thedailyecho--2020-11-11--Appeal to identify 'anti-social' biker in Southampton

A BIKER has been spotted by members of the public riding anti-socially in Southampton .
Police have issued an appeal @ @ @ @ @ rider as part of an investigation .
The bike has been seen riding anti-socially around @ @ @ @ @ Freemantle .
On Twitter , PCSO Alex from Southampton West Neighbourhood Policing Team said : @ @ @ @ @ bike and rider ?
It has been seen to be riding in an anti social @ @ @ @ @ area ?
`` Please contact police on 101 with any information on this vehicle .
@

Police have issued an appeal to identify the bike and rider as part of an investigation.
The bike has been seen riding anti-socially around the Howard Road area of Freemantle.
On Twitter, PCSO Alex from Southampton West Neighbourhood Policing Team said: "Do you recognise this bike and rider? It has been seen to be riding in an anti social manner around the Howard Road area?
"Please contact police on 101 with any information on this vehicle."


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--Iaos Zammit, 18, of Dean Road, Southampton, charged with drugs offences

A MAN has been charged with drugs offences in Southampton .
Iaos Zammit , 18 , of Dean Road , @ @ @ @ @ counts of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug , namely heroin and @ @ @ @ @ Class B drug , cannabis .
He has already appeared at Portsmouth Magistrates ’ Court @ @ @ @ @ Portsmouth Crown Court on December 7 .
This forms part of Operation Fortress , Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ reduce the harm of drug-related violence .
Anyone who suspects drug-related activity in their neighbourhood @ @ @ @ @ 101 .

Iaos Zammit, 18, of Dean Road, has been charged with two counts of possession with intent to supply a Class A drug, namely heroin and cocaine and possession of a Class B drug, cannabis.
He has already appeared at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court and is due to at Portsmouth Crown Court on December 7.
This forms part of Operation Fortress, Hampshire Constabulary’s campaign to reduce the harm of drug-related violence.
Anyone who suspects drug-related activity in their neighbourhood can contact Hampshire police on 101.


thedailyecho--2020-11-11--Coronavirus: Three more deaths across Hampshire in 24 hours

THREE more lives have been lost to coronavirus in Hampshire in 24 hours .
Data released today by NHS England @ @ @ @ @ with coronavirus have died in county hospitals .
One death was recorded at Southern Health @ @ @ @ @ bringing the total death toll at the Trust up to 18 .
Two of the @ @ @ @ @ Hospitals NHS Trust on November 10 , bringing the total death toll up to 251 @ @ @ @ @ recorded across the county 's other Trusts .
At University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust @ @ @ @ @ total of 219 deaths since the start of the pandemic .
There have bee at @ @ @ @ @ Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and a total of two deaths at Solent NHS Trust @ @ @ @ @ there has been a total of 669 deaths since the start of the pandemic .

Data released today by NHS England shows that two more people with coronavirus have died in county hospitals.
One death was recorded at Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust yesterday, bringing the total death toll at the Trust up to 18.
Two of the deaths were recorded at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust on November 10, bringing the total death toll up to 251.
No other deaths were recorded across the county's other Trusts.
At University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, there have been a total of 219 deaths since the start of the pandemic.
There have bee at total of 179 deaths at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and a total of two deaths at Solent NHS Trust.
Across he county, there has been a total of 669 deaths since the start of the pandemic.


thedailyecho--2020-11-12--Rape investigation launched following incident in Southampton park

A RAPE investigation has been launched following an alleged attack today .
A 17-year-old girl is reported to have been @ @ @ @ @ 10am .
Officers remain on the scene carrying out enquiries .
The park is taped @ @ @ @ @ are in the area .
Police remain at Houndwell Park , Southampton this afternoonA police @ @ @ @ @ are currently conducting enquiries in Houndwell Park in connection with an allegation of rape .
@ @ @ @ @ police that a 17-year-old girl was assaulted shortly after 10am this morning ( Thursday , @ @ @ @ @ The investigation is in its very early stages and remains ongoing .
`` Officers are @ @ @ @ @ be in the area today conducting enquiries . ''
Anyone in the area at the @ @ @ @ @ suspicious is urged to call police on 101 quoting reference 44200438513 .
Alternatively , they @ @ @ @ @ 0800 555 111 .

A 17-year-old girl is reported to have been raped in Houndwell Park at 10am.
Officers remain on the scene carrying out enquiries.
The park is taped off and multiple police vehicles are in the area.
Police remain at Houndwell Park, Southampton this afternoon A police spokesperson said: "Officers are currently conducting enquiries in Houndwell Park in connection with an allegation of rape.
"It was reported to police that a 17-year-old girl was assaulted shortly after 10am this morning (Thursday, November 12).
"The investigation is in its very early stages and remains ongoing.
"Officers are at the scene and will be in the area today conducting enquiries."
Anyone in the area at the time and who witnessed anything suspicious is urged to call police on 101 quoting reference 44200438513.
Alternatively, they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-11-12--Emergency rescue after man gets trapped under collapsed roof in Southampton

A RESCUE operation was launched after a man became trapped under a collapsed roof in Southampton .
Emergency services are @ @ @ @ @ Wood Drive following the incident .
A man believed to be in his 40s is @ @ @ @ @ a fallen roof .
According to local residents the incident happened at around 9am today @ @ @ @ @ and an air ambulance vehicle were in the area working to rescue the man .
@ @ @ @ @ in charge of the rescue operation , the builder has now been taken to hospital @ @ @ @ @ at least a dozen emergency vehicles in the area at around 9am and said they @ @ @ @ @ builder .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services said : `` Firefighters from @ @ @ @ @ Mary ’ s were mobilised at 08:52 this morning to Bassett Wood Drive .
`` @ @ @ @ @ 40-years-old – is trapped under the collapsed roof of a building .
`` The building @ @ @ @ @ HFRS equipment whilst the casualty is being assessed by SCAS . ''

Emergency services are on the scene in Basset Wood Drive following the incident.
A man believed to be in his 40s is said to be trapped under a fallen roof.
According to local residents the incident happened at around 9am today.
Police officers, paramedics and an air ambulance vehicle were in the area working to rescue the man.
According to the fire commander in charge of the rescue operation, the builder has now been taken to hospital.
Two neighbours reported seeing at least a dozen emergency vehicles in the area at around 9am and said they were concerned for the trapped builder.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services said: "Firefighters from Eastleigh, Redbridge and St Mary’s were mobilised at 08:52 this morning to Bassett Wood Drive.
"A male casualty – approximately 40-years-old – is trapped under the collapsed roof of a building.
"The building rubble is being supported by HFRS equipment whilst the casualty is being assessed by SCAS."


thedailyecho--2020-11-12--Eastleigh man appears at Southampton Crown Court

A NEIGHBOUR from hell threatened to kill a woman ’ s baby and left his victims terrified .
Aaron Callaway held all-night parties through lockdown and claimed to be in the mafia .
• 'Your time here is over ' : Man makes chilling threat to neighbour with bullet The 39-year-old window fitter yelled that he would knife people at his flat in Unity Court , Southampton Road , Eastleigh .
His “ appalling behaviour ” from April to September this year left his neighbours feeling miserable and unsafe .
He hurled abuse at a woman in a lift calling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kill the little boy on August 30 , a court heard .
• Man threatened to murder , blow up and cut the heads off police officers • Man planned to cut his victim 's fingers off Prosecution barrister , Rob Griffiths , told how the woman had been trying to get her son to sleep but could not because of noise coming from Callaway ’ s apartment .
Now living at his mother ’ s home in The Riddings , Bishopstoke he appeared at Southampton Crown Court charged with using threatening , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cause harassment , alarm , or distress , possession of crack cocaine and harassment that would cause fear of violence .
He pleaded guilty to all offences .
Mr Griffiths said how on May 30 , Callaway called 999 saying people were in his home stealing his keys and a man was hiding in his television .
When officers arrived they found Callaway with a wrap of crack cocaine and a Red Bull can believed to have been used as a pipe .
He has 22 offences to 15 convictions which include drink @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and arson .
Defending , Richard Martin , argued his client has issues with substances and needed help from probation services .
Mr Martin added that Callaway supports his 19-year-old son and an immediate sentence would significantly harm others .
Mr Recorder Barry McElduff jailed him for six months suspended for 18 months .
He must complete 20 days of rehabilitation and 100 hours of unpaid work .
Callaway has been given a five-year restraining order against two neighbours and must pay them £500 each .

Aaron Callaway held all-night parties through lockdown and claimed to be in the mafia.
The 39-year-old window fitter yelled that he would knife people at his flat in Unity Court, Southampton Road, Eastleigh.
His “appalling behaviour” from April to September this year left his neighbours feeling miserable and unsafe.
He hurled abuse at a woman in a lift calling her baby a brat and threatening to kill the little boy on August 30, a court heard.
Prosecution barrister, Rob Griffiths, told how the woman had been trying to get her son to sleep but could not because of noise coming from Callaway’s apartment.
Now living at his mother’s home in The Riddings, Bishopstoke he appeared at Southampton Crown Court charged with using threatening, abusive, insulting words or behaviour to cause harassment, alarm, or distress, possession of crack cocaine and harassment that would cause fear of violence. He pleaded guilty to all offences.
Mr Griffiths said how on May 30, Callaway called 999 saying people were in his home stealing his keys and a man was hiding in his television. When officers arrived they found Callaway with a wrap of crack cocaine and a Red Bull can believed to have been used as a pipe.
He has 22 offences to 15 convictions which include drink driving, failing to provide a specimen and arson.
Defending, Richard Martin, argued his client has issues with substances and needed help from probation services.
Mr Martin added that Callaway supports his 19-year-old son and an immediate sentence would significantly harm others.
Mr Recorder Barry McElduff jailed him for six months suspended for 18 months. He must complete 20 days of rehabilitation and 100 hours of unpaid work. Callaway has been given a five-year restraining order against two neighbours and must pay them £500 each.


thedailyecho--2020-11-12--Police tape off Southampton park

Police tape off Southampton park

POLICE have taped off a Southampton park this afternoon .
A police cordon has been put up in Houndwell Park @ @ @ @ @ Police are carrying out investigations at Houndwell Park this afternoon Officers and a police car @ @ @ @ @ The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police for comment .

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thedailyecho--2020-11-12--Calls for Southampton to be included in mass Covid-19 testing

CITY leaders in Southampton have called for a mass Covid-19 testing scheme to be brought to the city to help get life back to normal .
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith and Southampton councillor Lorna Fielker both told the Daily Echo that they would like to see the programme , which is currently being piloted in Liverpool , come to the south coast .
It comes after health secretary Matt Hancock announced that the potentially groundbreaking project was due to be rolled out across 67 authorities in England .
Public Health England figures showed that in Southampton another 51 people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 24 hours leading up to 9am on Wednesday , and the latest numbers reveal that 219 people have died of Covid-19 at Southampton General Hospital .
Mass testing aims to identify healthy people who may be infected but are not displaying any symptoms .
They can then be told to isolate and thus prevented from spreading the virus .
• More than 300 people being treated in Hampshire hospitals for Covid-19 Last night Mr Smith said : “ I very much hope Southampton will be included in this excellent scheme .
“ We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t be a single solution .
“ The more tests we can have , in addition to good hygiene and face coverings , the quicker life will be able to return to normal.
” Mr Hancock has written to directors of public health across the country over providing “ 10 % of their population per week ” with tests .
An initial 600,000 testing kits are being issued to certain local areas in the coming days as part of the government ’ s plan to expand asymptomatic testing for Covid-19 .
Initially 10,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area to help them start testing priority groups .
Cllr Fielker , the city council ’ s cabinet member for health , said : “ The government ’ s announcement of the roll-out of lateral flow testing to 67 most-affected areas is good news .
“ Though Southampton is not included in this initial priority list , we hope to be included in future roll-outs.
” The new tests , which have been used in a pilot scheme in Liverpool , have a turnaround time of under an hour .
Other areas due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bristol , Luton , Manchester , Newcastle , Sunderland and Wolverhampton , plus several London boroughs .
Tests have been available since Friday for people who live and work in Liverpool and do not have symptoms .
Speaking in the House of Commons Mr Hancock said : “ Last night I wrote to 67 directors of public health who have expressed an interest in making 10,000 tests available immediately and making available lateral flow tests for use by local officials , according to local needs .
”

Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith and Southampton councillor Lorna Fielker both told the Daily Echo that they would like to see the programme, which is currently being piloted in Liverpool, come to the south coast.
It comes after health secretary Matt Hancock announced that the potentially groundbreaking project was due to be rolled out across 67 authorities in England.
Public Health England figures showed that in Southampton another 51 people had tested positive for coronavirus in the 24 hours leading up to 9am on Wednesday, and the latest numbers reveal that 219 people have died of Covid-19 at Southampton General Hospital.
Mass testing aims to identify healthy people who may be infected but are not displaying any symptoms. They can then be told to isolate and thus prevented from spreading the virus.
Last night Mr Smith said: “I very much hope Southampton will be included in this excellent scheme.
“We will defeat coronavirus but there won’t be a single solution.
“The more tests we can have, in addition to good hygiene and face coverings, the quicker life will be able to return to normal.”
Mr Hancock has written to directors of public health across the country over providing “10% of their population per week” with tests.
An initial 600,000 testing kits are being issued to certain local areas in the coming days as part of the government’s plan to expand asymptomatic testing for Covid-19.
Initially 10,000 tests will be made available to each area to help them start testing priority groups.
Cllr Fielker, the city council’s cabinet member for health, said: “The government’s announcement of the roll-out of lateral flow testing to 67 most-affected areas is good news.
“Though Southampton is not included in this initial priority list, we hope to be included in future roll-outs.”
The new tests, which have been used in a pilot scheme in Liverpool, have a turnaround time of under an hour.
Other areas due to receive the tests include Birmingham, Bristol, Luton, Manchester, Newcastle, Sunderland and Wolverhampton, plus several London boroughs.
Tests have been available since Friday for people who live and work in Liverpool and do not have symptoms.
Speaking in the House of Commons Mr Hancock said: “Last night I wrote to 67 directors of public health who have expressed an interest in making 10,000 tests available immediately and making available lateral flow tests for use by local officials, according to local needs.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-12--Fly-tippers dump chemicals in Southampton

FLY-TIPPERS have dumped a `` van load '' of chemical waste in a residential area .
Residents are outraged after @ @ @ @ @ chemicals in a cutaway between Ludlow and Bishops Road .
• Fly-tipper 'face first ' @ @ @ @ @ chase The rubbish is said to include 30 five-litre and 12 15-litre containers of adhesives @ @ @ @ @ Road resident who wishes to remain unnamed said the pile of junk appeared over night @ @ @ @ @ into the walkway .
He is concerned they could be toxic to children on their @ @ @ @ @ walkers .
He said : `` I feel dismayed .
It 's just hideous .
@ @ @ @ @ out this morning and saw lots and lots of cartons .
I checked it out @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Some had split and chemicals were going into the cutaway .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ .
`` There were rolls of roofing insulation . ''
The resident is now calling @ @ @ @ @ the mess .
The Daily Echo has contacted Southampton City Council for comment .

Residents are outraged after fly-tippers dumped litres of building chemicals in a cutaway between Ludlow and Bishops Road.
The rubbish is said to include 30 five-litre and 12 15-litre containers of adhesives and chemicals.
One Ludlow Road resident who wishes to remain unnamed said the pile of junk appeared over night and chemicals are now leaking into the walkway.
He is concerned they could be toxic to children on their way to school and dog walkers.
He said: "I feel dismayed. It's just hideous.
"I got my car out this morning and saw lots and lots of cartons. I checked it out and it was building adhesive.
"Some had split and chemicals were going into the cutaway.
"It must be a van load.
"There were rolls of roofing insulation."
The resident is now calling on the council to remove the mess.
The Daily Echo has contacted Southampton City Council for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-11-12--Delays after debris spotted on M27 near Hedge End

MOTORISTS are facing delays after debris was spotted on a motorway slip road .
The entry slip to the M27 @ @ @ @ @ Hedge End is currently closed following the incident .
Drivers are advised to approach the @ @ @ @ @ M27 Westbound - Entry slip currently CLOSED due to debris on the carriageway at J7/A334 @ @ @ @ @ on approach .
pic.twitter.com/AjTGHWzuvw — ROMANSE ( @ ROMANSE ) November 12 , 2020


thedailyecho--2020-11-12--Police hunt anti-social motorcyclist in Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-11-12--Rishi Sunak's Southampton childhood described in Lord Ashcroft biography

A NEW biography of Rishi Sunak paints a picture of him as a popular , sports-mad child in Southampton .
Going For Broke : The Rise of Rishi Sunak , by Michael Ashcroft , quotes neighbours and friends who knew the future chancellor as a boy with `` lovely manners '' whose hero was the Saints ' Matt Le Tissier .
Rishi Sunak was born in Southampton General Hospital on May 12 , 1980 .
His mother Usha worked as manager of Weston Pharmacy at the time , while father Yashvir was a GP whose surgery was on Raymond Road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Richmond Gardens in Portswood but moved to a six-bedroomed home at Spindlewood Close , Bassett , after the birth of their second son Sanjay and daughter Raakhi .
Lord Ashcroft , a former Conservative party chairman , writes : “ People on Spindlewood Close still remember the small boy with jet-black hair , a ready smile and lovely manners who used to wheel around on a bike with the other kids or kick a ball about with his little brother Sanjay.
” Rishi Sunak 's parents Yashvir and Usha at Kuti 's Brasserie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Janet Parnell recalls : “ The whole Sunak family , including the children , were very friendly , very personable . ''
Rishi Sunak went to the Southampton prep school Oakmount until it closed in 1989 , then to Stroud School .
Fellow Stroud pupil Ollie Case , who went on to be a teacher there , says : “ He was someone that was talked about .
The teachers would say , ‘ He ’ s going to be a Prime Minister ’ .
” The book says young Rishi captained the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ football , hockey and athletics .
He was head boy in his final year .
The Sunak family celebrated special occasions at Kuti ’ s Brasserie in the city and would dine there every Christmas Eve .
Dr Sunak had a season ticket to watch Southampton FC and the future chancellor ’ s childhood hero was Matt Le Tissier .
Rishi became a boarder at Winchester College , where “ it seems the naughtiest thing Sunak ever did … was to smuggle a hand-held television into the school so that he did not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 96 ” .
For his 18th birthday , he received a card signed by the Southampton football squad , which became “ one of his most prized possessions ” .
“ Southampton would always be home , and this would always be his team , ” Lord Ashcroft writes .
Rishi Sunak visiting the Port of Southampton as chief secretary to the treasury in February this year , with Alastair Welch ( left ) and Julian Walker of ABP Rishi Sunak went to Oxford University and received a masters in business administration at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ became wealthy as hedge fund manager and married Akshata Murthy , the daughter of an Indian billionaire , before becoming MP for Richmond in Yorkshire in 2015 .
The book credits his parents with inspiring Rishi Sunak to get involved in politics , quoting him as saying : “ People would always stop and talk to me about my mum and dad , saying ‘ Oh , you ’ re Mrs Sunak ’ s son , Dr Sunak ’ s son.
’ And then they ’ d have some story about how my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parents , or children , and I thought that was amazing .
“ They had done the same job in the same place , a mile from each other , for 30 years , and it was pretty clear that they as individuals were able to have an amazing impact on the community around us , and that I found pretty inspiring.
” Going For Broke , by Michael Ashcroft , is published by Biteback and costs £20 .

Going For Broke: The Rise of Rishi Sunak, by Michael Ashcroft, quotes neighbours and friends who knew the future chancellor as a boy with "lovely manners" whose hero was the Saints' Matt Le Tissier.
Rishi Sunak was born in Southampton General Hospital on May 12, 1980. His mother Usha worked as manager of Weston Pharmacy at the time, while father Yashvir was a GP whose surgery was on Raymond Road, Shirley.
The family lived at Richmond Gardens in Portswood but moved to a six-bedroomed home at Spindlewood Close, Bassett, after the birth of their second son Sanjay and daughter Raakhi.
Lord Ashcroft, a former Conservative party chairman, writes: “People on Spindlewood Close still remember the small boy with jet-black hair, a ready smile and lovely manners who used to wheel around on a bike with the other kids or kick a ball about with his little brother Sanjay.”
Rishi Sunak's parents Yashvir and Usha at Kuti's Brasserie with Usha's father Raghubir Berry
Neighbour Janet Parnell recalls: “The whole Sunak family, including the children, were very friendly, very personable."
Rishi Sunak went to the Southampton prep school Oakmount until it closed in 1989, then to Stroud School. Fellow Stroud pupil Ollie Case, who went on to be a teacher there, says: “He was someone that was talked about. The teachers would say, ‘He’s going to be a Prime Minister’.”
The book says young Rishi captained the Stroud cricket team and took part in football, hockey and athletics. He was head boy in his final year.
The Sunak family celebrated special occasions at Kuti’s Brasserie in the city and would dine there every Christmas Eve.
Dr Sunak had a season ticket to watch Southampton FC and the future chancellor’s childhood hero was Matt Le Tissier.
Rishi became a boarder at Winchester College, where “it seems the naughtiest thing Sunak ever did … was to smuggle a hand-held television into the school so that he did not miss any key games of Euro ’96”.
For his 18th birthday, he received a card signed by the Southampton football squad, which became “one of his most prized possessions”.
“Southampton would always be home, and this would always be his team,” Lord Ashcroft writes.
Rishi Sunak visiting the Port of Southampton as chief secretary to the treasury in February this year, with Alastair Welch (left) and Julian Walker of ABP
Rishi Sunak went to Oxford University and received a masters in business administration at Stanford University in the US. He became wealthy as hedge fund manager and married Akshata Murthy, the daughter of an Indian billionaire, before becoming MP for Richmond in Yorkshire in 2015.
The book credits his parents with inspiring Rishi Sunak to get involved in politics, quoting him as saying: “People would always stop and talk to me about my mum and dad, saying ‘Oh, you’re Mrs Sunak’s son, Dr Sunak’s son.’ And then they’d have some story about how my parents had helped them, or their parents, or children, and I thought that was amazing.
“They had done the same job in the same place, a mile from each other, for 30 years, and it was pretty clear that they as individuals were able to have an amazing impact on the community around us, and that I found pretty inspiring.”
Going For Broke, by Michael Ashcroft, is published by Biteback and costs £20.


thedailyecho--2020-11-12--Police in Fareham issue warning following theft attempts

Police in Fareham have issued a warning to homeowners following a spate of 'opportunistic ' theft attempts .
Fareham Neighbourhood @ @ @ @ @ their Facebook page that they are aware of 'several suspicious incidents ' that took place @ @ @ @ @ Gate area .
The reports state a woman entered driveways and attempted to steal items @ @ @ @ @ .
Police have not provided details of specific incidents but said it is thought the @ @ @ @ @ Police provided the following tips to homeowners to help protect against theft : - do @ @ @ @ @ from the road - install a gate if you have a driveway - install a @ @ @ @ @ video doorbell ; this can be connected to your mobile and is easier to install @ @ @ @ @ The public are advised to report any suspicious activity to police online and call 999 @ @ @

Fareham Neighbourhood Policing Team have posted on their Facebook page that they are aware of 'several suspicious incidents' that took place on Tuesday in the Warsash/Park Gate area.
The reports state a woman entered driveways and attempted to steal items from driveways and front gardens.
Police have not provided details of specific incidents but said it is thought the attempts were ‘opportunistic.’
Police provided the following tips to homeowners to help protect against theft:
- do not leave items on display from the road
- install a gate if you have a driveway
- install a security light
- install a video doorbell; this can be connected to your mobile and is easier to install than a full CCTV system
The public are advised to report any suspicious activity to police online and call 999 in emergencies.


thedailyecho--2020-11-12--Hampshire Constabulary appeal for missing Andover woman

Hampshire Constabulary are appealing to the public information in the hunt for a missing woman from Andover .
Kate Ward @ @ @ @ @ seen in Galahad Close , Andover , around 10pm last night ( Nov 11 ) @ @ @ @ @ wearing light blue ripped jeans , a black Adidas hoody and blue and red Adidas @ @ @ @ @ be in the Andover area , but also has links to Bristol .
She is @ @ @ @ @ around 5ft 3ins tall , of small build and with blonde shoulder length hair and @ @ @ @ @ been making enquiries overnight and have now turned to the public for assistance .
Anyone @ @ @ @ @ call 101 quoting the reference 44200438124 .

Kate Ward, 36, was last seen in Galahad Close, Andover, around 10pm last night (Nov 11).
She was last seen wearing light blue ripped jeans, a black Adidas hoody and blue and red Adidas trainers.
Kate could still be in the Andover area, but also has links to Bristol.
She is described as being white, around 5ft 3ins tall, of small build and with blonde shoulder length hair and ear piercings.
Officers have been making enquiries overnight and have now turned to the public for assistance.
Anyone with information is advised to call 101 quoting the reference 44200438124.


thedailyecho--2020-11-12--Struggling Southampton and Winchester venues on 'Red List'

STRUGGLING music venues are being aided by a new campaign to secure their future .
The 1865 in Southampton and The Railway Inn in Winchester have both been added to the ‘ Red List ’ as part of a new initiative that aims to help the countries worst hit venues survive the financial troubles posed by the pandemic .
The # Saveourvenues campaign by Music Venue Trust ( MVT ) is helping grassroots music venues who were inlegible for the recent government backed Cultural Recovery Fund .
A ‘ Traffic Light ’ system is highlighting how safe venues are financially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and green .
Those at imminent danger of permanent closure are categorised in the ‘ Red List ’ , a list of the 30 UK venues most at risk .
Guy Benfield , Venue Coordinator at The 1865 said : “ We were shut for over 6 months and we have incurred debts with things like rent .
“ We thought we would be included in the Arts Council bail out but we weren ’ t. ” Staff are currently without work as a result of the pandemic and with no income at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need of financial help .
The crowdfunding initiative was launched yesterday and gives people the opportunity to choose an individual venue to donate to .
If an individual target is reached by a particular venue the surplus donations will go towards supporting other venues in crisis .
Although The 1865 has a high target of just under £64k , Guy hopes that with the crowdfunding , together with help from future grants and support , they will be able to reach it .
He said : “ We are overwhelmed by the generosity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I hate having to ask people for money but we had no choice.
” At the time the Echo went to print , the Crowdfunder had raised £6,373 of the target .
The Railway Inn has also been donated £4,344 of its £49k target .
Mark Davyd , CEO of MVT said : “ If people want these local venues to still be there when this is over there is a very clear call to action : choose a venue , get donating , get writing , get calling , get @ @ @ @ @ @ @

The 1865 in Southampton and The Railway Inn in Winchester have both been added to the ‘Red List’ as part of a new initiative that aims to help the countries worst hit venues survive the financial troubles posed by the pandemic.
The #Saveourvenues campaign by Music Venue Trust (MVT) is helping grassroots music venues who were inlegible for the recent government backed Cultural Recovery Fund.
A ‘Traffic Light’ system is highlighting how safe venues are financially by categorising them as red, amber and green.
Those at imminent danger of permanent closure are categorised in the ‘Red List’, a list of the 30 UK venues most at risk.
Guy Benfield, Venue Coordinator at The 1865 said: “We were shut for over 6 months and we have incurred debts with things like rent.
“We thought we would be included in the Arts Council bail out but we weren’t.”
Staff are currently without work as a result of the pandemic and with no income at the moment, the venue is in need of financial help.
The crowdfunding initiative was launched yesterday and gives people the opportunity to choose an individual venue to donate to.
If an individual target is reached by a particular venue the surplus donations will go towards supporting other venues in crisis.
Although The 1865 has a high target of just under £64k, Guy hopes that with the crowdfunding, together with help from future grants and support, they will be able to reach it.
He said: “We are overwhelmed by the generosity of people who have contributed so far.
“I hate having to ask people for money but we had no choice.”
At the time the Echo went to print, the Crowdfunder had raised £6,373 of the target.
The Railway Inn has also been donated £4,344 of its £49k target.
Mark Davyd, CEO of MVT said: “If people want these local venues to still be there when this is over there is a very clear call to action: choose a venue, get donating, get writing, get calling, get organised. Save them all.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-12--'Controversial' plans for block of flats in Chandler's Ford

AN EXISTING building could be knocked down to allow for a new block of flats as part of controversial plans in Chandler ’ s Ford The application for the new block of flats , that would be built on Bournemouth Road , just off its junction with Leigh Road , Chandler ’ s Ford , is due to be considered next week .
Plans submitted by Pickwick Estates to Eastleigh Borough Council detail how the existing building , which has previously been used as a dry cleaning business and a hair salon , would need to be demolished .
• @ @ @ @ @ @ @ social distancing The new building in its place would be part three-storey , part two-storey , with six two-bedroom flats and two one-bedroom flats .
Parking would be created with 16 spaces at the back of the site with access from Bournemouth Road .
The application was originally submitted in May 2019 and are now recommended to be handed back to the head of Housing and Development to be permitted .
A spokesperson for the council said : “ It is considered that the development is acceptable in terms of use , layout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with local and national planning policy provisions and are considered to constitute sustainable development.
” Residents are not so happy with the proposal though as 48 objections to the block of flats have been received detailing issues with the location on a ‘ busy ’ road , as well as the overall look of the building .
One resident said : “ The building is frankly ugly , appearing like a selection of shipping containers , completely out of character with the surrounding area .
I would hope for such a prominent position @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be proud of , not simply packing more unsightly flats in as possible.
” Developers , Pickwick Estates said : “ The proposed scheme makes efficient and effective use of land , while responding positively to the character , appearance and variety of its surrounding environment.
” The plans have been deemed ‘ controversial ’ according to council documents and is therefore due to be discussed at an online meeting of the Eastleigh Local Area Committee on Tuesday .

The application for the new block of flats, that would be built on Bournemouth Road, just off its junction with Leigh Road, Chandler’s Ford, is due to be considered next week.
Plans submitted by Pickwick Estates to Eastleigh Borough Council detail how the existing building, which has previously been used as a dry cleaning business and a hair salon, would need to be demolished.
The new building in its place would be part three-storey, part two-storey, with six two-bedroom flats and two one-bedroom flats.
Parking would be created with 16 spaces at the back of the site with access from Bournemouth Road.
The application was originally submitted in May 2019 and are now recommended to be handed back to the head of Housing and Development to be permitted.
Residents are not happy with the proposal though as 48 objections to the block of flats have been received detailing issues with the location on a ‘busy’ road, as well as the overall look of the building.
One resident said: “The building is frankly ugly, appearing like a selection of shipping containers, completely out of character with the surrounding area. I would hope for such a prominent position that the council would want a building to be proud of, not simply packing more unsightly flats in as possible.”
Developers, Pickwick Estates said: “The proposed scheme makes efficient and effective use of land, while responding positively to the character, appearance and variety of its surrounding environment.”
The plans have been deemed ‘controversial’ according to council documents and is therefore due to be discussed at an online meeting of the Eastleigh Local Area Committee on Tuesday.


thedailyecho--2020-11-12--Wightlink hit by dramatic decline in passenger numbers

A LEADING Hampshire ferry operator has devised a rescue package as it battles the latest impact of the coronavirus pandemic .
Wightlink , which normally carries 4.5 million passengers a year , has unveiled a three-point action plan that aims to ensure it survives the Covid crisis .
Proposals include changes to staff pensions , flexibility in working patterns and alterations to terms and conditions for future employees .
Wightlink has launched a 60-day consultation with its 464-strong workforce and says there will be no compulsory job losses if the plans are accepted .
The company operates three cross-Solent routes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Isle of Wight and the mainland .
Like many businesses it was still recovering from the first national lockdown when the second shutdown was ordered earlier this month .
Wightlink has already decided to suspend its FastCat service between Portsmouth and Ryde from Friday as well as cutting the number of sailings between Lymington and Yarmouth because of falling passenger numbers .
• Wightlink ferries from Lymington to Yarmouth to be suspended • Passenger numbers to be monitored with a view to reinstatement of Fast Cat service The company maintains it must become @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future financial risks and ensure services and jobs are protected .
In a statement it said : `` Wightlink lost £20m in revenue at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic .
The country is now back in lockdown , with non-essential travel banned , and passenger volumes are not expected to return to normal in the foreseeable future .
`` The company has put forward a proposal with three elements to ensure it emerges from the pandemic as a sustainable business .
`` They involve changes to pensions , flexibility in working patterns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ future employees .
If the proposal is accepted there will be no compulsory job losses as a result of the current crisis . ''
Wightlink 's chief executive Keith Greenfield added : `` It is my duty to ensure that Wightlink survives this crisis , however long it lasts .
`` We must manage our current costs and future financial risks to protect jobs and our lifeline connections for Islanders .
“ The pandemic has had a devastating effect on the travel sector and wider industry .
There have been widespread job losses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long term pay reductions .
`` We do not want to see this happen at Wightlink .
“ If we can reach agreement with our colleagues and trade unions to combat these financial challenges , we can avoid compulsory redundancies and protect Wightlink ’ s services for the future.
” Wightlink staff have 60 days to comment on the proposals .

Wightlink, which normally carries 4.5 million passengers a year, has unveiled a three-point action plan that aims to ensure it survives the Covid crisis.
Proposals include changes to staff pensions, flexibility in working patterns and alterations to terms and conditions for future employees.
Wightlink has launched a 60-day consultation with its 464-strong workforce and says there will be no compulsory job losses if the plans are accepted.
The company operates three cross-Solent routes, providing a vital service between the Isle of Wight and the mainland.
Like many businesses it was still recovering from the first national lockdown when the second shutdown was ordered earlier this month.
Wightlink has already decided to suspend its FastCat service between Portsmouth and Ryde from Friday as well as cutting the number of sailings between Lymington and Yarmouth because of falling passenger numbers.
The company maintains it must become a more sustainable business to cope with future financial risks and ensure services and jobs are protected.
In a statement it said: "Wightlink lost £20m in revenue at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. The country is now back in lockdown, with non-essential travel banned, and passenger volumes are not expected to return to normal in the foreseeable future.
"The company has put forward a proposal with three elements to ensure it emerges from the pandemic as a sustainable business.
"They involve changes to pensions, flexibility in working patterns and changes to terms and conditions for future employees. If the proposal is accepted there will be no compulsory job losses as a result of the current crisis."
Wightlink's chief executive Keith Greenfield added: "It is my duty to ensure that Wightlink survives this crisis, however long it lasts.
"We must manage our current costs and future financial risks to protect jobs and our lifeline connections for Islanders.
“The pandemic has had a devastating effect on the travel sector and wider industry. There have been widespread job losses, changes to terms and conditions and long term pay reductions.
"We do not want to see this happen at Wightlink.
“If we can reach agreement with our colleagues and trade unions to combat these financial challenges, we can avoid compulsory redundancies and protect Wightlink’s services for the future.”
Wightlink staff have 60 days to comment on the proposals.


thedailyecho--2020-11-12--Hopscotch acquires three day nurseries in Southampton area

THREE day nurseries in the Southampton area have changed hands in a deal that will help 500 families as well as securing 90 jobs .
Hopscotch Day Nurseries Group has acquired facilities in Eastleigh , Shirley and Portswood that were formally operated by the Swindon-based White Horse Childcare Group .
The Portswood day nursery closed six months ago but is now set to reopen next spring .
The three new acquisitions means the number of nurseries owned by Hopscotch has risen from five to eight , propelling it into the top 10 % of UK nursery groups .
Founded in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ babies , toddlers and pre-schoolers within a family-oriented environment .
It already had nurseries in Gosport , Fareham , Botley , Titchfield and Lee-on-Solent and says the acquisition of three more represents a logical expansion of the network .
Freya Derrick , founder and managing director , said : “ We are very excited to be able to announce that Hopscotch is expanding into Southampton .
“ This acquisition will enable us to bring the Hopscotch philosophy to around 500 young families in the Eastleigh , Shirley , and Portswood areas , providing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around 90 jobs during these challenging times.
” The group ’ s growth takes the total number of places offered to 600 while providing more than 300 jobs .
A Hopscotch spokesperson said : `` The impact of the pandemic has delivered significant economic damage throughout the childcare sector which has led to business distress and the closure of some settings .
`` Throughout this period Hopscotch has been working closely with the Hampshire Early Years team ’ s response to the pandemic , providing ongoing essential care for keyworkers ’ children during @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the locality .
`` In August Hopscotch was able to orchestrate a rescue package for a setting in Fareham which was in distress and at the point of closure . ''
The absorption of the Southampton-area settings into the Hopscotch `` family '' will be overseen by two members of the senior management team , Melanie Jackson and Sophie Fall .
Together they will manage operations at the Eastleigh and Shirley settings , working closely with the nursery managers .
The Portswood setting closed in May but following a full renovation will @ @ @ @ @

Hopscotch Day Nurseries Group has acquired facilities in Eastleigh, Shirley and Portswood that were formally operated by the Swindon-based White Horse Childcare Group.
The Portswood day nursery closed six months ago but is now set to reopen next spring.
The three new acquisitions means the number of nurseries owned by Hopscotch has risen from five to eight, propelling it into the top 10% of UK nursery groups.
Founded in 2005 the Fareham-based operator provides childcare for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers within a family-oriented environment.
It already had nurseries in Gosport, Fareham, Botley, Titchfield and Lee-on-Solent and says the acquisition of three more represents a logical expansion of the network.
Freya Derrick, founder and managing director, said: “We are very excited to be able to announce that Hopscotch is expanding into Southampton.
“This acquisition will enable us to bring the Hopscotch philosophy to around 500 young families in the Eastleigh, Shirley, and Portswood areas, providing vital early years opportunities and ultimately sustaining around 90 jobs during these challenging times.”
The group’s growth takes the total number of places offered to 600 while providing more than 300 jobs.
A Hopscotch spokesperson said: "The impact of the pandemic has delivered significant economic damage throughout the childcare sector which has led to business distress and the closure of some settings.
"Throughout this period Hopscotch has been working closely with the Hampshire Early Years team’s response to the pandemic, providing ongoing essential care for keyworkers’ children during the earlier lockdown and supporting other settings in the locality.
"In August Hopscotch was able to orchestrate a rescue package for a setting in Fareham which was in distress and at the point of closure."
The absorption of the Southampton-area settings into the Hopscotch "family" will be overseen by two members of the senior management team, Melanie Jackson and Sophie Fall.
Together they will manage operations at the Eastleigh and Shirley settings, working closely with the nursery managers. The Portswood setting closed in May but following a full renovation will re-open in spring 2021.


thedailyecho--2020-11-12--The Blitz of Southampton Remembered in Daily Echo book

THIS year marks the 80th anniversary of when Southampton suffered its darkest hours at the hands of the German Luftwaffe .
Nazi bombers rained fire onto the town during terrifying bombing raids , yet through it all the close-knit community took the advice to keep calm and carry on .
To mark the anniversary of the attack the Daily Echo has produced a commemorative book that takes a look back over the raids on Southampton in 1940 , the Battle of Britain and the bravery of the city and its residents .
The Blitz of Southampton Remembered - in shops @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accounts and looks into how the city , almost destroyed , rose from the ashes .
Through 52 pages we recall the courage , tenacity , and doggedness of Southampton and it people of eight decades ago and the legacy from that time which has shaped the city of today .
Throughout the Second World War , the Daily Echo remained at the heart of a bomb-blasted Southampton despite the newspaper ’ s Above Bar offices taking a direct hit .
Hundreds of homes , dozens of churches , and countless numbers of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ razed to the ground , and more than 600 lives were tragically lost as a result of Nazi bombing raids that began in the summer of 1940 and lasted until July 1944 .
It was true that the many German raids , especially those in the last week of November 1940 , shook the citizens of Southampton .
But , it was also claimed by many at the time , that the viciousness had not broken the spirit of the people The Blitz of Southampton Remembered can be purchased for £2.95 from select @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ordered for £4 , including post and packaging , by phone on 0800 731 4900 or online at dailyecho.co.uk/theblitz .

To mark the anniversary of the attack the Daily Echo has produced a commemorative book that takes a look back over the raids on Southampton in 1940, the Battle of Britain and the bravery of the city and its residents.
The Blitz of Southampton Remembered - in shops from Friday - also reveals some personal accounts and looks into how the city, almost destroyed, rose from the ashes.
Through 52 pages we recall the courage, tenacity, and doggedness of Southampton and it people of eight decades ago and the legacy from that time which has shaped the city of today.
Throughout the Second World War, the Daily Echo remained at the heart of a bomb-blasted Southampton despite the newspaper’s Above Bar offices taking a direct hit.
Hundreds of homes, dozens of churches, and countless numbers of Southampton’s buildings and workplaces were razed to the ground, and more than 600 lives were tragically lost as a result of Nazi bombing raids that began in the summer of 1940 and lasted until July 1944.
It was true that the many German raids, especially those in the last week of November 1940, shook the citizens of Southampton. But, it was also claimed by many at the time, that the viciousness had not broken the spirit of the people
The Blitz of Southampton Remembered can be purchased for £2.95 from select shops across the region from tomorrow, ordered for £4, including post and packaging, by phone on 0800 731 4900 or online at dailyecho.co.uk/theblitz.


thedailyecho--2020-11-12--Sainsbury’s store opens for business in Bishop's Waltham

A TOWN is set to benefit from a new Sainsbury ’ s Neighbourhood Hub store .
The new store in Bishop ’ s Waltham , which is one of only three in the UK , opened its doors to customers yesterday .
It is twice the size of a Sainsbury ’ s convenience store and has started trading following months of refurbishment work .
• New Aldi set to open later this month in Southampton It is stocking a wide range of essentials including household products , ready meals , fresh products and food to go .
A pizza counter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fresh juice and coffee and an Argos Collection Point are also on offer .
Patrick Dunne , Sainsbury ’ s Property Director said : “ I ’ m sure the community is going to enjoy this new and convenient one-stop shop.
” Donna Everton , Sainsbury ’ s Bishop ’ s Waltham Store Manager said : “ The new store will offer great value and choice and we ’ re sure customers will love the convenience.
” The Sainsbury ’ s team in Bishop ’ s Waltham are planning to play an active @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support Sainsbury ’ s nationwide community programmes and charity partners .
Sainsbury ’ s recently announced a £5m investment towards community support , including a £1m pot for stores to contribute to local charities and good causes .
Councillor Patrick Cunningham , Mayor of Winchester said : “ It ’ s a very special day for the Sainsbury ’ s team that have worked to get this store open , the colleagues waiting to serve customers and our community .
“ It ’ s always fantastic to see our region receive new investment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Bishop ’ s Waltham and wish the team all the very best as they continue to feed the nation throughout the pandemic and beyond.
” The store will be trading from 7am-8pm Monday to Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sundays .

The new store in Bishop’s Waltham, which is one of only three in the UK, opened its doors to customers yesterday.
It is twice the size of a Sainsbury’s convenience store and has started trading following months of refurbishment work.
It is stocking a wide range of essentials including household products, ready meals, fresh products and food to go.
A pizza counter, a selection of beauty products, fresh juice and coffee and an Argos Collection Point are also on offer.
Patrick Dunne, Sainsbury’s Property Director said: “I’m sure the community is going to enjoy this new and convenient one-stop shop.”
Donna Everton, Sainsbury’s Bishop’s Waltham Store Manager said: “The new store will offer great value and choice and we’re sure customers will love the convenience.”
The Sainsbury’s team in Bishop’s Waltham are planning to play an active role in the local community and will support Sainsbury’s nationwide community programmes and charity partners.
Sainsbury’s recently announced a £5m investment towards community support, including a £1m pot for stores to contribute to local charities and good causes.
Councillor Patrick Cunningham, Mayor of Winchester said: “It’s a very special day for the Sainsbury’s team that have worked to get this store open, the colleagues waiting to serve customers and our community.
“It’s always fantastic to see our region receive new investment.
“I welcome Sainsbury’s to Bishop’s Waltham and wish the team all the very best as they continue to feed the nation throughout the pandemic and beyond.”
The store will be trading from 7am-8pm Monday to Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sundays.


thedailyecho--2020-11-12--Southampton woman leads campaign to support young care-leavers

AT JUST 16-years-old she ran away from a care due to a breakdown in the home , leaving her homeless for more than five years .
But now , Southampton 's Sophie Hannington is using her turbulent past to help better the futures for other who find themselves in similar shoes .
As a teenager , Sophie had to fight to make a life for herself from the ages of 16 to 21-years-old .
She fled her care home following a breakdown in the service and was left homeless for more than five years .
Working as an apprentice , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unable to secure housing .
She found herself sleeping on sofas , in her car and at hostels .
Due to the pressures and difficulties she was faced with at age 21 , Sophie attempted to take her own life .
She told the Daily Echo : `` I tried to help myself throughout I was working and studying full time , earning £200 per week , I had over 20 different addresses at this point so I had no credit rating , I had no guarantors and my age and wage was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ housing .
`` I tried to get into supported accommodation once and was told I would need to quit my low income job in order to afford it so benefits could pay my rent in full .
`` I was not willing to give up the only reason I had to get out of bed every day so I was forced to make a choice - live or work . ''
Sophie , now age 28 and living in Sholing , has dedicated the last seven years of her life to building a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behalf of young care-leavers .
Last year , while volunteering for the YMCA , Sophie discovered that young people were still being turned away from supported housing if they were working full time even on low wages .
`` This was crazy to me , '' she said .
`` Ten years on and we still have the same problem . ''
Two months ago she launched a petition campaigning to change this .
The petition racked up 3,000 signatures in just one month .
But Sophie had other ideas to raise awareness @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mental health group called the Walkie-Talkies .
Sophie explained : `` I have been hiking mountains for thee years now and it 's been great to help me break out my comfort zone and find strength in myself to overcome my anxiety , self hatred and depression .
`` I finished therapy this year and my life has just blossomed so I knew I needed to get people out into nature so I could encourage them to speak up , get active and come climb a mountain with me . ''
She added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ members who wish go to Mount Snowdonia come March or May to do what I did up Ben Nevis - let go of a painful memory and forgive the pasts in order to move forward with the knowing they are stronger than they think and more than capable of achieving above and beyond their own limitations set by mental health . ''
So far the group have raise £380 for her campaign , filled 67 walking spaces , and completed two 10-mile hikes .

But now, Southampton's Sophie Hannington is using her turbulent past to help better the futures for other who find themselves in similar shoes.
As a teenager, Sophie had to fight to make a life for herself from the ages of 16 to 21-years-old.
She fled her care home following a breakdown in the service and was left homeless for more than five years.
Working as an apprentice, Sophie was earning a low-income and was unable to secure housing. She found herself sleeping on sofas, in her car and at hostels.
Due to the pressures and difficulties she was faced with at age 21, Sophie attempted to take her own life.
She told the Daily Echo: "I tried to help myself throughout I was working and studying full time, earning £200 per week, I had over 20 different addresses at this point so I had no credit rating, I had no guarantors and my age and wage was not enough to get me into private housing.
"I tried to get into supported accommodation once and was told I would need to quit my low income job in order to afford it so benefits could pay my rent in full.
"I was not willing to give up the only reason I had to get out of bed every day so I was forced to make a choice - live or work."
Sophie, now age 28 and living in Sholing, has dedicated the last seven years of her life to building a life for herself but also campaigning on behalf of young care-leavers.
Last year, while volunteering for the YMCA, Sophie discovered that young people were still being turned away from supported housing if they were working full time even on low wages.
"This was crazy to me," she said. "Ten years on and we still have the same problem."
Two months ago she launched a petition campaigning to change this.
The petition racked up 3,000 signatures in just one month. But Sophie had other ideas to raise awareness.
She launched a walking and talking mental health group called the Walkie-Talkies.
Sophie explained: "I have been hiking mountains for thee years now and it's been great to help me break out my comfort zone and find strength in myself to overcome my anxiety, self hatred and depression.
"I finished therapy this year and my life has just blossomed so I knew I needed to get people out into nature so I could encourage them to speak up, get active and come climb a mountain with me."
She added: "I will be taking the members who wish go to Mount Snowdonia come March or May to do what I did up Ben Nevis - let go of a painful memory and forgive the pasts in order to move forward with the knowing they are stronger than they think and more than capable of achieving above and beyond their own limitations set by mental health."
So far the group have raise £380 for her campaign, filled 67 walking spaces, and completed two 10-mile hikes.
To sign Sophie's petition, click here.


thedailyecho--2020-11-12--Inside Rightmove's cheapest property for sale in Southampton

HOUSE prices always seem to be on the rise , but every now and again a property comes up that is an absolute bargain .
And the cheapest property in Hampshire according to Rightmove - which is on the market with a guide price of just £60,000- is exactly that .
This ground floor studio flat is based in Howard Road , Shirley in Southampton .
Marketed by Enfields estate agents , it is described as a “ property has an abundance of character features ” based close to local amenities and good transport links .
The property comprises living/bedroom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ room suite .
The flat also benefits from communal parking and communal garden .
It spans over 19 square metres and has single glazed windows , more pictures can be seen in the gallery above .
The property however , is advertised for cash buyers only meaning you would need £60k in cash to secure this flat .
It is being offered for sale with no forward chain and Enfields have highly recommended an early internal inspection is to “ appreciate the accommodation ” .
For more information , call 02382 200160 or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

And the cheapest property in Hampshire according to Rightmove - which is on the market with a guide price of just £60,000- is exactly that.
This ground floor studio flat is based in Howard Road, Shirley in Southampton.
Marketed by Enfields estate agents, it is described as a “property has an abundance of character features” based close to local amenities and good transport links.
The property comprises living/bedroom area, kitchen and a three-piece shower room suite. The flat also benefits from communal parking and communal garden.
Rightmove
It spans over 19 square metres and has single glazed windows, more pictures can be seen in the gallery above.
The property however, is advertised for cash buyers only meaning you would need £60k in cash to secure this flat.
Rightmove
It is being offered for sale with no forward chain and Enfields have highly recommended an early internal inspection is to “appreciate the accommodation”.
For more information, call 02382 200160 or visit its Rightmove listing through this link.


thedailyecho--2020-11-12--Southampton charity 'Tree of Light' event may become virtual

A SOUTHAMPTON charity dedicated to helping eradicate loneliness is considering alternative ways of holding an annual fundraiser which normally takes place in locations around the city .
The ‘ Tree of Light ’ event , held every year since 2009 by charity Communicare allows people to sponsor lights on a Christmas tree to commemorate lost loved ones .
Last year there were trees in Woolston Millenium Gardens , The Civic Centre ’ s Mayor 's Parlour , and St Mark 's Church on Archers Road .
Crowds have gathered in past years for the switch on ceremonies and carol singing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ahead this year due to COVID restrictions .
Communicare Manager , Annie Clewlow said : “ This year we ’ re unable to host events and we ’ re currently wondering what to do .
“ We ’ re considering holding a virtual switch on and singing session instead and to perhaps have the trees at our various locations city-wide for people to see without formally gathering and celebrating together.
” In 2019 more than 140 lights were sponsored in memory of lost loved ones in Southampton and the campaign raises up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s work in the city .
Communicare provides services that enrich the lives of lonely and isolated people in and around Southampton .
Volunteers act as “ good neighbours ” by making regular befriending telephone calls , driving people to medical appointments and doing shopping for those unable to leave home .
Ms Clewow said : “ Loneliness and isolation are becoming more and more of a problem for people of all ages , especially this year , when we ’ ve been unable to host the social events that we ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Light events normally represent a chance for people to get together and to remember loved ones who are no longer with us or to recognise special causes .
“ It is also an opportunity for anyone who wishes to support us to make a donation , so we can continue to help people who would need our support.
” Communicare will be announcing their adapted ‘ Tree of Light ’ plans when they are confirmed .
Form to sponsor a light on the Tree of Light 2020

The ‘Tree of Light’ event, held every year since 2009 by charity Communicare allows people to sponsor lights on a Christmas tree to commemorate lost loved ones.
Last year there were trees in Woolston Millenium Gardens, The Civic Centre’s Mayor's Parlour, and St Mark's Church on Archers Road.
Crowds have gathered in past years for the switch on ceremonies and carol singing, though this will not be going ahead this year due to COVID restrictions.
Communicare Manager, Annie Clewlow said: “This year we’re unable to host events and we’re currently wondering what to do.
“We’re considering holding a virtual switch on and singing session instead and to perhaps have the trees at our various locations city-wide for people to see without formally gathering and celebrating together.”
In 2019 more than 140 lights were sponsored in memory of lost loved ones in Southampton and the campaign raises up to £2,000 each year to support the charity’s work in the city.
Communicare provides services that enrich the lives of lonely and isolated people in and around Southampton.
Volunteers act as “good neighbours” by making regular befriending telephone calls, driving people to medical appointments and doing shopping for those unable to leave home.
Ms Clewow said: “Loneliness and isolation are becoming more and more of a problem for people of all ages, especially this year, when we’ve been unable to host the social events that we’d normally have.
“Our Tree of Light events normally represent a chance for people to get together and to remember loved ones who are no longer with us or to recognise special causes.
“It is also an opportunity for anyone who wishes to support us to make a donation, so we can continue to help people who would need our support.”
Communicare will be announcing their adapted ‘Tree of Light’ plans when they are confirmed.
Form to sponsor a light on the Tree of Light 2020


thedailyecho--2020-11-12--Man who assaulted police officer hit with community order

A HAMPSHIRE man who assaulted a police officer and a man has been handed a community order .
Scott David @ @ @ @ @ Portchester on November 7 last year .
The 40-year-old also assaulted a police constable on @ @ @ @ @ at Portsmouth Magistrates ' Court on November 9 this year , please pleaded guilty to @ @ @ @ @ an emergency worker by beating while in the execution of duty .
He was also @ @ @ @ @ surcharge of £90 and court costs of £50 .


thedailyecho--2020-11-12--Winchester man sent offensive messages to woman

A WINCHESTER man has been fined for sending voicemail messages to a woman .
Antoni Chamiel , 41 , of @ @ @ @ @ admitted sending 12 messages of an `` indecent or grossly offensive '' character to the @ @ @ @ @ between December 5-8 2019 .
Chamiel must take part in an accredited programme for 32 @ @ @ @ @ and a rehabilitation activity requirement for up to 25 days .
Magistrates also imposed a @ @ @ @ @ going to Colebrook Field , Ropley , near Alresford .
The order will last to @ @ @ @ @ also fined him £40 , a surcharge to fund victim services of £95 and costs @ @ @ @ @ Prosecution Service .

Antoni Chamiel, 41, of Fromond Road, Weeke, admitted sending 12 messages of an "indecent or grossly offensive" character to the woman in the Alresford area between December 5-8 2019.
Chamiel must take part in an accredited programme for 32 sessions for building better relationships and a rehabilitation activity requirement for up to 25 days.
Magistrates also imposed a restraining order banning Chamiel from going to Colebrook Field, Ropley, near Alresford. The order will last to November 1 2021.
They also fined him £40, a surcharge to fund victim services of £95 and costs of £40 to the Crown Prosecution Service.


thedailyecho--2020-11-12--James Ward-Prowse of Saints and England appears in our celebrity selfies column this week

SAINTS captain and man of the moment James Ward-Prowse is among the celebrities featured this week .
Readers have been @ @ @ @ @ 15 minutes of fame as they meet their heroes .
England midfielder Ward-Prowse , who @ @ @ @ @ at the weekend , was pictured when he bumped into a city nurse who was @ @ @ @ @ at Southampton General Hospital .
Our other pictures include Olympian Eddie the Eagle and comic @ @ @

Readers have been sending in shots of their 15 minutes of fame as they meet their heroes.
England midfielder Ward-Prowse, who helped Saints top the table at the weekend, was pictured when he bumped into a city nurse who was a fan while visiting patients at Southampton General Hospital.
Our other pictures include Olympian Eddie the Eagle and comic Russ Abbot.
To take part, visit dailyecho.co.uk/celebrityselfies


thedailyecho--2020-11-12--Hampshire's newest residents are captured in their first days

WITH lockdown restrictions once again in place , parents are finding it more difficult to introduce their new additions to family and friends .
So we ’ re doing it for them .
Here ’ s five more of Hampshire ’ s newest residents , bringing a ray of sunshine to their parents and siblings .
Among them are a rainbow baby , a premature tot and one newborn from a large family with lots of love to give .
To have your little bundle of joy featured in the Daily Echo and online on a Thursday , submit their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an early arrival in Southampton on September 10 .
The 5lbs 2oz tot is a first born son for Mair McQuarrie and William Knight .
• RAINBOW baby Freya-Grace Elsa joins Joanne and Jay as the latest member of the large Wood family .
She was born on September 21 at Princess Anne Hospital , weighing 8lbs 2oz .
• CHLOE Collins has sent in this picture of her newborn bundle of joy Louie John Jeffory Lock , born on July 15 in Southampton weighing 7lbs 13oz .
• IRENE Hayward from Hythe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , born at Princess Anne Hospital on October 12 , weighing 8lbs 9oz .
• BABY Elijah Edward Minns-White was born on September 3 at Southampton ’ s Princess Anne Hospital , weighing 7lbs 2oz .

So we’re doing it for them.
Here’s five more of Hampshire’s newest residents, bringing a ray of sunshine to their parents and siblings.
Among them are a rainbow baby, a premature tot and one newborn from a large family with lots of love to give.
To have your little bundle of joy featured in the Daily Echo and online on a Thursday, submit their picture at dailyecho.co.uk/new-arrivals


thedailyecho--2020-11-12--Seaman stole valuable jewellery to buy alcohol

HE not only lost his liberty but also a highly enviable job .
William Clifford served as a seaman on the Princes of Wales 's schooner , Aline , until he succumbed to his craving for drink and stole valuable and highly sentimental jewellery from guests on board after it had just returned from a Mediterranean cruise and was lying at anchor off the Isle of Wight .
The items included five brooches , two strings of coral , a gold necklace , a diamond pendant , a turquoise charm and several loose pearls owned by Sir and Lady Charles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 1882 , that Clifford suddenly turned up with a bag of clothes at the home of Jane Hayward whose husband George ran the West Quay Tavern in Southampton .
`` Would you take of this please ? ''
he asked .
With that , the mariner opened the bag and presented a jewel encrusted necklace .
Taken aback , she remarked : `` This is a pretty thing and expensive , is n't it ? ''
Williams told her : `` Yes , I gave £2 10s for it in Malta for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but returned the following morning wanting one of three £1 notes he had also left with her .
Hayward did so and he departed , only to suddenly turn up again at dinner time desperate for more money .
As she handed it over , he then produced a coral necklance and two strings of pearls which he urged her to look after .
Instead she contacted the police .
Sgt McLaughlan made inquiries and discovered another woman had also been similarly conned , on this occasion with a brooch .
The officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pier , challenging him : `` Is your name Williams ? ''
He did not prevaricate .
`` Then I have to take you back to Cowes on a charge of stealing a gold brooch and other jewellery from Lady Beresford .
Now I want to know what you did with your bag when you left Cowes . ''
Williams lied : `` I threw it overboard from the ferry opposite Calshot Castle .
There was nothing any good in it . ''
But McLaughlan knew that was anything but true and after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wight colleagues , he returned to the West Quay Tavern where he recovered his bag as well as the missing items .
`` Why did you do it ? ''
he was asked in interview .
`` Drink , '' he confessed .
`` When I came to my proper senses , I realised what I had done and am very sorry for it . ''
Hours later , Williams appeared before Newport magistrates who remanded him in custody to appear for sentence at the Hampshire Quarter Sessions .
There , in front @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 17 , he repeated his explanation .
`` It was not for gain , sir .
It was for drink .
After I took them I did n't have the opportunity to restore them without being discovered and I gave them away . ''
Williams , who had joined the crew in Malta , was jailed for three months .
At the time , Beresford was a close friend of the future King Edward until he began an extra-marital affair with the Countess of Warwick which ultimately led to him being excluded from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the public and the navy , he was then captain of the gunboat HMS Condor which the same year had taken part in the bombardment of Alexandria in the Egyptian War , winning admiration for his courage in taking the ship inshore to attack batteries at close range .
Despite being the son of a marquess , he was still eligible to enter the House of Commons , combining the careers of a naval officer and an MP , and was regarded by many as the personification of John Bull .
To further @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by its trademark , a bulldog .
As an admiral , he was to hold the most senior commands of the Mediterranean and Channel fleets but was thwarted in his ultimate ambition of becoming the First Sea Lord .
He was created a lord in 1911 on his retirement from the navy and with Lord Baden-Powell , he devised a training programme for the newly formed sea scouts .
Beresford died six years later , aged 73 , and is buried in a south London cemetery .
With no issue , his title @ @ @

William Clifford served as a seaman on the Princes of Wales's schooner, Aline, until he succumbed to his craving for drink and stole valuable and highly sentimental jewellery from guests on board after it had just returned from a Mediterranean cruise and was lying at anchor off the Isle of Wight.
The items included five brooches, two strings of coral, a gold necklace, a diamond pendant, a turquoise charm and several loose pearls owned by Sir and Lady Charles Beresford.
It was on June 30, 1882, that Clifford suddenly turned up with a bag of clothes at the home of Jane Hayward whose husband George ran the West Quay Tavern in Southampton.
"Would you take of this please?" he asked.
"Yes," she replied.
With that, the mariner opened the bag and presented a jewel encrusted necklace.
Taken aback, she remarked: "This is a pretty thing and expensive, isn't it?"
Williams told her: "Yes, I gave £2 10s for it in Malta for my sister."
He then left but returned the following morning wanting one of three £1 notes he had also left with her.
Hayward did so and he departed, only to suddenly turn up again at dinner time desperate for more money. As she handed it over, he then produced a coral necklance and two strings of pearls which he urged her to look after.
Instead she contacted the police. Sgt McLaughlan made inquiries and discovered another woman had also been similarly conned, on this occasion with a brooch.
The officer eventually found the seaman on the Royal Pier, challenging him: "Is your name Williams?"
He did not prevaricate.
"Then I have to take you back to Cowes on a charge of stealing a gold brooch and other jewellery from Lady Beresford. Now I want to know what you did with your bag when you left Cowes."
Williams lied: "I threw it overboard from the ferry opposite Calshot Castle. There was nothing any good in it."
But McLaughlan knew that was anything but true and after delivering the prisoner to his Isle of Wight colleagues, he returned to the West Quay Tavern where he recovered his bag as well as the missing items.
"Why did you do it?" he was asked in interview.
"Drink," he confessed. "When I came to my proper senses, I realised what I had done and am very sorry for it."
Hours later, Williams appeared before Newport magistrates who remanded him in custody to appear for sentence at the Hampshire Quarter Sessions.
There, in front of the chairman Melville Portal on October 17, he repeated his explanation.
"It was not for gain, sir. It was for drink. After I took them I didn't have the opportunity to restore them without being discovered and I gave them away."
Williams, who had joined the crew in Malta, was jailed for three months.
At the time, Beresford was a close friend of the future King Edward until he began an extra-marital affair with the Countess of Warwick which ultimately led to him being excluded from the royal circle.
Highly popular with the public and the navy, he was then captain of the gunboat HMS Condor which the same year had taken part in the bombardment of Alexandria in the Egyptian War, winning admiration for his courage in taking the ship inshore to attack batteries at close range.
Despite being the son of a marquess, he was still eligible to enter the House of Commons, combining the careers of a naval officer and an MP, and was regarded by many as the personification of John Bull. To further the image, he was often accompanied by its trademark, a bulldog.
As an admiral, he was to hold the most senior commands of the Mediterranean and Channel fleets but was thwarted in his ultimate ambition of becoming the First Sea Lord.
He was created a lord in 1911 on his retirement from the navy and with Lord Baden-Powell, he devised a training programme for the newly formed sea scouts.
Beresford died six years later, aged 73, and is buried in a south London cemetery. With no issue, his title became extinct.


thedailyecho--2020-11-12--Olivier Award winning play to be staged in Southampton in February

THE Play That Goes Wrong , the Olivier Award-winning box office hit , will return to Mayflower Theatre in February with socially distanced seating .
Awarded the 2014 WhatsOnStage Award for Best New Comedy , the 2015 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy and a Tony Award for the Broadway transfer , The Play That Goes Wrong was enjoying its sixth year in the West End earlier this year and continued to delight audiences across the UK and around the world .
The show ’ s success is a testament to the hard work and determination of a group of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set up a company under the name Mischief and created an extraordinary body of work .
The Play That Goes Wrong shows no signs of slowing down since its first performance at a London fringe venue with only four paying customers .
Since then , it has played to an audience of over two million and now has productions in more than 30 countries .
The play features the ( fictional ) Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society who are putting on a 1920s murder mystery , but as the title suggests , everything that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the accident prone thespians battle against all the odds to reach their final curtain call , hilarious results ensue !
Mischief ’ s other West End successes include Peter Pan Goes Wrong , A Comedy About A Bank Robbery and Magic Goes Wrong ; and last year saw a brand new six-part TV series for BBC One : The Goes Wrong Show , written and performed by the original founding Mischief Theatre members .
The Play That Goes Wrong will run from February 2 to 7 .
Tickets are available from mayflower.org.uk or @ @ @ @

Awarded the 2014 WhatsOnStage Award for Best New Comedy, the 2015 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy and a Tony Award for the Broadway transfer, The Play That Goes Wrong was enjoying its sixth year in the West End earlier this year and continued to delight audiences across the UK and around the world.
The show’s success is a testament to the hard work and determination of a group of drama school graduates who became friends, set up a company under the name Mischief and created an extraordinary body of work. The Play That Goes Wrong shows no signs of slowing down since its first performance at a London fringe venue with only four paying customers. Since then, it has played to an audience of over two million and now has productions in more than 30 countries.
The play features the (fictional) Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society who are putting on a 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong … does! As the accident prone thespians battle against all the odds to reach their final curtain call, hilarious results ensue!
Mischief’s other West End successes include Peter Pan Goes Wrong, A Comedy About A Bank Robbery and Magic Goes Wrong; and last year saw a brand new six-part TV series for BBC One: The Goes Wrong Show, written and performed by the original founding Mischief Theatre members.
The Play That Goes Wrong will run from February 2 to 7.
Tickets are available from mayflower.org.uk or 023 8071 1811.


thedailyecho--2020-11-12--The Flower Pots pub in Cheriton to expand

A POPULAR Cheriton pub has won permission to expand and modernise .
The Flower Pots , on Brandy Mount , proposed a single-storey extension , including removal of a toilet block and marquee to create improved toilets , outside bar and circulation space together with replacement ancillary functions room .
There is already permission for an improved kitchen .
Local ward city councillor Hugh Lumby wrote in support of the plan : “ Pubs form a vital part of the fabric of rural communities , especially as other amenities increasingly close .
They help support the local economy , provide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the area .
However , they increasingly need to adapt to survive .
“ The proposals here are well designed and in keeping with the village .
They provide much-needed improvements , including the removal of an unsightly ( but very functional ) marquee and its replacement with much better and long term buildings .
“ The improvements will all make the pub more usable and sustainable , helping protect jobs and its long term future .
In the shorter term it will also make it much more user friendly if Covid-19 requires @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are operated . ''
Villager David Pain , of Alresford Road , agreed .
“ As a resident of Cheriton for the past 15 years I recognise that The Flower Pots is a ‘ destination ’ which attracts customers from a wide area within and without the South Downs National Park .
Mainly these are attracted by the products of the on-site micro brewery .
This benefits the local economy by providing jobs but it has no negative effects on the natural beauty , wildlife and cultural heritage of this part of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even more customers would be attracted by the additional prospect of good , wholesome food as a result of the proposed alterations to the kitchen and function room.
” The parish council said : “ The expansion plans are thoughtful and add to the functionality of the building in a way that should support the sustainability of the business .
The plans do not detract from the appearance of the building , indeed , they will , the parish council believe , enhance the current appearance ( eg better use of land , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the garden , repositioning of the car park.
” Planners for the South Downs National Park approved the plan using delegated powers .

The Flower Pots, on Brandy Mount, proposed a single-storey extension, including removal of a toilet block and marquee to create improved toilets, outside bar and circulation space together with replacement ancillary functions room.
There is already permission for an improved kitchen.
Local ward city councillor Hugh Lumby wrote in support of the plan: “Pubs form a vital part of the fabric of rural communities, especially as other amenities increasingly close. They help support the local economy, provide local employment and help attract visitors to the area. However, they increasingly need to adapt to survive.
“The proposals here are well designed and in keeping with the village. They provide much-needed improvements, including the removal of an unsightly (but very functional) marquee and its replacement with much better and long term buildings.
“The improvements will all make the pub more usable and sustainable, helping protect jobs and its long term future. In the shorter term it will also make it much more user friendly if Covid-19 requires longer term changes to how public amenities are operated."
Villager David Pain, of Alresford Road, agreed. “As a resident of Cheriton for the past 15 years I recognise that The Flower Pots is a ‘destination’ which attracts customers from a wide area within and without the South Downs National Park. Mainly these are attracted by the products of the on-site micro brewery. This benefits the local economy by providing jobs but it has no negative effects on the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of this part of the Park. I believe that in future even more customers would be attracted by the additional prospect of good, wholesome food as a result of the proposed alterations to the kitchen and function room.”
The parish council said: “The expansion plans are thoughtful and add to the functionality of the building in a way that should support the sustainability of the business. The plans do not detract from the appearance of the building, indeed, they will, the parish council believe, enhance the current appearance (eg better use of land, removal of the 'marquee', enhancement of the garden, repositioning of the car park.”
Planners for the South Downs National Park approved the plan using delegated powers.


thedailyecho--2020-11-12--Romsey Abbey cardboard creation by pupils in the town

PUPILS enjoyed making a large model of Romsey Abbey to help with their learning as Covid-19 prevented their annual study day and sleepover in the town ’ s 900 year old church , Mr Mark Harris , acting Deputy Headteacher and Year 5 teacher at Romsey Abbey C of E Primary School said : “ The pupils wanted to start our topic on Romsey Abbey with something big and memorable so we decided to make an enormous model of the Abbey in our classroom .
“ It is so big that the children can lie down inside and recreate that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have created beautiful stained-glass windows with carefully planned and crafted designs .
They added transepts , the belfry and lots of the intricate details .
“ Children also created fact files which have been stuck upon the roof , giving interesting details of the Abbey and its complex past .
We will be using this hands on-experience alongside virtual tours of the Abbey to become Abbey experts over the coming weeks .
“ This is the biggest cardboard model I have ever made with a class and it has really captured the imagination @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relaxing and even reading their books inside ‘ Mini-Abbey ’ .
It was really special to work as a team to create something together that we are really proud of .
The children rose to the challenge and are now really keen to discover so much more about this stunning building and its eventful history.
” Pupils reflected on how the Abbey was built , how peaceful it is inside and how difficult stained glass windows must be to make in real life .
The nine and ten year olds enjoyed the project @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recreate the whole market town in cardboard .

Mr Mark Harris, acting Deputy Headteacher and Year 5 teacher at Romsey Abbey C of E Primary School said: “The pupils wanted to start our topic on Romsey Abbey with something big and memorable so we decided to make an enormous model of the Abbey in our classroom.
“It is so big that the children can lie down inside and recreate that special sleepover moment.
“The children have created beautiful stained-glass windows with carefully planned and crafted designs. They added transepts, the belfry and lots of the intricate details.
“Children also created fact files which have been stuck upon the roof, giving interesting details of the Abbey and its complex past. We will be using this hands on-experience alongside virtual tours of the Abbey to become Abbey experts over the coming weeks.
“This is the biggest cardboard model I have ever made with a class and it has really captured the imagination. The children have enjoyed exploring, relaxing and even reading their books inside ‘Mini-Abbey’. It was really special to work as a team to create something together that we are really proud of. The children rose to the challenge and are now really keen to discover so much more about this stunning building and its eventful history.”
Pupils reflected on how the Abbey was built, how peaceful it is inside and how difficult stained glass windows must be to make in real life.
The nine and ten year olds enjoyed the project so much they are now keen to recreate the whole market town in cardboard.


thedailyecho--2020-11-12--Calls to back Hampshire and IOW Air Ambulance

HAMPSHIRE families have expressed their gratitude and thanks to a life-saving charity .
Last December , Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance ( HIOWAA ) responded to 195 potentially life-saving call-outs , up by 35 on the same period in the previous year - their busiest December on record .
Due to the unpredictable economic effects of coronavirus pandemic , the charity is calling on its communities to donate £5 this Christmas to help keep them flying and saving lives .
Now , families who have experienced the vital help first-hand are sharing their stories to help raise money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cardiac arrest when he was at home with his wife , Dolores .
After nearly an hour of treatment and CPR , the HIOWAA Critical Care Team miraculously managed to get a pulse .
Mike said : “ Had it not been for the Critical Care Team responding so quickly , I would not now be looking forward to celebrating Christmas with my wife and family , making plans for the years ahead .
I can not express how thankful we are to the Air Ambulance .
I owe them my life.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help Malcolm who was involved in a serious cycling accident , just outside Farnham .
The team treated Malcolm at the scene and airlifted him to University Hospital Southampton .
Sadly , Malcolm ’ s injuries were too severe , and he died nine days later , surrounded by his family .
Malcolm ’ s daughter , Claire , said : “ I will always be incredibly grateful to HIOWAA for the care they gave my Dad at the scene of his accident and the speed with which they got him to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours being on the roadside , we were able to spend nine days with him , all together as a family , and to be with him by his bedside to say goodbye .
`` I will be eternally grateful for the gift of time which the Air Ambulance gave my family to come to terms with what had happened to our loving , kind and gentle Dad.
” Supporters can donate via the Charity website , www.hiowaa.org/Christmas , where they can also watch the charity ’ s short film which highlights the @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Last December, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) responded to 195 potentially life-saving call-outs, up by 35 on the same period in the previous year - their busiest December on record.
Due to the unpredictable economic effects of coronavirus pandemic, the charity is calling on its communities to donate £5 this Christmas to help keep them flying and saving lives.
Now, families who have experienced the vital help first-hand are sharing their stories to help raise money.
In 2019, Mike suffered a cardiac arrest when he was at home with his wife, Dolores.
After nearly an hour of treatment and CPR, the HIOWAA Critical Care Team miraculously managed to get a pulse. Mike said: “Had it not been for the Critical Care Team responding so quickly, I would not now be looking forward to celebrating Christmas with my wife and family, making plans for the years ahead. I cannot express how thankful we are to the Air Ambulance. I owe them my life.”
In September 2014, HIOWAA was called to help Malcolm who was involved in a serious cycling accident, just outside Farnham.
The team treated Malcolm at the scene and airlifted him to University Hospital Southampton.
Sadly, Malcolm’s injuries were too severe, and he died nine days later, surrounded by his family.
Malcolm’s daughter, Claire, said: “I will always be incredibly grateful to HIOWAA for the care they gave my Dad at the scene of his accident and the speed with which they got him to hospital.
"Instead of his final hours being on the roadside, we were able to spend nine days with him, all together as a family, and to be with him by his bedside to say goodbye.
"I will be eternally grateful for the gift of time which the Air Ambulance gave my family to come to terms with what had happened to our loving, kind and gentle Dad.”
Supporters can donate via the Charity website, www.hiowaa.org/Christmas, where they can also watch the charity’s short film which highlights the impact of the Critical Care Teams.


thedailyecho--2020-11-12--Man banned from driving after being caught nearly three times the legal limit

A MAN has been banned from the road for driving with excess alcohol .
Ruari Metcalfe , 28 , was @ @ @ @ @ when stopped by police on Black Dam way in Basingstoke on September 30 .
His @ @ @ @ @ of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath when the legal limit is 35 , making @ @ @ @ @ limit .
Metcalfe , of Winchester Avenue , Barton Farm , Winchester , was at @ @ @ @ @ the offence .
The magistrates disqualified him from driving for 23 months , ordered he @ @ @ @ @ over the next 12 months , pay a £95 victim surcharge with £85 costs .
@ @ @ @ @ by 23 weeks if by February 20 2022 Metcalfe completes a driving course .

Ruari Metcalfe, 28, was driving a 57-reg Renault Clio when stopped by police on Black Dam way in Basingstoke on September 30.
His alcohol reading was 113 microgrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath when the legal limit is 35, making him nearly three times the limit.
Metcalfe, of Winchester Avenue, Barton Farm, Winchester, was at Basingstoke Magistrates Court to admit the offence.
The magistrates disqualified him from driving for 23 months, ordered he complete 40 hours unpaid work over the next 12 months, pay a £95 victim surcharge with £85 costs.
The ban will be reduced by 23 weeks if by February 20 2022 Metcalfe completes a driving course.


thedailyecho--2020-11-12--Covid delays project to upgrade Lymington Town Quay

PLANS to give Lymington Town Quay a £700,000 revamp have been delayed for a year by the coronavirus pandemic .
The scheme includes proposals to bulldoze a 20-year-old toilet block and replace it with a larger , flat-roofed building with eight showers for visiting sailors using the new pontoons .
Work was due to have begun by now , with a potential completion date of spring next year .
But the start date has been pushed back until next autumn because of Covid-19 and the need to avoid disruption during the busy summer months , when Lymington is full of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scheme claim the delay could turn out to be a blessing in disguise .
With social distancing in mind they say it will enable people involved in the project to review the design and make any necessary changes before construction work starts .
New Forest District Council is funding the scheme with the aid of contributions from Lymington Harbour Commissioners and Lymington and Pennington Town Council .
Proposals include extra public space near the sea wall and a viewing platform on top of the proposed new building .
A district council spokesperson said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meet with partners and consider the options , budgets , and Covid implications on the refurbishment project .
`` As part of this , a revised timescale will be worked out .
`` The timetable will depend on the agreed plans but we are aiming to start in September 2021 as we do not want works happening during the summer .
`` It is too early to give detail , but Covid-secure requirements will of course be considered .
We are not anticipating a change in location or a significant change in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ survey published at the beginning of the year showed that 81 % of those who took part said the building should have a flat roof .
• What matters most to Lymington Town Quay visitors Speaking at the time Alison Hoare , the district council 's cabinet member for environment and regulatory services said : “ It is clear we now have a project that the community would like to see built .
`` They have also made it clear that in this special location it needs to be of a quality and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with our partners is now to develop a project that both meets these objectives and is affordable.
” Paul Bulkeley , of Snug Architects , added : `` The consultation has identified clear support for an inhabited flat roof .
`` We will now be working up a more detailed proposal that seeks to balance the community ’ s wider priorities and concerns .
`` This is an exciting opportunity to create a building the whole community can be proud of .
”

The scheme includes proposals to bulldoze a 20-year-old toilet block and replace it with a larger, flat-roofed building with eight showers for visiting sailors using the new pontoons.
Work was due to have begun by now, with a potential completion date of spring next year.
But the start date has been pushed back until next autumn because of Covid-19 and the need to avoid disruption during the busy summer months, when Lymington is full of sailors and tourists.
Supporters of the scheme claim the delay could turn out to be a blessing in disguise.
With social distancing in mind they say it will enable people involved in the project to review the design and make any necessary changes before construction work starts.
New Forest District Council is funding the scheme with the aid of contributions from Lymington Harbour Commissioners and Lymington and Pennington Town Council.
Proposals include extra public space near the sea wall and a viewing platform on top of the proposed new building.
A district council spokesperson said: "We are already starting to meet with partners and consider the options, budgets, and Covid implications on the refurbishment project.
"As part of this, a revised timescale will be worked out.
"The timetable will depend on the agreed plans but we are aiming to start in September 2021 as we do not want works happening during the summer.
"It is too early to give detail, but Covid-secure requirements will of course be considered. We are not anticipating a change in location or a significant change in the footprint of the building."
A survey published at the beginning of the year showed that 81% of those who took part said the building should have a flat roof.
Speaking at the time Alison Hoare, the district council's cabinet member for environment and regulatory services said: “It is clear we now have a project that the community would like to see built.
"They have also made it clear that in this special location it needs to be of a quality and standard that is appropriate. Our task with our partners is now to develop a project that both meets these objectives and is affordable.”
Paul Bulkeley, of Snug Architects, added: "The consultation has identified clear support for an inhabited flat roof.
"We will now be working up a more detailed proposal that seeks to balance the community’s wider priorities and concerns.
"This is an exciting opportunity to create a building the whole community can be proud of.”