thedailyecho--2020-03-31--Crews attend fire on Keyhaven Road in Lymington

FIRE crews rushed to a property in the New Forest to tackle a blaze this morning .
Crews from Lymington @ @ @ @ @ fire at 5.26am this morning on Keyhaven Road in , in Lymington .
A shed @ @ @ @ @ caught alight and was completely damaged by the fire .
Crews used one hose reel @ @ @ @ @ and no one was reported injured .
A spokesperson from Hampshire Fire and Rescue said @ @ @ @ @ call at 05:26 about a shed fire on Keyhaven Road .
`` Crews from Lymington @ @ @ @ @ `` A garden shed used as a log store was on fire and extinguished using @ @ @ @ @ `` The shed was 100 per cent destroyed by fire .
`` The stop message @ @ @ @ @ ''

Crews from Lymington and New Milton attended a fire at 5.26am this morning on Keyhaven Road in, in Lymington.
A shed used to store logs had caught alight and was completely damaged by the fire.
Crews used one hose reel jet to extinguish the blaze and no one was reported injured.
A spokesperson from Hampshire Fire and Rescue said: "We got the call at 05:26 about a shed fire on Keyhaven Road.
"Crews from Lymington and New Milton attended.
"A garden shed used as a log store was on fire and extinguished using one hose reel jet.
"The shed was 100 per cent destroyed by fire.
"The stop message came in at 5.59am."


thedailyecho--2020-04-01--Moja in Sarisbury Green slammed following rat complaint

A HAMPSHIRE restaurant reported to have rats has been slammed by a public health watchdog and given the worst hygiene rating possible .
Moja Indian Restaurant has received a zero out of five-star score following an inspection by environmental health chiefs .
Hygiene inspectors who visited the Sarisbury Green restaurant had received complaints of rats scurrying about in its loft .
Visiting on February 13 , they found that cleanliness throughout the eatery in Holly Close was very poor .
The inspectors from the environmental health partnership of Fareham Borough Council found walls , doors , floors , ceilings , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Meanwhile , the extraction fan at the restaurant was dripping with grease and there were stains on walls , window frames and on top of a fridge .
They found poppadoms stacked on dirty greasy cardboard , and nothing in the fridges was dated .
This made it “ impossible to effectively manage stock and ensure foods were used within the use by dates ” .
Inspectors had “ significant concerns ” about electrical safety finding sockets stuck together with tape .
In the back yard , a drain had recently flooded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the back door .
An outside store had mouldy walls and there was an inch of water on the floor where food containers and open food were kept .
Inspectors have told management to check for evidence of rats and pest-proof holes in the ceiling and near the back door .
According to management at Moja , the main reason for its poor score was due to its outside store flooding after heavy rain .
They claim environmental health inspectors found no evidence of pests following another inspection on February 26 and that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
They claim to be taking extra care with gloves and antibacterial products due to the coronavirus crisis .
The restaurant has claimed it had a new rating but the council confirmed it was not the case .

Moja Indian Restaurant has received a zero out of five-star score following an inspection by environmental health chiefs.
Hygiene inspectors who visited the Sarisbury Green restaurant had received complaints of rats scurrying about in its loft.
Visiting on February 13, they found that cleanliness throughout the eatery in Holly Close was very poor.
The inspectors from the environmental health partnership of Fareham Borough Council found walls, doors, floors, ceilings, light switches and equipment were all dirty.
Meanwhile, the extraction fan at the restaurant was dripping with grease and there were stains on walls, window frames and on top of a fridge.
They found poppadoms stacked on dirty greasy cardboard, and nothing in the fridges was dated.
This made it “impossible to effectively manage stock and ensure foods were used within the use by dates”.
Inspectors had “significant concerns” about electrical safety finding sockets stuck together with tape. In the back yard, a drain had recently flooded and there was debris strewn about by the back door. An outside store had mouldy walls and there was an inch of water on the floor where food containers and open food were kept.
Inspectors have told management to check for evidence of rats and pest-proof holes in the ceiling and near the back door.
According to management at Moja, the main reason for its poor score was due to its outside store flooding after heavy rain.
They claim environmental health inspectors found no evidence of pests following another inspection on February 26 and that they are awaiting an updated hygiene score.
They claim to be taking extra care with gloves and antibacterial products due to the coronavirus crisis. The restaurant has claimed it had a new rating but the council confirmed it was not the case.


thedailyecho--2020-04-01--Coronavirus: Live updates and news from across Hampshire

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thedailyecho--2020-04-01--Alabama Rot case reported in Bishop's Waltham

DOG OWNERS are being urged to watch out for Alabama Rot following reports of the deadly disease in a Hampshire town .
The condition , which causes acute kidney failure and can kill dogs usually strikes between November and May .
Now , dog lovers are being warned to be extra vigilant when taking their pets out after a report of Alabama rot in Bishop ’ s Waltham .
The recent case brings the total number of UK cases this year to 33 , and was confirmed on Thursday by veterinary specialists , Anderson Moores .
Alabama Rot is also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Glomerular Vasculopathy ) .
According to the RSPCA the cause of the disease is unknown however research is ongoing .
Symptoms of Alabama Rot include skin sores without a known injury .
The animal welfare charity says that in typical cases , skin legions usually appear below the knee or elbow and occasionally on the face or at the bottom of the chest or abdomen .
There may be visible swelling , a red patch or a defect in the skin .
Other symptoms include reduced appetite , drinking more , vomiting and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injury .
Dog owners worried their dog may be suffering are urged to contact their vet immediately .
David Walker is a specialist on the condition at Anderson Moores .
He said said : “ We are sad to announce more cases from this year , as we are now in the time of year when cases are most common .
“ Further confirmed cases mean it is understandably very worrying for dog owners ; however , this disease is still very rare , so we ’ re advising dog owners to remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from their local vet if their dog develops unexplained skin lesions .

The condition, which causes acute kidney failure and can kill dogs usually strikes between November and May.
Now, dog lovers are being warned to be extra vigilant when taking their pets out after a report of Alabama rot in Bishop’s Waltham.
The recent case brings the total number of UK cases this year to 33, and was confirmed on Thursday by veterinary specialists, Anderson Moores.
Alabama Rot is also known as CRGV (Cutaneous and Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy).
According to the RSPCA the cause of the disease is unknown however research is ongoing.
Symptoms of Alabama Rot include skin sores without a known injury.
The animal welfare charity says that in typical cases, skin legions usually appear below the knee or elbow and occasionally on the face or at the bottom of the chest or abdomen.
There may be visible swelling, a red patch or a defect in the skin.
Other symptoms include reduced appetite, drinking more, vomiting and lethargy which are signs of acute kidney injury.
Dog owners worried their dog may be suffering are urged to contact their vet immediately.
David Walker is a specialist on the condition at Anderson Moores.
He said said: “We are sad to announce more cases from this year, as we are now in the time of year when cases are most common.
“Further confirmed cases mean it is understandably very worrying for dog owners; however, this disease is still very rare, so we’re advising dog owners to remain calm but vigilant, and seek advice from their local vet if their dog develops unexplained skin lesions.


thedailyecho--2020-04-01--11 die at Southampton General Hospital - and more cases are expected

A TOTAL of 11 coronavirus patients have died at Southampton General Hospital , the Echo can reveal .
The pandemic has hit the city and there are 102 Covid-19 positive patients at the hospital , with that number expected to increase in the near future .
To tackle the outbreak University Hospital Southampton has increased its ventilated intensive care unit capacity from 50 to 150 and there are plans to increase this number to 200 .
A hospital spokesman said : `` Our planning at University Hospital Southampton is advanced .
`` We have done everything possible to be ready @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks ahead .
`` We would like to thank our teams for their outstanding professionalism and commitment to delivering the best possible care under these difficult circumstances .
`` We are doing everything we can so we would urge everyone to do their bit to support our staff through good hand hygiene and social distancing . ''
The news comes after NHS England said that a 19-year-old with no underlying health conditions has died in hospital after testing positive for Covid-19 .
It was not revealed where the 19-year-old was from or where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 367 new deaths in England 's hospitals announced on Tuesday .
All patients were aged between 19 and 98 years old , and all but 28 ( aged between 19 and 91 ) had underlying health conditions , NHS England said in a statement .
A total of 1,789 patients have now died overall in UK hospitals as of 5pm on Monday , the Department of Health said , up by 381 from 1,408 the day before .
The jump is by far the biggest day-on-day rise in the number of deaths since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ total number of deaths is 27 % higher than the equivalent figure the day before .

The pandemic has hit the city and there are 102 Covid-19 positive patients at the hospital, with that number expected to increase in the near future.
To tackle the outbreak University Hospital Southampton has increased its ventilated intensive care unit capacity from 50 to 150 and there are plans to increase this number to 200.
A hospital spokesman said: "Our planning at University Hospital Southampton is advanced.
"We have done everything possible to be ready and have a clear plan for the weeks ahead.
"We would like to thank our teams for their outstanding professionalism and commitment to delivering the best possible care under these difficult circumstances.
"We are doing everything we can so we would urge everyone to do their bit to support our staff through good hand hygiene and social distancing."
The news comes after NHS England said that a 19-year-old with no underlying health conditions has died in hospital after testing positive for Covid-19.
It was not revealed where the 19-year-old was from or where they died.
The teenager was among 367 new deaths in England's hospitals announced on Tuesday.
All patients were aged between 19 and 98 years old, and all but 28 (aged between 19 and 91) had underlying health conditions, NHS England said in a statement.
A total of 1,789 patients have now died overall in UK hospitals as of 5pm on Monday, the Department of Health said, up by 381 from 1,408 the day before.
The jump is by far the biggest day-on-day rise in the number of deaths since the outbreak began.
It means the total number of deaths is 27% higher than the equivalent figure the day before.


thedailyecho--2020-04-01--Cases of coronavirus in Hampshire jump by 69 to 567 in just 24 hours

HAMPSHIRE 'S number of recorded coronavirus cases has jumped by 69 to 567 .
Public Health England has released figures @ @ @ @ @ number of cases in Hampshire has risen from 498 to 567 in just 24 hours @ @ @ @ @ have jumped from 68 yesterday to 76 confirmed in the city this morning .
Across @ @ @ @ @ been a total of 25,150 cases recorded .
A total of 1,789 patients have now @ @ @ @ @ as of 5pm on Monday , the Department of Health said , up by 381 @ @ @ @ @ .
The jump is by far the biggest day-on-day rise in the number of deaths @ @ @ @ @ This comes as a total of 11 coronavirus patients have died at Southampton General Hospital @

Public Health England has released figures this morning showing that the number of cases in Hampshire has risen from 498 to 567 in just 24 hours.
The cases in Southampton have jumped from 68 yesterday to 76 confirmed in the city this morning.
Across the UK, there has been a total of 25,150 cases recorded.
A total of 1,789 patients have now died overall in UK hospitals as of 5pm on Monday, the Department of Health said, up by 381 from 1,408 the day before.
The jump is by far the biggest day-on-day rise in the number of deaths since the outbreak began.
This comes as a total of 11 coronavirus patients have died at Southampton General Hospital.


thedailyecho--2020-04-01--Police warn about latest coronavirus text message scam in Southampton

HEARTLESS fake police officers are targeting people across Southampton caught up in the coronavirus lockdown .
Conmen posing as officers are using the virus outbreak to con residents into paying fake fines .
The fraudsters say their victims have broken the strict lockdown rules and as a result must pay a £30 fine .
Now police have launched a hunt for the fraudsters and have issued a warning to householders across Hampshire .
Police said the scammers are posing as officers or government workers to dupe residents .
Officers say they have received reports of scammers texting residents , claiming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the government , ordering them to pay fines because they were seen `` leaving their address '' .
This comes after the government announced that everyone must stay within their homes , unless they are out to collect essential food and medicine , or exercising once a day .
Officers have been able to enforce these guidelines by handing out fines to people .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` We have been receiving reports of a new coronavirus related scam .
`` People have been receiving text messages claiming to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ messages similar to : 'You have been seen leaving your address on three or more occasions .
As a result you are being fined £30 .
Please pay this by clicking on this link . '
`` These are not real and are actually text messages being sent by unscrupulous criminals , intent on taking advantage of the uncertainty surrounding new police powers .
`` We would like to reassure you that we do not send out fines by text message , and nor do any other law enforcement agencies .
`` Please @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so that no one is deceived into fraudulently paying a fake fine . ''

Conmen posing as officers are using the virus outbreak to con residents into paying fake fines.
The fraudsters say their victims have broken the strict lockdown rules and as a result must pay a £30 fine.
Now police have launched a hunt for the fraudsters and have issued a warning to householders across Hampshire.
Police said the scammers are posing as officers or government workers to dupe residents.
Officers say they have received reports of scammers texting residents, claiming to be working for the police or the government, ordering them to pay fines because they were seen "leaving their address".
This comes after the government announced that everyone must stay within their homes, unless they are out to collect essential food and medicine, or exercising once a day.
Officers have been able to enforce these guidelines by handing out fines to people.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "We have been receiving reports of a new coronavirus related scam.
"People have been receiving text messages claiming to be from police or from the government with messages similar to: 'You have been seen leaving your address on three or more occasions. As a result you are being fined £30. Please pay this by clicking on this link.'
"These are not real and are actually text messages being sent by unscrupulous criminals, intent on taking advantage of the uncertainty surrounding new police powers.
"We would like to reassure you that we do not send out fines by text message, and nor do any other law enforcement agencies.
"Please share this information with friends and family so that no one is deceived into fraudulently paying a fake fine."


thedailyecho--2020-04-01--7 of the most pathetic reasons for breaking UK lockdown rules

UK lockdown rules came into force last week to stop people leaving the house without a good reason , but that hasn ’ t stopped some people .
While the majority of people are obeying the instruction to stay at home and save lives , others have been out and about for a variety of non-essential reasons .
We asked our sister papers across the country for examples of people caught out by police for breaking the rules , and there have been many .
Some of them are foolish , some are irresponsible and some are downright bizarre .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the most unusual , as seen by police .
Officers in Cumbria stopped one vehicle that had travelled through Cumbria to collect a puppy .
Police tweeted : `` Non-essential reasons for travel , Pitlochry to Wakefield via Cumbria to pickup up a puppy .
`` One of many stop checks this morning to check the necessity of travel .
A dad and his son were stopped by police this week after driving around hunting for Pokémon .
Police were out in Oxfordshire cracking down on non-essential journeys by asking drivers where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the pair out hunting fictional creatures , officers said they stopped at least 30 people who could have been given a ticket under the new coronavirus act .
This included two lads who just had to drive the best part of 100 miles to try out a skate park .
A driver in the north west was given a penalty notice by police for taking a 110-mile journey with his wife in the boot of his car .
North West Motorway Police said they had travelled from Coventry to Salford to collect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ His wife could not fit in the vehicle so she was travelling in the boot for the return journey when stopped on the M6 in Cheshire .
The driver was given a ticket for the offence , according to police .
A dog walker who decided it would be a good idea to get his car washed has been fined for breaking the lockdown rules in Cumbria To make matters worse , when challenged the man told a police officer to ‘ do one ’ .
PC Kev Latham ( pictured ) , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ driving when he spotted a man washing his car at a petrol station .
PC Latham quizzed the motorist and was shocked by the response .
Paint me a picture ( of an unnecessary journey ) Police in Dorset published a list of some of the excuses officers were given by people out the house when they weren ’ t meant to be .
When questioning people on the beach , someone told the officers : “ We are just tidying our beach hut as exercise.
” Someone else said : “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While another person said : “ I don ’ t have a garden.
” Someone police spoke to said : “ I am out for health and safety reasons , to check on the sea for fishing tomorrow.
” A group of friends were discovered in a beauty spot - having broken social distancing ban for a Shisha and kebab session .
More than half a dozen people were taking part in a picnic , smoking shisha pipes and eating kebabs when they were approached by cops , who gave them a stern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ individuals had travelled hundreds of miles from Manchester , Sheffield and Ipswich to meet at Snake Pass in the Peak District .
A DRIVER was fined after driving to the coast and heading out on his jet ski for an hour .
The man was stopped by Dorset Police ’ s No Excuse team while his wife and children watched on from within the car at Poole Harbour .
When directed to stop , the jet skier did but then reportedly wouldn ’ t listen to advice given .
He was fined £60 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paid within 14 days .
Dorset Police No Excuse said : “ He was n't thinking of the effect he would have if for example he crashed and the extra pressure this would bring on the RNLI and the NHS .
“ After explaining several times , we now believe he understands .
“ The law has changed .
Essential journeys only these are challenging times for us all.
” Another officer stopped a motorist who said : `` I 'm going to pick up a metal bar for my house so I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it on Facebook.
” Someone else said : `` I 'm driving 10 to 12 miles for my favourite walk . ''

While the majority of people are obeying the instruction to stay at home and save lives, others have been out and about for a variety of non-essential reasons.
We asked our sister papers across the country for examples of people caught out by police for breaking the rules, and there have been many.
Some of them are foolish, some are irresponsible and some are downright bizarre. All are unneccesary.
Here are seven of the most unusual, as seen by police.
In the dog house
Officers in Cumbria stopped one vehicle that had travelled through Cumbria to collect a puppy.
Police tweeted: "Non-essential reasons for travel, Pitlochry to Wakefield via Cumbria to pickup up a puppy.
"One of many stop checks this morning to check the necessity of travel.
"Please - Stay Home, Save the NHS, Save Lives."
Pokemon Stop
A dad and his son were stopped by police this week after driving around hunting for Pokémon.
Police were out in Oxfordshire cracking down on non-essential journeys by asking drivers where they were going.
And as well as the pair out hunting fictional creatures, officers said they stopped at least 30 people who could have been given a ticket under the new coronavirus act.
This included two lads who just had to drive the best part of 100 miles to try out a skate park.
A window into their lives
A driver in the north west was given a penalty notice by police for taking a 110-mile journey with his wife in the boot of his car.
North West Motorway Police said they had travelled from Coventry to Salford to collect a £15 eBay purchase of windows.
His wife could not fit in the vehicle so she was travelling in the boot for the return journey when stopped on the M6 in Cheshire.
The driver was given a ticket for the offence, according to police.
Wash your mouth out
A dog walker who decided it would be a good idea to get his car washed has been fined for breaking the lockdown rules in Cumbria
To make matters worse, when challenged the man told a police officer to ‘do one’.
PC Kev Latham (pictured), a Barrow police dog handler, was driving when he spotted a man washing his car at a petrol station.
PC Latham quizzed the motorist and was shocked by the response.
Paint me a picture (of an unnecessary journey)
Police in Dorset published a list of some of the excuses officers were given by people out the house when they weren’t meant to be.
When questioning people on the beach, someone told the officers: “We are just tidying our beach hut as exercise.”
Someone else said: “I need to paint my beach hut.”
While another person said: “I don’t have a garden.”
Someone police spoke to said: “I am out for health and safety reasons, to check on the sea for fishing tomorrow.”
A questionable meat-up
A group of friends were discovered in a beauty spot - having broken social distancing ban for a Shisha and kebab session.
More than half a dozen people were taking part in a picnic, smoking shisha pipes and eating kebabs when they were approached by cops, who gave them a stern warning and sent them home.
The individuals had travelled hundreds of miles from Manchester, Sheffield and Ipswich to meet at Snake Pass in the Peak District.
Jet back indoors, please sir
A DRIVER was fined after driving to the coast and heading out on his jet ski for an hour.
The man was stopped by Dorset Police’s No Excuse team while his wife and children watched on from within the car at Poole Harbour.
When directed to stop, the jet skier did but then reportedly wouldn’t listen to advice given.
He was fined £60 which would be reduced to £30 if paid within 14 days.
Dorset Police No Excuse said: “He wasn't thinking of the effect he would have if for example he crashed and the extra pressure this would bring on the RNLI and the NHS.
“After explaining several times, we now believe he understands.
“The law has changed. Essential journeys only these are challenging times for us all.”
Another officer stopped a motorist who said: "I'm going to pick up a metal bar for my house so I can exercise at home. I purchased it on Facebook.”
Someone else said: "I'm driving 10 to 12 miles for my favourite walk."


thedailyecho--2020-04-01--Hat Fair 2020 cancelled amid spread of coronavirus

THE longest running festival of outdoor arts Hat Fair , which attracts nearly 100,000 people to Winchester each year , has been cancelled for 2020 amid coronavirus fears .
Organisers of Hat Fair , which features international street performers , dance , circus , music and local community performances and has been running since 1974 , have instead announced dates for 2021 .
Play to the Crowd , the arts and education charity that runs Hat Fair and Theatre Royal Winchester , has cancelled the event due to the national and international spread of coronavirus .
Hat Fair Director Andrew @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is a sad decision to postpone our wonderful Hat Fair 2020 programme to next year , but we must prioritise the health , well-being and safety of all of our artists , participants , staff , volunteers and audiences in light of current events .
`` Hat Fair is a beacon of international joy and coming together through live outdoor performance , embraced by Winchester .
As a new resident of this beautiful city , I am proud over the past three years to have played my part in civic society by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visitors annually from far and wide .
`` When we come back in summer 2021 , we will need Hat Fair more than ever to celebrate humanity , open air , dialogue , friendship and art .
Current events have proven that we are all interconnected internationally , and Hat Fair 2021 will celebrate the best of that on our streets , parks and pavements . ''
Deryck Newland , Chief Executive of Play to the Crowd , added : `` This isn ’ t a decision that has been taken lightly but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ times .
We are also painfully aware of the very challenging impact on the whole creative and arts sector and are thinking of all those independent performance companies , artists and practitioners whose livelihoods are at risk . ''
Organisers are encouraging arts lovers who would have attended the event , which was due to take place from July 3 to 5 , to instead make a donation at playtothecrowd , co.uk/help Hat Fair 2021 will take place from July 2 to 4 2021 .
Initially conceived as a busking festival , Hat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the audience showing their appreciation by putting money in the hat at the end of the show .
These days most of the festival ’ s artists are paid a fee to perform for free to audiences .
However , the hatting tradition is still upheld as organisers invite a dozen or so of the world ’ s best street performers to ‘ hat ’ at the festival each year .

Organisers of Hat Fair, which features international street performers, dance, circus, music and local community performances and has been running since 1974, have instead announced dates for 2021.
Play to the Crowd, the arts and education charity that runs Hat Fair and Theatre Royal Winchester, has cancelled the event due to the national and international spread of coronavirus.
Hat Fair Director Andrew Loretto told the Daily Echo: "It is a sad decision to postpone our wonderful Hat Fair 2020 programme to next year, but we must prioritise the health, well-being and safety of all of our artists, participants, staff, volunteers and audiences in light of current events.
"Hat Fair is a beacon of international joy and coming together through live outdoor performance, embraced by Winchester. As a new resident of this beautiful city, I am proud over the past three years to have played my part in civic society by working with diverse local organisations to welcome visitors annually from far and wide.
"When we come back in summer 2021, we will need Hat Fair more than ever to celebrate humanity, open air, dialogue, friendship and art. Current events have proven that we are all interconnected internationally, and Hat Fair 2021 will celebrate the best of that on our streets, parks and pavements."
Deryck Newland, Chief Executive of Play to the Crowd, added: "This isn’t a decision that has been taken lightly but it is the right decision in these times. We are also painfully aware of the very challenging impact on the whole creative and arts sector and are thinking of all those independent performance companies, artists and practitioners whose livelihoods are at risk."
Organisers are encouraging arts lovers who would have attended the event, which was due to take place from July 3 to 5, to instead make a donation at playtothecrowd,co.uk/help
Hat Fair 2021 will take place from July 2 to 4 2021.
Initially conceived as a busking festival, Hat Fair takes its name from the tradition of the audience showing their appreciation by putting money in the hat at the end of the show.
These days most of the festival’s artists are paid a fee to perform for free to audiences. However, the hatting tradition is still upheld as organisers invite a dozen or so of the world’s best street performers to ‘hat’ at the festival each year.


thedailyecho--2020-04-01--Driver tells police 'COVID-19 does not exist' as officers stop 90 motorists in Hedge End

OFFICERS in Hedge End policing the coronavirus lockdown have stopped more than 90 people driving on roads .
But police say that they have only had to issue warnings to three of them .
Officers now have the power to issue on the spot fines to those not following government direction , but in the first instance , police are often stopping vehicles to educate the drivers , with an aim to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : “ This morning PC Jon was asked to provide a visible presence in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public in relation to our new powers and the current government direction , regarding COVID-19 .
“ I can confirm that Pc Jon stopped 90 vehicles single handed and only 3 drivers were issued warning regarding the purpose of their journey .
My team now has the power to issue fines to those not adhering to government direction but in the first instance we wish to educate the public and our aim is to prevent the further spread of this truly devastating virus .
`` Pc Jon will be out and about today @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public this is also a way of the team being visible and offering reassurance so please be respectful and polite .
“ One driver told Pc Jon that COVID-19 did not even exist , so clearly education is still needed .
I also urge parents to stop their teenagers from meeting in groups and we are still getting calls to groups gathering .
`` Our aim is to protect the community and to prevent this virus spreading any further please help us help you and your family.
” The government have told people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are leaving for essential supplies such as food or medicine or to travel to and from work if absolutely necessary , and people still need to maintain two metres apart , while ensuring to wash hands regularly .
Residents have been reminded that they can spread the virus even if they aren ’ t showing any symptoms .

But police say that they have only had to issue warnings to three of them.
Officers now have the power to issue on the spot fines to those not following government direction, but in the first instance, police are often stopping vehicles to educate the drivers, with an aim to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: “This morning PC Jon was asked to provide a visible presence in the village and to educate members of the public in relation to our new powers and the current government direction, regarding COVID-19.
“I can confirm that Pc Jon stopped 90 vehicles single handed and only 3 drivers were issued warning regarding the purpose of their journey. My team now has the power to issue fines to those not adhering to government direction but in the first instance we wish to educate the public and our aim is to prevent the further spread of this truly devastating virus.
"Pc Jon will be out and about today stopping further vehicles and speaking to the public this is also a way of the team being visible and offering reassurance so please be respectful and polite.
“One driver told Pc Jon that COVID-19 did not even exist, so clearly education is still needed. I also urge parents to stop their teenagers from meeting in groups and we are still getting calls to groups gathering.
"Our aim is to protect the community and to prevent this virus spreading any further please help us help you and your family.”
The government have told people to remain in their homes unless they are leaving for essential supplies such as food or medicine or to travel to and from work if absolutely necessary, and people still need to maintain two metres apart, while ensuring to wash hands regularly.
Residents have been reminded that they can spread the virus even if they aren’t showing any symptoms.


thedailyecho--2020-04-01--Shop shutting over coronavirus fears

Shop shutting over coronavirus fears

THE owners of a Southampton shop have decided to close over coronavirus fears , but are going out in a blaze of glory - donating their hand sanitiser stocks to paramedics .
Nisa Local Maybush in Romsey Road will close at 8pm tomorrow until the coronavirus crisis is over .
In a heartfelt statement to customers , Jag , Kash and staff confirmed they will close their doors for the good of staff and customers after donating 10 litres of hand sanitiser to paramedics and another 10 litres to customers , while asking for donations to Hampshire Air Ambulance .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a heavy but responsible heart that we will be closing until the coronavirus threat is eliminated .
`` The health of our staff and customers is our primary concern and we hope we lead the way for other stores to take this difficult but responsible decision .
Since taking on the store in 2006 , we have never closed the door , so please trust me when we say that this has been a really difficult decision .
`` We have been monitoring the escalation in cases and deaths across Italy and Spain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do not take such action , we are almost certain to reach the same fate .
`` We want to thank all our customers who have offered to help over the past few days , however we must kindly decline - we could not have it on our conscience if you or one of your loved ones were to get ill or worse .
`` Please pop in between now and 8pm on Wednesday 1st April if you need your essentials .
We will continue to work around the clock to ensure the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We will be receiving hand santizer and will be donating 10 litres to the amazing paramedics .
The other 10 litres will be available to our customers - bring a container and we will pour you 100ml .
We will be taking donations for this with all money going to Hampshire Air Ambulance .
`` We are sorry if we have let you down .
We really tried our best .
Forever grateful and wishing you and yours good health in this time . ''

Nisa Local Maybush in Romsey Road will close at 8pm tomorrow until the coronavirus crisis is over.
In a heartfelt statement to customers, Jag, Kash and staff confirmed they will close their doors for the good of staff and customers after donating 10 litres of hand sanitiser to paramedics and another 10 litres to customers, while asking for donations to Hampshire Air Ambulance.
They said: "It is with a heavy but responsible heart that we will be closing until the coronavirus threat is eliminated.
"The health of our staff and customers is our primary concern and we hope we lead the way for other stores to take this difficult but responsible decision. Since taking on the store in 2006, we have never closed the door, so please trust me when we say that this has been a really difficult decision.
"We have been monitoring the escalation in cases and deaths across Italy and Spain and feel that if we and others do not take such action, we are almost certain to reach the same fate.
"We want to thank all our customers who have offered to help over the past few days, however we must kindly decline - we could not have it on our conscience if you or one of your loved ones were to get ill or worse.
"Please pop in between now and 8pm on Wednesday 1st April if you need your essentials. We will continue to work around the clock to ensure the shelves are full for you.
"We will be receiving hand santizer and will be donating 10 litres to the amazing paramedics. The other 10 litres will be available to our customers - bring a container and we will pour you 100ml. We will be taking donations for this with all money going to Hampshire Air Ambulance.
"We are sorry if we have let you down. We really tried our best. Forever grateful and wishing you and yours good health in this time."


thedailyecho--2020-04-02--Up to a million firms 'could disappear' without coronavirus crisis loans

NEARLY a million small firms could run out of cash within the next four weeks as they struggle to access the government ’ s emergency coronavirus loans support , it has been claimed .
A report by the Corporate Finance Network of accountants predicts that almost a fifth – 18 per cent – of Britain ’ s five million small businesses will not be able to survive the next month .
That could mean nearly four million staff losing their jobs in May , it cautioned , adding that as many as 42 per cent of small firms could go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months or more .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak launched the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans ( CBILs ) with a pledge that “ any good business in financial difficulty ” would be able to access them on “ attractive terms ” .
But many businesses have been turned down or have struggled to get hold of their banks .
Garry Lee , chair of insolvency practitioners ’ body R3 ’ s southern & Thames Valley committee , said : “ Clearly some details of the CIBLs scheme still need to be worked out amid business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , lending criteria and timescales .
“ Some approved lenders are applying their usual banking criteria when considering emergency loan applications and directors may be reluctant to sign personal guarantees or take on additional debt which could store up problems for later.
” Mr Lee , who is senior manager in the recovery and restructuring services department at accountancy and financial services firm Smith and Williamson ’ s Southampton office , added : “ The chancellor promised to do ‘ whatever it takes ’ to support those businesses experiencing a cash flow crisis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Removing any barriers to accessing this finance must be encouraged where possible and we would urge any business in difficulty to seek professional advice immediately .
“ Obtaining support from a qualified and trusted source as soon as possible will mean more options are available.
” Business secretary Alok Sharma said yesterday that it would be “ unacceptable ” for banks to refuse help for businesses after benefitting from a bailout in 2008 .
He said the chancellor would announce more support for businesses shortly .

A report by the Corporate Finance Network of accountants predicts that almost a fifth – 18 per cent – of Britain’s five million small businesses will not be able to survive the next month.
That could mean nearly four million staff losing their jobs in May, it cautioned, adding that as many as 42 per cent of small firms could go bust if the lockdown lasts for four months or more.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak launched the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans (CBILs) with a pledge that “any good business in financial difficulty” would be able to access them on “attractive terms”.
But many businesses have been turned down or have struggled to get hold of their banks.
Garry Lee, chair of insolvency practitioners’ body R3’s southern & Thames Valley committee, said: “Clearly some details of the CIBLs scheme still need to be worked out amid business concerns over access to the finance available, lending criteria and timescales.
“Some approved lenders are applying their usual banking criteria when considering emergency loan applications and directors may be reluctant to sign personal guarantees or take on additional debt which could store up problems for later.”
Mr Lee, who is senior manager in the recovery and restructuring services department at accountancy and financial services firm Smith and Williamson’s Southampton office, added: “The chancellor promised to do ‘whatever it takes’ to support those businesses experiencing a cash flow crisis and to ensure staff are retained.
“Removing any barriers to accessing this finance must be encouraged where possible and we would urge any business in difficulty to seek professional advice immediately.
“Obtaining support from a qualified and trusted source as soon as possible will mean more options are available.”
Business secretary Alok Sharma said yesterday that it would be “unacceptable” for banks to refuse help for businesses after benefitting from a bailout in 2008.
He said the chancellor would announce more support for businesses shortly.


thedailyecho--2020-04-01--Police appeal after man "exposes himself" to two girls in Eastleigh

POLICE are appealing for help after a man in a hi-vis jacket `` exposed himself '' to two teenage girls @ @ @ @ @ the public are able to help identify the man in the e-fit image .
Police @ @ @ @ @ incident that happened in Eastleigh on Locksley Road just before midday on Thursday , March @ @ @ @ @ described as wearing a hi-vis jacket .
The man reportedly indecently exposed himself to an @ @ @ @ @ .
Officers investigating the allegations are linking the incident to a previous indecent exposure in @ @ @ @ @ on January 29 .
• Flasher exposes himself to girl in Fleming Park , Eastleigh @ @ @ @ @ jacket is reported to have flashed a 16-year-old girl .
Both men have been described @ @ @ @ @ and have similar descriptions .
If you recognise the person in this picture please call @ @ @ @ @

Officers are asking if the public are able to help identify the man in the e-fit image.
Police are investigating an indecent exposure incident that happened in Eastleigh on Locksley Road just before midday on Thursday, March 19.
The man is described as wearing a hi-vis jacket.
The man reportedly indecently exposed himself to an 18-year-old woman and 17-year-old girl.
Officers investigating the allegations are linking the incident to a previous indecent exposure in Fleming Park, Eastleigh, on January 29.
A man in a hi-vis jacket is reported to have flashed a 16-year-old girl.
Both men have been described as wearing a hi-vis jacket and have similar descriptions.
If you recognise the person in this picture please call 101 and quote 44200103110.


thedailyecho--2020-04-01--Coronavirus: 563 more die after being diagnosed with Covid, bringing total to 2,352

A FURTHER 563 people have died after being diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK , bringing the total to 2,352 deaths .
The Department of Health announced the latest figures , which were accurate as of 5pm on Tuesday .
The news comes as the Government is coming under increasing pressure over Covid-19 tests as healthcare leaders warned there is `` no immediate prospect '' of mass NHS staff testing .
Chris Hopson , the chief executive of NHS Providers , which represents NHS trusts , said maximum testing capacity in the UK was currently `` very constrained '' at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ present , the focus is on testing patients in hospital to see if they have coronavirus , with NHS trusts told earlier in the week they should use up to 15 % of any spare testing capacity for NHS staff .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has now scrapped that cap , telling NHS hospital labs to use all spare capacity to test their frontline workers .
It comes as Housing and Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick admitted on Wednesday that just 900 NHS staff were tested over the weekend as staff testing is rolled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Today programme : `` Clearly that 's a low number but one we want to build on significantly .
`` We now have capacity today to be testing 12,750 people and we expect that within a couple of days to be 15,000 .
`` So we should now have the growing capacity to test NHS staff in addition to the patients in critical care . ''
Mr Jenrick denied the Government and Public Health England ( PHE ) would only agree to centralised testing after claims from scientists and universities that their offers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the Government was willing to `` work with any provider '' who had the `` right infrastructure and skills '' and urged them to get in touch .
The minister also said he expects there to be 25,000 tests per day by the `` middle of April '' .
Asked when the national coronavirus testing centre near Milton Keynes would be fully operational , Mr Jenrick replied : `` I do n't know precisely when that 's going to be coming on board .
`` Everything is being brought forward as quickly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ promise of 25,000 tests per day by mid-April is in stark contrast to comments made by NHS medical director Professor Stephen Powis last Wednesday who said there would be `` hundreds of thousands of tests '' per day within the next few weeks .
Asked on LBC radio if the kit was in place , Prof Powis said : `` We are getting the kit ... you heard me correctly , we need to get to hundreds of thousands of tests a day , and we will do that over the course of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tuesday , Cabinet minister Michael Gove acknowledged at the daily Number 10 news conference that the Government needed to go `` further , faster '' on testing .
But he warned that a shortage of the chemical reagents needed for the tests was proving to be a `` critical constraint '' on the Government 's ability to ramp up capacity .
Currently about 8,000 tests a day are being carried out , despite ministers having previously claimed to have met a target of 10,000 a day .
Mr Hopson said on Twitter on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` had unlimited swabs and reagent , there would be enough test machine capacity to process around 100,000 tests a day '' .
He added : `` It 's important to understand the constraints .
Recognise view of chemical industry but trust leaders tell us major shortages of swabs and chemicals/reagents needed to complete tests .
There is a global shortage .
But everyone is doing everything they can to maximise supply . ''
He said a small sample of tests from NHS staff over the weekend showed very few were positive for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back to work .
NHS staff have expressed frustration that they are being forced to self-isolate just as they are most needed , because tests are not available to show whether they are clear of the disease .
Mr Hopson said of the weekend data : `` Only around 15 % of those in 14 day isolation tested positive so other 85 % could come back to work .
If anything like right , a huge opportunity .
`` However , before getting carried away , remember testing capacity is still v constrained @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1.2 million NHS staff .
So no immediate prospect of mass staff testing . ''
Public Health England ( PHE ) has also come under fire over wider testing of members of the public with Covid-19 .
PHE has said repeatedly that most adults in good health who develop symptoms will fully recover and do not need to be tested .
However , many scientists disagree and say it is only through widespread testing that the UK will be able to emerge from lockdown .
On Tuesday , former World Health Organisation director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the capacity to test hundreds of thousands more people .
He said : `` By mass testing , we can detect new outbreaks and there will be much less disruption rather than isolating the whole economy .
`` We have 44 molecular virology labs in the UK .
If they were doing 400 tests a day , we would be up to Germany levels of testing ( around 70,000 a day ) and that is perfectly feasible . ''
Conservative former health secretary Jeremy Hunt said it was `` very worrying '' that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of mass testing .
The Chemical Industries Association acknowledged demand was `` escalating '' but said reagents were being manufactured and delivered to the NHS .
Shadow international trade minister Bill Esterson told the BBC : `` I asked the chemical industry ( on Tuesday ) and they said to me their member companies are n't aware of any shortage . ''
It comes as 13-year-old Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab became the youngest victim of Covid-19 in England .
He died at King 's College Hospital in London and his family said to their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health conditions .

The Department of Health announced the latest figures, which were accurate as of 5pm on Tuesday.
The news comes as the Government is coming under increasing pressure over Covid-19 tests as healthcare leaders warned there is "no immediate prospect" of mass NHS staff testing.
Chris Hopson, the chief executive of NHS Providers, which represents NHS trusts, said maximum testing capacity in the UK was currently "very constrained" at around 13,000 tests per day.
At present, the focus is on testing patients in hospital to see if they have coronavirus, with NHS trusts told earlier in the week they should use up to 15% of any spare testing capacity for NHS staff.
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has now scrapped that cap, telling NHS hospital labs to use all spare capacity to test their frontline workers.
It comes as Housing and Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick admitted on Wednesday that just 900 NHS staff were tested over the weekend as staff testing is rolled out.
He told Radio 4's Today programme: "Clearly that's a low number but one we want to build on significantly.
"We now have capacity today to be testing 12,750 people and we expect that within a couple of days to be 15,000.
"So we should now have the growing capacity to test NHS staff in addition to the patients in critical care."
Mr Jenrick denied the Government and Public Health England (PHE) would only agree to centralised testing after claims from scientists and universities that their offers of help have been rejected.
He said the Government was willing to "work with any provider" who had the "right infrastructure and skills" and urged them to get in touch.
The minister also said he expects there to be 25,000 tests per day by the "middle of April".
Asked when the national coronavirus testing centre near Milton Keynes would be fully operational, Mr Jenrick replied: "I don't know precisely when that's going to be coming on board.
"Everything is being brought forward as quickly as it possibly can."
The promise of 25,000 tests per day by mid-April is in stark contrast to comments made by NHS medical director Professor Stephen Powis last Wednesday who said there would be "hundreds of thousands of tests" per day within the next few weeks.
Asked on LBC radio if the kit was in place, Prof Powis said: "We are getting the kit... you heard me correctly, we need to get to hundreds of thousands of tests a day, and we will do that over the course of the next few weeks."
On Tuesday, Cabinet minister Michael Gove acknowledged at the daily Number 10 news conference that the Government needed to go "further, faster" on testing.
But he warned that a shortage of the chemical reagents needed for the tests was proving to be a "critical constraint" on the Government's ability to ramp up capacity.
Currently about 8,000 tests a day are being carried out, despite ministers having previously claimed to have met a target of 10,000 a day.
Mr Hopson said on Twitter on Wednesday that if existing NHS pathology labs "had unlimited swabs and reagent, there would be enough test machine capacity to process around 100,000 tests a day".
He added: "It's important to understand the constraints. Recognise view of chemical industry but trust leaders tell us major shortages of swabs and chemicals/reagents needed to complete tests. There is a global shortage. But everyone is doing everything they can to maximise supply."
He said a small sample of tests from NHS staff over the weekend showed very few were positive for coronavirus, and the majority could go back to work.
NHS staff have expressed frustration that they are being forced to self-isolate just as they are most needed, because tests are not available to show whether they are clear of the disease.
Mr Hopson said of the weekend data: "Only around 15% of those in 14 day isolation tested positive so other 85% could come back to work. If anything like right, a huge opportunity.
"However, before getting carried away, remember testing capacity is still v constrained (currently 13k/day) and there are 1.2 million NHS staff. So no immediate prospect of mass staff testing."
Public Health England (PHE) has also come under fire over wider testing of members of the public with Covid-19.
PHE has said repeatedly that most adults in good health who develop symptoms will fully recover and do not need to be tested.
However, many scientists disagree and say it is only through widespread testing that the UK will be able to emerge from lockdown.
On Tuesday, former World Health Organisation director Prof Anthony Costello said the UK has the capacity to test hundreds of thousands more people.
He said: "By mass testing, we can detect new outbreaks and there will be much less disruption rather than isolating the whole economy.
"We have 44 molecular virology labs in the UK. If they were doing 400 tests a day, we would be up to Germany levels of testing (around 70,000 a day) and that is perfectly feasible."
Conservative former health secretary Jeremy Hunt said it was "very worrying" that the Government was not pursuing a policy of mass testing.
The Chemical Industries Association acknowledged demand was "escalating" but said reagents were being manufactured and delivered to the NHS.
Shadow international trade minister Bill Esterson told the BBC: "I asked the chemical industry (on Tuesday) and they said to me their member companies aren't aware of any shortage."
It comes as 13-year-old Ismail Mohamed Abdulwahab became the youngest victim of Covid-19 in England.
He died at King's College Hospital in London and his family said to their knowledge he did not have any underlying health conditions.


thedailyecho--2020-04-01--People accused of indulging in "extremely dangerous" behaviour by refusing to stay at home

PEOPLE have been accused of indulging in `` extremely dangerous '' behaviour which could help spread Covid-19 .
Fran Carpenter , a member of New Forest District Council , has spoken out after receiving a call from a police officer based at New Milton .
He and his colleagues are attempting to enforce the social distancing rules which aim to prevent people from spreading coronavirus .
Writing on social media , Cllr Carpenter cited the behaviour police have witnessed in Barton on Sea , Milford on Sea and other parts of the district .
`` Officers remain very worried about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across the Forest and then either walking among other people very closely , larking around with others or sitting in cars eating picnics , '' she said .
`` People should not be doing any of this .
`` It encourages others to do the same and you get a greater concentration of people in one place , potentially spreading the virus more easily from town to village .
`` He ( the officer ) told me his concerns about ‘ coughs ’ travelling a long way on the wind on breezy seafronts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ extremely contagious .
`` He felt people should spread out much further on their walks than they are and also choose different times of day to walk the dog such as later in the evening or very early in the morning , when there are far fewer people around .
`` He is also still very concerned about too much group activity on our recreation grounds across the district .
`` Groups of youths are regularly being seen out in the evenings , quite openly interacting too closely and acting in a very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are with and their families .
`` This behaviour is extremely dangerous .
If you are aware of such activity , or you know the people who are doing it , please report it on 111 . ''

Fran Carpenter, a member of New Forest District Council, has spoken out after receiving a call from a police officer based at New Milton.
He and his colleagues are attempting to enforce the social distancing rules which aim to prevent people from spreading coronavirus.
Writing on social media, Cllr Carpenter cited the behaviour police have witnessed in Barton on Sea, Milford on Sea and other parts of the district.
"Officers remain very worried about people parking up on our seafronts and across the Forest and then either walking among other people very closely, larking around with others or sitting in cars eating picnics," she said.
"People should not be doing any of this.
"It encourages others to do the same and you get a greater concentration of people in one place, potentially spreading the virus more easily from town to village.
"He (the officer) told me his concerns about ‘coughs’ travelling a long way on the wind on breezy seafronts. The virus is droplet spread and extremely contagious.
"He felt people should spread out much further on their walks than they are and also choose different times of day to walk the dog such as later in the evening or very early in the morning, when there are far fewer people around.
"He is also still very concerned about too much group activity on our recreation grounds across the district.
"Groups of youths are regularly being seen out in the evenings, quite openly interacting too closely and acting in a very dangerous way for themselves, those they are with and their families.
"This behaviour is extremely dangerous. If you are aware of such activity, or you know the people who are doing it, please report it on 111."


thedailyecho--2020-04-01--Two men arrested after robbery at London Road Brew House in Southampton

TWO men have been arrested following a burglary at a popular Southampton bar .
Today , police investigating a robbery @ @ @ @ @ House in Southampton arrested two men .
The burglary took place just before midnight on @ @ @ @ @ a quantity of alcohol was stolen .
A man , aged 35 , has been @ @ @ @ @ handling stolen goods and another man , aged 37 , has been arrested under the @ @ @ @ @ remain in police custody at this time as our investigation continues .

Today, police investigating a robbery at the London Road Brew House in Southampton arrested two men.
The burglary took place just before midnight on 31 March, in which a quantity of alcohol was stolen.
A man, aged 35, has been arrested under the suspicion of handling stolen goods and another man, aged 37, has been arrested under the suspicion of burglary.
They remain in police custody at this time as our investigation continues.


thedailyecho--2020-04-01--Coronavirus: Wickham Horse Fair is cancelled

WICKHAM Horse Fair has been cancelled , because of the Coronavirus outbreak .
Superintendent Alison Heydari , police commander for @ @ @ @ @ to have been held on May 21 , said today : `` We all need @ @ @ @ @ stopping the spread of this infection and saving the lives of others , so unfortunately @ @ @ @ @ can not take place .
`` Please pass on this message to anyone you know @ @ @ @ @ come , so that they don ’ t travel unnecessarily .
`` The decision was @ @ @ @ @ from the event and local authorities , including Hampshire Constabulary , Winchester City Council and @ @ @ @ @ look forward to seeing everyone when the event next takes place in 2021 . ''
@ @ @ @ @ part of the traveller community 's calendar attracting people from across the UK .
It @ @ @ @ @ and sell horses as well as a huge social gathering for travellers .

Superintendent Alison Heydari, police commander for the annual fair, due to have been held on May 21, said today: "We all need to play our part in stopping the spread of this infection and saving the lives of others, so unfortunately this year’s event cannot take place.
"Please pass on this message to anyone you know who had been planning to come, so that they don’t travel unnecessarily.
"The decision was taken following consultation between representatives from the event and local authorities, including Hampshire Constabulary, Winchester City Council and Hampshire County Council. We look forward to seeing everyone when the event next takes place in 2021."
The one-day event is massive part of the traveller community's calendar attracting people from across the UK.
It is a place to buy and sell horses as well as a huge social gathering for travellers.


thedailyecho--2020-04-02--PICTURES: 70 firefighters tackle fire at thatched cottage

MORE than 70 firefighters tackled a blaze which destroyed the roof of a thatched cottage in the New Forest .
@ @ @ @ @ Little Thatch in Ringwood Road , North Gorley to tackle flames which were threatening to @ @ @ @ @ from across Hampshire were involved in the incident , which started at 7.11pm last night @ @ @ @ @ Fordingbridge .
Engines and support vehicles , including the aerial ladder platform , were involved @ @ @ @ @ , six sets of breathing apparatus and foam .
The roof of the cottage was @ @ @ @ @ The fire was out by 1am and crews remained on the scene .

Picture by Simon Rowley
Twelve crews were called to Little Thatch in Ringwood Road, North Gorley to tackle flames which were threatening to engulf the property.
Picture by Simon Rowley
Crews from across Hampshire were involved in the incident, which started at 7.11pm last night in the village, near Fordingbridge.
Picture by Simon Rowley
Engines and support vehicles, including the aerial ladder platform, were involved.
Picture by Simon Rowley
Firefighters used six jets, six sets of breathing apparatus and foam. The roof of the cottage was destroyed by the fire.
Picture by Roger Bushnell
The fire was out by 1am and crews remained on the scene.


thedailyecho--2020-04-02--Sprinkles Gelato, Portsmouth, fined after inspectors found cockroach infestation

A HAMPSHIRE restaurant has been fined thousands of pounds after a customer was served a live cockroach in their food .
Southampton-based eatery Sprinkles Gelato has been prosecuted after inspectors visited their branch on Commercial Road , Portsmouth - which was covered in cockroaches .
They were previously given a food hygiene rating of two following a visit in May last year .
Inspectors found a significant amount of cockroaches in areas where food was being prepared , while staff allegedly failed to protect food from contamination likely to make the food unfit for human consumption .
One washbasin was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not disinfected to avoid contamination , a court heard .
Owners pleaded guilty to five counts of hygiene offences relating to a cockroach infestation .
A spokesperson for Portsmouth City Council said : `` They were fined £1000 per offence totalling £5000 , plus £100 compensation for the customer who was served a live cockroach in their food .
`` They also were ordered to pay £1,256.59 in costs . ''
Cllr Dave Ashmore , Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change at Portsmouth City Council , said : “ Poor hygiene standards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I ’ m pleased the council ’ s environmental health officers have made another successful prosecution to help keep residents safe . ''

Southampton-based eatery Sprinkles Gelato has been prosecuted after inspectors visited their branch on Commercial Road, Portsmouth - which was covered in cockroaches.
They were previously given a food hygiene rating of two following a visit in May last year.
Inspectors found a significant amount of cockroaches in areas where food was being prepared, while staff allegedly failed to protect food from contamination likely to make the food unfit for human consumption.
One washbasin was dirty, and fridges and freezers were not disinfected to avoid contamination, a court heard.
Owners pleaded guilty to five counts of hygiene offences relating to a cockroach infestation.
A spokesperson for Portsmouth City Council said: "They were fined £1000 per offence totalling £5000, plus £100 compensation for the customer who was served a live cockroach in their food.
"They also were ordered to pay £1,256.59 in costs."
Cllr Dave Ashmore, Cabinet Member for Environment and Climate Change at Portsmouth City Council, said: “Poor hygiene standards pose a significant risk to public health. I’m pleased the council’s environmental health officers have made another successful prosecution to help keep residents safe."
Sprinkles Gelato was contacted for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-04-02--Ministry of Defence to help SCAS in preparation for upcoming COVID-19 peak

AMBULANCE staff will be given a helping hand from the military as they face a rise in demand amid the coronavirus pandemic .
From Monday , 80 members of the armed forces from across the South Central region will be temporarily released from military duties to work on the frontline 999 service .
This is a move set to bring “ much-needed capacity ” to an area under “ enormous pressure ” , says Southampton City Council leader Christopher Hammond .
Drawn up from the SCAS off-duty military co-responder team , they had emergency driving training on Tuesday to drive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hammond said : “ The Ministry of Defence staff will bring much needed capacity and skills to an area that is currently under enormous pressure .
“ This redeployment will be welcomed by all and help ensure that during the expected peak , there will be support available for those in need.
” The Ministry of Defence members will have personal protective equipment ( PPE ) training in preparation for the COVID-19 peak - expected to hit in two to three weeks .
The SCAS said they will have to wear this protective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take on ambulance roles full time .
He added : “ It ’ s great that so many groups , organisations and people have come forward with offers of support .
“ Thank you to everyone who is ensuring that we help tackle the spread of the coronavirus and look out for each other.
” An additional 20 to 30 ambulances will be available daily , while a small number of military personnel are set to help in the ambulance service ’ s emergency control room .
Major Emma Allen said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Central Ambulance Service to deal with the types of calls we ’ re going to be seeing .
`` We really hope we can make a difference with the patients that we go to treat over the next few weeks.
” Major James Allen said : “ Some mobilised individuals already have emergency response driving qualifications .
Others will have licenses and qualifications upgraded so they can drive ambulances with trained paramedics . ''
Mark Ainsworth , Director of Operations at SCAS , said : “ Around 80 military personnel from across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from their military duties to help us full-time .
This will help us when the expected peak increase in demand due to Covid-19 hits in around 2-3 weeks .
”

From Monday, 80 members of the armed forces from across the South Central region will be temporarily released from military duties to work on the frontline 999 service.
This is a move set to bring “much-needed capacity” to an area under “enormous pressure”, says Southampton City Council leader Christopher Hammond.
Drawn up from the SCAS off-duty military co-responder team, they had emergency driving training on Tuesday to drive the ambulances at high-speed.
Councillor Christopher Hammond said: “The Ministry of Defence staff will bring much needed capacity and skills to an area that is currently under enormous pressure.
“This redeployment will be welcomed by all and help ensure that during the expected peak, there will be support available for those in need.”
The Ministry of Defence members will have personal protective equipment (PPE) training in preparation for the COVID-19 peak - expected to hit in two to three weeks.
The SCAS said they will have to wear this protective gear when attending certain patients and will take on ambulance roles full time.
He added: “It’s great that so many groups, organisations and people have come forward with offers of support.
“Thank you to everyone who is ensuring that we help tackle the spread of the coronavirus and look out for each other.”
An additional 20 to 30 ambulances will be available daily, while a small number of military personnel are set to help in the ambulance service’s emergency control room.
Major Emma Allen said: “We’ve been trained by South Central Ambulance Service to deal with the types of calls we’re going to be seeing.
"We really hope we can make a difference with the patients that we go to treat over the next few weeks.”
Major James Allen said: “Some mobilised individuals already have emergency response driving qualifications. Others will have licenses and qualifications upgraded so they can drive ambulances with trained paramedics."
Mark Ainsworth, Director of Operations at SCAS, said: “Around 80 military personnel from across the South Central region have been temporarily released from their military duties to help us full-time. This will help us when the expected peak increase in demand due to Covid-19 hits in around 2-3 weeks.”


thedailyecho--2020-04-02--Man charged with burglary after break-in at London Road Brew House

A MAN has been charged after a burglary at a popular Southampton bar .
Yesterday , police arrested two men @ @ @ @ @ Road Brew House in Southampton .
The burglary took place just before midnight on 31 @ @ @ @ @ quantity of alcohol was stole Karl Alexander Fawcett , 37 , of no fixed address @ @ @ @ @ burglary and has been remanded in custody to appear at Southampton Magistrates ' Court this @ @ @ @ @ arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods has been released with no further action .

Yesterday, police arrested two men following a burglary at London Road Brew House in Southampton.
The burglary took place just before midnight on 31 March, in which a quantity of alcohol was stole
Karl Alexander Fawcett, 37, of no fixed address, has been charged with burglary and has been remanded in custody to appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court this morning.
The 35-year-old man arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods has been released with no further action.


thedailyecho--2020-04-02--Coronavirus: Live updates and news from across Hampshire

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thedailyecho--2020-04-02--Hampshire is third worst affected area as coronavirus cases jump by 85 to 652

CASES of coronavirus in Hampshire have risen by 85 confirmed cases to 652 .
In 24 hours the number of @ @ @ @ @ the county have gone from 567 to 652 .
This makes Hampshire the third worst @ @ @ @ @ across the UK .
In Southampton , cases have jumped from 76 to 100 confirmed @ @ @ @ @ .
It comes following the announcement that 11 coronavirus patients have died at University Hospital @ @ @ @ @ have been 29,474 confirmed cases of the virus - this is up by 4,324 since @ @ @ @ @ in the UK has risen by 563 in just 24 hours , making the number @ @ @ @ @ 2,352 up from 1,789 yesterday .
The jump is by far the biggest day-on-day rise @ @ @ @ @ since the outbreak began .

In 24 hours the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the county have gone from 567 to 652.
This makes Hampshire the third worst affected area from the virus across the UK.
In Southampton, cases have jumped from 76 to 100 confirmed coronavirus cases in 24 hours.
It comes following the announcement that 11 coronavirus patients have died at University Hospital Southampton.
Nationally, there have been 29,474 confirmed cases of the virus - this is up by 4,324 since yesterday.
The death toll in the UK has risen by 563 in just 24 hours, making the number of deaths a total of 2,352 up from 1,789 yesterday.
The jump is by far the biggest day-on-day rise in the number of deaths since the outbreak began.


thedailyecho--2020-04-02--KFC's plans for new Whiteley restaurant off the M27 approved on appeal

A CITY councillor has hit out at the decision to overturn a refused planning application – saying residents in his ward are continuously `` ignored '' .
As previously reported , KFC 's plans to build a new drive-thru restaurant in Whiteley were voted down at a Winchester City Council committee last April .
But nearly a year later the Planning Inspectorate has has given the fast food giants permission to erect the store just off the M27 .
This follows an appeal lodged in October .
Ward representative Cllr Roger Bentote told the Chronicle : `` I am very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Winchester City Council decision .
`` Whiteley residents ' views on traffic increase continue to be ignored and the traffic problems exacerbated by this and other recently approved developments in the area will prove their point . ''
At the planning meeting last year a handful of resident representations were read out .
Wendy Backwell asked councillors : “ Would my friend still be alive today if the road wasn ’ t gridlocked ?
” She told the committee her friend , named only as Stan , died in Whiteley after an ambulance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because of heavy traffic .
“ We are haunted by what happened with Stan and it ’ s unacceptable that the traffic in our town has caused so many accident blackspots - including where this restaurant would be built , '' she added .
In a report , the Planning Inspectorate explained the reasons behind the decision .
It reads : `` The proposal would be accessed by the road off Solent Way which was approved as part of the scheme for the adjacent Lidl foodstore .
`` Whilst it is accepted that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be new trips onto the network , this would nevertheless translate in a very limited impact , having regard to the net increase in the number of journeys made and the periods at which the majority of these would occur . ''
The full report can be seen on the official Government website ( www.gov.uk ) .

As previously reported, KFC's plans to build a new drive-thru restaurant in Whiteley were voted down at a Winchester City Council committee last April.
But nearly a year later the Planning Inspectorate has has given the fast food giants permission to erect the store just off the M27. This follows an appeal lodged in October.
Ward representative Cllr Roger Bentote told the Chronicle: "I am very disappointed that the inspector has overturned the Winchester City Council decision.
"Whiteley residents' views on traffic increase continue to be ignored and the traffic problems exacerbated by this and other recently approved developments in the area will prove their point."
At the planning meeting last year a handful of resident representations were read out.
Wendy Backwell asked councillors: “Would my friend still be alive today if the road wasn’t gridlocked?”
She told the committee her friend, named only as Stan, died in Whiteley after an ambulance was unable to get to his home because of heavy traffic.
“We are haunted by what happened with Stan and it’s unacceptable that the traffic in our town has caused so many accident blackspots - including where this restaurant would be built," she added.
In a report, the Planning Inspectorate explained the reasons behind the decision.
It reads: "The proposal would be accessed by the road off Solent Way which was approved as part of the scheme for the adjacent Lidl foodstore.
"Whilst it is accepted that approximately 40 per cent of trips would be new trips onto the network, this would nevertheless translate in a very limited impact, having regard to the net increase in the number of journeys made and the periods at which the majority of these would occur."
The full report can be seen on the official Government website (www.gov.uk).


thedailyecho--2020-04-02--Coronavirus: Chris Packham calls for tough action to fight illegal wildlife trade

BROADCASTER and naturalist Chris Packham has called for a worldwide ban on exotic animal markets , citing them as a possible cause of the Covid-19 pandemic .
Speaking to Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby live on This Morning from his New Forest home , Chris said he and other wildlife campaigners had been demanding action be taken against the billion dollar illegal wildlife trade for years .
`` Many of the species that you 're talking about are being illegally transported around the world , '' he said .
`` Many of them , very sadly , because the trade @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become endangered .
`` One of the species which is linked to corona , and yet there 's still ambiguity about where precisely this virus has come from , are pangolins .
`` Now , pangolins are a relatively limited number of families and of species of animals .
They do well in Africa , there are some in the Far East as well .
`` The traditional medicine market of these Far Eastern countries believes that the pangolin scale and other body parts are of medical value to them .
All other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
While some research suggests pangolins can carry viruses closely related to the pandemic sweeping across the globe , the definitive cause of the outbreak remains unconfirmed .
According to some reports two groups of coronaviruses related to the virus behind the human pandemic have been identified on Malayan pangolins smuggled into China .
Coronavirus ( Covid-19 ) first emerged in China at the beginning of the year .
Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that cause disease in animals .
It is believed to have emerged at a market in Wuhan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the viruses – including Covid-19 – have made the jump to humans .
Exactly how that has happened , and the animal source of Covid-19 , remain undetermined .
However , it is thought the original host may have been bats .
Chris told This Morning : `` The pangolin , this scaled mammal , a very attractive , unusual , ant-eating , benign creature , is one of the most trafficked animals in the world and they 're being brought from all over Africa and parts of the Far East into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quite correctly assert , they 're being mixed with species from other parts of the world , that they would never normally meet .
`` Now , when they 're moving , it 's not just the pangolin , it 's all of these natural pathogens that it has inside it .
`` Viruses and bacteria which these species have evolved to deal with over millions of years .
Now they 're , from their point of view , benign pathogens .
`` When they 're mixed with other species , and when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , then we see the results of this . ''

Speaking to Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby live on This Morning from his New Forest home, Chris said he and other wildlife campaigners had been demanding action be taken against the billion dollar illegal wildlife trade for years.
"Many of the species that you're talking about are being illegally transported around the world," he said. "Many of them, very sadly, because the trade has persisted for so long, have become endangered.
"One of the species which is linked to corona, and yet there's still ambiguity about where precisely this virus has come from, are pangolins.
"Now, pangolins are a relatively limited number of families and of species of animals. They do well in Africa, there are some in the Far East as well.
"The traditional medicine market of these Far Eastern countries believes that the pangolin scale and other body parts are of medical value to them. All other science suggests that that is utter nonsense."
While some research suggests pangolins can carry viruses closely related to the pandemic sweeping across the globe, the definitive cause of the outbreak remains unconfirmed.
According to some reports two groups of coronaviruses related to the virus behind the human pandemic have been identified on Malayan pangolins smuggled into China.
Coronavirus (Covid-19) first emerged in China at the beginning of the year. Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that cause disease in animals.
It is believed to have emerged at a market in Wuhan which sold dead and live animals
Seven of the viruses – including Covid-19 – have made the jump to humans.
Exactly how that has happened, and the animal source of Covid-19, remain undetermined. However, it is thought the original host may have been bats.
Chris told This Morning: "The pangolin, this scaled mammal, a very attractive, unusual, ant-eating, benign creature, is one of the most trafficked animals in the world and they're being brought from all over Africa and parts of the Far East into these markets, where, as you quite correctly assert, they're being mixed with species from other parts of the world, that they would never normally meet.
"Now, when they're moving, it's not just the pangolin, it's all of these natural pathogens that it has inside it.
"Viruses and bacteria which these species have evolved to deal with over millions of years. Now they're, from their point of view, benign pathogens.
"When they're mixed with other species, and when they get into the human food chain, then we see the results of this."


thedailyecho--2020-04-02--Whole street sing Happy Birthday to Romsey 100-year-old

A STREET has come together to sing happy birthday to a 100-year-old Romsey resident .
Kath Mapp has lived in Romsey for more than 50 years and on March 31 , 2020 she celebrated her unique 100th birthday .
Due to government restrictions , she could n't celebrate in the normal fashion , so her whole street stood outside their houses , located on High Firs Gardens , Romsey , to sing and say happy birthday to her .
Lexie Wellman , who as known 100-year-old Kath for five years , organised the celebration by handing leaflets to doors across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I have known Kath through a service now called Re-Engage where I take her and a few other girls out for tea on a Sunday . ''
Re-engage , formerly known as Contact the Elderly , is a charity set up to `` bring older people together into social groups at a time in their lives when their social circles are diminishing '' .
Often residents offer to host the tea parties , which have been set up by Kath , free of charge .
Lexie added : `` Kath ’ s reaction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She told me later how unexpected it was , she said it was a lovely surprise to see and hear all those people . ''
Lexie organised the celebration by inviting other members of the community to join in on singing and making the day special .
In the invitation , she said : `` I had planned to throw a party for her but obviously that can no longer happen .
`` I will be taking a cake to Kath , obviously keeping a very respectful distance .
`` It would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you could cheer her up by opening a window or coming to your door and join me in singing Happy Birthday to her at 10am on Tuesday . ''

Kath Mapp has lived in Romsey for more than 50 years and on March 31, 2020 she celebrated her unique 100th birthday.
Due to government restrictions, she couldn't celebrate in the normal fashion, so her whole street stood outside their houses, located on High Firs Gardens, Romsey, to sing and say happy birthday to her.
Lexie Wellman, who as known 100-year-old Kath for five years, organised the celebration by handing leaflets to doors across the road.
She said: "I have known Kath through a service now called Re-Engage where I take her and a few other girls out for tea on a Sunday."
Re-engage, formerly known as Contact the Elderly, is a charity set up to "bring older people together into social groups at a time in their lives when their social circles are diminishing".
Often residents offer to host the tea parties, which have been set up by Kath, free of charge.
Lexie added: "Kath’s reaction was one of real surprise.
"She told me later how unexpected it was, she said it was a lovely surprise to see and hear all those people."
Lexie organised the celebration by inviting other members of the community to join in on singing and making the day special.
In the invitation, she said: "I had planned to throw a party for her but obviously that can no longer happen.
"I will be taking a cake to Kath, obviously keeping a very respectful distance.
"It would be amazing if you are able, if you could cheer her up by opening a window or coming to your door and join me in singing Happy Birthday to her at 10am on Tuesday."
Kath's long time friend, Ann Duffin, baked a special birthday cake.


thedailyecho--2020-04-02--Three mile diversion due to Junction Road, Totton, closure

RAILWAY works will see the closure of a Hampshire road that could cause delays .
Network Rail will be carrying @ @ @ @ @ level crossing on April 4 and 5 .
The works will see the closure of @ @ @ @ @ and motorists will face a three mile diversion route .
The road will be closed @ @ @ @ @ and carry out track maintenance .
Motorists will be diverted north-west on Maynard Road .
@ @ @ @ @ exit at the roundabout and then take the third exit onto Ringwood Road .
At @ @ @ @ @ the third exit onto Commercial Road and then keep right to merge onto Redbridge Causeway @ @ @ @ @ to M27 London and at the roundabout take the fourth exit .
Take the A35 @ @ @ @ @ keep right to continue to Totton .
Turn left onto Rumbridge Street and left onto @ @ @

Network Rail will be carrying out work at the Totton level crossing on April 4 and 5.
The works will see the closure of Junction Road, Totton, and motorists will face a three mile diversion route.
The road will be closed to allow workers tamper access and carry out track maintenance.
Motorists will be diverted north-west on Maynard Road.
They should take the first exit at the roundabout and then take the third exit onto Ringwood Road.
At the next roundabout, take the third exit onto Commercial Road and then keep right to merge onto Redbridge Causeway.
Take the M271 sliproad to M27 London and at the roundabout take the fourth exit.
Take the A35 exit to Redbridge flyover and keep right to continue to Totton.
Turn left onto Rumbridge Street and left onto Junction Road.


thedailyecho--2020-04-02--Coronavirus: 13 more people die in hospital in Southampton after testing positive for Covid-19

A TOTAL of 27 more people have died in Hampshire within the last day after being diagnosed with coronavirus .
The NHS says 13 of those people were at Southampton General Hospital , five were in Portsmouth , and nine were in Winchester .
The news comes after it was revealed that across the UK 569 more people have died after contracting coronavirus in the UK , bringing the total to 2,921 .
Regarding Boris Johnson 's diagnosis the Prime Minister 's official spokesman told a Westminster briefing : `` The Prime Minister continues to have mild symptoms , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Asked if he would be leaving self-isolation on Friday , the spokesman said : `` We 're following the guidelines from Public Health England ( PHE ) and from the chief medical officer which state that you need to self-isolate for a period of seven days , so no change in that . ''
Number 10 said work was ongoing with nine potential suppliers on developing an antibody test which would show whether people have had the virus .
Such a test would enable people to get back to work quickly and some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the quickest way out of the current lockdown .
The Prime Minister 's spokesman said : `` We are working as quickly as we can on that and as soon as a test is approved then we will announce it publicly . ''
He said the Government had previously been offered tests that had not met the required levels of accuracy `` and therefore would not have been safe to use '' .
It was also suggested that immunity certificates to identify people who have had coronavirus are being considered by the Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` This is something which has been discussed in other countries .
`` We have always said that we are watching closely what other countries are doing and we will always look to learn from ideas which could be helpful . ''

The NHS says 13 of those people were at Southampton General Hospital, five were in Portsmouth, and nine were in Winchester.
The news comes after it was revealed that across the UK 569 more people have died after contracting coronavirus in the UK, bringing the total to 2,921.
Regarding Boris Johnson's diagnosis the Prime Minister's official spokesman told a Westminster briefing: "The Prime Minister continues to have mild symptoms, but he does still have symptoms."
Asked if he would be leaving self-isolation on Friday, the spokesman said: "We're following the guidelines from Public Health England (PHE) and from the chief medical officer which state that you need to self-isolate for a period of seven days, so no change in that."
Number 10 said work was ongoing with nine potential suppliers on developing an antibody test which would show whether people have had the virus.
Such a test would enable people to get back to work quickly and some experts say this type of testing is the quickest way out of the current lockdown.
The Prime Minister's spokesman said: "We are working as quickly as we can on that and as soon as a test is approved then we will announce it publicly."
He said the Government had previously been offered tests that had not met the required levels of accuracy "and therefore would not have been safe to use".
It was also suggested that immunity certificates to identify people who have had coronavirus are being considered by the Government.
The Prime Minister's spokesman said: "This is something which has been discussed in other countries.
"We have always said that we are watching closely what other countries are doing and we will always look to learn from ideas which could be helpful."