thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Intruders steal jewellery, a TV and computer equipment from house in Salisbury Road, Fordingbridge

POLICE are appealing for information after a house was targeted by burglars .
Entry was gained to property at Salisbury @ @ @ @ @ 8.20am and 12.45pm on Monday .
A number of items were stolen , including jewellery @ @ @ @ @ equipment .
Anyone with information can call Hampshire police on 101 quoting crime reference number @ @

Entry was gained to property at Salisbury Road in Fordingbridge between about 8.20am and 12.45pm on Monday.
A number of items were stolen, including jewellery, a television and computer equipment.
Anyone with information can call Hampshire police on 101 quoting crime reference number 44200023921.


thedailyecho--2020-01-21--Fareham teenager arrested after five robberies in four and a half hours in Portsmouth

POLICE have arrested two teenagers after a spate of robberies last night .
Officer say the arrests come after five robberies in just four and a half hours .
Last night a 16-year-old boy , from Fareham , and a 15-year-old boy , from Portsmouth , were arrested in connection with the incident .
Hampshre Poilce said that between 4pm and 8.30pm yesterday they received reports of five separate incidents in the Portsmouth area .
The incidents were said to have happend in Sydenham Terrace , Manners Road , Talbot Road and two in Turner Road .
Officers were deployed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through the night following up several lines of enquiry , say police .
A statement added that there were no one reported any injuries and nothing was stolen during the first two incidents in Manners Road and Talbot Road .
The Hampshire Police statement added : `` We know news of these robberies will be concerning for residents , but we have been working hard throughout the night and this work continues today , with officers carrying out extra patrols and following up enquiries .
`` So please come up and speak to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` If you think you might have any information which could help us with our investigations , please call us on 101 , quoting 44200024334 . ''

Officer say the arrests come after five robberies in just four and a half hours.
Last night a 16-year-old boy, from Fareham, and a 15-year-old boy, from Portsmouth, were arrested in connection with the incident.
Hampshre Poilce said that between 4pm and 8.30pm yesterday they received reports of five separate incidents in the Portsmouth area.
The incidents were said to have happend in Sydenham Terrace, Manners Road, Talbot Road and two in Turner Road.
Officers were deployed to the areas and have been working through the night following up several lines of enquiry, say police.
A statement added that there were no one reported any injuries and nothing was stolen during the first two incidents in Manners Road and Talbot Road.
The Hampshire Police statement added: "We know news of these robberies will be concerning for residents, but we have been working hard throughout the night and this work continues today, with officers carrying out extra patrols and following up enquiries.
"So please come up and speak to us if you have any worries.
"If you think you might have any information which could help us with our investigations, please call us on 101, quoting 44200024334."


thedailyecho--2020-01-22--LIVE: Boy, 15, appears in court charged with murder of Southampton teenager

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

A BOY accused of murdering a Southampton teenager has appeared in court today ( Wednesday ) .
The 15-year-old boy @ @ @ @ @ named for legal reasons , appeared at Southampton Magistrates ' Court this morning facing an @ @ @ @ @ of a bladed article .
It comes following the death of 17-year-old James Laurie .
@ @ @ @ @ stab wound to the chest in the morning of Sunday , January 19 , following @ @ @ @ @ in Thornhill , Southampton .
During today 's hearing , the teenager , from Andover @ @ @ @ @ his name , date of birth and nationality .
The boy , who was not @ @ @ @ @ at this stage , was remanded in custody to appear at Winchester Crown Court tomorrow @

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


thedailyecho--2020-01-22--The Crown stars Olivia Coleman and Helena Bonham Carter filming Netflix hit in Winchester

ACTRESS Helena Bonham Carter shows playing Princess Margaret is her perfect cup of tea as she films the latest series @ @ @ @ @ Crown .
The British actress was spotted smiling and holding a hot drink as she @ @ @ @ @ for the Netflix show .
The 53-year-old was dressed in funeral attire and casual shoes @ @ @ @ @ Her co-star Olivia Colman - who plays the Queen - was wrapped up more warmly @ @ @ @ @ over her costume and Ugg-style boots as she walked to and from the set at @ @ @ @ @ The Oscar-winning actress - who was seen with a thermos flask in her pocket - @ @ @ @ @ five with a security guard .
It is believed that the cast are using the @ @ @ @ @ shoot scenes involving the 1979 funeral of Lord Mountbatten , who was killed by the @ @ @ @ @ seen dressed in military uniforms as well as funeral costumes .
Filming of the hit @ @ @ @ @ in the city for the last week and was due to finish yesterday .

The British actress was spotted smiling and holding a hot drink as she took part in a shoot for the Netflix show.
The 53-year-old was dressed in funeral attire and casual shoes during filming in Winchester.
Her co-star Olivia Colman - who plays the Queen - was wrapped up more warmly, wearing a puffa coat over her costume and Ugg-style boots as she walked to and from the set at the city's cathedral.
The Oscar-winning actress - who was seen with a thermos flask in her pocket - was pictured exchanging a high five with a security guard.
It is believed that the cast are using the inside of the cathedral to shoot scenes involving the 1979 funeral of Lord Mountbatten, who was killed by the IRA.
Extras have been seen dressed in military uniforms as well as funeral costumes.
Filming of the hit series has been going on in the city for the last week and was due to finish yesterday.


thedailyecho--2020-01-22--Police launch emergency stop and search powers in Southampton over youth violence fears

POLICE have launched emergency stop and search powers in a large area of eastern Southampton over fears of youth violence .
Officers believe two groups of young people , armed with weapons , were looking to target each other last night .
Police have put in stop and search powers in place in a bid to prevent the violence .
The powers , which are in place in areas including Woolston , Sholing and Thornhill , allow police to stop and search anyone in a defined area where they think violence may occur .
They are in place until 8am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Twitter , Hampshire Constabulary said : `` This emergency power has been implemented because we believe an incident of serious violence may occur in the area after it was reported that two groups of young people may be targeting one another with weapons this evening ( January 21 ) .
`` Section 60 is an emergency tactic .
We do not suggest that it is a long term solution to violent disorder or weapon-related crime , however we have received concerns raised by the community recently and this is our response .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inhibits our ability to catch those carrying weapons , however it is important communities are informed we are taking action .
It is also helps prevent other incidents of serious violence occurring and so helps us prevent crime . ''

Officers believe two groups of young people, armed with weapons, were looking to target each other last night.
Police have put in stop and search powers in place in a bid to prevent the violence.
The powers, which are in place in areas including Woolston, Sholing and Thornhill, allow police to stop and search anyone in a defined area where they think violence may occur.
They are in place until 8am this morning.
In a post on Twitter, Hampshire Constabulary said: "This emergency power has been implemented because we believe an incident of serious violence may occur in the area after it was reported that two groups of young people may be targeting one another with weapons this evening (January 21).
"Section 60 is an emergency tactic. We do not suggest that it is a long term solution to violent disorder or weapon-related crime, however we have received concerns raised by the community recently and this is our response.
"We know that some will think this inhibits our ability to catch those carrying weapons, however it is important communities are informed we are taking action. It is also helps prevent other incidents of serious violence occurring and so helps us prevent crime."


thedailyecho--2020-01-22--South Western Railway franchise could be taken over by public sector operator

THE franchise that operates train services between Hampshire and London could be nationalised by the Department for Transport .
A statement issued by transport secretary Grant Shapps to parliament said the operation currently run by South Western Railway ( SWR ) could be transferred to the Operator of Last Resort ( OPR ) , a public sector operator wholly owned by the government department .
The only other option on the table for SWR is to sign up to a new short-term contract , with tightly defined performance requirements .
The announcement from Mr Shapps comes after SWR 's recent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not sustainable in the long term '' .
He also hit out at the ongoing dispute between the railway franchise and members of the National Union of Rail , Maritime and Transport Workers over guards on trains , which saw a month-long strike take place in December .
Mr Shapps said : `` Poor operational performance , combined with slower revenue growth , has led to the financial performance of SWR to be significantly below expectation since the franchise commenced in August 2017 .
`` SWR have not yet failed to meet their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that SWR are held to their financial obligations under the current franchise .
`` However , as a precautionary measure , my department must prepare suitable contingency measures , under the Railways Act 1993 . ''
The Department of Transport has issued a request for proposal to the SWR franchise owners ( FirstGroup plc and MTR ) and to the OLR , and will evaluate the responses before reaching a decision .
`` This will not impact on the railway ’ s day-to-day operations , '' added Mr Shapps .
`` The business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no material impact on SWR services or staff .
`` Parliament will be kept informed of developments . ''
An independent review of the railways is currently being led by Keith Williams , who has said the current form of franchising can not continue .
`` Modernisation of the railways must come with reciprocal modernisation of the way the railway is operated , '' said Mr Shapps .
`` Passengers on SWR have already suffered significant disruption from industrial action by the National Union of Rail , Maritime and Transport Workers ( RMT @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are balloting for further strikes .
`` These strikes are not about safety , accessibility or helping passengers .
Driver controlled trains are perfectly safe , and have been operated elsewhere on the network for many years .
These trains allow the guards to devote much more time to looking after passengers , which is of great benefit to those who need help with travel , like the disabled and the aged .
This modernisation is essential if the future needs of this railway are to be met .
`` Whoever operates SWR @ @ @ @ @ @ @ modernising services and improving support for passengers .
`` The railway is a public service .
People rely upon it to support their way of life , livelihoods , education and healthcare , and it is why this government has committed to introducing minimum service levels during times of strike action . ''

A statement issued by transport secretary Grant Shapps to parliament said the operation currently run by South Western Railway (SWR) could be transferred to the Operator of Last Resort (OPR), a public sector operator wholly owned by the government department.
The only other option on the table for SWR is to sign up to a new short-term contract, with tightly defined performance requirements.
The announcement from Mr Shapps comes after SWR's recent financial statements indicated the franchise was "not sustainable in the long term".
He also hit out at the ongoing dispute between the railway franchise and members of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers over guards on trains, which saw a month-long strike take place in December.
Mr Shapps said: "Poor operational performance, combined with slower revenue growth, has led to the financial performance of SWR to be significantly below expectation since the franchise commenced in August 2017.
"SWR have not yet failed to meet their financial commitments and my department will ensure that SWR are held to their financial obligations under the current franchise.
"However, as a precautionary measure, my department must prepare suitable contingency measures, under the Railways Act 1993."
The Department of Transport has issued a request for proposal to the SWR franchise owners (FirstGroup plc and MTR) and to the OLR, and will evaluate the responses before reaching a decision.
"This will not impact on the railway’s day-to-day operations," added Mr Shapps. "The business will continue to operate as usual with no material impact on SWR services or staff.
"Parliament will be kept informed of developments."
An independent review of the railways is currently being led by Keith Williams, who has said the current form of franchising cannot continue.
"Modernisation of the railways must come with reciprocal modernisation of the way the railway is operated," said Mr Shapps. "Passengers on SWR have already suffered significant disruption from industrial action by the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT), and this week the RMT are balloting for further strikes.
"These strikes are not about safety, accessibility or helping passengers. Driver controlled trains are perfectly safe, and have been operated elsewhere on the network for many years. These trains allow the guards to devote much more time to looking after passengers, which is of great benefit to those who need help with travel, like the disabled and the aged. This modernisation is essential if the future needs of this railway are to be met.
"Whoever operates SWR services, I will remain committed to modernising services and improving support for passengers.
"The railway is a public service. People rely upon it to support their way of life, livelihoods, education and healthcare, and it is why this government has committed to introducing minimum service levels during times of strike action."


thedailyecho--2020-01-22--Crash on M27 causing delays near Fareham

DRIVERS are facing delays on the M27 this morning following a crash .
The collision is on the westbound carriageway @ @ @ @ @ and junction 12 for Cosham .
One lane of the M27 was blocked and a @ @ @ @ @ shoulder .
But Highways England says the collision has now been moved to the hard @ @ @ @ @ delays .

The collision is on the westbound carriageway between junction 11 for Fareham and junction 12 for Cosham.
One lane of the M27 was blocked and a vehicle was on the hard shoulder.
But Highways England says the collision has now been moved to the hard shoulder.
There are some delays.
UPDATE: The crash has now been cleared and traffic is flowing freely.


thedailyecho--2020-01-22--Horrific knife attack on bingo friend by Paula Ayres in Bishop's Waltham

A WOMAN who attempted to murder her bingo friend so she would not be revealed for stealing almost £4,000 has been jailed for 14 years .
Paula Ayres , of Willow Road , Bishop ’ s Waltham , was sentenced after she was found guilty by a jury for stabbing her friend 63-year-old Julie Page .
The 51-year-old left her friend for dead after attacking her in Mrs Page ’ s home in Oak Road , Bishop ’ s Waltham , on July 22 , last year .
Speaking after the hearing , the officer in the case , Detective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was a horrific assault on a vulnerable lady in her own home , by a woman who was supposed to have been a friend of some years .
“ It was intrinsically linked to the theft of nearly £4,000 from the victim ’ s bank account .
“ The severity of the offence is reflected by the sentence the judge has passed.
” Portsmouth Crown Court heard that Ayres snapped in anger after realising that the had been caught out for stealing £3,900 from her victim ’ s bank account .
She had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eastleigh to take Mrs Page ’ s card and withdraw money .
The jury was told that Ayres feared she had been caught out after overhearing a conversation between Mrs Page and a family member about the thefts .
In a bid to silence her friend , Ayres left to grab a Stanley knife from her home before returning to the address and sent away a mutual friend to get supplies .
The thief then launched an attack stabbing her victim in the neck twice and a further five times in the back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pulling out an earring .
Mrs Page “ play dead ” before Ayres left the home , but was arrested shortly after , having put the knife in her washing machine to cover up the crime .
In sentencing Judge Roger Hetherington referred to photographs which showed Mrs Page ’ s injuries and copious amounts of blood .
Weeks before the attack , Ayres had been convicted of three counts of fraud after she was caught stealing £2,337.62 from a vulnerable 86-year-old pensioner .
A total of £1,590 went towards paying Winchester City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ross & Roberts bailiffs and £197.62 was used to pay back a loan by Amigo .
Paul Casey , defending , said he could offer ‘ no mitigation ’ for the ‘ extremely grave offence ’ .
However , he told the court his client had suffered years of depression and prolonged grief after the stillbirth of her fourth child in 2008 .
Judge Hetherington took Ayres ’ mental health into account when sentencing .

Paula Ayres, of Willow Road, Bishop’s Waltham, was sentenced after she was found guilty by a jury for stabbing her friend 63-year-old Julie Page.
The 51-year-old left her friend for dead after attacking her in Mrs Page’s home in Oak Road, Bishop’s Waltham, on July 22, last year.
Speaking after the hearing, the officer in the case, Detective Constable John Duggan said: “This was a horrific assault on a vulnerable lady in her own home, by a woman who was supposed to have been a friend of some years.
“It was intrinsically linked to the theft of nearly £4,000 from the victim’s bank account.
“The severity of the offence is reflected by the sentence the judge has passed.”
Portsmouth Crown Court heard that Ayres snapped in anger after realising that the had been caught out for stealing £3,900 from her victim’s bank account.
She had used her regular Sunday bingo trips in Eastleigh to take Mrs Page’s card and withdraw money.
The jury was told that Ayres feared she had been caught out after overhearing a conversation between Mrs Page and a family member about the thefts.
In a bid to silence her friend, Ayres left to grab a Stanley knife from her home before returning to the address and sent away a mutual friend to get supplies.
The thief then launched an attack stabbing her victim in the neck twice and a further five times in the back. She also ripped her ear when pulling out an earring.
Mrs Page “play dead” before Ayres left the home, but was arrested shortly after, having put the knife in her washing machine to cover up the crime.
In sentencing Judge Roger Hetherington referred to photographs which showed Mrs Page’s injuries and copious amounts of blood.
Weeks before the attack, Ayres had been convicted of three counts of fraud after she was caught stealing £2,337.62 from a vulnerable 86-year-old pensioner.
A total of £1,590 went towards paying Winchester City Council bills, with £550 given to Ross & Roberts bailiffs and £197.62 was used to pay back a loan by Amigo.
Paul Casey, defending, said he could offer ‘no mitigation’ for the ‘extremely grave offence’.
However, he told the court his client had suffered years of depression and prolonged grief after the stillbirth of her fourth child in 2008.
Judge Hetherington took Ayres’ mental health into account when sentencing.


thedailyecho--2020-01-22--Wedding nightmare as Botleigh Grange Hotel goes into administration

AFTER having surgery to remove breast tumours and suffering complications during pregnancy the only thing keeping Sasha Harpa-Miles going was her upcoming wedding .
She had booked her dream day at the Botleigh Grange Hotel three-years-ago .
And , after handing over £5,500 the 23-year-old was due to get married on May 23 this year .
Sasha - a mum of three - has told how she feels sick with panic and fears her special day will not go ahead .
With doors locked - Botleigh Grange Limited - owner of the popular Hedge End venue has now called in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shuts its doors and calls in administrators Sasha and her partner Fraser had plans for 200 guests and a three-course meal .
Paying a £995 deposit they were then asked to pay another £4,505 in November last year .
Mum to Isla , five , Amarlia , three , and Reggie , nine-months , she became worried after hearing rumours of the hotel ’ s financial security .
According to Sasha , she was due to meet hotel management to discuss her wedding last Saturday .
But after receiving an email to reschedule @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worried .
She rushed over to the hotel when she saw social media posts saying the company had gone into administration .
Sasha found the doors locked and the hotel closed .
As previously reported the hotel had been under investigation by environmental health chiefs who gave it a food hygiene rating of one out of five .
Sasha said : “ The hotel is an absolute joke .
They were lovely at first but I started to worry when I saw the hygiene rating .
I told them I was scared to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if they were going into administration they said to ignore the rumours .
“ I am furious with them .
“ When I saw on social media they had gone into administration I rushed over to the hotel on Saturday .
“ It was all locked up .
“ I don ’ t know what I am going to do .
I don ’ t want to get married at Botleigh Grange Hotel .
I feel sick.
” The hotel is leased to and managed by Addison Way Ltd which is accepting bookings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Curtis which is acting as the hotel ’ s administrators said : “ We aim to conclude the sale of Botleigh Grange to a buyer that will be in a position to reopen the hotel in a short timeframe .
`` The property has attracted a high level of interest , and a potential buyer will be exploring the possibility of honouring the future events booked at the hotel . ''

She had booked her dream day at the Botleigh Grange Hotel three-years-ago.
And, after handing over £5,500 the 23-year-old was due to get married on May 23 this year.
Sasha - a mum of three - has told how she feels sick with panic and fears her special day will not go ahead.
With doors locked - Botleigh Grange Limited - owner of the popular Hedge End venue has now called in the administrators.
Sasha and her partner Fraser had plans for 200 guests and a three-course meal.
Paying a £995 deposit they were then asked to pay another £4,505 in November last year.
Mum to Isla, five, Amarlia, three, and Reggie, nine-months, she became worried after hearing rumours of the hotel’s financial security.
According to Sasha, she was due to meet hotel management to discuss her wedding last Saturday.
But after receiving an email to reschedule because of “illness” she became worried.
She rushed over to the hotel when she saw social media posts saying the company had gone into administration.
Sasha found the doors locked and the hotel closed.
As previously reported the hotel had been under investigation by environmental health chiefs who gave it a food hygiene rating of one out of five.
Sasha said: “The hotel is an absolute joke. They were lovely at first but I started to worry when I saw the hygiene rating. I told them I was scared to pay more money and when I asked if they were going into administration they said to ignore the rumours.
“I am furious with them.
“When I saw on social media they had gone into administration I rushed over to the hotel on Saturday.
“It was all locked up.
“I don’t know what I am going to do. I don’t want to get married at Botleigh Grange Hotel. I feel sick.”
The hotel is leased to and managed by Addison Way Ltd which is accepting bookings.
Director Mia Gerber has declined to comment.
Neil Bennett, Director at Leonard Curtis which is acting as the hotel’s administrators said: “We aim to conclude the sale of Botleigh Grange to a buyer that will be in a position to reopen the hotel in a short timeframe.
"The property has attracted a high level of interest, and a potential buyer will be exploring the possibility of honouring the future events booked at the hotel."


thedailyecho--2020-01-22--Club night dedicated to the songs of Taylor Swift

Swiftogeddon , the club night devoted to celebrated American singer songwriter Taylor Swift , is to make its Southampton debut this spring .
Organiser Dave Fawbert has promised non-stop Swifty all night with deep cuts , extended mixes , fan favourites , album songs and all the hits from Taylor Swift , who has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide and is a multiple Grammy Award winner .
He told the Daily Echo : `` It 's a club night at which I play entirely Taylor Swift songs - ridiculous obviously , but I 've been a huge fan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got the material , why not give it a try ? '
if only for my own enjoyment .
`` Amazingly , it seems I 'm not alone .
The first events at London 's Moth Club and Manchester 's Gorilla in August both sold out , and were absolutely brilliant fun , and it even got a shout out from Taylor Swift herself . ''
Taylor described the concept as 'amazing ' on her Instagram feed .
Since then , there have been shows in Bristol , Edinburgh , Glasgow and Nottingham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ success .
Swiftogeddon will take over the Engine Rooms on Saturday March 21 .
`` I can not wait for another night worshipping at the altar of Taylor Swift , '' Dave added .
`` Join fellow fans in a celebration of the genius of the Swift – because she ’ ll never go out of Style . ''
Having sold more than 50 million albums , Swift is one of the world 's best-selling music artists and the highest-earning female musician of the 2010s .
She has won ten Grammy Awards , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ World Records and is the most-awarded act at the American Music Awards ( 29 wins ) and most-awarded woman at the Billboard Music Awards ( 23 wins ) .
As a songwriter , Swift has been honoured by the Songwriters Hall of Fame and was included in Rolling Stone 's 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time list in 2015 .
She appeared in Time 's list of the 100 most influential people in the world ( 2010 , 2015 , 2019 ) and was ranked first in the Forbes Celebrity 100 ( 2016 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Swift placed at number eight on Billboard 's list of greatest artists of all time—the highest for an act that debuted in the 21st century—and was named Woman of the Decade by the magazine and Artist of the Decade by the American Music Awards .
Tickets for the event are on sale now from engineroomssouthampton.com

Swiftogeddon, the club night devoted to celebrated American singer songwriter Taylor Swift, is to make its Southampton debut this spring.
Organiser Dave Fawbert has promised non-stop Swifty all night with deep cuts, extended mixes, fan favourites, album songs and all the hits from Taylor Swift, who has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide and is a multiple Grammy Award winner.
He told the Daily Echo: "It's a club night at which I play entirely Taylor Swift songs - ridiculous obviously, but I've been a huge fan for years and just thought 'she's got the material, why not give it a try?' if only for my own enjoyment.
"Amazingly, it seems I'm not alone. The first events at London's Moth Club and Manchester's Gorilla in August both sold out, and were absolutely brilliant fun, and it even got a shout out from Taylor Swift herself."
Taylor described the concept as 'amazing' on her Instagram feed.
Since then, there have been shows in Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Nottingham, which have all proved a huge success.
Swiftogeddon will take over the Engine Rooms on Saturday March 21.
"I cannot wait for another night worshipping at the altar of Taylor Swift," Dave added. "Join fellow fans in a celebration of the genius of the Swift – because she’ll never go out of Style."
Having sold more than 50 million albums, Swift is one of the world's best-selling music artists and the highest-earning female musician of the 2010s. She has won ten Grammy Awards, an Emmy Award, achieved six Guinness World Records and is the most-awarded act at the American Music Awards (29 wins) and most-awarded woman at the Billboard Music Awards (23 wins).
As a songwriter, Swift has been honoured by the Songwriters Hall of Fame and was included in Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time list in 2015. She appeared in Time's list of the 100 most influential people in the world (2010, 2015, 2019) and was ranked first in the Forbes Celebrity 100 (2016 and 2019). In 2019, Swift placed at number eight on Billboard's list of greatest artists of all time—the highest for an act that debuted in the 21st century—and was named Woman of the Decade by the magazine and Artist of the Decade by the American Music Awards.
Tickets for the event are on sale now from engineroomssouthampton.com


thedailyecho--2020-01-22--We Will Rock You performance halted for medical emergency

PARAMEDICS rushed to the scene of a medical emergency at Mayflower Theatre , which put a temporary stop to a performance in the sell out run of We Will Rock You last night .
A member of the audience was taken ill during the Ben Elton penned show , a futuristic tale set to the music of rock icons Queen , which was halted for an hour and 20 minutes .
Treatment was initially given by theatre first aiders and then paramedics on their arrival soon after .
• We Will Rock You Review A spokesman said : `` Mayflower @ @ @ @ @ @ @ straight away and paramedics arrived shortly afterwards .
`` The show was paused whilst the customer was treated .
After the customer was taken to hospital , the show resumed .
`` At the present time we have no further information on the customer and we hope that they make a full recovery . ''
The audience member , believed to be a woman , is thought to have walked to the waiting ambulance and been taken to hospital for further observation .
Customers have praised Mayflower staff for their speed and professionalism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took place in the balcony area of the theatre .
We Will Rock You continues its sold out run until Saturday night .

A member of the audience was taken ill during the Ben Elton penned show, a futuristic tale set to the music of rock icons Queen, which was halted for an hour and 20 minutes. Treatment was initially given by theatre first aiders and then paramedics on their arrival soon after.
A spokesman said: "Mayflower Theatre staff first aiders attended the customer straight away and paramedics arrived shortly afterwards.
"The show was paused whilst the customer was treated. After the customer was taken to hospital, the show resumed.
"At the present time we have no further information on the customer and we hope that they make a full recovery."
The audience member, believed to be a woman, is thought to have walked to the waiting ambulance and been taken to hospital for further observation.
Customers have praised Mayflower staff for their speed and professionalism in dealing with the incident, which took place in the balcony area of the theatre.
We Will Rock You continues its sold out run until Saturday night.


thedailyecho--2020-01-22--Bus route that links Southampton city centre with Shirley and Lordshill is saved from the axe

AN under-threat bus route in Southampton has been saved .
The X11 bus service which links the city centre , Shirley and Lordshill will continue to run until the end of December , it has been confirmed .
The news comes as operator Xela Bus was awarded a three-year contract to operate the subsidised service until the end of December 2020 but it had subsequently raised concerns over its viability .
Now Southampton City Council said an agreements has been secured to ensure X11 buses will continue to run until the end of the contract .
The council said the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final decision is “ in recognition of its social importance in connecting local residents to key parts of the city , which includes the hospital and city centre ” .
The authority described the X11 bus service as “ an important route ” that is subsidised by the city council .
“ This service connects residential areas of the city not covered by routes operated commercially by the local bus operators , ” it added .
Gareth Blair , managing director of Xelabus , welcomed the news and said : “ We are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ service and we are very grateful to all our passengers for their ongoing support.
” Cllr Jacqui Rayment , cabinet member for transport and place at Southampton City Council , added : “ I would like to thank local ward councillors for highlighting this issue and raising the concerns of their residents that use this service .
We have been in close discussion with Xela Bus and I am pleased to confirm that the X11 service will continue to serve residents .
”

The X11 bus service which links the city centre, Shirley and Lordshill will continue to run until the end of December, it has been confirmed.
The news comes as operator Xela Bus was awarded a three-year contract to operate the subsidised service until the end of December 2020 but it had subsequently raised concerns over its viability.
Now Southampton City Council said an agreements has been secured to ensure X11 buses will continue to run until the end of the contract.
The council said the service provision has been reviewed and the final decision is “in recognition of its social importance in connecting local residents to key parts of the city, which includes the hospital and city centre”.
The authority described the X11 bus service as “an important route” that is subsidised by the city council.
“This service connects residential areas of the city not covered by routes operated commercially by the local bus operators,” it added.
Gareth Blair, managing director of Xelabus, welcomed the news and said: “We are delighted that we will be continuing this service and we are very grateful to all our passengers for their ongoing support.”
Cllr Jacqui Rayment, cabinet member for transport and place at Southampton City Council, added: “I would like to thank local ward councillors for highlighting this issue and raising the concerns of their residents that use this service. We have been in close discussion with Xela Bus and I am pleased to confirm that the X11 service will continue to serve residents.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-22--Lorry driver Matthew Potter, 31, grabbed at schoolgirl in Co-Op store in Lymington

A LORRY driver touched a schoolgirl as he passed her in a Hampshire food store .
Matthew Potter , 31 , grabbed at the 11-year-old ’ s bottom half as he passed her in an aisle of the Co-Op in Lymington .
But he was caught in the act on CCTV and later arrested for the sexual assault .
He was found guilty of one count of intentionally touching an underage girl following a trial at Southampton Crown Court .
Now Potter , who himself has a young daughter , has been given a suspended sentence .
The court heard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ March 29 when he saw the victim and her friend , both wearing school uniform , enter the store .
Potter was then seen to re-enter the shop .
When both he and two schoolgirls were standing close to each other Potter reached out and grabbed his victim ’ s bottom half .
Potter denied sexually assaulting the girl , claiming instead he was reaching for a nearby fridge .
However a jury unanimously found that he had intentionally touched the girl , after hearing that Potter did not open the fridge and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Prosecutor Tim Compton told the court that victim had been psychologically impacted by the incident .
Reading a victim impact statement on behalf of the girl ’ s mother , he said : “ She ( the victim ) was energetic and wanted to go out with friends and felt safe in doing so .
This has taken all that away from her .
“ By she was happy in life and with friends at school .
That has all changed.
” Mr Compton added that the girl had undertaken six weeks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since the incident .
In mitigation , Elisabeth Bussey-Jones said Potter had no previous convictions and that the incident had taken place within “ one second ” .
She said Potter had split up from his wife prior to the incident .
Ms Bussey-Jones urged the judge not to send Potter to jail and instead allow him to take part in a sex offender ’ s course .
In sentencing , Recorder Simon Foster described Potter ’ s claim that he had tried to open a fridge door as “ palpable nonsense ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did open the fridge door .
This was no accident .
“ For the child , this impact of these offences have been serious and grave .
“ Some people would say I should lock you up .
But I have come to the conclusion that a suspended sentence will mark the seriousness of what you did and meet the ambitions of the court to protect the public from any future offending by you.
” Potter , of Forest Edge , Fawley , was sentenced to nine months , suspended for two years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 100 hours of unpaid work , 10 hours of rehabilitation activity requirement and complete a sexual offender ’ s programme .
Potter was also made the subject of a 10 year sexual harm prevention order and made subject of notification requirements for 10 years .

Matthew Potter, 31, grabbed at the 11-year-old’s bottom half as he passed her in an aisle of the Co-Op in Lymington.
But he was caught in the act on CCTV and later arrested for the sexual assault.
He was found guilty of one count of intentionally touching an underage girl following a trial at Southampton Crown Court.
Now Potter, who himself has a young daughter, has been given a suspended sentence.
The court heard how Potter was leaving the store on March 29 when he saw the victim and her friend, both wearing school uniform, enter the store.
Potter was then seen to re-enter the shop.
When both he and two schoolgirls were standing close to each other Potter reached out and grabbed his victim’s bottom half.
Potter denied sexually assaulting the girl, claiming instead he was reaching for a nearby fridge.
However a jury unanimously found that he had intentionally touched the girl, after hearing that Potter did not open the fridge and did not buy anything from the shop.
Prosecutor Tim Compton told the court that victim had been psychologically impacted by the incident.
Reading a victim impact statement on behalf of the girl’s mother, he said: “She (the victim) was energetic and wanted to go out with friends and felt safe in doing so. This has taken all that away from her.
“By she was happy in life and with friends at school. That has all changed.”
Mr Compton added that the girl had undertaken six weeks of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) since the incident.
In mitigation, Elisabeth Bussey-Jones said Potter had no previous convictions and that the incident had taken place within “one second”.
She said Potter had split up from his wife prior to the incident.
Ms Bussey-Jones urged the judge not to send Potter to jail and instead allow him to take part in a sex offender’s course.
In sentencing, Recorder Simon Foster described Potter’s claim that he had tried to open a fridge door as “palpable nonsense”.
He said: “You never did open the fridge door. This was no accident.
“For the child, this impact of these offences have been serious and grave.
“Some people would say I should lock you up. But I have come to the conclusion that a suspended sentence will mark the seriousness of what you did and meet the ambitions of the court to protect the public from any future offending by you.”
Potter, of Forest Edge, Fawley, was sentenced to nine months, suspended for two years.
He was also ordered to complete 100 hours of unpaid work, 10 hours of rehabilitation activity requirement and complete a sexual offender’s programme.
Potter was also made the subject of a 10 year sexual harm prevention order and made subject of notification requirements for 10 years.


thedailyecho--2020-01-22--Dave Bensley rushed to hospital after latest accident at Ipley Crossroads in New Forest

CAMPAIGNERS are demanding major improvements to an accident blackspot after another serious incident involving a cyclist .
Dave Bensley and fellow members of Southampton Cycling and Touring Club ( SCTC ) were riding through the New Forest when the collision occurred at Ipley Crossroads , near Dibden .
Three years ago the isolated junction was named as one of the worst in the country for crashes involving cyclists following two fatal accidents .
SCTC members say it was a `` miracle '' the latest collision did not result in a third fatality .
They were cycling back to Southampton when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injuries in an accident with a car .
Club chairman Paul Raysfield said : `` Dave was thrown about 30ft in the air and landed face down in a ditch full of water .
`` We got him out and cleared his airway but could tell he had broken bones .
When the paramedics arrived they pumped him full of morphine .
`` That junction has a history of deaths and serious injuries . ''
Mr Rayfield listed some of the measures which Hampshire County Council had taken to make the crossroads safer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ creation of a staggered junction , saying it would force drivers to stop and thus reduce the risk of another accident .
`` At the moment motorists think they can see everything - but sometimes they do n't . ''
Mark Brummell , 53 , of Southampton , was killed in an accident with a Renault Megane in 2012 .
Four years later fellow cyclist Kieran Dix , 36 , of Eastleigh , was fatally injured in a collision with a Vauxhall Zafira .
New Forest county and district councillor David Harrison is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a staggered junction .
He said : `` I think the county council has to try everything to avoid the carnage we have seen in recent years . ''
Cllr Rob Humby , the county council 's executive member for transport , added : “ Part of the problem is the good visibility and open vista , with drivers approaching the crossroads misjudging the speed and distance of oncoming vehicles .
`` We continue to work with New Forest District Council and the police to explore what can be done , including longer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' The accident involving Mr Bensley happened on January 15 just before 1pm .
A police spokesman said : `` We were called to a collision between a car and a bicycle .
The 50-year-old cyclist suffered injuries to his head and left leg . ''

Dave Bensley and fellow members of Southampton Cycling and Touring Club (SCTC) were riding through the New Forest when the collision occurred at Ipley Crossroads, near Dibden.
Three years ago the isolated junction was named as one of the worst in the country for crashes involving cyclists following two fatal accidents.
SCTC members say it was a "miracle" the latest collision did not result in a third fatality.
They were cycling back to Southampton when Mr Bensley suffered serious neck and leg injuries in an accident with a car.
Club chairman Paul Raysfield said: "Dave was thrown about 30ft in the air and landed face down in a ditch full of water.
"We got him out and cleared his airway but could tell he had broken bones. When the paramedics arrived they pumped him full of morphine.
"That junction has a history of deaths and serious injuries."
Mr Rayfield listed some of the measures which Hampshire County Council had taken to make the crossroads safer. However, he called for the creation of a staggered junction, saying it would force drivers to stop and thus reduce the risk of another accident.
"At the moment motorists think they can see everything - but sometimes they don't."
Mark Brummell, 53, of Southampton, was killed in an accident with a Renault Megane in 2012. Four years later fellow cyclist Kieran Dix, 36, of Eastleigh, was fatally injured in a collision with a Vauxhall Zafira.
New Forest county and district councillor David Harrison is backing calls to convert the crossroads into a staggered junction.
He said: "I think the county council has to try everything to avoid the carnage we have seen in recent years."
Cllr Rob Humby, the county council's executive member for transport, added: “Part of the problem is the good visibility and open vista, with drivers approaching the crossroads misjudging the speed and distance of oncoming vehicles.
"We continue to work with New Forest District Council and the police to explore what can be done, including longer term proposals to stagger the junction."
The accident involving Mr Bensley happened on January 15 just before 1pm.
A police spokesman said: "We were called to a collision between a car and a bicycle. The 50-year-old cyclist suffered injuries to his head and left leg."


thedailyecho--2020-01-22--Tributes after pensioner dies in Chalk Hill car crash

TRIBUTES have poured in for an pensioner who died following a car crash in Southampton .
Maureen Weir , of Shales Road , Southampton has been described as a loving , kind , honest and generous mum , nan and great-nan .
The 81-year-old had been driving her blue Toyota Aygo on Chalk Hill when she collided with a wall at around 8.40am , last Monday .
Her family have now come forward to pay tribute to her .
In a statement , they said : “ Maureen was sadly taken away from us in a tragic accident , before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in our hearts and our thoughts .
“ All our love , hugs and kisses .
Marilyn , Yvonne & Dave , Karly , Mike , Laura & Meg , and partners .
“ We would like to pay special tribute to our loving , kind , honest and generous mum , nan and great-nan .
A police spokesperson said : “ Enquiries into the exact circumstances of the collision are ongoing , “ Anyone who witnessed the incident , or who may have a dash cam in their vehicle and was driving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , can call 101 , quoting 44200015032.
” A post mortem by Dr Sanjay Jogai reported the causes of death as traumatic cardiac arrest and road traffic collision .
Senior coroner Christopher Wilkinson said the roads policing unit was making inquiries .
He adjourned the inquest until June 29 .

Maureen Weir, of Shales Road, Southampton has been described as a loving, kind, honest and generous mum, nan and great-nan.
The 81-year-old had been driving her blue Toyota Aygo on Chalk Hill when she collided with a wall at around 8.40am, last Monday.
Her family have now come forward to pay tribute to her.
In a statement, they said: “Maureen was sadly taken away from us in a tragic accident, before her time. She will be forever in our hearts and our thoughts.
“All our love, hugs and kisses. Marilyn, Yvonne & Dave, Karly, Mike, Laura & Meg, and partners.
“Kisses from little Isla, Ava & Aidan.
“We would like to pay special tribute to our loving, kind, honest and generous mum, nan and great-nan.
“She will be sadly missed. Night God Bless”
A police spokesperson said: “Enquiries into the exact circumstances of the collision are ongoing,
“Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have a dash cam in their vehicle and was driving on Chalk Hill at 8.40am last Monday, can call 101, quoting 44200015032.”
A post mortem by Dr Sanjay Jogai reported the causes of death as traumatic cardiac arrest and road traffic collision.
Senior coroner Christopher Wilkinson said the roads policing unit was making inquiries. He adjourned the inquest until June 29.


thedailyecho--2020-01-22--Youths set fire to 'for sale' sign in Oak Road, Fareham

FIRE crews rushed to a Hampshire street last night after a group of youths set a 'for sale ' sign @ @ @ @ @ Fareham fire station was called out to Oak Road , Fareham , at 9.28pm .
@ @ @ @ @ a ‘ for sale ’ sign , which had spread to bushes .
The crew @ @ @ @ @ fire in a matter of minutes and the stop message came through at 9.35pm .

One team from Fareham fire station was called out to Oak Road, Fareham, at 9.28pm.
Youths had set fire to a ‘for sale’ sign, which had spread to bushes.
The crew were able to extinguish the fire in a matter of minutes and the stop message came through at 9.35pm.
More to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-01-22--Kerry Wolfe was one of the staff at The Gamekeeper in Woodlands Road, Woodlands, and is now the land

Kerry Wolfe was one of the staff at The Gamekeeper in Woodlands Road, Woodlands, and is now the landlady

ONE is a Boston bar and the other is a country pub in the New Forest .
Similarities between Cheers and The Gamekeeper may be few and far between but regulars say they have one thing in common - their warm , friendly atmosphere .
Margaret Fahey , who has known the pub for 26 years , says : `` It 's the pub where everyone knows your name . ''
The Gamekeeper is run by Kerry Wolfe , who grew up in the area and was one of the employees before she took over as landlady in October last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a flying start when environmental health inspectors from New Forest District Council paid a routine visit and gave the pub a food hygiene rating of five - the highest possible .
Kerry said : `` I have emotional ties to the pub - my grandfather drank here as a young man and I know a lot of the locals .
`` When I became the landlady one of my main aims was to make it a friendly pub where even someone on their own could come in and chat to people .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marsh carnival starts .
This year we want to enter a float ourselves and make a big deal of it .
We 're also hoping to do music in the summer .
`` Since taking over I 've had a lot of support from the locals , which is really nice .
We 've just had our busiest Sunday for years . ''
Running a pub is often a family affair and The Gamekeeper is no exception .
The chef is Kerry 's brother-in-law , Keith Frampton .
`` Keith is doing very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - we 've had a lot of good comments , '' she said .
The dog-friendly pub has been a watering hole since 1852 .
It used to be called The Royal Oak but 20 years ago was given another name reflecting its New Forest location – The Gamekeeper .
One of the nearby roads is named after Millvina Dean , who was the last remaining survivor of the Titanic disaster in 1912 .
Millvina , who lived at Woodlands and used to visit the pub , died aged 97 in 2009 – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sinking .

Similarities between Cheers and The Gamekeeper may be few and far between but regulars say they have one thing in common - their warm, friendly atmosphere.
Margaret Fahey, who has known the pub for 26 years, says: "It's the pub where everyone knows your name."
The Gamekeeper is run by Kerry Wolfe, who grew up in the area and was one of the employees before she took over as landlady in October last year.
Her tenure got off to a flying start when environmental health inspectors from New Forest District Council paid a routine visit and gave the pub a food hygiene rating of five - the highest possible.
Kerry said: "I have emotional ties to the pub - my grandfather drank here as a young man and I know a lot of the locals.
"When I became the landlady one of my main aims was to make it a friendly pub where even someone on their own could come in and chat to people.
"The Gamekeeper is where the annual Netley Marsh carnival starts. This year we want to enter a float ourselves and make a big deal of it. We're also hoping to do music in the summer.
"Since taking over I've had a lot of support from the locals, which is really nice. We've just had our busiest Sunday for years."
Running a pub is often a family affair and The Gamekeeper is no exception. The chef is Kerry's brother-in-law, Keith Frampton.
"Keith is doing very well with the food side of things - we've had a lot of good comments," she said.
The dog-friendly pub has been a watering hole since 1852.
It used to be called The Royal Oak but 20 years ago was given another name reflecting its New Forest location – The Gamekeeper.
One of the nearby roads is named after Millvina Dean, who was the last remaining survivor of the Titanic disaster in 1912.
Millvina, who lived at Woodlands and used to visit the pub, died aged 97 in 2009 – three years before the centenary of the sinking.


thedailyecho--2020-01-22--Man caught driving Land Rover while 25 times the limit for MDMA is banned from the roads

A BRANSGORE man caught driving a Land Rover while 25 times the limit for MDMA has been banned from the @ @ @ @ @ year .
James White , of Burley Road , was also found to be over @ @ @ @ @ the primary psychoactive ingredient in cannabis – when he was stopped in St John 's @ @ @ @ @ 7 last year .
Last week , the 22-year-old appeared at Poole Magistrates ' Court @ @ @ @ @ micrograms of THC and 251 micrograms of MDMA per litre of his blood .
The @ @ @ @ @ micrograms respectively .
White was fined £200 and ordered to pay a £32 surcharge and @ @ @ @ @ was also disqualified from driving for 14 months for the offence .

James White, of Burley Road, was also found to be over the limit for THC – the primary psychoactive ingredient in cannabis – when he was stopped in St John's Road, Bournemouth on August 7 last year.
Last week, the 22-year-old appeared at Poole Magistrates' Court to admit driving with seven micrograms of THC and 251 micrograms of MDMA per litre of his blood.
The limits are two and ten micrograms respectively.
White was fined £200 and ordered to pay a £32 surcharge and £85 in costs.
He was also disqualified from driving for 14 months for the offence.


thedailyecho--2020-01-22--"Everything must go": Beales website announces 'closing down' sale

A CLOSING down sale has been announced on the Beales website .
As reported , the future of the department @ @ @ @ @ after administrators were called in on Monday .
The homepage of the Beales website says @ @ @ @ @ `` Everything must go . ''
The sale is in-store only across the business 's @ @ @ @ @ .
On Monday , chief executive and owner Tony Brown said he was `` confident @ @ @ @ @ and that the chain was in `` active talks with various parties '' .
Mr @ @ @ @ @ had been a factor in Beales 's struggles .

As reported, the future of the department store hands in the balance after administrators were called in on Monday.
The homepage of the Beales website says: "Closing down.
"Everything must go."
The sale is in-store only across the business's 23 branches, including Fareham.
On Monday, chief executive and owner Tony Brown said he was "confident of a positive outcome" and that the chain was in "active talks with various parties".
Mr Brown said high business rates had been a factor in Beales's struggles.


thedailyecho--2020-01-22--Police probe into 'several incidents of robbery' in Hampshire town

POLICE have launched an investigation after `` several incidents of robbery '' in a Hampshire town .
Hampshire Police say @ @ @ @ @ 2.30pm and 4pm yesterday in Farnborough .
The incidents happened on Farnborough Road near to @ @ @ @ @ there was another on Victoria Road , close to KFC .
Officers believe the incidents @ @ @ @ @ with information is asked to call 101 and quote 44200025676 .

Hampshire Police say the incidents all occured between 2.30pm and 4pm yesterday in Farnborough.
The incidents happened on Farnborough Road near to Pinehurst roundabout.
Police say there was another on Victoria Road, close to KFC.
Officers believe the incidents involved three males.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote 44200025676.


thedailyecho--2020-01-22--A31 crash: Four car pile-up causing delays near Stoney Cross

A FOUR vehicle crash caused long delays on the A31 this morning .
The crash happened on the eastbound carriageway @ @ @ @ @ Stoney Cross .
One lane was blocked but has now been cleared .
Drivers were @ @ @ @ @ 45 minutes , which reduced to 20-minute delays by 8am .

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thedailyecho--2020-01-22--Amazing shot of Spartan over Southampton docks

THIS was the scene 90 years ago as a Spartan bi-plane took a flight over the port of Southampton ’ @ @ @ @ @ by the Simmonds Aircraft Co , which was founded by Oliver Simmonds , the Spartan @ @ @ @ @ his Southampton home in Woolston and then assembled at the Rolling Mills which once stood @ @ @ @ @ the company rented a hangar in Hamble , a total of about 50 aircraft were @ @ @ @ @ the local airfield .
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Produced by the Simmonds Aircraft Co, which was founded by Oliver Simmonds, the Spartan prototype was actually built in his Southampton home in Woolston and then assembled at the Rolling Mills which once stood near Weston Shore.
After the company rented a hangar in Hamble, a total of about 50 aircraft were put together and flown from the local airfield.
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thedailyecho--2020-01-22--Jack Larnach banned from the roads for drug driving

A FAREHAM man has been banned from the roads for drug driving without insurance .
Jack Larnach , 28 , @ @ @ @ @ Cams Hill on September 14 while not insured to drive .
Larnach was caught with @ @ @ @ @ blood .
He was also found to be carrying a quantity of cannabis .
Appearing @ @ @ @ @ , he pleaded guilty accounts of drug driving , one account of driving without an @ @ @ @ @ of possession of cannabis .
Larnach , of Webb Road , Fareham , was disqualified @ @ @ @ @ for drug driving and driving without insurance .
He was discharged conditionally for 12 months @ @ @ @ @ .
He was fined £120 and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £32 and @ @ @ @ @

Jack Larnach, 28, was caught drug driving on Cams Hill on September 14 while not insured to drive.
Larnach was caught with cocaine and Benzoylecgonine in his blood.
He was also found to be carrying a quantity of cannabis.
Appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty accounts of drug driving, one account of driving without an insurance policy and one account of possession of cannabis.
Larnach, of Webb Road, Fareham, was disqualified from driving for 12 months for drug driving and driving without insurance.
He was discharged conditionally for 12 months for the possession of cannabis.
He was fined £120 and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £32 and court costs of £85.


thedailyecho--2020-01-22--James Laurie murder probe: Teenager charged over death of 17-year-old in Thornhill in Southampton

POLICE have charged a 15-year-old boy with murder following the death of a Southampton teenager .
The boy , from Andover , is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates ' Court today following the death of 17-year-old James Laurie .
James died from a single stab wound to the chest in the morning of Sunday , January 19 , following an incident on Lyndsay Road in Thornhill , Southampton .
The 15-year-old boy also faces an allegation of being in possession of a bladed article .
Earlier today , family members paid tribute to James , who lived in Thornhill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ In a statement , issued through Hampshire Constabulary , the family said : `` We will miss you and your cheeky smile forever .
`` You were full of life .
We will always think of you .
Sleep tight now . ''
Friends of James also paid tribute to James , who has been described as an “ outgoing and funny ” friend , who loved his music and rapping .
Kayne Law , a friend of James , told the Daily Echo : “ He was a really lovely lad , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ He loved his rapping , we were only about 12-years-old when he got me into rapping and I ’ ve never stopped since then .
“ We had a lot of memories when we were younger he was a proper good spirit to be around . ''
Anyone with information regarding this incident is still encouraged to submit information to police via their online portal https : //mipp.police.uk/operation/44HC20W01-PO1 or call 101 and quote Operation Tint .

The boy, from Andover, is due to appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court today following the death of 17-year-old James Laurie.
James died from a single stab wound to the chest in the morning of Sunday, January 19, following an incident on Lyndsay Road in Thornhill, Southampton.
The 15-year-old boy also faces an allegation of being in possession of a bladed article.
Earlier today, family members paid tribute to James, who lived in Thornhill, following news of his death.
In a statement, issued through Hampshire Constabulary, the family said: "We will miss you and your cheeky smile forever.
"You were full of life. We will always think of you. Sleep tight now."
Friends of James also paid tribute to James, who has been described as an “outgoing and funny” friend, who loved his music and rapping.
Kayne Law, a friend of James, told the Daily Echo: “He was a really lovely lad, so bubbly and always making people laugh.
“He loved his rapping, we were only about 12-years-old when he got me into rapping and I’ve never stopped since then.
“We had a lot of memories when we were younger he was a proper good spirit to be around."
Anyone with information regarding this incident is still encouraged to submit information to police via their online portal https://mipp.police.uk/operation/44HC20W01-PO1 or call 101 and quote Operation Tint.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-01-22--Did you know about this comedian who was buried in Southampton?

JUST one word on a Southampton tomb encapsulates the fascinating life and career of Edward Askew Sothern and also provides a slight mystery as to why he was buried in a Southampton Cemetery .
Walkers in Southampton Old Cemetery may have come across a sturdy stone cross with a simple inscription on the base , “ Edward Askew Sothern .
Born April 1 , 1826 , died January 20 , 1881 ” .
In between is the single word “ Comedian ” .
Edward Askew Sothern was born in Liverpool and started his working life as a clerk but his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He played in various English repertory companies without notable success .
In 1852 Edward decided to try his luck in America and performed in plays in Boston and New York , often with his wife Emily in the cast .
He was then offered a part in Tom Taylor ’ s Our American Cousin .
His role was to be that of a harmless but brainless English nobleman called Lord Dundreary .
He shared his misgivings about accepting such a small , unimportant part with his friend , Joseph Jefferson , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Jefferson supposedly replied : “ There are no small parts , only small actors ” .
From then on Sothern threw himself into making Dundreary a memorable caricature of an English aristocrat – foolish , foppish , lisping and capering around the stage .
He expanded the role with gags and ad libs until it became the central figure of the play .
The show ran for 150 nights in New York and when it made its London debut at the Haymarket Theatre , Sothern received rave reviews .
The long , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ character became known as dundrearies and twisted aphorisms such as “ birds of a feather grow no moss ” were all the rage .
The character became so famous that it inspired spin off plays like Lord Dundreary Abroad and Dundreary Married and Done For .
Unfortunately the original play Our American Cousin is now infamous for being the play that Abraham Lincoln was watching at Ford ’ s Theatre in Washington DC when he was shot by the actor John Wilkes Booth .
Sothern was no longer in the cast because his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He appeared in many other plays and his popularity grew on both sides of the Atlantic .
WS Gilbert , best known for his collaboration with Arthur Sullivan , wrote several plays especially for him .
By the time of his death , Sothern was living in Cavendish Square in London .
It is unclear whether his wife and family ever moved from Liverpool to live with him .
Sothern had four children , three boys and a girl , all of whom became actors .
Indeed EH Sothern reprised his father ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ known as a Shakespearean actor .
Edward Askew Sothern was buried in Southampton “ at his own request ” but his only known link with the town was his sister , Mary Cowan , who lived here and was later buried in the same grave as her brother .
Her inscription is on the other side of the tomb .
As a frequent traveller across the Atlantic , Southampton may well have been his port of embarkation or disembarkation which he was able to combine with a reunion with his sister .
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mary Cowan his principal beneficiary but a previous will had left most of his estate to his wife and children .
Emily Sothern contested her husband ’ s will but lost and it can only be conjectured that an irrevocable gulf had opened up between Sothern and his family .
Maybe he felt he had to live up to the date of his birth .
He and his friends would stage mock arguments in public places and run fake advertisements in newspapers .
It is unsurprising , therefore , that many people failed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Southampton believing the notice of his death to be just another of his pranks .

Walkers in Southampton Old Cemetery may have come across a sturdy stone cross with a simple inscription on the base, “Edward Askew Sothern. Born April 1, 1826, died January 20, 1881”. In between is the single word “Comedian”.
Edward Askew Sothern was born in Liverpool and started his working life as a clerk but his dream was to go on the stage.
He played in various English repertory companies without notable success.
In 1852 Edward decided to try his luck in America and performed in plays in Boston and New York, often with his wife Emily in the cast.
He was then offered a part in Tom Taylor’s Our American Cousin.
His role was to be that of a harmless but brainless English nobleman called Lord Dundreary.
He shared his misgivings about accepting such a small, unimportant part with his friend, Joseph Jefferson, who had been cast as the leading man.
Jefferson supposedly replied: “There are no small parts, only small actors”.
From then on Sothern threw himself into making Dundreary a memorable caricature of an English aristocrat – foolish, foppish, lisping and capering around the stage.
He expanded the role with gags and ad libs until it became the central figure of the play.
The show ran for 150 nights in New York and when it made its London debut at the Haymarket Theatre, Sothern received rave reviews.
The long, bushy side burns he wore when in character became known as dundrearies and twisted aphorisms such as “birds of a feather grow no moss” were all the rage.
The character became so famous that it inspired spin off plays like Lord Dundreary Abroad and Dundreary Married and Done For.
Unfortunately the original play Our American Cousin is now infamous for being the play that Abraham Lincoln was watching at Ford’s Theatre in Washington DC when he was shot by the actor John Wilkes Booth.
Sothern was no longer in the cast because his career had moved on by then.
He appeared in many other plays and his popularity grew on both sides of the Atlantic.
WS Gilbert, best known for his collaboration with Arthur Sullivan, wrote several plays especially for him.
By the time of his death, Sothern was living in Cavendish Square in London.
It is unclear whether his wife and family ever moved from Liverpool to live with him.
Sothern had four children, three boys and a girl, all of whom became actors. Indeed EH Sothern reprised his father’s Dundreary role but then became better known as a Shakespearean actor.
Edward Askew Sothern was buried in Southampton “at his own request” but his only known link with the town was his sister, Mary Cowan, who lived here and was later buried in the same grave as her brother. Her inscription is on the other side of the tomb.
As a frequent traveller across the Atlantic, Southampton may well have been his port of embarkation or disembarkation which he was able to combine with a reunion with his sister.
A will made shortly before his death made Mary Cowan his principal beneficiary but a previous will had left most of his estate to his wife and children.
Emily Sothern contested her husband’s will but lost and it can only be conjectured that an irrevocable gulf had opened up between Sothern and his family.
Edward Askew Sothern was an incorrigible practical joker.
Maybe he felt he had to live up to the date of his birth.
He and his friends would stage mock arguments in public places and run fake advertisements in newspapers. It is unsurprising, therefore, that many people failed to turn up for his funeral service in Southampton believing the notice of his death to be just another of his pranks.
By Ally Hayes, tour guide with SeeSouthampton.co.uk .


thedailyecho--2020-01-22--Police on the hunt for men who stole "hundreds of pounds" from Chef Peking, Romsey

POLICE are on the hunt for three men who stole over £100 from a Chinese takeaway in Romsey .
Staff at Chef Peking , Winchester Road , were taken by surprise when one of the men jumped onto the counter and stole the till containing `` several hundred pounds '' .
Now residents have hit out at the `` thoughtless thieves '' who burgled the takeaway on Thursday , January 16 , between 9.15pm and 10.44pm .
Cllr Nick Adams-King , who represents Blackwater on the borough council , said : `` There has been a spate of robberies at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the The Water Garden Cafe , which is a terrible shame when I know so many of the businesses are working really hard to survive and things are tough for them .
`` I know the police always prioritise things like burglaries and I hope they will , because its is so important for to these businesses .
`` I have owned a restaurant myself and we were burgled , which was a real pain because the insurance does not always cover you for what you have lost . ''
He added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on your cash flow , so these opportunistic and thoughtless thieves can have a huge impact on people 's business . ''
Cllr Mark Cooper , who represents Romsey Tadburn on the borough council , said : `` It is a very traumatic time for the owner of the business and I hope the police can find the culprits quickly . ''
Another resident said : `` Not another shop ; that 's the third this week I have heard about .
`` First the Hog Shack in Eastleigh then World of Water @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be careful and take your takings home or to the bank . ''
A spokesperson from Hampshire police told the Advertiser `` several hundred pounds '' were stolen from the Chinese takeaway .
They added : `` Anyone with information should call police on 101 , quoting the crime reference number 44200020540 .
`` Alternatively , people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 , where information can be left anonymously . ''
Chef Peking has been contacted for comment .

Staff at Chef Peking, Winchester Road, were taken by surprise when one of the men jumped onto the counter and stole the till containing "several hundred pounds".
Now residents have hit out at the "thoughtless thieves" who burgled the takeaway on Thursday, January 16, between 9.15pm and 10.44pm.
Cllr Nick Adams-King, who represents Blackwater on the borough council, said: "There has been a spate of robberies at cafes and restaurants recently, such as at the The Water Garden Cafe, which is a terrible shame when I know so many of the businesses are working really hard to survive and things are tough for them.
"I know the police always prioritise things like burglaries and I hope they will, because its is so important for to these businesses.
"I have owned a restaurant myself and we were burgled, which was a real pain because the insurance does not always cover you for what you have lost."
He added: "It has a big impact on your cash flow, so these opportunistic and thoughtless thieves can have a huge impact on people's business."
Cllr Mark Cooper, who represents Romsey Tadburn on the borough council, said: "It is a very traumatic time for the owner of the business and I hope the police can find the culprits quickly."
Another resident said: "Not another shop; that's the third this week I have heard about.
"First the Hog Shack in Eastleigh then World of Water and now Chef Peking.
"Please be careful and take your takings home or to the bank."
A spokesperson from Hampshire police told the Advertiser "several hundred pounds" were stolen from the Chinese takeaway.
They added: "Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting the crime reference number 44200020540.
"Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously."
Chef Peking has been contacted for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-01-22--Work to build long awaited £34m Stubbington bypass is finally under way

MOTORISTS are to face two years of roadworks as works to build a multi-million pound bypass in Hampshire have begun .
The long-awaited £34m Stubbington bypass near Fareham is now under construction as works started yesterday and are expected to be completed in 24 months .
Highway bosses said disruption will be kept to a minimum as most of the works will be done across fields .
But some lane and overnight road closures are expected to be in place towards the end of the scheme to allow the road to be resurfaced .
The project will see the construction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the B3354 Titchfield Road and Gosport Road passing to the north and east of Stubbington , the widening of Titchfield Road and improvements to the A27 Titchfield Gyratory .
Civic chiefs said the bypass will divert traffic around the outskirts of Stubbington and reduce journey time and peak hour congestion onto and off the Gosport peninsula as well as supporting long-term plans for regeneration and economic development .
The project is led by Hampshire County Council in partnership with Solent LEP .
Cllr Rob Humby , executive member for economy , transport and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ This new road is to ease traffic flow and it is about helping businesses .
Businesses have told us that the issue is getting in and off the peninsula .
Improving traffic time will address some of the issues that businesses have told us.
” The detailed plans which were revealed in a public event held in Stubbington yesterday , show that there would not be lane closures between 6am and 9.30am and 3.30pm to 7pm Monday to Friday and all day on Saturday .
Traffic lights will be in place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ speed limit .
The county council said towards the end of the scheme road surfacing will require overnight road closures but details are yet to be released .
The new scheme will also see a revised signal-controlled junction at the A27/B3334 Titchfield Gyratory , a new 3.5km single carriageway road with an off-road footway and cycleway as well as pedestrian crossing islands .
There will also be a new signal-controlled junction at Peak Lane with pedestrian and cycle crossings .
The speed limit on Peak Lane between Stubbington and Longfield Avenue will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , county councillor for Fareham Crofton , said : “ It has taken a long time but once it is built it will be very beneficial for commuters and residents and the residents will have their village back and also it will stop rat running .
”

The long-awaited £34m Stubbington bypass near Fareham is now under construction as works started yesterday and are expected to be completed in 24 months.
Highway bosses said disruption will be kept to a minimum as most of the works will be done across fields.
But some lane and overnight road closures are expected to be in place towards the end of the scheme to allow the road to be resurfaced.
The project will see the construction of a new single carriageway road between the B3354 Titchfield Road and Gosport Road passing to the north and east of Stubbington, the widening of Titchfield Road and improvements to the A27 Titchfield Gyratory.
Civic chiefs said the bypass will divert traffic around the outskirts of Stubbington and reduce journey time and peak hour congestion onto and off the Gosport peninsula as well as supporting long-term plans for regeneration and economic development.
The project is led by Hampshire County Council in partnership with Solent LEP.
Cllr Rob Humby, executive member for economy, transport and environment at the county council, said: “This new road is to ease traffic flow and it is about helping businesses. Businesses have told us that the issue is getting in and off the peninsula. Improving traffic time will address some of the issues that businesses have told us.”
The detailed plans which were revealed in a public event held in Stubbington yesterday, show that there would not be lane closures between 6am and 9.30am and 3.30pm to 7pm Monday to Friday and all day on Saturday. Traffic lights will be in place throughout the day with a temporary 30mph speed limit.
The county council said towards the end of the scheme road surfacing will require overnight road closures but details are yet to be released.
The new scheme will also see a revised signal-controlled junction at the A27/B3334 Titchfield Gyratory, a new 3.5km single carriageway road with an off-road footway and cycleway as well as pedestrian crossing islands. There will also be a new signal-controlled junction at Peak Lane with pedestrian and cycle crossings. The speed limit on Peak Lane between Stubbington and Longfield Avenue will be reduced to 50mph.
Cllr Pal Hayre, county councillor for Fareham Crofton, said: “It has taken a long time but once it is built it will be very beneficial for commuters and residents and the residents will have their village back and also it will stop rat running.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-22--Yellow Dot Town Nursery rated 'good' by Ofsted

A NURSERY that was previously rated inadequate has been given a Good rating by inspectors .
Yellow Dot Town Nursery , in Eastleigh , was rated as Good in all four areas of the Ofsted inspection , including the quality of education ; behaviour and attitudes ; personal development ; and leadership and management .
The previous Inadequate rating last May said the manager is new in post and knows the areas that need developing .
It added that she has an action plan in place , but that it was not being addressed quickly enough to have an impact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But the nursery ’ s most recent inspection said : “ Since the last inspection , the quality of children ’ s care and learning has significantly improved .
The new nursery manager has worked hard to meet actions and recommendations raised at the inspection.
” It also says that children are happy and settled , and form close emotional relationships with their key persons .
They said the staff work closely with parents to support children ’ s care and good health , including children with Special Educational Needs and Disability .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ play outdoors and develop physical skills , according to inspectors .
They added that managers have introduced robust systems to ensure children ’ s individual dietary needs and allergies are adhered to .
Nursery manager Natalie Ryves said : “ We are delighted to read so many positive comments about all aspects of the nursery in this positive Ofsted report .
”

Yellow Dot Town Nursery, in Eastleigh, was rated as Good in all four areas of the Ofsted inspection, including the quality of education; behaviour and attitudes; personal development; and leadership and management.
The previous Inadequate rating last May said the manager is new in post and knows the areas that need developing.
It added that she has an action plan in place, but that it was not being addressed quickly enough to have an impact on the current provision for children.
But the nursery’s most recent inspection said: “Since the last inspection, the quality of children’s care and learning has significantly improved. The new nursery manager has worked hard to meet actions and recommendations raised at the inspection.”
It also says that children are happy and settled, and form close emotional relationships with their key persons. They said the staff work closely with parents to support children’s care and good health, including children with Special Educational Needs and Disability.
Children also have plenty of time to play outdoors and develop physical skills, according to inspectors.
They added that managers have introduced robust systems to ensure children’s individual dietary needs and allergies are adhered to.
Nursery manager Megan Windridge said: “We are delighted to read so many positive comments about all aspects of the nursery in this positive Ofsted report.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-22--Sainsbury's to cut more jobs after Argos takeover

Hundreds more management jobs are being cut at Sainsbury 's in the latest overhaul following its takeover of Argos .
The supermarket giant confirmed plans to further integrate the head office functions for both Sainsbury 's and Argos across departments including commercial , retail , finance , digital , technology and human resources .
It declined to reveal the total number of further roles that will be cut , but said it would be in the `` hundreds '' .
It comes after the retailer has already cut the number of senior leadership roles by more than a fifth since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have head office functions across London , Milton Keynes , Edinburgh , Manchester and Coventry .
Chief executive Mike Coupe told staff : `` We have to adapt to continue to meet the needs of our customers now and in the future and , while change can be hard , it 's also necessary . ''
He added : `` We already have a sense of momentum across the business and can accelerate this by streamlining our structure and responding to customer needs more quickly .
`` Truly integrating our business also unlocks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things that matter most to our customers . ''
The group stressed the job cuts are part of previously announced plans to save £500 million in costs , revealed after its failed attempt to merge with rival Asda .
It comes after Sainsbury 's revealed plans two years ago to shake up its management team , putting thousands of jobs at risk .
It has been cutting out duplicate jobs and making efficiencies following the 2016 acquisition of Argos , while also looking to make savings amid a brutal price war with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ falling sales over its Christmas quarter as a tough toy and video games market offset a robust performance in food and clothing .
The group saw like-for-like retail sales fall 0.7 % , excluding fuel , in the 15 weeks to January 4 .
Its performance was dragged lower by a 3.9 % fall in general merchandise sales - its worst performance since the group bought Argos .
The group warned that trading is set to remain `` highly competitive and promotional '' in 2020 , with ongoing consumer uncertainty clouding the outlook @

The supermarket giant confirmed plans to further integrate the head office functions for both Sainsbury's and Argos across departments including commercial, retail, finance, digital, technology and human resources.
It declined to reveal the total number of further roles that will be cut, but said it would be in the "hundreds".
It comes after the retailer has already cut the number of senior leadership roles by more than a fifth since last March.
Sainsbury's and Argos have head office functions across London, Milton Keynes, Edinburgh, Manchester and Coventry.
Chief executive Mike Coupe told staff: "We have to adapt to continue to meet the needs of our customers now and in the future and, while change can be hard, it's also necessary."
He added: "We already have a sense of momentum across the business and can accelerate this by streamlining our structure and responding to customer needs more quickly.
"Truly integrating our business also unlocks efficiencies that we can reinvest in the things that matter most to our customers."
The group stressed the job cuts are part of previously announced plans to save £500 million in costs, revealed after its failed attempt to merge with rival Asda.
It comes after Sainsbury's revealed plans two years ago to shake up its management team, putting thousands of jobs at risk.
It has been cutting out duplicate jobs and making efficiencies following the 2016 acquisition of Argos, while also looking to make savings amid a brutal price war with the German discounters.
The group recently posted falling sales over its Christmas quarter as a tough toy and video games market offset a robust performance in food and clothing.
The group saw like-for-like retail sales fall 0.7%, excluding fuel, in the 15 weeks to January 4.
Its performance was dragged lower by a 3.9% fall in general merchandise sales - its worst performance since the group bought Argos.
The group warned that trading is set to remain "highly competitive and promotional" in 2020, with ongoing consumer uncertainty clouding the outlook.


thedailyecho--2020-01-22--Sir David Jason visits National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, to film scenes for his new TV series

IT WAS the moment Peckham 's best-known wheeler-dealer was reunited with his famous three-wheel van .
Sir David Jason , who played Del Boy Trotter in Only Fools and Horses , visited the National Motor Museum , Beaulieu .
He was there to film a sequence for his new TV series , Great British Inventions , which begins tonight .
The bright yellow van , emblazoned with the words `` Trotters Independent Trading Co , New York , Paris , Peckham '' , is one of several film and TV vehicles on show at the museum .
Sir David , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symbol of great British eccentricity '' .
As well as inspecting the van he took the world 's smallest production car - the diminutive Peel P50 - for a test drive in the museum grounds .
Beaulieu spokesperson Jane Riddiford said : “ David delighted visitors who gathered to watch him .
`` He had everyone laughing as he clambered in and out of the Peel P50 .
He didn ’ t enjoy driving it but did like being reunited with the Reliant Regal Supervan from only Only Fools and Horses .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has filmed with us recently .
`` In another series he filmed scenes for David Jason ’ s Secret Service at Palace House and discovered more about Beaulieu ’ s role as a finishing school for secret agents during the Second World War . ''
Great British Inventions is a four-part series being screened on More4 .
The Beaulieu sequence forms part of tonight 's episode , which examines the impact of the wheel .
It goes out on More4 at 9pm .

Sir David Jason, who played Del Boy Trotter in Only Fools and Horses, visited the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu.
He was there to film a sequence for his new TV series, Great British Inventions, which begins tonight.
The bright yellow van, emblazoned with the words "Trotters Independent Trading Co, New York, Paris, Peckham", is one of several film and TV vehicles on show at the museum.
Sir David, 79, describes it as a "symbol of great British eccentricity".
As well as inspecting the van he took the world's smallest production car - the diminutive Peel P50 - for a test drive in the museum grounds.
Beaulieu spokesperson Jane Riddiford said: “David delighted visitors who gathered to watch him.
"He had everyone laughing as he clambered in and out of the Peel P50. He didn’t enjoy driving it but did like being reunited with the Reliant Regal Supervan from only Only Fools and Horses.
“This is the second time that David has filmed with us recently.
"In another series he filmed scenes for David Jason’s Secret Service at Palace House and discovered more about Beaulieu’s role as a finishing school for secret agents during the Second World War."
Great British Inventions is a four-part series being screened on More4.
The Beaulieu sequence forms part of tonight's episode, which examines the impact of the wheel. It goes out on More4 at 9pm.


thedailyecho--2020-01-22--Melissa Hemsley to team up with Burley Manor in 2020

BURLEY Manor is to launch its 2020 partnership with sustainable food guru Melissa Hemsley with a special lunch .
The event , on Sunday February 2 , will provide an opportunity for Burley Manor ’ s guests and New Forest residents to hear all about Melissa , her love for good sustainable food and the release of her latest cookbook Eat Green .
Guests can grill Melissa in a Q & A session , which will be followed by canapes and a delicious two-course lunch menu inspired by Melissa ’ s latest recipes for the season .
Melissa Hemsley is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sourcing sustainable and nourishing recipes who loves to celebrate easy , affordable and sustainable healthy food that everyone can enjoy with minimum impact on the planet .
She started off her career as a private chef with her sister , Jasmine in 2010 .
After several successful years cooking many a nourishing , wholesome meals for international actors and musicians , the duo published two best-selling Hemsley+Hemsley cookery books and opened a café in Selfridges , London .
A primetime cookery show followed , as well as lots of appearances on Sunday Brunch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and at food festivals across the globe .
Melissa went on to release a bestselling solo cookbook Eat Happy and is releasing a new cookbook Eat Green this month .
Sharing 100 practical , flexitarian recipes , the book celebrates vegetables as the star ingredient , with simple swaps included , meaning that meat and fish can be added in or taken away , so everyone can enjoy a delicious meal .
Each recipe focuses on UK-grown , easy-to-buy ingredients , cutting down on food waste and celebrating the very best seasonal produce @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vegetarian or something in between – with extra emphasis on using up all those odds and ends which usually get thrown away .
Alongside recipes , ‘ Eat Green ’ is packed with Melissa ’ s great USPs including time saving tricks , efficiency tweaks and seasonal swaps .
There will also be photo opportunities with Melissa .
Prices start at £65 per person with a ticket plus signed copy of Eat Green priced £79 .
The event will take place in The Barn at Burley Manor from 11.30am to 3pm and will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on sale now from burleymanor.com/whats-on

The event, on Sunday February 2, will provide an opportunity for Burley Manor’s guests and New Forest residents to hear all about Melissa, her love for good sustainable food and the release of her latest cookbook Eat Green.
Guests can grill Melissa in a Q&A session, which will be followed by canapes and a delicious two-course lunch menu inspired by Melissa’s latest recipes for the season.
Melissa Hemsley is a cook, writer and champion of sourcing sustainable and nourishing recipes who loves to celebrate easy, affordable and sustainable healthy food that everyone can enjoy with minimum impact on the planet. She started off her career as a private chef with her sister, Jasmine in 2010. After several successful years cooking many a nourishing, wholesome meals for international actors and musicians, the duo published two best-selling Hemsley+Hemsley cookery books and opened a café in Selfridges, London. A primetime cookery show followed, as well as lots of appearances on Sunday Brunch, Saturday Kitchen and This Morning, and at food festivals across the globe.
Melissa went on to release a bestselling solo cookbook Eat Happy and is releasing a new cookbook Eat Green this month. Sharing 100 practical, flexitarian recipes, the book celebrates vegetables as the star ingredient, with simple swaps included, meaning that meat and fish can be added in or taken away, so everyone can enjoy a delicious meal.
Each recipe focuses on UK-grown, easy-to-buy ingredients, cutting down on food waste and celebrating the very best seasonal produce, whether you are an omnivore, vegetarian or something in between – with extra emphasis on using up all those odds and ends which usually get thrown away. Alongside recipes, ‘Eat Green’ is packed with Melissa’s great USPs including time saving tricks, efficiency tweaks and seasonal swaps.
There will also be photo opportunities with Melissa.
Prices start at £65 per person with a ticket plus signed copy of Eat Green priced £79.
The event will take place in The Barn at Burley Manor from 11.30am to 3pm and will include a welcome drink.
Tickets are on sale now from burleymanor.com/whats-on


thedailyecho--2020-01-22--Mysterious 'fireball' flies across Southampton sky before disappearing

A MYSTERIOUS object was seen flying across Southampton before `` bursting into flames '' and plummeting to the ground .
Residents watched in shock as an unidentified object with a twisted vapour trail began to pass over the city , before it caught fire and suddenly began to fall to the ground .
This happened at around 4.45pm on Saturday January 18 , and the object was seen to be travelling towards the Weston Shore , but was believed to be around `` 20 to 30 miles away '' .
Kev Brophy , of Blackthorn Road , Southampton , witnessed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the whole ordeal as `` quite scary '' .
He said : `` It was about quarter to five and I was in the front garden when the children noticed it .
There was a twisted white vapour trail going directly over the house but as it progressed , it started to descend slowly and the trail turned black .
`` Then the trajectory changed totally and it started to plummet , the smoke got thicker until it burst into flames .
I assume it was around 20 or 30 miles out .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ thought it was passenger flight it made my wife feel a bit sick .
It was quite scary to think it was an accident happening but the police confirmed it was not a passenger flight with a phone call . ''
Kev claims that Hampshire Police got in contact to confirm the object was a ball of flames , but that it was not an aircraft of any kind .
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency for more details , but they were both unaware of @ @ @

Residents watched in shock as an unidentified object with a twisted vapour trail began to pass over the city, before it caught fire and suddenly began to fall to the ground.
This happened at around 4.45pm on Saturday January 18, and the object was seen to be travelling towards the Weston Shore, but was believed to be around "20 to 30 miles away".
Kev Brophy, of Blackthorn Road, Southampton, witnessed the incident from his home and described the whole ordeal as "quite scary".
He said: "It was about quarter to five and I was in the front garden when the children noticed it. There was a twisted white vapour trail going directly over the house but as it progressed, it started to descend slowly and the trail turned black.
"Then the trajectory changed totally and it started to plummet, the smoke got thicker until it burst into flames. I assume it was around 20 or 30 miles out."
"Initially myself and my wife thought it was passenger flight it made my wife feel a bit sick. It was quite scary to think it was an accident happening but the police confirmed it was not a passenger flight with a phone call."
Kev claims that Hampshire Police got in contact to confirm the object was a ball of flames, but that it was not an aircraft of any kind.
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency for more details, but they were both unaware of the incident.