thedailyecho--2020-02-13--Councillor hits out at county council over state of Romsey pavements

A COUNCILLOR has slammed the state of pavements in Romsey as well as the council which care for them .
Councillor Mark Cooper , who is a county councillor for Romsey and a borough councillor for Romsey Tadburn has slammed Hampshire County Council over the state of Romsey pavements .
The pavements have caused injuries for years , and many residents have complained about the pavements even after the upgrades to Romsey town centre .
Now , Cllr Mark Cooper is hitting out at the pavements following Daily Echo 's article .
He said : `` Many roads in Romsey @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that matter , are in a disgraceful state .
`` From my email traffic I know this is an issue which really upsets local residents .
When pot holes go unrepaired , I can no longer feed requests for repairs into officers .
`` Instead , I have to use the Hampshire Website to record problems .
Members of the public need to do the same and if there 's a serious accident risk , say so on the website . ''
He added : `` The reason for the lack of repairs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Government has removed £480 million of HCC 's funding .
`` In the coming financial year another £80 Million is being stripped out , £43 million of it from Adult Social Services .
`` This is a consequence of the Government 's austerity programme which continues notwithstanding the 'promises ' made by certain politicians .
Maintenance budgets are now a fraction of what they were .
`` When I ask for more resources for the roads in Romsey I am advised that funding will have to be stripped out of Children 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for highway improvements . ''
Councillor Rob Humby , Deputy Leader of HCC , previously said : “ We are aware of one or two repairs that need to be done on the foot ways in Romsey .
`` However , Hampshire County Council has recently spent more than £3 million on major improvements to footways in Church Street , Bell Street and Market Place .
`` Local authorities are facing continuing pressures due to reductions in our funding from Government grants , however safety is our top priority and we will endeavour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible .
`` In the meantime , I would encourage people to report defects to us so we can get them repaired as quickly as possible .
Repairs can be reported via the County Council ’ s website . ''

Councillor Mark Cooper, who is a county councillor for Romsey and a borough councillor for Romsey Tadburn has slammed Hampshire County Council over the state of Romsey pavements.
The pavements have caused injuries for years, and many residents have complained about the pavements even after the upgrades to Romsey town centre.
Now, Cllr Mark Cooper is hitting out at the pavements following Daily Echo's article.
He said: "Many roads in Romsey, and the rest of Hampshire for that matter, are in a disgraceful state.
"From my email traffic I know this is an issue which really upsets local residents.
When pot holes go unrepaired, I can no longer feed requests for repairs into officers.
"Instead, I have to use the Hampshire Website to record problems. Members of the public need to do the same and if there's a serious accident risk, say so on the website."
He added: "The reason for the lack of repairs is that in the last four years the Government has removed £480 million of HCC's funding.
"In the coming financial year another £80 Million is being stripped out, £43 million of it from Adult Social Services.
"This is a consequence of the Government's austerity programme which continues notwithstanding the 'promises' made by certain politicians. Maintenance budgets are now a fraction of what they were.
"When I ask for more resources for the roads in Romsey I am advised that funding will have to be stripped out of Children's Services and Adult Social Services to pay for highway improvements."
Councillor Rob Humby, Deputy Leader of HCC, previously said: “We are aware of one or two repairs that need to be done on the foot ways in Romsey.
"However, Hampshire County Council has recently spent more than £3 million on major improvements to footways in Church Street, Bell Street and Market Place.
"Local authorities are facing continuing pressures due to reductions in our funding from Government grants, however safety is our top priority and we will endeavour to get repairs done as quickly as possible.
"In the meantime, I would encourage people to report defects to us so we can get them repaired as quickly as possible. Repairs can be reported via the County Council’s website."


thedailyecho--2020-02-13--Fareham MP Suella Braverman appointed as attorney general

HAMPSHIRE MP Suella Braverman has been appointed as attorney general .
Ms Braverman , who was first elected in Fareham in 2015 , was put in post on a dramatic reshuffle day in the Government .
She has previously had stints in the Education Select Committee and the Education , Skills and the Economy Sub-Committee , and opened a Westminster Hall debate in the House of Commons discussing alleged failings of Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust .
Her appointment came after Sajid Javid dramatically quit as chancellor after Boris Johnson ordered him to fire his closest aides .
The Prime @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Javid in post as part of his reshuffle , and news of his resignation less than a month before the first post-Brexit Budget shocked Westminster .
Rishi Sunak , Mr Javid 's former deputy at the Treasury , has now been appointed to the role of Chancellor .
Allies of the former chancellor said Mr Javid refused to sack his team of special advisers , something that Mr Johnson made clear he would have to do if he wanted to remain in 11 Downing Street .
Mr Sunak will take the job , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10-Number 11 team of advisers .
The bombshell came after long-standing rumours of tensions between the ex-chancellor and Mr Johnson 's closest aide Dominic Cummings .
In August , he had fired Mr Javid 's aide Sonia Khan and it appears Number 10 wanted to go further in keeping a closer eye on the chancellor .
Mr Javid said that `` no self-respecting minister '' could accept the conditions being imposed .
`` He has turned down the job of Chancellor of the Exchequer , '' a source close to Mr Javid said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had to fire all his special advisers and replace them with Number 10 special advisers to make it one team .
`` The Chancellor said no self-respecting minister would accept those terms . ''
Mr Javid had walked smiling into Number 10 in a sign that he expected to remain in place ahead of the March 11 Budget .
His departure came after : Home Secretary Priti Patel , Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab , Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove , Justice Secretary Robert Buckland , International Trade Secretary Liz Truss @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed in their existing roles .
Although female ministers were axed in the reshuffle , Downing Street indicated that there would not be a reduction in the number of women around the Cabinet table .
Former culture secretary Baroness Morgan had already said she was leaving her role , while Mrs Leadsom , Ms Villiers and Ms McVey were all sacked .
Ms Villiers said : `` What the Prime Minister giveth , the Prime Minister taketh away : just over six months ago , I was delighted to be invited by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three years on the backbenches .
`` This morning he told me that I need to make way for someone new . ''
Former Tory leadership contender Ms McVey said she was `` very sorry to be relieved of my duties '' .

Ms Braverman, who was first elected in Fareham in 2015, was put in post on a dramatic reshuffle day in the Government.
She has previously had stints in the Education Select Committee and the Education, Skills and the Economy Sub-Committee, and opened a Westminster Hall debate in the House of Commons discussing alleged failings of Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust.
Her appointment came after Sajid Javid dramatically quit as chancellor after Boris Johnson ordered him to fire his closest aides.
The Prime Minister had been expected to keep Mr Javid in post as part of his reshuffle, and news of his resignation less than a month before the first post-Brexit Budget shocked Westminster.
Rishi Sunak, Mr Javid's former deputy at the Treasury, has now been appointed to the role of Chancellor.
Allies of the former chancellor said Mr Javid refused to sack his team of special advisers, something that Mr Johnson made clear he would have to do if he wanted to remain in 11 Downing Street.
Mr Sunak will take the job, having reportedly agreed to a joint Number 10-Number 11 team of advisers.
The bombshell came after long-standing rumours of tensions between the ex-chancellor and Mr Johnson's closest aide Dominic Cummings.
In August, he had fired Mr Javid's aide Sonia Khan and it appears Number 10 wanted to go further in keeping a closer eye on the chancellor.
Mr Javid said that "no self-respecting minister" could accept the conditions being imposed.
"He has turned down the job of Chancellor of the Exchequer," a source close to Mr Javid said.
"The Prime Minister said he had to fire all his special advisers and replace them with Number 10 special advisers to make it one team.
"The Chancellor said no self-respecting minister would accept those terms."
Mr Javid had walked smiling into Number 10 in a sign that he expected to remain in place ahead of the March 11 Budget.
His departure came after:
- Julian Smith was unceremoniously dumped as Northern Ireland secretary.
- Andrea Leadsom was sacked as business secretary.
- Theresa Villiers lost her job as environment secretary.
- Geoffrey Cox was sacked as attorney general
- Esther McVey lost her job as housing minister.
Home Secretary Priti Patel, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove, Justice Secretary Robert Buckland, International Trade Secretary Liz Truss and Health Secretary Matt Hancock were all confirmed in their existing roles.
Although female ministers were axed in the reshuffle, Downing Street indicated that there would not be a reduction in the number of women around the Cabinet table.
Former culture secretary Baroness Morgan had already said she was leaving her role, while Mrs Leadsom, Ms Villiers and Ms McVey were all sacked.
Ms Villiers said: "What the Prime Minister giveth, the Prime Minister taketh away: just over six months ago, I was delighted to be invited by the Prime Minister to return to government after three years on the backbenches.
"This morning he told me that I need to make way for someone new."
Former Tory leadership contender Ms McVey said she was "very sorry to be relieved of my duties".


thedailyecho--2020-02-13--More toddlers in Southampton are reaching the key development milestones

MORE of Southampton 's two year olds are reaching key development milestones , new figures show .
Charity Action for Children says it 's `` deeply worrying '' that some youngsters are falling behind in their critical first few years , and is urging the Government to reverse a decline in services caused by council budget cuts .
Public Health England data shows 80.1 per cent of children met expectations in five areas : communication , problem solving , social interaction , fine motor skills ( holding objects and drawing ) and gross motor skills such as walking without falling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up from 75.1 per cent over the same period in 2018 .
The figure for Hampshire is 90 per cent , up from 81.4 per cent .
Every three months , nursery nurses and health visitors examine thousands of children aged between two and two-and-a-half years old in England to check their mental and physical development , as part of the Healthy Child Programme in the UK .
The two-year health check , one of the key reviews of the programme , gives parents an insight into how well their child is progressing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September last year , when more than 100,000 youngsters from 128 council areas were seen .
Across England , the proportion of children at or above the expected level in all five areas of development fell slightly to 82.1 per cent in 2019 – putting Southampton below the national average and Hampshire above .
More than two-thirds of children tested in the London borough of Brent failed to reach the five development targets – the lowest share in the country .
By contrast in Derbyshire , just 0.1 per cent of youngsters did @ @ @ @ @ @ @ director of policy and campaigns at Action for Children , said : `` It ’ s deeply worrying so many toddlers are falling behind when it comes to crucial skills like communicating and playing with other children .
Rather than catching up , in some parts of the country we ’ re seeing youngsters falling further behind on some of the key building blocks they need for a safe and happy childhood .
“ Every day in our services we see how critical the first few years are to children as they develop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any other time in their lives .
From language and relationships to health , toddlers are laying their foundations for the future . ''
He added that the early years services for parents , such as children 's centres , are vital to giving children the best start in life .
`` The Government must invest in our children by urgently reversing crippling cuts to council budgets , which have left them with no choice but to shrink or close these lifeline services on which parents rely , '' Mr Hussain said .

Charity Action for Children says it's "deeply worrying" that some youngsters are falling behind in their critical first few years, and is urging the Government to reverse a decline in services caused by council budget cuts.
Public Health England data shows 80.1 per cent of children met expectations in five areas: communication, problem solving, social interaction, fine motor skills (holding objects and drawing) and gross motor skills such as walking without falling and kicking a ball.
That's up from 75.1 per cent over the same period in 2018.
The figure for Hampshire is 90 per cent, up from 81.4 per cent.
Every three months, nursery nurses and health visitors examine thousands of children aged between two and two-and-a-half years old in England to check their mental and physical development, as part of the Healthy Child Programme in the UK.
The two-year health check, one of the key reviews of the programme, gives parents an insight into how well their child is progressing.
The latest statistics cover July to September last year, when more than 100,000 youngsters from 128 council areas were seen.
Across England, the proportion of children at or above the expected level in all five areas of development fell slightly to 82.1 per cent in 2019 – putting Southampton below the national average and Hampshire above.
More than two-thirds of children tested in the London borough of Brent failed to reach the five development targets – the lowest share in the country.
By contrast in Derbyshire, just 0.1 per cent of youngsters did not meet expectations.
Imran Hussain, director of policy and campaigns at Action for Children, said: "It’s deeply worrying so many toddlers are falling behind when it comes to crucial skills like communicating and playing with other children. Rather than catching up, in some parts of the country we’re seeing youngsters falling further behind on some of the key building blocks they need for a safe and happy childhood.
“Every day in our services we see how critical the first few years are to children as they develop at a whirlwind pace, unmatched at any other time in their lives. From language and relationships to health, toddlers are laying their foundations for the future."
He added that the early years services for parents, such as children's centres, are vital to giving children the best start in life.
"The Government must invest in our children by urgently reversing crippling cuts to council budgets, which have left them with no choice but to shrink or close these lifeline services on which parents rely," Mr Hussain said.


thedailyecho--2020-02-13--New Milton woman fighting for her life after crash with BMW

A WOMAN in her 90s is fighting for her life in hospital following a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian .
The female pedestrian , who is from New Milton , was airlifted to hospital after the collision with a blue BMW 318 , which happened on Charminster Road in Bournemouth at around 7pm last night .
It was reported that the woman had been a passenger in a blue Vauxhall Astra and had got out of the vehicle shortly before the incident .
The pensioner sustained serious injuries and was taken by air ambulance to Southampton Hospital , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Her family has been informed .
The driver of the BMW , a Bournemouth man aged in his 50s , was arrested on suspicion of driving offences and has been released under investigation as enquiries continue .
Dorset Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision to come forward .
Inspector Joe Pardey , of the traffic unit , said : `` Our thoughts are with the injured woman and her family at this time and we are continuing our investigation to establish the full circumstances of this collision . ''
Eyewitnesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , fire engines and the air ambulance which landed at Bournemouth Electric Club .
A spokesperson for the South Western Ambulance Service said : `` We were called at 7pm to reports of a road traffic collision , reportedly involving a vehicle and a pedestrian .
`` We attended with an air ambulance , a critical care team , an operations officer and an ambulance . ''
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said they were called to Charminster Road at 6.59pm to an elderly lady trapped under a car .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Springbourne , and they used airbags to lift the vehicle and free the casualty , which was achieved by 7.18pm , '' a spokesperson said .
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk , via email at scit @ dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101 , quoting incident number 12:384 .
Alternatively , contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org .

The female pedestrian, who is from New Milton, was airlifted to hospital after the collision with a blue BMW 318, which happened on Charminster Road in Bournemouth at around 7pm last night.
It was reported that the woman had been a passenger in a blue Vauxhall Astra and had got out of the vehicle shortly before the incident.
The pensioner sustained serious injuries and was taken by air ambulance to Southampton Hospital, where she remains in a critical condition. Her family has been informed.
The driver of the BMW, a Bournemouth man aged in his 50s, was arrested on suspicion of driving offences and has been released under investigation as enquiries continue.
Dorset Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision to come forward.
Inspector Joe Pardey, of the traffic unit, said: "Our thoughts are with the injured woman and her family at this time and we are continuing our investigation to establish the full circumstances of this collision."
Eyewitnesses reported seeing eight police cars, ambulances, fire engines and the air ambulance which landed at Bournemouth Electric Club.
A spokesperson for the South Western Ambulance Service said: "We were called at 7pm to reports of a road traffic collision, reportedly involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.
"We attended with an air ambulance, a critical care team, an operations officer and an ambulance."
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service said they were called to Charminster Road at 6.59pm to an elderly lady trapped under a car.
"Two crews attended, from Redhill and Springbourne, and they used airbags to lift the vehicle and free the casualty, which was achieved by 7.18pm," a spokesperson said.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email at scit@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 12:384. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.


NSPCC

A CHILDREN 'S protection charity has described the actions of two parents who subjected their teenage girls to a campaign of physical abuse as `` unacceptable '' .
It comes after the husband and wife pair , who can not be identified in order to protect the identity of the victims , were jailed for a total of almost six years following the abuse , which was said to have involved the use of belts .
Now children 's protection charity the NSPCC has commented on the case .
A spokesperson for the charity said : “ Violence against children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ upsetting fact that these girls believed the horrific acts they were subjected to may have been their fault .
“ Abuse is always the fault of the abuser , not the abused .
“ Adults with concerns about the safety of a child can speak to the NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000 , while Childline is there for young people on 0800 1111 or www.childline.org.uk.
” As previously reported in the Daily Echo , the court heard how the mother subjected the two teenagers to the “ sustained and prolonged ” abuse @ @ @ @ @ @ @ court was told how the mother used weapons , including belts and a coat hanger .
Meanwhile , the father subjected the girls to abuse , also involving belts , between February and April last year .
The court heard one of the incidents took place in the hallway of their Southampton accommodation and was recorded on CCTV .
Their abuse was also brought to light by bruises and marks on the two girls , which were noticed by school officials .
Both girls and the couple ’ s two other children have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a victim impact statement , read out in court , one of the girls said the abuse had left her “ unable to trust people ” .
She said : “ What my dad did has really impacted me .
I can ’ t trust people because when I trusted my dad he broke it .
“ He broke the only bond I will ever have between a father and a daughter.
” In her victim impact statement , also read out in court , the other girl said : “ My family @ @ @ @ @ @ @ result of this.
” The father , who pleaded guilty to guilty to one count of child abuse and was found guilty of another two multiple incident counts of child abuse , was sentenced to three years in prison .
The mother , who pleaded guilty to two multiple incident counts of child abuse , was sentenced to 30 months in prison .

It comes after the husband and wife pair, who cannot be identified in order to protect the identity of the victims, were jailed for a total of almost six years following the abuse, which was said to have involved the use of belts.
Now children's protection charity the NSPCC has commented on the case.
A spokesperson for the charity said: “Violence against children is never acceptable and it is an upsetting fact that these girls believed the horrific acts they were subjected to may have been their fault.
“Abuse is always the fault of the abuser, not the abused.
“Adults with concerns about the safety of a child can speak to the NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000, while Childline is there for young people on 0800 1111 or www.childline.org.uk.”
As previously reported in the Daily Echo, the court heard how the mother subjected the two teenagers to the “sustained and prolonged” abuse between 2014 and February 2018.
The court was told how the mother used weapons, including belts and a coat hanger.
Meanwhile, the father subjected the girls to abuse, also involving belts, between February and April last year.
The court heard one of the incidents took place in the hallway of their Southampton accommodation and was recorded on CCTV.
Their abuse was also brought to light by bruises and marks on the two girls, which were noticed by school officials.
Both girls and the couple’s two other children have since been taken into care.
In a victim impact statement, read out in court, one of the girls said the abuse had left her “unable to trust people”.
She said: “What my dad did has really impacted me. I can’t trust people because when I trusted my dad he broke it.
“He broke the only bond I will ever have between a father and a daughter.”
In her victim impact statement, also read out in court, the other girl said: “My family has been completely split apart as a result of this.”
The father, who pleaded guilty to guilty to one count of child abuse and was found guilty of another two multiple incident counts of child abuse, was sentenced to three years in prison.
The mother, who pleaded guilty to two multiple incident counts of child abuse, was sentenced to 30 months in prison.


thedailyecho--2020-02-13--Storm Dennis: Met Office updates wind and rain warning for Hampshire

THE Met Office has updated its weather warning for Storm Dennis this weekend .
Initially a yellow warning for wind was issued for the Hampshire from 12pm until midnight on Saturday .
Now the warning for “ very strong winds ” will be in force from 10am on Saturday until midnight on Sunday .
The Met Office has said gusts of 50mph are “ expected widely inland ” while along the coast gusts of between 60 t0 70mph are “ likely.
” A separate warning for heavy rain will be in force from 12pm on Saturday until 9pm on Sunday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , delays to road , rail , air and ferry transport with a “ slight chance ” of power cuts and damage to buildings , the Met Office has said .
A spokesperson for the Met Office said : “ The strongest winds are likely to be on Saturday afternoon and evening , with a lull overnight , before increasing again during Sunday .
Gusts of 50 mph are expected widely inland .
Around the coasts , especially in the west and south , gusts of 60-70 mph are likely .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rain at times , leading to particularly poor driving conditions.
” The warnings for Storm Dennis come just days after Storm Ciara swept through Hampshire .
A driver was killed when a tree crashed onto a car near Winchester during the height of Storm Ciara .

Initially a yellow warning for wind was issued for the Hampshire from 12pm until midnight on Saturday.
Now the warning for “very strong winds” will be in force from 10am on Saturday until midnight on Sunday.
The Met Office has said gusts of 50mph are “expected widely inland” while along the coast gusts of between 60 t0 70mph are “likely.”
A separate warning for heavy rain will be in force from 12pm on Saturday until 9pm on Sunday evening.
There is potential for flooding, delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport with a “slight chance” of power cuts and damage to buildings, the Met Office has said.
A spokesperson for the Met Office said: “The strongest winds are likely to be on Saturday afternoon and evening, with a lull overnight, before increasing again during Sunday. Gusts of 50 mph are expected widely inland. Around the coasts, especially in the west and south, gusts of 60-70 mph are likely.
“The strong winds will be accompanied by heavy rain at times, leading to particularly poor driving conditions.”
The warnings for Storm Dennis come just days after Storm Ciara swept through Hampshire.
A driver was killed when a tree crashed onto a car near Winchester during the height of Storm Ciara.


thedailyecho--2020-02-13--Charity in memory of Olivia Burt to help young people

A CHARITY set up in memory of a talented student killed in a crushing incident outside a nightclub is urging young people to apply for support .
A series of successful fund raising events means Olivia Inspires has thousands of pounds to give to those suffering financial hardship who wish to develop their potential in STEM ( Science , Technology , Engineering and Maths ) subjects , sport and the arts .
Olivia was just 20-years-old and a first year student at Durham University when she died outside a club in the city in February 2018 .
She was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Girls and also sailed for Great Britain .
Olivia lived in Milford-on-Sea .
Since her death , Olivia 's parents , Nigel and Paula , have established Olivia Inspires .
JazzSmart , a group of musicians based at New Milton ’ s Forest Arts had a collection for the charity after their Christmas Big Band concert .
Milford on Sea ’ s Flute Group made Olivia Inspires their charity of the year and collected donations at their Christmas Concert at Milford Community Centre .
Money was also raised through a concert at St @ @ @ @ @ @ @ busking in Angel Court , Lymington and playing for Lymington Voluntary Care Group at South Lawn Hotel , Milford .
Milford on Sea Rainbows , Brownies and Guides ran Santa ’ s Grotto in the village during Carols Around the Christmas Tree .
Santa was kept extremely busy and all of the profits were donated to Olivia Inspires .
Mr Burt said : “ A steady stream of applications for support has been received via the Olivia Inspires website and the first grants have been awarded to a variety of richly deserving young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ many more applicants from young people who need a helping hand to achieve their dreams.
” Olivia 's family said she is remembered for her smile , her kindness and the way in which she inspired others .
`` Olivia Inspires aims to allow her spirit to live on by helping young people aged 11 to 18 years , whose families live in the New Forest District Council area and who are facing financial hardship .
Grants will be provided to help them develop their potential in STEM ( science , technology , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and sport . ''
To find out more , apply for support or donate to the charity go to oliviainspires.org.uk , follow Olivia Inspires on Facebook @ oliviainspires or Twitter @ olivia_inspires .

A series of successful fund raising events means Olivia Inspires has thousands of pounds to give to those suffering financial hardship who wish to develop their potential in STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) subjects, sport and the arts.
Olivia was just 20-years-old and a first year student at Durham University when she died outside a club in the city in February 2018.
She was a former head girl at Bournemouth School for Girls and also sailed for Great Britain. Olivia lived in Milford-on-Sea.
Since her death, Olivia's parents, Nigel and Paula, have established Olivia Inspires.
JazzSmart, a group of musicians based at New Milton’s Forest Arts had a collection for the charity after their Christmas Big Band concert.
Milford on Sea’s Flute Group made Olivia Inspires their charity of the year and collected donations at their Christmas Concert at Milford Community Centre.
Money was also raised through a concert at St Mary’s Church, Everton, busking in Angel Court, Lymington and playing for Lymington Voluntary Care Group at South Lawn Hotel, Milford.
Milford on Sea Rainbows, Brownies and Guides ran Santa’s Grotto in the village during Carols Around the Christmas Tree. Santa was kept extremely busy and all of the profits were donated to Olivia Inspires.
Mr Burt said: “A steady stream of applications for support has been received via the Olivia Inspires website and the first grants have been awarded to a variety of richly deserving young people. We now want to see many more applicants from young people who need a helping hand to achieve their dreams.”
Olivia's family said she is remembered for her smile, her kindness and the way in which she inspired others.
"Olivia Inspires aims to allow her spirit to live on by helping young people aged 11 to 18 years, whose families live in the New Forest District Council area and who are facing financial hardship. Grants will be provided to help them develop their potential in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), the arts and sport."
To find out more, apply for support or donate to the charity go to oliviainspires.org.uk, follow Olivia Inspires on Facebook @oliviainspires or Twitter @olivia_inspires.


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--Father-of-two unwittingly became wrapped up in £2 million cannabis supply conspiracy

A HAMPSHIRE father unwittingly became wrapped up in a conspiracy to supply £2 million worth of cannabis across the UK .
Professional lorry driver Adam Gorniak was asked to travel to London by what he would later discover to be a drugs gang .
The group contacted him with a driving job after police intercepted one of their vehicles with more than 55kg of cannabis inside .
He was then told to drive a van to a warehouse in Leicestershire , which contained more than 170kg of the Class B drug .
But prior to making the drive , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be helping to move cannabis out of the warehouse .
Gorniak only made the discovery after he saw the cannabis through a split in one of the bags .
He then refused to drive the cannabis filled van , which was abandoned in a nearby rural street .
Gorniak was later arrested along with Wojceich Michalski – the man who had first contacted him with the job offer .
Mariusz Musial , Marcin Wielgus and Wojceich Michalski were previously jailed for a total of more than a decade after pleading guilty to conspiracy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gorniak , who appeared at Southampton Crown Court on Wednesday , has been given a suspended sentence , after pleading guilty to his part in the conspiracy .
Gorniak was spared a prison sentence because prosecutors accepted in his basis of his guilty plea that he had not known about the cannabis until his arrival at the warehouse – and had refused to drive the vehicle after it had been loaded .
The court also heard from Gorniak ’ s defence barrister , who said his client was a “ hardworking and legitimate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man ” and had no previous convictions .
Judge Nicholas Rowland sentenced Gorniak , of Cherry Tree Close , Farnborough , to a nine month sentence , suspended for 12 months .
He said : “ You are a hardworking man , goodness knows what you were doing getting involved with with these three and that amount of cannabis.
” Gorniak was also ordered to complete 180 hours of unpaid work .
In June 2019 , Musial , 31 , of Orchard Mead , Waterlooville was sentenced to five years in prison after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Class B drug .
Wielgus , 42 , of Waterhouse Street , Hertfordshire was sentenced to three years and six months after pleading guilty to conspiracy to supply a Class B drug .
Michalski , 54 , of Gilderdale , Luton was sentenced to 21 months after pleading guilty to conspiracy to supply a Class B drug .
Michalski was found to be driving a vehicle containing 55kg of cannabis on the M1 southbound in Buckinghamshire on December 3 .
Musial and Wielgus were linked to a 170kg of cannabis loaded in a @ @ @ @ @ @

Professional lorry driver Adam Gorniak was asked to travel to London by what he would later discover to be a drugs gang.
The group contacted him with a driving job after police intercepted one of their vehicles with more than 55kg of cannabis inside.
He was then told to drive a van to a warehouse in Leicestershire, which contained more than 170kg of the Class B drug.
But prior to making the drive, the 37-year-old father-of-two was not told he would be helping to move cannabis out of the warehouse.
Gorniak only made the discovery after he saw the cannabis through a split in one of the bags.
He then refused to drive the cannabis filled van, which was abandoned in a nearby rural street.
Gorniak was later arrested along with Wojceich Michalski – the man who had first contacted him with the job offer.
Mariusz Musial, Marcin Wielgus and Wojceich Michalski were previously jailed for a total of more than a decade after pleading guilty to conspiracy to supply Class B drug.
Now Gorniak, who appeared at Southampton Crown Court on Wednesday, has been given a suspended sentence, after pleading guilty to his part in the conspiracy.
Gorniak was spared a prison sentence because prosecutors accepted in his basis of his guilty plea that he had not known about the cannabis until his arrival at the warehouse – and had refused to drive the vehicle after it had been loaded.
The court also heard from Gorniak’s defence barrister, who said his client was a “hardworking and legitimate” driver, a “dedicated family man” and had no previous convictions.
Judge Nicholas Rowland sentenced Gorniak, of Cherry Tree Close, Farnborough, to a nine month sentence, suspended for 12 months.
He said: “You are a hardworking man, goodness knows what you were doing getting involved with with these three and that amount of cannabis.”
Gorniak was also ordered to complete 180 hours of unpaid work.
In June 2019, Musial, 31, of Orchard Mead, Waterlooville was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to supply a Class B drug.
Wielgus, 42, of Waterhouse Street, Hertfordshire was sentenced to three years and six months after pleading guilty to conspiracy to supply a Class B drug.
Michalski, 54, of Gilderdale, Luton was sentenced to 21 months after pleading guilty to conspiracy to supply a Class B drug.
Michalski was found to be driving a vehicle containing 55kg of cannabis on the M1 southbound in Buckinghamshire on December 3.
Musial and Wielgus were linked to a 170kg of cannabis loaded in a van near Coalville in Leicestershire.


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--Two VIVID blocks at Empire View and Gantry Court, Southampton, to have cladding replaced amid fire s

Two VIVID blocks at Empire View and Gantry Court, Southampton, to have cladding replaced amid fire safety fears

THREE blocks of Southampton flats are set to have their cladding replaced amid fears a fire could spread .
Two blocks at Empire View and another block , called Gantry Court , were recently found to have High-Pressure Laminate ( HPL ) and insulation cladding .
But a public government document states systems using any type of HPL panels ( Class B , C or D ) with combustible insulation are “ very unlikely to adequately resist the spread of fire ” .
But almost three years on from the Grenfell Tower tragedy , housing association VIVID , which provides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to test the cladding .
They are working to find a replacement cladding system while fire wardens monitor the premises .
According to VIVID , the level of risk HPL carries is not as high as aluminium composite material ( ACM ) cladding used at Grenfell Tower .
But one resident from Empire View said they were previously assured the type of cladding used was safe .
He said : “ I feel unsafe as I think they have known about it for some time .
“ Why was this type of cladding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The resident , who has lived there for seven years , added : `` We were also informed we may have to pay for the cladding ourselves . ''
Julian Chun , director of property and strategic services at VIVID , said : “ We ’ ve taken the decision to undertake fire safety works on three blocks of flats in Southampton to ensure the highest level of safety for our residents in the event of a fire .
“ We wanted to make sure residents were the first to know about this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and details of drop-in sessions .
This ensures everyone is kept informed and has the chance to ask any questions.
” He added : “ After commissioning a detailed fire safety study , we identified HPL cladding on the three blocks .
“ As a result we ’ ve decided to replace the cladding to make sure these properties have the highest safety standards .
This aligns with the Government ’ s recent advice that whilst the level of risk HPL carries is not as high as ACM cladding , it should be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to reassure residents that we ’ ve now commenced work to find the best available replacement cladding solution as quickly as possible .
`` In the meantime , to ensure everyone ’ s safety , we ’ ve introduced a 24/7 fire patrol at all three blocks until a new fire alarm system is installed , and we ’ re inspecting all common area fire doors .
We ’ ll continue to work closely with the fire service and keep our residents informed of our plans .
”

Two blocks at Empire View and another block, called Gantry Court, were recently found to have High-Pressure Laminate (HPL) and insulation cladding.
But a public government document states systems using any type of HPL panels (Class B, C or D) with combustible insulation are “very unlikely to adequately resist the spread of fire”.
But almost three years on from the Grenfell Tower tragedy, housing association VIVID, which provides the 115 Southampton homes, have decided to test the cladding.
They are working to find a replacement cladding system while fire wardens monitor the premises.
According to VIVID, the level of risk HPL carries is not as high as aluminium composite material (ACM) cladding used at Grenfell Tower.
But one resident from Empire View said they were previously assured the type of cladding used was safe.
He said: “I feel unsafe as I think they have known about it for some time.
“Why was this type of cladding put on in the first place?
The resident, who has lived there for seven years, added: "We were also informed we may have to pay for the cladding ourselves."
Julian Chun, director of property and strategic services at VIVID, said: “We’ve taken the decision to undertake fire safety works on three blocks of flats in Southampton to ensure the highest level of safety for our residents in the event of a fire.
“We wanted to make sure residents were the first to know about this and have written to them with information and details of drop-in sessions. This ensures everyone is kept informed and has the chance to ask any questions.”
He added: “After commissioning a detailed fire safety study, we identified HPL cladding on the three blocks.
“As a result we’ve decided to replace the cladding to make sure these properties have the highest safety standards. This aligns with the Government’s recent advice that whilst the level of risk HPL carries is not as high as ACM cladding, it should be replaced.
“We’d like to reassure residents that we’ve now commenced work to find the best available replacement cladding solution as quickly as possible.
"In the meantime, to ensure everyone’s safety, we’ve introduced a 24/7 fire patrol at all three blocks until a new fire alarm system is installed, and we’re inspecting all common area fire doors. We’ll continue to work closely with the fire service and keep our residents informed of our plans.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--Storm Dennis: Amber rain warning issued for Hampshire

Storm Dennis is set to batter Hampshire this weekend bringing torrential rain , flooding and travel chaos .
With an amber rain warning in place for Sunday , residents can expect homes and businesses to be flooded .
The Met Office predicts that fast flowing or deep floodwater is likely , causing danger to life .
Meanwhile , delays and some cancellations to train and bus services are likely .
The office also predicts difficult driving conditions and a good chance that some communities could be cut off by flooded roads .
Power cuts and loss of other services to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ On Saturday , a yellow wind warning has been issued with some disruption to travel likely across parts of England and Wales likely .
Storm Dennis is expected to bring winds of up to 70mph causing delays to road , rail , air and ferry transport .
• Storm Ciara : as it happened across Hampshire Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges are likely .
While some short term loss of power and other services is possible .
The Met Office predicts that some coastal routes , sea fronts and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and or large waves .
Both warnings cover the whole of Hampshire and start from 12pm on Saturday .
The warning for wind is valid until midnight , while the rain warning ends at 12pm on Sunday .
Between 15 and 30mm of rainfall is widely expected , with as much as 50 to 70mm of rain predicted for parts of higher ground in the west .
The Met Office says there is a “ small chance of injuries and danger to life ” from flying debris and large waves .
There ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of damage to some buildings , longer journey times or cancellations to road , rail , air and ferry services .
Flooding and power cuts could also occur , the Met Office has warned .
A spokesperson for the Met Office said : “ Very strong winds in association with Storm Dennis are expected on Saturday across many parts of England and Wales .
Gusts of 50 mph are expected widely inland , with around 60 mph in places .
`` Around the coasts , especially in the west and south , gusts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be accompanied by heavy rain at times .

With an amber rain warning in place for Sunday, residents can expect homes and businesses to be flooded.
The Met Office predicts that fast flowing or deep floodwater is likely, causing danger to life.
Meanwhile, delays and some cancellations to train and bus services are likely.
The office also predicts difficult driving conditions and a good chance that some communities could be cut off by flooded roads.
Strong winds are expected this weekend across the region with 50 to 60mph inland and 60 to 70mph on the coasts. These winds with heavy rain most of the weekend will make conditions on the roads horrendous so drive with caution! #StormDennis pic.twitter.com/Bf70B4WcSB — Hampshire Weather Updates (@HampWeather) February 13, 2020
Power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses are likely.
On Saturday, a yellow wind warning has been issued with some disruption to travel likely across parts of England and Wales likely.
Storm Dennis is expected to bring winds of up to 70mph causing delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport.
Delays for high-sided vehicles on exposed routes and bridges are likely.
While some short term loss of power and other services is possible.
The Met Office predicts that some coastal routes, sea fronts and coastal communities will be affected by spray and or large waves.
Both warnings cover the whole of Hampshire and start from 12pm on Saturday.
The warning for wind is valid until midnight, while the rain warning ends at 12pm on Sunday.
Between 15 and 30mm of rainfall is widely expected, with as much as 50 to 70mm of rain predicted for parts of higher ground in the west.
The Met Office says there is a “small chance of injuries and danger to life” from flying debris and large waves.
There’s also a “slight chance” of damage to some buildings, longer journey times or cancellations to road, rail, air and ferry services.
Flooding and power cuts could also occur, the Met Office has warned.
A spokesperson for the Met Office said: “Very strong winds in association with Storm Dennis are expected on Saturday across many parts of England and Wales. Gusts of 50 mph are expected widely inland, with around 60 mph in places.
"Around the coasts, especially in the west and south, gusts of 60-70 mph are likely. This will be accompanied by heavy rain at times.


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--Plan for 24-hour Burger King at Esso garage in Ringwood Road, Totton, rejected by New Forest Distric

Plan for 24-hour Burger King at Esso garage in Ringwood Road, Totton, rejected by New Forest District Council

CONTROVERSIAL plans to open a 24-hour fast food outlet in the centre of a Hampshire town have been thrown out .
New Forest District Council ( NFDC ) has rejected an application to build a Burger King drive-thu at the Esso garage in Ringwood Road , Totton .
Objectors had claimed that the scheme would create extra traffic problems in the town as well as adding to childhood obesity .
The garage is near a busy roundabout , the Totton branch of Asda and a level crossing which is closed to vehicles for a total of 20 minutes every hour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the area .
The application sparked a storm of protest after it was submitted last year .
Objectors included Totton and Eling Town Council , which told NFDC : `` The location is clearly not suitable for a busy takeaway and drive-thru .
It is felt that these issues , and the strong public swell of objection , are justifications for refusal . ''
Now the burger battle has ended in defeat for Euro Garages , which owns the site .
Its application has been turned down by the NFDC 's chief planning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what she described as a `` poorly designed and intrusive extension '' to the building .
Ms Upton-Brown also referred to the “ relatively congested ” nature of the area .
She added : “ The applicant has failed to demonstrate that the proposal would not result in an unacceptably harmful impact on air quality.
” The council 's decision to refuse the application has been welcomed by Totton councillor David Harrison , “ Whilst I enjoy a Whopper I always considered this was one of the worst places that such a facility @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Harrison .
“ The area is often choked with traffic and there are serious concerns about air quality .
“ In rejecting the application , planners have referred to poor and inappropriate design , the potential for extra traffic congestion and air quality .
`` I think they could also have referred to another public health issue - the growing problem of obesity .
I do expect planners to refer all such applications to the Director of Public Health for Hampshire in future . ''
Euro Garages could decide to lodge an appeal @ @ @ @ @ @ @ inspector will quash the council 's decision .
But Cllr Harrison said : `` I really do hope Burger King will decide to locate a facility elsewhere , rather than try to force this upon us . ''

New Forest District Council (NFDC) has rejected an application to build a Burger King drive-thu at the Esso garage in Ringwood Road, Totton.
Objectors had claimed that the scheme would create extra traffic problems in the town as well as adding to childhood obesity.
The garage is near a busy roundabout, the Totton branch of Asda and a level crossing which is closed to vehicles for a total of 20 minutes every hour. There are also several schools in the area.
The application sparked a storm of protest after it was submitted last year.
Objectors included Totton and Eling Town Council, which told NFDC: "The location is clearly not suitable for a busy takeaway and drive-thru. It is felt that these issues, and the strong public swell of objection, are justifications for refusal."
Now the burger battle has ended in defeat for Euro Garages, which owns the site.
Its application has been turned down by the NFDC's chief planning officer, Claire Upton-Brown, who criticised what she described as a "poorly designed and intrusive extension" to the building.
Ms Upton-Brown also referred to the “relatively congested” nature of the area.
She added: “The applicant has failed to demonstrate that the proposal would not result in an unacceptably harmful impact on air quality.”
The council's decision to refuse the application has been welcomed by Totton councillor David Harrison,
“Whilst I enjoy a Whopper I always considered this was one of the worst places that such a facility could be built," said Cllr Harrison.
“The area is often choked with traffic and there are serious concerns about air quality.
“In rejecting the application, planners have referred to poor and inappropriate design, the potential for extra traffic congestion and air quality.
"I think they could also have referred to another public health issue - the growing problem of obesity. I do expect planners to refer all such applications to the Director of Public Health for Hampshire in future."
Euro Garages could decide to lodge an appeal in the hope that a government-appointed planning inspector will quash the council's decision.
But Cllr Harrison said: "I really do hope Burger King will decide to locate a facility elsewhere, rather than try to force this upon us."


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--Fareham woman due in court this morning after breaching Criminal Behaviour Order

A FAREHAM woman was due to appear in court this morning after breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order .
Megan Juryeff @ @ @ @ @ is alleged to have begged for money at Fareham Railway Station on Saturday 8 February @ @ @ @ @ in Titchfield on Wednesday 12 February .
The 27-year-old is prohibited to do both of @ @ @ @ @ a previously imposed CBO .
She was arrested and charged by officers form the Fareham @ @ @ @ @ result of these incidents .
After being remanded in custody , she was set to @ @ @ @ @ this morning .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` Ms Juryeff was arrested and @ @ @ @ @ Fareham Neighbourhood Policing Team , and was remanded in custody to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates @ @ @ @ @ Friday 14 February ) . ''

Megan Juryeff, of no fixed abode is alleged to have begged for money at Fareham Railway Station on Saturday 8 February, and entered Church Path in Titchfield on Wednesday 12 February.
The 27-year-old is prohibited to do both of these under the conditions of a previously imposed CBO.
She was arrested and charged by officers form the Fareham Neighbourhood Policing Team as a result of these incidents.
After being remanded in custody, she was set to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates Court this morning.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "Ms Juryeff was arrested and charged by officers from the Fareham Neighbourhood Policing Team, and was remanded in custody to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court this morning (Friday 14 February)."


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--Romsey 10k fitness trail postponed due to bad weather

A BRAND new 10k fitness trail which linked five brand new outdoor gyms has been postponed .
The launch event @ @ @ @ @ linking five outdoor gym facilities tomorrow , but has now been postponed due to bad @ @ @ @ @ Romsey town centre manager , said : `` We apologise for the late notice but @ @ @ @ @ decision based on information available .
`` The Trail is available for use anytime , @ @ @ @ @ arranged . ''
EVENT POSTPONED Tomorrow ’ s launch of the Romsey Fitness Trail has @ @ @ @ @ poor weather conditions Trail is open for use and we will shortly announce a new @ @ @ @ @ — Romsey Town Council ( @ destinationroms ) February 14 , 2020 New gym stations @ @ @ @ @ , Abbotswood and Whitenap Open Space - the original two are located at Mercier Way @ @ @ @ @ .
A new launch date will be announced shortly .

The launch event was due to take place linking five outdoor gym facilities tomorrow, but has now been postponed due to bad weather.
The route for the 10k fitness trail
Mark Edgerley, Romsey town centre manager, said: "We apologise for the late notice but feel this is most sensible decision based on information available.
"The Trail is available for use anytime, new launch date is being arranged."
EVENT POSTPONED
Tomorrow’s launch of the Romsey Fitness Trail has been postponed due to expected poor weather conditions
Trail is open for use and we will shortly announce a new date for launch event pic.twitter.com/qbA5SoBWyz — Romsey Town Council (@destinationroms) February 14, 2020
New gym stations are at Romsey Sports Centre, Abbotswood and Whitenap Open Space - the original two are located at Mercier Way and Romsey War Memorial Park.
A new launch date will be announced shortly.


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--Bullar Road blocked by car crash

Bullar Road blocked by car crash

EMERGENCY services have rushed to a car crash in Southampton .
Two cars were involved in the incident which happened @ @ @ @ @ .
One person suffered minor injuries following the collision on Bullar Road near to its @ @ @ @ @ The road has since been cleared .
A police spokesperson said : `` We were @ @ @ @ @ to a report of a collision on Bullar Road near to the junction with Cobden @ @ @ @ @ have collided and one person had minor injuries . ''

Two cars were involved in the incident which happened at just before 9am today.
One person suffered minor injuries following the collision on Bullar Road near to its junction with Cobden Avenue.
The road has since been cleared.
A police spokesperson said: "We were called at 8.51am this morning to a report of a collision on Bullar Road near to the junction with Cobden Avenue.
"Two vehicles have collided and one person had minor injuries."


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--Rishi Sunak revealed as Chancellor of the Exchequer

BORN in Southampton and educated in Winchester he is now one of the most important figures in UK politics .
Rishi Sunak has been revealed as the new Chancellor of the Exchequer following a shock cabinet reshuffle .
Mr Sunak was born in Southampton in 1980 before going on to study at the exclusive Winchester College .
One of his childhood heroes was reportedly Saints football player Matt Le Tissier .
Mr Sunak 's claims to still own an 18th birthday card signed by the whole Southampton FC team which he describes as one of his most prized possessions .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be replacing Chancellor Sajid Javid following his resignation on Thursday .
It comes with just four weeks before one of the Treasury 's most important events when the budget is announced .
Mr Sunak has served as Conservative MP for Richmond in Yorkshire since 2015 .
The father of two lives in Kirby Sigston in the same county .
His father was a GP , and his mother was a pharmacist .
Mr Sunak studied Philosophy , Politics and Economics at Oxford University then worked as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Murthy - is the daughter of Indian billionaire and co-founder of IT services giant Infosys Narayana Murthy .
Mr Sunak campaigned to leave the EU during the 2016 referendum with 55 per cent of his constituency voting to leave .
According to his website , his hobbies include keeping fit , cricket , football and watching films .
He voted for Theresa May 's Brexit deal on all three occasions and was an early supporter of Boris Johnson .
In July 2019 Mr Sunak was chosen by Mr Johnson to be the chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parliamentary under-secretary in the Ministry of Housing , Communities and Local Government from January 2018 to July 2019 .
Mr Sunak is reportedly seen as a rising star by the Tories and has been endorsed by people including former Conservative Party leader Lord Hague of Richmond , who described Mr Sunak as an `` exceptional individual '' .
He was also endorsed by Mr Javid , who in a recent tweet said : `` The force is strong with young Sunak '' citing a phrase from Disney 's Star Wars franchise .

Rishi Sunak has been revealed as the new Chancellor of the Exchequer following a shock cabinet reshuffle.
Mr Sunak was born in Southampton in 1980 before going on to study at the exclusive Winchester College.
One of his childhood heroes was reportedly Saints football player Matt Le Tissier.
Mr Sunak's claims to still own an 18th birthday card signed by the whole Southampton FC team which he describes as one of his most prized possessions.
The 39-year-old MP for Richmond in Yorkshire will be replacing Chancellor Sajid Javid following his resignation on Thursday.
It comes with just four weeks before one of the Treasury's most important events when the budget is announced.
Mr Sunak has served as Conservative MP for Richmond in Yorkshire since 2015.
The father of two lives in Kirby Sigston in the same county.
His father was a GP, and his mother was a pharmacist.
Mr Sunak studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford University then worked as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs.
Meanwhile, his wife - Akshata Murthy - is the daughter of Indian billionaire and co-founder of IT services giant Infosys Narayana Murthy.
Mr Sunak campaigned to leave the EU during the 2016 referendum with 55 per cent of his constituency voting to leave.
According to his website, his hobbies include keeping fit, cricket, football and watching films.
He voted for Theresa May's Brexit deal on all three occasions and was an early supporter of Boris Johnson.
In July 2019 Mr Sunak was chosen by Mr Johnson to be the chief secretary to the Treasury, after being parliamentary under-secretary in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government from January 2018 to July 2019.
Mr Sunak is reportedly seen as a rising star by the Tories and has been endorsed by people including former Conservative Party leader Lord Hague of Richmond, who described Mr Sunak as an "exceptional individual".
He was also endorsed by Mr Javid, who in a recent tweet said: "The force is strong with young Sunak" citing a phrase from Disney's Star Wars franchise.


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--Romsey-based 141 bedroom care home set to get green light

PLANS for new 141 bed care home near Romsey and Southampton could be given the green light next week .
Proposals for the new care home , at Bargain Farm , Nursling , were set to go before planners last year .
But now , the plans will be decided in the Southern Area Planning Committee meeting next week by Test Valley Borough Council .
The proposal , put forward by the London-based company Hamberley Development Ltd , includes a 80-bedroom nursing home with a focus on nursing , personal and dementia care .
Developers also wanted to build a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rehabilitation services for individuals who require long-term support , rehabilitation , respite or short-stay care .
Developers say could create up to 190 jobs , and ahead of the meeting , planning chiefs recommend the proposals will be approved .
In the report which said it was previously refused , the reasoning was : `` The proposed vehicular access onto Frogmore Lane represents unjustified development in the countryside in that it has not been demonstrated that it is essential for the development to be located the countryside . ''
The proposal also includes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , landscaping and parking for 105 cars and 10 bicycles .
Cllr Nick Adams-King , who represents Blackwater on the borough council , said : `` As our population ages one of the challenges we have is finding sufficient space to provide safe and suitable housing for those needing care in their older age .
`` I ’ m glad therefore that applications of this type are coming forward .
`` Each application needs to be considered on its own merit however , and this application is in a location which has proved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hope the Planning Committee give due weight to both the identified need locally , but also concerns of local residents.
” The firm previously vowed to recruit the staff needed from the local area .
As previously reported , the company said the chosen site is also in good proximity to the Neuro Intensive Care Unit at Southampton General Hospital and has access to public transport links .
Hamberley Development Ltd have been contacted for comment .
The decision will go ahead of planners on Tuesday , February 18 .

Proposals for the new care home, at Bargain Farm, Nursling, were set to go before planners last year.
But now, the plans will be decided in the Southern Area Planning Committee meeting next week by Test Valley Borough Council.
The proposal, put forward by the London-based company Hamberley Development Ltd, includes a 80-bedroom nursing home with a focus on nursing, personal and dementia care.
Developers also wanted to build a 61-bedroom nursing home which will provide neurological rehabilitation services for individuals who require long-term support, rehabilitation, respite or short-stay care.
Developers say could create up to 190 jobs, and ahead of the meeting, planning chiefs recommend the proposals will be approved.
In the report which said it was previously refused, the reasoning was: "The proposed vehicular access onto Frogmore Lane represents unjustified development in the countryside in that it has not been demonstrated that it is essential for the development to be located the countryside."
The proposal also includes a new highway access from Frogmore Lane, landscaping and parking for 105 cars and 10 bicycles.
Cllr Nick Adams-King, who represents Blackwater on the borough council, said: "As our population ages one of the challenges we have is finding sufficient space to provide safe and suitable housing for those needing care in their older age.
"I’m glad therefore that applications of this type are coming forward.
"Each application needs to be considered on its own merit however, and this application is in a location which has proved controversial in the past, so I hope the Planning Committee give due weight to both the identified need locally, but also concerns of local residents.”
The firm previously vowed to recruit the staff needed from the local area.
As previously reported, the company said the chosen site is also in good proximity to the Neuro Intensive Care Unit at Southampton General Hospital and has access to public transport links.
Hamberley Development Ltd have been contacted for comment.
The decision will go ahead of planners on Tuesday, February 18.


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--Flying Scotsman: when and where you can see it in Hampshire

THE most famous steam locomotive in the world will re-launch Mid Hants Railway ’ s Watercress Line today .
The Flying Scotsman will be the first train to pass through a part of the line which has been closed for a year for repairs .
The record breaking locomotive will travel between Alresford and Alton carrying special guests including actors Sarah Parish and James Murray and broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh on its first ever visit to the heritage steam railway .
Around 300 local schoolchildren will wave flags as The Flying Scotsman passes Butts Bridge near Alton , which has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closed the line between Medstead and Alton and were completed last month , were originally expected to take nine months but overran due to problems with Victorian foundations .
Detonators will also go off as the train crosses the bridge .
The Flying Scotsman will break a banner as it arrives at Alton Station ahead of passengers disembarking for an opening ceremony , speeches and a plaque unveiling .
The sold out journey on the iconic locomotive will be followed by four further Flying Scotsman running days on Saturday February 29 , Sunday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sunday March 8 .
Enthusiasts are encouraged to buy tickets in advance for the events , which are expected to be extremely popular .
Visitors will travel in style through the glorious Hampshire countryside , overlooking the South Downs National Park , on the ten mile line and feel the thrill as Flying Scotsman conquers the 1 in 60 ‘ over the Alps ’ climb to the summit at Medstead and Four Marks , in each direction .
Bosses at Mid Hants Railway , which runs the line , say the locomotive ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ helping to attract more visitors .
The Flying Scotsman was built in 1923 and became the first locomotive to make an 100mph run in 1934 .
It was retired from service by British Rail in 1963 , underwent a £4.2m refurbishment between 2006 and 2016 and returned to the mainline .

The Flying Scotsman will be the first train to pass through a part of the line which has been closed for a year for repairs.
The record breaking locomotive will travel between Alresford and Alton carrying special guests including actors Sarah Parish and James Murray and broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh on its first ever visit to the heritage steam railway.
Around 300 local schoolchildren will wave flags as The Flying Scotsman passes Butts Bridge near Alton, which has been painstakingly rebuilt.
The works, which closed the line between Medstead and Alton and were completed last month, were originally expected to take nine months but overran due to problems with Victorian foundations.
Detonators will also go off as the train crosses the bridge.
The Flying Scotsman will break a banner as it arrives at Alton Station ahead of passengers disembarking for an opening ceremony, speeches and a plaque unveiling.
The sold out journey on the iconic locomotive will be followed by four further Flying Scotsman running days on Saturday February 29, Sunday March 1, Saturday March 7 and Sunday March 8.
Enthusiasts are encouraged to buy tickets in advance for the events, which are expected to be extremely popular.
Visitors will travel in style through the glorious Hampshire countryside, overlooking the South Downs National Park, on the ten mile line and feel the thrill as Flying Scotsman conquers the 1 in 60 ‘over the Alps’ climb to the summit at Medstead and Four Marks, in each direction.
Bosses at Mid Hants Railway, which runs the line, say the locomotive’s visit will be hugely important in helping to attract more visitors.
The Flying Scotsman was built in 1923 and became the first locomotive to make an 100mph run in 1934.
It was retired from service by British Rail in 1963, underwent a £4.2m refurbishment between 2006 and 2016 and returned to the mainline.
The timetable
Alton: Departs 1pm
Ropley: Departs 1.25pm
Alresford: Arrives 1.33pm and departs 2pm
Ropley: Arrives 2.08pm
Alton: Arrives 2.33pm and departs 2.55pm
Ropley: Departs 3.20pm
Alresford: Arrives 3.28pm and departs 4.05pm
Ropley: Arrives 4.13pm
Alton: 4.38pm arrives and departs at 5pm
Ropley: Departs 5.25pm
Alresford: Arrives 5.33pm and departs 6.10pm
Ropley: Arrives 6.18pm
Alton: Arrives 6.43pm


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--Muriel Camilleri dies after tripping in hallway on way to answer door to a nurse

A SOUTHAMPTON woman stumbled as she went to answer the door to a call from a community nurse .
Muriel Camilleri , 85 , tripped and banged her head in the hallway at her home in Downton Road , Midanbury , on October 17 .
Partly because she was blocking the doorway it took two hours to get her to Southampton General Hospital where she arrived at around 11am .
She passed away that evening at 10.40pm .
The inquest heard a statement from nurse Chloe Beeton , who had gone to the address to take a blood test .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I heard her coming to the door and then heard a loud noise .
She said she had fallen over and could not get up .
I phoned 999 . ''
A paramedic arrived and spoke to Mrs Camilleri through the door , but they had to wait until Mrs Camilleri 's granddaughter Kirsty arrived with a key .
The hearing heard that Mrs Camilleri had broken her neck and also suffered asthma which contributed to her death directly caused by respiratory failure Christopher Wilkinson , senior coroner , said that the time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was not significant as the injury was so serious it would have made no difference when she arrived at hospital .

Muriel Camilleri, 85, tripped and banged her head in the hallway at her home in Downton Road, Midanbury, on October 17.
Partly because she was blocking the doorway it took two hours to get her to Southampton General Hospital where she arrived at around 11am. She passed away that evening at 10.40pm.
The inquest heard a statement from nurse Chloe Beeton, who had gone to the address to take a blood test.
In a statement she said: "I heard her coming to the door and then heard a loud noise. She said she had fallen over and could not get up. I phoned 999."
A paramedic arrived and spoke to Mrs Camilleri through the door, but they had to wait until Mrs Camilleri's granddaughter Kirsty arrived with a key.
The hearing heard that Mrs Camilleri had broken her neck and also suffered asthma which contributed to her death directly caused by respiratory failure
Christopher Wilkinson, senior coroner, said that the time delay in getting Mrs Camilleri to hospital was not significant as the injury was so serious it would have made no difference when she arrived at hospital.
He recorded a verdict of accidental death.


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--Events this weekend in Winchester, Southampton, Portsmouth and the New Forest

JOIN Westquay Shopping Centre in Southampton for 'Shine a Light on Mayflower 400 Festival of Light ' , returning to The Esplanade from Valentine 's Day .
Stroll along The Esplanade and enjoy five brand new installations at the Festival of Light .
Look out for all the spectacular displays , take plenty of photos and have lots of fun .
EVER fancied becoming a Victorian house servant or training as a country garage apprentice mechanic ?
Now 's your chance !
Join Beaulieu this weekend to get hands-on with a range of fun activities , including the chance to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ artefacts .
Try out as a footman or scullery maid and tackle some of the household chores that were part of daily life for the hard-working servants .
If that sounds like hard work , test your brain in a different way with curious gadgets from the 19th century , putting your deductive skills to the test to work out what these strange contraptions were used for .
VISIT the Chawton House gardens to enjoy the snowdrops across the grounds .
You 've never seen rows of snowdrops quite as beautiful as these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and cakes will be available for purchase in the tearoom .
THIS February Half term New Forest Wildlife Park have a 'Fabulous Families ' quiz trail that will take you around the Wildlife Park .
Do you know what an Otter Family is called ?
Do you know what a mum Pine Marten is called ?
Follow the 12 clues around the park to find the answers .
The Quiz sheet is £1.25 with a prize on completion of the trail ( only one prize per quiz sheet ) .
ENJOY family fun @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trail , full of silly scribbling activities inspired by the comic exhibition in the gallery .
Let your imagination run wild and create a cartoon creature as you explore .
Mottisfont Abbey is a historical priory and country estate near Romsey .
Sheltered in the valley of the River Test , the property is now operated by the National Trust .
DISCOVER Love in Tudor Times this weekend at the Mary Rose Museum .
Delve into the Shipwreck Explorers trail , find the hidden treasure chests and learn fascinating facts about the collection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Valentine 's Day with the Royal Romance calligraphy and petal pomander activities .
Meet King Henry VIII himself and learn about the loves of his life – his six queens .
THERE 'S a special workshop coming to Sir Harold Hillier Gardens this weekend .
Using the technique of crewelwork , you will be taught by Chrissie Juno Mann , a tutor at the Royal School of Needlework , to create a spotted mountain leopard .
This design is inspired by the textiles that came over from India in the 1700 's .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ London in the 13th century and feature extensively as a motif in Jacobean crewelwork textiles designs .
The style you 'll be taught is more at home in his natural surroundings and is resting at the foot of the mountains that are covered in alpines .
AN HISTORIAN and author is coming to Jane Austen 's House Museum to give a special talk on Saturday .
Inspired by Fanny Price 's sentiment in Mansfield Park : 'to sit in the shade on a fine day , and look upon verdure , is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ historian and author Carol Chernega will present a talk about the garden at Jane Austen 's House .
She will examine what it was like .
It will run for approximately an hour in the gardens .
START your adventure at Winchester City Mill and see how many of their '50 things before you 're 11 and three quarters ' challenges you can complete as the seasons change .
Pick up a booklet , spend some time in Winchester City Mill 's island garden bird watching , playing pooh sticks or discovering wild @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for your well-deserved stickers .
IN 1620 , a small group of men , women and children from Hampshire and Surrey were on a ship called the Mayflower with others from across the country when it undertook a historic journey from England to America lasting 66 days .
At Westbury Manor this weekend , for The Imagination Museum : Mayflower 400 , the eccentric tour guides will use movement , text and music to look at what it was like to make that journey , as well as thinking about the other sea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fleet who once owned the manor , and the men , women and children who have made their own brave and pioneering journeys from or to Hampshire in the 400 years since the Mayflower set sail .
Playful , imaginative and moving , The Imagination Museum is a performance about determination and the extraordinary things that it makes ordinary people do .

JOIN Westquay Shopping Centre in Southampton for 'Shine a Light on Mayflower 400 Festival of Light', returning to The Esplanade from Valentine's Day.
Stroll along The Esplanade and enjoy five brand new installations at the Festival of Light.
Look out for all the spectacular displays, take plenty of photos and have lots of fun.
2 In Beaulieu...
EVER fancied becoming a Victorian house servant or training as a country garage apprentice mechanic? Now's your chance!
Join Beaulieu this weekend to get hands-on with a range of fun activities, including the chance to discover curious 19th century gadgets and motoring artefacts.
Try out as a footman or scullery maid and tackle some of the household chores that were part of daily life for the hard-working servants.
If that sounds like hard work, test your brain in a different way with curious gadgets from the 19th century, putting your deductive skills to the test to work out what these strange contraptions were used for.
3 In Chawton...
VISIT the Chawton House gardens to enjoy the snowdrops across the grounds.
You've never seen rows of snowdrops quite as beautiful as these.
Light lunches, tea, coffee and cakes will be available for purchase in the tearoom.
Tickets: £5 children. No advance booking required.
4 In Ashurst...
THIS February Half term New Forest Wildlife Park have a 'Fabulous Families' quiz trail that will take you around the Wildlife Park.
Do you know what an Otter Family is called? Do you know what a mum Pine Marten is called? Follow the 12 clues around the park to find the answers.
The Quiz sheet is £1.25 with a prize on completion of the trail (only one prize per quiz sheet).
Normal admission prices apply.
5 In Mottisfont...
ENJOY family fun at Mottisfont with a half term activity trail, full of silly scribbling activities inspired by the comic exhibition in the gallery.
Let your imagination run wild and create a cartoon creature as you explore.
Mottisfont Abbey is a historical priory and country estate near Romsey.
Sheltered in the valley of the River Test, the property is now operated by the National Trust.
About 350,000 people visit each year.
6 In Portsmouth...
DISCOVER Love in Tudor Times this weekend at the Mary Rose Museum.
Delve into the Shipwreck Explorers trail, find the hidden treasure chests and learn fascinating facts about the collection.
Complete a trail and receive a limited edition Tudor Rose pop-badge.
Find out how the Tudors celebrated Valentine's Day with the Royal Romance calligraphy and petal pomander activities.
Meet King Henry VIII himself and learn about the loves of his life – his six queens.
7 In Ampfield...
THERE'S a special workshop coming to Sir Harold Hillier Gardens this weekend.
Using the technique of crewelwork, you will be taught by Chrissie Juno Mann, a tutor at the Royal School of Needlework, to create a spotted mountain leopard.
This design is inspired by the textiles that came over from India in the 1700's.
Leopards were housed in the Tower of London in the 13th century and feature extensively as a motif in Jacobean crewelwork textiles designs.
The style you'll be taught is more at home in his natural surroundings and is resting at the foot of the mountains that are covered in alpines.
Booking is essential.
8 In Chawton...
AN HISTORIAN and author is coming to Jane Austen's House Museum to give a special talk on Saturday.
Inspired by Fanny Price's sentiment in Mansfield Park: 'to sit in the shade on a fine day, and look upon verdure, is the most perfect refreshment', gardener, historian and author Carol Chernega will present a talk about the garden at Jane Austen's House.
She will examine what it was like.
It will run for approximately an hour in the gardens.
9 In Winchester...
START your adventure at Winchester City Mill and see how many of their '50 things before you're 11 and three quarters' challenges you can complete as the seasons change.
Pick up a booklet, spend some time in Winchester City Mill's island garden bird watching, playing pooh sticks or discovering wild animal clues and go the front desk for your well-deserved stickers.
10 In Fareham...
IN 1620, a small group of men, women and children from Hampshire and Surrey were on a ship called the Mayflower with others from across the country when it undertook a historic journey from England to America lasting 66 days.
At Westbury Manor this weekend, for The Imagination Museum: Mayflower 400, the eccentric tour guides will use movement, text and music to look at what it was like to make that journey, as well as thinking about the other sea journeys undertaken by the Admirals of the Fleet who once owned the manor, and the men, women and children who have made their own brave and pioneering journeys from or to Hampshire in the 400 years since the Mayflower set sail.
Playful, imaginative and moving, The Imagination Museum is a performance about determination and the extraordinary things that it makes ordinary people do.


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--Festival of Light returns to Southampton

SOUTHAMPTON is set to be bathed in light as a popular festival return this evning .
The Festival of Light will be back for a fourth year at The Esplanade near Westquay .
The brand new installations will illuminate the historic walls from tonight until February 23 .
Andy Collyer , General Manager at Westquay said : `` We are thrilled to once again host The Festival of Light .
`` Since its inaugural display in 2017 , the festival has fast become a firm favourite in Westquay ’ s annual events programme , with people coming from near and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We look forward to delighting guests visiting this year . ''
The display 's interactive installations have captivated the publics interest and imaginations over the years and this years display should be no different .
The 'Pulse ' installation is made up of loop structures and LED lights and sound .
'Affinity ' by amigo & amigo , is an interactive light and sound installation that has been inspired by the human brain , with each light representing a memory .
The 'Birds Fly Around With You ' by Light Art Collection , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which increases as more people enter the installation .
'Neon Angel Wings ' by Carlo O'Brien , has caught the eyes of many , selfie savvy snappers .
The light festival will be the first of many held in the city this year as part of the 400th anniversary celebrations of the Mayflower .
Cllr Satvir Kaur the Cabinet Member for Homes and Culture , said : `` Light plays an important part in the Mayflower 400 year .
`` Throughout the anniversary programme there will be a number of projects that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ communities to commemorate the positive and negative aspects of this event , these include : Shadows and Light at City Art Gallery , Towers of Light at Weston Shore , KRYT from `` Dutch artist Gijs van Bon and the national programme Illuminate which will take place across the UK .
`` Westquay are one of many important partners that are helping us to build our ambitions during 2020 and on our journey to UK City of Culture .
`` Please take advantage and get involved . ''
The festival will run from @ @ @ @ @

The Festival of Light will be back for a fourth year at The Esplanade near Westquay.
The brand new installations will illuminate the historic walls from tonight until February 23.
Andy Collyer, General Manager at Westquay said: "We are thrilled to once again host The Festival of Light.
"Since its inaugural display in 2017, the festival has fast become a firm favourite in Westquay’s annual events programme, with people coming from near and far enjoy the free event.
"We look forward to delighting guests visiting this year."
The display's interactive installations have captivated the publics interest and imaginations over the years and this years display should be no different.
The 'Pulse' installation is made up of loop structures and LED lights and sound.
'Affinity' by amigo & amigo, is an interactive light and sound installation that has been inspired by the human brain, with each light representing a memory.
The 'Birds Fly Around With You' by Light Art Collection, gives spectators the illusion of flying birds, which increases as more people enter the installation.
'Neon Angel Wings' by Carlo O'Brien, has caught the eyes of many, selfie savvy snappers.
The light festival will be the first of many held in the city this year as part of the 400th anniversary celebrations of the Mayflower.
Cllr Satvir Kaur the Cabinet Member for Homes and Culture, said: "Light plays an important part in the Mayflower 400 year.
"Throughout the anniversary programme there will be a number of projects that shine a light on Southampton and its communities to commemorate the positive and negative aspects of this event, these include: Shadows and Light at City Art Gallery, Towers of Light at Weston Shore, KRYT from "Dutch artist Gijs van Bon and the national programme Illuminate which will take place across the UK.
"Westquay are one of many important partners that are helping us to build our ambitions during 2020 and on our journey to UK City of Culture.
"Please take advantage and get involved."
The festival will run from 5pm to 10pm daily.


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--Extinction Rebellion to march through city centre today

HUNDREDS of protesters are set to rally in Southampton city centre to declare their love for the planet .
To mark Valentines Day environmental activists will gather at Guildhall Square .
Meeting at 11am they are demanding that the government takes action to prevent irreversible damage to the climate and the environment .
People of all ages are expected to show their support for the “ biggest issue facing humanity today ” .
At 12.30pm they will march from Guildhall Square to the Bargate to raise awareness of the climate emergency .
The campaigners include members of Extinction Rebellion , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Greenpeace , Friends of the Earth Southampton , Transition Southampton and Food Not Bombs Southampton .
Richard Mould-Ryan from extinction Rebellion Southampton said , “ The Government has set a new target for the UK to be carbon neutral by 2050 , so people might think that the problem has been solved , but the policies in place aren ’ t enough to meet the previous lower target - much , much more needs to be done .
At a time when the country and the planet is sorely in need of leadership @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are standing shoulder to shoulder with young people today - the generation who will be affected most - to demand that the government show this leadership and take action on the most pressing issue to face humankind .
“ The message from the young people here today to Government is `` We ’ re not learning because you ’ re not listening '' '' Last summer dozens of protesters lay `` dead '' outside the Carnival UK headquarters on Harbour Parade .
The group 's `` die-in '' event was to highlight the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' and what they believe to be a `` disregard for city , planet and future . ''
People of all ages took part in the demonstration carrying banners bearing slogans such as : `` Engines off so we do n't cough '' and `` oceans are not toilets '' .
After draping their bodies outside Carnival 's headquarters the protesters made their way to Guildhall Square which was transformed into an `` urban beach '' and is being sponsored by the cruise liner company .
The group were calling on the cruise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a `` ship to shore '' power systems .

To mark Valentines Day environmental activists have gathered at Guildhall Square.
They are demanding that the government takes action to prevent irreversible damage to the climate and the environment.
People of all ages turned out to show their support for the “biggest issue facing humanity today”.
At 12.30pm they marched from Guildhall Square to the Bargate to raise awareness of the climate emergency.
With banners reading "There's no planet B" and "I love our planet" they peacefully made their way through Westquay shopping centre before returning to the Guildhall where they will remain until 4pm.
The campaigners include members of Extinction Rebellion, the UK Student Climate Network, Southampton Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth Southampton, Transition Southampton and Food Not Bombs Southampton.
Richard Mould-Ryan from extinction Rebellion Southampton said, “The Government has set a new target for the UK to be carbon neutral by 2050, so people might think that the problem has been solved, but the policies in place aren’t enough to meet the previous lower target - much, much more needs to be done.
"At a time when the country and the planet is sorely in need of leadership to tackle the climate emergency, adults are standing shoulder to shoulder with young people today - the generation who will be affected most - to demand that the government show this leadership and take action on the most pressing issue to face humankind.
“The message from the young people here today to Government is "We’re not learning because you’re not listening""
Last summer dozens of protesters lay "dead" outside the Carnival UK headquarters on Harbour Parade.
The group's "die-in" event was to highlight the company's "aggressive and polluting practices" and what they believe to be a "disregard for city, planet and future."
After draping their bodies outside Carnival's headquarters the protesters made their way to Guildhall Square which was transformed into an "urban beach" and is being sponsored by the cruise liner company.
The group were calling on the cruise ship operator to fit their fleet with a "ship to shore" power systems.


thedailyecho--2020-02-14--Totton Stroke Support Service needs more volunteers to help it provide vital service

HE WAS a highly active pensioner whose life was turned upside down by a stroke five years ago .
Retired teacher Colin Jones has largely regained the power of speech but can no longer use his workshop , ride his motorcycle or travel abroad .
However the 81-year-old has made a huge amount of progress with the help of Totton Stroke Support Group , which meets once a week .
Now he has highlighted the importance of the group after it emerged it is suffering from a shortage of volunteers .
The Stroke Association says more helpers are needed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any of the existing stalwarts are away .
Colin , of Rownhams , said : `` Joining the group has helped me a tremendous amount .
`` I can talk freely to anyone .
I ’ ve always been involved in singing and we ’ ve done some singing recently .
My voice is a bit croaky , but never mind . ''
`` He has aphasia , which involves difficulty with communication .
At first it was complete gobbledygook and then some phrases started to emerge .
`` Now his speech is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but we ’ re very blessed he has got his speech back to a large degree .
“ Social interaction at the stroke group is really important , being with people who understand his situation .
`` For me it ’ s brilliant because it gives me an afternoon when I know he ’ s out in a different environment , enjoying himself and talking to others .
“ I ’ m so grateful to the volunteers and the way they give their time .
I ’ m in awe of people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ currently helping almost 50 people to rebuild their lives .
Chairman Steve Parker said : `` Stroke survivors benefit from being with others who understand their situation and can encourage each other .
“ Many have speech problems and are able to improve their communication in a fun environment .
Talking is good exercise for brains which have been damaged by stroke .
“ Carers are able to have a few hours off , knowing their relative will have people to talk to and have fun with .
“ We need as many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are away we can still run the group .
We need people who can help organise and people who can help stroke survivors with their communication , so that they can enjoy coming along .
“ They don ’ t need to have experience of stroke , although those who ’ ve had strokes themselves or have been carers are welcome .
The group meets at Totton and Eling Community Centre every Wednesday at 1.30pm .
Anyone interested in volunteering can email suzie.maidment @ stroke.org.uk or call 023 8072 0420 .

Retired teacher Colin Jones has largely regained the power of speech but can no longer use his workshop, ride his motorcycle or travel abroad.
However the 81-year-old has made a huge amount of progress with the help of Totton Stroke Support Group, which meets once a week.
Now he has highlighted the importance of the group after it emerged it is suffering from a shortage of volunteers.
The Stroke Association says more helpers are needed to ensure it can continue to operate when any of the existing stalwarts are away.
Colin, of Rownhams, said: "Joining the group has helped me a tremendous amount.
"I can talk freely to anyone. I’ve always been involved in singing and we’ve done some singing recently. My voice is a bit croaky, but never mind."
His wife Angela added: “Colin’s stroke was life-changing.
"He has aphasia, which involves difficulty with communication. At first it was complete gobbledygook and then some phrases started to emerge.
"Now his speech is slow and he sometimes struggles for words, but we’re very blessed he has got his speech back to a large degree.
“Social interaction at the stroke group is really important, being with people who understand his situation.
"For me it’s brilliant because it gives me an afternoon when I know he’s out in a different environment, enjoying himself and talking to others.
“I’m so grateful to the volunteers and the way they give their time. I’m in awe of people who do that.”
The group is currently helping almost 50 people to rebuild their lives.
Chairman Steve Parker said: "Stroke survivors benefit from being with others who understand their situation and can encourage each other.
“Many have speech problems and are able to improve their communication in a fun environment. Talking is good exercise for brains which have been damaged by stroke.
“Carers are able to have a few hours off, knowing their relative will have people to talk to and have fun with.
“We need as many volunteers as possible so that if people are away we can still run the group. We need people who can help organise and people who can help stroke survivors with their communication, so that they can enjoy coming along.
“They don’t need to have experience of stroke, although those who’ve had strokes themselves or have been carers are welcome.
The group meets at Totton and Eling Community Centre every Wednesday at 1.30pm. Anyone interested in volunteering can email suzie.maidment@stroke.org.uk or call 023 8072 0420.