thedailyecho--2020-03-07--Southampton Airport has "bright future" says Loganair chief executive

SOUTHAMPTON Airport has a “ bright future ” , according to the airline boss who has taken on three of its routes following the collapse of Flybe .
Glasgow-based Loganair announced on the day of Flybe ’ s fall into administration that it would operate flights between Southampton and Glasgow , Edinburgh and Newcastle .
Loganair ’ s chief executive , Jonathan Hinkles , told the Daily Echo that the demise of Flybe need not threaten the future of Southampton Airport .
He said the airport had a good catchment area with big employers , as well as passengers who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ On all these counts , I think the airport has got a bright future , ” he said .
Loganair has taken on former Flybe routes across the country .
“ We ’ ll probably see some announcements from other airlines over the next couple of weeks , ” said Mr Hinkles .
“ Within six months , probably 80 per cent will be filled again with somebody .
About 20 per cent probably shouldn ’ t be.
” Loganair ’ s Southampton services will start on March 23 , with up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city and Newastle , with one-way fares starting at £54.99 .
From March 30 , there will be three flights a day to Glasgow , with four flights a day from July 6 , and fares starting at £54.99 .
Edinburgh will be added to schedules from June 15 , with up to four flights a day and fares from £54.99 .
Unlike those of many other budget airlines , the fares include a baggage hold allowance , allocated seating and tea or coffee with wafers .
“ People probably will see some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because we ’ re not rushing out to repeat the issues that led to Flybe going bust , ” said Mr Hinkles .
Loganair has said it will take on around 100 staff , mainly based in Scotland .
But Mr Hinkles said its intervention would also preserve jobs with other employers running services at airports .
“ We ’ re at least helping provide some certainty through that service sector and particularly in Southampton where high proportion of flights were Flybe , ” he said .
Loganair is backing Southampton ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a wider range of aircraft .
“ We ’ re very , very supportive of the runway upgrade project in Southampton because actually , to be able to operate all types of aircraft in Loganair ’ s fleet , this runway is quite limited , ” he said .
Flybe had said a downturn in demand after the outbreak of the coronavirus had contributed to its financial problems .
Mr Hinkles said : “ Coronavirus will get worse before it gets better but tat the same time this industry has always had something @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 9/11 .
“ There ’ s always something in the industry and you just have to be able to deal with it .
”

Glasgow-based Loganair announced on the day of Flybe’s fall into administration that it would operate flights between Southampton and Glasgow, Edinburgh and Newcastle.
Loganair’s chief executive, Jonathan Hinkles, told the Daily Echo that the demise of Flybe need not threaten the future of Southampton Airport. He said the airport had a good catchment area with big employers, as well as passengers who normally had a good disposable income.
“On all these counts, I think the airport has got a bright future,” he said.
Loganair has taken on former Flybe routes across the country.
“We’ll probably see some announcements from other airlines over the next couple of weeks,” said Mr Hinkles.
“Within six months, probably 80 per cent will be filled again with somebody. About 20 per cent probably shouldn’t be.”
Loganair’s Southampton services will start on March 23, with up to three flights a day between the city and Newastle, with one-way fares starting at £54.99.
From March 30, there will be three flights a day to Glasgow, with four flights a day from July 6, and fares starting at £54.99.
Edinburgh will be added to schedules from June 15, with up to four flights a day and fares from £54.99.
Unlike those of many other budget airlines, the fares include a baggage hold allowance, allocated seating and tea or coffee with wafers.
“People probably will see some higher fares around under the new regime because we’re not rushing out to repeat the issues that led to Flybe going bust,” said Mr Hinkles.
Loganair has said it will take on around 100 staff, mainly based in Scotland. But Mr Hinkles said its intervention would also preserve jobs with other employers running services at airports.
“We’re at least helping provide some certainty through that service sector and particularly in Southampton where high proportion of flights were Flybe,” he said.
Loganair is backing Southampton’s bid to extend its runway to accommodate a wider range of aircraft.
“We’re very, very supportive of the runway upgrade project in Southampton because actually, to be able to operate all types of aircraft in Loganair’s fleet, this runway is quite limited,” he said.
Flybe had said a downturn in demand after the outbreak of the coronavirus had contributed to its financial problems.
Mr Hinkles said: “Coronavirus will get worse before it gets better but tat the same time this industry has always had something – volcanic ash, the aftermath of 9/11.
“There’s always something in the industry and you just have to be able to deal with it.”


thedailyecho--2020-03-06--Coronavirus: UK cases jump by 47 in a single day from 115 to 163

The number of people diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK as of 7am on Friday has risen to 163 from @ @ @ @ @ , it has been confirmed .
The Department of Health issued a fresh statement on @ @ @ @ @ the cases of Coronavirus across England ?
Here are the latest figures by NHS region @ @ @ @ @ Friday , March 6 , 2020 : What is the latest in Scotland ?
Five @ @ @ @ @ been confirmed in Scotland , taking the total to 11 .
The new Covid-19 cases @ @ @ @ @ , and one each in Grampian , Forth Valley and Lothian health board areas , @ @ @ @ @ an update .
It is the largest increase in a day since the first case @ @ @ @ @ Tayside on Sunday evening .

The Department of Health issued a fresh statement on Friday afternoon.
Where are the cases of Coronavirus across England?
Here are the latest figures by NHS region, as of 7am on Friday, March 6, 2020:
East of England: 11
London: 29
Midlands: 12
North East and Yorkshire: 13
North West: 21
South East: 24
South West: 22
To be determined: 15
Total: 147
What is the latest in Scotland?
Five new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Scotland, taking the total to 11.
The new Covid-19 cases are in two in Fife, and one each in Grampian, Forth Valley and Lothian health board areas, the Scottish Government said in an update.
It is the largest increase in a day since the first case in Scotland was confirmed in Tayside on Sunday evening.


thedailyecho--2020-03-06--Police appeal for two men in connection with cash box robbery outside of Southampton KFC

POLICE have released CCTV of two men they want to speak to in relation to a cash box robbery outside a Southampton KFC .
This comes after officers appealed for information regarding a cash box robbery outside KFC at Antelope Park , Bursledon Road , involving two men .
Two men wearing face coverings and crash helmets approached a G4S driver as he made his way from KFC back to his van , during the incident which took place between 3pm and 3.15 on Thursday February 27 .
The men threatened the driver with a weapon and demanded the cash @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Now , a CCTV image has been released and officers are appealing to the public to help find the men they want to speak to in connection to this incident .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` Do you recognise this bike ?
`` If you were in the area around the time of this incident and witnessed anything suspicious or have any CCTV , dash cam footage or any information that might help our investigation , please call 101 and quote 44200074930 .
`` Alternatively , people can call Crimestoppers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anonymously . ''
As previously reported , police are treating this incident as linked to three other similar incidents in Southampton over the recent weeks .
The first incident took place at around 10.50am on Thursday , 6 February outside Barclays bank on Burgess Road in Southampton , involving two men on a motorcycle approaching a G4S security guard outside Barclays bank and demanded the cash box .
It was handed over but was empty and the men threw the box to the ground before making off on the motorbike .
The second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , February 7 , outside Southampton City College in St Mary ’ s Street .
Two men approached a G4S security guard on a motorbike and demanded the cash box containing a quantity of cash before making off on a motorbike .
A third incident took place just before 1.45pm on Monday , February 17 at the Tesco petrol station on West End Road .
Two men on a motorbike attempted to grab a cash box off a G4S security guard as he made his way from the petrol station back to his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ intervened and the two men made off on the motorbike empty handed .

This comes after officers appealed for information regarding a cash box robbery outside KFC at Antelope Park, Bursledon Road, involving two men.
Two men wearing face coverings and crash helmets approached a G4S driver as he made his way from KFC back to his van, during the incident which took place between 3pm and 3.15 on Thursday February 27.
The men threatened the driver with a weapon and demanded the cash box before making off on a motorbike.
Now, a CCTV image has been released and officers are appealing to the public to help find the men they want to speak to in connection to this incident.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "Do you recognise this bike?
"If you were in the area around the time of this incident and witnessed anything suspicious or have any CCTV, dash cam footage or any information that might help our investigation, please call 101 and quote 44200074930.
"Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and leave information anonymously."
As previously reported, police are treating this incident as linked to three other similar incidents in Southampton over the recent weeks.
The first incident took place at around 10.50am on Thursday, 6 February outside Barclays bank on Burgess Road in Southampton, involving two men on a motorcycle approaching a G4S security guard outside Barclays bank and demanded the cash box.
It was handed over but was empty and the men threw the box to the ground before making off on the motorbike.
The second incident took place around 1.50pm on Friday, February 7, outside Southampton City College in St Mary’s Street.
Two men approached a G4S security guard on a motorbike and demanded the cash box containing a quantity of cash before making off on a motorbike.
A third incident took place just before 1.45pm on Monday, February 17 at the Tesco petrol station on West End Road.
Two men on a motorbike attempted to grab a cash box off a G4S security guard as he made his way from the petrol station back to his van but a member of the public intervened and the two men made off on the motorbike empty handed.


thedailyecho--2020-03-06--Police looking to speak to man after rings are stolen from Basingstoke jewellers

POLICE have launched an appeal after a Hampshire jewellers was burgled this week .
Officers would like to speak to @ @ @ @ @ a burglary , which happened at 3.30pm on March 2 , at a Basingstoke store @ @ @ @ @ suspect entered the jewellers , squeezed through a gap to an area not accessible to @ @ @ @ @ tray of rings and ran out of the shop .
Now police have described the @ @ @ @ @ male , of stocky build and aged between 30 and 40 .
He is approximately @ @ @ @ @ 5 ’ 8 ” tall and was wearing a leather jacket .
This comes as @ @ @ @ @ a tray of gold and semi-precious rings out , but had covered them with a @ @ @ @ @ .
A spokesperson from Hampshire police said : `` Do you recognise him ?
If @ @ @ @ @ get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference 44200080222 .

Officers would like to speak to a man in connection with a burglary, which happened at 3.30pm on March 2, at a Basingstoke store in New Street.
The suspect entered the jewellers, squeezed through a gap to an area not accessible to the public, grabbed the tray of rings and ran out of the shop.
Now police have described the suspect as being an Asian male, of stocky build and aged between 30 and 40.
He is approximately 5’6” to 5’8” tall and was wearing a leather jacket.
This comes as a staff member had left a tray of gold and semi-precious rings out, but had covered them with a towel while serving a customer.
A spokesperson from Hampshire police said: "Do you recognise him? If you can help, please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference 44200080222.
"Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-03-07--Police appeal to mother of dead baby found in woodland near Hythe

POLICE are growing `` increasingly concerned '' for a mother 's welfare after a baby was discovered dead in woods near Southampton .
The baby boy was found dead on Thursday , March 5 , when a retired HGV driver , Michael Dorsett , was walking his dog close to Shore Road in Hythe .
Now officers have revealed , since the baby was found just after 2pm that day , they have been carrying out a number of enquiries in a bid to trace the mother .
Police will be continuing to carry out enquiries throughout the weekend and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Appealing to the mother , director of Midwifery at University Hospital Southampton , Suzanne Cunningham , said : “ This will undoubtedly have been a very distressing time for you and it is vitally important you seek medical assistance .
“ I would urge you to please make contact with someone who can help you .
“ You may not want to call the police , but please speak to someone – be that a healthcare professional , a GP or by attending a hospital . ''
She added : `` Both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ You may be concerned about a friend or relative , they may not have been acting their normal self or look their normal self .
“ If you have concerns about someone who you know has recently been heavily pregnant or believe may have been , I would urge you to get in touch .
“ Your call could be vitally important for the welfare of the mother of this baby boy.
” Inspector Helen Andrews added : “ Our priority remains ensuring the welfare of the mother of this boy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we believe the boy was born either full-term or close to full-term and he is believed to be white .
“ Our officers have been carrying out house-to-house enquiries today and will be in the area through the weekend .
“ If you have any concerns , please approach them and they will be happy to speak with you.
” Residents are also being told to not hesitate in approaching an officer if they have any concerns .
Anyone with information can call 101 , quoting Operation Verse or the reference number 44200084127 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anonymously on 0800 555 111 , or you can submit a report using our online portal https : //mipp.police.uk/operation/44HC20W03-PO1 .

The baby boy was found dead on Thursday, March 5, when a retired HGV driver, Michael Dorsett, was walking his dog close to Shore Road in Hythe.
Now officers have revealed, since the baby was found just after 2pm that day, they have been carrying out a number of enquiries in a bid to trace the mother.
Police will be continuing to carry out enquiries throughout the weekend and residents will see officers in the area.
Appealing to the mother, director of Midwifery at University Hospital Southampton, Suzanne Cunningham, said: “This will undoubtedly have been a very distressing time for you and it is vitally important you seek medical assistance.
“I would urge you to please make contact with someone who can help you.
“You may not want to call the police, but please speak to someone – be that a healthcare professional, a GP or by attending a hospital."
She added: "Both they and we want to help you.
“You may be concerned about a friend or relative, they may not have been acting their normal self or look their normal self.
“If you have concerns about someone who you know has recently been heavily pregnant or believe may have been, I would urge you to get in touch.
“Your call could be vitally important for the welfare of the mother of this baby boy.”
Inspector Helen Andrews added: “Our priority remains ensuring the welfare of the mother of this boy.
“We can now say that we believe the boy was born either full-term or close to full-term and he is believed to be white.
“Our officers have been carrying out house-to-house enquiries today and will be in the area through the weekend.
“If you have any concerns, please approach them and they will be happy to speak with you.”
Residents are also being told to not hesitate in approaching an officer if they have any concerns.
Anyone with information can call 101, quoting Operation Verse or the reference number 44200084127.
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or you can submit a report using our online portal https://mipp.police.uk/operation/44HC20W03-PO1.


thedailyecho--2020-03-07--Firefighters rush to rescue man from roof fire in Compton, near Winchester

FIREFIGHTERS rushed to rescue a man from a blaze south of Winchester last night .
Crews from Winchester , Eastleigh @ @ @ @ @ 's and Hightown were alerted to a roof fire in Tilden Road , Compton .
@ @ @ @ @ to the domestic fire , where a 48-year-old man was rescued and treated for smoke @ @ @ @ @ Hampshire Fire and Rescue said : `` Two pumps , two hoses and six breathing @ @ @ @ @ fire . ''
The stop call was at 11.51pm .

Crews from Winchester, Eastleigh, Redbridge, St Mary's and Hightown were alerted to a roof fire in Tilden Road, Compton.
Firefighters were called at 7.44pm to the domestic fire, where a 48-year-old man was rescued and treated for smoke inhalation.
A spokesperson from Hampshire Fire and Rescue said: "Two pumps, two hoses and six breathing apparatus were used in the fire."
The stop call was at 11.51pm.


thedailyecho--2020-03-07--RATED THIS WEEK: 13 new Hampshire food hygiene ratings

NEW food hygiene ratings for 13 eateries across Hampshire have been published by the Food Standards Agency this month .
Listed below are the latest findings of council inspectors , published between February 29 and March 6 .
Thousands of premises across Hampshire are rated by the Food Standards Agency , based on the findings of local authority inspectors , who work all year round .
Takeaway with a risk of paint flaking into food and no hand soap is given zero hygiene rating The hygiene standards found at the time of inspection are then rated on a scale .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ meaning the hygiene standards are very good and fully comply with the law .
Zero is at the bottom of the scale , meaning urgent improvement is necessary .
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building : Improvement necessary Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building : Good Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building : Improvement necessary Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building : Good Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building : Good Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building : Good Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and building : Very good Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building : Good Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building : Good Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building : Good Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building : Very good Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building : Good

Listed below are the latest findings of council inspectors, published between February 29 and March 6.
Thousands of premises across Hampshire are rated by the Food Standards Agency, based on the findings of local authority inspectors, who work all year round.
Takeaway with a risk of paint flaking into food and no hand soap is given zero hygiene rating
The hygiene standards found at the time of inspection are then rated on a scale.
Five is top of the scale, meaning the hygiene standards are very good and fully comply with the law.
Zero is at the bottom of the scale, meaning urgent improvement is necessary.
Balaka Indian Restaurant
75 Stoney Lane, Winchester, Hampshire, S022 6EW
Rating: 2
Hygienic Food Handling: Generally satisfactory
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Improvement necessary
Management of food safety: Generally satisfactory
Previous rating: 5 (March 2018)
Cowherds
The Common, Southampton, SO15 7NN
Rating: 5
Hygienic Food Handling: Very good
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Good
Management of food safety: Very good
Previous rating: 4 (February 2018)
Il Picchio
33 Manor Farm Road, Bitterne Park, Southampton, SO18 1NN
Rating: 2
Hygienic Food Handling: Generally satisfactory
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Improvement necessary
Management of food safety: Generally satisfactory
Previous rating: 5 (January 2015)
KFC
47 Upper Brook Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8DG
Rating: 5
Hygienic Food Handling: Very good
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Good
Management of food safety: Very good
Previous rating: 4 (September 2018)
Max's Bar Brasserie
40 Oxford Street, Southampton, SO14 3DP
Rating: 5
Hygienic Food Handling: Very good
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Good
Management of food safety: Good
Previous rating: 5 (March 2017)
Monks Brook
19 Hursley Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 2FS
Rating: 5
Hygienic Food Handling: Good
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Good
Management of food safety: Very good
Previous rating: 5 (February 2018)
Mr Pizza
11 St John's Centre, St John's Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4QU
Rating: 5
Hygienic Food Handling: Good
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Very good
Management of food safety: Good
Previous rating: 5 (February 2018)
Piccola Roma
1 Houchin Street, Bishops Waltham, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 1AR
Rating: 5
Hygienic Food Handling: Very good
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Very good
Management of food safety: Good
Previous rating: 5 (January 2018)
Salt And Vinegar
8 Whiteley Local Centre, Gull Coppice, Whiteley, Fareham, PO15 7LS
Rating: 5
Hygienic Food Handling: Good
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Good
Management of food safety: Very good
Previous rating: 5 (February 2018)
Ship Inn
Quay Road, Lymington, SO41 3AY
Rating: 5
Hygienic Food Handling: Good
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Good
Management of food safety: Good
Previous rating: 4 (July 2018)
Sir Walter Tyrrell
Brook, Lyndhurst, SO43 7HD
Rating: 5
Hygienic Food Handling: Good
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Good
Management of food safety: Good
Previous rating: 3 (May 2018)
The Munch Box
13 Bournemouth Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, So53 3da, SO53 3DA
Rating: 5
Hygienic Food Handling: Very good
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Very good
Management of food safety: Good
Previous rating: 5 (January 2018)
The White Swan
Mansbridge Road, Southampton, SO18 3HW
Rating: 5
Hygienic Food Handling: Good
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building: Good
Management of food safety: Good
Previous rating: 5 (March 2018)


thedailyecho--2020-03-07--More hand sanitising stations installed on Red Funnel ferries due to coronavirus fears

MORE hand sanitiser stations have been installed on Red Funnel ferries in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak .
The Southampton-based ferry company say they have increased the number of the stations they have installed onboard as well as across their terminals , offices and stores .
It comes as it was revealed the first Hampshire resident tested positive for Coronavirus earlier this week .
Signs and customer announcements are also regularly reminding passengers about the importance of practicing good hygiene while they have increased their investment in cleaning services and disinfection in frequent contact areas .
The company , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ freight on routes between the English mainland , Southampton and the Isle of Wight , are working hard to make it possible that passengers can remain in their vehicle while travelling onboard the ferries .
A statement published by Red Funnel states : `` Red Funnel has an internal Pandemic Response Plan ( PRP ) and is working closely with the Isle of Wight ’ s Local Resilience Forum ( LRF ) to ensure that we are taking all appropriate , effective safety measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 ( Coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highest level of planning for emergency preparedness on the Isle of Wight and includes representation from Public Health England , the Hampshire Constabulary , as well as the Island ’ s major transport operators .
`` Deployment of Red Funnel ’ s PRP coincides with guidance from the NHS .
At this time , the NHS has classed COVID-19 as a Level 4 Incident .
Accordingly , we are currently deploying the aspects of our plan which are appropriate under this Level 4 classification . ''
They are also not asking passengers if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are not in a position to screen customers who have travelled abroad '' and `` can not deny travel services '' .
Last week , a cruise ship which sailed from Southampton was turned away from the Dominican Republic after fears of Coronavirus .
Eight passengers on MS Braemar operated by Fred Olsen Cruise Lines were struck down with flu-like symptoms , but it was later revealed that no guests or crew had the virus .
For those who want to make amendments to pre-booked ferry crossings , they can do so free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Contact Centre on 02380 019192 .

The Southampton-based ferry company say they have increased the number of the stations they have installed onboard as well as across their terminals, offices and stores.
It comes as it was revealed the first Hampshire resident tested positive for Coronavirus earlier this week.
Signs and customer announcements are also regularly reminding passengers about the importance of practicing good hygiene while they have increased their investment in cleaning services and disinfection in frequent contact areas.
The company, which regularly carries passengers, vehicles and freight on routes between the English mainland, Southampton and the Isle of Wight, are working hard to make it possible that passengers can remain in their vehicle while travelling onboard the ferries.
A statement published by Red Funnel states: "Red Funnel has an internal Pandemic Response Plan (PRP) and is working closely with the Isle of Wight’s Local Resilience Forum (LRF) to ensure that we are taking all appropriate, effective safety measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
"The LRF represents the highest level of planning for emergency preparedness on the Isle of Wight and includes representation from Public Health England, the Hampshire Constabulary, as well as the Island’s major transport operators.
"Deployment of Red Funnel’s PRP coincides with guidance from the NHS. At this time, the NHS has classed COVID-19 as a Level 4 Incident. Accordingly, we are currently deploying the aspects of our plan which are appropriate under this Level 4 classification."
They are also not asking passengers if they have travelled abroad as they "are not in a position to screen customers who have travelled abroad" and "cannot deny travel services".
Last week, a cruise ship which sailed from Southampton was turned away from the Dominican Republic after fears of Coronavirus.
Eight passengers on MS Braemar operated by Fred Olsen Cruise Lines were struck down with flu-like symptoms, but it was later revealed that no guests or crew had the virus.
For those who want to make amendments to pre-booked ferry crossings, they can do so free of charge by calling the Red Funnel Contact Centre on 02380 019192.


thedailyecho--2020-03-07--Police looking to speak to man following car burglary in Southampton

POLICE have launched an appeal to speak to a man in connection with a car burglary .
Police say a @ @ @ @ @ Southampton was broken into and a set of car keys were stolen from inside .
@ @ @ @ @ stolen from the driveway , at around 2.30am on Monday , February 24 , but @ @ @ @ @ by police .
A police spokesperson said : `` We would like to identify the @ @ @ @ @ we can speak to him as part of this investigation .
`` If you know @ @ @ @ @ about this incident , please get in touch by calling us on 101 , quoting @ @ @

Police say a house in Alderney Close, Southampton was broken into and a set of car keys were stolen from inside.
A red Volkswagen beetle was stolen from the driveway, at around 2.30am on Monday, February 24, but this has since been recovered by police.
A police spokesperson said: "We would like to identify the man in this picture so we can speak to him as part of this investigation.
"If you know him or have any information about this incident, please get in touch by calling us on 101, quoting 44200069845."


thedailyecho--2020-03-07--Southampton art cafe saved from closure

Southampton art cafe saved from closure

AN ART cafe in the centre of Southampton has been saved from closure after reaching their £25,000 target .
The Art House in Southampton were facing a decision in February - pushing one final time to reach their goal , or closing its doors .
Following a long month of donations and fundraising events , the cafe and hire venue will now remain open after smashing their goal .
Devin Valentine , director at The Art House , said : “ We did not expect it .
“ We were at about £18,000 and we thought we have made a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but maybe not everything we wanted to do .
“ Then we had one donation from one person to make up the difference - we were overwhelmed.
” Devin said the team were “ very shocked ” and it was a “ dizzying moment ” .
The donation was made up from an artist who has been supporting the Art House since they opened and had also donated previously to their campaign “ Not the last fundraiser ” .
Devin expects the Art House to close in the next couple of months for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be so they can create more room for customers to hire a venue .
Devin previously said : “ We would tear back some of the cafe and make the venue , stage and art area bigger since that is our passion .
“ So the idea is to transform the space , we will continue running the cafe but it will not be our main priority , because at the moment we talk about food 80 % of the time and that is not our passion.
” They are planning to sell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are easy to pick up and do not need to be made to order .
Future plans include charging for hiring the stage and venue areas , this will mean they can run the business more profitable .
Devin added : “ An idea we have had is patrons who donate can hire a venue for a hour or two and that can pay for groups who want to use an area they can ’ t afford to hire it out.
” He said he was “ relieved ” when the money was @ @

The Art House in Southampton were facing a decision in February - pushing one final time to reach their goal, or closing its doors.
Following a long month of donations and fundraising events, the cafe and hire venue will now remain open after smashing their goal.
Devin Valentine, director at The Art House, said: “We did not expect it.
“We were at about £18,000 and we thought we have made a good dent, we can carry on but maybe not everything we wanted to do.
“Then we had one donation from one person to make up the difference - we were overwhelmed.”
Devin said the team were “very shocked” and it was a “dizzying moment”.
The donation was made up from an artist who has been supporting the Art House since they opened and had also donated previously to their campaign “Not the last fundraiser”.
Devin expects the Art House to close in the next couple of months for a week or two.
This would be so they can create more room for customers to hire a venue.
Devin previously said: “We would tear back some of the cafe and make the venue, stage and art area bigger since that is our passion.
“So the idea is to transform the space, we will continue running the cafe but it will not be our main priority, because at the moment we talk about food 80% of the time and that is not our passion.”
They are planning to sell food such as wraps and sandwiches which are easy to pick up and do not need to be made to order.
Future plans include charging for hiring the stage and venue areas, this will mean they can run the business more profitable.
Devin added: “An idea we have had is patrons who donate can hire a venue for a hour or two and that can pay for groups who want to use an area they can’t afford to hire it out.”
He said he was “relieved” when the money was raised.


thedailyecho--2020-03-07--PHOTOS: Inside the £1.45m barn conversion adjoining a popular Hampshire golf course

THIS stunning Hampshire barn conversion with period charm and a side gate to one of the county 's best golf clubs could be yours for less than £1.5 million .
Manor Barn is a Grade II listed detached family home in Pitt , on the south western edge of Winchester .
The house adjoins the grounds of South Winchester Golf Club in a small enclave of four properties surrounding a central gravelled courtyard .
• £2.25m farmhouse set in six acres with pool complex and annexe • £2.5m 17th Century home with its own ancient monument • £2.65m country home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and guest lodge Designed by local architect Huw Thomas , the property has a striking , semi-open plan layout , making the best of the character and period features .
The accommodation extends to just over 3,300 sq ft , including a magnificent full height vaulted reception/dining hall , which opens up through to the delightful garden room .
The drawing room has an attractive brick fireplace with wood burning stove and vaulted ceiling .
The double aspect kitchen/breakfast/sitting room is an exceptional size and is double aspect , leading through to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rear terrace .
There is also a utility room , adjacent to the kitchen/ breakfast room , and a cloakroom on the ground floor .
A beautiful oak staircase leads to a galleried landing with viewing platform over the reception and dining hall .
There is access from here to the drawing room and master bedroom suite with adjoining dressing room and a large bathroom .
On the ground floor is a guest suite with adjoining shower room , two further bedrooms and a family bathroom .
The property has south-facing gardens which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with a wealth of mature plants , well-stocked flower beds and specimen trees providing year round interest and a good degree of seclusion .
A gate from the rear of the property leads out onto the South Winchester Golf Club .
There is also a detached double garage .
Manor Barn is being marketed by Savills with a guide price of £1,450,000 .
For more information , contact Steven Moore at Savills Winchester on 01962 841842 .

Manor Barn is a Grade II listed detached family home in Pitt, on the south western edge of Winchester.
The house adjoins the grounds of South Winchester Golf Club in a small enclave of four properties surrounding a central gravelled courtyard.
Designed by local architect Huw Thomas, the property has a striking, semi-open plan layout, making the best of the character and period features.
The accommodation extends to just over 3,300 sq ft, including a magnificent full height vaulted reception/dining hall, which opens up through to the delightful garden room. The drawing room has an attractive brick fireplace with wood burning stove and vaulted ceiling. The double aspect kitchen/breakfast/sitting room is an exceptional size and is double aspect, leading through to the sitting area with doors to a south-facing rear terrace. There is also a utility room, adjacent to the kitchen/ breakfast room, and a cloakroom on the ground floor.
A beautiful oak staircase leads to a galleried landing with viewing platform over the reception and dining hall. There is access from here to the drawing room and master bedroom suite with adjoining dressing room and a large bathroom. On the ground floor is a guest suite with adjoining shower room, two further bedrooms and a family bathroom.
The property has south-facing gardens which are beautifully designed with lawns and terraces, with a wealth of mature plants, well-stocked flower beds and specimen trees providing year round interest and a good degree of seclusion. A gate from the rear of the property leads out onto the South Winchester Golf Club. There is also a detached double garage.
Manor Barn is being marketed by Savills with a guide price of £1,450,000.
For more information, contact Steven Moore at Savills Winchester on 01962 841842.


thedailyecho--2020-03-07--Events in Southampton for International Women's Day

SUCCESS stories from inspirational Southampton women will be heard across the city on International Women ’ s Day .
The global awareness day celebrates the social , economic , cultural and political achievements of women .
Taking place on Sunday March 8 , this year ’ s theme for the day is Each for Equal , which raises awareness against bias and takes action for equality .
A number of events are set to take place in the city on the day , as well as the Saturday before , including : 1 ) Women Artists in the Collection talk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 3pm , £8 , Saturday March 7 Speaker Emma Fallon will talk about the life and work of women artists in their Southampton collection .
2 ) The Woman Who Would Be Mayor , SeaCity Museum , 11am to 12pm , £8 , Sunday March 8 .
Visitors can meet Southampton ’ s first female mayor Lucia Foster Welch while city actor and historian Jane Glennie will deliver a performance .
All those in attendance are then invited to explore the museum at their leisure .
Speaker Becky Sharp will give a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was like for women in Tudor England , especially for those who wanted to change the rules .
Organised by Southampton Women ’ s Forum , a social walk starting and finishing at the Hawthorns Centre to show support for women in a bid to make the world a fairer place .
Councillor Satvir Kaur , Cabinet Member for Homes and Culture , said : “ It ’ s a sad reality that in 2020 your sex still affects your life chances and how much you earn .
`` International Women ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ needs to be done , not only to create equal opportunities , but equal access to those opportunities .
“ Southampton is the great place it is because of the contribution of so many fantastic women , and we ’ ll be celebrating that contribution with an event showcasing some of our local inspirational women.
” Last year 's Southampton event involved John Hansard Art Gallery presenting workshops and performances in collaboration with Art Asia .
Speakers also included Romsey and Southampton North MP , Caroline Nokes , and Southampton Football Club ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ women ’ s football , Martina Heath .
If you would like to pre-book for the events at Southampton City Art Gallery , SeaCity or Tudor House and Garden , call 023 8083 4536 .

The global awareness day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
Taking place on Sunday March 8, this year’s theme for the day is Each for Equal, which raises awareness against bias and takes action for equality.
A number of events are set to take place in the city on the day, as well as the Saturday before, including:
1) Women Artists in the Collection talk, Southampton City Art Gallery, 2pm to 3pm, £8, Saturday March 7
Speaker Emma Fallon will talk about the life and work of women artists in their Southampton collection.
2) The Woman Who Would Be Mayor, SeaCity Museum, 11am to 12pm, £8, Sunday March 8.
Visitors can meet Southampton’s first female mayor Lucia Foster Welch while city actor and historian Jane Glennie will deliver a performance.
All those in attendance are then invited to explore the museum at their leisure.
3) Tudor Women History Talk, Tudor House and Gardens, 3.30pm to 4.30pm, £3.50, Sunday March 8.
Speaker Becky Sharp will give a talk to discover and discuss what life was like for women in Tudor England, especially for those who wanted to change the rules.
4) Hour Walk around the Common, Southampton Common, 1.30pm, free, Sunday March 8.
Organised by Southampton Women’s Forum, a social walk starting and finishing at the Hawthorns Centre to show support for women in a bid to make the world a fairer place.
Councillor Satvir Kaur, Cabinet Member for Homes and Culture, said: “It’s a sad reality that in 2020 your sex still affects your life chances and how much you earn.
"International Women’s Day is an important reminder that more needs to be done, not only to create equal opportunities, but equal access to those opportunities.
“Southampton is the great place it is because of the contribution of so many fantastic women, and we’ll be celebrating that contribution with an event showcasing some of our local inspirational women.”
Last year's Southampton event involved John Hansard Art Gallery presenting workshops and performances in collaboration with Art Asia.
Speakers also included Romsey and Southampton North MP, Caroline Nokes, and Southampton Football Club’s general manager for girls’ and women’s football, Martina Heath.
If you would like to pre-book for the events at Southampton City Art Gallery, SeaCity or Tudor House and Garden, call 023 8083 4536.


thedailyecho--2020-03-07--Two sick kittens found huddled up in a locked food waste bin in Hampshire

TWO kittens were found huddled up in a locked food waste bin in Hampshire .
The RSPCA has begun an investigation after two five-week old , sick kittens were found huddled up together in a locked food waste bin in Southsea , Portsmouth .
After receiving a call from a member of the public on Saturday February 29 , RSPCA inspector , Hannah Nixon attended an address to find the two cats shut inside of the man 's food waste bin outside of his home .
Hannah said : “ The man returned home on Saturday afternoon and noticed that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over and locked shut .
He lifted it up and looked inside to find two kittens asleep .
“ The tiny black kittens are around five weeks old and both have cat flu .
They required urgent veterinary treatment and are certainly far too young to be away from their mum.
” The kittens - now named Barney and Fran - had discharge around their eyes and were taken to a nearby vet for treatment .
Once they are healthy enough for travel , they will be moved to Stubbington Ark Animal Shelter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health before starting their search for a new home .
Hannah added : “ They ’ re very friendly and even litter trained so , once they ’ ve recovered from the flu , I ’ m sure they won ’ t have to wait long to find new homes .
“ I ’ d also like to find out who is responsible for abandoning them in such an irresponsible manner .
If they ’ d not been spotted they could have easily ended up in a refuse lorry where they could have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lucky that they were found .
I ’ m also concerned for the welfare of their mum and any other litter mates that may be missing . ''
Anyone who recognises the kittens or knows where they may have came from is urged to contact the RSPCA support line on 0300 123 8018 .

The RSPCA has begun an investigation after two five-week old, sick kittens were found huddled up together in a locked food waste bin in Southsea, Portsmouth.
After receiving a call from a member of the public on Saturday February 29, RSPCA inspector, Hannah Nixon attended an address to find the two cats shut inside of the man's food waste bin outside of his home.
Hannah said: “The man returned home on Saturday afternoon and noticed that his food waste bin had been knocked over and locked shut. He lifted it up and looked inside to find two kittens asleep.
“The tiny black kittens are around five weeks old and both have cat flu. They required urgent veterinary treatment and are certainly far too young to be away from their mum.”
The kittens - now named Barney and Fran - had discharge around their eyes and were taken to a nearby vet for treatment.
Once they are healthy enough for travel, they will be moved to Stubbington Ark Animal Shelter where they will be nursed back to health before starting their search for a new home.
Hannah added: “They’re very friendly and even litter trained so, once they’ve recovered from the flu, I’m sure they won’t have to wait long to find new homes.
“I’d also like to find out who is responsible for abandoning them in such an irresponsible manner. If they’d not been spotted they could have easily ended up in a refuse lorry where they could have been killed. They’re incredibly lucky that they were found. I’m also concerned for the welfare of their mum and any other litter mates that may be missing."
Anyone who recognises the kittens or knows where they may have came from is urged to contact the RSPCA support line on 0300 123 8018.


thedailyecho--2020-03-07--Motorists warned of the M27 that will close tonight

MOTORISTS are being warned to plan ahead as a Hampshire motorway is due to close tonight .
The M27 will @ @ @ @ @ junction 9 , Park Gate , and junction 11 , Fareham , according to Highways @ @ @ @ @ start at 9pm tonight and finish at 6am tomorrow while the road undergoes resurfacing works @

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thedailyecho--2020-03-07--University Hospital Southampton urges people to not steal hand sanitisers for coronavirus

HEALTH bosses at a Southampton hospital are urging people not to steal their hand sanitisers , as concerns continue to grow over the coronavirus .
The plea was put out by the maternity services department at the University Hospital Southampton after it was reported hand sanitisers were being ripped off the walls at Northampton General Hospital .
A tweet from UHS Maternity reads : `` Visitors are welcome to use hand washing sinks in the bays and rooms to reduce the likelihood of spreading any type of germs and infections to our vulnerable patients .
`` Please do not take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ use them to fill your empty bottles . ''
This comes as the number of people diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK , as of 7am on Saturday , rose to 206 from 163 , according to the Department of Health .
Health officials confirmed a person from Hampshire had contracted the COVID-19 virus - which has killed more than 3,000 people worldwide .
So far two people in the UK have died from the virus , which originally broke out in China .
More hand sanitiser stations have also been installed on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus outbreak .
The Southampton-based ferry company say they have increased the number of the stations they have installed onboard as well as across their terminals , offices and stores .
Signs and customer announcements are regularly reminding passengers about the importance of practicing good hygiene while they have increased their investment in cleaning services and disinfection in frequent contact areas .
This comes after two pupils from a Winchester primary school were put in quarantine this week .
Oliver ’ s Battery Primary School reported that the pair had travelled in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by a person who was later confirmed to have the virus .
While headteacher Carly Redfern said there was a “ very low risk to the rest of school community ” some parents chose not send their children to school the following day .
The Nightingale Site of Abbeywell Surgery in Romsey also closed on Wednesday , February 26 “ due to a potential infection ” .
A spokesperson for the surgery confirmed to the Daily Echo the closure was due to worries over the coronavirus .

The plea was put out by the maternity services department at the University Hospital Southampton after it was reported hand sanitisers were being ripped off the walls at Northampton General Hospital.
A tweet from UHS Maternity reads: "Visitors are welcome to use hand washing sinks in the bays and rooms to reduce the likelihood of spreading any type of germs and infections to our vulnerable patients.
"Please do not take our stocks of alcohol gel, or use them to fill your empty bottles."
This comes as the number of people diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK, as of 7am on Saturday, rose to 206 from 163, according to the Department of Health.
Health officials confirmed a person from Hampshire had contracted the COVID-19 virus - which has killed more than 3,000 people worldwide.
So far two people in the UK have died from the virus, which originally broke out in China.
More hand sanitiser stations have also been installed on Red Funnel ferries in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
The Southampton-based ferry company say they have increased the number of the stations they have installed onboard as well as across their terminals, offices and stores.
Signs and customer announcements are regularly reminding passengers about the importance of practicing good hygiene while they have increased their investment in cleaning services and disinfection in frequent contact areas.
This comes after two pupils from a Winchester primary school were put in quarantine this week.
Oliver’s Battery Primary School reported that the pair had travelled in a taxi that had been previously used by a person who was later confirmed to have the virus.
While headteacher Carly Redfern said there was a “very low risk to the rest of school community” some parents chose not send their children to school the following day.
The Nightingale Site of Abbeywell Surgery in Romsey also closed on Wednesday, February 26 “due to a potential infection”.
A spokesperson for the surgery confirmed to the Daily Echo the closure was due to worries over the coronavirus.


thedailyecho--2020-03-07--Residents hit out at travellers for blocking walkway by Aldermoor Road, Southampton

Residents have hit out at a group of travellers who are blocking a walkway in Southampton .
The group , which has three caravans , parked up on the walkway by Nightingale Court , Aldermoor Road .
Now residents have revealed they feel `` intimated '' by the travellers and are concerned for people living in Nightingale Court , who can no longer park by their flats .
Nikki Lacey , who lives in Conifer Road , said : `` I want to get rid of them as soon as possible .
`` I went to do the school run @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I noticed they were there .
`` A lot of people use that walkway to get to Sainsbury 's in Lordshill and I am not frightened of them , but I am sure it is quite scary for some people .
`` There is a car park for people living in Nightingale Court and now they ca n't get in or out of there . ''
Another resident , who lives in Lordshill , said : `` When you go on walks through there you feel intimidated by them .
`` Wherever travellers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and it is disgraceful ; you do n't know if your dog is going to choke on some of their rubbish as well . ''
A spokesperson from Hampshire police said : `` We are aware of a travellers encampment off Aldermoor Road , Southampton , and we will work with the landowner to seek a suitable resolution . ''
Southampton City Council has been contacted for comment .

The group, which has three caravans, parked up on the walkway by Nightingale Court, Aldermoor Road.
Now residents have revealed they feel "intimated" by the travellers and are concerned for people living in Nightingale Court, who can no longer park by their flats.
Nikki Lacey, who lives in Conifer Road, said: "I want to get rid of them as soon as possible.
"I went to do the school run for my son yesterday at 3pm and I noticed they were there.
"A lot of people use that walkway to get to Sainsbury's in Lordshill and I am not frightened of them, but I am sure it is quite scary for some people.
"There is a car park for people living in Nightingale Court and now they can't get in or out of there."
Another resident, who lives in Lordshill, said: "When you go on walks through there you feel intimidated by them.
"Wherever travellers go they leave lots of rubbish behind and it is disgraceful; you don't know if your dog is going to choke on some of their rubbish as well."
A spokesperson from Hampshire police said: "We are aware of a travellers encampment off Aldermoor Road, Southampton, and we will work with the landowner to seek a suitable resolution."
Southampton City Council has been contacted for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-03-07--Coronavirus: 42 more cases in UK - taking total to 206

THE number of people diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK as of 7am on Saturday has risen to 206 from 163 at 9am on Friday , the Department of Health said .
The Department of Health said more than 21,000 people had been tested for the virus .
One person from Hampshire has tested positive for COVID-19 so far , according to health officials .
The updated figures come as US authorities prepare to respond to a coronavirus-hit cruise ship carrying British passengers off the Californian coast , after 21 people on board tested positive for the illness .
US @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Grand Princess , carrying more than 3,500 people on board , including 140 Britons , had been directed to a non-commercial port for testing .
Meanwhile in the UK , the public has been told to prepare itself in case `` social distancing '' policies are needed to help contain the spread of the virus .
On Friday , it was confirmed that a man in his early 80s had become the second person to die in the UK after testing positive for coronavirus .
The man , who had underlying health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treated at Milton Keynes University Hospital .
On Thursday evening another patient , reported to be a woman in her 70s , became the first person in the UK to die after being diagnosed with Covid-19 while at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading .

The Department of Health said more than 21,000 people had been tested for the virus.
One person from Hampshire has tested positive for COVID-19 so far, according to health officials.
The updated figures come as US authorities prepare to respond to a coronavirus-hit cruise ship carrying British passengers off the Californian coast, after 21 people on board tested positive for the illness.
US Vice-President Mike Pence said on Friday that the Grand Princess, carrying more than 3,500 people on board, including 140 Britons, had been directed to a non-commercial port for testing.
Meanwhile in the UK, the public has been told to prepare itself in case "social distancing" policies are needed to help contain the spread of the virus.
On Friday, it was confirmed that a man in his early 80s had become the second person to die in the UK after testing positive for coronavirus.
The man, who had underlying health conditions, died on Thursday while being treated at Milton Keynes University Hospital.
On Thursday evening another patient, reported to be a woman in her 70s, became the first person in the UK to die after being diagnosed with Covid-19 while at the Royal Berkshire Hospital in Reading.


thedailyecho--2020-03-08--Student from Peter Symonds College in Winchester 'diagnosed with coronavirus'

A STUDENT from a Hampshire college has been put into self-isolation after being 'diagnosed with coronavirus ' .
In a message circulated among parents of students at Peter Symonds College , bosses at the Winchester-based college say they have been told by Public Health England ( PHE ) that one of their students had been diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus .
`` This student is now isolating at home '' , according to the letter .
The statement added : `` The college is in discussion with , and taking advice from , Public Health England who are contacting and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ close interaction with the student regarding self-isolation and what to do if symptoms develop .
`` I understand parents may be worried , but following advice from the specialists at PHE , I am assured there is no need for the college to close . ''
The message comes just days after government health officials confirmed a person from Hampshire had become the first from the county to contract the illness .
The person was taken to a treatment centre in London , according to the Department for Health and Social Care .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ second person from Hampshire has tested positive for COVID-19 .
It is not known if either of the cases relates to the student from Peter Symonds College .
The number of people diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK , as of 7am yesterday , rose to 206 from 163 .
So far two patients in the UK have died from the virus , which originally broke out in China .
The number of worldwide cases has also passed 100,000 , with more than 3,000 deaths , according to officials .
Peter Symonds College @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for comment .
The Department of Health and Social Care refused to comment .

In a message circulated among parents of students at Peter Symonds College, bosses at the Winchester-based college say they have been told by Public Health England (PHE) that one of their students had been diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus.
"This student is now isolating at home", according to the letter.
The statement added: "The college is in discussion with, and taking advice from, Public Health England who are contacting and giving guidance to those who have had close interaction with the student regarding self-isolation and what to do if symptoms develop.
"I understand parents may be worried, but following advice from the specialists at PHE, I am assured there is no need for the college to close."
The message comes just days after government health officials confirmed a person from Hampshire had become the first from the county to contract the illness.
The person was taken to a treatment centre in London, according to the Department for Health and Social Care.
Government health chiefs have since confirmed a second person from Hampshire has tested positive for COVID-19.
It is not known if either of the cases relates to the student from Peter Symonds College.
The number of people diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK, as of 7am yesterday, rose to 206 from 163.
So far two patients in the UK have died from the virus, which originally broke out in China.
The number of worldwide cases has also passed 100,000, with more than 3,000 deaths, according to officials.
Peter Symonds College and public Health England have been contacted for comment.
The Department of Health and Social Care refused to comment.


thedailyecho--2020-03-08--'Extremely experienced' overseas hotelier buys Botleigh Grange Hotel

AN ICONIC Hampshire hotel which closed its doors after going into administration has been bought by an international hotelier .
The Botleigh Grange Hotel was put into administration in January with its management blaming a Daily Echo article highlighting a bad food hygiene rating on a slump in revenue .
However , the 17th Century country house in Hedge End which was on the market for £4m has now sold for an undisclosed sum .
According to administrators Leonard Curtis , the 55-bedroom property has been bought by an international hotelier .
The property is reported to have attracted a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ buyer being an `` extremely experienced '' hotelier from overseas .
The independent hotel which was sold on February 21is currently closed and undergoing a survey .
Neil Bennett and Andrew Duncan , directors at Leonard Curtis Business Solutions Group , were appointed as joint administrators to Botleigh Grange Limited in January .
Just last year , the hotel ’ s former owners - Botleigh Grange Hotel Limited also went into administration .
Despite a change in ownership , both companies have been headed by director Daniel James O ’ Doherty .
Confirming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` The property has attracted a high level of interest , as expected , and the buyer is an extremely experienced hotelier from overseas .
`` Botleigh Grange is currently being surveyed to establish the necessary work required before the hotel can be opened.
” • Botleigh Grange Hotel on the market for £4m Before the sale was finalised a number of parties expressed interest in the property , `` recognising the potential to generate and grow revenue from a range of income streams such as accommodation , food and drink @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spa breaks . ''
In November , health inspectors gave the spa hotel a food hygiene rating of one out of five , requiring major improvement .
The lowest rating is zero .
The administrators subsequently said a Daily Echo report highlighting the hygiene violations was `` one of the contributing factors '' behind the hotel 's collapse .
MP for Eastleigh , Paul Holmes , said : `` It is great news that a buyer has been found for the Botleigh Grange Hotel .
`` This not only protects jobs but also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which is a prominent feature of our community .
`` I 'm sure the new owners have some exciting ideas on how to transform the hotel and make it successful .
I look forward to working with them and am ready to help in anyway that I can . ''
Leader of Eastleigh Borough Council , Keith House , added : “ I am pleased a buyer has been found for the hotel and hope they can breathe new life into this historic location .
”

The Botleigh Grange Hotel was put into administration in January with its management blaming a Daily Echo article highlighting a bad food hygiene rating on a slump in revenue.
However, the 17th Century country house in Hedge End which was on the market for £4m has now sold for an undisclosed sum.
According to administrators Leonard Curtis, the 55-bedroom property has been bought by an international hotelier.
The property is reported to have attracted a high level of interest with the new buyer being an "extremely experienced" hotelier from overseas.
The independent hotel which was sold on February 21is currently closed and undergoing a survey.
Neil Bennett and Andrew Duncan, directors at Leonard Curtis Business Solutions Group, were appointed as joint administrators to Botleigh Grange Limited in January.
Just last year, the hotel’s former owners - Botleigh Grange Hotel Limited also went into administration.
Despite a change in ownership, both companies have been headed by director Daniel James O’Doherty.
The hotel’s finance director Mia Gerber previously declined to comment.
Confirming the sale, joint administrator Neil Bennett said: "The property has attracted a high level of interest, as expected, and the buyer is an extremely experienced hotelier from overseas.
"Botleigh Grange is currently being surveyed to establish the necessary work required before the hotel can be opened.”
Before the sale was finalised a number of parties expressed interest in the property, "recognising the potential to generate and grow revenue from a range of income streams such as accommodation, food and drink, conference and banqueting, leisure and spa breaks."
In November, health inspectors gave the spa hotel a food hygiene rating of one out of five, requiring major improvement. The lowest rating is zero.
The administrators subsequently said a Daily Echo report highlighting the hygiene violations was "one of the contributing factors" behind the hotel's collapse.
MP for Eastleigh, Paul Holmes, said: "It is great news that a buyer has been found for the Botleigh Grange Hotel. "This not only protects jobs but also secures the future of the hotel, which is a prominent feature of our community. "I'm sure the new owners have some exciting ideas on how to transform the hotel and make it successful. I look forward to working with them and am ready to help in anyway that I can."
Leader of Eastleigh Borough Council, Keith House, added: “I am pleased a buyer has been found for the hotel and hope they can breathe new life into this historic location.”


thedailyecho--2020-03-08--Southampton FC put up for sale at £250m, according to reports

SAINTS have been put up for sale at an asking price of around £250 million , according to reports .
Chinese businessman Goa Jisheng , who owns a controlling stake in the Premier League side , has invited a broker to source a buyer for the club , according to the Sunday Times .
It comes just three years after he bought his 80 per cent stake in the club for £210m , taking over from the previous owner Katharina Liebherr .
But the Echo understands Saints aren ’ t actively marketing themselves as up for sale but , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open to investment .
As previously reported in the Echo , Goa said his approach is that he wants Saints to be self-sustaining which , as it stands , means he won ’ t be investing any more of his own money into the club .
In a rare interview with the Financial Times , Gao said : “ I am not treating Southampton as a pig to be fattened and sold .
“ I am treating it as a child .
But my children must believe they can not depend on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southampton : ‘ I am now your father .
But I am putting you on the right track : you need to feed yourself.
’ ” It ’ s not the first time that there have been reports suggesting Saints are up for sale and it ’ s not unusual for third parties to claim they have a mandate to sell players or clubs when that is n't always the case .
Similar reports appeared just under 12 months ago , shortly after Gao sold his 30 per cent stake in Lander Sports @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nothing is yet to materialise in terms of a new owner buying Gao ’ s majority off him and , at the time of his Lander Sports Development sale , Saints remained confident in the Chinese businessman ’ s commitment to them .
Gao ’ s daughter , Nelly , is based in the UK and is effectively his eyes and ears on the ground , although she isn ’ t based at Staplewood or St Mary ’ s .
The day-to-day running of the club is left to chief executive Martin Semmens @ @ @ @ @ @ @ director .

Chinese businessman Gao Jisheng, who owns a controlling stake in the Premier League side, has invited a broker to source a buyer for the club, according to the Sunday Times.
It comes just three years after he bought his 80 per cent stake in the club for £210m, taking over from the previous owner Katharina Liebherr.
But the Echo understands Saints aren’t actively marketing themselves as up for sale but, as with every football club, are always open to investment.
As previously reported in the Echo, Gao said his approach is that he wants Saints to be self-sustaining which, as it stands, means he won’t be investing any more of his own money into the club.
In a rare interview with the Financial Times, Gao said: “I am not treating Southampton as a pig to be fattened and sold.
“I am treating it as a child. But my children must believe they cannot depend on the boss.
“I have said to Southampton: ‘I am now your father. But I am putting you on the right track: you need to feed yourself.’”
It’s not the first time that there have been reports suggesting Saints are up for sale and it’s not unusual for third parties to claim they have a mandate to sell players or clubs when that isn't always the case.
Similar reports appeared just under 12 months ago, shortly after Gao sold his 30 per cent stake in Lander Sports Development for approximately £148.5m.
However, nothing is yet to materialise in terms of a new owner buying Gao’s majority off him and, at the time of his Lander Sports Development sale, Saints remained confident in the Chinese businessman’s commitment to them.
Gao’s daughter, Nelly, is based in the UK and is effectively his eyes and ears on the ground, although she isn’t based at Staplewood or St Mary’s.
The day-to-day running of the club is left to chief executive Martin Semmens and Toby Steele, Saints’ managing director.


thedailyecho--2020-03-08--Residents slam plans to transform Romsey pub with B&B

ROMSEY residents have slammed plans to transform a closed pub into a “ high-quality restaurant ” with over ten bed and breakfast rooms .
The planning application , submitted to Test Valley Borough Council by Alfi Blue Limited , would add 12 bed and breakfast rooms to the rear of the Dukes Head , Greatbridge Road , as part of an extension .
Now residents fear there will be more noisy cars travelling to the bed and breakfast , which would offer 50 car parking spaces for guests .
They also worry the plans will cause the area to become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Greatbridge Road , said : `` I am a neighbour directly impacted by this proposal .
`` The proposals amount to overdevelopment , the change of business will increase noise levels ; the increase in car parking spaces will also increase noise with car engines and doors banging .
`` As a public house , I could expect noise to cease at around 11pm .
With a hotel this will be constant . ''
Christopher Saunders-Davies , who lives in Greatbridge Road , said : `` The access is unsatisfactory being on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A ) road .
`` The proposal constitutes overdevelopment in that the plan constitutes an increase in the floor area of 277 percent . ''
He added : `` The application states that drainage will be via main drainage .
`` No main drainage exists in the area and the ability to absorb the increased drainage load via soakaway within the area is questionable .
`` The soakaway would be directly into the water table close to the River Test . ''
However , Cllr Nick Adams-King , who represents Blackwater on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the application .
He said : `` I completely understand why people might be worried , but the application is aiming at the fishermen market and they are not aiming at people who will be partying all night .
`` The issue of access to that pub has always been a tricky one ; it has a tight corner , but it is what it is and I would rather we put a pub back into use that will create jobs for the local area .
`` I am sure that the traffic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
As previously reported in the Romsey Advertiser , Cllr Dorothy Baverstock , who represents Romsey Cupernham on the borough council , said she was `` in favour of anything that creates more beds for visitors to Romsey '' .
A spokesperson from Alfi Blue Limited said : “ The pub is in dire need of significant investment if this historic and important community asset is to be retained .
“ The intention is to refurbish and renovate the existing building to make it an attractive location for customers to visit .
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The planning application, submitted to Test Valley Borough Council by Alfi Blue Limited, would add 12 bed and breakfast rooms to the rear of the Dukes Head, Greatbridge Road, as part of an extension.
Now residents fear there will be more noisy cars travelling to the bed and breakfast, which would offer 50 car parking spaces for guests.
They also worry the plans will cause the area to become overdeveloped.
Nicola Nixon, who lives in Greatbridge Road, said: "I am a neighbour directly impacted by this proposal.
"The proposals amount to overdevelopment, the change of business will increase noise levels; the increase in car parking spaces will also increase noise with car engines and doors banging.
"As a public house, I could expect noise to cease at around 11pm. With a hotel this will be constant."
Christopher Saunders-Davies, who lives in Greatbridge Road, said: "The access is unsatisfactory being on the inside corner of a major (A) road.
"The proposal constitutes overdevelopment in that the plan constitutes an increase in the floor area of 277 percent."
He added: "The application states that drainage will be via main drainage.
"No main drainage exists in the area and the ability to absorb the increased drainage load via soakaway within the area is questionable. "The soakaway would be directly into the water table close to the River Test."
However, Cllr Nick Adams-King, who represents Blackwater on the borough council, threw his support behind the application.
He said: "I completely understand why people might be worried, but the application is aiming at the fishermen market and they are not aiming at people who will be partying all night.
"The issue of access to that pub has always been a tricky one; it has a tight corner, but it is what it is and I would rather we put a pub back into use that will create jobs for the local area.
"I am sure that the traffic will be taken into account as well."
As previously reported in the Romsey Advertiser, Cllr Dorothy Baverstock, who represents Romsey Cupernham on the borough council, said she was " in favour of anything that creates more beds for visitors to Romsey".
A spokesperson from Alfi Blue Limited said: “The pub is in dire need of significant investment if this historic and important community asset is to be retained.
“The intention is to refurbish and renovate the existing building to make it an attractive location for customers to visit."


thedailyecho--2020-03-08--Moped rider caught drug-driving banned from the roads

A HAMPSHIRE man caught drug driving on a moped has been banned from the roads .
Anthony Curtis Clark , @ @ @ @ @ Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol , a component of cannabis , in his system while on a Blue Sym @ @ @ @ @ October 25 .
He also did not have insurance .
Appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates ' @ @ @ @ @ Davenport Close , Gosport , pleaded guilty to one count of drug driving and one @ @ @ @ @ .
He was banned from the roads for 12 months .
Clark was also fined @ @ @ @ @ court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £32 .

Anthony Curtis Clark, 28, was caught with Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol, a component of cannabis, in his system while on a Blue Sym City Hopper in Gosport on October 25.
He also did not have insurance.
Appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court, Clark, of Davenport Close, Gosport, pleaded guilty to one count of drug driving and one count of driving without insurance.
He was banned from the roads for 12 months.
Clark was also fined £160, ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £32.


thedailyecho--2020-03-08--New support centre to open

New support centre to open

A NEW centre to support people with mental health problems is set to open in Southampton .
From Monday , residents who feel they are at a crisis point with their mental health will be able to find support and help at the Lighthouse , a new centre on Shirley Road .
The facility will give people the chance to talk to mental health professionals and peer specialists , who themselves have lived experience of mental health difficulties which they can draw upon to help others .
People will be able to take part in creative activities , spend time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a chat with staff or simply have a cup of tea and take some time out .
The informal drop-in centre will be open every day from 4pm until midnight .
The new facility will have a lounge area and a sensory room .
Run by Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and Solent Mind , the new centre follows a £400,000 investment .
Dr Hana Burgess , GP Board member for NHS Southampton City CCG , said many adults in Southampton have “ enduring mental health condition ” .
She added : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ step forward in support for people with mental health difficulties in Southampton .
The mix of support from professionals and people with lived experience makes this service unique in our area .
Many adults in Southampton have a severe and enduring mental health condition , which is why this is such a big priority in the city ’ s new five year health and care strategy , which will be launched shortly.
” People will not need to be referred or book an appointment .
The centre aims to support people over 18 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alone or confused about where to find support , but staff will not be able to work with people who need medical attention or show physically aggressive behaviour .
Dr Nick Broughton , chief executive of Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust , said : “ Often in a crisis , what you really need is a safe and calming space , supported by friendly experts who understand what you are going through .
This is exactly what the Lighthouse aims to provide .
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From Monday, residents who feel they are at a crisis point with their mental health will be able to find support and help at the Lighthouse, a new centre on Shirley Road.
The facility will give people the chance to talk to mental health professionals and peer specialists, who themselves have lived experience of mental health difficulties which they can draw upon to help others.
People will be able to take part in creative activities, spend time in a calming sensory room, have a chat with staff or simply have a cup of tea and take some time out.
The informal drop-in centre will be open every day from 4pm until midnight.
The new facility will have a lounge area and a sensory room. Run by Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and Solent Mind, the new centre follows a £400,000 investment.
Dr Hana Burgess, GP Board member for NHS Southampton City CCG, said many adults in Southampton have “enduring mental health condition”.
She added: “The launch of The Lighthouse is positive step forward in support for people with mental health difficulties in Southampton. The mix of support from professionals and people with lived experience makes this service unique in our area. Many adults in Southampton have a severe and enduring mental health condition, which is why this is such a big priority in the city’s new five year health and care strategy, which will be launched shortly.”
People will not need to be referred or book an appointment.
The centre aims to support people over 18 who are feeling overwhelmed, isolated, alone or confused about where to find support, but staff will not be able to work with people who need medical attention or show physically aggressive behaviour.
Dr Nick Broughton, chief executive of Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Often in a crisis, what you really need is a safe and calming space, supported by friendly experts who understand what you are going through. This is exactly what the Lighthouse aims to provide.”


thedailyecho--2020-03-08--READER LETTER: Spate of lorry crashes can't be allowed to continue

THE recent spate of lorries striking bridges in and around Romsey can not be allowed to continue .
Surely in this technological age some electronics company ( like Garmin here in Romsey ) could produce a small , cheap electronic device , which would be required by law to be fitted inside the cab of every vehicle over Ford Transit size .
Mounted on every bridge would be a simple cheap passive device ( therefore requiring no power or maintenance ) which would be interrogated by an approaching lorry and relay the height information .
If the lorry wo n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would sound inside the cab , 100 yards before it reached the bridge .
I am aware that articulated lorries can change trailers and thus one day fit under a bridge and the next strike it .
That could be easily overcome with a device on the trailer passing its height to the unit in the cab .
Thereafter any driver striking a bridge could be thrown in jail for a week AND his employer fined £10,000 whether or not any damage was done .
It would soon stop .
Perhaps Caroline Nokes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bring some kudos and much needed jobs to Romsey .

Surely in this technological age some electronics company (like Garmin here in Romsey) could produce a small, cheap electronic device, which would be required by law to be fitted inside the cab of every vehicle over Ford Transit size.
Mounted on every bridge would be a simple cheap passive device (therefore requiring no power or maintenance) which would be interrogated by an approaching lorry and relay the height information.
If the lorry won't fit under the bridge a loud klaxon would sound inside the cab, 100 yards before it reached the bridge.
I am aware that articulated lorries can change trailers and thus one day fit under a bridge and the next strike it.
That could be easily overcome with a device on the trailer passing its height to the unit in the cab.
Thereafter any driver striking a bridge could be thrown in jail for a week AND his employer fined £10,000 whether or not any damage was done. It would soon stop.
Perhaps Caroline Nokes could push this device through parliament and bring some kudos and much needed jobs to Romsey.
Ray Pickering
North Baddesley


thedailyecho--2020-03-08--Sports experts give runners tips ahead of ABP Southampton Marathon

SPORTS experts gathered at a city university to get well-rounded tips on how to prepare for an upcoming marathon .
Hosted by Solent University , the education partner of the ABP Southampton Marathon hosted a 'Meet the Experts ' event giving demonstrations in its health centres .
A series of lectures were given from university academics , including Thomas Gray and Associate Professor Adam Hawkey , who partnered up to teach the biomechanics of running and how to reduce injuries during training .
Emma Mosely then got to grips with how important it is for runners to be aware of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ watch or Fitbit .
The final lecture of the evening was from Dr Darren Britton , looking at the psychological skills required for endurance sports and how big of a part your mind plays in long distance running .
Dean of the School of Sport , Health and Social Sciences at Solent University , Dr Diane Bray , said : “ The meet the experts evening is always a highlight in the year , as we get to see Solent students and staff transfer their knowledge and expertise to runners in preparation for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demonstrates perfectly what we at Solent are passionate about , demonstrating our real-world learning and emphasising our commitment to the city . ''
The 100 guests who attended then split into smaller groups to look at how core stability can be used to improve running performance , physiological testing and the benefits of foam rolling with Gareth Allen from Eastleigh personal training group Studio Twenty3 .
Chris Rees , Strategic Development Director for ABP Southampton Marathon organisers ReesLeisure , said : “ It ’ s always a fantastic evening at Solent University to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ equipped with the knowledge and experience of Solent ’ s dedicated staff and students .
`` With less than two months to go , training is really starting to ramp up for our runners.
” Solent University will be providing post-race massages to all runners on the day to help soothe any aches and pains , as well as offering reduced price membership at their new Sports Complex to anyone who has signed up for any distance at the ABP Southampton Marathon .

Hosted by Solent University, the education partner of the ABP Southampton Marathon hosted a 'Meet the Experts' event giving demonstrations in its health centres.
A series of lectures were given from university academics, including Thomas Gray and Associate Professor Adam Hawkey, who partnered up to teach the biomechanics of running and how to reduce injuries during training.
Emma Mosely then got to grips with how important it is for runners to be aware of heart rate variability when using a Garmin watch or Fitbit.
The final lecture of the evening was from Dr Darren Britton, looking at the psychological skills required for endurance sports and how big of a part your mind plays in long distance running.
Dean of the School of Sport, Health and Social Sciences at Solent University, Dr Diane Bray, said: “The meet the experts evening is always a highlight in the year, as we get to see Solent students and staff transfer their knowledge and expertise to runners in preparation for the ABP Marathon.
"The evening demonstrates perfectly what we at Solent are passionate about, demonstrating our real-world learning and emphasising our commitment to the city."
The 100 guests who attended then split into smaller groups to look at how core stability can be used to improve running performance, physiological testing and the benefits of foam rolling with Gareth Allen from Eastleigh personal training group Studio Twenty3.
Chris Rees, Strategic Development Director for ABP Southampton Marathon organisers ReesLeisure, said: “It’s always a fantastic evening at Solent University to see our runners attend and feel more equipped with the knowledge and experience of Solent’s dedicated staff and students.
"With less than two months to go, training is really starting to ramp up for our runners.”
Solent University will be providing post-race massages to all runners on the day to help soothe any aches and pains, as well as offering reduced price membership at their new Sports Complex to anyone who has signed up for any distance at the ABP Southampton Marathon.
ABP Southampton Marathon takes place on Sunday April 26.
To sign up, visit www.ABPmarathon.co.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-03-08--Dream job will pay you to explore New York for three months

EVER dreamed of spending a whole summer in New York ?
If you 've always wanted to take in all the sights and sounds of the city that never sleeps then one company is offering you the opportunity to live rent-free in the city this summer .
The Downtown Alliance for New York City is looking for an `` Explorer in Chief '' to spend three months exploring bars , restaurants and tourist attractions and creating content off the back of your adventures .
As well as paying you for the trouble , the Alliance will even put you up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ famous Wall Street - putting you right in the centre of everything Lower Manhattan has to offer .
As part of the role , you 'll be expected to act as Lower Manhattan ’ s `` dedicated storyteller '' , showcasing all the best that the area has to offer through content which you 'll provide to the Alliance .
The ideal applicant will be `` charismatic and comfortable as the center of attention but who also knows that the location is , ultimately , the star of the story . ''
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ eye , a camera-ready personality and a talent for producing compelling , entertaining content .
The job will last three months , beginning on June 1 and ending on August 30 .
Image by Foundry Co from Pixabay It 's a full-time role , and you 'll be expected to head out on excursions at various times , which could range from sunrise to late at night .
To apply , you 'll have to fill out an application form which asks various questions including `` What makes you unique ?
Why should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chief ? ''
You 'll also be expected to record a 60-second video detailing `` why this opportunity excites you '' and `` why you should be Lower Manhattan 's Explorer In Chief this summer . ''
The job ad encourages you to be as creative as possible with your video : `` You can speak to the camera directly , explore a hidden gem in your town , sing a song , write a poem , beat box , break dance , anything .
The goal is to show us you can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is about you !
`` To see further details and apply for the opportunity , visit downtownny.com/dreamjob

If you've always wanted to take in all the sights and sounds of the city that never sleeps then one company is offering you the opportunity to live rent-free in the city this summer.
The Downtown Alliance for New York City is looking for an "Explorer in Chief" to spend three months exploring bars, restaurants and tourist attractions and creating content off the back of your adventures.
As well as paying you for the trouble, the Alliance will even put you up in a rent-free apartment just off the famous Wall Street - putting you right in the centre of everything Lower Manhattan has to offer.
Pixabay
As part of the role, you'll be expected to act as Lower Manhattan’s "dedicated storyteller", showcasing all the best that the area has to offer through content which you'll provide to the Alliance.
The ideal applicant will be "charismatic and comfortable as the center of attention but who also knows that the location is, ultimately, the star of the story."
You'll also have to have a keen eye, a camera-ready personality and a talent for producing compelling, entertaining content.
The job will last three months, beginning on June 1 and ending on August 30.
Image by Foundry Co from Pixabay
It's a full-time role, and you'll be expected to head out on excursions at various times, which could range from sunrise to late at night.
To apply, you'll have to fill out an application form which asks various questions including "What makes you unique? Why should YOU be Lower Manhattan's Explorer In Chief?"
You'll also be expected to record a 60-second video detailing "why this opportunity excites you" and "why you should be Lower Manhattan's Explorer In Chief this summer."
The job ad encourages you to be as creative as possible with your video: "You can speak to the camera directly, explore a hidden gem in your town, sing a song, write a poem, beat box, break dance, anything. The goal is to show us you can tell a story, and this story is about you! "
To see further details and apply for the opportunity, visit downtownny.com/dreamjob


thedailyecho--2020-03-08--ARCHIVE PIC OF THE DAY: Southampton Co-op delivery vans

SOUTHAMPTON Co-operative Society used two very different forms of transport back at the beginning of the last century as these @ @ @ @ @ steam driven lorry was used on the Co-op coal rounds in Southampton back in the @ @ @ @ @ same time , this horse drawn van is known to have made Co-op deliveries in @ @ @ @


thedailyecho--2020-03-08--Hythe baby death investigation: Woman arrested on suspicion of murder

A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of murder as detectives continue their investigation into the death of a baby @ @ @ @ @ the discovery of the body of the recently born baby , which was found near @ @ @ @ @ on Thursday .
Now police say a 36-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of @ @ @ @ @ currently in custody .
Detective Chief Inspector Liz Williams said : “ This is a @ @ @ @ @ and we have a dedicated team working hard to establish the exact circumstances of what @ @ @ @ @ officers are carrying out house-to-house enquiries in the area so if you do have any @ @ @ @ @ to them .
“ If you do have information that you think could help our @ @ @ @ @ forward and speak to us.
” Anyone with information can call us on 101 , @ @ @ @ @ the reference number 44200084127 .
You can also submit a report using our online portal @ @ @ @ @ , you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

It comes following the discovery of the body of the recently born baby, which was found near Shore Road, Hythe, on Thursday.
Now police say a 36-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
The woman is currently in custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Liz Williams said: “This is a difficult and complex investigation, and we have a dedicated team working hard to establish the exact circumstances of what took place.
“Our officers are carrying out house-to-house enquiries in the area so if you do have any concerns, then please speak to them.
“If you do have information that you think could help our enquiries, then please come forward and speak to us.”
Anyone with information can call us on 101, quoting Operation Verse, or the reference number 44200084127.
You can also submit a report using our online portal: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/44HC20W03-PO1
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-03-08--Robbery investigation launched after incident at Co-op in Sholing

POLICE have arrested two teenagers on suspicion of robbery and seized a BB gun and a knife following an incident at a Southampton convenience store .
Officers say they were called to reports of a robbery at the Co-op store in Portsmouth Road , Sholing , at around 9pm yesterday ( Saturday , March 7 ) .
Police say two males entered the store and threatened staff .
Cigarettes and tobacco were then stolen .
Officers attended and later arrested a 14-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy , both from Southampton , on suspicion of robbery .
A Hampshire Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 9.08pm on Saturday 7 March to a report of a robbery at the Co-op store in Portsmouth Road , Sholing .
`` Two males entered the store and threatened staff .
Cigarettes and tobacco were stolen .
`` Officers attended and later arrested a 14-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy , both from Southampton , on suspicion of robbery .
`` Both remain in police custody .
A BB gun and a knife were seized .
`` Anyone with information on this incident should call police on 101 , quoting the reference @ @ @ @

Officers say they were called to reports of a robbery at the Co-op store in Portsmouth Road, Sholing, at around 9pm yesterday (Saturday, March 7).
Police say two males entered the store and threatened staff.
Cigarettes and tobacco were then stolen.
Officers attended and later arrested a 14-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy, both from Southampton, on suspicion of robbery.
Both remain in police custody.
A BB gun and a knife were seized.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "We were called at 9.08pm on Saturday 7 March to a report of a robbery at the Co-op store in Portsmouth Road, Sholing.
"Two males entered the store and threatened staff. Cigarettes and tobacco were stolen.
"Officers attended and later arrested a 14-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy, both from Southampton, on suspicion of robbery.
"Both remain in police custody. A BB gun and a knife were seized.
"Enquiries are ongoing.
"Anyone with information on this incident should call police on 101, quoting the reference number 44200087378."


thedailyecho--2020-03-08--Firefighters rush to building in Cranbury Avenue, Southampton, after it partially collapses

FIREFIGHTERS rushed to a building which partially collapsed in Southampton today .
Crews from Eastleigh and Redbridge were called at @ @ @ @ @ Cranbury Avenue after part of the roof came crashing down .
Parts of the home @ @ @ @ @ along the pavement by bystanders .
A spokesperson from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said @ @ @ @ @ structural issue which was then handed over to a structural engineer . ''
The stop @ @ @ @ @ .

Crews from Eastleigh and Redbridge were called at 12.20pm to a building in Cranbury Avenue after part of the roof came crashing down.
Parts of the home could also be seen scattered along the pavement by bystanders.
A spokesperson from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "It was a structural issue which was then handed over to a structural engineer."
The stop call came in at 2.10pm.


thedailyecho--2020-03-08--Andover Leisure Centre shuts after visitor tests positive for coronavirus

A HAMPSHIRE leisure centre has shut after a member of the public tested positive for coronavirus .
A messaged shared on Andover Leisure Centre 's website notes that the individual diagnosed “ briefly attended ” the site yesterday ( Saturday ) to collect someone .
The person has since tested positive for coronavirus and under advice from Public Health England , the leisure centre has been closed for a deep clean .
The full notice on the leisure centre website reads : “ Following a report from an individual who briefly attended Andover Leisure Centre yesterday afternoon to collect someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the coronavirus .
“ On the advice of Public Health England the centre is being closed as a precautionary measure for a deep clean .
It is expected that the centre will close for a minimum of 24 hours .
“ If you have any concerns or require further advice , please contact NHS 111 for further guidance .
Details for reopening will be posted asap . ''
The centre is expected to be closed for 24 hours while the deep clean is carried out .
Leader of the borough council , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social media to address the news .
He wrote : “ I have been briefed this afternoon that an individual who attended the Andover Leisure Centre yesterday afternoon to collect someone , has subsequently been positively diagnosed with the coronavirus .
“ On the advice of Public Health England the centre has been closed this afternoon for a deep clean – and it is expected to be closed for a minimum of 24 hours.
” Anyone with concerns or in search of further advice should go to gov.uk/…/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public .
Details of the leisure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on its website at placesleisure.org/centres/andover-leisure-centre/ .

A messaged shared on Andover Leisure Centre's website notes that the individual diagnosed “briefly attended” the site yesterday (Saturday) to collect someone.
The person has since tested positive for coronavirus and under advice from Public Health England, the leisure centre has been closed for a deep clean.
The full notice on the leisure centre website reads: “Following a report from an individual who briefly attended Andover Leisure Centre yesterday afternoon to collect someone, they have subsequently been positively diagnosed with the coronavirus.
“On the advice of Public Health England the centre is being closed as a precautionary measure for a deep clean. It is expected that the centre will close for a minimum of 24 hours.
“If you have any concerns or require further advice, please contact NHS 111 for further guidance. Details for reopening will be posted asap."
The centre is expected to be closed for 24 hours while the deep clean is carried out.
Leader of the borough council, Councillor Phil North has since taken to social media to address the news.
He wrote: “I have been briefed this afternoon that an individual who attended the Andover Leisure Centre yesterday afternoon to collect someone, has subsequently been positively diagnosed with the coronavirus.
“On the advice of Public Health England the centre has been closed this afternoon for a deep clean – and it is expected to be closed for a minimum of 24 hours.”
Anyone with concerns or in search of further advice should go to gov.uk/…/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public.
Details of the leisure centre’s reopening will be posted on its website at placesleisure.org/centres/andover-leisure-centre/.


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