thedailyecho--2020-01-20--City's cruise trade set for record year

City's cruise trade set for record year

SOUTHAMPTON is expecting a record number of cruise ships to make their maiden calls to the port this year .
The port is due to see 14 first visits from cruise vessels – an increase from 11 in 2019 .
First-time visitors will include P & O Cruises ’ Iona , due to make her first visit to Southampton on May 9 .
The port will also host three naming ceremonies , including one for Celebrity Cruises ’ newest vessel Celebrity Apex on March 28 , and one for Princess Cruises ’ Enchanted Princess on June 30 .
Alastair Welch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Port of Southampton , said : “ We ’ re really pleased that an increasing number of cruise ships are making the Port of Southampton part of their cruise itineraries .
“ Cruise is an ever-growing industry and we ’ re immensely proud to be hosting three naming ceremonies this year and playing a significant part in the launch of a new cruise vessel.
” On Saturday , July 4 , the port will host the naming ceremony of Iona as part of P & O Cruises ’ week-long Ionafest celebrations .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ artists , DJs and comedians as it sails to the Norwegian Fjords from Southampton .
Iona will be P & O ’ s first liquefied natural gas powered ship .
She will sport a grand atrium offering uninterrupted views of the sea through glazed walls three decks high .
A ‘ SkyDome ’ on the top two levels will offer a space for relaxation and evening activities .
Celebrity Apex is due to arrive on March 23 ahead of her naming ceremony .
The Port of Southampton is expecting around 500 cruise calls @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leading cruise turn-around port , welcoming two million passengers throughout the year .
Every cruise call is said to generate £2million for the economy .
Each cruise vessel on its maiden call is officially welcomed to the port with a traditional “ plaque and key ” ceremony .
The ceremony ’ s roots lie in Southampton ’ s medieval history , when visiting ships bringing business were given the keys to the city walls .
The cruise industry has seen huge growth in recent years , with passenger numbers rising from 17.8million in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the industry generating around 45billion US dollars in revenue .
Nearly 30 ships are due to make their debut around the world in 2020 .

The port is due to see 14 first visits from cruise vessels – an increase from 11 in 2019.
First-time visitors will include P&O Cruises’ Iona, due to make her first visit to Southampton on May 9.
The port will also host three naming ceremonies, including one for Celebrity Cruises’ newest vessel Celebrity Apex on March 28, and one for Princess Cruises’ Enchanted Princess on June 30.
Alastair Welch, regional director at ABP’s Port of Southampton, said: “We’re really pleased that an increasing number of cruise ships are making the Port of Southampton part of their cruise itineraries .
“Cruise is an ever-growing industry and we’re immensely proud to be hosting three naming ceremonies this year and playing a significant part in the launch of a new cruise vessel.”
On Saturday, July 4, the port will host the naming ceremony of Iona as part of P&O Cruises’ week-long Ionafest celebrations. The floating festival will see Iona hosting music artists, DJs and comedians as it sails to the Norwegian Fjords from Southampton.
Iona will be P&O’s first liquefied natural gas powered ship. She will sport a grand atrium offering uninterrupted views of the sea through glazed walls three decks high. A ‘SkyDome’ on the top two levels will offer a space for relaxation and evening activities.
Celebrity Apex is due to arrive on March 23 ahead of her naming ceremony.
The Port of Southampton is expecting around 500 cruise calls during 2020 and is Europe’s leading cruise turn-around port, welcoming two million passengers throughout the year. Every cruise call is said to generate £2million for the economy.
Each cruise vessel on its maiden call is officially welcomed to the port with a traditional “plaque and key” ceremony.
The ceremony’s roots lie in Southampton’s medieval history, when visiting ships bringing business were given the keys to the city walls.
The cruise industry has seen huge growth in recent years, with passenger numbers rising from 17.8million in 2009 to 30m in 2019, and the industry generating around 45billion US dollars in revenue.
Nearly 30 ships are due to make their debut around the world in 2020.


thedailyecho--2020-01-20--Readers' letter: Unemployed could all get jobs cleaning up litter from the streets

THERE is no need for unemployment in the UK by the state of the streets , we need at least @ @ @ @ @ and litter pickers to clean the place up .
I know many people of good @ @ @ @ @ but how can we claim we are a civilised country when our streets parks and @ @ @ @ @ the garbage of modern life .
Whenever I meet visitors from other country 's one @ @ @ @ @ , why do you allow your country to become so littered ?
I always make @ @ @ @ @ `` Would you like a job as a street cleaner , would you need instructions @ @ @ @ @ up as you go along ? ''
But in reality I am embarrassed by the @ @ @ @ @ Brit 's would agree with that emotion .

I know many people of good intention are doing this voluntarily but how can we claim we are a civilised country when our streets parks and open spaces are strewn with the garbage of modern life.
Whenever I meet visitors from other country's one of their first observations is, why do you allow your country to become so littered?
I always make a weak joke saying: "Would you like a job as a street cleaner, would you need instructions or will you pick it up as you go along?"
But in reality I am embarrassed by the place and I think most Brit's would agree with that emotion.
Paddy Maxwell
Lordshill


thedailyecho--2020-01-20--PHOTOS: Incredible shots of nature's very own captured by Daily Echo Camera Club members

ANOTHER week in cold , blustery January has not kept the beauty of nature hiding away .
From birds lining @ @ @ @ @ of red deer gracing the fields of Hampshire , talented photographers and readers have captured @ @ @ @ @ With just a few clicks of the finger , members of the Daily Echo Camera @ @ @ @ @ the authenticity of wildlife in its tracks , in both the countryside and forests in @ @ @ @ @ taken just a selection of those shots to showcase the talent of many of our @ @ @ @ @ lying against its mother .
If you enjoy looking at these beautiful shots , you @ @ @ @ @ yourself , share photos with fellow photographers , and access tips and advice .
To @ @ @ @ @ join , visit facebook.com/groups/decameraclub/ .

From birds lining the skies to a family of red deer gracing the fields of Hampshire, talented photographers and readers have captured their most serene moments.
With just a few clicks of the finger, members of the Daily Echo Camera Club have managed to pause the authenticity of wildlife in its tracks, in both the countryside and forests in the region.
We have taken just a selection of those shots to showcase the talent of many of our readers, including one cow lying against its mother.
If you enjoy looking at these beautiful shots, you can join the Camera Club yourself, share photos with fellow photographers, and access tips and advice.
To view more incredible photographs or join, visit facebook.com/groups/decameraclub/.


thedailyecho--2020-01-20--LIVE: Pair on trial accused of attacking Lucy McHugh's stepfather

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thedailyecho--2020-01-20--Lucy McHugh's stepfather Richard Elmes 'attacked' outside convenience store, jury hears

THE stepfather of murdered Southampton schoolgirl Lucy McHugh was attacked outside a convenience store two days after the teenager 's killer was jailed for life , a jury were told .
Wayne Grant , 28 , and Charlie Whitemore , 22 , are accused of causing grievous bodily harm against Richard Elmes outside the Arrow News , also known as Shayona News , in Millbrook .
Mr Elmes suffered a broken elbow in the incident on July 21 last year , the court heard .
Dan Sawyer , prosecuting , told Southampton Crown Court that the incident happened two days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ imprisonment , with a minimum of 33 years , for the rape and murder of 13-year-old Lucy in July 2018 , Mr Elmes was the stepfather of the murdered schoolgirl and friend of Nicholson who was a lodger at their family home .
Mr Sawyer said : `` This case has some links to someone called Stephen Nicholson who was convicted of the rape and murder of Lucy McHugh .
`` Lucy 's stepfather is a man called Richard Elmes and on July 21 last year , a couple of days after Stephen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Charlie Whitemore saw Richard Elmes and saw him go to a shop called Arrow News and Whitemore decided this was a fine opportunity for him to make a scene and make this more about him .
`` So he got out his phone and started to video . ''
The jury was shown the mobile phone footage which started with Whitemore saying `` watch this '' before he is heard shouting and swearing at Mr Elmes .
Mr Sawyer said that Whitemore also kicked Mr Elmes and threw something at him .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know Whitemore , was initially a `` peacemaker '' but became involved when Mr Elmes appeared to throw something at him .
Mr Sawyer said : `` Whitemore saw Mr Elmes and decided to cause trouble , Grant , initially the peacemaker , reacts to something done by Mr Elmes , and reacts in a way we would say was retaliation .
`` Grant threw him to the ground , causing his broken elbow , and they both kicked him . ''
Grant , of Byron Road , Southampton and Whitemore , of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grievous bodily harm .
Whitemore has pleaded guilty to an alternative charge of assault by beating in connection with the same incident , but that has not been accepted by the prosecution .

Wayne Grant, 28, and Charlie Whitemore, 22, are accused of causing grievous bodily harm against Richard Elmes outside the Arrow News, also known as Shayona News, in Millbrook.
Mr Elmes suffered a broken elbow in the incident on July 21 last year, the court heard.
Dan Sawyer, prosecuting, told Southampton Crown Court that the incident happened two days after Stephen Nicholson was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum of 33 years, for the rape and murder of 13-year-old Lucy in July 2018,
Mr Elmes was the stepfather of the murdered schoolgirl and friend of Nicholson who was a lodger at their family home.
Mr Sawyer said: "This case has some links to someone called Stephen Nicholson who was convicted of the rape and murder of Lucy McHugh.
"Lucy's stepfather is a man called Richard Elmes and on July 21 last year, a couple of days after Stephen Nicholson was sentenced to life imprisonment, Charlie Whitemore saw Richard Elmes and saw him go to a shop called Arrow News and Whitemore decided this was a fine opportunity for him to make a scene and make this more about him.
"So he got out his phone and started to video."
(The video shown to jury members in court. Grant is seen in a grey jumper, while Whitemore is filming)
The jury was shown the mobile phone footage which started with Whitemore saying "watch this" before he is heard shouting and swearing at Mr Elmes.
Mr Sawyer said that Whitemore also kicked Mr Elmes and threw something at him.
He added that Grant, who did not know Whitemore, was initially a "peacemaker" but became involved when Mr Elmes appeared to throw something at him.
Mr Sawyer said: "Whitemore saw Mr Elmes and decided to cause trouble, Grant, initially the peacemaker, reacts to something done by Mr Elmes, and reacts in a way we would say was retaliation.
"Grant threw him to the ground, causing his broken elbow, and they both kicked him."
Grant, of Byron Road, Southampton and Whitemore, of Waveney Green, Southampton, deny causing grievous bodily harm.
Whitemore has pleaded guilty to an alternative charge of assault by beating in connection with the same incident, but that has not been accepted by the prosecution.
The trial continues.


thedailyecho--2020-01-20--New Milton road shuts after 'woman is involved in serious collision with lorry'

AN 89-YEAR-OLD woman was killed after being hit by a heavy goods vehicle in New Milton .
Emergency services attended the scene of the collision , which happened on Station Road at around 1pm today .
The Travis Perkins lorry involved was screened off and police cordoned off the road at the junction with Ashley Road .
A statement from Travis Perkins said : “ We have been made aware of an incident in New Milton that involved one of our lorries and tragically resulted in the death of a woman .
“ Our thoughts are with her family and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services were immediately called , and an investigation is now underway.
” A Hampshire Police spokesman said : `` “ We were called at 1.11pm after a collision involving a HGV and a pedestrian on Station Road , New Milton .
`` An 89-year-old woman was sadly pronounced dead at the scene and her next of kin are being supported by specialist officers .
`` We remain at the scene and the road is expected to be closed for the next two to three hours.
” A woman working in New Forest Stationers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ I saw the Travis Perkins lorry and thought it was just a shunt .
“ The police cordoned it off very quickly .
When I walked past , I knew it was very serious.
” Half a dozen police vehicles were at the scene , as well as three fire engines .
Charles Nobel jewellers closed for the remainder of the day as a result of the incident .
A post on Facebook from the jewellers read : “ Due to a tragic accident at the lights in New Milton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of today .
“ Access to the shop has been closed off while the emergency services carry out their work .
“ We would like to extend our thoughts and sympathies to those affected by the accident.
” A witness said the woman involved in the crash went to get a taxi after her car broke-down .
“ When she was crossing the road , the lorry came around the corner and hit her , ” he said .
“ An elderly gentleman was still in her car .
I asked if he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up .
”

Emergency services attended the scene of the collision, which happened on Station Road at around 1pm today.
The Travis Perkins lorry involved was screened off and police cordoned off the road at the junction with Ashley Road.
A statement from Travis Perkins said: “We have been made aware of an incident in New Milton that involved one of our lorries and tragically resulted in the death of a woman.
“Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this time.
“Emergency services were immediately called, and an investigation is now underway.”
A Hampshire Police spokesman said: "“We were called at 1.11pm after a collision involving a HGV and a pedestrian on Station Road, New Milton.
"An 89-year-old woman was sadly pronounced dead at the scene and her next of kin are being supported by specialist officers.
"We remain at the scene and the road is expected to be closed for the next two to three hours.”
A woman working in New Forest Stationers, who asked to remain anonymous, said: “I saw the Travis Perkins lorry and thought it was just a shunt.
“The police cordoned it off very quickly. When I walked past, I knew it was very serious.”
Half a dozen police vehicles were at the scene, as well as three fire engines.
Charles Nobel jewellers closed for the remainder of the day as a result of the incident.
A post on Facebook from the jewellers read: “Due to a tragic accident at the lights in New Milton we will be closed for the rest of today.
“Access to the shop has been closed off while the emergency services carry out their work.
“We would like to extend our thoughts and sympathies to those affected by the accident.”
A witness said the woman involved in the crash went to get a taxi after her car broke-down.
“When she was crossing the road, the lorry came around the corner and hit her,” he said.
“An elderly gentleman was still in her car. I asked if he was okay and he was very shaken up.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-20--Appeal for witnesses after man died in single-vehicle crash in Andover

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man died in a single-vehicle crash on a Hampshire road .
Officers were @ @ @ @ @ a silver Citroen ZX Auro on Fyfield Lane , near the junction for Fyfield Road @ @ @ @ @ early hours of Sunday morning .
The 46-year-old driver , who is believed to have @ @ @ @ @ the vehicle , was pronounced dead at the scene .
Now , officers investigating the @ @ @ @ @ are keen to speak with anyone who may have seen the Citroen in the area @ @ @ @ @ A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said : `` Maybe you saw the collision happen ?
@ @ @ @ @ cam in your car and passed the vehicle while driving on Fyfield Lane ?
`` @ @ @ @ @ 101 , quoting 44200022699 .
`` Alternatively , you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 @ @ @ @

Officers were called to a collision involving a silver Citroen ZX Auro on Fyfield Lane, near the junction for Fyfield Road in Andover, in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The 46-year-old driver, who is believed to have been the only person in the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Now, officers investigating the exact circumstances of the collision are keen to speak with anyone who may have seen the Citroen in the area between 1am and 5.30am.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "Maybe you saw the collision happen? Perhaps you have a dash cam in your car and passed the vehicle while driving on Fyfield Lane?
"Anyone with information can call 101, quoting 44200022699.
"Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-01-20--Southampton road set to close for two days

A SOUTHAMPTON street will close for two days for waterworks .
Southern Water will carry out repairs in Canute Road @ @ @ @ @ be shut between Royal Crescent Road and Albert Road South on Tuesday and Wednesday .
@ @ @ @ @ closed tomorrow for 2 days between Royal Crescent Road and Albert Road South for emergency @ @ @ @ @ Travel ( @ scchighways ) January 20 , 2020 The road was shut in March @ @ @ @ @ on the railway crossing .


thedailyecho--2020-01-20--Swan spotted on M27

Swan spotted on M27

A CONFUSED swan has been spotted wandering along the M27 .
Police attended the incident at Junction 3 of the @ @ @ @ @ report from a member of the public .
However , the swan was nowhere to @ @ @ @ @ the scene .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said : `` We received a call @ @ @ @ @ of the public reporting a swan on the M27 carriageway at Junction 3 Nursling WB @ @ @ @ @ `` Officers attended the scene but there was no sign of the swan .
The @ @ @ @ @ ''

Police attended the incident at Junction 3 of the M27 carriageway, following a report from a member of the public.
Have informed police, there is a confused swan wandering on the M27 pic.twitter.com/23nKdadS46 — Sarah Holmes MBE (@CalmHolmes) 20 January 2020
However, the swan was nowhere to be found when officers reached the scene.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We received a call at 3pm from a member of the public reporting a swan on the M27 carriageway at Junction 3 Nursling WB, in lane one.
"Officers attended the scene but there was no sign of the swan. The log has been closed."


thedailyecho--2020-01-20--Gritters heading out on Southampton roads as temperatures get set to plunge

GRITTERS are getting ready to head out on Southampton 's roads tonight with tempeartures set to plunge .
The Met @ @ @ @ @ will drop to 1C overnight in Southampton , with a `` feels like '' temperature @ @ @ @ @ the forecast predicts that temperatures will drop as low as -1C , with a `` @ @ @ @ @ -4C .
Cold road temperatures are forecast for tonight .
Gritters will be out on @ @ @ @ @ evening .
— Southampton Travel ( @ scchighways ) January 20 , 2020 Southampton City @ @ @ @ @ heading out on priority routes in the city from 7pm tonight .

The Met Office forecasts that the needle will drop to 1C overnight in Southampton, with a "feels like" temperature of -1C.
In Winchester the forecast predicts that temperatures will drop as low as -1C, with a "feels like" tempearture of -4C.
Cold road temperatures are forecast for tonight. Gritters will be out on priority routes from 19:00 this evening. — Southampton Travel (@scchighways) January 20, 2020
Southampton City Council says gritters will be heading out on priority routes in the city from 7pm tonight.


thedailyecho--2020-01-20--Shipping container completely destroyed after a "suspicious" fire in Allington Lane, West End

A SHIPPING container has been completely destroyed after a `` suspicious '' fire today .
Firefighters rushed to a blaze @ @ @ @ @ End at around 9.30 .
Crews from Eastleigh , St Mary 's and Portchester Fire @ @ @ @ @ involved a forklift truck .
The cause of the fire is unknown however is being @ @ @ @


thedailyecho--2020-01-20--Arran the bearded collie has been missing since Sunday morning

A DOG owner is appealing for help to find her beloved pet after it went missing during a walk .
Arran , a six year-old bearded collie bolted from his dog walker in Ringwood Forest yesterday morning .
His breeder and now legal owner Madeleine Fear said Arran has been sighted a few times since he disappeared but there has not been any conclusive evidence of his current whereabouts .
Arran was seen at Ebblake Industrial Estatin Verwood at 10.15am on Sunday .
He was also seen at the Co-op in Verwood at 5am this morning .
Madeleine said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Christchurch , so he does n't know this area .
Bearded collies are bred to cover large areas of land so he could be anywhere . ''
Last night , Madeleine and her friend camped overnight in Ringwood Forest in -6 degrees in the hope Arran would return to the car park he fled from , but to no avail .
Madeleine is continuing her search with the help of many local people , dog owners and others from further afield .
Madeleine explained : `` We have his mother and sister @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as well as bearded collies from all over the area .
Bearded collie owners from Guildford have also come down to help . ''
Local businesses have also pitched in by printing posters and offering Madeleine and her friends free drinks and the use of a toilet while they search the area .
Madeleine is urging people not to approach Arran if they see him as he will be scared , rather they should contact her on 07780686697 for any information regarding the location of Arran .
She also wants people to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Forest in the event that Arran may run out into the road .
The main search area is the Ringwood Forest area and across the A338 westbound heading for Bournemouth and the A31 towards St Leonards , as well as the roads surrounding the Ringwood Forest .
If you have any information about Arran please call 07780686697 .

Arran, a six year-old bearded collie bolted from his dog walker in Ringwood Forest yesterday morning.
His breeder and now legal owner Madeleine Fear said Arran has been sighted a few times since he disappeared but there has not been any conclusive evidence of his current whereabouts.
Arran was seen at Ebblake Industrial Estatin Verwood at 10.15am on Sunday.
He was also seen at the Co-op in Verwood at 5am this morning.
Madeleine said: "His home is St.Catherine's Hill in Christchurch, so he doesn't know this area. Bearded collies are bred to cover large areas of land so he could be anywhere."
Last night, Madeleine and her friend camped overnight in Ringwood Forest in -6 degrees in the hope Arran would return to the car park he fled from, but to no avail.
Madeleine is continuing her search with the help of many local people, dog owners and others from further afield.
Madeleine explained: "We have his mother and sister and their owners out looking for Arran, as well as bearded collies from all over the area. Bearded collie owners from Guildford have also come down to help."
Local businesses have also pitched in by printing posters and offering Madeleine and her friends free drinks and the use of a toilet while they search the area.
Madeleine is urging people not to approach Arran if they see him as he will be scared, rather they should contact her on 07780686697 for any information regarding the location of Arran.
She also wants people to be wary when driving around the Ringwood Forest in the event that Arran may run out into the road.
The main search area is the Ringwood Forest area and across the A338 westbound heading for Bournemouth and the A31 towards St Leonards, as well as the roads surrounding the Ringwood Forest.
If you have any information about Arran please call 07780686697.


thedailyecho--2020-01-20--Man fined £1,000 for motoring offences among 17 people to appear in court

Among the cases heard at Southampton Magistrates ’ Court were ... CLIFF RICHARD OLIVIERA DE SOUSA , 51 , of no fixed address .
Pleaded guilty to sending an electronic message which was grossly offensive or of an indecent , obscene or menacing character and committing an offence while subject to a conditional discharge .
Sentenced to 28 days in prison , suspended for 12 months .
Also ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £122 .
LISA MAY MURRAY , 23 , of no fixed address .
Pleaded guilty to assault by beating .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Restraining order not to contact victim .
SAMUEL TIMOTHY BELLOWS , 37 , of Water Lane , Totton .
Pleaded guilty to failing to provide a breath test and no MOT certificate .
Disqualified from driving for two years .
Also fined £1,000 , ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £100 .
WILLIAM JAMES CAMPBELL , 43 , of Commercial Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to using threatening or abusive words or behaviour , based upon sexual orientation .
Fined £220 , ordered to pay compensation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £32 .
SEAN MCWHINNIE , 39 , of Jackie Wigg Gardens , Totton .
Pleaded guilty to criminal damage .
Conditional discharge for six months .
Ordered to pay compensation of £15 .
THERESA DAVIES , 51 , of Wescott Way , Honiton .
Pleaded guilty to speeding at 46mph in a 40mph zone .
Fined £70 , ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £30 .
Driving licence endorsed with three points .
FATLIND DACI , 21 , of HMP Wandsworth .
Pleaded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ driving for 20 months .
Also fined £60 , ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £30 .
BRANDON DE MORNEY , 24 , of Ashby Road , Totton .
Pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis .
Fined £200 , ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £32 .
ANDREW JAMES JONES , 38 , of Deacon Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to drink-driving .
Disqualified from driving for 20 months .
Also community order made for one year to include 26 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Also fined £500 , ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £90 .
SAM MICHAEL THOMPSON , 28 , of Witts Hill , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified .
Disqualified from driving for six months .
Community order made for 12 months , including 100 hours of unpaid work .
Also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £90 and a victim surcharge of £85 .
CHRISTOPHER AYLING , 23 , of Knowles Close , Nursling .
Pleaded guilty to drink-driving .
Disqualified from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £300 , ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £32 .
KRISTIAN JAMES OAKES , 28 , of Vaudrey Close , pleaded guilty to criminal damage .
Fined £80 and ordered to pay compensation of £200 .
MATTHEW BRIAN ROBERTS , 20 , of Knighton Road , Broad Chalke , Wiltshire .
Pleaded guilty to drink-driving .
Disqualified from driving for 17 months .
Also fined £120 , ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £32 .
SEAN BRIAN ROGERS , 30 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guilty to drink-driving .
Disqualified for one year .
Also fined £369 , ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £36 .
DAVID VIJAY SUNDER , 34 , of Elmsleigh Gardens , Southampton .
Disqualified from driving for 38 months , also fined £170 , ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £32 .
JONATHAN DAVID PATRICK WALKER , 42 , of Archers Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to theft and two counts of fraud by false representation .
Committed to prison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a victim surcharge of £122 .
SARJU SONCHHATLA , 39 , of Monnow Gardens , West End .
Pleaded guilty to failing to provide a breath test , driving while disqualified and driving without insurance .
Committed to prison for 12 weeks , suspended for 18 months .
Also disqualified from driving for 48 months , ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £122 .

CLIFF RICHARD OLIVIERA DE SOUSA, 51, of no fixed address. Pleaded guilty to sending an electronic message which was grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character and committing an offence while subject to a conditional discharge. Sentenced to 28 days in prison, suspended for 12 months. Also ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £122.
LISA MAY MURRAY, 23, of no fixed address. Pleaded guilty to assault by beating. Committed to prison for 56 days. Restraining order not to contact victim.
SAMUEL TIMOTHY BELLOWS, 37, of Water Lane, Totton. Pleaded guilty to failing to provide a breath test and no MOT certificate. Disqualified from driving for two years. Also fined £1,000, ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £100.
WILLIAM JAMES CAMPBELL, 43, of Commercial Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to using threatening or abusive words or behaviour, based upon sexual orientation. Fined £220, ordered to pay compensation of £100. Also ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £32.
SEAN MCWHINNIE, 39, of Jackie Wigg Gardens, Totton. Pleaded guilty to criminal damage. Conditional discharge for six months. Ordered to pay compensation of £15.
THERESA DAVIES, 51, of Wescott Way, Honiton. Pleaded guilty to speeding at 46mph in a 40mph zone. Fined £70, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £30. Driving licence endorsed with three points.
FATLIND DACI, 21, of HMP Wandsworth. Pleaded guilty to drug driving. Disqualified from driving for 20 months. Also fined £60, ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £30.
BRANDON DE MORNEY, 24, of Ashby Road, Totton. Pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis. Fined £200, ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £32.
ANDREW JAMES JONES, 38, of Deacon Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to drink-driving. Disqualified from driving for 20 months. Also community order made for one year to include 26 days of the Drink Impaired Drivers Programme. Also fined £500, ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £90.
SAM MICHAEL THOMPSON, 28, of Witts Hill, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified. Disqualified from driving for six months. Community order made for 12 months, including 100 hours of unpaid work. Also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £90 and a victim surcharge of £85.
CHRISTOPHER AYLING, 23, of Knowles Close, Nursling. Pleaded guilty to drink-driving. Disqualified from driving for one year. Also fined £300, ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £32.
KRISTIAN JAMES OAKES, 28, of Vaudrey Close, pleaded guilty to criminal damage. Fined £80 and ordered to pay compensation of £200.
MATTHEW BRIAN ROBERTS, 20, of Knighton Road, Broad Chalke, Wiltshire. Pleaded guilty to drink-driving. Disqualified from driving for 17 months. Also fined £120, ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £32.
SEAN BRIAN ROGERS, 30, of Knighton Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to drink-driving. Disqualified for one year. Also fined £369, ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £36.
DAVID VIJAY SUNDER, 34, of Elmsleigh Gardens, Southampton. Disqualified from driving for 38 months, also fined £170, ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £32.
JONATHAN DAVID PATRICK WALKER, 42, of Archers Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to theft and two counts of fraud by false representation. Committed to prison for seven days and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £122.
SARJU SONCHHATLA, 39, of Monnow Gardens, West End. Pleaded guilty to failing to provide a breath test, driving while disqualified and driving without insurance. Committed to prison for 12 weeks, suspended for 18 months. Also disqualified from driving for 48 months, ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £122.


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Boy, 17, stabbed to death in Thornhill: What we know so far

AN INVESTIGATION into the killing of a Southampton teenager is still on-going .
Police were called to reports of an assault on Lindsay Road , Thornhill , on January 19 at 6am .
Officers found the 17-year-old with a stab wound and he was rushed to hospital , but later died of his injuries .
Here is what we know so far ... What happened and where ?
On Sunday , January 19 , police were called to a house on Lindsay Road in Thornhill .
Officers were called at 6am to reports of a serious assault , and found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Boy , 17 , found by police with stab wound in Southampton dies in hospital The teenager was rushed to Southampton General Hospital , but that afternoon police issued an update that the boy had died of his injuries .
Yesterday , police identified the 17-year-old as James Laurie of Montague Avenue .
A 15-year-old boy from Andover was first arrested in connection with the incident but was re-arrested on suspicion of murder .
Officers set up a cordon in a large area of the residential estate using police tape and cars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• Boy , 15 , questioned by Hampshire Police over murder of 17-year-old in Thornhill Yesterday , forensic teams were seen investigating the house where it is believed James was stabbed .
Around ten police cars surrounded the scene , and officers were seen knocking on the doors of other houses in the area .
Friends of James paid tribute to him describing him as an “ outgoing and funny ” friend , who loved his music and rapping .
Kayne Law , a friend of James , told the Daily Echo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lad , so bubbly and always making people laugh .
“ He loved his rapping , we were only about 12-years-old when he got me into rapping and I ’ ve never stopped since then . ''
James Gunn added : `` It does n't seem real that he has gone .
`` He was always making everyone happy with his good vibes and banter .
`` It 's mad to think we grew up together and were best mates for a few years . ''
Another friend said : “ He was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around , if you went out with James you knew you would be fun.
” Officers are manning a large cordon that runs around the residential area , including Hinkley Road .
Residents have reported seeing dozens of police cars on Lindsay Road and the surrounding roads in the Thornhill area .
One resident said : “ It ’ s shocking that it has happened so close to home .
“ It ’ s like a ghost town around here now , everyone is either too scared to leave their homes or too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve lived here all my life and I have never heard of a murder here.
” One member of the community , who asked to remain anonymous , said : “ I heard shouting and arguing in the morning .
“ It ’ s so sad it happened to someone so young.
” Another added : “ It ’ s frightening .
I opening the curtains and saw the road all cordoned off .
“ It ’ s sickening that it has happened to a child .
Knife crime is disgusting .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is shocking that it is on our door step.
” What have the police said Chief Inspector Phil Lamb said : “ This is a tragic incident in which a young man has lost his life .
We believe at this stage that this is an isolated incident , but we are still keen to hear from anyone who was in the Thornhill area on Sunday prior to us being called at 6.15am .
“ In addition to the specially trained Family Liaison Officers who are supporting James ’ s family , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers and neighbourhood officers are working on what is a broad and fast-paced investigation .
“ We will be conducting extra patrols in the area over the coming days , not only to reassure the community , but also to support the investigation and the searches that we anticipate taking place .
“ I understand that the community will be both saddened and concerned by James ’ s death , so I would again appeal for anyone who has any information to either speak to our officers , call 101 quoting Operation Tint @ @ @ @ @ @ @ portal mipp.police.uk/operation/44HC20W01-PO1 .
”

Police were called to reports of an assault on Lindsay Road, Thornhill, on January 19 at 6am.
Officers found the 17-year-old with a stab wound and he was rushed to hospital, but later died of his injuries.
Here is what we know so far...
What happened and where?
On Sunday, January 19, police were called to a house on Lindsay Road in Thornhill.
Officers were called at 6am to reports of a serious assault, and found a 17-year-old boy with stab wounds.
The teenager was rushed to Southampton General Hospital, but that afternoon police issued an update that the boy had died of his injuries.
Yesterday, police identified the 17-year-old as James Laurie of Montague Avenue.
What happened next?
A 15-year-old boy from Andover was first arrested in connection with the incident but was re-arrested on suspicion of murder.
Officers set up a cordon in a large area of the residential estate using police tape and cars to stop people from entering the scene.
Yesterday, forensic teams were seen investigating the house where it is believed James was stabbed.
Around ten police cars surrounded the scene, and officers were seen knocking on the doors of other houses in the area.
Tributes for James
Friends of James paid tribute to him describing him as an “outgoing and funny” friend, who loved his music and rapping.
Kayne Law, a friend of James, told the Daily Echo: “He was a really lovely lad, so bubbly and always making people laugh.
“He loved his rapping, we were only about 12-years-old when he got me into rapping and I’ve never stopped since then."
James Gunn added: "It doesn't seem real that he has gone.
"He was always making everyone happy with his good vibes and banter.
"It's mad to think we grew up together and were best mates for a few years."
Another friend said: “He was really funny and just nice to be around, if you went out with James you knew you would be fun.”
How the community reacted
Officers are manning a large cordon that runs around the residential area, including Hinkley Road.
Residents have reported seeing dozens of police cars on Lindsay Road and the surrounding roads in the Thornhill area.
One resident said: “It’s shocking that it has happened so close to home.
“It’s like a ghost town around here now, everyone is either too scared to leave their homes or too upset to face anyone.
“I’ve lived here all my life and I have never heard of a murder here.”
One member of the community, who asked to remain anonymous, said: “I heard shouting and arguing in the morning.
“It’s so sad it happened to someone so young.”
Another added: “It’s frightening. I opening the curtains and saw the road all cordoned off.
“It’s sickening that it has happened to a child. Knife crime is disgusting. It’s always been quiet. It is shocking that it is on our door step.”
What have the police said
Chief Inspector Phil Lamb said: “This is a tragic incident in which a young man has lost his life. We believe at this stage that this is an isolated incident, but we are still keen to hear from anyone who was in the Thornhill area on Sunday prior to us being called at 6.15am.
“In addition to the specially trained Family Liaison Officers who are supporting James’s family, a team of detectives, specialist search officers and neighbourhood officers are working on what is a broad and fast-paced investigation.
“We will be conducting extra patrols in the area over the coming days, not only to reassure the community, but also to support the investigation and the searches that we anticipate taking place.
“I understand that the community will be both saddened and concerned by James’s death, so I would again appeal for anyone who has any information to either speak to our officers, call 101 quoting Operation Tint, or leave information via our online portal mipp.police.uk/operation/44HC20W01-PO1.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Car flips on its side on Boarhunt Lane

Car flips on its side on Boarhunt Lane

POLICE were called after a car flipped on its side on Boarhunt Lane this morning .
Hants Roads Policing Unit @ @ @ @ @ `` Very busy morning with lots of incidents .
Very busy morning with a lot @ @ @ @ @ one injured .
Boarhunt lane still closed .
# 23701 pic.twitter.com/imlzhOyT4F — Hants Roads Policing @ @ @ @ @ 21 , 2020 There have also been crashes on the M27 and Bassett Avenue in @


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Friends of James Laurie who was killed in Thornhill pay tributes

FRIENDS of a Southampton teenager who was stabbed to death have paid tribute .
James Laurie , 17 , of Montague Avenue , Southampton , died in hospital on Sunday following reports of a stabbing .
The 17-year-old was rushed to hospital in a serious condition and police confirmed on Sunday that he had died .
Friends of James have now paid tribute to him describing him as an “ outgoing and funny ” friend , who loved his music and rapping .
Kayne Law , a friend of James , told the Daily Echo : “ He was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always making people laugh .
“ He loved his rapping , we were only about 12-years-old when he got me into rapping and I ’ ve never stopped since then .
“ We had a lot of memories when we were younger he was a proper good spirit to be around .
“ It ’ s such a shame what ’ s happened , I didn ’ t know him the best but he was always a friend and we always stayed in touch.
” James Gunn added : `` It does n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` He was always making everyone happy with his good vibes and banter .
`` It 's mad to think we grew up together and were best mates for a few years .
`` Even though we drifted apart over the years , we were still going strong .
`` I will never forget him , rest in paradise . ''
Another friend said : “ He was really funny and just nice to be around , if you went out with James you knew you would be fun .
“ He was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him.
” A 15-year-old boy from Andover , who was arrested on suspicion of murder , remains in police custody .
Yesterday , a forensic team were seen investigating the house where it is believed James was stabbed .
Around ten police cars surrounded the scene , which was cordoned off with police tape .
One resident said : “ It ’ s shocking that it has happened so close to home .
“ It ’ s like a ghost town around here now , everyone is either too scared to leave their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I ’ ve lived here all my life and I have never heard of a murder here.
” Chief Inspector Phil Lamb said : “ This is a tragic incident in which a young man has lost his life .
We believe at this stage that this is an isolated incident , but we are still keen to hear from anyone who was in the Thornhill area on Sunday prior to us being called at 6.15am .
“ In addition to the specially trained Family Liaison Officers who are supporting James @ @ @ @ @ @ @ detectives , specialist search officers and neighbourhood officers are working on what is a broad and fast-paced investigation .
“ We will be conducting extra patrols in the area over the coming days , not only to reassure the community , but also to support the investigation and the searches that we anticipate taking place .
“ I understand that the community will be both saddened and concerned by James ’ s death , so I would again appeal for anyone who has any information to either speak to our officers , call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ information via our online portal mipp.police.uk/operation/44HC20W01-PO1 .
”

James Laurie, 17, of Montague Avenue, Southampton, died in hospital on Sunday following reports of a stabbing.
The 17-year-old was rushed to hospital in a serious condition and police confirmed on Sunday that he had died.
Friends of James have now paid tribute to him describing him as an “outgoing and funny” friend, who loved his music and rapping.
Kayne Law, a friend of James, told the Daily Echo: “He was a really lovely lad, so bubbly and always making people laugh.
“He loved his rapping, we were only about 12-years-old when he got me into rapping and I’ve never stopped since then.
“We had a lot of memories when we were younger he was a proper good spirit to be around.
“It’s such a shame what’s happened, I didn’t know him the best but he was always a friend and we always stayed in touch.”
James Gunn added: "It doesn't seem real that he has gone.
"He was always making everyone happy with his good vibes and banter.
"It's mad to think we grew up together and were best mates for a few years.
"Even though we drifted apart over the years, we were still going strong.
"I will never forget him, rest in paradise."
Another friend said: “He was really funny and just nice to be around, if you went out with James you knew you would be fun.
“He was a really popular guy and everyone knew him.”
A 15-year-old boy from Andover, who was arrested on suspicion of murder, remains in police custody.
Yesterday, a forensic team were seen investigating the house where it is believed James was stabbed.
Around ten police cars surrounded the scene, which was cordoned off with police tape.
One resident said: “It’s shocking that it has happened so close to home.
“It’s like a ghost town around here now, everyone is either too scared to leave their homes or too upset to face anyone.
“I’ve lived here all my life and I have never heard of a murder here.”
Chief Inspector Phil Lamb said: “This is a tragic incident in which a young man has lost his life. We believe at this stage that this is an isolated incident, but we are still keen to hear from anyone who was in the Thornhill area on Sunday prior to us being called at 6.15am.
“In addition to the specially trained Family Liaison Officers who are supporting James’s family, a team of detectives, specialist search officers and neighbourhood officers are working on what is a broad and fast-paced investigation.
“We will be conducting extra patrols in the area over the coming days, not only to reassure the community, but also to support the investigation and the searches that we anticipate taking place.
“I understand that the community will be both saddened and concerned by James’s death, so I would again appeal for anyone who has any information to either speak to our officers, call 101 quoting Operation Tint, or leave information via our online portal mipp.police.uk/operation/44HC20W01-PO1.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Mysterious 'fireball' flies across Southampton sky before disappearing

A MYSTERIOUS object was seen flying across Southampton before `` bursting into flames '' and plummeting to the ground .
Residents watched in shock as an unidentified object with a twisted vapour trail began to pass over the city , before it caught fire and suddenly began to fall to the ground .
This happened at around 4.45pm on Saturday January 18 , and the object was seen to be travelling towards the Weston Shore , but was believed to be around `` 20 to 30 miles away '' .
Kev Brophy , of Blackthorn Road , Southampton , witnessed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the whole ordeal as `` quite scary '' .
He said : `` It was about quarter to five and I was in the front garden when the children noticed it .
There was a twisted white vapour trail going directly over the house but as it progressed , it started to descend slowly and the trail turned black .
`` Then the trajectory changed totally and it started to plummet , the smoke got thicker until it burst into flames .
I assume it was around 20 or 30 miles out .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought it was passenger flight it made my wife feel a bit sick .
It was quite scary to think it was an accident happening but the police confirmed it was not a passenger flight with a phone call . ''
Kev claims that Hampshire Police got in contact to confirm the object was a ball of flames , but that it was not an aircraft of any kind .
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency for more details on the incident , but they are @ @ @ @ @

Residents watched in shock as an unidentified object with a twisted vapour trail began to pass over the city, before it caught fire and suddenly began to fall to the ground.
This happened at around 4.45pm on Saturday January 18, and the object was seen to be travelling towards the Weston Shore, but was believed to be around "20 to 30 miles away".
Kev Brophy, of Blackthorn Road, Southampton, witnessed the incident from his home and described the whole ordeal as "quite scary".
He said: "It was about quarter to five and I was in the front garden when the children noticed it. There was a twisted white vapour trail going directly over the house but as it progressed, it started to descend slowly and the trail turned black.
"Then the trajectory changed totally and it started to plummet, the smoke got thicker until it burst into flames. I assume it was around 20 or 30 miles out."
"Initially myself and my wife thought it was passenger flight it made my wife feel a bit sick. It was quite scary to think it was an accident happening but the police confirmed it was not a passenger flight with a phone call."
Kev claims that Hampshire Police got in contact to confirm the object was a ball of flames, but that it was not an aircraft of any kind.
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency for more details, but they were both unaware of the incident.


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Botleigh Grange Hotel in Hedge End closes doors and calls in administrators

AN ICONIC Hampshire hotel has gone into administration .
Botleigh Grange Limited – which ran the Botleigh Grange Hotel and Spa in Hedge End – has called in the administrators .
A popular wedding venue , the hotel often hosts school proms with hundreds of Hampshire youngsters visiting each summer .
However , disappointed guests have reported arriving at the hotel over the weekend to locked doors and to be turned away by administrators .
Leonard Curtis which specialises in corporate recovery , insolvency and business restructuring were appointed on Friday , January 17 .
Just last year , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grange Hotel Limited also went into administration .
Despite this change in hands , the Daily Echo can reveal that both companies have been headed by director Daniel James O ’ Doherty .
The Echo has unsuccessfully attempted to contact the hotel ’ s finance director Mia Gerber multiple times .
According to its website which is still taking bookings the hotel , in Grange Road was originally built as a private country house during the 17th century .
With fifty-five bedrooms , five function rooms , a restaurant and bar , Oliver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there .
It also has “ picturesque ” gardens and terraces with landscaping which sweeps down to two lakes , and a small woodland area .
The hotel website states : “ Ideally situated in the heart of Hampshire , this beautiful 17th century country house hotel with expansive stunning lakeside gardens will offer you the warmest of welcomes .
As reported earlier in the month the hotel had been under investigation by a public health watchdog .
A report from environmental health chiefs , who carried out an inspection at the hotel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one out of five .
It found that systems to ensure that food is safe to eat and that staff know about food safety needed major improvements .
Inspectors found that the hygienic handling of food including preparation , cooking , re-heating , cooling and storage at the hotel needed improvement .
Despite previously holding a five-star or “ excellent ” hygiene rating , the cleanliness of the premises on Grange Road in Hedge End also needed improvement .
Inspectors from the environmental health partnership of Eastleigh Borough Council undertook the visit on @ @ @

Botleigh Grange Limited – which owns the Botleigh Grange Hotel and Spa in Hedge End – has called in the administrators.
A popular wedding venue, the hotel often hosts school proms with hundreds of Hampshire youngsters visiting each summer.
However, disappointed guests have reported arriving at the hotel over the weekend to locked doors and to be turned away by administrators.
Leonard Curtis which specialises in corporate recovery, insolvency and business restructuring were appointed on Friday, January 17.
Just last year, the hotel’s former owners - Botleigh Grange Hotel Limited also went into administration.
Despite this change in hands, the Daily Echo can reveal that both companies have been headed by director Daniel James O’Doherty.
The Echo has unsuccessfully attempted to contact the hotel’s finance director Mia Gerber multiple times.
According to its website which is still taking bookings the hotel, in Grange Road was originally built as a private country house during the 17th century.
With fifty-five bedrooms, five function rooms, a restaurant and bar, Oliver Cromwell is even believed to have stayed there.
It also has “picturesque” gardens and terraces with landscaping which sweeps down to two lakes, and a small woodland area.
The hotel website states: “Ideally situated in the heart of Hampshire, this beautiful 17th century country house hotel with expansive stunning lakeside gardens will offer you the warmest of welcomes.
As reported earlier in the month the hotel had been under investigation by a public health watchdog.
A report from environmental health chiefs, who carried out an inspection at the hotel gave it a food hygiene rating of one out of five.
It found that systems to ensure that food is safe to eat and that staff know about food safety needed major improvements.
Inspectors found that the hygienic handling of food including preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling and storage at the hotel needed improvement.
Despite previously holding a five-star or “excellent” hygiene rating, the cleanliness of the premises on Grange Road in Hedge End also needed improvement.
Inspectors from the environmental health partnership of Eastleigh Borough Council undertook the visit on November 15.


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Amalfi Restaurant & Pizzeria slammed in hygiene inspection

A NEW FOREST restaurant is `` under investigation '' by a public health watchdog .
A report from environmental health chiefs , who carried out an inspection at the Amalfi Restaurant & Pizzeria , gave it a food hygiene rating of one out of five .
Visiting the eatery on Hythe High Street on inspectors found the cleanliness of the premises needed improvement .
They found that systems to ensure that food is safe to eat and that staff know about food safety needed major improvement .
Meanwhile , the inspectors found that the hygienic handling of food including preparation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ storage at the pub was generally satisfactory .
Inspectors from the environmental health partnership of New Forest District Council undertook the visit on December 10 .
According to the council , the one-star rating will remain in place until the next food hygiene inspection is undertaken in late 2020 .
However , business may request a re-inspection sooner at a fee .
Online , the restaurant is described as an authentic Italian eatery where the very best of the Amalfi Coast is celebrated through excellent food , delicious wine and a lively atmosphere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amalfi holds a 4.5 rating out of five on review website TripAdvisor .
A council spokesperson said : On December 10 our food and safety team carried out a routine food hygiene inspection of Amalfi Restaurant and Pizzeria , High Street .
`` Issues relating to the poor standard of cleanliness at the premises during the inspection , and a lack of food safety management procedures – that is the ability of the company to demonstrate that they are taking appropriate measures to produce safe food , were identified .
The business was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ issues and to secure compliance .
`` On the basis of the inspection findings the business was awarded a food hygiene rating of 1 , and we are working with the business to achieve full compliance .
`` The one-star rating will remain in place until the next food hygiene inspection is undertaken in late 2020 . ''
A statement on the Amalfi Facebook page says : `` Good morning to all our customers .
We have news to give you , unfortunately after so much hard work to open our business , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us , but having had a bad result after the inspection , we decided to change all the staff because we want the best for us and our customers .
So we have worked to fix everything pending the re-inspection , we want to announce that we are looking for new complete staff , with more skills , to ensure that it does not happen again .
I hope you all understand .
We wish everyone a good day .
Thank you . ''

A report from environmental health chiefs, who carried out an inspection at the Amalfi Restaurant & Pizzeria, gave it a food hygiene rating of one out of five.
Visiting the eatery on Hythe High Street on inspectors found the cleanliness of the premises needed improvement.
They found that systems to ensure that food is safe to eat and that staff know about food safety needed major improvement.
Meanwhile, the inspectors found that the hygienic handling of food including preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling and storage at the pub was generally satisfactory.
Inspectors from the environmental health partnership of New Forest District Council undertook the visit on December 10.
According to the council, the one-star rating will remain in place until the next food hygiene inspection is undertaken in late 2020.
However, business may request a re-inspection sooner at a fee.
Online, the restaurant is described as an authentic Italian eatery where the very best of the Amalfi Coast is celebrated through excellent food, delicious wine and a lively atmosphere.
Despite its poor hygiene rating, Amalfi holds a 4.5 rating out of five on review website TripAdvisor.
A council spokesperson said: On December 10 our food and safety team carried out a routine food hygiene inspection of Amalfi Restaurant and Pizzeria, High Street.
"Issues relating to the poor standard of cleanliness at the premises during the inspection, and a lack of food safety management procedures – that is the ability of the company to demonstrate that they are taking appropriate measures to produce safe food, were identified. The business was required to take action to address these issues and to secure compliance.
"On the basis of the inspection findings the business was awarded a food hygiene rating of 1, and we are working with the business to achieve full compliance.
"The one-star rating will remain in place until the next food hygiene inspection is undertaken in late 2020."
A statement on the Amalfi Facebook page says: "Good morning to all our customers. We have news to give you, unfortunately after so much hard work to open our business, we decided to take staff to help us, but having had a bad result after the inspection, we decided to change all the staff because we want the best for us and our customers. So we have worked to fix everything pending the re-inspection, we want to announce that we are looking for new complete staff, with more skills, to ensure that it does not happen again. I hope you all understand. We wish everyone a good day. Thank you."


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Man is arrested after elderly woman dies in crash involving Travis Perkins lorry in New Milton

A MAN has been arrested after an elderly woman died in a crash in New Milton yesterday afternoon .
As @ @ @ @ @ and firefighters rushed to Station Road after a collision between an 89-year-old woman and a @ @ @ @ @ 1.10pm .
Despite their efforts , the woman , who had been on foot , @ @ @ @ @ Police today said an arrest has been made .
A spokesperson from Hampshire police said @ @ @ @ @ from New Milton has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving .
@ @ @ @ @ under investigation and enquiries continue . ''

As reported, police, paramedics and firefighters rushed to Station Road after a collision between an 89-year-old woman and a Travis Perkins HGV just after 1.10pm.
Despite their efforts, the woman, who had been on foot, could not be saved.
Police today said an arrest has been made.
A spokesperson from Hampshire police said: "A 57-year-old man from New Milton has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving.
"He has been released under investigation and enquiries continue."


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Sir David Jason visits National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, to film scenes for his new TV series

IT WAS the moment Peckham 's best-known wheeler-dealer was reunited with his famous three-wheel van .
Sir David Jason , who played Del Boy Trotter in Only Fools and Horses , visited the National Motor Museum , Beaulieu .
He was there to film a sequence for his new TV series , Great British Inventions , which begins tonight .
The bright yellow van , emblazoned with the words `` Trotters Independent Trading Co , New York , Paris , Peckham '' , is one of several film and TV vehicles on show at the museum .
Sir David , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symbol of great British eccentricity '' .
As well as inspecting the van he took the world 's smallest production car - the diminutive Peel P50 - for a test drive in the museum grounds .
Beaulieu spokesperson Jane Riddiford said : “ David delighted visitors who gathered to watch him .
`` He had everyone laughing as he clambered in and out of the Peel P50 .
He didn ’ t enjoy driving it but did like being reunited with the Reliant Regal Supervan from only Only Fools and Horses .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has filmed with us recently .
`` In another series he filmed scenes for David Jason ’ s Secret Service at Palace House and discovered more about Beaulieu ’ s role as a finishing school for secret agents during the Second World War . ''
Great British Inventions is a four-part series being screened on More4 .
The Beaulieu sequence forms part of tonight 's episode , which examines the impact of the wheel .
It goes out on More4 at 9pm .

Sir David Jason, who played Del Boy Trotter in Only Fools and Horses, visited the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu.
He was there to film a sequence for his new TV series, Great British Inventions, which begins tonight.
The bright yellow van, emblazoned with the words "Trotters Independent Trading Co, New York, Paris, Peckham", is one of several film and TV vehicles on show at the museum.
Sir David, 79, describes it as a "symbol of great British eccentricity".
As well as inspecting the van he took the world's smallest production car - the diminutive Peel P50 - for a test drive in the museum grounds.
Beaulieu spokesperson Jane Riddiford said: “David delighted visitors who gathered to watch him.
"He had everyone laughing as he clambered in and out of the Peel P50. He didn’t enjoy driving it but did like being reunited with the Reliant Regal Supervan from only Only Fools and Horses.
“This is the second time that David has filmed with us recently.
"In another series he filmed scenes for David Jason’s Secret Service at Palace House and discovered more about Beaulieu’s role as a finishing school for secret agents during the Second World War."
Great British Inventions is a four-part series being screened on More4.
The Beaulieu sequence forms part of tonight's episode, which examines the impact of the wheel. It goes out on More4 at 9pm.


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Woman dies after being hit by lorry in New Milton crash

A WOMAN was killed after being hit by a heavy goods vehicle in New Milton .
Emergency services attended the scene of the collision , which happened on Station Road at around 1pm yesterday .
The Travis Perkins lorry involved was screened off and police cordoned off the road at the junction with Ashley Road .
A statement from Travis Perkins said : “ We have been made aware of an incident in New Milton that involved one of our lorries and tragically resulted in the death of a woman .
“ Our thoughts are with her family and friends @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were immediately called , and an investigation is now underway.
” A woman working in New Forest Stationers , who asked to remain anonymous , said : “ I saw the Travis Perkins lorry and thought it was just a shunt .
“ The police cordoned it off very quickly .
When I walked past , I knew it was very serious.
” Half a dozen police vehicles were at the scene , as well as three fire engines .
Charles Nobel jewellers closed for the remainder of the day as a result @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Facebook from the jewellers read : “ Due to a tragic accident at the lights in New Milton we will be closed for the rest of today .
“ Access to the shop has been closed off while the emergency services carry out their work .
“ We would like to extend our thoughts and sympathies to those affected by the accident.
” An eyewitness said the woman involved in the crash went to get a taxi after her car broke-down .
“ When she was crossing the road , the lorry came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” he said .
“ An elderly gentleman was still in her car .
I asked if he was okay and he was very shaken up.
” At the time of going to press , Hampshire Police had not confirmed any details relating to the incident .

Emergency services attended the scene of the collision, which happened on Station Road at around 1pm yesterday.
The Travis Perkins lorry involved was screened off and police cordoned off the road at the junction with Ashley Road.
A statement from Travis Perkins said: “We have been made aware of an incident in New Milton that involved one of our lorries and tragically resulted in the death of a woman.
“Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this time.
“Emergency services were immediately called, and an investigation is now underway.”
A woman working in New Forest Stationers, who asked to remain anonymous, said: “I saw the Travis Perkins lorry and thought it was just a shunt.
“The police cordoned it off very quickly. When I walked past, I knew it was very serious.”
Half a dozen police vehicles were at the scene, as well as three fire engines.
Charles Nobel jewellers closed for the remainder of the day as a result of the incident.
A post on Facebook from the jewellers read: “Due to a tragic accident at the lights in New Milton we will be closed for the rest of today.
“Access to the shop has been closed off while the emergency services carry out their work.
“We would like to extend our thoughts and sympathies to those affected by the accident.”
An eyewitness said the woman involved in the crash went to get a taxi after her car broke-down.
“When she was crossing the road, the lorry came around the corner and hit her,” he said.
“An elderly gentleman was still in her car. I asked if he was okay and he was very shaken up.”
At the time of going to press, Hampshire Police had not confirmed any details relating to the incident.


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Pastor Chris Wickland came back to life after heart stopped for 15 minutes

A 47-YEAR-old pastor died after his heart stopped beating , but came back to life after “ the power of prayer ” saved him .
Father-of-five and Reverend Chris Wickland , from Fareham , was jumping at a trampoline park with three of his youngest children .
But when he was getting ready to go , he headed to the changing rooms at Flip Out , in Chandler ’ s Ford , and started being sick .
He suddenly collapsed , after someone told staff , they rushed to administer CPR , but he had stopped breathing for 15 minutes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to restart his heart , and he was then rushed to hospital - but has since made a full recovery .
Chris , from the Living Word Pentecostal Church in Fareham , said : “ Luckily , someone alerted the Flip Out staff and they ran over and realised the severity of the situation .
“ They put me in to the recovery position and then Ryan Wootton , the Flip Out manager , began administering CPR .
“ When they first came to me I was still conscious - my eyes were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pulse was kind of weak .
But then it just stopped .
I had just gone , died , my heart gave out.
” While he was treated in Southampton General Hospital , his wife Tracey , also a Reverend , set up a worldwide praying circle online .
He stayed in hospital for three weeks after being put into a two-day induced coma .
According to Chris , hospital staff said he had suffered a cardiac arrest , but did not know what had caused it .
Chris added : “ No-one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ m fit , I live healthily , and there has been no damage on my heart , even though the hospital staff told my wife I would die or suffer from permanent brain damage .
“ I ’ ve seen quite a lot of miracles , and this was down to the power of prayer .
This is a miracle that is all down to divine providence and the very quick actions of some people .
“ My congregation and other Christians around the world were also praying for me .
All @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alive .
I ’ m not lucky , I ’ m blessed .
”

Father-of-five and Reverend Chris Wickland, from Fareham, was jumping at a trampoline park with three of his youngest children.
But when he was getting ready to go, he headed to the changing rooms at Flip Out, in Chandler’s Ford, and started being sick.
He suddenly collapsed, after someone told staff, they rushed to administer CPR, but he had stopped breathing for 15 minutes.
Staff used a defibrillator four times to restart his heart, and he was then rushed to hospital - but has since made a full recovery.
Chris, from the Living Word Pentecostal Church in Fareham, said: “Luckily, someone alerted the Flip Out staff and they ran over and realised the severity of the situation.
“They put me in to the recovery position and then Ryan Wootton, the Flip Out manager, began administering CPR.
“When they first came to me I was still conscious - my eyes were following Ryan around the room and my pulse was kind of weak. But then it just stopped. I had just gone, died, my heart gave out.”
While he was treated in Southampton General Hospital, his wife Tracey, also a Reverend, set up a worldwide praying circle online.
He stayed in hospital for three weeks after being put into a two-day induced coma.
According to Chris, hospital staff said he had suffered a cardiac arrest, but did not know what had caused it.
Chris added: “No-one knows why it happened.
"I’m fit, I live healthily, and there has been no damage on my heart, even though the hospital staff told my wife I would die or suffer from permanent brain damage.
“I’ve seen quite a lot of miracles, and this was down to the power of prayer. This is a miracle that is all down to divine providence and the very quick actions of some people.
“My congregation and other Christians around the world were also praying for me. All this power was harnessed to keep me alive. I’m not lucky, I’m blessed.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--One in ten puppy owners in Southampton worried they have been lied to

ONE in ten new puppy owners in Southampton believe they have been lied to by the seller of their dog , new figures have revealed .
As part of a new campaign , Dogs Trust has revealed that 21 per cent of puppy buyers in Southampton said they had concerns , and 10 per cent believed they had been lied to by the seller lied to them regarding age , breed , and whether they had been vaccinated and microchipped .
Almost half of buyers were not allowed to see the puppy more than once while 41 per cent were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their mum .
Dogs Trust has launched a new campaign ‘ Don ’ t Be Dogfished ’ , warning of deceitful puppy sellers online .
Puppy smuggling is when young dogs are illegally imported into the UK .
The research carried out by the charity has revealed that buyers discovered terrible conditions where puppies were “ locked in a small cage away from mum ” , were so sick they “ very nearly died ” , or were “ scared of their own shadow and very wary of humans ” .
A total @ @ @ @ @ @ @ polled in Southampton said within their first year their puppy had developed significant health or behaviour problems , such as diarrhoea and anxiety , causing terrible suffering for their beloved pet whilst costing them on average almost £500 in additional vet bills .
Some of those people even said their puppy had either died or had to be put to sleep , due to the severity of their condition .
Although more than half of those in the city said they felt puppy smuggling was a big issue in the UK , almost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they need to speak to their local Trading Standards if they suspected their puppy was smuggled .
The Don ’ t Be Dogfished campaign is asking potential new owners to take the following steps to avoid being misled when buying a puppy .
Always see puppy and mum together at their home and make sure to visit more than once .
Ask lots of questions and make sure you see all vital paperwork , such as a puppy contract – which gives lots of information about their parents , breed , health , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and more .
If you have any doubts or feel pressured to buy , as hard as it may be , walk away .

As part of a new campaign, Dogs Trust has revealed that 21 per cent of puppy buyers in Southampton said they had concerns, and 10 per cent believed they had been lied to by the seller lied to them regarding age, breed, and whether they had been vaccinated and microchipped.
Almost half of buyers were not allowed to see the puppy more than once while 41 per cent were not allowed to see the puppy with their mum.
Dogs Trust has launched a new campaign ‘Don’t Be Dogfished’, warning of deceitful puppy sellers online.
Puppy smuggling is when young dogs are illegally imported into the UK.
The research carried out by the charity has revealed that buyers discovered terrible conditions where puppies were “locked in a small cage away from mum”, were so sick they “very nearly died”, or were “scared of their own shadow and very wary of humans”.
A total of 12 per cent of puppy buyers polled in Southampton said within their first year their puppy had developed significant health or behaviour problems, such as diarrhoea and anxiety, causing terrible suffering for their beloved pet whilst costing them on average almost £500 in additional vet bills.
Some of those people even said their puppy had either died or had to be put to sleep, due to the severity of their condition.
Although more than half of those in the city said they felt puppy smuggling was a big issue in the UK, almost a quarter said they would not know they need to speak to their local Trading Standards if they suspected their puppy was smuggled.
The Don’t Be Dogfished campaign is asking potential new owners to take the following steps to avoid being misled when buying a puppy.
Always see puppy and mum together at their home and make sure to visit more than once.
Ask lots of questions and make sure you see all vital paperwork, such as a puppy contract – which gives lots of information about their parents, breed, health, diet, the puppy’s experiences and more.
If you have any doubts or feel pressured to buy, as hard as it may be, walk away.


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Most Hampshire pupils being given good or outstanding education

MOST of the pupils in Hampshire are being given an “ outstanding ” or “ good ” education , it has been revealed .
Figures published by Ofsted show that 92 % of primary schools and 90 % of secondary schools in Hampshire were rated good or outstanding by Ofsted inspectors between 2018 and August 2019 .
The figures have improved since 2017/18 when 91 % of primary and 85 % of secondary schools were given the two top grades by watchdogs .
Figures have also gone up for schools in Southampton with education bosses welcoming the news .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain below national figures .
According to the Ofsted annual report published today ( Jan 21 ) 87 % of primary schools and 76 % of secondary schools in England received the two top grades between 2018/19 .
The document showed that over the same period of time 83 % of primary schools in Southampton and 75 % of secondary schools in the city were rated good or outstanding in their Ofsted report .
But the numbers for schools in the city are higher than those referring to 2017/18 when 80 % of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had an outstanding or good Ofsted report .
Cllr Darren Paffey , cabinet member for aspiration , schools and lifelong learning at Southamptin City Council , said this is “ another great step in the right direction ” .
He added : “ Year on year , 83 % of Southampton ’ s primary schools are now rated good or outstanding , compared to last year ’ s figure of 80 % , making them among the most improved in the south east .
Our secondary schools have maintained the same rating and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ praised the work done in Southampton schools and added : “ The council is supporting our schools and also challenging them when improvements are needed .
This is a fantastic achievement and we recognise that there ’ s more work to do , but we ’ re confident we will see further progression in academic standards in the coming years.
” The data also revealed that 65 % of children in England reached the expected standards in key stage 2 in reading , writing and maths .
But while figures were higher for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the required standards , they were slightly lower in Southampton with 62 % of pupils achieving the expected grades .
Cllr Roz Chadd , executive member for education and skills at Hampshire County Council , said : “ Staff in Hampshire ’ s family of schools work very hard to uphold consistently high standards in education , taking on the challenges of changes to the curriculum and performance measures by the Government and in the way Ofsted carries out its inspections .
Subject specialists and school improvement officers at the County Council support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will often comment how much they value this expertise and support .
We are extremely proud of our schools and the successes that they help pupils to achieve , outperforming their peers nationally at all key stages of their education.
” The county council ’ s Children Services were also rated outstanding last year .
Overall , 90 % of schools in the South East were judged good or outstanding at their most recent inspection , compared with 86 % nationally , an improvement since August 2018 .
By the end of August @ @ @ @ @ @ @ providers in the South East were judged good or outstanding , above the national proportion of 81 % .
Chris Russell , Ofsted director for the South East , said : “ Overall , the South East is a good place to be a child .
Nine out of ten schools are judged to be good or better , and it ’ s great to see the proportion of good and outstanding secondary schools rising .
Those pupils are well-placed to go onto further education if they choose to do so .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it comes to further education colleges and skills providers .
”

Figures published by Ofsted show that 92% of primary schools and 90% of secondary schools in Hampshire were rated good or outstanding by Ofsted inspectors between 2018 and August 2019.
The figures have improved since 2017/18 when 91% of primary and 85% of secondary schools were given the two top grades by watchdogs.
Figures have also gone up for schools in Southampton with education bosses welcoming the news.
But the numbers for schools in the city remain below national figures.
According to the Ofsted annual report published today (Jan 21) 87% of primary schools and 76% of secondary schools in England received the two top grades between 2018/19.
The document showed that over the same period of time 83% of primary schools in Southampton and 75% of secondary schools in the city were rated good or outstanding in their Ofsted report.
But the numbers for schools in the city are higher than those referring to 2017/18 when 80% of primary and 75% of secondary schools had an outstanding or good Ofsted report.
Cllr Darren Paffey, cabinet member for aspiration, schools and lifelong learning at Southamptin City Council, said this is “another great step in the right direction”.
He added: “Year on year, 83% of Southampton’s primary schools are now rated good or outstanding, compared to last year’s figure of 80%, making them among the most improved in the south east. Our secondary schools have maintained the same rating and are attaining the national level.”
He praised the work done in Southampton schools and added: “The council is supporting our schools and also challenging them when improvements are needed. This is a fantastic achievement and we recognise that there’s more work to do, but we’re confident we will see further progression in academic standards in the coming years.”
The data also revealed that 65% of children in England reached the expected standards in key stage 2 in reading, writing and maths.
But while figures were higher for Hampshire with 67% of students reaching the required standards, they were slightly lower in Southampton with 62% of pupils achieving the expected grades.
Cllr Roz Chadd, executive member for education and skills at Hampshire County Council, said: “Staff in Hampshire’s family of schools work very hard to uphold consistently high standards in education, taking on the challenges of changes to the curriculum and performance measures by the Government and in the way Ofsted carries out its inspections. Subject specialists and school improvement officers at the County Council support Hampshire schools in this regard. Headteachers will often comment how much they value this expertise and support. We are extremely proud of our schools and the successes that they help pupils to achieve, outperforming their peers nationally at all key stages of their education.”
The county council’s Children Services were also rated outstanding last year.
Overall, 90% of schools in the South East were judged good or outstanding at their most recent inspection, compared with 86% nationally, an improvement since August 2018.
By the end of August 2019, 88% of further education providers in the South East were judged good or outstanding, above the national proportion of 81%.
Chris Russell, Ofsted director for the South East, said: “Overall, the South East is a good place to be a child. Nine out of ten schools are judged to be good or better, and it’s great to see the proportion of good and outstanding secondary schools rising. Those pupils are well-placed to go onto further education if they choose to do so. The South East performs better than England when it comes to further education colleges and skills providers.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--LETTER: Suggestions are all well and good, but Hamble Lane needs action

On 7th December 2017 a meeting was held by HCC highways in Hamble putting forward highway improvements for Hamble Lane @ @ @ @ @ ' class road in Hampshire and the second highest polluted area in the Eastleigh Borough @ @ @ @ @ The meeting was very well attended and many comments were made by parishioners both in @ @ @ @ @ proposals and putting forward alternative ideas !
A recent announcement that considerable finance was given @ @ @ @ @ in and around Hamble Lane , so the residents and those working in Hamble will @ @ @ @ @ to reduce the delays and pollution !
I believe that those who made comments and @ @ @ @ @ the HCC Highways will make changes or stick to their original proposals .
What we @ @ @ @ @ something done !

The meeting was very well attended and many comments were made by parishioners both in support of some of the proposals and putting forward alternative ideas!
A recent announcement that considerable finance was given to HCC for highway improvements in and around Hamble Lane, so the residents and those working in Hamble will expect it to be used to reduce the delays and pollution!
I believe that those who made comments and suggestions should be told whether the HCC Highways will make changes or stick to their original proposals.
What we all want to see is something done!
Bill Pepper
Hamble


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--International treaty to protect RMS Titanic

IT WAS the ship doomed to sink to the bottom of the ocean on its maiden voyage .
More than 540 Southampton residents died when Titanic hit an iceberg and sunk while Crossing the Atlantic on its maiden journey to New York .
Of the ship ’ s 900-strong crew , 714 gave their addresses as Southampton , and all but three were men .
Just 176 returned to the city .
In total , more than 1,500 passengers and crew died .
But now the RMS Titanic wreck is to be protected under historic treaty with US An international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the culturally significant wreck site .
The UK and US governments can now grant or deny licences allowing entry to the wreck or the removal of artefacts from its hull .
The treaty will ensure the deep-sea grave of more than 1,500 people is preserved and respected This will strengthen the basic level of protection for the `` most famous ship in the world '' .
Lying in international waters , the wreck was previously not protected by explicit legislation .
The will be better protected under an historic international agreement , Maritime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Belfast today Signed by the UK in 2003 , the treaty comes into force after being signed by the US Secretary of State , Mike Pompeo at the end of last year .
The maritime minister will confirm the agreement during a visit to the 1851 Trust maritime roadshow for girls in Belfast , which aims to inspire girls to take STEM subjects vital to a career in maritime .
Nusrat Ghani said : `` I am delighted to visit Belfast today to recognise this important treaty coming into effect .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ocean surface , the RMS Titanic is the subject of the most documented maritime tragedy in history .
`` This momentous agreement with the United States to preserve the wreck means it will be treated with the sensitivity and respect owed to the final resting place of more than 1,500 lives .
`` The UK will now work closely with other North Atlantic States to bring even more protection to the wreck of the Titanic . ''
• The quiet hero of the Titanic disaster Registered in Britain and built in Belfast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its maiden voyage from Southampton on April 10 , 1912 .
On April 15 , 1912 , after striking an iceberg , the ship broke apart and sank to the bottom of the ocean taking with it the lives of more than 1,500 passengers and crew .
The wreck of the Titanic was discovered in September 1985 approximately 350 nautical miles off the Canadian coast of Newfoundland , two and a half miles below the ocean surface .
Multiple countries have been negotiating an international agreement to protect and preserve the wreck since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treaty by the UK and the US marking a hugely significant step forwards .
The UK will now take a leading role in working with other North Atlantic States , including Canada and France , to urge them to sign up to the agreement and bring even more protection to the wreck of the Titanic .

More than 540 Southampton residents died when Titanic hit an iceberg and sunk while Crossing the Atlantic on its maiden journey to New York.
Of the ship’s 900-strong crew, 714 gave their addresses as Southampton, and all but three were men. Just 176 returned to the city.
In total, more than 1,500 passengers and crew died.
But now the RMS Titanic wreck is to be protected under historic treaty with US
An international agreement will come into force to protect the culturally significant wreck site.
The UK and US governments can now grant or deny licences allowing entry to the wreck or the removal of artefacts from its hull.
The treaty will ensure the deep-sea grave of more than 1,500 people is preserved and respected
This will strengthen the basic level of protection for the "most famous ship in the world".
Lying in international waters, the wreck was previously not protected by explicit legislation.
RMS Titanic
The will be better protected under an historic international agreement, Maritime Minister Nusrat Ghani confirms during a visit to Belfast today
Signed by the UK in 2003, the treaty comes into force after being signed by the US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo at the end of last year.
The maritime minister will confirm the agreement during a visit to the 1851 Trust maritime roadshow for girls in Belfast, which aims to inspire girls to take STEM subjects vital to a career in maritime.
Nusrat Ghani said: "I am delighted to visit Belfast today to recognise this important treaty coming into effect.
RMS Titanic
"Lying two and a half miles below the ocean surface, the RMS Titanic is the subject of the most documented maritime tragedy in history.
"This momentous agreement with the United States to preserve the wreck means it will be treated with the sensitivity and respect owed to the final resting place of more than 1,500 lives.
"The UK will now work closely with other North Atlantic States to bring even more protection to the wreck of the Titanic."
Registered in Britain and built in Belfast, the RMS Titanic set sail on its maiden voyage from Southampton on April 10, 1912.
On April 15, 1912, after striking an iceberg, the ship broke apart and sank to the bottom of the ocean taking with it the lives of more than 1,500 passengers and crew.
The wreck of the Titanic was discovered in September 1985 approximately 350 nautical miles off the Canadian coast of Newfoundland, two and a half miles below the ocean surface. Multiple countries have been negotiating an international agreement to protect and preserve the wreck since 1986, with the ratification of the treaty by the UK and the US marking a hugely significant step forwards.
The UK will now take a leading role in working with other North Atlantic States, including Canada and France, to urge them to sign up to the agreement and bring even more protection to the wreck of the Titanic.


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Met Office issues weather warning of fog for Hampshire

FOG could cause travel disruption this morning , the Met Office has warned .
A yellow weather warning has been @ @ @ @ @ Hampshire which is in force until 11am .
The Met Office says the fog could @ @ @ @ @ delays to buses and train services possible .
It also says there is a chance @ @ @ @ @ flights .
A spokesperson for the Met Office said : `` Freezing fog patches affecting @ @ @ @ @ will see fog , but there are some dense patches with visibility as less than @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Fog patches will be slow to clear and may last into the afternoon @ @ @ @ @ visibilities should gradually improve during the morning . ''

A yellow weather warning has been issued for the whole of Hampshire which is in force until 11am.
The Met Office says the fog could cause slower journey times with delays to buses and train services possible.
It also says there is a chance of delays and cancellations to flights.
A spokesperson for the Met Office said: "Freezing fog patches affecting some areas. Not everywhere will see fog, but there are some dense patches with visibility as less than 100 metres in some spots.
"Fog patches will be slow to clear and may last into the afternoon in a few places though visibilities should gradually improve during the morning."


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Emirates FA CUP Trophy will be at Nathan's Famous restaurant in Southampton tomorrow

SOUTHAMPTON football fans are being offered a rare chance to be photographed with the biggest prize in sport .
The Emirates FA Cup trophy will be on show at the the Nathan 's Famous restaurant in Mayfield Road , Southampton , tomorrow .
In a competition launched by Deliveroo , residents were asked to say which restaurant in the city should host the cup .
Nathan 's Famous was named the winner and will be one of only five eateries in the UK to display the trophy during its five-day tour of the country .
Locals who want to catch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the restaurant between noon and 2pm and pose .
Its visit to the city will revive memories of the day Saints won the 1976 FA Cup Final , beating Manchester United 1-0 at Wembley Stadium .
More than 250,000 people turned out to watch Saints make a triumphant tour of the city in an open-topped double-decker bus .
Emily Kraftman , of Deliveroo said : `` We were thrilled to see the overwhelming number of customers in Southampton who voted to have their favourite restaurant host the FA Cup trophy . ''
Freddie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ FA added : `` It 's not everyday you get the chance to see the Emirates FA Cup trophy - especially in your local restaurant .
`` We are hugely excited to partner with Deliveroo and to share this opportunity with fans around the country.
” Deliveroo is an award-winning delivery service founded in 2013 by William Shu and Greg Orlowski .
The London-based organisation , which employees 2,500 people in offices across the globe , works with more than 80,000 restaurants and takeaways , as well as 60,000 riders .
The FA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Association Challenge Cup , was first played during the 1871-72 season and is the oldest national football competition in the world .
Since 2015 it has been known as the Emirates FA Cup after its headline sponsor .

The Emirates FA Cup trophy will be on show at the the Nathan's Famous restaurant in Mayfield Road, Southampton, tomorrow.
In a competition launched by Deliveroo, residents were asked to say which restaurant in the city should host the cup.
Nathan's Famous was named the winner and will be one of only five eateries in the UK to display the trophy during its five-day tour of the country.
Locals who want to catch a glimpse of the cup can visit the restaurant between noon and 2pm and pose.
Its visit to the city will revive memories of the day Saints won the 1976 FA Cup Final, beating Manchester United 1-0 at Wembley Stadium.
More than 250,000 people turned out to watch Saints make a triumphant tour of the city in an open-topped double-decker bus.
Emily Kraftman, of Deliveroo said: "We were thrilled to see the overwhelming number of customers in Southampton who voted to have their favourite restaurant host the FA Cup trophy."
Freddie Griffith-Jones, senior partnerships manager at the FA added: "It's not everyday you get the chance to see the Emirates FA Cup trophy - especially in your local restaurant.
"We are hugely excited to partner with Deliveroo and to share this opportunity with fans around the country.”
Deliveroo is an award-winning delivery service founded in 2013 by William Shu and Greg Orlowski.
The London-based organisation, which employees 2,500 people in offices across the globe, works with more than 80,000 restaurants and takeaways, as well as 60,000 riders.
The FA Cup, known officially as the Football Association Challenge Cup, was first played during the 1871-72 season and is the oldest national football competition in the world.
Since 2015 it has been known as the Emirates FA Cup after its headline sponsor.


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Man stole sheepskin rug and threatened shop worker with needle

A MAN who stole a sheepskin rug from a Southampton department store and threatened a staff member with a needle @ @ @ @ @ Nicholas Bale , 32 , stole the rug , worth £175 , from John Lewis @ @ @ @ @ December 10 .
He also threatened an employee with a needle in the same incident @ @ @ @ @ ' Court , Bale , care of Forster Road , Shirley , pleaded guilty to @ @ @ @ @ abusive words or behaviour .
He was jailed for 18 weeks , due to his @ @ @ @ @ his previous record of offending .
Bale was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge @ @ @

Justin Nicholas Bale, 32, stole the rug, worth £175, from John Lewis at Westquay in Southampton on December 10.
He also threatened an employee with a needle in the same incident.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, Bale, care of Forster Road, Shirley, pleaded guilty to theft and using threatening or abusive words or behaviour.
He was jailed for 18 weeks, due to his use of the needle and his previous record of offending.
Bale was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £122.