thedailyecho--2020-01-17--the show must go on

the show must go on

THE return of worldwide smash hit Queen musical We Will Rock You to Southampton next week is close to a complete sell out .
More than 15,000 theatregoers will enjoy the week long run of Queen and Ben Elton 's epic rock musical as it storms back onto the Mayflower stage from Monday to Saturday .
A limited number of single seats are still available in the balcony for Monday to Wednesday evening and Thursday matinee performances , but seats in the stalls and circle have proved a hot ticket as We Will Rock You returns for the first time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back in 2011 .
Taking on the role of Galileo is Olivier Award nominee Ian McIntosh ( Beautiful – The Carole King Musical / The Commitments ) , who will be joined by Elena Skye ( Les Misérables / Kinky Boots ) in the role of Scaramouche .
Playing Killer Queen is Jenny O ’ Leary ( Heathers The Musical / Rent ) , with Michael McKell ( Macbeth / Blood Brothers ) as Buddy .
Featuring 24 of Queen ’ s biggest hits and Ben Elton ’ s hilarious futuristic comedy writing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scale and spectacle that marked the band ’ s legendary live performances .
Since 2002 over 15 million theatregoers in 17 countries have been thrilled by We Will Rock You ’ s awe-inspiring production , showcasing a number of Queen ’ s finest hits , including We Are The Champions , I Want To Break Free , Somebody To Love , Under Pressure , Bohemian Rhapsody and Another One Bites the Dust .
Queen guitarist and songwriter Brian May told the Daily Echo : “ This is a stunning state-of-the art new-look production @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of course the original story is now more relevant than ever .
We ’ re confident We Will Rock You fans will love revisiting the world ’ s first true Rock Theatrical , and a whole new generation will now discover the VIBE !
” We Will Rock You tells the story of a globalised future without musical instruments .
A handful of rock rebels , the Bohemians , fight against the all-powerful Globalsoft company and its boss , the Killer Queen ; they fight for freedom , individuality and the rebirth of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Galileo , two young outsiders , can not come to terms with the bleak conformist reality .
They join the Bohemians and embark on the search to find the unlimited power of freedom , love and Rock !

More than 15,000 theatregoers will enjoy the week long run of Queen and Ben Elton's epic rock musical as it storms back onto the Mayflower stage from Monday to Saturday.
A limited number of single seats are still available in the balcony for Monday to Wednesday evening and Thursday matinee performances, but seats in the stalls and circle have proved a hot ticket as We Will Rock You returns for the first time since its month long Mayflower Theatre debut back in 2011.
Taking on the role of Galileo is Olivier Award nominee Ian McIntosh (Beautiful – The Carole King Musical / The Commitments), who will be joined by Elena Skye (Les Misérables / Kinky Boots) in the role of Scaramouche. Playing Killer Queen is Jenny O’Leary (Heathers The Musical / Rent), with Michael McKell (Macbeth / Blood Brothers) as Buddy.
Featuring 24 of Queen’s biggest hits and Ben Elton’s hilarious futuristic comedy writing, We Will Rock You boasts the scale and spectacle that marked the band’s legendary live performances.
Since 2002 over 15 million theatregoers in 17 countries have been thrilled by We Will Rock You’s awe-inspiring production, showcasing a number of Queen’s finest hits, including We Are The Champions, I Want To Break Free, Somebody To Love, Under Pressure, Bohemian Rhapsody and Another One Bites the Dust.
Queen guitarist and songwriter Brian May told the Daily Echo: “This is a stunning state-of-the art new-look production of We Will Rock You - but of course the original story is now more relevant than ever. We’re confident We Will Rock You fans will love revisiting the world’s first true Rock Theatrical, and a whole new generation will now discover the VIBE!”
We Will Rock You tells the story of a globalised future without musical instruments. A handful of rock rebels, the Bohemians, fight against the all-powerful Globalsoft company and its boss, the Killer Queen; they fight for freedom, individuality and the rebirth of the age of rock.
Scaramouche and Galileo, two young outsiders, cannot come to terms with the bleak conformist reality. They join the Bohemians and embark on the search to find the unlimited power of freedom, love and Rock!
Box office: 023 8071 1811.


thedailyecho--2020-01-17--Mystery over death of Phillip Cavill whose body was found at Gang Warily

FURTHER investigation is needed to establish the cause of death of man found at a Waterside recreation ground .
Police @ @ @ @ @ the body of Phillip Robert Cavill was found at Gang Warily Recreation ground in Holbury @ @ @ @ @ , an inquest heard .
Mr Cavill , 31 , of Roewood Close , Holbury @ @ @ @ @ brother in law Edward Chouler .
Witnesses said one of the lakes was cordoned off @ @ @ @ @ , chairman of Fawley Parish Council offered condolences to Mr Cavill 's family following the @ @ @ @ @ `` It is very sad .
`` We know very little at this point .
@ @ @ @ @ to send our condolences to the man 's family . ''
Area Coroner Jason Pegg @ @ @ @ @ held and the results of toxicology and histology tests are awaited .

Police and paramedics were called after the body of Phillip Robert Cavill was found at Gang Warily Recreation ground in Holbury on New Year's Day, an inquest heard.
Mr Cavill, 31, of Roewood Close, Holbury, was identified by his brother in law Edward Chouler.
Witnesses said one of the lakes was cordoned off and Cllr Alan Rutherford Alvey, chairman of Fawley Parish Council offered condolences to Mr Cavill's family following the discovery.
He said: "It is very sad.
"We know very little at this point.
"We would obviously like to send our condolences to the man's family."
Area Coroner Jason Pegg said a post-mortem had been held and the results of toxicology and histology tests are awaited.
Mr Pegg adjourned the inquest until June 2.


thedailyecho--2020-01-17--Greenwatch: Spring flowers start to brave the winter ground

As our days get gradually longer , the first spring flowers start to brave the frosty ground , hinting at sunny days ahead .
Even at this early stage in the year , you may be treated to the sight of snowdrops , which peep over the soil of woodlands , churchyards or gardens .
These dainty flowers come into bloom as early as January , and continue to flower until March .
Snowdrops are one of the first signs that winter is drawing to a close , and as a result the plant has long been viewed as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Despite its long history in the UK , however , snowdrops may not be native to our shores ; they were not recorded as growing wild here until the late 18th century .
Nevertheless , they have certainly become naturalised from garden escapees , and white snowdrop ‘ valleys ’ can now be seen across the country .
While you ’ re out on a late winter walk , you may also see primroses .
The name ‘ primrose ’ comes from the Latin ‘ prima rosa ’ , meaning ‘ first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these resilient little plants can flower as early as December in mild years .
Primroses represent eternal love , and in Irish folklore putting primroses in the doorway was thought to keep mischievous fairies at bay .
Look out for their pretty , creamy-yellow flowers in woodland and grassland habitats .
Lesser celandines also bring a welcome splash of sunshine to January days .
Look out for their bright yellow petals along hedgerows , in parks and even in graveyards , where some flowers will be starting to rear their heads .
As @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bloom , lesser celandines provide a valuable nectar source for early insects .
Contrary to what the name suggests , these plants are not closely related to greater celandines – they are actually part of the buttercup family .
Next time you ’ re out for a walk , keep your eyes peeled for the first of our wildflowers – they are sure to put a spring in your step .

Even at this early stage in the year, you may be treated to the sight of snowdrops, which peep over the soil of woodlands, churchyards or gardens. These dainty flowers come into bloom as early as January, and continue to flower until March.
Snowdrops are one of the first signs that winter is drawing to a close, and as a result the plant has long been viewed as a hopeful symbol of better times to come.
Despite its long history in the UK, however, snowdrops may not be native to our shores; they were not recorded as growing wild here until the late 18th century. Nevertheless, they have certainly become naturalised from garden escapees, and white snowdrop ‘valleys’ can now be seen across the country.
While you’re out on a late winter walk, you may also see primroses.
The name ‘primrose’ comes from the Latin ‘prima rosa’, meaning ‘first rose’; very apt, as these resilient little plants can flower as early as December in mild years.
Primroses represent eternal love, and in Irish folklore putting primroses in the doorway was thought to keep mischievous fairies at bay. Look out for their pretty, creamy-yellow flowers in woodland and grassland habitats.
Lesser celandines also bring a welcome splash of sunshine to January days.
Look out for their bright yellow petals along hedgerows, in parks and even in graveyards, where some flowers will be starting to rear their heads.
As some of the first spring flowers to bloom, lesser celandines provide a valuable nectar source for early insects. Contrary to what the name suggests, these plants are not closely related to greater celandines – they are actually part of the buttercup family. Next time you’re out for a walk, keep your eyes peeled for the first of our wildflowers – they are sure to put a spring in your step.


thedailyecho--2020-01-17--Mysterious flashing lights seen over Bournemouth (no, it’s not lightning)

MYSTERIOUS flashing lights in the skies over Bournemouth caused much confusion last night .
The lights were seen coming from near Bournemouth ’ s Asda store at St Pauls .
A few of those who saw it took to Twitter to share footage of the unusual sight .
One eyewitness said : `` Something strange was happening in the sky last night ...
Lightning ?
” Jay Vincent also managed to capture footage of the incident .
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from Springbourne was called to Bournemouth railway station at 10.24pm .
A spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a possible fire on the track .
Network Rail said the incident was believed to have been caused by a “ small piece of debris ” which had likely been blown onto the track due to high winds .
The spokesperson said the debris caused a short circuit on the track , which caused the rail to flash and a small fire as a result .
The spokesperson said : `` There was no damage to the track , and train services resumed shortly afterwards once the fire was put out .
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MYSTERIOUS flashing lights in the skies over Bournemouth caused much confusion last night.
The lights were seen coming from near Bournemouth’s Asda store at St Pauls.
A few of those who saw it took to Twitter to share footage of the unusual sight.
One eyewitness said: "Something strange was happening in the sky last night... Lightning?”
Jay Vincent also managed to capture footage of the incident.
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said a crew from Springbourne was called to Bournemouth railway station at 10.24pm.
A spokesperson said the crew was called to reports of a possible fire on the track.
Network Rail said the incident was believed to have been caused by a “small piece of debris” which had likely been blown onto the track due to high winds.
The spokesperson said the debris caused a short circuit on the track, which caused the rail to flash and a small fire as a result.
The spokesperson said: "There was no damage to the track, and train services resumed shortly afterwards once the fire was put out.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-17--The man whose good work changed Southampton for the better

LONDONER James Lemon came to Southampton in 1866 and his work in the town changed the life of Sotonians forever .
James was born in London in 1833 where he trained as a civil engineer and later worked in that field .
It was around 1866 that James came to Southampton where he took up the post of borough Surveyor .
The changes James Lemon made in the town are not to be underestimated and can still be felt to this very day .
The town ’ s sewage works at that time were woefully inadequate .
Cholera continued to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to deal with an increasing population and the contamination of the system by sewage claimed so many Sotonian lives .
This had been preventable and thanks to the work of James Lemon things began to change .
Southampton had been a victim of its own success .
Behind the lovely High Street and its splendid buildings lay areas of abject poverty where folk lived in miserable over crowed conditions without basic facilities such as clean running water and sewage disposal .
The commercial success of both the railway and docks attracted workers from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the workers were the poorer working class , unskilled but willing to do a day 's work .
The counties farm labours were required less as machinery automated the jobs of farm workers .
Many of those affected moved to Southampton with their families for the chance of a better life , the prosperous commercial port of Southampton with its shining tall buildings and open spaces being quite the attraction There was employment for some of the unskilled labourers not nearly enough to cater for all those that came .
With little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a life in Southampton 's slums , many dying of starvation and disease where they had gathered .
It was James Lemon that continually fought the Corporation , forerunners of the Council , for the funding of his great engineering projects in the town .
They included acquiring land in St Denys for the disposal of sewage along with the installation of miles of sewage pipes .
He instigated new water mains to replace the cumbersome wells in the town .
Other projects James undertook were the resurfacing of High Street and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ James was a man of vision , getting things done often in the face of adversity .
He helped improve the lives of Southampton residents past and present , and without him there would undoubtedly have been more outbreaks of the dreaded cholera and a greater loss of life .
James had been involved in many events in the old town including the opening of Southampton 's first purpose-built Library on the corner of London Road and Cumberland Place which opened in 1893 .
In 1901 Sir James Lemon had three volumes of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ & Son who was then based at 24 the High Street , the work was entitled Reminiscences of Public Life in Southampton .
The following is an extract from volume 3 of those reminiscences which covers the Public Library in London Road : '' There was a great deal of opposition to the proposed purchase of land upon the New Place House estate , the representatives of St. Mary wishing to keep the Free Library in their Ward , but it was ultimately decided to erect the building on the New Place House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the plans of Mr .
Guy were accepted , and he was appointed architect , but when the tenders came in they were in excess of the amount provided , and the plans were referred back to the architect for revision , that having been done fresh tenders were received .
`` The foundation stone was laid by myself on August 31st , 1892.
” James had become Mayor of Southampton in 1891 and 1892 , so was recounting his memories when laying the foundation stone to the Free Library .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in recognition for his work was knighted in 1909 .
Sir James Lemon passed in 1923 and was buried in Southampton 's Old Cemetery .
He is remembered in the naming of Lemon Road , Shirley .

James was born in London in 1833 where he trained as a civil engineer and later worked in that field.
It was around 1866 that James came to Southampton where he took up the post of borough Surveyor. The changes James Lemon made in the town are not to be underestimated and can still be felt to this very day.
The town’s sewage works at that time were woefully inadequate. Cholera continued to kill residents as the water supply had to deal with an increasing population and the contamination of the system by sewage claimed so many Sotonian lives. This had been preventable and thanks to the work of James Lemon things began to change.
Southampton had been a victim of its own success. Behind the lovely High Street and its splendid buildings lay areas of abject poverty where folk lived in miserable over crowed conditions without basic facilities such as clean running water and sewage disposal.
The commercial success of both the railway and docks attracted workers from all over the British Isles. Many of the workers were the poorer working class, unskilled but willing to do a day's work.
The old library
The counties farm labours were required less as machinery automated the jobs of farm workers. Many of those affected moved to Southampton with their families for the chance of a better life, the prosperous commercial port of Southampton with its shining tall buildings and open spaces being quite the attraction
There was employment for some of the unskilled labourers not nearly enough to cater for all those that came. With little or no income they were resigned to a life in Southampton's slums, many dying of starvation and disease where they had gathered.
It was James Lemon that continually fought the Corporation, forerunners of the Council, for the funding of his great engineering projects in the town. They included acquiring land in St Denys for the disposal of sewage along with the installation of miles of sewage pipes.
He instigated new water mains to replace the cumbersome wells in the town.
Other projects James undertook were the resurfacing of High Street and the widening of the narrow East Street.
James was a man of vision, getting things done often in the face of adversity. He helped improve the lives of Southampton residents past and present, and without him there would undoubtedly have been more outbreaks of the dreaded cholera and a greater loss of life.
James had been involved in many events in the old town including the opening of Southampton's first purpose-built Library on the corner of London Road and Cumberland Place which opened in 1893.
In 1901 Sir James Lemon had three volumes of his memories published by Henry March Gilbert & Son who was then based at 24 the High Street, the work was entitled Reminiscences of Public Life in Southampton.
The following is an extract from volume 3 of those reminiscences which covers the Public Library in London Road:
"There was a great deal of opposition to the proposed purchase of land upon the New Place House estate, the representatives of St. Mary wishing to keep the Free Library in their Ward, but it was ultimately decided to erect the building on the New Place House Estate.
"Designs were advertised for, and the plans of Mr. Guy were accepted, and he was appointed architect, but when the tenders came in they were in excess of the amount provided, and the plans were referred back to the architect for revision, that having been done fresh tenders were received.
"The foundation stone was laid by myself on August 31st, 1892.”
James had become Mayor of Southampton in 1891 and 1892, so was recounting his memories when laying the foundation stone to the Free Library.
James continued to serve the town and in recognition for his work was knighted in 1909.
Sir James Lemon passed in 1923 and was buried in Southampton's Old Cemetery.
He is remembered in the naming of Lemon Road, Shirley.
By William Burns, founder of Southampton Sotonian & Friends Facebook group.


thedailyecho--2020-01-17--Blue Monday is NOT real according to mental health experts

If you believe in it , Blue Monday is just the other side of the weekend and for many can be the most depressing day of the new year so far - or so the theory goes .
The weather , bills and demise of new year resolutions all contribute towards this apparently - although it could be a case of the winter blues .
Supposedly , it 's a day - Monday - in January when many people may be feeling fairly miserable , thanks to the longer stretch between pay days , the lull after the festive period @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A few years ago a university professor managed to precisely calculate this day as the most depressing of the year using the following factors , including : weather conditions , debt level ( the difference between debt accumulated and our ability to pay ) , time since Christmas , time since failing our new year ’ s resolutions , low motivational levels and feeling of a need to take action .
However , he was asked to come up with this formula by Sky Travel ...
The phrase 'Blue Monday ' is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to sell uplifting deals designed to make you feel better .
When is it ?
This year , the day falls on Monday , January 20 .
Does it really exist though ?
If you 're cynical , no , not really .
However , winter generally can lead to symptoms of depression in some people , and it might be a good time to actually consider your health and mental health if you have been feeling low .
What do the experts say ?
According to mentalhealth.org.uk there can be seasonal variations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ might be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder with symptoms of depression that come and go in a seasonal pattern ( and are usually more intense in the lower light months ) .
Bodily changes in the winter can affect our hormones and impact our sleeping and eating habits , and our mood .
Rosie Weatherly , Information Content Manager at Mind , said : “ Blue Monday ’ is a slogan from an advertising campaign , and there is no evidence to suggest one specific day increases the risk of experiencing depression .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and trivialises depression - which in reality is a potentially life-threatening condition .
`` The winter months can cause us to feel low , potentially as a result of shorter days , changes in weather or money worries .
These things might contribute to some people ’ s depression , but not others , and people with depression will be affected for more than one day .
What can we do to help ourselves ?
Things that are known to be good for our mental health such as exercising and spending time in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do when the days are short and nights are long .
Do things that make you feel good .
January can be a time of deprivation for many , thanks to the relentless call for diets , hardcore exercise regimes and extreme weight loss measures .
Do n't be too hard on yourself .
Mind say : `` If you ’ re finding things hard in January , there are lots of things you can try to improve your mental wellbeing .
Getting outside during daylight can often help , as can doing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like cooking , crafting or climbing can also give us an enjoyable break from day to day pressures .
The important thing is to find something that works for you , because we are all different . ''
It may be that you use 'Blue Monday ' to treat yourself to something - do n't feel guilty about this either .
Let us know what you think of Blue Monday - and any suggestions you can give to people feeling a bit low .

The weather, bills and demise of new year resolutions all contribute towards this apparently - although it could be a case of the winter blues.
What is Blue Monday?
Supposedly, it's a day - Monday - in January when many people may be feeling fairly miserable, thanks to the longer stretch between pay days, the lull after the festive period and getting back to the 9-5 grind.
A few years ago a university professor managed to precisely calculate this day as the most depressing of the year using the following factors, including: weather conditions, debt level (the difference between debt accumulated and our ability to pay), time since Christmas, time since failing our new year’s resolutions, low motivational levels and feeling of a need to take action.
However, he was asked to come up with this formula by Sky Travel...
The phrase 'Blue Monday' is now used by PR and marketing firms to sell uplifting deals designed to make you feel better.
When is it?
This year, the day falls on Monday, January 20.
Does it really exist though?
If you're cynical, no, not really. However, winter generally can lead to symptoms of depression in some people, and it might be a good time to actually consider your health and mental health if you have been feeling low.
What do the experts say?
According to mentalhealth.org.uk there can be seasonal variations in our mental health.
Some people might be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder with symptoms of depression that come and go in a seasonal pattern (and are usually more intense in the lower light months). Bodily changes in the winter can affect our hormones and impact our sleeping and eating habits, and our mood.
Rosie Weatherly, Information Content Manager at Mind, said: “Blue Monday’ is a slogan from an advertising campaign, and there is no evidence to suggest one specific day increases the risk of experiencing depression.
"‘Blue Monday’ is unscientific, and trivialises depression - which in reality is a potentially life-threatening condition.
"The winter months can cause us to feel low, potentially as a result of shorter days, changes in weather or money worries. These things might contribute to some people’s depression, but not others, and people with depression will be affected for more than one day.
What can we do to help ourselves?
Things that are known to be good for our mental health such as exercising and spending time in green and blue spaces are harder to do when the days are short and nights are long. Do things that make you feel good. January can be a time of deprivation for many, thanks to the relentless call for diets, hardcore exercise regimes and extreme weight loss measures. Don't be too hard on yourself.
Mind say: "If you’re finding things hard in January, there are lots of things you can try to improve your mental wellbeing. Getting outside during daylight can often help, as can doing some exercise. Focussing on a hobby like cooking, crafting or climbing can also give us an enjoyable break from day to day pressures. The important thing is to find something that works for you, because we are all different."
It may be that you use 'Blue Monday' to treat yourself to something - don't feel guilty about this either.
Let us know what you think of Blue Monday - and any suggestions you can give to people feeling a bit low.


thedailyecho--2020-01-17--Broken down vehicle causes delays on M27

MOTORISTS are facing delays caused by a broken down vehicle on the M27 .
Lane one of the eastbound carriageway @ @ @ @ @ nine for Park Gate and junction 10 for Fareham .
Travel information service Romanse says @ @ @ @ @ minutes in the area .
Drivers are advised to check their routes before travelling .

Lane one of the eastbound carriageway is currently blocked between junction nine for Park Gate and junction 10 for Fareham.
#M27 Eastbound - Lane one remains BLOCKED due to broken down vehicle between J9/A27 #ParkGate and J10/A32 #Fareham, approx 15 minute delays. pic.twitter.com/LivmLJrIl9 — ROMANSE (@ROMANSE) January 17, 2020
Travel information service Romanse says there are delays of 15 minutes in the area.
Drivers are advised to check their routes before travelling.


thedailyecho--2020-01-17--Circus of Horrors celebrates 25 years with Southampton date

CELEBRATE 25 years of Circus of Horrors with a show at 02 Guildhall Southampton tomorrow night .
It will include an amazing amalgamation of acts , driven by a rock ' n ' roll soundscape in a show that will have you sat on the edge of your seat when not falling off it with laughter !
The almighty cast that stormed into the finals of Britain 's Got Talent is now a West End and worldwide hit and will take you on a rock ' n ' roller coaster ride of amazing and bizarre acts .
It is a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Circus of Horrors ’ production celebrates quarter of a century in the spotlight with all new acts and some old favourites , all under the slightly sinister gaze of ringmaster Doktor Haze and accompanied by live rock music .
Formed back in the Britpop era – counting the Jim Rose Circus as its main inspiration , along with Alice Cooper , Rob Zombie and Quentin Tarantino – the circus performed at the 1995 Glastonbury Festival and went on to rock Prince Charles at his 50th birthday bash as the backing act to Robbie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the way to the semi-finals of Britain ’ s Got Talent in 2011 .
The circus has been a regular , and usually quite alarming , sight at festivals – including multiple appearances at Glastonbury , Download , Reading , Leeds , T in the Park and Edinburgh Fringe – and has performed all over the world .
Some of the famous names who have borne witness to the madness of Haze down the decades include music stars like Alice Cooper , Gary Numan , Marilyn Manson , The Damned and Boy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lenny Henry , Gordon Ramsay , Yvette Fielding and Ant and Dec. Over the years the Circus of Horrors has featured a wide variety of top turns .
Since 1995 there has been sword swallowers , hair hangers , acrobats , fire eaters , aerial acts , trapeze acts , stage illusionists , contortionists , human blockheads , knife throwers and , of course , a talented full metal racket backing band thrashing out some heavy accompaniment .

It will include an amazing amalgamation of acts, driven by a rock 'n' roll soundscape in a show that will have you sat on the edge of your seat when not falling off it with laughter!
The almighty cast that stormed into the finals of Britain's Got Talent is now a West End and worldwide hit and will take you on a rock 'n' roller coaster ride of amazing and bizarre acts. It is a circus like no other.
The latest Circus of Horrors’ production celebrates quarter of a century in the spotlight with all new acts and some old favourites, all under the slightly sinister gaze of ringmaster Doktor Haze and accompanied by live rock music.
Formed back in the Britpop era – counting the Jim Rose Circus as its main inspiration, along with Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie and Quentin Tarantino – the circus performed at the 1995 Glastonbury Festival and went on to rock Prince Charles at his 50th birthday bash as the backing act to Robbie Williams. They also famously made it all the way to the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent in 2011.
The circus has been a regular, and usually quite alarming, sight at festivals – including multiple appearances at Glastonbury, Download, Reading, Leeds, T in the Park and Edinburgh Fringe – and has performed all over the world.
Some of the famous names who have borne witness to the madness of Haze down the decades include music stars like Alice Cooper, Gary Numan, Marilyn Manson, The Damned and Boy George, and famous TV faces like Lenny Henry, Gordon Ramsay, Yvette Fielding and Ant and Dec.
Over the years the Circus of Horrors has featured a wide variety of top turns. Since 1995 there has been sword swallowers, hair hangers, acrobats, fire eaters, aerial acts, trapeze acts, stage illusionists, contortionists, human blockheads, knife throwers and, of course, a talented full metal racket backing band thrashing out some heavy accompaniment.


thedailyecho--2020-01-17--Future is uncertain for popular Chandler's Ford post office

THE FUTURE is uncertain for a popular Chandler 's Ford post office , despite campaigning from residents .
The Fryern Hill post office branch in Chandler 's Ford closed on October 23 last year , but after overwhelming outrage from residents and councillors , the short notice closure was overturned and the service was restored temporarily over the Christmas period .
More than 1,700 signed a petition to keep the branch open , and the Post Office head office announced that the store would be operated by a temporary postmaster in its current premises over the festive seasons , while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into to restore the service to Chandler 's Ford in the new year .
But a solution has yet to be found , and now the Post Office head office is now appealing to shop owners to incorporate the branch into their business .
A Post Office spokesperson , said : “ We are committed to maintaining a service at Fryern Hill .
The branch is currently operated by a temporary Postmaster whilst we continue to look for a permanent solution .
“ Any retailer or small business owner interested in running the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business should visit www.runapostoffice.co.uk email ND.enquiries @ postoffice.co.uk or phone 0333 345 5560 , then select option 2.
” Councillor Tim Groves , who was at the forefront of the campaign to maintain the service is `` very disappointed '' with the uncertainty and that a solution has not already been found .
He said : `` The Post Office closed the Chandler ’ s Ford Branch down without any warning or consultation in October last year , and as a result of the petition by the community with 1700 signatures agreed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ November for the busy pre-Christmas period , but they have not yet informed us of a permanent solution .
`` They do say , however , that they will be advertising for retailers to express an interest .
`` I am very pleased that the Post Office were able to react to our campaign to save the Post Office on the run up to Christmas , but very disappointed that a permanent solution for the residents of Chandler ’ s Ford has not already been found . ''

The Fryern Hill post office branch in Chandler's Ford closed on October 23 last year, but after overwhelming outrage from residents and councillors, the short notice closure was overturned and the service was restored temporarily over the Christmas period.
More than 1,700 signed a petition to keep the branch open, and the Post Office head office announced that the store would be operated by a temporary postmaster in its current premises over the festive seasons, while a more permanent solution would be looked into to restore the service to Chandler's Ford in the new year.
But a solution has yet to be found, and now the Post Office head office is now appealing to shop owners to incorporate the branch into their business.
A Post Office spokesperson, said: “We are committed to maintaining a service at Fryern Hill. The branch is currently operated by a temporary Postmaster whilst we continue to look for a permanent solution.
“Any retailer or small business owner interested in running the Post Office and incorporating it into their business should visit www.runapostoffice.co.uk email ND.enquiries@postoffice.co.uk or phone 0333 345 5560, then select option 2.”
Councillor Tim Groves, who was at the forefront of the campaign to maintain the service is "very disappointed" with the uncertainty and that a solution has not already been found.
He said: " The Post Office closed the Chandler’s Ford Branch down without any warning or consultation in October last year, and as a result of the petition by the community with 1700 signatures agreed to find a way to reopen it in November for the busy pre-Christmas period, but they have not yet informed us of a permanent solution.
"They do say, however, that they will be advertising for retailers to express an interest.
"I am very pleased that the Post Office were able to react to our campaign to save the Post Office on the run up to Christmas, but very disappointed that a permanent solution for the residents of Chandler’s Ford has not already been found."


thedailyecho--2020-01-17--Freespace Skate Park gets cash for repairs

HAMPSHIRE skaters and bikers can enjoy an improved skate park .
Freespace Skate Park in Chandler 's Ford has had @ @ @ @ @ £1,800 for ramp repairs .
A large hole caused by wear and tear which made @ @ @ @ @ been fixed .
The money was from the Eastleigh Local Area Committee revenue reserve and @ @ @ @ @ in November .

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thedailyecho--2020-01-17--City to get its own TEDx event for "ideas worth spreading"

HAMPSHIRE is to host one of the TEDx conferences whose talks have inspired people around the world .
The original TED events – standing for technology , entertainment and design – feature talks designed to contain “ ideas worth spreading ” and have been seen by millions around the world .
Their success led to the birth of TEDx conferences , which are independently organised and licensed to use the organisation ’ s branding and format .
TEDx Winchester is being organised by Jan Carlyle , an events organiser based in the city , and will take place at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ events must follow the TED format , consisting of 18-minute speeches without a commercial , religious or political agenda .
The organisers have to live in the city where the conferences take place and to have been to at least one of the main TED conference .
Ms Carlyle said : “ Winchester really is on the edge of the creative and digital and tech industries , so it ’ s well positioned in terms of the creative and entrepreneurial people who have the city as their home.
” The speakers announced so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are : The theme is A Moment of Change – based on the idea that an idea worth sharing often involves a new approach , a new opportunity or a new line of thought .
Videos from TEDx events are shared with the organisation ’ s YouTube channel and some have attracted huge audiences after being recommended to TED followers .
Research professor Brene Brown ’ s talk The Power of Vulnerability , delivered at TEDx Houston in 2012 , has been seen 41million times and recently led to a Netflix special .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ city was an ideal place for TEDx .
“ I ’ ve lived here most of my life and I think it ’ s such an exciting thing to come from Winchester , '' she said .
`` There are so many creative agencies and lots of start-ups .
It ’ s a terrific opportunity to bring people together who wouldn ’ t normally be in the same room . ''
TEDx Winchester takes place on Wednesday , March 25 , 1.30-6pm , and will be one of the first events at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home of the digital futures , computer and digital-related degree programmes .
More than 100 of the 250 tickets have already been sold .
They cost £49 at tedxwinchester.com

The original TED events – standing for technology, entertainment and design – feature talks designed to contain “ideas worth spreading” and have been seen by millions around the world.
Their success led to the birth of TEDx conferences, which are independently organised and licensed to use the organisation’s branding and format.
TEDx Winchester is being organised by Jan Carlyle, an events organiser based in the city, and will take place at the University of Winchester in March.
TEDx events must follow the TED format, consisting of 18-minute speeches without a commercial, religious or political agenda. The organisers have to live in the city where the conferences take place and to have been to at least one of the main TED conference.
Ms Carlyle said: “Winchester really is on the edge of the creative and digital and tech industries, so it’s well positioned in terms of the creative and entrepreneurial people who have the city as their home.”
The speakers announced so, all with a Winchester connection, are:
• Amanda McKenna, founder of the UK largest’s independent digital agency;
• Eddie Owusu, former Team GB basketball head coach;
• Hannah Foster, a young leader of Winchester Youth Climate Change Action; and
• Chris Pott, a body percussionist.
The theme is A Moment of Change – based on the idea that an idea worth sharing often involves a new approach, a new opportunity or a new line of thought.
Videos from TEDx events are shared with the organisation’s YouTube channel and some have attracted huge audiences after being recommended to TED followers.
Research professor Brene Brown’s talk The Power of Vulnerability, delivered at TEDx Houston in 2012, has been seen 41million times and recently led to a Netflix special.
Winchester-based PR consultant Miranda Rock said the city was an ideal place for TEDx. “I’ve lived here most of my life and I think it’s such an exciting thing to come from Winchester," she said.
"There are so many creative agencies and lots of start-ups. It’s a terrific opportunity to bring people together who wouldn’t normally be in the same room."
TEDx Winchester takes place on Wednesday, March 25, 1.30-6pm, and will be one of the first events at the university’s West Downs Quarter, home of the digital futures, computer and digital-related degree programmes.
More than 100 of the 250 tickets have already been sold. They cost £49 at tedxwinchester.com


thedailyecho--2020-01-17--Petersfield Bookshop inundated with orders after tweeting it had not sold 'a single book'

A Hampshire bookshop that tweeted about not selling a single book on Tuesday has been inundated with orders after going viral .
An employee at Petersfield Bookshop , which sells antiquarian , second-hand and new books , tweeted a picture of the store after a quiet day meant nothing had been sold .
The tweet read : `` ... Tumbleweed ... Not a single book sold today ... £0.00 ... We think this may be the first time ever ... We know its miserable out but if you 'd like to help us out , please find our Abebooks offering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the moment ... . ''
The message hit home for thousands of book lovers , who retweeted it - including author Neil Gaiman .
Overnight the store had more than 300 messages inquiring after books , as well as 95 orders - amountying to almost £1,000 Managing director John Westwood : `` This store , in its current site , was opened by my dad in 1958 , and it 's his legacy .
`` I believe in this industry , but online ordering and Amazon has hit us hard .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep the store afloat , and most evenings sleep on a camp bed in the shop .
`` We have lots of big plans for the future , on how to expand and grow , we just need to get there first . ''
He said the store has been busy today with visitors and buyers , with one Petersfield resident telling him : `` I 've lived here all my life and never been in your shop .
Last night my friend who lives in San Francisco told me I had to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` It has been overwhelming , mind-blowing and very humbling .
Book-lovers are a very special people , and everyone has been so supportive .
`` I 've carried on this store for my father - if you want to be rich you do n't go into the book industry .
`` Books are special things and nothing beats going into a bookstore .
Seeing them , touching them , smelling them - it is a special place . ''
The bookshop currently runs speaker and poetry events , discount shopping evenings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and is looking to expand in the coming months .

An employee at Petersfield Bookshop, which sells antiquarian, second-hand and new books, tweeted a picture of the store after a quiet day meant nothing had been sold.
The tweet read: "...Tumbleweed... Not a single book sold today... £0.00... We think this may be the first time ever... We know its miserable out but if you'd like to help us out, please find our Abebooks offering below, all at 25% off at the moment...."
The message hit home for thousands of book lovers, who retweeted it - including author Neil Gaiman.
Overnight the store had more than 300 messages inquiring after books, as well as 95 orders - amountying to almost £1,000
Managing director John Westwood: "This store, in its current site, was opened by my dad in 1958, and it's his legacy.
"I believe in this industry, but online ordering and Amazon has hit us hard. I've had to sell my flat to keep the store afloat, and most evenings sleep on a camp bed in the shop.
"We have lots of big plans for the future, on how to expand and grow, we just need to get there first."
He said the store has been busy today with visitors and buyers, with one Petersfield resident telling him: "I've lived here all my life and never been in your shop. Last night my friend who lives in San Francisco told me I had to come today."
Mr Westwood said: "It has been overwhelming, mind-blowing and very humbling. Book-lovers are a very special people, and everyone has been so supportive.
"I've carried on this store for my father - if you want to be rich you don't go into the book industry.
"Books are special things and nothing beats going into a bookstore. Seeing them, touching them, smelling them - it is a special place."
The bookshop currently runs speaker and poetry events, discount shopping evenings and organises sessions with schools and organisations, and is looking to expand in the coming months.


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--Emergency services called after crash on M27 leaves three lanes closed

EMERGENCY services have been called after a crash closed three lanes of the M27 .
The incident happened on the @ @ @ @ @ about 5pm .
# M27 Westbound # J12 # PortsbridgeInterchange to # J11 # Wallington @ @ @ @ @ and 4 are closed due to a collision .
# TrafficOfficers on scene .
— @ @ @ @ @ ) January 16 , 2020 Lengthy delays are building in the area and a traffic @ @ @ @ @ Romanse shows traffic in Portsmouth and heading towards Havant .
It is not known if @ @ @ @ @

The incident happened on the westbound carriageway near Portchester at about 5pm.
Lanes 2, 3 and 4 are blocked.
Lengthy delays are building in the area and a traffic map by travel information service Romanse shows traffic in Portsmouth and heading towards Havant.
It is not known if anyone has been injured.


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--M27 to close tonight for roadworks

M27 to close tonight for roadworks

THE M27 will be shut overnight tonight due to roadworks .
Highways England says the westbound carriageway will be completely @ @ @ @ @ between junctions seven for Hedge End and five for Eastleigh .
The closures are to @ @ @ @ @ to be carried out , and diversions will be in place .
The closure comes @ @ @ @ @ which will begin on Friday , January 31 .
Click here to read more

Highways England says the westbound carriageway will be completely closed from 9pm until 6am between junctions seven for Hedge End and five for Eastleigh.
Hampshire! 🚧 Please be aware of the M27 closure @HighwaysSEAST have planned between 20:00 and 06:00 tonight. 🚧 Drive safe! https://t.co/bRmaTdaw6u — Hampshire Highways (@hantshighways) January 16, 2020
The closures are to allow for smart motorway works to be carried out, and diversions will be in place.
The closure comes ahead of a weekend-long closure which will begin on Friday, January 31.
Click here to read more


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--Man, 26, fighting for life after collision with lorry near Owslebury

A 26-YEAR-old man is fighting for his life after a collision with a lorry near to Owslebury .
The crash @ @ @ @ @ and Volvo articulated lorry , happened at the crossroad junction of Longwood Road and Lane @ @ @ @ @ ( Wednesday ) .
Three passengers in the Peugeot suffered injuries .
The 26-year-old man @ @ @ @ @ been taken to Southampton General Hospital .
A 24-year-old man suffered serious injuries and a @ @ @ @ @ .
Officers are investigating the exact circumstances of the collision .
A force spokesperson said @ @ @ @ @ to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the collision ?
Were you driving on @ @ @ @ @ End Road , close to the junction , and have a dash cam in your @ @ @ @ @ the collision ? ''
Anyone with information can call 101 , quoting 44200018059 .
Alternatively @ @ @ @ @ anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

The crash, involving a Peugeot 206 and Volvo articulated lorry, happened at the crossroad junction of Longwood Road and Lane End Road around 2.40pm yesterday (Wednesday).
Three passengers in the Peugeot suffered injuries.
The 26-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries and has been taken to Southampton General Hospital. A 24-year-old man suffered serious injuries and a 22-year-old man suffered minor injuries.
Officers are investigating the exact circumstances of the collision.
A force spokesperson said: "They are keen to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the collision? Were you driving on either Longwood Road or Lane End Road, close to the junction, and have a dash cam in your car that captured footage of the collision?"
Anyone with information can call 101, quoting 44200018059. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--Council 'hack down' hedge leaving furious resident with view of McDonald's

A ROW broke out after a resident tried to stop the council trimming down some hedgerows .
Suzanne Redwood stood in the way of the tractor trimming the hedgerows , expressing her anger at her view being ruined .
Christchurch resident Ms Redwood said : “ The hedgerows protect us from the noise and from the view .
Who wants to look out their front door and see McDonald ’ s ?
“ They said they were told to cut it to six foot .
From here , that ’ s no more than two foot .
“ I came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until they got confirmation .
They stopped until I walked away then carried on again and destroyed the rest of it , so I went and stood in front of them .
“ It ’ s only a hedgerow but it stops a lot of the noise from the road .
Now they have exposed all the houses along here .
The hedgerow was a divide between us and the industrial estate.
” Ms Redwood said she ’ s lived in Somerford Road for 15 years and the council has never touched the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the council , stating her house “ wasn ’ t like this when I bought it ” .
“ That isn ’ t a trim , that is a destruction of a hedgerow , ” she continued .
“ I can understand that it does need a trim .
But there ’ s a difference between a trim and hacking it down to nothing.
” Councillor Simon McCormack said at the scene : “ The idea was to cut it down and in the next few years it will grow back thicker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noise from the road .
“ With this machinery , I think we only have one or two in BCP Council , so we can ’ t really keep pulling it off jobs .
“ I was trying to get her to send me an email to complain rather than getting herself wound up on her doorstep .
It was a case of it needed to be done.
” Earlier in the year , Ms Redwood created a petition to close McDonald ’ s car park at night because she couldn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ms Redwood ) keeps referring back to the McDonald ’ s situation .
Before I had the meeting with McDonald ’ s I was getting complaints regularly , ” Cllr McCormack continued .
“ In the last two or three months I haven ’ t had any complaints from anyone .
So when ( the hedge trimming ) came up , I thought ‘ I can ’ t see how this will make a difference ’ .
” A BCP Council spokesperson said : “ This work was needed to maintain the hedge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were dying .
Topping it off will ensure it becomes strong , which is good for its purpose and for wildlife , promoting healthy growth once more .
“ Any work we undertake is communicated to ward councillors and the work on this hedgerow was timed to avoid bird nesting season which is from March onwards .
While we are aware the hedge may be low in places , it will now be left to regenerate new growth from the bottom , which will strengthen it and over a period of time , @ @ @ @ @ @

Suzanne Redwood stood in the way of the tractor trimming the hedgerows, expressing her anger at her view being ruined.
Christchurch resident Ms Redwood said: “The hedgerows protect us from the noise and from the view. Who wants to look out their front door and see McDonald’s?
“They said they were told to cut it to six foot. From here, that’s no more than two foot.
“I came out and asked them to stop work until they got confirmation. They stopped until I walked away then carried on again and destroyed the rest of it, so I went and stood in front of them.
“It’s only a hedgerow but it stops a lot of the noise from the road. Now they have exposed all the houses along here. The hedgerow was a divide between us and the industrial estate.”
Ms Redwood said she’s lived in Somerford Road for 15 years and the council has never touched the hedgerow before.
She has demanded compensation from the council, stating her house “wasn’t like this when I bought it”.
“That isn’t a trim, that is a destruction of a hedgerow,” she continued.
“I can understand that it does need a trim. But there’s a difference between a trim and hacking it down to nothing.”
Councillor Simon McCormack said at the scene: “The idea was to cut it down and in the next few years it will grow back thicker, and you’ll get less noise from the road.
“With this machinery, I think we only have one or two in BCP Council, so we can’t really keep pulling it off jobs.
“I was trying to get her to send me an email to complain rather than getting herself wound up on her doorstep. It was a case of it needed to be done.”
Earlier in the year, Ms Redwood created a petition to close McDonald’s car park at night because she couldn’t cope with the noise.
“(Ms Redwood) keeps referring back to the McDonald’s situation. Before I had the meeting with McDonald’s I was getting complaints regularly,” Cllr McCormack continued.
“In the last two or three months I haven’t had any complaints from anyone. So when (the hedge trimming) came up, I thought ‘I can’t see how this will make a difference’.”
A BCP Council spokesperson said: “This work was needed to maintain the hedge as the lowest parts of the hedge were dying. Topping it off will ensure it becomes strong, which is good for its purpose and for wildlife, promoting healthy growth once more.
“Any work we undertake is communicated to ward councillors and the work on this hedgerow was timed to avoid bird nesting season which is from March onwards. While we are aware the hedge may be low in places, it will now be left to regenerate new growth from the bottom, which will strengthen it and over a period of time, enable it to thrive.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--Image released of woman after pensioner has cash stolen from pocket in lift

AN IMAGE has been released of a woman that officers want to speak to after a pensioner had cash stolen @ @ @ @ @ partially-sighted 73-year-old victim had been to the bank to withdraw his pension money at Festival @ @ @ @ @ entered a lift with a female who engaged him in conversation , between 12pm and @ @ @ @ @ , he later realised the money was missing after he had left the lift .
@ @ @ @ @ said : `` We would like to speak to the woman pictured in connection with @ @ @ @ @ partially sighted pensioner had a quantity of cash stolen from his pocket .
`` Do @ @ @ @ @ in the CCTV image ?
`` If you can help , please get in touch @ @ @ @ @ reference 44200016463 . ''

The partially-sighted 73-year-old victim had been to the bank to withdraw his pension money at Festival Place, Basingstoke.
He entered a lift with a female who engaged him in conversation, between 12pm and 2pm on Monday.
However, he later realised the money was missing after he had left the lift.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We would like to speak to the woman pictured in connection with an incident in which a partially sighted pensioner had a quantity of cash stolen from his pocket.
"Do you recognise the woman pictured in the CCTV image?
"If you can help, please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference 44200016463."


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--Fake make-up containing traces of lead seized in sting operation

FAKE branded make-up which contained traces of lead were among a haul of more than 1,000 counterfeit goods seized in a trading standards sting operation .
Knock-off cosmetics advertised as Chanel , Kylie and Mac , were recovered from a property following a raid in February 2018 .
Rip-offs of major clothing labels such as Nike and SuperDry were also recovered from a property in East Cowes .
Last week , Steven Mather and Michelle Aldridge appeared at the Isle of Wight Crown Court for sentence after admitting their role in the counterfeit operation which the court heard originated in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ handed an eight-month prison sentence , suspended for 24 months , after admitting two counts of unauthorised use of a trademark and a further offence of distributing cosmetics containing a prohibited substance .
Aldridge , 47 , was given a 12-month community order after pleading guilty to two counts of aiding and abetting Mather .
The court heard Trading Standards launched an investigation after receiving complaints fake designer fashion was being sold locally through Facebook .
The probe led investigators to an address in Beatrice Avenue where a search of the property uncovered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upstairs bedroom and in the loft .
The items included counterfeit clothing and shoes of well-known brands such as Ted Baker , Adidas and Nike , as well as bogus cosmetics and other branded products including Yankee Candles .
The court was told samples of the makeup were sent for analysis and some were found to contain traces of lead .
Mather told investigators he obtained the goods from a man in the Manchester area and sold them under a Facebook profile he set up in the name of ‘ Michelle Aldridge ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order to appear more trustworthy to female customers .
In mitigation , Mather , who pleaded guilty at the first opportunity , said he made very little profit from the operation and felt he had been taken advantage of by others .
As well as a suspended jail term , Recorder Anna Midgley ordered him to carry out 100 hours of unpaid community work and pay prosecution costs of £400 .
Aldridge was given 12 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement Days as part of her community order , but there was no order for costs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Wight councillor , Gary Peace , the council ’ s Cabinet member for community safety , said : “ Counterfeit goods need to be taken off the streets as these products do not go through the correct safety checks that legitimate products do .
“ In this case , some of the make-up samples contained lead which is particularly concerning as we believe these cosmetics would have been appealing to teenagers .
“ Counterfeit clothes and other products are usually very poor quality and don ’ t undergo any safety tests at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good to be true , it more than likely is , and we will continue to investigate any intelligence that we are given to take these products off the market .
”

Knock-off cosmetics advertised as Chanel, Kylie and Mac, were recovered from a property following a raid in February 2018.
Rip-offs of major clothing labels such as Nike and SuperDry were also recovered from a property in East Cowes.
Last week, Steven Mather and Michelle Aldridge appeared at the Isle of Wight Crown Court for sentence after admitting their role in the counterfeit operation which the court heard originated in Manchester.
Mather, 34, was handed an eight-month prison sentence, suspended for 24 months, after admitting two counts of unauthorised use of a trademark and a further offence of distributing cosmetics containing a prohibited substance.
Aldridge, 47, was given a 12-month community order after pleading guilty to two counts of aiding and abetting Mather.
The court heard Trading Standards launched an investigation after receiving complaints fake designer fashion was being sold locally through Facebook.
The probe led investigators to an address in Beatrice Avenue where a search of the property uncovered more than 1,000 fake goods in an upstairs bedroom and in the loft.
The items included counterfeit clothing and shoes of well-known brands such as Ted Baker, Adidas and Nike, as well as bogus cosmetics and other branded products including Yankee Candles.
The court was told samples of the makeup were sent for analysis and some were found to contain traces of lead.
Mather told investigators he obtained the goods from a man in the Manchester area and sold them under a Facebook profile he set up in the name of ‘Michelle Aldridge’.
He said he did this in order to appear more trustworthy to female customers.
In mitigation, Mather, who pleaded guilty at the first opportunity, said he made very little profit from the operation and felt he had been taken advantage of by others.
As well as a suspended jail term, Recorder Anna Midgley ordered him to carry out 100 hours of unpaid community work and pay prosecution costs of £400.
Aldridge was given 12 Rehabilitation Activity Requirement Days as part of her community order, but there was no order for costs.
Speaking after the case, Isle of Wight councillor, Gary Peace, the council’s Cabinet member for community safety, said: “Counterfeit goods need to be taken off the streets as these products do not go through the correct safety checks that legitimate products do.
“In this case, some of the make-up samples contained lead which is particularly concerning as we believe these cosmetics would have been appealing to teenagers.
“Counterfeit clothes and other products are usually very poor quality and don’t undergo any safety tests at all. If it sounds to be good to be true, it more than likely is, and we will continue to investigate any intelligence that we are given to take these products off the market.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-17--M&S store in Hedge End handing out gift cards to celebrate refurbishment

A SHOP in Hedge End is hosting an exclusive celebration for customers this weekend , to mark the complete transformation of its food departments .
The M & S branch in Hedge End has redesigned its food section , helping it be as `` easy and inspirational '' as possible for customers .
Now staff are giving back to customers with a `` Golden Ticket Giveaway '' , which will see the first 350 customers who enter the food department on Saturday January 18 receive £5 or £20 worth of vouchers to spend in the store .
Six lucky customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cards , two or which are worth £200 and four worth £100 .
Store Manager , Julia Palmer-Bennet , said : “ We ’ re really excited to celebrate with our customers on Saturday – every element of our new Food section has been designed with them in mind , helping to make their shopping as easy and inspirational as possible .
`` From seasonal British produce showcased in our new greengrocer-style Fresh Market , to an extended Bakery , Instagram-worthy rotating pizza oven and a dedicated pasta chef in our new and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ultimate one-stop-shop for local families on the go .
`` Marking this new chapter will be a great moment for the team – we hope you can join us !
” There will also be free slices of celebration cake handed out by the store 's own `` Percy and Penny Pig '' , opportunities to taste M & S ' seasonal produce and latest launches and a face painter at the store for children ( between 8am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm ) .

The M&S branch in Hedge End has redesigned its food section, helping it be as "easy and inspirational" as possible for customers.
Now staff are giving back to customers with a "Golden Ticket Giveaway", which will see the first 350 customers who enter the food department on Saturday January 18 receive £5 or £20 worth of vouchers to spend in the store.
Six lucky customers will also walk away with larger gift cards, two or which are worth £200 and four worth £100.
Store Manager, Julia Palmer-Bennet, said: “We’re really excited to celebrate with our customers on Saturday – every element of our new Food section has been designed with them in mind, helping to make their shopping as easy and inspirational as possible.
"From seasonal British produce showcased in our new greengrocer-style Fresh Market, to an extended Bakery, Instagram-worthy rotating pizza oven and a dedicated pasta chef in our new and improved Deli, our store is the ultimate one-stop-shop for local families on the go.
"Marking this new chapter will be a great moment for the team – we hope you can join us!”
There will also be free slices of celebration cake handed out by the store's own "Percy and Penny Pig",opportunities to taste M&S' seasonal produce and latest launches and a face painter at the store for children (between 8am to 12pm and 2pm to 6pm).


thedailyecho--2020-01-17--M3 will close overnight for roadworks

M3 will close overnight for roadworks

THE M3 will close overnight tonight to allow for roadworks .
Highways England says the southbound carriageway between junction nine @ @ @ @ @ shut from 9pm tonight and 6am tomorrow .
The M3 northbound junction seven exit slip @ @ @ @ @ from 9pm tonight until 6am tomorrow .
Diversions will be in place for the duration @ @ @ @

Highways England says the southbound carriageway between junction nine and junction 11 will be shut from 9pm tonight and 6am tomorrow.
The M3 northbound junction seven exit slip road will also be shut from 9pm tonight until 6am tomorrow.
Diversions will be in place for the duration of both closures.


thedailyecho--2020-01-17--Breast Cancer Haven urging people to improve their wellbeing by flocking to The Quays and two other

Breast Cancer Haven urging people to improve their wellbeing by flocking to The Quays and two other leisure centres

LEISURE centres across Southampton are offering free and discounted sports sessions this weekend in a bid to persuade people to become more active .
Three facilities have teamed up with the Titchfield-based Breast Cancer Haven , which is striving to promote the benefits of leading a healthier lifestyle .
The charity 's fundraising manager , Sally Hillyear , said : `` We strongly believe in the importance of exercise in helping to maintain and improve health during and after cancer treatment .
`` As well as helping to avoid or reduce some of the side effects of cancer treatment , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and lymphoedema , exercise can also prevent or reduce the loss of muscle tone and general fitness that can happen during and after treatment .
`` Exercise has a host of benefits for the general public , as well as those with a diagnosis of cancer .
`` Exercise can improve your long-term health , reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes as well as possibly reducing the risk of cancer coming back .
`` It can also improve your mental wellbeing by reducing anxiety , stress and depression . ''
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cancer locally each year and there may well be people who are unaware of the free services we provide .
`` We will be on hand to help people across the weekend who may have been affected by the disease .
`` Any money donated and raised will enable to continue to provide treatments to help with the physical and emotional side affects of breast cancer.
” The facilities taking part are The Quays Swimming and Diving Centre , Bitterne Leisure Centre and Chamberlayne Leisure Centre , which will all be open between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Discovery Weekend - aims to encourage locals to visit the venues , have fun and try something new .
Organisers are hoping everyone who takes part will go home determined to improve their lives in 2020 by leading a more healthy and active lifestyle .
People visiting Bitterne Leisure Centre on Sunday can try the Les Mills fitness classes for free , but anyone wearing pink and making a donation will be entered into a golden ticket-type draw with the chance of winning a premier membership pass for a year .
Swimming lesson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leisure Centre Adult lane swimming at The Quays and Bitterne Leisure Centre .
Gym sessions at The Quays , Bitterne and Chamberlayne leisure centres .
Badminton and table tennis sessions at Bitterne and Chamberlayne leisure centre .
Demonstrations of hydro massage and halotherapy at The Quays .
Les Mills fitness sessions at Chamberlayne Leisure Centre on Saturday and Bitterne Leisure Centre on Sunday ( 9am to 12pm both days ) .
A Frozen-themed pool disco at The Quays with Olaf , Christof and Sven , plus a snow machine and Disney theme music @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4pm ) .
A 14-piece pool inflatable and aqua warrior session at The Quays ( Saturday , 2.30pm to 3.45pm ) .
Mikey & Friends Disney Family Swimming Sessions at Bitterne Leisure Centre ( Saturday and Sunday , 1pm to 1.45pm ) .
Family pool inflatable session at Bitterne Leisure Centre ( Saturday and Sunday , from 2pm to 3pm .

Three facilities have teamed up with the Titchfield-based Breast Cancer Haven, which is striving to promote the benefits of leading a healthier lifestyle.
The charity's fundraising manager, Sally Hillyear, said: "We strongly believe in the importance of exercise in helping to maintain and improve health during and after cancer treatment.
"As well as helping to avoid or reduce some of the side effects of cancer treatment, including fatigue, weight gain, osteoporosis and lymphoedema, exercise can also prevent or reduce the loss of muscle tone and general fitness that can happen during and after treatment.
"Exercise has a host of benefits for the general public, as well as those with a diagnosis of cancer.
"Exercise can improve your long-term health, reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes as well as possibly reducing the risk of cancer coming back.
"It can also improve your mental wellbeing by reducing anxiety, stress and depression."
"There are 3,000 new cases of breast cancer locally each year and there may well be people who are unaware of the free services we provide.
"We will be on hand to help people across the weekend who may have been affected by the disease.
"Any money donated and raised will enable to continue to provide treatments to help with the physical and emotional side affects of breast cancer.”
The facilities taking part are The Quays Swimming and Diving Centre, Bitterne Leisure Centre and Chamberlayne Leisure Centre, which will all be open between 9am and 6pm.
The event - Discovery Weekend - aims to encourage locals to visit the venues, have fun and try something new.
Organisers are hoping everyone who takes part will go home determined to improve their lives in 2020 by leading a more healthy and active lifestyle.
People visiting Bitterne Leisure Centre on Sunday can try the Les Mills fitness classes for free, but anyone wearing pink and making a donation will be entered into a golden ticket-type draw with the chance of winning a premier membership pass for a year.
What's on offer:
FREE:
Swimming lesson taster sessions at The Quays and Bitterne Leisure Centre
Adult lane swimming at The Quays and Bitterne Leisure Centre.
Gym sessions at The Quays, Bitterne and Chamberlayne leisure centres.
Badminton and table tennis sessions at Bitterne and Chamberlayne leisure centre.
Demonstrations of hydro massage and halotherapy at The Quays.
Les Mills fitness sessions at Chamberlayne Leisure Centre on Saturday and Bitterne Leisure Centre on Sunday (9am to 12pm both days).
DISCOUNTED:
A Frozen-themed pool disco at The Quays with Olaf, Christof and Sven, plus a snow machine and Disney theme music (Saturday and Sunday, 1pm to 4pm).
A 14-piece pool inflatable and aqua warrior session at The Quays (Saturday, 2.30pm to 3.45pm).
Mikey & Friends Disney Family Swimming Sessions at Bitterne Leisure Centre (Saturday and Sunday, 1pm to 1.45pm).
Family pool inflatable session at Bitterne Leisure Centre (Saturday and Sunday, from 2pm to 3pm.


thedailyecho--2020-01-17--Teenager attacked with vodka bottle in late-night assault

A TEENAGER was hit over the head with a bottle of vodka in an unprovoked attack .
Emergency services were called following the incident , which happened in Blackwater , near the Shell Garage , on the A30 , between midnight and 1.30am on Sunday , January 12 .
The 19-year-old victim was walking on the A30 between Blackwater Railway Station and Reading Road Roundabout , when a dark-coloured car , possibly a VW Golf , approached the victim and two men got out .
The men chased the victim , punched him , and hit him in the head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fleeing .
The victim went to hospital and was diagnosed with concussion .
A Hampshire Constabulary statement says : `` Were you in the area on this night and saw anything suspicious ?
Perhaps you have a dash cam in your car and captured footage of the assault or the Golf ?
`` Officers investigating the assault are also keen to speak with the driver of a white Ford Focus , which was parked on the garage forecourt at the time .
It is believed he may have witnessed the incident and could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ information can call 101 , quoting 44200013544 .
Alternatively , you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 . ''

Emergency services were called following the incident, which happened in Blackwater, near the Shell Garage, on the A30, between midnight and 1.30am on Sunday, January 12.
The 19-year-old victim was walking on the A30 between Blackwater Railway Station and Reading Road Roundabout, when a dark-coloured car, possibly a VW Golf, approached the victim and two men got out.
The men chased the victim, punched him, and hit him in the head several times with a vodka bottle before fleeing.
The victim went to hospital and was diagnosed with concussion.
A Hampshire Constabulary statement says: "Were you in the area on this night and saw anything suspicious? Perhaps you have a dash cam in your car and captured footage of the assault or the Golf?
"Officers investigating the assault are also keen to speak with the driver of a white Ford Focus, which was parked on the garage forecourt at the time. It is believed he may have witnessed the incident and could have important evidence.
"Anyone with information can call 101, quoting 44200013544. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-01-18--Christopher Godwin jailed over hit-and-run of girl, 8, in Bath Road, Southampton

A DRINK and drugged-up van driver mounted a pavement , struck and seriously injured an eight-year-old girl and her grandmother before speeding away .
Double the drink-drive limit and after taking cocaine , Christopher Godwin , 35 , struck young Mariah Mabey with his flatbed van , leaving her with serious injuries .
He also hit the girl ’ s grandmother , Michelle Hiscock , knocking her unconscious .
Godwin , a builder by trade , then fled the scene , speeding through a red light as he made his escape .
He later arrived at a friend ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wife , before police arrived to arrest him .
When tested by officers he was found to be double the drink-drive limit and seven times the legal limit for cocaine .
Yesterday , at Southampton Crown Court , Godwin was jailed for 28 months .
Prosecutor Isabel Delamere told the court how the incident happened on Bath Road , Bitterne , on May 25 .
She said how Mariah , who can be named after the Daily Echo successfully appealed a court order , was on a pushbike on the pavement with her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ walked their dog .
Ms Delamare said Godwin ’ s Ford Transit flatbed van was seen to mount the pavement and strike Mariah and Ms Hiscock .
The court heard how a witness saw the truck speed away through a red traffic light , narrowly avoiding a crash in the process .
Police and paramedics arrived at the scene and both Mariah and Ms Hiscock were taken to hospital .
Mariah , who attends Weston Park Primary School , suffered a broken elbow , skin injuries to her left arm and a laceration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a large scar .
Godwin was arrested three hours later at a friend ’ s home .
Mitigating for Godwin , Mark Florida-James said his client had become anxious and depressed while unsuccessfully attempting to start his own building firm .
He said Godwin , who pleaded guilty to dangerous driving , drink-driving , drug driving and failing to stop at the scene of a crash , had used alcohol and cocaine to “ self-medicate ” for his stress .
In sentencing , Judge Peter Henry said : “ People with problems such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and you could so easily have killed both those people .
“ You were in drink at the time , two times the legal limit , and you had in your system cocaine that was seven times over the limit .
“ It must have been obvious that you had hit somebody , but you drove off.
” Godwin , of Alpine Close , Southampton was jailed for 28 months and banned from driving for four years after his release .

Double the drink-drive limit and after taking cocaine, Christopher Godwin, 35, struck young Mariah Mabey with his flatbed van, leaving her with serious injuries.
He also hit the girl’s grandmother, Michelle Hiscock, knocking her unconscious.
Godwin, a builder by trade, then fled the scene, speeding through a red light as he made his escape.
He later arrived at a friend’s house claiming he had argued with his wife, before police arrived to arrest him.
When tested by officers he was found to be double the drink-drive limit and seven times the legal limit for cocaine.
Yesterday, at Southampton Crown Court, Godwin was jailed for 28 months.
Prosecutor Isabel Delamere told the court how the incident happened on Bath Road, Bitterne, on May 25.
She said how Mariah, who can be named after the Daily Echo successfully appealed a court order, was on a pushbike on the pavement with her grandmother, Ms Hiscock, as they walked their dog.
Ms Delamare said Godwin’s Ford Transit flatbed van was seen to mount the pavement and strike Mariah and Ms Hiscock.
The court heard how a witness saw the truck speed away through a red traffic light, narrowly avoiding a crash in the process.
Police and paramedics arrived at the scene and both Mariah and Ms Hiscock were taken to hospital.
Mariah, who attends Weston Park Primary School, suffered a broken elbow, skin injuries to her left arm and a laceration to her thigh – which will leave a large scar.
Ms Hiscock suffered bruising to her left side.
Godwin was arrested three hours later at a friend’s home.
Mitigating for Godwin, Mark Florida-James said his client had become anxious and depressed while unsuccessfully attempting to start his own building firm.
He said Godwin, who pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, drink-driving, drug driving and failing to stop at the scene of a crash, had used alcohol and cocaine to “self-medicate” for his stress.
In sentencing, Judge Peter Henry said: “People with problems such as yours still owe society a responsibility and you could so easily have killed both those people.
“You were in drink at the time, two times the legal limit, and you had in your system cocaine that was seven times over the limit.
“It must have been obvious that you had hit somebody, but you drove off.”
Godwin, of Alpine Close, Southampton was jailed for 28 months and banned from driving for four years after his release.


thedailyecho--2020-01-18--Man demanded ransom after pretending to kidnap officer

A SOUTHAMPTON man demanded a ransom from police after claiming he had kidnapped an officer .
Robert Reynolds demanded cash from Hampshire Constabulary emergency call handlers as part of a kidnap hoax .
The 25-year-old also reported a fake stabbing and a domestic incident during the incident on January 3 .
Now Reynolds is facing a possible prison sentence after pleading guilty to the offences at Southampton Magistrates ' Court on Tuesday .
Reynolds admitted three counts of malicious communications - an offence which can carry a prison sentence of up to 15 weeks .
His sentencing was adjourned to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ January 29 .
He will be held in custody until the next hearing having been recalled for a previous offence .
At his hearing at Southampton Magistrates ' Court on Tuesday , Reynolds was also given a one week jail sentence for thefts in the Ocean Village area of the city .
The court heard Reynolds stole a remote allowing access to a private car park in Alexandra Wharf .
He also stole £25 in change from a BMW , a bag containing an iPad and other items from another vehicle , before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The incidents all took place on on January 1 this year .
Reynolds , of Millbrook Road West , Southampton , pleaded guilty to two counts of theft and one count of attempted theft of a vehicle .
He was jailed for one week and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £122 .
Reynolds has previously been jailed for repeatedly making emergency calls to police .
Last year , he was jailed at Southampton Magistrates ' Court for calling 999 more than 40 times in 48 hours .
He also made threats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on standby .
The court heard Reynolds was high on butane gas at the time .
Reynolds pleaded guilty to one count of making threatening phone calls and one count of wasting police time .
Asked for a comment on nuisance calls to 999 , Hampshire Constabulary 's Operations Manager Laura Parsonage said : “ We take nuisance 999 calls extremely seriously , as they take up valuable time that could be better spent talking to people in genuine need .
“ Our Contact Management staff do a hugely important and demanding job @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in very difficult , upsetting or dangerous situations .
“ When their time is wasted , it is most frustrating .
They come to work to help the people of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight .
“ I want to remind people just how vital it is not to make inappropriate emergency calls .
You could be stopping someone who has a real emergency from getting through to our call handlers .
”

Robert Reynolds demanded cash from Hampshire Constabulary emergency call handlers as part of a kidnap hoax.
The 25-year-old also reported a fake stabbing and a domestic incident during the incident on January 3.
Now Reynolds is facing a possible prison sentence after pleading guilty to the offences at Southampton Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
Reynolds admitted three counts of malicious communications - an offence which can carry a prison sentence of up to 15 weeks.
His sentencing was adjourned to be heard at Southampton Crown Court on January 29.
He will be held in custody until the next hearing having been recalled for a previous offence.
At his hearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, Reynolds was also given a one week jail sentence for thefts in the Ocean Village area of the city.
The court heard Reynolds stole a remote allowing access to a private car park in Alexandra Wharf.
He also stole £25 in change from a BMW, a bag containing an iPad and other items from another vehicle, before attempting to steal a Mercedes C-Class.
The incidents all took place on on January 1 this year.
Reynolds, of Millbrook Road West, Southampton, pleaded guilty to two counts of theft and one count of attempted theft of a vehicle.
He was jailed for one week and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £122.
Reynolds has previously been jailed for repeatedly making emergency calls to police.
Last year, he was jailed at Southampton Magistrates' Court for calling 999 more than 40 times in 48 hours.
He also made threats which forced police to put armed units on standby.
The court heard Reynolds was high on butane gas at the time.
Reynolds pleaded guilty to one count of making threatening phone calls and one count of wasting police time.
District judge Peter Greenfield sentenced Reynolds to 24 weeks in prison.
Asked for a comment on nuisance calls to 999, Hampshire Constabulary's Operations Manager Laura Parsonage said: “We take nuisance 999 calls extremely seriously, as they take up valuable time that could be better spent talking to people in genuine need.
“Our Contact Management staff do a hugely important and demanding job, speaking to people who are often in very difficult, upsetting or dangerous situations.
“When their time is wasted, it is most frustrating. They come to work to help the people of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
“I want to remind people just how vital it is not to make inappropriate emergency calls. You could be stopping someone who has a real emergency from getting through to our call handlers.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-18--Dad jailed again just one day after being released from prison

A FATHER jailed for refusing to aid a murder investigation into the death of a man shot twice in the head with a shotgun , is again behind bars - for smuggling a mobile into prison .
Sentenced just a day after his release from HMP Winchester , Aston Hannis , 28 , pleaded guilty to the charge after prison staff found the phone hidden on part of the roof outside of his cell window .
Speaking at Winchester Crown Court , prosecuting Nick Fridd said after finding the Zanco Wasp – described as the world 's smallest phone – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was his , before officers found it was connected to Hannis ' `` friends and associates '' .
However , Mr Fridd did confirm that it was not used for any criminal activity .
During mitigation , James Bloomer , defending , said Hannis ' actions had and were still impacting the lives of his wife and two young children .
Speaking to Judge Keith Cutler , he added : `` [ Hannis ] recognises that they [ his family ] have suffered due to his stupidity .
`` Your Lordship can look @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the impact on those who have done nothing wrong . ''
Hannis , a former pupil of Kings ’ School , Winchester , was sentenced to eight weeks behind bars .
Judge Cutler added : `` It is sad really that for the past six to eight months you have had this hanging over you , not knowing if you would be released or not .
`` Sadly this crime needs to be met with an immediate imprisonment . ''
As reported , Hannis was stopped by police and arrested last year following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It was discovered that Mr Rai , 41 , had suffered two shotgun wounds to the head - one to his chin and the other the temple - and was then left in the parked car close to a golf club in Corhampton , Hants .
The day after his body was found , police stopped Hannis in Winchester while he was driving a black Audi , as part of their investigation , discovering a 'number of phones ' in the vehicle .
When detectives asked for the passcode to an iPhone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 28-year-old , who 'strongly ' denied any involvement in the death of Mr Rai , refused to hand it over .
When he was sentenced for that offence last August , Judge James Waddington QC told Hannis there was no alternative but to jail him for his failure to assist with the investigation into the killing of Mr Rai .
The murder investigation is still ongoing .

Sentenced just a day after his release from HMP Winchester, Aston Hannis, 28, pleaded guilty to the charge after prison staff found the phone hidden on part of the roof outside of his cell window.
Speaking at Winchester Crown Court, prosecuting Nick Fridd said after finding the Zanco Wasp – described as the world's smallest phone – in August, Hannis initially denied it was his, before officers found it was connected to Hannis' "friends and associates".
However, Mr Fridd did confirm that it was not used for any criminal activity.
During mitigation, James Bloomer, defending, said Hannis' actions had and were still impacting the lives of his wife and two young children.
Speaking to Judge Keith Cutler, he added: "[Hannis] recognises that they [his family] have suffered due to his stupidity.
"Your Lordship can look to give a shorter sentence due to the impact on those who have done nothing wrong."
Hannis, a former pupil of Kings’ School, Winchester, was sentenced to eight weeks behind bars.
Judge Cutler added: "It is sad really that for the past six to eight months you have had this hanging over you, not knowing if you would be released or not.
"Sadly this crime needs to be met with an immediate imprisonment."
As reported, Hannis was stopped by police and arrested last year following the discovery of Gurinderjit Rai's body.
It was discovered that Mr Rai, 41, had suffered two shotgun wounds to the head - one to his chin and the other the temple - and was then left in the parked car close to a golf club in Corhampton, Hants.
The day after his body was found, police stopped Hannis in Winchester while he was driving a black Audi, as part of their investigation, discovering a 'number of phones' in the vehicle.
When detectives asked for the passcode to an iPhone X they believe belongs to him, the 28-year-old, who 'strongly' denied any involvement in the death of Mr Rai, refused to hand it over.
When he was sentenced for that offence last August, Judge James Waddington QC told Hannis there was no alternative but to jail him for his failure to assist with the investigation into the killing of Mr Rai.
The murder investigation is still ongoing.


thedailyecho--2020-01-18--Firefighters called to late-night roof blaze

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a late night blaze last in a house .
More than 40 crew members Hampshire Fire @ @ @ @ @ Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service rushed to Coombe Bissett after the fire broke out in @ @ @ @ @ still at the scene this morning removing roof tiles .
It is not known if @ @ @ @

More than 40 crew members Hampshire Fire and Rescue and Dorset & Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service rushed to Coombe Bissett after the fire broke out in a roof.
Firefighters are still at the scene this morning removing roof tiles.
It is not known if anyone was injured.


thedailyecho--2020-01-18--MP Royston Smith calls for 'thorough review' after strip club crime probe

A SOUTHAMPTON MP has called for council licensing chiefs to carry out a “ thorough investigation ” after an alleged £30,000 theft at a city centre strip club .
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith has called for Southampton City Council ’ s review of For Your Eyes Only ’ s licence to be “ very thorough ” .
It comes after police launched an investigation following claims a customer spent £33,000 in the High Street strip club during an eight-hour stay , but had no recollection of spending the money .
The alleged incident sparked bosses at Hampshire Constabulary to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the authority to review the venue ’ s premises licence .
City licensing chiefs have temporarily suspended the club ’ s licence until a full review set to take place next month .
Commenting on the review , Mr Smith said : “ People are free to spend their time and money as they wish , within the law .
“ However , there is something very troubling about the sums of money involved here .
“ I hope the council ’ s review will be very thorough indeed and if there proves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appropriate action is taken.
” As reported in yesterday ’ s Daily Echo , police have launched an investigation following a report of theft at the strip club on December 14 , where it is alleged that £33,000 was stolen .
Police later wrote to city council licensing bosses asking that the venue ’ s premises licence be reviewed in light of the allegations .
In the letter , seen by the Daily Echo , the force said it was investigating after a customer of the strip bar spent £33,000 from three of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no recollection of the transactions .
According to the letter , police believe the man appeared “ very drunk ” , was seen “ vomiting at least twice ” and later being seen to be “ close to unconsciousness ” .
Meanwhile , city licensing bosses are set to review the venue ’ s premises licence .
A decision will be made by the council at a committee meeting next month .
The club itself has been temporarily closed in the meantime .
However , a note inside the front door of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to an electrical fault and that it is planned to open again “ as soon as the problem is resolved ” .
The Daily Echo contacted For Your Eyes Only for a comment , but did not receive a response as the paper went to press .

Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith has called for Southampton City Council’s review of For Your Eyes Only’s licence to be “very thorough”.
It comes after police launched an investigation following claims a customer spent £33,000 in the High Street strip club during an eight-hour stay, but had no recollection of spending the money.
The alleged incident sparked bosses at Hampshire Constabulary to write to the city council asking for the authority to review the venue’s premises licence.
City licensing chiefs have temporarily suspended the club’s licence until a full review set to take place next month.
Commenting on the review, Mr Smith said: “People are free to spend their time and money as they wish, within the law.
“However, there is something very troubling about the sums of money involved here.
“I hope the council’s review will be very thorough indeed and if there proves to be any evidence of criminality the appropriate action is taken.”
As reported in yesterday’s Daily Echo, police have launched an investigation following a report of theft at the strip club on December 14, where it is alleged that £33,000 was stolen.
Police later wrote to city council licensing bosses asking that the venue’s premises licence be reviewed in light of the allegations.
In the letter, seen by the Daily Echo, the force said it was investigating after a customer of the strip bar spent £33,000 from three of his bank accounts, but later had no recollection of the transactions.
According to the letter, police believe the man appeared “very drunk”, was seen “vomiting at least twice” and later being seen to be “close to unconsciousness”.
Meanwhile, city licensing bosses are set to review the venue’s premises licence.
A decision will be made by the council at a committee meeting next month.
The club itself has been temporarily closed in the meantime.
However, a note inside the front door of the venue says the club is closed due to an electrical fault and that it is planned to open again “as soon as the problem is resolved”.
The Daily Echo contacted For Your Eyes Only for a comment, but did not receive a response as the paper went to press.


thedailyecho--2020-01-18--Cashpoint scammers strike again in Southampton city centre

CASHPOINT scammers working in Southampton have struck again in what is the third incident in just two weeks .
According to police one victim found a fake card reader at the Barclays Bank ATM in Above Bar Street .
They then found another device above the screen thought to be a hidden camera during the incident on January 13 .
Officers have since seized both devices which they have released images of .
As reported previously by the Daily Echo , a woman had her card `` swallowed '' at the same Barclays ATM on January 8 .
Her card @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of unauthorised purchases .
The incident took place between 10.20pm and 10.50pm .
Meanwhile , on Saturday , January 4 a Southampton man had his card `` eaten '' at the same cashpoint .
On closer inspection , he found a device `` stuck to the ATM with super-glue '' .
However , he managed to get the card back by prising the device from the ATM using a set of keys .
A police spokesperson said : `` We want to alert people to reports of potentially fraudulent devices and card skimmers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We received reports ( on Weds January 8 and Monday , January 13 ) of suspicious devices attached to the ATM at Barclays Bank on Above Bar Street ; on both occasions , a person had inserted their card into the ATM which was then ‘ swallowed.
’ In the first instance , the bank confirmed that a device had been attached to the machine and the card had been stolen and subsequently used fraudulently .
We are continuing to investigate both incidents and work closely with banks to ensure we can protect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always check the machine to see if it ’ s been tampered with before you use it .
Look out for devices attached to the machine and if you do see something suspicious contact the police and the bank .
A Barclays spokesperson said : “ We are aware of the recent issues relating to the Barclays ATM at Above Bar branch , Southampton , and we ’ re working with the local police .
Barclays has one of the most extensive ATM networks across the UK and we are one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our machines are protected from attack .
Unfortunately , fraud is a problem for the whole banking industry and we continue to work hard to look at how we can combat attacks whilst ensuring that we maintain a maximum ATM service .
`` We advise customers to always be vigilant when using their bank cards .
If your card is withheld or you notice any suspicious behaviour please notify your bank straight away - Barclays customers should call 0800 400 100*so that their card can be blocked immediately and rendered useless to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to scan the area around ATMs before using them and to be aware of anyone standing close by .

According to police one victim found a fake card reader at the Barclays Bank ATM in Above Bar Street.
They then found another device above the screen thought to be a hidden camera during the incident on January 13.
Officers have since seized both devices which they have released images of.
As reported previously by the Daily Echo, a woman had her card "swallowed" at the same Barclays ATM on January 8.
Her card was later used to make £120 worth of unauthorised purchases.
The incident took place between 10.20pm and 10.50pm.
Meanwhile, on Saturday, January 4 a Southampton man had his card "eaten" at the same cashpoint.
On closer inspection, he found a device "stuck to the ATM with super-glue".
However, he managed to get the card back by prising the device from the ATM using a set of keys.
A police spokesperson said: "We want to alert people to reports of potentially fraudulent devices and card skimmers attached to an ATM Southampton.
"We received reports (on Weds January 8 and Monday, January 13) of suspicious devices attached to the ATM at Barclays Bank on Above Bar Street; on both occasions, a person had inserted their card into the ATM which was then ‘swallowed.’
In the first instance, the bank confirmed that a device had been attached to the machine and the card had been stolen and subsequently used fraudulently.
We are continuing to investigate both incidents and work closely with banks to ensure we can protect people from fraud.
Stay vigilant and always check the machine to see if it’s been tampered with before you use it. Look out for devices attached to the machine and if you do see something suspicious contact the police and the bank.
A Barclays spokesperson said: “We are aware of the recent issues relating to the Barclays ATM at Above Bar branch, Southampton, and we’re working with the local police. Barclays has one of the most extensive ATM networks across the UK and we are one of the leading banks in our work to ensure our machines are protected from attack. Unfortunately, fraud is a problem for the whole banking industry and we continue to work hard to look at how we can combat attacks whilst ensuring that we maintain a maximum ATM service.
"We advise customers to always be vigilant when using their bank cards. If your card is withheld or you notice any suspicious behaviour please notify your bank straight away - Barclays customers should call 0800 400 100*so that their card can be blocked immediately and rendered useless to the criminals."
Police are warning people to scan the area around ATMs before using them and to be aware of anyone standing close by.