thedailyecho--2020-03-25--Several cars stolen in Southampton as people stay indoors during coronavirus outbreak

RESIDENTS are now speaking out following several cars that have been stolen from Southampton roads while people self-isolate during the coronavirus outbreak .
It comes as the government instructed people to stay in their homes unless for one form of exercise a day , to buy food and essentials , essential travel to and from work or to care for a vulnerable person .
But 36-year-old cleaner Maria said she presumes the cars are being stolen while people are staying indoors and following government advice .
The mother-of-four 's BMW 1 series was stolen from outside her home , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the virus pandemic .
She said : `` I went outside to put some recycling out because the bin men were coming to get the rubbish .
`` My car was outside as normal , then I went inside to get the kids to grab their stuff and get ready to go to school .
`` Between eight to 8.30am , I went outside with them and my car was n't there anymore .
Since this coronavirus has been happening , I presume it is happening while people are indoors . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ car for `` everything '' and usually uses it to travel to and from work .
But since then , two more cars were stolen this morning from a family living on Cowdray Close , Lordswood .
A nearby resident said : `` It might be that heartless thieves are seizing on the fact that people in lockdown do n't want to venture outside even if they hear anything like people roaring off in cars . ''
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said : `` We were called just before 9.30 this morning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from outside a property on Cowdray Close , Lordswood .
`` A white Kia Sportage and a Black Land Rover Discovery were stolen .
Anyone with information can phone 101 , quoting 44200109882 .
They added : `` We were called at 8:44 on 19 March to a report of a BMW having been stolen from outside an address on Chestnut Road , Southampton .
`` Enquiries are ongoing , anyone with information can phone 101 , quoting 44200102858 . ''

It comes as the government instructed people to stay in their homes unless for one form of exercise a day, to buy food and essentials, essential travel to and from work or to care for a vulnerable person.
But 36-year-old cleaner Maria said she presumes the cars are being stolen while people are staying indoors and following government advice.
The mother-of-four's BMW 1 series was stolen from outside her home, the day before schools were shut in response to the virus pandemic.
She said: "I went outside to put some recycling out because the bin men were coming to get the rubbish.
"My car was outside as normal, then I went inside to get the kids to grab their stuff and get ready to go to school.
"Between eight to 8.30am, I went outside with them and my car wasn't there anymore. Since this coronavirus has been happening, I presume it is happening while people are indoors."
She also said she relies on her car for "everything" and usually uses it to travel to and from work.
But since then, two more cars were stolen this morning from a family living on Cowdray Close, Lordswood.
A nearby resident said: "It might be that heartless thieves are seizing on the fact that people in lockdown don't want to venture outside even if they hear anything like people roaring off in cars."
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We were called just before 9.30 this morning to a report of two vehicles stolen from outside a property on Cowdray Close, Lordswood.
"A white Kia Sportage and a Black Land Rover Discovery were stolen. Anyone with information can phone 101, quoting 44200109882.
They added: "We were called at 8:44 on 19 March to a report of a BMW having been stolen from outside an address on Chestnut Road, Southampton.
"Enquiries are ongoing, anyone with information can phone 101, quoting 44200102858."


thedailyecho--2020-03-26--Coronavirus across Hampshire: Live updates and news

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thedailyecho--2020-03-26--Southern Health NHS Trust bans people from visiting friends and relatives in hospitals and mental he

Southern Health NHS Trust bans people from visiting friends and relatives in hospitals and mental health units

HEALTH chiefs have banned people from visiting friends and relatives in hospital in a bid to protect patients and staff from coronavirus .
The ban has been imposed by the Totton-based Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust , which runs community hospitals and mental health units across Hampshire .
But the trust says the restriction does not apply to people wanting to spend precious time with patients receiving end-of-life care .
The ban , which follows a similar move by health trusts in other parts of the UK , came into force yesterday .
Southern Health issued a statement which said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upsetting and are sorry for any distress this may cause .
`` However , your health , safety and wellbeing , that of our patients , service users , communities and staff remains our absolute priority .
“ We encourage people to find other ways to keep in touch , like phone and video calls .
`` We are working quickly to ensure that service users in our mental health sites have access to these forms of communication as soon as possible .
“ Thank you for your continued support and understanding at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ working on ways to support you to keep in touch with loved ones who are inpatients and will keep you updated.
” The trust added : `` Everyone should follow the expert national guidance on social distancing and self-isolation and stay at home wherever possible , to help limit the spread of coronavirus to protect the most vulnerable people in our communities and our NHS.
” Southern Health runs community hospitals in Fareham , Romsey and the New Forest , plus mental health units in Calmore and Southampton .
People have taken to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what they describe as the trust 's `` sensible '' decision .
One person posted : `` Tough decision but necessary to protect health and lives . ''
Another social media user added : `` Good move .
Tough but needed doing . ''
The New Forest Birth Centre in Ashurst is run by University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust , which has not imposed a ban but has asked people to make only `` essential '' visits to its sites .
The move by Southern Health follows Hampshire County Council 's decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homes .

The ban has been imposed by the Totton-based Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, which runs community hospitals and mental health units across Hampshire.
But the trust says the restriction does not apply to people wanting to spend precious time with patients receiving end-of-life care.
The ban, which follows a similar move by health trusts in other parts of the UK, came into force yesterday.
Southern Health issued a statement which said: “We understand this may be upsetting and are sorry for any distress this may cause.
"However, your health, safety and wellbeing, that of our patients, service users, communities and staff remains our absolute priority.
“We encourage people to find other ways to keep in touch, like phone and video calls.
"We are working quickly to ensure that service users in our mental health sites have access to these forms of communication as soon as possible.
“Thank you for your continued support and understanding at this challenging time.
"We are working on ways to support you to keep in touch with loved ones who are inpatients and will keep you updated.”
The trust added: "Everyone should follow the expert national guidance on social distancing and self-isolation and stay at home wherever possible, to help limit the spread of coronavirus to protect the most vulnerable people in our communities and our NHS.”
Southern Health runs community hospitals in Fareham, Romsey and the New Forest, plus mental health units in Calmore and Southampton.
People have taken to social media to voice their support for what they describe as the trust's "sensible" decision.
One person posted: "Tough decision but necessary to protect health and lives." Another social media user added: "Good move. Tough but needed doing."
The New Forest Birth Centre in Ashurst is run by University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, which has not imposed a ban but has asked people to make only "essential" visits to its sites.
The move by Southern Health follows Hampshire County Council's decision to prevent people from visiting its care homes.


thedailyecho--2020-03-26--Coronavirus: Here are all the changes to services in Southampton

CHANGES have been made to a number of services in Southampton amid the Covid-19 outbreak .
Southampton City Council confirmed that permit parking restrictions will not be enforced in resident parking zones one to 20 , 22 and 23 until April 30 when the decision will be reviewed .
Permit parking restrictions will also be temporarily lifted in Hollybrook Cemetery to facilitate parking for additional NHS resources .
The council said this only applies to the marked bays within the cemetery and vehicles should not be left on the “ No Waiting ” restrictions within the cemetery as that space @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as funerals .
The authority said it recognises `` this will create a visual impact within the cemetery but feels that this is outweighed by the need to assist NHS employees '' .
The Itchen Bridge toll has temporarily been lifted and marriage and civil partnership ceremonies have been postponed .
The authority also confirmed that school crossing patrols and non-urgent housing repairs will cease while emergency repair services will be maintained .
The number of mourners allowed at the Crematorium has been reduced and ceremonies will only take place in East Chapel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services free of charge .
The city council has also confirmed the closures of a number of public places including all council-run libraries , community centres and cultural venues , play parks , public toilets and takeaway services that were running in park cafes as well as the cash office and gateway on Guildhall Square .
The Millbrook recycling centre is also closed and the civic centre has been closed to the public .
Meanwhile civic chiefs said there are no disruptions to bin collections but warned residents that extra capacity requests for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moment .
The authority is also looking to employ 20 new people to work in the care sector .
It said the opportunity is for people new to the care industry and the role could involve tasks such as preparing meals and ensuring medication is provided accurately and on time .
Face-to-face stop smoking consultations have been put on hold .
Council leader Christopher Hammond said : `` We all need to do everything we can to reduce the spread of the coronavirus .
Which is why we ’ re supporting the government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by closing our buildings and stopping non-essential services .
Rest assured our essential public services will continue .
and our priority remains looking after the most vulnerable .
I ’ d urge all our residents to adhere to the lockdown and follow Government ’ s advice .
Southampton has faced many challenges in the past .
But we ’ ve always come out the other side stronger by working together and looking out for each other .
This time will be no different .
”

Southampton City Council confirmed that permit parking restrictions will not be enforced in resident parking zones one to 20, 22 and 23 until April 30 when the decision will be reviewed. Permit parking restrictions will also be temporarily lifted in Hollybrook Cemetery to facilitate parking for additional NHS resources.
The council said this only applies to the marked bays within the cemetery and vehicles should not be left on the “No Waiting” restrictions within the cemetery as that space will be required for cemetery operations such as funerals.
The authority said it recognises "this will create a visual impact within the cemetery but feels that this is outweighed by the need to assist NHS employees".
The Itchen Bridge toll has temporarily been lifted and marriage and civil partnership ceremonies have been postponed.
The authority also confirmed that school crossing patrols and non-urgent housing repairs will cease while emergency repair services will be maintained. The number of mourners allowed at the Crematorium has been reduced and ceremonies will only take place in East Chapel. Webcasts are now available for cremation services free of charge.
The city council has also confirmed the closures of a number of public places including all council-run libraries, community centres and cultural venues, play parks, public toilets and takeaway services that were running in park cafes as well as the cash office and gateway on Guildhall Square. The Millbrook recycling centre is also closed and the civic centre has been closed to the public. Meanwhile civic chiefs said there are no disruptions to bin collections but warned residents that extra capacity requests for bins cannot be accepted at the moment.
The authority is also looking to employ 20 new people to work in the care sector. It said the opportunity is for people new to the care industry and the role could involve tasks such as preparing meals and ensuring medication is provided accurately and on time. Face-to-face stop smoking consultations have been put on hold. Council leader Christopher Hammond said: "We all need to do everything we can to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Which is why we’re supporting the government decision to restrict movement and social interaction by closing our buildings and stopping non-essential services. Rest assured our essential public services will continue. and our priority remains looking after the most vulnerable. I’d urge all our residents to adhere to the lockdown and follow Government’s advice. Southampton has faced many challenges in the past. But we’ve always come out the other side stronger by working together and looking out for each other. This time will be no different.”


thedailyecho--2020-03-26--Drones to transport NHS deliveries across the Solent

SOUTHAMPTON is set to benefit from an upcoming £29 million trial which will move medical products between hospitals via drones and allow people to pay for transport using a smartphone app .
The plans come as Solent Transport won the funds from the Department for Transport to build solutions for personal mobility and freight movements on public transport across the Solent area .
The three-year Solent Transport Zone programme aims to address challenges such as high car usage levels and environmental impacts of freight movement in urban areas .
The funding means the Solent area will benefit from several transport @ @ @ @ @ @ @ planning and paying for sustainable journeys demand ; e-bike share scheme ; and new approaches to freight distribution , including drone freight trials for NHS deliveries across the Solent to the Isle of Wight .
Councillor Jacqui Rayment , Southampton City Council ’ s Cabinet Member for Place & Transport and Chair of Solent Transport Joint Committee , said : “ We want to trial new approaches that provide better , more efficient , more sustainable ways to travel and which will reduce environmental impacts of transport helping us tackle climate change.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the Solent Go multi-operator smartcard to an app-based platform , alongside University of Portsmouth , by using a Mobility as a Service app product .
Working with University partners , Solent Transport will run projects testing approaches to freight deliveries and trial the UK ’ s first drone delivery network for the NHS , moving medical products between hospitals .
Councillor Rob Humby , Hampshire County Council ’ s executive member for economy , transport , said : “ The Solent Mobility Zone will help make the Solent area a better place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
I am delighted that this bid has been successful , and we can now use this funding to develop trials of new technologies and approaches which have the potential to be used across the country .
”

The plans come as Solent Transport won the funds from the Department for Transport to build solutions for personal mobility and freight movements on public transport across the Solent area.
The three-year Solent Transport Zone programme aims to address challenges such as high car usage levels and environmental impacts of freight movement in urban areas.
The funding means the Solent area will benefit from several transport solutions, such as smartphone apps for planning and paying for sustainable journeys demand; e-bike share scheme; and new approaches to freight distribution, including drone freight trials for NHS deliveries across the Solent to the Isle of Wight.
Councillor Jacqui Rayment, Southampton City Council’s Cabinet Member for Place & Transport and Chair of Solent Transport Joint Committee, said: “We want to trial new approaches that provide better, more efficient, more sustainable ways to travel and which will reduce environmental impacts of transport helping us tackle climate change.”
University of Southampton will trial an upgrade of the Solent Go multi-operator smartcard to an app-based platform, alongside University of Portsmouth, by using a Mobility as a Service app product.
Working with University partners, Solent Transport will run projects testing approaches to freight deliveries and trial the UK’s first drone delivery network for the NHS, moving medical products between hospitals.
Councillor Rob Humby, Hampshire County Council’s executive member for economy, transport, said: “The Solent Mobility Zone will help make the Solent area a better place to live, work and do business. I am delighted that this bid has been successful, and we can now use this funding to develop trials of new technologies and approaches which have the potential to be used across the country.”


thedailyecho--2020-03-26--Bonfires being lit across Hampshire during coronavirus lockdown

MULTIPLE bonfires have been reported by neighbours across Hampshire during the coronavirus lockdown .
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service received @ @ @ @ @ either from residents who can see smoke or to report their neighbours having bonfires .
@ @ @ @ @ lighting fires in areas across the region , as well as two hoax calls .
@ @ @ @ @ contact Environmental Health if they want to make complaints about bonfires being carried out by @ @ @ @ @ Fire and Rescue Service said : `` If it is a neighbour being reported for @ @ @ @ @ not attend unless the fire is out of control as it is reporting a nuisance @ @ @ @ @ can see smoke and they do not know what has caused it , we will @ @ @

Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service received four calls last night, either from residents who can see smoke or to report their neighbours having bonfires.
Three calls also involved youths lighting fires in areas across the region, as well as two hoax calls.
They are advising people to contact Environmental Health if they want to make complaints about bonfires being carried out by others.
A spokesperson Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "If it is a neighbour being reported for controlled burning, we will not attend unless the fire is out of control as it is reporting a nuisance.
"But if someone can see smoke and they do not know what has caused it, we will investigate."


thedailyecho--2020-03-26--Confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 44 in Hampshire

FIGURES show Hampshire has seen 44 more confirmed cases of coronavirus since yesterday , according to the latest figures .
@ @ @ @ @ the highest number of cases across the UK , this is made up 251 cases @ @ @ @ @ Southampton have risen by four in one day , showing a total of 28 positive @ @ @ @ @ .
Portsmouth has 33 cases while Birmingham has the second highest number of cases at @ @ @ @ @ people – aged between 47 and 93 – have died after testing positive for coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ said .
It means the total number of UK deaths stands at 465 .

With the county still having the highest number of cases across the UK, this is made up 251 cases of coronavirus.
Cases in Southampton have risen by four in one day, showing a total of 28 positive tests confirmed in the city.
Portsmouth has 33 cases while Birmingham has the second highest number of cases at 228.
A further 28 people – aged between 47 and 93 – have died after testing positive for coronavirus in England, NHS England said.
It means the total number of UK deaths stands at 465.


thedailyecho--2020-03-26--Coronavirus: Parking fees for NHS staff scrapped

NHS staff will get free parking at hospitals during the coronavirus crisis .
Health Secretary Matt Hancock confirmed the move last night saying he will do everything he can to ensure NHS staff have whatever they need during this unprecedented time .
The news comes as yesterday afternoon University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust ( UHS ) had already confirmed its decision to wave parking charges for NHS workers helping in the Covid-19 response at hospitals in the city .
The government is now set to provide immediate financial backing for all NHS trusts to provide free car parking to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus outbreak .
Following the announcement , UHS said the trust will now look at how it will implement the new measures for current permit holders .
In a statement UHS also added : `` We also recognise that some staff who have had their work pattern changed or who have been affected by the scaling back of public transport have faced challenges with getting to work .
`` In response , arrangements have been made to open up more staff parking on site to colleagues who are helping in our response to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have an existing parking permit .
`` This may include those who have been redeployed to clinical roles , who are volunteering , returning to work , working different shift patterns or who may have ordinarily used public transport.This was implemented yesterday ( Wednesday , 25 March ) with the blue car park now made available for these staff groups on a first-come-first-served basis free of charge . ''
It added : `` Those who live close by or have already made alternative parking arrangements are asked to maintain these to facilitate as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Staff who currently have a car parking permit of any nature , will be able to continue to park in their allocated car park , this includes the park and ride users who have recently returned to site .
`` All public parking will be redirected to the orange car parks at the front of the hospital . ''
Bus providers Bluestar have also introduced a service for key workers to enable them to arrive in time for morning shifts .
The new service is being introduced on the Bluestar 17 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Adanac Park .
This journey arrives at Southampton General Hospital at around 7.10am , the trust said .
Last night the Health Secretary urged all trusts to immediately make use of government funding to abolish parking charges for their staff during the Covid-19 pandemic .
He also praised those NHS Trusts who are already providing free car parking to staff working on the frontline .
The news comes as following an agreement between the government , local councils and the Local Government Association ( LGA ) , health workers , social care workers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ park for free in council-run carparks .
Yesterday Southampton City Council had already announced that permit parking restrictions will also be temporarily lifted in Hollybrook Cemetery to facilitate parking for additional NHS resources .

Health Secretary Matt Hancock confirmed the move last night saying he will do everything he can to ensure NHS staff have whatever they need during this unprecedented time.
The news comes as yesterday afternoon University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) had already confirmed its decision to wave parking charges for NHS workers helping in the Covid-19 response at hospitals in the city.
The government is now set to provide immediate financial backing for all NHS trusts to provide free car parking to NHS staff for the duration of the coronavirus outbreak.
Following the announcement, UHS said the trust will now look at how it will implement the new measures for current permit holders.
In a statement UHS also added: "We also recognise that some staff who have had their work pattern changed or who have been affected by the scaling back of public transport have faced challenges with getting to work.
"In response, arrangements have been made to open up more staff parking on site to colleagues who are helping in our response to the COVID-19 outbreak and who do not have an existing parking permit.
"This may include those who have been redeployed to clinical roles, who are volunteering, returning to work, working different shift patterns or who may have ordinarily used public transport.This was implemented yesterday (Wednesday, 25 March) with the blue car park now made available for these staff groups on a first-come-first-served basis free of charge."
It added: "Those who live close by or have already made alternative parking arrangements are asked to maintain these to facilitate as many care givers to work as possible.
"Staff who currently have a car parking permit of any nature, will be able to continue to park in their allocated car park, this includes the park and ride users who have recently returned to site.
"All public parking will be redirected to the orange car parks at the front of the hospital."
Bus providers Bluestar have also introduced a service for key workers to enable them to arrive in time for morning shifts.
The new service is being introduced on the Bluestar 17 route, at 6.20am from Weston to Adanac Park. This journey arrives at Southampton General Hospital at around 7.10am, the trust said.
Last night the Health Secretary urged all trusts to immediately make use of government funding to abolish parking charges for their staff during the Covid-19 pandemic.
He also praised those NHS Trusts who are already providing free car parking to staff working on the frontline.
The news comes as following an agreement between the government, local councils and the Local Government Association (LGA), health workers, social care workers and NHS volunteers will be able to park for free in council-run carparks.
Yesterday Southampton City Council had already announced that permit parking restrictions will also be temporarily lifted in Hollybrook Cemetery to facilitate parking for additional NHS resources.


thedailyecho--2020-03-26--Southampton church leader backs hotel plan for rough sleepers

THE leader of a Southampton church has announced he would support plans to see rough sleepers come off city streets .
It comes as charities have urged the government to block-book hotel beds for homeless people to self-isolate from the coronavirus – a move that could affect over 100 Southampton families .
Doing so could “ potentially save thousands of lives ” throughout the country , according to Museum of Homelessness , as it warned shared emergency shelters could become “ death traps ” .
Between July and September last year , 195 households identified as homeless in Southampton , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Communities and Local Government .
A soup run which gives out flasks of soup and sandwiches to those in need has also been cancelled .
Leader of City Life Church , Paul Woodman , said : “ We have had to take the difficult decision to close our soup run this week in line with government advice .
“ Having operated for over 20 years , it ’ s hard to suspend the service .
Other charities are also needing to do the same .
“ These are extraordinary times and we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ’ ve done in London hotels , to see people come off the streets.
” But Cabinet Member for Homes and Culture and Councillor Satvir Kaur said the reality of what is being promised by the government is “ challenging ” .
She said : “ During these extremely challenging times , our poorest and most most vulnerable are at risk of falling through the net , so any additional support from government is of course welcome .
“ There is a growing gap between government announcements and reality on the ground @ @ @ @ @ @ @ promised can be challenging .
“ We are still doing everything we can to support and protect our rough sleepers and those at risk of becoming homeless , and working with partners through the city to ensure no one has to sleep rough and can self-isolate if needed.
” The Government has already pledged £3.2 million in emergency support for rough sleepers during the outbreak – with 21 percent going to the South East .
But Matt Turtle , co-founder of campaign group Museum of Homelessness , said the number of people at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will increase .
He said : “ If they are staying together in hostels it could literally be like a death trap to them .
Even if one of them has symptoms , it can drag everyone else down . ''

It comes as charities have urged the government to block-book hotel beds for homeless people to self-isolate from the coronavirus – a move that could affect over 100 Southampton families.
Doing so could “potentially save thousands of lives” throughout the country, according to Museum of Homelessness, as it warned shared emergency shelters could become “death traps”.
Between July and September last year, 195 households identified as homeless in Southampton, according to data by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
A soup run which gives out flasks of soup and sandwiches to those in need has also been cancelled.
Leader of City Life Church, Paul Woodman, said: “We have had to take the difficult decision to close our soup run this week in line with government advice.
“Having operated for over 20 years, it’s hard to suspend the service. Other charities are also needing to do the same.
“These are extraordinary times and we would support any new initiatives, like they’ve done in London hotels, to see people come off the streets.”
But Cabinet Member for Homes and Culture and Councillor Satvir Kaur said the reality of what is being promised by the government is “challenging”.
She said: “During these extremely challenging times, our poorest and most most vulnerable are at risk of falling through the net, so any additional support from government is of course welcome.
“There is a growing gap between government announcements and reality on the ground, where accessing what’s being promised can be challenging.
“We are still doing everything we can to support and protect our rough sleepers and those at risk of becoming homeless, and working with partners through the city to ensure no one has to sleep rough and can self-isolate if needed.”
The Government has already pledged £3.2 million in emergency support for rough sleepers during the outbreak – with 21 percent going to the South East.
But Matt Turtle, co-founder of campaign group Museum of Homelessness, said the number of people at risk of homelessness due to the virus will increase.
He said: “If they are staying together in hostels it could literally be like a death trap to them. Even if one of them has symptoms, it can drag everyone else down."


thedailyecho--2020-03-26--NCP car parks announce free parking for essential workers

Parking company National Car Parks ( NCP ) has offered NHS staff and all essential workers free parking .
In light of the Prime Minister ’ s announcement to impose a lockdown , all NCP city centre car parks where they are able to , will remain open and free for all workers who are needing to be at work at this time .
Key essentials workers can arrive and exit without any charge .
Amongst their car parks include Portland Terrace Car Park in Southampton City Centre and Eastgate Street Car Park , Southampton .
However , this offer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rail , airport , shopping centre and hospital car parks that they operate on behalf of other companies .
They recommend that people check signs at the car park to see if the free parking offer is available .
Once NCP car parks are open for business again , they have said they will review the definition of key workers in line with Government advice and who the free parking offer may apply to .
CEO Jonathan Scott : “ We ’ re open where we can for all who need parking at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us at no charge .
`` We hope this goes some way to helping all those who are still needing to work and care for people .
`` We urge you to check on our website to make sure the car park you normally visit is still open as although most of our sites are , we are still having to close some down where landlords request that we do .
We hope you all stay safe and well . ''
To find out more , visit www.ncp.co.uk/ .

In light of the Prime Minister’s announcement to impose a lockdown, all NCP city centre car parks where they are able to, will remain open and free for all workers who are needing to be at work at this time.
Key essentials workers can arrive and exit without any charge.
Amongst their car parks include Portland Terrace Car Park in Southampton City Centre and Eastgate Street Car Park, Southampton.
However, this offer will vary and may not apply at rail, airport, shopping centre and hospital car parks that they operate on behalf of other companies.
They recommend that people check signs at the car park to see if the free parking offer is available.
Once NCP car parks are open for business again, they have said they will review the definition of key workers in line with Government advice and who the free parking offer may apply to.
CEO Jonathan Scott: “We’re open where we can for all who need parking at this vital time. Please park with us at no charge.
"We hope this goes some way to helping all those who are still needing to work and care for people.
"We urge you to check on our website to make sure the car park you normally visit is still open as although most of our sites are, we are still having to close some down where landlords request that we do. We hope you all stay safe and well."
To find out more, visit www.ncp.co.uk/.


thedailyecho--2020-03-26--PHOTOS: Coronavirus virus lockdown empties Southampton streets

THE coronavirus crisis means Hampshire residents ca n't leave their homes unless it is essential .
Prime Minister , Boris Johnson announced people should only leave home to exercise once a day or to travel to and from work `` where absolutely necessary '' .
In light of the new measures , Southampton 's usually busy streets are deserted .
With employees forced to work from home , there are far fewer cars on the roads .
The government 's rules mean people can only shop for essential items and fulfil any medical or care needs .
On Monday night @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goods to close immediately .
The Government has said that every citizen must comply with the new measures .
Police now have the powers to enforce them `` through fines and dispersing gatherings where people do not comply '' .
Officers are patrolling the city streets ensuring people are safe .
Meanwhile , supermarkets have restricted the amount of shoppers entering at one time .
Hampshire has 207 confirmed cases of coronavirus , according to the latest figures published last night .
The county still has the highest number of cases in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's population is now living under some form of lockdown It is hoped that once the coronavirus lockdown is lifted the infection can be kept at manageable levels , an expert has said .
Professor Neil Ferguson , who is recovering from Covid-19 himself , told the Science and Technology Committee measures taken by the Government could tip the outbreak from a growing epidemic to a declining epidemic .
The director of MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis , Imperial College London , also explained there was some uncertainty , but that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then intensive care demand would “ peak in approximately two to three weeks and then decline thereafter ” .
Prof Ferguson told the committee current predictions were that the NHS would be able to cope if strict measures continued to be followed .

Prime Minister, Boris Johnson announced people should only leave home to exercise once a day or to travel to and from work "where absolutely necessary".
In light of the new measures, Southampton's usually busy streets are deserted.
With employees forced to work from home, there are far fewer cars on the roads.
The government's rules mean people can only shop for essential items and fulfil any medical or care needs.
On Monday night the PM ordered all shops selling non-essential goods to close immediately.
The Government has said that every citizen must comply with the new measures.
Police now have the powers to enforce them "through fines and dispersing gatherings where people do not comply".
Officers are patrolling the city streets ensuring people are safe.
Meanwhile, supermarkets have restricted the amount of shoppers entering at one time.
Hampshire has 207 confirmed cases of coronavirus, according to the latest figures published last night.
The county still has the highest number of cases in the UK.
A quarter of the world's population is now living under some form of lockdown
It is hoped that once the coronavirus lockdown is lifted the infection can be kept at manageable levels, an expert has said.
Professor Neil Ferguson, who is recovering from Covid-19 himself, told the Science and Technology Committee measures taken by the Government could tip the outbreak from a growing epidemic to a declining epidemic.
The director of MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis, Imperial College London, also explained there was some uncertainty, but that if current measures work as expected, then intensive care demand would “peak in approximately two to three weeks and then decline thereafter”.
Prof Ferguson told the committee current predictions were that the NHS would be able to cope if strict measures continued to be followed.


thedailyecho--2020-04-16--Eastleigh man, who left boy, 16, with serious head injury in hit-and-run spate, is jailed

AN EASTLEIGH man who left a 16-year-old boy with serious head injuries following three collisions in three minutes has been jailed .
Thomas-Jay Lucas Gospel , 22 , was driving a blue Renault Clio on December 14 , last year , when he was involved in the three collisions .
The first collision happened at 8.23pm on Holcroft Road , when Gospel attempted to drive between a parked car and oncoming vehicle but he became stuck and had to reverse his car .
The second collision took place on Warburton Road , in which he hit a 16-year-old boy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ him with a life-changing head injury .
The third collision was at 8.26pm on Bursledon Road , where he drove through a red traffic light and collided with three vehicles .
Gospel started arguing with one of the drivers of the car that was hit before going to his boot and getting a nail gun , which he pointed at the man ’ s head .
Officers attended the scene and Gospel was arrested and he refused to provide a blood sample .
Appearing at Southampton Crown Court , Gospel admitted causing serious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provide a specimen , criminal damage , two counts of failing to stop following a collision and common assault .
Gospel , of Chestnut Avenue , Eastleigh , was jailed for three years and banned from driving for four years and will have to take an extended re-test .

Thomas-Jay Lucas Gospel, 22, was driving a blue Renault Clio on December 14, last year, when he was involved in the three collisions.
The first collision happened at 8.23pm on Holcroft Road, when Gospel attempted to drive between a parked car and oncoming vehicle but he became stuck and had to reverse his car.
The second collision took place on Warburton Road, in which he hit a 16-year-old boy, throwing him into the air and leaving him with a life-changing head injury.
The third collision was at 8.26pm on Bursledon Road, where he drove through a red traffic light and collided with three vehicles.
Gospel started arguing with one of the drivers of the car that was hit before going to his boot and getting a nail gun, which he pointed at the man’s head.
Officers attended the scene and Gospel was arrested and he refused to provide a blood sample.
Appearing at Southampton Crown Court, Gospel admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving, failing to provide a specimen, criminal damage, two counts of failing to stop following a collision and common assault.
Gospel, of Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, was jailed for three years and banned from driving for four years and will have to take an extended re-test.


thedailyecho--2020-04-16--Witness appeal after arson attack at St James' Church, Southampton

FIREFIGHTERS rushed to a Southampton church following an arson attack this morning .
Smoke was seen billowing out of a window at St James ' Church in Shirley at around 10.37am .
One crew from Redbridge Fire Station scrambled to fight the blaze in a downstairs toilet .
They used a high-pressure hose to tackle the fire , and ventilation fans to clear smoke from the foyer .
According to police , a toilet area was damaged however no one was injured .
Firefighters left the church in St James Road after receiving a stop message at 11.39am .
Posting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the church said : `` Huge thanks to Hampshire Fire and Rescue service and the local Police who have been in attendance at St James ' by the Park this morning .
A suspected arson attack has caused a bit of smoke damage to the entrance area , but the main building is fine .
Praise God no-one was hurt .
Let 's pray for whoever was bored enough to do such vandalism ! ''
Officers are now appealing for witnesses .
A police spokesperson said : `` We were called by Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fire at St James Church in St James Road in Shirley .
A fire is believed to have started in a toilet area inside the church overnight between 9pm on April 15 and 8am on April 16 .
The fire has caused damage to the toilet area .
`` The fire is being treated as arson and officers are asking if anyone has any information about the incident to get in touch via 101 quoting reference 44200134415 .
Alternatively , call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
”

Smoke was seen billowing out of a window at St James' Church in Shirley at around 10.37am.
One crew from Redbridge Fire Station scrambled to fight the blaze in a downstairs toilet.
They used a high-pressure hose to tackle the fire, and ventilation fans to clear smoke from the foyer.
According to police, a toilet area was damaged however no one was injured.
Firefighters left the church in St James Road after receiving a stop message at 11.39am.
Posting on social media, a spokesperson for the church said: "Huge thanks to Hampshire Fire and Rescue service and the local Police who have been in attendance at St James' by the Park this morning. A suspected arson attack has caused a bit of smoke damage to the entrance area, but the main building is fine. Praise God no-one was hurt. Let's pray for whoever was bored enough to do such vandalism!"
Officers are now appealing for witnesses.
A police spokesperson said: "We were called by Hampshire Fire & Rescue following reports of a fire at St James Church in St James Road in Shirley.
A fire is believed to have started in a toilet area inside the church overnight between 9pm on April 15 and 8am on April 16. The fire has caused damage to the toilet area.
"The fire is being treated as arson and officers are asking if anyone has any information about the incident to get in touch via 101 quoting reference 44200134415. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”


thedailyecho--2020-04-16--Three more weeks of coronavirus lockdown

Lockdown measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak will be extended for at least three more weeks .
Wales ’ s First Minister Mark Drakeford announced the decision before Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab officially revealed the extension at the daily Downing Street briefing on Thursday .
Mr Raab , deputising for Prime Minister Boris Johnson as he recovers from the illness , said : “ Any change to our social distancing measures now would risk a significant increase in the spread of the virus.
” He added relaxing rules could cause a “ second peak ” which would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ministers agreed the need to prolong social distancing measures following meetings of the Cabinet and the Government ’ s emergency committee Cobra , amid signs the epidemic in the UK is beginning to peak .
The news came as the Department of Health said the Covid-19 death toll in hospitals in the UK had reached 13,729 as of 5pm on Wednesday , up 861 on the figure the day before .
Mr Raab said relaxing the lockdown would risk a significant increase in the spread of coronavirus .
Confirming an extension of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said : “ Earlier today I chaired meetings of the Cabinet and Cobra to consider the advice from Sage on the impact of the existing social distancing measures .
“ There are indications that the measures we have put in place have been successful in slowing down the spread of this virus .
But Sage also say that is a mixed and inconsistent picture and , in some settings , infections are still likely to be increasing.
” The rate of infection – the R0 value – was “ almost certainly below @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infected people were passing the disease on to fewer than one other person on average .
“ But overall we still don ’ t have the infection rate down as far as we need to , ” he told the daily Downing Street news conference .
Mr Raab , the acting prime minister in Boris Johnson ’ s absence , said there were still “ issues with the virus spreading in some hospitals and in care homes ” .
He added : “ The very clear advice we received is that any change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ risk a significant increase in the spread of the virus .
“ That would threaten a second peak of the virus and substantially increase the number of deaths .
“ It would undo the progress we have made to date and as a result would require an even longer period of the more restrictive social distancing measures.
” The advice was that relaxing any of the measures would risk damage to public health and the economy , he said .
“ Based on this advice , which we have very carefully considered , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ measures must remain in place for at least the next three weeks .
”

Wales’s First Minister Mark Drakeford announced the decision before Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab officially revealed the extension at the daily Downing Street briefing on Thursday.
Mr Raab, deputising for Prime Minister Boris Johnson as he recovers from the illness, said: “Any change to our social distancing measures now would risk a significant increase in the spread of the virus.”
He added relaxing rules could cause a “second peak” which would risk increasing deaths “substantially”.
Ministers agreed the need to prolong social distancing measures following meetings of the Cabinet and the Government’s emergency committee Cobra, amid signs the epidemic in the UK is beginning to peak.
The news came as the Department of Health said the Covid-19 death toll in hospitals in the UK had reached 13,729 as of 5pm on Wednesday, up 861 on the figure the day before.
Mr Raab said relaxing the lockdown would risk a significant increase in the spread of coronavirus.
Confirming an extension of the measures for at least three weeks, he said: “Earlier today I chaired meetings of the Cabinet and Cobra to consider the advice from Sage on the impact of the existing social distancing measures.
“There are indications that the measures we have put in place have been successful in slowing down the spread of this virus. But Sage also say that is a mixed and inconsistent picture and, in some settings, infections are still likely to be increasing.”
The rate of infection – the R0 value – was “almost certainly below one in the community”, meaning infected people were passing the disease on to fewer than one other person on average.
“But overall we still don’t have the infection rate down as far as we need to,” he told the daily Downing Street news conference.
Mr Raab, the acting prime minister in Boris Johnson’s absence, said there were still “issues with the virus spreading in some hospitals and in care homes”.
He added: “The very clear advice we received is that any change to our social distancing measures now would risk a significant increase in the spread of the virus.
“That would threaten a second peak of the virus and substantially increase the number of deaths.
“It would undo the progress we have made to date and as a result would require an even longer period of the more restrictive social distancing measures.”
The advice was that relaxing any of the measures would risk damage to public health and the economy, he said.
“Based on this advice, which we have very carefully considered, the Government has decided that the current measures must remain in place for at least the next three weeks.”


thedailyecho--2020-04-16--Use it or lose it – how we’re helping to support your local diner

Most of us have our favourite restaurants and bars , places where we meet with friends and family or share a quiet dinner for two .
While we can ’ t do that anymore , spare a thought for the café owner , the restaurateur , the proprietor – no customers , no income but with bills to pay .
That ’ s why we have joined forces with partners web.com , the company behind our online business directory , to offer local food outlets a bespoke ordering service to compete with the best .
It ’ s called Eat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ do is take the online order , prepare the food then get it to the customer using their own delivery channels or by collection .
Because we support and value these businesses just like you do , we ’ ve waived all set up fees and commissions for them - an immediate saving of £500 .
That ’ s a life saver for an outlet faced with the high costs and transaction fees charged by the big players .
Eat Direct builds a web-enabled e-commerce menu tailored to the business to showcase meals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all – each customer gets their very own iOS or Android app so customers can order from the safety of home on a smartphone .
Finally , up to 138,000 UK food outlets with be featured on the Eat Direct app too from next week with special emphasis on those offering cook/collect or cook/deliver .
We ’ ll publicise the name and details of all the local businesses who buy in and you can play your part by supporting them so they are still here and thriving ready for when life returns to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Eat Direct has got it covered .
Morgan Stevenson , Newsquest Digital Transformation Director said : “ “ We ’ re all in this together .
People isolated at home need to eat and drink - the best thing we can all do at this time is to support local restaurants and bars .
Eat Direct lets the maximum revenue go directly to our local providers by avoiding hefty commissions .
“ We ’ re there with you so sign up and we promise that within 24 hours we ’ ll be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so after just a few days you are back in the game , ” Stevenson added .
If you are a restaurant or bar owner looking to activate local ordering for takeaway or delivery , just visit www.eatdirect.com/localiq and quote the promo code “ localiq '' to have your set-up fee waived .
That alone saves £500 as our discount to you .

That’s why we have joined forces with partners web.com, the company behind our online business directory, to offer local food outlets a bespoke ordering service to compete with the best. It’s called Eat Direct.
All the caterer has to do is take the online order, prepare the food then get it to the customer using their own delivery channels or by collection. Because we support and value these businesses just like you do, we’ve waived all set up fees and commissions for them - an immediate saving of £500 . That’s a life saver for an outlet faced with the high costs and transaction fees charged by the big players.
Eat Direct builds a web-enabled e-commerce menu tailored to the business to showcase meals and prices. That’s not all – each customer gets their very own iOS or Android app so customers can order from the safety of home on a smartphone. Finally, up to 138,000 UK food outlets with be featured on the Eat Direct app too from next week with special emphasis on those offering cook/collect or cook/deliver. We’ll publicise the name and details of all the local businesses who buy in and you can play your part by supporting them so they are still here and thriving ready for when life returns to the new normal.
Whatever the cuisine, Eat Direct has got it covered.
Morgan Stevenson, Newsquest Digital Transformation Director said: ““We’re all in this together. People isolated at home need to eat and drink - the best thing we can all do at this time is to support local restaurants and bars. Eat Direct lets the maximum revenue go directly to our local providers by avoiding hefty commissions.
“We’re there with you so sign up and we promise that within 24 hours we’ll be working on your web presence and apps so after just a few days you are back in the game,” Stevenson added.
If you are a restaurant or bar owner looking to activate local ordering for takeaway or delivery, just visit www.eatdirect.com/localiq and quote the promo code “localiq" to have your set-up fee waived. That alone saves £500 as our discount to you.


thedailyecho--2020-04-16--Aldi launch home delivery during coronavirus outbreak

ALDI is to sell food online in the UK for the first time in a bid to help vulnerable people in the face of the coronavirus pandemic .
The German discount supermarket said it will start selling food parcels on its website from Friday .
It said the parcels will be delivered to homes and have been designed to support vulnerable people and those who are self-isolating .
The parcels contain 22 ambient products , including tinned soup , rice , pasta , antibacterial handwash and toilet roll .
Parcels will retail at £24.99 including delivery and will be limited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said .
It is the first time Aldi will sell groceries online , having previously only sold homeware and electricals through its website .
Fritz Walleczek , managing director for corporate responsibility at Aldi , said : “ We are committed to providing quick , safe and affordable access to food for all our customers and understand that , for some , visiting one of our stores is not an option at the moment .
“ We ’ re constantly looking for new and better ways to support our customers in these uncertain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these food parcels will make life a little easier for some of the country ’ s most at-risk people.
” The move comes after grocery rivals such as Morrisons and Marks & Spencer launched their own food parcel services .

The German discount supermarket said it will start selling food parcels on its website from Friday.
It said the parcels will be delivered to homes and have been designed to support vulnerable people and those who are self-isolating.
The parcels contain 22 ambient products, including tinned soup, rice, pasta, antibacterial handwash and toilet roll.
Parcels will retail at £24.99 including delivery and will be limited to one per customer, the supermarket said.
It is the first time Aldi will sell groceries online, having previously only sold homeware and electricals through its website.
Fritz Walleczek, managing director for corporate responsibility at Aldi, said: “We are committed to providing quick, safe and affordable access to food for all our customers and understand that, for some, visiting one of our stores is not an option at the moment.
“We’re constantly looking for new and better ways to support our customers in these uncertain times and I’m hopeful that these food parcels will make life a little easier for some of the country’s most at-risk people.”
The move comes after grocery rivals such as Morrisons and Marks & Spencer launched their own food parcel services.


thedailyecho--2020-04-16--Appeal launched after hit and run in St Catherine's Road, Eastleigh

POLICE are hunting a suspect following a hit and run incident in Eastleigh .
A VW Golf slammed into a @ @ @ @ @ junction of St Catherine 's Road and Twyford Road at around 8pm on Wednesday .
@ @ @ @ @ the driver of the KA `` very shaken '' .
Police later found the abandoned @ @ @ @ @ they are still looking for its driver .
A police spokesperson said : `` We @ @ @ @ @ last night ( 15 April ) to reports of a two-vehicle collision on St Catherines @ @ @ @ @ the junction with Twyford Road .
A VW Golf , collided with a Ford KA @ @ @ @ @ scene .
`` The Golf was located and work is ongoing to trace the driver @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Anyone with any information is urged to call police on 101 , quoting @ @ @ @ @

A VW Golf slammed into a red Ford KA at the junction of St Catherine's Road and Twyford Road at around 8pm on Wednesday.
The suspect sped away leaving the driver of the KA "very shaken".
Police later found the abandoned Golf in Consort Road however they are still looking for its driver.
No injuries were reported.
A police spokesperson said: "We were called just before 8pm last night (15 April) to reports of a two-vehicle collision on St Catherines Road, Eastleigh, at the junction with Twyford Road.
A VW Golf, collided with a Ford KA before driving away from the scene.
"The Golf was located and work is ongoing to trace the driver. No injuries were reported."
Anyone with any information is urged to call police on 101, quoting crime reference number 44200133807.


thedailyecho--2020-04-16--Iceland tells NHS staff if they touch items they have to buy it to 'reduce contamination risk'

A SUPERMARKET has apologised after NHS staff were told they must buy any items they touch in store to `` reduce the risk of contamination '' .
Iceland has issued an apology after a post was seen on their website stating that if an NHS worker touches an item in store during the special NHS hours , they must buy it to reduce contamination risks .
The store has since claimed that the post was `` an error '' .
The post , which has since been deleted , said : `` We have had strong measures in place to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We will be limiting payments to cards only ( contactless where possible ) during the NHS exclusive hours , and aiming to clean stores following the exclusive hour each day .
`` If NHS workers touch products they have to buy them , they ca n't put them back .
This is to reduce the risk of contamination .
`` We are communicating regularly with our store teams , offering guidance and updates on health and safety measures . ''
The post has caused outrage on social media with one user saying : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ implying that healthcare professionals are dirty , unclean people .
Thanks for making us out to be lepers . ''
Another Southampton nurse , who works at University Hospital Southampton , said : `` Wow , thank you Iceland for insinuating healthcare workers are dirty . ''
A spokesman for Iceland said : `` This was an error and should not have been posted on our website .
`` We sincerely apologise for the offence this has clearly caused , and have immediately withdrawn this guidance .
`` We are deeply grateful to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ everything they are doing to keep the country running . ''

Iceland has issued an apology after a post was seen on their website stating that if an NHS worker touches an item in store during the special NHS hours, they must buy it to reduce contamination risks.
The store has since claimed that the post was "an error".
The post, which has since been deleted, said: "We have had strong measures in place to protect our staff Covid-19 outbreak.
"We will be limiting payments to cards only (contactless where possible) during the NHS exclusive hours, and aiming to clean stores following the exclusive hour each day.
"If NHS workers touch products they have to buy them, they can't put them back. This is to reduce the risk of contamination.
"We are communicating regularly with our store teams, offering guidance and updates on health and safety measures."
The post has caused outrage on social media with one user saying: "Thanks Iceland Foods. Thanks for implying that healthcare professionals are dirty, unclean people. Thanks for making us out to be lepers."
Another Southampton nurse, who works at University Hospital Southampton, said: "Wow, thank you Iceland for insinuating healthcare workers are dirty."
A spokesman for Iceland said: "This was an error and should not have been posted on our website.
"We sincerely apologise for the offence this has clearly caused, and have immediately withdrawn this guidance.
"We are deeply grateful to the NHS and all key workers for everything they are doing to keep the country running."


thedailyecho--2020-04-17--'It's disgusting': Trolleys and fridges left dumped in Southampton street

BROKEN furniture , old fridges and abandoned trolleys crammed full with bin bags have been dumped in a Southampton street .
Fly-tippers have reportedly been using Marchwood Road as their regular dumping ground .
But now one resident has had enough .
James Lamont says that rats and buzzing flies are attracted to the rubbish .
The 31-year-old says the end of the road near Millbrook Road West has been used by fly-tippers since he moved to the area five years ago .
He complains that mounds of rubbish have been piling up for weeks and now pose a public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so bad James says it blocks a footpath .
A coffee roaster until recently being made redundant due to the coronavirus crisis .
James is now calling on Southampton City Council to take action and clean up the mess .
He claims , despite making multiple complaints in the past , nothing has been done .
He said : “ It ’ s awful and disgusting .
People dump stuff there all the time .
“ There have been washing machines , gas canisters and old car batteries .
“ There are rats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respect to the area they live in .
“ People need to be more responsible .
I ’ m fed up and would like the council to clean it up.
” The Daily Echo contacted Southampton City Council but had not received a comment at the time of going to press .

Fly-tippers have reportedly been using Marchwood Road as their regular dumping ground.
But now one resident has had enough.
James Lamont says that rats and buzzing flies are attracted to the rubbish.
The 31-year-old says the end of the road near Millbrook Road West has been used by fly-tippers since he moved to the area five years ago.
He complains that mounds of rubbish have been piling up for weeks and now pose a public health risk.
The situation is now so bad James says it blocks a footpath.
A coffee roaster until recently being made redundant due to the coronavirus crisis.
James is now calling on Southampton City Council to take action and clean up the mess.
He claims, despite making multiple complaints in the past, nothing has been done.
He said: “It’s awful and disgusting. People dump stuff there all the time.
“There have been washing machines, gas canisters and old car batteries.
“There are rats and flies. People should pay more respect to the area they live in.
“People need to be more responsible. I’m fed up and would like the council to clean it up.”
A spokesperson for the city council said: "We received a report of rubbish being dumped at the end of Marchwood Road on Thursday 16 April. Our waste collection team cleared the area on Friday 17 April.
"Fly tipping is illegal and antisocial. We are aware of areas in the city that are used regularly for this activity, we do all we can to monitor and clear up the fly-tipping incidents as soon as we are made aware of the problem.
"We encourage residents to report any incidents of fly-tipping on the council’s website as soon as possible."


thedailyecho--2020-04-17--Eastleigh man held nail gun to drivers head and seriously injured teen in hit-and-run spate

AN EASTLEIGH man who held a nail gun to a drivers head following a spate of hit and runs has been jailed .
Thomas-Jay Lucas Gospel , 22 , was driving a blue Renault Clio on December 14 , last year , when he was involved in the three collisions .
The first collision happened at 8.23pm on Holcroft Road , when Gospel attempted to drive between a parked car and oncoming vehicle .
The space between the two was not wide enough and he got wedged between the two , before reversing and mounting the pavement to get away @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over a garden fence .
The second collision took place on Warburton Road , in which he hit a 16-year-old boy , throwing him into the air and leaving him with a life-changing head injury .
The third collision was at 8.26pm on Bursledon Road , where he drove through a red traffic light and collided with three vehicles .
Gospel started arguing with one of the drivers of the car that was hit before going to his boot and getting a nail gun , which he pointed at the man ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gospel was arrested and he refused to provide a blood sample .
Appearing at Southampton Crown Court , Gospel admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving , failing to provide a specimen , criminal damage , two counts of failing to stop following a collision and common assault .
Gospel , of Chestnut Avenue , Eastleigh , was jailed for three years and banned from driving for four years and will have to take an extended re-test .
Speaking after the sentencing , investigating officer PC Derek Hearn , of the Roads Policing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ involved a very serious and prolonged piece of bad driving .
“ Gospel ’ s selfish actions have left his 16-year-old victim with a life-changing injury , as well as putting many other road users at risk .
“ This should serve as a warning to people of the serious consequences that come with such dangerous driving .
”

Thomas-Jay Lucas Gospel, 22, was driving a blue Renault Clio on December 14, last year, when he was involved in the three collisions.
The first collision happened at 8.23pm on Holcroft Road, when Gospel attempted to drive between a parked car and oncoming vehicle.
The space between the two was not wide enough and he got wedged between the two, before reversing and mounting the pavement to get away.
In the process, he knocked over a garden fence.
The second collision took place on Warburton Road, in which he hit a 16-year-old boy, throwing him into the air and leaving him with a life-changing head injury.
The third collision was at 8.26pm on Bursledon Road, where he drove through a red traffic light and collided with three vehicles.
Gospel started arguing with one of the drivers of the car that was hit before going to his boot and getting a nail gun, which he pointed at the man’s head.
Officers attended the scene and Gospel was arrested and he refused to provide a blood sample.
Appearing at Southampton Crown Court, Gospel admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving, failing to provide a specimen, criminal damage, two counts of failing to stop following a collision and common assault.
Gospel, of Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, was jailed for three years and banned from driving for four years and will have to take an extended re-test.
Speaking after the sentencing, investigating officer PC Derek Hearn, of the Roads Policing Unit, said: “This case involved a very serious and prolonged piece of bad driving.
“Gospel’s selfish actions have left his 16-year-old victim with a life-changing injury, as well as putting many other road users at risk.
“This should serve as a warning to people of the serious consequences that come with such dangerous driving.”


thedailyecho--2020-04-17--Police launch appeal for witnesses after assault on Bursledon Road, Southampton

POLICE are turning to the public for help after a 54-year-old man was assaulted and left with a broken hip @ @ @ @ @ now appealing for witnesses and information following the incident on Bursledon Road , near to @ @ @ @ @ assault happened between 4pm and 4.30pm on Friday April 10 .
The victim was taken @ @ @ @ @ involving a woman and two other men .
He also sustained bruising to his head @ @ @ @ @ woman from Southampton has been arrested in connection with this incident .
A spokesperson for @ @ @ @ @ Did you witness the incident ?
`` If you have any information , please get @ @ @ @ @ and quoting reference 44200127968 .

They are now appealing for witnesses and information following the incident on Bursledon Road, near to the BP garage.
The assault happened between 4pm and 4.30pm on Friday April 10.
The victim was taken to hospital following the altercation involving a woman and two other men.
He also sustained bruising to his head and concussion.
A 53-year-old woman from Southampton has been arrested in connection with this incident.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "Did you witness the incident?
"If you have any information, please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference 44200127968.
"Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-04-17--Esso and ExxonMobil want to tear down a community theatre

IT HAS been at the heart of the local community for more than 70 years .
The Waterside Theatre was used to stage a variety of events from fundraising sing-alongs to meetings of the New Forest National Park Authority .
But the 300-seat former cinema in Long Lane , Holbury , has stood empty for the past four years .
Now Esso and ExxonMobil , which own neighbouring Fawley refinery , have applied for planning permission to bulldoze the huge complex and transform the site .
Proposals include a new sports pavilion and a community garden with a picnic lawn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ application says the Esso Sports and Recreation Club , also known as the Holbury Club , was built in 1949 for people working at the refinery .
It adds : `` It 2002 it was leased to Waterside Sports and Social Club ( WSSC ) .
In late 2016 WSSC went into liquidation and since then the buildings have stood empty and boarded-up and have been subject to sporadic incidents of theft and vandalism . ''
The application cites the cost of keeping the site safe and adds : `` It is uneconomic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` It is therefore considered preferable to replace them with a landscaped community garden .
In addition a new purpose-built pavilion is proposed to be built toward the rear of the site , overlooking the sports field . ''
New Forest District Council has already received several letters from people commenting on the proposals .
Ian Spencelayh was a member of the Waterside Theatre Company and the Waterside Musical Society , both of which made full use of the site .
His letter to the council says the existing complex is `` old @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the potential loss of the theatre as a `` travesty '' and says it should be replaced with a new facility .
Mr Spencelayh adds : `` A new site could have a much better design with input from many prospective users .
`` Restore this valuable resource .
It will be needed even more with a 1,500-dwelling site being designed at the old Fawley power station . ''

The Waterside Theatre was used to stage a variety of events from fundraising sing-alongs to meetings of the New Forest National Park Authority.
But the 300-seat former cinema in Long Lane, Holbury, has stood empty for the past four years.
Now Esso and ExxonMobil, which own neighbouring Fawley refinery, have applied for planning permission to bulldoze the huge complex and transform the site.
Proposals include a new sports pavilion and a community garden with a picnic lawn and lines of cherry trees.
The application says the Esso Sports and Recreation Club, also known as the Holbury Club, was built in 1949 for people working at the refinery.
It adds: "It 2002 it was leased to Waterside Sports and Social Club (WSSC). In late 2016 WSSC went into liquidation and since then the buildings have stood empty and boarded-up and have been subject to sporadic incidents of theft and vandalism."
The application cites the cost of keeping the site safe and adds: "It is uneconomic to further maintain these redundant buildings.
"It is therefore considered preferable to replace them with a landscaped community garden. In addition a new purpose-built pavilion is proposed to be built toward the rear of the site, overlooking the sports field."
New Forest District Council has already received several letters from people commenting on the proposals.
Ian Spencelayh was a member of the Waterside Theatre Company and the Waterside Musical Society, both of which made full use of the site.
His letter to the council says the existing complex is "old , expensive and sprawling" but describes the potential loss of the theatre as a "travesty" and says it should be replaced with a new facility.
Mr Spencelayh adds: "A new site could have a much better design with input from many prospective users.
"Restore this valuable resource. It will be needed even more with a 1,500-dwelling site being designed at the old Fawley power station."
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thedailyecho--2020-04-17--Southampton hospice Mountbatten Hampshire launches urgent appeal

A SOUTHAMPTON hospice has turned to the public in a desperate plea for help amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Mountbatten Hampshire , the local hospice for the city and West Hampshire , on Botley Road , has “ no choice ” but to raise urgent funds or could lose around £1 million .
The independently-run organisation expects to lose the money as a result of cancelled events and closure of its charity shops .
It forms part of the Daily Echo 's # ThereWithYou campaign aiming to shed a light on heroes in the community .
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will have a share of £200 million .
But the amount set to be passed on to Mountbatten Hampshire is not expected to make up its shortfall .
“ We were very pleased to hear the government recognises our work , particularly as we are doing all we can to support the wider health and social care sector through these unprecedented times , ” said Mountbatten CEO Nigel Hartley .
He added : “ The reality is , even with government support , we stand to lose a lot of money , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We have only been an independently-run hospice for a year now and we have limited funds to carry us through the current crisis .
“ We have no choice but to turn to our community to help us , as we look to do all we can to support everyone through coronavirus but also continue our work caring for hundreds of people across our community , who continue to die in other ways.
” As well as offering additional bed space for Covid-19 patients , Mountbatten Hampshire has extended its helpline @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a day for support .
Mountbatten ’ s bereavement team is also providing extra support to people affected by coronavirus and its new Advanced Care Plan .
It is designed for anyone to express preferences for their care should they become unable to communicate .
To support the appeal , visit mountbatten-hampshire.org.uk or call 02382 548801 .

Mountbatten Hampshire, the local hospice for the city and West Hampshire, on Botley Road, has “no choice” but to raise urgent funds or could lose around £1 million.
The independently-run organisation expects to lose the money as a result of cancelled events and closure of its charity shops.
It forms part of the Daily Echo's #ThereWithYou campaign aiming to shed a light on heroes in the community.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced last week that hospices across the UK will have a share of £200 million.
But the amount set to be passed on to Mountbatten Hampshire is not expected to make up its shortfall.
“We were very pleased to hear the government recognises our work, particularly as we are doing all we can to support the wider health and social care sector through these unprecedented times,” said Mountbatten CEO Nigel Hartley.
He added: “The reality is, even with government support, we stand to lose a lot of money, which we simply cannot afford to do.
“We have only been an independently-run hospice for a year now and we have limited funds to carry us through the current crisis.
“We have no choice but to turn to our community to help us, as we look to do all we can to support everyone through coronavirus but also continue our work caring for hundreds of people across our community, who continue to die in other ways.”
As well as offering additional bed space for Covid-19 patients, Mountbatten Hampshire has extended its helpline service for anyone to call 24 hours a day for support.
Mountbatten’s bereavement team is also providing extra support to people affected by coronavirus and its new Advanced Care Plan.
It is designed for anyone to express preferences for their care should they become unable to communicate.
To support the appeal, visit mountbatten-hampshire.org.uk or call 02382 548801.


thedailyecho--2020-04-17--Preferred primary school places for Hampshire pupils

MOST Hampshire pupils have got their preferred school places , it has been confirmed .
More than 97 % of children in Southampton will be heading to one of their preferred primary schools in September .
The news comes as yesterday parents were told where their children will be educated from September .
Southampton City Council said 2,587 pupils have received a place at their first , second or third preference school .
The council said this is 97.7 % of the 2,647 who applied for a school place this year and an increase in the proportion of children receiving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ schools when compared with 2019 .
Meanwhile , the authority also said 98 % of Southampton children starting in Year 3 ( junior school ) will go to one of their preferred schools in September .
Council leader Christopher Hammond said : “ The start of primary school is a big step for children and I ’ m really pleased that nearly all of them will be starting their school life in Southampton at their preferred school .
This has been achieved despite the increase in the school-age population and growing demand for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southampton are similar to those across the rest of the county .
Hampshire County Council has confirmed that 97.77 % of parents have been offered a reception year place for their child in one of their three preferred choice schools with 90.96 % being allocated a place at their first choice of school .
The authority said it has processed more than 22,500 applications this year .
Meanwhile , of the pupils transferring from infant school to junior school ( Year 3 ) , 99.07 % received a place at one of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a place at their first choice school , the county council said .
Cllr Roz Chadd , the authority ’ s executive member for education and skills , said : “ This is very good news and reflects how school place planning is essential in ensuring that there is a school place for every child in Hampshire .
” The council said parents who did not secure a place at a school of their choice have been advised about the right to appeal and the arrangements for their preferred school ’ s waiting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in response to the current Covid-19 situation , parents of children starting school in September 2020 are advised to wait to be contacted by the school about how to present their proof of address and child ’ s birth certificate .
They should not attempt to visit the school ahead of this , to ensure social distancing measures are adhered to , the council said .

More than 97% of children in Southampton will be heading to one of their preferred primary schools in September.
The news comes as yesterday parents were told where their children will be educated from September.
Southampton City Council said 2,587 pupils have received a place at their first, second or third preference school.
The council said this is 97.7% of the 2,647 who applied for a school place this year and an increase in the proportion of children receiving a place at one of their preferred schools when compared with 2019.
Meanwhile, the authority also said 98% of Southampton children starting in Year 3 (junior school) will go to one of their preferred schools in September.
Council leader Christopher Hammond said: “The start of primary school is a big step for children and I’m really pleased that nearly all of them will be starting their school life in Southampton at their preferred school. This has been achieved despite the increase in the school-age population and growing demand for school places."
The figures in Southampton are similar to those across the rest of the county.
Hampshire County Council has confirmed that 97.77% of parents have been offered a reception year place for their child in one of their three preferred choice schools with 90.96% being allocated a place at their first choice of school.
The authority said it has processed more than 22,500 applications this year.
Meanwhile, of the pupils transferring from infant school to junior school (Year 3), 99.07% received a place at one of their three choices, with 97.88% obtaining a place at their first choice school, the county council said.
Cllr Roz Chadd, the authority’s executive member for education and skills, said: “This is very good news and reflects how school place planning is essential in ensuring that there is a school place for every child in Hampshire. ”
The council said parents who did not secure a place at a school of their choice have been advised about the right to appeal and the arrangements for their preferred school’s waiting list. The authority also said that in response to the current Covid-19 situation, parents of children starting school in September 2020 are advised to wait to be contacted by the school about how to present their proof of address and child’s birth certificate. They should not attempt to visit the school ahead of this, to ensure social distancing measures are adhered to, the council said.


thedailyecho--2020-04-17--Southampton's trees absorb less than 1% of CO2 in a year

TREES absorb less than 1 per cent of the carbon dioxide emitted in Southampton every year , figures reveal .
Environmental campaigners warn that years of deforestation has left areas of the UK lacking in `` one of its biggest natural allies '' in the fight against climate change .
Trees absorb carbon dioxide ( CO2 ) – the main greenhouse gas – from the air and convert it into wood and oxygen in a process known as carbon sequestration .
Data from the Department for Business , Energy and Industrial Strategy reveals that woodland in Southampton sequestrated 1.3 tonnes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the latest available figures .
It means trees in the area captured an estimated 6,500 tonnes of carbon , according to that year ’ s land size figures from the Office for National Statistics .
Different data from the BEIS department shows Southampton emitted 772,000 tonnes of CO2 in the same year , meaning trees would have absorbed just 0.8 per cent of the carbon released into the air in 2017 .
City bosses are planning to increase the number of charging points for electric vehicles , plant 5,000 trees , create 25 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parking spaces in the city centre during the next few years .
It comes as they have unveiled their plans to fight pollution .
Further details are yet to be finalised and it is not yet known what area of the city centre would see a reduction in parking spaces .
A spokesperson from the city council said : `` The Green City Plan provides set out an ambitious vision of a cleaner , greener , healthier and more sustainable council and how it will contribute to tackling some of the most challenging @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Emi Murphy , trees campaigner at Friends of the Earth , said : “ Decades of woodland destruction has left us severely lacking in one of the biggest natural allies in the fight against climate breakdown .
“ Growing and maintaining more woodland is a key part of tackling the climate and nature emergency .
At the moment the Government stands to miss even its own meagre manifesto commitment on trees .
The upcoming English Tree Strategy is a big opportunity to turn this around .
“ There ’ s only so much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ atmosphere so it ’ s really important that emissions in areas such as transport and home heating are rapidly cut too .
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Environmental campaigners warn that years of deforestation has left areas of the UK lacking in "one of its biggest natural allies" in the fight against climate change.
Trees absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) – the main greenhouse gas – from the air and convert it into wood and oxygen in a process known as carbon sequestration.
Data from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy reveals that woodland in Southampton sequestrated 1.3 tonnes of CO2 per hectare in 2017 – the latest available figures.
It means trees in the area captured an estimated 6,500 tonnes of carbon, according to that year’s land size figures from the Office for National Statistics.
Different data from the BEIS department shows Southampton emitted 772,000 tonnes of CO2 in the same year, meaning trees would have absorbed just 0.8 per cent of the carbon released into the air in 2017.
In February, Southampton City Council unveiled their Green City Charter's delivery plan.
City bosses are planning to increase the number of charging points for electric vehicles, plant 5,000 trees, create 25 urban meadows and reduce the number of parking spaces in the city centre during the next few years.
It comes as they have unveiled their plans to fight pollution.
Further details are yet to be finalised and it is not yet known what area of the city centre would see a reduction in parking spaces.
A spokesperson from the city council said: "The Green City Plan provides set out an ambitious vision of a cleaner, greener, healthier and more sustainable council and how it will contribute to tackling some of the most challenging environmental issues in our city."
Emi Murphy, trees campaigner at Friends of the Earth, said: “Decades of woodland destruction has left us severely lacking in one of the biggest natural allies in the fight against climate breakdown.
“Growing and maintaining more woodland is a key part of tackling the climate and nature emergency. At the moment the Government stands to miss even its own meagre manifesto commitment on trees. The upcoming English Tree Strategy is a big opportunity to turn this around.
“There’s only so much carbon that trees can remove from the atmosphere so it’s really important that emissions in areas such as transport and home heating are rapidly cut too.”


thedailyecho--2020-04-17--Southern Daily Echo backs business through coronavirus crisis by offering free advert

The Daily Echo today launches an initiative which will give businesses in Hampshire a boost as part of its “ We ’ re With You Campaign ” .
In the current extremely challenging and unprecedented time , the publisher of the Daily Echo , Hampshire Chronicle , Romsey Advertiser , Basingstoke Gazette and Andover Advertiser is giving businesses the chance to reach their customers with a free advert .
Gordon Sutter , Editor , said : “ Having a voice during lockdown is still important to many businesses and our aim is to help them spread their shop local message @ @ @ @ @ @ @ To take advantage of this campaign click here .
Gordon added : “ The Daily Echo has already pledged to do our best to support all those who need our help during these unparalleled times , and we all depend on our businesses for so many things .
`` They are the source of a thriving local economy , our food , our services , and our jobs .
“ Shopping local has never been so important as it is now .
“ It is no secret our local traders are facing a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our communities , Newsquest – the owners of the five titles - wants to help in any way it can .
“ In all of our titles we will be featuring the efforts of local businesses which have been going the extra mile to support their customers .
“ If you have any examples of a business going above and beyond please get in touch.
” The campaign will be officially launched in tomorrow ’ s newspaper with continuous coverage across our print products and websites .
Laura Bielinski , Newsquest Hampshire Advertising @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support businesses during these uncertain times , this campaign will provide a marketing message to our significant local audience completely free of charge .
`` As a media brand , we will raise awareness around the need to support the local economy and promote how businesses are diversifying to keep afloat .
“ Any business which wants to be featured in our launch campaign should get in touch and we will be more than happy to provide a free standard sized advert for any business which trades in any area of our Hampshire @ @ @

In the current extremely challenging and unprecedented time, the publisher of the Daily Echo, Hampshire Chronicle, Romsey Advertiser, Basingstoke Gazette and Andover Advertiser is giving businesses the chance to reach their customers with a free advert.
Gordon Sutter, Editor, said: “Having a voice during lockdown is still important to many businesses and our aim is to help them spread their shop local message to as many customers as possible.
To take advantage of this campaign click here.
Gordon added: “The Daily Echo has already pledged to do our best to support all those who need our help during these unparalleled times, and we all depend on our businesses for so many things.
"They are the source of a thriving local economy, our food, our services, and our jobs.
“Shopping local has never been so important as it is now.
“It is no secret our local traders are facing a difficult time and as a champion of our communities, Newsquest – the owners of the five titles - wants to help in any way it can.
“In all of our titles we will be featuring the efforts of local businesses which have been going the extra mile to support their customers.
“If you have any examples of a business going above and beyond please get in touch.”
The campaign will be officially launched in tomorrow’s newspaper with continuous coverage across our print products and websites.
Laura Bielinski, Newsquest Hampshire Advertising Director, said: “To help support businesses during these uncertain times, this campaign will provide a marketing message to our significant local audience completely free of charge.
"As a media brand, we will raise awareness around the need to support the local economy and promote how businesses are diversifying to keep afloat.
“Any business which wants to be featured in our launch campaign should get in touch and we will be more than happy to provide a free standard sized advert for any business which trades in any area of our Hampshire titles.”


thedailyecho--2020-04-17--ARCHIVE PIC OF THE DAY: Canute Castle Hotel

THE imposing Canute Castle Hotel building still remains today although the cobble stones in the street have long gone and @ @ @ @ @ heavier .
On the left , in the distance , the outline of the South @ @ @ @ @ seen while a barrow boy stands on the corner of Royal Crescent , on the @ @ @ @ @ in the early 1900s .
The hotel was closed in 1991 and , after major @ @ @ @ @ as a pub The ground floor of the building is currently occupied by Leaders estate @ @ @ @ @ are homes .
If you have any more information you would like to share about @ @ @ @ @ leave a comment ?

On the left, in the distance, the outline of the South Western Hotel can be clearly seen while a barrow boy stands on the corner of Royal Crescent, on the right of the photograph taken in the early 1900s.
The hotel was closed in 1991 and, after major restoration, re-opened in 1993 as a pub
The ground floor of the building is currently occupied by Leaders estate agents and the upper floors are homes.
If you have any more information you would like to share about this picture, why not leave a comment?


thedailyecho--2020-04-17--Coronavirus: 18 more patients die in Hampshire

A FURTHER 18 people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in Hampshire in the last day .
Figures released by the NHS have revealed that the total number of deaths in Hampshire has risen from 283 to 301 in 24 hours .
The figures cover the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust ( UHS ) , Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust .
At UHS , a total of 76 people who tested positive for COVID-19 have died to date - an increase of four since yesterday .
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , has recorded 136 deaths up by seven from 129 recorded at the same time yesterday .
A total of 81 people who were diagnosed with the virus have died at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , with a rise of seven in the last 24 hours .
The trust handles Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester , Andover War Memorial Hospital , Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and Alton Community Hospital .
A total of eight people who tested positive for the virus have died Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last 24 hours .
Meanwhile , the number of deaths in UK hospitals of people tested positive for coronavirus stands at 13,729 , an increase of 861 .

Figures released by the NHS have revealed that the total number of deaths in Hampshire has risen from 283 to 301 in 24 hours.
The figures cover the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS), Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust.
At UHS, a total of 76 people who tested positive for COVID-19 have died to date - an increase of four since yesterday.
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham, has recorded 136 deaths up by seven from 129 recorded at the same time yesterday.
A total of 81 people who were diagnosed with the virus have died at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with a rise of seven in the last 24 hours.
The trust handles Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester, Andover War Memorial Hospital, Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and Alton Community Hospital.
A total of eight people who tested positive for the virus have died Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, a rise of two from six in the last 24 hours.
Meanwhile, the number of deaths in UK hospitals of people tested positive for coronavirus stands at 13,729, an increase of 861.


thedailyecho--2020-04-17--Winchester Road in Chandler's Ford blocked by treee

A tree is blocking Winchester Road near its junction with Bodycoats Road in Chandler 's Ford .
Police are on @ @ @ @ @ is closed .
Motorists are urged to avoid the area and bus routes are being @ @ @ @ @ has contacted Hampshire police as well as Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services for comment .
@ @ @ @ @ `` We are dealing with a downed tree on Winchester Road , Chandlers Ford .
@ @ @ @ @ caused lots of damage to overhead cables and is completely obstructing the highway , meaning @ @ @ @ @ be in place for public safety while this is being cleared . ''

A tree is blocking Winchester Road near its junction with Bodycoats Road in Chandler's Ford.
Police are on the scene and the road is closed.
ROAD CLOSURE: KINGS ROAD TO BODYCOATS ROAD. We are currently dealing with a tree that has fallen down on Winchester Road and the road is closed. Please avoid the area. Sorry for any inconvenience. 27854 pic.twitter.com/Vz7zcZi5hC — Eastleigh Police #StayHomeSaveLives (@EastleighPolice) April 17, 2020
Motorists are urged to avoid the area and bus routes are being diverted.
A tree blocks Winchester Road in Chandler's Ford
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire police as well as Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services for comment.
#TravelAlert Diversions are in place on #Bluestar1 because of a fallen tree near Chandler's Ford Station. Buses towards Winchester are diverting via Bodycoats Road & Oakmount Avenue. Buses towards Southampton are diverting via Kings Road, Park Road & Hursley Road. Apologies. ^GM — Bluestar (@BluestarHQ) April 17, 2020
A police spokesperson said: "We are dealing with a downed tree on Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford.
"The fallen tree has caused lots of damage to overhead cables and is completely obstructing the highway, meaning that a road closure will be in place for public safety while this is being cleared."
The situation is ongoing.
More to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-04-17--Tributes paid to Lisa Massey who died on M27

TRIBUTES have been paid to a 40-year-old woman described as a beautiful soul and who died after being hit by @ @ @ @ @ .
Lisa Massey died following a collision on the M27 on Good Friday .
• @ @ @ @ @ by lorry on M27 Originally from Bournemouth , Lisa 's family have now come forward @ @ @ @ @ A statement released today says : `` Lisa was one of a kind and was @ @ @ @ @ her .
She radiated love and life wherever she went and will be greatly missed @ @ @ @ @ daughter , a sister and a friend .
She was a beautiful soul and she @ @ @ @ @ the hearts of all who knew her . ''
The collision happened between junction3 and @ @ @ @ @ carriageway of the M27 .
Lisa was a pedestrian at the time of the collision @ @ @ @

Lisa Massey died following a collision on the M27 on Good Friday.
Originally from Bournemouth, Lisa's family have now come forward to pay their tributes.
A statement released today says: "Lisa was one of a kind and was loved by everyone who knew her. She radiated love and life wherever she went and will be greatly missed as a mother, a daughter, a sister and a friend. She was a beautiful soul and she will remain that way in the hearts of all who knew her."
Stock image: M27
The collision happened between junction3 and junction 2 of the westbound carriageway of the M27.
Lisa was a pedestrian at the time of the collision with a lorry.


thedailyecho--2020-04-17--Operation Fortress  crack down in Southampton

POLICE have raided two Hampshire homes as part of a crackdown on county lines drug trafficking .
Officers swooped on @ @ @ @ @ as part of their operations combating heroin , crack and cocaine dealing .
Police seized @ @ @ @ @ during the raids which happened on Thursday morning .
The raids were reportedly part of @ @ @ @ @ up by Hampshire Police to tackle gun and knife crime in Southampton .
Residents concerned @ @ @ @ @ area are urged to call police on 101 or via the Crimestoppers website anonymously .

Officers swooped on addresses in Marchwood and Blackfield as part of their operations combating heroin, crack and cocaine dealing.
Police seized evidence and arrested three people during the raids which happened on Thursday morning.
The raids were reportedly part of Operation Fortress which was set up by Hampshire Police to tackle gun and knife crime in Southampton.
Residents concerned about drug dealing in their area are urged to call police on 101 or via the Crimestoppers website anonymously.
More to follow...