thedailyecho--2020-06-29--LETTER: Absolutely disgusted at failed upkeep of Southampton's St Marys cemetery

I WAS very surprised , or perhaps not , to see that the cemetery mentioned in Friday ’ s Echo @ @ @ @ @ Stoneham and not St Marys Cemetery Sholing because it is in the very same shocking @ @ @ @ @ This is where my parents were laid to rest and for weeks I have been @ @ @ @ @ way Southampton council has allowed this to become .
After visiting there once again today @ @ @ @ @ to a notice on the board , a notice whereby they are giving some lame @ @ @ @ @ .
I have allowed the fact that life has not been as it was , @ @ @ @ @ for example , Bursledon Cemetery has been kept up to together , wondered how one @ @ @ @ @ to do what Southampton can not .
Words fail me , perhaps our local councillor @ @ @ @ @ then comment on this letter .
How much longer do we have to put up @ @ @ @ @ uneven ground ?

This is where my parents were laid to rest and for weeks I have been absolutely disgusted at the shameful way Southampton council has allowed this to become.
After visiting there once again today, I read, according to a notice on the board,a notice whereby they are giving some lame excuse for the shameful condition.
I have allowed the fact that life has not been as it was, but on hearing that, for example, Bursledon Cemetery has been kept up to together, wondered how one council namely Eastleigh can manage to do what Southampton cannot.
Words fail me, perhaps our local councillor could pay a visit and then comment on this letter.
How much longer do we have to put up with the dangerous overgrowth and uneven ground?
J M Boyle
Sholing.


thedailyecho--2020-06-29--PICTURES: Stunning Hampshire nature captured by Daily Echo Camera Club members

AS the hot weather swept across Hampshire last week , talented photographers in the Daily Echo Camera Club have been @ @ @ @ @ sunsets .
While bright and colourful sunsets and sunrises are being captured by some , @ @ @ @ @ into nature to show the array of wildlife within the county .
Pictures of birds @ @ @ @ @ , butterflies perched on flowers and swans roaming the lakes are just some of the @ @ @ @ @ captured .
Would you like the chance to have your picture displayed in the paper @ @ @ @ @ page ?
The Daily Echo puts together a double page spread every Monday to help @ @ @ @ @ at the start of the week .
If you want to join our Camera Club @ @ @ @ @ can browse other people ’ s photos and share tips and advice .

While bright and colourful sunsets and sunrises are being captured by some, others have been diving deep into nature to show the array of wildlife within the county.
Pictures of birds swooping down from the sky, butterflies perched on flowers and swans roaming the lakes are just some of the scenes that these photographers have captured.
Would you like the chance to have your picture displayed in the paper, and shown on this page?
The Daily Echo puts together a double page spread every Monday to help our readers get some motivation at the start of the week.
If you want to join our Camera Club, visit www.facebook.com/groups/decameraclub/ where you can browse other people’s photos and share tips and advice.


thedailyecho--2020-06-29--Pubs reopening - which beer garden do you want to visit most?

IN celebration of pubs beginning to reopen their doors on July 4 , the Daily Echo takes a look at @ @ @ @ @ gardens in Southampton For many there 's no better way to soak up the sun @ @ @ @ @ garden - especially one attached to a pub .
Some have sprawling blankets of beautiful @ @ @ @ @ sporting an array of vivid colours , while others are modern beer terraces with wooden @ @ @ @ @ .
The list is made from the top five on TripAdvisor along with the top @ @ @ @ @ .
The Daily Echo is also asking readers to vote for which pub garden they @ @ @ @ @ visit once again .
Having your say is easy - simply click on the vote @ @ @ @ @ the more votes it gets , the higher it climbs up the list

For many there's no better way to soak up the sun than being outside in a garden - especially one attached to a pub.
Some have sprawling blankets of beautiful green grass and flower beds sporting an array of vivid colours, while others are modern beer terraces with wooden decking and comfy outdoor seating.
The list is made from the top five on TripAdvisor along with the top five from a previous poll.
The Daily Echo is also asking readers to vote for which pub garden they're most looking forward to visit once again.
Having your say is easy - simply click on the vote icon of your favourite - the more votes it gets, the higher it climbs up the list


thedailyecho--2020-07-01--West Quay rape: Krystian Kwarta jailed for 'violent' attack

A MAN has been jailed after raping and assaulting a woman in the perimeter of West Quay shopping centre .
Krystian Kwarta , aged 20 of Keyhaven Road , Milford-on-Sea , has been jailed for eight years with an additional four years on licence following the assault on the 21-year-old victim as she walked to work in Southampton city centre on Saturday , February 15 .
Police launched an investigation after a woman reported that a man unknown to her grabbed her from behind and raped her in the perimeter of West Quay shopping centre .
Officers from Southampton ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CCTV that covered the area of West Quay retail park and identified a man in the area where the rape happened .
CCTV showed that shortly before 8am , the man , now known as Kwarta , started following the woman towards the shopping centre .
Moments later she was violently attacked and raped by him .
Having identified the potential suspect , extensive CCTV analysis was carried out which led officers to a home in Milford-on-Sea .
Kwarta was arrested and taken to Southampton Central police station for questioning and it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left at the scene .
Officers charged Kwarta on 18 February with two counts of rape and one count of assault .
He pleaded guilty to the charges at Southampton Crown Court on March 20 and today he was setenced to eight years in prison with an additional four years on licence .
Deputy Senior Investigating Officer , Detective Sergeant Claire Ratcliffe said : `` This was a premeditated , violent attack on a young woman who was on her way to work .
`` It was clear that Kwarta had been waiting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and following her to carry out his brutal attack .
Following a fast paced investigation by Southampton ’ s Operation Amberstone team , which shows our determination to find a dangerous offender in the community and ensure justice for the victim , Kwarta was arrested and charged within days of him carrying out his brutal crime .
`` The forensic evidence along with the CCTV footage gave Kwarta little option but to enter guilty pleas and I am pleased that we have been able to bring him to justice and avoid this woman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` This has understandably been a traumatic time for the victim and I would like to commend her for her bravery and courage in coming forward and reporting what happened .
I hope that today ’ s sentence will give her some closure and help her to begin moving forward in her life .
`` In cases such as these , we work in partnership with the Independent Sexual Violence Advocate Service , Yellow Door to ensure adequate support is available victims throughout investigations .
We hope that the strength of this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ encourage victims to come forward and report their experiences to us .
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Krystian Kwarta, aged 20 of Keyhaven Road, Milford-on-Sea, has been jailed for eight years with an additional four years on licence following the assault on the 21-year-old victim as she walked to work in Southampton city centre on Saturday, February 15.
Police launched an investigation after a woman reported that a man unknown to her grabbed her from behind and raped her in the perimeter of West Quay shopping centre.
Officers from Southampton’s Operation Amberstone team immediately analysed extensive CCTV that covered the area of West Quay retail park and identified a man in the area where the rape happened.
CCTV showed that shortly before 8am, the man, now known as Kwarta, started following the woman towards the shopping centre. Moments later she was violently attacked and raped by him.
Having identified the potential suspect, extensive CCTV analysis was carried out which led officers to a home in Milford-on-Sea. Kwarta was arrested and taken to Southampton Central police station for questioning and it was confirmed that his DNA matched the DNA left at the scene.
Officers charged Kwarta on 18 February with two counts of rape and one count of assault. He pleaded guilty to the charges at Southampton Crown Court on March 20 and today he was setenced to eight years in prison with an additional four years on licence.
Deputy Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Sergeant Claire Ratcliffe said: "This was a premeditated, violent attack on a young woman who was on her way to work.
"It was clear that Kwarta had been waiting in the area before seeing his victim and following her to carry out his brutal attack. Following a fast paced investigation by Southampton’s Operation Amberstone team, which shows our determination to find a dangerous offender in the community and ensure justice for the victim, Kwarta was arrested and charged within days of him carrying out his brutal crime.
"The forensic evidence along with the CCTV footage gave Kwarta little option but to enter guilty pleas and I am pleased that we have been able to bring him to justice and avoid this woman having to relive her ordeal in court.
"This has understandably been a traumatic time for the victim and I would like to commend her for her bravery and courage in coming forward and reporting what happened. I hope that today’s sentence will give her some closure and help her to begin moving forward in her life.
"In cases such as these, we work in partnership with the Independent Sexual Violence Advocate Service, Yellow Door to ensure adequate support is available victims throughout investigations. We hope that the strength of this partnership working alongside convictions like this, encourage victims to come forward and report their experiences to us.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-01--COVID ZERO campaign launched by University Hospital Southampton to stop coronavirus

RESIDENTS are being urged to join a campaign to wipe out Covid-19 across Southampton hospitals .
University Hospital Southampton plans to bring back normal healthcare services and wants to make sure patients are safe .
However , hospital bosses have warned a second wave of coronavirus could overwhelm the city ’ s NHS services .
The COVID ZERO campaign has now been launched to stop further infections .
Its message for the Southampton community as well as the trust ’ s 11,500 staff is “ walk , wear , wash ” .
Health experts at the hospital say people should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They should wear a mask where they can ’ t walk apart from others , and they should wash their hands as often as possible .
The campaign , backed by the Daily Echo , aims to speed up the return of hospital services while keeping staff and patients safe from the threat of coronavirus .
According to hospital bosses , stopping further infections will mean staff who have been redeployed during the pandemic will be able to return to their regular roles .
They are pleading for the “ community to play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ warn that the alternative is the “ very real possibility of a second wave that could overwhelm the city ’ s NHS services ” .
At the peak of the pandemic , UHS had 180 in-patients admitted with Covid-19 – with around 40 of those requiring intensive care .
Chief medical officer at UHS , Derek Sandeman has warned that while rates of infection have dropped because of the effect of the lockdown , it would not take much to rise again .
He urged the public to work to reduce the reproduction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spread of the virus as the country eases out of lockdown .
He said : “ It is clear people are beginning to feel we have won the war against Covid-19 , but this is not the case .
“ Nothing has changed , the pandemic is still here – the virus is still in our community and it remains infectious and dangerous .
The numbers remain higher now than when it began .
“ It kills the young , the old , the healthy , the fit , those with ill-health and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decades of life from those who die , it can easily return , threatening to overwhelm us.
” Mr Sandeman added : “ We have achieved a lot and I am thankful to the community and our hospital staff for their goodwill and personal sacrifices which have got us this far .
But a huge risk remains and it is vital we all do more .
“ It was through the actions of the people , individuals acting in the interest of others , that so many lives were saved .
“ Walk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but vital message if we are to protect our hospital and make it a safe place for patients to come and staff to deliver the help they need .
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University Hospital Southampton plans to bring back normal healthcare services and wants to make sure patients are safe.
However, hospital bosses have warned a second wave of coronavirus could overwhelm the city’s NHS services.
The COVID ZERO campaign has now been launched to stop further infections.
Its message for the Southampton community as well as the trust’s 11,500 staff is “walk, wear, wash”.
Health experts at the hospital say people should follow government guidance and walking apart.
They should wear a mask where they can’t walk apart from others, and they should wash their hands as often as possible.
The campaign, backed by the Daily Echo, aims to speed up the return of hospital services while keeping staff and patients safe from the threat of coronavirus.
According to hospital bosses, stopping further infections will mean staff who have been redeployed during the pandemic will be able to return to their regular roles.
They are pleading for the “community to play its part and act now” and warn that the alternative is the “very real possibility of a second wave that could overwhelm the city’s NHS services”.
At the peak of the pandemic, UHS had 180 in-patients admitted with Covid-19 – with around 40 of those requiring intensive care.
Chief medical officer at UHS, Derek Sandeman has warned that while rates of infection have dropped because of the effect of the lockdown, it would not take much to rise again. He urged the public to work to reduce the reproduction (R) number to prevent the spread of the virus as the country eases out of lockdown.
He said: “It is clear people are beginning to feel we have won the war against Covid-19, but this is not the case. “Nothing has changed, the pandemic is still here – the virus is still in our community and it remains infectious and dangerous. The numbers remain higher now than when it began.
“It kills the young, the old, the healthy, the fit, those with ill-health and those in their prime. It takes decades of life from those who die, it can easily return, threatening to overwhelm us.”
Mr Sandeman added: “We have achieved a lot and I am thankful to the community and our hospital staff for their goodwill and personal sacrifices which have got us this far. But a huge risk remains and it is vital we all do more.
“It was through the actions of the people, individuals acting in the interest of others, that so many lives were saved.
“Walk, wear, wash is a simple but vital message if we are to protect our hospital and make it a safe place for patients to come and staff to deliver the help they need.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-01--Two men rushed to hospital after taking animal medicines

TWO men have have been rushed to hospital taking medication meant for animals .
Police believe the incident is linked to a burglary which took place at a veterinary surgery in Worting Road , Basingstoke , on June 29 .
A police spokesperson said : `` Taking medications which are not prescribed for you and are not intended for human use can have a significant and serious effect on health .
`` Anyone who has taken animal medicines or who knows someone who may have taken them , should seek medical help immediately .
`` One of the liquid preparations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ orally or injected - could cause a severe reaction which could prove life threatening .
It comes in a bottle branded 'Iso-Flo ' and contains Isoflurane .
`` The first man to be taken to hospital , a man in his 50s from Basingstoke , remains in a serious condition in intensive care .
`` He was taken to hospital after the ambulance service attended a property in Basingstoke Town Centre at around 7.20pm on June 30 .
`` The second man , a man in his 40s from Basingstoke , received medical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ around midnight last night .
He has since been discharged .
`` If you find any suspicious drug packaging , bottles or cannisters discarded , we would also ask that you don ’ t touch them but call us on 101 and we can arrange to pick them up safely . ''
Anyone who is offered the drugs , or has information about their whereabouts , can call Hampshire police on 101 , quoting reference number 44200238349 .
A 36-year-old man and a 47-year-old man , both from Basingstoke , have been arrested @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in custody .

Police believe the incident is linked to a burglary which took place at a veterinary surgery in Worting Road, Basingstoke, on June 29.
A police spokesperson said: "Taking medications which are not prescribed for you and are not intended for human use can have a significant and serious effect on health.
"Anyone who has taken animal medicines or who knows someone who may have taken them, should seek medical help immediately.
"One of the liquid preparations in particular - if inhaled, consumed orally or injected - could cause a severe reaction which could prove life threatening. It comes in a bottle branded 'Iso-Flo' and contains Isoflurane.
"The first man to be taken to hospital, a man in his 50s from Basingstoke, remains in a serious condition in intensive care.
"He was taken to hospital after the ambulance service attended a property in Basingstoke Town Centre at around 7.20pm on June 30.
"The second man, a man in his 40s from Basingstoke, received medical treatment after being taken to hospital at around midnight last night. He has since been discharged.
"If you find any suspicious drug packaging, bottles or cannisters discarded, we would also ask that you don’t touch them but call us on 101 and we can arrange to pick them up safely."
Anyone who is offered the drugs, or has information about their whereabouts, can call Hampshire police on 101, quoting reference number 44200238349.
A 36-year-old man and a 47-year-old man, both from Basingstoke, have been arrested on suspicion of burglary and currently remain in custody.


thedailyecho--2020-07-01--Lane at Castle Malwood Hill blocked by rubbish dumped illegally

ANOTHER Hampshire lane has been blocked by fly-tippers targeting rural parts of the county .
A narrow country road near @ @ @ @ @ of the A31 , was left impassable after a large pile of waste was dumped @ @ @ @ @ and long tubes of cardboard were among the items offloaded in the lane .
A @ @ @ @ @ 's Facebook page says : `` The road is completely blocked , which will cause @ @ @ @ @ off the A31 .
`` Because of its position it would be impossible to pass @ @ @ @ @ . ''
The incident has sparked fury on social media .
One of the posts @ @ @ @ @ almost daily occurrence .
Another said the problem was `` getting out of hand '' @ @ @ @ @ been removed by New Forest District Council .
It is the latest in a series @ @ @ @ @ have been blocked by rubbish dumped illegally .
Two of the most recent cases involved @ @ @ @ @ Brook and Bartley .

A narrow country road near Castle Malwood Hill, just of the A31, was left impassable after a large pile of waste was dumped illegally.
Pieces of wood and long tubes of cardboard were among the items offloaded in the lane.
A post on Minstead Parish Council's Facebook page says: "The road is completely blocked, which will cause a problem for those turning off the A31.
"Because of its position it would be impossible to pass it. Please be careful."
The incident has sparked fury on social media.
One of the posts said fly-tipping was becoming an almost daily occurrence. Another said the problem was "getting out of hand".
The waste has nlow been removed by New Forest District Council.
It is the latest in a series of incidents in which lanes have been blocked by rubbish dumped illegally.
Two of the most recent cases involved the New Forest villages of Brook and Bartley.


thedailyecho--2020-07-01--Four arrested for drugs offences after Southampton home raid

FOUR people have been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences after police raided a Southampton address .
Officers from Southampton @ @ @ @ @ carried out the search at an address in Kent Street on Tuesday .
A 32-year-old @ @ @ @ @ , both from Southampton , were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply @ @ @ @ @ The 23-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of being in possession of Class A @ @ @ @ @ woman from Portsmouth and a 54-year-old man from Southampton were both arrested on suspicion of @ @ @ @ @ Class A drugs .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said : `` All four were @ @ @ @ @ under investigation while our enquiries continue .
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If you are concerned about drugs in @ @ @ @ @ us .
Every call you make to us helps us build up an intelligence picture @ @ @ @ @ action . ''
Anyone with information should call police on 101 .
Alternatively , people @ @ @ @ @ 555 111 , where information can be left anonymously .

Officers from Southampton’s High Harm Team carried out the search at an address in Kent Street on Tuesday.
A 32-year-old woman and a 23-year-old woman, both from Southampton, were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.
The 23-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of being in possession of Class A drugs.
While a 36-year-old woman from Portsmouth and a 54-year-old man from Southampton were both arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "All four were released from custody but remain under investigation while our enquiries continue.
!If you are concerned about drugs in your area, please contact us. Every call you make to us helps us build up an intelligence picture which enables us to take action."
Anyone with information should call police on 101. Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously.


thedailyecho--2020-07-01--Laszlo Penzes calls on Southampton residents to join COVID ZERO campaign

HE is the Southampton emergency department nurse whose ‘ miraculous ’ recovery from Covid-19 left medics astounded .
Today Laszlo Penzes is telling his story for the first time as he backs the COVID ZERO campaign and warns that anyone – even the young , fit and healthy - can find themselves in a fight for life with the deadly disease .
Doctors had given the dad-of-two a 40 per cent chance of pulling through as he battled for life on a ventilator .
The 45-year-old was rushed , in an induced coma , from Southampton to London in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He had started to feel ill and began isolating on April 15 – the same time that his wife Timea , who works as an emergency department nurse in Portsmouth , also started to display symptoms .
Their sons Patrik , 21 , and 18-year-old Armin also fell ill. A test confirmed two days later that Laszlo did indeed have the virus .
But while Timea and their children began to recover , Laszlo – who has no underlying health conditions and was fit and healthy – got gradually worse .
Laszlo said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was struggling to breathe .
It was the strangest experience to be a patient in my own workplace , but it was also comforting as I was being treated and cared for by my work family.
” Laszlo was moved to the intensive care unit but as things deteriorated further he was placed in an induced coma .
On April 29 he was transferred to Guy ’ s and St Thomas ’ Hospital in London and hooked up to a life-support machine .
Laszlo added : “ There was this blind spot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waking up in London .
I woke up wondering what had happened and put all these puzzle pieces back in place .
“ The lead consultant called my wife and told her my chances of survival had dropped to 40 per cent .
He said if I did live , I would be expected to spend at least three weeks on this machine and then a long time afterwards in intensive care.
” Eight days later , Laszlo had recovered enough to be disconnected from the machine .
He said : “ I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suffering some side effects , but it ’ s a small price to pay for getting another chance to live again.
” Urging residents to maintain social distancing and back the campaign , Laszlo said : “ I have seen both sides of this pandemic through my job as a nurse and as a patient .
I know too well how bad it can get .
We need to all be very cautious and do everything we can to protect our loved ones and protect the hospital and its staff .
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Today Laszlo Penzes is telling his story for the first time as he backs the COVID ZERO campaign and warns that anyone – even the young, fit and healthy - can find themselves in a fight for life with the deadly disease.
Doctors had given the dad-of-two a 40 per cent chance of pulling through as he battled for life on a ventilator.
The 45-year-old was rushed, in an induced coma, from Southampton to London in a last-ditch bid to save his life.
He had started to feel ill and began isolating on April 15 – the same time that his wife Timea, who works as an emergency department nurse in Portsmouth, also started to display symptoms.
Their sons Patrik, 21, and 18-year-old Armin also fell ill. A test confirmed two days later that Laszlo did indeed have the virus.
But while Timea and their children began to recover, Laszlo – who has no underlying health conditions and was fit and healthy – got gradually worse.
Laszlo said: “There came a point when I was struggling to breathe. It was the strangest experience to be a patient in my own workplace, but it was also comforting as I was being treated and cared for by my work family.”
Laszlo was moved to the intensive care unit but as things deteriorated further he was placed in an induced coma.
On April 29 he was transferred to Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital in London and hooked up to a life-support machine.
Laszlo added: “There was this blind spot between going into the deep sleep and waking up in London. I woke up wondering what had happened and put all these puzzle pieces back in place.
“The lead consultant called my wife and told her my chances of survival had dropped to 40 per cent. He said if I did live, I would be expected to spend at least three weeks on this machine and then a long time afterwards in intensive care.”
Eight days later, Laszlo had recovered enough to be disconnected from the machine.
He said: “I’m still recovering and am left suffering some side effects, but it’s a small price to pay for getting another chance to live again.”
Urging residents to maintain social distancing and back the campaign, Laszlo said: “I have seen both sides of this pandemic through my job as a nurse and as a patient. I know too well how bad it can get. We need to all be very cautious and do everything we can to protect our loved ones and protect the hospital and its staff.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-01--Eastleigh man rescues girl from water at Mayflower Park

AN EASTLEIGH man who risked his own life to save a teenage girl from drowning has been branded a `` hero '' .
Andy Hand-Davis , a 62-year-old retired police officer , had driven down to Mayflower Park in Southampton on Saturday afternoon , June 27 , to catch the view and get an ice cream with his wife , Kim .
Little did he know that only a few short moments later he would be battling the freezing water to rescue an 18-year-old girl from drowning .
While enjoying the view , Andy watched as a young girl approached @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , one oar and a backpack .
`` This immediately sounded alarm bells , '' he said .
`` People were smiling nervously as she entered the sea . ''
Andy approached the sea wall to see what she was doing and it was immediately apparent that she was drowning about 20 to 30 feet away from the shore .
He added : `` I could see that she would die without my intervention and so entered the water and swam to her and brought her back to shore .
`` At some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sea was , [ I believe ] her ankle was broken and I was unable to scale the sea wall and bring her to safety .
`` I was trying to keep her head above the water as much as I could .
`` I was then advised from shore that the lifeboat had instructed that we stay in the water until there arrival .
`` We both remained in the water for between 20 to 30 minutes at which time hypothermia was starting to kick in .
`` I ’ m @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to see her die without at least trying to save her .
`` I had no choice other than to enter the water . ''
After what felt like a long period of time in the water , a lifeboat arrived to rescue the pair .
Once on dry land , the girl was taken to hospital for treatment and Andy was treated for hypothermia .
On social media , Andy has been branded a hero by many for his part in saving the girl 's life .
The Daily Echo understands that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lifeboat Rescue Team for a bravery award for his part in saving the girl 's life .

Andy Hand-Davis, a 62-year-old retired police officer, had driven down to Mayflower Park in Southampton on Saturday afternoon, June 27, to catch the view and get an ice cream with his wife, Kim.
Little did he know that only a few short moments later he would be battling the freezing water to rescue an 18-year-old girl from drowning.
While enjoying the view, Andy watched as a young girl approached the water carrying only a small dingy, one oar and a backpack.
"This immediately sounded alarm bells," he said.
"People were smiling nervously as she entered the sea."
Andy approached the sea wall to see what she was doing and it was immediately apparent that she was drowning about 20 to 30 feet away from the shore.
He added: "I could see that she would die without my intervention and so entered the water and swam to her and brought her back to shore.
"At some point in, due to how rough the sea was, [I believe] her ankle was broken and I was unable to scale the sea wall and bring her to safety.
"I was trying to keep her head above the water as much as I could.
"I was then advised from shore that the lifeboat had instructed that we stay in the water until there arrival.
"We both remained in the water for between 20 to 30 minutes at which time hypothermia was starting to kick in.
"I’m 62 years old but was not prepared to see her die without at least trying to save her.
"I had no choice other than to enter the water."
After what felt like a long period of time in the water, a lifeboat arrived to rescue the pair.
Once on dry land, the girl was taken to hospital for treatment and Andy was treated for hypothermia.
On social media, Andy has been branded a hero by many for his part in saving the girl's life.
The Daily Echo understands that Andy has since been nominated by Hamble Lifeboat Rescue Team for a bravery award for his part in saving the girl's life.


thedailyecho--2020-07-01--Work starts to expand St Mark's Primary School, Southampton

WORK has started on Southampton 's first all-through school .
St Mark 's Primary School will be expanded to create the city 's first all-through school .
Located on Stafford Road in Shirley it will combine primary and secondary education on one site .
Full construction work started yesterday with staff from the school and civic chiefs from the city council taking up work to mark the occasion .
Yesterday ( Monday 29 June 2020 ) staff from St Mark 's Church of England Primary School were joined by representatives from Southampton City Council , the Diocese of Winchester , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of construction work on the new school that will create 900 much-needed new school places .
Construction will reportedly be done in line with coronavirus guidelines to keep `` all workers safe '' .
The expanded school will provide spaces for a pre-school nursery , a two-form entry primary school and a six form entry secondary school .
In addition , natural and artificial grass sports pitches will form part of the expanded school , with plans to make these available for members of the public to hire outside school hours - creating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the heart of the community that will help support active and healthy lifestyles for people of all ages .
Councillor Darren Paffey , Cabinet Member for Children and Learning , said : “ This is an ambitious and exciting project and a clear signal of our commitment to ensuring that children get the best possible start in life and benefit from best-in-class education facilities .
I ’ m pleased that the next phase of work has begun and that we are moving closer to creating hundreds of much-needed school places for our young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all partners involved with the project are committed to ensuring that works are carried out responsibly and safely .
We ’ ll also continue to be mindful of the impact that works can have on the nearby community and keep local residents and businesses updated . ''
Stephanie Bryant , Headteacher , St Mark ’ s CofE Primary School , added : `` We are really looking forward to being able to welcome children of all ages at St Mark ’ s , and it ’ s thrilling that after all the planning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ underway in earnest .
This is not just an important milestone for our school , but also for education in Southampton .
Underpinned by Christian values , the expanded all-through school will be the first of its kind in the city , and it represents a hugely positive step for young people in Southampton .
I am also pleased that the expansion will allow us to offer facilities for use by the local community .
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St Mark's Primary School will be expanded to create the city's first all-through school.
Located on Stafford Road in Shirley it will combine primary and secondary education on one site.
Full construction work started with staff from the school and civic chiefs from the city council taking up work to mark the occasion.
Staff aff from St Mark's Church of England Primary School were joined by representatives from Southampton City Council, the Diocese of Winchester, and contractors to officially mark the beginning of construction work on the new school that will create 900 much-needed new school places.
Construction on the £39.8m project will reportedly be done in line with coronavirus guidelines to keep "all workers safe".
The expanded school will provide spaces for a pre-school nursery, a two-form entry primary school and a six form entry secondary school.
In addition, natural and artificial grass sports pitches will form part of the expanded school, with plans to make these available for members of the public to hire outside school hours - creating a new clean, well-maintained space at the heart of the community that will help support active and healthy lifestyles for people of all ages.
Councillor Darren Paffey, pictured below, Cabinet Member for Children and Learning, said: “This is an ambitious and exciting project and a clear signal of our commitment to ensuring that children get the best possible start in life and benefit from best-in-class education facilities.
"I’m pleased that the next phase of work has begun and that we are moving closer to creating hundreds of much-needed school places for our young children.
“The project team and all partners involved with the project are committed to ensuring that works are carried out responsibly and safely.
"We’ll also continue to be mindful of the impact that works can have on the nearby community and keep local residents and businesses updated."
Stephanie Bryant, below headteacher, St Mark’s CofE Primary School, added: "We are really looking forward to being able to welcome children of all ages at St Mark’s, and it’s thrilling that after all the planning and deliberation, work is now getting underway in earnest.
"This is not just an important milestone for our school, but also for education in Southampton.
"Underpinned by Christian values, the expanded all-through school will be the first of its kind in the city, and it represents a hugely positive step for young people in Southampton.
"I am also pleased that the expansion will allow us to offer facilities for use by the local community.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-01--Ipley Crossroads could be given new look to prevent more deaths

HIGHWAY chiefs have launched an attempt to cut the accident toll at a Hampshire junction dubbed one of the most dangerous for cyclists .
Ipley Crossroads in the New Forest has seen two fatalities in the past eight years and other people are said to have suffered life-changing injuries .
Now the county council is drawing up proposals to turn it into a staggered crossroads in a bid to prevent motorists from driving straight across .
Civic chiefs are urging the New Forest Verderers to approve a land swap deal which would enable the scheme to go ahead .
Campaigners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which is surrounded by open countryside , results in drivers failing to look carefully when they reach the crossroads .
Some motorists are said to be ignoring newly-installed `` Stop '' signs on two of the approach roads .
As reported in the Daily Echo , Mark Brummell , 53 , of Southampton , was killed in an accident with a Renault Megane in 2012 .
Four years later fellow cyclist Kieran Dix , 36 , of Eastleigh , was fatally injured in a collision with a Vauxhall Zafira .
Three years @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the worst in the country for accidents involving cyclists .
In January Dave Bensley was cycling through the Forest with fellow members of Southampton Cycling and Touring Club ( STC ) when he suffered serious neck and leg injuries in a crash at Ipley Crossroads .
Referring to the deaths of Mr Brummell and Mr Dix , STC members said it was a `` miracle '' that Mr Bensley 's accident did not result in a third fatality .
In a statement to the Verderers ' Court the county council said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of multiple collisions particularly between cars and cyclists , resulting in fatalities and life-changing injuries .
`` It can be hard to spot cyclists due to the open layout of the junction , which allows decisions about traversing to be made early . ''
Under the scheme the crossroads would be realigned , resulting in the construction of a new 102-metre section of the C97 .
More than 663 square metres of Forestry England land would be needed for the new road .
But the proposed land swap deal would result in an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wilverley Cross near Sway , being returned to open forest .
The county council says the scheme will result in the maximum increase in road safety while causing the least detriment to the Forest .

Ipley Crossroads in the New Forest has seen two fatalities in the past eight years and other people are said to have suffered life-changing injuries.
Now the county council is drawing up proposals to turn it into a staggered crossroads in a bid to prevent motorists from driving straight across.
Civic chiefs are urging the New Forest Verderers to approve a land swap deal which would enable the scheme to go ahead.
Campaigners say the excellent visibility at the junction, which is surrounded by open countryside, results in drivers failing to look carefully when they reach the crossroads.
Some motorists are said to be ignoring newly-installed "Stop" signs on two of the approach roads.
As reported in the Daily Echo, Mark Brummell, 53, of Southampton, was killed in an accident with a Renault Megane in 2012. Four years later fellow cyclist Kieran Dix, 36, of Eastleigh, was fatally injured in a collision with a Vauxhall Zafira.
Three years ago the junction was named as one of the worst in the country for accidents involving cyclists.
In January Dave Bensley was cycling through the Forest with fellow members of Southampton Cycling and Touring Club (STC) when he suffered serious neck and leg injuries in a crash at Ipley Crossroads.
Referring to the deaths of Mr Brummell and Mr Dix, STC members said it was a "miracle" that Mr Bensley's accident did not result in a third fatality.
In a statement to the Verderers' Court the county council said: "The junction has been the site of multiple collisions particularly between cars and cyclists, resulting in fatalities and life-changing injuries.
"It can be hard to spot cyclists due to the open layout of the junction, which allows decisions about traversing to be made early."
Under the scheme the crossroads would be realigned, resulting in the construction of a new 102-metre section of the C97.
More than 663 square metres of Forestry England land would be needed for the new road. But the proposed land swap deal would result in an existing piece of carriageway, possibly at Wilverley Cross near Sway, being returned to open forest.
The county council says the scheme will result in the maximum increase in road safety while causing the least detriment to the Forest.


thedailyecho--2020-07-01--Tesco's hidden message to shoppers on their receipts

Eagle-eyed shoppers have uncovered a secret message that appears on every Tesco receipt .
So why is it there ?
And what have Tesco said about it ?
Here 's what you need to know .
What is the story behind why the message is there ?
Domestic violence cases have risen by an estimated 20 per cent since the beginning of lockdown .
While the number of cases has spiked nationwide - many victims are still unsure as to what they can do and where to go for help and support .
Since the harrowing figures were released , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help in the battle against domestic violence .
What does the 'hidden ' Tesco receipt message say ?
The message - located at the bottom of Tesco 's receipts - reads : `` Help is available if you 're experiencing domestic abuse .
`` Call the National Domestic Abuse helpline on 0808 2000 247 .
Download the Brightsky App . ''
What have Tesco said about the 'hidden messege ' ?
A Tesco spokesman said : `` Domestic abuse affects 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men during their lifetime .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ provide information on where victims of domestic abuse can access support , we hope that more people will be able to get the help they need.
” What has the response been like from shoppers ?
Many who spotted the message on the supermarket 's receipts have praised the supermarket chain for sharing the details in such a subtle way .
Shoppers took to Twitter to share their praise for the idea .
One shopper tweeted : `` Shoutout to Tesco for putting the national domestic abuse helpline on all their reciepts .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ really impressed to see this on the bottom of my @ Tesco receipt today .
`` Very subtle , safe way of getting information and options to victims of domestic abuse , who might be the people that do the household shopping .
`` This has the potential to help a lot of people . ''
Another posted on the social media platform : `` Good on Tesco including this on their receipts . ''

So why is it there? And what have Tesco said about it? Here's what you need to know.
What is the story behind why the message is there?
Domestic violence cases have risen by an estimated 20 per cent since the beginning of lockdown.
While the number of cases has spiked nationwide - many victims are still unsure as to what they can do and where to go for help and support.
Since the harrowing figures were released, Tesco have decided to step in and help in the battle against domestic violence.
What does the 'hidden' Tesco receipt message say?
The message - located at the bottom of Tesco's receipts - reads: "Help is available if you're experiencing domestic abuse.
"Call the National Domestic Abuse helpline on 0808 2000 247. Download the Brightsky App."
What have Tesco said about the 'hidden messege'?
A Tesco spokesman said: "Domestic abuse affects 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men during their lifetime.
"By using our till receipts to provide information on where victims of domestic abuse can access support, we hope that more people will be able to get the help they need.”
What has the response been like from shoppers?
Many who spotted the message on the supermarket's receipts have praised the supermarket chain for sharing the details in such a subtle way.
Shoppers took to Twitter to share their praise for the idea.
One shopper tweeted: "Shoutout to Tesco for putting the national domestic abuse helpline on all their reciepts."
Another tweeted: "I'm really impressed to see this on the bottom of my @Tesco receipt today.
"Very subtle, safe way of getting information and options to victims of domestic abuse, who might be the people that do the household shopping.
"This has the potential to help a lot of people."
Another posted on the social media platform: "Good on Tesco including this on their receipts."


thedailyecho--2020-07-01--Pubs reopening: What you can and can't do from July 4

Pubs across England will reopen their doors for the first time in three months on July 4 .
It comes as lockdown restrictions ease - also allowing bars , cafes and restaurants - to also return after being closed since in March .
However - those planning to head out this weekend have been warned that the experience will look and feel very different - with strict new rules in place .
Here 's a round-up of what you can and can not do in pubs from Saturday , July 4 in England .
At the bar and table service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to order at the bar - but wo n't be allowed to drink there .
• People will have to stand at least a metre apart from each other with added mitigation .
Pubs are installing perspex screens - and giving masks , gloves or visors to staff .
• In a number of pubs , the bars will be closed and only table service offered .
• Pub goers will also be asked to give their name and their contact details .
This will happen either when they make a booking - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ details will be kept by the pubs for 21 days , and will be used for staff to get in contact if there is a localised breakout of coronavirus .
• Customers will also urged to pay by contactless or card - rather than cash .
According to the government guidance : “ You should assist this service by keeping a temporary record of your customers and visitors for 21 days , in a way that is manageable for your business , and assist NHS Test and Trace with requests for that data @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contain clusters or outbreaks.
” • One-way systems will be used inside pubs to ensure people do not cross paths .
• Pubs have been told to use a 'one-in one-out ' system at toilets to minimise customer interaction .
The government guidance adds : `` Doors should be left open , where appropriate , to reduce touchpoints .
`` Maintaining good ventilation is also important and therefore windows and doors should be kept open as much as possible . ''
• Live performances in front of a live audience , including music @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allowed .
• Pub goers will also encouraged not to shout or speak at loud volumes - as this can increase the risk of aerosol transmission .
The government guidance says : “ All venues should ensure that steps are taken to avoid people needing to unduly raise their voices to each other .
“ This includes , but is not limited to , refraining from playing music or broadcasts that may encourage shouting , including if played at a volume that makes normal conversation difficult .
“ This is because of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ particularly from aerosol transmission.
” It adds that other steps will usually be necessary - which include : `` Preventing entertainment , such as broadcasts , that is likely to encourage audience behaviours increasing transmission risk .
`` For example , loud background music , communal dancing , group singing or chanting . ''
• When sitting inside a pub or restaurants - people will be allowed to gather at a social distance in groups of six - with a maximum of two households involved .
• The six-person limit will also apply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than two households will be permitted to socialise .
• Provided Covid-secure guidelines are being followed - pubs will be allowed to have more than 30 people on the premises - along with social distancing measures in place .
• The pubs that offer food are also encouraged to use 'disposable condiments and cutlery ' in a bid to minimise the risk of transmission from shared items .
The guidance adds : `` It is against the law to gather in groups of more than 30 people , except for the limited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` In these specific cases , those operating venues should take additional steps to ensure the safety of the public and prevent large gatherings or mass events from taking place . ''

It comes as lockdown restrictions ease - also allowing bars, cafes and restaurants - to also return after being closed since in March.
However - those planning to head out this weekend have been warned that the experience will look and feel very different - with strict new rules in place.
Here's a round-up of what you can and cannot do in pubs from Saturday, July 4 in England.
At the bar and table service orders
You will still be able to order at the bar - but won't be allowed to drink there.
People will have to stand at least a metre apart from each other with added mitigation. Pubs are installing perspex screens - and giving masks, gloves or visors to staff.
In a number of pubs, the bars will be closed and only table service offered.
Making a payment and registering details
Pub goers will also be asked to give their name and their contact details. This will happen either when they make a booking - or when they get there. Those details will be kept by the pubs for 21 days, and will be used for staff to get in contact if there is a localised breakout of coronavirus.
Customers will also urged to pay by contactless or card - rather than cash.
According to the government guidance: “You should assist this service by keeping a temporary record of your customers and visitors for 21 days, in a way that is manageable for your business, and assist NHS Test and Trace with requests for that data if needed.
“This could help contain clusters or outbreaks.”
One-way systems, toilets and ventilation
One-way systems will be used inside pubs to ensure people do not cross paths.
Pubs have been told to use a 'one-in one-out' system at toilets to minimise customer interaction.
The government guidance adds: "Doors should be left open, where appropriate, to reduce touchpoints.
"Maintaining good ventilation is also important and therefore windows and doors should be kept open as much as possible."
Loud music, football and live performances
Live performances in front of a live audience, including music, drama and comedy - are not allowed.
Pub goers will also encouraged not to shout or speak at loud volumes - as this can increase the risk of aerosol transmission.
The government guidance says: “All venues should ensure that steps are taken to avoid people needing to unduly raise their voices to each other.
“This includes, but is not limited to, refraining from playing music or broadcasts that may encourage shouting, including if played at a volume that makes normal conversation difficult.
“This is because of the potential for increased risk of transmission, particularly from aerosol transmission.”
It adds that other steps will usually be necessary - which include: "Preventing entertainment, such as broadcasts, that is likely to encourage audience behaviours increasing transmission risk.
"For example, loud background music, communal dancing, group singing or chanting."
Number limits, cutlery and disposable condiments
When sitting inside a pub or restaurants - people will be allowed to gather at a social distance in groups of six - with a maximum of two households involved.
The six-person limit will also apply in pub gardens, but friends from more than two households will be permitted to socialise.
Provided Covid-secure guidelines are being followed - pubs will be allowed to have more than 30 people on the premises - along with social distancing measures in place.
The pubs that offer food are also encouraged to use 'disposable condiments and cutlery' in a bid to minimise the risk of transmission from shared items.
The guidance adds: "It is against the law to gather in groups of more than 30 people, except for the limited circumstances as set out in law.
"In these specific cases, those operating venues should take additional steps to ensure the safety of the public and prevent large gatherings or mass events from taking place."


thedailyecho--2020-06-30--Toddler Arietta-Grace Bartlett died after incident at her home

AN inquest is to be held into the death of a two-year-old girl who is thought to have swallowed toilet cleaner .
Arietta-Grace Barnett died on July 9 last year after an incident at the family home in Addison Road , Sarisbury Green .
A pre-inquest review hearing held in Portsmouth today heard that police investigated her death .
Area coroner Rosamund Rhodes-Kemp said it was a `` very sad case '' involving a little girl who was thought to have ingested toilet cleaner .
The incident occurred on June 28 last year .
Arietta-Grace was taken to Southampton General @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be discharged .
However , she was readmitted to hospital as an emergency and staff were unable to save her .
Ms Rhodes-Kemp said the inquest would focus on how Arietta-Grace came to ingest the cleaner and the treatment she received at hospital .
Witnesses will include consultant pathologist Dr Samantha Holden , who carried out a post-mortem examination .
`` I do n't normally call consultant pathologists but given the nature of this little girl 's death I think I would like to call Dr Holden to clarify certain points , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which is expected to take two days , will take place in Winchester later this year or early in 2021 .
It will be held not in Winchester Coroner 's Court but in the neighbouring council chamber , which will be large enough to enable everyone present to comply with social distancing .
At an earlier hearing senior coroner Christopher Wilkinson said : “ It appears Arietta-Grace may have died as a result of ingesting chemicals at the family home , specifically products in relation to bathroom cleaning material .
“ That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paediatric post-mortem.
” At the same hearing Dr Holden said the preliminary cause of death was a haemorrhage from an aorto-oesophageal fistula associated with an oesophageal ulceration .

Arietta-Grace Barnett died on July 9 last year after an incident at the family home in Addison Road, Sarisbury Green.
A pre-inquest review hearing held in Portsmouth today heard that police investigated her death.
Area coroner Rosamund Rhodes-Kemp said it was a "very sad case" involving a little girl who was thought to have ingested toilet cleaner.
The incident occurred on June 28 last year. Arietta-Grace was taken to Southampton General Hospital and was later deemed well enough to be discharged.
However, she was readmitted to hospital as an emergency and staff were unable to save her.
Ms Rhodes-Kemp said the inquest would focus on how Arietta-Grace came to ingest the cleaner and the treatment she received at hospital.
Witnesses will include consultant pathologist Dr Samantha Holden, who carried out a post-mortem examination.
"I don't normally call consultant pathologists but given the nature of this little girl's death I think I would like to call Dr Holden to clarify certain points," said Ms Rhodes-Kemp.
The inquest, which is expected to take two days, will take place in Winchester later this year or early in 2021.
It will be held not in Winchester Coroner's Court but in the neighbouring council chamber, which will be large enough to enable everyone present to comply with social distancing.
At an earlier hearing senior coroner Christopher Wilkinson said: “It appears Arietta-Grace may have died as a result of ingesting chemicals at the family home, specifically products in relation to bathroom cleaning material.
“That has yet to be confirmed by a paediatric post-mortem.”
At the same hearing Dr Holden said the preliminary cause of death was a haemorrhage from an aorto-oesophageal fistula associated with an oesophageal ulceration.


thedailyecho--2020-07-01--Decision day looms for future of Hampshire libraries

THE future of Hampshire libraries is to be decided later this month .
At a meeting set to be held on July 28 , county bosses are expected to make a decision over the future of the 48 libraries across the county .
As reported , under the plans up to 10 libraries could close and the remaining ones could see a 15 % reduction in their opening hours .
Alternatively , all 48 council-run libraries could remain open but with their opening hours reduced by 25 % .
The move – which sparked a campaign backed by several authors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would save Hampshire County Council £1.76m by 2021 .
Cllr Seán Woodward , executive member for recreation and heritage at the county council , said the authority has now considered the feedback received during a public consultation and the recommendations will be published seven days before the meeting .
The increase in people joining the digital library service over the past months is also set to be taken into account , Cllr Woodward said .
But he stressed that this will not change the proposals .
As reported , should the authority decide @ @ @ @ @ @ @ opening hours there will be another public consultation .
“ It would be a local consultation on a library by library basis , ” Cllr Woodward said .
The news comes as the county council also confirmed that libraries across the county will re-open on July 6 following months of closure due to the pandemic .
Cllr Woodward added : “ I am very grateful for the support that residents have shown during the lockdown period .
We ’ ve seen an enormous increase in the number of people using our digital library @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delivering online workshops and activities and staying in touch with our most vulnerable customers .
These new and enhanced schemes offer new opportunities for people to access a wide range of library services , demonstrating a shift in the way people are using library resources .
We expect this trend to continue and undoubtedly inform the proposals I will be considering on 28 July around the future of the library service.
” According to the council in the week after coronavirus lockdown restrictions were introduced , there were 200 new users to its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and e-books , compared to 23 the previous week .
The libraries at risk of closure are the ones in Blackfield and Lyndhurst in the New Forest , Fair Oak Library in Fair Oak , Chineham and South Ham libraries in Basingstoke , Elson library in Gosport , Emsworth library in Havant , Horndean in East Hampshire , Lee-on-the-Solent library in Gosport and Odiham library in Hart .
Additionally , Kingsclere Community Library , Lowford Community Library , Milford-on-Sea Community Library and North Baddesley Community Library could be turned into independent community-managed libraries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supported by the county council and will have to be run entirely by volunteers .

At a meeting set to be held on July 28, county bosses are expected to make a decision over the future of the 48 libraries across the county.
As reported, under the plans up to 10 libraries could close and the remaining ones could see a 15% reduction in their opening hours.
Alternatively, all 48 council-run libraries could remain open but with their opening hours reduced by 25%.
The move – which sparked a campaign backed by several authors including Neil Gaiman and David Nicholls – would save Hampshire County Council £1.76m by 2021.
Cllr Seán Woodward, executive member for recreation and heritage at the county council, said the authority has now considered the feedback received during a public consultation and the recommendations will be published seven days before the meeting.
The increase in people joining the digital library service over the past months is also set to be taken into account, Cllr Woodward said.
But he stressed that this will not change the proposals.
As reported, should the authority decide to propose a change in the libraries opening hours there will be another public consultation.
“It would be a local consultation on a library by library basis,” Cllr Woodward said.
The news comes as the county council also confirmed that libraries across the county will re-open on July 6 following months of closure due to the pandemic.
Cllr Woodward added: “I am very grateful for the support that residents have shown during the lockdown period. We’ve seen an enormous increase in the number of people using our digital library services. Our staff have also been delivering online workshops and activities and staying in touch with our most vulnerable customers. These new and enhanced schemes offer new opportunities for people to access a wide range of library services, demonstrating a shift in the way people are using library resources. We expect this trend to continue and undoubtedly inform the proposals I will be considering on 28 July around the future of the library service.”
According to the council in the week after coronavirus lockdown restrictions were introduced, there were 200 new users to its Borrowbox account, offering downloads of audio and e-books, compared to 23 the previous week.
The libraries at risk of closure are the ones in Blackfield and Lyndhurst in the New Forest, Fair Oak Library in Fair Oak, Chineham and South Ham libraries in Basingstoke, Elson library in Gosport, Emsworth library in Havant, Horndean in East Hampshire,Lee-on-the-Solent library in Gosport and Odiham library in Hart.
Additionally, Kingsclere Community Library, Lowford Community Library, Milford-on-Sea Community Library and North Baddesley Community Library could be turned into independent community-managed libraries, meaning they will no longer be supported by the county council and will have to be run entirely by volunteers.


thedailyecho--2020-07-01--Sailings on Wightlink's Lymington to Yarmouth route will resume next month

A DATE has been set for the resumption of sailings on Wightlink 's Lymington to Yarmouth route .
The company says sailings will begin again on July 17 following a gradual relaxation of the lockdown rules and an accompanying rise in demand for ferry services .
Wightlink 's decision has been taken in consultation with the Isle of Wight 's Transport Infrastructure Board .
A company spokesperson said : `` There will be eight round-trip sailings each day , operating roughly every two hours , using one of Wightlink ’ s Wight-class ferries .
`` The first will depart Lymington @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Customers will be directed to the passenger lounge or outside sun deck during the crossing and need to wear face coverings during the crossing .
`` Toilet facilities will be available but , initially , the café and shop onboard will not be open . ''
Wightlink 's chief executive , Keith Greenfield , added : “ I am delighted we can restart services between Lymington and Yarmouth from Friday 17 July .
“ Our partnership with the Isle of Wight Council ’ s Transport Infrastructure Board and the other cross-Solent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Island supplied with essential goods and services throughout the crisis .
“ We hope to make an announcement later this summer about resuming our FastCat route between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde Pier . ''
Wightlink ’ s Portsmouth-Fishbourne route has maintained a lifeline service throughout the pandemic .
Hourly sailings on this route will resume from Monday , but customers will continue to stay in their vehicles during the crossings until further notice .

The company says sailings will begin again on July 17 following a gradual relaxation of the lockdown rules and an accompanying rise in demand for ferry services.
Wightlink's decision has been taken in consultation with the Isle of Wight's Transport Infrastructure Board.
A company spokesperson said: "There will be eight round-trip sailings each day, operating roughly every two hours, using one of Wightlink’s Wight-class ferries.
"The first will depart Lymington at 5.35am, the last at 8.05pm.
"Customers will be directed to the passenger lounge or outside sun deck during the crossing and need to wear face coverings during the crossing.
"Toilet facilities will be available but, initially, the café and shop onboard will not be open."
Wightlink's chief executive, Keith Greenfield, added: “I am delighted we can restart services between Lymington and Yarmouth from Friday 17 July.
“Our partnership with the Isle of Wight Council’s Transport Infrastructure Board and the other cross-Solent operators has ensured ferries have kept the Island supplied with essential goods and services throughout the crisis.
“We hope to make an announcement later this summer about resuming our FastCat route between Portsmouth Harbour and Ryde Pier."
Wightlink’s Portsmouth-Fishbourne route has maintained a lifeline service throughout the pandemic.
Hourly sailings on this route will resume from Monday, but customers will continue to stay in their vehicles during the crossings until further notice.
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thedailyecho--2020-07-01--Southampton road closed by Southern Water due to sinkhole

A SOUTHAMPTON road which leads to a petrol station has been closed after a sinkhole was discovered .
Staff from Southern Water are investigating the hole on High Street , outside the Co-op and near the Briton Street junction .
A traffic diversion is expected to remain in place for at least a week to protect the crew 's safety .
A statement posted on social media by Southern Water said : `` We ’ re really sorry , as we know it ’ s likely to cause disruption & delays to your journeys .
`` We ’ re working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and would like to thank everyone affected by our works for your patience and understanding . ''
High Street in Southampton is closed now from the junction with Bernard Street to the junction of Briton Street in both directions due to emergency sewer repairs .
High Street in Southampton is closed now from the junction with Bernard Street to the junction of Briton Street in both directions due to emergency sewer repairs .
Diversions are in place for the duration of the work which is expected to continue into tomorrow .
— Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 2020

Staff from Southern Water are investigating the hole on High Street, outside the Co-op and near the Briton Street junction.
A traffic diversion is expected to remain in place for at least a week to protect the crew's safety.
A statement posted on social media by Southern Water said: "We’re really sorry, as we know it’s likely to cause disruption & delays to your journeys.
"We’re working as quickly and safely as we can and would like to thank everyone affected by our works for your patience and understanding."
High Street in Southampton is closed now from the junction with Bernard Street to the junction of Briton Street in both directions due to emergency sewer repairs.


thedailyecho--2020-06-30--Drive-in cinema coming to Southampton this later year

SOUTHAMPTON movie-lovers will be able to enjoy a 1950s throw-back later this year with a socially distanced drive-in cinema .
Suzuki 's @ TheDriveIn event will allow residents in the city to enjoy a film from the safety of their own cars , with roller skaters delivering snacks to your car window in true 50s fashion .
Although a venue for the event has not been set , Southampton is one of a handful of cities that will be able to enjoy the excitement of the throwback events .
Launched across the country , Southampton is one of the 11 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from September 24 to 27 , visitors will have the chance to see a choice of seven different movies from Grease to the critically acclaimed Joker .
On September 24 , the original Grease movie will be shown at 6pm .
On September 25 , musical-lovers will have the chance to watch Grease the sing-a-long at 2pm or 1985 's Back To The Future at 6pm .
On September 26 , families will have the chance to see Toy Story at 2pm or comic book fans can catch the Joker at 6pm .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , residents can enjoy the original Lion King at 2pm or A Star Is Born at 6pm .
There will be social distancing measures in place with cars parked more than two metres apart , and food and snacks will be available to order online through a mobile app .
As well as all the fun of the movies , visitors can enjoy entertainment before the film even begins with bingo , stand-up comedy shows , or a silent car disco .
At £35 a car , friends and families can enjoy an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Tickets are now on sale at : www.atthedrive.in .

Suzuki's @TheDriveIn event will allow residents in the city to enjoy a film from the safety of their own cars, with roller skaters delivering snacks to your car window in true 50s fashion.
Although a venue for the event has not been set, Southampton is one of a handful of cities that will be able to enjoy the excitement of the throwback events.
Launched across the country, Southampton is one of the 11 cities chosen for the event.
Running from September 24 to 27, visitors will have the chance to see a choice of seven different movies from Grease to the critically acclaimed Joker.
On September 24, the original Grease movie will be shown at 6pm.
On September 25, musical-lovers will have the chance to watch Grease the sing-a-long at 2pm or 1985's Back To The Future at 6pm.
On September 26, families will have the chance to see Toy Story at 2pm or comic book fans can catch the Joker at 6pm.
On the final day, September 27, residents can enjoy the original Lion King at 2pm or A Star Is Born at 6pm.
There will be social distancing measures in place with cars parked more than two metres apart, and food and snacks will be available to order online through a mobile app.
As well as all the fun of the movies, visitors can enjoy entertainment before the film even begins with bingo, stand-up comedy shows, or a silent car disco.
At £35 a car, friends and families can enjoy an exciting take on the drive-in cinema experience. Tickets are now on sale at: www.atthedrive.in.


thedailyecho--2020-07-01--Young people in Southampton given chance to creatively express their feelings towards coronavirus

YOUNG people across Southampton are being provided with art boxes so they can express their feelings during the coronavirus crisis .
Solent University 's successful initiative , `` Art To Go '' - where pizza boxes full of arts and crafts are handed out to local young people to express their feelings during the pandemic - has been expanded to even more people across the city .
Following the University ’ s funding of the first 150 boxes , Southampton City Council ’ s Violence Reduction Unit sponsored a further 200 boxes and Arts Council Through Artwork funded another 150 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ packed full of art materials , creative ideas and activities from Solent Gallery , Southampton City Art Gallery , City Eye , Mayflower Theatre and John Hansard Gallery , which residents can use to creatively demonstrate how the they are feeling during this time of uncertainty .
Alice Mooney , who helped distribute the boxes , said : `` The boxes have been really beneficial with reducing boredom at home .
Everything else is online and relies on technology and not everyone can access that , so this box was a practical activity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to complete the activities , all in one.
” The completed works by young people will be displayed as part of a special ‘ Life in Lockdown ’ exhibition in October 2020 , creating a lasting record of how the city ’ s young people responded to lockdown – giving voice to their hopes , fears and concerns .
Councillor , Satvir Kaur , Cabinet Member for Culture and Homes said : `` It is important our young people are not forgotten during this pandemic .
This initiative is a great example @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bring local organisations together to help support health and wellbeing .
“ A big thank you to everyone involved .
These art boxes were distributed across the city through community groups , foster carers , Children ’ s Services and our police colleagues .
Let 's continue to work together to find creative solutions to benefit and enrich our local communities .
”

Solent University's successful initiative, "Art To Go" - where pizza boxes full of arts and crafts are handed out to local young people to express their feelings during the pandemic - has been expanded to even more people across the city.
Following the University’s funding of the first 150 boxes, Southampton City Council’s Violence Reduction Unit sponsored a further 200 boxes and Arts Council Through Artwork funded another 150 boxes.
The 500 pizza boxes are packed full of art materials, creative ideas and activities from Solent Gallery, Southampton City Art Gallery, City Eye, Mayflower Theatre and John Hansard Gallery, which residents can use to creatively demonstrate how the they are feeling during this time of uncertainty.
Alice Mooney, who helped distribute the boxes, said: "The boxes have been really beneficial with reducing boredom at home. Everything else is online and relies on technology and not everyone can access that, so this box was a practical activity and it came with everything that was need to complete the activities, all in one.”
The completed works by young people will be displayed as part of a special ‘Life in Lockdown’ exhibition in October 2020, creating a lasting record of how the city’s young people responded to lockdown – giving voice to their hopes, fears and concerns.
Councillor, Satvir Kaur, Cabinet Member for Culture and Homes said: "It is important our young people are not forgotten during this pandemic. This initiative is a great example of art and culture being used to bring local organisations together to help support health and wellbeing.
“A big thank you to everyone involved. These art boxes were distributed across the city through community groups, foster carers, Children’s Services and our police colleagues. Let's continue to work together to find creative solutions to benefit and enrich our local communities.”


thedailyecho--2020-07-01--The ornate Southampton church that was bombed and never rebuilt

IT ONCE stood proudly in the centre of town but then , on one night in 1940 , the church where Jane Austen once worshipped was destroyed and never rose again .
In March 1954 four people , the then Rural Dean , Canon Harold Caesar , Marjorie Waller , a former churchwarden and a Daily Echo reporter and photographer , picked their way through what little remained of the church .
It had been decided not to rebuild the historic church and and so the purpose of the visit was to hold a service of deconsecration .
Previously , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ demolition of the ruins and clearance of the site by an official notice placed on the door of the church , complete with the seal of the Bishop of Winchester .
On the grass-grown floor of the church near to where the altar once stood , Canon Caesar read the following : “ Good people : seeing that the remains of this building and this ground , which , in other days were consecrated and set apart for ever for the worship of God according to the rites of the Church of England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for which they were consecrated , and have been surrendered by due process of the law to secular use.
’ ’ As the church was swept away , only memories remained of the elaborate frontage , a copy of the Temple of Minerva of ancient Rome .
Some Sotonians may remember the roofless burnt-out nave , shattered walls and broken pillars – all that was left of the church at the end of the Second World War .
Some may even remember the tragic morning of Monday , December 1 , 1940 when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ down High Street and saw the smoke and flames bursting out here and there all through the bombed church .
There had been an All Saints or All Hallows on that site since the 12th century and Henry II granted it to the monks of St. Denys .
The church register was begun in 1653 and was described as : “ A booke of registers for the parish of All Hallows in the town and county of Southampton for the registering of marriages , births and burialls according to an Act of Parliament @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ’ One entry said : “ Elizabeth Loder , barberously murthered in ye Porters Field , whose body was diged up for John Norborn and others to touch her body.
’ ’ This demonstrated how strong the belief was in the 17th century of the benefit of touching the bodies of murdered people as a cure for certain diseases .
Two other entries said : “ This day a man was found dead in the town ditch ’ ’ and “ Today a man crossing under the Barre ( Bargate ) was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coach.
’ ’ It 's likely nobody will remember the small All Saints ’ burial ground off Eastgate Street and Back-of-the-Walls .
In fact most people will probably never have even heard of the graveyard .
In the early part of the last century tombstones were removed and by the 1960s the area had become a car park .
These days there is a multi-storey carpark on the site .

In March 1954 four people, the then Rural Dean, Canon Harold Caesar, Marjorie Waller, a former churchwarden and a Daily Echo reporter and photographer, picked their way through what little remained of the church.
It had been decided not to rebuild the historic church and and so the purpose of the visit was to hold a service of deconsecration.
Previously, passers-by of ruins were informed of the demolition of the ruins and clearance of the site by an official notice placed on the door of the church, complete with the seal of the Bishop of Winchester.
On the grass-grown floor of the church near to where the altar once stood, Canon Caesar read the following: “Good people: seeing that the remains of this building and this ground, which, in other days were consecrated and set apart for ever for the worship of God according to the rites of the Church of England, can no longer fulfil the purpose for which they were consecrated, and have been surrendered by due process of the law to secular use.’’
As the church was swept away, only memories remained of the elaborate frontage, a copy of the Temple of Minerva of ancient Rome.
Some Sotonians may remember the roofless burnt-out nave, shattered walls and broken pillars – all that was left of the church at the end of the Second World War.
Some may even remember the tragic morning of Monday, December 1, 1940 when they were struggling to make their way down High Street and saw the smoke and flames bursting out here and there all through the bombed church.
There had been an All Saints or All Hallows on that site since the 12th century and Henry II granted it to the monks of St. Denys. The church register was begun in 1653 and was described as: “A booke of registers for the parish of All Hallows in the town and county of Southampton for the registering of marriages, births and burialls according to an Act of Parliament dated August ye 24 Anno Domini 1653.’’
One entry said: “Elizabeth Loder, barberously murthered in ye Porters Field, whose body was diged up for John Norborn and others to touch her body.’’
This demonstrated how strong the belief was in the 17th century of the benefit of touching the bodies of murdered people as a cure for certain diseases. Two other entries said: “This day a man was found dead in the town ditch’’ and “Today a man crossing under the Barre (Bargate) was knocked down and killed by a stage coach.’’
It's likely nobody will remember the small All Saints’ burial ground off Eastgate Street and Back-of-the-Walls. In fact most people will probably never have even heard of the graveyard.
In the early part of the last century tombstones were removed and by the 1960s the area had become a car park. These days there is a multi-storey carpark on the site.


thedailyecho--2020-07-01--Southampton mum is still fighting Covid-19 three months on

A SOUTHAMPTON mum has told how she has been fighting Covid-19 for more than three months .
Mother-of-two Stephanie Danby says her symptoms have got progressively worse since March 22 .
The 46-year-old said : “ It was just a persistent cough to begin with , it wasn ’ t that bad , it was just incredibly annoying .
“ Slowly the pain built up in my lungs , it ’ s a burning pain like my lungs are painted with tar .
“ And now I feel like I am being strangled , I can ’ t swallow and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ neck.
” Mrs Danby said an antibody test on June 1 came back positive , but two subsequent tests gave negative readings .
She said that while her GP has been supportive they are unable to give advice because little is known about long-term symptoms .
“ They don ’ t have the faintest idea of what to do , ” she said .
“ People are desperate for answers , you end up feeling like such a fraud .
“ People don ’ t realise it can be chronic , it makes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the rest of my life ?
’ ” She was speaking after an intensive care doctor who has been suffering from coronavirus symptoms from more than three months is called on the Government to launch a study on the effects of “ long-term Covid ” .
Jake Suett , 31 , began suffering from chest pains and shortness of breath on March 20 , but he is still experiencing them and has been unable to return to work .
Dr Suett , an ICU doctor in Norfolk , was tested for Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ results came back negative .
He told said he had been in contact with confirmed Covid-19 patients the week before he developed symptoms .
“ What I ’ m struggling with at the moment is mainly cardiac-type chest pain and shortness of breath , which is fairly debilitating at times .
“ It comes in waves but it never goes away completely ; at one point I struggled to do normal activities like washing up.
” Dr Suett has joined more than 4,000 members of the Long Covid Support Group on Facebook , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ long-term symptoms .
He has written to former Green Party leader and member of the House of Lords Natalie Bennett , who raised the issue in Parliament on June 16 .
Dr Suett is calling on the Government to launch a scientific study of patients experiencing prolonged symptoms , to find out how many people are affected and to investigate the causes .
He said there is a need for health professionals to be issued with information and guidance , and for the Government to consider the medical , psychological and financial support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The Government needs to recognise and consider the implications , the research and healthcare services that ’ s going to be needed to prevent this group getting bigger , ” he said .
His sentiments were echoed by Lucy Bailey , 32 , from Sutton in south London , who is still suffering after first experiencing coronavirus symptoms on April 27 .
She was not admitted to hospital and a recent antibody test came back negative , but she said her GP has been reassuring her that it does not necessarily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Miss Bailey is still suffering from joint and muscle pains , pins and needles , and “ brain fog ” , which is making it difficult for her to concentrate as begins a phased return to work .
The health charity worker told PA : “ What Jake ( Suett ) is calling for is really important .
This is an unknown virus and we don ’ t know what the long-term effects are .
“ I have been left feeling quite angry because I am not included in the Government ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If there isn ’ t comprehensive guidance for people with symptoms , we will still not be picked up or get any help .
“ I worry the longer we leave it , the more damaging the long-term effects could be.
” Research from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy ( CSP ) suggests that tens of thousands of Covid-19 patients who were taken to hospital may need ongoing rehabilitation for symptoms such as breathlessness and fatigue .
The CSP said that , of 48,448 survivors who were taken to hospital in the UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 29,845 are likely to require some level of rehabilitation on discharge .
Meanwhile , Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation found in an ongoing survey , which has so far been completed by almost 1,000 people recovering from Covid-19 , that 90 % named breathing problems as their top symptom , along with 64 % who said they suffer from extreme tiredness .

Mother-of-two Stephanie Danby says her symptoms have got progressively worse since March 22.
The 46-year-old said: “It was just a persistent cough to begin with, it wasn’t that bad, it was just incredibly annoying.
“Slowly the pain built up in my lungs, it’s a burning pain like my lungs are painted with tar.
“And now I feel like I am being strangled, I can’t swallow and there’s a pressure on my neck.”
Mrs Danby said an antibody test on June 1 came back positive, but two subsequent tests gave negative readings.
She said that while her GP has been supportive they are unable to give advice because little is known about long-term symptoms.
“They don’t have the faintest idea of what to do,” she said.
“People are desperate for answers, you end up feeling like such a fraud.
“People don’t realise it can be chronic, it makes you think ‘Will I have this for the rest of my life?’”
She was speaking after an intensive care doctor who has been suffering from coronavirus symptoms from more than three months is called on the Government to launch a study on the effects of “long-term Covid”.
Jake Suett, 31, began suffering from chest pains and shortness of breath on March 20, but he is still experiencing them and has been unable to return to work.
Dr Suett, an ICU doctor in Norfolk, was tested for Covid-19 four weeks after falling ill and the results came back negative.
He told said he had been in contact with confirmed Covid-19 patients the week before he developed symptoms.
“What I’m struggling with at the moment is mainly cardiac-type chest pain and shortness of breath, which is fairly debilitating at times.
“It comes in waves but it never goes away completely; at one point I struggled to do normal activities like washing up.”
Dr Suett has joined more than 4,000 members of the Long Covid Support Group on Facebook, where other sufferers share their experiences of long-term symptoms.
He has written to former Green Party leader and member of the House of Lords Natalie Bennett, who raised the issue in Parliament on June 16.
Dr Suett is calling on the Government to launch a scientific study of patients experiencing prolonged symptoms, to find out how many people are affected and to investigate the causes.
He said there is a need for health professionals to be issued with information and guidance, and for the Government to consider the medical, psychological and financial support that may be required by these patients.
“The Government needs to recognise and consider the implications, the research and healthcare services that’s going to be needed to prevent this group getting bigger,” he said.
His sentiments were echoed by Lucy Bailey, 32, from Sutton in south London, who is still suffering after first experiencing coronavirus symptoms on April 27.
She was not admitted to hospital and a recent antibody test came back negative, but she said her GP has been reassuring her that it does not necessarily mean she did not contract Covid-19.
Miss Bailey is still suffering from joint and muscle pains, pins and needles, and “brain fog”, which is making it difficult for her to concentrate as begins a phased return to work.
The health charity worker told PA: “What Jake (Suett) is calling for is really important. This is an unknown virus and we don’t know what the long-term effects are.
“I have been left feeling quite angry because I am not included in the Government’s statistics of rate of infections.
“If there isn’t comprehensive guidance for people with symptoms, we will still not be picked up or get any help.
“I worry the longer we leave it, the more damaging the long-term effects could be.”
Research from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) suggests that tens of thousands of Covid-19 patients who were taken to hospital may need ongoing rehabilitation for symptoms such as breathlessness and fatigue.
The CSP said that, of 48,448 survivors who were taken to hospital in the UK with Covid-19 up until May 21, 29,845 are likely to require some level of rehabilitation on discharge.
Meanwhile, Asthma UK and the British Lung Foundation found in an ongoing survey, which has so far been completed by almost 1,000 people recovering from Covid-19, that 90% named breathing problems as their top symptom, along with 64% who said they suffer from extreme tiredness.


thedailyecho--2020-07-01--Man in hospital after taking  animal medication in Basingstoke

A MAN has ben rushed to hospital after taking what was believed to have medication intended for animals .
The man , in his 40s , is today in a serious condition after taking the medicine which police say may have been stolen from a vets .
Now officers have re-issued an urgent warning about a quantity of veterinary drugs which are believed to be circulating in the community .
The man was taken to hospital after South Central Ambulance Service attended a property in Basingstoke Town Centre at around 7.20pm last night .
He is currently in a serious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the clinic on Worting Road , Basingstoke , between 8.30pm on June 29 and 5.55am on June 30 .
A statement from Hampshire Police said : `` We are reiterating the warning that taking medications which are not prescribed for you and are not intended for human use , can have a significant and serious effect on health .
`` Anyone who has taken animal medicines or who knows someone who may have taken them , should seek medical help immediately . ''
One of the liquid preparations in particular - if inhaled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cause a severe reaction which could prove life threatening .
It comes in a bottle branded 'Iso-Flo ' and contains Isoflurane .
If anyone is offered these drugs or has any information about their whereabouts , please call 101 and quoting 44200238349 .
The statement added : `` If you find any suspicious drug packaging , bottles or cannisters discarded , we would also ask that you don ’ t touch them but do get in touch with us by calling 101 and we can arrange to pick them up safely . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been arrested and currently remains in custody .

The man, in his 40s, is today in a serious condition after taking the medicine which police say may have been stolen from a vets.
Now officers have re-issued an urgent warning about a quantity of veterinary drugs which are believed to be circulating in the community.
The man was taken to hospital after South Central Ambulance Service attended a property in Basingstoke Town Centre at around 7.20pm last night.
He is currently in a serious condition.
The drugs were taken from the clinic on Worting Road, Basingstoke, between 8.30pm on June 29 and 5.55am on June 30.
A statement from Hampshire Police said: "We are reiterating the warning that taking medications which are not prescribed for you and are not intended for human use, can have a significant and serious effect on health.
"Anyone who has taken animal medicines or who knows someone who may have taken them, should seek medical help immediately."
One of the liquid preparations in particular - if inhaled, consumed orally or injected - could cause a severe reaction which could prove life threatening.
It comes in a bottle branded 'Iso-Flo' and contains Isoflurane.
If anyone is offered these drugs or has any information about their whereabouts, please call 101 and quoting 44200238349.
The statement added: "If you find any suspicious drug packaging, bottles or cannisters discarded, we would also ask that you don’t touch them but do get in touch with us by calling 101 and we can arrange to pick them up safely."
A 36 year old man from Basingstoke has been arrested and currently remains in custody.


thedailyecho--2020-06-30--Sailor Zane Gills died after falling from yacht in Spain

A PROFESSIONAL sailor , whose body was found three days after Christmas , died after he fell off a yacht in Spain .
An inquest into the death of Zane Richard Gills , 36 , of Captains Row in Lymington , revealed he had fallen from the vessel docked in Port Vell in Barcelona .
The hearing held remotely from Winchester Coroners Court heard Mr Gills had travelled to Spain for Christmas to spend the holiday season with his brother , Kristyn .
Giving evidence at the inquest , Kristyn described his brother as a `` highly decorated and professional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` extremely fit and very athletic '' .
Kristyn , who was the captain of the 34-metre yacht Baiurdo VI that was moored in Port Vell , explained that the pair had gone for a bike ride on Boxing Day before going out for dinner and drinks .
He said that they returned to the yacht at `` around 1.30am '' on December 27 after drinking a mixture of beers , gin and rum .
Kristyn told the hearing his brother had drunk “ quite a lot ” .
Kristyn said he had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to the amount of alcohol he had consumed and he was unable to take him downstairs to bed .
Mr Gills was left in the cockpit but at around 6.30am he fell from the vessel .
It is believed - due to evidence from Mr Gills 's Garmin device - that he was in the water for 10 minutes before he died .
At 7.15am , Kristyn noticed that his brother was not in his cabin .
When Mr Gills had not returned by midday , a missing person 's report was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the first flight from the UK .
His body was found under the yacht by divers on December 28 .
The hearing was told that when Mrs Gills arrived she found handprints in the salt on lip of the the stern of the vessel which she believed had belonged to her husband .
In her statement read to the hearing , she added that her husband was not a good drinker and stated “ he would become floppy and incoherent ” .
Recording a verdict of accidental death , area coroner Jason @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the balance of probabilities , Zane fell from the yacht and once in the water tried to get himself back on the yacht .
“ I do find the marks on the stern of the yacht were Zane ’ s hand indicated he attempted to get out of the water .
“ Sadly Zane ’ s attempts to recover himself were unsuccessful.
” He added : “ His earlier consumption of alcohol had contributed to his death.
” The coroner said that the cause of death was asphyxia combined with submersion .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Year 's Eve by Mrs Gills .
Writing on Facebook she said : “ It ’ s with disbelief I have to share with you that Zane has tragically died in an accident .
`` We are all totally shocked and devastated by the news .
`` He was an incredible man and will be very sorely missed.
” Mr Gills , who was born in Tasmania , Australia , took part in the world 's toughest sailing events including the gruelling Volvo Ocean Race .

An inquest into the death of Zane Richard Gills, 36, of Captains Row in Lymington, revealed he had fallen from the vessel docked in Port Vell in Barcelona.
The hearing held remotely from Winchester Coroners Court heard Mr Gills had travelled to Spain for Christmas to spend the holiday season with his brother, Kristyn.
Giving evidence at the inquest, Kristyn described his brother as a "highly decorated and professional sailor", adding that he was "extremely fit and very athletic".
Kristyn, who was the captain of the 34-metre yacht Baiurdo VI that was moored in Port Vell, explained that the pair had gone for a bike ride on Boxing Day before going out for dinner and drinks.
He said that they returned to the yacht at "around 1.30am" on December 27 after drinking a mixture of beers, gin and rum. Kristyn told the hearing his brother had drunk “quite a lot”.
Kristyn said he had to help his brother onto the yacht due to the amount of alcohol he had consumed and he was unable to take him downstairs to bed.
Mr Gills was left in the cockpit but at around 6.30am he fell from the vessel.
It is believed - due to evidence from Mr Gills's Garmin device - that he was in the water for 10 minutes before he died.
At 7.15am, Kristyn noticed that his brother was not in his cabin.
When Mr Gills had not returned by midday, a missing person's report was filed and his wife Sarah flew out on the first flight from the UK.
His body was found under the yacht by divers on December 28.
The hearing was told that when Mrs Gills arrived she found handprints in the salt on lip of the the stern of the vessel which she believed had belonged to her husband.
In her statement read to the hearing, she added that her husband was not a good drinker and stated “he would become floppy and incoherent”.
Recording a verdict of accidental death, area coroner Jason Pegg said: “It seems, on the balance of probabilities, Zane fell from the yacht and once in the water tried to get himself back on the yacht.
“I do find the marks on the stern of the yacht were Zane’s hand indicated he attempted to get out of the water.
“Sadly Zane’s attempts to recover himself were unsuccessful.”
He added: “His earlier consumption of alcohol had contributed to his death.”
The coroner said that the cause of death was asphyxia combined with submersion.
His death had been announced on New Year's Eve by Mrs Gills.
Writing on Facebook she said: “It’s with disbelief I have to share with you that Zane has tragically died in an accident.
"We are all totally shocked and devastated by the news.
"He was an incredible man and will be very sorely missed.”
Mr Gills, who was born in Tasmania, Australia, took part in the world's toughest sailing events including the gruelling Volvo Ocean Race.