thedailyecho--2020-08-30--Southampton city centre closed off by armed police

A TEENAGER is being held by police after a gun drama in Southampton city centre .
The arrest comes after armed police were called to the centre of the city following reports of men spotted on roof tops in Above Bar Street carrying 'long barrelled ' firearms .
Last night police confirmed that an 18-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence , and assault thereby occasioning actual bodily harm .
• LIVE : Armed police in Southampton as city centre closed off The arrest comes after police received @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the roofs of stores in Above Bar Street at 3.41pm carrying what looked like long barrelled firearms .
One man , a 21-year-old from Southampton , later reported he had been shot in the leg with what we believed to be an air weapon .
His injury is not considered serious .
• Man shot with pellet as armed police close off city centre The 18-year-old man arrested in connection with this incident remains in police custody at this time .
A statement from Hampshire Police said : `` We know there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Enquiries are ongoing to identify and locate the other person suspected to be involved .
`` We understand that this incident would have concerned people in the town centre this afternoon .
`` We want to thank those who called us and alerted us to this incident , and those who have come forward as witnesses .
• Hampshire police put out statement after pair with 'firearms ' spoted '' We know there are a number of images circulated on social media .
`` We would ask that you send these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they may be valuable evidence in this investigation .
`` Please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting 44200332797 . ''

The arrest comes after armed police were called to the centre of the city following reports of men spotted on roof tops in Above Bar Street carrying 'long barrelled' firearms.
Last night police confirmed that an 18-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, and assault thereby occasioning actual bodily harm.
The arrest comes after police received a number of reports of two people on the roofs of stores in Above Bar Street at 3.41pm carrying what looked like long barrelled firearms.
One man, a 21-year-old from Southampton, later reported he had been shot in the leg with what we believed to be an air weapon.
His injury is not considered serious.
The 18-year-old man arrested in connection with this incident remains in police custody at this time.
A statement from Hampshire Police said: "We know there were two people seen on the roofs.
"Enquiries are ongoing to identify and locate the other person suspected to be involved.
"We understand that this incident would have concerned people in the town centre this afternoon.
"We want to thank those who called us and alerted us to this incident, and those who have come forward as witnesses.
"We know there are a number of images circulated on social media.
"We would ask that you send these to us rather than share them as they may be valuable evidence in this investigation.
"Please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting 44200332797."


thedailyecho--2020-08-30--Moped rider fights for life after taxi crash in Southampton

A MAN has suffered potentially life threatening injuries after his moped collided with a taxi in Southampton During the early hours of this morning a man on a moped , who police are not yet able to identify , was riding a red Honda 125cc moped at the junction of Kathleen Road and Botany Road when it was in collision with a blue Toyota Loniq taxi just before 3am this morning .
The man on the moped , who was not wearing a helmet , suffered life threatening injuries .
The driver of the taxi , a 32-year-old man from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the collision would like to appeal for information , both to the collision and also to identify the moped rider .
The man is described as a young adult and was riding a red Honda 125 moped with no number plate .
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said : `` We ’ ve included these details to assist in appealing for witnesses , and anyone who may know him .
`` We would also like to hear from anyone who may have seen this man riding a moped in the area prior to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can help , please call 101 and quote 44200333501 . ''

During the early hours of this morning a man on a moped, who police are not yet able to identify, was riding a red Honda 125cc moped at the junction of Kathleen Road and Botany Road when it was in collision with a blue Toyota Loniq taxi just before 3am yesterday..
The man on the moped, who was not wearing a helmet, suffered life threatening injuries.
The driver of the taxi, a 32-year-old man from Southampton, was unharmed.
Officers investigating the collision would like to appeal for information, both to the collision and also to identify the moped rider.
The man is described as a young adult and was riding a red Honda 125 moped with no number plate.
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said: "We’ve included these details to assist in appealing for witnesses, and anyone who may know him.
"We would also like to hear from anyone who may have seen this man riding a moped in the area prior to the incident occurring.
"If you can help, please call 101 and quote 44200333501."


thedailyecho--2020-08-30--Virtual pub quiz to raise funds in memory of murdered Southampton teen Hannah Foster

A VIRTUAL quiz to raise funds for a teenage girl murdered in Southampton is to take place today .
A group of Southampton quiz players will be raising money for murdered girl Hannah Foster today , to commemorate what would have been her 35th birthday on Monday , August 31 .
The group , who usually take part in a weekly quiz at the Crown Inn on Highcrown Street in Southampton organised by quiz master Mark Hughes , will be joined by Hannah 's father Trevor Foster in a bid to raise funds for a charity in her memory .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of murdered student Hannah Foster Hannah was a 17-year-old student who was abducted after a night out in Southampton during March 2003 .
In her memory , her family set up The Hannah Memorial Academy - a primary school for under privileged children in a remote part of North East India .
Mark Hughes , quiz master , said : `` Since lockdown we have raised nearly £1,500 with our online quiz .
Hannah Foster 's 35th birthday would be on Monday , August 31 '' When lockdown started we did not want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to go online with amazing results .
We have raised treble of what we raised last year for the charity . ''
To mark what would have been Hannah 's 35th birthday , the group are hosting an online quiz on Zoom at 7.30pm today in hopes of raising more funds for the cause .
Maninder Pal Singh Kohli , a father-of-two , was sentenced to life life imprisonment with a minimum of 24 years for the rape and murder of the 17-year-old .
Hannah was abducted on March 14 , 2003 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ street after spending a night out with friends .
Her body was found in woodland in West End on March 16 two days after she had disappeared .
Kohli fled the country four days after the killing to his family 's home in Chandigarh , India , where he changed his name .
He was finally extradited in 2007 .
In 2008 , he was found guilty of Hannah 's murder , rape , false imprisonment and kidnap .
To find out more about the quiz , visit the Crown Inn Quiz Online @ @ @

A group of Southampton quiz players will be raising money for murdered girl Hannah Foster today, to commemorate what would have been her 35th birthday on Monday, August 31.
The group, who usually take part in a weekly quiz at the Crown Inn on Highcrown Street in Southampton organised by quiz master Mark Hughes, will be joined by Hannah's father Trevor Foster in a bid to raise funds for a charity in her memory.
Scenes from the school built in memory of murdered student Hannah Foster
Hannah was a 17-year-old student who was abducted after a night out in Southampton during March 2003.
In her memory, her family set up The Hannah Memorial Academy - a primary school for under privileged children in a remote part of North East India.
Mark Hughes, quiz master, said: "Since lockdown we have raised nearly £1,500 with our online quiz.
Hannah Foster's 35th birthday would be on Monday, August 31
"When lockdown started we did not want the charity to miss out and decided to go online with amazing results. We have raised treble of what we raised last year for the charity."
To mark what would have been Hannah's 35th birthday, the group are hosting an online quiz on Zoom at 7.30pm today in hopes of raising more funds for the cause.
Maninder Pal Singh Kohli, a father-of-two, was sentenced to life life imprisonment with a minimum of 24 years for the rape and murder of the 17-year-old.
Hannah was abducted on March 14, 2003, by Kohli as she walked down a street after spending a night out with friends.
Her body was found in woodland in West End on March 16 two days after she had disappeared.
Kohli fled the country four days after the killing to his family's home in Chandigarh, India, where he changed his name. He was finally extradited in 2007.
Maninder Pal Singh Kohli was sentenced to life imprisonment
In 2008, he was found guilty of Hannah's murder, rape, false imprisonment and kidnap.
To find out more about the quiz, visit the Crown Inn Quiz Online Facebook group.


thedailyecho--2020-08-30--VIDEO: Shocking footage of dangerous drivers released

SHOCKING dashcam footage of dangerous drivers has been released as part of a new police campaign .
From near-misses with cyclists to motorists driving the wrong way down the road , the video from the Hampshire Road Policing Team shows a number of incidents from around Hampshire .
The video has been released after Hampshire Police launched a new campaign , Hants SNAP , where anyone with footage of a potentially dangerous incident can submit it to the police .
In a Tweet , Hampshire Road Police explained that they have had more than 200 Hants SNAP submissions of moving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ claim there has been an `` action rate '' of 46 per cent with 66 Notices of Intended Prosecution and 32 warning letter sent to those caught driving dangerously on camera .
They said : `` Thanks to your support we have been able to take action against drivers such as those in this video . ''
As previously reported , the scheme have been trialled since August 2019 with a focus on incidents that put pedestrians and cyclists at risk .
• Woman charged with drink driving following car fire in New @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to all road users , and road offences , with the exception of collisions and some other offences which should be reported by calling 101 , or online .
To be considered by police , the footage must : • Be reported within seven days • Not have been deleted from your device • Not be shared on social media • Show between one to two minutes either side of the incident Users must also answer some questions , and provide a witness statement , before the footage is sent to decision @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is proportionate , and if the footage contains enough evidence .
Footage can be submitted by going to the SNAP site or on the Hampshire Constabulary website .

From near-misses with cyclists to motorists driving the wrong way down the road, the video from the Hampshire Road Policing Team shows a number of incidents from around Hampshire.
The video has been released after Hampshire Police launched a new campaign, Hants SNAP, where anyone with footage of a potentially dangerous incident can submit it to the police.
In a Tweet, Hampshire Road Police explained that they have had more than 200 Hants SNAP submissions of moving vehicle offences since July 1.
They claim there has been an "action rate" of 46 per cent with 66 Notices of Intended Prosecution and 32 warning letter sent to those caught driving dangerously on camera.
They said: "Thanks to your support we have been able to take action against drivers such as those in this video."
As previously reported, the scheme have been trialled since August 2019 with a focus on incidents that put pedestrians and cyclists at risk.
This has now been opened up to all road users, and road offences, with the exception of collisions and some other offences which should be reported by calling 101, or online.
To be considered by police, the footage must:
Be reported within seven days
Not be edited
Not have been deleted from your device
Not be shared on social media
Show between one to two minutes either side of the incident
Users must also answer some questions, and provide a witness statement, before the footage is sent to decision makers who will assess whether a prosecution is proportionate, and if the footage contains enough evidence.
Footage can be submitted by going to the SNAP site or on the Hampshire Constabulary website.


thedailyecho--2020-08-30--Rider of 'stolen' moped damages police car windscreen

A POLICE car has been damaged after a youth on a 'stolen ' moped threw something at the windscreen .
@ @ @ @ @ Coxford Road , Southampton , yesterday evening to assist a vulnerable victim of an assault @ @ @ @ @ side of the road , a youth of a suspected stolen moped damaged the windscreen @ @ @ @ @ now be off the road .
In a post of Facebook , a spokesperson from @ @ @ @ @ Officer dealing with a vulnerable victim of an assault on Coxford Road this evening .
@ @ @ @ @ was parked on the road the rider of a suspected stolen moped caused damage to @ @ @ @ @ off the road and officers unable to attend emergency calls . ''

An officer was called to Coxford Road, Southampton, yesterday evening to assist a vulnerable victim of an assault.
While parked on the side of the road, a youth of a suspected stolen moped damaged the windscreen, forcing the vehicle to now be off the road.
In a post of Facebook, a spokesperson from Southampton Cops said: "Officer dealing with a vulnerable victim of an assault on Coxford Road this evening.
"Whilst the patrol car was parked on the road the rider of a suspected stolen moped caused damage to the windscreen.
"Vehicle off the road and officers unable to attend emergency calls."


thedailyecho--2020-08-30--Winchester City Council must pay costs to developer

MONEY will be awarded to a developer after Winchester City Council demonstrated “ unreasonable behaviour ” in refusing changes to a housing scheme .
Government inspector Robert Parker overturned the council ’ s decision to deny alterations to Hazelwood 29 Downside Road , Winchester .
Applicant Richard Wickins of Shorewood Homes had appealed that decision and will now receive partial costs from the authority to cover the money he used to take the case to the Planning Inspectorate .
In July 2019 Shorewood Homes were given the green light to build three houses on the site , and Mr Wickins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the council , but this was refused in November .
Mr Wickins wanted to alter the three-bedroom home to provide a detached single garage and internal reconfiguration to provide a ground floor study in a space which had been a garage .
But this sparked concern with the council who had previously imposed a condition which stopped “ many of the ancillary uses that are commonly found within a modern family home – legitimate uses such as studies and playrooms are prohibited , ” Mr Parker said .
“ In seeking to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and ancillary storage , when there were no highway grounds to do so , the framing of the condition was unnecessarily restrictive.
” The council also feared that if a study was allowed it could be turned into a bedroom which would alter the “ housing mix ” of the site and that which is needed in the district , but Mr Parker wrote : “ It is unnecessary to guard against every possible eventuality however remote , ” adding : “ The council ’ s overly cautious approach amounts to unreasonable behaviour.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a study in another of the houses on the site and in other housing schemes .
The inspector granted permission for the internal changes and for the external garage but imposed that this must only be used for “ parking and ancillary storage purposes and for no other use at any time ” .
It is not known how much will be awarded in costs to Shorewood Homes by the council .
Mr Wickins said : “ We always aim to obtain planning consent at local level .
Despite our best efforts on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ therefore we had no option but to use the appeal mechanism .
“ We are naturally pleased with the outcome but disappointed the matter couldn ’ t be resolved with officers and members.
” Winchester City Council were contacted for a comment but it did not respond .

Government inspector Robert Parker overturned the council’s decision to deny alterations to Hazelwood 29 Downside Road, Winchester.
Applicant Richard Wickins of Shorewood Homes had appealed that decision and will now receive partial costs from the authority to cover the money he used to take the case to the Planning Inspectorate.
In July 2019 Shorewood Homes were given the green light to build three houses on the site, and Mr Wickins returned in September to alter conditions set by the council, but this was refused in November.
Mr Wickins wanted to alter the three-bedroom home to provide a detached single garage and internal reconfiguration to provide a ground floor study in a space which had been a garage.
But this sparked concern with the council who had previously imposed a condition which stopped “many of the ancillary uses that are commonly found within a modern family home – legitimate uses such as studies and playrooms are prohibited,” Mr Parker said.
“In seeking to restrict use of the garage to parking and ancillary storage, when there were no highway grounds to do so, the framing of the condition was unnecessarily restrictive.”
The council also feared that if a study was allowed it could be turned into a bedroom which would alter the “housing mix” of the site and that which is needed in the district, but Mr Parker wrote: “It is unnecessary to guard against every possible eventuality however remote,” adding: “The council’s overly cautious approach amounts to unreasonable behaviour.”
The council had also allowed for a study in another of the houses on the site and in other housing schemes.
The inspector granted permission for the internal changes and for the external garage but imposed that this must only be used for “parking and ancillary storage purposes and for no other use at any time”.
It is not known how much will be awarded in costs to Shorewood Homes by the council.
Mr Wickins said: “We always aim to obtain planning consent at local level. Despite our best efforts on this occasion it was not possible and therefore we had no option but to use the appeal mechanism.
“We are naturally pleased with the outcome but disappointed the matter couldn’t be resolved with officers and members.”
Winchester City Council were contacted for a comment but it did not respond.


thedailyecho--2020-08-30--13 people who have appeared at Southampton Magistrates Court

The following cases were heard at Southampton Magistrates ’ Court ... DARCY AARON LEWIS HENRY , 34 , of Portswood Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to assault and breaching a suspended sentence .
Community order made for one year .
Must participate in an accredited programme for 28 days and complete 180 hours of unpaid work .
Ordered to pay £620 court costs and £90 victim surcharge .
CHORLEY LEVI LAXTON , 20 , of Taranto Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to criminal damage and failing without reasonable cause to surrender to custody having been released on bail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £366 compensation and £85 court costs .
NATHAN ANTHONY SAVORY , 31 , of Falklands Road , Chandler 's Ford .
Pleaded guilty to drink driving .
Disqualified from driving for 12 months .
Fined £100 and ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge .
JAMES ALEXANDER PERCIVAL , 40 , of Amberwood Close , Calmore .
Pleaded guilty to harassment .
Committed to prison for 16 weeks , suspended for two years .
Rehabilitation activity requirement of 25 days .
Restraining order made not to contact his victim directly or indirectly for five @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surcharge and £85 court costs .
DENISE SMITH , 56 , of Warspite Close , Portsmouth .
Pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified and uninsured .
Disqualified from driving for nine months .
Community order made for one year .
Unpaid work requirement of 50 hours .
Ordered to pay £90 victim surcharge and £45 court costs .
SUSAN SMART , 65 , of Paynes Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to two counts of using threatening or abusive words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour likely to cause harassment , alarm or distress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conditionally for 12 months .
Ordered to pay £21 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
JACK HENRY GODDARD , 20 , of Carisbrooke Court , New Milton .
Pleaded guilty to drug driving .
Disqualified from driving for 12 months .
Fined £220 .
Ordered to pay £85 court costs and £32 victim surcharge .
ANNETTA ODINA BUSUTTIL , 31 , of Cambridge Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to drug driving , failing to provide a specimen and the possession of a Class B drug .
Community order made until May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ months .
Rehabilitation activity requirement of ten days .
Fined £20 .
Ordered to pay £85 victim surcharge and £20 court costs .
JONATHAN COLIN SIMS , 31 , of no fixed address .
Pleaded guilty to stealing a flat-screen TV worth £179 from ASDA in Southampton .
Fined £100 .
Ordered to pay £30 victim surcharge .
OWEN SMALLEY , 21 , of Summit Way , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to the possession of a knife .
Community order made until May 2021 .
Rehabilitation activity requirement of 15 days .
Fined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surcharge and £20 court costs .
JORDON LYONS-WALTERS , 19 , of Swanmore , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to using threatening or abusive words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour likely to cause harassment , alarm or distress and which was racially aggravated .
Discharged conditionally for 12 months .
Ordered to pay £85 court costs and £21 victim surcharge .
ABHISHEK GUPTA , 28 , of Bright Wire Crescent .
Pleaded guilty to drink driving and driving without a licence .
Disqualified from driving for 12 months .
Fined £450 .
Ordered to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
ALAN GEORGE TUPPER , 53 , of Oakleigh Gardens , Romsey .
Pleaded guilty to drink driving .
Disqualified for 12 months .
Fined £350 , Ordered to pay £85 court costs and £35 victim surcharge .
STEPHEN PETER WOLFE , 19 , of Languard Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to two counts of using threatening , abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause a man to believe that immediate unlawful violence would be used against him .
Discharged conditionally for 1 year .
Ordered to pay £40 @ @

DARCY AARON LEWIS HENRY, 34, of Portswood Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to assault and breaching a suspended sentence. Community order made for one year. Must participate in an accredited programme for 28 days and complete 180 hours of unpaid work. Ordered to pay £620 court costs and £90 victim surcharge.
CHORLEY LEVI LAXTON, 20, of Taranto Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to criminal damage and failing without reasonable cause to surrender to custody having been released on bail. Fined £40. Ordered to pay £366 compensation and £85 court costs.
NATHAN ANTHONY SAVORY, 31, of Falklands Road, Chandler's Ford. Pleaded guilty to drink driving. Disqualified from driving for 12 months. Fined £100 and ordered to pay £32 victim surcharge.
JAMES ALEXANDER PERCIVAL, 40, of Amberwood Close, Calmore. Pleaded guilty to harassment. Committed to prison for 16 weeks, suspended for two years. Rehabilitation activity requirement of 25 days. Restraining order made not to contact his victim directly or indirectly for five years. Ordered to pay £122 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
DENISE SMITH, 56, of Warspite Close, Portsmouth. Pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified and uninsured. Disqualified from driving for nine months. Community order made for one year. Unpaid work requirement of 50 hours. Ordered to pay £90 victim surcharge and £45 court costs.
SUSAN SMART, 65, of Paynes Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to two counts of using threatening or abusive words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress and which was racially aggravated. Discharged conditionally for 12 months. Ordered to pay £21 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
JACK HENRY GODDARD, 20, of Carisbrooke Court, New Milton. Pleaded guilty to drug driving. Disqualified from driving for 12 months. Fined £220. Ordered to pay £85 court costs and £32 victim surcharge.
ANNETTA ODINA BUSUTTIL, 31, of Cambridge Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to drug driving, failing to provide a specimen and the possession of a Class B drug. Community order made until May 2021. Disqualified from driving for 17 months. Rehabilitation activity requirement of ten days. Fined £20. Ordered to pay £85 victim surcharge and £20 court costs.
JONATHAN COLIN SIMS, 31, of no fixed address. Pleaded guilty to stealing a flat-screen TV worth £179 from ASDA in Southampton. Fined £100. Ordered to pay £30 victim surcharge.
OWEN SMALLEY, 21, of Summit Way, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to the possession of a knife. Community order made until May 2021. Rehabilitation activity requirement of 15 days. Fined £70. Ordered to pay £95 victim surcharge and £20 court costs.
JORDON LYONS-WALTERS, 19, of Swanmore, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to using threatening or abusive words or behaviour or disorderly behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress and which was racially aggravated. Discharged conditionally for 12 months. Ordered to pay £85 court costs and £21 victim surcharge.
ABHISHEK GUPTA, 28, of Bright Wire Crescent. Pleaded guilty to drink driving and driving without a licence. Disqualified from driving for 12 months. Fined £450. Ordered to pay £300 compensation and £85 court costs.
ALAN GEORGE TUPPER, 53, of Oakleigh Gardens, Romsey. Pleaded guilty to drink driving. Disqualified for 12 months. Fined £350, Ordered to pay £85 court costs and £35 victim surcharge.
STEPHEN PETER WOLFE, 19, of Languard Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to two counts of using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause a man to believe that immediate unlawful violence would be used against him. Discharged conditionally for 1 year. Ordered to pay £40 compensation.


thedailyecho--2020-08-30--Extinction Rebellion Southampton launch protest against climate change

BANNERS have appeared across the city as climate change campaigners begin their newest waves of protests .
It comes as part of national Extinction Rebellion protests which have been launched across the nation , with banners appearing on the M27 and Castle Way in Southampton .
Protesters are demanding that the Government prioritises immediate debate on how to address the climate and ecological emergency .
Extinction Rebellion is a group that addresses climate change and global pollution .
They claim that it is endangering human lives and hindering ecological stability across the world .
Huge banners saying 'Love not hate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'Climate Emergency ' , 'Rebel for life ' and 'No future in fossil fuels ' have been put up across the city and the UK .
They have been posted in a bid to highlight the climate and ecological crisis on what is considered one of the busiest days for traffic in the year .
The move , which started on Friday , kick starts a fortnight of actions that will happen regionally and then in London , Cardiff , and Manchester .
An XR Southampton spokesperson , said : `` The climate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We understand that the government is dealing with coronavirus , but it must take major steps now to reduce the burning of fossil fuels , and reach its legally binding target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050 .
`` Every day that we fail to act makes it harder to slow the global temperature rise that is leading to irreversible environmental damage and , if unchecked , will threaten human civilisation . ''
Protestors said the banners appeared before rush hour and were put up in accordance with safety procedures and with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accompanied them on Friday and will be removing them for reuse .

It comes as part of national Extinction Rebellion protests which have been launched across the nation, with banners appearing on the M27 and Castle Way in Southampton.
Protesters are demanding that the Government prioritises immediate debate on how to address the climate and ecological emergency.
Extinction Rebellion is a group that addresses climate change and global pollution.
They claim that it is endangering human lives and hindering ecological stability across the world.
Huge banners saying 'Love not hate - we grow as one'; 'Climate Emergency', 'Rebel for life' and 'No future in fossil fuels' have been put up across the city and the UK.
They have been posted in a bid to highlight the climate and ecological crisis on what is considered one of the busiest days for traffic in the year.
The move, which started on Friday, kick starts a fortnight of actions that will happen regionally and then in London, Cardiff, and Manchester.
An XR Southampton spokesperson, said: "The climate emergency has not gone away.
"We understand that the government is dealing with coronavirus, but it must take major steps now to reduce the burning of fossil fuels, and reach its legally binding target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
"Every day that we fail to act makes it harder to slow the global temperature rise that is leading to irreversible environmental damage and, if unchecked, will threaten human civilisation."
Protestors said the banners appeared before rush hour and were put up in accordance with safety procedures and with the knowledge of local police.
They accompanied them on Friday and will be removing them for reuse.


thedailyecho--2020-08-30--Scheme saves Southampton NHS staff £675,000

SOUTHAMPTON 'S NHS workers have saved £675k thanks to a new contribution scheme from leading five star housebuilder .
Barratt and David Wilson Homes launched Barratt Developments NHS Deposit Contribution Scheme on May 23 .
It sees NHS employees receive a five per cent contribution towards a deposit on their new homes as a thank you for their hard work during the COVID-19 crisis .
Since the scheme was launched , 110 NHS workers purchased new Barratt and David Wilson homes in the Southern region , worth a total value of £38,068,984 .
Buyers in Southampton made up 54 of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ first time buyers .
The NHS incentive can also be used in conjunction with the government Help to Buy scheme , offering further support to those looking to purchase their first home .
One development that has been particularly popular with customers taking advantage of the NHS Deposit Contribution Scheme is Monarch ’ s Keep in Bursledon .
Tammy Bishop , Sales and Marketing Director at Barratt Developments Southampton commented : “ It ’ s brilliant to see that so many NHS workers in Southampton are making use of the NHS Deposit Contribution @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worked incredibly hard during the COVID-19 pandemic , and we are really pleased that the scheme is already benefitting those who deserve it the most.
” She added : “ Our NHS scheme is one of many incentives that are available to prospective homebuyers , and with low-interest rates and Stamp Duty being scrapped , it ’ s an ideal time for buyers to purchase their dream home .
”

Barratt and David Wilson Homes launched Barratt Developments NHS Deposit Contribution Scheme on May 23.
It sees NHS employees receive a five per cent contribution towards a deposit on their new homes as a thank you for their hard work during the COVID-19 crisis.
Since the scheme was launched, 110 NHS workers purchased new Barratt and David Wilson homes in the Southern region, worth a total value of £38,068,984.
Buyers in Southampton made up 54 of that figure, 40 of which were first time buyers.
The NHS incentive can also be used in conjunction with the government Help to Buy scheme, offering further support to those looking to purchase their first home.
One development that has been particularly popular with customers taking advantage of the NHS Deposit Contribution Scheme is Monarch’s Keep in Bursledon.
Tammy Bishop, Sales and Marketing Director at Barratt Developments Southampton commented: “It’s brilliant to see that so many NHS workers in Southampton are making use of the NHS Deposit Contribution Scheme. The National Health Service has worked incredibly hard during the COVID-19 pandemic, and we are really pleased that the scheme is already benefitting those who deserve it the most.”
She added: “Our NHS scheme is one of many incentives that are available to prospective homebuyers, and with low-interest rates and Stamp Duty being scrapped, it’s an ideal time for buyers to purchase their dream home.”


thedailyecho--2020-08-30--Southampton City Council spends £500,000 to help city households

SOUTHAMPTON City Council paid out £514,000 last year to help people struggling with housing costs because of welfare reforms .
A leading think tank has warned more action will be needed to help struggling renters , as hundreds of thousands fewer people are employed across the country since the start of the coronavirus pandemic .
Department for Work and Pensions figures show Southampton City Council paid £657,800 in Discretionary Housing Payments to claimants in the year to March .
Of that , £514,500 went to helping people who were in difficulties because of reforms in the welfare system .
Elsewhere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Valley paid £160,000 .
The payments are given to people who qualify for Housing Benefit or the housing element of Universal Credit , and who are struggling with housing costs .
The Government sets DHP funding for local authorities each year , with councils having to dip into their own funds if demand exceeds their allocation .
Councils across England and Wales paid out £132 million in 2019-20 – but 24 authorities did not supply figures , meaning the total could be higher .
More than 40 % of councils had to spend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Government .
Last year , Southampton City Council spent 98 % of its government allocation .
In May , the Government announced funding for councils across the two countries would increase by £40 million in 2020-21 , to £179.5 million , citing “ affordability pressures ” in the rental market .
Southampton City Council is set to receive £822,000 , an increase of 22 % on last year .
Eastleigh will get £245,000 , Test Valley £206,000 , Winchester £173,000 , New Forest £368,000 and Fareham £154,000 .
Karl Handscomb , senior @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : “ The current crisis has pushed three-quarters of a million employees out of work , increased the number of households impacted by the benefit cap , and seen more private renters falling into arrears .
All of these factors will have in turn increased demand for Discretionary Housing Payments .
“ The increased demand is likely to remain elevated while the crisis is still with us , highlighting both the need for the welcome additional housing support announced in March , and for more action to support renters struggling to @ @ @ @ @ @

A leading think tank has warned more action will be needed to help struggling renters, as hundreds of thousands fewer people are employed across the country since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Department for Work and Pensions figures show Southampton City Council paid £657,800 in Discretionary Housing Payments to claimants in the year to March.
Of that, £514,500 went to helping people who were in difficulties because of reforms in the welfare system.
Eastleigh council paid £160,200 in Discretionary Housing Payments,Winchester City Council paid £158,300 and Fareham £111,000.
Elsewhere, New Forest paid £263,000 and Test Valley paid £160,000.
The payments are given to people who qualify for Housing Benefit or the housing element of Universal Credit, and who are struggling with housing costs.
The Government sets DHP funding for local authorities each year, with councils having to dip into their own funds if demand exceeds their allocation.
Councils across England and Wales paid out £132 million in 2019-20 – but 24 authorities did not supply figures, meaning the total could be higher.
More than 40% of councils had to spend more than the amount they got from the Government.
Last year, Southampton City Council spent 98% of its government allocation.
In May, the Government announced funding for councils across the two countries would increase by £40 million in 2020-21, to £179.5 million, citing “affordability pressures” in the rental market.
Southampton City Council is set to receive £822,000, an increase of 22% on last year.
Eastleigh will get £245,000, Test Valley £206,000, Winchester £173,000, New Forest £368,000 and Fareham £154,000.
Karl Handscomb, senior economist at the Resolution Foundation think tank, said: “The current crisis has pushed three-quarters of a million employees out of work, increased the number of households impacted by the benefit cap, and seen more private renters falling into arrears. All of these factors will have in turn increased demand for Discretionary Housing Payments.
“The increased demand is likely to remain elevated while the crisis is still with us, highlighting both the need for the welcome additional housing support announced in March, and for more action to support renters struggling to pay for their homes.”


thedailyecho--2020-08-30--Mating season is about to start for giant house spiders

Spider mating season is about to begin and people are already starting to spot the giant eight-legged creatures in their houses .
In the first or second week of September it is likely we will see a peak in the number of large , male spiders crawling through our houses The male giant house spider also know as Eratigena Atrica will be on the hunt for a female to mate with .
The females tend to lurk in neglected corners of the house and are commonly found in places such as under the sofa in garages or by the fireplace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ baths or showers first thing in the morning or in the middle of the night as they seek out sources of water and become stuck .
These humongous spiders have a leg span of up to 7.5 cm meaning in total they can grow up to 15 cm across .
Its no wonder with legs this long that the Giant House Spider held the Guinness Book of World Records title for top spider speed until 1987 .
They are one of the fastest invertebrates in Hampshire and can run up to half a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find a mate they will stay with their chosen female for some weeks and mating numerous times .
Eventually they die and are then are eaten by their female mate .
Professor Adam Hart , entomologist at the University of Gloucestershire , told the Chronicle : “ I am sure arachnophobia will be pleased to hear it doesn ’ t last forever , it usually dies off by the middle of October . ''
He is urging people not to kill them .
`` They are harmless and are n't aggressive we are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than they are to us that 's for sure .
“ They are great predators and natural pest controllers , they play their part in the great ecology out there .
“ The best way to get rid of them is the old cup and card trick .
“ You need to be careful if you pick them up to get rid of them because they can give you a bit of a nip and you can also damage them of course.
” In the UK , there are more than 650 different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them can bite , although only 12 can cause any harm to humans .
The British Arachnological Society say if you are bitten , do n't panic .
They advise that very few species of spider in Britain have been known to bite and cause any problem .
As these 8-legged creepy crawlies love neglected areas of the house the best way to keep them out is to regularly clean and keep windows close .

In the first or second week of September it is likely we will see a peak in the number of large, male spiders crawling through our houses
The male giant house spider also know as Eratigena Atrica will be on the hunt for a female to mate with.
The females tend to lurk in neglected corners of the house and are commonly found in places such as under the sofa in garages or by the fireplace.
They are also regularly spotted in baths or showers first thing in the morning or in the middle of the night as they seek out sources of water and become stuck.
This giant house spider climbed up out of the sink to say hello this morning. pic.twitter.com/pf2XGqtWXq — Rob Flickenger ⚡ (@hackerfriendly) August 18, 2020
These humongous spiders have a leg span of up to 7.5 cm meaning in total they can grow up to 15 cm across.
Its no wonder with legs this long that the Giant House Spider held the Guinness Book of World Records title for top spider speed until 1987.
They are one of the fastest invertebrates in Hampshire and can run up to half a metre per second.
Once the males find a mate they will stay with their chosen female for some weeks and mating numerous times.
Eventually they die and are then are eaten by their female mate.
Professor Adam Hart, entomologist at the University of Gloucestershire, told the Chronicle : “I am sure arachnophobia will be pleased to hear it doesn’t last forever, it usually dies off by the middle of October."
He is urging people not to kill them.
"They are harmless and aren't aggressive we are definitly more of a threat to them than they are to us that's for sure.
“They are great predators and natural pest controllers, they play their part in the great ecology out there.
“The best way to get rid of them is the old cup and card trick.
“You need to be careful if you pick them up to get rid of them because they can give you a bit of a nip and you can also damage them of course.”
@BritishSpiders - this large spider was just above my bed. I woke up to find it! What type of spider is it? #arachnid #spider pic.twitter.com/b5fY8uUJY3 — Philip Myers (@PhilipMyers) August 18, 2020
In the UK, there are more than 650 different species of spider - and all of them can bite, although only 12 can cause any harm to humans.
The British Arachnological Society say if you are bitten, don't panic.
They advise that very few species of spider in Britain have been known to bite and cause any problem.
As these 8-legged creepy crawlies love neglected areas of the house the best way to keep them out is to regularly clean and keep windows close.


thedailyecho--2020-08-30--Dogs and chickens in Hampshire

Dogs and chickens in Hampshire

COCKAPOO brothers who like to howl to the Baker Street song are showcased on our pets in today 's edition @ @ @ @ @ in Totton and wear matching outfits .
Chickens Magpie and Twix were born just three @ @ @ @ @ from eggs .
Doberman Summer and cross breed Brenda travelled miles to their current homes @ @ @ @ @ Monty is considered famous in Southampton and turns heads when out for a walk .
@ @ @ @ @ in the limelight every weekend in the Daily Echo and online .

Chickens Magpie and Twix were born just three weeks ago after being hatched from eggs.
Doberman Summer and cross breed Brenda travelled miles to their current homes in Hampshire.
Shih Tzu Monty is considered famous in Southampton and turns heads when out for a walk.
We're putting your pets in the limelight every weekend in the Daily Echo and online.


thedailyecho--2020-08-30--PHOTOS: Go-karting in the 1980s –were you pictured?

HUNDREDS of budding Formula One stars took to the grid in the Bishop ’ s Waltham Scouts ’ Kart Grand @ @ @ @ @ achieve a podium finish .
There was no help from turbocharged Ferrari engines or the @ @ @ @ @ 4 , 1983 , more than 250 youngsters used their muscle power to compete .
@ @ @ @ @ ’ s Waltham , Shedfield and Swanmore took part in the event .
There were @ @ @ @ @ before the big race , and prizes were awarded in a “ concour d ’ @ @ @ @ @ kart design .
Later , there was a camp fire and entertainment enjoyed by all @

There was no help from turbocharged Ferrari engines or the like when, on June 4, 1983, more than 250 youngsters used their muscle power to compete.
Cubs and Scouts from Bishop’s Waltham, Shedfield and Swanmore took part in the event.
There were practice sessions and elimination heats before the big race, and prizes were awarded in a “concour d’elegance” for ingenuity in kart design.
Later, there was a camp fire and entertainment enjoyed by all.


thedailyecho--2020-08-30--Netflix: The new films and TV shows you can watch this September

Netflix have revealed what new films and TV shows you can watch on their streaming platform this September .
We @ @ @ @ @ of some of the content heading to Netflix for September 2020 .
– The Devil @ @ @ @ @ ) It 's important to point out that the list above is just some of @ @ @ @ @ heading to Netflix in September , more are set to be added in due course @

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thedailyecho--2020-08-30--Coronavirus: Why vaping could increase your risk of developing Covid-19

Smoking has been shown to be a risk factor for more severe forms of COVID-19 , and now vaping is under fire for similar reasons - according to a recent study .
The research , published by researchers from Stanford and the University of California , San Francisco showed that vaping significantly increases the likelihood of a COVID-19 diagnosis among young people aged 13 to 24 in the US .
The researchers conducted a survey in which they asked participants whether they ever vaped , smoked or both ( defined as “ dual use ” ) , and whether they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked if they had experienced symptoms , been tested for COVID-19 or had a positive diagnosis .
What were the results ?
The results suggested a strong association between vaping or dual use , and being diagnosed with COVID-19 .
In fact , having ever vaped or having been a dual user makes you at least five times more likely to have had a diagnosis of COVID-19 .
That risk rises by seven-fold for current dual users .
What was most striking about this study was that the authors didn ’ t find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ among smokers .
The increased likelihood of a diagnosis appears to be driven primarily by vaping .
There were some anomalies : the study also appears to suggest that having ever vaped places you at higher risk of COVID-19 than if you currently vape .
No account was taken of the myriad flavourings and devices available : were there particular flavours , or devices which are more strongly associated with risk of COVID ?
We don ’ t yet know .
So why might vaping increase your risk of getting COVID-19 ?
Here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gets into cells Viruses can ’ t replicate outside of a host cell – in order to get in , they need to attach onto a specific receptor .
The more receptors present in our bodies , the greater our susceptibility to infection .
SARS-CoV-2 , the virus which causes COVID-19 , attaches to a receptor called ACE-2 .
Studies have shown people who smoke have increased expression of ACE-2 on lung cells , a change largely driven by nicotine exposure .
So it seems likely that a similar mechanism may be at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nicotine-containing vape .
E-cigarettes can directly damage lung cells .
This damage is likely to lead to reduced lung function and leave you more susceptible to lung infections , including COVID-19 .
The lungs are constantly exposed to the viruses and bacteria that we breathe in , and it ’ s important that the immune system acts promptly to remove these .
But vaping damages key immune cells such as macrophages and monocytes , which recognise and respond to invading pathogens .
This makes it harder for the body to effectively respond to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that exposing already harmful lung pathogens to vape made them more virulent , and cause more inflammation .
For some bacteria , the observed effect was greater when exposed to vape , compared to cigarette smoke .
Increasingly we are seeing evidence that e-cigarettes make it harder for the lungs to effectively fight infection , while at the same time increasing inflammation in a way which eventually causes damage to the lungs .
This study should come as a stark warning to vapers , and in particular young people , about the risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the coronavirus pandemic .
We need to move away from ambiguous public health messaging around vaping , in which we suggest that it ’ s “ safer ” than smoking .
This , often government-led narrative , suggests that vaping is predominantly used to help people quit smoking .
But the numbers of people vaping who have never smoked are increasing steadily .
It further fails to acknowledge the danger of vaping on its own and the hazards associated with people who both smoke cigarettes and vape .
The coronavirus pandemic isn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : we need to understand where the risks lie , and develop strategies to reduce our risk .
• This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license .

The research, published by researchers from Stanford and the University of California, San Francisco showed that vaping significantly increases the likelihood of a COVID-19 diagnosis among young people aged 13 to 24 in the US.
The researchers conducted a survey in which they asked participants whether they ever vaped, smoked or both (defined as “dual use”), and whether they were current users.
Participants were then asked if they had experienced symptoms, been tested for COVID-19 or had a positive diagnosis.
What were the results?
The results suggested a strong association between vaping or dual use, and being diagnosed with COVID-19.
In fact, having ever vaped or having been a dual user makes you at least five times more likely to have had a diagnosis of COVID-19.
That risk rises by seven-fold for current dual users. What was most striking about this study was that the authors didn’t find a similar increased risk of the disease among smokers. The increased likelihood of a diagnosis appears to be driven primarily by vaping.
There were some anomalies: the study also appears to suggest that having ever vaped places you at higher risk of COVID-19 than if you currently vape. No account was taken of the myriad flavourings and devices available: were there particular flavours, or devices which are more strongly associated with risk of COVID? We don’t yet know.
So why might vaping increase your risk of getting COVID-19? Here are some possibilities.
How the virus gets into cells
Viruses can’t replicate outside of a host cell – in order to get in, they need to attach onto a specific receptor. The more receptors present in our bodies, the greater our susceptibility to infection. SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes COVID-19, attaches to a receptor called ACE-2.
Studies have shown people who smoke have increased expression of ACE-2 on lung cells, a change largely driven by nicotine exposure. So it seems likely that a similar mechanism may be at play when lung cells are exposed to nicotine-containing vape.
Vaping damages your lungs
E-cigarettes can directly damage lung cells. This damage is likely to lead to reduced lung function and leave you more susceptible to lung infections, including COVID-19.
The lungs are constantly exposed to the viruses and bacteria that we breathe in, and it’s important that the immune system acts promptly to remove these.
But vaping damages key immune cells such as macrophages and monocytes, which recognise and respond to invading pathogens.
This makes it harder for the body to effectively respond to infections.
Research in our group showed that exposing already harmful lung pathogens to vape made them more virulent, and cause more inflammation.
For some bacteria, the observed effect was greater when exposed to vape, compared to cigarette smoke.
Increasingly we are seeing evidence that e-cigarettes make it harder for the lungs to effectively fight infection, while at the same time increasing inflammation in a way which eventually causes damage to the lungs.
Should I stop vaping?
This study should come as a stark warning to vapers, and in particular young people, about the risk of vaping, particularly against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic.
We need to move away from ambiguous public health messaging around vaping, in which we suggest that it’s “safer” than smoking.
This, often government-led narrative, suggests that vaping is predominantly used to help people quit smoking. But the numbers of people vaping who have never smoked are increasing steadily.
It further fails to acknowledge the danger of vaping on its own and the hazards associated with people who both smoke cigarettes and vape.
The coronavirus pandemic isn’t going away any time soon: we need to understand where the risks lie, and develop strategies to reduce our risk.


thedailyecho--2020-08-30--Driving in a storm may invalidate your car insurance - here's what experts say

Motorists have been warned that driving in bad weather could invalidate their insurance if their car is unknowingly damaged .
We 've put together what you need to know about driving safely in bad weather - and what the experts have said .
What have car insurance experts said ?
Clare Egan , head of motor at Admiral , said : “ With Storm Francis due to hit the UK this week , driving conditions will be challenging so motorists need to take extra care behind the wheel .
`` As this is the first major storm since before lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ severe weather like this for several months .
`` To avoid the risk of unnecessary accidents on the roads , it ’ s vital that drivers understand how to stay safe to benefit themselves and other road users in these conditions .
`` Driving through heavy rain isn ’ t an easy task as it makes for poor road conditions , including poor visibility as well as an increased risk of aquaplaning , so if your journey isn ’ t essential , consider delaying the trip until the storm eases off .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to drive , remember that stopping distances increase during wet weather , so you should leave at least a four-second gap between you and the car in front .
`` When there ’ s lots of rainfall roads quickly become flooded .
Six inches of water is enough to reach the bottom of most cars which can cause potential loss of control and stalling .
`` It ’ s always best to avoid driving into flood water , as you never know how deep it may be , and if you take a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your insurance for any damage caused .
`` If you must head out on the roads during the storm , watch your speed , keep an eye on the changing road conditions , and most of all – keep safe . ''
How to drive safely in heavy rain and winds These are a few top tips from Admiral : • Keep an eye on the weather forecast for your area .
Local news outlets , the Met Office website or the Environment Agency will all have information on predicted weather for your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ area that floods often , think about where you leave your car so you can access it if necessary • If floods are predicted , try to move your car to higher ground • If the weather is bad , do not drive in areas renowned for flooding • Do n't just follow the car in front of you through flooded areas - you never know how deep it is or if you ’ ll be able to get out • It 's not just your car you are putting at risk by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feet of water is enough to sweep a car away • Similarly , if your area is flooded and your car is submerged , do not try to start the engine • If your car was flooded but the water has subsided , you still should n't try to start the engine .
You do n't know how much water and mud is trapped in the engine and exhaust and trying to start it up could do more damage .
Instead , speak to a mechanic to get the engine cleaned and dried @ @

We've put together what you need to know about driving safely in bad weather - and what the experts have said.
What have car insurance experts said?
Clare Egan, head of motor at Admiral, said: “With Storm Francis due to hit the UK this week, driving conditions will be challenging so motorists need to take extra care behind the wheel.
"As this is the first major storm since before lockdown, motorists may not have driven in severe weather like this for several months.
"To avoid the risk of unnecessary accidents on the roads, it’s vital that drivers understand how to stay safe to benefit themselves and other road users in these conditions.
"Driving through heavy rain isn’t an easy task as it makes for poor road conditions, including poor visibility as well as an increased risk of aquaplaning, so if your journey isn’t essential, consider delaying the trip until the storm eases off.
"If it’s essential for you to drive, remember that stopping distances increase during wet weather, so you should leave at least a four-second gap between you and the car in front.
"When there’s lots of rainfall roads quickly become flooded. Six inches of water is enough to reach the bottom of most cars which can cause potential loss of control and stalling.
"It’s always best to avoid driving into flood water, as you never know how deep it may be, and if you take a risk you may not be covered by your insurance for any damage caused.
"If you must head out on the roads during the storm, watch your speed, keep an eye on the changing road conditions, and most of all – keep safe."
How to drive safely in heavy rain and winds
These are a few top tips from Admiral:


thedailyecho--2020-08-30--LETTER - Lidl will be more disruptive than cycle lanes

I SEE that the militant car drivers are working themselves up again about the cycle lanes .
Why is it that some drivers feel that they are the only people entitled to use the roads ?
We all pay our council tax ( perhaps some of the correspondents to Hampshire CC rather than to Southampton ) .
For myself , I prefer to walk into the city centre , my husband cycles and as Southampton citizens we pay for the upkeep of roads used by thousands of people who pay their taxes to other councils , as well as by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ complain about the numbers of `` outsiders '' who use our roads .
What right do they think they have to complain about decisions made for our use and convenience as council tax payers ?
Perhaps I should write to Southampton CC to complain that there is only one pedestrian crossing on the Avenue between London Road and Stag Gates ?
However , that would be petty and selfish and would cause delays to other people .
Finally , militant car drivers should be aware that the imminent opening of Lidl near Stag @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to traffic than a bicycle lane !

Why is it that some drivers feel that they are the only people entitled to use the roads?
We all pay our council tax (perhaps some of the correspondents to Hampshire CC rather than to Southampton).
For myself, I prefer to walk into the city centre, my husband cycles and as Southampton citizens we pay for the upkeep of roads used by thousands of people who pay their taxes to other councils, as well as by us.
We have never written to complain about the numbers of "outsiders" who use our roads.
What right do they think they have to complain about decisions made for our use and convenience as council tax payers?
Perhaps I should write to Southampton CC to complain that there is only one pedestrian crossing on the Avenue between London Road and Stag Gates?
However, that would be petty and selfish and would cause delays to other people.
Finally, militant car drivers should be aware that the imminent opening of Lidl near Stag Gates is likely to be more disruptive to traffic than a bicycle lane!
Bobby Noyes,
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-08-30--Armed police close off centre of Southampton

A MAN was injured after being shot with ' a pellet gun ' after reports that two people were seen with `` long barrelled firearms '' .
The pair were allegedly seen on the roof above Specsavers and Poundland on Above Bar Street , Hampshire Constabulary said .
Armed police then shut off part of Southampton city centre .
• LIVE : Armed police in Southampton as city centre closed off Officers cordoned off the high street , as well as surrounding roads , following the call at 3.41pm yesterday ( Saturday ) as they carried out their investigations .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ - which included armed officers scouring roofs , `` no one has been located , no one has been reported injured to us and we have not received any further calls , '' the force said .
• Hampshire police put out statement after pair with 'firearms ' seen At 6pm , a police spokesperson said : `` We were called at 3.41pm to reports of two people on the roofs above Specsavers and Poundland on Above Bar Street .
`` Several people reported that the two people were holding what looked like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the area to carry out a thorough search .
`` At this time , no one has been located .
We have not received any further calls .
`` One man has since been reported injured , not seriously , in the leg with what believe is a pellet gun injury .
We therefore believe those seen were carrying air weapons .
`` Officers have since left the area .
Enquiries into who was involved is ongoing . ''
The cordons were lifted at around 6pm .
Police officers have stayed on @ @ @ @ @ @ @

The pair were allegedly seen on the roof above Specsavers and Poundland on Above Bar Street, Hampshire Constabulary said.
Armed police then shut off part of Southampton city centre.
Armed police on the scene
Officers cordoned off the high street, as well as surrounding roads, following the call at 3.41pm yesterday (Saturday) as they carried out their investigations.
However, following an extensive hour-long search - which included armed officers scouring roofs, "no one has been located, no one has been reported injured to us and we have not received any further calls," the force said.
Police cordoned off the area
At 6pm, a police spokesperson said: "We were called at 3.41pm to reports of two people on the roofs above Specsavers and Poundland on Above Bar Street.
"Several people reported that the two people were holding what looked like long barrelled firearms.
"Officers deployed to the area to carry out a thorough search.
"At this time, no one has been located. We have not received any further calls.
"One man has since been reported injured, not seriously, in the leg with what believe is a pellet gun injury. We therefore believe those seen were carrying air weapons.
"Officers have since left the area. Enquiries into who was involved is ongoing."
The cordons were lifted at around 6pm.
Police officers have stayed on the scene to continued their investigation.


thedailyecho--2020-08-30--LETTER - We should be cracking down on speeding motorists

Back in March , Elon Musk told his SpaceX employees that they have a higher risk of being killed in a car crash than dying from the coronavirus .
Now the UK 's deputy chief medical officer , Dr Jenny Harries , has warned , children are at a higher risk of being in a car crash than of having coronavirus .
Doesn ’ t that tell us what a crazy world we live in , and how senseless and destructive we humans are ?
The first UK pedestrian to be killed was Bridget Driscoll , in 1896 .
And @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was Henry Lindfield in 1898 .
The coroner in Bridget Driscoll ’ s case said he hoped “ such a thing would never happen again ” .
Today the annual death toll on UK roads is more than 1,500 ; globally it ’ s over 1.5 million .
What will the death toll from Covid be in 2120 - with increased temperatures , hurricanes , and higher sea levels ?
As humans we have simple problems and difficult ones .
And if we look at world records , e.g .
the 100 metres @ @ @ @ @ @ @ physics dictate that there ’ s a limit to the speed we can run - away from wildfires .
But with climate change , there ’ s no limit to its destruction .
Therefore , it should be recognised that in all aspects of life - from health care to employment - we have victims of abuse , intimidation and air pollution .
And , vulnerable road users , and people with lung disease are victims of speeding drivers !
In short , if we can ’ t eradicate road death , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Hence wouldn ’ t a ‘ common sense ’ message be : ‘ Save Lives , Protect Our NHS , Speed Limits Are Maximum , Not Minimum ’ ?

Now the UK's deputy chief medical officer, Dr Jenny Harries, has warned, children are at a higher risk of being in a car crash than of having coronavirus.
Doesn’t that tell us what a crazy world we live in, and how senseless and destructive we humans are?
The first UK pedestrian to be killed was Bridget Driscoll, in 1896.
And the first UK driver to be killed was Henry Lindfield in 1898.
The coroner in Bridget Driscoll’s case said he hoped “such a thing would never happen again”.
Today the annual death toll on UK roads is more than 1,500; globally it’s over 1.5 million.
What will the death toll from Covid be in 2120 - with increased temperatures, hurricanes, and higher sea levels?
As humans we have simple problems and difficult ones.
Putting man on Mars is simple.
Eradicating hate crime is impossible.
And if we look at world records, e.g. the 100 metres and the marathon, the laws of physics dictate that there’s a limit to the speed we can run - away from wildfires.
But with climate change, there’s no limit to its destruction.
Therefore, it should be recognised that in all aspects of life - from health care to employment - we have victims of abuse, intimidation and air pollution.
And, vulnerable road users, and people with lung disease are victims of speeding drivers!
In short, if we can’t eradicate road death, we sure won’t stop global warming.
Hence wouldn’t a ‘common sense’ message be: ‘Save Lives, Protect Our NHS, Speed Limits Are Maximum, Not Minimum’?
Allan Ramsay
Radcliffe


thedailyecho--2020-08-31--Southampton gun drama suspects banned from city centre

THE two men suspected to be involved in a gun drama in Southampton city centre have been released from police custody .
But it has been revealed that while the investigation is on going they have been banned from the city centre .
A statement from Hampshire Police said that after being questioned by officers in connection with the incident they have been released on conditional bail .
As part of their bail conditions the men must not enter Above Bar Street , Below Bar Street or West Quay .
They have also not to contact one another .
Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return from bail on September 26 .
As part of the investigation officers have seized two air weapons .
It comes after police arrested an 18-year-old man , then a 21-year-old in connection with an incident in Southampton on Saturday evening .
The arrests come after two people were seen with `` long barrelled firearms '' on the roofs of stores in Above Bar Street .
Police then cordoned off part of the city centre .
One man , a 21-year-old from the city , later reported he had been shot in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an air weapon .
His injury is not considered serious .
Pictures of the incident , shared to the Daily Echo by readers , have been edited by the paper to blur the faces of those pictured .
The original images have been passed on to Hampshire police to aid its investigation .
Police said that the investigation is ongoing and added : `` Anyone who has not yet got in touch with us but thinks they may have valuable information should get in touch by calling 101 and quoting 44200332797 . ''

But it has been revealed that while the investigation is on going they have been banned from the city centre.
A statement from Hampshire Police said that after being questioned by officers in connection with the incident they have been released on conditional bail.
As part of their bail conditions the men must not enter Above Bar Street, Below Bar Street or West Quay.
They have also not to contact one another.
Police said that the pair are due to return from bail on September 26.
As part of the investigation officers have seized two air weapons.
It comes after police arrested an 18-year-old man, then a 21-year-old in connection with an incident in Southampton on Saturday evening.
The arrests come after two people were seen with "long barrelled firearms" on the roofs of stores in Above Bar Street.
Police then cordoned off part of the city centre.
One man, a 21-year-old from the city, later reported he had been shot in the leg with what we believed to be an air weapon.
His injury is not considered serious.
Pictures of the incident, shared to the Daily Echo by readers, have been edited by the paper to blur the faces of those pictured.
The original images have been passed on to Hampshire police to aid its investigation.
Police said that the investigation is ongoing and added: "Anyone who has not yet got in touch with us but thinks they may have valuable information should get in touch by calling 101 and quoting 44200332797."


thedailyecho--2020-08-31--M27 CLOSURE: Diversion routes for this weekend announced

THE proposed division route for motorists for next weekend 's M27 closure has been announced .
Drivers wanting to travel along the major route between Junction 9 at Whiteley and 11 at Fareham have instead been diverted through the nearby Fareham , as works are carried out to install a new bridge .
The diversions for both eastbound and westbound traffic will use the A27 .
The scheme is part of a £244m project to convert a 15-mile stretch of the M27 into a smart motorway .
The installation of the North Fareham footbridge will result in the route being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 4 until 6am on Monday , September 7 .
Cranes will be used to lift the prefabricated bridge into position .
• M27 to be closed for a full weekend for new Fareham bridge installation A Highways England spokesman said : `` As we continue to upgrade the M27 between Junctions 4 and 11 to modern motorway standard , we will be installing the new footbridge , which will be situated between Junctions 10 and 11 of the M27 .
`` The installation will require a full closure of the M27 between Junctions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and on to the M27 at Junction 10 ) during this time .
`` The closure dates may be subject to change owing to operational requirements or adverse weather conditions .
Diversion routes will be clearly signposted . ''
As reported , the leader of Fareham Borough Council , Cllr Sean Woodward , said : `` The M27 smart motorway scheme is a major infrastructure project and it 's unsurprising it involves a few short closures for bridge replacement work .
`` I urge people to plan their journeys using an appropriate diversion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travel that weekend.
” Drivers are hoping it will not produce the sort of traffic chaos seen in the Southampton area during three weekend closures caused by the replacement of the Romsey Road bridge .
The first shutdown took place in September 2018 .
Parts of Southampton were paralysed as drivers cut through the city to avoid a 55-mile detour which turned what was normally a short drive into a two-hour loop around Hampshire .
Another closure occurred in June last year , when the motorway reopened 36 hours ahead of schedule .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in another day of traffic chaos in Southampton and surrounding towns , with drivers sweltering in cars stuck in 80-minute queues .
The final closure in February meant more misery for motorists as long tailbacks built up in Southampton , Romsey and North Baddesley .

Drivers wanting to travel along the major route between Junction 9 at Whiteley and 11 at Fareham have instead been diverted through the nearby Fareham, as works are carried out to install a new bridge.
The diversions for both eastbound and westbound traffic will use the A27.
The scheme is part of a £244m project to convert a 15-mile stretch of the M27 into a smart motorway.
The installation of the North Fareham footbridge will result in the route being closed from 9pm on Friday, September 4 until 6am on Monday, September 7.
Cranes will be used to lift the prefabricated bridge into position.
The Westbound diversion
The Eastbound diversion
A Highways England spokesman said: "As we continue to upgrade the M27 between Junctions 4 and 11 to modern motorway standard, we will be installing the new footbridge, which will be situated between Junctions 10 and 11 of the M27.
"The installation will require a full closure of the M27 between Junctions 9 and 11 (including access off and on to the M27 at Junction 10) during this time.
"The closure dates may be subject to change owing to operational requirements or adverse weather conditions. Diversion routes will be clearly signposted."
As reported, the leader of Fareham Borough Council, Cllr Sean Woodward, said: "The M27 smart motorway scheme is a major infrastructure project and it's unsurprising it involves a few short closures for bridge replacement work.
"I urge people to plan their journeys using an appropriate diversion and consider whether they actually need to travel that weekend.”
Drivers are hoping it will not produce the sort of traffic chaos seen in the Southampton area during three weekend closures caused by the replacement of the Romsey Road bridge.
The first shutdown took place in September 2018.
Parts of Southampton were paralysed as drivers cut through the city to avoid a 55-mile detour which turned what was normally a short drive into a two-hour loop around Hampshire.
Another closure occurred in June last year, when the motorway reopened 36 hours ahead of schedule.
But even the comparatively short shutdown resulted in another day of traffic chaos in Southampton and surrounding towns, with drivers sweltering in cars stuck in 80-minute queues.
The final closure in February meant more misery for motorists as long tailbacks built up in Southampton, Romsey and North Baddesley.


thedailyecho--2020-08-31--Fly-tipper 'face first' in mud after Southampton police chase

A FLY-TIPPER landed `` face first in the mud '' after being caught dumping a truckload of rubbish .
The driver of a Ford Transit Tipper is said to have fled the scene after being spotted by police in an area near to Sandpiper Road in Lordswood .
He had been seen driving without lights in the early hours of Sunday morning .
Police say the man was driving without insurance and had `` just fly-tipped a tipper truck full of rubbish on Woburn Road .
A post on the Southampton Cops Facebook page said : `` Early hours of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were on patrol in the area of Sandpiper Road in Lordswood .
`` We saw a Ford Transit Tipper , driving without lights and the tipper fully up in the air .
The driver 's first mistake was to draw attention to himself .
His second mistake was to abandon his vehicle and run .
His third mistake was to resist , even more so as he ended up face-first into the mud .
• Fly-tippers dump rubbish in the middle of Southampton street '' It was truly his unlucky day when we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vehicle ( Seized Section 165 Road Traffic Act ) .
`` He 'll get another 6 points on his licence will likely be disqualified .
Even worse for him was that he 'd just 'fly-tipped ' a tipper truck full of rubbish on Woburn Road when found him .
`` He 's likely to be fined thousands of pounds for his actions , lose his licence and is without his vehicle until he gets it insured and pays the recovery fees .
`` A very expensive and muddy experience for this 40-year-old male @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Anyone with any information about the incident is urged to call police on 101 and quote 44200333441 .

The driver of a Ford Transit Tipper is said to have fled the scene after being spotted by police in an area near to Sandpiper Road in Lordswood.
He had been seen driving without lights in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Police say the man was driving without insurance and had "just fly-tipped a tipper truck full of rubbish on Woburn Road.
A post on the Southampton Cops Facebook page said: "Early hours of this morning, Neighbourhood Officers from Redbridge were on patrol in the area of Sandpiper Road in Lordswood.
"We saw a Ford Transit Tipper, driving without lights and the tipper fully up in the air. The driver's first mistake was to draw attention to himself. His second mistake was to abandon his vehicle and run. His third mistake was to resist, even more so as he ended up face-first into the mud.
"It was truly his unlucky day when we discovered he had no insurance for the vehicle (Seized Section 165 Road Traffic Act).
"He'll get another 6 points on his licence will likely be disqualified. Even worse for him was that he'd just 'fly-tipped' a tipper truck full of rubbish on Woburn Road when found him.
"He's likely to be fined thousands of pounds for his actions, lose his licence and is without his vehicle until he gets it insured and pays the recovery fees.
"A very expensive and muddy experience for this 40-year-old male of Upper Toothill Road in Rownhams."
Anyone with any information about the incident is urged to call police on 101 and quote 44200333441.


thedailyecho--2020-08-31--Armed police deployed to fewer incidents in Hampshire amid fall in officer numbers

ARMED police are being deployed to fewer incidents in Hampshire amid a fall in officer numbers , figures reveal .
Home Office data shows Hampshire Constabulary conducted 231 armed operations in the year to March .
This was down 2 % from 2018-19 , when there 235 firearms operations , and 21 % from a decade ago .
Meanwhile , the number of armed officers in the force fell from 97 to 83 over the period .
A decade earlier , there were 96 armed officers in Hampshire 's ranks .
It was a similar picture across England and Wales @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fell 2 % to 6,518 by March 31 , ending a three-year upward trend .
The fall comes despite the Government 's £143 million recruitment drive – announced in 2016 in the wake of terrorist attacks in France – to attract 1,500 extra firearms officers over a five-year period .
Nationally , the number of police firearms operations fell for the first time in four years to 19,372 , down 4 % from 2018-19 .
During that time , officers ’ guns were fired in just five incidents , eight fewer than the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ includes the London Bridge attack in November 2019 , when convicted terrorist Usman Khan stabbed five people , killing two , in central London .
He was shot dead by armed officers .
National Police Chiefs ’ Council lead for armed policing , Simon Chesterman , said using a weapon is `` always a last resort '' .
He added : `` A mark of the quality of training that armed officers receive is how infrequently they have to use their weapons .
`` Our most highly trained armed officers in UK policing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continued to significantly increase in 2019-20 and provide a highly capable and resilient resource to deal with the highest threats in terrorism and serious organised crime . ''
Mr Chesterman said an increase in armed response vehicles also means forces can respond to major incidents such as terrorist attacks `` faster and with greater numbers '' .
Last year , 91 % of operations involved an armed response vehicle , the highest proportion since records began .
Despite the dangerous nature of the job , firearms officers , who undergo weeks of training @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and can be subject to scrutiny for their actions on duty .
Steve Hartshorn , the Police Federation of England and Wales ’ lead on firearms , said armed police are `` fully accountable '' , and make `` split-second decisions based on knowledge , skills , training and reading of situations '' .
A Home Office spokesman said armed officer numbers might have been impacted in the short-term by the coronavirus pandemic .
He added : “ More than 4,000 officers have already joined as part our pledge to recruit 20,000 additional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the policing system has been given its biggest funding boost in a decade . ''
He also said the multi-million-pound recruitment programme has resulted in a `` steady uplift '' of armed officers since 2016 .

Home Office data shows Hampshire Constabulary conducted 231 armed operations in the year to March.
This was down 2% from 2018-19, when there 235 firearms operations, and 21% from a decade ago.
Meanwhile, the number of armed officers in the force fell from 97 to 83 over the period. A decade earlier, there were 96 armed officers in Hampshire's ranks.
It was a similar picture across England and Wales, where the number of firearms officers fell 2% to 6,518 by March 31, ending a three-year upward trend.
The fall comes despite the Government's £143 million recruitment drive – announced in 2016 in the wake of terrorist attacks in France – to attract 1,500 extra firearms officers over a five-year period.
Nationally, the number of police firearms operations fell for the first time in four years to 19,372, down 4% from 2018-19. During that time, officers’ guns were fired in just five incidents, eight fewer than the year before.
The most recent period includes the London Bridge attack in November 2019, when convicted terrorist Usman Khan stabbed five people, killing two, in central London. He was shot dead by armed officers.
National Police Chiefs’ Council lead for armed policing, Simon Chesterman, said using a weapon is "always a last resort".
He added: "A mark of the quality of training that armed officers receive is how infrequently they have to use their weapons.
"Our most highly trained armed officers in UK policing, counter terrorism specialist firearms officers, continued to significantly increase in 2019-20 and provide a highly capable and resilient resource to deal with the highest threats in terrorism and serious organised crime."
Mr Chesterman said an increase in armed response vehicles also means forces can respond to major incidents such as terrorist attacks "faster and with greater numbers".
Last year, 91% of operations involved an armed response vehicle, the highest proportion since records began.
Despite the dangerous nature of the job, firearms officers, who undergo weeks of training, do not receive a higher salary and can be subject to scrutiny for their actions on duty.
Steve Hartshorn, the Police Federation of England and Wales’ lead on firearms, said armed police are "fully accountable", and make "split-second decisions based on knowledge, skills, training and reading of situations".
A Home Office spokesman said armed officer numbers might have been impacted in the short-term by the coronavirus pandemic.
He added: “More than 4,000 officers have already joined as part our pledge to recruit 20,000 additional officers in the next three years and the policing system has been given its biggest funding boost in a decade."
He also said the multi-million-pound recruitment programme has resulted in a "steady uplift" of armed officers since 2016.


thedailyecho--2020-08-31--Fawley Refinery flaring to light up sky above Southampton and New Forest

RESIDENTS are being warned to expect to see bursts of fire and an `` orange glow '' above Southampton and the surrounding areas .
Fawley Refinery will be flaring for the `` next couple of days and overnight '' .
This is likely to create an orange glow , according to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services .
Earlier in August , residents were left puzzled by bright lights and `` pulsing orange sky '' seen across Southampton and parts of the New Forest .
However , the light above Fawley Refinery was due to 'flaring ' which is a way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This gas is normally recycled and used in the refinery 's operating process .
A spokesperson for the refinery previously said : `` We want to give an update to our current operations .
`` Due to an interruption in operations late yesterday evening we are currently flaring and we anticipate that this will continue for a number of hours .
`` We apologise to our local residents for any concern and inconvenience caused by the flaring and associated noise .
`` We are doing all we can to resolve the situation and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minimise the flare .
`` Flaring is a safe , controlled and environmentally approved way of burning off excess gas which would normally be recycled and used in our operating processes . ''

Fawley Refinery will be flaring for the "next couple of days and overnight".
This is likely to create an orange glow, according to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services.
Earlier in August, residents were left puzzled by bright lights and "pulsing orange sky" seen across Southampton and parts of the New Forest.
However, the light above Fawley Refinery was due to 'flaring' which is a way to safely burn off excess gas.
This gas is normally recycled and used in the refinery's operating process.
A spokesperson for the refinery previously said: "We want to give an update to our current operations.
"Due to an interruption in operations late yesterday evening we are currently flaring and we anticipate that this will continue for a number of hours.
"We apologise to our local residents for any concern and inconvenience caused by the flaring and associated noise.
"We are doing all we can to resolve the situation and are taking a series of measures to minimise the flare.
"Flaring is a safe, controlled and environmentally approved way of burning off excess gas which would normally be recycled and used in our operating processes."


thedailyecho--2020-08-31--Woman, 19, raped over bank holiday weekend

A 19-YEAR-OLD woman was raped over the bank holiday weekend .
The woman said she was in an alleyway when an unknown man attacked her at around 10pm on Saturday , Hampshire police says .
• Man 'researched how to rape women in daylight' The incident happened off of Clarendon Road in Southsea , Portsmouth .
She is now receiving support from specialist officers .
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward to help with their investigation .
Detective Inspector Emma Crute said : “ To able ascertain the exact circumstances of what happened , we have been conducting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the local area .
These enquiries will continue , and we would ask any residents to assist us should they have information that could help .
“ This incident took place on a busy Saturday night at the start of a bank holiday weekend and we believe there would have been a lot of people out and about who may have seen something .
“ We would like to hear from anyone who was in the area of Clarendon Road on Saturday evening who saw or heard anything , or anyone , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to call 101 and quote 44200333243 .

The woman said she was in an alleyway when an unknown man attacked her at around 10pm on Saturday, Hampshire police says.
The incident happened off of Clarendon Road in Southsea, Portsmouth.
She is now receiving support from specialist officers.
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward to help with their investigation.
Detective Inspector Emma Crute said: “To able ascertain the exact circumstances of what happened, we have been conducting house to house visits and scoping CCTV in the local area. These enquiries will continue, and we would ask any residents to assist us should they have information that could help.
“This incident took place on a busy Saturday night at the start of a bank holiday weekend and we believe there would have been a lot of people out and about who may have seen something.
“We would like to hear from anyone who was in the area of Clarendon Road on Saturday evening who saw or heard anything, or anyone, suspicious.”
Anyone with information is urged to call 101 and quote 44200333243.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and leave information anonymously.


thedailyecho--2020-08-31--Cannabis dealer traced to Fareham address

A CANNABIS dealer was traced to his home address after fleeing from police .
A group of four youths were stopped by police after they spotted one of them `` underage drinking '' .
When officers asked to search his backpack he fled from the scene at Abshot Community Centre in Kelsey Close , Park Gate .
Police found cash , scales and a small amount of cannabis - and `` unfortunately for him '' his home address .
After searching his home on Saturday , officers found `` further money and cannabis in his bedroom '' .
A post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` We 've been busy but for the bank holiday it has been quite quiet .
`` Friday evening saw officers conduct patrols including Strawberry Fields , Seafields Park , Cams Alders , Abshott Community Centre & Wicor Rec .
There were no real issues .
Saturday the same patrols were conducted , whilst at Wicor Rec we found a phone which we were able to reunite with its owner - a young boy who was very grateful and we were very happy to have been the ones to find it !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 4 youths were spoken to , one was seen to be underage drinking and when Officers asked to search his backpack he ran off - unfortunately for him he left the backpack containing his home address !
Officers found cash in the bag along with scales and a small amount of cannabis .
On attendance at his home address Officers found further money and cannabis in his bedroom . ''

A group of four youths were stopped by police after they spotted one of them "underage drinking".
When officers asked to search his backpack he fled from the scene at Abshot Community Centre in Kelsey Close, Park Gate.
Police found cash, scales and a small amount of cannabis - and "unfortunately for him" his home address.
After searching his home on Saturday, officers found "further money and cannabis in his bedroom".
A post on the Fareham Police Facebook page said: "We've been busy but for the bank holiday it has been quite quiet.
"Friday evening saw officers conduct patrols including Strawberry Fields, Seafields Park, Cams Alders, Abshott Community Centre & Wicor Rec. There were no real issues.
Saturday the same patrols were conducted, whilst at Wicor Rec we found a phone which we were able to reunite with its owner - a young boy who was very grateful and we were very happy to have been the ones to find it!
"At Abshott Community Centre a group of 4 youths were spoken to, one was seen to be underage drinking and when Officers asked to search his backpack he ran off - unfortunately for him he left the backpack containing his home address! Officers found cash in the bag along with scales and a small amount of cannabis. On attendance at his home address Officers found further money and cannabis in his bedroom."


thedailyecho--2020-08-31--Plans for quarry at Five Oaks Farm in Shedfield, Hampshire

A HAMPSHIRE village has launched one of its biggest ever planing battles .
Villagers are fighting proposals to set up a new quarry which has already sparked hundreds of complaints .
A petition has already been set up against the plans which villagers claim will create too much dust and noise .
Now Shedfield Parish Council is gearing up to battle the controversial planning application which is described as “ the biggest thing ” to happen in the village .
TJ Transport is seeking Hampshire County Council ’ s permission to use land at Five Oaks Farm for the extraction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sand – turning it into a quarry and landfill site .
If approved , this will be completed over six years .
But local residents and councillors are worried about the impact it will have on the village .
Cllr Francesca Byrne , who has lived in the village since 1985 , said : “ This is the biggest thing we have been faced with .
There has been sand mining here , historically , but it has always been much more discreet .
“ Here , TJ Transport are looking to set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distance of a primary school at the bottom of people ’ s gardens .
“ We worry that the dust will be dangerous particularly when drifting over the dreadful main road , the noise will effect people nearby and also the ecology and archaeology side of things .
“ The meadow of course is home to wildlife and habitat , and it backs onto the golf course .
`` I did a dig there a couple of years back and we excavated Romano-British archaeology .
“ There is a lot more to come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Shedfield Parish Council , which represents Shedfield , Waltham Chase and Shirrell Heath , is currently seeking expert advice to back its objection .
It believes that it is unlikely the site entrance meets highways standards .
It could be unsafe for use by large vehicles .
A Hampshire County Council planning officer said hundreds of public objections have already been received but there is a delay in publishing them .
Residents have set up a Facebook page called ‘ Stop the Quarry at Five Oaks Farm in Shedfield ’ ; launched @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has nearly 1,700 signatures ; and started a Crowdfunding page to raise £5,000 for Help Shedfield Community Group .
They will use the money to try stop the plans .

Villagers are fighting proposals to set up a new quarry which has already sparked hundreds of complaints.
A petition has already been set up against the plans which villagers claim will create too much dust and noise.
Now Shedfield Parish Council is gearing up to battle the controversial planning application which is described as “the biggest thing” to happen in the village.
TJ Transport is seeking Hampshire County Council’s permission to use land at Five Oaks Farm for the extraction of up to 230,000 tonnes of soft sand – turning it into a quarry and landfill site.
If approved, this will be completed over six years.
But local residents and councillors are worried about the impact it will have on the village.
Cllr Francesca Byrne, who has lived in the village since 1985, said: “This is the biggest thing we have been faced with. There has been sand mining here, historically, but it has always been much more discreet.
“Here, TJ Transport are looking to set up on a busy s-bend within walking distance of a primary school at the bottom of people’s gardens.
“We worry that the dust will be dangerous particularly when drifting over the dreadful main road, the noise will effect people nearby and also the ecology and archaeology side of things.
“The meadow of course is home to wildlife and habitat, and it backs onto the golf course.
"I did a dig there a couple of years back and we excavated Romano-British archaeology.
“There is a lot more to come here and this is a serious matter.”
Shedfield Parish Council, which represents Shedfield, Waltham Chase and Shirrell Heath, is currently seeking expert advice to back its objection.
It believes that it is unlikely the site entrance meets highways standards. It could be unsafe for use by large vehicles.
A Hampshire County Council planning officer said hundreds of public objections have already been received but there is a delay in publishing them.
Residents have set up a Facebook page called ‘Stop the Quarry at Five Oaks Farm in Shedfield’; launched a petition to stop the plans which has nearly 1,700 signatures; and started a Crowdfunding page to raise £5,000 for Help Shedfield Community Group.
They will use the money to try stop the plans.


thedailyecho--2020-08-31--Plans for wedding venue near Broadlands in Romsey

A NEW wedding venue could be on the cards for Romsey residents after plans for a historic building to be used as event space were submitted to Test Valley Borough Council ( TVBC ) .
The Orangery at Broadlands may be used to host wedding ceremonies and receptions from next Summer , where 180 guests could attend each event .
If approved by TVBC planning chiefs , the Grade-II listed building will be used from 8.30am to 2am and would be available to book from May to September .
However , the applicant , The Broadlands Estate , has proposed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one event per week .
Guests would be able to park on the Park , approximately 50 yards north of the Orangery , and other gatherings which could be held at the building include : lunches , dinners , drink parties , meeting , product launches and photo shoots .
Now a community leader has had her say on the plans , stressing the venue will probably `` not be cheap '' for people who want their dream day .
Cllr Dorothy Baverstock , who represents Romsey Cupernham on the borough council , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , because it seemed they were never really interested in having members of the public there , as they opened for a short amount of time for visits , so there seems to have been a big change of heart .
`` [ The Broadlands ] was a family home , but now Lady Brabourne lives there , so maybe that is the reason they want to change the use of the Orangery so it has more of a business-like appeal . ''
When asked if she thinks people will flock to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` It is one of those things where it depends how much it costs and to make it a successful wedding venue you have to have chefs and other employees , so I do n't think it will be a cheap experience at all . ''
The agent for the plans , Purcell , has been contacted for comment .
The Broadlands has hosted two royal honeymoons - the Queen and Prince Philip , who spent their wedding night there in 1947 , including Charles and Diana who visited the 86-acre @ @ @ @

The Orangery at Broadlands may be used to host wedding ceremonies and receptions from next Summer, where 180 guests could attend each event.
If approved by TVBC planning chiefs, the Grade-II listed building will be used from 8.30am to 2am and would be available to book from May to September.
However, the applicant, The Broadlands Estate, has proposed the Orangery should only be used for one event per week.
Guests would be able to park on the Park, approximately 50 yards north of the Orangery, and other gatherings which could be held at the building include: lunches, dinners, drink parties, meeting, product launches and photo shoots.
Now a community leader has had her say on the plans, stressing the venue will probably "not be cheap" for people who want their dream day.
Cllr Dorothy Baverstock, who represents Romsey Cupernham on the borough council, said: "That is very interesting, because it seemed they were never really interested in having members of the public there, as they opened for a short amount of time for visits, so there seems to have been a big change of heart.
"[The Broadlands] was a family home, but now Lady Brabourne lives there, so maybe that is the reason they want to change the use of the Orangery so it has more of a business-like appeal."
When asked if she thinks people will flock to the estate to tie the knot, she said: "It is one of those things where it depends how much it costs and to make it a successful wedding venue you have to have chefs and other employees, so I don't think it will be a cheap experience at all."
The agent for the plans, Purcell, has been contacted for comment.
The Broadlands has hosted two royal honeymoons - the Queen and Prince Philip, who spent their wedding night there in 1947, including Charles and Diana who visited the 86-acre manor in 1981.


thedailyecho--2020-08-31--Four Marks man in court is convicted of assaulting woman

A MAN has been convicted of assaulting a woman .
Jason Timothy Bowron , 48 , of Perry Way , @ @ @ @ @ woman , criminal damage and threatening behaviour .
Basingstoke magistrates imposed a community order for @ @ @ @ @ building better relationships programme with a rehabilitation activity requirement .
He was also ordered to @ @ @ @ @ and £85 costs .