ @ @ @ stretch of road between Lyndhurst and Bartley just after 2.30pm following a collision involving a @ @ @ @ @ Discovery .
The man who was driving the Honda was pronounced dead at the scene @ @ @ @ @ investigations into the exact circumstances of the collision .
Officers are keen to speak to @ @ @ @ @ dash cam of the incident .
Anyone with information is urged to call 101 , @ @ @ @ @ the area ' : A337 closed in both directions after serious two-vehicle crash

A man in his 70s has died following a crash involving two vehicles on the A337 on Tuesday afternoon.
Police officers rushed to a stretch of road between Lyndhurst and Bartley just after 2.30pm following a collision involving a Honda Jazz and Land Rover Discovery.
The man who was driving the Honda was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police are carrying out investigations into the exact circumstances of the collision.
Officers are keen to speak to witnesses or who may have dash cam of the incident.
Anyone with information is urged to call 101, quoting 44200217682.


thedailyecho--2020-06-17--Lidl given green light for store at Hedge End Retail Park

A BUDGET supermarket is set to open in a Hampshire town creating 40 new jobs .
Lidl will be opening a new branch at Hedge End Retail Park .
The former Homebase store which has been empty since the end of 2018 will be transformed .
It will feature an in-store bakery , customer toilets and “ ample parking spaces ” with the retailer hoping to open next year .
Plans for the site include building a rear extension and giving the unit an exterior revamp .
It would then be split , creating another store alongside the supermarket which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Customer access would be via Tollbar Bar which also serves the M & S and Sainsbury ’ s stores to the south .
As part of the wider development , a new park would be created featuring seating and a children ’ s play feature .
The plans were given the green light during the Hedge End , West End and Botley Local Area Committee meeting on Monday night .
Councillor for West End North , Richard Gomer said : `` Councillors support bringing the currently empty retail unit back into productive use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It will create local jobs , and give people more choice about where to shop .
`` Residents who got in touch were very supportive of the plans , and there has been demand for a store like Lidl in the area for some time .
`` The approval is conditioned to secure some environmental improvements and make the building more sustainable . ''
As previously reported , Keith House the Eastleigh Borough Council cabinet member for planning and property , said : “ Lidl arriving in Hedge End will prove very popular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We ’ ll have to see what the planners say about traffic but in principle this seems like a good use of part of the old Homebase.
” A spokesperson for Lidl said : “ Plans were submitted for a new Lidl supermarket on Hedge End Retail Park with 1,438sqm sales area , which will create up to 40 new jobs for local economy .
“ The supermarket will also feature facilities including an in-store bakery , customer toilet and ample parking spaces .
“ We ’ re now looking forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months with a view to opening next year . ''

Lidl will be opening a new branch at Hedge End Retail Park.
The former Homebase store which has been empty since the end of 2018 will be transformed.
It will feature an in-store bakery, customer toilets and “ample parking spaces” with the retailer hoping to open next year.
Plans for the site include building a rear extension and giving the unit an exterior revamp.
It would then be split, creating another store alongside the supermarket which would have 1,438sqm of sales space.
Customer access would be via Tollbar Bar which also serves the M&S and Sainsbury’s stores to the south.
As part of the wider development, a new park would be created featuring seating and a children’s play feature.
The plans were given the green light during the Hedge End, West End and Botley Local Area Committee meeting on Monday night.
Councillor for West End North, Richard Gomer said: "Councillors support bringing the currently empty retail unit back into productive use to support the local economy.
"It will create local jobs, and give people more choice about where to shop.
"Residents who got in touch were very supportive of the plans, and there has been demand for a store like Lidl in the area for some time.
"The approval is conditioned to secure some environmental improvements and make the building more sustainable."
As previously reported, Keith House the Eastleigh Borough Council cabinet member for planning and property, said: “Lidl arriving in Hedge End will prove very popular and good competition for Sainsbury’s.
“We’ll have to see what the planners say about traffic but in principle this seems like a good use of part of the old Homebase.”
A spokesperson for Lidl said: “Plans were submitted for a new Lidl supermarket on Hedge End Retail Park with 1,438sqm sales area, which will create up to 40 new jobs for local economy.
“The supermarket will also feature facilities including an in-store bakery, customer toilet and ample parking spaces.
“We’re now looking forward to receiving a decision in the coming months with a view to opening next year."


thedailyecho--2020-06-17--Rapist Luke West attacked his partner in New Milton

THE brutal rapist from Southampton jailed for 16 years for a horrific attack in Bournemouth was convicted five years ago of holding his girlfriend at knifepoint and biting her face .
Luke West threatened to kill his girlfriend at her New Milton home and was sent to prison by a judge who said : `` My concern is the protection of the public from further serious acts committed by you . ''
Recorder Donald Tait jailed West for four years at Southampton Crown Court and added : `` You ’ ve demonstrated controlling and aggressive behaviour and still continue to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ heard West , whose address was given as Winchester prison at the time , arrived at a house in New Milton , on January 22 2015 , demanding that he could see his partner .
• Violent rapist jailed for 16 years for attack in Bournemouth Lower Gardens Prosecutor Tom Wilkins told the hearing how West accused her of infidelity before picking up a knife he found close by .
Mr Wilkins told the court : “ He put it to her neck and both punched and bit her on the left side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pulled her face away he bit her on her left hand.
” The court heard how West stayed at the house for a period of time where he “ threatened to kill her ” before she was able to leave the house the following morning .
She suffered swelling to her cheek and a bite mark to her left hand and left ring finger in the attack .
The court heard how there was a “ history of violence ” in their relationship and probation services feared she was at risk of “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He admitted causing actual bodily harm and making threats to kill .
Yesterday West , now 29 , of Warren Avenue , Southampton , was jailed at Winchester Crown Court after being found guilty of rape and causing grievous bodily harm with intent .
Jurors heard his victim , a total stranger , was walking to work through the Lower Gardens early on November 13 when she was attacked from behind by West .
The woman , a 40-year-old cleaner , told police she thought she was going to die during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around 5am .
She was found with horrific injuries by a colleague who had gone out to look for her because she had not turned up for work and could not be contacted by phone .
Prosecutor Robert Bryan told the jury that Dorset Police received a 999 call at 6.11am reporting that the woman had been “ badly injured ” .
He said : “ The person who had been attacked was naked , badly injured and semi-conscious , she had been violently , physically assaulted and had been raped.
” She @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with injuries to her jaw and a fractured eye socket .
He added : “ She was groaning in pain but apart from that couldn ’ t communicate with anyone .
”

Luke West threatened to kill his girlfriend at her New Milton home and was sent to prison by a judge who said: "My concern is the protection of the public from further serious acts committed by you."
Recorder Donald Tait jailed West for four years at Southampton Crown Court and added: "You’ve demonstrated controlling and aggressive behaviour and still continue to commit violent acts."
The court heard West, whose address was given as Winchester prison at the time, arrived at a house in New Milton, on January 22 2015, demanding that he could see his partner.
Prosecutor Tom Wilkins told the hearing how West accused her of infidelity before picking up a knife he found close by.
Mr Wilkins told the court: “He put it to her neck and both punched and bit her on the left side of her face.
“As she pulled her face away he bit her on her left hand.”
The court heard how West stayed at the house for a period of time where he “threatened to kill her” before she was able to leave the house the following morning.
She suffered swelling to her cheek and a bite mark to her left hand and left ring finger in the attack.
The court heard how there was a “history of violence” in their relationship and probation services feared she was at risk of “physical and psychological harm” from West.
He admitted causing actual bodily harm and making threats to kill.
Yesterday West, now 29, of Warren Avenue, Southampton, was jailed at Winchester Crown Court after being found guilty of rape and causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
Jurors heard his victim, a total stranger, was walking to work through the Lower Gardens early on November 13 when she was attacked from behind by West.
The woman, a 40-year-old cleaner, told police she thought she was going to die during the vicious attack, which took place at around 5am.
She was found with horrific injuries by a colleague who had gone out to look for her because she had not turned up for work and could not be contacted by phone.
Prosecutor Robert Bryan told the jury that Dorset Police received a 999 call at 6.11am reporting that the woman had been “badly injured”.
He said: “The person who had been attacked was naked, badly injured and semi-conscious, she had been violently, physically assaulted and had been raped.”
She suffered bruising and cuts to her face with injuries to her jaw and a fractured eye socket.
He added: “She was groaning in pain but apart from that couldn’t communicate with anyone.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-17--Meals U-turn is a ‘win for common sense’

CITY bosses have welcomed the government U-turn on free school meals over the summer break .
Children in Southampton and across the rest of England will get free school meal vouchers during the summer holidays .
The news comes as the initial government ’ s decision to withdraw the voucher scheme was criticised by campaigners , MPs and Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford .
The Department for Education ( DfE ) said the scheme will support children who are eligible for free school meals and it will cover the full six week summer holiday beginning next month .
Schools will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the end of term , the government said and it added that the Covid Summer Food Fund will be a one-off scheme in response to the unique circumstances many families face .
Yesterday morning , Southampton MP Alan Whitehead warned that the withdrawal of the scheme would be detrimental to children in Southampton .
Cllr Darren Paffey , cabinet member for children and education at Southampton City Council , had also written to the government asking for the initial decision to be reversed .
Following the government U-turn he said : “ This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ basic decency .
It really shouldn ’ t be this difficult get support for some of the most disadvantaged children who are facing hardship through no fault of their own .
At Southampton City Council we will continue to support children through our Feed the Future programme and through our partnership with City Catering and others to make sure there is always food provision during holidays for those who need it.
” The decision has also been welcomed by headteachers across the city .
Nick Giles , headteacher at Chamberlayne College for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am delighted .
Superb news .
I ’ m not sure that it should really require the weight of a Premier League footballer to persuade the government to provide food for children who are hungry but at least it has happened !
Families will be relieved.
” Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith said the support announced yesterday would add to £63m the government has already made available to councils to offer activities and free meals for children in the summer .
“ These measures show the Government ’ s commitment to hard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to weather the challenges caused by the coronavirus , ” the Conservative MP added .
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said the government was listening to those who need the most help.This is a unique and hugely challenging period .
We are listening to those who need the most help , and taking unprecedented action to make sure no child goes hungry during this period .
`` Today we are announcing a new Covid Summer Food Fund which will support children who are eligible for free school meals .
`` This adds to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ put in place to support families , not just at school but through our welfare system , in funding for local services , and via a new welfare assistance scheme to help those who are struggling .
”

Children in Southampton and across the rest of England will get free school meal vouchers during the summer holidays.
The news comes as the initial government’s decision to withdraw the voucher scheme was criticised by campaigners, MPs and Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford.
The Department for Education (DfE) said the scheme will support children who are eligible for free school meals and it will cover the full six week summer holiday beginning next month.
Schools will be able to order the vouchers before the end of term, the government said and it added that the Covid Summer Food Fund will be a one-off scheme in response to the unique circumstances many families face.
Yesterday morning, Southampton MP Alan Whitehead warned that the withdrawal of the scheme would be detrimental to children in Southampton.
Cllr Darren Paffey, cabinet member for children and education at Southampton City Council, had also written to the government asking for the initial decision to be reversed.
Following the government U-turn he said: “This is a victory for common sense and basic decency. It really shouldn’t be this difficult get support for some of the most disadvantaged children who are facing hardship through no fault of their own. At Southampton City Council we will continue to support children through our Feed the Future programme and through our partnership with City Catering and others to make sure there is always food provision during holidays for those who need it.”
The decision has also been welcomed by headteachers across the city.
Nick Giles, headteacher at Chamberlayne College for the Arts in Weston, said: “I am delighted. Superb news. I’m not sure that it should really require the weight of a Premier League footballer to persuade the government to provide food for children who are hungry but at least it has happened! Families will be relieved.”
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith said the support announced yesterday would add to £63m the government has already made available to councils to offer activities and free meals for children in the summer.
“These measures show the Government’s commitment to hard working families in Southampton in helping them to weather the challenges caused by the coronavirus,” the Conservative MP added.
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said the government was listening to those who need the most help.This is a unique and hugely challenging period. We are listening to those who need the most help, and taking unprecedented action to make sure no child goes hungry during this period.
"Today we are announcing a new Covid Summer Food Fund which will support children who are eligible for free school meals.
"This adds to the wide range of support this government has put in place to support families, not just at school but through our welfare system, in funding for local services, and via a new welfare assistance scheme to help those who are struggling.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-17--Plans for North Stoneham Park retirement village face final hurdle

PLANS for a vast retirement village are a step closer to becoming a reality .
A new retirement complex in Eastleigh would include a 40-bedroom care home , 42 care suites and 91 independent living apartments in Eastleigh .
It would involve tearing down existing buildings and converting a coach house and granary at North Stoneham Park in Stoneham Lane .
Residents would have access to a restaurant , gym , hairdressers and swimming pool .
Cinnamon Retirement Living and Highwood Homes made a joint proposal to Test Valley Borough Council ( TVBC ) and Eastleigh Borough Council ( EBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the green light by EBC when the local area committee met last Tuesday .
The Southern Area Planning Committee for TVBC will decide whether to approve the plans on Tuesday , June 23 , Straddling the border of the two boroughs , the plans have faced fierce opposition .
Representatives from Stoneham Golf Club say the retirement village does not fit with the Test Valley local plan .
A club spokesperson previously said : “ The proposals ultimately conflict with the local plan policy to deliver houses within the allocated area only.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ urbanise the area .
Stoneham resident , Robert Bryan , has also slammed the application .
He said : “ At ordinary commuter times there are already significant traffic delays to and from the M27 junction 5 to Chestnut Avenue and Passfield Avenue .
“ The road presently struggles to cope with the volume of traffic and the North Stoneham Park is barely lived in.
” He added : “ Road safety is being compromised by overdevelopment .
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A new retirement complex in Eastleigh would include a 40-bedroom care home, 42 care suites and 91 independent living apartments in Eastleigh.
It would involve tearing down existing buildings and converting a coach house and granary at North Stoneham Park in Stoneham Lane.
Residents would have access to a restaurant, gym, hairdressers and swimming pool.
Cinnamon Retirement Living and Highwood Homes made a joint proposal to Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) and Eastleigh Borough Council (EBC) last November.
It was given the green light by EBC when the local area committee met last Tuesday.
The Southern Area Planning Committee for TVBC will decide whether to approve the plans on Tuesday, June 23,
Straddling the border of the two boroughs, the plans have faced fierce opposition.
Representatives from Stoneham Golf Club say the retirement village does not fit with the Test Valley local plan.
A club spokesperson previously said: “The proposals ultimately conflict with the local plan policy to deliver houses within the allocated area only.”
The spokesperson also says the development would urbanise the area.
Stoneham resident, Robert Bryan, has also slammed the application. He said: “At ordinary commuter times there are already significant traffic delays to and from the M27 junction 5 to Chestnut Avenue and Passfield Avenue.
“The road presently struggles to cope with the volume of traffic and the North Stoneham Park is barely lived in.”
He added: “Road safety is being compromised by overdevelopment.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-17--Coronavirus crisis puts thousands out of work in Hampshire

SOARING unemployment caused by the coronavirus crisis has put thousands more Hampshire people on benefits in just a month .
There were 27,084 people claiming the benefit in the Southampton City Council area in mid-May – a rise of 4,849 on the month before .
The Universal Credit figure includes some people who are in work but on a low income , but the 21.8 per cent rise coincides with the Covid-19 pandemic laying waste to jobs .
In the New Forest , the figure rose by 33.4 per cent , up 2,424 to 9,689 .
In Winchester , 1,285 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 28.2 per cent rise taking the total to 5,846 .
In Eastleigh , there was a rise of 1,856 claimants , up 26.7 per cent to 8,796 .
In Fareham , the number rose 38 per cent , adding 1,510 claimants to make 5,484 .
In Gosport , the number was up by 1,167 , or 21.9 per cent , to 6,503 , and in Test Valley , there was a 32.7 per cent rise , up by 1,718 to 6,964 .
Across the South East , there were 614,445 Universal Credit claimants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Britain , the claimant count was up by more than a million to 5.275million .
Employment minister Mims Davies said : “ Today ’ s figures are starting to show the impact of Covid-19 on our economy , but our furlough scheme , grants , loans and tax cuts have protected thousands of businesses and millions of jobs , setting us up for recovery .
“ Already our nationwide network of work coaches have moved in to support jobseekers across sectors and match them with employers who are recruiting .
By responding to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they will be at the heart of our revival and renewal , helping people find new roles and move forward with their lives.
” Nationally , more than 600,000 workers were revealed to have lost their jobs , with experts warning worse was to come .
The number of people temporarily away from work , including those on furlough , rose by six million at the end of March into April , hitting 8.4m at the end of April .
Yael Selfin , chief economist at KPMG UK , said : “ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ labour market is likely to only be revealed once the job retention scheme starts unwinding in the second half of the year .
“ Many businesses are expected to bring only part of their furloughed workers back , while they seek to tentatively reopen after the lockdown .
“ Hiring new workers is also likely to be put on hold for some time.
” The number of vacancies fell around 60 per cent between March and May , according to the Office for National Statistics .
David McArthur , employer and partnership manager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said there were a host of virtual recruitment campaigns and digital solutions to help get people to work .
“ Despite the disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak , there are still jobs out there to apply to , ” he said .
“ We ’ re here to help you get started .
You can also find hints and tips on applying for jobs if you haven ’ t done so for a while.
” He urged people looking for work to visit findajob.dwp.gov.uk and to see jobhelp.campaign.gov.uk for further advice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ideas .
Employers can also find support at employerhelp.dwp.gov.uk

There were 27,084 people claiming the benefit in the Southampton City Council area in mid-May – a rise of 4,849 on the month before.
The Universal Credit figure includes some people who are in work but on a low income, but the 21.8 per cent rise coincides with the Covid-19 pandemic laying waste to jobs.
In the New Forest, the figure rose by 33.4 per cent, up 2,424 to 9,689.
In Winchester, 1,285 more people claimed Universal Credit, a 28.2 per cent rise taking the total to 5,846.
In Eastleigh, there was a rise of 1,856 claimants, up 26.7 per cent to 8,796.
In Fareham, the number rose 38 per cent, adding 1,510 claimants to make 5,484.
In Gosport, the number was up by 1,167, or 21.9 per cent, to 6,503, and in Test Valley, there was a 32.7 per cent rise, up by 1,718 to 6,964.
Across the South East, there were 614,445 Universal Credit claimants, up 33.6 per cent. Across Britain, the claimant count was up by more than a million to 5.275million.
Employment minister Mims Davies said: “Today’s figures are starting to show the impact of Covid-19 on our economy, but our furlough scheme, grants, loans and tax cuts have protected thousands of businesses and millions of jobs, setting us up for recovery.
“Already our nationwide network of work coaches have moved in to support jobseekers across sectors and match them with employers who are recruiting. By responding to the needs of communities across the UK they will be at the heart of our revival and renewal, helping people find new roles and move forward with their lives.”
Nationally, more than 600,000 workers were revealed to have lost their jobs, with experts warning worse was to come.
The number of people temporarily away from work, including those on furlough, rose by six million at the end of March into April, hitting 8.4m at the end of April.
Yael Selfin, chief economist at KPMG UK, said: “The true impact of the crisis on the labour market is likely to only be revealed once the job retention scheme starts unwinding in the second half of the year.
“Many businesses are expected to bring only part of their furloughed workers back, while they seek to tentatively reopen after the lockdown.
“Hiring new workers is also likely to be put on hold for some time.”
The number of vacancies fell around 60 per cent between March and May, according to the Office for National Statistics.
David McArthur, employer and partnership manager for Jobcentre Plus in Hampshire and Dorset, said there were a host of virtual recruitment campaigns and digital solutions to help get people to work.
“Despite the disruption caused by the coronavirus outbreak, there are still jobs out there to apply to,” he said.
“We’re here to help you get started. You can also find hints and tips on applying for jobs if you haven’t done so for a while.”
He urged people looking for work to visit findajob.dwp.gov.uk and to see jobhelp.campaign.gov.uk for further advice, including redundancy support and job search ideas. Employers can also find support at employerhelp.dwp.gov.uk


thedailyecho--2020-06-17--Jury took three hours to convict Luke West from Southampton

A SOUTHAMPTON man who violently attacked and beat a woman in Bournemouth 's Lower Gardens has been found guilty of rape and grievous bodily harm .
A jury at Winchester Crown Court took just three hours to convict Luke West after hearing how his terrified victim thought she was going to die during the attack .
He was jailed for a total of 16 years yesterday .
The 40-year-old cleaner was walking to work when she was attacked by West , 29 , from Warren Avenue .
The attack took place at around 5am on November 13 last year .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ found with horrific injuries .
Prosecutor Robert Bryan told the jury that Dorset Police received a 999 call at 6.11am reporting that the woman had been “ badly injured ” .
He said : “ The person who had been attacked was naked , badly injured and semi-conscious , she had been violently , physically assaulted and had been raped.
” She suffered bruising and cuts to her face with injuries to her jaw and a fractured eye socket .
He added : “ She was groaning in pain but apart from that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Bryan said that the victim was found by a colleague who began searching for her after she had not arrived at work and did not answer her phone .
She told police in a video interview that “ someone attacked her from behind , that person grabbed her with both hands around her neck . ''
“ She started screaming , he put his hand over her mouth and started suffocating her . ''
“ He got her to the ground and began rolling her towards the water , she tried to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make a noise because she was suffocating .
“ All the time she thought he wanted to kill her as there were times she couldn ’ t breathe .
“ He started hitting her face with his fists .
“ She thought she was dying , she didn ’ t know what happened to her clothes.
” Mr Bryan said that a male was spotted on CCTV and traced as he entered a property in a nearby street .
He was later arrested after police followed a man from the property on CCTV @ @ @ @ @ @ @ initially gave a false name when detained by officers .
A search by police of the hotel room where West was staying found a pair of black jeans and a jacket stained with blood which had a DNA match with the victim , Mr Bryan said .
He added that intimate swabs taken from the victim had a DNA match that was a billion times more likely to have come from the defendant than another male .
Detective Inspector Wayne Seymour , of Dorset Police ’ s Major Crime Investigation Team ( MCIT @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a despicable offence , which saw Luke West subject his victim not only to a terrifying sexual attack but also a brutal physical assault .
“ While it can be of little consolation to the victim in this case , thankfully incidents of this nature are extremely rare in this area and I am grateful to all the officers and police staff who worked tirelessly on this investigation so that we were able to swiftly identify West as the suspect and apprehend him .
“ Finally , I would like to praise the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shown in supporting the investigation .
She has been through a truly horrific ordeal and for her to have shown the courage to give evidence at trial and help bring this dangerous offender to justice , I hope will inspire others who have been subjected to such terrible offences and help give them the strength to come forward .
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thedailyecho--2020-06-17--A337 Romsey Road near Lyndhurst closed due to serious crash

THE A337 was closed in both directions due to a serious two-vehicle crash .
Police are in attendance at Romsey Road dealing with the incident following the collision at around 2.30pm yesterday .
Firefighters from Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst stations were called to scene .
The road , which runs from Lyndhurst towards Cadnam and the M27 , was closed between Mill Lane and the A35 High Street .
Motorists were being urged to avoid the area , with long delays on Bournemouth Road heading into Lyndhurst centre .
Traffic reports showed delays back on the A337 towards Clay Hill and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hampshire Constabulary spokeswoman said yesterday : `` We are currently dealing with a serious road traffic collision on the A337 between Lyndhurst and Batley .
`` The incident occurred at around 2.30pm this afternoon near the New Forest Hunt Club and Kennels on Romsey Road .
`` Two vehicles were involved in the collision and officers are currently on scene .
`` Road closures are in place and the public are advised to avoid the area at this time .
`` If anyone was travelling in the vicinity around the time and witnessed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cam footage , please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference 44200217682 . ''


thedailyecho--2020-06-17--Meet the 100 babies born during lockdown in tomorrow's Daily Echo

MEET the 100 new arrivals born during lockdown in a special supplement in tomorrow 's Daily Echo .
The 12-page @ @ @ @ @ of 100 babies who are only now starting to meet their family members .
Many @ @ @ @ @ been seen by family and friends so tomorrow offers a chance to get a glimpse @ @ @ @ @ time .
The supplement will make a great keepsake for the little ones born during @ @ @ @ @ periods in modern times .
Grab a copy and keep it for them .

The 12-page special edition will have pictures of 100 babies who are only now starting to meet their family members.
Many of them will not have been seen by family and friends so tomorrow offers a chance to get a glimpse of them for the first time.
The supplement will make a great keepsake for the little ones born during one of the most unusual periods in modern times.
Grab a copy and keep it for them.


thedailyecho--2020-06-17--Department store Owen Owen in 1983

Department store Owen Owen in 1983

WITH Christmas barely over , the minds and wallets of Sotonians were already focusing on the next big event on @ @ @ @ @ sales .
This picture was taken on December 30 , 1983 and shows bargain hunters @ @ @ @ @ , outside Owen Owen .
The department store was a go-to for shoppers looking for @ @ @ @ @ as well as a well-used shortcut to get from Castle Way to High Street and @ @ @ @ @ Mayes drapers and mercers occupied the building at 174 High Street between 1830 and 1855 @ @ @ @ @ Mayes and expanding from 173 through to 178 .
The premises were destroyed during the @ @ @ @ @ when the business was acquired by Owen Owen Ltd in 1947 .
The name of @ @ @ @ @ Owen in September 1964 and continued to trade at the location until 1994 when they @ @ @ @ @ Do you remember the store ?
Why not leave a comment and share your memories @

This picture was taken on December 30, 1983 and shows bargain hunters on High Street, Southampton, outside Owen Owen.
The department store was a go-to for shoppers looking for a variety of wares – as well as a well-used shortcut to get from Castle Way to High Street and vice versa.
Cooks and Mayes drapers and mercers occupied the building at 174 High Street between 1830 and 1855 before changing their name to Mayes and expanding from 173 through to 178.
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The premises were destroyed during the Second World War and rebult when the business was acquired by Owen Owen Ltd in 1947.
The name of the store changed to Owen Owen in September 1964 and continued to trade at the location until 1994 when they left Southampton for good.
Do you remember the store? Why not leave a comment and share your memories?