thedailyecho--2020-01-14--Budding star Beau, 10, making debut in Priscilla at Mayflower Theatre

A FUTURE star of the stage from Hampshire has landed the role of Benji in Priscilla , Queen of the Desert .
Ten year old Beau Dowinton is appearing on stage at Mayflower Theatre this week .
Beau landed the part after attending an audition with the Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts ( PQA ) , whose exclusive agency for children and young performers , Quirky Kidz Creative Management , is the official children ’ s Casting Director and Child Management team for the show .
There will be 54 boys playing Benji throughout the UK tour .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with a professional cast including star of stage and screen , Joe McFadden .
Beau , who attends Abbotts Ann C of E Primary School in Andover , trains at weekends at PQA Eastleigh , based at Barton Peveril College , where he takes classes in Comedy and Drama , Musical Theatre and Film and Television .
He told the Daily Echo : “ I am so excited to be performing with the Priscilla team .
I auditioned for the part in 2019 and was so nervous !
But then Jason Donovan and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I felt so privileged to have the chance to perform in such a fantastic show.
” Beau ’ s parents , Emma and Roy Dowinton , added : “ We are delighted that Beau has the opportunity to perform professionally in such an amazing show !
From the audition process through to the rehearsals and preparation we have been astounded by his commitment and enthusiasm .
He is supported so well by the Quirky Kidz agency and the Pauline Quirke Academy in Eastleigh , we couldn ’ t ask for a better team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Agent for Quirky Kidz Creative Management , said : “ We are very proud of Beau , who has taken the role of Benji in his stride .
Priscilla is a really fun show with a great cast and crew .
We hope that Beau has a brilliant time making his professional debut .
Break a leg !
” Based on the Oscar-winning film , Priscilla , Queen of the Desert the Musical is the hilarious adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus bound for Alice Springs to put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Their epic journey is a heart-warming story of self-discovery , sassiness and acceptance .
The iconic hit musical has more glitter than ever before , featuring a dazzling array of stunning costumes , fabulous feathers and a non-stop parade of dance-floor classics including It ’ s Raining Men , I Will Survive , I Love The Nightlife , Finally and many more .

Ten year old Beau Dowinton is appearing on stage at Mayflower Theatre this week.
Beau landed the part after attending an audition with the Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA), whose exclusive agency for children and young performers, Quirky Kidz Creative Management, is the official children’s Casting Director and Child Management team for the show. There will be 54 boys playing Benji throughout the UK tour. They have the exciting opportunity to work closely with a professional cast including star of stage and screen, Joe McFadden.
Beau, who attends Abbotts Ann C of E Primary School in Andover, trains at weekends at PQA Eastleigh, based at Barton Peveril College, where he takes classes in Comedy and Drama, Musical Theatre and Film and Television.
He told the Daily Echo: “I am so excited to be performing with the Priscilla team. I auditioned for the part in 2019 and was so nervous! But then Jason Donovan and Joe McFadden made me feel relaxed and I felt so privileged to have the chance to perform in such a fantastic show.”
Beau’s parents, Emma and Roy Dowinton, added: “We are delighted that Beau has the opportunity to perform professionally in such an amazing show! From the audition process through to the rehearsals and preparation we have been astounded by his commitment and enthusiasm. He is supported so well by the Quirky Kidz agency and the Pauline Quirke Academy in Eastleigh, we couldn’t ask for a better team around him.”
Josephine Shaw, Theatrical Agent for Quirky Kidz Creative Management, said: “We are very proud of Beau, who has taken the role of Benji in his stride. Priscilla is a really fun show with a great cast and crew. We hope that Beau has a brilliant time making his professional debut. Break a leg!”
Based on the Oscar-winning film, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert the Musical is the hilarious adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus bound for Alice Springs to put on the show of a lifetime. Their epic journey is a heart-warming story of self-discovery, sassiness and acceptance. The iconic hit musical has more glitter than ever before, featuring a dazzling array of stunning costumes, fabulous feathers and a non-stop parade of dance-floor classics including It’s Raining Men, I Will Survive, I Love The Nightlife, Finally and many more.
It runs until Saturday.
Tickets: 023 8071 1811 or mayflower.org.uk


thedailyecho--2020-01-14--First German passenger ship to enter a British port in almost 15 years

You could be forgiven for thinking this is just another picture of a ship in Southampton Docks in the 1950s @ @ @ @ @ more than a few eyebrows were raised as Schabenstein came in to the port in @ @ @ @ @ the first German passenger ship to call at a British port since the beginning of @ @ @ @ @ 1939 .
Owned by the North German Lloyd line , the ship was the first @ @ @ @ @ to be used on the route from Europe to the Far East .
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The truth is that more than a few eyebrows were raised as Schabenstein came in to the port in February 1954. She was the first German passenger ship to call at a British port since the beginning of the Second World War in 1939.
Owned by the North German Lloyd line, the ship was the first in a fleet of six to be used on the route from Europe to the Far East.
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thedailyecho--2020-01-14--Wightlink ferry services suspended due to poor weather

FERRY services across the Solent have been suspended due to poor weather conditions .
Wightlink says its Lymington to Yarmouth @ @ @ @ @ notice .
A statement says : `` Customers are advised to travel on our Portsmouth @ @ @ @ @ Ryde Pier Head routes instead .
• READ : Storm Brendan set to batter Southampton @ @ @ @ @ > > '' We apologise for the changes to your travel plans . ''
Red @ @ @ @ @ Cowes are currently running as normal but the company has warned its Red Jet services @ @ @ @ @ may face disruption .

Wightlink says its Lymington to Yarmouth ferries are suspended until further notice.
A statement says: "Customers are advised to travel on our Portsmouth to Fishbourne or Portsmouth to Ryde Pier Head routes instead.
"We apologise for the changes to your travel plans."
Red Funnel services from Southampton to Cowes are currently running as normal but the company has warned its Red Jet services between Southampton and West Cowes may face disruption.


thedailyecho--2020-01-14--Giant labyrinth made of coffee set for creation at Winchester Cathedral

WINCHESTER Cathedral will host a ground-breaking multi-dimensional community art installation later this month , inspired by the theme of pilgrimage and coffee .
Pausing to drink coffee echoes the rhythm of pilgrim steps and prayer .
Pilgrim Grounds will see the creation of a giant labyrinth in the Nave from used coffee grounds and other coffee-related sustainable materials .
The project will run from January 23 until January 29 .
Everyone of any age and ability can participate in making an individual art ‘ tile ’ , with the help of local artists , art students and craftspeople between 11am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be participating by saving their coffee grounds and there are two ways to get involved .
You can pick up a special packet of dried grounds and come to the Cathedral to create your ‘ tile ’ , or select a few words from your coffee conversation and text them on the designated number where they will be projected in the Cathedral and woven into poems to be performed at the Labyrinth Experience .
As the labyrinth develops over seven days and reaches completion , visitors are invited to come back and see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is estimated that over 1,000 tiles will be required to create the labyrinth A special workshop will be held on Thursday January 23 for those wishing to take part , with a nominal fee of £5 to cover the cost of materials .
On Saturday January 25 , visitors are invited to create their tiles in collaboration with an immersive musical performance in the Cathedral from 12.30pm – 1.30pm .
Finally , on Wednesday January 29 , from 7 - 9.30pm , all are invited to gather for a labyrinth experience to celebrate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coffee art tiles which make up the labyrinth and spot your own .
There will be performance poetry created from the collected words from coffee conversations .
Artistic Director of the project , Gill Sakakini , said : `` This is an engaging collaboration where everyone can make their mark at the start of the Year of Pilgrimage by participating both in the making and mindful walking of this giant labyrinth . ''

Pilgrim Grounds will see the creation of a giant labyrinth in the Nave from used coffee grounds and other coffee-related sustainable materials. The project will run from January 23 until January 29.
Everyone of any age and ability can participate in making an individual art ‘tile’, with the help of local artists, art students and craftspeople between 11am and 4pm.
Winchester Coffee shops will be participating by saving their coffee grounds and there are two ways to get involved. You can pick up a special packet of dried grounds and come to the Cathedral to create your ‘tile’, or select a few words from your coffee conversation and text them on the designated number where they will be projected in the Cathedral and woven into poems to be performed at the Labyrinth Experience.
As the labyrinth develops over seven days and reaches completion, visitors are invited to come back and see what’s been created.
It is estimated that over 1,000 tiles will be required to create the labyrinth
A special workshop will be held on Thursday January 23 for those wishing to take part, with a nominal fee of £5 to cover the cost of materials.
On Saturday January 25, visitors are invited to create their tiles in collaboration with an immersive musical performance in the Cathedral from 12.30pm – 1.30pm.
Finally, on Wednesday January 29, from 7 - 9.30pm, all are invited to gather for a labyrinth experience to celebrate its completion, to walk through the coffee art tiles which make up the labyrinth and spot your own. There will be performance poetry created from the collected words from coffee conversations.
Artistic Director of the project, Gill Sakakini, said: "This is an engaging collaboration where everyone can make their mark at the start of the Year of Pilgrimage by participating both in the making and mindful walking of this giant labyrinth."


thedailyecho--2020-01-14--Poundland selling men's £1 engagement rings ahead of February 29

WOULD you be brave enough to propose to your partner with a £1 engagement ring ?
With the leap year day of February 29 just around the corner , the date every four years when women traditionally propose to men , Poundland have helped couples .
The High Street chain has today launched his and hers stand-by engagement rings for anyone looking to pop the question .
The ring for ladies , called The Bling Ring , comes in a red box with the tagline ‘ Because we promise they will want to choose their own ’ .
Meanwhile , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Ask Him Ring , comes in a blue box with the tagline ‘ Because he might never get round to it ’ and ‘ Take the leap and do the asking ’ .
Take the leap ... because he might never get round to it ?
😉 In stores from Monday # PoundlandManBand # 29Feb pic.twitter.com/AAIEOiEv5r — Poundland ( @ Poundland ) January 7 , 2020 Both rings are in sale in Poundland branches in Bradford at The Broadway and Kirkgate Centre .
But would the more proactive partners decide to take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Let us know what you think .

With the leap year day of February 29 just around the corner, the date every four years when women traditionally propose to men, Poundland have helped couples.
The High Street chain has today launched his and hers stand-by engagement rings for anyone looking to pop the question.
The ring for ladies, called The Bling Ring, comes in a red box with the tagline ‘Because we promise they will want to choose their own’.
Meanwhile, the men’s version, called the Ask Him Ring, comes in a blue box with the tagline ‘Because he might never get round to it’ and ‘Take the leap and do the asking’.
Take the leap...because he might never get round to it? 😉 In stores from Monday #PoundlandManBand #29Feb pic.twitter.com/AAIEOiEv5r — Poundland (@Poundland) January 7, 2020
Both rings are in sale in Poundland branches in Bradford at The Broadway and Kirkgate Centre.
But would the more proactive partners decide to take the plunge by spending just a pound? Let us know what you think.


thedailyecho--2020-01-14--Healthy Heart programme launched at home of Hampshire Cricket

HAMPSHIRE Wellbeing Centre has launched an innovative , free ‘ Healthy Heart ’ wellbeing programme , designed to help combat the risk of cardiovascular disease .
The bespoke healthcare facility , based at the Ageas Bowl , will offer weekly exercise sessions free of charge for the first six weeks , providing expert support and guidance for individuals to achieve a healthier heart .
Sessions run on Mondays at 9:30am or 11am with referrals from GP ’ s and other healthcare professionals as well as personal bookings all welcomed .
Today in the UK , 7.4 million people are living @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or will suffer , a heart attack as a result .
Many are aware of the risk factors that can contribute towards poor heart health such as being overweight , having high blood pressure , smoking , diabetes or not getting enough exercises , but this problem still continues to grow .
The centre , boasting a well-equipped modern rehabilitation gym , consultation rooms and a vast amount of outside space to cater for almost any rehabilitation , is open to the public with the specialist team able to assess and treat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aged eight and upwards .
Hampshire Wellbeing Centre Manager Dan Young said : “ We are extremely driven to engage with as many people as we can to help reduce the risks of heart disease in Hampshire .
Working alongside two great charities has enabled us to provide a crucial service that can truly make a difference.
” Since opening its doors at the Ageas Bowl in 2013 , the Hampshire Wellbeing Centre , which is owned by Hampshire Cricket , has progressed forward significantly and now offers a range of healthcare services @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and chiropody , massage , clinical hypnotherapy and sports therapy .
The onside gym hosts a number of classes , including active ageing classes for older people who are looking to achieve or maintain good fitness and health , alongside a joint pain class for sufferers of arthritis and achy joints .

The bespoke healthcare facility, based at the Ageas Bowl, will offer weekly exercise sessions free of charge for the first six weeks, providing expert support and guidance for individuals to achieve a healthier heart.
Sessions run on Mondays at 9:30am or 11am with referrals from GP’s and other healthcare professionals as well as personal bookings all welcomed.
Today in the UK, 7.4 million people are living with cardiovascular disease and many have suffered, or will suffer, a heart attack as a result. Many are aware of the risk factors that can contribute towards poor heart health such as being overweight, having high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes or not getting enough exercises, but this problem still continues to grow.
The centre, boasting a well-equipped modern rehabilitation gym, consultation rooms and a vast amount of outside space to cater for almost any rehabilitation, is open to the public with the specialist team able to assess and treat a wide range of conditions in individuals aged eight and upwards.
Hampshire Wellbeing Centre Manager Dan Young said: “We are extremely driven to engage with as many people as we can to help reduce the risks of heart disease in Hampshire. Working alongside two great charities has enabled us to provide a crucial service that can truly make a difference.”
Since opening its doors at the Ageas Bowl in 2013, the Hampshire Wellbeing Centre, which is owned by Hampshire Cricket, has progressed forward significantly and now offers a range of healthcare services including physiotherapy, chiropractic services, podiatry and chiropody, massage, clinical hypnotherapy and sports therapy.
The onside gym hosts a number of classes, including active ageing classes for older people who are looking to achieve or maintain good fitness and health, alongside a joint pain class for sufferers of arthritis and achy joints.
Call 023 8047 5637 or email enquiries@hantswellbeingcentre.com.


thedailyecho--2020-01-14--Readers' letter: Traffic lights are the best solution for all who use Woodmill

Having seen tonight ’ s letters page regarding traffic light installations at Woodmill , a certain Phil Webb remarks about @ @ @ @ @ insisting a sign stating three cars only is sufficient .
People nowadays are in a @ @ @ @ @ give and take .
Was n't there a story in the Echo about an altercation @ @ @ @ @ Traffic lights are the best solution for all who use Woodmill .
It 's the @ @ @ @ @ 'd even have a traffic camera installed to ensure it ’ s used correctly .
@ @ @ @ @ off and restarted when lights change , so who is he kidding about pollution .

People nowadays are in a hurry and there is no give and take.
Wasn't there a story in the Echo about an altercation in this exact area?
Traffic lights are the best solution for all who use Woodmill.
It's the safest and fairest. I'd even have a traffic camera installed to ensure it’s used correctly.
Engines nowadays can be turned off and restarted when lights change, so who is he kidding about pollution.
Janice Evans
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-01-14--Holmsley Road closed near A35 junction following crash

A MOTORCYCLIST has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries following a crash in the New Forest .
The 20-year-old @ @ @ @ @ for `` serious '' head injuries at Southampton General Hospital after colliding with a VW @ @ @ @ @ Road .
The incident happened at around 9.15am and police remain on the scene investigating @ @ @ @ @ Road near its junction with the A35 along to Bashley Common Road near Bashley is @ @ @ @ @ been arrested .
We have closed the B3058 Holmsley Road shortly after the A35 junction @ @ @ @ @ Road near Bashley .
This is to allow us to investigate a serious crash that @ @ @ @ @ this morning , Tuesday , 14 Jan. Any witnesses please call us on 101 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ HantsPolRoads ) 14 January 2020 Any witnesses are urged to call the Road Policing @ @ @ @ @ .

The 20-year-old male rider is being treated for "serious" head injuries at Southampton General Hospital after colliding with a VW Touran on the B3058 Holmsley Road.
The incident happened at around 9.15am and police remain on the scene investigating its cause.
The Holmsley Road near its junction with the A35 along to Bashley Common Road near Bashley is closed.
No one has been arrested.
We have closed the B3058 Holmsley Road shortly after the A35 junction along to near Bashley Common Road near Bashley. This is to allow us to investigate a serious crash that happened there at around 9.15 this morning, Tuesday, 14 Jan. Any witnesses please call us on 101. — Hants Roads Policing (@HantsPolRoads) 14 January 2020
Any witnesses are urged to call the Road Policing Unit at Totton on 101.


thedailyecho--2020-01-14--Motorists warned of delays in Eastleigh

Motorists warned of delays in Eastleigh

MOTORISTS are being warned of delays in a Hampshire town this morning .
Drivers are set to face 15 minute @ @ @ @ @ Oak Road and Underwood Road in Eastleigh .
Traffic congestion is also affecting Bishopstoke Road @ @ @ @

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thedailyecho--2020-01-14--Life Through a Lens - January 1980

Life Through a Lens - January 1980

WE take another look back through time with the aid of local photographers ’ pictures - this week to January @ @ @ @ @ player Terry Griffiths paid a visit to Fareham for the opening a new snooker hall @ @ @ @ @ shots to the staff and customers .
Fans of the pop group Genesis braved the @ @ @ @ @ streets outside the Gaumont theatre in sleeping backs in order to grab themselves tickets .
@ @ @ @ @ place locally , here ’ s what was happening nationally : Workers at British Steel @ @ @ @ @ strike over pay in a bid to obtain a 20 per cent rise .
It @ @ @ @ @ in almost 54 years .
Around 23 million viewers tuned in to watch the ITV @ @ @ @ @ film Live and Let Die .
It was the largest audience for a movie on @ @ @

World champion snooker player Terry Griffiths paid a visit to Fareham for the opening a new snooker hall. Griffiths showed off trick shots to the staff and customers.
Fans of the pop group Genesis braved the cold and took to the streets outside the Gaumont theatre in sleeping backs in order to grab themselves tickets.
While these events were taking place locally, here’s what was happening nationally:
January 2
Workers at British Steel Corporation went on a nationwide strike over pay in a bid to obtain a 20 per cent rise. It was the first steelworks strike in almost 54 years.
January 20
Around 23 million viewers tuned in to watch the ITV showing of the James Bond film Live and Let Die. It was the largest audience for a movie on British TV.


thedailyecho--2020-01-13--Hampshire Authors for Libraries call for libraries to be saved

A CAMPAIGN to save under-threat libraries in Hampshire has been launched .
Dozens of Hampshire authors including Chris Packham , David Nicholls and Rebecca Smith have backed a campaign urging county bosses not to close libraries .
It comes as last week Hampshire County Council launched a ten-week public consultation over the future of libraries in a bid to save £1.76m by 2021 .
As previously reported , the authority is proposing two options with one being the closure of ten of the 48 council-run libraries as well as a 15 % reduction in the opening hours of the remaining @ @ @ @ @ @ @ % reduction in opening hours for all 48 libraries .
This morning members of Hampshire Authors for Libraries flocked to Winchester to present an open letter to county councillor Sean Woodward , the executive member for recreation and heritage .
They are asking the authority for a `` complete reversal '' of the £1.76m cut .
In a statement they said : `` Hampshire County Council ’ s decision is backward and shameful – and must be reversed .
If local culture is to flourish and local communities are to thrive then libraries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is to say we do not value culture , we do not value community , we do not want to give children a chance .
We will put pressure on Hampshire County Council until they think again.
`` As previously reported , the libraries at risk of closure are the ones in Blackfield and Lyndhurst in the New Forest , Fair Oak Library in Fair Oak , Chineham and South Ham libraries in Basingstoke , Elson library in Gosport , Emsworth library in Havant , Horndean in East Hampshire , Lee-on-the-Solent library in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Additionally , Kingsclere Community Library , Lowford Community Library , Milford-on-Sea Community Library and North Baddesley Community Library could be turned into independent community-managed libraries , meaning they will no longer be supported by the county council and will have to be run entirely by volunteers .
The county council said it remains `` absolutely committed to providing a high-quality library service '' .
But Winchester author James McConnachie , one of the 81 authors to have signed the petition , hit back saying : `` That is not a way to plan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ library is to cut away the legs of a community .
A closed library is a sign of a society and county council that has turned its back on culture in the community .
The figure of £1.76m is a question of choices for Hampshire County Council on what they want to spend the money on .
What it is doing shows it is not committed to libraries .
Libraries are at the heart of communities , if you cut them you cut away possibilities for children . ''
The authority said residents @ @ @ @ @ @ @ options .
Cllr Woodward said 38 libraries is what is needed to provide a `` comprehensive and efficient '' library service in Hampshire .
He previously blamed cuts from central government and a change in people 's habits .
A final decision on the proposal is expected to be made in summer 2020 followed by a further consultation on opening hours .
Changes would be implemented in autumn 2020 .

Dozens of Hampshire authors including Chris Packham, David Nicholls and Rebecca Smith have backed a campaign urging county bosses not to close libraries.
It comes as last week Hampshire County Council launched a ten-week public consultation over the future of libraries in a bid to save £1.76m by 2021.
As previously reported, the authority is proposing two options with one being the closure of ten of the 48 council-run libraries as well as a 15% reduction in the opening hours of the remaining ones or no closures but a 25% reduction in opening hours for all 48 libraries.
This morning members of Hampshire Authors for Libraries flocked to Winchester to present an open letter to county councillor Sean Woodward, the executive member for recreation and heritage.
They are asking the authority for a "complete reversal" of the £1.76m cut.
In a statement they said: "Hampshire County Council’s decision is backward and shameful – and must be reversed. If local culture is to flourish and local communities are to thrive then libraries are vital. To close a library is to say we do not value culture, we do not value community, we do not want to give children a chance. We will put pressure on Hampshire County Council until they think again. "
As previously reported, the libraries at risk of closure are the ones in Blackfield and Lyndhurst in the New Forest, Fair Oak Library in Fair Oak, Chineham and South Ham libraries in Basingstoke, Elson library in Gosport, Emsworth library in Havant, Horndean in East Hampshire,Lee-on-the-Solent library in Gosport and Odiham library in Hart.
Additionally, Kingsclere Community Library, Lowford Community Library, Milford-on-Sea Community Library and North Baddesley Community Library could be turned into independent community-managed libraries, meaning they will no longer be supported by the county council and will have to be run entirely by volunteers.
The county council said it remains "absolutely committed to providing a high-quality library service".
But Winchester author James McConnachie, one of the 81 authors to have signed the petition, hit back saying: "That is not a way to plan for the future. To cut a library is to cut away the legs of a community. A closed library is a sign of a society and county council that has turned its back on culture in the community. The figure of £1.76m is a question of choices for Hampshire County Council on what they want to spend the money on. What it is doing shows it is not committed to libraries. Libraries are at the heart of communities, if you cut them you cut away possibilities for children."
The authority said residents have also the opportunity to suggest new options.
Cllr Woodward said 38 libraries is what is needed to provide a "comprehensive and efficient" library service in Hampshire.
He previously blamed cuts from central government and a change in people's habits.
A final decision on the proposal is expected to be made in summer 2020 followed by a further consultation on opening hours. Changes would be implemented in autumn 2020.


thedailyecho--2020-01-13--Glass bottle found with item inside described as a "body part"

A GLASS bottle has been found with an item inside which has been described as a `` body part '' .
A passer by was walking along Castle Lane , North Baddesley when he stumbled across the `` shiny '' object .
After a closer inspection , he thinks it looks like a `` body part '' or an `` animal part '' .
It also had a clear liquid inside the bottle , which is assumed to be water .
The passer by , who did n't want to be named , said : `` It looked like a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seen anything like it , I was walking by and something was shining in the bushes .
`` I have no idea what it is , I am going to tell the police . ''
However , keen-eyed readers have noticed its resemblance to a lava lamp .
The glass bottle could be the inside of a lava lamp without the top and bottom on it .
It is believed the cold has caused the contents to deform and create the strange shape which looks like a body part .
A comment on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bottom part of a lava lamp with the contents congealed together and hard from being cold.
” A spokesperson for Hampshire Police has confirmed nothing has been reported to the police as of yet .

A passer by was walking along Castle Lane, North Baddesley when he stumbled across the "shiny"object.
After a closer inspection, he thinks it looks like a "body part" or an "animal part".
It also had a clear liquid inside the bottle, which is assumed to be water.
The passer by, who didn't want to be named, said: "It looked like a body part.
"I have never seen anything like it, I was walking by and something was shining in the bushes.
"I have no idea what it is, I am going to tell the police."
However, keen-eyed readers have noticed its resemblance to a lava lamp.
The glass bottle could be the inside of a lava lamp without the top and bottom on it.
It is believed the cold has caused the contents to deform and create the strange shape which looks like a body part.
A comment on Facebook said: “That’s the bottom part of a lava lamp with the contents congealed together and hard from being cold.”
A spokesperson for Hampshire Police has confirmed nothing has been reported to the police as of yet.


thedailyecho--2020-01-13--Hardley Fire Station tackle blaze in Dibden after New Forest District Council road sweeper bursts in

Hardley Fire Station tackle blaze in Dibden after New Forest District Council road sweeper bursts into flames

EMERGENCY services have rushed to a Hampshire village after a road sweeper burst into flames .
A crew from Hardley @ @ @ @ @ in Oak Road , Dibden .
They received an emergency call at around 7.20am today @ @ @ @ @ District Council road sweeper catching light .
According to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services , @ @ @ @ @ vehicle 's engines .
No one was reported as injured with the blaze being put @ @ @ @ @ Executive Head of Operations for New Forest District Council , Colin Read said : `` @ @ @ @ @ morning there was an incident with one of our road sweeper vehicles in which it @ @ @ @ @ in Dibden .
Hampshire Fire and Rescue attended the scene and there were no injuries @ @ @ @ @ an isolated incident and are investigating the cause . ''

A crew from Hardley Fire Station battled the blaze in Oak Road, Dibden.
They received an emergency call at around 7.20am today with reports of New Forest District Council road sweeper catching light.
According to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services, the fire started in the vehicle's engines.
No one was reported as injured with the blaze being put out just after 8am.
Executive Head of Operations for New Forest District Council, Colin Read said: "We are aware that this morning there was an incident with one of our road sweeper vehicles in which it set on fire whilst out in Dibden. Hampshire Fire and Rescue attended the scene and there were no injuries. We believe this was an isolated incident and are investigating the cause."


thedailyecho--2020-01-13--Highways England to improve J7 of M27 and roads in Southampton

DETAILED plans for a £2.5m project to tackle a major traffic bottleneck have been unveiled .
Junction 7 of the M27 at Hedge End and the Thornhill Park Road and Hinkler Road junction in Southampton are set to be transformed in a bid to improve traffic flow .
The Highways England scheme will see seven electronic traffic signs , four CCTV cameras and Bluetooth journey time monitoring detectors installed on the motorway .
The new technology will help manage congestion , identify network incidents and assist journey planning , an official document revealed .
New traffic lights expected to regulate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ installed at the junction of Thornhill Park Road and Hinkler Road .
Highway bosses said the proposals are designed to “ improve traffic capacity and to reduce instances where westbound queues on Charles Watts Way block back to affect the motorway operation ” .
The scheme will be funded by Highways England and is expected to be approved by Hampshire County Council on Tuesday .
A spokesman for Highways England said : “ The £2.5m project will improve traffic flow at the junction by replacing the current traffic signals with a state-of-the-art system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traffic lights using real time information about vehicles using the junction , along with a package of improvements on nearby local roads.
” Works are expected to start next month for four weeks .
A document published ahead of next week ’ s meeting says : “ All works on Hampshire County Council ’ s network are ‘ off-highway ’ and are not expected to cause any significant disruption to the travelling public during construction/installation .
Traffic signal upgrade at Hinkler Road will require a series of communications in association with Southampton City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of this project appraisal.
” Dan Fitzhenry , city councillor for Harefield ward , said : “ Traffic congestion is an issue in Southampton .
We hope that these changes on a very busy road will help to speed up the traffic to reduce the congestion that lots of local residents face daily.
” Queue detection on A334 , a refurbishment of all traffic signals and new pedestrian facilities will also be part of the project .
The scheme will complement the measures being taken to turn the stretch of M27 between junction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

Junction 7 of the M27 at Hedge End and the Thornhill Park Road and Hinkler Road junction in Southampton are set to be transformed in a bid to improve traffic flow.
The Highways England scheme will see seven electronic traffic signs, four CCTV cameras and Bluetooth journey time monitoring detectors installed on the motorway.
The new technology will help manage congestion, identify network incidents and assist journey planning, an official document revealed.
New traffic lights expected to regulate traffic flow are also set to be installed at the junction of Thornhill Park Road and Hinkler Road.
Highway bosses said the proposals are designed to “improve traffic capacity and to reduce instances where westbound queues on Charles Watts Way block back to affect the motorway operation”.
The scheme will be funded by Highways England and is expected to be approved by Hampshire County Council on Tuesday.
A spokesman for Highways England said: “The £2.5m project will improve traffic flow at the junction by replacing the current traffic signals with a state-of-the-art system that will update the phasing of the traffic lights using real time information about vehicles using the junction, along with a package of improvements on nearby local roads.”
Works are expected to start next month for four weeks.
A document published ahead of next week’s meeting says: “All works on Hampshire County Council’s network are ‘off-highway’ and are not expected to cause any significant disruption to the travelling public during construction/installation. Traffic signal upgrade at Hinkler Road will require a series of communications in association with Southampton City Council, which will commence on approval of this project appraisal.”
Dan Fitzhenry, city councillor for Harefield ward, said: “Traffic congestion is an issue in Southampton. We hope that these changes on a very busy road will help to speed up the traffic to reduce the congestion that lots of local residents face daily.”
Queue detection on A334, a refurbishment of all traffic signals and new pedestrian facilities will also be part of the project. The scheme will complement the measures being taken to turn the stretch of M27 between junction 4 and 11 into a Smart motorway.


thedailyecho--2020-01-14--Multiple trees fall onto Southampton roads as Storm Brendan hits the city

MULTIPLE trees have fallen across Southampton roads in the wake of Storm Brendan .
This includes the left lane on @ @ @ @ @ has been blocked by a fallen tree .
Lanes two and three remain open to @ @ @ @ @ warned to pass with care by SCC Highways .
Trees have also fallen onto Upper @ @ @ @ @ and Adnave Crescent .
It has been reported that relevant teams are on site while @ @ @ @ @ route .
A tree has also fallen and blocked a road in the New Forest @ @ @ @ @ Silver Street and Barrows Lane .

PHOTO: Road closed after tree falls and blocks carriageway
Flood alerts issued across Hampshire as Storm Brendan hits UK
This includes the left lane on Millbrook Road West, which has been blocked by a fallen tree.
Lanes two and three remain open to motorists, who are being warned to pass with care by SCC Highways.
Trees have also fallen onto Upper Deacon Road, Windermere Avenue and Adnave Crescent.
It has been reported that relevant teams are on site while a tree surgeon is en route.
A tree has also fallen and blocked a road in the New Forest, at the junction connecting Silver Street and Barrows Lane.


thedailyecho--2020-01-14--Government grants Flybe rescue deal

Government grants Flybe rescue deal

FLYBE has secured a rescue deal with the Government that will allow it to keep operating , the Business Secretary said .
Andrea Leadsom said she was `` delighted '' with the agreement , which came after rescue talks over the weekend .
She tweeted : `` Delighted that we have reached agreement with Flybe 's shareholders to keep the company operating , ensuring that U.K. regions remain connected .
This will be welcome news for Flybe 's staff , customers and creditors and we will continue the hard work to ensure a sustainable future . ''
He said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work closely with Flybe to ensure Europe 's largest regional airline is able to continue connecting communities across Britain .
@ transportgovuk will undertake an urgent review into how we can level up the country by strengthening regional connectivity . ''
Flybe was not immediately able to comment and the Government is yet to provide further information on the deal .
The British Airline Pilots ' Association ( Balpa ) said : `` This is good news for 2,400 Flybe staff whose jobs are secured and regional communities who would have lost their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looks forward to discussing the airline 's future plans in detail with management , meanwhile passengers can be confident that Flybe remains an excellent choice for regional flying .
`` The Government is to be applauded for stepping up to the plate to help one of the few remaining independent UK airlines , and a vital one at that . ''
Chancellor Sajid Javid had held talks with the business and transport secretaries to discuss if the loss-making regional carrier can defer paying this year 's estimated air passenger duty ( APD ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or whether the tax should be cut for all domestic flights , according to multiple reports .
Passengers on domestic flights pay £26 in APD for a return trip , with higher rates for longer flights and premium cabins .
The tax is expected to be worth £3.7 billion to the Treasury in 2019/20 .
The deal means Flybe has avoided being the second UK airline to fail in four months , after Thomas Cook went bust in September .

Andrea Leadsom said she was "delighted" with the agreement, which came after rescue talks over the weekend.
She tweeted: "Delighted that we have reached agreement with Flybe's shareholders to keep the company operating, ensuring that U.K. regions remain connected. This will be welcome news for Flybe's staff, customers and creditors and we will continue the hard work to ensure a sustainable future."
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps also welcomed the agreement.
He said: "Delighted we've been able to work closely with Flybe to ensure Europe's largest regional airline is able to continue connecting communities across Britain. @transportgovuk will undertake an urgent review into how we can level up the country by strengthening regional connectivity."
Flybe was not immediately able to comment and the Government is yet to provide further information on the deal.
The British Airline Pilots' Association (Balpa) said: "This is good news for 2,400 Flybe staff whose jobs are secured and regional communities who would have lost their air connectivity without Flybe.
"Balpa looks forward to discussing the airline's future plans in detail with management, meanwhile passengers can be confident that Flybe remains an excellent choice for regional flying.
"The Government is to be applauded for stepping up to the plate to help one of the few remaining independent UK airlines, and a vital one at that."
Chancellor Sajid Javid had held talks with the business and transport secretaries to discuss if the loss-making regional carrier can defer paying this year's estimated air passenger duty (APD) bill of £106 million for three years or whether the tax should be cut for all domestic flights, according to multiple reports.
Airlines claim APD restricts connectivity and passenger growth.
Passengers on domestic flights pay £26 in APD for a return trip, with higher rates for longer flights and premium cabins.
The tax is expected to be worth £3.7 billion to the Treasury in 2019/20.
The deal means Flybe has avoided being the second UK airline to fail in four months, after Thomas Cook went bust in September.


thedailyecho--2020-01-14--Road closed after tree falls in the New Forest

A ROAD in the New Forest has been closed due to a large fallen tree causing a blockage .
Flood @ @ @ @ @ Storm Brendan hits the UK Storm Brendan is coming : Met Office issues two weather @ @ @ @ @ connecting Silver Street and Barrows Lane , in Hordle , has been `` completely blocked @ @ @ @ @ to remain shut for some time .
The incident comes after flood alerts were issued @ @ @ @ @ to hit Hampshire .
Have you been affected by flooding or damage caused by Storm @ @ @ @ @ pictures and stories by clicking the button .
Add your contribution now By uploading a @ @ @ @ @ and in print , you accept our contributor terms .
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thedailyecho--2020-01-14--Ferries from Southampton to the Isle of Wight suspended due to weather

FERRIES to and from the Isle of Wight have been suspended due to the weather .
Red Funnel 's Red @ @ @ @ @ be suspended until around 7.30pm tonight due to high winds and torrential rain .
Any @ @ @ @ @ Southampton to the Isle of Wight , or due to return from the island , @ @ @ @ @ An update will be provided at 7pm .

Red Funnel's Red Jet and Vehicle Ferry will be suspended until around 7.30pm tonight due to high winds and torrential rain.
Any ferries scheduled to travel from Southampton to the Isle of Wight, or due to return from the island, will not be running.
An update will be provided at 7pm.


thedailyecho--2020-01-14--Love Island contestant quits after three days

Ollie Williams has quit Love Island after just three days in the villa .
The reality star , 23 , who is heir to the Lanhydrock estate in Cornwall , walked out of the show after realising he is still in love with his ex-girlfriend .
The news comes just a day after more than 200 people complained about his inclusion in the show following reports he is involved in `` trophy hunting . ''
Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom said it had received 231 complaints after pictures emerged online apparently showing him posing with dead animals .
According to Companies House @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Cornish Sporting Agency , registered at Lanhydrock , Cornwall , which lists the nature of the business as `` hunting '' and `` trapping '' .
A petition on the website Change.org - entitled Remove Ollie Williams From Winter Love Island For Trophy Hunting !
- has more than 38,000 signatures .
A spokeswoman for the show said : `` Ollie has made the decision to leave the Love Island villa . ''
Explaining his decision in the Beach Hut , he said : `` I have to be honest with myself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ still love someone else ...
I have to follow my heart in this scenario and it would be wrong for me to ignore these feelings .
`` At the end of the day , this is Love Island and it 's about finding love .
If I carried on anything with Paige , or any other girl that might come into the villa , it would n't be fair on them . ''
Williams will feature in Tuesday night 's episode , which includes footage from before his departure .
It will see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ask if he has his eye on Siannise .
After he reassures Paige that he has not told Siannise that he fancies her , Paige asks her to join the conversation , where she says : `` It was completely harmless , but I think you did say , you did have an interest in me and Paige in here .
I think you felt like I shut you down a bit . ''
However , he tells Paige : `` I do not fancy in a romantic sense anybody else in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also feature the fall out after newcomer twins Jess and Eve coupled up with Mike and Callum .
The two new couples go on a double date , leaving newly single Shaughna and Leanne behind in the villa .

The reality star, 23, who is heir to the Lanhydrock estate in Cornwall, walked out of the show after realising he is still in love with his ex-girlfriend.
The news comes just a day after more than 200 people complained about his inclusion in the show following reports he is involved in "trophy hunting."
Hello @ITV and @LoveIsland fans . The majority of people in the U.K. want to see an end to trophy hunting so perhaps it would be better to not provide a platform to anyone who kills wildlife for fun . Times are changing - will you ? https://t.co/LYWqDhJXLV — Chris Packham (@ChrisGPackham) January 13, 2020
Broadcasting watchdog Ofcom said it had received 231 complaints after pictures emerged online apparently showing him posing with dead animals.
According to Companies House, the 23-year-old is the sole director of Cornish Sporting Agency, registered at Lanhydrock, Cornwall, which lists the nature of the business as "hunting" and "trapping".
A petition on the website Change.org - entitled Remove Ollie Williams From Winter Love Island For Trophy Hunting! - has more than 38,000 signatures.
A spokeswoman for the show said: "Ollie has made the decision to leave the Love Island villa."
Explaining his decision in the Beach Hut, he said: "I have to be honest with myself, and everyone, that I do still love someone else... I have to follow my heart in this scenario and it would be wrong for me to ignore these feelings.
"At the end of the day, this is Love Island and it's about finding love. If I carried on anything with Paige, or any other girl that might come into the villa, it wouldn't be fair on them."
Williams will feature in Tuesday night's episode, which includes footage from before his departure.
It will see Paige take him for a private chat to ask if he has his eye on Siannise.
After he reassures Paige that he has not told Siannise that he fancies her, Paige asks her to join the conversation, where she says: "It was completely harmless, but I think you did say, you did have an interest in me and Paige in here. I think you felt like I shut you down a bit."
However, he tells Paige: "I do not fancy in a romantic sense anybody else in this villa."
The episode will also feature the fall out after newcomer twins Jess and Eve coupled up with Mike and Callum.
The two new couples go on a double date, leaving newly single Shaughna and Leanne behind in the villa.
Love Island continues on ITV2 at 9pm.


thedailyecho--2020-01-15--Traffic disruption in Redbridge and Millbrook after incident at Dock Gate 20

MOTORISTS are facing delays of up to an hour and a half after an incident at Dock Gate 20 in @ @ @ @ @ City Council says the dock gate has open but there are traffic problems in Millbrook @ @ @ @ @ A map by travel information service Romanse shows long delays on the M271 southbound into @ @ @ @ @ Totton and on Redbridge Causeway , and heading west on Redbridge Road .
Romanse says @ @ @ @ @ to 90 minutes between Totton bypass and Southampton road in Lyndhurst .
Drivers are advised @ @ @ @ @ travelling .
Have you been affected by flooding or damage caused by Storm Brendan ?
@ @ @ @ @ stories by clicking the button .
Add your contribution now By uploading a contribution , @ @ @ @ @ print , you accept our contributor terms .
You will either own or have permission @ @ @ @ @ .

Southampton City Council says the dock gate has open but there are traffic problems in Millbrook and Redbridge this morning.
A map by travel information service Romanse shows long delays on the M271 southbound into the city, eastbound in Totton and on Redbridge Causeway, and heading west on Redbridge Road.
A326 #Calmore - approx 65 minute delays between A35 Hunters Hill Rbt and A36 Salisbury Rd. pic.twitter.com/P4s4mlNtyF — ROMANSE (@ROMANSE) January 15, 2020
Romanse says there are delays of up to 90 minutes between Totton bypass and Southampton road in Lyndhurst.
Drivers are advised to check their routes before travelling.


thedailyecho--2020-01-15--Road closures, flooding and power cuts in Hampshire following Storm Brendan

STORM Brendan has caused traffic chaos across Hampshire with fallen trees , floods and cancelled trains .
Hampshire County Council has announced that they are dealing with more than 200 incidents across the county .
This morning , all South Wester Railway trains through Romsey have been cancelled due to flooding .
The cancellations are not expected to be cleared until 11am this morning .
In Ower , the A36 has been closed from A3090 West Wellow roundabout to A27 Brickworth Road after flooding blocked the road , and in Romsey there has been a power cut in the SO51 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5.39am this morning and is not expected back on until 9.30am .
On there website , a statement from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks said : `` We ’ re sorry for the loss of supply .
`` We currently have a fault affecting the areas listed .
`` Our engineers are on site working hard to get the power back on as quickly as they can . ''
This morning , Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service were called out to three cars stuck in flood water within one hour .
The cars @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brook .
On Ashurst Bridge Road , Totton , one crew from St Mary 's and one crew from Hardley had to rescue two men from the water at 8.12am .
In Brook , New Forest , three crews attended - two from Redbridge and one from Lyndhurst - to rescue one adult female was rescued from ford using RSV winch and assisted to safety at 7.25am .
One crew from Basingstoke and one crew from Whitley Wood were called to Chandlers Green , Hook , at 8.05am to a car stuck in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one female were rescued and assisted from car .
Last night , multiple trees blocked roads throughout Hampshire as winds at speeds of up to 50mph battered the county .
• Multiple trees fall onto Southampton roads as Storm Brendan hits the city The left lane of Millbrook Road West was closed by a fallen tree and Upper Deacon Road , Windermere Avenue and Adnave Crescent were also blocked .
A tree also fell on Western Esplanade between Civic Centre Hill and Mountbatten Way blocking the road just before midnight .
A tree @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , at the junction connecting Silver Street and Barrows Lane .
This morning , the B3400 between Burley Lane and Berrydown Lane , Overton , was also blocked by a fallen tree .
Hampshire Roads Police are working to remove the tree and unblock the road .

Hampshire County Council has announced that they are dealing with more than 200 incidents across the county.
This morning, all South Western Railway trains through Romsey have been cancelled due to flooding.
The cancellations are not expected to be cleared until 11am this morning.
In Ower, the A36 has been closed from A3090 West Wellow roundabout to A27 Brickworth Road after flooding blocked the road, and in Romsey there has been a power cut in the SO51 area.
The power went off at 5.39am this morning and is not expected back on until 9.30am.
On their website, a statement from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks said: "We’re sorry for the loss of supply.
"We currently have a fault affecting the areas listed.
"Our engineers are on site working hard to get the power back on as quickly as they can."
This morning, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service were called out to three cars stuck in flood water within one hour.
The cars were stuck in Totton, Hook and Brook.
In the last hour we've been called out to 3⃣ separate incidents to rescue vehicles from floodwater 🚙🚒
A car can be swept away in as little as 2⃣ feet of water 🌊
If in doubt, don't enter the water ⛔ find an alternative route.#StormBrendan #DriveToArrive #Hampshire 🌧🚒 https://t.co/b4q0XpMVZ6 — Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service (@Hants_fire) January 15, 2020
On Ashurst Bridge Road, Totton, one crew from St Mary's and one crew from Hardley had to rescue two men from the water at 8.12am.
In Brook, New Forest, three crews attended - two from Redbridge and one from Lyndhurst - to rescue one adult female was rescued from ford using RSV winch and assisted to safety at 7.25am.
One crew from Basingstoke and one crew from Whitley Wood were called to Chandlers Green, Hook, at 8.05am to a car stuck in 2ft of water.
One male and one female were rescued and assisted from car.
Last night, multiple trees blocked roads throughout Hampshire as winds at speeds of up to 50mph battered the county.
Multiple trees fall onto Southampton roads as Storm Brendan hits the city
The left lane of Millbrook Road West was closed by a fallen tree and Upper Deacon Road, Windermere Avenue and Adnave Crescent were also blocked.
A tree also fell on Western Esplanade between Civic Centre Hill and Mountbatten Way blocking the road just before midnight.
A tree blocked a road in the New Forest, at the junction connecting Silver Street and Barrows Lane.
This morning, the B3400 between Burley Lane and Berrydown Lane, Overton, was also blocked by a fallen tree.
Thanks to Simon and his crew of @hantshighways for making light work of the tree and getting the #B3400 open as quickly as possible. It's now all clear #24162 pic.twitter.com/ec5qcdvK9y — Hants Roads Policing (@HantsPolRoads) January 15, 2020
Hampshire Roads Police are working to remove the tree and unblock the road.


thedailyecho--2020-01-15--Pensioner dies after crashing car through garden wall in Chalk Hill, West End

AN 81-year-old woman has died after losing control of her car and smashing through a garden wall .
She had been driving down Chalk Hill , West End when her blue Toyota Aygo careered into a brick wall .
Residents have been left shocked and described hearing a huge bang following the incident which happened at around 8am on Tuesday .
June and Anthony Atkinson reported being barely awake when they heard a crashing noise outside their home .
They rushed outside to see a car had collided with their garden wall leaving bricks strewn everywhere .
After seeing bellowing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they alerted emergency services .
The couple - along with passersby - pulled the elderly woman to safety , and with guidance from a 999 operator gave her CPR on their lawn .
The pensioner was rushed to Southampton General Hospital for treatment where she later died .
Chalk Hill remained closed for most of Tuesday morning while police investigated the cause of the crash .
Anthony Atkinson , 75 , said : `` We heard a bang at around 8am .
I did n't know what it was .
There was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
We phoned emergency services .
We released the woman 's car seat so we could get her out .
`` The car was destroyed – it was a write-off .
`` The woman was unconscious and some women helped give her CPR . ''
Hampshire police have now launched a witness appeal to help their investigation surrounding yesterday 's incident .
A police spokesperson said : `` We are appealing for witnesses and information after an 81-year-old woman died following a road traffic collision in Chalk Hill , Southampton .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ January 13 .
`` The woman was driving a blue Toyota Aygo in Chalk Hill when it was in collision with the garden wall of a property .
`` The victim was taken to Southampton General Hospital but sadly died .
`` Were you in the vicinity at the time ?
Did you witness the incident ?
`` If you have any information , CCTV or dashcam footage , please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference 44200015032 . ''

She had been driving down Chalk Hill, West End when her blue Toyota Aygo careered into a brick wall.
Residents have been left shocked and described hearing a huge bang following the incident which happened at around 8am on Tuesday.
June and Anthony Atkinson reported being barely awake when they heard a crashing noise outside their home.
They rushed outside to see a car had collided with their garden wall leaving bricks strewn everywhere.
After seeing billowing smoke and an unconscious elderly woman inside they alerted emergency services.
The couple - along with passersby - pulled the elderly woman to safety, and with guidance from a 999 operator gave her CPR on their lawn.
The pensioner was rushed to Southampton General Hospital for treatment where she later died.
Chalk Hill remained closed for most of Tuesday morning while police investigated the cause of the crash.
Anthony Atkinson, 75, said: "We heard a bang at around 8am. I didn't know what it was. There was a car out front and smoking coming out. We phoned emergency services. We released the woman's car seat so we could get her out.
"The car was destroyed – it was a write-off.
"The woman was unconscious and some women helped give her CPR."
Hampshire police have now launched a witness appeal to help their investigation surrounding yesterday's incident.
A police spokesperson said: "We are appealing for witnesses and information after an 81-year-old woman died following a road traffic collision in Chalk Hill, Southampton.
"The incident happened at 8.40am on Monday, January 13.
"The woman was driving a blue Toyota Aygo in Chalk Hill when it was in collision with the garden wall of a property.
"The victim was taken to Southampton General Hospital but sadly died.
"Were you in the vicinity at the time? Did you witness the incident?
"If you have any information, CCTV or dashcam footage, please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference 44200015032."


thedailyecho--2020-01-15--'Depraved' rapist Steven Ward attacked three girls

NOTE : An earlier version of this story was based on inaccurate information provided by police .
It has since been corrected .
A `` DEPRAVED '' rapist has been jailed for 24 years after he was found guilty of more than 20 sexual offences .
Steven Ward , 43 , from Fareham was found guilty of 15 counts of rape , five counts of sexual activity with a child and one sexual assault between 2006 and 2017 .
Portsmouth Crown Court was told that the offences were committed against three girls over the course of 11 years .
Ward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pleaded guilty to one count of sexual activity with a child .
The jury found him not guilty of one count of sexual activity with a child and one count of rape .
Appearing at Portsmouth Crown Court on Monday , January 13 , he was sentenced to 24 years in prison for the 15 counts of rape , five counts of sexual activity with a child and one sexual assault between 2006 and 2017 .
Detective Constable Marie Duffy , the constable investigating the case , described Ward as a `` depraved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for their bravery .
DC Duffy added that she hopes the girls ' bravery will inspire other who have suffered abuse to come forward .
She said : “ I would like to thank the victims for their bravery in coming forward and trusting us enough to tell us what had happened to them .
“ Without their courage this depraved man would not be behind bars today .
“ I hope that today ’ s conviction and jail sentence gives others who have suffered abuse of this nature the confidence to report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always take these sorts of allegations extremely seriously , and wholeheartedly commend the courage it takes to speak out many years after incidents have happened .
”

A "DEPRAVED" rapist has been jailed for 24 years after he was found guilty of more than 20 sexual offences.
Steven Ward, 43, from Fareham was found guilty of 15 counts of rape, five counts of sexual activity with a child and one sexual assault between 2006 and 2017.
Portsmouth Crown Court was told that the offences were committed against three girls over the course of 11 years.
Ward, of Chartwell Close, Fareham, pleaded guilty to one count of sexual activity with a child.
The jury found him not guilty of one count of sexual activity with a child and one count of rape.
Appearing at Portsmouth Crown Court on Monday, January 13, he was sentenced to 24 years in prison for the 15 counts of rape, five counts of sexual activity with a child and one sexual assault between 2006 and 2017.
Detective Constable Marie Duffy, the constable investigating the case, described Ward as a "depraved man" and thanks the three victims for their bravery.
DC Duffy added that she hopes the girls' bravery will inspire other who have suffered abuse to come forward.
She said: “I would like to thank the victims for their bravery in coming forward and trusting us enough to tell us what had happened to them.
“Without their courage this depraved man would not be behind bars today.
“I hope that today’s conviction and jail sentence gives others who have suffered abuse of this nature the confidence to report it to police.
“We will always take these sorts of allegations extremely seriously, and wholeheartedly commend the courage it takes to speak out many years after incidents have happened.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-15--Christchurch veteran who suffered from PTSD died at the weekend

THE WIFE of an ex-rifleman from Christchurch has said that a lack of support from the military after his service contributed to his death .
Alicia Davis said has criticised a ‘ lack of intervention ’ to help her husband Jamie through PTSD .
Mr Davis , 30 , went missing on Friday night .
His friends immediately shared photographs on social media and joined the police in a widescale search .
However , a police statement confirmed his body was found on Saturday morning in the Totton area .
Mrs Davis said : “ He heard over the radio @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the head and die , he was involved in IED explosions and he has been shot at .
“ However , when he came back , he received no help from the army and it still seems as though nothing is being brought forward .
“ Jamie went through severe PTSD and I was worried about him getting any help .
He would get referred to doctors , but they wouldn ’ t know how to deal with it.
” Although a happy , smiling man on the surface , Mr Davis suffered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was triggered by fire alarms and crowded spaces .
He was 18 when he deployed out to Iraq and 19 when he was sent on his first tour of Afghanistan for 4 Rifles .
“ The fact that servicemen put their bodies on the line for their country and sacrifice everything , you would at least expect there to be help in place when they come back to the UK , ” Mrs Davis said .
“ I have no problem with people going out to represent their country at war , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that age which can affect you in later life .
“ They risk everything for all of us and it ’ s disgusting that the help isn ’ t there when they need it.
” Veterans minister offers condolences to family of former rifleman Jamie Davis Mr Davis had two young sons , 11-year-old Brandon , who is autistic , and eight-year-old Freddy .
He played tighthead prop for East Dorset RFC and was a key member to the team both on and off the pitch .
When it was announced Jamie gone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his teammates at East Dorset lent a hand with spreading the appeal on social media and helping with search efforts .
“ I couldn ’ t believe the support and how many people helped out , they dropped everything to try and find him , ” said Alicia .
“ When we found out on Saturday morning , I had heard they all the boys had met up at the club .
So , I made a point of going down there to tell them the news and pass on my thanks in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were all gutted .
“ Since then the support I have had has been brilliant , guys have been messaging me to see if I am OK and whether I need any help with shopping or the kids.
” Morgan Edwards , captain of the East Dorset Ladies Team , set up a crowdfunding page on GoFundMe , which has raised nearly £4,500 for the family in just a couple of days .
She said : “ He was our number three , a fantastic player and a really wonderful guy .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the club .
“ First of all , we would like to help his family out and cover the initial costs .
His passing was very untimely for the family so we would like to help them out as best we could “ We ’ re looking to donate the money left over from the fundraiser to a charity of his wife ’ s choice .
“ We also want to see what we can do within the sport to promote mental health.
” Members of the local rugby community have pulled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to host fundraisers in Jamie ’ s name .
Alicia said : “ My youngest son has been saving up his Christmas money and pocket money for months now .
“ When I showed him the GoFundMe page and he saw how much people were donating and the messages they had left on the page , he decided he wanted to donate all of the money which had saved up to the crowdfunding page .
“ He said he wanted his daddy to go to a good place .
”

Alicia Davis said has criticised a ‘lack of intervention’ to help her husband Jamie through PTSD.
Mr Davis, 30, went missing on Friday night. His friends immediately shared photographs on social media and joined the police in a widescale search.
However, a police statement confirmed his body was found on Saturday morning in the Totton area.
Mrs Davis said: “He heard over the radio that his best mate get shot in the head and die, he was involved in IED explosions and he has been shot at.
“However, when he came back, he received no help from the army and it still seems as though nothing is being brought forward.
“Jamie went through severe PTSD and I was worried about him getting any help. He would get referred to doctors, but they wouldn’t know how to deal with it.”
Although a happy, smiling man on the surface, Mr Davis suffered from severe night terrors. His PTSD was triggered by fire alarms and crowded spaces.
He was 18 when he deployed out to Iraq and 19 when he was sent on his first tour of Afghanistan for 4 Rifles.
“The fact that servicemen put their bodies on the line for their country and sacrifice everything, you would at least expect there to be help in place when they come back to the UK,” Mrs Davis said.
“I have no problem with people going out to represent their country at war, but you will see so much stuff at that age which can affect you in later life.
“They risk everything for all of us and it’s disgusting that the help isn’t there when they need it.”
Veterans minister offers condolences to family of former rifleman Jamie Davis
Mr Davis had two young sons, 11-year-old Brandon, who is autistic, and eight-year-old Freddy.
He played tighthead prop for East Dorset RFC and was a key member to the team both on and off the pitch.
When it was announced Jamie gone missing on Friday night, many of his teammates at East Dorset lent a hand with spreading the appeal on social media and helping with search efforts.
“I couldn’t believe the support and how many people helped out, they dropped everything to try and find him,” said Alicia.
“When we found out on Saturday morning, I had heard they all the boys had met up at the club. So, I made a point of going down there to tell them the news and pass on my thanks in trying to look for him. They were all gutted.
“Since then the support I have had has been brilliant, guys have been messaging me to see if I am OK and whether I need any help with shopping or the kids.”
Morgan Edwards, captain of the East Dorset Ladies Team, set up a crowdfunding page on GoFundMe, which has raised nearly £4,500 for the family in just a couple of days.
She said: “He was our number three, a fantastic player and a really wonderful guy. He would be at every fundraiser or event at the club.
“First of all, we would like to help his family out and cover the initial costs. His passing was very untimely for the family so we would like to help them out as best we could
“We’re looking to donate the money left over from the fundraiser to a charity of his wife’s choice.
“We also want to see what we can do within the sport to promote mental health.”
Members of the local rugby community have pulled together in sending their condolences and agreeing to host fundraisers in Jamie’s name.
Alicia said: “My youngest son has been saving up his Christmas money and pocket money for months now.
“When I showed him the GoFundMe page and he saw how much people were donating and the messages they had left on the page, he decided he wanted to donate all of the money which had saved up to the crowdfunding page.
“He said he wanted his daddy to go to a good place.”
To donate, visit gofundme.com/f/jamie-davis-memorial-fund


thedailyecho--2020-01-15--Sopley Primary School shuts after roads flood following torrential rain

A HAMPSHIRE school is closed this morning after flooding caused by torrential rain .
Sopley Primary School says it is @ @ @ @ @ roads in the area , although the building itself is not flooded .
Pictures from @ @ @ @ @ and more rain is forecast to fall tomorrow .
The flooding comes after Storm Brendan @ @ @ @ @ high winds .

Sopley Primary School says it is closed due to flooding on roads in the area, although the building itself is not flooded.
Pictures from the area show waterlogged roads and more rain is forecast to fall tomorrow.
The flooding comes after Storm Brendan battered Hampshire with rain and high winds.


thedailyecho--2020-01-15--Trains through Romsey cancelled due to flooding

ALL trains through Romsey have been cancelled due to flooding .
Due to the rain last night , the railway @ @ @ @ @ blocked and South Western Railway have cancelled any services running through the station .
In @ @ @ @ @ Railway said that disruption is expected until 11am today .


thedailyecho--2020-01-15--Flybe crisis: ‘Protect jobs at Southampton Airport and support economy’

HAMPSHIRE MPs have warned of “ major disruption ” and the need to protect local jobs in light of crisis talks surrounding the future of airline operator Flybe .
Their comments come as the government considers measures to save the airline from collapse .
Chancellor Sajid Javid has been holding emergency talks with the business and transport secretaries to discuss whether a £100 million tax payment can be deferred until 2023 .
A cut in air passenger duty ( APD ) on domestic flights to help Flybe has even been proposed .
Following a discussion in the House of Commons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Winchester , Steve Brine claims the Flybe crisis could very quickly become a major disruption for many of his constituents .
He said : “ The success of regional airports , such as Southampton , is vital if we ’ re to protect jobs and domestic connectivity but also in protecting the environment as they often lead the way in sustainable power sources and cleaner aircraft .
“ The failure of Flybe will simply load up the local road network with people driving to hub airports in London and that ’ s a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Eastleigh , Paul Holmes , added : “ I ’ ve been in regular contact with ministers at the Department of Transport and Southampton Airport since Sunday .
“ My priority remains protecting jobs and supporting the local economy .
This is why I asked the minister today to do all he can to secure a deal for Flybe that provides a long-term future ” Caroline Nokes speaking in the commons about Flybe : “ We have an opportunity here to use every lever of government to make sure regional connectivity is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and people can move around the country seamlessly .
“ I am seeking reassurance from my honourable friend the minister that he is indeed pulling all of those levers Meanwhile , commenting on the importance of regional air connectivity , Southampton Airport Managing Director Neil Garwood said : “ Regional connectivity is crucial to the economic wellbeing of our region but is constrained by Airport Passenger Duty .
“ APD is disproportionate ; it disadvantages regional aviation and stifles the growth and prosperity that it supports .
“ We urge the government to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and unlock growth and connectivity across all regions of the UK .
”

Their comments come as the government considers measures to save the airline from collapse.
Chancellor Sajid Javid has been holding emergency talks with the business and transport secretaries to discuss whether a £100 million tax payment can be deferred until 2023.
A cut in air passenger duty (APD) on domestic flights to help Flybe has even been proposed.
Following a discussion in the House of Commons about APD yesterday, Tory MP for Winchester, Steve Brine claims the Flybe crisis could very quickly become a major disruption for many of his constituents.
He said: “The success of regional airports, such as Southampton, is vital if we’re to protect jobs and domestic connectivity but also in protecting the environment as they often lead the way in sustainable power sources and cleaner aircraft.
“The failure of Flybe will simply load up the local road network with people driving to hub airports in London and that’s a big loss for us.”
Tory MP for Eastleigh, Paul Holmes, added: “I’ve been in regular contact with ministers at the Department of Transport and Southampton Airport since Sunday.
“My priority remains protecting jobs and supporting the local economy. This is why I asked the minister today to do all he can to secure a deal for Flybe that provides a long-term future”
Caroline Nokes speaking in the commons about Flybe: “We have an opportunity here to use every lever of government to make sure regional connectivity is obtained to ensure business can operate smoothly and people can move around the country seamlessly.
“I am seeking reassurance from my honourable friend the minister that he is indeed pulling all of those levers
Meanwhile, commenting on the importance of regional air connectivity, Southampton Airport Managing Director Neil Garwood said:
“Regional connectivity is crucial to the economic wellbeing of our region but is constrained by Airport Passenger Duty.
“APD is disproportionate; it disadvantages regional aviation and stifles the growth and prosperity that it supports.
“We urge the government to level the playing field to provide stimulus and unlock growth and connectivity across all regions of the UK.”
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thedailyecho--2020-01-15--‘Bring and spin’ your own vinyl

‘Bring and spin’ your own vinyl

IT IS an alternative craft beer bar in the heart of Southampton which is passionate about board sports and providing “ outstanding beer ” .
Beards & Boards opened its doors for the first time just last September .
True to the pub ’ s name each beer tap is mounted on a skateboard .
Its name is a tribute to skateboarding culture as well as alternative , rock , Pop-punk and surfer-punk styles of music .
Located in Bedford Place , it boasts ten beer lines , three cask beers and four draft ciders .
All wines , spirits @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two beers are not vegan .
Before becoming the pub it is today the building housed a charity shop and before that a butchers .
The new business is owned and managed by Toby Jackson and Phil Maggs .
The duo revamped the premises in just seven weeks , decorating it with graffiti and kitting it out with a games console and record decks According to Toby , 32 , things have been going well , and he hopes the pub will create a community of people with similar interests and bring people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manage Overdraft in Shirley said : “ I used to manage a pub before and they were doing well so I thought make my own stamp .
“ Everyone who comes in compliments the music and enjoys the atmosphere we have created .
There is nowhere in Bedford place offering Pop-punk or Skate-punk .
There are always nice people and a good atmosphere.
” The pub is both child and dog-friendly .
It also serves coffee .
Despite not serving meals the watering hole has a “ bring your own ” food policy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ bring and spin ” event for punters to bring and play their own vinyl .
While on Tuesdays there is a student night offering a 10 per cent discount off beers and cask beers costing £3 .

Beards & Boards opened its doors for the first time just last September.
True to the pub’s name each beer tap is mounted on a skateboard.
Its name is a tribute to skateboarding culture as well as alternative, rock, Pop-punk and surfer-punk styles of music.
Located in Bedford Place, it boasts ten beer lines, three cask beers and four draft ciders.
All wines, spirits and soft drinks are vegan and only two beers are not vegan.
Before becoming the pub it is today the building housed a charity shop and before that a butchers.
The new business is owned and managed by Toby Jackson and Phil Maggs.
The duo revamped the premises in just seven weeks, decorating it with graffiti and kitting it out with a games console and record decks
According to Toby, 32, things have been going well, and he hopes the pub will create a community of people with similar interests and bring people together.
Toby, who used to manage Overdraft in Shirley said: “I used to manage a pub before and they were doing well so I thought make my own stamp.
“Everyone who comes in compliments the music and enjoys the atmosphere we have created. There is nowhere in Bedford place offering Pop-punk or Skate-punk. There are always nice people and a good atmosphere.”
The pub is both child and dog-friendly. It also serves coffee.
Despite not serving meals the watering hole has a “bring your own” food policy.
On Thursdays, there is a “bring and spin” event for punters to bring and play their own vinyl. While on Tuesdays there is a student night offering a 10 per cent discount off beers and cask beers costing £3.


thedailyecho--2020-01-15--Elvis cassettes, glamour model photo and a fridge dumped in fly-tip in West Wellow

HOUSEHOLD waste , music memorabilia and a picture of a glamour model was among the items dumped in a road in Test Valley , causing the road to be closed .
The fly-tipping occurred on Foxes Lane , West Wellow on the early hours of Sunday , January 12 .
This caused the road to be closed for the whole day , as Test Valley Borough Council sifted through the dumped waste to find any evidence .
TVBC analysed half of the evidence and cleared it away , but when returning , their access was denied .
The road has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to clear the rubbish the following day , when they noticed no contractors were at the scene .
Among the rubbish was plant pots , carpets , doors , a fridge , a number of cassette and VHS tapes in a suitcase , music memorabilia , a bed and even a framed picture of glamour model , Gemma Atkinson .
A Test Valley Borough Council spokesperson said a lot of the cassettes were of Elvis Presley 's biggest hits .
Cllr Nick Adams-King , who represents Blackwater on the borough council , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just dumped off the back of a truck .
`` Whoever did it doesn ’ t care .
They ’ re anti social , thoughtless and pathetic , caring nothing for our community .
`` TVBC will be examining the rubbish .
Looks like there ’ s plenty of evidence of the source .
We ’ ll also be asking for CCTV images from neighbouring properties .
• Flytippers strike three times in two days in the Test Valley '' We will prosecute whoever dumped it if we find any evidence and will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is if they didn ’ t ensure whoever took their rubbish had a waste licence . ''
Wellow parish councillor , Christopher Craig , said : `` It 's unbelievable that some people think that it acceptable to do this .
`` There could have been a major incident because any cars coming from Dandy 's Ford Lane had to reverse back through the Ford as there was nowhere to turn around .
`` Unfortunately some of the road closed signs had been pushed over so many did not know the road was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ councillor Alison Johnston , said : “ Sadly , we often see fly-tips of this nature at this time of the year as people commonly have a clear out after Christmas .
Rather than disposing of their unwanted belongings legally and thoughtfully , the perpetrator has decided simply to dump them .
“ We have already begun investigating and clearing the waste and , as with every fly-tip reported to us , will seek to prosecute with sufficient evidence .
`` I do appreciate residents ’ patience as this fly-tip was so large @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time to thoroughly go through the waste before beginning to clear it .
`` We would urge anyone looking to dispose of waste to check that their waste carrier is licensed properly via the Environment Agency website .
Anyone who may have information of this fly-tip , or wishes to report fly-tips to the authority , can contact us in confidence via 01794 527700 or 01264 368000 .
”

The fly-tipping occurred on Foxes Lane, West Wellow on the early hours of Sunday, January 12.
This caused the road to be closed for the whole day, as Test Valley Borough Council sifted through the dumped waste to find any evidence.
TVBC analysed half of the evidence and cleared it away, but when returning, their access was denied.
The road has since been reopened as the council managed to clear the rubbish the following day, when they noticed no contractors were at the scene.
Among the rubbish was plant pots, carpets, doors, a fridge, a number of cassette and VHS tapes in a suitcase, music memorabilia, a bed and even a framed picture of glamour model, Gemma Atkinson.
A Test Valley Borough Council spokesperson said a lot of the cassettes were of Elvis Presley's biggest hits.
Cllr Nick Adams-King, who represents Blackwater on the borough council, said: "Someone’s house clearance just dumped off the back of a truck.
"Whoever did it doesn’t care. They’re anti social, thoughtless and pathetic, caring nothing for our community.
"TVBC will be examining the rubbish. Looks like there’s plenty of evidence of the source. We’ll also be asking for CCTV images from neighbouring properties.
"We will prosecute whoever dumped it if we find any evidence and will similarly prosecute whoever’s rubbish it is if they didn’t ensure whoever took their rubbish had a waste licence."
Wellow parish councillor, Christopher Craig, said: "It's unbelievable that some people think that it acceptable to do this.
"There could have been a major incident because any cars coming from Dandy's Ford Lane had to reverse back through the Ford as there was nowhere to turn around.
"Unfortunately some of the road closed signs had been pushed over so many did not know the road was closed."
Environmental portfolio holder, councillor Alison Johnston, said: “Sadly, we often see fly-tips of this nature at this time of the year as people commonly have a clear out after Christmas. Rather than disposing of their unwanted belongings legally and thoughtfully, the perpetrator has decided simply to dump them.
“We have already begun investigating and clearing the waste and, as with every fly-tip reported to us, will seek to prosecute with sufficient evidence.
"I do appreciate residents’ patience as this fly-tip was so large that we have had to take extra time to thoroughly go through the waste before beginning to clear it.
"We would urge anyone looking to dispose of waste to check that their waste carrier is licensed properly via the Environment Agency website. Anyone who may have information of this fly-tip, or wishes to report fly-tips to the authority, can contact us in confidence via 01794 527700 or 01264 368000.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-15--Plans to charge residents for using tips are given the green light

PLANS to charge some residents for using Hampshire tips have been approved and will be implemented this year .
Non-Hampshire residents who would want to use the county ’ s Household Waste Recycling Centres ( HWRC ) will be charged £5 from April 1 .
Charges will not apply for Dorset Council residents , following an agreement between Dorset Council and Hampshire County Council .
The service will remain free for all Hampshire residents but they will have to register as the new system will be controlled by Automatic Number Plate Recognition ( ANPR ) .
County bosses said Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ asked to do so once they arrive to the recycling centre and will be supported should they not have wifi to register online .
The charges will be implemented from April 1 , 2020 and residents will time until March 31 to register .
From 1 April to May 31 2020 there will be a period “ of flexible enforcement ” , the county council said , to allow residents to sign up to the system with full enforcement planned for June 1 .
Cllr Rob Humby , executive member for economy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approved the move this afternoon .
He said the £5 charge will be brought in to offset the £500,000 annual cost of dealing with waste from non-Hampshire residents visiting sites in the county .
He said the move is fair to Hampshire residents and non-Hampshire residents , especially those who live near the county ’ s borders .
“ We do have a situation where residents who live outside Hampshire are using our sites and it costs Hampshire taxpayers about half a million pounds .
So we have decided that that wasn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said .
Cllr Humby also added : “ We worked very hard to negotiate with our neighbouring authorities to have a consistent charge right across the region but we weren ’ t able to achieve that and many other adjoining authorities decided not to let any other residents but their own use their sites .
We felt that this was unfair on Hampshire residents and non-Hampshire residents who might have to drive miles to use the site.
” Meanwhile , a draft proposal has been agreed between Hampshire County Council and Dorset @ @ @ @ @ @ @ split ” of the full costs of operating Somerley HWRC .
“ This would enable the costs associated with Dorset residents to be covered and ensure continued access to the site for them ” , an official report states .

Non-Hampshire residents who would want to use the county’s Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) will be charged £5 from April 1.
Charges will not apply for Dorset Council residents, following an agreement between Dorset Council and Hampshire County Council.
The service will remain free for all Hampshire residents but they will have to register as the new system will be controlled by Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR).
County bosses said Hampshire residents who have not registered will be asked to do so once they arrive to the recycling centre and will be supported should they not have wifi to register online.
The charges will be implemented from April 1, 2020 and residents will time until March 31 to register.
From 1 April to May 31 2020 there will be a period “of flexible enforcement”, the county council said, to allow residents to sign up to the system with full enforcement planned for June 1.
Cllr Rob Humby, executive member for economy, transport and environment at the county council approved the move this afternoon.
He said the £5 charge will be brought in to offset the £500,000 annual cost of dealing with waste from non-Hampshire residents visiting sites in the county.
He said the move is fair to Hampshire residents and non-Hampshire residents, especially those who live near the county’s borders.
“We do have a situation where residents who live outside Hampshire are using our sites and it costs Hampshire taxpayers about half a million pounds. So we have decided that that wasn’t fair on Hampshire residents,”he said.
Cllr Humby also added: “We worked very hard to negotiate with our neighbouring authorities to have a consistent charge right across the region but we weren’t able to achieve that and many other adjoining authorities decided not to let any other residents but their own use their sites. We felt that this was unfair on Hampshire residents and non-Hampshire residents who might have to drive miles to use the site.”
Meanwhile, a draft proposal has been agreed between Hampshire County Council and Dorset Council. This sees a “straightforward split” of the full costs of operating Somerley HWRC.
“This would enable the costs associated with Dorset residents to be covered and ensure continued access to the site for them”, an official report states.


thedailyecho--2020-01-15--A36 Ower closed due to flooding

A36 Ower closed due to flooding

A BUSY Hampshire road has been closed due to flooding this morning .
The A36 Ower was closed from A3090 @ @ @ @ @ Brickworth Road after heavy rain from Storm Brendan has caused flooding .
The road was @ @ @ @ @ been reopened .

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thedailyecho--2020-01-15--Highways England to improve junction 7 of M27

PLANS to improve a major traffic bottleneck in Hampshire have been given the go-ahead .
New technology including electronic traffic signs , four CCTV cameras and Bluetooth journey time monitoring detectors will be installed at junction 7 of the M27 at Hedge End as part of a £2.5m scheme .
The Highways England project will also see new traffic lights at the junction of Thornhill Park Road and Hinkler Road in Southampton .
The measures will help manage congestion , identify network incidents and assist journey planning , highway bosses said .
At a meeting held in Winchester yesterday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ economy , transport and environment at Hampshire County Council approved the plans that will be carried out on the county council 's road network .
Talking to the Local Democracy Reporting Service after the meeting he said : `` The idea is to improve traffic movement .
We will do all the modelling around that and of course the aim will be to increase that traffic flow to reduce the queue around the junction .
We would expect to see traffic flow improved . ''
He stressed that the authority will work closely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Highways England said traffic flow will be improved by replacing the current traffic signals with a state-of-the-art system that will update the phasing of the traffic lights using real time information about vehicles using the junction .
The new traffic lights at the junction of Thornhill Park Road and Hinkler Road are also expected to regulate traffic flow .
Highway bosses said the proposals are designed to “ improve traffic capacity and to reduce instances where westbound queues on Charles Watts Way block back to affect the motorway operation ” .
Works @ @ @ @ @ @ @ four weeks .
According to a document published by the county council all works on Hampshire County Council ’ s network are ‘ off-highway ’ and are not expected to cause any significant disruption to the travelling public during construction and installation .
`` Traffic signal upgrade at Hinkler Road will require a series of communications in association with Southampton City Council , which will commence on approval of this project appraisal , ” the report reads .
Queue detection on A334 , a refurbishment of all traffic signals at the junction and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the project .
The scheme will complement the measures being taken to turn the stretch of M27 between junction 4 and 11 into a Smart motorway .

New technology including electronic traffic signs, four CCTV cameras and Bluetooth journey time monitoring detectors will be installed at junction 7 of the M27 at Hedge End as part of a £2.5m scheme.
The Highways England project will also see new traffic lights at the junction of Thornhill Park Road and Hinkler Road in Southampton.
The measures will help manage congestion, identify network incidents and assist journey planning, highway bosses said.
At a meeting held in Winchester yesterday, councillor Rob Humby, executive member for economy, transport and environment at Hampshire County Council approved the plans that will be carried out on the county council's road network.
Talking to the Local Democracy Reporting Service after the meeting he said: "The idea is to improve traffic movement. We will do all the modelling around that and of course the aim will be to increase that traffic flow to reduce the queue around the junction. We would expect to see traffic flow improved."
He stressed that the authority will work closely with Highways England and Southampton City Council.
Highways England said traffic flow will be improved by replacing the current traffic signals with a state-of-the-art system that will update the phasing of the traffic lights using real time information about vehicles using the junction.
The new traffic lights at the junction of Thornhill Park Road and Hinkler Road are also expected to regulate traffic flow.
Highway bosses said the proposals are designed to “improve traffic capacity and to reduce instances where westbound queues on Charles Watts Way block back to affect the motorway operation”.
Works are expected to start next month for four weeks.
According to a document published by the county council all works on Hampshire County Council’s network are ‘off-highway’ and are not expected to cause any significant disruption to the travelling public during construction and installation.
"Traffic signal upgrade at Hinkler Road will require a series of communications in association with Southampton City Council, which will commence on approval of this project appraisal,”the report reads.
Queue detection on A334, a refurbishment of all traffic signals at the junction and new pedestrian facilities will also be part of the project. The scheme will complement the measures being taken to turn the stretch of M27 between junction 4 and 11 into a Smart motorway.