thedailyecho--2020-02-20--Tebourba Way reopens after fallen tree

Tebourba Way reopens after fallen tree

UPDATE : All lanes have now opened since the closure .
Emergency services have closed Tebourba Way between Oakley Road @ @ @ @ @ the incident .
The tree had caused damage to a Hyundai car after falling across @ @ @ @ @ police cars and fire engines were spotted at the scene , near the Tesco store @ @ @ @ @ by Southampton City Council as traffic began to build .

Emergency services were called to the scene at Tebourba Way between Oakley Road and Romsey Road at 3.41pm.
The tree had caused damage to a Hyundai car after falling across four lanes, and multiple police cars and fire engines were spotted at the scene, near the Tesco store.
Alternative routes were advised by Southampton City Council as they removed the tree.
At the time of reporting, a spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: “We were called at 3.41pm to a report of a tree falling on Tebourba Way.
“The tree caused damage to a Hyundai car, no injuries have been reported.
“The road is closed in both directions while the tree is being removed.”
The road was partially open northbound by 5.30pm.
As previously reported by the Daily Echo, a tree fell onto the same dual carriageway on March 9 last year and blocked the road.
It was also closed to motorists due to the tree falling across all four lanes.


thedailyecho--2020-02-20--Flood warnings still in place for Romsey

FLOOD warnings are still in place for Romsey as water levels in the Lower Test are high .
Water is @ @ @ @ @ from Timsbury to Romsey - and at Broadlands and Testwood - but the situation has @ @ @ @ @ weather over the last 3 days .
From today , until Saturday , February 22 @ @ @ @ @ rain are forecast .
However , on Sunday , February 23 up to 10mm of @ @ @ @ @ have issued a statement that says : `` Generally , over the next 5 days @ @ @ @ @ and fall a little , but impacts should remain fairly stable .
`` As some @ @ @ @ @ , the overall situation should begin to improve .
`` We have protected property at @ @ @ @ @ Gardens .
`` We continue to monitor the forecast .
Please avoid walking through flooded @ @ @

Water is still flooding land and fields from Timsbury to Romsey - and at Broadlands and Testwood - but the situation has improved with the relatively dry weather over the last 3 days.
From today, until Saturday, February 22, very small amounts of rain are forecast.
However, on Sunday, February 23 up to 10mm of rain is forecast.
Gov.uk have issued a statement that says: "Generally, over the next 5 days, river levels will rise and fall a little, but impacts should remain fairly stable.
"As some days will be relatively dry, the overall situation should begin to improve.
"We have protected property at Mainstone, Causeway and Riverside Gardens.
"We continue to monitor the forecast. Please avoid walking through flooded areas."


thedailyecho--2020-02-20--Fawley carnival in 1927

Fawley carnival in 1927

MORE than 90 years ago the locals of Fawley put on their smartest clothes and the ladies all wore hats @ @ @ @ @ to take part in the village ’ s annual carnival .
Small boys all wore @ @ @ @ @ were in their best frocks for the event which was captured in this 1927 photograph @ @ @ @ @ Echo archive .
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thedailyecho--2020-02-20--Samsung notification on phones was 'a test'

Samsung has apologised after a mystery notification linked to its Find My Mobile service appeared on devices around the world .
Users first reported the alert in the early hours of Thursday amid concerns they were being targeted by hackers .
However , the technology giant responded on social media to confirm the notification was unintentionally sent out during an `` internal test '' and did not have any impact on devices .
`` This notification was confirmed as a message sent unintentionally during internal testing and there is no effect on your device , '' Samsung said in response @ @ @ @ @ @ @ received the alert reported seeing the Find My Mobile app name and two number one digits appear in the notification .
In a further statement , the company said it would ensure similar incidents did not occur in the future .
`` The notification was inadvertently sent to a limited number of Galaxy devices .
We can assure our users that this notification does not affect their devices in any way , '' the company said .
`` We sincerely apologise to our customers for the inconvenience this may have caused and will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ occur in the future . ''
It comes at a busy time for Samsung - the technology giant recently unveiled a trio of new Galaxy S20 smartphones as well as the company 's second foldable device , the Galaxy Z Flip .

Users first reported the alert in the early hours of Thursday amid concerns they were being targeted by hackers.
However, the technology giant responded on social media to confirm the notification was unintentionally sent out during an "internal test" and did not have any impact on devices.
"This notification was confirmed as a message sent unintentionally during internal testing and there is no effect on your device," Samsung said in response to customers on Twitter.
Those who received the alert reported seeing the Find My Mobile app name and two number one digits appear in the notification.
In a further statement, the company said it would ensure similar incidents did not occur in the future.
"The notification was inadvertently sent to a limited number of Galaxy devices. We can assure our users that this notification does not affect their devices in any way," the company said.
"We sincerely apologise to our customers for the inconvenience this may have caused and will ensure that a similar incident doesn't occur in the future."
It comes at a busy time for Samsung - the technology giant recently unveiled a trio of new Galaxy S20 smartphones as well as the company's second foldable device, the Galaxy Z Flip.


thedailyecho--2020-02-21--Drive-thru Starbucks planned for car park in Totton

CIVIC chiefs are studying proposals to create almost 30 jobs by building a drive-thru Starbucks in a Hampshire town .
New Forest District Council ( NFDC ) has received an application to transform a car park on the South Hampshire Industrial Park - also known as the Calmore Industrial Estate .
The application has been submitted by Brunel Road Developments Ltd on behalf of Dandara ( Southern ) Ltd .
If planning permission is granted , a single-storey coffee shop will be built next to Roman House at the junction of Brunel Road and Eddystone Road .
The applicants say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 13 part-time jobs .
A design and access statement which forms part of the application says : `` The ( proposed ) development comprises a modern , freestanding Starbucks coffee shop with internal and external customer seating as well as a drive-thru facility .
`` The coffee shop will offer customers a choice of sitting in the building or taking away - either from the counter or from the drive-thru lane . ''
A planning statement adds : `` The building will be located in an under-used car park associated with Roman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new , modern building which will integrate well into the surrounding area as the proposed development is a commercial use .
The coffee shop reflects the Starbucks style which can be seen all over the UK .
`` The nearest residential building is approximately 75m to the south of the application site .
`` The proposed development will not result in any overlooking , shading , noise or light pollution .
It will not have a detrimental impact on the character or amenity of the surrounding area . ''
The coffee shop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , will be open from 5am until 11pm .
NFDC has already given its initial assessment of the scheme .
It says : “ There is a need to demonstrate that the site is well located in relation to unsatisfied local demand from employees of the industrial park and passing trade .
“ The site is well separated from the nearest residential properties to the west so the impact on people living locally may not be significant.
” News of the application comes just days after NFDC rejected a controversial application to open @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Esso garage in Ringwood Road , Totton .
Objectors said the scheme would create extra traffic problems in the town as well as contributing to the problem of childhood obesity .

New Forest District Council (NFDC) has received an application to transform a car park on the South Hampshire Industrial Park - also known as the Calmore Industrial Estate.
The application has been submitted by Brunel Road Developments Ltd on behalf of Dandara (Southern) Ltd.
If planning permission is granted, a single-storey coffee shop will be built next to Roman House at the junction of Brunel Road and Eddystone Road.
The applicants say the proposed development will create 15 full-time and 13 part-time jobs.
A design and access statement which forms part of the application says: "The (proposed) development comprises a modern, freestanding Starbucks coffee shop with internal and external customer seating as well as a drive-thru facility.
"The coffee shop will offer customers a choice of sitting in the building or taking away - either from the counter or from the drive-thru lane."
A planning statement adds: "The building will be located in an under-used car park associated with Roman House.
"The design will provide a new, modern building which will integrate well into the surrounding area as the proposed development is a commercial use. The coffee shop reflects the Starbucks style which can be seen all over the UK.
"The nearest residential building is approximately 75m to the south of the application site.
"The proposed development will not result in any overlooking, shading, noise or light pollution. It will not have a detrimental impact on the character or amenity of the surrounding area."
The coffee shop, which will have 15 parking spaces, will be open from 5am until 11pm.
NFDC has already given its initial assessment of the scheme.
It says: “There is a need to demonstrate that the site is well located in relation to unsatisfied local demand from employees of the industrial park and passing trade.
“The site is well separated from the nearest residential properties to the west so the impact on people living locally may not be significant.”
News of the application comes just days after NFDC rejected a controversial application to open a 24-hour Burger King drive-thru at the Esso garage in Ringwood Road, Totton.
Objectors said the scheme would create extra traffic problems in the town as well as contributing to the problem of childhood obesity.


thedailyecho--2020-02-21--Financial challenge facing Southampton City College

THE future of a cash-strapped city college is hanging in the balance as it has been urged to improve its finances .
Southampton City College , which is currently operating on government bailouts , has been asked to continue to work with education bosses on finding a solution “ to the on-going challenge of inadequate financial health which is facing the college ” .
The news comes as the college ’ s latest financial statements published last year and referring to 2018/19 , revealed that “ the college has a reasonable expectation that it has adequate resources to continue in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that point the college would require additional financial assistance '' .
The college did not confirm nor deny whether the information is still correct but it said it is planning to merge with Itchen Sixth Form College later this year .
• Southampton colleges could merge in a move that would affect 7,500 students Now the Education and Skills Funding Agency ( ESFA ) has re-issued a notice to improve ( NTI ) to City College , following the one sent in 2016 .
The college stressed the latest one is not a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ old one and said the ESFA “ are doing this to all colleges who have a notice to improve to ensure the policy applied to them is consistent ” .
In the letter to the college the ESFA said : “ I am re-issuing this NTI ( originally sent to the college on 7 December 2016 ) , following review , to reflect the updated policies , processes and requirements placed on colleges that fail the ESFA ’ s financial health assessment .
Southampton City College is still classed as being in formal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attend regular meetings with ESFA .
If , in ESFA ’ s view , the college fails to take the necessary actions ( in whole or part ) within the timescales set out , or if evidence of progress is not appropriate or not available , the ESFA will take further action .
The ESFA will determine when the college has made sufficient progress for the NTI to be lifted.
” The meetings will focus on the college ’ s finance , cashflow , quality improvement and progress in finding a long-term financial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ funding , an official document revealed .
As previously reported , plans to merge Southampton City College , Itchen Sixth Form College and Richard Taunton Sixth Form were unveiled last year .
Now in a statement Southampton City College , which has just over 5,000 students , said : “ Due to the funding challenges affecting the sector a lot of colleges have a financial notice to improve , City College is one of these .
City College is recognised by the ESFA as managing itself appropriately but is financially weak .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provision is highly technical and inclusive and this is more expensive to deliver than other types of Further Education .
It is a small college , so it can not achieve the economies of scale that larger colleges achieve , which is why a merger to create a larger college is a sustainable long-term solution .
Our plan is a merger with Itchen College later this year , but before this happens there are a lot of details to go through , including a public consultation which is likely to start late spring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same time would be extremely complicated , so this would be very unlikely to happen all at the same time.
” The City College ’ s financial report referring to last year , also showed that the college had a deficit of £1,65m , £1m more than the year before .
In August 2019 the college lost a £500k overdraft facility agreed with Santander as the bank withdrew it following a breach of loan covenants , according to the report .
The document revealed that City College currently has £5.86m of loans outstanding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intention by the bank to recall the loan while the College continues to work collaboratively with stakeholders on its future position.
” The college confirmed that Santander remains supportive of the college and that the ESFA is supporting the college financially as necessary .
Following the latest news , councillor Darren Paffey , cabinet member for aspiration , schools and lifelong learning at Southampton City Council said : “ City College makes an important contribution to Southampton ’ s education and we are monitoring the situation there .
More broadly , we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would place Further Education in the city on a more sustainable foundation .
”

Southampton City College, which is currently operating on government bailouts, has been asked to continue to work with education bosses on finding a solution “to the on-going challenge of inadequate financial health which is facing the college”.
The news comes as the college’s latest financial statements published last year and referring to 2018/19, revealed that “the college has a reasonable expectation that it has adequate resources to continue in operational existence until October 2020. At that point the college would require additional financial assistance".
The college did not confirm nor deny whether the information is still correct but it said it is planning to merge with Itchen Sixth Form College later this year.
Now the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) has re-issued a notice to improve (NTI)to City College, following the one sent in 2016.
The college stressed the latest one is not a new notice but a re-issue of the old one and said the ESFA “are doing this to all colleges who have a notice to improve to ensure the policy applied to them is consistent”.
In the letter to the college the ESFA said: “I am re-issuing this NTI (originally sent to the college on 7 December 2016), following review, to reflect the updated policies, processes and requirements placed on colleges that fail the ESFA’s financial health assessment. Southampton City College is still classed as being in formal intervention. The college must continue to attend regular meetings with ESFA. If, in ESFA’s view, the college fails to take the necessary actions (in whole or part) within the timescales set out, or if evidence of progress is not appropriate or not available, the ESFA will take further action. The ESFA will determine when the college has made sufficient progress for the NTI to be lifted.”
The meetings will focus on the college’s finance, cashflow, quality improvement and progress in finding a long-term financial solution that does not require ongoing emergency funding, an official document revealed.
As previously reported, plans to merge Southampton City College, Itchen Sixth Form College and Richard Taunton Sixth Form were unveiled last year.
Now in a statement Southampton City College, which has just over 5,000 students, said: “Due to the funding challenges affecting the sector a lot of colleges have a financial notice to improve, City College is one of these. City College is recognised by the ESFA as managing itself appropriately but is financially weak. The challenge for City College is that our provision is highly technical and inclusive and this is more expensive to deliver than other types of Further Education. It is a small college, so it cannot achieve the economies of scale that larger colleges achieve, which is why a merger to create a larger college is a sustainable long-term solution. Our plan is a merger with Itchen College later this year, but before this happens there are a lot of details to go through, including a public consultation which is likely to start late spring. To merge three colleges at the same time would be extremely complicated, so this would be very unlikely to happen all at the same time.”
The City College’s financial report referring to last year, also showed that the college had a deficit of £1,65m, £1m more than the year before.
In August 2019 the college lost a £500k overdraft facility agreed with Santander as the bank withdrew it following a breach of loan covenants, according to the report.
The document revealed that City College currently has £5.86m of loans outstanding with Santander but “there is no intention by the bank to recall the loan while the College continues to work collaboratively with stakeholders on its future position.”
The college confirmed that Santander remains supportive of the college and that the ESFA is supporting the college financially as necessary.
Following the latest news, councillor Darren Paffey, cabinet member for aspiration, schools and lifelong learning at Southampton City Council said: “City College makes an important contribution to Southampton’s education and we are monitoring the situation there. More broadly, we are keen for colleges to explore options that would place Further Education in the city on a more sustainable foundation.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-21--Jamie Cross jailed for having sex with underage girl

A HAMPSHIRE man has been jailed for having sex with an underage girl .
A court heard how Jamie Cross sneaked into the bed where the girl was sleeping and began having sex with her .
The girl , who was said to be asleep at the time , told police she woke up to find Cross on top of her and told him to stop .
But Cross claimed the sex was consensual .
Now Cross , 24 , has been jailed for three years at Southampton Crown Court , after pleading guilty to a charge of sexual activity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ maintained the sex , which took place when the girl was below the age of consent , was not forced .
In mitigation , Andrew Houston said his client grew up in a “ chaotic ” family .
Mr Houston told the court that since the incident , Cross had fathered two children with a woman while living in Gosport – but had since split with the mother .
He said Cross had also held down a job at a slaughterhouse and had at on point been living in a shack in Soberton @ @ @ @

A court heard how Jamie Cross sneaked into the bed where the girl was sleeping and began having sex with her.
The girl, who was said to be asleep at the time, told police she woke up to find Cross on top of her and told him to stop.
But Cross claimed the sex was consensual.
Now Cross, 24, has been jailed for three years at Southampton Crown Court, after pleading guilty to a charge of sexual activity with an underage girl.
Cross always maintained the sex, which took place when the girl was below the age of consent, was not forced.
In mitigation, Andrew Houston said his client grew up in a “chaotic” family.
Mr Houston told the court that since the incident, Cross had fathered two children with a woman while living in Gosport – but had since split with the mother.
He said Cross had also held down a job at a slaughterhouse and had at on point been living in a shack in Soberton, near Droxford.
Judge Peter Henry handed Cross, of no fixed address, a three-year prison sentence.


thedailyecho--2020-02-21--Plans to build 55 houses in Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh, have been pushed back

PLANS to build 55 homes in Test Valley have been pushed back , it has been revealed .
A planning application was submitted to Test Valley Borough Council ( TVBC ) to build the `` prestigious homes '' in the Old Mansion Site , Stoneham Lane , Eastleigh .
The plans , submitted by Highwood Homes , would sit in the Old Mansion Site , behind Stoneham Lakes , if given the green light by TVBC .
Now a decision on the plans will not be made by the council until Thursday , April 30 .
A spokesperson from TVBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ applicant has an agreed extension of time with the Local Planning Authority on the decision target date until April 30 . ''
This comes after a chairman of a fishing club hit out at the plans , claiming it would be a `` nightmare '' for fishers .
Chairman of Eastleigh and District Angling Club , David Banks , believed members of the club would see increased traffic congestion in the area , due to the extra 149 car parking spaces that could be built .
The 67-year-old feared the `` three-storey block @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lakes , increasing light pollution when fishers are there at night .
He added : `` We were told about seven years ago there was a development of 12 high quality homes and on this understanding we sold a small bit of land to Highwood ; now they are looking to build blocks of flats and houses . ''
Chairman of Stoneham Golf Course , Nick Clayton , also claimed they had been “ completely misrepresented by Highwood Homes ” .
The application would offer a mix of one and two bedroom apartments @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four bedroom houses , as well as one five bedroom house .
The development would also feature a new tennis court located in the centre of the site , a woodland walk and a waterside terrace .
Plans for the homes were due to be decided on Monday , February 3 .
Highwood Homes has been contacted for comment .

A planning application was submitted to Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) to build the "prestigious homes" in the Old Mansion Site, Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh.
The plans, submitted by Highwood Homes, would sit in the Old Mansion Site, behind Stoneham Lakes, if given the green light by TVBC.
Now a decision on the plans will not be made by the council until Thursday, April 30.
A spokesperson from TVBC told the Romsey Advertiser: "The applicant has an agreed extension of time with the Local Planning Authority on the decision target date until April 30."
This comes after a chairman of a fishing club hit out at the plans, claiming it would be a "nightmare" for fishers.
Chairman of Eastleigh and District Angling Club, David Banks, believed members of the club would see increased traffic congestion in the area, due to the extra 149 car parking spaces that could be built.
The 67-year-old feared the "three-storey block of flats" would tower over Stoneham Lakes, increasing light pollution when fishers are there at night.
He added: "We were told about seven years ago there was a development of 12 high quality homes and on this understanding we sold a small bit of land to Highwood; now they are looking to build blocks of flats and houses."
Chairman of Stoneham Golf Course, Nick Clayton, also claimed they had been “completely misrepresented by Highwood Homes”.
The application would offer a mix of one and two bedroom apartments, including a number of three and four bedroom houses, as well as one five bedroom house.
The development would also feature a new tennis court located in the centre of the site, a woodland walk and a waterside terrace.
Plans for the homes were due to be decided on Monday, February 3.
Highwood Homes has been contacted for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-02-21--Chris Packham finds dead badger hanging from gate

ANOTHER dead animal has been left outside the home of Hampshire wildlife expert Chris Packham .
The Springwatch presenter returned to his cottage in the New Forest to find the corpse of a badger hanging from the front gate .
Mr Packham tweeted : `` Always nice to get home after a long day at work to a warm welcome at the gate . ''
Appealing directly to the people responsible he added : `` I 'd be grateful if you have an issue with me and my views if you could express it without killing innocent animals . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to voice their anger and dismay .
One person posted : `` You do n't deserve that but more importantly neither does the poor badger .
People need to learn to discuss their issues in a civilised way rather than resulting to this . ''
Another social media user added : `` We all have to stand up against this vile cruelty and behaviour . ''
Two months ago a dead fox was left outside the presenter 's home .
Speaking at the time he said : `` It appears that if you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hunting and those who club them to death , you do n't just get social media abuse . ''
Mr Packham called the animal `` beautiful '' and added : `` It seems that if you stick up for foxes , you get your comeuppance from people who still think it 's a good idea to kill them . ''
In previous incidents the presenter received deaths threats and dead crows were left hanging outside home .
• Chris Packham says he has been sent death threats and packages of human waste He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the New Forest 's first Dogstival event , which was held at Pylewell Park , near Lymington , last May .
It is not clear what sparked the latest protest or why the culprits decided to use a badger .
Mr Packham once said that the aggression he has experienced `` fuels '' him .
He said : `` It never makes me angry , depressed , worried , it makes me think they 're doing these things because they 're being backed into a corner and lashing out .
`` I 'm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plough on regardless . ''

The Springwatch presenter returned to his cottage in the New Forest to find the corpse of a badger hanging from the front gate.
Mr Packham tweeted: "Always nice to get home after a long day at work to a warm welcome at the gate."
Appealing directly to the people responsible he added: "I'd be grateful if you have an issue with me and my views if you could express it without killing innocent animals."
Other people have taken to social media to voice their anger and dismay.
One person posted: "You don't deserve that but more importantly neither does the poor badger. People need to learn to discuss their issues in a civilised way rather than resulting to this."
Another social media user added: "We all have to stand up against this vile cruelty and behaviour."
Two months ago a dead fox was left outside the presenter's home.
Speaking at the time he said: "It appears that if you oppose the cruelty and illegality of fox hunting and those who club them to death, you don't just get social media abuse."
Mr Packham called the animal "beautiful" and added: "It seems that if you stick up for foxes, you get your comeuppance from people who still think it's a good idea to kill them."
In previous incidents the presenter received deaths threats and dead crows were left hanging outside home.
He was also forced to pull out of the New Forest's first Dogstival event, which was held at Pylewell Park, near Lymington, last May.
It is not clear what sparked the latest protest or why the culprits decided to use a badger.
Mr Packham once said that the aggression he has experienced "fuels" him.
He said: "It never makes me angry, depressed, worried, it makes me think they're doing these things because they're being backed into a corner and lashing out.
"I'm interested in getting results, I will plough on regardless."


thedailyecho--2020-02-21--VIDEO: The moment Wildcat helicopter flew 'within 50 metres' of traffic avoiding crash on the A31

FOOTAGE captures the moment a forces helicopter hovered low over fields close to the A31 in the New Forest after the incident sparked safety A member of the public , who has asked not to be named , filmed the incident on Tuesday .
It is the fifth time in a week that the aircraft was involved in manoeuvres at a World War Two airfield near Stoney Cross , according to reports .
The airfield is managed by Forestry England .
The woman who recorded the footage said the aircraft was close to traffic avoiding an accident .
It also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Forest and families enjoying a half-term break .
“ The military helicopter hovered below 30 metres altitude , less than 50 metres from a stream of traffic avoiding an accident on the A31 , ” she said .
“ It then moved position to hover at the same low level less than 30 metres from a public car park where unsuspecting dog walkers and half-term holidaymakers were parked .
“ While not breaking any regulations , consider the distraction to drivers and the risk to public safety .
“ Given the Civil Aviation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ airshow accident provides a minimum safe distance between public and aircraft should be 230 feet during air shows , how can military aircraft on manoeuvres , where there is no warning for the public , flying this close to the public be considered safe ?
” Eleven people died when a pilot crashed at the airshow on August 22 2015 .
A report by the Air Accidents Investigations Branch ( AAIB ) found the pilot may have flown too low and too slowly to complete a loop the loop display .
He may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with another he had flown , investigators concluded .
The AAIB also said that “ no organisation or individual considered all the hazards ” or ” what could be done to mitigate the risks ” .
A Royal Navy spokesperson said the helicopter was flown “ within agreed flight safety parameters ” .
“ The Royal Navy can confirm that the helicopter seen over the New Forest was a Wildcat helicopter from 1 Army Air Corps .
based at RNAS Yeovilton , ” the spokesperson said .
“ At all times the helicopter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

fears.
A member of the public, who has asked not to be named, filmed the incident on Tuesday.
It is the fifth time in a week that the aircraft was involved in manoeuvres at a World War Two airfield near Stoney Cross, according to reports.
The airfield is managed by Forestry England.
The woman who recorded the footage said the aircraft was close to traffic avoiding an accident.
It also hovered close to visitors to the New Forest and families enjoying a half-term break.
“The military helicopter hovered below 30 metres altitude, less than 50 metres from a stream of traffic avoiding an accident on the A31,” she said.
“It then moved position to hover at the same low level less than 30 metres from a public car park where unsuspecting dog walkers and half-term holidaymakers were parked.
“While not breaking any regulations, consider the distraction to drivers and the risk to public safety.
“Given the Civil Aviation Authority report in light of the Shoreham airshow accident provides a minimum safe distance between public and aircraft should be 230 feet during air shows, how can military aircraft on manoeuvres, where there is no warning for the public, flying this close to the public be considered safe?”
Eleven people died when a pilot crashed at the airshow on August 22 2015.
A report by the Air Accidents Investigations Branch (AAIB) found the pilot may have flown too low and too slowly to complete a loop the loop display.
He may have confused the plane he was flying with another he had flown, investigators concluded.
The AAIB also said that “no organisation or individual considered all the hazards” or”what could be done to mitigate the risks”.
A Royal Navy spokesperson said the helicopter was flown “within agreed flight safety parameters”.
“The Royal Navy can confirm that the helicopter seen over the New Forest was a Wildcat helicopter from 1 Army Air Corps. based at RNAS Yeovilton,” the spokesperson said.
“It was on a routine training flight.
“At all times the helicopter operated within agreed flight safety perimeters.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-21--Crime soars across Eastleigh with DOUBLE the number of robberies last year

CRIME across Eastleigh has soared with new figures revealing that robberies have doubled in the last year .
Meanwhile , incidents of stalking , harassment , malicious communications and minor assaults have shot-up by 24 per cent .
Defined as violence without injury , there were 2,102 of these incidents reported in 2019 and just 1,695 in 2018 .
Robberies have doubled with the vast majority of these being youth on youth involved with drugs according to the borough council ( EBC ) .
The council reports that the negative effects of drug dealing and county lines has been a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of young people who have committed violent acts against other young people as part of their involvement in the drug supply chain .
In 2019 there were 88 robberies and just 43 in 2018 .
Violence with injury has gone up by 5.6 per cent rising from 1,005 incidents in 2018 to 1,061 in 2019 .
Residential burglaries rose 24 per cent from 251 to 202 .
While burglaries including sheds , garages and homes rose 11.7 per cent from 393 to 439 .
However , most serious violence has decreased by 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 50 in 2019 Similarly , anti-social behaviour has reportedly dropped by 10.7 per cent , with 2,177 incidents in 2019 and 2,439 in 2018 .
Overall , in 2018 there were 8,146 crimes and in 2019 there were 8,690 meaning crime across Eastleigh has risen by 6.7 per cent .
The figures were published in a council report presented to the policy and performance scrutiny panel on January 30 .
The panel reviews the work of the Eastleigh Community Safety Partnership ( CSP ) which tackles crime and disorder along with anti-social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reducing reoffending .
Leader of EBC , Keith House said : `` It is hardly surprising that reported crime has gone up with the massive cuts to police budgets from the Conservative government over the last decade .
The police do not have the resources to follow up on many crimes up to and including assault , and people know this .
Austerity is biting hard , with no solution on the horizon .
The Police & Crime Commissioner needs to get a grip and work much more closely with communities to tackle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bureaucracy to get back out on the beat.
” Meanwhile Tory MP for Eastleigh , Paul Holmes said : `` Reducing crime and anti-social behaviour is a key priority of mine .
That is why I welcome the Government ’ s pledge to recruit 20,000 extra police officers which will mean more officers on the beat in our communities .
I have also met with the Chief Constable recently to discuss what more can be done locally . ''
Leader of the Conservative Group in Eastleigh , Cllr Margaret Atkinson said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area despite the reports showing significantly increased percentages in some specific crime types .
`` I think it is worth noting that although the percentage increases are high the increase in numbers is still quite low , and largely youth on youth re drugs - even so this is still concerning .
`` I would like to see more resources applied to support initiatives for crime prevention across the board . ''
Members of the CSP include Eastleigh Borough Council , Hampshire County Council , Hampshire Constabulary , Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the government `` constantly changing the definitions and recording rules for police forces making annual comparisons difficult '' .
Chief Inspector Darren Miller said : “ We apply our focus to the incidents that cause the most harm to our communities so we ’ re really pleased to see that most serious violence has decreased .
We know there has been an increase in burglary of sheds and outbuildings and we are working hard to reduce that number by targeting patrols and offering advice to residents about home security .
“ Much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ improvements we have made in relation to the accuracy of our crime recording , specifically with domestic related crimes .
Identifying those at risk of domestic abuse and identifying perpetrators as soon as possible helps us help victims get the support they need and enables us to robustly deal with offenders .
“ We acknowledge there was a noticeable increase in robbery and we can attribute this rise to a series of crimes that happened last year .
We were proactive in tackling and identifying offenders and as such this series has now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ staff continue to work tirelessly to respond to as much as they possibly can .
It is well known that Hampshire Constabulary has lower funding than other forces , with 550 fewer officers than in 2014 .
We are also seeing the same kind of increase in violence that is happening across the country .
That means our priority has to be tackling these most serious crimes .
“ The opportunity to recruit extra police officers is welcomed by the force , just as it is by the public and businesses .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ takes to recruit and train these new officers , and whilst this happens we know that we will continue to work in an extremely challenging environment .
What we can guarantee is that we will do everything we possibly can , with our partners and with the resources we have got , to protect people and prevent crime .
”

Meanwhile, incidents of stalking, harassment, malicious communications and minor assaults have shot-up by 24 per cent.
Defined as violence without injury, there were 2,102 of these incidents reported in 2019 and just 1,695 in 2018.
Robberies have doubled with the vast majority of these being youth on youth involved with drugs according to the borough council (EBC).
The council reports that the negative effects of drug dealing and county lines has been a factor.
This has involved a group of young people who have committed violent acts against other young people as part of their involvement in the drug supply chain.
In 2019 there were 88 robberies and just 43 in 2018.
Violence with injury has gone up by 5.6 per cent rising from 1,005 incidents in 2018 to 1,061 in 2019.
Residential burglaries rose 24 per cent from 251 to 202.
While burglaries including sheds, garages and homes rose 11.7 per cent from 393 to 439.
However, most serious violence has decreased by 20 per cent from 63 incidents in 2018 to 50 in 2019
Similarly, anti-social behaviour has reportedly dropped by 10.7 per cent, with 2,177 incidents in 2019 and 2,439 in 2018.
Overall, in 2018 there were 8,146 crimes and in 2019 there were 8,690 meaning crime across Eastleigh has risen by 6.7 per cent.
The figures were published in a council report presented to the policy and performance scrutiny panel on January 30.
The panel reviews the work of the Eastleigh Community Safety Partnership (CSP) which tackles crime and disorder along with anti-social behaviour, drug and alcohol abuse and reducing reoffending.
Leader of EBC, Keith House said: "It is hardly surprising that reported crime has gone up with the massive cuts to police budgets from the Conservative government over the last decade. The police do not have the resources to follow up on many crimes up to and including assault, and people know this. Austerity is biting hard, with no solution on the horizon. The Police & Crime Commissioner needs to get a grip and work much more closely with communities to tackle low-level crime, freeing police up from bureaucracy to get back out on the beat.”
Meanwhile Tory MP for Eastleigh, Paul Holmes said: "Reducing crime and anti-social behaviour is a key priority of mine. That is why I welcome the Government’s pledge to recruit 20,000 extra police officers which will mean more officers on the beat in our communities. I have also met with the Chief Constable recently to discuss what more can be done locally."
Leader of the Conservative Group in Eastleigh, Cllr Margaret Atkinson said: "Eastleigh borough is still a low crime area despite the reports showing significantly increased percentages in some specific crime types.
"I think it is worth noting that although the percentage increases are high the increase in numbers is still quite low, and largely youth on youth re drugs - even so this is still concerning.
"I would like to see more resources applied to support initiatives for crime prevention across the board."
Members of the CSP include Eastleigh Borough Council, Hampshire County Council, Hampshire Constabulary, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service
EBC has blamed the rise in figures on the government "constantly changing the definitions and recording rules for police forces making annual comparisons difficult".
Chief Inspector Darren Miller said: “We apply our focus to the incidents that cause the most harm to our communities so we’re really pleased to see that most serious violence has decreased. We know there has been an increase in burglary of sheds and outbuildings and we are working hard to reduce that number by targeting patrols and offering advice to residents about home security.
“Much of this overall increase stems from the improvements we have made in relation to the accuracy of our crime recording, specifically with domestic related crimes. Identifying those at risk of domestic abuse and identifying perpetrators as soon as possible helps us help victims get the support they need and enables us to robustly deal with offenders.
“We acknowledge there was a noticeable increase in robbery and we can attribute this rise to a series of crimes that happened last year. We were proactive in tackling and identifying offenders and as such this series has now stopped.
“Our officers and police staff continue to work tirelessly to respond to as much as they possibly can. It is well known that Hampshire Constabulary has lower funding than other forces, with 550 fewer officers than in 2014. We are also seeing the same kind of increase in violence that is happening across the country. That means our priority has to be tackling these most serious crimes.
“The opportunity to recruit extra police officers is welcomed by the force, just as it is by the public and businesses. There is a reality in how long it takes to recruit and train these new officers, and whilst this happens we know that we will continue to work in an extremely challenging environment. What we can guarantee is that we will do everything we possibly can, with our partners and with the resources we have got, to protect people and prevent crime.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-21--ABP Southampton Marathon: Run for Southampton Hospital Charity or Macmillan Cancer Support

A POPULAR city marathon is set to fill the streets with runners for a sixth year running this April .
ABP Southampton Marathon expects to bring in 10,000 runners , with races starting and finishing in the heart of Southampton ’ s city centre and crossed the Itchen Bridge .
The course will also involve passing through the iconic local landmarks , including the Bargate and St Mary ’ s Stadium .
Last year , over 9,000 runners took part in the half marathon and 10K run .
Many of those taking part choose to run in the ABP Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charities .
There are TWO charities you can run in support of during this year 's event : This charity aims to enhance the world class care and treatment of patients at University Hospital Southampton ( UHS ) and Princess Anne Hospital by raising funds and providing financial support to areas of the hospital service that lie beyond the scope of NHS funding .
This year will be its third year of continued partnership with the popular race and has been named as its Lead Local Charity for this year 's marathon .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : “ Sponsoring the ABP Southampton Marathon is the highlight of our events calendar .
The race is a great opportunity for us to engage our supporters on home turf and is proving ever popular , with growing numbers of our supporters taking on the challenge . ''
Running as the Lead National Charity of this year 's marathon , it will be the fifth time that Macmillan Cancer Support are putting on their racing shoes for the event .
Southampton runners have raised over £60,000 for the charity since the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to people with cancer , from help with getting back to work after receiving treatment to providing support for loneliness and isolation , finances and body image .
Izzy Campbell , challenge events officer for Macmillan , said : “ In 2020 , 40,000 people will be living with cancer in England alone .
By 2030 the number people living with cancer in England will be near 34,0000 .
`` We need to raise more money than ever to support this huge growth and we can ’ t do this without dedicated fundraisers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your choice Although there are two main charities that can be supported during ABP Southampton Marathon 2020 , runners can choose to fundraise for a charity close to their heart .
Hampshire resident Penny Mills is including the marathon in her personal mission to complete 12 half marathons in 12 months , in aid of stillbirth and neonatal death charity SANDS .
SANDS is a charity with a mission to “ reduce the number of babies dying and to ensure that anyone affected by the death of a baby receives the best possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they need it wherever they are in the UK ” .
To find out more about running for charity , visit https : //www.abpsouthamptonhalf.co.uk/run-for-charity/ .

ABP Southampton Marathon expects to bring in 10,000 runners, with races starting and finishing in the heart of Southampton’s city centre and crossed the Itchen Bridge.
The course will also involve passing through the iconic local landmarks, including the Bargate and St Mary’s Stadium.
Last year, over 9,000 runners took part in the half marathon and 10K run.
Many of those taking part choose to run in the ABP Southampton Marathon in aid of national and local charities.
There are TWO charities you can run in support of during this year's event:
Southampton Hospital Charity
This charity aims to enhance the world class care and treatment of patients at University Hospital Southampton (UHS) and Princess Anne Hospital by raising funds and providing financial support to areas of the hospital service that lie beyond the scope of NHS funding.
This year will be its third year of continued partnership with the popular race and has been named as its Lead Local Charity for this year's marathon.
Kelly Metcalfe, from Southampton Hospital Charity, said: “Sponsoring the ABP Southampton Marathon is the highlight of our events calendar. The race is a great opportunity for us to engage our supporters on home turf and is proving ever popular, with growing numbers of our supporters taking on the challenge."
To run for Southampton Hospital Charity, visit https://www.abpsouthamptonhalf.co.uk/run-for-charity/run-for-southampton-hospital-charity/.
Macmillan Cancer Support
Running as the Lead National Charity of this year's marathon, it will be the fifth time that Macmillan Cancer Support are putting on their racing shoes for the event.
Southampton runners have raised over £60,000 for the charity since the partnership started.
The charity provide support to people with cancer, from help with getting back to work after receiving treatment to providing support for loneliness and isolation, finances and body image.
Izzy Campbell, challenge events officer for Macmillan, said: “In 2020, 40,000 people will be living with cancer in England alone. By 2030 the number people living with cancer in England will be near 34,0000.
"We need to raise more money than ever to support this huge growth and we can’t do this without dedicated fundraisers."
To run for Macmillan, visit https://www.abpsouthamptonhalf.co.uk/run-for-charity/run-for-macmillan/.
Run for a charity of your choice
Although there are two main charities that can be supported during ABP Southampton Marathon 2020, runners can choose to fundraise for a charity close to their heart.
Hampshire resident Penny Mills is including the marathon in her personal mission to complete 12 half marathons in 12 months, in aid of stillbirth and neonatal death charity SANDS.
SANDS is a charity with a mission to “reduce the number of babies dying and to ensure that anyone affected by the death of a baby receives the best possible care and support for as long as they need it wherever they are in the UK”.
To find out more about running for charity, visit https://www.abpsouthamptonhalf.co.uk/run-for-charity/.


thedailyecho--2020-02-21--Highways worker sent explicit messages to 'schoolboy' who was actually a police officer

A HIGHWAYS worker sent explicit images of himself to what he thought was a 13-year-old schoolboy .
Jarrod Goy also sent sexually explicit messages to the “ boy ” and asked him to describe his school uniform .
But the 46-year-old , who works for a traffic management firm , was actually talking to a police officer using a fake account on an online chat room .
During his sentencing at Southampton Crown Court , the court heard how Goy had begun speaking to the “ boy ” after initially making contact through online site Chat Avenue on January 7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ during the conversation , which last until January 13 , Goy sent messages asking for pictures , as well as asking for a description from the “ boy ” of his school uniform .
Ms Linsley said Goy turned the conversation towards sexual topics .
She added : “ There is suggestion by the defendant that he would like to meet up.
” Officers later traced Goy to an address in Gosport , which he shared with his then partner .
The court heard in police interview Goy gave a prepared statement in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ excess at the time , was in a drink-fuelled psychosis , and had no recollection of the messages .
Mitigating , Lucy Conroy said Goy had been brought up in the care system and had faced a very difficult upbringing .
She said Goy suffered from emotionally unstable personality disorder and depression .
Ms Conroy added that Goy had since come to terms with his offending and had spoken with his friends who had offered support .
She said Goy invited any help that could be given to him by the probation service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Biggleswade , Bedfordshire , pleaded guilty to one count of attempting to engage in sexual communications with a child .
Judge Nicholas Rowland sentenced Goy to a three year community order – a suggestion put forward by probation as an alternative to a suspended sentence , the maximum which lasts for two years .
In sentencing , he said : “ You sent explicit messages to the police officer and sent images to someone who you thought was a 13-year-old boy .
“ You didn ’ t know it was an undercover @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
If this had been a real child the outcome would have been very different.
” As part of his order , Goy was ordered to complete a sex offenders programme , 40 days of rehabilitation activity requirement and a six month alcohol treatment programme .
Goy will also have to complete 50 hours unpaid work and be subject to a sexual harm prevention order and notification requirements for 10 years .

Jarrod Goy also sent sexually explicit messages to the “boy” and asked him to describe his school uniform.
But the 46-year-old, who works for a traffic management firm, was actually talking to a police officer using a fake account on an online chat room.
During his sentencing at Southampton Crown Court, the court heard how Goy had begun speaking to the “boy” after initially making contact through online site Chat Avenue on January 7, 2018.
Prosecutor Siobhan Linsley said during the conversation, which last until January 13, Goy sent messages asking for pictures, as well as asking for a description from the “boy” of his school uniform.
Ms Linsley said Goy turned the conversation towards sexual topics.
She added: “There is suggestion by the defendant that he would like to meet up.”
Officers later traced Goy to an address in Gosport, which he shared with his then partner.
The court heard in police interview Goy gave a prepared statement in which he said he was drinking to excess at the time, was in a drink-fuelled psychosis, and had no recollection of the messages.
Mitigating, Lucy Conroy said Goy had been brought up in the care system and had faced a very difficult upbringing.
She said Goy suffered from emotionally unstable personality disorder and depression.
Ms Conroy added that Goy had since come to terms with his offending and had spoken with his friends who had offered support.
She said Goy invited any help that could be given to him by the probation service.
Goy, now of Potton Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, pleaded guilty to one count of attempting to engage in sexual communications with a child.
Judge Nicholas Rowland sentenced Goy to a three year community order – a suggestion put forward by probation as an alternative to a suspended sentence, the maximum which lasts for two years.
In sentencing, he said: “You sent explicit messages to the police officer and sent images to someone who you thought was a 13-year-old boy.
“You didn’t know it was an undercover police officer, but you do now. If this had been a real child the outcome would have been very different.”
As part of his order, Goy was ordered to complete a sex offenders programme, 40 days of rehabilitation activity requirement and a six month alcohol treatment programme.
Goy will also have to complete 50 hours unpaid work and be subject to a sexual harm prevention order and notification requirements for 10 years.


thedailyecho--2020-02-21--No Network Rail services to run between Southampton and Winchester this weekend

NO RAIL services will run between Winchester and Southampton this weekend , with buses set to replace trains on a number of routes .
It comes after the derailment of a freight train at Eastleigh station on January 28 , which came off the tracks due to a `` infrastructure fault '' .
As a result , engineering work scheduled for this Sunday has been extended to include Saturday so that Network Rail engineers can replace a set of points that were damaged in the derailment .
According to Network Rail , engineering work is also likely to affect fans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ match on Saturday .
Once the work is complete , services will resume calling at Eastleigh from Monday .
Mark Killick , route director for Network Rail Wessex , said : “ I am sorry to passengers who have experienced disruption to services over the last few weeks .
“ Given that many trains from London Waterloo are currently unable to call at Eastleigh following the derailment , we needed to find a solution to replace the damaged points as soon as possible .
“ Improvement work is already scheduled in the area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further closures , we will utilise both Saturday and Sunday to install the new points and enable services to , once again , call at the station .
”

It comes after the derailment of a freight train at Eastleigh station on January 28, which came off the tracks due to a "infrastructure fault".
As a result, engineering work scheduled for this Sunday has been extended to include Saturday so that Network Rail engineers can replace a set of points that were damaged in the derailment.
According to Network Rail, engineering work is also likely to affect fans attending the Aston Villa vs Southampton football match on Saturday.
Once the work is complete, services will resume calling at Eastleigh from Monday.
Mark Killick, route director for Network Rail Wessex, said: “I am sorry to passengers who have experienced disruption to services over the last few weeks.
“Given that many trains from London Waterloo are currently unable to call at Eastleigh following the derailment, we needed to find a solution to replace the damaged points as soon as possible.
“Improvement work is already scheduled in the area this weekend, so, to avoid further closures, we will utilise both Saturday and Sunday to install the new points and enable services to, once again, call at the station.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-21--Solent University to host its Anthems night

A SOUTHAMPTON university is set to stage their annual Anthems night , a celebration of the greatest songs of all time performed by students and staff .
Solent University music courses are collaborating and hosting their free event , which takes place on Monday , 24 February .
The event is open to the public and involves performances by students and staff from across the Popular Music Performance , Popular Music Production and Popular Music Performance and Production courses , with live sound technology and the Live Events Society running sound , staging and lights and supported by make-up and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The gig will see more than 20 selected bands and artists each performing a song , ranging from Chaka Khan to Rage Against the Machine , and everything in between .
Esther Keappock , Senior Lecturer in the School of Media Arts and Technology , said : “ The Anthems gig is a highlight of the academic calendar and showcases the wealth and diversity of talent we have amongst the music students at Solent .
“ We have had our busiest year to date with a fantastic array of success stories from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gig gives students , staff and alumni the opportunity to get together and share in a night of great music , whilst also being able to network and showcase talents to invited industry guests.
” This year , alumna Serrah Sillah – who performs as artist SVGA – and her seven piece live band , The Cubes , will be making a guest performance .
Sarah , who graduated from Popular Music Performance ( BA Hons ) in 2017 , received the Foreign Based Artist of the Year award at the Wa Sa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cubes features current students and alumni from popular music degree courses at Solent , including members of acapella group , Restless Symphony , who gained success in 2015 as semi-finalists in the Gareth Malon Naked Choir BBC series .
Also performing will be The Henrys , a father and son duo who are both currently studying on the Popular Music Performance and Production degree course , and recently reached the finals of the Open Mic UK at the O2 in London .

Solent University music courses are collaborating and hosting their free event, which takes place on Monday, 24 February.
The event is open to the public and involves performances by students and staff from across the Popular Music Performance, Popular Music Production and Popular Music Performance and Production courses, with live sound technology and the Live Events Society running sound, staging and lights and supported by make-up and hair design, and the media courses.
The gig will see more than 20 selected bands and artists each performing a song, ranging from Chaka Khan to Rage Against the Machine, and everything in between.
Esther Keappock, Senior Lecturer in the School of Media Arts and Technology, said: “The Anthems gig is a highlight of the academic calendar and showcases the wealth and diversity of talent we have amongst the music students at Solent.
“We have had our busiest year to date with a fantastic array of success stories from current students and alumni and so the gig gives students, staff and alumni the opportunity to get together and share in a night of great music, whilst also being able to network and showcase talents to invited industry guests.”
This year, alumna Serrah Sillah – who performs as artist SVGA – and her seven piece live band, The Cubes, will be making a guest performance. Sarah, who graduated from Popular Music Performance (BA Hons) in 2017, received the Foreign Based Artist of the Year award at the Wa Sa Halet music awards in 2018.
The Cubes features current students and alumni from popular music degree courses at Solent, including members of acapella group, Restless Symphony, who gained success in 2015 as semi-finalists in the Gareth Malon Naked Choir BBC series.
Also performing will be The Henrys, a father and son duo who are both currently studying on the Popular Music Performance and Production degree course, and recently reached the finals of the Open Mic UK at the O2 in London.


thedailyecho--2020-02-21--Police warn about courier fraud after elderly Hampshire residents lose out on more than £6,000

POLICE have warned Hampshire residents about courier fraud after two elderly residents were scammed out of more than £6,000 .
As part of a recent scam , people are calling vulnerable residents pretending to be police officers and telling them that their bank account has been subject to fraud .
The fraudsters then say that money must be withdrawn immediately to protect it from being stolen , and this cash is then collected in person from their house by another fraudster .
While this happens country wide , this week , two elderly Chandler 's Ford residents fell victim to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delivered you didn ’ t order that ‘ courier ’ wants back ?
It ’ s a scam Firstly , on Monday February 17 , an 80-year-old man lost £3,200 to the scam , and then again on Tuesday February 18 , an 80-year-old woman lost £3,400 According to officers , the scammers often say they are from a police station in London and that they are `` working undercover '' due to their being fraudulent activity on their account , when in fact they are simply trying to scam people .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers will never call people in this way and ask you to withdraw money or disclose personal or financial information .
If someone does do this , please hang up , it will be a scam , and consider contacting your telephone provider to get a free call-blocking service if you are getting unsolicited calls .
`` If you are a friend , relative or carer of someone you think might be vulnerable to this type of scam , please speak to them about this advice .
You might be the only person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and if you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud , report it to us by calling 101 .
If a crime is in progress , dial 999 . ''
Residents have been encouraged to make themselves aware of this type of scam and how to protect against it by visiting the Action Fraud website at https : //www.actionfraud.police.uk .

As part of a recent scam, people are calling vulnerable residents pretending to be police officers and telling them that their bank account has been subject to fraud.
The fraudsters then say that money must be withdrawn immediately to protect it from being stolen, and this cash is then collected in person from their house by another fraudster.
While this happens country wide, this week, two elderly Chandler's Ford residents fell victim to this crime.
Firstly, on Monday February 17, an 80-year-old man lost £3,200 to the scam, and then again on Tuesday February 18, an 80-year-old woman lost £3,400
According to officers, the scammers often say they are from a police station in London and that they are "working undercover" due to their being fraudulent activity on their account, when in fact they are simply trying to scam people.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "Police officers will never call people in this way and ask you to withdraw money or disclose personal or financial information. If someone does do this, please hang up, it will be a scam, and consider contacting your telephone provider to get a free call-blocking service if you are getting unsolicited calls.
"If you are a friend, relative or carer of someone you think might be vulnerable to this type of scam, please speak to them about this advice. You might be the only person who can stop them from being scammed and if you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud, report it to us by calling 101. If a crime is in progress, dial 999."
Residents have been encouraged to make themselves aware of this type of scam and how to protect against it by visiting the Action Fraud website at https://www.actionfraud.police.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-02-21--Commuters could face two months of travel disruption as landslide hits Romsey and Salisbury railway

ROMSEY commuters could face two months of travel disruption after a landslide blocked a railway line this week .
South Western Railway announced the landslip , which occurred on the train route between Romsey and Salisbury , caused `` significant damage to the embankment '' .
Now the railway company has said `` substantial repair work '' is needed to get train services back on track , which is expected to take `` up to two months '' .
Romsey town centre manager , Mark Edgerley , said : `` I am not surprised this has happened because I have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is going to be difficult to get to , as they will have to take one of the lines out and rebuild it .
`` It is going to be a major inconvenience and with all the wet weather we have had it is a natural occurrence .
`` That railway line is an important passenger route and it is a strategic freight train route , so Network Rail will want that line open as soon as possible . ''
He added : `` I know that route includes Dean and Dunbridge and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who come into Romsey using those routes , so it will impact them , as well as a lot of people going into work from Southampton .
`` It will be an inconvenience more so for the villages , as we have buses going to Southampton , but if you are living in the rural community you have to use a car . ''
Cllr Mark Cooper , who represents Romsey Tadburn on Test Valley Borough Council , said : `` It is important because the route connects with the main west coast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a railway line down for two months is a long time .
`` I would hope Network Rail would find the resources to open both tracks in a lot less than two months . ''
It is believed a `` flooded field '' next to the line may have caused the ground below the track to move , according to a tweet from Network Rail Wessex .
One line reopened at 10am on Wednesday , February 19 , to allow Great Western Railway to run one train an hour in each direction between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until 7pm .
South Western Rail added they have arranged replacement buses running between Romsey and Southampton , which will go in both directions via Chandler 's Ford and Eastleigh .
Buses will also run from Salisbury to Southampton in both directions via Redbridge and Millbrook .
A spokesperson from South Western Railway said : `` We are very sorry for the disruption this landslip is causing , our colleagues at Network Rail are working hard to re-open the line .
“ GWR are now able to run an hourly service between Salisbury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to keep passengers moving between other affected stations .
“ Our train planners are working hard with their Network Rail counterparts to see if they can introduce a service between at Southampton , Eastleigh , Chandler ’ s Ford and Romsey in both directions.
” Network Rail has been contacted for comment .

South Western Railway announced the landslip, which occurred on the train route between Romsey and Salisbury, caused "significant damage to the embankment".
Now the railway company has said "substantial repair work" is needed to get train services back on track, which is expected to take "up to two months".
Romsey town centre manager, Mark Edgerley, said: "I am not surprised this has happened because I have seen pictures of the location and it is going to be difficult to get to, as they will have to take one of the lines out and rebuild it.
"It is going to be a major inconvenience and with all the wet weather we have had it is a natural occurrence.
"That railway line is an important passenger route and it is a strategic freight train route, so Network Rail will want that line open as soon as possible."
He added: "I know that route includes Dean and Dunbridge and there are a lot of school children who come into Romsey using those routes, so it will impact them, as well as a lot of people going into work from Southampton.
"It will be an inconvenience more so for the villages, as we have buses going to Southampton, but if you are living in the rural community you have to use a car."
Cllr Mark Cooper, who represents Romsey Tadburn on Test Valley Borough Council, said: "It is important because the route connects with the main west coast area and I would have thought closing a railway line down for two months is a long time.
"I would hope Network Rail would find the resources to open both tracks in a lot less than two months."
It is believed a "flooded field" next to the line may have caused the ground below the track to move, according to a tweet from Network Rail Wessex.
One line reopened at 10am on Wednesday, February 19, to allow Great Western Railway to run one train an hour in each direction between Salisbury and Southampton Central; this lasted until 7pm.
South Western Rail added they have arranged replacement buses running between Romsey and Southampton, which will go in both directions via Chandler's Ford and Eastleigh.
Buses will also run from Salisbury to Southampton in both directions via Redbridge and Millbrook.
A spokesperson from South Western Railway said: "We are very sorry for the disruption this landslip is causing, our colleagues at Network Rail are working hard to re-open the line.
“GWR are now able to run an hourly service between Salisbury and Southampton and we have replacement buses to keep passengers moving between other affected stations.
“Our train planners are working hard with their Network Rail counterparts to see if they can introduce a service between at Southampton, Eastleigh, Chandler’s Ford and Romsey in both directions.”
Network Rail has been contacted for comment.
The landslide happened on Tuesday, February 18.


thedailyecho--2020-02-21--Tebourba Way reopens after fallen tree

Tebourba Way reopens after fallen tree

A MAJOR Southampton road was closed off to motorists for hours after a huge tree fell down yesterday afternoon .
@ @ @ @ @ the scene at Tebourba Way between Oakley Road and Romsey Road at 3.41pm .
The @ @ @ @ @ a Hyundai car after falling across four lanes , and multiple police cars and fire @ @ @ @ @ scene , near the Tesco store .
Alternative routes were advised by Southampton City Council @ @ @ @ @ .
At the time of reporting , a spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said : “ @ @ @ @ @ to a report of a tree falling on Tebourba Way .
“ The tree caused @ @ @ @ @ , no injuries have been reported .
“ The road is closed in both directions @ @ @ @ @ removed.
” The road was partially open northbound by 5.30pm .
As previously reported by @ @ @ @ @ tree fell onto the same dual carriageway on March 9 last year and blocked the @ @ @ @ @ closed to motorists due to the tree falling across all four lanes .

Emergency services were called to the scene at Tebourba Way between Oakley Road and Romsey Road at 3.41pm.
The tree had caused damage to a Hyundai car after falling across four lanes, and multiple police cars and fire engines were spotted at the scene, near the Tesco store.
Alternative routes were advised by Southampton City Council as they removed the tree.
At the time of reporting, a spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: “We were called at 3.41pm to a report of a tree falling on Tebourba Way.
“The tree caused damage to a Hyundai car, no injuries have been reported.
“The road is closed in both directions while the tree is being removed.”
The road was partially open northbound by 5.30pm.
As previously reported by the Daily Echo, a tree fell onto the same dual carriageway on March 9 last year and blocked the road.
It was also closed to motorists due to the tree falling across all four lanes.


thedailyecho--2020-02-21--141-bed care home near Southampton given green light by planning chiefs

A BRAND new 141 bed care home near Romsey and Southampton has been given the green light .
The proposal , put forward by the London-based company Hamberley Development Ltd , includes a 80-bedroom nursing home with a focus on nursing , personal and dementia care .
Developers will also build a 61-bedroom nursing home which will provide neurological rehabilitation services for individuals who require long-term support , rehabilitation , respite or short-stay care .
This will be run by the NHS .
Developers say could create up to 190 jobs .
The site also includes a new highway access @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for 105 cars and 10 bicycles .
Proposals for the new care home , at Bargain Farm , Nursling , were set to go before planners last year .
It has been a two year battle to finally get their planning permission and in the report which said it was previously refused , the reasoning was : `` The proposed vehicular access onto Frogmore Lane represents unjustified development in the countryside in that it has not been demonstrated that it is essential for the development to be located the countryside . ''
Head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Councillor Mark Cooper , said : `` This proposal is much better than the previously suggested use for this building which was B2 and B8 .
`` I think it will be a welcome and useful development for Test Valley Borough Council and the NHS .
`` It was agreed unanimously and had a very positive reaction - there were a few questions about traffic congestion but permission has been granted for a Lidl nearby which will have a huge amount of traffic anyway and it will be significantly less than a care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the application . ''
As previously reported , the company said the chosen site is also in good proximity to the Neuro Intensive Care Unit at Southampton General Hospital and has access to public transport links .
Cllr Nick Adams-King , who represents Blackwater on the borough council , previously said : `` As our population ages one of the challenges we have is finding sufficient space to provide safe and suitable housing for those needing care in their older age .
`` I ’ m glad therefore that applications of this type @ @ @ @ @

The proposal, put forward by the London-based company Hamberley Development Ltd, includes a 80-bedroom nursing home with a focus on nursing, personal and dementia care.
Developers will also build a 61-bedroom nursing home which will provide neurological rehabilitation services for individuals who require long-term support, rehabilitation, respite or short-stay care.
This will be run by the NHS.
Developers say could create up to 190 jobs.
The site also includes a new highway access from Frogmore Lane, landscaping and parking for 105 cars and 10 bicycles.
Proposals for the new care home, at Bargain Farm, Nursling, were set to go before planners last year.
It has been a two year battle to finally get their planning permission and in the report which said it was previously refused, the reasoning was: "The proposed vehicular access onto Frogmore Lane represents unjustified development in the countryside in that it has not been demonstrated that it is essential for the development to be located the countryside."
Head of the Southern Area Planning Committee, Councillor Mark Cooper, said: "This proposal is much better than the previously suggested use for this building which was B2 and B8.
"I think it will be a welcome and useful development for Test Valley Borough Council and the NHS.
"It was agreed unanimously and had a very positive reaction - there were a few questions about traffic congestion but permission has been granted for a Lidl nearby which will have a huge amount of traffic anyway and it will be significantly less than a care home
Overall I am very happy with the application."
As previously reported, the company said the chosen site is also in good proximity to the Neuro Intensive Care Unit at Southampton General Hospital and has access to public transport links.
Cllr Nick Adams-King, who represents Blackwater on the borough council, previously said: "As our population ages one of the challenges we have is finding sufficient space to provide safe and suitable housing for those needing care in their older age.
"I’m glad therefore that applications of this type are coming forward."


thedailyecho--2020-02-21--Man who was caught drink driving in Land Rover is banned from the roads

A SOUTHAMPTON man has been banned from the roads after he was caught drink driving in a Land Rover .
@ @ @ @ @ drink driving in a grey Land Rover on Thomas Lewis Way in Southampton on December @ @ @ @ @ found to have 69 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath - exceeding the @ @ @ @ @ of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath .
He was also found to be carrying @ @ @ @ @ Appearing at Southampton Magistrates ' Court , he pleaded guilty to one account of drink @ @ @ @ @ the possession of a class B drug .
Jennings , of St Denys Road , @ @ @ @ @ driving for 19 months and fined a total of £200 .
He was also ordered @ @ @ @ @ surcharge and £85 court costs .

Nathan Darren Jennings was caught drink driving in a grey Land Rover on Thomas Lewis Way in Southampton on December 28.
The 28-year-old was found to have 69 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath - exceeding the legal limit of 35 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.
He was also found to be carrying a quantity of cannabis.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty to one account of drink driving and one account of the possession of a class B drug.
Jennings, of St Denys Road, Southampton, was disqualified from driving for 19 months and fined a total of £200.
He was also ordered to pay a £32 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.


thedailyecho--2020-02-21--Sport Relief is calling on the people of Southampton to help make a difference

Sport Relief is calling on the people of Southampton to get their kit on this weekend and head over to Flip Out for a special fundraising day tomorrow .
( Saturday , February 22 ) Flip Out on School Lane , Chandler 's Ford , will be donating 50 per cent of its profits today to Sport Relief to help tackle issues such as mental health stigma , domestic abuse , homelessness and child poverty .
One of the projects that benefits from money raised by Sport Relief is a leading disability support charity , Leonard Cheshire .
Leonard Cheshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is aiming to work with around 220 disadvantaged and disabled young people aged between 10-20 years old to help them participate in community-based social action activities .
Funding from Comic Relief and the # iWill fund means these activities build their confidence , increase their skillsets and improve networks between them and their communities and peers .
Pete Donnelly , Can Do Programme Manager , said : “ Comic Relief funding is absolutely vital to our Can Do project in Southampton .
`` I ’ ve seen first-hand how the project helps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and also boosts their confidence and enhances their skills .
`` This project brings young disabled people together and gives back to the community , helping to break down barriers and social isolation that many young disabled people face.
” Flip Out has 16 Olympic trampolines along with a drop slide , two foam pits and a tumble track , and younger children can also enjoy the kid ’ s area .
Those taking part will be helping to create a better future for people living incredibly tough lives , in the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the cause .
Ryan Wootton , general manager of Flip Out , said : “ We ’ re really looking forward to hosting a Sport Relief Day here at Flip Out .
`` We ’ d love the people of Southampton to come together for the cause , whilst having good fun – with 50 % of profits going straight to Sport Relief .
This money will help support organisations across the UK , including right here in Southampton .
”

Flip Out on School Lane, Chandler's Ford, will be donating 50 per cent of its profits today to Sport Relief to help tackle issues such as mental health stigma, domestic abuse, homelessness and child poverty.
One of the projects that benefits from money raised by Sport Relief is a leading disability support charity, Leonard Cheshire.
Leonard Cheshire runs the Can Do Project in Southampton which is aiming to work with around 220 disadvantaged and disabled young people aged between 10-20 years old to help them participate in community-based social action activities.
Funding from Comic Relief and the #iWill fund means these activities build their confidence, increase their skillsets and improve networks between them and their communities and peers.
Pete Donnelly, Can Do Programme Manager, said: “Comic Relief funding is absolutely vital to our Can Do project in Southampton.
"I’ve seen first-hand how the project helps young people stay healthy and active, and also boosts their confidence and enhances their skills.
"This project brings young disabled people together and gives back to the community, helping to break down barriers and social isolation that many young disabled people face.”
Flip Out has 16 Olympic trampolines along with a drop slide, two foam pits and a tumble track, and younger children can also enjoy the kid’s area.
Those taking part will be helping to create a better future for people living incredibly tough lives, in the UK and around the world by donating to the cause.
Ryan Wootton, general manager of Flip Out, said: “We’re really looking forward to hosting a Sport Relief Day here at Flip Out.
"We’d love the people of Southampton to come together for the cause, whilst having good fun – with 50% of profits going straight to Sport Relief. This money will help support organisations across the UK, including right here in Southampton.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-21--Planned closure for Redbridge roundabout cancelled this weekend

A MAJOR roundabout which planned to close this weekend has been cancelled due to poor weather .
The planned closure of Redbridge roundabout which was due to take place between 9pm on February 21 and 6am on February 23 has now been cancelled .
Highways England was due to close the roundabout on the M271 to install a footbridge as part of a major revamp project .
A new purpose-built pedestrian footbridge and a new free-flow highway lane needs to be completed before the road is fully finished .
There are plans to also complete a footpath , lay noise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new user-friendly crossing .
Shrubs and trees are also due to be planted .
The works is part of a scheme which is due to cost between £12million and £14million which began in May 2020 .
It is due to be completed this Spring .
It is not yet known when the planned closure for the footbridge will take place .
This comes as motorists were being warned to avoid a busy slip road in Southampton on February 5 after a major gas pipe was damaged .
Contractors went through a gas @ @ @ @ @ @ @ road , where the M271 and A35 meet .

The planned closure of Redbridge roundabout which was due to take place between 9pm on February 21 and 6am on February 23 has now been cancelled.
Highways England was due to close the roundabout on the M271 to install a footbridge as part of a major revamp project.
A new purpose-built pedestrian footbridge and a new free-flow highway lane needs to be completed before the road is fully finished.
There are plans to also complete a footpath, lay noise lowering material on the roundabout and finish a new user-friendly crossing.
Shrubs and trees are also due to be planted.
The works is part of a scheme which is due to cost between £12million and £14million which began in May 2020.
It is due to be completed this Spring.
It is not yet known when the planned closure for the footbridge will take place.
This comes as motorists were being warned to avoid a busy slip road in Southampton on February 5 after a major gas pipe was damaged.
Contractors went through a gas main at the Redbridge Roundabout western slip road, where the M271 and A35 meet.


thedailyecho--2020-02-21--New Lidl store in Shirley officially opens

DOZENS of excited shoppers queued in the rain as they eagerly awaited the opening of Southampton 's newest Lidl store .
Equally-excited staff also took the opportunity to celebrate the opening of the new store on Villiers Road , Shirley , on Thursday morning .
The doors were officially flung open at 8am , as shoppers finally got to see inside the supermarket – which has its own in-store bakery .
The new supermarket forms part of the Lidl ’ s ongoing expansion and regeneration plans in the UK which will see it open up to 50 new stores a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ store were given the go-ahead by Southampton City Council in July last year .
Four months earlier , city planning bosses rejected previous proposals over fears the placement of the building would have a negative impact on neighbouring residents .
But Lidl submitted new plans , which included moving the store away from Mayflower Road – a key reason the application was rejected .
The site was previously the home to Shirley Police station , which was shut down and sold in 2014 as part of a county-wide estates review by Hampshire Constabulary @ @ @ @ @

Equally-excited staff also took the opportunity to celebrate the opening of the new store on Villiers Road, Shirley, on Thursday morning.
The doors were officially flung open at 8am, as shoppers finally got to see inside the supermarket – which has its own in-store bakery.
The new supermarket forms part of the Lidl’s ongoing expansion and regeneration plans in the UK which will see it open up to 50 new stores a year.
Plans for the new Shirley store were given the go-ahead by Southampton City Council in July last year.
Four months earlier, city planning bosses rejected previous proposals over fears the placement of the building would have a negative impact on neighbouring residents.
But Lidl submitted new plans, which included moving the store away from Mayflower Road – a key reason the application was rejected.
The site was previously the home to Shirley Police station, which was shut down and sold in 2014 as part of a county-wide estates review by Hampshire Constabulary aiming to save £50m.


thedailyecho--2020-02-21--Man stole Hugo Boss coats worth £876 from John Lewis

A SOUTHAMPTON man has been jailed after he assaulted two people and stole designer coats .
Robert James Boyt stole @ @ @ @ @ from John Lewis in Westquay .
On February 6 he stole two Hugo Boss coats @ @ @ @ @ and on February 7 he stole another two Hugo Boss coats of the same value @ @ @ @ @ a woman and a man at Pennington in Hampshire on February 4 .
Appearing at @ @ @ @ @ he pleaded guilty to two accounts of theft and two accounts of assault by beating @ @ @ @ @ Road , Portswood , Southampton , was committed to prison for eight weeks and was @ @ @ @ @ compensation .

Robert James Boyt stole a total of four coats from John Lewis in Westquay.
On February 6 he stole two Hugo Boss coats to the value of £438 and on February 7 he stole another two Hugo Boss coats of the same value.
The 30-year-old also assaulted a woman and a man at Pennington in Hampshire on February 4.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty to two accounts of theft and two accounts of assault by beating.
Boyt, of Westridge Road, Portswood, Southampton, was committed to prison for eight weeks and was ordered to pay £438 in compensation.


thedailyecho--2020-02-21--10 things to do across Hampshire this weekend

DISCOVER how to bring your furniture back to life on a creative workshop with Jeans Interiors .
This Saturday at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens , you will learn how to transform your piece giving it a fresh new look that will be totally unique to you and your home .
Just bring your piece of furniture ( no bigger than a stool or side table ) and everything else will be provided .
You will take away your completed piece as well as the confidence and knowledge to continue up-cycling .
Come and get creative .
IN 1765 , HMS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mozart wrote his Fifth Symphony .
This weekend , at New Theatre Royal in Portsmouth , the English Chamber Orchestra presents Sailing the Centuries - a musical celebration ranging from the 18th to the 21st century .
Alongside Mozart , the evening features pieces by Holst and Haydn , and a new work by young British composer Leo Geyer – each one as varied , as passionate and as timeless as the sea itself .
Mr and Mrs Twit are disgusting people who enjoy playing nasty tricks on each other but when the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twit 's garden their whole revolting world is turned upside down .
John Kirk retells Roald Dahl 's classic story for children and families at Chandler 's Ford Library this Saturday .
This storytelling lasts approximately 40 minutes and is made with kind permission from The Roald Dahl Storytelling Company .
SUZI Ruffell has made a name for herself by turning tragedy and anxiety into big laughs .
This year she is actually happy – and she 's at The Berry Theatre on Saturday .
The show answers the question : are all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ miserable ?
Fingers crossed no !
A mix of storytelling , observations , a dash of social politics and a lovely routine about a smear test .
FAR out in the wild and remote ocean is a small family on an old fishing boat who pass the time with exciting stories and merry music .
The whims of the water control their daily routine but Lily finds herself gazing upwards , where birds swim weightlessly above her head before stealing the precious fish from the fishing nets .
With the threat of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the family must pull together , take a leap of faith and look beyond what they have always known to get themselves and their old boat moving again .
Lily and the Albatross will be at Forest Forge Theatre on Sunday .
THERE ’ S a ‘ mammoth ’ exhibition for all the family at Gosport Gallery !
Discover exactly how people survived the Stone Age this weekend .
This display , full of hands-on activities , includes stone tools made by early people in Hampshire many thousands of years ago , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hunted , including woolly mammoth bones .
Unveil how hunter-gatherer people in Hampshire adapted to survive extreme climate changes in the Stone Ages .
See actual artefacts from the Stone Age , including hand axes up to 400,000 years old , and have a go at activities to test your skills in tracking animals , identifying edible foods or creating cave paintings .
EXPLORE , discover and enjoy Winchester with two self-guided , quirky , heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt .
Are you curious about Winchester ?
Looking for an unusual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the fresh air whatever the weather ?
Take one of the self-guided walks with a treasure hunt theme .
You ’ ll get everything – detailed directions , maps , clues , and interesting snippets about the history of Winchester and the people that have shaped it .
ENJOY a winter walk around the gardens at The Vyne and ask yourself ten probing questions .
You 'll need to pick up a free trail sheet at Visitor Reception .
Embark on a mission through the galaxy with an exciting space-themed live science @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the current search for life on Mars , the latest space telescope technology and discover the specially designed sites across the Earth that can launch rockets far into the cosmos .
Admission : £13.20 per person ( with GiftAid ) , including live science show and Invention Studio activities .
Planetarium tickets sold separately .
THIS February half term New Forest Wildlife Park have a ‘ Fabulous Families ’ quiz trail that will take you around the Wildlife Park .
Do you know what an Otter Family is called ?
Do you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called ?
Follow the 12 clues around the park to find the answers .
The quiz sheet is £1.25 with a prize on completion of the trail ( only one prize per quiz sheet ) .

DISCOVER how to bring your furniture back to life on a creative workshop with Jeans Interiors.
This Saturday at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, you will learn how to transform your piece giving it a fresh new look that will be totally unique to you and your home.
Just bring your piece of furniture (no bigger than a stool or side table) and everything else will be provided.
You will take away your completed piece as well as the confidence and knowledge to continue up-cycling. Come and get creative.
Booking is essential.
2 In Portsmouth...
IN 1765, HMS Victory was launched and the nine-year old Mozart wrote his Fifth Symphony.
This weekend, at New Theatre Royal in Portsmouth, the English Chamber Orchestra presents Sailing the Centuries - a musical celebration ranging from the 18th to the 21st century.
Alongside Mozart, the evening features pieces by Holst and Haydn, and a new work by young British composer Leo Geyer – each one as varied, as passionate and as timeless as the sea itself.
3 In Chandler's Ford...
Mr and Mrs Twit are disgusting people who enjoy playing nasty tricks on each other but when the Roly Poly Bird finds Mugglewump in the Twit's garden their whole revolting world is turned upside down.
John Kirk retells Roald Dahl's classic story for children and families at Chandler's Ford Library this Saturday.
This storytelling lasts approximately 40 minutes and is made with kind permission from The Roald Dahl Storytelling Company.
Music by Joseph Attenborough.
£5 per child, booking essential.
4 In Hedge End...
SUZI Ruffell has made a name for herself by turning tragedy and anxiety into big laughs.
This year she is actually happy – and she's at The Berry Theatre on Saturday.
The show answers the question: are all stand-ups at their best when they are miserable? Fingers crossed no!
A mix of storytelling, observations, a dash of social politics and a lovely routine about a smear test.
5 In Ringwood...
FAR out in the wild and remote ocean is a small family on an old fishing boat who pass the time with exciting stories and merry music.
The whims of the water control their daily routine but Lily finds herself gazing upwards, where birds swim weightlessly above her head before stealing the precious fish from the fishing nets.
With the threat of the nightly storm and its whipping winds, the family must pull together, take a leap of faith and look beyond what they have always known to get themselves and their old boat moving again.
Lily and the Albatross will be at Forest Forge Theatre on Sunday.
6 In Gosport...
THERE’S a ‘mammoth’ exhibition for all the family at Gosport Gallery!
Discover exactly how people survived the Stone Age this weekend.
This display, full of hands-on activities, includes stone tools made by early people in Hampshire many thousands of years ago, as well as remains of the creatures they hunted, including woolly mammoth bones.
Unveil how hunter-gatherer people in Hampshire adapted to survive extreme climate changes in the Stone Ages.
See actual artefacts from the Stone Age, including hand axes up to 400,000 years old, and have a go at activities to test your skills in tracking animals, identifying edible foods or creating cave paintings.
7 In Winchester...
EXPLORE, discover and enjoy Winchester with two self-guided, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt.
Are you curious about Winchester? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather?
Take one of the self-guided walks with a treasure hunt theme.
You’ll get everything – detailed directions, maps, clues , and interesting snippets about the history of Winchester and the people that have shaped it.
8 In Basingstoke...
ENJOY a winter walk around the gardens at The Vyne and ask yourself ten probing questions.
You'll need to pick up a free trail sheet at Visitor Reception.
Dogs on leads welcome.
Normal admission applies.
9 In Winchester...
DISCOVER Destination Space at Winchester Science Centre this weekend.
Embark on a mission through the galaxy with an exciting space-themed live science show and Invention Studio activities.
Learn about the current search for life on Mars, the latest space telescope technology and discover the specially designed sites across the Earth that can launch rockets far into the cosmos.
Admission: £13.20 per person (with GiftAid), including live science show and Invention Studio activities. Planetarium tickets sold separately.
10 In Ashurst...
THIS February half term New Forest Wildlife Park have a ‘Fabulous Families’ quiz trail that will take you around the Wildlife Park.
Do you know what an Otter Family is called? Do you know what a mum Pine Marten is called? Follow the 12 clues around the park to find the answers.
The quiz sheet is £1.25 with a prize on completion of the trail (only one prize per quiz sheet).
Normal admission prices apply.