thedailyecho--2020-06-04--Fallen tree blocks Fontley Road, Titchfield

A FALLEN tree has caused the closure of a Hampshire road .
The tree has fallen across Fontley Road , @ @ @ @ @ on half of the carriage way .
Police are currently on sceen dealing with the @ @ @ @ @ surgeons to come and remove it .

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thedailyecho--2020-06-04--More flights due to return to Southampton Airport as lockdown restrictions ease

MORE flights are to return to Southampton Airport this month as lockdown restrictions are slowly lifted .
From June 22 , UK regional airline , Eastern Airways , will resume its network of routes from Southampton Airport , including Aberdeen , Belfast City , Dublin , Manchester , Newcastle , Leeds Bradford and Teesside .
From that date , an initial daily weekday service to Belfast City , Manchester , Newcastle and Aberdeen will be the first to be introduced , with Leeds Bradford and Teesside following on Monday , June 29 , and Dublin on July 23 .
Frequency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through July , August and September .
Roger Hage , Eastern Airways ’ General Manager Commercial and Operations , said : “ We are pleased to announce that our Southampton flights are returning from 22 June with a carefully considered initial frequency to support the major regions of the UK and ensure regional connectivity returns given its vital role in recovering economic prosperity .
`` We will continue to increase frequency including the return of weekend services as demand returns along with adding new routes to our network .
`` All services will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ care are offered in conjunction with our airport partners.
” • Southampton Airport expansion decision could be made next month As restrictions begin to ease , services will be re-introduced with extensive cleaning measures on-board and throughout all aspects of the airport .
Neil Garwood , Managing Director at Southampton Airport , said : “ As we restore airport operations , we are absolutely delighted to welcome back Eastern Airways , providing vital connectivity across the UK , and enabling the recovery of regional economies .
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From June 22, UK regional airline, Eastern Airways, will resume its network of routes from Southampton Airport, including Aberdeen, Belfast City, Dublin, Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds Bradford and Teesside.
From that date, an initial daily weekday service to Belfast City, Manchester, Newcastle and Aberdeen will be the first to be introduced, with Leeds Bradford and Teesside following on Monday, June 29, and Dublin on July 23.
Frequency of services will be increased as appropriate through July, August and September.
Roger Hage, Eastern Airways’ General Manager Commercial and Operations, said: “We are pleased to announce that our Southampton flights are returning from 22 June with a carefully considered initial frequency to support the major regions of the UK and ensure regional connectivity returns given its vital role in recovering economic prosperity.
"We will continue to increase frequency including the return of weekend services as demand returns along with adding new routes to our network.
"All services will ensure the safest procedures for our customer care are offered in conjunction with our airport partners.”
As restrictions begin to ease, services will be re-introduced with extensive cleaning measures on-board and throughout all aspects of the airport.
Neil Garwood, Managing Director at Southampton Airport, said: “As we restore airport operations, we are absolutely delighted to welcome back Eastern Airways, providing vital connectivity across the UK, and enabling the recovery of regional economies.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-04--Winchester City Council issue notice over land near Soberton

A LAND owner who started to convert a Hampshire meadow has been told to stop until he gets planning permission .
Nick Butler faced backlash from residents after developing the site near Soberton , where he plans to live in a converted trailer .
Now , at the request of a local councillor , Winchester City Council has issued a temporary stop notice .
The full terms are currently unknown but Central Meon Valley Councillor Victoria Weston said that Mr Butler is `` aware of the implications of any undertaking of any further works on the site without appropriate permission @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She said : `` We need to keep this case on the burner and insist that the trailer is removed .
I have not seen the conditions of the stop notice , but we should be insisting that a converted trailer is not the type of accommodation that is acceptable in the countryside .
`` The planning laws are the same for everyone and the rural environment is precious so we must protect it from illegal development .
If you buy land with some grand design in your mind do not start work @ @ @ @ @ @ @ planning permission , even if you are advised otherwise .
`` Local people have the right to object to an unwanted development and must be given the opportunity to comment or ask for modifications to a scheme .
This is all part of respect for the countryside and it ’ s ecology , which is at serious risk .
`` This area of the beautiful Meon Valley bordering the South Downs National Park does not have main drains and any untreated sewage and other run-off will pollute the ditches and rivers and then @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but risking human health too . ''
Soberton resident Angus McCullough said villagers are `` watching on in horror '' .
`` Hedgerows have been grubbed out and the field is being filled with rubble to create hard-standings for a trailer park , '' he said .
`` The new owner is setting about developing it with gusto , and has been on the site in recent weeks , including through the bank holiday weekend .
`` So far he has ripped out a stretch of hedgerow in the middle of the bird @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wide gated entrance with concrete apron , culvert and piping ; has been grubbing out the hedge bottoms with a digger . ''
Lorry loads of rubble have been spotted at the meadow , and other earthworks are reportedly being carried out .
The Echo has contacted landowner Mr Butler and awaits a response .

Nick Butler faced backlash from residents after developing the site near Soberton, where he plans to live in a converted trailer.
Now, at the request of a local councillor, Winchester City Council has issued a temporary stop notice.
The full terms are currently unknown but Central Meon Valley Councillor Victoria Weston said that Mr Butler is "aware of the implications of any undertaking of any further works on the site without appropriate permission in the next 28 days".
She said: "We need to keep this case on the burner and insist that the trailer is removed. I have not seen the conditions of the stop notice, but we should be insisting that a converted trailer is not the type of accommodation that is acceptable in the countryside.
"The planning laws are the same for everyone and the rural environment is precious so we must protect it from illegal development. If you buy land with some grand design in your mind do not start work until you have applied and then received planning permission, even if you are advised otherwise.
"Local people have the right to object to an unwanted development and must be given the opportunity to comment or ask for modifications to a scheme. This is all part of respect for the countryside and it’s ecology, which is at serious risk.
"This area of the beautiful Meon Valley bordering the South Downs National Park does not have main drains and any untreated sewage and other run-off will pollute the ditches and rivers and then the Solent, not only harming wildlife but risking human health too."
Soberton resident Angus McCullough said villagers are "watching on in horror".
"Hedgerows have been grubbed out and the field is being filled with rubble to create hard-standings for a trailer park," he said.
"The new owner is setting about developing it with gusto, and has been on the site in recent weeks, including through the bank holiday weekend.
"So far he has ripped out a stretch of hedgerow in the middle of the bird nesting season, to create a very wide gated entrance with concrete apron, culvert and piping; has been grubbing out the hedge bottoms with a digger."
Lorry loads of rubble have been spotted at the meadow, and other earthworks are reportedly being carried out.
The Echo has contacted landowner Mr Butler and awaits a response.


thedailyecho--2020-06-04--Southampton City Council installs 'BigBelly' bins across city

NEW bins which crush rubbish and tell when they need emptying have been installed across Southampton .
Civic chiefs have announced that 25 solar power bins are now available at different locations across the city including Bitterne , Ocean Village and the city centre as part of a trial which aims to curb litter .
The so-called `` Bigbelly '' bins are enclosed units containing sensors which activate a compactor mechanism to crush the rubbish when needed .
This maximises the capacity of the bins , city bosses said .
The bins also contain smart technology that informs the depot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City Council , which has unveiled the scheme , said the new bins will reduce the number of collections being made , vehicles on the road and miles being driven while employees who currently collect waste from litter bins will have their time freed up to focus on other street cleansing duties .
How long the trial will be on for is yet to be disclosed but civic chiefs said that after the pilot is complete , a further city wide roll-out will be considered .
The authority said the bins are enclosed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Civic chiefs said this will keep wind-blown litter off the streets .
Cllr Christopher Hammond , leader of the city council , said : “ We ’ re working to make our city greener , fairer and healthier .
`` Our investment in these new hi-tech solar bins enable us to take five times more rubbish than our standard bins and to know digitally when it needs to be emptied .
`` This is more efficient , saves time , keeps our streets cleaner and reduces pollution which endangers wildlife .
`` Installing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of the Green City Plan , to ensure that we ’ re a carbon neutral council by 2030 and that we ’ re all living in a greener city . ''
The bins are supplied by Egbert H Taylor Co .
The council said the new solar power compactor bins have also display panels featuring the council 's new anti-littering campaign artwork aimed at encouraging residents to dispose of litter properly .
The city council also said the display panels on the sides of the units are available for advertisers to secure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cllr Steve Leggett , cabinet member for green city and place at the city council , said : “ Investment in our waste services is essential to ensure we minimise damage caused to our natural environment .
`` Installing these new solar bins is just one step to helping us all to ensure we are doing our bit to prevent rubbish cluttering our streets and possibly endangering our natural wildlife .
`` We recently set ambitious , challenging goals to help tackle climate change in our Green City Plan , which demonstrates that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We are committed to reducing waste and making the most of our resources . ''

Civic chiefs have announced that 25 solar power bins are now available at different locations across the city including Bitterne, Ocean Village and the city centre as part of a trial which aims to curb litter.
The so-called "Bigbelly" bins are enclosed units containing sensors which activate a compactor mechanism to crush the rubbish when needed.
This maximises the capacity of the bins, city bosses said.
The bins also contain smart technology that informs the depot when the bins need emptying.
Southampton City Council, which has unveiled the scheme, said the new bins will reduce the number of collections being made, vehicles on the road and miles being driven while employees who currently collect waste from litter bins will have their time freed up to focus on other street cleansing duties.
How long the trial will be on for is yet to be disclosed but civic chiefs said that after the pilot is complete, a further city wide roll-out will be considered.
The authority said the bins are enclosed with the waste being completely contained.
Civic chiefs said this will keep wind-blown litter off the streets.
Cllr Christopher Hammond, leader of the city council, said: “We’re working to make our city greener, fairer and healthier.
"Our investment in these new hi-tech solar bins enable us to take five times more rubbish than our standard bins and to know digitally when it needs to be emptied.
"This is more efficient, saves time, keeps our streets cleaner and reduces pollution which endangers wildlife.
"Installing these new solar bins is just one part of the Green City Plan, to ensure that we’re a carbon neutral council by 2030 and that we’re all living in a greener city."
The bins are supplied by Egbert H Taylor Co.
The council said the new solar power compactor bins have also display panels featuring the council's new anti-littering campaign artwork aimed at encouraging residents to dispose of litter properly.
The city council also said the display panels on the sides of the units are available for advertisers to secure an income stream for the council.
Cllr Steve Leggett, cabinet member for green city and place at the city council, said: “Investment in our waste services is essential to ensure we minimise damage caused to our natural environment.
"Installing these new solar bins is just one step to helping us all to ensure we are doing our bit to prevent rubbish cluttering our streets and possibly endangering our natural wildlife.
"We recently set ambitious, challenging goals to help tackle climate change in our Green City Plan, which demonstrates that the council wants to achieve more.
"We are committed to reducing waste and making the most of our resources."


thedailyecho--2020-06-04--Swans rescued by RSPCA in Milford-on-Sea

THE lives of two New Forest swans were saved after they became tangled up in a discarded toy and were being pulled under the water .
On Wednesday , May 27 , RSPCA animal rescuers were called to Sturt Pond , Milford-on-Sea , after passersby spotted two swans in distress .
The remembers of the public had noticed that the two swans seemed unusually close to each other The onlooker feared they were entangled in something at the bottom of the pond , after reporting they looked like they were being pulled under the water .
RSPCA Inspector Patrick Bailey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the two birds were sinking in the pond .
He added : `` They were clearly becoming waterlogged and it became apparent that they were tangled together and then attached to something beneath the water .
“ Initially the swans were out of our reach and it was heartbreaking to watch them struggle because each time the stronger bird attempted to get away , the weaker bird was pulled underwater and was at risk of being drowned .
`` In fact , both of them were at a real risk of being injured @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and exhausted .
“ Whilst we were establishing what kit would be needed to save them , it was almost as if the swans decided they wanted to be rescued . ''
Patrick explained how the stronger bird made a `` desperate effort '' to come towards the shore , dragging the other bird with it .
Fortunately , both came within reach of the rescuer 's Reach and Rescue Poles and they were able to be hooked up and pulled out of the water .
Patrick and his colleague , RSPCA Inspector @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cutting a bird free , as both were entangled in a thick twine that had gone around the legs , wings , bodies and necks .
One of the birds had a hook among its chest feathers but the skin had not been pierced .
The heavy weight that was pulling the birds under the water was revealed to be a plastic handle at the end of the twine , which had accumulated so much weed and silt that it became a `` solid , heavy mass '' .

On Wednesday, May 27, RSPCA animal rescuers were called to Sturt Pond, Milford-on-Sea, after passersby spotted two swans in distress.
The remembers of the public had noticed that the two swans seemed unusually close to each other
The onlooker feared they were entangled in something at the bottom of the pond, after reporting they looked like they were being pulled under the water.
RSPCA Inspector Patrick Bailey said when they arrived it appeared that the two birds were sinking in the pond.
He added: "They were clearly becoming waterlogged and it became apparent that they were tangled together and then attached to something beneath the water.
“Initially the swans were out of our reach and it was heartbreaking to watch them struggle because each time the stronger bird attempted to get away, the weaker bird was pulled underwater and was at risk of being drowned.
"In fact, both of them were at a real risk of being injured or drowning as they became increasingly entangled and exhausted.
“Whilst we were establishing what kit would be needed to save them, it was almost as if the swans decided they wanted to be rescued."
Patrick explained how the stronger bird made a "desperate effort" to come towards the shore, dragging the other bird with it.
Fortunately, both came within reach of the rescuer's Reach and Rescue Poles and they were able to be hooked up and pulled out of the water.
Patrick and his colleague, RSPCA Inspector Jo Story, then each set about cutting a bird free, as both were entangled in a thick twine that had gone around the legs, wings, bodies and necks.
One of the birds had a hook among its chest feathers but the skin had not been pierced.
The heavy weight that was pulling the birds under the water was revealed to be a plastic handle at the end of the twine, which had accumulated so much weed and silt that it became a "solid, heavy mass".


thedailyecho--2020-06-04--Eastleigh residents can watch live opera performance tonight

EASTLEIGH residents can watch a live opera performance from the comfort of their own homes tonight , as the `` Nightingale Walks '' takes place again through the town 's streets .
As part of their lockdown programme to reach out to their audiences , The Point in Eastleigh has arranged for Hampshire-based soprano , Lucy Mellors to walk through the town each week singing a mix of well-known songs and opera arias .
The venue ’ s Artistic Director Sacha Lee was inspired by the spirit demonstrated during the Clap for the NHS and felt that The Point could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gardens and windows into the auditorium and the streets into the stage .
Sacha believes seeing people 's reactions out of their front doors and windows has been `` wonderful '' and she has encouraged residents to keep an eye out for this week 's Nightingale Walks from 8pm until 8.45pm tonight .
She said : `` In such strange and isolating times we recognise the magic that live shared performance can bring .
Lucy ’ s soaring voice has filled the air with hope and beauty , encouraging people to come to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the moment as she passes .
It has been wonderful to see people emerge from their front doors , or watch children peeping out of their bedroom windows and hear people ’ s reactions .
“ The Nightingale Walks is for the people of Eastleigh , brought to you by The Point in times where we all need to hold onto the very essence of being human and our need to connect with others .
“ It may be some time before we are able to host audiences in our theatre , studios @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before social distancing measures but we will continue to think of ways we can bring you special experiences that move , delight and surprise . ''
The Nightingale Walks started on Thursday May 7 and since then Lucy has walked a carefully planned socially-distanced route through the streets of Eastleigh every Thursday evening , with the last two walks taking place tonight ( June 4 ) and June 11 .

As part of their lockdown programme to reach out to their audiences, The Point in Eastleigh has arranged for Hampshire-based soprano, Lucy Mellors to walk through the town each week singing a mix of well-known songs and opera arias.
The venue’s Artistic Director Sacha Lee was inspired by the spirit demonstrated during the Clap for the NHS and felt that The Point could turn people’s front rooms, gardens and windows into the auditorium and the streets into the stage.
Sacha believes seeing people's reactions out of their front doors and windows has been "wonderful" and she has encouraged residents to keep an eye out for this week's Nightingale Walks from 8pm until 8.45pm tonight.
She said: "In such strange and isolating times we recognise the magic that live shared performance can bring. Lucy’s soaring voice has filled the air with hope and beauty, encouraging people to come to their front doors and windows and share the moment as she passes. It has been wonderful to see people emerge from their front doors, or watch children peeping out of their bedroom windows and hear people’s reactions.
“The Nightingale Walks is for the people of Eastleigh, brought to you by The Point in times where we all need to hold onto the very essence of being human and our need to connect with others.
“It may be some time before we are able to host audiences in our theatre, studios and cafe in the way we did before social distancing measures but we will continue to think of ways we can bring you special experiences that move, delight and surprise."
The Nightingale Walks started on Thursday May 7 and since then Lucy has walked a carefully planned socially-distanced route through the streets of Eastleigh every Thursday evening, with the last two walks taking place tonight (June 4) and June 11.


thedailyecho--2020-06-04--Southampton Airport expansion decision might not be taken until the autumn

PLANS to expand Southampton Airport might not be discussed until September , a civic chief has claimed .
Cllr Keith House , leader at Eastleigh Borough Council , said the proposals to expand the runway at Southampton Airport by 164 metres , might not be discussed until September at the earliest .
The news comes as on Tuesday airport bosses said they were working towards a July date .
As reported , they also confirmed that a new public consultation will be launched with further details set to be revealed in the coming weeks .
• Public to have another @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 600 parking spaces could also be added to the existing long stay car park as part of the proposals .
Bosses at Southampton Airport said they worked tirelessly to get details ready for determination .
The final decision on the plans will be made by civic chiefs at Eastleigh Borough Council .
But Cllr House , pictured , said : “ The council has always seen the airport as a significant contributor to the local economy .
`` But airport expansion is complex and has to be considered very carefully .
There are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The further consultation with more details will enable more information to be considered .
`` Residents will be able to take part in this , in writing , just as they usually would regardless of the pandemic .
`` So it is likely to be September at the earliest that the Local Area Committee will be able to consider the application and regardless of if this is in a meeting room or on-line , residents will be able to take part.
” The runway at Southampton Airport , picture by Stephen Bath @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southampton and Winchester city councils have raised concerns over noise and air pollution .
But the airport defended the plans and vowed to grow “ sustainably ” .
Following Cllr House ’ s comment , a spokesperson for Southampton Airport , said : “ We are working with the council to determine the best date and doing all we can to ensure they and the public have all the information available to enable a positive decision to be made as soon as possible and practicable .
“ We have worked tirelessly to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid pandemic has meant the whole country has had to be agile and adapt , and this is no different .
`` We are hugely hopeful for the future.
” The airport said the expansion would create 400 jobs .

Cllr Keith House, leader at Eastleigh Borough Council, said the proposals to expand the runway at Southampton Airport by 164 metres, might not be discussed until September at the earliest.
The news comes as on Tuesday airport bosses said they were working towards a July date.
As reported, they also confirmed that a new public consultation will be launched with further details set to be revealed in the coming weeks.
An extra 600 parking spaces could also be added to the existing long stay car park as part of the proposals.
Bosses at Southampton Airport said they worked tirelessly to get details ready for determination.
The final decision on the plans will be made by civic chiefs at Eastleigh Borough Council.
But Cllr House, pictured, said: “The council has always seen the airport as a significant contributor to the local economy.
"But airport expansion is complex and has to be considered very carefully. There are no simple yes or no answers.
"The further consultation with more details will enable more information to be considered.
"Residents will be able to take part in this, in writing, just as they usually would regardless of the pandemic.
"So it is likely to be September at the earliest that the Local Area Committee will be able to consider the application and regardless of if this is in a meeting room or on-line, residents will be able to take part.”
The runway at Southampton Airport, picture by Stephen Bath
As reported, environmental campaigners and both Southampton and Winchester city councils have raised concerns over noise and air pollution.
But the airport defended the plans and vowed to grow “sustainably”.
Following Cllr House’s comment, a spokesperson for Southampton Airport, said: “We are working with the council to determine the best date and doing all we can to ensure they and the public have all the information available to enable a positive decision to be made as soon as possible and practicable.
“We have worked tirelessly to get everything ready for determination, but the Covid pandemic has meant the whole country has had to be agile and adapt, and this is no different.
"We are hugely hopeful for the future.”
The airport said the expansion would create 400 jobs.


thedailyecho--2020-06-03--South East high streets given £8.1 million to support their return

MORE THAN £8.1 million of funding has been given to support the recovery of high streets in the South East , following the gradual easing of lockdown measures .
The government has distributed the funding to councils across the South East , which will be used to help support local high streets to get safely back to business .
To prepare for the reopening of non-essential retail , which began on June 1 , the Reopening High Streets Safely Fund was used to help councils in England introduce a range of safety measures in a move to kick-start local economies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ customers back to the shops .
This is being used to support a range of practical safety measures including new signs , street markings and temporary barriers , which is helping businesses to trade safely , not only in high streets and town and city centres , but also in other public spaces like beach fronts and promenades .
Out of the £8.1 million funding , Southampton City Council received £225,271 , the highest in Hampshire , while Eastleigh and New Forest were distributed £118,435 and £159,208 respectively .
Fareham and Gosport received @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Valley Borough Council gained £112,403 of the funding and Winchester City Council were distributed £110,972 .
High Streets Minister Simon Clarke MP said : “ As we begin to slowly return to normality , the re-opening of our high streets will be key to kick-starting our economic recovery .
“ Levelling up the regions and supporting our high streets has always been central to the mission of this Government .
Many businesses have already introduced creative ways of trading such as contactless collection or taking orders by instant messaging and this shows that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ That ’ s why we are providing an extra £8.1 million for councils across the South East to support a range of safety measures that will help get these businesses back on track and ensure that people can enjoy their time visiting their local high street safely again.
” Councils can also use this money to develop local marketing campaigns to explain the changes to the public and reassure them that their high streets and other commercial areas are safe .

The government has distributed the funding to councils across the South East, which will be used to help support local high streets to get safely back to business.
To prepare for the reopening of non-essential retail, which began on June 1, the Reopening High Streets Safely Fund was used to help councils in England introduce a range of safety measures in a move to kick-start local economies, get people back to work and customers back to the shops.
This is being used to support a range of practical safety measures including new signs, street markings and temporary barriers, which is helping businesses to trade safely, not only in high streets and town and city centres, but also in other public spaces like beach fronts and promenades.
Out of the £8.1 million funding, Southampton City Council received £225,271, the highest in Hampshire, while Eastleigh and New Forest were distributed £118,435 and £159,208 respectively.
Fareham and Gosport received a combined total of £177,401, Test Valley Borough Council gained £112,403 of the funding and Winchester City Council were distributed £110,972.
High Streets Minister Simon Clarke MP said: “As we begin to slowly return to normality, the re-opening of our high streets will be key to kick-starting our economic recovery.
“Levelling up the regions and supporting our high streets has always been central to the mission of this Government. Many businesses have already introduced creative ways of trading such as contactless collection or taking orders by instant messaging and this shows that they are ready for the challenges ahead.
“That’s why we are providing an extra £8.1 million for councils across the South East to support a range of safety measures that will help get these businesses back on track and ensure that people can enjoy their time visiting their local high street safely again.”
Councils can also use this money to develop local marketing campaigns to explain the changes to the public and reassure them that their high streets and other commercial areas are safe.


thedailyecho--2020-06-05--Southampton 'lagging behind' on innovation, says report

BUSINESSES leaders have defended Southampton ’ s record on innovation after research suggested it lagged behind most of the nation .
Analysis by tax consultancy Catax put the city third from bottom in the UK when it came to spending on research and development ( R & D ) .
The company based its analysis on applications for tax breaks that apply to R & D .
It found Southampton businesses had made only 115 such claims , adding up to a £20million spend – 79 per head of the local population .
Portsmouth was sixth from the top of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ representing a spend of £135m , or £628 per person .
Rebecca Coombes , head of tax services at the Southampton office of chartered accountants Smith and Williamson , said : “ Although HMRC ’ s published statistics suggest less is being spent in Southampton , manufacturing is not the largest sector in the south east , it is professional , scientific and technical .
“ The region is well placed in this sector and we are seeing this in local companies with the expansion of the science park at Chilworth and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and IT businesses moving into the area .
“ Blue Frontier took a lease in the White Building last year and Meridian Technique moved into the science park .
“ It is imperative that these new businesses have the right infrastructure spaces , as well as access to funding and talent , to be able to develop .
The last recession saw the start-up of some interesting IT businesses and this one is likely to see the same again.
” Peter Taylor managing partner of law firm Paris Smith LLP and chair of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Commerce , said : “ Creativity and innovation is evident across the city .
The creative sector is strong in Southampton in our universities and colleges , the hospital , the Oceanography Centre , Ordnance Survey and many other great businesses and organisations , large and small , across the city region .
“ A key reason for businesses being attracted to and developing here is creative talent which lives and works in the SO postcode .
The creation of ideas and concepts , coupled with the innovation to bring some of these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the community which should be embraced and celebrated .
The business exhibitions and shows in Southampton ’ s calendar are further testament to the city be at the forefront of innovation.
” He added : “ R & D tax statistics may be one measure but they do not always convey the complete picture.
” The top placed UK town was reading , where £385m was spent on R & D , equivalent to £2,359 per person .
Mark Tighe , CEO of tax relief specialist Catax , said : “ Thousands of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coming months as the coronavirus crisis bites .
It ’ s a tragedy that many of these companies will ultimately go bust without realisig they could have claimed significant sums under the R & D tax relief scheme .
”

Analysis by tax consultancy Catax put the city third from bottom in the UK when it came to spending on research and development (R&D).
The company based its analysis on applications for tax breaks that apply to R&D. It found Southampton businesses had made only 115 such claims, adding up to a £20million spend – 79 per head of the local population.
Portsmouth was sixth from the top of the table, with 95 tax claims representing a spend of £135m, or £628 per person.
Rebecca Coombes, head of tax services at the Southampton office of chartered accountants Smith and Williamson, said: “Although HMRC’s published statistics suggest less is being spent in Southampton, manufacturing is not the largest sector in the south east, it is professional, scientific and technical.
“The region is well placed in this sector and we are seeing this in local companies with the expansion of the science park at Chilworth and the innovation centre at Lee on Solent, and IT businesses moving into the area.
“Blue Frontier took a lease in the White Building last year and Meridian Technique moved into the science park.
“It is imperative that these new businesses have the right infrastructure spaces, as well as access to funding and talent, to be able to develop. The last recession saw the start-up of some interesting IT businesses and this one is likely to see the same again.”
Peter Taylor managing partner of law firm Paris Smith LLP and chair of the leadership team at Southampton Chamber of Commerce, said: “Creativity and innovation is evident across the city. The creative sector is strong in Southampton in our universities and colleges, the hospital, the Oceanography Centre, Ordnance Survey and many other great businesses and organisations, large and small, across the city region.
“A key reason for businesses being attracted to and developing here is creative talent which lives and works in the SO postcode. The creation of ideas and concepts, coupled with the innovation to bring some of these to a commercial opportunity delivers energy for the community which should be embraced and celebrated. The business exhibitions and shows in Southampton’s calendar are further testament to the city be at the forefront of innovation.”
He added: “R&D tax statistics may be one measure but they do not always convey the complete picture.”
The top placed UK town was reading, where £385m was spent on R&D, equivalent to £2,359 per person.
Mark Tighe, CEO of tax relief specialist Catax, said: “Thousands of companies will face financial difficulty in the coming months as the coronavirus crisis bites. It’s a tragedy that many of these companies will ultimately go bust without realisig they could have claimed significant sums under the R&D tax relief scheme.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-05--Businesses could fall foul of EU state aid rules during coronavirus crisis, says HWB

BUSINESSES accepting government help during the Covid-19 crisis are being warned to make sure they are not breaking European Union regulations on state aid .
Although the UK has left the EU , it remains subject to State Aid regulation until December 31 , 2020 .
Its state aid rules seek to prevent unfair competition and trade by restricting the amount of financial support that governments can provide .
The rules affect any aid that is selective – for example , where support is restricted to a geographical region or particular industry sector .
On top of existing limits on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ receive , the EU has granted a new , temporary framework which sets out how much additional support businesses may accept in the form of targeted Covid-19 measures .
For most organisations , this figure is set at the equivalent of 800,000 euros in total , but there are lower limits for the agriculture sector ( 100,000 euros ) and the aquaculture and fisheries sector ( 120,000 euros ) .
Alan Rolfe , senior tax manager at regional accountancy firm HWB , which has a base in Chandlers Ford , said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , tax payment deferrals and business rates relief do not count towards the Covid-19 state aid limit , there are a number of welcome tax reliefs that do .
“ These include the reclaim of employees ’ coronavirus-related statutory sick pay , the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme , the Bounce Back Loan Scheme and the Retail , Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund .
“ Organisations which are subject to EU state aid rules will want to monitor the amount of additional support they receive very carefully .
Although the limits are relatively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible to exceed them .
“ The onus falls on businesses to ensure that they do not accept grants which would breach state aid limits and so you may be asked to sign declarations that the support to be received will be within the permitted thresholds .
“ Breaching the rules can mean that the EU can force governments to reclaim support , and having to pay money back is not a position any business wants to be in .
Therefore compliance with the rules is vitally important .
”

Although the UK has left the EU, it remains subject to State Aid regulation until December 31, 2020.
Its state aid rules seek to prevent unfair competition and trade by restricting the amount of financial support that governments can provide.
The rules affect any aid that is selective – for example, where support is restricted to a geographical region or particular industry sector.
On top of existing limits on how much state support those businesses may receive, the EU has granted a new, temporary framework which sets out how much additional support businesses may accept in the form of targeted Covid-19 measures.
For most organisations, this figure is set at the equivalent of 800,000 euros in total, but there are lower limits for the agriculture sector (100,000 euros) and the aquaculture and fisheries sector (120,000 euros).
Alan Rolfe, senior tax manager at regional accountancy firm HWB, which has a base in Chandlers Ford, said: “While widely-used measures such as furlough pay, tax payment deferrals and business rates relief do not count towards the Covid-19 state aid limit, there are a number of welcome tax reliefs that do.
“These include the reclaim of employees’ coronavirus-related statutory sick pay, the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme, the Bounce Back Loan Scheme and the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund.
“Organisations which are subject to EU state aid rules will want to monitor the amount of additional support they receive very carefully. Although the limits are relatively generous, over time it will be possible to exceed them.
“The onus falls on businesses to ensure that they do not accept grants which would breach state aid limits and so you may be asked to sign declarations that the support to be received will be within the permitted thresholds.
“Breaching the rules can mean that the EU can force governments to reclaim support, and having to pay money back is not a position any business wants to be in. Therefore compliance with the rules is vitally important.”


thedailyecho--2020-06-04--Super-yacht Dilbar worth $650m arrives in Southampton Water

THE world 's biggest super-yacht has arrived in Southampton this evening after a week-long voyage from Barcelona .
The 156-metre Dilbar , said to be worth an eye-watering $ 650m , proved to be a spectacular sight as she made her way up Southampton Water .
Looking like something out of a James Bond film , she drew plenty of admiring glances as she cruised past Hythe and other waterfront communities .
Luxury facilities on board the huge vessel include almost 60 cabins and two helipads on the bow and aft of the upper deck .
Dilbar is the fourth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but the biggest in terms of gross tonnage ( 15,917 ) and interior volume .
Her 30,000kw diesel electric power plant , thought to be a record for a super-yacht , gives her an impressive cruising speed of 22.5 knots .
She is owned by Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov , who is not thought to be on board .
Two years ago Usmanov was estimated to be Russia 's fifth richest man , with a net worth of $ 16 billion .
He is best known in business circles as the main shareholder @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than four years to build .
The luxury mega-yacht was launched on November 14 2015 at the Lurssen shipyard in Bremen , Germany , and delivered the following year .
Equipped with an Airbus H175 helicopter , she is 512ft long with a beam of 79ft and a draft of 20ft .
She has a displacement of 1,230 tons - the equivalent of around 186 elephants .
Described as one of the most complex and challenging yachts ever built , her recreation facilities include a 25-metre pool which holds 180 cubic metres of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 84 crew .
Three years ago Dilbar was named the winner of the 2017 World SuperYacht Award for Motor Yacht of the Year .
VesselsValue says the magnificent craft is worth $ 650m .
The purpose of her visit to Southampton - and the likely length of her stay - is not known .

The 156-metre Dilbar, said to be worth an eye-watering $650m, proved to be a spectacular sight as she made her way up Southampton Water.
Looking like something out of a James Bond film, she drew plenty of admiring glances as she cruised past Hythe and other waterfront communities.
Luxury facilities on board the huge vessel include almost 60 cabins and two helipads on the bow and aft of the upper deck.
Dilbar is the fourth largest yacht in the world by length but the biggest in terms of gross tonnage (15,917) and interior volume.
PHOTOS: $650 million super-yacht on the water in Southampton
Her 30,000kw diesel electric power plant, thought to be a record for a super-yacht, gives her an impressive cruising speed of 22.5 knots.
PHOTOS: How does Dilbar compare as she lines up among cruise ships in Southampton Docks?
She is owned by Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov, who is not thought to be on board.
Two years ago Usmanov was estimated to be Russia's fifth richest man, with a net worth of $16 billion. He is best known in business circles as the main shareholder of USM Holdings.
PICTURED: Alisher Usmanov, owner of Dilbar
Pic: © Marie-Lan Nguyen / Wikimedia Commons
Dilbar took more than four years to build.
The luxury mega-yacht was launched on November 14 2015 at the Lurssen shipyard in Bremen, Germany, and delivered the following year.
Equipped with an Airbus H175 helicopter, she is 512ft long with a beam of 79ft and a draft of 20ft.
She has a displacement of 1,230 tons - the equivalent of around 186 elephants.
Described as one of the most complex and challenging yachts ever built, her recreation facilities include a 25-metre pool which holds 180 cubic metres of water. She can accommodate 36 guests and 84 crew.
Three years ago Dilbar was named the winner of the 2017 World SuperYacht Award for Motor Yacht of the Year.
VesselsValue says the magnificent craft is worth $650m.
The purpose of her visit to Southampton - and the likely length of her stay - is not known.


thedailyecho--2020-06-04--Lulu and Dolly found ten days after they and seven other goats were stolen

TWO stolen goats called Lulu and Dolly have been found - ten days after they were snatched .
The friendly nanny goats , who are mother and daughter , were among nine goats that were taken from a barn at Lee , near Romsey , earlier this month .
Seven of the goats were later recovered after they were seen wandering along a road in Nursling but the two females remained missing .
Now Hampshire police have revealed that Lulu and Dolly were found by a member of the public in Trotts Lane , Marchwood .
Police Staff Investigator Melody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so delighted to be reunited with Lulu and Dolly .
They are affectionate and friendly animals and were very much valued and missed by all .
`` We do n't know yet where they were being held and by whom so we are still appealing for anyone who has any information about this crime to please get in touch .
`` These much loved animals were stolen after the barn was broken into .
Lulu and Dolly were held for ten days so we are very keen to find those responsible.
” The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May 18 and 8am the next day .
Lulu and Dolly were found last Friday .
Anyone with information can call 101 , quoting crime reference number 44200177169 .
Alternatively they can ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

The friendly nanny goats, who are mother and daughter, were among nine goats that were taken from a barn at Lee, near Romsey, earlier this month.
Seven of the goats were later recovered after they were seen wandering along a road in Nursling but the two females remained missing.
Now Hampshire police have revealed that Lulu and Dolly were found by a member of the public in Trotts Lane, Marchwood.
Police Staff Investigator Melody Manning said: "The owner was so delighted to be reunited with Lulu and Dolly. They are affectionate and friendly animals and were very much valued and missed by all.
"We don't know yet where they were being held and by whom so we are still appealing for anyone who has any information about this crime to please get in touch.
"These much loved animals were stolen after the barn was broken into. Lulu and Dolly were held for ten days so we are very keen to find those responsible.”
The nine goats were stolen between 5.35pm on May 18 and 8am the next day. Lulu and Dolly were found last Friday.
Anyone with information can call 101, quoting crime reference number 44200177169. Alternatively they can ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-06-04--Man exposed himself to girl in Eastleigh

A MANHUNT has been launched after a man exposed himself to a teenage girl .
Police are appealing for witnesses @ @ @ @ @ to a 14-year-old girl in Eastleigh on Monday , June1 .
The girl was walking @ @ @ @ @ man exposed himself as walked past her in the opposite direction just after 3pm .
@ @ @ @ @ in his 40s , wearing all black clothing , including shorts , and with a @ @ @ @ @ investigating the incident are keen to speak with anyone who saw a man matching the @ @ @ @ @ Monday .
Anyone with information can call 101 , quoting the reference 44200197353 .
Alternatively @ @ @ @ @ anonymously on 0800 555 111 .

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man exposed himself to a 14-year-old girl in Eastleigh on Monday, June1.
The girl was walking on Wilmer Road when the man exposed himself as walked past her in the opposite direction just after 3pm.
He is described as being in his 40s, wearing all black clothing, including shorts, and with a black cap on.
Officers investigating the incident are keen to speak with anyone who saw a man matching the above description in Eastleigh on Monday.
Anyone with information can call 101, quoting the reference 44200197353.
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


thedailyecho--2020-06-04--Face coverings mandatory on public transport

Face coverings will be mandatory on public transport in England from June 15 , Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced .
Mr Shapps said “ we need to ensure every precaution is taken ” on buses , trains , aircraft and ferries as further lockdown measures are eased and passenger numbers increase .
Currently passengers are advised to wear a face covering but are not stopped from travelling without one .
At a Downing Street press conference , Mr Shapps said changes would be made to the conditions of travel for trains and buses .
“ This will mean that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ don ’ t comply and you could be fined , ” he said .
“ Alongside transport operators , this will be enforced by the British Transport Police if necessary , but I expect the vast majority of people won ’ t need to be forced into this.
” Young children and people with disabilities and breathing difficulties will be exempt .
Face coverings can be a scarf , piece of cloth or mask .
The Government says they are “ marginally beneficial as a precautionary measure ” , and states that evidence @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wearer , but may protect other people if he or she is infected .
Surgical masks should be reserved for people who need them for protection while at work such as medical staff , according to official advice .
London mayor Sadiq Khan was among those who have been lobbying the Government to make face coverings mandatory on public transport .
He said ministers have “ finally seen sense ” , adding that there is “ a large body of evidence ” that face coverings can help stop the spread of coronavirus .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ enforce the wearing of face coverings after the deaths of dozens of workers .
Mick Cash , general secretary of the Rail , Maritime and Transport union , said the announcement was “ long overdue ” .
Mr Shapps said on May 12 that 42 TfL workers and 10 mainline rail staff had died after being infected by coronavirus .
People are advised to wash their hands or use hand sanitiser before a face covering is put on or taken off , and coverings should also be washed regularly .
The announcement came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the planned blanket quarantine for travellers to the UK after an expert questioned the Government ’ s claim that the scheme was “ backed by science ” .

Mr Shapps said “we need to ensure every precaution is taken” on buses, trains, aircraft and ferries as further lockdown measures are eased and passenger numbers increase.
Currently passengers are advised to wear a face covering but are not stopped from travelling without one.
At a Downing Street press conference, Mr Shapps said changes would be made to the conditions of travel for trains and buses.
“This will mean that you can be refused travel if you don’t comply and you could be fined,” he said.
“Alongside transport operators, this will be enforced by the British Transport Police if necessary, but I expect the vast majority of people won’t need to be forced into this.”
Young children and people with disabilities and breathing difficulties will be exempt.
Face coverings can be a scarf, piece of cloth or mask.
The Government says they are “marginally beneficial as a precautionary measure”, and states that evidence suggests face coverings do not protect the wearer, but may protect other people if he or she is infected.
Surgical masks should be reserved for people who need them for protection while at work such as medical staff, according to official advice.
London mayor Sadiq Khan was among those who have been lobbying the Government to make face coverings mandatory on public transport.
He said ministers have “finally seen sense”, adding that there is “a large body of evidence” that face coverings can help stop the spread of coronavirus.
Transport unions had also urged ministers to enforce the wearing of face coverings after the deaths of dozens of workers.
Mick Cash, general secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union, said the announcement was “long overdue”.
Mr Shapps said on May 12 that 42 TfL workers and 10 mainline rail staff had died after being infected by coronavirus.
People are advised to wash their hands or use hand sanitiser before a face covering is put on or taken off, and coverings should also be washed regularly.
The announcement came as ministers were facing more pressure over the planned blanket quarantine for travellers to the UK after an expert questioned the Government’s claim that the scheme was “backed by science”.


thedailyecho--2020-06-05--Dispersal order at Testwood Lakes, Totton

CALLS to “ stop trashing nature ” across Hampshire have been made after large groups fought with broken bottles and dumped piles of rubbish at Hampshire ’ s nature reserves .
Naked swimmers were also spotted taking a dip in potentially toxic lakes and scores of thrown-away barbecues were found .
Police dealt with 35 people and even slapped on a dispersal order in a bid to stop the trouble as reserves became hotbeds of anti-social behaviour .
Some volunteers even found themselves in the centre in brawls where broken bottles were being hurled .
• Bins which crush rubbish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ installed across Southampton The dispersal order was brought in to break up large crowds that had gathered at Testwood Lakes .
Witnesses reported seeing families and young people swimming in potentially toxic lakes at Testwood Lakes , Totton , and canoeing in rivers .
In hot weather , the lake often has high levels of blue-green algae , which can pose risks such as diarrhoea , vomiting , dizziness and breathing difficulties and possible long term kidney and liver problems .
From racist graffiti , people fighting with broken bottles , piles of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , nature reserves in the region were damaged .
Now wildlife campaigners have called on the public to “ show some respect ” .
Debbie Tann , the chief executive of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust , pictured , said : “ I ’ m shocked , upset and angry at what ’ s been going on in our nature reserves .
“ Of course we want people to be outside and enjoying green spaces and we appreciate that lockdown has taken its toll , but these nature reserves are fragile @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our overall landscape , and they are vital to protect our most vulnerable wildlife .
“ We shouldn ’ t have to be worrying about the safety of our staff , volunteers and the public , or clearing up after people who obviously have little thought for anyone or anything .
`` As an organisation we ’ ve got enough on our plate at the moment trying to look after these precious places and fighting for nature ’ s recovery .
“ Lockdown has not meant that the emergency facing nature is on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decline and it needs our help .
“ I ’ m asking people to show some respect and stop trashing the nature that we all depend on.
” • PHOTOS : See the moment customers flocked to get their fast food fix as Mcdonald 's reopened Councillor David Harrison , who represents Totton on New Forest District Council , praised the work of volunteers He said : `` It is extremely disappointing to have witnessed the sort of behaviour that went on at our local nature reserve recently .
`` Those involved seem @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or the environment .
Fortunately , volunteers responded in a very positive way and cleared up much of the mess . ''
Volunteers have also been caught in the middle of violent arguments - with broken bottles being hurled and boats damaged .
Totton North Town and District Cllr Arthur Davis said : `` I am absolutely disgusted .
I have been in contact with both sailability and the sea scouts , who have both had boats damaged and therefore had to move them to a safer place . ''
More than 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the reserve by volunteers on Monday .

Naked swimmers were also spotted taking a dip in potentially toxic lakes and scores of thrown-away barbecues were found.
Police dealt with 35 people and even slapped on a dispersal order in a bid to stop the trouble as reserves became hotbeds of anti-social behaviour.
Some volunteers even found themselves in the centre in brawls where broken bottles were being hurled.
The dispersal order was brought in to break up large crowds that had gathered at Testwood Lakes.
Witnesses reported seeing families and young people swimming in potentially toxic lakes at Testwood Lakes, Totton, and canoeing in rivers.
In hot weather, the lake often has high levels of blue-green algae, which can pose risks such as diarrhoea, vomiting, dizziness and breathing difficulties and possible long term kidney and liver problems.
From racist graffiti, people fighting with broken bottles, piles of throw-away barbecues and groups of naked swimmers, nature reserves in the region were damaged.
Now wildlife campaigners have called on the public to “show some respect”.
Debbie Tann, the chief executive of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, pictured, said: “I’m shocked, upset and angry at what’s been going on in our nature reserves.
“Of course we want people to be outside and enjoying green spaces and we appreciate that lockdown has taken its toll, but these nature reserves are fragile places, covering just 1% of our overall landscape, and they are vital to protect our most vulnerable wildlife.
“We shouldn’t have to be worrying about the safety of our staff, volunteers and the public, or clearing up after people who obviously have little thought for anyone or anything.
Testwood Lakes by Daily Echo Camera Club member Laura Corkindale
"As an organisation we’ve got enough on our plate at the moment trying to look after these precious places and fighting for nature’s recovery.
“Lockdown has not meant that the emergency facing nature is on hold, wildlife is still in serious decline and it needs our help.
“I’m asking people to show some respect and stop trashing the nature that we all depend on.”
Councillor David Harrison, who represents Totton on New Forest District Council, praised the work of volunteers.
He said: "It is extremely disappointing to have witnessed the sort of behaviour that went on at our local nature reserve recently.
"Those involved seem to have no respect for other people or the environment. Fortunately, volunteers responded in a very positive way and cleared up much of the mess."
Volunteers have also been caught in the middle of violent arguments - with broken bottles being hurled and boats damaged.
Totton North Town and District Cllr Arthur Davis said: "I am absolutely disgusted. I have been in contact with both sailability and the sea scouts, who have both had boats damaged and therefore had to move them to a safer place."
More than 20 bin-liners full of rubbish were collected from the reserve by volunteers on Monday.


thedailyecho--2020-06-05--Super-yacht Dilbar worth $650m arrives in Southampton Water

THE world 's biggest super-yacht has arrived in Southampton after a week-long voyage from Barcelona .
The 156-metre Dilbar , said to be worth an eye-watering $ 650m , proved to be a spectacular sight as she made her way up Southampton Water .
Looking like something out of a James Bond film , she drew plenty of admiring glances as she cruised past Hythe and other waterfront communities .
Luxury facilities on board the huge vessel include almost 60 cabins and two helipads on the bow and aft of the upper deck .
Dilbar is the fourth largest yacht @ @ @ @ @ @ @ biggest in terms of gross tonnage ( 15,917 ) and interior volume .
Her 30,000kw diesel electric power plant , thought to be a record for a super-yacht , gives her an impressive cruising speed of 22.5 knots .
She is owned by Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov , who is not thought to be on board .
Two years ago Usmanov was estimated to be Russia 's fifth richest man , with a net worth of $ 16 billion .
He is best known in business circles as the main shareholder of USM @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years to build .
The luxury mega-yacht was launched on November 14 2015 at the Lurssen shipyard in Bremen , Germany , and delivered the following year .
Equipped with an Airbus H175 helicopter , she is 512ft long with a beam of 79ft and a draft of 20ft .
She has a displacement of 1,230 tons - the equivalent of around 186 elephants .
Described as one of the most complex and challenging yachts ever built , her recreation facilities include a 25-metre pool which holds 180 cubic metres of water .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ crew .
Three years ago Dilbar was named the winner of the 2017 World SuperYacht Award for Motor Yacht of the Year .
VesselsValue says the magnificent craft is worth $ 650m .
The purpose of her visit to Southampton - and the likely length of her stay - is not known .


thedailyecho--2020-06-05--Another shed fire in Thornhill linked to series of arson incidents

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a fire in Southampton in the latest of a string of arsons in the city .
The incident was attended by emergency services who say this is being treated as linked to a series of arsons in Thornhill over the past weeks .
Two crews from Hightown Fire Station were called to an address on Ellwood Avenue in Thornhill at around 4.12am on Thursday June 4 , after receiving reports that a garden shed was up in flames .
They arrived and discovered that the shed was completely destroyed and the fire had spread to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fire using two breathing apparatus , two hose reels and one jet , before informing the police and leaving the scene at around 4.43am .
Now , Hampshire Fire have warned residents that demands placed on the fire service by “ needless incidents ” means less resources are available to deal with serious , life-threatening incidents .
A spokesperson said : “ The demands placed upon the fire service in dealing with these kinds of needless incidents means additional resources may have to be brought in to the local area to tackle other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be more serious , perhaps even life- threatening .
“ We encourage all Southampton residents to be aware and report any suspicious behaviours to the police immediately by calling 101 or 999.
” This comes shortly after a police investigation was launched in response to a series of arson incidents in the Thornhill Park area .
Now Hampshire Police have confirmed that this incident is being treated as linked to their investigation .
“ We were called at 4.45am to a report of a shed on fire at a property on Ellwood Avenue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ destroyed .
`` The fire also damaged a neighbouring shed and fence.
” To see the full list of Thornhill arson incidents involved in the police investigation , visit dailyecho.co.uk .
The full list of the other incidents involved in the police investigation is as follows : A fire caused serious damage to a shed in Thornhill Avenue , Southampton in the early hours of May 30 .
The incident occurred at around 1.45am .
Hampshire Fire and Rescue attended and alerted police .
- Between 4am and 4.30am on May 23 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ property in Cowper Road was damaged by fire .
Damage was also caused to some items inside , including a mobility scooter .
- On May 22 , Hampshire Fire and Rescue were called to a mobility scooter on fire outside a block of flats in Warburton Road .
The scooter was completely burnt out .
The owner of the scooter has not yet been traced .
- At 4.30am on May 19 , we received a call from a member of the public reporting that the road sign for Douglas Crescent was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was then reported in Upper Deacon Road at around 4.40am on the same date ( May 19 ) .
The bin was on the driveway of a house .
- At 5.10am on May 12 , a shed and fence were damaged by a fire at a property in Masefield Green .
- Between 12am and 8.30am on May 11 , a wheelie bin and glass box was damaged by fire at a property in Byron Road .
The items had been left on the driveway .
- On April 29 , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report of a garage on fire at an address in Medwall Green .
- On April 19 , at 12.54pm , we received a report of a garden waste bag that was on fire between 4am and 4.40am outside an address on Cowper Road .
Hampshire Fire and Rescue had attended .
Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting the reference number of 44200198175 .

The incident was attended by emergency services who say this is being treated as linked to a series of arsons in Thornhill over the past weeks.
Two crews from Hightown Fire Station were called to an address on Ellwood Avenue in Thornhill at around 4.12am on Thursday June 4, after receiving reports that a garden shed was up in flames.
They arrived and discovered that the shed was completely destroyed and the fire had spread to a neighbouring structure.
Fire crews extinguished the fire using two breathing apparatus, two hose reels and one jet, before informing the police and leaving the scene at around 4.43am.
Now, Hampshire Fire have warned residents that demands placed on the fire service by “needless incidents” means less resources are available to deal with serious, life-threatening incidents.
A spokesperson said: “The demands placed upon the fire service in dealing with these kinds of needless incidents means additional resources may have to be brought in to the local area to tackle other incidents nearby.
"These incidents may be more serious, perhaps even life- threatening.
“We encourage all Southampton residents to be aware and report any suspicious behaviours to the police immediately by calling 101 or 999.”
This comes shortly after a police investigation was launched in response to a series of arson incidents in the Thornhill Park area.
Now Hampshire Police have confirmed that this incident is being treated as linked to their investigation.
A spokesperson said: .
“We were called at 4.45am to a report of a shed on fire at a property on Ellwood Avenue. The shed and its contents were destroyed.
"The fire also damaged a neighbouring shed and fence.”
To see the full list of Thornhill arson incidents involved in the police investigation, visit dailyecho.co.uk.
The full list of the other incidents involved in the police investigation is as follows:
A fire caused serious damage to a shed in Thornhill Avenue, Southampton in the early hours of May 30. The incident occurred at around 1.45am. Hampshire Fire and Rescue attended and alerted police.
- Between 4am and 4.30am on May 23, the front of a shed at a property in Cowper Road was damaged by fire. Damage was also caused to some items inside, including a mobility scooter.
- On May 22, Hampshire Fire and Rescue were called to a mobility scooter on fire outside a block of flats in Warburton Road. The scooter was completely burnt out. The owner of the scooter has not yet been traced.
- At 4.30am on May 19, we received a call from a member of the public reporting that the road sign for Douglas Crescent was on fire.
- A bin fire was then reported in Upper Deacon Road at around 4.40am on the same date (May 19). The bin was on the driveway of a house.
- At 5.10am on May 12, a shed and fence were damaged by a fire at a property in Masefield Green.
- Between 12am and 8.30am on May 11, a wheelie bin and glass box was damaged by fire at a property in Byron Road. The items had been left on the driveway.
- On April 29, we received a call at 5.25am to a report of a garage on fire at an address in Medwall Green.
- On April 19, at 12.54pm, we received a report of a garden waste bag that was on fire between 4am and 4.40am outside an address on Cowper Road. Hampshire Fire and Rescue had attended.
Anyone with information should call police on 101 quoting the reference number of 44200198175.


thedailyecho--2020-06-05--Attempted robbery in Eastleigh leads to police investigation

A POLICE investigation has been launched after an attempted robbery took place in Eastleigh .
Officers were called to the University of Southampton sports ground on Wide Lane on Monday June 1 after receiving reports that a man had entered an office building and demanded someone inside to hand over his belongings .
When the person inside the office told him he did n't have anything on him , the man left the building , but now police have released a CCTV image of a man who they would like to speak to in connection with this incident .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in his mid 30 's , around 5ft 10ins tall and of a medium build .
He was also described to be wearing a grey and blue Nike top .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` Can you help us identify this man ?
`` We want to speak with him in connection with an attempted robbery in Eastleigh on Monday afternoon ( June 1 ) .
While we realise it is not the clearest of images , we hope someone may recognise the man .
`` Officers investigating the incident are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this CCTV image .
If you recognise this man , or have any information that could assist our enquiries , please call 101 , quoting the reference 44200195512 , or alternatively , you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 . ''

Officers were called to the University of Southampton sports ground on Wide Lane on Monday June 1 after receiving reports that a man had entered an office building and demanded someone inside to hand over his belongings.
When the person inside the office told him he didn't have anything on him, the man left the building, but now police have released a CCTV image of a man who they would like to speak to in connection with this incident.
The man is described as being white, in his mid 30's, around 5ft 10ins tall and of a medium build.
He was also described to be wearing a grey and blue Nike top.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "Can you help us identify this man?
"We want to speak with him in connection with an attempted robbery in Eastleigh on Monday afternoon (June 1). While we realise it is not the clearest of images, we hope someone may recognise the man.
"Officers investigating the incident are keen to speak with the man in this CCTV image. If you recognise this man, or have any information that could assist our enquiries, please call 101, quoting the reference 44200195512, or alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-06-05--Alresford holds Black Lives Matter protest

THE fury that has swept the world over the killing of George Floyd in the USA last night reached the market town on Alresford .
Around 100 people gathered in Broad Street yesterday evening to take part in the Black Lives Matter protests .
In an unprecedented protest dozens of people in Alresford , spread out along Broad Street , went down on one knee , as a protest against racism , an action that started at American football games .
The worldwide protests have been sparked by the death of George Floyd , a 46-year-old black man , killed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ charged with murder .
Organiser of the Alresford event , Harriet Hammersley , 16 , said : `` I am angry at the world for this injustice and violation of human rights , but I know anger can not solve this so I am doing this protest to raise awareness for the BLM movement .
I live in a predominantly white , older town and I want them to be fully informed of the massive issue of racism and police brutality . ''
Jay Jones , a member of the Hampshire Police and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a town councillor for Alresford it was really good to see so many young people standing up for something so important . ''

Around 100 people gathered in Broad Street yesterday evening to take part in the Black Lives Matter protests.
In an unprecedented protest dozens of people in Alresford, spread out along Broad Street, went down on one knee, as a protest against racism, an action that started at American football games.
The worldwide protests have been sparked by the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, killed by a white policeman who has been charged with murder.
The organiser of the Alresford event, Harriet Hammersley, 16, said: "I am angry at the world for this injustice and violation of human rights, but I know anger can not solve this so I am doing this protest to raise awareness for the BLM movement. I live in a predominantly white, older town and I want them to be fully informed of the massive issue of racism and police brutality."
Jay Jones, a member of the Hampshire Police and Crime Commission, said: "As a town councillor for Alresford it was really good to see so many young people standing up for something so important."


thedailyecho--2020-06-05--Woman found in undergrowth in Bournemouth Lower Gardens

A MAN has described finding the victim of an alleged brutal and horrific rape lying beaten in undergrowth .
His witness account was given during the trial of Luke West .
West , 29 , from Southampton , is accused of rape and grievous bodily harm with intent against a 40-year-old woman .
Giving evidence at Winchester Crown Court , the witness told how he was walking through the Lower Gardens in Bournemouth when he heard a noise .
Giving evidence on Thursday , the witness said how it sounded like someone was struggling to breathe .
When he saw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from beneath some bushes he ran over and threw his jacket over her body because it was a “ freezing cold ” morning .
He described how he was frozen in shock himself but managed to phone the police following the incident , which happened on November 13 .
As reported by the Echo , prosecutor Robert Bryan told the court how West allegedly violently , physically assaulted and raped the woman .
The jury heard how she was left needing surgery and a titanium mesh fitted after suffering a fractured eye socket @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victim said someone attacked her from behind and grabbed her with both hands around her neck .
The woman added that when she started scream

His witness account was given during the trial of Luke West.
West, 29, from Southampton, is accused of rape and grievous bodily harm with intent against a 40-year-old woman.
Giving evidence at Winchester Crown Court, the witness told how he was walking through the Lower Gardens in Bournemouth when he heard a noise.
Giving evidence on Thursday, the witness said how it sounded like someone was struggling to breathe.
When he saw a woman’s legs poking out from beneath some bushes he ran over and threw his jacket over her body because it was a “freezing cold” morning.
He described how he was frozen in shock himself but managed to phone the police following the incident, which happened on November 13.
As reported by the Echo, prosecutor Robert Bryan told the court how West allegedly violently, physically assaulted and raped the woman.
The jury heard how she was left needing surgery and a titanium mesh fitted after suffering a fractured eye socket.
In a police interview, the victim said someone attacked her from behind and grabbed her with both hands around her neck.
The woman added that when she started scream


thedailyecho--2020-06-05--Do you remember Power in the Park 2000? Did we take your picture there?

Dreams came true for 52,00 pop fans when they saw their idols perform on stage on Southampton Common .
The @ @ @ @ @ sixth appearance on Sunday June 11 , 2000 , and organisers Power FM ensured it @ @ @ @ @ that date .
The line-up was a who 's who of the music scene in @ @ @ @ @ 5ive , Heather Small and Samantha Mumba were just some of the acts entertaining the @ @ @ @ @ of the day were reserved for Southampton 's favourite singing son Craig David .
As @ @ @ @ @ hits , he later appeared with his old mates Artful Dodger for a blistering performance @ @ @ @ @ left Southampton Common , their faces said it all .

The free outdoor concert made its sixth appearance on Sunday June 11, 2000, and organisers Power FM ensured it was the biggest up to that date.
The line-up was a who's who of the music scene in 2000 – Billie Piper, 5ive, Heather Small and Samantha Mumba were just some of the acts entertaining the crowd.
The biggest cheers of the day were reserved for Southampton's favourite singing son Craig David.
As well as belting-out his popular hits, he later appeared with his old mates Artful Dodger for a blistering performance of Re-Rewind.
As fans left Southampton Common, their faces said it all.
READ MORE: When music first came to Southampton Common >>>
Acts included:
5ive
Artful Dodger & Craig David
Billie Piper
Honeyz
Heather Small
Nu Generation
Made in London
Jamelia
Alice Deejay
Louise
DJ Luck & MC Neat
Fierce
Dum Dums
Sid Owen
Damage
Ultra Nate
Daphne and Celeste
Richard Blackwood
Mikey Graham
Craig David
Precious
Samantha Mumba
Girl Thing
Lisheen


thedailyecho--2020-06-05--Tributes to Southampton Maritime train driver who died of lung cancer

TRIBUTES have been paid to a train driver who died following 42 years of service in the maritime industry .
Eastleigh depot and Southampton Maritime terminal driver Keith Canning , from Chandler ’ s Ford , Eastleigh , died of lung cancer one year before he planned to retire .
The 64-year-old , known as “ Toasty ” , started working as a railway guard in Salisbury in the early 1980s , before going on to do a driving course to become a train driver .
Now , tributes have been paid to the avid motorcyclist .
A statement from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Maritime Terminal said : “ Keith ( Toasty ) Canning was 64 years old .
“ Lots of people have worked with him since the late 70s .
We call him Toasty because he wouldn ’ t come out and do any work until he had his toast in the morning .
“ He started his railway career at Salisbury as a guard in the early 80s , and started a driving course at Stonebridge Park in the early 90s .
“ He was a guard at Salisbury along with [ train driver @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Stonehenge Park in 1988 for their drivers jobs .
Keith ( second from left ) with his work colleagues '' They spent time at Wilsden High Level station doing the Woolwich to Richmond work before being used on the Class 92 test trains to Dollands Moor and working liners to Crewe and Ipswich , etc .
“ Finally , he came to Southampton , and was an avid motorcyclist and Swindon Town fan .
He was very easy-going , quiet and well-respected guy on the railway .
“ Many younger drivers respected him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He wouldn ’ t have liked all this fuss .
“ A lot of train drivers are like that in the community - if one of our own passes , we all come together .
This name plate will be shown on trains coming out of Southampton to Eastleigh “ He was going to work until 65 and then retire .
He didn ’ t get to enjoy his retirement .
“ He was a happy-go-lucky guy and one of life ’ s gentlemen .
He will be sadly missed by all.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Wessex Vale Crematorium , Southampton , with colleagues meeting at 11am at Bishopstoke Bridge , Eastleigh .

Eastleigh depot and Southampton Maritime terminal driver Keith Canning, from Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh, died of lung cancer one year before he planned to retire.
The 64-year-old, known as “Toasty”, started working as a railway guard in Salisbury in the early 1980s, before going on to do a driving course to become a train driver.
Now, tributes have been paid to the avid motorcyclist.
A statement from his colleagues at Eastleigh Depot and Southampton Maritime Terminal said: “Keith (Toasty) Canning was 64 years old.
“Lots of people have worked with him since the late 70s. We call him Toasty because he wouldn’t come out and do any work until he had his toast in the morning.
“He started his railway career at Salisbury as a guard in the early 80s, and started a driving course at Stonebridge Park in the early 90s.
“He was a guard at Salisbury along with [train driver] Les Parish. They went to Stonehenge Park in 1988 for their drivers jobs.
Keith (second from left) with his work colleagues
"They spent time at Wilsden High Level station doing the Woolwich to Richmond work before being used on the Class 92 test trains to Dollands Moor and working liners to Crewe and Ipswich, etc.
“Finally, he came to Southampton, and was an avid motorcyclist and Swindon Town fan. He was very easy-going, quiet and well-respected guy on the railway.
“Many younger drivers respected him a lot as he gave them advice. He wouldn’t have liked all this fuss.
“A lot of train drivers are like that in the community - if one of our own passes, we all come together.
This name plate will be shown on trains coming out of Southampton to Eastleigh
“He was going to work until 65 and then retire. He didn’t get to enjoy his retirement.
“He was a happy-go-lucky guy and one of life’s gentlemen. He will be sadly missed by all.”
Keith's funeral takes place today at Wessex Vale Crematorium, Southampton, with colleagues meeting at 11am at Bishopstoke Bridge, Eastleigh.


thedailyecho--2020-06-05--Eastleigh residents warned to check if their takeaway providers are safe

CIVIC chiefs in Eastleigh have given a stern warning to residents to check their takeaway providers are safe before ordering .
This comes after a big rise in new food businesses in the borough as residents have begun setting up their own takeaway services , often from their own homes , in a bid to make money during the coronavirus lockdown .
In March and April , 14 new food businesses were registered in Eastleigh and then another 15 were created in May alone , which has led Eastleigh Borough Council to warn residents that they must properly check that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ placing an order .
The Council ’ s cabinet Member for Economy , Councillor Derek Pretty , is `` concerned '' that some businesses may not be following the rules and operating safely .
He said : “ Whilst many food and drink services have been unable to continue trading during the lockdown we have seen a rise in private traders cooking and baking from their own homes .
We appreciate that people want to continue earning money during this difficult time , however the safety of our residents is our priority and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not being operated safely .
We urge anyone trading in this way to be compliant with safety guidance and to register with the Council.
” Any business that stores , prepares , distributes or sells food and drink within Eastleigh , legally has to be registered with the council , including those trading outside of the borough but based within it .
Advice on how to operate safely , as well as a list of registered businesses - which updates every two weeks - can be found by visiting : https : //www.eastleigh.gov.uk/business/doing-business-in-eastleigh/licensing-permits-and-registration/food-premises-registration @

This comes after a big rise in new food businesses in the borough as residents have begun setting up their own takeaway services, often from their own homes, in a bid to make money during the coronavirus lockdown.
In March and April, 14 new food businesses were registered in Eastleigh and then another 15 were created in May alone, which has led Eastleigh Borough Council to warn residents that they must properly check that a business is registered and safe before placing an order.
The Council’s cabinet Member for Economy, Councillor Derek Pretty, is "concerned" that some businesses may not be following the rules and operating safely.
He said: “Whilst many food and drink services have been unable to continue trading during the lockdown we have seen a rise in private traders cooking and baking from their own homes. We appreciate that people want to continue earning money during this difficult time, however the safety of our residents is our priority and we’re concerned that some are not being operated safely. We urge anyone trading in this way to be compliant with safety guidance and to register with the Council.”
Any business that stores, prepares, distributes or sells food and drink within Eastleigh, legally has to be registered with the council, including those trading outside of the borough but based within it.
Advice on how to operate safely, as well as a list of registered businesses - which updates every two weeks - can be found by visiting: https://www.eastleigh.gov.uk/business/doing-business-in-eastleigh/licensing-permits-and-registration/food-premises-registration.


thedailyecho--2020-06-05--PHOTOS: When we would swim at Millbrook's 'beach'.

At the start of the 20th century , much more of Hampshire was farmland and forest .
Industry was mainly concentrated in Southampton which was rapidly growing in importance as a cargo and passenger port .
To the east is Portsmouth which was home of the Royal Navy , to the north Aldershot which was the land of the Army , and Southampton was soon to emerge as the cradle of aviation .
The arrival of the petrol combustion engine changed the county in both rural and urban areas .
On farm the new form of transport replaced steam-driven machinery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When cars began to be mass produced people found they were independently mobile , and the scenery changed once more .
As families undertook days out to the country and the seasides , people were keen to capture the outings with cameras and “ Wish you were here ’ ’ postcards became a huge industry as the ever-growing army of holiday makers flocked to the coast .
One of these postcards does not show the seaside but a photograph of adults and children involved in hop picking in the north of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on an annual influx of seasonal labour with some families coming on working holidays from London ’ s East End while others were gypsies who travelled the country according to what crops were being harvested .
Hampshire residents looked at the hop-pickers with suspicion and many local pubs put up the sign : “ No Pickers and No Travellers.
’ ’ Those not able to travel far found their pleasure closer to home such as the “ beach ’ ’ at Millbrook in Southampton in the years before the land was reclaimed from @ @ @

Industry was mainly concentrated in Southampton which was rapidly growing in importance as a cargo and passenger port.
To the east is Portsmouth which was home of the Royal Navy, to the north Aldershot which was the land of the Army, and Southampton was soon to emerge as the cradle of aviation.
The arrival of the petrol combustion engine changed the county in both rural and urban areas.
On farm the new form of transport replaced steam-driven machinery as well as most of the horses.
READ MORE: Big changes for Southampton's shore >>>
When cars began to be mass produced people found they were independently mobile, and the scenery changed once more.
As families undertook days out to the country and the seasides, people were keen to capture the outings with cameras and “Wish you were here’’ postcards became a huge industry as the ever-growing army of holiday makers flocked to the coast.
One of these postcards does not show the seaside but a photograph of adults and children involved in hop picking in the north of the county.
Hampshire’s hop-gardens depended on an annual influx of seasonal labour with some families coming on working holidays from London’s East End while others were gypsies who travelled the country according to what crops were being harvested.
Hampshire residents looked at the hop-pickers with suspicion and many local pubs put up the sign: “No Pickers and No Travellers.’’
Those not able to travel far found their pleasure closer to home such as the “beach’’ at Millbrook in Southampton in the years before the land was reclaimed from the water.


thedailyecho--2020-06-05--Police in Southampton given powers to crack down on anti-social behaviour

POLICE have issued a dispersal order as part of a clampdown on anti-social behaviour and crime in the St Mary 's area of Southampton .
The dispersal order will last until 7.30pm on Saturday , June 6 .
It covers an area including St Matthew ’ s Close , St Mary ’ s Street , Golden Grove , Kingsland Estate and Houndwell Park .
Used to crack down on anti-social behaviour and crime it gives police the power to break up groups of people .
Officers can seize any items used during anti-social behaviour incidents .
It also means youngsters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their home address , and follow-up work will be done with parents .
Police Sergeant Alan Dineley said “ We know that anti-social behaviour has a negative impact on those living and working in the St Mary ’ s area and this behaviour is not acceptable .
“ Our officers are on the ground today patrolling the area in order to disperse groups of youths who are seen hanging around the area and we will continue to patrol the area over the coming weeks to engage with the community and keep the public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behaviour or large gatherings of people should call 101 or report it to us online at www.hampshire.police.uk .
If a crime is in progress , call 999 . ''

The dispersal order will last until 7.30pm on Saturday, June 6.
It covers an area including St Matthew’s Close, St Mary’s Street, Golden Grove, Kingsland Estate and Houndwell Park.
Used to crack down on anti-social behaviour and crime it gives police the power to break up groups of people.
Officers can seize any items used during anti-social behaviour incidents.
It also means youngsters under 16-years-old can be taken be to their home address, and follow-up work will be done with parents.
Police Sergeant Alan Dineley said “We know that anti-social behaviour has a negative impact on those living and working in the St Mary’s area and this behaviour is not acceptable.
“Our officers are on the ground today patrolling the area in order to disperse groups of youths who are seen hanging around the area and we will continue to patrol the area over the coming weeks to engage with the community and keep the public safe.
“Anyone who witnesses anti-social behaviour or large gatherings of people should call 101 or report it to us online at www.hampshire.police.uk. If a crime is in progress, call 999."


thedailyecho--2020-06-05--Super-yacht Dilbar at Southampton Docks

Super-yacht Dilbar at Southampton Docks

PHOTOS have emerged showcasing the world 's largest super-yacht which has arrived on Southampton Water .
After a week-long voyage from Barcelona , the 156-metre Dilbar , said to be worth an eye-watering $ 650m , glistened in quite the spectacular way as she made her way up the river .
People stared in awe as she cruised past Hythe and other communities with homes along the waterfront .
It is believed her current destination remains at Dock 105 , along Southampton Docks .
Luxury facilities on board the huge vessel include almost 60 cabins and two helipads on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Newly-released pictures show the super yacht taking centre stage , clearly hard to miss as it floats gracefully on the water .
Dilbar is the fourth largest yacht in the world by length but the biggest in terms of gross tonnage ( 15,917 ) and interior volume .
Her 30,000kw diesel electric power plant , thought to be a record for a super-yacht , gives an impressive cruising speed of 22.5 knots .
She is owned by Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov , who is not believed to be on board .
Usmanov @ @ @ @ @ @ @ richest man , with a net worth of $ 16 billion , and is best known in business circles as the main shareholder of USM Holdings .
After the luxury mega yacht took over four years to build , it was launched on November 14 2015 at the Lurssen shipyard in Bremen , Germany , and delivered the following year .
Equipped with an Airbus H175 helicopter , she is 512ft long with a beam of 79ft and a draft of 20ft .
She has a displacement of 1,230 tons , which is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Described as one of the most complex and challenging yachts ever built , her recreation facilities include a 25-metre pool which holds 180 cubic metres of water .
She can accommodate 36 guests and 84 crew .
Three years ago Dilbar was named the winner of the 2017 World SuperYacht Award for Motor Yacht of the Year .
VesselsValue says the magnificent craft is worth $ 650m .
It is not known why the yacht came to Southampton or how long she is staying for .

After a week-long voyage from Barcelona, the 156-metre Dilbar, said to be worth an eye-watering $650m, glistened in quite the spectacular way as she made her way up the river.
People stared in awe as she cruised past Hythe and other communities with homes along the waterfront.
It is believed her current destination remains at Dock 105, along Southampton Docks.
Picture by Brian Davies
Luxury facilities on board the huge vessel include almost 60 cabins and two helipads on the bow and aft of the upper deck.
Newly-released pictures show the super yacht taking centre stage, clearly hard to miss as it floats gracefully on the water.
Dilbar is the fourth largest yacht in the world by length but the biggest in terms of gross tonnage (15,917) and interior volume.
Her 30,000kw diesel electric power plant, thought to be a record for a super-yacht, gives an impressive cruising speed of 22.5 knots.
She is owned by Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov, who is not believed to be on board.
Picture by Brian Davies
Usmanov was estimated to be Russia's fifth richest man, with a net worth of $16 billion, and is best known in business circles as the main shareholder of USM Holdings.
After the luxury mega yacht took over four years to build, it was launched on November 14 2015 at the Lurssen shipyard in Bremen, Germany, and delivered the following year.
Equipped with an Airbus H175 helicopter, she is 512ft long with a beam of 79ft and a draft of 20ft.
She has a displacement of 1,230 tons, which is the equivalent of around 186 elephants.
Picture by Brian Davies
Described as one of the most complex and challenging yachts ever built, her recreation facilities include a 25-metre pool which holds 180 cubic metres of water. She can accommodate 36 guests and 84 crew.
Three years ago Dilbar was named the winner of the 2017 World SuperYacht Award for Motor Yacht of the Year.
VesselsValue says the magnificent craft is worth $650m.
It is not known why the yacht came to Southampton or how long she is staying for.


thedailyecho--2020-06-05--This is where you have to wear a face mask in Southampton

VISITORS AND OUTPATIENTS at Southampton Hospitals will need to wear face coverings under new Government rules .
And , all hospital staff will be required to wear surgical masks in England from June 15 .
It comes following an announcement from Health Secretary Matt Hancock this afternoon .
He told the daily Downing Street press conference : “ As the NHS reopens right across the country , it ’ s critically important to stop the spread amongst staff , patients and visitors too .
“ So today we ’ re setting out that all hospital visitors and outpatients will need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the things that we ’ ve learnt is that those in hospital , those who are working in hospital , are more likely to catch coronavirus whether they work in a clinical setting or not . ''
Meanwhile , face coverings will be mandatory on public transport in England later this month .
Bus , coach , train , tram , ferry and aircraft passengers must wear a mask on their journeys , from June 15 to help reduce the risk spread of coronavirus .
In line with the latest government advice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to wear masks on its services , with immediate effect .
Passengers travelling through Southampton airport will be asked to bring their own face masks as key routes are relaunched this month .
Staff at the three terminals have been provided with personal protective equipment ( PPE ) , including masks .
Wightlink has confirmed that it will also be asking all customers to wear face coverings when travelling .

And, all hospital staff will be required to wear surgical masks in England from June 15.
It comes following an announcement from Health Secretary Matt Hancock this afternoon.
He told the daily Downing Street press conference: “As the NHS reopens right across the country, it’s critically important to stop the spread amongst staff, patients and visitors too.
“So today we’re setting out that all hospital visitors and outpatients will need to wear face coverings.
“One of the things that we’ve learnt is that those in hospital, those who are working in hospital, are more likely to catch coronavirus whether they work in a clinical setting or not."
Meanwhile, face coverings will be mandatory on public transport in England later this month.
Bus, coach, train, tram, ferry and aircraft passengers must wear a mask on their journeys, from June 15 to help reduce the risk spread of coronavirus.
In line with the latest government advice, Red Funnel is asking its passengers to wear masks on its services, with immediate effect.
Passengers travelling through Southampton airport will be asked to bring their own face masks as key routes are relaunched this month.
Staff at the three terminals have been provided with personal protective equipment (PPE), including masks.
Wightlink has confirmed that it will also be asking all customers to wear face coverings when travelling.


thedailyecho--2020-06-05--Southampton man charged with string of burglaries in the city

A MAN has appeared in court after being charged with a string of burglaries in Southampton .
Alexander Dibden , @ @ @ @ @ , Southampton , has been charged with : • Two burglaries at the One Stop @ @ @ @ @ 4 • A burglary at the same shop on April 5 • A burglary at @ @ @ @ @ East Road on April 9 • A burglary at Oxford Brasserie on Oxford Street on @ @ @ @ @ Southampton Magistrates ' Court on Thursday , June 4 , and is due to appear @ @ @ @ @ June 11 .

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