thedailyecho--2020-01-23--Was the juror trying to fool the judge so he could go to the fair?

DIFFERENCE of opinion among jury members are common place as today 's majority verdicts simply illustrate but a unique factor emerged at the Hampshire Winter Assizes of 1860 when 11 agreed on one verdict and the other dissented .
Eventually the reason why emerged - he was deaf !
The panel returned to the court and asked Mr Justice Williams for guidance .
Having identified himself , William Hill , who lived at Stoneham on the fringe of Southampton , was asked if he would have heard the evidence if he had been sitting nearer the witness box .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ replied .
`` I heard one portion of the evidence but imperfectly and I could not catch the whole of your remarks when you summed up the case . ''
Prosecutor Mr Cooke suggested a substitute should be sworn and the testimony read over to him .
The judge agreed had Hill been entirely deaf .
He ruled that as the two defendants , Michael Gettins , 18 and Thomas Hines , 21 , had been put in charge of the jury , Hill must move to another seat in the jury box @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , the judge , mindful how potential jurors invented excuses from attending courts , asked Hill pointedly : `` Do I trust this is not because you want to attend Romsey fair ? ''
Hill replied adamantly : `` Of course not .
It is because I very imperfectly heard all the witnesses . ''
The judge , infuriated by the inconvenience and waste of money , icily commented : `` It is a great pity you had not mentioned this before . ''
All the witnesses were then directed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clerk read their evidence over to Hill and the other jury men .
Gettings and Hines had been accused of a night burglary on B canteen kept by Thomas Budden at the Aldershot army camp where they were stationed and stealing from him a silver watch and cash amounting to about £5 .
The pair were trapped after a sergeant searched the prisoners and discovered on Hines incriminating bags of coppers which had been stored in the canteen , and they were jailed for 12 months .

Eventually the reason why emerged - he was deaf!
The panel returned to the court and asked Mr Justice Williams for guidance.
Having identified himself, William Hill, who lived at Stoneham on the fringe of Southampton, was asked if he would have heard the evidence if he had been sitting nearer the witness box.
"Yes, My Lord," he replied. "I heard one portion of the evidence but imperfectly and I could not catch the whole of your remarks when you summed up the case."
Prosecutor Mr Cooke suggested a substitute should be sworn and the testimony read over to him. The judge agreed had Hill been entirely deaf.
He ruled that as the two defendants, Michael Gettins, 18 and Thomas Hines, 21, had been put in charge of the jury, Hill must move to another seat in the jury box and the evidence read over to him.
However, the judge, mindful how potential jurors invented excuses from attending courts, asked Hill pointedly: "Do I trust this is not because you want to attend Romsey fair?"
Hill replied adamantly: "Of course not. It is because I very imperfectly heard all the witnesses."
The judge, infuriated by the inconvenience and waste of money, icily commented: "It is a great pity you had not mentioned this before."
All the witnesses were then directed to return to the court room while the clerk read their evidence over to Hill and the other jury men.
Gettings and Hines had been accused of a night burglary on B canteen kept by Thomas Budden at the Aldershot army camp where they were stationed and stealing from him a silver watch and cash amounting to about £5.
The pair were trapped after a sergeant searched the prisoners and discovered on Hines incriminating bags of coppers which had been stored in the canteen, and they were jailed for 12 months.


thedailyecho--2020-01-23--Eastleigh college shortlisted for national education award

EASTLEIGH College has been shortlisted for a national education award after being recognised for its excellence in GCSE re-sits .
The sixth form college was shortlisted for the `` Outstanding GCSE resits provision '' award at the Times Education Supplement 's 2020 Further Education Awards .
These awards recognise outstanding contributions and achievements from individuals and institutions from across the further education sector .
Paul Cox , Chief Executive of Eastleigh College , said : “ We are delighted that the college has received this recognition for the quality of our teaching and learning , as well as our superb @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who still need to achieve GCSEs English , maths , or both subjects , alongside their professional and technical education and training .
“ We have a dedicated team of English and maths teachers who teach in a way that engages learners by using a variety of innovative approaches and techniques that truly inspire .
We ’ re very proud of our learners who work hard to achieve such great GCSE results each summer , allowing them to continue to thrive whether this be with us , at university , an apprenticeship or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the college excelled with GCSE outcomes above the national average , and achieved over double the national average for maths , while also offering their range of higher courses and apprenticeships .
Etienne Nichols , 17 , gained his maths GCSE last summer while studying engineering at the college , and described them as `` super supportive '' .
He said : `` I want to pursue a career in engineering with a Higher Apprenticeship so was gutted when I didn ’ t get my maths at school .
Eastleigh College were super @ @ @ @ @ @ @ giving me the opportunity to retake my GCSE maths while studying engineering .
Some days I did n't get home till 10pm , it was worth it though !
” The winners of The Times Education Awards will be revealed at a gala awards evening at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London in March .

The sixth form college was shortlisted for the "Outstanding GCSE resits provision" award at the Times Education Supplement's 2020 Further Education Awards.
These awards recognise outstanding contributions and achievements from individuals and institutions from across the further education sector.
Paul Cox, Chief Executive of Eastleigh College, said: “We are delighted that the college has received this recognition for the quality of our teaching and learning, as well as our superb outcomes last summer. We support school-leavers who still need to achieve GCSEs English, maths, or both subjects, alongside their professional and technical education and training.
“We have a dedicated team of English and maths teachers who teach in a way that engages learners by using a variety of innovative approaches and techniques that truly inspire. We’re very proud of our learners who work hard to achieve such great GCSE results each summer, allowing them to continue to thrive whether this be with us, at university, an apprenticeship or full time work.”
Last year, the college excelled with GCSE outcomes above the national average, and achieved over double the national average for maths, while also offering their range of higher courses and apprenticeships.
Etienne Nichols, 17, gained his maths GCSE last summer while studying engineering at the college, and described them as "super supportive".
He said: "I want to pursue a career in engineering with a Higher Apprenticeship so was gutted when I didn’t get my maths at school. Eastleigh College were super supportive, they offered me a place giving me the opportunity to retake my GCSE maths while studying engineering. Some days I didn't get home till 10pm, it was worth it though!”
The winners of The Times Education Awards will be revealed at a gala awards evening at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London in March.


thedailyecho--2020-01-23--SCHOOL REPORT: Weeke Primary School

SCHOOL REPORT: Weeke Primary School

HOW can you prepare young children for what is to come as they progress through life ?
That is a tough question – but Weeke Primary School seems to have all the answers .
Headteacher Jonathan Kirkham believes in giving `` the most varied education possible '' .
Pupils are given dozens of opportunities outside the basic curriculum , including professionally-led music lessons and crime prevention workshops .
They also have access to a 'Forest School ' where they can learn survival skills such as building a fire .
Mr Kirkham , who has been in the headteacher post since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know it 's cliche , but this really is a unique school .
I 've taught at six others and Weeke really does have its own feel .
`` What attracted me is the time and energy that staff put into education , but also how they nurture each pupil and make sure everyone feels like they are valued by both staff and their peers . ''
When the Daily Echo visited it was 'Wellbeing Week ' at the school .
Pupils were taught how to look after themselves , with workshops looking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : `` Going into different schools is very interesting , you get to see how learning changes over time .
Here , it 's a real privilege because of the huge range of options the children have .
`` What we do helps prepare them to enter what is a complicated world .
Where we are is fantastic – all children in Winchester have access to fantastic schools . ''
The school , which currently has 412 was rated 'Good ' by Ofsted in May 2019 , keeping its same rating from @ @ @ @ @

That is a tough question – but Weeke Primary School seems to have all the answers. Headteacher Jonathan Kirkham believes in giving "the most varied education possible".
Pupils are given dozens of opportunities outside the basic curriculum, including professionally-led music lessons and crime prevention workshops.
They also have access to a 'Forest School' where they can learn survival skills such as building a fire.
Mr Kirkham, who has been in the headteacher post since February 2019, said: "I know it's cliche, but this really is a unique school. I've taught at six others and Weeke really does have its own feel.
"What attracted me is the time and energy that staff put into education, but also how they nurture each pupil and make sure everyone feels like they are valued by both staff and their peers."
When the Daily Echo visited it was 'Wellbeing Week' at the school.
Pupils were taught how to look after themselves, with workshops looking at relaxation and yoga.
Mr Kirkham added: "Going into different schools is very interesting, you get to see how learning changes over time. Here, it's a real privilege because of the huge range of options the children have.
"What we do helps prepare them to enter what is a complicated world. Where we are is fantastic – all children in Winchester have access to fantastic schools."
The school, which currently has 412 was rated 'Good' by Ofsted in May 2019, keeping its same rating from an inspection in 2015.


thedailyecho--2020-01-23--Children's author pays a visit to Romsey Abbey C of E Primary School

A CHILDREN 'S author paid a visit to a Romsey school to read her latest book .
Anne Wan entertained pupils in Years R , 1 and 2 at the Romsey Abbey C of E Primary School , Church Lane , where she read her book called Manners Fit for the Queen .
Deputy headteacher , Tom Langford , said : `` Anne has written the picture book called Manners Fit for the Queen and we were so pleased she agreed to visit the school .
`` Anne entertained the children with some lively and fun story time sessions highlighting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from her latest book .
`` The book highlights for children some important messages about manners , doing this in an easy to understand way using the tale of Hector who causes chaos with his terribly messy table manners.
” He added : `` Hector ’ s sister , Isobel , has found her own way to cope with his mess , but the book reveals how she coped when they are both invited to a garden party with the Queen – some good lessons for children of all ages .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enjoying all the humour in this story which was guaranteed to make the pupils , and the adults , smile.
” Year 2 teacher , Mark Harris , said : `` The Year 2 children really enjoyed this visit and we still talk about the book and we often use the idea of Manners Fit for the Queen when we all need to focus .
`` The children were really enthusiastic saying ' I love the story ' , ' I wish I could go to a garden party ' and ' I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ messy'.
” Children also had the chance to take home signed copies of her book .
Ms Wan said : `` I thoroughly enjoyed the visit to the school .
`` The staff were so welcoming and the children were a joy to work with.
” Headteacher , Julie-Ann Palfrey , said “ We aim to promote confidence and positive attitudes towards reading and our children have access to a wide range of fiction and non-fiction reading books .
`` Having a real author in school to talk about her own book gives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the children .
`` We are so pleased that Anne Wan could visit the school – reading your own work to children is very special and the children appreciated this .
”

Anne Wan entertained pupils in Years R, 1 and 2 at the Romsey Abbey C of E Primary School, Church Lane, where she read her book called Manners Fit for the Queen.
Deputy headteacher, Tom Langford, said: "Anne has written the picture book called Manners Fit for the Queen and we were so pleased she agreed to visit the school.
"Anne entertained the children with some lively and fun story time sessions highlighting the importance of good manners whilst reading from her latest book.
"The book highlights for children some important messages about manners, doing this in an easy to understand way using the tale of Hector who causes chaos with his terribly messy table manners.”
He added: "Hector’s sister, Isobel, has found her own way to cope with his mess, but the book reveals how she coped when they are both invited to a garden party with the Queen – some good lessons for children of all ages.
"The pupils really enjoyed interacting with Anne especially enjoying all the humour in this story which was guaranteed to make the pupils, and the adults, smile.”
Year 2 teacher, Mark Harris, said: "The Year 2 children really enjoyed this visit and we still talk about the book and we often use the idea of Manners Fit for the Queen when we all need to focus.
"The children were really enthusiastic saying 'I love the story', 'I wish I could go to a garden party' and 'I like the bit where Hector is very messy'.”
Children also had the chance to take home signed copies of her book.
Ms Wan said: "I thoroughly enjoyed the visit to the school.
"The staff were so welcoming and the children were a joy to work with.”
Headteacher, Julie-Ann Palfrey, said “We aim to promote confidence and positive attitudes towards reading and our children have access to a wide range of fiction and non-fiction reading books.
"Having a real author in school to talk about her own book gives an extra and new dimension to reading for the children.
"We are so pleased that Anne Wan could visit the school – reading your own work to children is very special and the children appreciated this.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-23--New movement in city makes a stand against female genital mutilation

A NEW movement in Southampton is making a stand against female genital mutilation ( FGM ) .
To spread awareness about the illegal procedure , which involves female genitals being deliberately cut , injured or changed , a Zero Tolerance to FGM Day will be held in Southampton next month .
It comes after the government decided that secondary schools would teach the dangers of FGM from September .
The campaign is backed by charities and groups across the city , such as Yellow Door and their women ’ s group Southampton African Women ’ s Alliance , Hampshire Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , World Stages Now , TUVAA ( The United Voices of African Associations ) , and Southampton City Council .
These groups have been pictured holding a sign of artwork created by artist Deborah Goatley-Birch at different locations across Southampton .
Councillor and cabinet member for homes and culture , Satvir Kaur , said : “ FGM is a crime that is rarely spoken about , but no less an important issue that impacts our local communities . ''
All the photographs will be combined to make an interactive map filled with different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support the campaign .
Sujala Singh , a harmful practices advocate from the Diversion and Inclusion Service for Yellow Door , said : “ We want to highlight what FGM is about , as well as hold a celebration of culture .
FGM has been a conversation in Southampton for a long time - there have definitely been cases of FGM here .
It isn ’ t far away .
It is very harmful for girls and woman , and so it is important to recognise this.
” The Zero Tolerance to FGM @ @ @ @ @ @ @ February 6 at the NST City theatre .
Food , art activities , drama and live music will be on offer at the theatre from 1.30pm to 5pm .

To spread awareness about the illegal procedure, which involves female genitals being deliberately cut, injured or changed, a Zero Tolerance to FGM Day will be held in Southampton next month.
It comes after the government decided that secondary schools would teach the dangers of FGM from September.
The campaign is backed by charities and groups across the city, such as Yellow Door and their women’s group Southampton African Women’s Alliance, Hampshire Police, CLEAR, West Itchen Community Trust, World Stages Now, TUVAA (The United Voices of African Associations), and Southampton City Council.
These groups have been pictured holding a sign of artwork created by artist Deborah Goatley-Birch at different locations across Southampton.
Councillor and cabinet member for homes and culture, Satvir Kaur, said: “FGM is a crime that is rarely spoken about, but no less an important issue that impacts our local communities."
All the photographs will be combined to make an interactive map filled with different groups and people across the city who support the campaign.
Sujala Singh, a harmful practices advocate from the Diversion and Inclusion Service for Yellow Door, said: “We want to highlight what FGM is about, as well as hold a celebration of culture. FGM has been a conversation in Southampton for a long time - there have definitely been cases of FGM here. It isn’t far away. It is very harmful for girls and woman, and so it is important to recognise this.”
The Zero Tolerance to FGM Day is hosting the awareness event on February 6 at the NST City theatre. Food, art activities, drama and live music will be on offer at the theatre from 1.30pm to 5pm.


thedailyecho--2020-01-22--Police activate stop and search powers for second night amid fears of youth violence

POLICE have activated stop and search powers for a second night running amid fears of violence in Southampton .
Officers have tonight been given the power to stop and search people within a designated area in the east of the city , which included districts such as Thornhill , Sholing and Weston .
It is the second consecutive night police have activated the powers in Southampton .
Police first activated stop and search powers on Tuesday night after it was reported that two groups of people may be targeting one another with weapons .
A total of 13 people were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and charged .
Samuel Richard Stewart , aged 25 , of no fixed address was charged with possession of an offensive weapon .
Andrew Philip Watson , aged 31 , of Hazel Road , Southampton has been charged with possession of a bladed article in a public place .
Police have now activated the stop and search powers again .
They will be in place until 7am tomorrow morning .
Chief Inspector Phil Lamb said : “ We authorised a section 60 authority last night and we have made the decision to re-instate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Last night we stopped and searched 13 people , two of which have been charged with carrying an offensive weapon .
“ We will be out again this evening and we are telling you so that you know we are taking action against those intent on carrying weapons or causing serious violence in your neighbourhood .
“ Section 60 also helps prevent other incidents of serious violence occurring and so helps us prevent crime .
“ Section 60 is an emergency tactic .
We do not suggest that it is a long term @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crime , however we have received concerns raised by the community recently and this is our response .
”

Officers have tonight been given the power to stop and search people within a designated area in the east of the city, which included districts such as Thornhill, Sholing and Weston.
It is the second consecutive night police have activated the powers in Southampton.
Police first activated stop and search powers on Tuesday night after it was reported that two groups of people may be targeting one another with weapons.
A total of 13 people were stopped, of which two were arrested and charged.
Samuel Richard Stewart, aged 25, of no fixed address was charged with possession of an offensive weapon.
Andrew Philip Watson, aged 31, of Hazel Road, Southampton has been charged with possession of a bladed article in a public place.
Both appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court today.
Police have now activated the stop and search powers again.
They will be in place until 7am tomorrow morning.
Chief Inspector Phil Lamb said: “We authorised a section 60 authority last night and we have made the decision to re-instate it this evening as well.
“Last night we stopped and searched 13 people, two of which have been charged with carrying an offensive weapon.
“We will be out again this evening and we are telling you so that you know we are taking action against those intent on carrying weapons or causing serious violence in your neighbourhood.
“Section 60 also helps prevent other incidents of serious violence occurring and so helps us prevent crime.
“Section 60 is an emergency tactic. We do not suggest that it is a long term solution to violent disorder or weapon related crime, however we have received concerns raised by the community recently and this is our response.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-22--New Milton pedestrian killed in lorry crash is named by police

AN ELDERLY woman who was killed in a crash with a lorry has been named by police .
Margaret Fraser , 89 , was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision in Station Road , New Milton , on Monday afternoon .
The incident , involving pedestrian Ms Fraser , of Waverley Road , New Milton , and a Travis Perkins DAF lorry took place just after 1pm .
Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers .
Floral tributes have been left at the scene of the fatal town centre crash .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the pedestrian crossing .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said investigations into the exact circumstances of the collision are ongoing and officers are keen to speak with anyone who witnessed the incident .
Anyone with information or dashcam footage capturing the moments leading up to the collision should contact police on 101 , quoting 44200023846 .
Alternatively , you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
On Tuesday , a 57-year-old man from New Milton was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving in relation to the incident .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Margaret Fraser, 89, was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision in Station Road, New Milton, on Monday afternoon.
The incident, involving pedestrian Ms Fraser, of Waverley Road, New Milton, and a Travis Perkins DAF lorry took place just after 1pm.
Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
Floral tributes have been left at the scene of the fatal town centre crash.
Bunches of flowers have been placed by the pedestrian crossing.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said investigations into the exact circumstances of the collision are ongoing and officers are keen to speak with anyone who witnessed the incident.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage capturing the moments leading up to the collision should contact police on 101, quoting 44200023846. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
On Tuesday, a 57-year-old man from New Milton was arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving in relation to the incident.
He was released under investigation while enquiries continue.


thedailyecho--2020-01-22--James Laurie murder probe:  Boy, 15, appears in court

A BOY accused of murdering a Southampton teenager has appeared in court today ( Wednesday ) .
The 15-year-old boy @ @ @ @ @ named for legal reasons , appeared at Southampton Magistrates ' Court this morning facing an @ @ @ @ @ of a bladed article .
It comes following the death of 17-year-old James Laurie .
@ @ @ @ @ stab wound to the chest in the morning of Sunday , January 19 , following @ @ @ @ @ in Thornhill , Southampton .
During today 's hearing , the teenager , from Andover @ @ @ @ @ his name , date of birth and nationality .
Magistrates ordered a ban on the @ @ @ @ @ name , due to him being under the age of 18 .
The boy , @ @ @ @ @ enter a plea at this stage , was remanded in custody to appear at Winchester @ @ @ @

The 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court this morning facing an allegation of murder and possession of a bladed article.
It comes following the death of 17-year-old James Laurie.
James died from a single stab wound to the chest in the morning of Sunday, January 19, following an incident on Lyndsay Road in Thornhill, Southampton.
During today's hearing, the teenager, from Andover, spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and nationality.
Magistrates ordered a ban on the publication of the boy's name, due to him being under the age of 18.
The boy, who was not required to enter a plea at this stage, was remanded in custody to appear at Winchester Crown Court tomorrow.


thedailyecho--2020-01-22--Police hunt for man who failed to appear at court

POLICE are hunting a Southampton man who is wanted after failing to attend a court hearing last week .
Standing @ @ @ @ @ Romero was due to appear at Southampton Magistrates ’ Court last Wednesday .
Officers want @ @ @ @ @ connection with a theft from a department store in Winchester , which happened in November @ @ @ @ @ slim build and has dark brown hair .
He has three small stars tattooed on @ @ @ @ @ tattooed on each of the fingers on the same hand .
Romero has connections to @ @ @ @ @ and the Isle of Wight .
Officers have followed various lines of enquiry to locate @ @ @ @ @ asking the public for help .
A police spokesperson said : `` If you have @ @ @ @ @ where he is , please do not approach him , but call 101 , quoting @ @ @ @ @ can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

Standing at 6ft 5in, Joey Romero was due to appear at Southampton Magistrates’ Court last Wednesday.
Officers want to speak with Romero in connection with a theft from a department store in Winchester, which happened in November.
The 33-year-old is of slim build and has dark brown hair.
He has three small stars tattooed on his left hand and lettering tattooed on each of the fingers on the same hand.
Romero has connections to Southampton, Gosport, Waterlooville and the Isle of Wight.
Officers have followed various lines of enquiry to locate him and we are now asking the public for help.
A police spokesperson said: "If you have seen him, or know where he is, please do not approach him, but call 101, quoting 44200018721.
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-01-22--Monty Python star Terry Jones dies aged 77

MONTY Python star Terry Jones has died at the age of 77 .
The actor and comedian , who had dementia , directed some of the comedy troupe 's most-loved works , including Life Of Brian .
He appeared in TV series Monty Python 's Flying Circus in a variety of characters , and was known for his performances in drag .
In 2016 it was announced that Jones had been diagnosed with dementia .
A statement on behalf of his family said : `` We are deeply saddened to have to announce the passing of beloved husband and father @ @ @ @ @ @ @ away on the evening of 21 January 2020 at the age of 77 with his wife Anna Soderstrom by his side after a long , extremely brave but always good humoured battle with a rare form of dementia , FTD .
`` Over the past few days his wife , children , extended family and many close friends have been constantly with Terry as he gently slipped away at his home in North London .
`` We have all lost a kind , funny , warm , creative and truly loving man whose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ humour has given pleasure to countless millions across six decades .
`` His work with Monty Python , his books , films , television programmes , poems and other work will live on forever , a fitting legacy to a true polymath .
`` We , his wife Anna , children Bill , Sally , Siri and extended family would like to thank Terry 's wonderful medical professionals and carers for making the past few years not only bearable but often joyful .
We hope that this disease will one day be eradicated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We ask that our privacy be respected at this sensitive time and give thanks that we lived in the presence of an extraordinarily talented , playful and happy man living a truly authentic life , in his words 'Lovingly frosted with glucose ' . ''
The Welsh-born star suffered from primary progressive aphasia , which affects the ability to communicate .
Jones directed Monty Python And The Holy Grail in 1975 with Terry Gilliam .
The group 's Life Of Brian film in 1979 , about a hapless man mistaken for Jesus , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but has since been voted the funniest classic comedy in a poll compiled by the magazine Total Film .
On-screen , his much-loved characters included Arthur `` Two Sheds '' Jackson , Cardinal Biggles of the Spanish Inquisition and Mr Creosote , the monstrously obese restaurant patron .
Jones also directed The Meaning Of Life in 1983 , the Pythons ' last film together .
His other credits include The Wind In The Willows in 1996 , with performances from Eric Idle , Michael Palin , and John Cleese , 2015 comedy Absolutely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He took part in a reunion of remaining Monty Python members in 2014 - Graham Chapman had died of cancer in 1989 .
He had two children with Alison Telfer , who he married in 1970 , and became a father again , at the age of 67 , with second wife Anna Soderstrom .

The actor and comedian, who had dementia, directed some of the comedy troupe's most-loved works, including Life Of Brian.
He appeared in TV series Monty Python's Flying Circus in a variety of characters, and was known for his performances in drag.
In 2016 it was announced that Jones had been diagnosed with dementia.
A statement on behalf of his family said: "We are deeply saddened to have to announce the passing of beloved husband and father, Terry Jones.
"Terry passed away on the evening of 21 January 2020 at the age of 77 with his wife Anna Soderstrom by his side after a long, extremely brave but always good humoured battle with a rare form of dementia, FTD.
"Over the past few days his wife, children, extended family and many close friends have been constantly with Terry as he gently slipped away at his home in North London.
"We have all lost a kind, funny, warm, creative and truly loving man whose uncompromising individuality, relentless intellect and extraordinary humour has given pleasure to countless millions across six decades.
"His work with Monty Python, his books, films, television programmes, poems and other work will live on forever, a fitting legacy to a true polymath.
"We, his wife Anna, children Bill, Sally, Siri and extended family would like to thank Terry's wonderful medical professionals and carers for making the past few years not only bearable but often joyful. We hope that this disease will one day be eradicated entirely."
The statement added: We ask that our privacy be respected at this sensitive time and give thanks that we lived in the presence of an extraordinarily talented, playful and happy man living a truly authentic life, in his words 'Lovingly frosted with glucose'."
The Welsh-born star suffered from primary progressive aphasia, which affects the ability to communicate.
Jones directed Monty Python And The Holy Grail in 1975 with Terry Gilliam.
The group's Life Of Brian film in 1979, about a hapless man mistaken for Jesus, was attacked as blasphemous at the time but has since been voted the funniest classic comedy in a poll compiled by the magazine Total Film.
On-screen, his much-loved characters included Arthur "Two Sheds" Jackson, Cardinal Biggles of the Spanish Inquisition and Mr Creosote, the monstrously obese restaurant patron.
Jones also directed The Meaning Of Life in 1983, the Pythons' last film together.
His other credits include The Wind In The Willows in 1996, with performances from Eric Idle, Michael Palin, and John Cleese, 2015 comedy Absolutely Anything and Personal Services (1987).
He took part in a reunion of remaining Monty Python members in 2014 - Graham Chapman had died of cancer in 1989.
He had two children with Alison Telfer, who he married in 1970, and became a father again, at the age of 67, with second wife Anna Soderstrom.


thedailyecho--2020-01-23--Police stop and search 50 people in Thornhill, Weston and Sholing

POLICE have stopped and searched 50 people in two nights amid fears of violence in Southampton .
Last night , police were given the power to stop and search people within the east of the city in Thornhill , Weston and Sholing .
It was the second consecutive night police have activated the powers in Southampton .
Last night , officers stopped and searched a total of 37 people in Thornhill and Weston after a section 60 was re-authorised .
The section 60 was place last night until 7am this morning .
Police first activated stop and search powers on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two groups of people may be targeting one another with weapons .
On Tuesday , 13 people were stopped and search with two men arrested and charged with carrying offensive weapons .
Officers from Southampton East Neighbourhood Policing Team are continuing to patrol the area today and will review whether section 60 will be re-implemented again .
Chief Inspector Phil Lamb said : “ Section 60 helps prevent incidents of serious violence occurring , first and foremost .
“ It also enables us to better apprehend those who are carrying weapons in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ serious violence .
“ Telling you we are in your neighbourhood and taking this action is just as important because we want you to know what we are doing about violent crime in your community .
“ We are not able to do this without information from communities .
We act on the information you tell us and this has been our response .
“ We will be out patrolling again today .
Please do come and chat with us about any concerns you have or if you have information that we should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about someone carrying weapons in your neighbourhood , or you see something suspicious you think is potentially related to serious violence , please call 999 .
”

Last night, police were given the power to stop and search people within the east of the city in Thornhill, Weston and Sholing.
It was the second consecutive night police have activated the powers in Southampton.
Last night, officers stopped and searched a total of 37 people in Thornhill and Weston after a section 60 was re-authorised.
The section 60 was place last night until 7am this morning.
Police first activated stop and search powers on Tuesday night after it was reported that two groups of people may be targeting one another with weapons.
On Tuesday, 13 people were stopped and search with two men arrested and charged with carrying offensive weapons.
Officers from Southampton East Neighbourhood Policing Team are continuing to patrol the area today and will review whether section 60 will be re-implemented again.
Chief Inspector Phil Lamb said: “Section 60 helps prevent incidents of serious violence occurring, first and foremost.
“It also enables us to better apprehend those who are carrying weapons in the area, or are involved in planned serious violence.
“Telling you we are in your neighbourhood and taking this action is just as important because we want you to know what we are doing about violent crime in your community.
“We are not able to do this without information from communities. We act on the information you tell us and this has been our response.
“We will be out patrolling again today. Please do come and chat with us about any concerns you have or if you have information that we should know.
“If you are concerned about someone carrying weapons in your neighbourhood, or you see something suspicious you think is potentially related to serious violence, please call 999.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-23--Man carries out attempted knife-point robbery at a Premier Store in Valentine Avenue

POLICE have released CCTV images of a man following an attempted knife-point robbery in Southampton .
Officers are appealing for @ @ @ @ @ may recognise the man , or his distinctive clothing .
It comes after an attempted @ @ @ @ @ in Valentine Avenue last month .
The man entered the shop just before 10am on @ @ @ @ @ counter with a knife in his hand and demanded money .
Staff refused to give @ @ @ @ @ the store .
Officers investigating are keen to identify the man in this image , @ @ @ @ @ grey hoodie , with writing on the front , and had a black bag with @ @ @ @ @ it .
He is described as being white , around 6ft tall and between the @ @ @ @ @ .
Anyone with information can call 101 , quoting 44190455086 .
Alternatively , you can @ @ @ @ @ 555 111 .

Officers are appealing for anyone to come forward who may recognise the man, or his distinctive clothing.
It comes after an attempted robbery at a Premier Store in Valentine Avenue last month.
The man entered the shop just before 10am on December 19 and approached the counter with a knife in his hand and demanded money.
Staff refused to give him money and he fled the store.
Officers investigating are keen to identify the man in this image, who was wearing a distinctive grey hoodie, with writing on the front, and had a black bag with several images of skulls on it.
He is described as being white, around 6ft tall and between the ages of 20 and 35.
Anyone with information can call 101, quoting 44190455086. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-01-23--South Western Railway workers vote to continue strike action

WORKERS on South Western Railway have voted to continue taking strike action in the long-running dispute over guards on trains .
Members of the Rail , Maritime and Transport union backed more walkouts by 416 , with 88 voting against .
A bigger majority voted to take other forms of industrial action - the sixth time the union has balloted its members on SWR over the issue because of industrial action legislation .
The turnout was 59 % , well above the legal threshold for industrial action ballots .
The union has held dozens of strikes over the past two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on New Year 's Day , which caused travel misery for passengers .
A spokesman for South Western Railway said : `` We are obviously disappointed with the result , although it should be noted that less than half of eligible RMT members voted for strike action .
`` On this basis we hope the RMT will use the next few weeks as a window of opportunity to work with us to find a solution so that our passengers do not suffer more unnecessary disruption .
`` Similar proposals to the ones we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ numerous operators across London and the South East , and we have already promised that we will keep guards with a safety critical role on all our trains . ''

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union backed more walkouts by 416, with 88 voting against.
A bigger majority voted to take other forms of industrial action - the sixth time the union has balloted its members on SWR over the issue because of industrial action legislation.
The turnout was 59%, well above the legal threshold for industrial action ballots.
The union has held dozens of strikes over the past two years, including 27 in December and on New Year's Day, which caused travel misery for passengers.
A spokesman for South Western Railway said: "We are obviously disappointed with the result, although it should be noted that less than half of eligible RMT members voted for strike action.
"On this basis we hope the RMT will use the next few weeks as a window of opportunity to work with us to find a solution so that our passengers do not suffer more unnecessary disruption.
"Similar proposals to the ones we have made are already in place with numerous operators across London and the South East, and we have already promised that we will keep guards with a safety critical role on all our trains."


thedailyecho--2020-01-23--South Western Railway needs to‘Step up or step aside’

HAMPSHIRE MPs and campaigners are calling for change following speculation a major south coast train operator could be nationalised .
South Western Railway ( SWR ) which operates train services between Hampshire and London could be nationalised by the Department for Transport .
Two local MPs have now slammed the train operator , suggesting a review of how its services are delivered .
It comes after financial statements suggest the franchise is “ not sustainable in the long term ” .
Tory MP for Southampton Itch , Royston Smith , said : “ It ’ s been really awful for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hopes the problems with rail , timetables and delays could be dealt with .
But , perhaps that is not the case .
The government has a responsibility if a franchise can ’ t deliver and it will have to take the South Western Railway franchise back .
It can ’ t go on.
” MP for Winchester , Steve Brine added : “ This is a very clear warning sign and the Secretary of State has a legal duty to do just that .
The service has not been good enough and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to call for a franchise review .
“ My constituents have suffered a poor service for too long .
SWR now need to step up to the plate and change or step aside.
” Meanwhile , Jeremy Varns of SWR Watch , which campaigns for improved rail services , said : “ The problems on SWR have been mounting in recent months , and the company ’ s continued poor performance has translated into dire financial results which undermine the franchise ’ s very existence .
We have long called on the government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is an opportunity for ministers to put the interests of passengers first .
It is no longer sustainable to have a few large transport groups outbidding each other to run monopoly rail services while rail users face higher fares and declining levels of service .
We need to see a much greater focus on delivering what passengers want and having greater choice through open-access providers to drive up standards and lower costs .
Surely too , the structure of Network Rail needs to be reassessed with its primary functions absorbed into the primary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ t forget what while SWR ’ s performance has undoubtedly been dismal , many of the current issues stem from our ageing track and signalling infrastructure which is the responsibility of the state.
” Transport secretary Grant Shapps previously said the operation run by SWR could be transferred to the Operator of Last Resort ( OPR ) , a public sector operator wholly owned by the government department .

South Western Railway (SWR) which operates train services between Hampshire and London could be nationalised by the Department for Transport.
Two local MPs have now slammed the train operator, suggesting a review of how its services are delivered.
It comes after financial statements suggest the franchise is “not sustainable in the long term”.
Tory MP for Southampton Itch, Royston Smith, said: “It’s been really awful for ages. I think we had high hopes the problems with rail, timetables and delays could be dealt with. But, perhaps that is not the case. The government has a responsibility if a franchise can’t deliver and it will have to take the South Western Railway franchise back. It can’t go on.”
MP for Winchester, Steve Brine added: “This is a very clear warning sign and the Secretary of State has a legal duty to do just that. The service has not been good enough and I said I would use my experience to call for a franchise review.
“My constituents have suffered a poor service for too long. SWR now need to step up to the plate and change or step aside.”
Meanwhile, Jeremy Varns of SWR Watch, which campaigns for improved rail services, said: “The problems on SWR have been mounting in recent months, and the company’s continued poor performance has translated into dire financial results which undermine the franchise’s very existence. We have long called on the government to reform the rail industry and now is an opportunity for ministers to put the interests of passengers first. It is no longer sustainable to have a few large transport groups outbidding each other to run monopoly rail services while rail users face higher fares and declining levels of service. We need to see a much greater focus on delivering what passengers want and having greater choice through open-access providers to drive up standards and lower costs. Surely too, the structure of Network Rail needs to be reassessed with its primary functions absorbed into the primary operators within each region. We mustn’t forget what while SWR’s performance has undoubtedly been dismal, many of the current issues stem from our ageing track and signalling infrastructure which is the responsibility of the state.” Transport secretary Grant Shapps previously said the operation run by SWR could be transferred to the Operator of Last Resort (OPR), a public sector operator wholly owned by the government department.


thedailyecho--2020-01-24--Girl attacked by three men in balaclavas in Southampton

A SOUTHAMPTON girl has been attacked by three males wearing balaclavas .
The 16-year-old girl was walking along Minstead Avenue @ @ @ @ @ wearing black clothes .
Two of them punched her then all of them fled the @ @ @ @ @ Monday at around 3.45pm .
They made no threats or demands .
Anyone who saw @ @ @ @ @ of males in the area before or after is urged to call police on 101 @ @ @ @ @ 44200024023 .

The 16-year-old girl was walking along Minstead Avenue when the trio approached her wearing black clothes.
Two of them punched her then all of them fled the scene following the incident on Monday at around 3.45pm.
They made no threats or demands.
Anyone who saw the incident or a group of males in the area before or after is urged to call police on 101, quoting crime reference number 44200024023.


thedailyecho--2020-01-24--Odin Osman, 21, jailed for ram raids in Netley, Sholing and Hedge End

A BURGLAR who was part of gang who ram-raided three Hampshire stores in under 30 minutes had been jailed .
Serial criminal Odin Osman drove a stolen Nissan into the front of two convenience stores and a hair salon .
He and three other men , all wearing hoods or masks , ran into one Co-op store and stole more than £8,000 of cigarettes .
The gang also stole cash and an iPhone from the hair salon .
But Osman , the only one of the gang to be arrested , was caught after his fur hood slipped down in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ face to CCTV .
Now the 21-year-old , from Southampton , has been jailed for 20 months for his part in the raids .
He was also given an added 12 month sentence after admitting throwing a mixture of urine and chilli peppers over three prison guards while in jail for another offence .
Southampton Crown Court heard how the ram raids took place in the early hours of June 19 .
Prosecutor Tim Compton said how a Nissan Qashqai , stolen from a burglary in Swanwick days earlier , was seen to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Spring Road , Sholing , at around 4am .
Nothing was stolen from the shop .
Around 10 minutes later the same vehicle smashed into the front of La Ora in St Lukes Close , Hedge End .
Mr Compton said cash and an iPhone were stolen .
The court heard the Qashqai was then seen to smash into the Co-op in Station Road , Netley , at around 4.30am .
Mr Compton said the group stole £8,000 of cigarettes , damaged around £3,000 worth of alcohol and caused structural damage thought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thousands of pounds ” .
He added that the shop was closed for a number of days after the raid , with the shop estimated to have lost around £32,000 in earnings as a result .
The Qashqai was later found burnt out in Swanwick .
Osman , who committed his first burglary aged 11 and now has more than 40 convictions to his name , was arrested after he was seen by officers in a Volkswagen Golf , which had recently been stolen in a burglary .
The court also heard how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , had thrown a bucket of urine and chilli on three prison guards , a practice known as potting , during an incident in HMP Portland in February .
The guards were taken to hospital after feeling a burning sensation in their eyes .
In mitigation , Susan Ridge said Osman ’ s future was “ bleak ” , but said it was hoped that he would get help with potential mental health issues , including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ) and anxiety .
She added that Osman had debts , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ raids and made no financial gain .
In sentencing Osman , of Fritham Gardens , Southampton , Judge Peter Henry said : “ No doubt that Nissan was someone ’ s prized possession and you used it to deliberately into these buildings in order to burgle them .
“ Having done that you set fire to it , which shows this enterprise was carefully planted and executed.
” Osman , who pleaded guilty to one count of attempted burglary , two counts of burglary , two counts of taking a vehicle without consent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and driving without insurance , was jailed for a total of 32 months .
He was also banned from driving for three years , from his release date .

Serial criminal Odin Osman drove a stolen Nissan into the front of two convenience stores and a hair salon.
He and three other men, all wearing hoods or masks, ran into one Co-op store and stole more than £8,000 of cigarettes.
The gang also stole cash and an iPhone from the hair salon.
But Osman, the only one of the gang to be arrested, was caught after his fur hood slipped down in one of the raids, revealing his face to CCTV.
Now the 21-year-old, from Southampton, has been jailed for 20 months for his part in the raids.
He was also given an added 12 month sentence after admitting throwing a mixture of urine and chilli peppers over three prison guards while in jail for another offence.
Southampton Crown Court heard how the ram raids took place in the early hours of June 19.
Prosecutor Tim Compton said how a Nissan Qashqai, stolen from a burglary in Swanwick days earlier, was seen to smash into the front of the Co-Op in Spring Road, Sholing, at around 4am.
Nothing was stolen from the shop.
Around 10 minutes later the same vehicle smashed into the front of La Ora in St Lukes Close, Hedge End.
Mr Compton said cash and an iPhone were stolen.
The court heard the Qashqai was then seen to smash into the Co-op in Station Road, Netley, at around 4.30am.
Mr Compton said the group stole £8,000 of cigarettes, damaged around £3,000 worth of alcohol and caused structural damage thought to be in the “tens of thousands of pounds”.
He added that the shop was closed for a number of days after the raid, with the shop estimated to have lost around £32,000 in earnings as a result.
The Qashqai was later found burnt out in Swanwick.
Osman, who committed his first burglary aged 11 and now has more than 40 convictions to his name, was arrested after he was seen by officers in a Volkswagen Golf, which had recently been stolen in a burglary.
The court also heard how Osman, of Fritham Gardens, Southampton, had thrown a bucket of urine and chilli on three prison guards, a practice known as potting, during an incident in HMP Portland in February.
The guards were taken to hospital after feeling a burning sensation in their eyes.
In mitigation, Susan Ridge said Osman’s future was “bleak”, but said it was hoped that he would get help with potential mental health issues, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety.
She added that Osman had debts, was encouraged to take part in the raids and made no financial gain.
In sentencing Osman, of Fritham Gardens, Southampton, Judge Peter Henry said: “No doubt that Nissan was someone’s prized possession and you used it to deliberately into these buildings in order to burgle them.
“Having done that you set fire to it, which shows this enterprise was carefully planted and executed.”
Osman, who pleaded guilty to one count of attempted burglary, two counts of burglary, two counts of taking a vehicle without consent, two counts of driving while disqualified and driving without insurance, was jailed for a total of 32 months.
He was also banned from driving for three years, from his release date.


thedailyecho--2020-01-24--St Monica Primary School in Southampton improves after 'inadequate' Ofsted report

ACTION is being taken to improve a Southampton school after watchdogs judged it “ inadequate ” .
City bosses and school leaders have come together to improve education at St Monica Primary School after Ofsted inspectors rated the school as “ inadequate ” .
This is the lowest rate and a rate lower than the one the school received by watchdogs in 2017 .
The school , in Bay Road , Sholing , has 596 pupils aged four to 11 years old .
Inspectors acknowledged that “ necessary , rapid improvements ” are being made .
But in their latest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , although improving , “ is too inconsistent ” and “ because of this , pupils do not learn as much as they should ” .
It comes as the report revealed that Southampton City Council provided regular support to the school last year “ as a result of a sharp decline in standards ” and it brought in an interim headteacher .
The overall effectiveness of the school and the early year provision were judged inadequate while behaviour and attitude , personal development and leadership and management were rated as “ requires @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ Teachers deliver lessons without being fully aware of what pupils have learned before .
Leaders have not prioritised teaching pupils to read .
Too many staff lack the skills needed to teach reading well .
Pupils desperately tried to find books to read to inspectors .
However , many books on offer are badly matched to pupils ’ reading levels .
This hinders their progress.
” Watchdogs said “ too many pupils have underachieved ” and “ many pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities ( SEND ) do not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highlighted how recent training is having “ a clear impact on pupils ” .
They added : “ Behaviour has recently improved dramatically .
Staff have clearer , higher expectations .
Leaders across the school now have an excellent understanding of what needs to improve and the skills to achieve this .
They rightly act with urgency .
Governors have learned from mistakes that allowed standards to decline.
” Helen Sanger , chair of governors of St. Monica Primary School , said : “ We absolutely accept that the school needs to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there is still room for considerable improvement , we are pleased that the Ofsted inspectors have recognised the rapid improvements already made .
I have every confidence that we can sustain these improvements and make sure that children are consistently getting the best start in life.
” Gehane Gordelier , a former HMI schools inspector who has been working with the school to address the areas identified by Ofsted , said reading has been prioritised and improved and the school has invested in new books which match pupils ’ needs .
Derek Wiles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Council , said the council will continue to work with the school .
Cllr Dan Fitzhenry added : `` We know that the school has been suffering with some difficulties and the report clearly shows that the school is on the path to improve and we as local councillors will do everything we can to work with the council and the school to ensure that the school continues to improve . ''

City bosses and school leaders have come together to improve education at St Monica Primary School after Ofsted inspectors rated the school as “inadequate”.
This is the lowest rate and a rate lower than the one the school received by watchdogs in 2017.
The school, in Bay Road, Sholing, has 596 pupils aged four to 11 years old.
Inspectors acknowledged that “necessary, rapid improvements” are being made.
But in their latest report they said the quality of teaching, although improving, “is too inconsistent” and “because of this, pupils do not learn as much as they should”.
It comes as the report revealed that Southampton City Council provided regular support to the school last year “as a result of a sharp decline in standards” and it brought in an interim headteacher.
The overall effectiveness of the school and the early year provision were judged inadequate while behaviour and attitude, personal development and leadership and management were rated as “requires improvement”.
In their report inspectors said: “Teachers deliver lessons without being fully aware of what pupils have learned before. Leaders have not prioritised teaching pupils to read. Too many staff lack the skills needed to teach reading well. Pupils desperately tried to find books to read to inspectors. However, many books on offer are badly matched to pupils’ reading levels. This hinders their progress.”
Watchdogs said “too many pupils have underachieved” and “many pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) do not learn well”.
But inspectors also highlighted how recent training is having “a clear impact on pupils”.
They added: “Behaviour has recently improved dramatically. Staff have clearer, higher expectations. Leaders across the school now have an excellent understanding of what needs to improve and the skills to achieve this. They rightly act with urgency. Governors have learned from mistakes that allowed standards to decline.”
Helen Sanger, chair of governors of St. Monica Primary School, said: “We absolutely accept that the school needs to do better.
"While we recognise that there is still room for considerable improvement, we are pleased that the Ofsted inspectors have recognised the rapid improvements already made. I have every confidence that we can sustain these improvements and make sure that children are consistently getting the best start in life.”
Gehane Gordelier, a former HMI schools inspector who has been working with the school to address the areas identified by Ofsted, said reading has been prioritised and improved and the school has invested in new books which match pupils’ needs.
Derek Wiles, head of education at Southampton City Council, said the council will continue to work with the school.
Cllr Dan Fitzhenry added: "We know that the school has been suffering with some difficulties and the report clearly shows that the school is on the path to improve and we as local councillors will do everything we can to work with the council and the school to ensure that the school continues to improve."


thedailyecho--2020-01-24--Delays on M27 and M3 after crash

Delays on M27 and M3 after crash

MOTORISTS are facing rush-hour delays on the M27 and M3 after a crash .
The incident happened at about 7am @ @ @ @ @ junction 13 for Eastleigh and junction 12 for Chandler 's Ford .
One lane is @ @ @ @ @ on the M3 itself , as well as on the link roads to the M27 @ @ @ @ @ is not known if anyone has been injured .

The incident happened at about 7am on the M3 northbound between junction 13 for Eastleigh and junction 12 for Chandler's Ford.
One lane is blocked and delays are building on the M3 itself, as well as on the link roads to the M27 east and west.
It is not known if anyone has been injured.


thedailyecho--2020-01-24--Three men charged after reports of gun shots and cannabis abandoned at River Walk, Southampton

THREE men have been charged following reports of gun shots and a large amount of cannabis found near a Southampton park .
It comes following an investigation into an incident at River Walk , Southampton , which happened on September 5 last year .
As previously reported by the Daily Echo , gun shots were reportedly heard by residents in the street and a large amount of cannabis was found at an address and in a nearby vehicle , abandoned in Riverside Park .
Officers had also discovered an empty house being used to farm more than 100 cannabis plants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tennyson Avenue , has been charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary and conspiracy to possess a firearm .
Fardeen Hamidy , 26 , of Bursledon Road , Southampton , has also been charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary and conspiracy to possess a firearm .
Christy Flaherty , 26 , of Malmesbury Road , Southampton , has also been charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary and conspiracy to possess a firearm , as well as being concerned in the supply of class A drugs .
Court dates for all three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ During the investigation , a man ’ s body was discovered in the River Itchen in Riverside Park .
Police have said the investigation into the death of 20-year-old Sol Hemy , whose body was found in the water at Riverside Park a few hours after the incident on River Walk , is continuing .

It comes following an investigation into an incident at River Walk, Southampton, which happened on September 5 last year.
As previously reported by the Daily Echo, gun shots were reportedly heard by residents in the street and a large amount of cannabis was found at an address and in a nearby vehicle, abandoned in Riverside Park.
Officers had also discovered an empty house being used to farm more than 100 cannabis plants.
Robert Johnston, 24, of Tennyson Avenue, has been charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary and conspiracy to possess a firearm.
Fardeen Hamidy, 26, of Bursledon Road, Southampton, has also been charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary and conspiracy to possess a firearm.
Christy Flaherty, 26, of Malmesbury Road, Southampton, has also been charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated burglary and conspiracy to possess a firearm, as well as being concerned in the supply of class A drugs.
Court dates for all three men are yet to be confirmed.
During the investigation, a man’s body was discovered in the River Itchen in Riverside Park.
Police have said the investigation into the death of 20-year-old Sol Hemy, whose body was found in the water at Riverside Park a few hours after the incident on River Walk, is continuing.


thedailyecho--2020-01-24--University of Southampton issues advice in wake of Coronavirus outbreak

STUDENTS and staff at one of Southampton ’ s universities have been advised to follow precautions to protect against the spread of the coronavirus .
The University of Southampton has begun advising its faculty and students as a number prepare to head home for the Chinese New Year .
It comes as the death toll in China rises to 26 , with 830 infected , and in the UK Public Health England revealed last night that 14 patients have been tested in Britain - with five confirmed negative and nine still awaiting results .
A spokesperson for the university said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ students travelling to or from affected areas to keep checking the Public Health England ( PHE ) and Foreign and Commonwealth Office ( FCO ) webpages for the most up-to-date advice and information on how they can take precautions .
“ We will continue to monitor this situation closely and will continue to take note of any guidance from PHE and other health authorities.
” Elsewhere the University of Chester has warned students thinking of heading home for the Chinese New Year that they will face quarantine before being readmitted .
Vice-chancellors ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the safety and welfare of their students is a top priority for universities .
`` UK universities have been monitoring the coronavirus situation as it unfolds and universities with students in affected areas are working to identify appropriate actions .
`` Universities will continue to follow the latest FCO advice and to monitor the situation , which is evolving rapidly . ''

The University of Southampton has begun advising its faculty and students as a number prepare to head home for the Chinese New Year.
It comes as the death toll in China rises to 26, with 830 infected, and in the UK Public Health England revealed last night that 14 patients have been tested in Britain - with five confirmed negative and nine still awaiting results.
A spokesperson for the university said: “We are advising staff or students travelling to or from affected areas to keep checking the Public Health England (PHE) and Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) webpages for the most up-to-date advice and information on how they can take precautions.
“We will continue to monitor this situation closely and will continue to take note of any guidance from PHE and other health authorities.”
Elsewhere the University of Chester has warned students thinking of heading home for the Chinese New Year that they will face quarantine before being readmitted.
Vice-chancellors' group Universities UK said: "Ensuring the safety and welfare of their students is a top priority for universities.
"UK universities have been monitoring the coronavirus situation as it unfolds and universities with students in affected areas are working to identify appropriate actions.
"Universities will continue to follow the latest FCO advice and to monitor the situation, which is evolving rapidly."


thedailyecho--2020-01-24--Five-star luxury cat hotel is coming to Test Valley

A NEW five-star cat hotel featuring gourmet menus and grooming services to music is coming to a Hampshire village .
Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel Group have 21 cat hotels in the UK and will now add to their collection in Lockerley .
The feline-friendly facilities include designer cat beds in individual decorated bedroom suites , gourmet menus and grooming services to a choice of music , spa treatments and a mini bar .
It will have seven cat suites which could home up to one or two cats each .
Abi Purser , director of Longcroft , said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ different councils have different policies but we got there in the end and they are happy to have us and we are very excited .
`` We make sure we use our expert approach to keep the cats healthy and comfortable , for example we make sure the hotel stays above 20 degrees to keep the cats warm .
`` We have bigger rooms than any other cattery and we let them wonder outside to watch the birds and breathe fresh air . ''
If you want to pamper your cats in Lockerley @ @ @ @ @ @ @ night for one cat or £27 for two .
You can spoil your feline-friends with a spa treatment including an eye cleanse , paw massage , coat condition spritz and more for £35 to £45 .
The mini-bar and meal prices will start at £3.50 which includes salmon , chicken and prawns .
Abi said a lot of people are scared to leave their cats who need a lot of care with anyone , so Longcroft Hotel have the facilities look after any cat with any condition .
So whether your feline friend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pedigree or rescue with special diets or medication then they are welcome to stay at the boutique hotel .
It is also promised to boost the community and welcome a number of jobs .
The site will sit New Barn Farm House , Pains Hill , Lockerley and will include a partial demolition of an unused stable block and the erection of a building to accommodate a small cat hotel .
The farm is home to Georgie and Chris Darke and they will be managers of the cat facility .
Chris is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be there to give around the clock care to their feline guests .
Currently , the nearest hotel to the Romsey and Southampton area is Liphook - making this the first of its kind in the region .
Abi said she hopes the cat hotel will open around Easter , despite building work not having started yet .

Longcroft Luxury Cat Hotel Group have 21 cat hotels in the UK and will now add to their collection in Lockerley.
The feline-friendly facilities include designer cat beds in individual decorated bedroom suites, gourmet menus and grooming services to a choice of music, spa treatments and a mini bar.
It will have seven cat suites which could home up to one or two cats each.
Abi Purser, director of Longcroft, said: "We had to amend the plans as different councils have different policies but we got there in the end and they are happy to have us and we are very excited.
"We make sure we use our expert approach to keep the cats healthy and comfortable, for example we make sure the hotel stays above 20 degrees to keep the cats warm.
"We have bigger rooms than any other cattery and we let them wonder outside to watch the birds and breathe fresh air."
If you want to pamper your cats in Lockerley, it will cost around £18 per night for one cat or £27 for two.
You can spoil your feline-friends with a spa treatment including an eye cleanse, paw massage, coat condition spritz and more for £35 to £45.
The mini-bar and meal prices will start at £3.50 which includes salmon, chicken and prawns.
Abi said a lot of people are scared to leave their cats who need a lot of care with anyone, so Longcroft Hotel have the facilities look after any cat with any condition.
So whether your feline friend is a kitten, senior cat, pedigree or rescue with special diets or medication then they are welcome to stay at the boutique hotel.
It is also promised to boost the community and welcome a number of jobs.
The site will sit New Barn Farm House, Pains Hill, Lockerley and will include a partial demolition of an unused stable block and the erection of a building to accommodate a small cat hotel.
The farm is home to Georgie and Chris Darke and they will be managers of the cat facility.
Chris is a small animal vet and both owners will be there to give around the clock care to their feline guests.
Currently, the nearest hotel to the Romsey and Southampton area is Liphook - making this the first of its kind in the region.
Abi said she hopes the cat hotel will open around Easter, despite building work not having started yet.


thedailyecho--2020-01-24--Max 99p in Woolston could be turned into flats and new shops

A FORMER 99p store could be turned into a two-storey flat block and three new shops should proposals be approved by civic chiefs .
Applicant Gatwick Investments Limited has submitted plans to Southampton City Council to transform Max 99p on Victoria Road in Woolston into five flats and three different shops - but no additional parking spaces .
The proposals detail plans for a first storey extension on the old budget store building .
The first floor will be used to create one two-bedroom flat and four one-bedroom flats .
Each of the proposed residential flats will have access to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facing Victoria Road will have a balcony , and the flats to the rear of the property will have a larger roof terrace each .
The ground floor will then be divided up three ways to form three small shop units to make it “ easier ” to find a suitable occupier long-term to keep the high street active .
The shop has been shut for almost two years .
It is located close by to Riverside in Woolston with greenspaces in walking distance such as Peartrees Common , Weston Shore and Archery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and playgrounds are provided .
The site is also located next to a number of bus stops with frequent links to the city centre as well as Woolston railway station .
The applicant has described the proposal as “ nil parking ” which means no parking spaces will be provided for residents .

Applicant Gatwick Investments Limited has submitted plans to Southampton City Council to transform Max 99p on Victoria Road in Woolston into five flats and three different shops - but no additional parking spaces.
The proposals detail plans for a first storey extension on the old budget store building.
The first floor will be used to create one two-bedroom flat and four one-bedroom flats.
Each of the proposed residential flats will have access to a private amenity area.
The flats facing Victoria Road will have a balcony, and the flats to the rear of the property will have a larger roof terrace each.
The ground floor will then be divided up three ways to form three small shop units to make it “easier” to find a suitable occupier long-term to keep the high street active.
The shop has been shut for almost two years.
It is located close by to Riverside in Woolston with greenspaces in walking distance such as Peartrees Common, Weston Shore and Archery Road, Itchen Way where open space and playgrounds are provided.
The site is also located next to a number of bus stops with frequent links to the city centre as well as Woolston railway station.
The applicant has described the proposal as “nil parking” which means no parking spaces will be provided for residents.


thedailyecho--2020-01-24--Tribute paid to "loving grandad" Robert Soper who died in collision in Winchester

A TRIBUTE has been paid to a “ loving grandad ” who died in a collision in Winchester .
Robert George Soper died following a crash between himself , a Peugeot 807 and Land Rover Discovery on January 10 .
Mr Soper , of Bereweeke Road , in Winchester , was walking along Andover Road North when the incident occurred shortly before 8am .
Emergency services were called but the 81-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene .
Following his death his family has paid tribute to him They said : “ Known to everyone as Bob , he was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 58 years .
“ Bob was father to David and Richard , and father in law to Mark and Georgie .
“ He was the loving grandad of Matthew and Emily .
“ Recently settled in Winchester , Bob spent most of his life living in and working around Itchen Abbas .
“ He was a quiet , contented man with a warm heart that was full of mischief .
“ He is much missed by his family and friends.
” Enquiries into the exact circumstances of the collision are ongoing and officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyone who witnessed the incident and has not already contacted us .
Anyone with information can call 101 , quoting 44200011478 .
During the incident a dog , Una , also died which was understood to have been being walked by Mr Soper .

Robert George Soper died following a crash between himself, a Peugeot 807 and Land Rover Discovery on January 10.
Mr Soper, of Bereweeke Road, in Winchester, was walking along Andover Road North when the incident occurred shortly before 8am.
Emergency services were called but the 81-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following his death his family has paid tribute to him
They said: “Known to everyone as Bob, he was happily married to his wife Diane for 58 years.
“Bob was father to David and Richard, and father in law to Mark and Georgie.
“He was the loving grandad of Matthew and Emily.
“Recently settled in Winchester, Bob spent most of his life living in and working around Itchen Abbas.
“ He was a quiet, contented man with a warm heart that was full of mischief.
“He is much missed by his family and friends.”
Enquiries into the exact circumstances of the collision are ongoing and officers investigating are still keen to speak with anyone who witnessed the incident and has not already contacted us.
Anyone with information can call 101, quoting 44200011478.
During the incident a dog, Una, also died which was understood to have been being walked by Mr Soper.


thedailyecho--2020-01-24--Charlie Whitemore, 22, sentenced for two kicks to Lucy McHugh's stepfather

A MAN who became 'judge , jury and executioner ' has been sentenced for kicking the stepfather of murdered schoolgirl Lucy McHugh .
Charlie Whitemore , 22 , and Wayne Grant , 28 , were yesterday found not guilty of causing grievous bodily harm to Richard Elmes .
A jury at Southampton Crown Court also found the pair not guilty of alternative counts of causing actual bodily harm to Mr Elmes .
However Whitemore was sentenced for battery , after pleading guilty to the charge at the beginning of the trial .
Addressing Whitemore , Judge Peter Henry said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shop when you decided to take it upon yourself to become judge , jury and executioner so far as what you perceived his failings to be .
“ You instigated this whole episode .
Without you none of this would have happened.
” The verdicts come after a three day trial at the city crown court , in which jury members heard how Mr Elmes suffered a broken elbow during an incident outside Arrow News , also known as Shayona News , on July 21 last year .
Earlier in the trial , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Waveney Green , “ decided to make a scene ” after seeing Mr Elmes in the shop and began filming .
The court heard Grant , of Byron Road , had tried to be a “ peacemaker ” before he was hit and pulled Mr Elmes to the floor – where he suffered a broken elbow .
Whitemore was sentenced for battery , relating to two kicks on Mr Elmes .
He was ordered to complete 150 hours of unpaid work by Judge Peter Henry , who accused the 22-year-old of attempting to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” following the conviction of Stephen Nicholson , a friend and lodger of Mr Elmes , for the murder of Lucy McHugh in July 2018 .
As previously reported , Nicholson , 25 , of no fixed address , was sentenced to life imprisonment , with a minimum term of 33 years , last year after being found guilty of Lucy 's rape and murder .

Charlie Whitemore, 22, and Wayne Grant, 28, were yesterday found not guilty of causing grievous bodily harm to Richard Elmes.
A jury at Southampton Crown Court also found the pair not guilty of alternative counts of causing actual bodily harm to Mr Elmes.
However Whitemore was sentenced for battery, after pleading guilty to the charge at the beginning of the trial.
Addressing Whitemore, Judge Peter Henry said: “Mr Elmes was in a local shop when you decided to take it upon yourself to become judge, jury and executioner so far as what you perceived his failings to be.
“You instigated this whole episode. Without you none of this would have happened.”
The verdicts come after a three day trial at the city crown court, in which jury members heard how Mr Elmes suffered a broken elbow during an incident outside Arrow News, also known as Shayona News, on July 21 last year.
Earlier in the trial, prosecutor Dan Sawyer said Whitemore, of Waveney Green, “decided to make a scene” after seeing Mr Elmes in the shop and began filming.
PICTURED: Richard Elmes outside court
The court heard Grant, of Byron Road, had tried to be a “peacemaker” before he was hit and pulled Mr Elmes to the floor – where he suffered a broken elbow.
Both denied inflicting grievous bodily harm on Mr Elmes.
Jury members unanimously found the pair not guilty.
Whitemore was sentenced for battery, relating to two kicks on Mr Elmes.
He was ordered to complete 150 hours of unpaid work by Judge Peter Henry, who accused the 22-year-old of attempting to be “judge, jury and executioner” following the conviction of Stephen Nicholson, a friend and lodger of Mr Elmes, for the murder of Lucy McHugh in July 2018.
As previously reported, Nicholson, 25, of no fixed address, was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 33 years, last year after being found guilty of Lucy's rape and murder.


thedailyecho--2020-01-24--Cancer patient Sheila Marie Barter died after fall at hospital

A WINCHESTER woman suffering from terminal cancer died in hospital after a fall near the entrance .
Sheila Marie Barter was receiving palliative care for lymphoma and was arriving at Southampton General Hospital when she stumbled .
An eye witness said she did not put her hands out to break her fall and fell on her face .
The witness said Mrs Barter appeared to trip over her feet .
Mrs Barter , florist , of Priors Dean Road , Harestock , received immediate care but died the following day , October 15 , of a subarachnoid haemorrhage , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , consultant haematologist , in a statement read to the hearing , said doctors felt surgery would be of little benefit as Mrs Barter was thought to only have a few weeks to live .
Mrs Barter , 59 , owner of Marie 's Florist on Southgate Street , had been diagnosed with lymphoma in 2016 .
Her husband Barry Toner told the inquest that the final fall had been a surprise .
`` She had had a fall in hospital before but recovered and was later cutting the grass and doing all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things are turning around .
`` I was quite stunned by this ( the fall ) happening .
I could have believed it the year before , but not then .
We thought she had got through it . ''
The night before the fall Mr Toner said his wife had been well enough to spend several hours doing a tax return and VAT receipts .
She passed away with her husband and daughter at her bedside .

Sheila Marie Barter was receiving palliative care for lymphoma and was arriving at Southampton General Hospital when she stumbled.
An eye witness said she did not put her hands out to break her fall and fell on her face. The witness said Mrs Barter appeared to trip over her feet.
Mrs Barter, florist, of Priors Dean Road, Harestock, received immediate care but died the following day, October 15, of a subarachnoid haemorrhage, a serious brain injury .
Dr Robert Lown, consultant haematologist, in a statement read to the hearing, said doctors felt surgery would be of little benefit as Mrs Barter was thought to only have a few weeks to live.
Mrs Barter, 59, owner of Marie's Florist on Southgate Street, had been diagnosed with lymphoma in 2016.
Her husband Barry Toner told the inquest that the final fall had been a surprise.
"She had had a fall in hospital before but recovered and was later cutting the grass and doing all sorts of things. We though perhaps things are turning around.
"I was quite stunned by this (the fall) happening. I could have believed it the year before, but not then. We thought she had got through it."
The night before the fall Mr Toner said his wife had been well enough to spend several hours doing a tax return and VAT receipts.
She passed away with her husband and daughter at her bedside.
Senior coroner Chris Wilkinson returned a verdict of accidental death


thedailyecho--2020-01-24--Thatched homes in Hamble razed to the ground in 1969

THE date is February , 1969 , the bulldozers move in and a historic part of Hamble is demolished and @ @ @ @ @ The thatched cottages stood in Satchell Lane for morethan 200 years and despite strenuous efforts @ @ @ @ @ Hamble Protection Society to delay the demolition , the authorities finally gave the go-ahead for @ @ @ @ @ .
The Daily Echo reported at the time : “ As flames consumed the ancient @ @ @ @ @ the violent east wind swept dense smoke across Satchell Lane to nearby houses , smearing @ @ @ @ @ white paint with greasy black smuts – symbolic mourning which was not appreciated by the @ @ @ @ @ have any more information you would like to share about this picture , why not @ @ @ @

The thatched cottages stood in Satchell Lane for morethan 200 years and despite strenuous efforts by the parish council and Hamble Protection Society to delay the demolition, the authorities finally gave the go-ahead for the homes to be razed.
The Daily Echo reported at the time: “As flames consumed the ancient rafters and picturesque thatch, the violent east wind swept dense smoke across Satchell Lane to nearby houses, smearing windows and smothering curtains and white paint with greasy black smuts – symbolic mourning which was not appreciated by the resident.’’
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thedailyecho--2020-01-24--Pictures on display in Lymington

Pictures on display in Lymington

A LEADING New Forest museum is preparing to showcase a selection of images from the past .
Photographs taken almost 100 years ago will be among the pictures on display at St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery in Lymington .
The photographs were taken during royal visits , street parties and other events min the Lymington area .
A St Barbe spokesperson said : `` We have looked through our collection and collated a selection of nostalgic images each with a story to tell .
`` These include carnival pictures from the 1920s and colourful images from the 1970s , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ V and the visit of Queen Elizabeth II in 1966 .
`` Numerous local events are covered including fetes , anniversaries and even circus animals parading down the High Street . ''
The event - Tea and Memories - will be held on Tuesday , January 28 between 2pm and 4pm .
`` All visitors are welcome to drop in for tea and biscuits , and to share their memories or just join in to look through the lovely photos of times gone by , which are sure to make you smile .
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Photographs taken almost 100 years ago will be among the pictures on display at St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery in Lymington.
The photographs were taken during royal visits, street parties and other events min the Lymington area.
A St Barbe spokesperson said: "We have looked through our collection and collated a selection of nostalgic images each with a story to tell.
"These include carnival pictures from the 1920s and colourful images from the 1970s, plus celebrations for the coronation of George V and the visit of Queen Elizabeth II in 1966.
"Numerous local events are covered including fetes, anniversaries and even circus animals parading down the High Street."
The event - Tea and Memories - will be held on Tuesday, January 28 between 2pm and 4pm.
"All visitors are welcome to drop in for tea and biscuits, and to share their memories or just join in to look through the lovely photos of times gone by, which are sure to make you smile."


thedailyecho--2020-01-24--'Speak out and be listened to': NSPCC praises bravery of victims of jailed sex offender

A MAN has been jailed for 25 years after being found guilty of a string of sex offences .
Dean Randall , 41 , was found guilty of four counts of rape , three counts of buggery , four counts of indecency with a child , and 15 counts of indecent assault , with all offences taking place between 1993 and 2004 in the New Forest .
Southampton Crown Court heard that Randall inflicted a tirade of abuse against his younger victims , who were two boys and one girl .
The victims came forward to police in 2017 to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Randall , of Prince of Wales Road , Bournemouth , denied the charges but was found guilty today .
Detective Sergeant Russ Smith from the Western Investigation Team said : “ Randall perpetrated repeatedly evil crimes against his victims and now adults , they have broken the silence .
`` The verdict and sentence is testament to their courage and bravery in coming forward . ''
An NSPCC spokesperson said : “ Randall ’ s horrific abuse has been brought to light thanks to the bravery of his victims in coming forward .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and pain that lasts a lifetime , and we hope the survivors in this case are getting all the support they need .
“ This case highlights that anyone who has been abused can speak out and be listened to , no matter how many years have passed .
“ Children can contact Childline 24/7 on 0800 1111 or at www.Childline.org.uk .
Adults who want to report abuse or who are concerned for a child ’ s wellbeing can contact police or the NSPCC Helpline on 0808 8005000.
” Anyone who is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 101 and speak to specialist detectives .

Dean Randall, 41, was found guilty of four counts of rape, three counts of buggery, four counts of indecency with a child, and 15 counts of indecent assault, with all offences taking place between 1993 and 2004 in the New Forest.
Southampton Crown Court heard that Randall inflicted a tirade of abuse against his younger victims, who were two boys and one girl.
The victims came forward to police in 2017 to get justice for what had happened.
Randall, of Prince of Wales Road, Bournemouth, denied the charges but was found guilty today.
Detective Sergeant Russ Smith from the Western Investigation Team said: “Randall perpetrated repeatedly evil crimes against his victims and now adults, they have broken the silence.
"The verdict and sentence is testament to their courage and bravery in coming forward."
An NSPCC spokesperson said: “Randall’s horrific abuse has been brought to light thanks to the bravery of his victims in coming forward.
“Child sexual abuse can cause trauma and pain that lasts a lifetime, and we hope the survivors in this case are getting all the support they need.
“This case highlights that anyone who has been abused can speak out and be listened to, no matter how many years have passed.
“Children can contact Childline 24/7 on 0800 1111 or at www.Childline.org.uk. Adults who want to report abuse or who are concerned for a child’s wellbeing can contact police or the NSPCC Helpline on 0808 8005000.”
Anyone who is a victim of abuse can contact police on 101 and speak to specialist detectives.


thedailyecho--2020-01-24--Inquest opens into death of Zane Gills, 36, of Lymington, who drowned in Barcelona

AN INQUEST has been opened into the death of a Hampshire sailor whose body was found two days after Christmas .
The hearing at Winchester Coroner 's Court was told that Zane Gills , 36 , of Captains Row , Lymington , died in Barcelona on December 27 .
A post-mortem examination carried out in Spain established that Mr Gills had drowned , the inquest heard .
Acting area coroner Sam Marsh said a full port-mortem report was due to be sent from Barcelona and adjourned the inquest until June 30 .
Mr Gills was a professional sailor who took @ @ @ @ @ @ @ events including the gruelling Volvo Ocean Race .
His death was announced on New Year 's Eve by his widow , Sarah Gills .
Writing on Facebook she said : “ It ’ s with disbelief I have to share with you that Zane has tragically died in an accident .
We are all totally shocked and devastated by the news .
He was an incredible man and will be very sorely missed.
” Other people have taken to social media to express their and dismay at his death .
One man said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sorry I am to hear this .
Zane was a lovely man and the world will be poorer without him . ''
Another social media user posted : `` Zane was such a bright light and a complete joy to be around .
Grateful to have had the good fortune to have known him . ''
Zane 's body is reported to have been found near a boat he had moored at Port Vell with his brother .
The Australian national was a member of Lymington Mariners rugby club , who played a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The club 's vice-chairman , Stuart Brotherton , said : `` He really was one of the nicest guys you could wish to meet and was always smiling . ''

The hearing at Winchester Coroner's Court was told that Zane Gills, 36, of Captains Row, Lymington, died in Barcelona on December 27.
A post-mortem examination carried out in Spain established that Mr Gills had drowned, the inquest heard.
Acting area coroner Sam Marsh said a full port-mortem report was due to be sent from Barcelona and adjourned the inquest until June 30.
Mr Gills was a professional sailor who took part in the world's toughest sailing events including the gruelling Volvo Ocean Race.
His death was announced on New Year's Eve by his widow, Sarah Gills.
Writing on Facebook she said: “It’s with disbelief I have to share with you that Zane has tragically died in an accident. We are all totally shocked and devastated by the news. He was an incredible man and will be very sorely missed.”
Other people have taken to social media to express their and dismay at his death.
One man said: "I cannot say how sorry I am to hear this. Zane was a lovely man and the world will be poorer without him."
Another social media user posted: "Zane was such a bright light and a complete joy to be around. Grateful to have had the good fortune to have known him."
Zane's body is reported to have been found near a boat he had moored at Port Vell with his brother.
The Australian national was a member of Lymington Mariners rugby club, who played a home game in memory of their team-mate.
The club's vice-chairman, Stuart Brotherton, said: "He really was one of the nicest guys you could wish to meet and was always smiling."


thedailyecho--2020-01-24--RNLI volunteer Simon Nuding leaves 40th birthday meal to attend boat rescue in Lymington

AN RNLI volunteer who was about to celebrate his 40th birthday `` dropped everything '' to rescue two people .
Simon Nuding , from Lymington , was preparing to attend a meal in celebration of his birthday , but his pager went off to notify him that his help was needed for an urgent rescue .
His wife then rushed him to Lymington RNLI Station , where a voluntary crew launched a lifeboat for their first rescue of the year .
Volunteers for the RNLI are on call 24 hours of every day .
Under the command of Simon , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 18 years , their Atlantic 85 class inshore took to the seas towards Newtown Creek , Isle of Wight , on January 18 at 7.12pm .
The lifeboat quickly reached the vessel , where two people were on board , and discovered the motor boat was aground on a wall .
Simon said : `` They were unlucky .
We got there pretty quick and pushed them off the wall .
`` They were planning to stay the night but cut their losses as they had had enough , and we followed their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crew members were placed aboard the motor boat while another lifeboat crew member entered the water to help by pushing the boat , once the grounded vessel began floating .
The boat was able to make its own way back to Lymington under their own power , escorted by the Lymington lifeboat .
The shore crew were waiting at the station and had prepared the lifeboat ready for service again at 8.03pm .
Simon added : `` This happens all the time - it is part of our lives .
We would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and down the country drop everything .
`` All of the team on the South Coast are all doing a great job and spend a huge amount of their time volunteering .
I jumped off the boat after the rescue , which took around 45 minutes , got changed , and had a lovely meal with friends .

Simon Nuding, from Lymington, was preparing to attend a meal in celebration of his birthday, but his pager went off to notify him that his help was needed for an urgent rescue.
His wife then rushed him to Lymington RNLI Station, where a voluntary crew launched a lifeboat for their first rescue of the year.
Volunteers for the RNLI are on call 24 hours of every day.
Under the command of Simon, who has volunteered for the RNLI for 18 years, their Atlantic 85 class inshore took to the seas towards Newtown Creek, Isle of Wight, on January 18 at 7.12pm.
The lifeboat quickly reached the vessel, where two people were on board, and discovered the motor boat was aground on a wall.
Simon said: "They were unlucky. We got there pretty quick and pushed them off the wall.
"They were planning to stay the night but cut their losses as they had had enough, and we followed their boat back to Lymington."
Two crew members were placed aboard the motor boat while another lifeboat crew member entered the water to help by pushing the boat, once the grounded vessel began floating.
The boat was able to make its own way back to Lymington under their own power, escorted by the Lymington lifeboat.
The shore crew were waiting at the station and had prepared the lifeboat ready for service again at 8.03pm.
Simon added: "This happens all the time - it is part of our lives. We would be naked without our pagers. Volunteers up and down the country drop everything.
"All of the team on the South Coast are all doing a great job and spend a huge amount of their time volunteering. I jumped off the boat after the rescue, which took around 45 minutes, got changed, and had a lovely meal with friends.