thedailyecho--2020-05-19--Ampfield bride-to-be reveals she is "devastated" after wedding is cancelled amid coronavirus

These are the words of a bride-to-be after discovering her wedding costing £10,000 had been cancelled amid coronavirus fears .
Holly Pidgley and Darren Angoy , from Ampfield , were set to tie the knot on Saturday , May 30 , but their dream day was cut short this year after both venues cancelled on the pair over cornavirus fears .
Now the childhood sweethearts , who met in year 7 at Mountbatten School in Romsey , have revealed they can not rescheduled their wedding until the tide starts to turn in the fight against coronavirus .
Holly , 32 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have our wedding at St Marks Church in Ampfield , but with everything that is going on in the world the churches are now closed and we can not legally get married .
“ The church had to cancel on us , although they refunded us £600 , and now we can not book another date until they are open , so we are in limbo unless we go for next year .
“ I phoned up South Winchester Golf Club and our deposit was non-refundable so we lost £1,500 ; the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and asked us to choose another one , but it is really hard because you can ’ t do anything until this lockdown is up .
“ It is rubbish especially after we have been together for 12 years and it took him ten years to ask , because he said he needed to make sure I was wife material .
“ I am gutted because I could not wait to be his wife and it is not knowing the date that is driving me mad.
” The head of care at Edwina @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to have 120 people come to the wedding and my mum is really upset it had to be cancelled ; with older members of the family there is no way they could come until at least the end of the year because of social distancing , which puts a damper on it .
“ Darren was upset , but he said ‘ you will get your day and it will be everything you dreamed of ’ .
“ We will still have a pretend wedding day at the end of May where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we will have our first dance , so we will try to make it fun .
“ There were also 22 of us who were going on my hen do , so instead I had a home one with my daughters.
” When asked how Darren proposed to Holly , she said he “ got down one one knee ” after dinner in Fuerteventura , adding “ he is my soulmate .
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These are the words of a bride-to-be after discovering her wedding costing £10,000 had been cancelled amid coronavirus fears.
Holly Pidgley and Darren Angoy, from Ampfield, were set to tie the knot on Saturday, May 30, but their dream day was cut short this year after both venues cancelled on the pair over cornavirus fears.
Now the childhood sweethearts, who met in year 7 at Mountbatten School in Romsey, have revealed they cannot rescheduled their wedding until the tide starts to turn in the fight against coronavirus.
Holly, 32, said: “We were meant to have our wedding at St Marks Church in Ampfield, but with everything that is going on in the world the churches are now closed and we cannot legally get married.
“The church had to cancel on us, although they refunded us £600, and now we cannot book another date until they are open, so we are in limbo unless we go for next year.
“I phoned up South Winchester Golf Club and our deposit was non-refundable so we lost £1,500; the golf club had to postpone our date and asked us to choose another one, but it is really hard because you can’t do anything until this lockdown is up.
“It is rubbish especially after we have been together for 12 years and it took him ten years to ask, because he said he needed to make sure I was wife material.
“I am gutted because I could not wait to be his wife and it is not knowing the date that is driving me mad.”
The head of care at Edwina Mountbatten House added: “We were due to have 120 people come to the wedding and my mum is really upset it had to be cancelled; with older members of the family there is no way they could come until at least the end of the year because of social distancing, which puts a damper on it.
“Darren was upset, but he said ‘you will get your day and it will be everything you dreamed of’.
“We will still have a pretend wedding day at the end of May where our children will marry us off and we will have our first dance, so we will try to make it fun.
“There were also 22 of us who were going on my hen do, so instead I had a home one with my daughters.”
When asked how Darren proposed to Holly, she said he “got down one one knee” after dinner in Fuerteventura, adding “he is my soulmate.”


thedailyecho--2020-05-19--Police break up rave sending party-goers running

PARTY-GOERS fled after police broke up their rave .
Around 25 people flocked to a field near Lordswood on Saturday night .
After receiving reports of loud music and disco lighting police rushed to the incident north of the Lordswood area of Southampton at around midnight .
The group fled into the night with officers seizing sound systems , speakers , a petrol generator as well as personal items left at the scene .
According to police , no arrests have been made .
A police spokesperson said : `` We want to thank the community for calling this into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respond swiftly .
`` Although people are now allowed to spend a lot more time outdoors , Government restrictions still apply and it is disappointing this group of people ignored the guidance and put themselves and others at risk infection during the current crisis .
`` We know the majority of people in Southampton want to follow the guidance to keep themselves and their families safe .
`` This shows you are the eyes and ears in your community .
Thank you to those who phoned us about this gathering being organised .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ party-goers have been accused of putting NHS staff at risk after attending a party in Mercury Close , Lordshill .
Up to `` 40 people '' attended the party - smashing bottles , breaking wooden pallets to make fires and playing loud music until the early hours of April 26 .
Police eventually shut down the party however many residents complained of noise and loud singing .

Around 25 people flocked to a field near Lordswood on Saturday night.
After receiving reports of loud music and disco lighting police rushed to the incident north of the Lordswood area of Southampton at around midnight.
The group fled into the night with officers seizing sound systems, speakers, a petrol generator as well as personal items left at the scene.
According to police, no arrests have been made.
A police spokesperson said: "We want to thank the community for calling this into us so that we were able to respond swiftly.
"Although people are now allowed to spend a lot more time outdoors, Government restrictions still apply and it is disappointing this group of people ignored the guidance and put themselves and others at risk infection during the current crisis.
"We know the majority of people in Southampton want to follow the guidance to keep themselves and their families safe.
"This shows you are the eyes and ears in your community. Thank you to those who phoned us about this gathering being organised."
As previously reported "disgusting" party-goers have been accused of putting NHS staff at risk after attending a party in Mercury Close, Lordshill.
Up to "40 people" attended the party - smashing bottles, breaking wooden pallets to make fires and playing loud music until the early hours of April 26.
Police eventually shut down the party however many residents complained of noise and loud singing.


thedailyecho--2020-05-19--Fundraising campaign launched to save Totton and Eling FC - known as The Millers

A CROWDFUNDING campaign has been launched in a bid to save a Hampshire football club hit by vandalism and the lockdown .
The campaign aims to raise at least £5,000 for Totton and Eling FC , known as The Millers .
It follows an incident in which lights at the club 's ground were damaged by hooligans .
A statement on its Crowdfunding page says : `` Covid-19 and vandalism at the club has created a very uncertain future for our club . ''
A separate statement adds : `` Please support The Millers if you can during this very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be able to see you all again when next season resumes .
`` We can do that with your help .
Without it we may not be able to make it through . ''
The campaign has already raised £748 - 14 % of its target .
One of the comments left on the page says : `` Good work with the fundraising .
I hope the vandals see this and feel a bit of remorse . ''
Another adds : `` Never give in to mindless idiots . ''
Originally known as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and was initially made up of workers from the British American Tobacco company .
It changed its name to BAT Sports FC in 1971 , the year it entered the Hampshire League .
The club won Division 3 of the League in 1975 before becoming champions of the top division in both 1988 and 1989 .

The campaign aims to raise at least £5,000 for Totton and Eling FC, known as The Millers.
It follows an incident in which lights at the club's ground were damaged by hooligans.
A statement on its Crowdfunding page says: "Covid-19 and vandalism at the club has created a very uncertain future for our club."
A separate statement adds: "Please support The Millers if you can during this very difficult time. We would love to be able to see you all again when next season resumes.
"We can do that with your help. Without it we may not be able to make it through."
The campaign has already raised £748 - 14% of its target.
One of the comments left on the page says: "Good work with the fundraising. I hope the vandals see this and feel a bit of remorse."
Another adds: "Never give in to mindless idiots."
Originally known as Bramtoco the club was formed in 1925 and was initially made up of workers from the British American Tobacco company.
It changed its name to BAT Sports FC in 1971, the year it entered the Hampshire League.
The club won Division 3 of the League in 1975 before becoming champions of the top division in both 1988 and 1989.


thedailyecho--2020-05-19--Lorry flips over blocking Southampton roundabout

An HGV overturned on the Test Lane roundabout at around 6.30am today .
Emergency services rushed to the scene with @ @ @ @ @ lane in Franconia Drive .
Motorists were urged to take alternative routes .
However , @ @ @ @ @ before 9am .
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police for comment .

His HGV overturned sending diesel gushing onto Franconia Drive near the Test Lane roundabout.
Emergency services rushed to the scene during the incident which happened at around 10.20pm on Monday.
The driver suffered minor injuries and was treated in hospital.
Motorists were urged to take alternative routes at the time.
A police spokesperson said: "The incident occurred at 10.22pm last night, May 18.
"An HGV lorry overturned on the roundabout on Franconia Drive, Nursling.
"The male driver, who is in his 40s, sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital.
"The road was blocked for some time to recover the vehicle and to deal with a diesel spillage on the road."
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage is urged to call police on 101 quoting reference number 44200176565.


thedailyecho--2020-05-19--Car stolen in Chilworth and dumped near Andover

THREE teenage boys have been arrested after a car was stolen .
The Silver Citroen Picasso was taken from the @ @ @ @ @ Chilworth Drove , Chilworth , overnight between Sunday , May 17 , and Monday , @ @ @ @ @ that two 15-year-old boys from Southampton and one 14-year-old boy from West End have been @ @ @ @ @ of a motor vehicle .
The car was later found in Fullerton Road , Wherwell @ @ @ @ @ hear from anyone who may have information on the incident and are asking residents to @ @ @ @ @ number 44200175428 .

The Silver Citroen Picasso was taken from the driveway of a property on Chilworth Drove, Chilworth, overnight between Sunday, May 17, and Monday, May 18.
Police say that two 15-year-old boys from Southampton and one 14-year-old boy from West End have been arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.
The car was later found in Fullerton Road, Wherwell.
Officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have information on the incident and are asking residents to call 101, quoting reference number 44200175428.


thedailyecho--2020-05-19--Complaints about 'delayed' investigation into former New Milton teacher Tyrone Mark referred to poli

Complaints about 'delayed' investigation into former New Milton teacher Tyrone Mark referred to police watchdogs

COMPLAINTS about Hampshire Constabulary ’ s top legal expert have been referred to the body which investigates allegations against police forces .
Campaigning parent John Caine has repeatedly criticised the force solicitor , Roger Trencher , following the conviction of a sex offender who taught at The Arnewood School in New Milton .
Now Hampshire police have referred the matter to the Independent Office for Police Conduct ( IOPC ) following a High Court hearing .
Mr Caine has received an email from Maurice Smart , a member of the force ’ s professional standards department , who says : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the IOPC regarding the matters that you have raised against Mr Trencher.
” In 2016 ex-teacher Tyrone Mark was jailed for six months after almost 200 indecent images of children were found on his laptop and mobile phone .
Mark , of Caerphilly in Wales , committed the offences after he was sacked from Arnewood in 2014 over his “ inappropriate relationship ” with a female student .
Mr Caine says the offences could have been prevented if Mark ’ s friendship with the girl had been investigated when it came to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ launched an inquiry in 2014 they unearthed more than 180 indecent images of children , none of which related to anyone associated with Arnewood .
Mark was jailed at Southampton Crown Court after he admitted 17 offences .
Mr Caine has criticised Hampshire Constabulary over how it handled the case and his subsequent complaints .
He said : “ Two referrals relating to Tyrone Mark were made - the first in 2012 and the second in 2013 .
Despite overwhelming evidence both referrals were kept out of the police record management system .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of were carried out after the referrals were made .
“ They could all have been prevented if police had recorded and investigated the ( Arnewood ) case when it was first reported.
” Hampshire Constabulary said it was unable to comment on an ongoing investigation .
An IPOC spokesman added : “ We will determine what , if any , level of involvement we will have .
”

Campaigning parent John Caine has repeatedly criticised the force solicitor, Roger Trencher, following the conviction of a sex offender who taught at The Arnewood School in New Milton.
Now Hampshire police have referred the matter to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) following a High Court hearing.
Mr Caine has received an email from Maurice Smart, a member of the force’s professional standards department, who says: “I have submitted a voluntary referral to the IOPC regarding the matters that you have raised against Mr Trencher.”
In 2016 ex-teacher Tyrone Mark was jailed for six months after almost 200 indecent images of children were found on his laptop and mobile phone.
Mark, of Caerphilly in Wales, committed the offences after he was sacked from Arnewood in 2014 over his “inappropriate relationship” with a female student.
Mr Caine says the offences could have been prevented if Mark’s friendship with the girl had been investigated when it came to light in 2012.
After police finally launched an inquiry in 2014 they unearthed more than 180 indecent images of children, none of which related to anyone associated with Arnewood.
Mark was jailed at Southampton Crown Court after he admitted 17 offences.
Mr Caine has criticised Hampshire Constabulary over how it handled the case and his subsequent complaints.
He said: “Two referrals relating to Tyrone Mark were made - the first in 2012 and the second in 2013. Despite overwhelming evidence both referrals were kept out of the police record management system.
“The offences Mark was subsequently convicted of were carried out after the referrals were made.
“They could all have been prevented if police had recorded and investigated the (Arnewood) case when it was first reported.”
Hampshire Constabulary said it was unable to comment on an ongoing investigation.
An IPOC spokesman added: “We will determine what, if any, level of involvement we will have.”


thedailyecho--2020-05-19--Eastleigh Borough Council could build more homes in Horton Heath

MORE homes could be built on land already earmarked for a new housing development near a Hampshire village .
As previously reported , 1,400 new homes , community buildings , schools , footpaths , cycleways and new access roads are set to be built in Horton Heath , near Eastleigh .
The scheme was unveiled by Eastleigh Borough Council in 2017 as the authority bought the land which includes sites at Chalcroft Farm , Burnetts Lane as well as land at Fir Tree Farm and Victoria Farmhouse , in Firtree Lane .
Now it has been revealed that more homes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the exact number and further details are yet to be determined .
It comes as the borough council has submitted an Environmental Impact Assessment ( EIA ) for the site in a bid to assess the environmental impact of the scheme .
The document asks for a “ scoping opinion for the development of up to 2,500 residential dwellings ” .
But the council stressed that the size of the development is yet to be determined .
In a statement it said : “ The EIA is required under EU Law as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ensures that environmental issues are at the forefront of the planning process .
However , it is not a planning application or a proposal for the size/ scale of development or a process to determine any part of the development proposal .
To submit a Scoping Request a developer must suggest the amount of development to be considered .
When the actual size of a planned development is not known , as is the case at present , it is normal practice to build-in some extra capacity be certain that the EIA is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actual size of the development , including the number of houses to be created , will be determined “ through the proper design process , through consultation , and finally through the planning application process ” .
It is understood the extra new homes could be built at the site that was originally earmarked for a secondary school as a new secondary school is now being built in Hedge End instead .
Howeveraccording to the document , the site in Horton Heath would still have a primary school , shops , leisure and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ built in Horton Heath .
• Detailed plans for new housing development in Horton Heath As previously reported , the plans which already have planning permission include 950 homes at Chalcroft Farm and land west of Horton Heath and 450 homes at Fir Tree Farm and Victoria Farmhouse .

As previously reported, 1,400 new homes, community buildings, schools, footpaths, cycleways and new access roads are set to be built in Horton Heath, near Eastleigh.
The scheme was unveiled by Eastleigh Borough Council in 2017 as the authority bought the land which includes sites at Chalcroft Farm, Burnetts Lane as well as land at Fir Tree Farm and Victoria Farmhouse, in Firtree Lane.
Now it has been revealed that more homes could be built at the site but the exact number and further details are yet to be determined.
It comes as the borough council has submitted an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the site in a bid to assess the environmental impact of the scheme.
The document asks for a “scoping opinion for the development of up to 2,500 residential dwellings”.
But the council stressed that the size of the development is yet to be determined.
In a statement it said: “The EIA is required under EU Law as a technical part of the pre-application process and ensures that environmental issues are at the forefront of the planning process. However, it is not a planning application or a proposal for the size/ scale of development or a process to determine any part of the development proposal. To submit a Scoping Request a developer must suggest the amount of development to be considered. When the actual size of a planned development is not known, as is the case at present, it is normal practice to build-in some extra capacity be certain that the EIA is adequate.”
The council stressed that the actual size of the development, including the number of houses to be created, will be determined “through the proper design process, through consultation, and finally through the planning application process”.
It is understood the extra new homes could be built at the site that was originally earmarked for a secondary school as a new secondary school is now being built in Hedge End instead. Howeveraccording to the document, the site in Horton Heath would still have a primary school, shops, leisure and community facilities are still expected to be built in Horton Heath.
As previously reported, the plans which already have planning permission include 950 homes at Chalcroft Farm and land west of Horton Heath and 450 homes at Fir Tree Farm and Victoria Farmhouse.


thedailyecho--2020-05-19--Hammer-wielding robber is  jailed

Hammer-wielding robber is  jailed

A HAMMER-wielding robber has been jailed for 11 years for a spate of betting shop raids .
Daniel Sharpe was sentenced to 11 years in jail after pleading guilty to robbing six betting shops across Eastleigh and the surrounding areas .
The 26-year-old carried out the series of “ terrifying ordeals ” at betting shops in Bishop ’ s Waltham , Locks Heath , Eastleigh , Chandler ’ s Ford and Romsey between October 21 , 2019 , and February 6 this year .
Appearing before Southampton Crown Court last Thursday , Sharpe of no fixed address pleaded guilty to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of possession of an offensive weapon and two counts of possessing a bladed article in a public place .
During the first robbery on October 21 at Betting Limited in Brook Street , Bishop ’ s Waltham , staff reported being held up at knifepoint .
Sharpe is said to have jumped over the counter and demanded that they opened the bookie shop safe .
According to witnesses he was wearing a homemade balaclava and brandishing a knife .
Then on October 24 , he threatened staff at Corals in Locks Heath Shopping @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leigh Road , Eastleigh was the third shop to be targeted on January 20 this year , where staff reported to have been threatened with a hammer .
On January 23 , Sharpe robbed Ladbrokes on The Hundred in Romsey , threatening staff with a wrench .
Betfred in Shakespeare Road , Eastleigh was robbed on January 26 with staff being threatened with a crowbar and on February 6 , Coral ’ s in Oakmount Road was targeted with Sharpe using a knife to threaten staff .
According to police , on each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , officers say that fortunately no-one was injured in any of the incidents .
Sharpe was sentenced to 11 years in jail on Thursday ( May 14 ) with a four year extended licence .
Detective Constable Emma Cooke who was in charge of the investigation said “ Whilst no one was physically injured , Sharpe ’ s crimes had a significant impact on those who were subjected to such terrifying ordeals .
“ I hope this sentence goes some way to helping them move on from these distressing incidents .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a clear message to anyone considering committing this type of violent crime .
“ It will not be tolerated and we will always carry out a thorough investigation to catch those responsible and ensure they are brought to justice .
”

Daniel Sharpe was sentenced to 11 years in jail after pleading guilty to robbing six betting shops across Eastleigh and the surrounding areas.
The 26-year-old carried out the series of “terrifying ordeals” at betting shops in Bishop’s Waltham, Locks Heath, Eastleigh, Chandler’s Ford and Romsey between October 21, 2019, and February 6 this year.
Appearing before Southampton Crown Court last Thursday, Sharpe of no fixed address pleaded guilty to six counts of robbery, four counts of possession of an offensive weapon and two counts of possessing a bladed article in a public place.
During the first robbery on October 21 at Betting Limited in Brook Street, Bishop’s Waltham, staff reported being held up at knifepoint.
Sharpe is said to have jumped over the counter and demanded that they opened the bookie shop safe.
According to witnesses he was wearing a homemade balaclava and brandishing a knife.
Then on October 24, he threatened staff at Corals in Locks Heath Shopping Centre with a hammer.
Megabet in Leigh Road, Eastleigh was the third shop to be targeted on January 20 this year, where staff reported to have been threatened with a hammer.
On January 23, Sharpe robbed Ladbrokes on The Hundred in Romsey, threatening staff with a wrench.
Betfred in Shakespeare Road, Eastleigh was robbed on January 26 with staff being threatened with a crowbar and on February 6, Coral’s in Oakmount Road was targeted with Sharpe using a knife to threaten staff.
According to police, on each occasion, Sharpe stole quantities of cash.
However, officers say that fortunately no-one was injured in any of the incidents.
Sharpe was sentenced to 11 years in jail on Thursday (May 14) with a four year extended licence.
Detective Constable Emma Cooke who was in charge of the investigation said “Whilst no one was physically injured, Sharpe’s crimes had a significant impact on those who were subjected to such terrifying ordeals.
“I hope this sentence goes some way to helping them move on from these distressing incidents.
“I also hope this sentence sends a clear message to anyone considering committing this type of violent crime.
“It will not be tolerated and we will always carry out a thorough investigation to catch those responsible and ensure they are brought to justice.”


thedailyecho--2020-05-20--Emergency services rush to three-car pile-up in Southampton

EMERGENCY services have rushed to a serious traffic accident tonight .
Three cars have been involved in a serious crash @ @ @ @ @ have taped off the junction of Upper Shirley Avenue and St James Road in Shirley @ @ @ @ @ the scene , the incident happened shortly after 10pm on Tuesday .
Witnesses reported seeing @ @ @ @ @ helicopter circling overhead for much of the night .
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire @ @ @ @

Three cars have been involved in a serious crash in Southampton.
Police officers have taped off the junction of Upper Shirley Avenue and St James Road in Shirley.
According to officers on the scene, the incident happened shortly after 10pm last night (Tuesday).
Witnesses reported seeing ambulances in area and a helicopter circling overhead for much of the night.
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police for comment.
More to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-05-19--Teenage driver bundled into police 'meat wagon after smashing up ten cars'

A TEENAGE driver was bundled into the back of a police `` meat wagon '' after smashing up at least ten cars including her own .
Arnold Road in Eastleigh has been described as `` carnage '' this afternoon .
Residents reported hearing alarms blaring and an almighty bang at around 3pm .
One witness has said how a teenage girl of `` no more than 18-years-old '' swerved into Arnold Road chased by two police cars .
She then smashed her red Ford Fiesta into parked cars either side of the road writing-off multiple vehicles .
When a 4x4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is alleged she drove head-on into it while trying to ram it out the way .
One resident reportedly ran out of his house and lunged through the girl 's window .
He snatched her keys from the ignition to stop her trail of destruction .
According to resident Julie Dolton , three police officers then came running down the road and pulled the girl from her car .
The 54-year-old office manager said : `` I was in the garden when I heard an almighty bang and alarms going off .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going on and it was carnage .
`` She must have hit nine cars .
She was not in control .
`` The police cars were chasing her .
`` When a car came towards her the driver stopped to let her through and she drove straight into him .
`` A man then came running out of his house .
He leapt over and pulled out the girl 's keys .
`` The police then came running down the road .
`` Three officers got her out of the car and held @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was shouting and swearing .
They pulled her up the road and put her in a meat wagon .
`` You could hear her pounding the sides of the van . ''
The Daily Echo is awaiting comment from Hampshire Police .

Arnold Road in Eastleigh has been described as "carnage".
Residents reported hearing alarms blaring and an almighty bang at around 3pm yesterday.
One witness has said how a teenage girl of "no more than 18-years-old" swerved into Arnold Road chased by two police cars.
She then smashed her red Ford Fiesta into parked cars either side of the road writing-off multiple vehicles.
When a 4x4 pulled over to let her pass it is alleged she drove head-on into it while trying to ram it out the way.
One resident reportedly ran out of his house and lunged through the girl's window.
He snatched her keys from the ignition to stop her trail of destruction.
According to resident Julie Dolton, three police officers then came running down the road and pulled the girl from her car.
The 54-year-old office manager said: "I was in the garden when I heard an almighty bang and alarms going off.
"I went outside to see what was going on and it was carnage.
"She must have hit nine cars. She was not in control.
"The police cars were chasing her.
"When a car came towards her the driver stopped to let her through and she drove straight into him.
"A man then came running out of his house. He leapt over and pulled out the girl's keys.
"The police then came running down the road.
"Three officers got her out of the car and held her on the floor.
"She was shouting and swearing. They pulled her up the road and put her in a [car].
"You could hear her pounding the sides of the van."
The Daily Echo is awaiting comment from Hampshire Police.


thedailyecho--2020-05-19--Travellers at St John's Park, Hedge End

Travellers at St John's Park, Hedge End

TRAVELLERS have been spotted setting up camp at a recreation ground in Hampshire .
It is believed the traveller site is based at St John 's Park , in Hedge End .
And an Eastleigh MP has since revealed online that he is hoping for them to leave the site .
Conservative MP for Eastleigh , Paul Holmes , said : `` I am aware of a traveller site that has popped up at St John ’ s Park in Hedge End .
`` I ’ ve reported to police and am pushing for them to be moved on as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leader of Eastleigh Borough Council said that Hedge End Town Council will commence legal action to take the land back .
Commenting on social media , Keith House said : `` The recreation ground is owned by the Town Council .
Entry to the land was forced yesterday evening .
`` The police have attended as have council staff and the Town Council will commence legal action to take the land back .
There are more in the St John 's Centre car park .
`` This is private land : the shops @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with this one . ''
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said : `` We are aware of an unauthorised encampment on St John ’ s recreation ground . ''
The police also said that it is a matter for the land owner .
Hedge End Town Council have also been contacted for comment .

It is believed the traveller site is based at St John's Park, in Hedge End.
And an Eastleigh MP has since revealed online that he is hoping for them to leave the site.
Conservative MP for Eastleigh, Paul Holmes, said: "I am aware of a traveller site that has popped up at St John’s Park in Hedge End.
"I’ve reported to police and am pushing for them to be moved on as soon as possible."
While the leader of Eastleigh Borough Council said that Hedge End Town Council will commence legal action to take the land back.
Commenting on social media, Keith House said: "The recreation ground is owned by the Town Council. Entry to the land was forced yesterday evening.
"The police have attended as have council staff and the Town Council will commence legal action to take the land back. There are more in the St John's Centre car park.
"This is private land: the shops' management company is on the case with this one."
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We are aware of an unauthorised encampment on St John’s recreation ground."
The police also said that it is a matter for the land owner.
Hedge End Town Council have also been contacted for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-05-19--Borough Councillor voices anger after groups flout coronavirus rules in Chandler's Ford

A COMMUNITY leader has slammed the Government 's new lockdown rules for causing a `` free-for-all '' in Test Valley after groups of people were spotted flouting social distancing rules amid the coronavirus crisis .
Cllr Alan Dowden , who represents Valley Park on the borough council , hit out at the updated rules after `` around 20 people '' were spotted packed together at a pond and `` up to 15 skateboarders '' were snapped at Knightwood Skate Park , Chandler 's Ford , at the weekend .
This comes after Prime Minister , Boris Johnson , announced new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 , where people would be allowed to go out for exercise more than once a day and see one person from outside of their home , provided they stay two metres apart .
Now the councillor is calling on civic chiefs at Test Valley Borough Council ( TVBC ) to step up their efforts to ensure people obey the rules , fearing coronavirus cases will shoot up again .
Mr Dowden said : `` I told the head of community and leisure at TVBC about this and he more or less put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I do ' ?
`` That is not good enough ; the council should be putting things up to stop people from skateboarding because youngsters at that age do not see the dangers of this situation .
`` There were around 20 people fishing at a pond in Knightwood , which they should n't be doing anyway .
`` Young children were there all together as well , so it is now a free-for-all in Valley Park .
`` I understand people want to enjoy themselves , but they need to keep away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Residents fury as invitation flyers to 'mass gathering ' spotted across county > > > He added : `` The situation is serious now because of the messages coming from central Government and also different directives from other countries within the UK , so I am sure coronavirus numbers will rise once again .
`` It is possible we may never get a vaccine and I know nobody wants to lose a loved one . ''
TVBC has been contacted for comment .
The groups of people were spotted on Saturday , May @ @

Cllr Alan Dowden, who represents Valley Park on the borough council, hit out at the updated rules after "around 20 people" were spotted packed together at a pond and "up to 15 skateboarders" were snapped at Knightwood Skate Park, Chandler's Ford, at the weekend.
This comes after Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, announced new social distancing rules on Sunday, May 10, where people would be allowed to go out for exercise more than once a day and see one person from outside of their home, provided they stay two metres apart.
Now the councillor is calling on civic chiefs at Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) to step up their efforts to ensure people obey the rules, fearing coronavirus cases will shoot up again.
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Mr Dowden said: "I told the head of community and leisure at TVBC about this and he more or less put his hands up and said 'what can I do'?
"That is not good enough; the council should be putting things up to stop people from skateboarding because youngsters at that age do not see the dangers of this situation.
"There were around 20 people fishing at a pond in Knightwood, which they shouldn't be doing anyway.
"Young children were there all together as well, so it is now a free-for-all in Valley Park.
"I understand people want to enjoy themselves, but they need to keep away from each other."
Cllr Alan Dowden
READ: Residents fury as invitation flyers to 'mass gathering' spotted across county >>>
He added: "The situation is serious now because of the messages coming from central Government and also different directives from other countries within the UK, so I am sure coronavirus numbers will rise once again.
"It is possible we may never get a vaccine and I know nobody wants to lose a loved one."
TVBC has been contacted for comment.
The groups of people were spotted on Saturday, May 16.


thedailyecho--2020-05-19--Coronavirus: Hampshire death toll stands at 553

THE TOTAL number of coronavirus deaths across Hampshire now stands at 553 .
Statistics released by the NHS show that @ @ @ @ @ county is 553 .
At UHS , the total number of patients who have died @ @ @ @ @ is 170 .
While at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust there have been 151 deaths @ @ @ @ @ Foundation Trust , 213 have died due to coronavirus .
Meanwhile , Solent NHS Trust @ @ @ @ @ community services and community hospitals in Southampton and Portsmouth has reported two Covid-19 deaths .

Statistics released by the NHS show that the death toll across the county is 553.
The figures cover University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS), Solent NHS Trust, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
At UHS, the total number of patients who have died after testing positive for coronavirus is 170.
While at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust there have been 151 deaths.
At Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, 213 have died due to coronavirus.
Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust has recorded 17 patient deaths.
Meanwhile, Solent NHS Trust which runs mental health and community services and community hospitals in Southampton and Portsmouth has reported two Covid-19 deaths.


thedailyecho--2020-05-19--Fareham amongst Poundland stores reopening in lockdown

BRITAIN 's leading discount retailer is set to reopen 15 stores that were temporarily closed - and one of them is opening to customers in a Hampshire town .
Poundland is bringing another batch of stores out of hibernation , including Fareham 's Market Quay store , after 34 of its shops were reopened on Monday for the first time in weeks .
• Search for two cat 'kidnappers ' launched by couple who have n't seen family pet for days The discount store has kept most of its stores open for essential shopping during the coronavirus lockdown .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one-in-nine stores , largely where it had another store close by or was in a shopping centre that had difficulty remaining open .
The store 's Operation Sleeping Beauty was launched this week to `` reawaken '' stores that were temporarily closed across Britain .
Subject to agreeing final details with a handful of shopping centre landlords , Poundland intends to reopen the final batch of hibernating stores as early as next week .
Robust health and safety measures will operate as they do in all Poundland stores that have remained open .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ : • Marshals at the door to limit the number of customers in store at any one time • Perspex screens at manned checkouts to protect colleagues and customers • The closure of every other self-checkout to make appropriate social distancing easier • Rigorous hygiene routines that include colleagues washing their hands every 20 minutes and key surfaces being wiped down every hour .
Poundland retail director Austin Cooke said : “ We ’ ve been encouraged by the response from customers hearing about our stores coming out of hibernation this week .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at work in their stores and we know customers are reassured by the protection measures we ’ ve put in place so their local Poundland can open again .
“ We ’ re moving to reopen all hibernating Poundland stores steadily and carefully , making health and safety for customers and colleagues our top priority , just as we have in all the stores that continued to remain open throughout the last few weeks.
” Alongside awakening its hibernating stores , its distribution centres in Harlow , Wigan and Bilston will also begin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cent more capacity in the coming weeks as logistics colleagues also return from furlough .
In normal times , Poundland attracts seven million shoppers a week to its stores across the UK .

Poundland is bringing another batch of stores out of hibernation, including Fareham's Market Quay store, after 34 of its shops were reopened on Monday for the first time in weeks.
The discount store has kept most of its stores open for essential shopping during the coronavirus lockdown.
But in March, it decided to close one-in-nine stores, largely where it had another store close by or was in a shopping centre that had difficulty remaining open.
The store's Operation Sleeping Beauty was launched this week to "reawaken" stores that were temporarily closed across Britain.
Subject to agreeing final details with a handful of shopping centre landlords, Poundland intends to reopen the final batch of hibernating stores as early as next week.
Robust health and safety measures will operate as they do in all Poundland stores that have remained open.
Measures customers can expect to see include:
• Marshals at the door to limit the number of customers in store at any one time
• Floor markers to help customers maintain social distancing
• Perspex screens at manned checkouts to protect colleagues and customers
• The closure of every other self-checkout to make appropriate social distancing easier
• Rigorous hygiene routines that include colleagues washing their hands every 20 minutes and key surfaces being wiped down every hour.
Poundland retail director Austin Cooke said: “We’ve been encouraged by the response from customers hearing about our stores coming out of hibernation this week. Our colleagues are glad to be back at work in their stores and we know customers are reassured by the protection measures we’ve put in place so their local Poundland can open again.
“We’re moving to reopen all hibernating Poundland stores steadily and carefully, making health and safety for customers and colleagues our top priority, just as we have in all the stores that continued to remain open throughout the last few weeks.”
Alongside awakening its hibernating stores, its distribution centres in Harlow, Wigan and Bilston will also begin to normalise operations, adding 20 per cent more capacity in the coming weeks as logistics colleagues also return from furlough.
In normal times, Poundland attracts seven million shoppers a week to its stores across the UK.


thedailyecho--2020-05-20--Romsey Fire Station closed due to coronavirus outbreak

A HAMPSHIRE fire station has been forced to close following a coronavirus outbreak among its staff .
Due to a number of firefighters testing positive for Covid-19 , the decision was taken to temporarily close Romsey Fire Station .
But firefighters who have not been affected are planning to return to the station on Alma Road shortly and begin attending emergencies again .
While a `` deep clean and wider testing '' is being carried out , the public are being advised by a fire chief to follow government guidelines .
Assistant Director of Operations Kevin Evenett said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been temporarily closed due to a small number of firefighters testing positive for COVID-19 .
“ We have rigorous plans in place to ensure our emergency response is not affected , and a deep clean and wider testing are underway .
Staff members from Romsey Fire Station that do not test positive for COVID-19 will return to work shortly .
“ I ’ d like to praise the hard work and dedication of all our staff during these challenging times and urge the public to continue to follow government guidelines.
” The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been launched and agreed by the Fire Brigades Union ( FBU ) , fire chiefs and employers .
Firefighters have been delivering essential items such as food to vulnerable people , driving ambulances and assisting ambulance staff , and collecting bodies in the event of mass casualties during the pandemic .

Due to a number of firefighters testing positive for Covid-19, the decision was taken to temporarily close Romsey Fire Station.
But firefighters who have not been affected are planning to return to the station on Alma Road shortly and begin attending emergencies again.
While a "deep clean and wider testing" is being carried out, the public are being advised by a fire chief to follow government guidelines.
Assistant Director of Operations Kevin Evenett said: “As a precaution, Romsey Fire Station has been temporarily closed due to a small number of firefighters testing positive for COVID-19.
“We have rigorous plans in place to ensure our emergency response is not affected, and a deep clean and wider testing are underway. Staff members from Romsey Fire Station that do not test positive for COVID-19 will return to work shortly.
“I’d like to praise the hard work and dedication of all our staff during these challenging times and urge the public to continue to follow government guidelines.”
The outbreak follows a new firefighter scheme that has been launched and agreed by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU), fire chiefs and employers.
Firefighters have been delivering essential items such as food to vulnerable people, driving ambulances and assisting ambulance staff, and collecting bodies in the event of mass casualties during the pandemic.


thedailyecho--2020-05-20--Hundreds of Specsavers' jobs In Whiteley could be axed

HUNDREDS of people could lose their jobs as the coronavirus crisis rocks the Hampshire economy .
Specsavers has revealed that 450 support office jobs are at risk of redundancy across its Whiteley , Nottingham and Guernsey offices .
The company has blamed a sizeable downturn in business on the worldwide coronavirus pandemic .
According to a Specsavers spokesperson , there are 539 people employed at its office at Solent Business Park , Whiteley .
In total 70 jobs will be cut at the Specsavers Guernsey office meaning the remaining 380 redundancies will be spread across Whiteley , Nottingham and other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Daily Echo , the company was unable to confirm the exact number of cuts at the local office .
The company will give more details at the end of a 45 day consultation period which started on Tuesday , May 18 .
However , Specsavers reports that its Whiteley office will not close .
Potential redundancies will impact support office staff at all levels of seniority and span all business functions .
Meanwhile , staff employed in Specsavers ’ 900 UK stores are not affected by the cuts .
CEO John Perkins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we possibly could to avoid making people redundant , including cutting salaries , the introduction of part-time working arrangements and using the government ’ s furlough scheme .
“ Like many other companies , we have suffered a dramatic downturn in business because of the pandemic and , coupled with a challenging outlook for the economy , we sadly have had no option but to stop many of our major programmes , halt significant capital investment initiatives and carry out an exercise to streamline our organisational structure .
“ Moving forward , our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protect the interests of our joint venture partners and their store teams – giving them the opportunity to grow and thrive as they continue to best serve our customers .
”

Specsavers has revealed that 450 support office jobs are at risk of redundancy across its Whiteley, Nottingham and Guernsey offices.
The company has blamed a sizeable downturn in business on the worldwide coronavirus pandemic.
According to a Specsavers spokesperson, there are 539 people employed at its office at Solent Business Park, Whiteley.
In total 70 jobs will be cut at the Specsavers Guernsey office meaning the remaining 380 redundancies will be spread across Whiteley, Nottingham and other smaller national offices.
When pressed by the Daily Echo, the company was unable to confirm the exact number of cuts at the local office.
The company will give more details at the end of a 45 day consultation period which started on Tuesday, May 18.
However, Specsavers reports that its Whiteley office will not close.
Potential redundancies will impact support office staff at all levels of seniority and span all business functions.
Meanwhile, staff employed in Specsavers’ 900 UK stores are not affected by the cuts.
CEO John Perkins said: “We have done everything we possibly could to avoid making people redundant, including cutting salaries, the introduction of part-time working arrangements and using the government’s furlough scheme.
“Like many other companies, we have suffered a dramatic downturn in business because of the pandemic and, coupled with a challenging outlook for the economy, we sadly have had no option but to stop many of our major programmes, halt significant capital investment initiatives and carry out an exercise to streamline our organisational structure.
“Moving forward, our focus is on rebuilding the business to protect the interests of our joint venture partners and their store teams – giving them the opportunity to grow and thrive as they continue to best serve our customers.”


thedailyecho--2020-05-20--Vandals use chainsaw to destroy tree near graves at Hollybrook  Cemetery in Southampton

POLICE are hunting vandals who targeted a Southampton cemetery and felled a large tree in a `` senseless '' act of destruction .
The hooligans are thought to have used a chainsaw to attack a Hornbeam tree at Hollybrook Cemetery , which contains more than 53,000 graves .
It comes just weeks after people living in the Bassett and Lordswood areas reported seeing teenagers riding motorbikes across graves in the cemetery .
The incident involving the tree is thought to have occurred on Sunday at around 10.20pm .
A woman who visited the cemetery to put some flowers on her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It was a beautiful , healthy tree which had probably has been standing there for 50-80 years .
`` A man said he thought he heard dirt bikes being revved up but it was obviously a chainsaw .
It was a senseless act of vandalism . ''
Southampton and Crematorium and Cemeteries posted : `` Sadly someone has unlawfully felled a beautiful mature tree in Hollybrook Cemetery .
`` Wildlife benefit from all the trees within our cemeteries and it is likely that birds were nesting or using it as a food source @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Thank you to all those who have shared our upset and outrage at this mindless act .
Thankfully no graves have been damaged . ''
The vandalism has also angered people with loved ones buried in the cemetery .
One woman posted : `` We have just rushed up to the graves as my partner 's twin is buried in front of the tree .
If it had gone the other way it would have crushed his grave as well as the three next to him and the ones behind . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ hope they find the person responsible for this and prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law .
`` I 'm glad no-one was seriously hurt or worse .
That tree is big enough to crush a car . ''
The huge cemetery was opened in 1913 and is home to the Hollybrook Memorial , which honours almost 2,000 people who died in the First World War and have no known grave .
A memorial seat near the chapel was built by David Banks of Lymington and commemorates civilians killed during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last resting place of Southampton-born comedian Benny Hill , who died aged 68 in 1992 .
White Star Line lookout Frederick Fleet , one of the first people to spot the iceberg which sank the Titanic , is also buried there .
He died in Southampton in 1965 aged 77 .
A police spokesperson said : `` We received a report that a large Hornbeam tree , located at the Lordswood end of Hollybrook Cemetery , had been cut down without permission . ''
Anyone with information can contact police on 101 , @ @ @ @ @ @

The hooligans are thought to have used a chainsaw to attack a Hornbeam tree at Hollybrook Cemetery, which contains more than 53,000 graves.
It comes just weeks after people living in the Bassett and Lordswood areas reported seeing teenagers riding motorbikes across graves in the cemetery.
The incident involving the tree is thought to have occurred on Sunday at around 10.20pm.
A woman who visited the cemetery to put some flowers on her mother's grave, said: "It was a beautiful, healthy tree which had probably has been standing there for 50-80 years.
"A man said he thought he heard dirt bikes being revved up but it was obviously a chainsaw. It was a senseless act of vandalism."
Southampton and Crematorium and Cemeteries posted: "Sadly someone has unlawfully felled a beautiful mature tree in Hollybrook Cemetery.
"Wildlife benefit from all the trees within our cemeteries and it is likely that birds were nesting or using it as a food source."
A later post says: "Thank you to all those who have shared our upset and outrage at this mindless act. Thankfully no graves have been damaged."
The vandalism has also angered people with loved ones buried in the cemetery.
One woman posted: "We have just rushed up to the graves as my partner's twin is buried in front of the tree. If it had gone the other way it would have crushed his grave as well as the three next to him and the ones behind."
Another social media added: "I hope they find the person responsible for this and prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law.
"I'm glad no-one was seriously hurt or worse. That tree is big enough to crush a car."
The huge cemetery was opened in 1913 and is home to the Hollybrook Memorial, which honours almost 2,000 people who died in the First World War and have no known grave.
A memorial seat near the chapel was built by David Banks of Lymington and commemorates civilians killed during the Second World War.
Hollybrook is the last resting place of Southampton-born comedian Benny Hill, who died aged 68 in 1992.
White Star Line lookout Frederick Fleet, one of the first people to spot the iceberg which sank the Titanic, is also buried there. He died in Southampton in 1965 aged 77.
A police spokesperson said: "We received a report that a large Hornbeam tree, located at the Lordswood end of Hollybrook Cemetery, had been cut down without permission."
Anyone with information can contact police on 101, quoting crime reference number 44200176294.


thedailyecho--2020-05-20--Teenage driver bundled into police car after 'smashing up ten cars'

A TEENAGE driver was bundled into the back of a police car after smashing up at least ten cars including her own .
Arnold Road in Eastleigh has been described as `` carnage '' .
Residents reported hearing alarms blaring and an almighty bang at around 3pm yesterday .
One witness has said how a teenage girl of `` no more than 18-years-old '' swerved into Arnold Road chased by two police cars .
She then smashed her red Ford Fiesta into parked cars either side of the road writing-off multiple vehicles .
When a 4x4 pulled over to let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ head-on into it while trying to ram it out the way .
One resident reportedly ran out of his house and lunged through the girl 's window .
He snatched her keys from the ignition to stop her trail of destruction .
According to resident Julie Dolton , three police officers then came running down the road and pulled the girl from her car .
The 54-year-old office manager said : `` I was in the garden when I heard an almighty bang and alarms going off .
`` I went outside to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was carnage .
`` She must have hit nine cars .
She was not in control .
`` The police cars were chasing her .
`` When a car came towards her the driver stopped to let her through and she drove straight into him .
`` A man then came running out of his house .
He leapt over and pulled out the girl 's keys .
`` The police then came running down the road .
`` Three officers got her out of the car and held her on the floor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They pulled her up the road and put her in a [ car ] .
`` You could hear her pounding the sides of the van . ''
The Daily Echo is awaiting comment from Hampshire Police .


thedailyecho--2020-05-20--Fire crews rush to Southampton flat

Fire crews rush to Southampton flat

FIRE crews rushed to a Southampton flat following reports of a blaze .
Crews from St Mary ’ s , @ @ @ @ @ raced to a ground-floor flat in Church Road .
A neighbour reported seeing smoke billowing @ @ @ @ @ 8.39pm on Tuesday .
A man was treated by paramedics at the scene .
According @ @ @ @ @ Services , the alarm had been set off by fumes from an overheated oven .
@ @ @ @ @ clear the flat of smoke and the stop message came in at 21.20pm .

Crews from St Mary’s, Hightown and Eastleigh Fire Stations raced to a ground-floor flat in Church Road.
A neighbour reported seeing smoke billowing from an oven at around 8.39pm on Tuesday.
A man was treated by paramedics at the scene.
According to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services, the alarm had been set off by fumes from an overheated oven.
Ventilation equipment was used to clear the flat of smoke and the stop message came in at 21.20pm.


thedailyecho--2020-05-20--Schools across Southampton and Hampshire prepare to reopen in June

HAMPSHIRE schools are preparing to reopen next month but some of them might not be able to do so , it has been revealed .
Education bosses across the county have confirmed that schools are looking at how they can safely reopen to more pupils .
But concerns over the safety of staff and students have been raised .
The news come as talks between teachers unions , the government and scientific advisor are ongoing after the government announced that children in Reception , Year 1 and Year 6 could return to school on June 1 .
Cllr Darren Paffey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and lifelong learning , at Southampton City Council , said there are “ considerable logistical challenges ” that school leaders will need to manage before they can safely welcome more pupils .
He added : “ For example around ensuring that social distancing is maintained by pupils in classrooms , and by parents at drop-off and pick-up times , as well as protective equipment for staff .
For these reasons we ’ re taking a flexible approach .
We ’ re supporting schools who can not open when the government has suggested , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gradually over a longer period , and we ’ re also supporting schools that are developing plans to open for the year groups proposed.
” Cllr Paffey was asked which city schools can not reopen when the government has suggested and why .
He said : “ It ’ s not possible at this stage to say which schools will be opening up to more pupils from 1 June .
The government has said that it will not make a final decision to allow schools to open up to more pupils until closer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirms that schools should re-open on a phased basis , each school will inform its parents and carers of the arrangements they are able to put in place and the timescales , having conducted the necessary risk assessments.
” Preparations are also under way across the rest of Hampshire .
Cllr Roz Chadd , executive member for education and skills at Hampshire County Council , said : “ All schools have been asked to prepare for opening for these year groups and have been sent detailed guidance by the Department for Education .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ are currently analysing that advice and planning to make sure they can open safely .
If the Government confirms that schools should re-open on a phased basis , and continue support for vulnerable children and the children of key workers , each school will inform its parents and carers of the arrangements they are able to put in place , having conducted the necessary risk assessments.
” But Cllr Keith House , opposition leader at the county council , raised concerns over the government ’ s proposal .
He said : “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s plans have not been thought through both in terms of managing limited school space for young children and for the safety of staff.This needs much more careful thought by the government before schools are asked to reopen.
” The government had previously said its approach is based on scientific advice .
The Department for Education has been approached for comment .

Education bosses across the county have confirmed that schools are looking at how they can safely reopen to more pupils.
But concerns over the safety of staff and students have been raised.
The news come as talks between teachers unions, the government and scientific advisor are ongoing after the government announced that children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 could return to school on June 1.
Cllr Darren Paffey, cabinet member for aspiration, children and lifelong learning, at Southampton City Council, said there are “considerable logistical challenges” that school leaders will need to manage before they can safely welcome more pupils.
He added: “For example around ensuring that social distancing is maintained by pupils in classrooms, and by parents at drop-off and pick-up times, as well as protective equipment for staff. For these reasons we’re taking a flexible approach. We’re supporting schools who cannot open when the government has suggested, and who need to bring pupils back gradually over a longer period, and we’re also supporting schools that are developing plans to open for the year groups proposed.”
Cllr Paffey was asked which city schools cannot reopen when the government has suggested and why.
He said: “It’s not possible at this stage to say which schools will be opening up to more pupils from 1 June. The government has said that it will not make a final decision to allow schools to open up to more pupils until closer to that date. If the Government confirms that schools should re-open on a phased basis, each school will inform its parents and carers of the arrangements they are able to put in place and the timescales, having conducted the necessary risk assessments.”
Preparations are also under way across the rest of Hampshire.
Cllr Roz Chadd, executive member for education and skills at Hampshire County Council, said: “All schools have been asked to prepare for opening for these year groups and have been sent detailed guidance by the Department for Education. In Hampshire, headteachers and their staff are currently analysing that advice and planning to make sure they can open safely. If the Government confirms that schools should re-open on a phased basis, and continue support for vulnerable children and the children of key workers, each school will inform its parents and carers of the arrangements they are able to put in place, having conducted the necessary risk assessments.”
But Cllr Keith House, opposition leader at the county council, raised concerns over the government’s proposal.
He said:“ I am very concerned that the government’s plans have not been thought through both in terms of managing limited school space for young children and for the safety of staff.This needs much more careful thought by the government before schools are asked to reopen.”
The government had previously said its approach is based on scientific advice.
The Department for Education has been approached for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-05-20--Kajetan Champlewski found hanging at Southampton home

A SOUTHAMPTON man was found hanging by his flatmate , an inquest opening heard .
On April 15 , Ms @ @ @ @ @ at 5.30pm .
Around four hours later , she received a text message from Mr @ @ @ @ @ she had seen him .
Ms White checked his bedroom and found the body .
@ @ @ @ @ the scene and Mr Champlewski was pronounced dead .
In a post mortem report , @ @ @ @ @ states the preliminary cause of death as asphyxiation from hanging .

Kajetan Champlewski, 21, lived with Imogen White in St Denys Road.
Winchester Coroner's Court heard that the pair lived fairly separate lives.
On April 15, Ms White returned home from work at 5.30pm. Around four hours later, she received a text message from Mr Champlewski's mother asking if she had seen him.
Ms White checked his bedroom and found the body.
Police and paramedics arrived at the scene and Mr Champlewski was pronounced dead.
In a post mortem report, consultant pathologist Dr Vipal Foria states the preliminary cause of death as asphyxiation from hanging.
Area coroner Rosamund Rhodes-Kemp adjourned the full inquest to November 11.


thedailyecho--2020-05-20--Gosport father with Squamous Cell Carcinoma with weeks to live

A FATHER-of-five has been told he may have weeks left to live after he was first diagnosed with cancer several years ago .
Jutt Compton , 41 , had initially found a small lump inside his nose and shortly after visiting the doctors , was told it could be a tumour .
After running scans , doctors confirmed he had Squamous Cell Carcinoma - a form of skin cancer - in his left sinus , which has now broken through the skin and left him blind in his left eye .
But after two years of being given the all-clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cancer returned .
Samantha and Jutt with their three sons • Search for two cat 'kidnappers ' launched by couple who have n't seen family pet for days Jutt , from Gosport , was then told last week that he had between weeks and months left to live if he is lucky .
Him and his wife Samantha broke the news to their three sons Mason , nine , Archie , six , and five-year-old Gage , and Jutt ’ s two other children Kylie and Phoenix .
Samantha , 29 , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at their age being told what we had to tell them , I ’ m really proud of them and we don ’ t want to hide anything .
“ Doctors took away his sinus which left him with an empty cavity , and has in turn allowed it to spread as quickly as it has .
“ He also had radiotherapy in December , but every month from then the tumour on his face tripled in size.
” The family has spent several trips travelling to Southampton General Hospital for Jutt ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decided to stop the chemotherapy .
Jutt , who has been married to Samantha for six years , faced redundancy last year , while she had to take six weeks unpaid leave due to the Covid-19 crisis .
Samantha and Jutt on their wedding day six years ago • Meet the mum-of-two who has been doing her weekly shop in fancy dress to `` lift spirits '' Samantha added : “ If he continued with it , it would only be for comfortability to reduce swelling and it could be fatal within days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was coming .
“ Jutt is the love of my life and my hero .
I ’ m so proud of him to make the hardest decision he ’ s ever made , and I know he ’ s doing it for the right reasons.
” Her best friend Claire Harris , also 29 , has since decided to launch a fundraiser to raise money for Jutt ’ s funeral fund .
The campaign has raised over £2,400 and aims to reach £5,000 .
“ I hope our boys live up to his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how far I dig into my soul , thank you will never seem enough .
“ Everyone who has donated has given our family such relief at such a hard time , ” said Samantha .
Claire said : “ I wanted to ease the worrying of paying for a funeral for the family when they should be spending these last few weeks together in peace .
“ At 41 , no one sets money aside for their funeral and I didn ’ t want Jutt to feel like he was leaving Sammie @ @ @ @ @ @

Jutt Compton, 41, had initially found a small lump inside his nose and shortly after visiting the doctors, was told it could be a tumour.
After running scans, doctors confirmed he had Squamous Cell Carcinoma - a form of skin cancer - in his left sinus, which has now broken through the skin and left him blind in his left eye.
But after two years of being given the all-clear following chemotherapy and an operation, the cancer returned.
Samantha and Jutt with their three sons
Jutt, from Gosport, was then told last week that he had between weeks and months left to live if he is lucky.
Him and his wife Samantha broke the news to their three sons Mason, nine, Archie, six, and five-year-old Gage, and Jutt’s two other children Kylie and Phoenix.
Samantha, 29, said: “I can’t imagine at their age being told what we had to tell them, I’m really proud of them and we don’t want to hide anything.
“Doctors took away his sinus which left him with an empty cavity, and has in turn allowed it to spread as quickly as it has.
“He also had radiotherapy in December, but every month from then the tumour on his face tripled in size.”
The family has spent several trips travelling to Southampton General Hospital for Jutt’s treatment, but he has now decided to stop the chemotherapy.
Jutt, who has been married to Samantha for six years, faced redundancy last year, while she had to take six weeks unpaid leave due to the Covid-19 crisis.
Samantha and Jutt on their wedding day six years ago
Samantha added: “If he continued with it, it would only be for comfortability to reduce swelling and it could be fatal within days. Deep down, I knew it was coming.
“Jutt is the love of my life and my hero. I’m so proud of him to make the hardest decision he’s ever made, and I know he’s doing it for the right reasons.”
Her best friend Claire Harris, also 29, has since decided to launch a fundraiser to raise money for Jutt’s funeral fund.
The campaign has raised over £2,400 and aims to reach £5,000.
“I hope our boys live up to his legacy. It doesn’t matter how far I dig into my soul, thank you will never seem enough.
“Everyone who has donated has given our family such relief at such a hard time,” said Samantha.
Jutt's family at daughter Kylie's wedding
Claire said: “I wanted to ease the worrying of paying for a funeral for the family when they should be spending these last few weeks together in peace.
“At 41, no one sets money aside for their funeral and I didn’t want Jutt to feel like he was leaving Sammie with a financial burden.”
To donate, visit www.gofundme.com/f/jutts-funeral-fund.


thedailyecho--2020-05-20--Police in 'riot gear' swoop on Landguard Road, Southampton

POLICE have raided an address in Southampton this afternoon .
Officers swooped to an address in Landguard Road , Shirley @ @ @ @ @ .
Residents described their shock as `` around 20 '' officers surrounded a house .
@ @ @ @ @ its junction with Atherly Road .
Police remain on the scene carrying out investigations .

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thedailyecho--2020-05-20--Boy, 13, falls 30ft at Riverside Park after tree branch breaks

EMERGENCY services were called to a Southampton park following an incident where a 13-year-old fell 30ft from a tree .
@ @ @ @ @ happened at Riverside Park in Southampton earlier today .
A statement said : `` Please @ @ @ @ @ not to jump into the water from bridges and trees .
`` A young person @ @ @ @ @ a branch has broken into the water and has received injuries today at Riverside Park @ @ @ @ @ in this hot weather . ''
In a later statement police said : `` Just @ @ @ @ @ patrol in Southampton were alerted to the presence of an ambulance in Riverside Park .
@ @ @ @ @ paramedics in helping a 13-year-old boy who had fallen 30ft from a free after a @ @ @ @ @ The child received injuries to his side and was taken to hospital for further treatment @ @ @ @ @ Service have also been contacted for comment .

Hampshire police said the incident happened at Riverside Park in Southampton earlier today.
A statement said: "Please can we advise young people not to jump into the water from bridges and trees.
"A young person has fallen 30ft today after a branch has broken into the water and has received injuries today at Riverside Park.
"Please be mindful in this hot weather."
In a later statement police said: "Just after 3pm today officers on patrol in Southampton were alerted to the presence of an ambulance in Riverside Park.
"They have assisted the paramedics in helping a 13-year-old boy who had fallen 30ft from a free after a branch had broken.
"The child received injuries to his side and was taken to hospital for further treatment."
South Central Ambulance Service have also been contacted for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-05-20--Stephen Lea jailed for 17 years for child sex offences

A SOUTHAMPTON man has been jailed for 17 years for child sex offences .
Stephen Lea was found guilty of one count of rape and 13 counts of indecent assault on a child .
Southampton Crown Court heard how the 54-year-old abused his young victim continually .
Lea ’ s offences were reported to the police after the victim said what had happened to a relative .
Lea of Logan Close was sentenced on Tuesday , May 19 to 17 years , with an extended licence period of one year .
He was also made the subject of a Sexual @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ordered to be placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life .
Detective Constable Marie Leather said “ Lea ’ s offending took place over a prolonged period .
“ I can not praise the victim enough for the bravery and courage she has shown in reporting what happened .
Lea ’ s actions have had a significant impact on her and it has been something she has been trying to come to terms with throughout her life .
“ I hope this sentence goes some way in helping her move forward .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ encourage others who have suffered this type of abuse , no matter when it happened , to come forward and speak to us .
We take allegations of this nature extremely seriously and work hard to bring offenders to justice .
”

Stephen Lea was found guilty of one count of rape and 13 counts of indecent assault on a child.
Southampton Crown Court heard how the 54-year-old abused his young victim continually.
Lea’s offences were reported to the police after the victim said what had happened to a relative.
Lea of Logan Close was sentenced on Tuesday, May 19 to 17 years, with an extended licence period of one year.
He was also made the subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and ordered to be placed on the Sex Offenders Register for life.
Detective Constable Marie Leather said “Lea’s offending took place over a prolonged period.
“I cannot praise the victim enough for the bravery and courage she has shown in reporting what happened. Lea’s actions have had a significant impact on her and it has been something she has been trying to come to terms with throughout her life.
“I hope this sentence goes some way in helping her move forward.
“I also hope this sentence will encourage others who have suffered this type of abuse, no matter when it happened, to come forward and speak to us. We take allegations of this nature extremely seriously and work hard to bring offenders to justice.”


thedailyecho--2020-05-20--Firefighters hit out at 'mindless act' after campfire blaze near Rhinefield Ornamental Drive

FIREFIGHTERS have criticised the people responsible for a `` mindless act '' after the latest in a series of fires in the New Forest .
A crew from Lyndhurst fire station was called out to extinguish a blaze caused by a campfire near the Rhinefield Ornamental Drive between Brockenhurst and Lyndhurst .
Later the crew tweeted : `` We care about our forest and our wildlife !
We don ’ t want it to be destroyed by mindless acts like this . ''
A Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said the crew arrived to discover a four metre square @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forest fires have broken out in the district in the past few weeks .
The most serious occurred last month , when flames about 30ft high destroyed an acre of gorse near Pitmore Lane , Sway .
Earlier this month Forestry England , formerly the Forestry Commission , warned that the fire risk in the Forest was high following the recent run of hot sunshine .
A spokesperson said : `` During the sustained recent good weather , the Forest has become incredibly dry .
`` Fire risks are very high and unfortunately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` For this reason fires of any kind , including BBQs or disposal of cigarettes , are currently not allowed anywhere on the Forest . ''
A similar warning was issued by the New Forest National Park Authority .
The chairman , Oliver Crosthwaite-Eyre , said : `` 'The Forest is on an amber fire warning due to the recent dry weather so no barbecues are allowed .
`` We ask that people respect the vulnerable areas that are closed to protect ground nesting birds , stick to the designated routes when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Forest animals and follow the countryside code . ''

A crew from Lyndhurst fire station was called out to extinguish a blaze caused by a campfire near the Rhinefield Ornamental Drive between Brockenhurst and Lyndhurst.
Later the crew tweeted: "We care about our forest and our wildlife! We don’t want it to be destroyed by mindless acts like this."
A Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said the crew arrived to discover a four metre square campfire was alight.
The incident occurred yesterday evening.
At least seven forest fires have broken out in the district in the past few weeks. The most serious occurred last month, when flames about 30ft high destroyed an acre of gorse near Pitmore Lane, Sway.
Earlier this month Forestry England, formerly the Forestry Commission, warned that the fire risk in the Forest was high following the recent run of hot sunshine.
A spokesperson said: "During the sustained recent good weather, the Forest has become incredibly dry.
"Fire risks are very high and unfortunately there have recently been several serious fires.
"For this reason fires of any kind, including BBQs or disposal of cigarettes, are currently not allowed anywhere on the Forest."
A similar warning was issued by the New Forest National Park Authority.
The chairman, Oliver Crosthwaite-Eyre, said: "'The Forest is on an amber fire warning due to the recent dry weather so no barbecues are allowed.
"We ask that people respect the vulnerable areas that are closed to protect ground nesting birds, stick to the designated routes when cycling, keep their distance from New Forest animals and follow the countryside code."


thedailyecho--2020-05-20--MISSING: Appeal to find Kai Dennison

MISSING: Appeal to find Kai Dennison

POLICE are appealing for help to find a missing teen who may be in the Southampton area .
Kai Dennison @ @ @ @ @ , May 17 .
The 15-year-old is described as medium build and 6ft tall .
@ @ @ @ @ hair and brown eyes .
Kai is originally from the Radford area of Nottingham and @ @ @ @ @ and black jogging bottoms .
A police spokesperson said : `` Have you seen 15-year-old @ @ @ @ @ concerned for his safety after he was reported missing from the Radford area on Sunday @ @ @ @ @ seen Kai or know where he might be , please call us on 101 , @ @ @ @ @ May 17 , 2020 .
`` You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 @ @ @

Kai Dennison was last seen on Sunday, May 17.
The 15-year-old is described as medium build and 6ft tall.
He has black afro style hair and brown eyes.
Kai is originally from the Radford area of Nottingham and was last seen wearing grey and black jogging bottoms.
A police spokesperson said: "Have you seen 15-year-old Kai?
"Officers are concerned for his safety after he was reported missing from the Radford area on Sunday.
"If you have seen Kai or know where he might be, please call us on 101, quoting incident number 166 of May 17, 2020.
"You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-05-20--New 'dog free' pitches are ready for kick off

WORK on two new sport pitches in Test Valley could be ready for kickoff next month , according to a community leader .
Now cllr Nick Adams-King , who represents Blackwater on the borough council , has revealed the football pitches in Cutforth Way , Abbotswood , will be a dog-free zone in a bid to protect the pitches from being ruined .
Mr Adams-King said : `` Over the coming weeks the sports pitches will open , initially as a green space for public use .
`` While being used as a green space , the sports pitches will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the site and ensure the quality of the pitches can be maintained . ''
He added the contractors who have carried out the work on the pitches have been `` strictly following social distancing guidelines '' , meaning the pitches could be open in `` early June '' .
The football pitches , run by TVBC , will also boast a community sports pavilion , 40 car parking spaces , a bicycle storage facility and a multi-use games area on the site , but it is not known when these facilities will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ represents Romsey Cupernham on the borough council , said : `` I am really looking forward to all the facilities there being completed , but one of the things nobody could have anticipated was the previous firm working on the pitches went bankrupt ; however we are on the last lap with getting everything sorted now .
`` One of the things that worries me is some people seem to think it is not a playing field for young and older people , but for their dogs .
`` The problem is people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upsets other dogs and children , which is irresponsible dog ownership . ''
She added : `` I think it is because it has taken so long to finish that people have been abusing the area , but hopefully in a few more weeks we can get back to playing sport and the pitches will be ready to go . ''
As previously reported in the Romsey Advertiser , Romsey town centre manager , Mark Edgerley , said : `` I am just glad that progress is being made on it because there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pitches over for public use .
`` I think you can never have enough open space and it is a big area that can be used outside of the football season . ''
Mr Edgerley added the work has been `` delayed '' due to the company responsible for building the pitches going `` bust '' .
He said : `` Abbotswood was built by a consortium of different builders and as part of the development they had to provide certain facilities , so those sport pitches were part of that .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ meant this caused delays and what TVBC has done is finish the work . ''
It is not known which company went into administration .
When previously asked how much the football pitches have cost , TVBC could not confirm a figure .
For clubs and teams looking to book the site , TVBC 's bookings team can register interest for the coming season with Pitch Bookings : Pitchbookings @ testvalley.gov.uk .
Actual bookings will be taken once guidelines for the coming season are released .

Now cllr Nick Adams-King, who represents Blackwater on the borough council, has revealed the football pitches in Cutforth Way, Abbotswood, will be a dog-free zone in a bid to protect the pitches from being ruined.
Mr Adams-King said: "Over the coming weeks the sports pitches will open, initially as a green space for public use.
"While being used as a green space, the sports pitches will be designated as dog-free areas to protect the site and ensure the quality of the pitches can be maintained."
He added the contractors who have carried out the work on the pitches have been "strictly following social distancing guidelines", meaning the pitches could be open in "early June".
The football pitches, run by TVBC, will also boast a community sports pavilion, 40 car parking spaces, a bicycle storage facility and a multi-use games area on the site, but it is not known when these facilities will be completed.
Cllr Dorothy Baverstock, who represents Romsey Cupernham on the borough council, said: "I am really looking forward to all the facilities there being completed, but one of the things nobody could have anticipated was the previous firm working on the pitches went bankrupt; however we are on the last lap with getting everything sorted now.
"One of the things that worries me is some people seem to think it is not a playing field for young and older people, but for their dogs.
"The problem is people let their dogs off leads and this upsets other dogs and children, which is irresponsible dog ownership."
She added: "I think it is because it has taken so long to finish that people have been abusing the area, but hopefully in a few more weeks we can get back to playing sport and the pitches will be ready to go."
As previously reported in the Romsey Advertiser, Romsey town centre manager, Mark Edgerley, said: "I am just glad that progress is being made on it because there has been such a delay in handing the pitches over for public use.
"I think you can never have enough open space and it is a big area that can be used outside of the football season."
Mr Edgerley added the work has been "delayed" due to the company responsible for building the pitches going "bust".
He said: "Abbotswood was built by a consortium of different builders and as part of the development they had to provide certain facilities, so those sport pitches were part of that.
"The fact the company went bust meant this caused delays and what TVBC has done is finish the work."
It is not known which company went into administration.
When previously asked how much the football pitches have cost, TVBC could not confirm a figure.
For clubs and teams looking to book the site, TVBC's bookings team can register interest for the coming season with Pitch Bookings: Pitchbookings@testvalley.gov.uk.
Actual bookings will be taken once guidelines for the coming season are released.


thedailyecho--2020-05-21--Police helicopter used in operations in Southampton and Eastleigh

ARMED police were on the streets and a helicpoter used in a manhunt on a day violence and chaos across Southampton and Eastleigh .
In one incident a male driver fled after four cars were severely damaged when a white Jaguar ploughed into them .
In another a female driver was arrested after ploughing into ten cars while being pursue by officers .
And in another incident armed officers swooped on an address and told residents to stay indoors during a separate operation .
Earlier a Jaguar was driven across Shirley after failing to stop for police on Romsey Road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into a car into St James Road at around 10pm.Witnesses say the Jaguar was travelling `` very fast '' and `` ricocheted '' into at least four parked cars .
According to police , the driver fled the scene however two male passengers were rushed to hospital with one suffering serious injuries .
A manhunt was then launched with a police helicopter hovering above the city for much of the night .
An armed response unit raided a home in Imperial Avenue in the early hours of Wednesday morning .
A man was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stop for police .
• Driver bundled into police car after 'smashing up ten cars' Meanwhile , in Eastleigh , a 28-year-old female driver was bundled into the back of a police car after smashing up at least ten cars including her own .
Arnold Road was described as `` carnage '' on Tuesday afternoon .
One witness has said how a red Ford Fiesta swerved into Arnold Road chased by two police cars .
The driver then smashed into parked cars either side of the road writing-off multiple vehicles .
When a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it is alleged she drove head-on into it while trying to ram it out the way .
A man reportedly ran out of his house and lunged through the woman 's window .
He snatched her keys from the ignition to stop her trail of destruction .
She was later arrested on suspicion of failing to stop for police , dangerous driving , driving whilst unfit , failing to provide a specimen , and four offences of assaulting an emergency worker .
And yesterday residents say around 20 police officers , some armed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an address in Landguard Road .
• Residents told to stay indoors and road shut by armed police The road was shut and residents told to stay indoors while officers arrested two teenagers , one just 13 .
On Tuesday the police dog unit was used while officers sealed off and searched a house in Shirley .
Police were called to Beech Road in an operation to crackdown on suspected drug deals .
Officers linked the incident to Operation Fortress as part of Hampshire Police ’ s crackdown on county lines drug trafficking @

In one incident a male driver fled after four cars were severely damaged when a white Jaguar ploughed into them.
In another a female driver was arrested after ploughing into ten cars while being pursue by officers.
And in another incident armed officers swooped on an address and told residents to stay indoors during a separate operation.
Earlier a Jaguar was driven across Shirley after failing to stop for police on Romsey Road on Tuesday night.
It then crashed into a car into St James Road at around 10pm.Witnesses say the Jaguar was travelling "very fast" and "ricocheted" into at least four parked cars.
According to police, the driver fled the scene however two male passengers were rushed to hospital with one suffering serious injuries.
A manhunt was then launched with a police helicopter hovering above the city for much of the night.
An armed response unit raided a home in Imperial Avenue in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
A man was later arrested under suspicion of failing to stop for police.
Meanwhile, in Eastleigh, a 28-year-old female driver was bundled into the back of a police car after smashing up at least ten cars including her own.
Arnold Road was described as "carnage" on Tuesday afternoon.
One witness has said how a red Ford Fiesta swerved into Arnold Road chased by two police cars.
The driver then smashed into parked cars either side of the road writing-off multiple vehicles.
When a 4x4 pulled over to let her pass it is alleged she drove head-on into it while trying to ram it out the way.
A man reportedly ran out of his house and lunged through the woman's window.
He snatched her keys from the ignition to stop her trail of destruction.
She was later arrested on suspicion of failing to stop for police, dangerous driving, driving whilst unfit, failing to provide a specimen, and four offences of assaulting an emergency worker.
And yesterday residents say around 20 police officers, some armed and wearing riot gear, swooped on an address in Landguard Road.
The road was shut and residents told to stay indoors while officers arrested two teenagers, one just 13.
On Tuesday the police dog unit was used while officers sealed off and searched a house in Shirley.
Police were called to Beech Road in an operation to crackdown on suspected drug deals.
Officers linked the incident to Operation Fortress as part of Hampshire Police’s crackdown on county lines drug trafficking.


thedailyecho--2020-05-21--Armed police operation in Southampton

Armed police operation in Southampton

ARMED POLICE have raided a Southampton address as part of a major firearms operation .
Residents say around 20 police officers , some armed and wearing riot gear , swooped on an address in Landguard Road .
Emergency services had received reports of a man armed with a gun during the incident at around 2.30pm yesterday .
Witnesses reported being scared and shocked as officers rushed to the scene .
• Armed police and helicopter used in day of chaos in Southampton and Eastleigh Residents were “ ordered to go inside ” while a woman who wished to remain unnamed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surrounded the house .
A cordon was set up with Landguard Road blocked off at its junctions with Arthur Road and Atherley Road .
Officers reportedly dragged a man from a house and handcuffed him on the ground .
Police cars remained on the scene for much of the afternoon while officers carried out investigations .
A 19-year-old man and a 13-year-old boy have since been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm .
However , it has been revealed that the firearm is believed to be a BB gun .
One neighbour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scared as we don ’ t often see police with firearms so I knew it must be something serious .
“ The police wouldn ’ t let us leave our houses and I went into my garden at one point which is next door to theirs and there was a police officer pointing a gun at their house .
“ He who told me to go back inside .
“ The whole thing went on for well over an hour .
I heard them shouting “ police ” from inside the building.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were called just before 2pm on Wednesday , May 20 to a report of a man with a firearm in Landguard Road .
“ Officers attended and the man was located , with what is believed to be a BB gun .
A 19-year-old man and 13-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm.
” Anyone with any information or who witnesses the incident is urged to contact police on 101 or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

Residents say around 20 police officers, some armed and wearing riot gear, swooped on an address in Landguard Road.
Emergency services had received reports of a man armed with a gun during the incident at around 2.30pm yesterday.
Witnesses reported being scared and shocked as officers rushed to the scene.
Residents were “ordered to go inside” while a woman who wished to remain unnamed said how police with guns poised, surrounded the house.
A cordon was set up with Landguard Road blocked off at its junctions with Arthur Road and Atherley Road.
Officers reportedly dragged a man from a house and handcuffed him on the ground.
Police cars remained on the scene for much of the afternoon while officers carried out investigations.
A 19-year-old man and a 13-year-old boy have since been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm.
However, it has been revealed that the firearm is believed to be a BB gun.
One neighbour said: “I was a bit scared as we don’t often see police with firearms so I knew it must be something serious.
“The police wouldn’t let us leave our houses and I went into my garden at one point which is next door to theirs and there was a police officer pointing a gun at their house.
“He who told me to go back inside.
“The whole thing went on for well over an hour. I heard them shouting “police” from inside the building.”
A police spokesperson said: “We were called just before 2pm on Wednesday, May 20 to a report of a man with a firearm in Landguard Road.
“Officers attended and the man was located, with what is believed to be a BB gun. A 19-year-old man and 13-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm.”
Anyone with any information or who witnessed the incident is urged to contact police on 101 or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-05-21--Thomas Powell jailed for possessing over four million indecent images of children

A MAN has been jailed for three years after being found with over four million indecent images and videos of children .
Thomas Powell has been jailed for three years and put on the Sex Offenders Register for life .
Police officers who raided the 24-year-old 's home in of Broomy Close , Dibden seized his phone , two computers and a tablet .
They found over four million images and videos of abuse involving children had been downloaded and included category A images – the most serious .
Officers raided Powell ’ s home on May 14 last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ indecent images of children .
Powell who appeared before Southampton Crown Court on Tuesday , May 19 has also been given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years .
He pleaded guilty at a previous hearing to one count of possession of extreme pornographic images , two counts of possessing a prohibited image of a child and six counts of making indecent photographs of a child .
PC James Giles said “ Behind every indecent image of a child is a vulnerable victim and these crimes are among the most appalling that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ habitual collector of indecent images that include category A , the most serious kind , for his own sexual gratification .
“ Tackling online viewing of indecent images is a priority for police and we will do everything in our power to bring offenders to justice.
” Anyone who has any concerns about child abuse is urged to call police on 101 .

Thomas Powell has been jailed for three years and put on the Sex Offenders Register for life.
Police officers who raided the 24-year-old's home in of Broomy Close, Dibden seized his phone, two computers and a tablet.
They found over four million images and videos of abuse involving children had been downloaded and included category A images – the most serious.
Officers raided Powell’s home on May 14 last year after intelligence suggested he had been downloading indecent images of children.
Powell who appeared before Southampton Crown Court on Tuesday, May 19 has also been given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 10 years.
He pleaded guilty at a previous hearing to one count of possession of extreme pornographic images, two counts of possessing a prohibited image of a child and six counts of making indecent photographs of a child.
PC James Giles said “Behind every indecent image of a child is a vulnerable victim and these crimes are among the most appalling that we investigate.
“Powell is a habitual collector of indecent images that include category A, the most serious kind, for his own sexual gratification.
“Tackling online viewing of indecent images is a priority for police and we will do everything in our power to bring offenders to justice.”
Anyone who has any concerns about child abuse is urged to call police on 101.


thedailyecho--2020-05-21--Two men charged with attempted murder after incident in Petersfield

TWO men have been charged with attempted murder after a Hampshire man suffered a number of wounds during an attack @ @ @ @ @ in Petersfield charged two men with attempted murder following the incident during the early hours @ @ @ @ @ Hanson , 49 , of Fern Close , Petersfield , and Anthony Seymour , 22 @ @ @ @ @ , Petersfield , will both appear before Basingstoke Magistrates Court this morning .
The victim @ @ @ @ @ 30s , also from Petersfield , sustained a number of wounds during the incident , @ @ @ @ @ in Durford Road , but remains stable in hospital .
If you have any information @ @ @ @ @ call 101 and quote Operation Sash .

Police investigating an incident in Petersfield charged two men with attempted murder following the incident during the early hours of May 20.
Shaun Hanson, 49, of Fern Close, Petersfield, and Anthony Seymour, 22, of Rival Moor Road, Petersfield, will both appear before Basingstoke Magistrates Court this morning.
The victim, a man in his 30s, also from Petersfield, sustained a number of wounds during the incident, which occurred at a property in Durford Road, but remains stable in hospital.
If you have any information about this incident, please call 101 and quote Operation Sash.