thedailyecho--2020-02-29--Black Eyed Peas, All Saints and You Me At Six added to Isle Of Wight Festival line-up

A WHOLE host of legendary music stars are in line to showcase their talents at the this year 's Isle of Wight Festival .
But a second announcement has also brought top bands Black Eyed Peas , All Saints and You Me At Six into the mix .
Mixing hip-hop , pop , and electro tunes as early as 1995 , the Los Angeles trio of Will.i.am , Apl.de.ap and Taboo in Black Eyed Peas are raising the bar again .
These acts will join 2020 headliners and legendary music icons Lionel Richie , Lewis Capaldi , Snow Patrol , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marking its iconic 50th anniversary this year - which makes it the UK 's oldest festival - Happy Mondays , Primal Scream and Kaiser Chiefs will bring their hard-hitting music game to the weekend 's Big Top stage .
Other acts already announced across the weekend include special guest Pete Tong , Becky Hill , Sam Fender , James Arthur , Supergrass , Dido , Sigma ( DJ set ) , Shed Seven , Example , Maisie Peters , The Manor and JC Stewart .
The festival cemented its place within pop history @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Who and Joni Mitchell in 1968 .
This year will see Jimi Hendrix tribute act Are You Experienced ?
honour the perfect soundtrack to walk down memory lane .
Performing ahead of them will be Southampton-based garage group FooR , who took the UK bass scene by storm in 2018 with their album Friends Of FooR smashing into the Top 10 of the Official UK Dance Charts .
Crowds can also expect to see performances from pop group LONA , Grammy winner and singer Natasha Bedingfield , and indie rock icons Razorlight , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Festival 2020 takes over Seaclose Park , Newport , from June 11 to 14 .

But a second announcement has also brought top bands Black Eyed Peas, All Saints and You Me At Six into the mix.
Mixing hip-hop, pop, and electro tunes as early as 1995, the Los Angeles trio of Will.i.am, Apl.de.ap and Taboo in Black Eyed Peas are raising the bar again.
These acts will join 2020 headliners and legendary music icons Lionel Richie, Lewis Capaldi, Snow Patrol, My Chemical Brothers and Duran Duran.
Marking its iconic 50th anniversary this year - which makes it the UK's oldest festival - Happy Mondays, Primal Scream and Kaiser Chiefs will bring their hard-hitting music game to the weekend's Big Top stage.
Other acts already announced across the weekend include special guest Pete Tong, Becky Hill, Sam Fender, James Arthur, Supergrass, Dido, Sigma (DJ set), Shed Seven, Example, Maisie Peters, The Manor and JC Stewart.
The festival cemented its place within pop history with performances from Jimi Hendrix, The Who and Joni Mitchell in 1968.
This year will see Jimi Hendrix tribute act Are You Experienced? honour the perfect soundtrack to walk down memory lane.
Performing ahead of them will be Southampton-based garage group FooR, who took the UK bass scene by storm in 2018 with their album Friends Of FooR smashing into the Top 10 of the Official UK Dance Charts.
Crowds can also expect to see performances from pop group LONA, Grammy winner and singer Natasha Bedingfield, and indie rock icons Razorlight, among many others.
Isle of Wight Festival 2020 takes over Seaclose Park, Newport, from June 11 to 14.
To buy tickets, visit www.isleofwightfestival.com/tickets.


thedailyecho--2020-02-29--Bold Forester pub wants to turn old barn into four double bedrooms for overnight guests

OWNERS of a popular Hampshire pub have unveiled plans to turn part of the building into overnight accommodation .
Debbie and Duane Lewis have applied for planning permission to convert a former skittle alley at the Bold Forester in Beaulieu Road , Marchwood , into four double rooms .
Mr and Mrs Lewis are two of the best-known publicans in the New Forest .
They also own five other watering holes in the district - the Royal Oak at Beaulieu , the New Forest Inn at Emery Down , the Trusty Servant at Minstead , the Mortimer Arms at Ower @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Now they have devised a £100,000 scheme to upgrade an old barn at the Bold Forester .
The application says : `` The proposal would operate in conjunction with the pub , as part of the same overarching business , and would generate an additional source of income .
`` Firstly , letting rooms are likely to widen its customer base by attracting leisure demand and people who may not have otherwise visited the pub .
`` Secondly , they will increase food and and drink revenue . ''
The application cites the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marchwood pub , the Pilgrim Inn .
Six months after the number of letting rooms rose from seven to 14 , food and drink sales were reported to have increased by 41 % and 102 % respectively .
`` After the initial outlay has been recouped , costs are minimal and the pub is provided with a new revenue stream from the first day of letting . ''
The application has been submitted to the New Forest National Park Authority .
It says : `` The proposal would result in a development which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proposing minor alterations which would only improve its appearance through sensitive design and high quality building materials appropriate to the national park .
`` The only impact of the development in terms of character and appearance would be a visual improvement . ''
Mrs Lewis said the skittle alley had already closed when she and her husband bought the Bold Forester in 2018 .
She added that anyone who wished to play skittles could use a similar facility at the Mortimer Arms , which was only a short drive away .
The proposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two jobs .

Debbie and Duane Lewis have applied for planning permission to convert a former skittle alley at the Bold Forester in Beaulieu Road, Marchwood, into four double rooms.
Mr and Mrs Lewis are two of the best-known publicans in the New Forest.
They also own five other watering holes in the district - the Royal Oak at Beaulieu, the New Forest Inn at Emery Down, the Trusty Servant at Minstead, the Mortimer Arms at Ower and the Royal Oak at Downton.
Now they have devised a £100,000 scheme to upgrade an old barn at the Bold Forester.
The application says: "The proposal would operate in conjunction with the pub, as part of the same overarching business, and would generate an additional source of income.
"Firstly, letting rooms are likely to widen its customer base by attracting leisure demand and people who may not have otherwise visited the pub.
"Secondly, they will increase food and and drink revenue."
The application cites the success of a similar scheme at another Marchwood pub, the Pilgrim Inn. Six months after the number of letting rooms rose from seven to 14, food and drink sales were reported to have increased by 41% and 102% respectively.
"Letting rooms generally provide a much higher profit margin than food.
"After the initial outlay has been recouped, costs are minimal and the pub is provided with a new revenue stream from the first day of letting."
The application has been submitted to the New Forest National Park Authority.
It says: "The proposal would result in a development which makes use of an existing building, proposing minor alterations which would only improve its appearance through sensitive design and high quality building materials appropriate to the national park.
"The only impact of the development in terms of character and appearance would be a visual improvement."
Mrs Lewis said the skittle alley had already closed when she and her husband bought the Bold Forester in 2018.
She added that anyone who wished to play skittles could use a similar facility at the Mortimer Arms, which was only a short drive away.
The proposed development is likely to create at last two jobs.


thedailyecho--2020-02-29--ARCHIVE PIC OF THE DAY: Work carried out on Southampton's Rose Garden

MANY Southampton people remember with affection the rose garden and fountain that once stood in front of the Civic Centre @ @ @ @ @ make way for a new road system .
It was a delightful spot and back @ @ @ @ @ the amount of traffic in the city centre was far less than today , it @ @ @ @ @ idle away a few minutes on a bench surrounded by flowers and watching the fountain @ @ @ @ @ the rose garden disappeared and this Daily Echo photograph shows a scene from December , @ @ @ @ @ western end of the rose garden for the start of the then new Inner Ring @ @ @ @ @ behind is the remains of the old School of Art which was demolished shortly afterwards @ @ @ @ @ more information you would like to share about this picture , why not leave a @ @

It was a delightful spot and back in decades past, when the amount of traffic in the city centre was far less than today, it was a pleasant place to idle away a few minutes on a bench surrounded by flowers and watching the fountain.
In the late 1980s the rose garden disappeared and this Daily Echo photograph shows a scene from December, 1959 when workmen re-aligned the western end of the rose garden for the start of the then new Inner Ring Road.
The derelict building behind is the remains of the old School of Art which was demolished shortly afterwards.
If you have any more information you would like to share about this picture, why not leave a comment?


thedailyecho--2020-02-29--Police seize 400 plants during Bramley cannabis farm raid

POLICE have seized around 400 cannabis plants after raiding a factory unit .
A 25-year-old man from Enfield , North @ @ @ @ @ suspicion of possessing Class B drugs with intent to supply .
He has since been @ @ @ @ @ under investigation following the raid on Thursday Officers raided an industrial unit in Campbell Court @ @ @ @ @ 400 plants , suspected to be cannabis .
A police spokesperson said : `` We @ @ @ @ @ from people who suspect there is cannabis cultivation or drug-related activity going on their neighbourhood @ @ @ @ @ make to us is logged and helps us build up an intelligence picture about what @ @ @ @ @ community .
`` This allows us to take action and protect neighbourhoods from the harm @ @ @ @ @ anti-social behaviour associated with drugs activity . ''

A 25-year-old man from Enfield, North London, was arrested on suspicion of possessing Class B drugs with intent to supply.
He has since been released on bail but remains under investigation following the raid on Thursday
Officers raided an industrial unit in Campbell Court, Bramley to find around 400 plants, suspected to be cannabis.
A police spokesperson said: "We are really keen to hear from people who suspect there is cannabis cultivation or drug-related activity going on their neighbourhood.
"Every call you make to us is logged and helps us build up an intelligence picture about what might be happening in your community.
"This allows us to take action and protect neighbourhoods from the harm caused by the criminality and anti-social behaviour associated with drugs activity."
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thedailyecho--2020-02-29--Masked gang of robbers attack couple in New Forest village

A WOMAN suffered a suspected broken jaw when she was attacked by a gang of masked robbers .
The woman , aged 47 , and a man , aged 54 , were approached by a group of four men with their faces covered in a New Forest village .
The gang assaulted the woman before stealing both the man 's and woman 's watches and other personal items .
They left in a vehicle described as a Honda Civic with the vehicle registration CE08 UAA or similar .
The incident took place in Stopples Lane , Hordle , at 6.22pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers attended the scene and carried out a search of the area .
Detectives are continuing their investigation .
No arrests have been made , however , officers are continuing to seek out CCTV and carry out house to house visits as they attempt to identify the perpetrators .
Detective Sergeant Jamie Wiseman , of Hampshire Constabulary 's Western Investigation Team , said : “ We will be in the area today carrying out a number of enquiries .
We really want to hear from anyone who was in the Stopples Lane area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this description , or drivers who may have dash cam footage of this car.
” “ Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote 44200075102 .
”

The woman, aged 47, and a man, aged 54, were approached by a group of four men with their faces covered in a New Forest village.
The gang assaulted the woman before stealing both the man's and woman's watches and other personal items.
They left in a vehicle described as a Honda Civic with the vehicle registration CE08 UAA or similar.
The incident took place in Stopples Lane, Hordle, at 6.22pm on Thursday, February 27.
Police officers attended the scene and carried out a search of the area. Detectives are continuing their investigation.
No arrests have been made, however, officers are continuing to seek out CCTV and carry out house to house visits as they attempt to identify the perpetrators.
Detective Sergeant Jamie Wiseman, of Hampshire Constabulary's Western Investigation Team, said: “We will be in the area today carrying out a number of enquiries. We really want to hear from anyone who was in the Stopples Lane area last night who saw a vehicle matching this description, or drivers who may have dash cam footage of this car.”
“Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote 44200075102.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-29--Tributes paid to firefighter Michael Szymanski who passed away off-duty

TRIBUTES have been paid to a “ one of a kind ” firefighter who suddenly passed away following 18 years of service helping to save lives across Hampshire .
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service were informed on Wednesday morning that Michael “ Shrek ” Szymanski , who served at both Redbridge and Winchester Fire Station , had passed away while he was off duty .
Flags have since been placed at half mast at fire stations across Hampshire and the UK in honour of the 46-year-old .
Tributes have since flooded in for the firefighter , who was also a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ North Scouts .
Michael 's wife Lisa said : “ My family are lost for words , Mike was the lynchpin to our family unit .
`` Our children , Rose and Adam , are a credit to him , showing true strength of character at this difficult time .
“ Mike inspired everyone around him , he continually challenged himself physically , whether it was completing the Marathon des Sables , cycling South Downs Way from Winchester to Brighton and back again or simply learning to stand on his head .
One @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ All I can say personally is that Mike - Shrek as we all knew him - was the absolute epitome of the term ‘ one of a kind ’ .
“ He lit up any room with his pranks and games and just being him .
“ Once met and never forgotten .
A kind soul with a devil sense of humour .
“ He will be sorely missed by everyone here at Redbridge , his close friends , colleagues , and everyone who ever worked with him.
” Chief Fire Officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s death comes as a great shock to the Service .
“ I know he will be sorely missed by his colleagues especially at Redbridge and Winchester fire stations .
“ Our thoughts are with his family , friends and colleagues at this sad time .
“ One of our senior officers is in contact with Mike ’ s family and we will provide them with all the support they need.
” More than 70 people also paid their respects to Michael across social media .
Michael was cheered on by crowds at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eight Cadbury ’ s creme eggs in three minutes to win a competition against three volunteers , including firefighter Marcus Hill , back in 2005 .
In 2004 , the Daily Echo reported that he also went up against the store ’ s publicity woman Liz Bennett to see how long they could sit in a bath full of compost for Children In Need .

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service were informed on Wednesday morning that Michael “Shrek” Szymanski, who served at both Redbridge and Winchester Fire Station, had passed away while he was off duty.
Flags have since been placed at half mast at fire stations across Hampshire and the UK in honour of the 46-year-old.
Tributes have since flooded in for the firefighter, who was also a former volunteer and chairman of New Forest North Scouts.
Michael's wife Lisa said: “My family are lost for words, Mike was the lynchpin to our family unit.
"Our children, Rose and Adam, are a credit to him, showing true strength of character at this difficult time.
“Mike inspired everyone around him, he continually challenged himself physically, whether it was completing the Marathon des Sables, cycling South Downs Way from Winchester to Brighton and back again or simply learning to stand on his head.
“Mike’s death has left family, friends and colleagues devastated.“
One of Michael’s colleagues said: “All I can say personally is that Mike - Shrek as we all knew him - was the absolute epitome of the term ‘one of a kind’.
“He lit up any room with his pranks and games and just being him.
“Once met and never forgotten. A kind soul with a devil sense of humour.
“He will be sorely missed by everyone here at Redbridge, his close friends, colleagues, and everyone who ever worked with him.”
Chief Fire Officer Neil Odin said: “Mike’s death comes as a great shock to the Service.
“I know he will be sorely missed by his colleagues especially at Redbridge and Winchester fire stations.
“Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this sad time.
“One of our senior officers is in contact with Mike’s family and we will provide them with all the support they need.”
More than 70 people also paid their respects to Michael across social media.
Michael was cheered on by crowds at Asda’s Totton branch after downing eight Cadbury’s creme eggs in three minutes to win a competition against three volunteers, including firefighter Marcus Hill, back in 2005.
In 2004, the Daily Echo reported that he also went up against the store’s publicity woman Liz Bennett to see how long they could sit in a bath full of compost for Children In Need.


thedailyecho--2020-02-29--The law around organ donation is changing - here's what you need to know

THE law is changing in England this spring regarding organ donation .
From May 2020 , the majority of England 's 56 million population will automatically be enrolled as organ donors - unless they choose to opt out .
Max and Keira ’ s Law – the Organ Donation ( Deemed Consent ) Act – will come into effect soon subject to parliamentary approval .
From the time the law changes , all adults in England will be considered as having agreed to donate their own organs when they die , unless they record a decision not to donate - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out ’ - or are in one of the excluded groups .
Those excluded will be people under 18 , those who lack the mental capacity to understand the new arrangements and take the necessary action , and people who have lived in England for fewer than 12 months , or who are not living here voluntarily .
Even after the law changes , families will still be involved before any organ or tissue donation goes ahead , and NHS Blood and Transplant Specialist Nurses will continue to speak with families about their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ change will lead to an extra 700 transplants per year It is estimated that the opt out method will lead to an additional 700 transplants each year by 2023 .
Keira Ball , nine , saved four lives - including that of fellow nine year old , Max Johnson - after her father allowed doctors to use her organs for transplants , following a car crash in 2017 .
Johnson , who championed this law change said , “ I am very excited that we now know when the law change in England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many people who are waiting , just like I was , for the call to say that a suitable heart , kidney , lungs or liver has been found .
“ I just hope that this law change can help save more lives .
When you are waiting for a transplant , every day counts and I hope that everyone who hears about the law change will be reminded to speak to their family , so they know what you want.
” Significant step to help those on donor waiting lists Ministers said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year ’ s Organ Donation ( Deemed Consent ) Act , would be a significant step towards helping the 5,200 people in England who are on waiting lists for life saving or life enhancing transplants .
Health Secretary , Matt Hancock , said , `` Too many people lose their lives waiting for an organ , and I 've been determined to do what I can to boost organ donation rates .
`` I 'm incredibly proud of the action we are taking with this new law .
This is an important step @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more available to those who need it and could help save hundreds of lives every year.
” Body parts that will be considered for routine transplants include the heart , lungs , liver , kidneys , pancreas , intestinal organs , bone , arteries and nervous tissue .
Patients who have previously declared that they do not want to donate some or all of their organs will not have to re-record their decision , according to the Government .
Anthony Clarkson , director of organ donation at NHS Blood and Transplant , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to know that they can do this at any time before or after the law comes into effect .
There is no deadline for making your donation decision.
” The law change has been widely welcomed by health charities such as the British Heart Foundation and Kidney Care UK .

From May 2020, the majority of England's 56 million population will automatically be enrolled as organ donors - unless they choose to opt out.
Max and Keira’s Law – the Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Act – will come into effect soon subject to parliamentary approval.
From the time the law changes, all adults in England will be considered as having agreed to donate their own organs when they die, unless they record a decision not to donate - what’s known as ‘opting out’ - or are in one of the excluded groups.
Those excluded will be people under 18, those who lack the mental capacity to understand the new arrangements and take the necessary action, and people who have lived in England for fewer than 12 months, or who are not living here voluntarily.
Even after the law changes, families will still be involved before any organ or tissue donation goes ahead, and NHS Blood and Transplant Specialist Nurses will continue to speak with families about their loved one’s decision.
Law change will lead to an extra 700 transplants per year
It is estimated that the opt out method will lead to an additional 700 transplants each year by 2023.
Keira Ball, nine, saved four lives - including that of fellow nine year old, Max Johnson - after her father allowed doctors to use her organs for transplants, following a car crash in 2017.
Johnson,who championed this law change said, “I am very excited that we now know when the law change in England will actually happen. There are so many people who are waiting, just like I was, for the call to say that a suitable heart, kidney, lungs or liver has been found.
“I just hope that this law change can help save more lives. When you are waiting for a transplant, every day counts and I hope that everyone who hears about the law change will be reminded to speak to their family, so they know what you want.”
Significant step to help those on donor waiting lists
Ministers said the change, brought about through last year’s Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Act, would be a significant step towards helping the 5,200 people in England who are on waiting lists for life saving or life enhancing transplants.
Health Secretary, Matt Hancock, said, "Too many people lose their lives waiting for an organ, and I've been determined to do what I can to boost organ donation rates.
"I'm incredibly proud of the action we are taking with this new law. This is an important step forward in making organ donation easier and more available to those who need it and could help save hundreds of lives every year.”
Body parts that will be considered for routine transplants include the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, pancreas, intestinal organs, bone, arteries and nervous tissue.
Patients who have previously declared that they do not want to donate some or all of their organs will not have to re-record their decision, according to the Government.
Anthony Clarkson, director of organ donation at NHS Blood and Transplant, said, "It is important for people to know that they can do this at any time before or after the law comes into effect. There is no deadline for making your donation decision.”
The law change has been widely welcomed by health charities such as the British Heart Foundation and Kidney Care UK.


thedailyecho--2020-02-29--Revels being recalled because 'they may contain pieces of metal'

BAGS of Revels chocolates have been recalled as they may contain small pieces of metal .
Mars Wrigley is recalling pouches of the snack because the possible presence of metal makes the product unsafe to eat following a “ mechanical breakdown.
” The specific products being recalled are 101g pouches with the batch code 006C2SLO00 and 006D1SLO00 .
They carry a best before date : of January 31 , 2021 and the product ID code BH76J .
A recall notice on the Food Standards Agency website says : “ Mars Wrigley UK is taking the precautionary step of recalling a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK with the specific best before date detailed above due to the potential presence of very small pieces of metal .
`` No other Mars Wrigley brands , products , batch codes or best before dates are affected.
” People who have one of the products affected , can contact the Mars Wrigley consumer care team to arrange return and a refund .
Customers can call 0800 952 0084 , email : www.mars.co.uk/contactus or get in touch by post at Freepost Mars Wrigley Confectionery UK Ltd. Mars Wrigley said : “ This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best interests of our consumers at heart .
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused .
”

Mars Wrigley is recalling pouches of the snack because the possible presence of metal makes the product unsafe to eat following a “mechanical breakdown.”
The specific products being recalled are 101g pouches with the batch code 006C2SLO00 and 006D1SLO00.
They carry a best before date: of January 31, 2021 and the product ID code BH76J.
A recall notice on the Food Standards Agency website says: “Mars Wrigley UK is taking the precautionary step of recalling a limited amount of Revels® 101g Pouch in the UK with the specific best before date detailed above due to the potential presence of very small pieces of metal.
"No other Mars Wrigley brands, products, batch codes or best before dates are affected.”
People who have one of the products affected, can contact the Mars Wrigley consumer care team to arrange return and a refund.
Customers can call 0800 952 0084, email: www.mars.co.uk/contactus or get in touch by post at Freepost Mars Wrigley Confectionery UK Ltd.
Mars Wrigley said: “This precautionary recall has been initiated with the best interests of our consumers at heart. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-29--PHOTOS: Southampton Common Study Centre in 1990

THIRTY years ago the Southampton Common Study Centre on Southampton Common were proving so popular they were looking to move @ @ @ @ @ grounds of the old zoo site .
Children would go on blindfolded walks – or @ @ @ @ @ and collecting items chosen by touch .
Other informal activities included “ mirror walks , @ @ @ @ @ a bird ’ s downward view of the world by looking into mirrors held near @ @ @ @ @ the value of camouflage by looking for “ wooly worms ” – short lengths of @ @ @ @ @ among vegetation into which some of the colours blended .
In another activity , each @ @ @ @ @ leaf from the same tree , apparently all identical .
They got to know their @ @ @ @ @ a map from an atlas – the veins were roads , the blotches towns .
@ @ @ @ @ name to Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre .

Children would go on blindfolded walks – or crawls – following a leader and collecting items chosen by touch.
Other informal activities included “mirror walks,” in which children discovered a bird’s downward view of the world by looking into mirrors held near their noses.
They discovered the value of camouflage by looking for “wooly worms” – short lengths of wool in various colours hidden among vegetation into which some of the colours blended.
In another activity, each child picked up a single leaf from the same tree, apparently all identical. They got to know their leaf by imaging it were a map from an atlas – the veins were roads, the blotches towns.
The centre has since changed name to Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre.


thedailyecho--2020-02-29--Two Southampton presenters to run 24-hour broadcast on Radio Sonar for Student Minds

TWO presenters at a Southampton radio station will be hosting a 24-hour broadcast show in aid of a mental health charity .
Danny Humby and Oliver Johnson , from student-run station Radio Sonar , are planning to put their on-air skills to the test by getting guests on air , learning songs and raising money for mental health charity Student Minds - from 12pm on March 6 through to 12pm the following day .
It is the Solent University-based station ’ s first attempt at the 24-hour stunt since launching ten years ago .
The presenters decided to aim for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to donate all money raised to Student Minds .
The charity aims to help students become more aware of the importance of mental wellbeing and encourages conversations about mental health .
Film and television student Danny , who is also the station manager , said : “ I wanted to host more charity events and use the facilities that we have to do that .
“ We put out a post into our Facebook group as we wanted people to have an input into where the money went , and Student Minds got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The station , which usually runs from 8am to 10pm , plans to have as many guests as possible on the show , including ex-students of Solent University .
“ We want it to be a fun thing and show people ’ s experiences of the station - we want to have a good time , '' said Danny .
He added : “ The whole thing is about celebrating Sonar .
We want to do more to put us on the map and make a difference to the local community.
” To @ @ @ @ @ @ @ www.solentsu.co.uk/ents/event/679/ .

Danny Humby and Oliver Johnson, from student-run station Radio Sonar, are planning to put their on-air skills to the test by getting guests on air, learning songs and raising money for mental health charity Student Minds - from 12pm on March 6 through to 12pm the following day.
It is the Solent University-based station’s first attempt at the 24-hour stunt since launching ten years ago.
The presenters decided to aim for a target of £500 after students voted to donate all money raised to Student Minds.
The charity aims to help students become more aware of the importance of mental wellbeing and encourages conversations about mental health.
Film and television student Danny, who is also the station manager, said: “I wanted to host more charity events and use the facilities that we have to do that.
“We put out a post into our Facebook group as we wanted people to have an input into where the money went, and Student Minds got the most likes and comments."
The station, which usually runs from 8am to 10pm, plans to have as many guests as possible on the show, including ex-students of Solent University.
“We want it to be a fun thing and show people’s experiences of the station - we want to have a good time," said Danny.
He added: “The whole thing is about celebrating Sonar. We want to do more to put us on the map and make a difference to the local community.”
To listen, visit www.radiosonar.co.uk/listen and donate at www.solentsu.co.uk/ents/event/679/.


thedailyecho--2020-03-02--More than 12,000 drivers caught speeding by average speed cameras on M27

MORE than 12,000 drivers have been caught speeding through the M27 ’ s temporary 50mph speed limit in less than a year , the Daily Echo can reveal .
Average speed cameras clocked 12,295 drivers breaking the temporary limit , between Fareham and Eastleigh , since it was introduced in February 2019 .
And a Freedom of Information ( FOI ) request by the Echo can also reveal one driver was caught speeding at 117mph through the temporary speed zone .
The limit is in place while Highways England upgrades the M27 to a smart motorway .
Motoring groups have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A spokesperson for the RAC said : “ Every driver that breaks the limit on a section of roadworks is putting the lives of road workers at risk .
“ But it truly beggars belief that a someone has been so irresponsible as to drive at 117mph on one of these stretches .
“ The sight of yellow average speed cameras on the motorway should be heeded by all drivers as there ’ s simply no escaping them.
” Figures from the FOI request , to Hampshire Constabulary , also reveal that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ penalty notices to drivers caught between February 2019 and January 2020 .
With the national fixed penalty amount for speeding set at £100 , it means the government could have raked in more than £300,000 in less than 12 months .
Police say around 3,000 drivers were “ retrained ” , through methods such as the speed awareness course .
A total of 1,446 drivers were prosecuted in the courts .
Police say the figures reflect the finalised cases and there are a number of cases which are still in progress .
Commenting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Royston Smith , said : “ The temporary speed limit on the M27 is there for good reason .
“ It is only a short stretch of motorway and then the 70 mph limit resumes.
” A spokesperson for Highways England said : “ We are grateful to the vast majority of drivers who stick within the limit .
“ These figures show that we have robust enforcement measures with our partners in Hampshire to deal with the small minority of drivers who put themselves and others at risk by driving too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ limit is in place while Highways England carries out a £250 million smart motorway upgrade on the M27 , which will see the hard shoulder converted into a fourth lane , with emergency refuges throughout .
New CCTV cameras and electronic information signs will also be installed along with signals on gantries which will show variable mandatory speed limits and manage traffic flow .
The upgrade works , between junctions 4 and 11 , are due to be completed by 2021 .

Average speed cameras clocked 12,295 drivers breaking the temporary limit, between Fareham and Eastleigh, since it was introduced in February 2019.
And a Freedom of Information (FOI) request by the Echo can also reveal one driver was caught speeding at 117mph through the temporary speed zone.
The limit is in place while Highways England upgrades the M27 to a smart motorway.
Motoring groups have described the figures as “shocking”.
A spokesperson for the RAC said: “Every driver that breaks the limit on a section of roadworks is putting the lives of road workers at risk.
“But it truly beggars belief that a someone has been so irresponsible as to drive at 117mph on one of these stretches.
(The temporary speed limit is enforced by average speed cameras, which measure a vehicle's speed between two points)
“The sight of yellow average speed cameras on the motorway should be heeded by all drivers as there’s simply no escaping them.”
Figures from the FOI request, to Hampshire Constabulary, also reveal that police handed out more than 3,200 fixed penalty notices to drivers caught between February 2019 and January 2020.
With the national fixed penalty amount for speeding set at £100, it means the government could have raked in more than £300,000 in less than 12 months.
Police say around 3,000 drivers were “retrained”, through methods such as the speed awareness course.
A total of 1,446 drivers were prosecuted in the courts.
Police say the figures reflect the finalised cases and there are a number of cases which are still in progress.
Commenting on the figures, Southampton Itchen MP, Royston Smith, said: “The temporary speed limit on the M27 is there for good reason.
“It is only a short stretch of motorway and then the 70 mph limit resumes.”
A spokesperson for Highways England said: “We are grateful to the vast majority of drivers who stick within the limit.
“These figures show that we have robust enforcement measures with our partners in Hampshire to deal with the small minority of drivers who put themselves and others at risk by driving too fast through the roadworks.”
The temporary limit is in place while Highways England carries out a £250 million smart motorway upgrade on the M27, which will see the hard shoulder converted into a fourth lane, with emergency refuges throughout.
(How Highways England says the smart motorway scheme works)
New CCTV cameras and electronic information signs will also be installed along with signals on gantries which will show variable mandatory speed limits and manage traffic flow.
The upgrade works, between junctions 4 and 11, are due to be completed by 2021.


thedailyecho--2020-03-02--M3 reopens after hundreds of litres of diesel spill on to carriageway

A HAMPSHIRE motorway has reopened after hundreds of litres of diesel gushed out on to the carriageway .
The M3 @ @ @ @ @ reopened at around 11pm last night after being resurfaced .
• M3 shut as hundreds @ @ @ @ @ on to carriageway Emergency services closed the motorway after an accident involving a lorry in @ @ @ @ @ morning .
The incident happened when a lorry suffered a serious break down between junctions @ @ @ @ @ to the Highways Agency the drive shaft had fallen from the vehicle and ruptured its @ @ @ @ @ result 600 litres of diesel spilled across the carriageway .
Another vehicle then collided with @ @ @ @ @ the road has shut for most of yesterday to allow for the clear up operation @

The M3 northbound between J10 and J9 reopened at around 11pm last night after being resurfaced.
Emergency services closed the motorway after an accident involving a lorry in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The incident happened when a lorry suffered a serious break down between junctions 10 and 9.
According to the Highways Agency the drive shaft had fallen from the vehicle and ruptured its fuel tank.
As a result 600 litres of diesel spilled across the carriageway.
Another vehicle then collided with the the drive shaft with the road has shut for most of yesterday to allow for the clear up operation.


thedailyecho--2020-03-02--Balaclava wearing man fondles himself leaving resident 'unable to sleep and shaken up'

A CHANDLER 'S Ford resident has been left shaken up and been unable to sleep after a man wearing a @ @ @ @ @ resident who wishes to remain unnamed was walking home from work on Thursday at around @ @ @ @ @ Falkland Road , there was a man wearing a black balaclava , black long sleeved @ @ @ @ @ `` dropped down to his knees '' fondling himself .
When the witness threatened to @ @ @ @ @ alleged flasher `` calmly '' pulled up his jeans and fled down an alleyway which @ @ @ @ @ .
The witness was reportedly `` really shaken up and to have barely slept '' @ @ @ @ @ : `` We have received a report of a man exposing himself in Falkland Road @ @ @ @ @ just before 8pm yesterday ( February 27 ) .
Anyone who saw anything suspicious can @ @ @ @ @ . ''

The resident who wishes to remain unnamed was walking home from work on Thursday at around 7.45pm
When they turned into Falkland Road, there was a man wearing a black balaclava, black long sleeved shirt, and dark jeans "dropped down to his knees" fondling himself.
When the witness threatened to call the police, the alleged flasher "calmly" pulled up his jeans and fled down an alleyway which runs parallel to Westfield road.
The witness was reportedly "really shaken up and to have barely slept".
A police spokesperson said: "We have received a report of a man exposing himself in Falkland Road, Chandler's Ford, just before 8pm yesterday (February 27).
Anyone who saw anything suspicious can call 101, quoting 44200075186."


thedailyecho--2020-03-02--Coronavirus across Hampshire: Here's everything we know so far

HERE is everything we know about Coronavirus , both in the Southampton region and nationally .
A GP surgery in Romsey was shut last week over worries of the coronavirus .
The Nightingale Site of Abbeywell Surgery in Romsey closed on February 27 “ due to a potential infection ” .
A spokesperson for the surgery confirmed to the Daily Echo that the closure was due to worries over the coronavirus .
A cruise ship which sailed from Southampton was turned away from a Caribbean port at the weekend after fears of Coronavirus .
Eight passengers travelling on MS Braemar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ struck down with flu-like symptoms .
The Braemar which set sail from Southampton on December 3 was due to dock at the Port of La Romana in the Dominican Republic on Wednesday , February 26 .
However , the Dominican health authority turned the vessel away after the captain reported passengers had symptoms including fever , cough , or breathing difficulties .
Staff at Southampton General Hospital have also been told to shave to help limit the spread of coronavirus , it has been reported .
Which schools were affected last week ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ school seemed to be affected last week .
A Romsey school has issued a warning to parents over the coronavirus .
The Romsey School has confirmed in an official statement that some students have gone home as a `` precautionary measure '' .
Though it is not known whether any members of staff or students have got the virus .
An official statement said : `` There have been no known cases of any member of the school community having the coronavirus .
`` Any pupils who have gone home have done so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hand-shakes is one effective way of reducing the risk of catching coronavirus , experts say .
Thorough hand-washing , maintaining distance from others and avoiding contact like hand-shakes can be a good way to stem the spread of the virus .
As fears intensify over the European spread of Covid-19 , health professionals have said everyday precautions like carrying hand sanitiser are the best tools to protect against contracting the illness .
Covering your mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve when you cough or sneeze , rather than your hands , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helpful , according to NHS guidance .
The Prime Minister is to chair an emergency Cobra meeting on coronavirus following a weekend which saw the number of people infected in the UK climb to 36 .
Boris Johnson is expected to warn ministers that Covid-19 will present a `` significant challenge '' to the country as he finalises a new battle plan by the Government .
Thirteen new coronavirus cases have been confirmed in the UK as the number of people infected climbed to 36 .
The first person in Scotland to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travelled from Italy - the worst-affected country in Europe .
Twelve new cases were diagnosed in England on Sunday and the Health Secretary admitted it was `` inevitable '' the deadly virus would continue to spread .
Matt Hancock would not rule out following China 's lead in shutting down cities if the Covid-19 outbreak escalates .
The UK looks set for more widespread infection of coronavirus as more cases occur among people with no links to overseas outbreaks , a senior Public Health England ( PHE ) official has said .
Globally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the virus exceeds 3,000 and there have been almost 90,000 confirmed cases .

What's the situation in Hampshire?
A person from Hampshire has been confirmed as testing positive for coronavirus - the first case in the county since the outbreak in China.
A government department has confirmed that 12 further patients have tested positive in England.
No further details have been released about the patient from Hampshire.
A GP surgery in Romsey was shut last week over worries of the coronavirus.
The Nightingale Site of Abbeywell Surgery in Romsey closed on February 27 “due to a potential infection”.
A spokesperson for the surgery confirmed to the Daily Echo that the closure was due to worries over the coronavirus.
A cruise ship which sailed from Southampton was turned away from a Caribbean port at the weekend after fears of Coronavirus.
Eight passengers travelling on MS Braemar operated by Fred Olsen Cruise Lines were struck down with flu-like symptoms.
The Braemar which set sail from Southampton on December 3 was due to dock at the Port of La Romana in the Dominican Republic on Wednesday, February 26.
However, the Dominican health authority turned the vessel away after the captain reported passengers had symptoms including fever, cough, or breathing difficulties.
Staff at Southampton General Hospital have also been told to shave to help limit the spread of coronavirus, it has been reported.
Which schools were affected last week?
In our area, just the one school seemed to be affected last week.
A Romsey school has issued a warning to parents over the coronavirus.
The Romsey School has confirmed in an official statement that some students have gone home as a "precautionary measure".
Though it is not known whether any members of staff or students have got the virus.
An official statement said: "There have been no known cases of any member of the school community having the coronavirus.
"Any pupils who have gone home have done so as a precautionary measure."
What’s the latest advice?
AVOIDING hand-shakes is one effective way of reducing the risk of catching coronavirus, experts say.
Thorough hand-washing, maintaining distance from others and avoiding contact like hand-shakes can be a good way to stem the spread of the virus.
As fears intensify over the European spread of Covid-19, health professionals have said everyday precautions like carrying hand sanitiser are the best tools to protect against contracting the illness.
Covering your mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve when you cough or sneeze, rather than your hands, and binning used tissues immediately is also helpful, according to NHS guidance.
What's happened nationally?
Up to one in five workers in the UK could be off sick during a coronavirus peak, while the police may switch to only dealing with serious crime, a new Government battle plan says.
The 27-page document sets out the UK-wide response to Covid-19, with possible measures including the cancellation of non-urgent operations and retired NHS staff being called "back to duty".
Twelve new cases were recorded in the UK as of 9am today, officials said, including two in Bury and another in Bolton.
The other cases were confirmed in London, Hampshire, Northamptonshire, Wirral, Humberside and Kent.
The Government's battle plan was set out before Health Secretary Matt Hancock revealed that the number of people diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK has risen to 51.
Matt Hancock would not rule out following China's lead in shutting down cities if the Covid-19 outbreak escalates.
The UK looks set for more widespread infection of coronavirus as more cases occur among people with no links to overseas outbreaks, a senior Public Health England (PHE) official has said.
Globally, the number of people killed worldwide by the virus exceeds 3,000 and there have been almost 90,000 confirmed cases.


thedailyecho--2020-03-02--Plans to expand Wiggle in Above Bar Street, Southampton

A SOUTHAMPTON strip club is planning to expand just a month after revamping .
Wiggle lap-dancing club in Above Bar Street has applied to use the first and second floors of its neighbouring building ( 186 Above Bar Street ) .
The space is above the The Nail Shop .
A decision is expected from Southampton City Council planning officers by April 9 .
Wiggle has been contacted for a comment and the Echo awaits a reply .
As previously reported , the club last month applied for refurbishment to create a larger pole dancing stage , better VIP booths @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rather than standing will reduce the risk of trouble – according to the premises application submitted to the city council .
The plans also included more CCTV in the new seating and entertainment areas and work to soundproof additional windows .
Described on its website as offering a “ friendly and relaxed atmosphere ” the club accommodates birthdays , stag parties , celebrations “ and much more ” .
Anyone who wishes to make a representation to the city council in regards to this application has time until March 10 , an official @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s planning portal one comment has been made so far .
In their letter The Gardens Trust said : “ Thank you for consulting the Gardens Trust in its role as Statutory Consultee on the above application which affects Central Parks , an historic designed landscape of national importance which is included by Historic England on the Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest at Grade II* .
We have considered the information provided in support of the application and on the basis of this confirm we do not wish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stage .
We would however emphasise that this does not in any way signify either our approval or disapproval of the proposals.
” The adult entertainment venue is open from 10pm to 5am from Tuesdays to Saturdays .
With headquarters in Ojs Industrial Park , Portsmouth , there are also Wiggle branches in Portsmouth , Bournemouth and Weymouth .

Wiggle lap-dancing club in Above Bar Street has applied to use the first and second floors of its neighbouring building (186 Above Bar Street).
The space is above the The Nail Shop. A decision is expected from Southampton City Council planning officers by April 9.
Wiggle has been contacted for a comment and the Echo awaits a reply.
As previously reported, the club last month applied for refurbishment to create a larger pole dancing stage, better VIP booths and more seating.
Having people seated rather than standing will reduce the risk of trouble – according to the premises application submitted to the city council.
The plans also included more CCTV in the new seating and entertainment areas and work to soundproof additional windows.
Described on its website as offering a “friendly and relaxed atmosphere” the club accommodates birthdays, stag parties, celebrations “and much more”.
Anyone who wishes to make a representation to the city council in regards to this application has time until March 10, an official document said.
According to the council’s planning portal one comment has been made so far.
In their letter The Gardens Trust said: “Thank you for consulting the Gardens Trust in its role as Statutory Consultee on the above application which affects Central Parks, an historic designed landscape of national importance which is included by Historic England on the Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest at Grade II*. We have considered the information provided in support of the application and on the basis of this confirm we do not wish to comment on the proposals at this stage. We would however emphasise that this does not in any way signify either our approval or disapproval of the proposals.”
The adult entertainment venue is open from 10pm to 5am from Tuesdays to Saturdays.
With headquarters in Ojs Industrial Park, Portsmouth, there are also Wiggle branches in Portsmouth, Bournemouth and Weymouth.


thedailyecho--2020-03-02--Motorists face 18 mile diversion around Romsey due to level crossing closure at Mottisfont

MOTORISTS will be forced to drive a 18 mile diversion due to a level crossing closing .
The crossing on @ @ @ @ @ near Romsey will be closed overnight between March 2 and March 4 .
It will @ @ @ @ @ 5.30am .
This is cause drivers to face a 30 minute diversion , which is @ @ @ @ @ on Barley Hill/Dunbridge Lane and continue to follow Dunbridge Lane for 0.7 miles .
At @ @ @ @ @ 2nd exit onto High Street/A30 then continue to follow A30 for 4.1 miles .
Turn @ @ @ @ @ continue to follow B3084

The crossing on Hatt Hill, Mottisfont, near Romsey will be closed overnight between March 2 and March 4.
It will be shut from 11.30pm until 5.30am.
This is cause drivers to face a 30 minute diversion, which is as follows;
Head east on Barley Hill/Dunbridge Lane and continue to follow Dunbridge Lane for 0.7 miles.
Turn left onto Kimbridge Lane for 0.8 miles.
Turn left onto A3057 for 6.6 miles.
At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto High Street/A30 then continue to follow A30 for 4.1 miles.
Turn left onto Salisbury Rd and continue to follow B3084


thedailyecho--2020-03-02--MISSING: Appeal launched to find missing Jonathan Wainwright

AN APPEAL has been launched to find a missing Hampshire man .
Jonathan Wainwright was last seen yesterday morning at @ @ @ @ @ , Hayling Island .
The 47-year-old sent his wife by text message just before 11am @ @ @ @ @ on a bicycle ride , but he has not been heard from since .
His @ @ @ @ @ welfare as his disappearance is reportedly extremely out of character .
Police are now appealing @ @ @ @ @ an eye out for Jonathan today .
It is believed he will be wearing cycling @ @ @ @ @ out with slippers on rather than normal shoes .
His family think he will be @ @ @ @ @ .
Jonathan likes to ride his bicycle to Farlington Marshes and could also be in @ @ @ @ @ police spokesperson said : `` If you see or have seen Jonathan , please call @ @ @ @ @

Jonathan Wainwright was last seen yesterday morning at his home in Kings Road, Hayling Island.
The 47-year-old sent his wife by text message just before 11am to say he was going on a bicycle ride, but he has not been heard from since.
His family are concerned for his welfare as his disappearance is reportedly extremely out of character.
Police are now appealing to the public to keep an eye out for Jonathan today.
It is believed he will be wearing cycling clothing but could have gone out with slippers on rather than normal shoes.
His family think he will be riding a Chris Boardman bicycle.
Jonathan likes to ride his bicycle to Farlington Marshes and could also be in the Emsworth area.
A police spokesperson said: "If you see or have seen Jonathan, please call 101 quoting 44200078790."


thedailyecho--2020-03-02--Cruise ships at Port of Southampton could plug into shore power cut carbon emissions

A NEW £6m project at the Port of Southampton could cut emissions and harmful air pollution .
ABP which operates the Port of Southampton plans to install shore power for cruise ships at a multi-user terminal .
This will allow vessels docked at Europe ’ s major cruise port to switch off their engines and plug into shore-side power supplies .
This would mean reduced carbon emissions or harmful air pollutants .
The city port would be the first major commercial berth and cruise terminal using this technology in the United Kingdom with the project costing £6,313,171 in total .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ money from the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership which supports projects to boost the Solent region .
ABP ’ s regional director , Alastair Welch , said : “ Shore power represents a major opportunity for the cruise sector , the port and the city of Southampton .
By giving cruise ships the opportunity to “ plugin ” when they ’ re alongside will completely eliminate emissions during that time .
“ Our plans are also in line with the Government ’ s 2050 Maritime Strategy on a pathway towards lower and zero emissions.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and delivery champion for the Solent LEP said : “ At their core , each of these projects offer strong sustainability and economic development , and are hugely significant for the Solent region .
“ From supporting the creation of hundreds of new jobs , providing high-tech , state-of-the-art training spaces , new laboratories and business engagement zones for hundreds of learners and businesses through to having a beneficial impact on air quality and significantly reducing the risk of coastal flooding of properties for the next 100 years.
” It comes as civil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last week .
Full details are yet to be finalised however , city bosses are planning to increase the number of charging points for electric vehicles , plant 5,000 trees , create 25 urban meadows and reduce the number of parking spaces in the city centre over the next years .
The newly announced measures are part of the Green City Charter ’ s delivery plan .
Southampton City Council said the plan will be updated every three years and stressed that civic chiefs have been “ ambitious ” by recognising the scale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by identifying there is a need to improve their understanding and establish more detailed actions .

ABP which operates the Port of Southampton plans to install shore power for cruise ships at a multi-user terminal.
This will allow vessels docked at Europe’s major cruise port to switch off their engines and plug into shore-side power supplies.
This would mean reduced carbon emissions or harmful air pollutants.
The city port would be the first major commercial berth and cruise terminal using this technology in the United Kingdom with the project costing £6,313,171 in total.
Of this, £4,434,350 will be grant money from the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership which supports projects to boost the Solent region.
ABP’s regional director, Alastair Welch, said: “Shore power represents a major opportunity for the cruise sector, the port and the city of Southampton.
By giving cruise ships the opportunity to “plugin” when they’re alongside will completely eliminate emissions during that time.
“Our plans are also in line with the Government’s 2050 Maritime Strategy on a pathway towards lower and zero emissions.”
SJ Hunt, a board director and delivery champion for the Solent LEP said: “At their core, each of these projects offer strong sustainability and economic development, and are hugely significant for the Solent region.
“From supporting the creation of hundreds of new jobs, providing high-tech, state-of-the-art training spaces, new laboratories and business engagement zones for hundreds of learners and businesses through to having a beneficial impact on air quality and significantly reducing the risk of coastal flooding of properties for the next 100 years.”
It comes as civil chiefs unveiled their plans to fight pollution last week.
Full details are yet to be finalised however, city bosses are planning to increase the number of charging points for electric vehicles, plant 5,000 trees, create 25 urban meadows and reduce the number of parking spaces in the city centre over the next years.
The newly announced measures are part of the Green City Charter’s delivery plan.
Southampton City Council said the plan will be updated every three years and stressed that civic chiefs have been “ambitious” by recognising the scale of work needed and “realistic” by identifying there is a need to improve their understanding and establish more detailed actions.


thedailyecho--2020-03-02--Art expert says painting on Mount Pleasant Road, Southampton, is likely to be Banksy

AN ART enthusiast has said that the new mural discover in Southampton over the weekend could be a real Bansky piece .
The artwork has been created on a wall in Mount Pleasant Road in Southampton , and it is believed to have appeared over Friday night .
It shows the figure of a child holding a balloon with the words “ our future ” sprayed across the top .
The artwork on Mount Pleasant Road is yet to be confirmed as a Banksy piece .
A similar piece of art appeared in November 2010 on the same wall , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Banksy piece .
It showed the same child ’ s figure with the words “ No Future ” .
• Is it another Banksy work of art for Southampton ?
However , just days after it was created , it was vandalised .
Gallery owner and Banksy “ expert ” John Brandler said it is possible that the new mural is a real Banksy piece .
It is believed that Banksy may have returned to “ fix ” the artwork , and the symbol in the balloon could be a nod towards Greta @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Friday night .
John , the owner of Brandler Galleries in Brentwood , Essex , said : “ It is very difficult to judge from distorted and angled photos to see if this is real .
“ It is not unknown for Banksy to go back to old murals that have been damaged .
“ So maybe he has gone back .
“ I would say there is a 60 to 70 per cent chance [ it is real ] , but we need to see what he put on his website.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ similar style was discovered at New Century Bingo in Shirley Road .
The artwork discovered on Shirley Road was surrounded by doubt from an art industry insider who said that it was “ unlikely ” to be Banksy .
Southampton City Council Cabinet Member for Homes and Culture Satvir Kaur said : “ Banksy is an international icon and is no stranger to Southampton .
`` It would be great if he returned to add to one of his pieces - something he ’ s done before - , at a time when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` As we know Banksy is a keen political activist , and art can be used to translate the most powerful messages .
`` With our climate emergency and this mural in an area where the children are amongst the most deprived in the country , it is a poignant place to have it and an important reminder for us all to act .
”

The artwork has been created on a wall in Mount Pleasant Road in Southampton, and it is believed to have appeared over Friday night.
It shows the figure of a child holding a balloon with the words “our future” sprayed across the top.
The artwork on Mount Pleasant Road is yet to be confirmed as a Banksy piece.
A similar piece of art appeared in November 2010 on the same wall, which was confirmed to be an original Banksy piece.
It showed the same child’s figure with the words “No Future”.
However, just days after it was created, it was vandalised.
Gallery owner and Banksy “expert” John Brandler said it is possible that the new mural is a real Banksy piece.
It is believed that Banksy may have returned to “fix” the artwork, and the symbol in the balloon could be a nod towards Greta Thunberg’s appearance in Bristol on Friday night.
John, the owner of Brandler Galleries in Brentwood, Essex, said: “It is very difficult to judge from distorted and angled photos to see if this is real.
“It is not unknown for Banksy to go back to old murals that have been damaged.
“So maybe he has gone back.
“I would say there is a 60 to 70 per cent chance [it is real], but we need to see what he put on his website.”
In January 2011, artwork of a similar style was discovered at New Century Bingo in Shirley Road.
The artwork discovered on Shirley Road was surrounded by doubt from an art industry insider who said that it was “unlikely” to be Banksy.
Southampton City Council Cabinet Member for Homes and Culture Satvir Kaur said: “Banksy is an international icon and is no stranger to Southampton.
"It would be great if he returned to add to one of his pieces - something he’s done before -, at a time when Southampton is growing its cultural offer.
"As we know Banksy is a keen political activist, and art can be used to translate the most powerful messages.
"With our climate emergency and this mural in an area where the children are amongst the most deprived in the country, it is a poignant place to have it and an important reminder for us all to act.”


thedailyecho--2020-03-02--Scooter riders tried to kick motorcyclist and passenger off bike

A MOTORIST and a passenger were kicked off their motorbike as burglars tried to steal the bike .
Police say @ @ @ @ @ at the lights heading near The Balmoral Pub , North Baddesley , has been targeted @ @ @ @ @ and yellow 125 or 250cc scooter .
The bike , which had a rider and @ @ @ @ @ both wearing dark clothing and multi coloured helmets , have been kicked off the stationary @ @ @ @ @ tried to steal his motorbike .
A police spokesperson said : “ Luckily he managed @ @ @ @ @ his bike and they rode off .
Slight damage was caused to the victims motorbike @ @ @ @ @ We know that a driver of a white van approached the victim to check he @ @ @ @ @ ’ t have his details .
“ If you have any details please contact 101 @ @ @ @ @ number 44200072193 ” The incident happened on February 25 at 5pm .

Police say a motorbike stationary in traffic at the lights heading near The Balmoral Pub, North Baddesley, has been targeted by riders of a blue and yellow 125 or 250cc scooter.
The bike, which had a rider and a passenger on it, both wearing dark clothing and multi coloured helmets, have been kicked off the stationary motorbike rider and have then tried to steal his motorbike.
A police spokesperson said: “Luckily he managed to prevent them from taking his bike and they rode off. Slight damage was caused to the victims motorbike in the incident.”
“We know that a driver of a white van approached the victim to check he was ok but we don’t have his details.
“If you have any details please contact 101 and quote the following reference number 44200072193”
The incident happened on February 25 at 5pm.


thedailyecho--2020-03-02--CCTV captures moment a car crashed into a home on Victoria Road

CCTV FOOTAGE shows the shocking moment a crashed into the front of a Southampton family home .
Just after 12am on Sunday , a Vauxhall Zafira crashed into the front of a house on Victoria Road in Woolston , cause severe damage to the garage , front steps and the kitchen .
The footage shows the car driving straight into the front of the family home .
The car , with a man and a woman in it , struck the front of the house leaving a huge dent in the garage door as well as shunting the outside steps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wall .
A hole has been left in the family 's kitchen , which in the basement of the home , and all of the cabinets have been damaged .
Plates , glasses and other items were thrown out of the cupboards and shattered on the floor .
The family that own the house , who have asked not to be names , said they were woken just after midnight with an `` almighty crash '' .
They said : `` We were just going to bed and there was this almighty crash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there was a car planted in my doorway .
`` The force of the crash has emptied the cupboards in the kitchen .
`` The kitchen is only six months old , and I would say I have lost 50 per cent of it . ''
Another relative added : `` I thought someone had thrown something through my window at first so I shot up and grabbed my car keys because I was ready to chase someone down the street .
`` People use the road as a race track due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' The cost of the damage is still unknown at this time .
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police for a comment and is waiting for a response .

Just after 12am on Sunday, a Vauxhall Zafira crashed into the front of a house on Victoria Road in Woolston, causing severe damage to the garage, front steps and the kitchen.
The footage shows the car driving straight into the front of the family home.
The car, with a man and a woman in it, struck the front of the house leaving a huge dent in the garage door as well as shunting the outside steps into the house causing cracks in the wall.
A hole has been left in the family's kitchen, which in the basement of the home, and all of the cabinets have been damaged.
Plates, glasses and other items were thrown out of the cupboards and shattered on the floor.
The family that own the house, who have asked not to be names, said they were woken just after midnight with an "almighty crash".
They said: "We were just going to bed and there was this almighty crash.
"I went down stairs and there was a car planted in my doorway.
"The force of the crash has emptied the cupboards in the kitchen.
"The kitchen is only six months old, and I would say I have lost 50 per cent of it."
Another relative added: "I thought someone had thrown something through my window at first so I shot up and grabbed my car keys because I was ready to chase someone down the street.
"People use the road as a race track due to the poor layout of the road."
The cost of the damage is still unknown at this time.
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police for a comment and is waiting for a response.


thedailyecho--2020-03-02--Ella, 18, gives away £500 prom dress to pupil who cannot afford her own

IT IS a memorable moment when one attends their prom to mark the end of their time at school .
And with the special occasion usually comes a smart suit or impressive ball gown that the student will keep forever .
But this year , a Southampton woman has given away her prom dress , which she bought for £500 , to a pupil who could not afford to buy her own .
Psychology student Ella Mackenzie-Sly , who has worked in prom store boutique Dress To Go since she was 16 , said she sees `` a lot of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
She said : `` It 's a luxury item and I see a lot of people who can not afford it .
`` I spent £500 on my dress and looking back , it would be better to go to someone who needs it .
It 's been sitting in my room in perfect condition . ''
Ella posted pictures of her dress on a community Facebook page and had over 60 comments from people praising her for her generosity .
The post wrote : `` Gorgeous prom dress only worn once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never be worn again .
`` I ’ d love for someone else who wouldn ’ t be able to afford a prom dress this year to wear mine as I know how difficult it can be for some families and everyone deserves to go to their prom . ''
Shortly after , Ella was messaged by a staff member from a Southampton school who knew a pupil that could not afford to attend their prom .
Ella said : `` I was messaged by someone who is head of safeguarding at a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pick it up to give it to a girl who ca n't afford it .
The lady is also paying for the girl 's transport . ''
The 18-year-old attended Wildern Primary School prom almost three years ago and is now in her first year at Portsmouth University .
Ella , from Hedge End , is also giving away her clutch bag for the same girl to borrow at her prom .
She said : `` I know a lot of people trying to sell their dresses and it 's not worth getting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could n't even afford that . ''

And with the special occasion usually comes a smart suit or impressive ball gown that the student will keep forever.
But this year, a Southampton woman has given away her prom dress, which she bought for £500, to a pupil who could not afford to buy her own.
Psychology student Ella Mackenzie-Sly said she sees "a lot of people who cannot afford it".
She said: "It's a luxury item and I see a lot of people who cannot afford it.
"I spent £500 on my dress and looking back, it would be better to go to someone who needs it. It's been sitting in my room in perfect condition."
Ella posted pictures of her dress on a community Facebook page and had over 60 comments from people praising her for her generosity.
The post wrote: "Gorgeous prom dress only worn once for a few hours and will sadly never be worn again.
"I’d love for someone else who wouldn’t be able to afford a prom dress this year to wear mine as I know how difficult it can be for some families and everyone deserves to go to their prom."
Shortly after, Ella was messaged by a staff member from a Southampton school who knew a pupil that could not afford to attend their prom.
Ella said: "I was messaged by someone who is head of safeguarding at a school in Southampton and she arranged to pick it up to give it to a girl who can't afford it. The lady is also paying for the girl's transport."
The 18-year-old attended Wildern Primary School prom almost three years ago and is now in her first year at Portsmouth University.
Ella, from Hedge End, is also giving away her clutch bag for the same girl to borrow at her prom.
She said: "I know a lot of people trying to sell their dresses and it's not worth getting £50 or £60 for it when someone couldn't even afford that."


thedailyecho--2020-03-02--Michael Kevin Domican left woman "grossly offensive and menacing" voice mails

A SOUTHAMPTON man has been handed a suspended sentence after he left a woman an `` indecent and menacing '' @ @ @ @ @ were described as to be of a `` grossly offensive or of an indecent , @ @ @ @ @ .
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates ' Court , Domican pleaded guilty to one account of @ @ @ @ @ .
Domican , of Atherley Road , Southampton , was committed to prison for 12 @ @ @ @ @ .
He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £122 .

Michael Kevin Domican, 35, left a woman voice mails between January 25 and 27.
The voice mails were described as to be of a "grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing" character.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, Domican pleaded guilty to one account of leaving grossly offensive voice mails.
Domican, of Atherley Road, Southampton, was committed to prison for 12 weeks suspended for 24 months.
He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £122.


thedailyecho--2020-03-02--IN THE COURTS: 9 people who have appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court

AMONG the cases heard at Southampton Magistrates ' Court were ... CRAIG THOMAS BULL , 32 , Quilter Close , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to two accounts of breaching a non-molestation order .
Committed to prison for 12 weeks suspended for 18 months and handed a restraining order banning him from contacting the victim .
Ordered to pay victim surcharge of £122 and court costs of £85 .
GYORGY DEKANY , 39 , of Newcombe Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to using violence the purpose of securing entry into a flat on Shirley Road .
Discharged conditionally for six @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him from entering the flat .
Ordered to pay £21 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
CHANTELLE VICTORIA RADFORD , 28 , of Milton Mead , New Milton .
Pleaded guilty to one account of assault by beating in Lymington and one account of damaging sunglasses .
Community order made and fined £50 .
Ordered to pay £90 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
NICOLE JORDAN , 27 , of Oak Road , Bursledon .
Pleaded guilty to assault by beating .
Discharged conditionally for 12 months .
Ordered to pay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of £40 .
JADE MARIE PAGE , 26 , of Hackworth Gardens , Hedge End .
Pleaded guilty to damaging a Xbox games console .
Fined £80 .
Ordered to pay £30 victim surcharge and £300 court costs .
KELLY MARIE HENNESSEY , 37 , of no fixed address .
Pleaded guilty to breaching a restraining order .
Committed to prison for 12 weeks and ordered to pay £122 victim surcharge .
WILLIAM JAMES ISLWYN THOMPSON , 20 , of Ordiel Drive , Barnes , London .
Pleaded guilty to drink driving in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months and community order made .
Ordered to pay £90 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
LEWIS BICKNELL , 20 , of Ingleton Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to committing fraud by using a bank card that did not belong to him .
Discharged conditionally for two years .
Ordered to pay victim surcharge of £20 and court costs of £85 .
MATTHEW JOHN AMOS , 34 , of Frost Lane , Hythe .
Pleaded guilty to the possession of diamorphine - a controlled Class A drug .
Committed to prison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a victim surcharge of £122 .

CRAIG THOMAS BULL, 32, Quilter Close, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to two accounts of breaching a non-molestation order. Committed to prison for 12 weeks suspended for 18 months and handed a restraining order banning him from contacting the victim. Ordered to pay victim surcharge of £122 and court costs of £85.
GYORGY DEKANY, 39, of Newcombe Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to using violence the purpose of securing entry into a flat on Shirley Road. Discharged conditionally for six months and handed a restraining order banning him from entering the flat. Ordered to pay £21 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
CHANTELLE VICTORIA RADFORD, 28, of Milton Mead, New Milton. Pleaded guilty to one account of assault by beating in Lymington and one account of damaging sunglasses. Community order made and fined £50. Ordered to pay £90 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
NICOLE JORDAN, 27, of Oak Road, Bursledon. Pleaded guilty to assault by beating. Discharged conditionally for 12 months. Ordered to pay victim surcharge of £21 and court costs of £40.
JADE MARIE PAGE, 26, of Hackworth Gardens, Hedge End. Pleaded guilty to damaging a Xbox games console. Fined £80. Ordered to pay £30 victim surcharge and £300 court costs.
KELLY MARIE HENNESSEY, 37, of no fixed address. Pleaded guilty to breaching a restraining order. Committed to prison for 12 weeks and ordered to pay £122 victim surcharge.
WILLIAM JAMES ISLWYN THOMPSON, 20, of Ordiel Drive, Barnes, London. Pleaded guilty to drink driving in Beaulieu. Disqualified from driving for 28 months and community order made. Ordered to pay £90 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
LEWIS BICKNELL, 20, of Ingleton Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to committing fraud by using a bank card that did not belong to him. Discharged conditionally for two years. Ordered to pay victim surcharge of £20 and court costs of £85.
MATTHEW JOHN AMOS, 34, of Frost Lane, Hythe. Pleaded guilty to the possession of diamorphine - a controlled Class A drug. Committed to prison for four weeks and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £122.


thedailyecho--2020-03-02--Totton to Hythe railway line 'could be running within next five years'

CAMPAIGNERS calling for a Hampshire railway line to be reopened are celebrating another declaration of support .
Hythe and Dibden Parish Council is backing an attempt to secure the reintroduction of passenger services on the old Totton to Hythe line .
It follows a similar decision taken by Marchwood Parish Council at the end of last year .
Speaking after the Hythe debate Cllr David Harrison , who represents Marchwood and Totton South , said : `` I 'm thrilled to see such strong support from the parish councillors .
`` I think they appreciate all the benefits that a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are still a lot of details to be worked through , but I genuinely believe we could see a service running within the next three to five years . ''
Passenger services on the Waterside ended in the 1960s but the track continued to serve Marchwood Military Port and Fawley refinery .
Calls for the line to be reopened have increased since Fawley Waterside unveiled plans to create a small town on the old power station site by building 1,500 homes and a raft of community facilities .
Campaigners say the proposed development @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the area , will cause gridlock on the A326 .
Hythe parish councillors agreed to support the project following a presentation by Nick Farthing of the Three Rivers Community Rail Partnership , a not-for-profit group which aims to secure improvements to bus and rail services .
Mr Farthing highlighted the case for reopening the former station at Marchwood and building two new ones - Hythe Town and Hythe and Fawley Parkway .
The latter would be built on the site of the old Hardley Halt , just north of the refinery .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ old line say they are horrified at the prospect of passenger trains passing their homes .
Others have complained that the three level crossings in Marchwood would be closed to traffic at regular intervals , creating congestion and delays .
One of two objectors who attended the Hythe meeting said : `` It won ’ t make the slightest bit of difference to the A326 traffic – the number of people who will migrate from cars will be minimal .
`` But it will cause massive issues on local roads .
If this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ every 15 minutes.
” Parish councillors also heard from Sue Bennison , a Conservative district councillor for Marchwood , who said she had received several emails from worried residents .
“ It soon became clear to me that the impact would not be just to those closest to the railway , but to Marchwood as a whole , ” she said .

Hythe and Dibden Parish Council is backing an attempt to secure the reintroduction of passenger services on the old Totton to Hythe line.
It follows a similar decision taken by Marchwood Parish Council at the end of last year.
Speaking after the Hythe debate Cllr David Harrison, who represents Marchwood and Totton South, said: "I'm thrilled to see such strong support from the parish councillors.
"I think they appreciate all the benefits that a rail service would bring.
"There are still a lot of details to be worked through, but I genuinely believe we could see a service running within the next three to five years."
Passenger services on the Waterside ended in the 1960s but the track continued to serve Marchwood Military Port and Fawley refinery.
Calls for the line to be reopened have increased since Fawley Waterside unveiled plans to create a small town on the old power station site by building 1,500 homes and a raft of community facilities.
Campaigners say the proposed development, coupled with other housebuilding plans in the area, will cause gridlock on the A326.
Hythe parish councillors agreed to support the project following a presentation by Nick Farthing of the Three Rivers Community Rail Partnership, a not-for-profit group which aims to secure improvements to bus and rail services.
Mr Farthing highlighted the case for reopening the former station at Marchwood and building two new ones - Hythe Town and Hythe and Fawley Parkway.
The latter would be built on the site of the old Hardley Halt, just north of the refinery.
But some of the people living beside the old line say they are horrified at the prospect of passenger trains passing their homes.
Others have complained that the three level crossings in Marchwood would be closed to traffic at regular intervals, creating congestion and delays.
One of two objectors who attended the Hythe meeting said: "It won’t make the slightest bit of difference to the A326 traffic – the number of people who will migrate from cars will be minimal.
"But it will cause massive issues on local roads. If this goes ahead, the gates will close every 15 minutes.”
Parish councillors also heard from Sue Bennison, a Conservative district councillor for Marchwood, who said she had received several emails from worried residents.
“It soon became clear to me that the impact would not be just to those closest to the railway, but to Marchwood as a whole,” she said.


thedailyecho--2020-03-02--Fly-tipping more than doubles in Test Valley over five years, new figures reveal

FLY-TIPPING incidents in Test Valley have more than doubled in the past five years , new figures have revealed .
In a report by the Department for Environment , Food and Rural Affairs ( Defra ) , 1,138 incidents of dumped waste were recorded in the borough in 2018/19 - soaring from 536 in 2014/15 .
The latest figures show the number of actions taken against fly-tippers by the council only came to 319 in 2018/19 .
From 2015/16 , the number of incidents shot up to 851 , while in 2016/17 this figure rose again to 981 .
Now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Borough Council ( TVBC ) to install more cameras in dumping hotspots in a bid to catch the offenders red-handed .
Cllr Alan Dowden , who represents Valley Park on the borough council , said : `` Test Valley was one of the worst areas where the amount of fly-tips has doubled over the last five years ; this is quite significant and there has to be a reason for that .
`` It can not go on like this because there is a huge cost for cleaning up the rubbish and these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so rubbish that is dumped on farms does not even count .
`` Other districts are putting in measures to catch people easier by installing cameras in areas where there are regular fly-tips , so we could do more to catch people in the act .
`` We have to do something because people can not put up with this all the time and it is irresponsible as the public are having to pick up the bill . ''
He added : `` There is an app , called My Test Valley , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quicker it is reported the quicker someone can get out there and catch them .
`` We need to be using these apps because they are free and myself and I am concerned about rubbish being dumped . ''
TVBC and the Department for Environment , Food and Rural Affairs have been contacted for comment .

In a report by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), 1,138 incidents of dumped waste were recorded in the borough in 2018/19 - soaring from 536 in 2014/15.
The latest figures show the number of actions taken against fly-tippers by the council only came to 319 in 2018/19.
From 2015/16, the number of incidents shot up to 851, while in 2016/17 this figure rose again to 981.
Now one community leader is urging Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) to install more cameras in dumping hotspots in a bid to catch the offenders red-handed.
Cllr Alan Dowden, who represents Valley Park on the borough council, said: "Test Valley was one of the worst areas where the amount of fly-tips has doubled over the last five years; this is quite significant and there has to be a reason for that.
"It cannot go on like this because there is a huge cost for cleaning up the rubbish and these figures do not include private land, so rubbish that is dumped on farms does not even count.
"Other districts are putting in measures to catch people easier by installing cameras in areas where there are regular fly-tips, so we could do more to catch people in the act.
"We have to do something because people cannot put up with this all the time and it is irresponsible as the public are having to pick up the bill."
He added: "There is an app, called My Test Valley, where you can report fly-tipping and the quicker it is reported the quicker someone can get out there and catch them.
"We need to be using these apps because they are free and myself and I am concerned about rubbish being dumped."
TVBC and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs have been contacted for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-03-02--ARCHIVE PIC OF THE DAY: The soldiers that let Southampton know they were still alive

THE privates and non-commissioned officers in this photo from July 1917 were what remained of 49 men and one officer @ @ @ @ @ 1915 and went to the Persian Gulf .
They were pictured enjoying a months furlough @ @ @ @ @ service .
Private Mongan wrote : `` We would be very pleased if you could @ @ @ @ @ for this photo , as we would like the people of Southampton to know that @ @ @ @ @ happy .
`` Of course , we have had a look at Baghdad , and @ @ @ @ @ we were in that long and hard march from Kut to Baghdad . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ , back : Pte H Broomfield , Pte W Parvin , Pte W Mongan , @ @ @ @ @ G Mist .
Seated : Sergt-Major R Denness , Capt Kitchingham , Capt Thompson , @ @ @ @ @ Lieut Farquharson and Lce-Corpl J Dennett .
If you have any more information you would @ @ @ @ @ picture , why not leave a comment ?

They were pictured enjoying a months furlough after 21 months on active service.
Private Mongan wrote: "We would be very pleased if you could find room in your paper for this photo, as we would like the people of Southampton to know that we are still alive and happy.
"Of course, we have had a look at Baghdad, and, what's more, we were in that long and hard march from Kut to Baghdad."
The names in the photo are, back: Pte H Broomfield, Pte W Parvin, Pte W Mongan, Pte R Thorn and Pte G Mist. Seated: Sergt-Major R Denness, Capt Kitchingham, Capt Thompson, Major Gutteridge, Major Hill Lieut Farquharson and Lce-Corpl J Dennett.
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thedailyecho--2020-03-02--Scheme has cut HGV trips into Southampton

THE company behind an initiative which has been credited with cutting HGV journeys into Southampton has won a contract to continue .
The Sustainable Distribution Centre ( SDC ) has been credited with cutting lorry movements by three-quarters among the organisations using it .
It was set up by 2012 and operator Meachers Global Logistics has had its contract renewed until 2023 by Southampton City Council .
The scheme involves reducing lorry movements by collecting goods destined for the same location and delivering them together .
It operates from a 20,000sqft site at Nursling Industrial Estate , with users including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Forest and Southampton councils and Southampton General Hospital .
Meachers says the scheme has consolidated 300 pallets of goods from five separate units across the city into one central location .
It says the initiative has reduced the number of HGVs travelling into Southampton City Centre on behalf of its users by 75 per cent , with the customers ’ carbon footprint in the city cut by the same figure .
Gary Whittle , commercial director at Meachers Global Logistics , said : “ Meachers Global Logistics has a proud Southampton heritage and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ improved future for our city and region .
We are using our industry experience , innovations in logistics technology , unique supply chain partnerships , and local understanding of the area to deliver consolidation solutions .
“ Both the public and private sectors are recognising the benefits of smarter and sustainable logistics , and working with us to help achieve improvements for residents , businesses and the environment of the Southampton area.
” Cllr Steve Leggett , the council ’ s cabinet member for the environment , said : “ Our vision is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , healthier and more sustainable city .
Through our Green City Charter , we have identified that we need to work in partnership with stakeholders across the city to ensure that we are all minimising our impact on the local environment whilst continuing to support the city ’ s economic growth and prosperity .
“ Working with Meachers Global Logistics to provide the Sustainable Distribution Centre is a great example of this .
We are delighted to continue this relationship and to offer Southampton based businesses use of the Sustainable Distribution Centre .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ SDC service , primarily supporting our goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2030 .
The reduction of vehicle movements through consolidation will help reduce air pollution and congestion on our roads at peak times .
Businesses can benefit from several savings including time and costs.
” Meachers provides similar consolidation services for Carnival UK and the Solent alliance , a supply chain partnership between Meachers , Isle of Wight-based Steve Porter Transport and ferry operator Red Funnel .
The partnership is credited with reducing the number of vehicles travelling to the island by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cutting vehicle emissions by 16,290g a year .

The Sustainable Distribution Centre (SDC) has been credited with cutting lorry movements by three-quarters among the organisations using it.
It was set up by 2012 and operator Meachers Global Logistics has had its contract renewed until 2023 by Southampton City Council.
The scheme involves reducing lorry movements by collecting goods destined for the same location and delivering them together.
It operates from a 20,000sqft site at Nursling Industrial Estate, with users including Southampton’s two universities, New Forest and Southampton councils and Southampton General Hospital.
Meachers says the scheme has consolidated 300 pallets of goods from five separate units across the city into one central location.
It says the initiative has reduced the number of HGVs travelling into Southampton City Centre on behalf of its users by 75 per cent, with the customers’ carbon footprint in the city cut by the same figure.
Gary Whittle, commercial director at Meachers Global Logistics, said: “Meachers Global Logistics has a proud Southampton heritage and we are committed to contributing towards an improved future for our city and region. We are using our industry experience, innovations in logistics technology, unique supply chain partnerships, and local understanding of the area to deliver consolidation solutions.
“Both the public and private sectors are recognising the benefits of smarter and sustainable logistics, and working with us to help achieve improvements for residents, businesses and the environment of the Southampton area.”
Cllr Steve Leggett, the council’s cabinet member for the environment, said: “Our vision is to make Southampton a cleaner, greener, healthier and more sustainable city. Through our Green City Charter, we have identified that we need to work in partnership with stakeholders across the city to ensure that we are all minimising our impact on the local environment whilst continuing to support the city’s economic growth and prosperity.
“Working with Meachers Global Logistics to provide the Sustainable Distribution Centre is a great example of this. We are delighted to continue this relationship and to offer Southampton based businesses use of the Sustainable Distribution Centre.
There are numerous reasons for continuing the SDC service, primarily supporting our goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2030. The reduction of vehicle movements through consolidation will help reduce air pollution and congestion on our roads at peak times. Businesses can benefit from several savings including time and costs.”
Meachers provides similar consolidation services for Carnival UK and the Solent alliance, a supply chain partnership between Meachers, Isle of Wight-based Steve Porter Transport and ferry operator Red Funnel.
The partnership is credited with reducing the number of vehicles travelling to the island by an average of 44 per day, cutting vehicle emissions by 16,290g a year.


thedailyecho--2020-03-02--Trio who sparked brawl at Southampton railway station to be sentenced

THREE men who sparked a brawl in a city railway station are set to be sentenced next month .
Beau @ @ @ @ @ Brandon Atkins were all found guilty of causing violent disorder following an incident on a @ @ @ @ @ on December 2 , 2017 .
Following a nine day trial at Southampton Crown Court @ @ @ @ @ guilty on a separate count of unlawful wounding .
A fourth defendant , Callum Laing @ @ @ @ @ Cross Road , Winchester was cleared of causing violent disorder and affray .
Butchers , @ @ @ @ @ , Winchester , Atkins , 19 , of Sway Road , Lymington , and Hancock @ @ @ @ @ Road , Winchester , are due to be sentenced at Southampton Crown Court next month @ @ @ @ @ arrest warrant for Hancock , who did not attend court on the day jury members @ @ @ @ @ The sentencing is due to take place on March 19 , after the probation service @ @ @ @ @ on the defendants .

Beau Butchers, Tiger Hancock and Brandon Atkins were all found guilty of causing violent disorder following an incident on a train at Southampton Central Station on December 2, 2017.
Following a nine day trial at Southampton Crown Court, Butchers was also found guilty on a separate count of unlawful wounding.
A fourth defendant, Callum Laing, 22, of St Cross Road, Winchester was cleared of causing violent disorder and affray.
Butchers, 19, of High Street, Winchester, Atkins, 19, of Sway Road, Lymington, and Hancock, 22, of Portal Road, Winchester, are due to be sentenced at Southampton Crown Court next month.
The court issued an arrest warrant for Hancock, who did not attend court on the day jury members reached their unanimous verdicts.
The sentencing is due to take place on March 19, after the probation service have completed a pre-sentence report on the defendants.