thedailyecho--2020-02-15--How to keep your pet dog calm during Storm Dennis

WITH strong gales and heavy rain forecast once again this weekend , taking the dog out for a walk can be a bit of a nightmare for pet owners .
With Storm Dennis set to be a right menace across the UK on Saturday and Sunday , Dogs Trust is providing top tips and advice on how to keep our four-legged friends happy and safe .
Catherine Dobbie , Veterinary Surgeon at Dogs Trust , said : “ Extreme weather and thunderstorms can be distressing for dogs .
`` Signs to look out for include pacing around the home , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and hide .
`` There are steps owners can take to comfort their dog and help them cope if their dogs are becoming anxious .
`` If you ’ re worried about the weather , keep your dog indoors as much as possible.
” • If you ca n't get outside during the storm..
If the storm is disrupting your dog ’ s exercise routine , activities such as a toy filled with food so that they can use up some energy playing and ‘ exploring ’ for food , often work well @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a great distraction from any unsettling sounds .
Make sure your dog has somewhere safe in their favourite room , perhaps under a table .
Close curtains , turn lights on , and turn up the volume on your TV or radio to mask the sounds of the storm .
• If your dog just wants to hide away ... Do n't force them to come out of their hiding place , allow them to stay where they feel safe .
• When the storm is over and you 're able to head @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a lead in case they get scared by any sudden noises .
• If you are near an area that may flood ... Be aware that flood water could contain raw sewage , and might be contaminated .
Keep you and your pet out of it as the water could contain toxins , which could be dangerous to your pet if swallowed , and could remain on their coat if not bathed properly .
• Make sure your pet has dry shelter Pet owners should know where their pets are at all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pets kept outside , ensure they have a safe and dry shelter , or if appropriate bring them indoors .
They may be scared and unsure and will need reassurance .
For more information and advice visit www.dogstrust.org.uk/advice

With Storm Dennis set to be a right menace across the UK on Saturday and Sunday, Dogs Trust is providing top tips and advice on how to keep our four-legged friends happy and safe.
Catherine Dobbie, Veterinary Surgeon at Dogs Trust, said: “Extreme weather and thunderstorms can be distressing for dogs.
"Signs to look out for include pacing around the home, excessive barking, or trying to run and hide.
"There are steps owners can take to comfort their dog and help them cope if their dogs are becoming anxious.
"If you’re worried about the weather, keep your dog indoors as much as possible.”
Top tips include:
• If you can't get outside during the storm..
If the storm is disrupting your dog’s exercise routine, activities such as a toy filled with food so that they can use up some energy playing and ‘exploring’ for food, often work well.
Games like this can also be a great distraction from any unsettling sounds.
• Provide a safe hiding place
Make sure your dog has somewhere safe in their favourite room, perhaps under a table.
Close curtains, turn lights on, and turn up the volume on your TV or radio to mask the sounds of the storm.
• If your dog just wants to hide away...
Don't force them to come out of their hiding place, allow them to stay where they feel safe.
• When the storm is over and you're able to head out safely...
Always keep your dog on a lead in case they get scared by any sudden noises.
• If you are near an area that may flood...
Be aware that flood water could contain raw sewage, and might be contaminated.
Keep you and your pet out of it as the water could contain toxins, which could be dangerous to your pet if swallowed, and could remain on their coat if not bathed properly.
• Make sure your pet has dry shelter
Pet owners should know where their pets are at all times.
If there is any risk to pets kept outside, ensure they have a safe and dry shelter, or if appropriate bring them indoors.
They may be scared and unsure and will need reassurance.
For more information and advice visit www.dogstrust.org.uk/advice


thedailyecho--2020-02-15--MISSING: Elizabeth Cookson was last seen in the Lordshill area of Southampton

POLICE are looking for a 74-year-old Southampton woman who went missing this morning .
Elizabeth Cookson was last seen in @ @ @ @ @ 9am .
She is around 5ft tall with white hair and glasses , and is @ @ @ @ @ It is thought she is wearing green three quarter-length trousers , a bright orange and @ @ @ @ @ top , and is wearing purple slippers or shoes .
A police spokesperson said : @ @ @ @ @ her welfare and are asking anyone who has seen her to please get in touch @ @ @ @ @ seen her , please call us on 101 quoting incident 289 of today ’ s @ @ @ @ @ the event of an emergency . ''

Elizabeth Cookson was last seen in the Lordshill area at around 9am.
She is around 5ft tall with white hair and glasses, and is wearing quite distinctive clothing.
It is thought she is wearing green three quarter-length trousers, a bright orange and purple coat with a blue top, and is wearing purple slippers or shoes.
A police spokesperson said: "We are concerned for her welfare and are asking anyone who has seen her to please get in touch.
"If you have seen her, please call us on 101 quoting incident 289 of today’s date. Dial 999 in the event of an emergency."


thedailyecho--2020-02-15--Storm Dennis: How the Met Office name storms

WITH Storm Dennis quickly following Storm Ciara , it definitely feels a lot more like winter this week .
After a mild start to the year , we have been battered by heavy rain and severe gales .
But who comes up with the names for storms and what 's next ?
Why do the Met Office name storms ?
The Met Office first decided to give storms a name in 2014 with the first one named Abigail in November 2015 .
The hope was that naming severe storms would make people more aware of them and how dangerous they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easier to follow the progress of a storm on the TV , radio , or on social media , if it has a name .
Every summer the Met Office and Met Éireann ask people to send in their ideas for future storm names .
Look out for their # NameOurStorms campaign on social media around July this year for the chance for your name to be included .
A new list of names will be compiled jointly between Met Éireann , the Met Office and KNMI ( The Dutch national weather forecasting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020/2021 storm season .
What are the storm names for this year ?
• Ciara ( February 8 to 9 ) so far this year .
Dennis is set to arrive this weekend and then we 've got : Names alternate between male and female and run from A-Z based on some of the more popular names suggested to the Met Office as well as 'reflecting the diversity of Britain , Ireland and the Netherlands ' .
To ensure the Met Office is in line with the US National Hurricane Centre naming conventions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Q , U , X , Y and Z are not included .
Are there any names the Met Office has ruled out ?
Among the names suggested to the Met Office , officials have rejected anything that is n't a 'proper name ' .
Other rejected names included Hammer , Hades , Forkbeard , Megatron and In A Teacup .

After a mild start to the year, we have been battered by heavy rain and severe gales.
But who comes up with the names for storms and what's next?
Why do the Met Office name storms?
The Met Office first decided to give storms a name in 2014 with the first one named Abigail in November 2015.
The hope was that naming severe storms would make people more aware of them and how dangerous they can be.
And it makes it easier to follow the progress of a storm on the TV, radio, or on social media, if it has a name.
Can I suggest a storm name?
Every summer the Met Office and Met Éireann ask people to send in their ideas for future storm names.
Look out for their #NameOurStorms campaign on social media around July this year for the chance for your name to be included.
A new list of names will be compiled jointly between Met Éireann, the Met Office and KNMI (The Dutch national weather forecasting service) in September for the following 2020/2021 storm season.
What are the storm names for this year?
We've already had:
Storm Atiyah (arrived December 8 to 9)
Brendan (January 13 to 14)
Ciara (February 8 to 9) so far this year.
Dennis is set to arrive this weekend and then we've got:
Ellen
Francis
Gerda
Hugh
Iris
Jan
Kitty
Liam
Maura
Noah
Olivia
Piet
Róisín
Samir
Tara
Vince
Willow
Names alternate between male and female and run from A-Z based on some of the more popular names suggested to the Met Office as well as 'reflecting the diversity of Britain, Ireland and the Netherlands'.
To ensure the Met Office is in line with the US National Hurricane Centre naming conventions, names which begin with the letters Q, U, X, Y and Z are not included.
Are there any names the Met Office has ruled out?
Among the names suggested to the Met Office, officials have rejected anything that isn't a 'proper name'.
That includes:
Apocalypse, Baldrick, Big Boss, Gnasher, Hot Brew, root ripper, Stormageddon, Ssswetcaroline, Vader, Voldermort and branch wobbler.
Other rejected names included Hammer, Hades, Forkbeard, Megatron and In A Teacup.


thedailyecho--2020-02-15--Lidl recalls Lupilu baby food pouches over fears they contain mould

SUPERMARKET chain Lidl has recalled 10 different flavours of baby food pouches over fears they contain mould .
Shoppers who have bought the Lupilu Organic pouches have been urged to return them to stores for a full refund .
A Food Standards Agency spokesman added : `` The possible presence of mould makes the products unsafe to eat `` If you have bought any of these products , do not eat them .
`` Instead return them to a Lidl store for a full refund with or without a receipt .
`` No other Lupilu products in Lidl GB stores @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lidl GB wishes to apologise for any inconvenice caused . ''
• Lupilu organic fruit pouches stage 1 in all flavours - Apples and Strawberries , Bananas and Apples and Bananas and Peaches ( 120g pack sizes ) • Lupilu organic fruit and veg pouches stage 1 in all flavours - Apples , Carrots and Parsnips ; Butternut Squash , Apples , Carrots and Prunes and Sweet Potato , Pumpkin , Apples and Blueberries in 120g pack sizes .
• Stage 1 Organic Baby Apple pouches which come in a five-pack , each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lupilu Organic Baby Breakfast Pouches Stage 2 in all flavours - Banana yoghurt with oats and rice ; Banana , blueberries and rice ; Mango yoghurt with oats and rice ( 100g )

Shoppers who have bought the Lupilu Organic pouches have been urged to return them to stores for a full refund.
A Food Standards Agency spokesman added: "The possible presence of mould makes the products unsafe to eat
"If you have bought any of these products, do not eat them.
"Instead return them to a Lidl store for a full refund with or without a receipt.
"No other Lupilu products in Lidl GB stores are affected by this recall.
"Lidl GB wishes to apologise for any inconvenice caused."
Affected products are:


thedailyecho--2020-02-15--Martin Lewis: Had a payday loan – check NOW if you can reclaim £1,000s

Over 350,000 former Wonga customers , who were mis-sold payday loans , have received letters telling them they ’ ll receive a paltry 4.3 % of what they were owed after it went into administration .
So , this is a wake-up call for anyone who may have been mis-sold a payday loan - DO N'T WAIT to check if you 're due £100s or 1,000s , or it could be too late… Why have Wonga customers received so little ?
Wonga customers who were awarded payouts having been mis-sold their loans , are only getting 4.3p per £100 owed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , get just £86 .
I and others long campaigned for payday loan regulation , but when it came in 2015 , that was far too late .
These vultures had preyed on and profited from the vulnerable with impunity for years .
Then when regulation finally came , enabling people to reclaim , some of these international firms declared their UK arms bust , so they were n't liable , likely leaving some of the founders sitting on cushions of cash powered by usurious profits .
Yet ultimately , legally , UK @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's a dead company .
So ( oversimplifying a touch ) the administrators simply add up its assets and share them among those it owed money to - including those due mis-sold money back .
Ultimately , I suspect the only thing you 'll be able to do now is spit , swear , stamp your feet then get on with life .
If you ’ ve been mis-sold put in a claim urgently .
Many of these firms are going under due to a combination of the regulation cutting profits and them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loans .
If you were mis-sold a payday loan by a firm that is still solvent , you get the full amount back .
But if it goes bust , you 're just one of the creditors , and will be lucky to get a few pence per pound – just like with Wonga – other ’ s that are already bust include QuickQuid , Piggy Bank and Wage Day Advance .
How to check you were mis-sold .
Payday loan firms should have done a number of checks to ensure the loan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mis-sold .
For example… - It didn ’ t examine your finances to ensure you can afford the loan and fees .
For instance , you shouldn ’ t be given a £1,000 loan if you only earn £500/month .
- It wasn ’ t clear how much it would cost you in total to repay the loan .
- You weren ’ t given full or accurate information about how and when to pay back your loan .
- It did n't tell you that a payday loan should not be used @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in financial difficulty .
- You were n't told what to do if you have a complaint .
If you were mis-sold then you are due back all the interest , fees , charges and 8 % per year statutory interest on top since you took it out .
This can be large as Paydayloanalice said “ I followed Martin ’ s advice after getting 16 payday loans in 2yrs .
I received Lending Stream ’ s refund and got over £1,600 .
This has allowed me to pay off a credit card @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to less stress '' .
You can claim on existing loans and loans you ’ ve already paid off , usually as long as you raise the case within six years of taking out the loan .
My www.mse.me/reclaimpaydayloan guide has free help and a tool , or just write to the lender yourself explaining why you think you were mis-sold .
And if the payday lender rejects you , take your case to the free www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk – over 60 % of people who have , won .
Payday loans are a flawed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dire need , would see such an improvement within a month that they both don ’ t need to borrow again , and could repay last month ’ s loan plus huge interest ?
Yet there can be short term emergencies where some need to borrow .
Always minimise the amount you borrow , ensure you can afford the repayments , and repay as quickly as you can ( without killing your finances ) .
Here are some options… These are independently run local non-profit organisations which assist people who may not have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Find if there ’ s one for you at www.findyourcreditunion.co.uk .
Loan rates are capped at 43 % rep APR .
Use an existing credit card provided you can fully repay it the next month If you spend on a credit card this month , you ’ re billed the next month , and provided you can clear all the debt there ’ s no interest .
So , if you ’ re looking for a one-month respite , it works .
Even if not a costly credit card still tends to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ payday loan or if you can get a 0 % for purchases card ( more info at www.moneysavingexpert.com/0 % ) .
Ask family or friends for help It may be tricky , but it may be worth asking for help , even if it ’ s just going around for dinner or babysitting children to help save on costs .
Plus , often talking about your money problems can be a huge relief .
Though think carefully through the pros and cons of this – especially if it puts you in someone ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as leverage over you .
Check if you ’ re eligible for a loan from the Government Those on some benefits meeting stringent conditions may be eligible for an interest free loan of up to £800 , it ’ s worth checking www.gov.uk/budgeting-help-benefits - but don ’ t expect it .
If you ’ re really struggling with money then you need one-on-one debt counselling help .
Book an appointment with either citizensadvice.org.uk , capuk.org , stepchange.org or nationaldebtline.org .
They ’ re there to help , not judge .
The biggest message @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I finally slept last night '' .
Martin Lewis is the Founder of MoneySavingExpert.com .
To join the 13 million people who get his free Money Tips weekly email , go to www.moneysavingexpert.com/latesttip

Over 350,000 former Wonga customers, who were mis-sold payday loans, have received letters telling them they’ll receive a paltry 4.3% of what they were owed after it went into administration.
So, this is a wake-up call for anyone who may have been mis-sold a payday loan - DON'T WAIT to check if you're due £100s or 1,000s, or it could be too late…
Why have Wonga customers received so little?
Wonga customers who were awarded payouts having been mis-sold their loans, are only getting 4.3p per £100 owed. In other words, due £2,000, get just £86.
I and others long campaigned for payday loan regulation, but when it came in 2015, that was far too late. These vultures had preyed on and profited from the vulnerable with impunity for years. Then when regulation finally came, enabling people to reclaim, some of these international firms declared their UK arms bust, so they weren't liable, likely leaving some of the founders sitting on cushions of cash powered by usurious profits.
Yet ultimately, legally, UK Wonga doesn't exist anymore - it's a dead company. So (oversimplifying a touch) the administrators simply add up its assets and share them among those it owed money to - including those due mis-sold money back. Ultimately, I suspect the only thing you'll be able to do now is spit, swear, stamp your feet then get on with life.
If you’ve been mis-sold put in a claim urgently.
Many of these firms are going under due to a combination of the regulation cutting profits and them paying the price for mis-selling so many loans. If you were mis-sold a payday loan by a firm that is still solvent, you get the full amount back. But if it goes bust, you're just one of the creditors, and will be lucky to get a few pence per pound – just like with Wonga – other’s that are already bust include QuickQuid, Piggy Bank and Wage Day Advance.
How to check you were mis-sold.
Payday loan firms should have done a number of checks to ensure the loan was appropriate, if not you were mis-sold. For example… - It didn’t examine your finances to ensure you can afford the loan and fees. For instance, you shouldn’t be given a £1,000 loan if you only earn £500/month.
- It wasn’t clear how much it would cost you in total to repay the loan.
- You weren’t given full or accurate information about how and when to pay back your loan.
- It didn't tell you that a payday loan should not be used for long-term borrowing or if you are in financial difficulty.
- You weren't told what to do if you have a complaint.
If you were mis-sold then you are due back all the interest, fees, charges and 8% per year statutory interest on top since you took it out. This can be large as Paydayloanalice said “I followed Martin’s advice after getting 16 payday loans in 2yrs. I received Lending Stream’s refund and got over £1,600. This has allowed me to pay off a credit card, so I’m looking forward to less stress".
You can claim on existing loans and loans you’ve already paid off, usually as long as you raise the case within six years of taking out the loan. My www.mse.me/reclaimpaydayloan guide has free help and a tool, or just write to the lender yourself explaining why you think you were mis-sold.
And if the payday lender rejects you, take your case to the free www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk – over 60% of people who have, won.
Payday loan alternatives
Payday loans are a flawed concept for most. How many in dire need, would see such an improvement within a month that they both don’t need to borrow again, and could repay last month’s loan plus huge interest? Yet there can be short term emergencies where some need to borrow. Always minimise the amount you borrow, ensure you can afford the repayments, and repay as quickly as you can (without killing your finances).
Here are some options…
Check out a credit union
These are independently run local non-profit organisations which assist people who may not have access to financial products and services elsewhere. Find if there’s one for you at www.findyourcreditunion.co.uk. Loan rates are capped at 43% rep APR.
Use an existing credit card provided you can fully repay it the next month
If you spend on a credit card this month, you’re billed the next month, and provided you can clear all the debt there’s no interest. So, if you’re looking for a one-month respite, it works. Even if not a costly credit card still tends to be cheaper over a month than a payday loan or if you can get a 0% for purchases card (more info at www.moneysavingexpert.com/0%).
Ask family or friends for help
It may be tricky, but it may be worth asking for help, even if it’s just going around for dinner or babysitting children to help save on costs. Plus, often talking about your money problems can be a huge relief. Though think carefully through the pros and cons of this – especially if it puts you in someone’s debt that they may use it as leverage over you.
Check if you’re eligible for a loan from the Government
Those on some benefits meeting stringent conditions may be eligible for an interest free loan of up to £800, it’s worth checking www.gov.uk/budgeting-help-benefits - but don’t expect it.
Get non-profit debt counselling help
If you’re really struggling with money then you need one-on-one debt counselling help. Book an appointment with either citizensadvice.org.uk, capuk.org, stepchange.org or nationaldebtline.org. They’re there to help, not judge. The biggest message I get after people go is "I finally slept last night".
Martin Lewis is the Founder of MoneySavingExpert.com.
To join the 13 million people who get his free Money Tips weekly email, go to www.moneysavingexpert.com/latesttip


thedailyecho--2020-02-17--Stranded — more than 100 passengers spend night on Red Funnel ferry at Southampton

MORE THAN 100 Red Funnel passengers were stuck overnight on the car ferry in Southampton on Saturday night , with the boat unable to set off due to adverse weather conditions .
Storm Dennis ensured that the seas were too choppy for the boat to disembark from its Southampton base , as passengers were taken onboard and looked after by Red Funnel staff for more than 14 hours .
• Storm Dennis : Roads close , trains stop running and hundreds of homes at risk Southampton to East Cowes sailings from 7.30pm onwards were affected , with those on board @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Solent at 9.15am yesterday .
Karen Chapman Green , one of the passengers affected , said : `` We arrived at the car ferry terminal at around 7pm , and were concerned due to how cold it was in the waiting room .
`` The captain made the decision to let everyone on board .
which was hugely appreciated , as we were able to get warm and comfortable .
`` They turned the lights down at around 11pm and people were sleeping anywhere they could rest their heads .
Every couple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and told us hot drinks were available .
`` At 7am we were given a free breakfast and more hot drinks .
The crew were all amazing given the situation , I even managed to borrow a phone charger to keep people up-to-date with our situation .
`` I was with my 81 year old mum , and the staff went above and beyond to ensure she was comfortable . ''
• Storm Dennis : Live updates as trains are halted and barriers go up to protect 200 Romsey homes from flooding Fellow @ @ @ @ @ @ @ went on at 8pm , and was able to get food .
Staff put the heating up , the lights down , and nothing was too much trouble .
`` A lady called Claire looked after us all night , she was absolutely great at keeping us updated and checking on everyone , while remaining friendly and smiling — nothing was too much trouble . ''
The passengers arrived back in East Cowes shortly after 10am yesterday morning .

Storm Dennis ensured that the seas were too choppy for the boat to disembark from its Southampton base, as passengers were taken onboard and looked after by Red Funnel staff for more than 14 hours.
Southampton to East Cowes sailings from 7.30pm onwards were affected, with those on board finally able to begin the journey across the Solent at 9.15am yesterday.
Karen Chapman Green, one of the passengers affected, said: "We arrived at the car ferry terminal at around 7pm, and were concerned due to how cold it was in the waiting room.
"The captain made the decision to let everyone on board. which was hugely appreciated, as we were able to get warm and comfortable.
"They turned the lights down at around 11pm and people were sleeping anywhere they could rest their heads. Every couple of hours a crew member came round and told us hot drinks were available.
"At 7am we were given a free breakfast and more hot drinks. The crew were all amazing given the situation, I even managed to borrow a phone charger to keep people up-to-date with our situation.
"I was with my 81 year old mum, and the staff went above and beyond to ensure she was comfortable."
Fellow passenger Tamara Gaskin said: "I went on at 8pm, and was able to get food. Staff put the heating up, the lights down, and nothing was too much trouble.
"A lady called Claire looked after us all night, she was absolutely great at keeping us updated and checking on everyone, while remaining friendly and smiling — nothing was too much trouble."
The passengers arrived back in East Cowes shortly after 10am yesterday morning.


thedailyecho--2020-02-17--Storm Dennis: Police warning to drivers after Porsche aquaplanes on M27

A WARNING has been issued to drivers after a high value car was damaged when it aquaplaned on a Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ near on the M27 near Cadnam after hitting a pool of water on the motorway @ @ @ @ @ drivers are being warned to take care on the roads following on from Storm Dennis @ @ @ @ @ and rain across the UK over the weekend .
In a tweet by Hants Roads @ @ @ @ @ `` Whilst Storm Dennis may have subsided in Hampshire , a lot of standing water @ @ @ @ @ to the conditions and road you see it today , not as you think you @ @ @ @

The Porsche crashed near on the M27 near Cadnam after hitting a pool of water on the motorway earlier this morning.
Now drivers are being warned to take care on the roads following on from Storm Dennis, which brought heavy wind and rain across the UK over the weekend.
In a tweet by Hants Roads Policing, police said: "Whilst Storm Dennis may have subsided in Hampshire, a lot of standing water remains.
"Please drive to the conditions and road you see it today, not as you think you know it."


thedailyecho--2020-02-17--Storm Dennis: Travel misery continues

Storm Dennis: Travel misery continues

STORM Dennis is continuing to cause travel misery for Hampshire residents .
High winds and torrential rain battered much of the country over the weekend .
However , more travel chaos is expected today .
Rail operator Great Western Railway has announced disruptions to its services between Southampton Central and Romsey this morning .
South Western Railway and Crosscounty have also announced disruption to services between Basingstoke and Bournemouth .
Meanwhile , ferry operator Red Jet has suspended it services between Southampton and the Isle of Wight and South due to adverse weather .
As previously reported the Environment Agency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the night setting up temporary barriers in Romsey .
Water levels in the Lower Test at Romsey and Testwood are been high and slowly rising .
A spokesperson from the Environment Agency said : “ There will be a significant amount of water flooding land and fields from Timsbury to Romsey .
“ Some footpath flooding may affect Rivermead Close and the Memorial Park .
At Romsey Industrial estate , water may be ponded on land near to Greatbridge Road .
“ Land at Broadlands and Testwood will also flood.
” High river @ @ @ @ @ @ @ continue for the next three to five days .
Storm Dennis saw severe weather across the county – just one week after Storm Ciara hit .
Those travelling were faced with delays as the gusts and downpours caused fallen trees , flooded roads and major disruption to train services .

High winds and torrential rain battered much of the country over the weekend.
However, more travel chaos is expected today.
Rail operator Great Western Railway has announced disruptions to its services between Southampton Central and Romsey this morning.
South Western Railway and Crosscounty have also announced disruption to services between Basingstoke and Bournemouth.
Meanwhile, ferry operator Red Jet has suspended it services between Southampton and the Isle of Wight and South due to adverse weather.
As previously reported the Environment Agency and Hampshire Fire and Rescue worked into the night setting up temporary barriers in Romsey.
Water levels in the Lower Test at Romsey and Testwood are been high and slowly rising.
A spokesperson from the Environment Agency said: “There will be a significant amount of water flooding land and fields from Timsbury to Romsey.
“Some footpath flooding may affect Rivermead Close and the Memorial Park. At Romsey Industrial estate, water may be ponded on land near to Greatbridge Road.
“Land at Broadlands and Testwood will also flood.”
High river levels and land flooding is expected to continue for the next three to five days.
Storm Dennis saw severe weather across the county – just one week after Storm Ciara hit.
Those travelling were faced with delays as the gusts and downpours caused fallen trees, flooded roads and major disruption to train services.


thedailyecho--2020-02-17--Storm Dennis: Roads close, trains stop running and hundreds of homes at risk

NEARLY 200 homes are at risk of flooding in Romsey after Storm Dennis battered Hampshire over the weekend .
The Environment Agency and Hampshire Fire and Rescue were out setting up temporary barriers in the town yesterday as the heavy rain continued to pour .
Water levels in the Lower Test at Romsey and Testwood are high and are slowly rising .
A spokesperson from the Environment Agency said : “ There will be a significant amount of water flooding land and fields from Timsbury to Romsey .
“ Some footpath flooding may affect Rivermead Close and the Memorial Park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may be ponded on land near to Greatbridge Road .
“ Land at Broadlands and Testwood will also flood.
” High river levels and land flooding is expected to continue for the next three to five days .
Storm Dennis saw severe weather across the county – just one week after Storm Ciara hit .
Those travelling were faced with delays as the gusts and downpours caused fallen trees , flooded roads and major disruption to train services .
On Sunday trains between Bournemouth and Southampton Central were cancelled due to serious flooding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no trains between Eastleigh and Winchester , nor between Sway and Brockenhurst .
More than 230 easyJet flights , many landing and taking off from Southampton Airport , were cancelled due to the high winds .
There was flooding on the M27 at junction 11 for Fareham and Ashurst Bridge Road became impassable after heavy overnight rain .
Red Funnel and Red Jet crossings were suspended and the A3024 Mountbatten Way was partially blocked by a fallen tree .
Trees also blocked Garnier Road in Winchester and the A32 in Wickham .
Stokes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saturday through to Sunday due to debris on the road .
On Saturday afternoon , firefighters were called to a petrol station in Hamble to deal with a ‘ dangerous structure ’ .
There was also a power cut affecting parts of New Milton , Barton on Sea , Brockenhurst and Hordle , which lasted more than four hours .
SSE said at the time : “ We ’ re sorry for the loss of supply .
We currently have a fault affecting the areas .
“ Our engineers are on site working @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as quickly as they can.
” Two addresses in the SO21 area also went without power from around 5pm .

The Environment Agency and Hampshire Fire and Rescue were out setting up temporary barriers in the town yesterday as the heavy rain continued to pour.
Water levels in the Lower Test at Romsey and Testwood are high and are slowly rising.
A spokesperson from the Environment Agency said: “There will be a significant amount of water flooding land and fields from Timsbury to Romsey.
“Some footpath flooding may affect Rivermead Close and the Memorial Park. At Romsey Industrial estate, water may be ponded on land near to Greatbridge Road.
“Land at Broadlands and Testwood will also flood.”
High river levels and land flooding is expected to continue for the next three to five days.
Storm Dennis saw severe weather across the county – just one week after Storm Ciara hit.
Those travelling were faced with delays as the gusts and downpours caused fallen trees, flooded roads and major disruption to train services.
On Sunday trains between Bournemouth and Southampton Central were cancelled due to serious flooding on the tracks.
There were also no trains between Eastleigh and Winchester, nor between Sway and Brockenhurst.
More than 230 easyJet flights, many landing and taking off from Southampton Airport, were cancelled due to the high winds.
There was flooding on the M27 at junction 11 for Fareham and Ashurst Bridge Road became impassable after heavy overnight rain.
Red Funnel and Red Jet crossings were suspended and the A3024 Mountbatten Way was partially blocked by a fallen tree.
Trees also blocked Garnier Road in Winchester and the A32 in Wickham.
Stokes Bay Road in Gosport was shut from Saturday through to Sunday due to debris on the road.
On Saturday afternoon, firefighters were called to a petrol station in Hamble to deal with a ‘dangerous structure’.
There was also a power cut affecting parts of New Milton, Barton on Sea, Brockenhurst and Hordle, which lasted more than four hours.
SSE said at the time: “We’re sorry for the loss of supply. We currently have a fault affecting the areas.
“Our engineers are on site working hard to get the power back on as quickly as they can.”
Two addresses in the SO21 area also went without power from around 5pm.


thedailyecho--2020-02-17--Investigations continue after woman in her 20s is raped near John Lewis at Westquay

POLICE are continuing to investigate after a woman in her 20s was raped at Westquay Shopping Centre on Saturday morning .
Officers were called to reports of an assault at 8am – around an hour before the shops opened .
Police closed off an area to the right of the main entrance to John Lewis off Harbour Parade .
A police van was parked up on the pavement and blue tape was in place .
Behind the cordon , which was removed early on Sunday morning , police were continuing their investigation and other officers nearby were making enquiries .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Echo yesterday : `` There are no real updates to the case at the moment .
`` We are not proactively pursuing witnesses as of yet but people with any information that may prove helpful can always contact 101 . ''
The rape allegation comes just weeks after it was revealed that crime levels in the city are `` significantly higher than the national average '' .
As previously reported , crime in Southampton went up for the fifth consecutive year between 2018/19 .
Southampton City Councillor Dave Shields , cabinet member for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` This is an ongoing investigation by the police so I do not wish to comment on this case in particular .
`` But I 'm always concerned to see serious crime in the city centre at any time , and I 'm keen to work with local businesses and the police to make Southampton a safer place . ''
He added : `` Southampton has always had a higher crime rate than the national figures because of the nature of the city .
`` It is disappointing that there has been a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but Southampton has gone up . ''
Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner Enzo Riglia said last summer the Police and Crime Commissioner was given Home Office funding to establish a Violence Reduction Unit ( VRU ) in Hampshire `` which is bringing together partners from policing , probation education , health and local authorities to identify the root causes of violence and develop solutions to reduce it '' .
The Safe City Partnership is also working with partners across the city to understand the causes of crime in Southampton and to take action @

Officers were called to reports of an assault at 8am – around an hour before the shops opened. Police closed off an area to the right of the main entrance to John Lewis off Harbour Parade. A police van was parked up on the pavement and blue tape was in place.
Behind the cordon, which was removed early on Sunday morning, police were continuing their investigation and other officers nearby were making enquiries.
A spokesman from Hampshire Constabulary told the Echo yesterday: "There are no real updates to the case at the moment.
"We are not proactively pursuing witnesses as of yet but people with any information that may prove helpful can always contact 101."
The rape allegation comes just weeks after it was revealed that crime levels in the city are "significantly higher than the national average".
As previously reported, crime in Southampton went up for the fifth consecutive year between 2018/19.
Southampton City Councillor Dave Shields, cabinet member for healthier and safer city, said: "This is an ongoing investigation by the police so I do not wish to comment on this case in particular.
"But I'm always concerned to see serious crime in the city centre at any time, and I'm keen to work with local businesses and the police to make Southampton a safer place."
He added: "Southampton has always had a higher crime rate than the national figures because of the nature of the city.
"It is disappointing that there has been a drop of crime in Hampshire and Portsmouth but Southampton has gone up."
Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner Enzo Riglia said last summer the Police and Crime Commissioner was given Home Office funding to establish a Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) in Hampshire "which is bringing together partners from policing, probation education, health and local authorities to identify the root causes of violence and develop solutions to reduce it".
The Safe City Partnership is also working with partners across the city to understand the causes of crime in Southampton and to take action.


thedailyecho--2020-02-17--Man caught driving stolen £22k Kia... because his friend was 'too high' to get behind the wheel

A SOUTHAMPTON man was caught driving a stolen £22,000 car when he went to get cigarettes at a city petrol station .
Craig Fisher , 32 , was captured on CCTV driving into Esso Petrol Station in Northam in a Kia Sportage .
The 2016 registered car , said to be worth £22,000 , had been stolen in a burglary hours earlier .
But Fisher , who was sentenced at Southampton Crown Court this week , said it was not him who had stolen the vehicle .
The court heard it had been stolen by a fellow drug user , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Colden Common , in June 2017 .
Fisher said the man had asked him to drive the car because he had taken drugs and was too high to drive himself .
He told police that after stopping at the petrol station he drove him and his friend to ASDA car park in Portland Terrace where they both took drugs .
Now Fisher , who pleaded guilty to one count of handling stolen goods , has been given a suspended sentence .
Sentencing , Judge Peter Henry said this was part due to delays @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And mitigating for Fisher , Khalid Missouri said his client had managed to get away from his former friendship group , who he said had encouraged his offending behaviour .
Mr Missouri also said that Fisher 's four children would lose out if their father went to prison .
In sentencing Fisher , of Colby Street , Southampton , to an 18 month sentence , suspended for 12 months , Judge Henry said : `` You committed these offences in June 2017 , more than two-and-a-half years ago .
`` This ( delay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should not be waiting two-and-a-half years to be sentenced and victims should not have to wait two-and-a-half years to find out what happened .
`` But still , this is where we are . ''
Fisher was also ordered to complete 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days .

Craig Fisher, 32, was captured on CCTV driving into Esso Petrol Station in Northam in a Kia Sportage.
The 2016 registered car, said to be worth £22,000, had been stolen in a burglary hours earlier.
But Fisher, who was sentenced at Southampton Crown Court this week, said it was not him who had stolen the vehicle.
The court heard it had been stolen by a fellow drug user, from a property in Moors Close, Colden Common, in June 2017.
Fisher said the man had asked him to drive the car because he had taken drugs and was too high to drive himself.
He told police that after stopping at the petrol station he drove him and his friend to ASDA car park in Portland Terrace where they both took drugs.
Now Fisher, who pleaded guilty to one count of handling stolen goods, has been given a suspended sentence.
Sentencing, Judge Peter Henry said this was part due to delays in bringing the case to court.
And mitigating for Fisher, Khalid Missouri said his client had managed to get away from his former friendship group, who he said had encouraged his offending behaviour.
Mr Missouri also said that Fisher's four children would lose out if their father went to prison.
In sentencing Fisher, of Colby Street, Southampton, to an 18 month sentence, suspended for 12 months, Judge Henry said: "You committed these offences in June 2017, more than two-and-a-half years ago.
"This (delay) should not be happening. You should not be waiting two-and-a-half years to be sentenced and victims should not have to wait two-and-a-half years to find out what happened.
"But still, this is where we are."
Fisher was also ordered to complete 15 rehabilitation activity requirement days.


thedailyecho--2020-02-17--New Forest community centre could be transformed into 'desperately needed' bedsits for homeless peop

New Forest community centre could be transformed into 'desperately needed' bedsits for homeless people

CIVIC chiefs are planning to use a Hampshire community centre to provide `` desperately-needed '' accommodation for the homeless .
New Forest District Council has drawn up proposals to convert Blackfield Neighbourhood Centre into five bedsits following failed attempts to let the building , which has been vacant for some time .
The council is trying to reduce the number of homeless people staying in bed and breakfast accommodation by making use of existing buildings in the district .
Last May it secured Pentagon Court in Blackfield in a move which has already cut its annual B & B bill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authority looks set to give itself planning permission to convert the community centre , which is next to a nursery on the Heather Road estate .
Its application says : `` The building is already in keeping with its surroundings as most houses within the overall development employ similar , if not the same , materials .
`` The bedsits will each contain their own private en-suite and robust furniture for residents to store their belongings , along with a fridge positioned below the desk .
`` There will also be two communal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residents to eat , cook and do their laundry .
`` The property will be used to address the short-term housing requirements of five separate 'general need ' households within the community until long-term solutions are secured .
`` It is hoped the scheme will quickly provide desperately-needed accommodation .
`` The conversion of buildings into flats or bed-sits can make an important contribution to the local housing stock .
`` Blackfield Community Centre provides an ideal location for temporary accommodation for smaller households awaiting longer term housing solutions , given its proximity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transport .
`` The proposal ’ s impact on the character and appearance of the immediate area will be minimal .
`` The adjacent nursery operator have been made aware of the proposals and no concerns or objections have been raised . ''

New Forest District Council has drawn up proposals to convert Blackfield Neighbourhood Centre into five bedsits following failed attempts to let the building, which has been vacant for some time.
The council is trying to reduce the number of homeless people staying in bed and breakfast accommodation by making use of existing buildings in the district.
Last May it secured Pentagon Court in Blackfield in a move which has already cut its annual B&B bill by at least £130,000.
Now the authority looks set to give itself planning permission to convert the community centre, which is next to a nursery on the Heather Road estate.
Its application says: "The building is already in keeping with its surroundings as most houses within the overall development employ similar, if not the same, materials.
"The bedsits will each contain their own private en-suite and robust furniture for residents to store their belongings, along with a fridge positioned below the desk.
"There will also be two communal kitchens which will provide a space for residents to eat, cook and do their laundry.
"The property will be used to address the short-term housing requirements of five separate 'general need' households within the community until long-term solutions are secured.
"It is hoped the scheme will quickly provide desperately-needed accommodation.
"The conversion of buildings into flats or bed-sits can make an important contribution to the local housing stock.
"Blackfield Community Centre provides an ideal location for temporary accommodation for smaller households awaiting longer term housing solutions, given its proximity to services, shops, and public transport.
"The proposal’s impact on the character and appearance of the immediate area will be minimal.
"The adjacent nursery operator have been made aware of the proposals and no concerns or objections have been raised."


thedailyecho--2020-02-17--Police hunt for man connected to five Test Valley burglaries

POLICE are hunting for a man in connection to five shed burglaries across the Test Valley district .
Five properties were broken into in the villages of Lockerley and West Tytherley between February 7 and February 9 .
Officers are treating these incidents as linked and have been carrying out `` reassurance patrols '' in these areas .
Now , they have appealed to the public for information to try and identify a man seen in the West Tytherley area on February 8 .
The man is described as being white , in his late 40 's , around 5ft @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hair and a large belly .
He was described as wearing a checked shirt and blue trousers , before getting into a white Ford Transit flatbed truck .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` We are appealing for information following five reports of burglaries in the Lockerley and West Tytherley areas .
`` These incidents are being treated as linked .
Our officers are making enquiries and have been carrying out reassurance patrols in these areas .
As part of our enquiries , we are keen to identify a man seen in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ February .
Three of the incidents took place on Church Lane , between 3am and 4am on Sunday February 9 , where sheds were broken into and garden machinery was stolen .
Then two men were seen attempting to break into a shed at an address in Beales Court at around 3.50am on the same day , but after being disturbed they ran off without stealing anything .
The fifth incident took place some time between 9.30am on Friday February 7 and 8.30am on Sunday February 9 , at an address on Pendle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but nothing was stolen .
Anyone with information should call police on 101 , quoting the crime reference number 44200050461 , or alternatively , people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 , where information can be left anonymously .

Five properties were broken into in the villages of Lockerley and West Tytherley between February 7 and February 9.
Officers are treating these incidents as linked and have been carrying out "reassurance patrols" in these areas.
Now, they have appealed to the public for information to try and identify a man seen in the West Tytherley area on February 8.
The man is described as being white, in his late 40's, around 5ft 6ins tall with grey or dirty blonde hair and a large belly.
He was described as wearing a checked shirt and blue trousers, before getting into a white Ford Transit flatbed truck.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "We are appealing for information following five reports of burglaries in the Lockerley and West Tytherley areas.
"These incidents are being treated as linked. Our officers are making enquiries and have been carrying out reassurance patrols in these areas. As part of our enquiries, we are keen to identify a man seen in the West Tytherley area on Saturday 8 February.
Three of the incidents took place on Church Lane, between 3am and 4am on Sunday February 9, where sheds were broken into and garden machinery was stolen.
Then two men were seen attempting to break into a shed at an address in Beales Court at around 3.50am on the same day, but after being disturbed they ran off without stealing anything.
The fifth incident took place some time between 9.30am on Friday February 7 and 8.30am on Sunday February 9, at an address on Pendle Green.
A shed was broken into but nothing was stolen.
Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting the crime reference number 44200050461, or alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously.


thedailyecho--2020-02-17--Man caught trespassing on railway line is fined £4.80

A HAMPSHIRE man who trespassed on a railway line has been fined £4.80 .
Showlove Munyaradzi Waretsa , 30 , @ @ @ @ @ railway line at New Milton .
The incident took place on Station Approach on November @ @ @ @ @ Magistrates Court , Waretsa , of Eastlands , New Milton , pleaded guilty to one @ @ @ @ @ railway line .
He also admitted failing to surrender to court bail .
Waretsa was @ @ @ @ @ pay a victim surcharge of £32 .

Showlove Munyaradzi Waretsa, 30, was caught trespassing on the railway line at New Milton.
The incident took place on Station Approach on November 11.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates Court, Waretsa, of Eastlands, New Milton, pleaded guilty to one count of trespassing on a railway line.
He also admitted failing to surrender to court bail.
Waretsa was fined £4.80 and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £32.


thedailyecho--2020-02-17--Charity wrestling tournament for Dylan's Quest

A CHARITY wrestling tournament with a WWE star guest is to be held to raise money for a Southampton cause .
Charity Wrestling Promotion ( CWP ) is hosting a charity tournament to raise funds for Dylan 's Quest .
WWE star Sid Scala is set to attend and open the tournament with a singles match at Oasis Hub on March 8 .
The tournament is to raise money for Dylan 's Quest .
In May 2015 , Dylan developed a limp and after numerous GP appointments it was discovered that he had ependymomas - tumours that arises from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ After a seven and a half hour operation to partially remove the tumours , Dylan was left paraplegic and wheelchair bound .
Sadly , Dylan passed away in September 2016 , a week after his 13th birthday .
While in hospital , Dylan asked his parents to set up a charity to help families with children who have life-threatening illnesses .
During his prolonged stay in hospital , Dylan was able to raise £10,000 for Southampton 's Children Hospital .
Speaking about the event , Robbie Nitro , the owner of CWP , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the costs and then any profit we make goes to the charity we are supporting .
`` I hoping this event will do really well .
`` The Oasis Hub have been a dream for us as they donate everything to us for free . ''
Robbie , 37 , from Lordshill , has been wrestling on and off for 15 years .
He set up CWP to `` give back to the community '' and providing family-friendly events that raise money for local causes .
He added : `` Wrestling has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kid .
`` I moved to Southampton six years ago and I missed not being in the ring , it felt like something was missing .
`` I set up CWP because there were lots of local guys we could use and I wanted to give back .
`` I am so passionate about it I just wanted to give back .
`` I know it 's not much , but I wanted to do my bit . ''

Charity Wrestling Promotion (CWP) is hosting a charity tournament to raise funds for Dylan's Quest.
WWE star Sid Scala is set to attend and open the tournament with a singles match at Oasis Hub on March 8.
The tournament is to raise money for Dylan's Quest.
Dylan Vanhear was an 11-year-old Southampton schoolboy.
In May 2015, Dylan developed a limp and after numerous GP appointments it was discovered that he had ependymomas - tumours that arises from the ependyma - on his spinal cord.
After a seven and a half hour operation to partially remove the tumours, Dylan was left paraplegic and wheelchair bound.
Sadly, Dylan passed away in September 2016, a week after his 13th birthday.
While in hospital, Dylan asked his parents to set up a charity to help families with children who have life-threatening illnesses.
During his prolonged stay in hospital, Dylan was able to raise £10,000 for Southampton's Children Hospital.
Speaking about the event, Robbie Nitro, the owner of CWP, said: "We try to cover all the costs and then any profit we make goes to the charity we are supporting.
"I hoping this event will do really well.
"The Oasis Hub have been a dream for us as they donate everything to us for free."
Robbie, 37, from Lordshill, has been wrestling on and off for 15 years.
He set up CWP to "give back to the community" and providing family-friendly events that raise money for local causes.
He added: "Wrestling has been a passion since I was a kid.
"I moved to Southampton six years ago and I missed not being in the ring, it felt like something was missing.
"I set up CWP because there were lots of local guys we could use and I wanted to give back.
"I am so passionate about it I just wanted to give back.
"I know it's not much, but I wanted to do my bit."


thedailyecho--2020-02-17--Plans for new homes in Botley revealed

Plans for new homes in Botley revealed

NEW homes could spring up in a Hampshire village .
A proposal has been made to knock down an existing @ @ @ @ @ Brook Lane , Botley .
The proposal also seeks to demolish two barns behind Wildgrounds @ @ @ @ @ replaced with two five-bedroom houses .
There would be two access points from Brook Lane @ @ @ @ @ to Eastleigh Borough Council and will be decided by a planning officer on February 27 @

A proposal has been made to knock down an existing seven-bedroom house at Wildgrounds on Brook Lane, Botley.
The proposal also seeks to demolish two barns behind Wildgrounds.
The buildings would be replaced with two five-bedroom houses.
There would be two access points from Brook Lane.
The plans were submitted to Eastleigh Borough Council and will be decided by a planning officer on February 27.


thedailyecho--2020-02-17--Southampton veteran Ian Haberfield to take on London Marathon for SSAFA

A SOUTHAMPTON veteran is hoping to raise £15,000 for charity after he runs the London Marathon this year .
Ian Haberfield , 39 , has already taken on four thigh-burning mountain treks in aid of armed forces charity SSAFA , which provides lifelong support to people who do or previously served in the armed forces , and their families .
But now he is pledging to add on to the £10,000 he has already raised to raise awareness of the support available .
It comes after many of his friends `` took their own lives due to PTSD [ post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
Ian , who used to be an army air helicopter communications specialist , has already travelled to Iceland , Nepal and Morocco to complete a variety of treks .
He said : `` Luckily I was offered a place in the marathon with SSAFA , so I took the opportunity .
It 's my first time and I 'm not a regular runner - I do n't like running so I 'm stepping out of my comfort zone and doing a lot of training .
`` I 'm an ex-soldier myself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ own lives due to PTSD and other demons .
If you had to ask someone to name three armed forces charities , they could n't do that , and this is the oldest military charity in the world .
Ian added : `` This is about getting awareness out that veterans do have support out there .
`` It 's not just a one-trick-pony charity as they do everything to support you , even if it was just your washing machine broken .
They help you with your finances , too .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Ian will be running the London Marathon on April 26 .

Ian Haberfield, 39, has already taken on four thigh-burning mountain treks in aid of armed forces charity SSAFA, which provides lifelong support to people who do or previously served in the armed forces, and their families.
But now he is pledging to add on to the £10,000 he has already raised to raise awareness of the support available.
It comes after many of his friends "took their own lives due to PTSD [post traumatic stress disorder] and other demons".
Ian, who used to be an army air helicopter communications specialist, has already travelled to Iceland, Nepal and Morocco to complete a variety of treks.
He said: "Luckily I was offered a place in the marathon with SSAFA, so I took the opportunity. It's my first time and I'm not a regular runner - I don't like running so I'm stepping out of my comfort zone and doing a lot of training.
"I'm an ex-soldier myself and lots of my friends took their own lives due to PTSD and other demons. If you had to ask someone to name three armed forces charities, they couldn't do that, and this is the oldest military charity in the world.
Ian added: "This is about getting awareness out that veterans do have support out there.
"It's not just a one-trick-pony charity as they do everything to support you, even if it was just your washing machine broken. They help you with your finances, too. I've got a passion for helping them."
Ian will be running the London Marathon on April 26.
To donate, visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ian-haberfield.


thedailyecho--2020-02-17--Wessex Cancer Trust remains open despite falling short of £600,000 crisis appeal

A CANCER charity that was at risk of closure claims it still has a future - despite falling short of raising £600,000 in a public crisis appeal .
Wessex Cancer Trust ( WST ) , a self-funded charity which provides support to anyone living with cancer in Hampshire , Dorset and the Isle of Wight , announced on December 3 that it was launching the appeal to save its services .
The service put out a public plea asking for people to help them raise the funds by the end of February - however , the appeal had raised £290,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Patron of WST Harry Redknapp has also thanked volunteers and fundraisers from each region for their work on the appeal .
But the charity states it still has a future despite being in a `` delicate situation '' , but plans to launch new fundraising and commercial initiatives to ensure the additional money is raised .
Chairman Barry Rinaldi said : “ I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to our crisis appeal , both in terms of donations and encouragement .
For a local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two months is incredible .
It speaks volumes that so many people have recognised the role we play in helping others through their experience of cancer .
`` We acknowledge that this is some way from the amount we asked for , however we remain confident that Wessex Cancer Trust has a future .
A number of savings have been made to streamline the charity as much as possible within its fixed cost constraints .
This has included closing shops , selling assets and reducing overheads .
`` To move us forward , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to mitigate the ongoing risks of High Street retail performance , reliance on legacies , and to ensure the charity operates towards a surplus financial balance year on year .
We hope the amount raised through the appeal , and these plans for our future will give others confidence to come forward to help us continue our fundraising efforts , which we still very much need to continue during 2020 .
`` The needs of those who come to Wessex Cancer Trust for support continues to be a top priority and the charity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best care to the growing number of people affected by cancer .
`` For the past year , and based on extensive research and consultation , it has been changing its model of care to better meet the unique needs of everyone living with cancer and provide a more personalised approach .
In the long term , this strategy will create efficiencies whilst still improving the care to people who need it .
`` Whilst we have raised a substantial amount of money and now feel we are in a position to shape @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are still in a delicate situation .
If anyone has been waiting to see if Wessex Cancer Trust has a future before donating , I can assure you it does .
I urge you to support us if you can.
” To donate to Wessex Cancer Trust , text SAVEWESSEX to 70085 or visit justgiving.com/campaign/savewessexcancertrust .

Wessex Cancer Trust (WST), a self-funded charity which provides support to anyone living with cancer in Hampshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight, announced on December 3 that it was launching the appeal to save its services.
The service put out a public plea asking for people to help them raise the funds by the end of February - however, the appeal had raised £290,000 by the deadline.
Former Saints Chairman and Patron of WST Harry Redknapp has also thanked volunteers and fundraisers from each region for their work on the appeal.
But the charity states it still has a future despite being in a "delicate situation", but plans to launch new fundraising and commercial initiatives to ensure the additional money is raised.
Chairman Barry Rinaldi said: “I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has contributed to our crisis appeal, both in terms of donations and encouragement. For a local charity to have raised almost £300,000 in two months is incredible. It speaks volumes that so many people have recognised the role we play in helping others through their experience of cancer.
"We acknowledge that this is some way from the amount we asked for, however we remain confident that Wessex Cancer Trust has a future. A number of savings have been made to streamline the charity as much as possible within its fixed cost constraints. This has included closing shops, selling assets and reducing overheads.
"To move us forward, our income generation strategy is being accelerated to mitigate the ongoing risks of High Street retail performance, reliance on legacies, and to ensure the charity operates towards a surplus financial balance year on year. We hope the amount raised through the appeal, and these plans for our future will give others confidence to come forward to help us continue our fundraising efforts, which we still very much need to continue during 2020.
"The needs of those who come to Wessex Cancer Trust for support continues to be a top priority and the charity wants to continue to give the very best care to the growing number of people affected by cancer.
"For the past year, and based on extensive research and consultation, it has been changing its model of care to better meet the unique needs of everyone living with cancer and provide a more personalised approach. In the long term, this strategy will create efficiencies whilst still improving the care to people who need it.
"Whilst we have raised a substantial amount of money and now feel we are in a position to shape the future of cancer care, we are still in a delicate situation. If anyone has been waiting to see if Wessex Cancer Trust has a future before donating, I can assure you it does. I urge you to support us if you can.”
To donate to Wessex Cancer Trust, text SAVEWESSEX to 70085 or visit justgiving.com/campaign/savewessexcancertrust.


thedailyecho--2020-02-17--A heart of swans, horses in the New Forest and more: Beautiful shots taken by Daily Echo Camera Club

A heart of swans, horses in the New Forest and more: Beautiful shots taken by Daily Echo Camera Club members

Pinks , blues and yellows marked the skies , encouraging Daily Echo Camera Club members to capture the season of @ @ @ @ @ While rowers took to the river in the dusk light , horses were spotted in @ @ @ @ @ tulips came to life in a bed of grass .
This double-page spread has been @ @ @ @ @ by photographers and readers .
It highlights the talented ability of those who captured the @ @ @ @ @ able to stop animals and colourful landscapes in their tracks to get the perfect image @ @ @ @ @ at these images or fancy having a go at getting your picture in the paper @ @ @ @ @ club yourself at www.facebook.com/groups/decameraclub/ .
Members of the Daily Echo Camera Club regularly share tips @ @ @ @ @ many pictures daily .

Pinks, blues and yellows marked the skies, encouraging Daily Echo Camera Club members to capture the season of spring on its way.
While rowers took to the river in the dusk light, horses were spotted in the New Forest and pink tulips came to life in a bed of grass.
This double-page spread has been filled with incredible shots taken by photographers and readers.
It highlights the talented ability of those who captured the pictures, who have been able to stop animals and colourful landscapes in their tracks to get the perfect image.
If you enjoy looking at these images or fancy having a go at getting your picture in the paper, you can join the club yourself at www.facebook.com/groups/decameraclub/.
Members of the Daily Echo Camera Club regularly share tips and advice, and post many pictures daily.


thedailyecho--2020-02-17--Ski yoghurts recalled over fears they "may contain small pieces of black rubber”

NESTLE has recalled one of its products due to fears they `` may contain small pieces of black rubber . ''
Nestle UK Limited is recalling batches of its Ski Yoghurt Variety Pack with fruit pieces as a “ precautionary measure.
” The products affected by the recall have the use by dates February 21 , 22 , 28 , 29 and March 6 , 7 and 13 .
It has a pack size of 480g ( 4x 120g ) The use by date can be found printed on the right-hand corner of the card sleeve and on the top @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other Nestle or Ski Products ( including Ski Smooth Yogurt and Ski Mousse ) are affected by the recall .
An alert on the Food Standards Agency website says : “ Nestlé UK Limited has taken the precautionary step of voluntary recalling Nestlé Ski Yogurt Variety Pack with Fruit Pieces because it may contain small pieces of black rubber due to an isolated incident in its fruit supplier manufacturing process .
This recall has been extended to include further use by dates.
” All consumers who have bought packs with use-by dates affected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ return the top of the outer cardboard sleeve or a pot lid printed with any of these Use By dates , with your full name and address , for a full refund to : Ski Yogurt Recall Freepost Consumer Services Nestle UK Ltd York Anyone with any questions can contact the Nestle Consumer Careline on 0800 00 00 30 ( freephone ) in the UK .
Alternatively , check the www.nestle.co.uk website .

Nestle UK Limited is recalling batches of its Ski Yoghurt Variety Pack with fruit pieces as a “precautionary measure.”
The products affected by the recall have the use by dates February 21, 22, 28, 29 and March 6, 7 and 13.
It has a pack size of 480g (4x 120g) The use by date can be found printed on the right-hand corner of the card sleeve and on the top of each yogurt pot lid.
No other Nestle or Ski Products (including Ski Smooth Yogurt and Ski Mousse) are affected by the recall.
An alert on the Food Standards Agency website says: “Nestlé UK Limited has taken the precautionary step of voluntary recalling Nestlé Ski Yogurt Variety Pack with Fruit Pieces because it may contain small pieces of black rubber due to an isolated incident in its fruit supplier manufacturing process. This recall has been extended to include further use by dates.”
All consumers who have bought packs with use-by dates affected should not consume them.
People should return the top of the outer cardboard sleeve or a pot lid printed with any of these Use By dates, with your full name and address, for a full refund to: Ski Yogurt Recall Freepost Consumer Services Nestle UK Ltd York
Anyone with any questions can contact the Nestle Consumer Careline on 0800 00 00 30 (freephone) in the UK. Alternatively, check the www.nestle.co.uk website.


thedailyecho--2020-02-17--Final decision on plans to replace 56 miles of Esso pipeline from Fawley will be made this year

A FINAL decision on whether to replace most of an underground pipeline between Hampshire and London is set to be made this year .
As previously reported , Esso is looking to replace part of its aviation fuel pipeline that runs between Fawley Refinery in the New Forest and a storage depot near London Heathrow Airport .
The company wants to upgrade 90km ( 56 miles ) of the existing 105km ( 65 miles ) pipeline .
The proposals involve the pipeline between Boorley Green near Eastleigh and and a West London Terminal storage facility in Hounslow .
The plans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year and are currently being examined .
But an official document published by Hampshire County Council has now revealed that a final decision “ should be made by October 9 , 2020 ” .
According to the report discussed by the Regulatory Committee at the county council on February 12 , the examination will close on April 9 , 2020 .
The document reads : “ The County Council has attended a number of the hearings to make representations primarily relating to traffic management of the works , and the impact of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ surface water drainage .
Once the examination has closed the Planning Inspectorate has three months within which to prepare a report and a recommendation for the Secretary of State to consider .
The Secretary of State then has a further three months to make a decision as to whether to approve or refuse the application .
A decision should therefore be made by 9 October 2020.
” At the meeting members of the Regulatory Committee were told that the main issue for the county council is the impact the work would have on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the committee saying that the county council has been in talks with Esso .
Members were told that “ very good progress ” is being made and a “ statement of common ground ” is currently being agreed .
As reported , in 2018 the project came under fire from the South Downs National Park Authority , which said the scheme could damage woodland and historical sites .
But Esso had highlighted the environmental benefits of the existing pipeline , saying it keeps 100 tankers off the road every day .
A consultation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safe , secure and low impact method of transporting fuel to some of the UK ’ s busiest airports ” .

As previously reported, Esso is looking to replace part of its aviation fuel pipeline that runs between Fawley Refinery in the New Forest and a storage depot near London Heathrow Airport.
The company wants to upgrade 90km (56 miles) of the existing 105km (65 miles) pipeline.
The proposals involve the pipeline between Boorley Green near Eastleigh and and a West London Terminal storage facility in Hounslow.
The plans were sent to a Planning Inspectorate last year and are currently being examined.
But an official document published by Hampshire County Council has now revealed that a final decision “should be made by October 9, 2020”.
According to the report discussed by the Regulatory Committee at the county council on February 12, the examination will close on April 9, 2020.
The document reads: “The County Council has attended a number of the hearings to make representations primarily relating to traffic management of the works, and the impact of the works upon public rights of way and surface water drainage. Once the examination has closed the Planning Inspectorate has three months within which to prepare a report and a recommendation for the Secretary of State to consider. The Secretary of State then has a further three months to make a decision as to whether to approve or refuse the application. A decision should therefore be made by 9 October 2020.”
At the meeting members of the Regulatory Committee were told that the main issue for the county council is the impact the work would have on the highways.
But an officer reassured the committee saying that the county council has been in talks with Esso.
Members were told that “very good progress” is being made and a “statement of common ground” is currently being agreed.
As reported, in 2018 the project came under fire from the South Downs National Park Authority, which said the scheme could damage woodland and historical sites.
But Esso had highlighted the environmental benefits of the existing pipeline, saying it keeps 100 tankers off the road every day.
A consultation document revealed that “pipelines are a safe, secure and low impact method of transporting fuel to some of the UK’s busiest airports”.


thedailyecho--2020-02-17--Southampton City Council announces Renters' Roadshow

Southampton renters can learn to navigate the `` challenging '' rental market .
It comes following the announcement of a `` Renters ’ Roadshow '' which kicks off next week .
Southampton City Council will be organising the series of free events which will offer specialist advice and support .
The first event will take place on Tuesday , February 18 at The Spark , Southampton Solent University , East Park Terrace and run from from 6pm to 8pm .
The next event will be at October Books Portswood on Wednesday , March 4 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm .
More @ @ @ @ @ @ @ council website .
They will cover topics including `` knowing your rights '' , self-inspecting properties , trading standards , Benefit entitlement , Dealing with rent arrears , efficient home heating and homelessness .
Attending the events there will be representatives from Southern Water , the Landlords ’ Association , Generation Rent , The Environment Centre , CitizEn Energy , iHowz and Southampton City Council Trading Standards Commenting on the event Cllr Satvir Kaur , Cabinet Member for Homes and Culture , said : “ We want to ensure everyone in Southampton has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ young people and families are being forced to live in poor condition households , which can affect their health and wellbeing , education and employment .
`` One major factor in this is problems with privately rented accommodation .
This can be for a number of reasons such as irresponsible landlords , tenants not knowing their rights or just not being aware of the help and support available .
That ’ s why we ’ re delivering on our manifesto commitment with a renters forum and bringing together a range of partners under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confidence .
`` This is really important work that goes hand in hand with the whole range of projects we ’ re delivering to improve housing conditions for all , from cracking down on rogue landlords to our work with the Environment Centre on tackling fuel poverty .
”

It comes following the announcement of a "Renters’ Roadshow" which kicks off next week.
Southampton City Council will be organising the series of free events which will offer specialist advice and support.
The first event will take place on Tuesday, February 18 at The Spark, Southampton Solent University, East Park Terrace and run from from 6pm to 8pm.
The next event will be at October Books Portswood on Wednesday, March 4 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.
More events will be announced via the city council website.
They will cover topics including "knowing your rights", self-inspecting properties, trading standards, Benefit entitlement, Dealing with rent arrears, efficient home heating and homelessness.
Attending the events there will be representatives from Southern Water, the Landlords’ Association, Generation Rent, The Environment Centre, CitizEn Energy, iHowz and Southampton City Council Trading Standards
Commenting on the event Cllr Satvir Kaur, Cabinet Member for Homes and Culture, said: “We want to ensure everyone in Southampton has a good quality home. Too many young people and families are being forced to live in poor condition households, which can affect their health and wellbeing, education and employment.
"One major factor in this is problems with privately rented accommodation. This can be for a number of reasons such as irresponsible landlords, tenants not knowing their rights or just not being aware of the help and support available. That’s why we’re delivering on our manifesto commitment with a renters forum and bringing together a range of partners under one roof to help people rent with confidence.
"This is really important work that goes hand in hand with the whole range of projects we’re delivering to improve housing conditions for all, from cracking down on rogue landlords to our work with the Environment Centre on tackling fuel poverty.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-17--Sports Direct owner joins B&Q in pleading for change to business rates

THE owner of Sports Direct has joined other retail giants including Hampshire-based B & Q in calling for urgent action on business rates .
Mike Ashley ’ s Frasers Group – which includes Sports Direct , House of Fraser and Flannels – said the sector was in “ dire straits ” .
A letter from 52 retailers voicing concern over the issue will be in the in-tray of the new chancellor , Southampton-raised Rishi Sunak .
They are particularly concerned about the “ transitional relief ” rules which were intended to cushion retailers from rising bills following a revaluation of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slower transition for those whose bill is going up , but also means slower reductions for those whose rates are going down .
Frasers – which has Sports Direct stores in Southampton ’ s Above Bar , Eastleigh ’ s Swan centre and Whiteley Village – said : “ Transitional relief in particular is disastrous for a great many retailers and needs to be significantly modified to at least ensure the correct amount of rates are paid by the end of transitional relief periods .
“ The current system whereby downward transitions of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ means that the correct amount is never reached , or even close to , punishes those in greatest need of relief.
” Mr Ashley ’ s business added some stores pay up to four times the rates bills they should be .
“ This kind of pattern clearly can not be right and is no doubt repeated widely across UK retail ; it is a significant contributor to the dire straits the high street currently finds itself in , ” the company added .
The Chandlers Ford-based DIY giant B & Q is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a letter calling on the government to change the transitional relief system , which it said had left the industry subsidising others to the tune of £543million over the past three years .
Other signatories included Asda , Greggs and Ann Summers .
The letter was sent to Sajid Javid , who quit as chancellor last Thursday to be replaced by Mr Sunak .
Helen Dickinson , chief executive of the British Retail Consortium , said : “ It is essential our new Chancellor makes good on the government ’ s pledge to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ action at the upcoming budget would show the chancellor was serious about levelling up all parts of the UK and supporting a retail industry towards realising a brighter future.
” Rates were among the problems facing the department store chain Beales , which is currently in administration , threatening the future of the Fareham store it opened last year .
The boss of Shoe Zone repeated his warnings at the weekend that he could have to shut 100 stores unless there were urgent changes to business rates .
Chief executive Anthony Smith said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the only option because the rating system was “ in turmoil ” .
The chain has Southampton stores at the Marlands Centre , Shirley High Street and Bitterne Road , as well as at Eastleigh ’ s Swan Centre , Fareham Shopping Centre and Gosport High Street .

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group – which includes Sports Direct, House of Fraser and Flannels – said the sector was in “dire straits”.
A letter from 52 retailers voicing concern over the issue will be in the in-tray of the new chancellor, Southampton-raised Rishi Sunak.
They are particularly concerned about the “transitional relief” rules which were intended to cushion retailers from rising bills following a revaluation of their properties.
The system allows a slower transition for those whose bill is going up, but also means slower reductions for those whose rates are going down.
Frasers – which has Sports Direct stores in Southampton’s Above Bar, Eastleigh’s Swan centre and Whiteley Village – said: “Transitional relief in particular is disastrous for a great many retailers and needs to be significantly modified to at least ensure the correct amount of rates are paid by the end of transitional relief periods.
“The current system whereby downward transitions of just a few per cent a year means that the correct amount is never reached, or even close to, punishes those in greatest need of relief.”
Mr Ashley’s business added some stores pay up to four times the rates bills they should be.
“This kind of pattern clearly cannot be right and is no doubt repeated widely across UK retail; it is a significant contributor to the dire straits the high street currently finds itself in,” the company added.
The Chandlers Ford-based DIY giant B&Q is among the 52 retailers who had signed a letter calling on the government to change the transitional relief system, which it said had left the industry subsidising others to the tune of £543million over the past three years. Other signatories included Asda, Greggs and Ann Summers.
The letter was sent to Sajid Javid, who quit as chancellor last Thursday to be replaced by Mr Sunak.
Helen Dickinson, chief executive of the British Retail Consortium, said: “It is essential our new Chancellor makes good on the government’s pledge to reform this broken system.
“Swift action at the upcoming budget would show the chancellor was serious about levelling up all parts of the UK and supporting a retail industry towards realising a brighter future.”
Rates were among the problems facing the department store chain Beales, which is currently in administration, threatening the future of the Fareham store it opened last year.
The boss of Shoe Zone repeated his warnings at the weekend that he could have to shut 100 stores unless there were urgent changes to business rates.
Chief executive Anthony Smith said closing a fifth of his branches was the only option because the rating system was “in turmoil”.
The chain has Southampton stores at the Marlands Centre, Shirley High Street and Bitterne Road, as well as at Eastleigh’s Swan Centre, Fareham Shopping Centre and Gosport High Street.


thedailyecho--2020-02-17--Letter to the Editor: Thanks to everyone who managed the Storm Ciara clean-up

At about 11 am on Sunday , February 9 , storm Clara decided that a very large Holm Oak tree @ @ @ @ @ there long enough .
So , it blew it down right across Compton Street and @ @ @ @ @ It inevitably took with it overhead electricity and telephone cables , thus removing power and @ @ @ @ @ residents .
This letter is to convey thanks to the teams of people who responded @ @ @ @ @ deal with the disaster .
The Hampshire County Council personnel worked tirelessly to cut up @ @ @ @ @ the road .
This allowed vehicle access to be available in the early evening .
@ @ @ @ @ the Southern Electricity staff for their efforts to replace overhead cables in atrocious weather conditions @ @ @ @ @ the village by 8pm .
On behalf of all residents of Compton Street I would @ @ @ @ @ recorded for a tremendous and speedy response by all involved , including the fire service @ @ @

So, it blew it down right across Compton Street and completely blocked the road. It inevitably took with it overhead electricity and telephone cables, thus removing power and communication from many of the residents.
This letter is to convey thanks to the teams of people who responded so well and quickly to deal with the disaster. The Hampshire County Council personnel worked tirelessly to cut up and remove the tree from the road. This allowed vehicle access to be available in the early evening.
A special gratitude also to the Southern Electricity staff for their efforts to replace overhead cables in atrocious weather conditions. Power was restored to the village by 8pm.
On behalf of all residents of Compton Street I would like our thanks to be recorded for a tremendous and speedy response by all involved, including the fire service and police.
Terry Wilson
Chairman, Compton Village Association


thedailyecho--2020-02-17--Picture of the Day: Kingfisher brings a welcome flash of colour during brief respite from wintry sto

Picture of the Day: Kingfisher brings a welcome flash of colour during brief respite from wintry storms

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thedailyecho--2020-02-17--Man arrested after woman raped at Westquay Shopping Centre

POLICE have arrested a man after a woman was raped at Westquay Shopping Centre .
Officers investigating the rape of @ @ @ @ @ have arrested a 20-year-old man from Milford-on-sea .
Officers were called to reports of an @ @ @ @ @ , February 15 .
Police closed off an area to the right of the main @ @ @ @ @ Harbour Parade .
A police van was parked up on the pavement and blue tape @ @ @ @ @ was removed on Sunday morning .
The woman is being supported by specialist officers .
@ @ @ @ @ incident is asked to call 101 and quote 44200058522 .

Officers investigating the rape of a 21-year-old woman in Southampton have arrested a 20-year-old man from Milford-on-sea.
Officers were called to reports of an assault at 8am on Saturday, February 15.
Police closed off an area to the right of the main entrance to John Lewis off Harbour Parade.
A police van was parked up on the pavement and blue tape was in place, which was removed on Sunday morning.
The woman is being supported by specialist officers.
The 20-year-old man remains in police custody.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call 101 and quote 44200058522.


thedailyecho--2020-02-17--Unusual pet laws in the UK

Unusual pet laws in the UK

We 're a nation of pet lovers - but are you aware of some of the more unusual laws which could land you in trouble ?
The Animal Welfare Act came into force in England and Wales in 2007 and is the most significant animal welfare legislation to be implemented on these shores .
However , there are various other more obscure pet laws in the UK that owners might not be aware of , from failing to carry spare poo bags on walkies to building a pigsty on the wrong side of your house ( yes really ) .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on walks As a dog owner , it ’ s your responsibility to carry poo bags on every walk and pick up after your pet , but do you always carry spares ?
Daventry Council , Northamptonshire , may enforce a fine of up to £100 if dog owners are caught without a spare poo bag .
So , if you ’ ve been spotted after throwing away your dog ’ s mess , but don ’ t have a second spare bag at hand , you could actually be fined .
Read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s illegal to drink and drive , but did you know it ’ s actually illegal to ride a horse or cattle while under the influence ?
Under the Licensing Act 1872 ( 2 ) , it ’ s illegal to be “ drunk while in charge on any highway or other public place of any carriage , horse , cattle… ” .
So , if you find yourself planning a night on the town , you ’ re best off leaving your horse or cattle at home , as well as your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ occurrence if you have a dog , however you could land yourself in trouble if you happen to encourage your dog to bark on the Lancashire Coast , where it ’ s illegal to incite your dog to bark unless instructed to do so by a police officer .
4 .
Burying your pet in the wrong place Losing a pet is never easy , especially if you ’ re left with the heartbreaking task of laying your companion to rest .
And the law states that it ’ s illegal to bury @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the home it lived in , but you must own that home , not rent , and your deceased pet must not be a classed as being hazardous to human health .
5 .
Letting your dog mate with the Royal ’ s dogs without permission The likelihood of stumbling upon Her Majesty the Queen ’ s corgis whilst on a walk with your pooch is probably quite low , however it ’ s an offence for your pet to mate with a pet from the royal house without asking permission first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before the death penalty was abolished , although thankfully you ’ re now more likely to just land a fine .
6 .
Failing to buckle up your pet Many owners choose to travel by car when taking their pet long distances , but you could be fined up to £5,000 , and have your car insurance invalidated , if you fail to buckle up your pet .
As well as being a distraction when driving , unrestrained pets are just as susceptible to the effects of a car accident as humans .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ dogs ) should be suitably restrained where possible by feeding the seat belt around cages and pet carriers .
Alternatively , you can purchase pet-friendly seat belts which attach to your regular seat belts .
7 .
Running cows through the streets during the day If you happen to keep cows , you ’ d best keep them off the street in the daytime .
The Metropolitan Streets Act of 1867 ( 8 ) states that ‘ no cows may be driven down the roadway ’ between the hours of 10am and 7pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you can have your cows on the streets if you receive prior approval from the Commissioner of the Police .
So now you know .
8 .
Having a pigsty at the front of your house According to the Town Police Clauses Act 1847 ( 9 ) , it ’ s a criminal offence to have a pigsty in the front of your house , unless appropriately hidden .
So , if you ’ re the owner of a pet pig , make sure their pigsty is in your rear garden , or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ microchipping your pooch It ’ s not a weird law , but it ’ s one soon-to-be pet owners may forget .
The Microchipping of Dogs ( England ) Regulations 2015 , makes it mandatory for all dogs to be microchipped and you could be issued with a fine , or even prosecuted , if you fail to do so .

The Animal Welfare Act came into force in England and Wales in 2007 and is the most significant animal welfare legislation to be implemented on these shores.
However, there are various other more obscure pet laws in the UK that owners might not be aware of, from failing to carry spare poo bags on walkies to building a pigsty on the wrong side of your house (yes really).
1. Not having spare poo bags on walks
As a dog owner, it’s your responsibility to carry poo bags on every walk and pick up after your pet, but do you always carry spares? Daventry Council, Northamptonshire, may enforce a fine of up to £100 if dog owners are caught without a spare poo bag. So, if you’ve been spotted after throwing away your dog’s mess, but don’t have a second spare bag at hand, you could actually be fined. Read more here
2. Drinking alcohol and riding a horse or cattle
We all know it’s illegal to drink and drive, but did you know it’s actually illegal to ride a horse or cattle while under the influence? Under the Licensing Act 1872(2), it’s illegal to be “drunk while in charge on any highway or other public place of any carriage, horse, cattle…”. So, if you find yourself planning a night on the town, you’re best off leaving your horse or cattle at home, as well as your car!
3. Encouraging your pooch to bark
Barking is not an usual occurrence if you have a dog, however you could land yourself in trouble if you happen to encourage your dog to bark on the Lancashire Coast, where it’s illegal to incite your dog to bark unless instructed to do so by a police officer.
4. Burying your pet in the wrong place
Losing a pet is never easy, especially if you’re left with the heartbreaking task of laying your companion to rest. And the law states that it’s illegal to bury your pet anywhere other than the grounds of the home it lived in, but you must own that home, not rent, and your deceased pet must not be a classed as being hazardous to human health.
5. Letting your dog mate with the Royal’s dogs without permission
The likelihood of stumbling upon Her Majesty the Queen’s corgis whilst on a walk with your pooch is probably quite low, however it’s an offence for your pet to mate with a pet from the royal house without asking permission first. This law once resulted in executions before the death penalty was abolished, although thankfully you’re now more likely to just land a fine.
6. Failing to buckle up your pet
Many owners choose to travel by car when taking their pet long distances, but you could be fined up to £5,000, and have your car insurance invalidated, if you fail to buckle up your pet. As well as being a distraction when driving, unrestrained pets are just as susceptible to the effects of a car accident as humans. All pets (not just cats or dogs) should be suitably restrained where possible by feeding the seat belt around cages and pet carriers. Alternatively, you can purchase pet-friendly seat belts which attach to your regular seat belts.
7. Running cows through the streets during the day
If you happen to keep cows, you’d best keep them off the street in the daytime. The Metropolitan Streets Act of 1867(8) states that ‘no cows may be driven down the roadway’ between the hours of 10am and 7pm. There are exceptions though, and you can have your cows on the streets if you receive prior approval from the Commissioner of the Police. So now you know.
8. Having a pigsty at the front of your house
According to the Town Police Clauses Act 1847(9), it’s a criminal offence to have a pigsty in the front of your house, unless appropriately hidden. So, if you’re the owner of a pet pig, make sure their pigsty is in your rear garden, or out of sight.
9. Not microchipping your pooch It’s not a weird law, but it’s one soon-to-be pet owners may forget. The Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulations 2015, makes it mandatory for all dogs to be microchipped and you could be issued with a fine, or even prosecuted, if you fail to do so.


thedailyecho--2020-02-17--Hampshire Police called to Micheldever farmland after rave during Storm Dennis

POLICE were called to an 'unauthorised rave ' in Hampshire this morning .
Officers were sent to Micheldever after reports @ @ @ @ @ .
At the time there were high winds and rain due to Storm Dennis .
@ @ @ @ @ said the incident took place on `` farmland '' , but did not specify a @ @ @ @ @ `` I can confirm we received a report at 8.30am this morning of an unauthorised @ @ @ @ @ .
`` All parties were in the process of leaving when officers arrived .
No @ @ @ @ @ to police . ''
Hants Response Cops tweeted : `` Winchester Response and Patrol attended @ @ @ @ @ on private land .
`` Location eventually found through a few muddy tracks to find @ @ @ @ @ tidying up and going home . ''

Officers were sent to Micheldever after reports came in at around 8.30am.
At the time there were high winds and rain due to Storm Dennis.
A spokesman for Hampshire Constabulary said the incident took place on "farmland", but did not specify a location.
They added: "I can confirm we received a report at 8.30am this morning of an unauthorised rave on farmland in Micheldever.
"All parties were in the process of leaving when officers arrived. No further criminal offences were reported to police."
Hants Response Cops tweeted: "Winchester Response and Patrol attended a report of a rave on private land.
"Location eventually found through a few muddy tracks to find one vehicle and all parties tidying up and going home."


thedailyecho--2020-02-17--Laura Ashley in talks to secure funding after sales fall by 10 per cent

LAURA Ashley , which has stores in Southampton and Winchester , is the latest retailer to hit trouble .
According @ @ @ @ @ fashion and homeware chain is in talks with its lender to try to access enough @ @ @ @ @ continue trading .
Shares in the store have slumped by 41 per cent since the @ @ @ @ @ if it could not get enough funding it would need to `` consider all appropriate @ @ @ @ @ by nearly 11 per cent in the second half of 2019 , it said .
@ @ @ @ @ today ( Monday ) , Laura Ashley welcomed the talks on funding between MUI and @ @ @ @ @ it was issuing a statement in `` response to press speculation '' .
Chairman Andrew @ @ @ @ @ acknowledge recent trading conditions , in line with the overall UK retail market , have @ @ @ @ @ He said there was a robust plan in place to turn the business around .

According to the BBC, the fashion and homeware chain is in talks with its lender to try to access enough money to allow it to continue trading.
Shares in the store have slumped by 41 per cent since the announcement.
The retailer said if it could not get enough funding it would need to "consider all appropriate options".
Sales fell by nearly 11 per cent in the second half of 2019, it said.
Laura Ashley's majority shareholder is the Malaysian group MUI.
In a stock market announcement today (Monday), Laura Ashley welcomed the talks on funding between MUI and Wells Fargo, and said it was issuing a statement in "response to press speculation".
Chairman Andrew Khoo said: "We acknowledge recent trading conditions, in line with the overall UK retail market, have indeed been challenging,"
He said there was a robust plan in place to turn the business around.