thedailyecho--2020-01-06--Abdelaziz El Yechioui Ourzat accused of murder of Cristina Ortiz-Lozano to stand trial

A MAN is to go on trial for the murder of a woman who was found stabbed to death at her home in Southampton .
Abdelaziz El Yechioui Ourzat is accused of killing Cristina Ortiz-Lozano , aged , 28 , who was discovered at her home address on Spear Road , Southampton , on Saturday , September 21 , just before 10pm .
A post-mortem examination previously confirmed that she died of `` multiple stab wounds '' .
Speaking through an interpreter the 29-year-old pleaded not guilty to murder .
Judge Keith Cutler , the Recorder of Winchester , told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now stand trial on March 30 , which is expected to last two to three weeks .
Mr El Yechioui Ourzat was remanded back into custody .
However , he will be brought back to court next Friday , January 17 , for a further hearing .
As previously reported , following Ms Ortiz-Lozano 's death , a statement from her family said : `` Cristina , you passed away too soon , to join your dog Noa .
`` We will never forget your vitality , your happiness or your determination to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gave the best of yourself to your family , your doggies , your dreams .
`` The word impossible was not in your vocabulary .
We will always love you and miss you . ''

Abdelaziz El Yechioui Ourzat is accused of killing Cristina Ortiz-Lozano, aged, 28, who was discovered at her home address on Spear Road, Southampton, on Saturday, September 21, just before 10pm.
A post-mortem examination previously confirmed that she died of "multiple stab wounds".
El Yechioui Ourzat, of King George’s Avenue, Southampton, appeared at Winchester Crown Court.
Speaking through an interpreter the 29-year-old pleaded not guilty to murder.
Judge Keith Cutler, the Recorder of Winchester, told Mr El Yechioui Ourzat that he will now stand trial on March 30, which is expected to last two to three weeks.
Mr El Yechioui Ourzat was remanded back into custody. However, he will be brought back to court next Friday, January 17, for a further hearing.
As previously reported, following Ms Ortiz-Lozano's death, a statement from her family said: "Cristina, you passed away too soon, to join your dog Noa.
"We will never forget your vitality, your happiness or your determination to achieve your goals.
"You always gave the best of yourself to your family, your doggies, your dreams.
"The word impossible was not in your vocabulary. We will always love you and miss you."


thedailyecho--2020-01-06--Walhampton Arms pub under investigation for food hygiene

A PUB near Lymington is `` under investigation '' by a public health watchdog .
A report from environmental health chiefs , who inspected the Walhampton Arms , gave it a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 .
It found that systems to ensure that food is safe to eat and staff know about food safety needed major improvements .
The cleanliness of the premises on Walhampton Hill needed major improvement with inspectors finding food past its use-by-dates .
However , the hygienic handling of food including preparation , cooking , re-heating , cooling and storage at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the environmental health partnership of New Forest District Council undertook the visit on November 15 .
According to the district council , the pub will remain under investigation .
The watering hole is owned Heartstone Inns which is a group of individual free houses , which claim to offer a delicious and interesting choice of food and drink wrapped up in a relaxed pub atmosphere .
According to the Walhampton Arm website the pub dates back to the 1800 ’ s .
It claims its menus capture the essence of what a pub @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inspection it holds a four out of five-star rating on review website TripAdvisor .
A New Forest District Council spokesperson said : `` In November , NFDC ’ s food and safety team carried out a routine food hygiene inspection of the Walhampton Arms , Lymington , Hampshire .
`` Issues relating to the poor cleanliness of the premises and a lack of effective stock control were found , including foods that had exceeded their use-by dates .
`` The business was therefore required to take urgent action to deal with these issues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a food hygiene rating of 1 at that time .
`` Revisits to the business and further monitoring have been carried out to ensure that the necessary improvements have been carried out .
`` The 1 rating will remain in place until the next food hygiene inspection is undertaken in late 2020 , although upon payment of a fee the business may request a re-inspection sooner . ''
The Daily Echo has contacted Heartstone Inns which owns the Walhampton Arms , and is awaiting comment .

A report from environmental health chiefs, who inspected the Walhampton Arms, gave it a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5.
It found that systems to ensure that food is safe to eat and staff know about food safety needed major improvements.
The cleanliness of the premises on Walhampton Hill needed major improvement with inspectors finding food past its use-by-dates.
However, the hygienic handling of food including preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling and storage at the pub were generally satisfactory.
Inspectors from the environmental health partnership of New Forest District Council undertook the visit on November 15.
According to the district council, the pub will remain under investigation.
The watering hole is owned Heartstone Inns which is a group of individual free houses, which claim to offer a delicious and interesting choice of food and drink wrapped up in a relaxed pub atmosphere.
According to the Walhampton Arm website the pub dates back to the 1800’s.
It claims its menus capture the essence of what a pub should be about.
Hearty, freshly cooked pub classics.
Despite the damming inspection it holds a four out of five-star rating on review website TripAdvisor.
A New Forest District Council spokesperson said: "In November, NFDC’s food and safety team carried out a routine food hygiene inspection of the Walhampton Arms, Lymington, Hampshire.
"Issues relating to the poor cleanliness of the premises and a lack of effective stock control were found, including foods that had exceeded their use-by dates.
"The business was therefore required to take urgent action to deal with these issues and to secure compliance and was awarded a food hygiene rating of 1 at that time.
"Revisits to the business and further monitoring have been carried out to ensure that the necessary improvements have been carried out.
"The 1 rating will remain in place until the next food hygiene inspection is undertaken in late 2020, although upon payment of a fee the business may request a re-inspection sooner."
The Daily Echo has contacted Heartstone Inns which owns the Walhampton Arms, and is awaiting comment.


thedailyecho--2020-01-06--Cyclist caught riding along M27 near Fareham

A CYCLIST caused traffic problems on one of Hampshire 's busiest motorways on Sunday morning .
The biker is was @ @ @ @ @ near Junction 11 , Fareham .
Riding a bicycle along the motorway is against the @ @ @ @ @ called to the scene and removed the cyclist , who is now safe .
A @ @ @ @ @ `` We were first called at 10.56am today to a report of a concern for @ @ @ @ @ seen cycling on the M275 near Portchester .
`` It was further reported that the @ @ @ @ @ M27 at Fareham .
`` Officers attended .
The man was escorted from the carriageway @ @ @ @ @ ''

The biker is was seen riding along the M27 near Junction 11, Fareham.
Riding a bicycle along the motorway is against the Highway Code.
Police were called to the scene and removed the cyclist, who is now safe.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesman said: "We were first called at 10.56am today to a report of a concern for the welfare of a man seen cycling on the M275 near Portchester.
"It was further reported that the man was on the westbound M27 at Fareham.
"Officers attended. The man was escorted from the carriageway and is now safe."


thedailyecho--2020-01-06--Debenhams in Southampton avoids the axe in latest round of store closures

SOUTHAMPTON 'S Debenhams department store has been saved in the latest cull of stores by the retailer .
Most Hampshire branches of Debenhams have avoided the latest round of cuts as the High Street business battles for survival .
The chain has announced 19 store closures including its store in Southsea .
It says the closures are needed for a rescue plan announced last year and up to 50 are set to close .
It has around 160 shops across the UK .
Debenhams has stores in Winchester , Southampton , Portsmouth and Fareham .
• Southampton Waterstones store once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ occupied The current Southampton store is close to Hoglands Park , on a prime city centre site , which has been a department store for decades .
It was formerly known as Edwin Jones , which opened the Queensway store 1959 after it was constructed to replace the earlier shop lost during the Blitz in 1940 .
The Winchester branch has been on the High Street for decades and was previously called Sherriff and Ward .
Chief executive Stefaan Vansteenkiste is reported to have said : “ We are working hard to implement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ challenging retail environment , thanks to our colleagues ’ hard work and our investor group ’ s commitment we are progressing with our turnaround.
” The Southsea branch will close on January 19 .
An estimated 140,000 jobs have been lost in 2019 because of store closures as customers switch to online shopping .

Most Hampshire branches of Debenhams have avoided the latest round of cuts as the High Street business battles for survival.
The chain has announced 19 store closures including its store in Southsea.
It says the closures are needed for a rescue plan announced last year and up to 50 are set to close. It has around 160 shops across the UK.
Debenhams has stores in Winchester, Southampton, Portsmouth and Fareham.
The current Southampton store is close to Hoglands Park, on a prime city centre site, which has been a department store for decades.
It was formerly known as Edwin Jones, which opened the Queensway store 1959 after it was constructed to replace the earlier shop lost during the Blitz in 1940.
The Winchester branch has been on the High Street for decades and was previously called Sherriff and Ward.
Chief executive Stefaan Vansteenkiste is reported to have said: “We are working hard to implement the transformation of Debenhams. Despite a challenging retail environment, thanks to our colleagues’ hard work and our investor group’s commitment we are progressing with our turnaround.”
The Southsea branch will close on January 19.
An estimated 140,000 jobs have been lost in 2019 because of store closures as customers switch to online shopping.


thedailyecho--2020-01-06--Waterstones store store in Southampton could be occupied again after fire

A FORMER city centre bookshop which was ravaged by a huge fire could soon be occupied after a major renovation .
The former Waterstones store in Above Bar Street was gutted when a fire ripped through the bookshop in March 2018 .
The store has been unoccupied since the blaze .
But it could now be brought back into use , according to letting agents Green and Partners .
• Debenhams in Southampton avoids the axe in latest round of store closures A spokesperson for the London-based lettings firm said renovation work had been completed and they were now looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ empty store .
It comes as the Daily Echo can also reveal how a man arrested on suspicion on arson following the fire has been released by police .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : “ The 40-year-old man arrested on suspicion of arson was released with no further action.
” As previously reported , more than 30 firefighters rushed to the scene of the fire which broke out around midday on March 6 , 2018 .
Staff and customers were evacuated prior to the arrival of firefighters , who raced to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Redbridge , Hightown , Eastleigh and Fareham .
Above Bar Street was closed in both directions while firefighters used breathing apparatus and hose jets to get the blaze under control .
Waterstones was gutted by the fire , while neighbouring Barclays bank was also damaged due to the amount of smoke that poured from the doors of the book shop .
The Barclays branch was not reopened until August 2018 .
While Waterstones will not move back into the store , the bookshop chain continues to have a presence at Westquay .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for comment .
The newly renovated store is available for lease , with Green and Partners saying that they will release rent prices upon application by interested parties .

The former Waterstones store in Above Bar Street was gutted when a fire ripped through the bookshop in March 2018.
The store has been unoccupied since the blaze.
But it could now be brought back into use, according to letting agents Green and Partners.
A spokesperson for the London-based lettings firm said renovation work had been completed and they were now looking for a retailer to take over the empty store.
It comes as the Daily Echo can also reveal how a man arrested on suspicion on arson following the fire has been released by police.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: “The 40-year-old man arrested on suspicion of arson was released with no further action.”
As previously reported, more than 30 firefighters rushed to the scene of the fire which broke out around midday on March 6, 2018.
Staff and customers were evacuated prior to the arrival of firefighters, who raced to the scene from St Mary’s, Redbridge, Hightown, Eastleigh and Fareham.
Above Bar Street was closed in both directions while firefighters used breathing apparatus and hose jets to get the blaze under control.
Waterstones was gutted by the fire, while neighbouring Barclays bank was also damaged due to the amount of smoke that poured from the doors of the book shop.
The Barclays branch was not reopened until August 2018.
While Waterstones will not move back into the store, the bookshop chain continues to have a presence at Westquay.
The company did not respond to a request for comment.
The newly renovated store is available for lease, with Green and Partners saying that they will release rent prices upon application by interested parties.


thedailyecho--2020-01-06--Months of roadworks on Redbridge Causeway start today

WORK on a major Hampshire road was due to begin today .
Redbridge Causeway is being repaired as part of works set to take between 18 and 20 months to complete .
Engineers will work to repair the concrete structure of the Redbridge Viaduct - which carries the A35 westbound carriageway between M271 Redbridge Roundabout and Totton - and Redbridge Road bridge , which carries the A35 Eastbound carriageway over Test Lane and Old Redbridge Road in Southampton .
It comes as the set of concrete bridges over the River Test was found in “ poor condition ” and had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the concrete under the bridges is set to be repaired .
Highway bosses said the A35 will be open at all times during the works unless in emergency situations .
But Test Lane and Old Redbridge Road in Southampton will be closed to traffic to facilitate works on the either side of the road supports .
The footway on the southern side of the Viaduct will also be closed to the public for about four months and a signed diversion route for pedestrians will be in place but the date for the closure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scheme is led by Hampshire County Council .
In a statement the authority said : “ This package of works will involve repairs to the concrete under the bridges which will be undertaken in phases .
`` The concrete repair work will protect over 100 supports of the Redbridge Viaduct and Redbridge Road bridges .
`` It will be carried out in a sequence of removal and localised patch repairs in order to avoid the need for temporary propping and carriageway closures of the road above .
`` A cathodic protection system will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ life span of the existing structures .
”

Redbridge Causeway is being repaired as part of works set to take between 18 and 20 months to complete.
Engineers will work to repair the concrete structure of the Redbridge Viaduct - which carries the A35 westbound carriageway between M271 Redbridge Roundabout and Totton - and Redbridge Road bridge, which carries the A35 Eastbound carriageway over Test Lane and Old Redbridge Road in Southampton.
It comes as the set of concrete bridges over the River Test was found in “poor condition” and had 21 joints replaced last year.
Now the concrete under the bridges is set to be repaired.
Highway bosses said the A35 will be open at all times during the works unless in emergency situations. But Test Lane and Old Redbridge Road in Southampton will be closed to traffic to facilitate works on the either side of the road supports.
The footway on the southern side of the Viaduct will also be closed to the public for about four months and a signed diversion route for pedestrians will be in place but the date for the closure is yet to be determined.
The scheme is led by Hampshire County Council. In a statement the authority said: “This package of works will involve repairs to the concrete under the bridges which will be undertaken in phases.
"The concrete repair work will protect over 100 supports of the Redbridge Viaduct and Redbridge Road bridges.
"It will be carried out in a sequence of removal and localised patch repairs in order to avoid the need for temporary propping and carriageway closures of the road above.
"A cathodic protection system will also be installed to effectively prolong the life span of the existing structures.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-06--'He will be sorely missed': Tributes pour in for victim of Basingstoke crash after Honda motorbike w

'He will be sorely missed': Tributes pour in for victim of Basingstoke crash after Honda motorbike was hit by a car

Tributes have poured in for a `` loving and funny '' dad and friend who died following a serious collision in Hampshire .
Matt Harris has been named locally as the victim who lost his life after a Honda motorbike was hit by a car .
A GoFundMe page has been set up to support Mr Harris ’ family by a close friend Matthew Cooke who said : “ He was a really good guy , he was always there for his family and friends .
“ This is to help his family at such a hard time.
” Posting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote : “ I ca n't believe I 'm having to write this but as many of you know a very dear friend , a father and a fiancee Matt was involved in a accident last night and sadly lost his life .
“ Matt has left behind his beautiful fiancée ; Calley and children .
We are setting up this page to try help Calley out financially at this difficult time .
Already , dozens of people have donated and have paid tribute to Mr Harris with more than £2,000 raised within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wrote : “ Matt was such a lovely guy : so funny , kind and caring .
His adored his kids and family.
” Another said : “ Matt was an amazing funny guy .
He did not deserve to have his life end this way .
No matter the situation , Matt would make you laugh .
He will forever be missed.
” Hampshire Constabulary has issued an appeal for witnesses to the acciodent which happened on Popley Way in Basingstoke on Thursday night .
The force is looking for anyone with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes after the force revealed a 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving .
Police , the ambulance service and the fire brigade were called to the incident on Thursday night at around 6.30pm , with the junction of Popley Way and Abbey Road closed for several hours .
Two fire engines , as well as an ambulance , critical care unit and several police officers attended the incident and closed the road for some time .
The GofFundMe page can be found here

Matt Harris has been named locally as the victim who lost his life after a Honda motorbike was hit by a car.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to support Mr Harris’ family by a close friend Matthew Cooke who said: “He was a really good guy, he was always there for his family and friends.
“This is to help his family at such a hard time.”
Posting to the GoFundMe site, Mr Cooke wrote: “I can't believe I'm having to write this but as many of you know a very dear friend, a father and a fiancee Matt was involved in a accident last night and sadly lost his life.
“Matt has left behind his beautiful fiancée; Calley and children. We are setting up this page to try help Calley out financially at this difficult time.
Already, dozens of people have donated and have paid tribute to Mr Harris with more than £2,000 raised within the first five hours.
One friend wrote: “Matt was such a lovely guy: so funny, kind and caring. His adored his kids and family.”
Another said: “Matt was an amazing funny guy. He did not deserve to have his life end this way. No matter the situation, Matt would make you laugh. He will forever be missed.”
Hampshire Constabulary has issued an appeal for witnesses to the acciodent which happened on Popley Way in Basingstoke on Thursday night.
The force is looking for anyone with dashcam footage to contact them.
It comes after the force revealed a 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Police, the ambulance service and the fire brigade were called to the incident on Thursday night at around 6.30pm, with the junction of Popley Way and Abbey Road closed for several hours.
Two fire engines, as well as an ambulance, critical care unit and several police officers attended the incident and closed the road for some time.
The GofFundMe page can be found here


thedailyecho--2020-01-06--Driver caught doing 40mph in 30 zone by "UK's most prolific speed camera"

A FAREHAM woman caught speeding by `` the UK 's most prolific speed camera '' has been fined .
Lorraine @ @ @ @ @ caught driving at 40mph on the 30mph Maybray King Way on January 13 .
Appearing @ @ @ @ @ , Samways , of Yarrow Way , Locks Heath , denied speeding .
But she @ @ @ @ @ trial at the court .
She was fined £220 , ordered to pay court costs @ @ @ @ @ surcharge of £30 .
Samways was also given three points on her licence .
As @ @ @ @ @ camera at Maybray King Way is home to the busiest speed camera in Britain – @ @ @ @ @ 50,000 times between 2015 and 2017 .

Lorraine Samways, 42, was caught driving at 40mph on the 30mph Maybray King Way on January 13.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, Samways, of Yarrow Way, Locks Heath, denied speeding.
But she was found guilty following a trial at the court.
She was fined £220, ordered to pay court costs of £620 and a victim surcharge of £30.
Samways was also given three points on her licence.
As previously reported, the speed camera at Maybray King Way is home to the busiest speed camera in Britain – which was triggered more than 50,000 times between 2015 and 2017.


thedailyecho--2020-01-06--Homeopathy to be offered at The Natural Practice in Stockbridge Road, Winchester

A CLINIC offering homeopathic treatment is set to open in Winchester on Wednesday ( January 8 ) .
Winchester Homeopathy will be based at The Natural Practice in Stockbridge Road , funded by the British Homeopathic Association and run by local GP and homeopath , Dr Tim Foster .
Appointments – including up to four follow-up consultations – are free of charge , with patients paying for any remedies that may be prescribed .
Dr Foster said : `` I ’ ve been using homeopathy alongside traditional medicine for many years and seen how it can help a wide range @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of medicine fail .
`` Everyone has the right to choose high-quality healthcare .
This new clinic will make homeopathy available to those who most need it but have not been able to access or afford it until now . ''
Homeopathy is a 'treatment ' based on the use of highly diluted substances , which practitioners claim can cause the body to heal itself .
Cristal Sumner , chief executive of the British Homeopathic Association , said : `` With the limited availability of homeopathic treatment within the NHS , services like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We ’ re proud to be able to bring affordable homeopathic treatment to Winchester . ''
The British Homeopathic Association is the UK ’ s leading homeopathic charity .
Founded in 1902 , it ensures public access to homeopathy through provision of information , education , research and direct access to care .

Winchester Homeopathy will be based at The Natural Practice in Stockbridge Road, funded by the British Homeopathic Association and run by local GP and homeopath, Dr Tim Foster. Appointments – including up to four follow-up consultations – are free of charge, with patients paying for any remedies that may be prescribed.
Dr Foster said: "I’ve been using homeopathy alongside traditional medicine for many years and seen how it can help a wide range of conditions – sometimes when other forms of medicine fail.
"Everyone has the right to choose high-quality healthcare. This new clinic will make homeopathy available to those who most need it but have not been able to access or afford it until now."
Homeopathy is a 'treatment' based on the use of highly diluted substances, which practitioners claim can cause the body to heal itself.
Cristal Sumner, chief executive of the British Homeopathic Association, said: "With the limited availability of homeopathic treatment within the NHS, services like Winchester Homeopathy are more important than ever. We’re proud to be able to bring affordable homeopathic treatment to Winchester."
The British Homeopathic Association is the UK’s leading homeopathic charity.
Founded in 1902, it ensures public access to homeopathy through provision of information, education, research and direct access to care.


thedailyecho--2020-01-06--How the golden age of broadcasting is being recreated thanks to Southampton students

SOLENT University students have been rolling back the cameras to help recreate what was in the sixties groundbreaking broadcasting .
And Eastleigh ’ s Concorde Club has also had a major role in helping to replay scenes from the BBC ’ s golden age of broadcasting .
Using state of the art technology BBC TV 's iconic outside broadcasting units brought state ceremonies and major sporting fixtures live into the corner of the nation 's front rooms .
MCR21 - its serial number – was one of the first custom built outside broadcast vehicles originally designed for black and white @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mass TV audiences many prestigious events ranging from Winston Churchill 's funeral to England 's World Cup victory .
It was later converted to colour before being scrapped by the BBC in 1979 and this proud chapter of broadcasting history was nearly lost to the nation until radio amateur enthusiast Brian Summers stepped in and bought the vehicle which was in danger of rusting away .
Broadcasting technology historian Nick Gilbey said : “ I always believed that the outside broadcasting units delivered to the BBC in the 1960s had either gone for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had no idea MCR21 was kept on Brian ’ s drive .
“ The vehicle had not moved for about 20 years .
After a quick discussion we decided that MCR21 should be restored to its former 1960s glory and we set about finding the support and funds needed to achieve this.
” Now with the help of National Lottery cash the mobile control room is set to spring back to life in an action replay of its broadcasting years .
Nick says : “ For me while television studios have their own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to bring you live pictures from as many locations as the producers have imagination which has pushed the technology to the limit and made some truly magnificent programmes .
“ Pioneering programmes like BBC 's Saturday Night Out which managed to transmit pictures from a submarine and an aircraft.
” Playing a major role in telling the MCR21 story are media students from Solent University who joined forces with former BBC technicians on an outside broadcast at Eastleigh 's Concorde Club .
They recorded a jazz gig starring the Ben Holder Quartet to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s legendary Jazz 625 programme .
The recordings will be replayed in black and white in the production nerve centre of the restored MCR21 to reproduce what it would have been like being in the control room when a programme was being transmitted .
The pictures from each camera will be played back on the four monitors and visitors to the MCR21 will see the pictures and hear the music plus the director calling the shots as each camera is cut up to the programme monitor .
Working alongside the Solent students @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who was the senior cameraman in the MCR21 unit , recording soccer history when England won the 1966 World Cup .
He recalled : “ I was operating the close up camera on the main rostrum as the game was ending .
“ I had my close up shot on Geoff Hurst but the director decided to stick with the wide shot camera as the ball was kicked up the field for Geoff Hurst to run onto and score .
“ I did get my shot used but sadly not until afterwards .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the BBC of my own shot of the goal though.
” Nick said : “ When I contacted Solent University , which has its own outside broadcast unit , they were very enthusiastic about helping with the project .
I am overseeing some of the editing which students are working on for the project .
“ It will be an ongoing relationship between the university and the MCR21 Project .
We are planning for the restoration to be completed by the end of next year.
” After a launch celebration MCR21 will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West Sussex for the 2020 season .
It really is a case of action , lights , and camera as broadcasting history is beamed back to screens .

And Eastleigh’s Concorde Club has also had a major role in helping to replay scenes from the BBC’s golden age of broadcasting.
Using state of the art technology BBC TV's iconic outside broadcasting units brought state ceremonies and major sporting fixtures live into the corner of the nation's front rooms.
MCR21 - its serial number – was one of the first custom built outside broadcast vehicles originally designed for black and white television.
From 1963 it relayed to mass TV audiences many prestigious events ranging from Winston Churchill's funeral to England's World Cup victory.
It was later converted to colour before being scrapped by the BBC in 1979 and this proud chapter of broadcasting history was nearly lost to the nation until radio amateur enthusiast Brian Summers stepped in and bought the vehicle which was in danger of rusting away.
Broadcasting technology historian Nick Gilbey said: “I always believed that the outside broadcasting units delivered to the BBC in the 1960s had either gone for scrap or been sent abroad. I had no idea MCR21 was kept on Brian’s drive.
“The vehicle had not moved for about 20 years. After a quick discussion we decided that MCR21 should be restored to its former 1960s glory and we set about finding the support and funds needed to achieve this.”
Now with the help of National Lottery cash the mobile control room is set to spring back to life in an action replay of its broadcasting years.
Nick says: “For me while television studios have their own magic it is the ability of television to bring you live pictures from as many locations as the producers have imagination which has pushed the technology to the limit and made some truly magnificent programmes.
“Pioneering programmes like BBC's Saturday Night Out which managed to transmit pictures from a submarine and an aircraft.”
Playing a major role in telling the MCR21 story are media students from Solent University who joined forces with former BBC technicians on an outside broadcast at Eastleigh's Concorde Club.
They recorded a jazz gig starring the Ben Holder Quartet to re-create an outside broadcast of BBC Tv’s legendary Jazz 625 programme.
The recordings will be replayed in black and white in the production nerve centre of the restored MCR21 to reproduce what it would have been like being in the control room when a programme was being transmitted.
The pictures from each camera will be played back on the four monitors and visitors to the MCR21 will see the pictures and hear the music plus the director calling the shots as each camera is cut up to the programme monitor.
Working alongside the Solent students at The Concorde recording was Harry Coventry who was the senior cameraman in the MCR21 unit, recording soccer history when England won the 1966 World Cup.
He recalled: “I was operating the close up camera on the main rostrum as the game was ending.
“I had my close up shot on Geoff Hurst but the director decided to stick with the wide shot camera as the ball was kicked up the field for Geoff Hurst to run onto and score.
“I did get my shot used but sadly not until afterwards. I managed to get a DVD from the BBC of my own shot of the goal though.”
Nick said: “When I contacted Solent University, which has its own outside broadcast unit, they were very enthusiastic about helping with the project. I am overseeing some of the editing which students are working on for the project.
“It will be an ongoing relationship between the university and the MCR21 Project. We are planning for the restoration to be completed by the end of next year.”
After a launch celebration MCR21 will be on display at the Amberley Museum, West Sussex for the 2020 season.
It really is a case of action, lights, and camera as broadcasting history is beamed back to screens.


thedailyecho--2020-01-06--Police search for group after robberies in Locks heath and Warsash

A TEAM of robbers who attacked a man and chipped his tooth are being investigated by police after two incidents in Hampshire .
Police are appealing for information on the street robberies which happened in Locks Heath and Warsash this weekend .
The first took place at around 9.50pm on Saturday January 4 .
Two victims , a 21-year-old man and a 22-year-old man , were sat on a bench at the lychgate in Church Road , Warsash , when a silver Ford Focus stopped nearby .
Three males got out of the car and threatened one man , before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ black Hugo Boss wallet .
The 22-year-old was attacked and his tooth was chipped .
The second incident took place just after midnight on the morning of Sunday January 5 .
A 17-year-old male victim was walking in Locks Road , Locks Heath , when he was approached by a silver vehicle .
Three males got out and one of them hit the victim in the face .
They stole the victim ’ s phone and headphones .
The phone has since been recovered .
One of the men has been described as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , around 5ft 9ins tall , of scrawny build with dark hair and dark bushy eyebrows , sunken cheeks and was said to be wearing a light grey hooded top .
The second man was described as white , aged 18 to 24 years , around 6ft tall , of broad build and wearing a red and green Gucci belt .
The third man was described as white , aged 20 to 25 years , around 5ft 10ins tall , and lanky with broad shoulders .
A woman , described as being white @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wearing a pink or purple coat , was also seen in the silver car .
Anyone with information should call police on 101 , quoting the crime reference number 44200004626 .
Alternatively , people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 , where information can be left anonymously .

Police are appealing for information on the street robberies which happened in Locks Heath and Warsash this weekend.
The first took place at around 9.50pm on Saturday January 4.
Two victims, a 21-year-old man and a 22-year-old man, were sat on a bench at the lychgate in Church Road, Warsash, when a silver Ford Focus stopped nearby.
Three males got out of the car and threatened one man, before stealing a backpack, iPhone and a black Hugo Boss wallet.
The 22-year-old was attacked and his tooth was chipped.
The second incident took place just after midnight on the morning of Sunday January 5.
A 17-year-old male victim was walking in Locks Road, Locks Heath, when he was approached by a silver vehicle.
Three males got out and one of them hit the victim in the face.
They stole the victim’s phone and headphones. The phone has since been recovered.
One of the men has been described as white, aged 19 to 23 years, around 5ft 9ins tall, of scrawny build with dark hair and dark bushy eyebrows, sunken cheeks and was said to be wearing a light grey hooded top.
The second man was described as white, aged 18 to 24 years, around 6ft tall, of broad build and wearing a red and green Gucci belt.
The third man was described as white, aged 20 to 25 years, around 5ft 10ins tall, and lanky with broad shoulders.
A woman, described as being white, aged in her early 20s and wearing a pink or purple coat, was also seen in the silver car.
Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting the crime reference number 44200004626.
Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously.


thedailyecho--2020-01-06--Brandon James Smith caught dealing cannabis in Romsey

A TEENAGER caught drug dealing in a Hampshire town has been sentenced .
Brandon James Smith , 18 , was @ @ @ @ @ cannabis while in Romsey on February 26 .
At an earlier hearing at Southampton Magistrates @ @ @ @ @ of Duttons Road , Romsey , pleaded guilty to possession of a Class B drug @ @ @ @ @ His sentencing was moved to Southampton Crown Court .
Appearing at the crown court on @ @ @ @ @ a 12 month community order , which includes 15 days of rehabilitation activity requirement .
@ @ @ @ @ , seized at the time of Smith 's arrest , to be forfeited , as @ @ @ @ @ a mobile phone , which the court ordered to be destroyed .

Brandon James Smith, 18, was caught with eight bags of cannabis while in Romsey on February 26.
At an earlier hearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, Smith, of Duttons Road, Romsey, pleaded guilty to possession of a Class B drug with intent to supply.
His sentencing was moved to Southampton Crown Court.
Appearing at the crown court on Monday, Smith was given a 12 month community order, which includes 15 days of rehabilitation activity requirement.
The court also ordered £680, seized at the time of Smith's arrest, to be forfeited, as well as the drugs and a mobile phone, which the court ordered to be destroyed.


thedailyecho--2020-01-06--Woodmill Bridge closed for two weeks of work from today

A SOUTHAMPTON road will be closed for two weeks from today .
Southampton City Council is to install part-time traffic signals at Woodmill Bridge as part of a traffic management scheme .
The road will be closed until January 19 to fit new traffic lights and a puffin crossing in the area .
The route will be closed between Oliver Road and Manor Farm Road .
However , as previously reported traffic chiefs have warned that the closure could cause delays .
The plans follow a public consultation exercise at the end of last year .
Residents have been urging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a number of years .
A signed diversion route will be in place via Portswood Road , St Denys Road , Cobden Bridge and Manor Farm Road .
Access to the Woodmill Activity Centre will be maintained throughout and will be via Wessex Lane in the first week and Manor Farm Road in the second .
Safe pedestrian and cyclist access around the works area will also be maintained .
Following completion of the work , the signals will undergo a period of testing before going live during the February school half term @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as footway repairs and the cleaning of signs .
Once live , the traffic signals will work on a part-time basis , based on the flow of traffic through the junction .
It is thought the signals will be on during peak hours and switched off at night , when levels of traffic are lower .
During off-peak periods , the crossing will function but traffic will be expected to give and take as with the current arrangement

Southampton City Council is to install part-time traffic signals at Woodmill Bridge as part of a traffic management scheme.
The road will be closed until January 19 to fit new traffic lights and a puffin crossing in the area.
The route will be closed between Oliver Road and Manor Farm Road.
However, as previously reported traffic chiefs have warned that the closure could cause delays.
The plans follow a public consultation exercise at the end of last year.
Residents have been urging the city council to install lights for a number of years.
A signed diversion route will be in place via Portswood Road, St Denys Road, Cobden Bridge and Manor Farm Road. Access to the Woodmill Activity Centre will be maintained throughout and will be via Wessex Lane in the first week and Manor Farm Road in the second. Safe pedestrian and cyclist access around the works area will also be maintained.
Following completion of the work, the signals will undergo a period of testing before going live during the February school half term.
The work will include maintenance work such as footway repairs and the cleaning of signs.
Once live, the traffic signals will work on a part-time basis, based on the flow of traffic through the junction.
It is thought the signals will be on during peak hours and switched off at night, when levels of traffic are lower.
During off-peak periods, the crossing will function but traffic will be expected to give and take as with the current arrangement


thedailyecho--2020-01-06--Luc Purveyor Of Fine Foods, Romsey, slammed in damning report by Food Standards Agency

A ROMSEY delicatessen has been slammed in a damning report after health inspectors found different meats vacuum packed in the same bag .
A report from Environmental Health chiefs , who inspected Luc Purveyor Of Fine Foods in Latimer Street , Romsey , said a `` major improvement '' was necessary and gave it a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 .
Inspectors , who worked with Test Valley Borough Council , discovered the delicatessen was packaging different meats in the same bag which could result in transferring `` allergens '' .
The officer who carried out the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fine Foods labelled the food they `` vacuum packed in house '' , they failed to follow the Food Standards Agency 's guidance of a `` maximum of ten days '' .
The report said : `` Instead you are using an original manufacturers date or one with no reference to either . ''
Inspectors revealed most of the cheeses seen on November 6 were past their best before date , with five pieces dated November 5 and one dated October 10 .
Officers later found both the toilet door and the door @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was propped open with a stool , were open .
These must both be kept shut at all times '' .
The report added : `` Lavatories must not be open directly into rooms in which food is handled.
`` Inspectors also found there was not a sign visible to customers stating `` ask if you have any query over allergens or ingredients in any of the foods we offer '' , which was noted in their last inspection back in May .
The officer said : `` I understand that since your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have provided you with a sign . ''
Following the inspection , the Environmental Health officers recommended the delicatessen keep a daily diary and four weekly reviews up to date .
They added the delicatessen should buy a standard diary , record temperatures and sign a page each day .
Luc Purveyor Of Fine Foods has been contacted for comment .
On their website , the delicatessen claims to offer `` fantastic wines , speciality cheeses , and superb charcuterie ( cured meats ) sliced to your requirements '' .

A report from Environmental Health chiefs, who inspected Luc Purveyor Of Fine Foods in Latimer Street, Romsey, said a "major improvement" was necessary and gave it a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5.
Inspectors, who worked with Test Valley Borough Council, discovered the delicatessen was packaging different meats in the same bag which could result in transferring "allergens".
The officer who carried out the inspection noted that although Luc Purveyor Of Fine Foods labelled the food they "vacuum packed in house", they failed to follow the Food Standards Agency's guidance of a "maximum of ten days".
The report said: "Instead you are using an original manufacturers date or one with no reference to either."
Inspectors revealed most of the cheeses seen on November 6 were past their best before date, with five pieces dated November 5 and one dated October 10.
Officers later found both the toilet door and the door by the sink unit, "which was propped open with a stool, were open. These must both be kept shut at all times".
The report added: "Lavatories must not be open directly into rooms in which food is handled. "
Inspectors also found there was not a sign visible to customers stating "ask if you have any query over allergens or ingredients in any of the foods we offer", which was noted in their last inspection back in May.
The officer said: "I understand that since your inspection Trading Standards have visited you and have provided you with a sign."
Following the inspection, the Environmental Health officers recommended the delicatessen keep a daily diary and four weekly reviews up to date.
They added the delicatessen should buy a standard diary, record temperatures and sign a page each day.
Luc Purveyor Of Fine Foods has been contacted for comment.
On their website, the delicatessen claims to offer "fantastic wines, speciality cheeses, and superb charcuterie (cured meats) sliced to your requirements".


thedailyecho--2020-01-06--Thief who stole from Tesco Express store is jailed

A THIEF who stole from a New Forest convenience store has been jailed .
Lena Leanne Brown , 30 , @ @ @ @ @ Tesco Express on Old Milton Road , New Milton , on November 11 .
She @ @ @ @ @ from the same store on December 1 .
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates ' Court , @ @ @ @ @ , New Milton , pleaded guilty to two counts of theft .
She also admitted @ @ @ @ @ operation of a suspended sentence order , imposed by Margate Magistrates ' Court in November @ @ @ @ @ a total of five months .
She was also ordered to pay court costs of @ @ @ @ @ of £122 .

Lena Leanne Brown, 30, stole items worth £53 from Tesco Express on Old Milton Road, New Milton, on November 11.
She also stole items worth £17.70 from the same store on December 1.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, Brown, of Andrews Lane, New Milton, pleaded guilty to two counts of theft.
She also admitted committing the thefts during the operation of a suspended sentence order, imposed by Margate Magistrates' Court in November.
Brown was jailed for a total of five months.
She was also ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £122.


thedailyecho--2020-01-06--Southampton named one of the top places in the UK for “entrepreneurial potential”

SOUTHAMPTON has been named one of the top places in Britain for its potential to support those wanting to start and grow a business .
A report by a former Bank of England economist has rated the UK ’ s towns and cities by their “ entrepreneurial potential ” .
The research , for digital firm Atos , estimates that the UK economy would benefit by £34billion a year by 2030 if local economies were to realise their full entrepreneurial potential over the next decade .
Southampton came seventh overall , behind Reading , Brighton and Hove , Cambridge , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Great British Enterprise Opportunity report , by Steve Hughes .
It was rated among the top places in the UK for five out of six factors : the qualifications held by the local labour force , businesses stock per head of population , population diversity , the number of new business start-ups and the rate of business survival .
It was not among the top performers for the sixth factor , self-employment .
Adrian Gregory , group senior executive vice-president with Atos , said : “ We should be proud that the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we can always do more to help the whole country fulfil its entrepreneurial potential .
“ Embracing digital technology and helping businesses use it more effectively is key .
If we can do that , then Great Britain could benefit from a £34bn boost to the economy , as well as helping the whole country fulfil its entrepreneurial potential.
” The report found that digital technology was critical to unleashing the potential of start-ups and small businesses , because even non-tech start-ups need to embrace digital to compete .
It also said entrepreneurial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ town or city ’ s local economy .
The report highlighted three policies which it said could help the adoption of digital technology : • Focusing business support on improving digital capability .
Local Enterprise Partnerships could help start-ups maintain and grow their web presence , make better use of cloud computing and digitise back office functions such as payroll .
• Creating “ digital enterprise zones ” which could be test beds for the early adoption of future digital technology – such as 5G mobile and full fibre broadband .
• Implementing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would provide locally-tailored advice on starting and growing a business .
TechUK chief executive Julian David , said : “ The UK has a bright digital future .
In an age when technology powers everything , we can use the power of technology to shape a better society , economy and planet .
This report provides greater evidence as to why we must speed up the process of digitisation .
“ Technology will be at the heart of how the UK tackles many of the most pressing challenges facing the country at this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how embedding digital into the UK ’ s entrepreneurial culture will supercharge our SMEs to tackle these challenges and further unleash the potential of the UK ’ s digital economy .
”

A report by a former Bank of England economist has rated the UK’s towns and cities by their “entrepreneurial potential”.
The research, for digital firm Atos, estimates that the UK economy would benefit by £34billion a year by 2030 if local economies were to realise their full entrepreneurial potential over the next decade.
Southampton came seventh overall, behind Reading, Brighton and Hove, Cambridge, Cheltenham, Oxford and Northampton in the Great British Enterprise Opportunity report, by Steve Hughes.
It was rated among the top places in the UK for five out of six factors: the qualifications held by the local labour force, businesses stock per head of population, population diversity, the number of new business start-ups and the rate of business survival.
It was not among the top performers for the sixth factor, self-employment.
Adrian Gregory, group senior executive vice-president with Atos, said: “We should be proud that the UK is a dynamic entrepreneurial nation, but we can always do more to help the whole country fulfil its entrepreneurial potential.
“Embracing digital technology and helping businesses use it more effectively is key. If we can do that, then Great Britain could benefit from a £34bn boost to the economy, as well as helping the whole country fulfil its entrepreneurial potential.”
The report found that digital technology was critical to unleashing the potential of start-ups and small businesses, because even non-tech start-ups need to embrace digital to compete.
It also said entrepreneurial outcomes could vary significantly within the same town or city’s local economy.
The report highlighted three policies which it said could help the adoption of digital technology:
Focusing business support on improving digital capability. Local Enterprise Partnerships could help start-ups maintain and grow their web presence, make better use of cloud computing and digitise back office functions such as payroll.
Creating “digital enterprise zones” which could be test beds for the early adoption of future digital technology – such as 5G mobile and full fibre broadband.
Implementing enterprise accounts – a digital platform which would provide locally-tailored advice on starting and growing a business.
TechUK chief executive Julian David, said: “The UK has a bright digital future. In an age when technology powers everything, we can use the power of technology to shape a better society, economy and planet. This report provides greater evidence as to why we must speed up the process of digitisation.
“Technology will be at the heart of how the UK tackles many of the most pressing challenges facing the country at this current time. This report rightly highlights how embedding digital into the UK’s entrepreneurial culture will supercharge our SMEs to tackle these challenges and further unleash the potential of the UK’s digital economy.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-06--Hop picking in Hampshire

Hop picking in Hampshire

HAMPSHIRE was famous for growing hops and local brewers were keen to get their hands on them .
Although hop growing was a year round occupation and the fields , mainly in and around the northern parts of the county , came alive every year when whole families of pickers arrived for the annual harvest .
Hop-picking attracted groups and individuals from a wide area , including some of the poorer areas of Southampton , many of them returning year after year .
According to records of the time , at the end of the 19th and early 20th centuries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ centre to another .
In one “ the gipsy element predominated ’ ’ ; elsewhere there were “ a good many respectable villagers ’ ’ ; also many “ tramps ’ ’ and representatives from “ the slums of Southampton ’ ’ .
The pickers would set up camp near the hop fields and local tradesmen such as fishmongers , bakers and ice cream sellers from towns and villages would come out to sell their goods .
When the hop-pickers were back at their camps local churchmen would often visit the families to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have any more information you would like to share about this picture , why not leave a comment ?
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Although hop growing was a year round occupation and the fields, mainly in and around the northern parts of the county, came alive every year when whole families of pickers arrived for the annual harvest.
Hop-picking attracted groups and individuals from a wide area, including some of the poorer areas of Southampton, many of them returning year after year.
According to records of the time, at the end of the 19th and early 20th centuries, the pickers varied from one hop centre to another. In one “the gipsy element predominated’’; elsewhere there were “a good many respectable villagers’’; also many “tramps’’ and representatives from “the slums of Southampton’’.
The pickers would set up camp near the hop fields and local tradesmen such as fishmongers, bakers and ice cream sellers from towns and villages would come out to sell their goods.
When the hop-pickers were back at their camps local churchmen would often visit the families to spread the word of religion.
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thedailyecho--2020-01-07--South Western Railway could be nationalised as it faces uncertain future

SOUTH Western Railway could be renationalised because of crippling financial losses .
The Weymouth to Waterloo operator admitted that its existing contract could be terminated within 12 months after strikes , timetabling problems and delayed track upgrades .
The company 's auditors , Deloitte , said that “ material uncertainty exists and it may cast significant doubt on the company ’ s ability to continue as a going concern ” .
It warned the strike-ridden train network 's future is at risk as it battles a string of challenges .
Deloitte revealed in SWR 's accounts it is at risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Transport ( DfT ) .
Alternatively , owners London-listed FirstGroup and Hong Kong-based MTR could be forced to submit a fresh plan to the Government to run the line on a short-term basis .
It said it was in discussions with the Department for Transport ( DfT ) over changes to the franchise , with the possibility of a new short-term deal under revised terms .
Alternatively , the existing contract may have to be torn up within a year , with services on the line being taken over by the government , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Staffs ' Association ) General Secretary , Manuel Cortes , has called for South Western Railway ( SWR ) to be brought into public hands “ without delay ” .
Commenting , Manuel Cortes said : “ Yet again this is stark evidence that the franchising model on our railways is a complete and utter failure .
“ South Western must come into public hands without delay - that is the only way to protect commuters across London and south west .
The Department for Transport ( DfT ) must now wake up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the network into the ground .
“ Only by having railways run by the public for the public can we guarantee commuters a railway fit for use .
”

The Weymouth to Waterloo operator admitted that its existing contract could be terminated within 12 months after strikes, timetabling problems and delayed track upgrades.
The company's auditors, Deloitte, said that “material uncertainty exists and it may cast significant doubt on the company’s ability to continue as a going concern”.
It warned the strike-ridden train network's future is at risk as it battles a string of challenges.
Deloitte revealed in SWR's accounts it is at risk of being nationalised by the Department for Transport (DfT).
Alternatively, owners London-listed FirstGroup and Hong Kong-based MTR could be forced to submit a fresh plan to the Government to run the line on a short-term basis.
It said it was in discussions with the Department for Transport (DfT) over changes to the franchise, with the possibility of a new short-term deal under revised terms.
Alternatively, the existing contract may have to be torn up within a year, with services on the line being taken over by the government, it said.
TSSA (Transport Salaried Staffs' Association) General Secretary, Manuel Cortes, has called for South Western Railway (SWR) to be brought into public hands “without delay”.
Commenting, Manuel Cortes said: “Yet again this is stark evidence that the franchising model on our railways is a complete and utter failure.
“South Western must come into public hands without delay - that is the only way to protect commuters across London and south west. The Department for Transport (DfT) must now wake up to the fact that profiteers are running the network into the ground.
“Only by having railways run by the public for the public can we guarantee commuters a railway fit for use.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-05--Man caught with knife in Southampton given suspended sentence

A MAN caught with a kitchen knife in Southampton has been given a suspended sentence .
Stephen George Wells , @ @ @ @ @ in the city on October 22 .
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates ' Court , Wells @ @ @ @ @ , pleaded guilty possession of a bladed article in a public place .
He also @ @ @ @ @ magistrates court and committing an offence while on a conditional discharge .
But Wells was @ @ @ @ @ by magistrates , who heard that Wells had not brandished or threatened anyone with the @ @ @ @ @ was sentenced to a three month prison sentence , which was suspended for 12 months @ @ @ @ @ to pay a victim surcharge of £122 , while magistrates ordered the knife be destroyed @

Stephen George Wells, 37, possessed the knife in the city on October 22.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, Wells, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty possession of a bladed article in a public place.
He also admitted failing to surrender to magistrates court and committing an offence while on a conditional discharge.
But Wells was spared an immediate custodial sentence by magistrates, who heard that Wells had not brandished or threatened anyone with the knife.
Instead, Wells was sentenced to a three month prison sentence, which was suspended for 12 months.
He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £122, while magistrates ordered the knife be destroyed.


thedailyecho--2020-01-08--CAMRA, Beards and Boards and The Witch's Brew in Southampton slam Dry January

CAMPAIGNERS and business owners have hit out at Southampton City Council ’ s support for the Dry January campaign .
There are billboards across the city urging people to “ go dry this January ” and not drink alcohol .
The annual campaign is run by charity Alcohol Change UK with adverts sponsored by the city council .
However , the campaign is proving unpopular with ale lovers and publicans alike .
Chairman for Southern Hampshire Campaign For Real Ale which support public houses as a focus of community life , Deric Payne said : “ I am totally against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of rubbish .
It will put pubs out of business.
” Meanwhile , Mary Thornton-Smith the owner of independently run The Witch ’ s Brew in Shirley said : “ I am disappointed .
The Dry January campaign seems to be targetting the brewery trade .
I think it is very unfair .
Takings are down in January because of Christmas .
I take this personally .
It ’ s absolutely outrageous.
” • WATERING HOLE : A pub where visitors can eat , drink and camp Owner of alternative craft beer bar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city centre , Toby Jackson said : “ I get that the council are under pressure to combat the antisocial behaviour in the late night sectors but they have put alot of money into creating space for new bars and restaurants , tax them heavy through rent , rates , tax , vat , duty , waste , late night levies .
`` Which makes it hard enough to make any money .
Then in January which is the pub trades hardest month they sponsor and push dry January across the city on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A month of quiet trade can be enough to put under any pub especially small independent places like myself . ''
A city council spokesperson said : “ Dry January is an annual Alcohol Change Uk campaign that helps to raise the profile of abstaining from alcohol following the festive season .
We will support the high street as much as possible buy we also have a duty of care to our residents , especially with the rates of alcohol misuse in the city being higher than the national average .
”

There are billboards across the city urging people to “go dry this January” and not drink alcohol.
The annual campaign is run by charity Alcohol Change UK with adverts sponsored by the city council.
However, the campaign is proving unpopular with ale lovers and publicans alike.
Chairman for Southern Hampshire Campaign For Real Ale which support public houses as a focus of community life, Deric Payne said: “I am totally against Dry January. It is a load of rubbish. It will put pubs out of business.”
Meanwhile, Mary Thornton-Smith the owner of independently run The Witch’s Brew in Shirley said: “I am disappointed. The Dry January campaign seems to be targetting the brewery trade. I think it is very unfair. Takings are down in January because of Christmas. I take this personally. It’s absolutely outrageous.”
Owner of alternative craft beer bar, Beards & Boards, in the city centre, Toby Jackson said: “I get that the council are under pressure to combat the antisocial behaviour in the late night sectors but they have put alot of money into creating space for new bars and restaurants, tax them heavy through rent, rates, tax, vat, duty, waste, late night levies.
"Which makes it hard enough to make any money. Then in January which is the pub trades hardest month they sponsor and push dry January across the city on bill boards outside the pubs.
"A month of quiet trade can be enough to put under any pub especially small independent places like myself."
A city council spokesperson said: “Dry January is an annual Alcohol Change Uk campaign that helps to raise the profile of abstaining from alcohol following the festive season.
We will support the high street as much as possible buy we also have a duty of care to our residents, especially with the rates of alcohol misuse in the city being higher than the national average.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-08--Shock over firearms raid at Southampton house in Imperial Avenue

ARMED POLICE have raided a Southampton address as part of a firearms probe .
Up to 30 officers - some wearing riot gear - stormed a house in Imperial Avenue in Shirley .
According to officers , the sting was part of an ongoing firearms investigation .
Riot vans blocked off the street between its junctions with English Road and Benson Road at about 7.45am .
Officers remained on the scene carrying out ongoing investigations for much of the morning .
Meanwhile , children at nearby Foundry Lane Primary were forced to take alternative routes to school .
One resident @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I went outside to take my boy to school and saw there were police .
“ We were told we could not leave the house.
” Another resident added : “ The road was blocked in both directions .
My wife saw two armed police officers round the back of the house opposite .
“ The coppers came round to tell us they were in the area.
” As previously reported , one mum , who did not want to be named , said : “ It was quite scary .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with my two kids and there were all these police in helmets and riot gear .
“ I don ’ t know what they were doing but the road was blocked and we had to go in a different entrance ” One Imperial Avenue resident reported hearing shouting in the street and seeing around eight officers outside his window .
A spokesperson for Foundry Lane Primary School , said : “ It is business as usual and the school is open as normal .
“ No one from the school was involved in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have refused to reveal further information and if any guns were recovered citing “ operational reasons.
” A police spokesperson said : “ We can confirm that we carried out a pre-planned warrant in Imperial Avenue in Southampton this morning ( Tuesday 7 January ) .

Up to 30 officers - some wearing riot gear - stormed a house in Imperial Avenue in Shirley.
According to officers, the sting was part of an ongoing firearms investigation.
Riot vans blocked off the street between its junctions with English Road and Benson Road at about 7.45am.
Officers remained on the scene carrying out ongoing investigations for much of the morning.
Meanwhile, children at nearby Foundry Lane Primary were forced to take alternative routes to school.
One resident who wished to remain unnamed said: “I went outside to take my boy to school and saw there were police.
“We were told we could not leave the house.”
Another resident added: “The road was blocked in both directions. My wife saw two armed police officers round the back of the house opposite.
“The coppers came round to tell us they were in the area.”
As previously reported, one mum, who did not want to be named, said: “It was quite scary.
“I was walking along to breakfast club with my two kids and there were all these police in helmets and riot gear.
“I don’t know what they were doing but the road was blocked and we had to go in a different entrance”
One Imperial Avenue resident reported hearing shouting in the street and seeing around eight officers outside his window.
A spokesperson for Foundry Lane Primary School, said: “It is business as usual and the school is open as normal.
“No one from the school was involved in this morning’s incident.”
Officers have refused to reveal further information and if any guns were recovered citing “operational reasons.”
A police spokesperson said: “We can confirm that we carried out a pre-planned warrant in Imperial Avenue in Southampton this morning (Tuesday 7 January).
“No arrests were made. “


thedailyecho--2020-01-08--'Lunatic' driver Jack Blyth is given two year ban after police chase

A MAN who flipped his car after a high-speed police chase through Winchester has been banned from driving for two years .
Jack Blyth , 21 , first raised suspicion at around 11.30pm when he passed a police car and tried to `` conceal his identity '' .
He then sped away in his Vauxhall Corsa when the car switched on its blue lights .
Siobhan Linsley , prosecuting , said Mr Blyth turned onto Easton Lane from Winnall Manor Road without stopping at the give way lines .
She added : `` Police said the car was travelling at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They lost sight of the car at Winnall Roundabout .
`` Other officers picked it up as it drove back down Easton Lane and collided near the First in Last Out pub .
A resident saw it upside down . ''
Mr Blyth , who had a head injury , was later arrested whilst walking through the city centre .
Speaking during a police interview , he denied driving dangerously , saying he swerved to avoid a cat , and said he did not flee the scene as he had waited at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Court also heard how a cyclist on the road had to quickly get out of the way of the speeding vehicle .
As well as banning him from driving for two years , Judge Andrew Barnett ordered a six month jail sentence suspended for a year .
He said : `` You decided to briefly behave like a lunatic and drove in a thoroughly dangerous manner .
I can see the affect it is having on you and you do realise how ridiculously stupid you 've been .
`` Therefore I will not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but if you 're stupid enough to do anything else in a year , that will not be the case .
`` I hope this court or any other court will never see you again . ''
Mr Blyth had not previously committed any other crimes .

Jack Blyth, 21, first raised suspicion at around 11.30pm when he passed a police car and tried to "conceal his identity". He then sped away in his Vauxhall Corsa when the car switched on its blue lights.
Siobhan Linsley, prosecuting, said Mr Blyth turned onto Easton Lane from Winnall Manor Road without stopping at the give way lines.
She added: "Police said the car was travelling at up to 70mph at some stages. They lost sight of the car at Winnall Roundabout.
"Other officers picked it up as it drove back down Easton Lane and collided near the First in Last Out pub. A resident saw it upside down."
Mr Blyth, who had a head injury, was later arrested whilst walking through the city centre. Speaking during a police interview, he denied driving dangerously, saying he swerved to avoid a cat, and said he did not flee the scene as he had waited at the car for a while.
Winchester Crown Court also heard how a cyclist on the road had to quickly get out of the way of the speeding vehicle.
As well as banning him from driving for two years, Judge Andrew Barnett ordered a six month jail sentence suspended for a year.
He said: "You decided to briefly behave like a lunatic and drove in a thoroughly dangerous manner. I can see the affect it is having on you and you do realise how ridiculously stupid you've been.
"Therefore I will not be sending you to jail today, but if you're stupid enough to do anything else in a year, that will not be the case.
"I hope this court or any other court will never see you again."
Mr Blyth had not previously committed any other crimes.


thedailyecho--2020-01-08--Mark Lewis found seriously injured in street died after fall

A MAN died after he fell and hit his head during a drink-fuelled binge , an inquest heard .
Mark Lewis , of Coleman Street , Southampton , had been drinking with his girlfriend and her brother on July 8 , last year .
The trio decided to head to the shops and went to sit in Hoglands Park but on their way , Mark became unsteady on his feet .
An inquest into his death at Winchester Coroner ’ s Court was told that CCTV picked up the 48-year-old falling over a concrete sphere on St Mary ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mark fell over “ fairly hard ” and CCTV showed a “ period of time where he is recovering from the fall in situ ” .
The hearing was told that Mark , along with girlfriend Dawn and her brother Stewart , went and sat in the park to continue drinking before they went their separate ways .
At about 9.30pm he was spotted by local resident Elwinar Stapor laid in James Street , in a statement she said : “ He was laying on his front .
I couldn ’ t see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any bruises or cuts .
“ As I heard him snoring I thought he was ok. ” It wasn ’ t until 7.30am the following morning ( July 9 ) that the ambulance service were called by passers-by and Mark was taken to Southampton General Hospital where he died four days later on July 13 .
A port mortem concluded that he died of a head injury , with Home Office forensic pathologist Basil Purdue stated that Mark had suffered a subdural haematoma - a bleed on the brain .
A toxicology report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 190 microgrammes of alcohol in his blood - 2.4 times the legal drink drive limit .
The inquest was told that the former chef ’ s death sparked a police investigation , with concerns raised about his relationship .
In a statement PC Laura Smith said that there were 24 calls made to the police in the lead up to the death , with Dawn and Mark both making reports that they had been assaulted by each other , but no charges were brought .
Hearing about her brother ’ s death Sarah @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adult life with a troubled mind ” following years of abuse and a lack of support .
She added : “ Mark was an alcoholic , but he was a victim too , he fought back at a system that consistently , throughout his life , let him down.
” The inquest was told that paramedics were informed about a man sleeping on a patch of grass by passers-by after they were called by Dawn complaining of breathlessness , but it was decided not to check due to the area being known for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coroner Samantha Marsh said that Mark ’ s death was accidental , adding : “ While his death was accidental it was contributed by the alcohol toxicity .
”

Mark Lewis, of Coleman Street, Southampton, had been drinking with his girlfriend and her brother on July 8, last year.
The trio decided to head to the shops and went to sit in Hoglands Park but on their way, Mark became unsteady on his feet.
An inquest into his death at Winchester Coroner’s Court was told that CCTV picked up the 48-year-old falling over a concrete sphere on St Mary’s Street.
DC Chris Barrow said that Mark fell over “fairly hard” and CCTV showed a “period of time where he is recovering from the fall in situ”.
The hearing was told that Mark, along with girlfriend Dawn and her brother Stewart, went and sat in the park to continue drinking before they went their separate ways.
At about 9.30pm he was spotted by local resident Elwinar Stapor laid in James Street, in a statement she said: “He was laying on his front. I couldn’t see any blood, couldn’t see any bruises or cuts.
“As I heard him snoring I thought he was ok.”
It wasn’t until 7.30am the following morning (July 9) that the ambulance service were called by passers-by and Mark was taken to Southampton General Hospital where he died four days later on July 13.
A port mortem concluded that he died of a head injury, with Home Office forensic pathologist Basil Purdue stated that Mark had suffered a subdural haematoma - a bleed on the brain.
A toxicology report from Peter Streete found that he had 190 microgrammes of alcohol in his blood - 2.4 times the legal drink drive limit.
The inquest was told that the former chef’s death sparked a police investigation, with concerns raised about his relationship.
In a statement PC Laura Smith said that there were 24 calls made to the police in the lead up to the death, with Dawn and Mark both making reports that they had been assaulted by each other, but no charges were brought.
Hearing about her brother’s death Sarah Lewis said he “stumbled into his adult life with a troubled mind” following years of abuse and a lack of support.
She added: “Mark was an alcoholic, but he was a victim too, he fought back at a system that consistently, throughout his life, let him down.”
The inquest was told that paramedics were informed about a man sleeping on a patch of grass by passers-by after they were called by Dawn complaining of breathlessness, but it was decided not to check due to the area being known for alcoholics sleeping in public spaces.
Area coroner Samantha Marsh said that Mark’s death was accidental, adding: “While his death was accidental it was contributed by the alcohol toxicity.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-08--Fundraising appeal for bereaved family of Fordingbridge man raises over £3,000 in two days

A FUNDRAISING campaign has been launched for a family following sudden the death of a Hampshire dad .
More than £3,500 has been raised after the death of Nicholas Francis aged 42 .
He died of a brain haemorrhage shortly before Christmas and leaves his fiancé Sharon Hammond , two sons , aged one and three , and an 11-year old stepson .
The money raised from the GoFundMe page will go towards supporting the family , from Fordinbridge , through the beginning of the new year .
Kevin Holmes , a childhood friend of Nick from their time at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ When we met as kids , I liked sports like football and cricket and he didn ’ t so , on the face of it , we shouldn ’ t have been good mates , but we were .
“ We bonded over a love of fishing and it just grew from there .
He enjoyed being a nuisance and liked being a big kid .
He thrived off other people ’ s laughter and loved making people smile.
” Kevin set up the GoFundMe to help alleviate some of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ post-Christmas .
He added : “ Although Nick was good at his job , he was never good with things like money .
He liked to live in the today so rather than saving money for a rainy day , he did enjoy impromptu things .
Nobody expects to die at 42 but he also didn ’ t have any prevention in place for his family .
“ I am the godfather to two of his sons , so I felt like I had a responsibility to help the children out .
Even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or even a family friends , I would still want to help in whatever way I could because they are such a lovely family .
“ I have one child of my own and I find it a handful so the strength of Sharon to look after her three boys is truly inspiring and admirable .
I have got a huge amount of respect for her.
” Since setting up the fundraising page , Kevin has had a big reaction from people around the world willing to help .
“ The response we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Kevin .
“ We have had donations coming in from Hong Kong , Australia and the United States , family and friends who knew him very well and others who are complete strangers who just want to help .
”

More than £3,500 has been raised after the death of Nicholas Francis aged 42.
He died of a brain haemorrhage shortly before Christmas and leaves his fiancé Sharon Hammond, two sons, aged one and three, and an 11-year old stepson.
The money raised from the GoFundMe page will go towards supporting the family, from Fordinbridge, through the beginning of the new year.
Kevin Holmes, a childhood friend of Nick from their time at Highcliffe Primary and Comprehensive Schools, said: “When we met as kids, I liked sports like football and cricket and he didn’t so, on the face of it, we shouldn’t have been good mates, but we were.
“We bonded over a love of fishing and it just grew from there. He enjoyed being a nuisance and liked being a big kid. He thrived off other people’s laughter and loved making people smile.”
Kevin set up the GoFundMe to help alleviate some of the financial stress the family may go through post-Christmas.
He added: “Although Nick was good at his job, he was never good with things like money. He liked to live in the today so rather than saving money for a rainy day, he did enjoy impromptu things. Nobody expects to die at 42 but he also didn’t have any prevention in place for his family.
“I am the godfather to two of his sons, so I felt like I had a responsibility to help the children out. Even if I wasn’t their godfather or even a family friends, I would still want to help in whatever way I could because they are such a lovely family.
“I have one child of my own and I find it a handful so the strength of Sharon to look after her three boys is truly inspiring and admirable. I have got a huge amount of respect for her.”
Since setting up the fundraising page, Kevin has had a big reaction from people around the world willing to help.
“The response we have had has been amazing,” said Kevin. “We have had donations coming in from Hong Kong, Australia and the United States, family and friends who knew him very well and others who are complete strangers who just want to help.”
To donate, visit https://uk.gofundme.com/f/fundraising-for-bereaved-family-of-nick-francis


thedailyecho--2020-01-08--Hampshire County Council works on new climate change strategy

MORE trees and wildflowers along roads and new investment into energy saving initiatives are among the measures set to be taken in Hampshire in a bid to tackle climate change .
County bosses have approved plans to plant trees and wildflowers on highways land and verges and create a matching-fund of a total of £1m to pay for measures such as solar panels and LED lighting .
Becoming carbon neutral by 2050 and reviewing county council policies and strategies over the next five years are also among the moves agreed by cabinet members at Hampshire County Council on Monday .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ authority declared a climate emergency and set up a commission to look into the actions that need to be taken to tackle climate change over the next three decades .
The authority has also revoked a policy approved in 2013 which prohibited large wind turbines and wind farm developments on county council land .
The council said the original policy “ goes against the key principles of the emerging strategy “ .
In an official report the authority also said : “ Revoking it would send a strong message that the county council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decisions on changes to county council land use will be subject to the normal approval processes and will be assessed on its own merits .
“ At the meeting opposition councillor Martin Tod asked the county council to consider a “ more ambitious date ” as he said other district councils across Hampshire are aiming to become carbon neutral earlier than 2050 .
He also asked the authority to ensure that the action plan will come before cabinet in the future .
A review of the flood risk management strategy and the transport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rob Humby , deputy council leader and executive member for economy , transport and environment , said : “ It ’ s imperative that we place climate mitigation and resilience at the heart of our policy and decision-making .
We need all the county council ’ s services to contribute to reducing emissions and building resilience – replacing transport fleets with electric vehicles , reducing carbon from street lighting to name just a few areas.
” County council leader Keith Mans has requested regular updates on the action plan so that cabinet can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ climate change advisor to the executive , said the council will be lobbying the Government and seeking opportunities to secure funding wherever possible as well as working with partners , businesses and communities .

County bosses have approved plans to plant trees and wildflowers on highways land and verges and create a matching-fund of a total of £1m to pay for measures such as solar panels and LED lighting.
Becoming carbon neutral by 2050 and reviewing county council policies and strategies over the next five years are also among the moves agreed by cabinet members at Hampshire County Council on Monday.
The news comes as last year the authority declared a climate emergency and set up a commission to look into the actions that need to be taken to tackle climate change over the next three decades.
The authority has also revoked a policy approved in 2013 which prohibited large wind turbines and wind farm developments on county council land.
The council said the original policy “goes against the key principles of the emerging strategy “.
In an official report the authority also said: “Revoking it would send a strong message that the county council is taking this issue seriously. Any decisions on changes to county council land use will be subject to the normal approval processes and will be assessed on its own merits. “
At the meeting opposition councillor Martin Tod asked the county council to consider a “more ambitious date” as he said other district councils across Hampshire are aiming to become carbon neutral earlier than 2050.
He also asked the authority to ensure that the action plan will come before cabinet in the future.
A review of the flood risk management strategy and the transport plan is also being undertaken.
Cllr Rob Humby, deputy council leader and executive member for economy, transport and environment, said: “It’s imperative that we place climate mitigation and resilience at the heart of our policy and decision-making. We need all the county council’s services to contribute to reducing emissions and building resilience – replacing transport fleets with electric vehicles, reducing carbon from street lighting to name just a few areas.”
County council leader Keith Mans has requested regular updates on the action plan so that cabinet can oversee progress.
Cllr Jan Warwick, climate change advisor to the executive, said the council will be lobbying the Government and seeking opportunities to secure funding wherever possible as well as working with partners, businesses and communities.


thedailyecho--2020-01-08--Test Valley Borough Council set to slash Romsey car parking prices

A COUNCIL is to slash parking charges in Romsey in order to increase visitors - with just a fee of £1 for two hours .
Test Valley Borough Council is set to slash its two-hour parking charge by more than 40 per cent as part of the town centre rejuvenation .
From April 2020 , shoppers will be able to park for two hours for just £1 , the same price currently charged for one hour , doubling the amount of time they can stay .
The changes will also see the removal of the 30-minute , 45-minute and hour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for two hours in Romsey .
Parking portfolio holder and deputy leader , Councillor Nick Adams-King , said : “ We have such ambitious plans to rejuvenate our town centres and the one thing we are continually asked for is cheaper parking .
`` So instead of following the old parking strategy of inflationary rises , we ’ re thrilled to offer two-hours parking for the current price of one .
“ The majority of people that park in Test Valley car parks stay for between one and two hours , so these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ users .
`` Free parking after 4pm and all day on Sundays and bank holidays will still apply – and with contactless payment now available we ’ re making sure it is as easy as possible to park up and shop locally . ''
As well as the four-hour free parking offer at Romsey Rapids continuing past April 2020 , the price to stay all day will also remain at £2.10 .
Cllr Nick Adams-King added : “ While the very short-stay charges will be removed , people will now be able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £1 , which we hope will encourage those parking in the borough not to rush and instead enjoy a little more time in the town centre.
” Romsey town centre manager , Mark Edgerley said : “ I welcome the reductions in short stay charges and retention of the free period after 4pm and on bank holidays , this sends a very strong message to shoppers and visitors that Romsey welcomes town centre users .
`` The revised charges demonstrate TVBC ’ s award winning support for small retail businesses and the importance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” In all Test Valley Car parks , it would cost ; • And £5.90 for more than five hours in short and medium stay car parks , and £4.40 for more than five hours in long stay .

Test Valley Borough Council is set to slash its two-hour parking charge by more than 40 per cent as part of the town centre rejuvenation.
From April 2020, shoppers will be able to park for two hours for just £1, the same price currently charged for one hour, doubling the amount of time they can stay.
The changes will also see the removal of the 30-minute, 45-minute and hour tariffs - with prices starting at £1 for two hours in Romsey.
Parking portfolio holder and deputy leader, Councillor Nick Adams-King, said: “We have such ambitious plans to rejuvenate our town centres and the one thing we are continually asked for is cheaper parking.
"So instead of following the old parking strategy of inflationary rises, we’re thrilled to offer two-hours parking for the current price of one.
“The majority of people that park in Test Valley car parks stay for between one and two hours, so these changes will help the greatest number of users.
"Free parking after 4pm and all day on Sundays and bank holidays will still apply – and with contactless payment now available we’re making sure it is as easy as possible to park up and shop locally."
As well as the four-hour free parking offer at Romsey Rapids continuing past April 2020, the price to stay all day will also remain at £2.10.
Cllr Nick Adams-King added:“While the very short-stay charges will be removed, people will now be able to secure two hours of parking for just £1, which we hope will encourage those parking in the borough not to rush and instead enjoy a little more time in the town centre.”
Romsey town centre manager, Mark Edgerley said: “I welcome the reductions in short stay charges and retention of the free period after 4pm and on bank holidays, this sends a very strong message to shoppers and visitors that Romsey welcomes town centre users.
"The revised charges demonstrate TVBC’s award winning support for small retail businesses and the importance the council places on vibrant town centres.”
In all Test Valley Car parks, it would cost;


thedailyecho--2020-01-08--CCTV released after handbag stolen while woman loaded shopping into car in Lymington

CCTV has been released following a handbag that was stolen while a woman loaded shopping into her car .
A @ @ @ @ @ front seat of a car parked near the junction with Anchor Mews , in High @ @ @ @ @ victim , a woman in her 60s , was loading shopping into her car at @ @ @ @ @ , which contained a purse with bank cards and cash , was taken at around @ @ @ @ @ .
Police have now released CCTV image of two men they would like to identify @ @ @ @ @ into a theft .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said : `` Following enquiries , @ @ @ @ @ images of two men , who we believe may hold information that could help our @ @ @ @ @ know who they are ?
`` Anyone with information should call police on 101 , @ @ @ @ @ 44190449308 .
`` Alternatively , people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 , where @ @ @ @ @ . ''

A handbag was stolen from the front seat of a car parked near the junction with Anchor Mews, in High Street, Lymington.
The victim, a woman in her 60s, was loading shopping into her car at the time.
The handbag, which contained a purse with bank cards and cash, was taken at around 5.50pm on Saturday December 14.
Police have now released CCTV image of two men they would like to identify as part of an investigation into a theft.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "Following enquiries, we are now releasing CCTV images of two men, who we believe may hold information that could help our investigation.
"Do you know who they are?
"Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting the crime reference number 44190449308.
"Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously."


thedailyecho--2020-01-08--Man caught twice speeding on M3 at more than 100mph spared driving ban

A HAMPSHIRE man twice caught speeding at more than 100mph on a motorway has been spared a driving ban because @ @ @ @ @ son with a medical condition .
Ian David Robson , 53 , was caught driving @ @ @ @ @ the M3 in Surrey on July 6 .
He was caught speeding at 101 mph @ @ @ @ @ the M3 on the same day .
The speed limit on that stretch of motorway @ @ @ @ @ Southampton Magistrates ' Court , Robson , of Rossan Avenue , Warsash , pleaded guilty @ @ @ @ @ justice procedure .
Robson faced a disqualification through the totting up procedure – which applies @ @ @ @ @ more penalty points on their licence within a period of three years .
But magistrates @ @ @ @ @ to the impact the disqualification would have on his son who has attention deficit hyperactivity @ @ @ @ @ Robson was instead fined £400 , ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a @ @ @ @ @

Ian David Robson, 53, was caught driving a Volkswagen at 102mph on the M3 in Surrey on July 6.
He was caught speeding at 101 mph at an earlier junction of the M3 on the same day.
The speed limit on that stretch of motorway is 70mph.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, Robson, of Rossan Avenue, Warsash, pleaded guilty to speeding through the single justice procedure.
Robson faced a disqualification through the totting up procedure – which applies when drivers accumulate 12 or more penalty points on their licence within a period of three years.
But magistrates did not disqualify Robson due to the impact the disqualification would have on his son who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Robson was instead fined £400, ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £40.


thedailyecho--2020-01-08--Fire crews rush to flat fire on Quayside Road, Southampton

FIRE crews rushed to a flat fire in Southampton after laundry was left on an electric heater .
The fire @ @ @ @ @ a block of flats on Quayside Road , Bitterne Manor .
Crews from Hightown , @ @ @ @ @ support vehicle from Eastleigh attended the incident just after 5am this morning .
The fire @ @ @ @ @ to dry their laundry safely .
A spokesperson for Hants Fire Control said : `` @ @ @ @ @ reported incident .
Everyone was accounted for and are okay .
`` We got the @ @ @ @ @ ''

The fire started in a bedroom at a block of flats on Quayside Road, Bitterne Manor.
Crews from Hightown, St Marys and a command support vehicle from Eastleigh attended the incident just after 5am this morning.
The fire services have since warned people to dry their laundry safely.
A spokesperson for Hants Fire Control said: "It was a possible persons reported incident. Everyone was accounted for and are okay.
"We got the stop message at 5.26am."


thedailyecho--2020-01-08--Teenager caught driving without insurance avoids points because his friend 'misled him'

A SOUTHAMPTON teenager caught driving without insurance has avoided points on his licence because a court heard a friend misled @ @ @ @ @ , 18 , was caught driving a Peugeot 206 on Dawlish Avenue , Southampton , @ @ @ @ @ at Southampton Magistrates ' Court , Omar , of Burgess Road , Southampton , pleaded @ @ @ @ @ .
But the court heard that Omar had been misled by a friend who said @ @ @ @ @ upon payment and then did n't .
Omar was fined £92 , ordered to pay @ @ @ @ @ a victim surcharge of £30 .

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