thedailyecho--2020-01-30--Winchester City Council objects to Southampton Airport expansion

CIVIC chiefs in Winchester have objected to the plans to expand Southampton Airport .
Winchester City Council raised concerns over the proposals to expand the airport ’ s runway by 164 metres and decided to object to the scheme .
It comes as Southampton City Council has also objected to the plans .
As previously reported , Southampton Airport is also seeking permission to add an extra 600 parking spaces to the existing long stay car park .
Airport bosses said the expansion is needed to ensure the airport continues to be viable .
They promised the airport will grow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cabinet members at Winchester City Council decided to object to the scheme .
In an official document , councillor Jackie Porter , cabinet member for built environment and wellbeing in Winchester , said : “ The City Council is concerned that there would be a material adverse impact on the amenity of Winchester District ’ s residents caused by likely increased levels of noise resulting from additional flights which would not be adequately mitigated .
The expansion plans would significantly increase the carbon emissions generated by the airport which have not been adequately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the climate.
” She also added : “ The minimal positive effect on the economic prosperity of Winchester District is far outweighed by the adverse impacts the expansion plans would have on the District ’ s environment in terms of noise amenity and carbon emissions.
” On Tuesday night Southampton councillors also decided to object to the plans .
The impact the expansion would have on noise and climate change was among the reasons for the objection .
As previously reported , the final decision is expected to be made by Eastleigh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But neighbouring local authorities are asked to give their views on the scheme before the proposals will be further scrutinised by councillors in Eastleigh .
Earlier this week , Neil Garwood , managing director at Southampton Airport , told the Local Democracy Reporting Service that all stakeholders ’ views will be considered .
He added : “ There are many many people that are very positive about the expansion of the airport and we need to make sure we meet their expectation .
It is important for us to clarify the information - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We look forward to determination from Eastleigh Borough Council in the next few months.
” The airport expansion is expected to create 400 new jobs and boost financial investment from £160m a year to £275m .

Winchester City Council raised concerns over the proposals to expand the airport’s runway by 164 metres and decided to object to the scheme.
It comes as Southampton City Council has also objected to the plans.
As previously reported, Southampton Airport is also seeking permission to add an extra 600 parking spaces to the existing long stay car park.
Airport bosses said the expansion is needed to ensure the airport continues to be viable. They promised the airport will grow “sustainably and responsibly”.
But cabinet members at Winchester City Council decided to object to the scheme.
In an official document, councillor Jackie Porter, cabinet member for built environment and wellbeing in Winchester, said: “The City Council is concerned that there would be a material adverse impact on the amenity of Winchester District’s residents caused by likely increased levels of noise resulting from additional flights which would not be adequately mitigated. The expansion plans would significantly increase the carbon emissions generated by the airport which have not been adequately mitigated by the development to the detriment of the climate.”
She also added: “The minimal positive effect on the economic prosperity of Winchester District is far outweighed by the adverse impacts the expansion plans would have on the District’s environment in terms of noise amenity and carbon emissions.”
On Tuesday night Southampton councillors also decided to object to the plans.
The impact the expansion would have on noise and climate change was among the reasons for the objection.
As previously reported, the final decision is expected to be made by Eastleigh Borough Council in the coming months.
But neighbouring local authorities are asked to give their views on the scheme before the proposals will be further scrutinised by councillors in Eastleigh.
Earlier this week, Neil Garwood, managing director at Southampton Airport, told the Local Democracy Reporting Service that all stakeholders’ views will be considered.
He added: “There are many many people that are very positive about the expansion of the airport and we need to make sure we meet their expectation. It is important for us to clarify the information - that is part of the process. We look forward to determination from Eastleigh Borough Council in the next few months.”
The airport expansion is expected to create 400 new jobs and boost financial investment from £160m a year to £275m.


thedailyecho--2020-01-30--Hamble Lane was closed in both directions after incident this morning

A BUSY Southampton road was closed in both directions due to a collision .
Hamble Lane was shut for around @ @ @ @ @ Portsmouth Road and Hound Road .
The accident happened between Portsmouth Road and Chamberlayne Road @ @ @ @ @ aged in his 50s , fighting for life after serious crash on busy main road @ @ @ @ @ avoid the route if possible .
Police have said they expect the road to be @ @ @ @ @ A tweet from ROMANSE , Hampshire 's live travel update service , says : `` @ @ @ @ @ directions due to RTI between A3025 Portsmouth Road and Chamberlayne Road , heavy delays on @ @ @ @ @ diversion route is in place via the A3025 through Old Netley , down to Butlocks @ @ @ @ @ then take Hound Way to rejoin Hamble Lane .

Hamble Lane was shut for around one mile between junctions with Portsmouth Road and Hound Road.
The accident happened between Portsmouth Road and Chamberlayne Road.
UPDATE: Cyclist, aged in his 50s, fighting for life after serious crash on busy main road
Commuters are being urged to avoid the route if possible.
Police have said they expect the road to be closed for several hours.
All non emergency travel using Hamble Lane advised not to attempt to travel there at the moment. This will leave roads clear for essential users and 999 services. If everyone travels we will all be stuck. Please help us to help you. #JOUCVU — Hants Roads Policing (@HantsPolRoads) January 30, 2020
Hamble Lane update. We hope to have the road reopen in a couple of hours. All specialists working hard to secure evidence and as soon as we can we will update you. Thank you for your help in not congesting this area. #JOUCVU — Hants Roads Policing (@HantsPolRoads) January 30, 2020
A tweet from ROMANSE, Hampshire's live travel update service, says: "Hamble Lane CLOSED in both directions due to RTI between A3025 Portsmouth Road and Chamberlayne Road, heavy delays on both approaches."
A diversion route is in place via the A3025 through Old Netley, down to Butlocks Heath on Grange road and then take Hound Way to rejoin Hamble Lane.


thedailyecho--2020-01-30--Man stalked woman and threatened to burn down her house

A HAMPSHIRE man has been found guilty of stalking a woman and threatening to burn down her house .
Wayne @ @ @ @ @ stalked the woman in Romsey between October 3 and October 6 last year .
Southampton @ @ @ @ @ two occasions between those dates , James attended his victim 's address and threatened to @ @ @ @ @ James , of Clarkes Close , Ringwood , pleaded not guilty to one count of @ @ @ @ @ found guilty following a trial at Southampton Magistrates ' Court .
James also pleaded guilty @ @ @ @ @ to surrender to custody having been released on bail .
His case was adjourned until @ @ @ @ @ probation service to carry out a pre-sentence report on James .
He was given bail @ @ @ @ @ to contact his victim and not to live in Eastleigh .

Wayne Francis James, 37, stalked the woman in Romsey between October 3 and October 6 last year.
Southampton Magistrates' Court heard on two occasions between those dates, James attended his victim's address and threatened to burn down her house.
James, of Clarkes Close, Ringwood, pleaded not guilty to one count of stalking.
But he was found guilty following a trial at Southampton Magistrates' Court.
James also pleaded guilty to one count of failing to surrender to custody having been released on bail.
His case was adjourned until February 20 to allow the probation service to carry out a pre-sentence report on James.
He was given bail, with a condition not to contact his victim and not to live in Eastleigh.


thedailyecho--2020-01-30--Dale Road Dental Clinic saved from closure in Southampton

A SOUTHAMPTON dental practice has been saved as part of a new deal ensuring 15,000 patients in the south east can keep dentists .
Dale Road Dental Care in Bassett was due to close , leaving thousands of people without an NHS dentist .
But thanks to a new half a million pound investment deal , South Cliff Dental Group plans to revive the business .
It comes as the group saved three dental practices in the south east including one in West Sussex and one in Steyning .
Dale Road , Portland Street and Steyning Dental Care were all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people without an NHS dentist and 30 clinicians and support staff jobless .
But the successful buyout means that they will remain open .
The three practices were left under threat after a previous deal between NHS England and Swiss-owned dentistry chain Colosseum fell through .
As part of the deal , South Cliff Dental Group has pledged to spend £500,000 over the next three years to revitalise and modernise the practices .
Nicola Lomas , legal director at Brabners and lead advisor on the successful deal , said : “ Ultimately , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ without a dentist had this deal not completed and I ’ m immensely proud of the work that ’ s been done to ensure these vital services continue to be delivered .
“ NHS organisations are under pressure to deliver more care on a decreasing budget and the lifeline that a business like South Cliff offers them is often vital to their survival.
” The South Cliff Dental Group acquisition team was led by CEO Dr Ashkan Pitchforth and corporate legal advisers from commercial law firm Brabners .
Dr Ashkan Pitchforth said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involving significant restructuring of all three practices and could not have happened without the expert support of Nicola and her team .
“ Our focus now is making these three practices more than just fit for purpose .
Our mission is to create flagship practices across the South that offer top-of-the-line care for many years to come .
”

Dale Road Dental Care in Bassett was due to close, leaving thousands of people without an NHS dentist.
But thanks to a new half a million pound investment deal, South Cliff Dental Group plans to revive the business.
It comes as the group saved three dental practices in the south east including one in West Sussex and one in Steyning.
Dale Road, Portland Street and Steyning Dental Care were all set to close, leaving almost 15,000 people without an NHS dentist and 30 clinicians and support staff jobless.
But the successful buyout means that they will remain open.
The three practices were left under threat after a previous deal between NHS England and Swiss-owned dentistry chain Colosseum fell through.
As part of the deal, South Cliff Dental Group has pledged to spend £500,000 over the next three years to revitalise and modernise the practices.
Nicola Lomas, legal director at Brabners and lead advisor on the successful deal, said: “Ultimately, thousands of people would have been left without a dentist had this deal not completed and I’m immensely proud of the work that’s been done to ensure these vital services continue to be delivered.
“NHS organisations are under pressure to deliver more care on a decreasing budget and the lifeline that a business like South Cliff offers them is often vital to their survival.”
The South Cliff Dental Group acquisition team was led by CEO Dr Ashkan Pitchforth and corporate legal advisers from commercial law firm Brabners.
Dr Ashkan Pitchforth said: “This was an incredibly complex process involving significant restructuring of all three practices and could not have happened without the expert support of Nicola and her team.
“Our focus now is making these three practices more than just fit for purpose. Our mission is to create flagship practices across the South that offer top-of-the-line care for many years to come.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-30--Car dumped near bushes in North Baddesley

A CAR has been dumped in a Hampshire village yesterday morning .
A Volkswagen Polo was dumped near bushes on @ @ @ @ @ and was found with no one in it .
Police said : `` We were @ @ @ @ @ to a report of a Volkswagen in a ditch on Hoe Lane , North Baddesley @ @ @ @ @ now been recovered . ''

A Volkswagen Polo was dumped near bushes on Hoe Lane, North Baddesley and was found with no one in it.
Police said: "We were called at 7.51am this morning to a report of a Volkswagen in a ditch on Hoe Lane, North Baddesley.
"The vehicle has now been recovered."


thedailyecho--2020-01-30--Duane Rooke, 36, stole from three stores

A SOUTHAMPTON man who stole items from shops , including two milkshakes from a Co-Op store , has been jailed @ @ @ @ @ 36 , committed three thefts from stores in the city .
On February 13 , @ @ @ @ @ worth a total of £5 , from the Co-Op .
On May 11 , he @ @ @ @ @ cheese from Co-Op .
Then , on August 2 , he stole Balvenie Whiskey single @ @ @ @ @ , from Waitrose in Southampton .
Appearing at Southampton Crown Court , Rooke pleaded guilty @ @ @ @ @ .
Mitigating , Georgia Luscombe said her client had previously had issues with drugs but @ @ @ @ @ drugs , having been in custody for the last three months .
Rooke , who @ @ @ @ @ 28 offences , was jailed for a total of six months .
As Rooke had @ @ @ @ @ his sentence while in custody , he was released after his sentencing .

Duane Michael Rooke, 36, committed three thefts from stores in the city.
On February 13, he stole two milkshakes, worth a total of £5, from the Co-Op.
On May 11, he stole coffee, meat and cheese from Co-Op.
Then, on August 2, he stole Balvenie Whiskey single malt whisky, worth £136, from Waitrose in Southampton.
Appearing at Southampton Crown Court, Rooke pleaded guilty to three counts of theft.
Mitigating, Georgia Luscombe said her client had previously had issues with drugs but had managed to come off drugs, having been in custody for the last three months.
Rooke, who has 16 previous convictions for 28 offences, was jailed for a total of six months.
As Rooke had served the equivalent time of his sentence while in custody, he was released after his sentencing.


thedailyecho--2020-01-30--Five incidents in one month: Spate of restaurant burglaries across Romsey

A SPATE of restaurant burglaries have taken place across Romsey and the Test Valley , with five incidents in one month .
Officers received reports of five burglaries this month in Romsey and North Baddesley , with thieves hitting restaurants and proceeding to take tills and cash .
The first incident reported to police took place at around 9.15pm on Thursday , January 16 , at the Chef Peking restaurant in Winchester Road , Romsey .
Three men entered the takeaway - one of them jumped over the counter and stole a cash box on the counter .
Police say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a man entered the Sheung Moon Takeaway in Botley Road , North Baddesley , leant over the counter and stole cash from a cash tin .
The third incident was reported to have taken place at the Water Margin restaurant in Botley Road , North Baddesley , sometime between 11pm on Thursday , January 23 and 10.30am the following day .
An attempt had been made to enter the building , but nothing was taken .
Reportedly , the fourth incident took place at the Mandarin Chef restaurant in Winchester Road , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Saturday , January 25 .
A group of men entered a living area above the restaurant and stole cash .
Police say the fifth incident took place at Natraj the restaurant in Stirling Walk , Romsey , at around 3.30am on Monday , January 27 .
The restaurant was hit by thieves and a till containing cash was taken .
A police spokesperson said : `` Officers are currently investigating these incidents and we are looking to see if they are linked . ''
Deputy leader of Test Valley Borough Council , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what I have seen , all businesses have done the right thing .
`` The thieves targeted tills which ended up having a small amount of money in .
You are best to lock your money away .
`` If they go for stock then you ca n't really do much to prevent that , apart from locking away expensive items . ''
He added : `` I know the police ca n't do an awful lot with one incident but I do know they look for trends and look for what people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Inspector Chris Taylor said : “ Our enquiries are ongoing but if you have any information about any of these incidents , please get in touch by calling 101 .
“ These are all independent businesses and such incidents can have a large impact .
“ While we will continue to follow our lines of enquiry , we would like remind business owners to look at their security measures and practices .
“ This includes not keeping cash in tills overnight , to not hold high amounts of cash in tills @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safes with a time lock and anti-tamper sensors that trigger an alarm .
”

Officers received reports of five burglaries this month in Romsey and North Baddesley, with thieves hitting restaurants and proceeding to take tills and cash.
The first incident reported to police took place at around 9.15pm on Thursday, January 16, at the Chef Peking restaurant in Winchester Road, Romsey.
Three men entered the takeaway - one of them jumped over the counter and stole a cash box on the counter.
Police say around 9.40pm on Thursday, January 23, a man entered the Sheung Moon Takeaway in Botley Road, North Baddesley, leant over the counter and stole cash from a cash tin.
The third incident was reported to have taken place at the Water Margin restaurant in Botley Road, North Baddesley, sometime between 11pm on Thursday, January 23 and 10.30am the following day.
An attempt had been made to enter the building, but nothing was taken.
Reportedly, the fourth incident took place at the Mandarin Chef restaurant in Winchester Road, Crampmoor, sometime between 8pm and 8.30pm on Saturday, January 25.
A group of men entered a living area above the restaurant and stole cash.
Police say the fifth incident took place at Natraj the restaurant in Stirling Walk, Romsey, at around 3.30am on Monday, January 27.
The restaurant was hit by thieves and a till containing cash was taken.
A police spokesperson said: "Officers are currently investigating these incidents and we are looking to see if they are linked."
Deputy leader of Test Valley Borough Council, Councillor Nick Adams-King said: "From what I have seen, all businesses have done the right thing.
"The thieves targeted tills which ended up having a small amount of money in. You are best to lock your money away.
"If they go for stock then you can't really do much to prevent that, apart from locking away expensive items."
He added: "I know the police can't do an awful lot with one incident but I do know they look for trends and look for what people target if it is the same person."
Inspector Chris Taylor said: “Our enquiries are ongoing but if you have any information about any of these incidents, please get in touch by calling 101.
“These are all independent businesses and such incidents can have a large impact.
“While we will continue to follow our lines of enquiry, we would like remind business owners to look at their security measures and practices.
“This includes not keeping cash in tills overnight, to not hold high amounts of cash in tills during trading hours and to use bolted-down safes with a time lock and anti-tamper sensors that trigger an alarm.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-30--Asda slash cost of petrol and diesel in first supermarket price cut of year

ASDA has cut the price of fuel for the first time this year .
Effective from today , drivers filling @ @ @ @ @ ’ s 322 petrol stations will benefit from a price cut by up to 3ppl @ @ @ @ @ diesel .
That means drivers filling up at any Asda filling station will pay no @ @ @ @ @ and 124.7ppl on diesel .
• It ’ s worse than they thought - rail @ @ @ @ @ now last until MONDAY Asda Senior Fuel Buyer , Dave Tyrer said : `` We @ @ @ @ @ dropping fuel prices for the first time this year .
`` January has been a @ @ @ @ @ we ’ re glad to be dropping the cost in line with falling wholesale markets @ @ @ @ @ to put the savings straight back into drivers pockets without any vouchering requirements meaning all @ @ @ @ @ their budget , will benefit from a price cut at the pumps .
”

Effective from today, drivers filling up at any of Asda’s 322 petrol stations will benefit from a price cut by up to 3ppl across both unleaded and on diesel.
That means drivers filling up at any Asda filling station will pay no more than 120.7ppl on unleaded and 124.7ppl on diesel.
Asda Senior Fuel Buyer, Dave Tyrer said: "We’re pleased to be dropping fuel prices for the first time this year.
"January has been a tough month for motorists so we’re glad to be dropping the cost in line with falling wholesale markets.
"We will continue to put the savings straight back into drivers pockets without any vouchering requirements meaning all our customers, regardless of their budget, will benefit from a price cut at the pumps.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-30--Alastair Stewart steps down from ITV News after 'misjudged' tweet

A NATIONAL TV presenter who lives in Hampshire has resigned from his ITV duties after 'errors of judgement ' on social media .
Alastair Stewart , who lives in Bramdean , near Alresford , was the longest serving male newsreader , starting his career in Southampton with Southern Television in 1976 .
But yesterday his Twitter account appeared blank and he said in a statement : `` It was a misjudgement which I regret , but it 's been a privilege to bring the news to households throughout the UK for the past 40 years . ''
ITN said Stewart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Naomi House hospice in Sutton Scotney , had breached editorial guidelines but did not elaborate on the reasons for his departure .
The company 's chief executive Anna Mallett added : `` We would like to recognise Alastair 's contribution as one of the UK 's foremost journalists and TV presenters and to thank him for his commitment to delivering high-quality broadcast news over many years . ''
In recent years , the 67-year-old was best recognised as the lead presenter of ITV News .
Michael Jermey , director of news and current @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alastair has been a long-standing , familiar figure to viewers of ITV News , both reporting and presenting with distinction .
We wish him the very best for the future . ''
Stewart was one of the last journalists to interview Lord Mountbatten before he was assassinated by the IRA in 1979 .

Alastair Stewart, who lives in Bramdean, near Alresford, was the longest serving male newsreader, starting his career in Southampton with Southern Television in 1976.
But yesterday his Twitter account appeared blank and he said in a statement: "It was a misjudgement which I regret, but it's been a privilege to bring the news to households throughout the UK for the past 40 years."
ITN said Stewart, who is also a patron of Naomi House hospice in Sutton Scotney, had breached editorial guidelines but did not elaborate on the reasons for his departure.
The company's chief executive Anna Mallett added: "We would like to recognise Alastair's contribution as one of the UK's foremost journalists and TV presenters and to thank him for his commitment to delivering high-quality broadcast news over many years."
In recent years, the 67-year-old was best recognised as the lead presenter of ITV News.
Michael Jermey, director of news and current affairs at ITV, said: "Alastair has been a long-standing, familiar figure to viewers of ITV News, both reporting and presenting with distinction. We wish him the very best for the future."
Stewart was one of the last journalists to interview Lord Mountbatten before he was assassinated by the IRA in 1979.


thedailyecho--2020-01-30--IN THE COURTS: 13 people who have appeared before Southampton Magistrates' Court

AMONG the cases heard at Southampton Magistrates ’ Court were ... AARON DOUGLAS JAMES GAYLE , 25 , of Sandringham Court , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty failing to provide a breath test .
Disqualified from driving for 17 months .
Also fined £120 , ordered to pay court costs of £40 and a victim surcharge of £32 .
JACK JAMES IBBS , 25 , of Derby Road , Eastleigh .
Pleaded guilty to drink-driving and driving without insurance .
Disqualified from driving for 12 months , fined £120 , ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 22 , of Shirley Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to drug driving .
Disqualified from driving for 12 months .
Also fined £450 , ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £45 .
MARTIN PHILLIP GIRARD , 37 , of Knightstone Gardens , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to three counts of drug driving ( different drugs ) .
Disqualified for 20 months .
Also fined £500 , ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £50 .
RICHARD JEFFREY THOMPSON , 30 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guilty to two counts of criminal damage and one count of possession of class B drugs .
Conditional discharge for 12 months .
Also ordered to pay compensation of £100 and court costs of £85 .
FRANCIS BIDDULPH , 60 , of Velmore Road , Chandler ’ s Ford .
Pleaded guilty to drink-driving and refusing to stop for police .
Disqualified from driving for 36 months .
Also fined £276 , ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £32 .
HOLLIE SHARON NEWELL , 45 , of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guilty to drink-driving .
Disqualified from driving for 17 months .
Also fined £340 , ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £34 and court costs of £85 .
WASIM YOUNAS , 32 , of Blackberry Terrace , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to driving without a licence and driving without insurance .
Disqualified from driving for six months .
Also fined £44 , ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £32 .
GARY MARTIN BOWDEN , 29 , of Mescott Meadows , Hedge End .
Pleaded guilty to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comply with the notification requirements .
Fined £120 , ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £32 .
ODIN ALFRED JOYCE , 30 , of Barry Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to criminal damage .
Ordered to pay compensation of £50 and a victim surcharge of £50 .
MASON SUTTON , 18 , of Iddesleigh Road , Bournemouth .
Pleaded guilty to criminal damage and using threatening or abusive words or behaviour .
Fined £416 , ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , of Chiltern Green , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to speeding .
Driving licence endorsed with three points .
Also fined £100 , ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £30 .
MARK ANTHONY BAXTER , 49 , of Radcliffe Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article .
Committed to prison for three months , suspended for 12 months .
Ordered to complete unpaid work of 50 hours and pay a victim surcharge of £122 .

AARON DOUGLAS JAMES GAYLE, 25, of Sandringham Court, Southampton. Pleaded guilty failing to provide a breath test. Disqualified from driving for 17 months. Also fined £120, ordered to pay court costs of £40 and a victim surcharge of £32.
JACK JAMES IBBS, 25, of Derby Road, Eastleigh. Pleaded guilty to drink-driving and driving without insurance. Disqualified from driving for 12 months, fined £120, ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £32.
IULIAN CATALIN DIORDEA, 22, of Shirley Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to drug driving. Disqualified from driving for 12 months. Also fined £450, ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £45.
MARTIN PHILLIP GIRARD, 37, of Knightstone Gardens, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to three counts of drug driving (different drugs). Disqualified for 20 months. Also fined £500, ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £50.
RICHARD JEFFREY THOMPSON, 30, of Kingsclere Avenue, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal damage and one count of possession of class B drugs. Conditional discharge for 12 months. Also ordered to pay compensation of £100 and court costs of £85.
FRANCIS BIDDULPH, 60, of Velmore Road, Chandler’s Ford. Pleaded guilty to drink-driving and refusing to stop for police. Disqualified from driving for 36 months. Also fined £276, ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £32.
HOLLIE SHARON NEWELL, 45, of Barfoot Road, Hedge End. Pleaded guilty to drink-driving. Disqualified from driving for 17 months. Also fined £340, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £34 and court costs of £85.
WASIM YOUNAS, 32, of Blackberry Terrace, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to driving without a licence and driving without insurance. Disqualified from driving for six months. Also fined £44, ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £32.
GARY MARTIN BOWDEN, 29, of Mescott Meadows, Hedge End. Pleaded guilty to being a sex offender who failed to comply with the notification requirements. Fined £120, ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £32.
ODIN ALFRED JOYCE, 30, of Barry Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to criminal damage. Ordered to pay compensation of £50 and a victim surcharge of £50.
MASON SUTTON, 18, of Iddesleigh Road, Bournemouth. Pleaded guilty to criminal damage and using threatening or abusive words or behaviour. Fined £416, ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £32.
DANIEL WATTS, 38, of Chiltern Green, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to speeding. Driving licence endorsed with three points. Also fined £100, ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £30.
MARK ANTHONY BAXTER, 49, of Radcliffe Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article. Committed to prison for three months, suspended for 12 months. Ordered to complete unpaid work of 50 hours and pay a victim surcharge of £122.


thedailyecho--2020-01-30--The Southampton men in essential war work on the home front during the Second World War

ALTHOUGH men employed in essential war work , a reserved occupation , on the home front were not allowed to @ @ @ @ @ World War .
This Southampton photograph shows that many still wore a military uniform .
@ @ @ @ @ and around Woolston were members of the 13th ( Itchen ) Battalion of the Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ in this formal wartime photograph are : Top row - J Sivier , C Haymer @ @ @ @ @ Parker , W Medway , J Parker , R Keevil , G Smith , P @ @ @ @ @ R Cavell .
Middle row - J Cavell , E Thomas , R Austin , @ @ @ @ @ , L Reeves , L/Cpr Creecy , W Beach , R Whettingstell , Cpl Henney @ @ @ @ @ Smith .
Front row - L/Cpl Arthur , L/Cpl Foley , Cpl Turnbull , Sgt @ @ @ @ @ Rev JW Briggs , Lt Hunt , Sgt Cowan , Sgt Dear , Cpl Drew @ @ @ @

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thedailyecho--2020-01-30--REVIEW: Swan Lake, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Mayflower Theatre

IT IS a classic and with no doubt one of the greatest of all the fairytale ballets which has enchanted millions of people across the world .
And once again Swan Lake did not disappoint the audience .
Hundreds of people flocked to the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton last night when the Birmingham Royal Ballet wowed the crowd with its performance .
After a not too exciting Act One , the production gets better and better with a superb finale .
This is also thanks to the excellent performance of Céline Gittens who played the role of the loving Swan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Odile .
Gittens , who made history in 2012 in Birmingham when she became the first black ballerina in the UK to take the starring dual role of Odette and Odile in Swan Lake , was with no doubt the best performer last night and the one who received most of the plaudits .
Her performance of the 32 pirouettes and fouettés in Act Three would probably deserve a review in itself .
Excellent were also the pas de deux in both Act Three and Two as she was supported by Tyrone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They showed to have a perfect chemistry and their pas de deux were touching .
Another performance which definitively deserves to be mentioned is the one of Tzu-Chao Chou who played the role of Benno .
Meanwhile , Laura Day , Karla Doorbar , Maureya Lebowitz and Beatrice Parma enchanted the audience with a perfect execution of the timeless dance of the cygnets .
The Royal Ballet Sinfonia also plays justice to Tchaikovsky ’ s masterpiece .
The Birmingham Royal Ballet ’ s production by Sir Peter Wright and Galina Samsova is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last night as it turned some of the most passionate and despairing music ever written into flesh and blood before our eyes .
The show will run until February 1 .

And once again Swan Lake did not disappoint the audience.
Hundreds of people flocked to the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton last night when the Birmingham Royal Ballet wowed the crowd with its performance.
After a not too exciting Act One, the production gets better and better with a superb finale.
This is also thanks to the excellent performance of Céline Gittens who played the role of the loving Swan Princess, Odette and her evil doppelganger, Odile.
Grace, pathos, long-limbed and remarkably clean “line” marked her performance.
Gittens, who made history in 2012 in Birmingham when she became the first black ballerina in the UK to take the starring dual role of Odette and Odile in Swan Lake, was with no doubt the best performer last night and the one who received most of the plaudits.
Her performance of the 32 pirouettes and fouettés in Act Three would probably deserve a review in itself.
Excellent were also the pas de deux in both Act Three and Two as she was supported by Tyrone Singleton’s well mannered Prince Siegfried.
They showed to have a perfect chemistry and their pas de deux were touching.
Another performance which definitively deserves to be mentioned is the one of Tzu-Chao Chou who played the role of Benno.
Meanwhile, Laura Day, Karla Doorbar, Maureya Lebowitz and Beatrice Parma enchanted the audience with a perfect execution of the timeless dance of the cygnets.
The Royal Ballet Sinfonia also plays justice to Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece.
The Birmingham Royal Ballet’s production by Sir Peter Wright and Galina Samsova is a classic which convinced the Southampton audience last night as it turned some of the most passionate and despairing music ever written into flesh and blood before our eyes.
The show will run until February 1.


thedailyecho--2020-01-30--SCHOOL REPORT: Park Gate Primary School

SCHOOL REPORT: Park Gate Primary School

FOR many parents , waving goodbye to their children as they head off to learn at school can be an emotional time .
But Park Gate Primary School regularly invite parents into the building during the year .
This could be to watch their children play musical instruments or be taught a lesson by the pupils themselves .
Children are encouraged to teach their parents what they have learned , which has previously included a geography lesson taking them onto a virtual aeroplane to Arizona and delivering weather reports using green screen technology .
Since opening in 1972 as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six pupils , and then becoming an all-through primary school for children in year R to year six by 1995 , it has focused on providing a community-like environment which includes getting pupils , staff and parents involved in the curriculum .
The 412-pupil school also makes reading a main priority , as pupils are rewarded blue , silver , gold , and red stars depending on how many times they have read from a book during the year .
And while physical sporting events such as taking part in the football and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ focuses on improving the mental health and wellbeing of pupils .
Each pupil puts a coloured ball into another child ’ s bucket if they do something good for them , and in return they place a ball into their own bucket .
This is done to teach children that their actions to others have an effect on their own lives .

But Park Gate Primary School regularly invite parents into the building during the year.
This could be to watch their children play musical instruments or be taught a lesson by the pupils themselves.
Children are encouraged to teach their parents what they have learned, which has previously included a geography lesson taking them onto a virtual aeroplane to Arizona and delivering weather reports using green screen technology.
Since opening in 1972 as a junior school for year three to year six pupils, and then becoming an all-through primary school for children in year R to year six by 1995, it has focused on providing a community-like environment which includes getting pupils, staff and parents involved in the curriculum.
The 412-pupil school also makes reading a main priority, as pupils are rewarded blue, silver, gold, and red stars depending on how many times they have read from a book during the year.
And while physical sporting events such as taking part in the football and netball league are well-attended, the school focuses on improving the mental health and wellbeing of pupils.
Each pupil puts a coloured ball into another child’s bucket if they do something good for them, and in return they place a ball into their own bucket.
This is done to teach children that their actions to others have an effect on their own lives.


thedailyecho--2020-01-30--The best places to eat vegetarian according to TripAdvisor - help find Daily Echo readers' favourite

The best places to eat vegetarian according to TripAdvisor - help find Daily Echo readers' favourites

TELL us your favourites in the comments below .
As the end of Veganuary slips into focus , the Daily Echo begins the hunt to find the best place in Southampton to get a vegetarian or vegan meal .
We ’ ve pulled together a list of the top five establishments which offer vegetarian friendly options in Southampton , according to TripAdvisor .
Do you agree that these are the best places for veggie meals ?
Perhaps you prefer to grab your plant-based goodness elsewhere .
Nominate your favourite restaurant , pub or bistro which offers vegetarian options in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be included in the Daily Echo ’ s search to find Southampton ’ s ultimate vegetarian eatery .
All establishments with at least one nomination will be entered into the competition .
No need to nominate those below - they 'll be entered automatically .
This curry house brings you authentic food from the Indian state of Kerala .
They have a vast menu with 150 items on , and a large vegetarian section as well .
Included in its selection is a Kerala Vegetable Curry , Channa Masala and Masala Dosa .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and really friendly service .
`` There is a brilliant selection of vegetarian dishes and plenty of meaty options too .
This café prides itself on its freshly cooked food and weekly changing specials .
They usually offer a couple of vegetarian options on their menu as well as sandwiches , baps and paninis .
A couple of options they 've offered in the past include mushroom and vegetable curry or plant based five bean chilli .
One reviewer said : `` Ordered a vegetarian breakfast and a full breakfast .
Not only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southampton according to TripAdvisor , but it offers vegetarian food too .
Just a few of the extensive vegetarian options include vegan meatballs , five bean stew and pesto spaghetti .
One person said : “ The food ( vegetarian ) was delightful , and many delicious options to choose from , which I find rare when normally eating out .
`` They often change the menu , which keeps things fresh and more the reason to return . ''
This company , which specialise in homewood fired pizza , began with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bitterne .
Among the vegetarian options are margherita , veggie and four cheese .
One reviewer said : `` Good vegetarian options and open to topping changes .
`` It was my first time and I will definitely come back again '' A traditional pub with a log-burning stove , beer garden and a menu with a variety of dishes to cater for all tastes .
Included in the menu is an Indonesian vegetable curry and a vegetarian chilli .
One person said : `` Large portions , served quickly , homemade and @ @ @

As the end of Veganuary slips into focus, the Daily Echo begins the hunt to find the best place in Southampton to get a vegetarian or vegan meal.
We’ve pulled together a list of the top five establishments which offer vegetarian friendly options in Southampton, according to TripAdvisor.
Do you agree that these are the best places for veggie meals? Perhaps you prefer to grab your plant-based goodness elsewhere.
Nominate your favourite restaurant, pub or bistro which offers vegetarian options in the comments section below and they’ll be included in the Daily Echo’s search to find Southampton’s ultimate vegetarian eatery.
All establishments with at least one nomination will be entered into the competition.
No need to nominate those below - they'll be entered automatically.
The nomination process ends 11.59pm February 4, 2020.
1) Kohinoor of Kerala
This curry house brings you authentic food from the Indian state of Kerala. They have a vast menu with 150 items on, and a large vegetarian section as well.
Included in its selection is a Kerala Vegetable Curry, Channa Masala and Masala Dosa.
One person said: "Fantastic food and really friendly service.
"There is a brilliant selection of vegetarian dishes and plenty of meaty options too.
"Very tasty."
2) Miss Ellie's Cafe
This café prides itself on its freshly cooked food and weekly changing specials. They usually offer a couple of vegetarian options on their menu as well as sandwiches, baps and paninis.
A couple of options they've offered in the past include mushroom and vegetable curry or plant based five bean chilli.
One reviewer said: "Ordered a vegetarian breakfast and a full breakfast.
"Good size, great price and lovely food.
"We’ll be back!"
3) Bacaro
Not only is it the top Italian restaurant in Southampton according to TripAdvisor, but it offers vegetarian food too.
Just a few of the extensive vegetarian options include vegan meatballs, five bean stew and pesto spaghetti.
One person said: “The food (vegetarian) was delightful, and many delicious options to choose from, which I find rare when normally eating out.
"They often change the menu, which keeps things fresh and more the reason to return."
4) Paddle & Peel (It's a pizza thing)
This company, which specialise in homewood fired pizza, began with a truck but now have a restaurant in Bitterne.
Among the vegetarian options are margherita, veggie and four cheese.
One reviewer said: "Good vegetarian options and open to topping changes.
"It was my first time and I will definitely come back again"
5) The Roll Call
A traditional pub with a log-burning stove, beer garden and a menu with a variety of dishes to cater for all tastes.
Included in the menu is an Indonesian vegetable curry and a vegetarian chilli.
One person said: "Large portions, served quickly, homemade and delicious."


thedailyecho--2020-01-30--Romsey World of Water closes for the final time after 36 years of service

A WELL KNOWN Hampshire aquatic centre has closed its doors for the final time after trading for 36 years , it has been revealed .
Romsey World of Water , Greatbridge Road , announced they had gone into administration on Sunday .
Now the administration company , Quantuma , is set to sell all of Romsey World of Water 's remaining stock .
A statement on Romsey World of Water 's Facebook page reads : `` It is with regret we have to announce that we have had to close our doors for the final time on Friday .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in recent months many things have happened resulting in us having to make this tough decision .
`` We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our customers , suppliers and friends that have been there along the way over the years and wish you all the best moving forward in the future . ''
They added : `` The business is now in the hands of an administration company , Quantuma , so there are no staff anymore .
`` All remaining stock will be sold off by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ replied to either from now on . ''
Romsey town centre manager , Mark Edgerley , said : `` I think it is probably down to a lack of confidence in retail and they have not been getting the customers down there either .
`` It is sad because it was a good business , which specialised in ponds and fish , and a lot of people used to go out there with their children to see the Carp fish . ''
He added : `` This time of year is the hardest @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slower period of trade .
`` I think the company going into administration has come as a shock to everybody , but if your cash flow is n't there then you ca n't survive . ''
Romsey World of Water and Quantuma have been contacted for comment .
It is not known how many members of staff have been affected by the closure .

Romsey World of Water, Greatbridge Road, announced they had gone into administration on Sunday.
Now the administration company, Quantuma, is set to sell all of Romsey World of Water's remaining stock.
A statement on Romsey World of Water's Facebook page reads: "It is with regret we have to announce that we have had to close our doors for the final time on Friday.
"Despite our best efforts to stay open in recent months many things have happened resulting in us having to make this tough decision.
"We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our customers, suppliers and friends that have been there along the way over the years and wish you all the best moving forward in the future."
They added: "The business is now in the hands of an administration company, Quantuma, so there are no staff anymore.
"All remaining stock will be sold off by the administration company; unfortunately messages wont be replied to either from now on."
Romsey town centre manager, Mark Edgerley, said: "I think it is probably down to a lack of confidence in retail and they have not been getting the customers down there either.
"It is sad because it was a good business, which specialised in ponds and fish, and a lot of people used to go out there with their children to see the Carp fish."
He added: "This time of year is the hardest for garden centres as it is a slower period of trade.
"I think the company going into administration has come as a shock to everybody, but if your cash flow isn't there then you can't survive."
Romsey World of Water and Quantuma have been contacted for comment.
It is not known how many members of staff have been affected by the closure.


thedailyecho--2020-01-30--Sister of Mark Lewis will do wingwalk to raise money for The Ambulance Staff Charity

THE sister of a Southampton man who died after hitting his head has pledged to brave the skies in his memory .
Sarah Lewis , brother to Mark Lewis , wants to “ walk the final chapter ” for him in a sponsored wing walk in the air , following 48-year-old Mark ’ s death in hospital on July 13 .
He had fallen and hit his head after drinking .
As previously reported , a port mortem concluded that he died of a head injury , with Home Office pathologist Basil Purdue stating that Mark had suffered a bleed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told that paramedics were informed about a man sleeping on a patch of grass in Hoglands Park by passers-by after they were called by his girlfriend Dawn - who he was drinking with - complaining of breathlessness .
But it was decided not to check due to the area being known for alcoholics sleeping in public spaces .
Now , his sister and ambulance officer Sarah , 43 , wants to raise money for The Ambulance Staff Charity ( TASC ) .
Mother-of-two Sarah , from Hereford , said : “ I had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bring my brother ’ s body home from Southampton .
I was put in touch with TASC , who supported me financially and are now giving me counselling .
“ It has been a horrible time , Mark ’ s death really hit me and I was struggling to keep up .
Without the support of TASC , I faced a bleak future without my brother .
But they turned it around for me and helped me turn a negative into a positive.
” Sarah has raised over £500 for TASC and hopes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She plans to sit on a stool on top of a plane on March 20 , at Rendcomb Airfield Centre , Gloucestershire .
Sarah added : `` What happened to my brother was really sad .
I miss him so much but he will always be with me .
”

Sarah Lewis, brother to Mark Lewis, wants to “walk the final chapter” for him in a sponsored wing walk in the air, following 48-year-old Mark’s death in hospital on July 13.
He had fallen and hit his head after drinking.
As previously reported, a port mortem concluded that he died of a head injury, with Home Office pathologist Basil Purdue stating that Mark had suffered a bleed on the brain.
An inquest was told that paramedics were informed about a man sleeping on a patch of grass in Hoglands Park by passers-by after they were called by his girlfriend Dawn - who he was drinking with - complaining of breathlessness.
But it was decided not to check due to the area being known for alcoholics sleeping in public spaces.
Now, his sister and ambulance officer Sarah, 43, wants to raise money for The Ambulance Staff Charity (TASC).
Mother-of-two Sarah, from Hereford, said: “I had to cope all on my own and bring my brother’s body home from Southampton. I was put in touch with TASC, who supported me financially and are now giving me counselling.
“It has been a horrible time, Mark’s death really hit me and I was struggling to keep up. Without the support of TASC, I faced a bleak future without my brother. But they turned it around for me and helped me turn a negative into a positive.”
Sarah has raised over £500 for TASC and hopes to reach her target of £1,000. She plans to sit on a stool on top of a plane on March 20, at Rendcomb Airfield Centre, Gloucestershire.
Sarah added: "What happened to my brother was really sad. I miss him so much but he will always be with me.”
To donate, visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sarah-lewis97.


thedailyecho--2020-01-30--"Filthy" Josie's, Romsey, slammed in Food Standards Agency inspection

A ROMSEY coffee shop has been slammed in a damning report after health inspectors discovered `` filthy '' cleaning equipment .
A report from the Food Standards Agency , who inspected Josie 's in the Market Place , said a `` major improvement '' was necessary and gave it a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 .
Inspectors , who worked with Test Valley Borough Council , discovered the coffee shop 's spray bottles containing cleaning products were `` filthy and hooked on the edge of waste bins '' .
They also found ready-to-eat smoked salmon was stored @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' in a refrigerator .
The officer who carried out the inspection wrote in the report : `` All of the above are extremely bad practices and can lead to cross contamination .
`` Josie 's has only been open a few months , yet debris and scum was seen to have built up along the inner seal on the lower part of the dishwasher opening ; this blacked scum was also seen on the blue trays .
`` Recent hygiene swabs on such machines have identified that this build up can harbour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which had `` mouldy food '' has new management and new hygiene rating Health inspectors highlighted the coffee shop was storing out of date food when they visited on December 13 .
They found a carton of liquid egg that should have been used by December 6 and yoghurt dated for December 11 .
The officer wrote : `` It is an offence to have for sale or service out of date food .
`` You must check your stock daily and dispose of any out of date food . ''
Josie 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ used for serving cakes .
The report said : `` Service tongs should , at least , be on plates or in tubs and should be changed regularly so that food does not build up on them .
`` Crumbs should be cleaned away immediately as sweet foods and sugars can attract flying pests . ''
Following the inspection , the Environmental Health officers stressed Josie 's must ensure their spray bottles containing cleaning products are kept clean and sanitised in the `` same way that any other food and hand contact surface @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been contacted for comment .

A report from the Food Standards Agency, who inspected Josie's in the Market Place, said a "major improvement" was necessary and gave it a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5.
Inspectors, who worked with Test Valley Borough Council, discovered the coffee shop's spray bottles containing cleaning products were "filthy and hooked on the edge of waste bins".
They also found ready-to-eat smoked salmon was stored directly "on top of raw meat" in a refrigerator.
The officer who carried out the inspection wrote in the report: "All of the above are extremely bad practices and can lead to cross contamination.
"Josie's has only been open a few months, yet debris and scum was seen to have built up along the inner seal on the lower part of the dishwasher opening; this blacked scum was also seen on the blue trays.
"Recent hygiene swabs on such machines have identified that this build up can harbour harmful bacteria."
Health inspectors highlighted the coffee shop was storing out of date food when they visited on December 13.
They found a carton of liquid egg that should have been used by December 6 and yoghurt dated for December 11.
The officer wrote: "It is an offence to have for sale or service out of date food.
"You must check your stock daily and dispose of any out of date food."
Josie's was heavily criticised for poorly storing tongs used for serving cakes.
The report said: "Service tongs should, at least, be on plates or in tubs and should be changed regularly so that food does not build up on them.
"Crumbs should be cleaned away immediately as sweet foods and sugars can attract flying pests."
Following the inspection, the Environmental Health officers stressed Josie's must ensure their spray bottles containing cleaning products are kept clean and sanitised in the "same way that any other food and hand contact surface should be".
Josie's has been contacted for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-01-30--Scheme gets engineers back to work after 'career break curse'

A SCHEME is under way to get former engineers back into the industry through work with defence and security giant BAE Systems .
The multinational firm has teamed up with Lyndhurst-based STEM Returners to help beat what the New Forest company calls the “ career break curse ” .
The STEM Returners programme offers engineers a 12-week paid placement in BAE Systems ’ maritime division in Portsmouth , with a focus on mechanical , electrical and design engineering , among other roles .
When BAE ran pilot programmes in 2018 and 2019 , all those who joined it were kept @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , director of STEM Returners , said : “ There are lots of initiatives to cater to the next generation of STEM ( science , technology , engineering and mathematics ) workers but the STEM Returners programme is aimed specifically at those wishing to go back to engineering mid-career.
” The programme also aims to reduce the gender gap in the sector , with only one in 10 engineering posts held by women .
Dorota Lipinska , who took part in BAE Portsmouth ’ s pilot programme , had struggled to find a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s degree .
She said : “ I was working and volunteering but not in the engineering field .
“ Whilst volunteering I was constantly looking for opportunities within my profession , and when I found out about STEM Returners , I decided to try and get into engineering with their help.
” She ended up becoming a permanent design engineer , working on a variety of defence projects .
“ My dream came true , ” she said .
“ My skills were recognised and I finally started my career in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ develop and at the same time add value to the company.
” Almost half the returners across all STEM Returners ’ programmes are women .
The Women in Engineering Society has estimated that up to 20,000 qualified female engineers could potentially fill job vacancies after career breaks .
Dr Graham Farnell , engineering director of BAE Systems Maritime , said : “ Finding exceptional talent to help us deliver first class engineering and technical support to our customers is fundamental to our business .
“ The work we do across the engineering disciplines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upgrade ships , and the support and equipment we provide to people , is absolutely vital in assisting the Royal Navy achieve its operational commitments on behalf of the UK across the globe .
”

The multinational firm has teamed up with Lyndhurst-based STEM Returners to help beat what the New Forest company calls the “career break curse”.
The STEM Returners programme offers engineers a 12-week paid placement in BAE Systems’ maritime division in Portsmouth, with a focus on mechanical, electrical and design engineering, among other roles.
When BAE ran pilot programmes in 2018 and 2019, all those who joined it were kept on in permanent jobs.
Natalie Desty, director of STEM Returners, said: “There are lots of initiatives to cater to the next generation of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) workers but the STEM Returners programme is aimed specifically at those wishing to go back to engineering mid-career.”
The programme also aims to reduce the gender gap in the sector, with only one in 10 engineering posts held by women.
Dorota Lipinska, who took part in BAE Portsmouth’s pilot programme, had struggled to find a role in engineering despite having a master’s degree.
She said: “I was working and volunteering but not in the engineering field.
“Whilst volunteering I was constantly looking for opportunities within my profession, and when I found out about STEM Returners, I decided to try and get into engineering with their help.”
She ended up becoming a permanent design engineer, working on a variety of defence projects.
“My dream came true,” she said.
“My skills were recognised and I finally started my career in engineering. I can now continue to develop and at the same time add value to the company.”
Almost half the returners across all STEM Returners’ programmes are women.
The Women in Engineering Society has estimated that up to 20,000 qualified female engineers could potentially fill job vacancies after career breaks.
Dr Graham Farnell, engineering director of BAE Systems Maritime, said: “Finding exceptional talent to help us deliver first class engineering and technical support to our customers is fundamental to our business.
“The work we do across the engineering disciplines to design, build, maintain and upgrade ships, and the support and equipment we provide to people, is absolutely vital in assisting the Royal Navy achieve its operational commitments on behalf of the UK across the globe.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-30--Can these new M&S chilli buns really be classed as a hot cross bun?

THERE have been one of two cross words on social media after Marks and Spencer revealed a new hot cross bun flavour .
Regular customers will already be familiar with stores offering salted caramel , Belgian chocolate and Bramley apple flavours in the build-up to Easter .
But the latest batch has got many people questioning whether you can even call them hot cross buns .
The new chilli and cheese flavour has been launched to 'toast the start of the Easter season ' .
However traditionally the spiced sweet bun , which is usually made with fruit , marked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is eaten on Good Friday .
The buns were supposed to mark the end of Lent and different parts of the hot cross bun have a certain meaning .
The cross represents the crucifixion of Jesus and the spices inside signifying the spices used to embalm him at his burial .
While hot cross buns going on sale days after Christmas has become the norm in recent years , many social media users were not happy with the traditional recipe being completely altered .
One user said : `` Well this is just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t we have just hot cross buns .
There is enough flavour in them without adding other things . ''
`` Last time I looked Easter was in April .
It 's not even Lent yet .
Please just call them rolls or buns ... nothing to do with Easter . ''
Another asked why they could n't just have 'normal ' hot cross buns but the store responded saying more traditional buns were also in stores .

Regular customers will already be familiar with stores offering salted caramel, Belgian chocolate and Bramley apple flavours in the build-up to Easter.
But the latest batch has got many people questioning whether you can even call them hot cross buns.
The new chilli and cheese flavour has been launched to 'toast the start of the Easter season'.
However traditionally the spiced sweet bun, which is usually made with fruit, marked with a cross on the top, is eaten on Good Friday.
The buns were supposed to mark the end of Lent and different parts of the hot cross bun have a certain meaning.
The cross represents the crucifixion of Jesus and the spices inside signifying the spices used to embalm him at his burial.
While hot cross buns going on sale days after Christmas has become the norm in recent years, many social media users were not happy with the traditional recipe being completely altered.
One user said: "Well this is just ridiculous."
"Why can’t we have just hot cross buns. There is enough flavour in them without adding other things."
"Last time I looked Easter was in April. It's not even Lent yet. Please just call them rolls or buns... nothing to do with Easter."
Another asked why they couldn't just have 'normal' hot cross buns but the store responded saying more traditional buns were also in stores.


thedailyecho--2020-01-30--A brutal and violent robbery took place in front of two children

SUCH was the outrageous attack on a young nanny in which she was brutally robbed in front of terrified children that every nook and cranny in the court room had been taken well before the proceedings got under way .
It was early evening on January 2 , 1886 , and Lavinia Bawden was making her way home from the Prince of Wales Royal Theatre in Southampton with her employer 's two children when she allowed the 10-year-old girl to make a purchase from a shop .
But putting the change into her purse , she thought she was being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
So did her stalker .
With her fears intensifying as she walked along The Avenue in darkness , she grabbed the opportunity to slip the money into the six-year-old boy 's pocket .
They had not ventured much further when she suddenly felt a firm hand grasp her shoulder .
The young woman was then flung onto the ground and as a knee was thrust on her chest , her mouth was clamped with a hand to stop her screaming .
The other then rifled her pockets but realising to his annoyance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ threw it aside and ran off .
Within seconds an off duty army officer rushed to her assistance .
`` I was coming down The Avenue and when I arrived at the branch road leading to Middle Street , I heard a tremendous scream , '' Major Poore reported .
`` As it was repeated , I ran back and saw a young woman who had risen from the ground .
A little boy was still on the ground . ''
The police were called and so detailed was the description of her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shop in York Buildings the same evening .
Pc Pack gave chase but lost him .
However , the following morning , he traced him to a common lodging house in Simnel Street .
The suspect , who identified himself as 31-year-old stonemason William Falla , was initially questioned about a package he had left at the Bricklayer 's Arms in East Street where he had previously stayed .
`` All right , it 's mine '' he admitted .
`` It contains new underclothes I brought from London with me . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ officer took Falla to the Bargate police station where he was confronted by the nanny who immediately recognised him .
`` I 'm sure he 's the man . ''
But Falla insisted : `` Never seen her before .
I did n't come down here until late on Saturday night so I could n't have done it . ''
Superintendent Breary told Falla he would be given every opportunity to prove his innocence .
In reality , the officer was certain he was guilty and went to the town 's main station @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had come to Southampton on January 1 and sought a refund on a London-Guernsey third class ticket because he had changed his mind about going to the Channel Islands .
William Wallis , who worked at the South Western Railway 's steampacket department , said he had referred him to the traffic superintendent and he had returned to his office twice the following day , once in the morning and once in the afternoon .
Breary also followed up Falla 's admission he had stayed in the pub and a potman remembered he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Committed for trial , he appeared before Mr Justice Fitzjames Stephen at the Hampshire Winter Assizes on February 17 when he produced an incoherent handwritten defence denying he was in Southampton at the time of the robbery and the nanny 's story was `` improperly untrue . ''
Jurors were not fooled and without leaving their seats convicted him .
The prosecution then called Francis D'Arcy , a warder at Chatham Jail , who confirmed Falla had served 10 years penal servitude for burglary and horse stealing in Guernsey .
There was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it was then revealed he had been only been released from prison only hours before arriving in Southampton and pouncing on the nanny .
`` You have been convicted under the worst possible character and under circumstances of great aggravation , '' the judge admonished him , passing another sentence of 10 years penal servitude .

It was early evening on January 2, 1886, and Lavinia Bawden was making her way home from the Prince of Wales Royal Theatre in Southampton with her employer's two children when she allowed the 10-year-old girl to make a purchase from a shop.
But putting the change into her purse, she thought she was being watched and deliberately paused outside another business.
So did her stalker.
With her fears intensifying as she walked along The Avenue in darkness, she grabbed the opportunity to slip the money into the six-year-old boy's pocket. They had not ventured much further when she suddenly felt a firm hand grasp her shoulder.
The young woman was then flung onto the ground and as a knee was thrust on her chest, her mouth was clamped with a hand to stop her screaming. The other then rifled her pockets but realising to his annoyance they only contained a handkerchief, he threw it aside and ran off.
Within seconds an off duty army officer rushed to her assistance.
"I was coming down The Avenue and when I arrived at the branch road leading to Middle Street, I heard a tremendous scream," Major Poore reported. "As it was repeated, I ran back and saw a young woman who had risen from the ground. A little boy was still on the ground."
The police were called and so detailed was the description of her assailant he was seen peering into a shop in York Buildings the same evening. Pc Pack gave chase but lost him. However, the following morning, he traced him to a common lodging house in Simnel Street.
The suspect, who identified himself as 31-year-old stonemason William Falla, was initially questioned about a package he had left at the Bricklayer's Arms in East Street where he had previously stayed.
"All right, it's mine" he admitted. "It contains new underclothes I brought from London with me."
Not satisfied with his explanation, the officer took Falla to the Bargate police station where he was confronted by the nanny who immediately recognised him. "I'm sure he's the man."
But Falla insisted: "Never seen her before. I didn't come down here until late on Saturday night so I couldn't have done it."
Superintendent Breary told Falla he would be given every opportunity to prove his innocence. In reality, the officer was certain he was guilty and went to the town's main station where a clerk confirmed his suspicions he had come to Southampton on January 1 and sought a refund on a London-Guernsey third class ticket because he had changed his mind about going to the Channel Islands.
William Wallis, who worked at the South Western Railway's steampacket department, said he had referred him to the traffic superintendent and he had returned to his office twice the following day, once in the morning and once in the afternoon.
Breary also followed up Falla's admission he had stayed in the pub and a potman remembered he had booked in on New Years Day.
Committed for trial, he appeared before Mr Justice Fitzjames Stephen at the Hampshire Winter Assizes on February 17 when he produced an incoherent handwritten defence denying he was in Southampton at the time of the robbery and the nanny's story was "improperly untrue."
Jurors were not fooled and without leaving their seats convicted him.
The prosecution then called Francis D'Arcy, a warder at Chatham Jail, who confirmed Falla had served 10 years penal servitude for burglary and horse stealing in Guernsey.
There was gasp from the jurors and bystanders when it was then revealed he had been only been released from prison only hours before arriving in Southampton and pouncing on the nanny.
"You have been convicted under the worst possible character and under circumstances of great aggravation," the judge admonished him, passing another sentence of 10 years penal servitude.


thedailyecho--2020-01-30--Successful youth boxing programme set to return to Eastleigh

A SUCCESSFUL youth boxing programme is set to return to Eastleigh this month with the aim of raising awareness for youth on youth violence in the borough .
The free weekly sessions will be ran in the Energy Youth Centre in Eastleigh by a professional boxing coach , who will teach the youngsters to develop their fitness and discipline of the sport with friendly , non-contact boxing sessions .
Two youth workers will also be attending the lessons , encouraging people to discuss and explore the issues of youth violence in Eastleigh .
Lessons will run every Friday from January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inclusive lessons for children between 12 and 18 running from 6pm until 8pm , and girls only classes running from 8pm until 9pm .
Craig Lockwood , Project Manager at the youth centre , said : `` The primary goal of these sessions is to reduce violent behaviour in Eastleigh , which is funny considering it 's about boxing !
It 's all about teaching the discipline and fitness aspects to the sport , while educating children on the issues of youth violence .
`` It 's always been present , but with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel it 's important to raise awareness and allow young people to feel safe and confident walking down their streets .
The majority of the young people I speak to are scared of violence in their communities , and we want to work with them , as well as some perpetrators of violent behaviour to help educate them .
`` We are running the female only class because some of the girls at the centre feel intimidated learning the sport in front of the boys , and we want to make them more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' This programme originally ran for 20 weeks last summer , and was recognised by the Eastleigh Borough Council who shortlisted the club for their `` Project of the Year '' award at the upcoming Sports Awards in May .
Eastleigh Borough Council leader , Keith House said : `` The Energy Youth Club do terrific work for young people in the town and the boxing lessons have proved really popular and successful .
`` Eastleigh is a safe place but with more we can do to support young people the better .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ 50 youngsters , Craig applied for £3,500 worth of funding from the Hampshire County Council 's `` reducing serious crime '' fund in order to restart the project this year .
No booking or payment is required for the boxing sessions and all children aged between 12 and 18 are welcome .

The free weekly sessions will be ran in the Energy Youth Centre in Eastleigh by a professional boxing coach, who will teach the youngsters to develop their fitness and discipline of the sport with friendly, non-contact boxing sessions.
Two youth workers will also be attending the lessons, encouraging people to discuss and explore the issues of youth violence in Eastleigh.
Lessons will run every Friday from January 24 until at least April, with inclusive lessons for children between 12 and 18 running from 6pm until 8pm, and girls only classes running from 8pm until 9pm.
Craig Lockwood, Project Manager at the youth centre, said: "The primary goal of these sessions is to reduce violent behaviour in Eastleigh, which is funny considering it's about boxing! It's all about teaching the discipline and fitness aspects to the sport, while educating children on the issues of youth violence.
"It's always been present, but with the rise of social media, we feel it's important to raise awareness and allow young people to feel safe and confident walking down their streets. The majority of the young people I speak to are scared of violence in their communities, and we want to work with them, as well as some perpetrators of violent behaviour to help educate them.
"We are running the female only class because some of the girls at the centre feel intimidated learning the sport in front of the boys, and we want to make them more comfortable with a dedicated hour away."
This programme originally ran for 20 weeks last summer, and was recognised by the Eastleigh Borough Council who shortlisted the club for their "Project of the Year" award at the upcoming Sports Awards in May.
Eastleigh Borough Council leader, Keith House said: "The Energy Youth Club do terrific work for young people in the town and the boxing lessons have proved really popular and successful. "Eastleigh is a safe place but with more we can do to support young people the better."
After successfully working with more than 50 youngsters, Craig applied for £3,500 worth of funding from the Hampshire County Council's "reducing serious crime" fund in order to restart the project this year.
No booking or payment is required for the boxing sessions and all children aged between 12 and 18 are welcome.


thedailyecho--2020-01-30--Appeal launched after sex attack in Southampton bar

A POLICE investigation has been launched after an alleged sex attack in a Southampton bar .
A man is reported @ @ @ @ @ woman by her arms and neck and tried and kiss her .
The woman pushed @ @ @ @ @ safety with her friends .
She had been leaving the toilets at the Southampton University @ @ @ @ @ man attacked .
Police are now appealing for witnesses following the attack which happened between @ @ @ @ @ .
The man is described as being white , aged around 21-years-old , five feet @ @ @ @ @ with light brown hair .
A police spokesperson said : `` Were you in The @ @ @ @ @ you witness the incident ?
`` Anyone with information is asked to contact us on @ @ @ @ @ `` Alternatively people can call the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 . ''

A man is reported to have grabbed a 19-year-old woman by her arms and neck and tried and kiss her.
The woman pushed the man away and sought safety with her friends.
She had been leaving the toilets at the Southampton University Stag student union when the man attacked.
Police are now appealing for witnesses following the attack which happened between 11pm and 11.30pm last night.
The man is described as being white, aged around 21-years-old, five feet eleven inches tall, slim with light brown hair.
He was wearing a light brown button-down shirt.
A police spokesperson said: "Were you in The Stag that evening? Did you witness the incident?
"Anyone with information is asked to contact us on 101, quoting 44200029962.
"Alternatively people can call the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-01-30--Naomi House and Jacksplace stands by ITV newsreader Alastair Stewart

A HAMPSHIRE charity has shown its support for Alastair Stewart after he resigned from his ITV News duties .
The industry veteran , who lives in Bramdean , near Alresford , stood down yesterday after posting a 'misjudged ' tweet .
Now Naomi House and Jacksplace , a charity that Mr Stewart is a patron of , has stood by the `` compassionate and generous '' newsreader .
Chief executive Mark Smith said : `` As Alastair himself states , he may have made an error of judgement .
However , the Alastair we know is kind , compassionate and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain indebted to him for all he has done for our charity over many years of tireless service.
” Mr Stewart was the longest serving male newsreader , starting his career in Southampton with Southern Television in 1976 .
But yesterday his Twitter account appeared blank and he said in a statement : `` It was a misjudgement which I regret , but it 's been a privilege to bring the news to households throughout the UK for the past 40 years . ''
In recent years , the 67-year-old was best recognised @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

The industry veteran, who lives in Bramdean, near Alresford, stood down yesterday after posting a 'misjudged' tweet.
Now Naomi House and Jacksplace, a charity that Mr Stewart is a patron of, has stood by the "compassionate and generous" newsreader.
Chief executive Mark Smith said: "As Alastair himself states, he may have made an error of judgement. However, the Alastair we know is kind, compassionate and generous to a fault.
"We remain indebted to him for all he has done for our charity over many years of tireless service.”
Mr Stewart was the longest serving male newsreader, starting his career in Southampton with Southern Television in 1976.
But yesterday his Twitter account appeared blank and he said in a statement: "It was a misjudgement which I regret, but it's been a privilege to bring the news to households throughout the UK for the past 40 years."
In recent years, the 67-year-old was best recognised as the lead presenter of ITV News.


thedailyecho--2020-01-30--The 40 postcodes in Christchurch and parts of the New Forest affected by a powercut this morning

HOMES and businesses in 40 postcodes across Christchurch , Highcliffe and parts of the New Forest have been hit by @ @ @ @ @ .
Engineers from SSE are working on a fault that 's currently affecting properties in @ @ @ @ @ .
The electricity company says power should be restored by 2.30pm .
It went off @ @ @ @ @ spokesperson from SSE said : `` We ’ re sorry for the loss of supply @ @ @ @ @ a fault affecting the areas .
Our engineers are on site working hard to get @ @ @ @ @ quickly as they can . ''

Engineers from SSE are working on a fault that's currently affecting properties in the BH23 and BH24 areas.
The electricity company says power should be restored by 2.30pm. It went off just before 11.20am.
A spokesperson from SSE said: "We’re sorry for the loss of supply.
"We currently have a fault affecting the areas. Our engineers are on site working hard to get the power back on as quickly as they can."
Postcodes affected are:
BH23 7AN
BH23 7AP
BH23 7AQ
BH23 7AR
BH23 7AS
BH23 7AT
BH23 7AU
BH23 7AW
BH23 7AX
BH23 7AY
BH23 7AZ
BH23 7BA
BH23 7BB
BH23 7BD
BH23 7BE
BH23 7BG
BH23 7BH
BH23 7BJ
BH23 7BL
BH23 7BP
BH23 7BQ
BH23 7BT
BH23 7BU
BH23 7JZ
BH23 7LA
BH23 7LB
BH23 8EE
BH23 8EJ
BH23 8EL
BH23 8EP
BH23 8ER
BH23 8ES
BH23 8ET
BH23 8EU
BH23 8EW
BH23 8EX
BH24 3BN
BH24 3BW
BH24 4EA
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thedailyecho--2020-01-30--A272 closed as police deal with 'serious collision' near Winchester

POLICE are dealing with a ‘ serious collision ’ involving two cars on the A272 .
The crash occurred before @ @ @ @ @ near to Cheesefoot Head , Winchester , between two cars .
It is not known @ @ @ @ @ in the incident .
Hampshire Road Policing Unit are now reporting that the road has @ @ @ @ @ , between A31 Petersfield Road to Rodfield Lane , and “ will be for some @ @ @ @ @ advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes .

The crash occurred before 1pm today (Thursday) near to Cheesefoot Head, Winchester, between two cars.
It is not known whether anyone has been injured in the incident.
Hampshire Road Policing Unit are now reporting that the road has been closed in both directions, between A31 Petersfield Road to Rodfield Lane, and “will be for some time”.
We are now dealing with a serious collision on the A272 near to Cheesefoot Head, Winchester. The road is closed on both directions and will be for some time. Please avoid the area and use an alternative route #23754 — Hants Roads Policing (@HantsPolRoads) January 30, 2020
Drivers are advised to avoid the area and use alternative routes.
More to follow.


thedailyecho--2020-01-30--The new emojis approved for 2020

The new emojis approved for 2020

The transgender flag , a woman in a tuxedo , and a gender-neutral alternative to Santa Claus will all be represented in new emoji to be released in 2020 .
In total , 117 new characters and images have been approved for addition to the emoji library , regulator the Unicode Consortium announced .
The 2020 list also includes a person in a veil , as well as emoji for bubble tea , and a person bottle-feeding a baby .
Last year , a number of same-sex couple and gender-neutral emoji were added to the library to improve representation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the transgender flag – which has now been added alongside the transgender symbol .
The Unicode Consortium ’ s list is the central bank of approved emoji , with companies including Apple , Google and Microsoft then applying stylised versions of the designs to their own operating systems .
The website Emojipedia , which is part of the Unicode Consortium and details icons found in updates , said : “ Announced today by the Unicode Consortium , the 117 new emojis form part of Emoji 13.0 and will come to most platforms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Variations of existing emojis now approved for 2020 include a woman or gender-inclusive person in a tuxedo , as well as a gender-neutral person or a man in a veil .
These , along with other approved emojis , will be coming to phones later this year .
“ Also included in this update is a gender-inclusive alternative to Santa Claus and Mrs Claus , named Mx Claus .
This addition is part of an ongoing effort to make more consistent set of gender options across the board , and expands upon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ late 2019 as part of Emoji 12.1.
” Emojipedia noted that some versions of the new emoji , including the transgender flag and the woman in a tuxedo , are already available on Twitter .
Jeff Ingold , head of media engagement at LGBT campaigns group Stonewall , said : “ Taking action to make tools of communication , like emojis , more inclusive and diverse is always a welcome step .
“ So we ’ re glad to see the inclusion of more gender-neutral emojis and a trans flag emoji .
Visibility @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be thinking of more ways to promote trans equality.
” Also among the list of approved emoji is a ninja , a pinched finger gesture , a seal , a bison and a dodo .
No release dates have been confirmed for the emoji on different operating systems , although they are traditionally rolled out later in the year when new versions of Apple ’ s iOS and Google ’ s Android software are released to the public .

In total, 117 new characters and images have been approved for addition to the emoji library, regulator the Unicode Consortium announced.
The 2020 list also includes a person in a veil, as well as emoji for bubble tea, and a person bottle-feeding a baby.
Last year, a number of same-sex couple and gender-neutral emoji were added to the library to improve representation, but there was criticism over the non-inclusion of the transgender flag – which has now been added alongside the transgender symbol.
The Unicode Consortium’s list is the central bank of approved emoji, with companies including Apple, Google and Microsoft then applying stylised versions of the designs to their own operating systems.
The website Emojipedia, which is part of the Unicode Consortium and details icons found in updates, said: “Announced today by the Unicode Consortium, the 117 new emojis form part of Emoji 13.0 and will come to most platforms in the second half of 2020.
“Variations of existing emojis now approved for 2020 include a woman or gender-inclusive person in a tuxedo, as well as a gender-neutral person or a man in a veil. These, along with other approved emojis, will be coming to phones later this year.
“Also included in this update is a gender-inclusive alternative to Santa Claus and Mrs Claus, named Mx Claus. This addition is part of an ongoing effort to make more consistent set of gender options across the board, and expands upon the 138 new gender-neutral emojis added in late 2019 as part of Emoji 12.1.”
Emojipedia noted that some versions of the new emoji, including the transgender flag and the woman in a tuxedo, are already available on Twitter.
Jeff Ingold, head of media engagement at LGBT campaigns group Stonewall, said: “Taking action to make tools of communication, like emojis, more inclusive and diverse is always a welcome step.
“So we’re glad to see the inclusion of more gender-neutral emojis and a trans flag emoji. Visibility is really important and companies can always be thinking of more ways to promote trans equality.”
Also among the list of approved emoji is a ninja, a pinched finger gesture, a seal, a bison and a dodo.
No release dates have been confirmed for the emoji on different operating systems, although they are traditionally rolled out later in the year when new versions of Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android software are released to the public.


thedailyecho--2020-01-30--British Airways cancel flights to China until end of next month

BRITISH Airways has grounded flights serving mainland China until at least the end of next month due to the Government 's coronavirus travel advice .
The airline announced that it has extended the cancellation of flights connecting Heathrow with Beijing and Shanghai up to and including February 29 .
BA normally operates daily flights from Heathrow to the two cities but these have been suspended since the Foreign and Commonwealth Office ( FCO ) updated its advice on Tuesday to warn against `` all but essential travel '' to mainland China .
Flights to and from Hong Kong are unaffected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` We are contacting customers on cancelled flights so we can discuss their travel options , including re-booking on to other carriers where possible , full refunds , or booking with BA for a later date of travel .
`` Customers can also find the latest information and options on BA.com .
`` Safety is at the heart of everything we do and we will keep the situation under review . ''
Virgin Atlantic is operating its flights between Heathrow and Shanghai as normal , saying it will `` continue to monitor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are also running their usual schedule of UK flights .
An airline industry source told the PA news agency that the FCO 's travel advice is a recommendation rather than a ban , and carriers are making individual assessments on whether to continue flights .

The airline announced that it has extended the cancellation of flights connecting Heathrow with Beijing and Shanghai up to and including February 29.
BA normally operates daily flights from Heathrow to the two cities but these have been suspended since the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) updated its advice on Tuesday to warn against "all but essential travel" to mainland China.
Flights to and from Hong Kong are unaffected.
A spokesman for the carrier said: "We are contacting customers on cancelled flights so we can discuss their travel options, including re-booking on to other carriers where possible, full refunds, or booking with BA for a later date of travel.
"Customers can also find the latest information and options on BA.com.
"Safety is at the heart of everything we do and we will keep the situation under review."
Virgin Atlantic is operating its flights between Heathrow and Shanghai as normal, saying it will "continue to monitor the situation".
Several Chinese carriers are also running their usual schedule of UK flights.
An airline industry source told the PA news agency that the FCO's travel advice is a recommendation rather than a ban, and carriers are making individual assessments on whether to continue flights.


thedailyecho--2020-01-30--McDonald's giant Big Mac is coming back

McDonald's giant Big Mac is coming back

Big Mac fans rejoice , the Giant Big Mac and bacon is on its way back .
Last year 's big hit will be back on the McDonald 's menu from Thursday for eight weeks - and you can add bacon .
A spokesperson for the fast food chain said : `` The return of the Grand Bic Mac with Bacon comes after wide-spread customer demand following two previous appearances on the menu . ''
It will have all the same ingredients as a Big Mac - just in a bigger size .
It will cost £4.39 for a burger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bacon .
But if you 're calorie counting , the giant burger contains a hefty 731 calories per burger and with bacon , it shoots up to 781 .
There 's another added bonus for customers , as from February 12 fans can order extra Big Mac special sauce .
A limited run of 50ml pots will be on sale for 50p , once they ’ re gone they ’ re gone .
Thomas O ’ Neill , head of food marketing at McDonald ’ s UK & I , said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ product , we are excited to be bringing back this twist on our classic Big Mac® , so fans can spend longer with the taste they love this winter .
`` It ’ s a firm favourite among our customers and we are delighted to bring it back once more for a limited time .
“ The reaction to the news of our forthcoming limited run of Big Mac Special Sauce dipping pots has been fantastic .
We are working hard to produce as much as we can before the launch in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many people as possible the chance to enjoy Big Mac Special Sauce with all of their favourite menu items .
”

Last year's big hit will be back on the McDonald's menu from Thursday for eight weeks - and you can add bacon.
A spokesperson for the fast food chain said: "The return of the Grand Bic Mac with Bacon comes after wide-spread customer demand following two previous appearances on the menu."
It will have all the same ingredients as a Big Mac - just in a bigger size.
It will cost £4.39 for a burger, and £4.79 for a burger with bacon.
But if you're calorie counting, the giant burger contains a hefty 731 calories per burger and with bacon, it shoots up to 781.
There's another added bonus for customers, as from February 12 fans can order extra Big Mac special sauce.
A limited run of 50ml pots will be on sale for 50p, once they’re gone they’re gone.
Thomas O’Neill, head of food marketing at McDonald’s UK&I, said: “As our most iconic McDonald’s product, we are excited to be bringing back this twist on our classic Big Mac®, so fans can spend longer with the taste they love this winter.
"It’s a firm favourite among our customers and we are delighted to bring it back once more for a limited time.
“The reaction to the news of our forthcoming limited run of Big Mac Special Sauce dipping pots has been fantastic. We are working hard to produce as much as we can before the launch in a few weeks in order to give as many people as possible the chance to enjoy Big Mac Special Sauce with all of their favourite menu items.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-05--Motorists warned to avoid Southampton slip road to Redbridge Roundabout while emergency repairs are

Motorists warned to avoid Southampton slip road to Redbridge Roundabout while emergency repairs are underway

MOTORISTS are being warned to avoid a busy slip road in Southampton this morning after a major gas pipe was damaged last night .
Firefighters from Redbridge and Totton were alerted at 10.06pm after contractors went through a gas main at the Redbridge Roundabout western slip road , where the M271 and A35 meet .
Hampshire police were also called to the broken pipe at 9.42pm .
Now emergency repairs have caused the slip road to be closed until further notice .
The works have caused delays to build in Millbrook Road West , where traffic is heading outbound , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are heading inbound .
Drivers are being urged to plan their journey after being alerted at 7.18am to the closed slip road ; a signed diversion is now in place .
Firefighters left the scene at 1.48am this morning after checking `` everything was safe '' before handing work over to Southern Gas Network , according to a spokesperson from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service .
A spokesperson from Hampshire police said : `` We were called at 9.42pm following damage to a gas main .
`` The incident is now being dealt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
A spokesperson from Southern Gas Network said : `` We 're carrying out emergency repairs in the M271 Redbridge Road , Southampton following third party damage to our gas network .
`` The westbound slip road was closed overnight by Highways England for scheduled maintenance work .
`` It will remain closed into Wednesday 5 February as we work to complete our repair . ''
They added : `` It 's too soon to say how long our repair will take at this stage . ''
South Central Ambulance has been @ @ @ @

Firefighters from Redbridge and Totton were alerted at 10.06pm after contractors went through a gas main at the Redbridge Roundabout western slip road, where the M271 and A35 meet.
Hampshire police were also called to the broken pipe at 9.42pm.
Now emergency repairs have caused the slip road to be closed until further notice.
The works have caused delays to build in Millbrook Road West, where traffic is heading outbound, and at the Totton Bypass where motorists are heading inbound.
Drivers are being urged to plan their journey after being alerted at 7.18am to the closed slip road; a signed diversion is now in place.
Firefighters left the scene at 1.48am this morning after checking "everything was safe" before handing work over to Southern Gas Network, according to a spokesperson from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service.
A spokesperson from Hampshire police said: "We were called at 9.42pm following damage to a gas main.
"The incident is now being dealt with by the gas company and Highways."
A spokesperson from Southern Gas Network said: "We're carrying out emergency repairs in the M271 Redbridge Road, Southampton following third party damage to our gas network.
"The westbound slip road was closed overnight by Highways England for scheduled maintenance work.
"It will remain closed into Wednesday 5 February as we work to complete our repair."
They added: "It's too soon to say how long our repair will take at this stage."
South Central Ambulance has been contacted for comment.