thedailyecho--2020-01-18--Plans to transform the Dukes Head, Romsey, with bed and breakfast rooms could be approved

PLANS to transform a closed Romsey pub into a `` high-quality restaurant '' with over ten bed and breakfast rooms could be given the green light .
A planning application has been submitted to Test Valley Borough Council to add 12 bed and breakfast rooms to the rear of the Dukes Head , Greatbridge Road , as part of an extension .
If approved , guests would be able to enjoy breakfast , lunch and dinner in the public house as part of the bed and breakfast .
The application , submitted by Alfi Blue Limited , also looks to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Cllr Nick Adams-King , who represents Blackwater on the borough council , said : `` I had a briefing on this before Christmas and I think it is a great idea to revitalise the pub .
`` It has been empty for a long time and one of the men who have bought it recently refurbished the Four Horseshoes in Nursling .
`` The pub has a chequered history , but the plans they have for it seem both exciting and sensible .
`` I am afraid they will run into problems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nitrate issues , but that will be a temporary issue until we can sort that out . ''
He added : `` Romsey is short of hotel accommodation and anything that brings people to the area to spend money must be good for us all . ''
Cllr Dorothy Baverstock , who represents Romsey Cupernham on the borough council , said : `` I am in favour of anything that creates more beds for visitors to Romsey .
`` The thought of having having more people opening bed and breakfasts is exciting because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Test Valley .
`` There have been so many people trying to get the Dukes Head to flourish , but nobody has gone for the bed and breakfast option .
`` It was a traditional pub and I would not have thought there was a lot of accommodation , so the only option would be to build on it . ''
A spokesperson from Alfi Blue Limited said : `` The pub is in dire need of significant investment if this historic and important community asset is to be retained .
`` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ existing building to make it an attractive location for customers to visit .
`` As such , the emphasis will be on providing a friendly environment and high-quality restaurant . ''
They added : `` The scheme also seeks to provide a two-storey building to the rear of the site to be provided as 12 bed and breakfast letting rooms .
`` This will provide an additional source of income so as to help ensure that the viability of the Dukes Head is maintained .
`` A link extension will be provided between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as to provide convenient access between the two . ''

A planning application has been submitted to Test Valley Borough Council to add 12 bed and breakfast rooms to the rear of the Dukes Head, Greatbridge Road, as part of an extension.
If approved, guests would be able to enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in the public house as part of the bed and breakfast.
The application, submitted by Alfi Blue Limited, also looks to offer 50 car parking spaces for guests.
Cllr Nick Adams-King, who represents Blackwater on the borough council, said: "I had a briefing on this before Christmas and I think it is a great idea to revitalise the pub.
"It has been empty for a long time and one of the men who have bought it recently refurbished the Four Horseshoes in Nursling.
"The pub has a chequered history, but the plans they have for it seem both exciting and sensible.
"I am afraid they will run into problems with the letting rooms because of the nitrate issues, but that will be a temporary issue until we can sort that out."
He added: "Romsey is short of hotel accommodation and anything that brings people to the area to spend money must be good for us all."
Cllr Dorothy Baverstock, who represents Romsey Cupernham on the borough council, said: "I am in favour of anything that creates more beds for visitors to Romsey.
"The thought of having having more people opening bed and breakfasts is exciting because it allows visitors to see our lovely Test Valley.
"There have been so many people trying to get the Dukes Head to flourish, but nobody has gone for the bed and breakfast option.
"It was a traditional pub and I would not have thought there was a lot of accommodation, so the only option would be to build on it."
A spokesperson from Alfi Blue Limited said: "The pub is in dire need of significant investment if this historic and important community asset is to be retained.
"The intention is to refurbish and renovate the existing building to make it an attractive location for customers to visit.
"As such, the emphasis will be on providing a friendly environment and high-quality restaurant."
They added: "The scheme also seeks to provide a two-storey building to the rear of the site to be provided as 12 bed and breakfast letting rooms.
"This will provide an additional source of income so as to help ensure that the viability of the Dukes Head is maintained.
"A link extension will be provided between the public house and proposed building so as to provide convenient access between the two."


thedailyecho--2020-01-18--More than 10 bags of rubbish found by Woolston Wombles near Itchen Bridge

MORE than ten bags of litter were found on the streets near a Southampton bridge in one day by an army of volunteers .
They were found by the Woolston Wombles , a group set up by married couple Graham and Lisa Andrew in a bid to try and keep the area surrounding the Itchen Bridge tidier .
Most of the rubbish picked up during each litter pick are recyclable items , such as cans and plastic bottles .
But the group have sometimes found mountains of rubbish piling up right next to recycling bins .
Councillor Eamonn Keogh , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ I would urge anyone walking over the Itchen Bridge to please dispose of their rubbish appropriately and it would be great if Southampton fans walking to and from the ground could do their bit to helping to keep the Bridge free of litter .
“ Collecting litter is a major challenge for the council and its residents but reducing the amount of litter is good for the look of the city and our environment and also importantly helps sustain our wild life.
” Woolston Wombles was started up last year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ volunteers so far .
They meet on the second Sunday of every month and also aim to clean up the area around the recycling bins at Oak Bank car park .
Cllr Keogh added : “ The council has been very supportive of this litter pick providing equipment and arranging for the collection of the rubbish .
“ I have been working with our street cleaning teams to also do regular clean ups around the Itchen Bridge and I would hope residents would agree that this area is looking better .
“ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ group wanting to keep its local area tidier and it is only through a more collaborative and cooperative approach that we will achieve this outcome.
” The next event starts at the Oak Bank car park on Bridge Road , on Sunday February 9 at 10am .

They were found by the Woolston Wombles, a group set up by married couple Graham and Lisa Andrew in a bid to try and keep the area surrounding the Itchen Bridge tidier.
Most of the rubbish picked up during each litter pick are recyclable items, such as cans and plastic bottles.
But the group have sometimes found mountains of rubbish piling up right next to recycling bins.
Councillor Eamonn Keogh, who has been helping the group, said: “I would urge anyone walking over the Itchen Bridge to please dispose of their rubbish appropriately and it would be great if Southampton fans walking to and from the ground could do their bit to helping to keep the Bridge free of litter.
“Collecting litter is a major challenge for the council and its residents but reducing the amount of litter is good for the look of the city and our environment and also importantly helps sustain our wild life.”
Woolston Wombles was started up last year and has received support from 42 litter-picking volunteers so far.
They meet on the second Sunday of every month and also aim to clean up the area around the recycling bins at Oak Bank car park.
Cllr Keogh added: “The council has been very supportive of this litter pick providing equipment and arranging for the collection of the rubbish.
“I have been working with our street cleaning teams to also do regular clean ups around the Itchen Bridge and I would hope residents would agree that this area is looking better.
“The council is willing to work with any group wanting to keep its local area tidier and it is only through a more collaborative and cooperative approach that we will achieve this outcome.”
The next event starts at the Oak Bank car park on Bridge Road, on Sunday February 9 at 10am.


thedailyecho--2020-01-18--THE SIX-BEDROOM COUNTRY HOUSE WITH 1.1 ACRES OF STUNNING GROUNDS AND B&B POTENTIAL

Surrounded by open fields and adjacent to the Lymington River , this stunning six-bedroom , late Edwardian country house benefits from 1.1 acres of stunning grounds and two detached 'income generating ' lodges .
In recent years Leyland House has been both a beautiful family home and a highly regarded Bed and Breakfast establishment .
The house is beautifully presented throughout , the property features double glazed casements and characteristic projecting bays and well lit accommodation arranged over three floors , providing a total of six bedrooms served by four bathrooms with three spacious reception rooms as well as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ door opens to a wide staircase hall that provides access to the principal reception rooms .
The main sitting room lies to the left and has a dual aspect with a bay window to the front overlooking lawn gardens .
The sitting room is particularly spacious and is currently used as the dining room for the B & B business .
Also accessed from the hall is the study and a separate family room that also has double doors opening onto the sitting room providing very spacious entertaining and living space if required @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large kitchen / breakfast room with a modern range of fitted cupboards as well as a generous dining and sitting area .
At the rear of the house and accessible from the kitchen is a back hall with a rear door as well as a boot room and downstairs WC .
Upstairs there are three double en-suite bedrooms .
The master bedroom is at the rear of the house with French windows that lead to a balcony overlooking the rear garden as well as a dressing room .
There is also a generous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is particularly convenient and on the top floor there are three further bedrooms and a shower room .
The house occupies a glorious position surrounded by unspoilt open countryside .
Such a setting is extremely rare in this area and particularly so within such a short distance of Lymington .
The house is approached over a long gravel drive that leads through the gardens to a large turning and parking area .
The gardens of 1.1 acres that surround the house and are mostly laid to lawn with a very pleasant southerly and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paved terrace to the south of the house which can be reached from French windows in the kitchen/breakfast room and provides a perfect spot for outside entertaining .
Lawned gardens extend to the front of the house which are interspersed near the southern boundary by mature shrubs , trees and hedging .
There are further formal gardens lying to the rear of the house which are again laid to lawn with beautiful open views across the surrounding fields and planted with a small selection of specimen The two outbuildings include : The Cottage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two bedrooms and a shower room while The Barn provides a kitchen/living room , bedroom and shower room .
Both buildings provide excellent ancillary accommodation and are in constant demand , producing a healthy secondary income stream , The property is being marketed by Spencers having the flexibility of both a detached two bedroom annexe and one bedroom barn adjacent to the main house

In recent years Leyland House has been both a beautiful family home and a highly regarded Bed and Breakfast establishment.
The house is beautifully presented throughout, the property features double glazed casements and characteristic projecting bays and well lit accommodation arranged over three floors, providing a total of six bedrooms served by four bathrooms with three spacious reception rooms as well as the usual domestic offices.
The central front door opens to a wide staircase hall that provides access to the principal reception rooms.
The main sitting room lies to the left and has a dual aspect with a bay window to the front overlooking lawn gardens. The sitting room is particularly spacious and is currently used as the dining room for the B&B business.
Also accessed from the hall is the study and a separate family room that also has double doors opening onto the sitting room providing very spacious entertaining and living space if required.
Beyond the family room lies a large kitchen / breakfast room with a modern range of fitted cupboards as well as a generous dining and sitting area.
At the rear of the house and accessible from the kitchen is a back hall with a rear door as well as a boot room and downstairs WC.
Upstairs there are three double en-suite bedrooms. The master bedroom is at the rear of the house with French windows that lead to a balcony overlooking the rear garden as well as a dressing room.
There is also a generous utility room on the first floor which is particularly convenient and on the top floor there are three further bedrooms and a shower room.
The house occupies a glorious position surrounded by unspoilt open countryside. Such a setting is extremely rare in this area and particularly so within such a short distance of Lymington.
The house is approached over a long gravel drive that leads through the gardens to a large turning and parking area.
The gardens of 1.1 acres that surround the house and are mostly laid to lawn with a very pleasant southerly and westerly aspect. There is a large paved terrace to the south of the house which can be reached from French windows in the kitchen/breakfast room and provides a perfect spot for outside entertaining.
Lawned gardens extend to the front of the house which are interspersed near the southern boundary by mature shrubs, trees and hedging. There are further formal gardens lying to the rear of the house which are again laid to lawn with beautiful open views across the surrounding fields and planted with a small selection of specimen trees.
The two outbuildings include: The Cottage which offers a generous kitchen/living room, two bedrooms and a shower room while The Barn provides a kitchen/living room, bedroom and shower room. Both buildings provide excellent ancillary accommodation and are in constant demand, producing a healthy secondary income stream, independent of the house.
The property is being marketed by Spencers having the flexibility of both a detached two bedroom annexe and one bedroom barn adjacent to the main house


thedailyecho--2020-01-18--THE RESULTS ARE IN: Southampton's best Sunday dinner

THE Daily Echo invited readers to vote for their favourite place to grab a roast dinner .
Readers cast their @ @ @ @ @ to a vote and now the results are in .
Hundreds of Sunday dinner lovers @ @ @ @ @ eager to have their perfect plate provider crowned .
As voted by you , the @ @ @ @ @ was The Cricketers Arms in Carlton Place - a traditional city centre pub .
These @ @ @ @ @ had the most votes :

Readers cast their nominations before the results went to a vote and now the results are in.
Hundreds of Sunday dinner lovers voted - each of them eager to have their perfect plate provider crowned.
As voted by you, the reader, the overall winner was The Cricketers Arms in Carlton Place - a traditional city centre pub.
These are the five venues that had the most votes:
1. The Cricketers Arms - Carlton Place, Southampton
2. The Four Horseshoes - Nursling Street, Southampton
3. The Red Lion - 55 High Street, Southampton
4. Bacaro - Ironside House, Southampton
5. Ceno - 119 Highfield Lane, Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-01-18--LETTER: Why did the Echo publish negative restaurant story – have you even been to France?

I write this with reference to your article named `` Romsey delicatessen slammed in report '' , referring to Luc fine foods .
Now , why do you have to write such negative news about a man who has worked in Romsey for 30 years after arriving from France ?
Luc has been a great credit to Romsey town and is hugely liked and respected , his wife and children live and flourish in the town .
A year ago Luc ventured into his own business in the town which is amazing and he did this with his son – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other businessmen and fathers in the area .
Why would you write such a rubbish and negative article that 's actually laughable if it was n't potentially damaging a very good mans business .
Can I please ask whoever wrote this , have they ever been to France , have they ever met Luc , spoken to him or eaten in his gaff ?
I believe you have n't given Luc any chance to put his say forward , which is disgraceful and sad .
Would you prefer more charity shop/hair dressers or @ @ @ @ @

Now, why do you have to write such negative news about a man who has worked in Romsey for 30 years after arriving from France?
Luc has been a great credit to Romsey town and is hugely liked and respected, his wife and children live and flourish in the town.
READ: Luc slammed in damning report by Food Standards Agency >>>
A year ago Luc ventured into his own business in the town which is amazing and he did this with his son – what a great example this is to other businessmen and fathers in the area.
Why would you write such a rubbish and negative article that's actually laughable if it wasn't potentially damaging a very good mans business.
Can I please ask whoever wrote this, have they ever been to France, have they ever met Luc, spoken to him or eaten in his gaff?
I assume not.
I believe you haven't given Luc any chance to put his say forward, which is disgraceful and sad.
(EDITOR'S NOTE: The Daily Echo contacted the company for comment before the article was published. He did not respond.)
Would you prefer more charity shop/hair dressers or vape shops in Romsey?
Marc Hounsell
email


thedailyecho--2020-01-18--The Avenue under a blanket of snow in 1952

THE date is March 29 , 1952 and Southampton is covered in snow as this photograph , taken in the @ @ @ @ @ Gale force easterly winds blew in the white stuff right across the south coast making @ @ @ @ @ ends to March for many years .
Although the road out of Southampton was clear @ @ @ @ @ of a vehicle as it passed by the Cowherds pub , in other parts of @ @ @ @ @ and deep snow drifts .
The snow caused transport chaos and some villages in the @ @ @ @ @ cut off from the rest of the county by the wintry storms .
The snowfall @ @ @ @ @ winds , pushed temperatures down to as low as minus 10C .
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Check out @ @ @ @ @ 's archive pics of the day .

Gale force easterly winds blew in the white stuff right across the south coast making it one of the coldest ends to March for many years.
Although the road out of Southampton was clear enough for this old timer of a vehicle as it passed by the Cowherds pub, in other parts of the region there were blizzards and deep snow drifts.
The snow caused transport chaos and some villages in the rural parts of Hampshire were cut off from the rest of the county by the wintry storms. The snowfall, together with the strong winds, pushed temperatures down to as low as minus 10C.
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Check out the gallery above for 2020's archive pics of the day.


thedailyecho--2020-01-18--Pawel Jan Idziak caught trying to smuggle phone into prison

A SOUTHAMPTON man who tried to sneak a mobile phone into a prison has been handed a suspended sentence .
Pawel Jan Idziak , of Winchester Road , also admitted trying to smuggle in a charger while visiting a prisoner at HMP Erlestoke in Wiltshire .
During sentencing at Salisbury Crown Court , it was heard that , on May 3 last year , prison officers searched the 36-year-old during his visit , when the banned items were found .
Officers from Wiltshire Police then attended and arrested Idziak .
He was later charged .
Idziak , who pleaded guilty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ six month prison sentence suspended for 12 months .
He was also ordered to carry out 80 hours of unpaid work , undertake rehabilitation activities and pay a £115 victim surcharge .
Sgt Pete Foster said : `` It is within everyone 's interests that we have a safe prison and taking prohibited items into this environment undermines this .
It can cause a lot of issues for staff at the prison and is completely unacceptable .
`` We work extremely closely with the prison service to ensure this type of behaviour is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regular patrols at the prison and regularly maintain a visible presence in the area .
`` We would encourage anyone who sees anything suspicious in the area , including anyone attempting to throw items in to the prison , or anyone attempting to take prohibited items inside , to report concerns to 101 or 999 in an emergency . ''

Pawel Jan Idziak, of Winchester Road, also admitted trying to smuggle in a charger while visiting a prisoner at HMP Erlestoke in Wiltshire.
During sentencing at Salisbury Crown Court, it was heard that, on May 3 last year, prison officers searched the 36-year-old during his visit, when the banned items were found.
Officers from Wiltshire Police then attended and arrested Idziak. He was later charged.
Idziak, who pleaded guilty to the offence, was given a six month prison sentence suspended for 12 months.
He was also ordered to carry out 80 hours of unpaid work, undertake rehabilitation activities and pay a £115 victim surcharge.
Sgt Pete Foster said: "It is within everyone's interests that we have a safe prison and taking prohibited items into this environment undermines this. It can cause a lot of issues for staff at the prison and is completely unacceptable.
"We work extremely closely with the prison service to ensure this type of behaviour is not tolerated. We continue to conduct regular patrols at the prison and regularly maintain a visible presence in the area.
"We would encourage anyone who sees anything suspicious in the area, including anyone attempting to throw items in to the prison, or anyone attempting to take prohibited items inside, to report concerns to 101 or 999 in an emergency."


thedailyecho--2020-01-18--Test Valley councillor hits out at plans to axe North Baddesley Community library

A TEST Valley councillor has hit out at proposals to axe up a Hampshire library as county bosses try to balance the books .
Cllr Alan Dowden , who represents Valley Park on the borough council , branded the plans to chop the number of libraries across the county from 48 to 38 a `` kick in the teeth '' , as Hampshire County Council ( HCC ) aims to save £1.76m by 2021 .
Now the councillor has revealed he plans to put a motion forward to the county council in a bid to save North Baddesley Community Library @ @ @ @ @ @ @ entirely by volunteers , with no support from HCC .
Cllr Dowden said : `` This is the last straw , clearly the volunteers want the library to keep running but you can not expect them to raise the money for North Baddesley library as well .
`` It is a real kick in the teeth because the volunteers work hard to keep the library open and they have been running it for almost eight years now , so this is looking pretty bleak .
`` It will impact the schools in North @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be three miles away in Romsey or Chandler 's Ford .
`` Not all mums with children have got cars either , so how are they going to get there ? ''
`` I am angry , but people have got to understand why are all of these cuts coming as the council have to save another £80 million and most of the MPs in Hampshire are Tories .
`` It is all about cutting services now and we knew it was coming , but we did n't realise it would be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boris Johnson was throwing money away before the election and he seems to have ignored Hampshire , yet people put all the MPs back into parliament . ''
Other libraries that could face the same fate as North Baddesley Community Library include Kingsclere Community Library , Lowford Community Library and Milford-on-Sea Community Library , which could all be turned into independent community-managed libraries .
Hampshire County Council ’ s Executive member for recreation and heritage , cllr Seán Woodward , said : “ The way people use library services is changing , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evolve to meet these needs .
“ At the same time , we are facing an anticipated budget shortfall of £80 million by April 2021 and are having to look across all of the County Council ’ s services to find savings which can help to bridge this gap as demands for services rise , particularly in social care .
`` The Library Service is required to identify £1.76 million towards the County Council ’ s overall savings target .
“ We remain absolutely committed to providing a high-quality library service , fit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a new generation of library customers .
Therefore , we feel the right thing to do is focus the resources we have on where they will be of most benefit - to make the library service relevant in a way that will improve the literacy , life chances and wellbeing of Hampshire residents . ''
County bosses have also proposed all 48 council-run libraries could remain open , but that would mean that they will all have their opening hours reduced by 25 percent .
The county council said the impact on staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ closures , but between 40 to 50 jobs could be at risk .
Residents have the possibility to suggest new options as part of the public consultation which will close on March 18 .
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 .

Cllr Alan Dowden, who represents Valley Park on the borough council, branded the plans to chop the number of libraries across the county from 48 to 38 a "kick in the teeth", as Hampshire County Council (HCC) aims to save £1.76m by 2021.
Now the councillor has revealed he plans to put a motion forward to the county council in a bid to save North Baddesley Community Library, Willis Avenue, from being run entirely by volunteers, with no support from HCC.
Cllr Dowden said: "This is the last straw, clearly the volunteers want the library to keep running but you cannot expect them to raise the money for North Baddesley library as well.
"It is a real kick in the teeth because the volunteers work hard to keep the library open and they have been running it for almost eight years now, so this is looking pretty bleak.
"It will impact the schools in North Baddesley as well because their nearest library will be three miles away in Romsey or Chandler's Ford.
"Not all mums with children have got cars either, so how are they going to get there?"
He added:
"I am angry, but people have got to understand why are all of these cuts coming as the council have to save another £80 million and most of the MPs in Hampshire are Tories.
"It is all about cutting services now and we knew it was coming, but we didn't realise it would be so severe on the libraries.
"Boris Johnson was throwing money away before the election and he seems to have ignored Hampshire, yet people put all the MPs back into parliament."
Other libraries that could face the same fate as North Baddesley Community Library include Kingsclere Community Library, Lowford Community Library and Milford-on-Sea Community Library, which could all be turned into independent community-managed libraries.
The move would save £49,000.
Hampshire County Council’s Executive member for recreation and heritage, cllr Seán Woodward, said: “The way people use library services is changing, and we need to make sure our services evolve to meet these needs.
“At the same time, we are facing an anticipated budget shortfall of £80 million by April 2021 and are having to look across all of the County Council’s services to find savings which can help to bridge this gap as demands for services rise, particularly in social care.
"The Library Service is required to identify £1.76 million towards the County Council’s overall savings target.
“We remain absolutely committed to providing a high-quality library service, fit for the future, that responds to a new generation of library customers. Therefore, we feel the right thing to do is focus the resources we have on where they will be of most benefit - to make the library service relevant in a way that will improve the literacy, life chances and wellbeing of Hampshire residents."
County bosses have also proposed all 48 council-run libraries could remain open, but that would mean that they will all have their opening hours reduced by 25 percent.
The county council said the impact on staff would also depend on the number of closures, but between 40 to 50 jobs could be at risk.
Residents have the possibility to suggest new options as part of the public consultation which will close on March 18.
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--2020-01-18--Protest in Northam over road crossing facilities

Southampton was brought to a standstill for 20 minutes as angry Northam residents blocked the main route into the city @ @ @ @ @ on January 15 , 1990 , at the busy Northam Road , union Road and @ @ @ @ @ 100 local residents made their voices heard in their battle for improved crossing facilities .

Southampton was brought to a standstill for 20 minutes as angry Northam residents blocked the main route into the city.
Rush-hour traffic stood motionless on January 15, 1990, at the busy Northam Road, union Road and Princes Street Junction.
About 100 local residents made their voices heard in their battle for improved crossing facilities.


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thedailyecho--2020-01-18--Pothole hell: Where are Southampton's worst potholes?

Southampton is one of the worst areas in the UK for potholes , according to new research .
Fed-up drivers have voted potholes the single most annoying thing about driving .
And on average there are 18 potholes between your home and the nearest convenience store .
We want to hear from you about the worst potholes you 've spotted in Southampton on your travels .
A survey of 2,000 road users found the craggy gaps in the road surface were more irritating than tailgaters , drivers failing to use their indicators , and even breaking down .
Eight in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even say they have to navigate potholes every time they use the roads .
Paul Fleetham , managing director of contracting at Tarmac said : “ Potholes may seem like a minor problem – but they cause millions of people financial and physical damage each year .
“ Our research shows that the vast majority of city-dwellers are fed up with the inconvenience they cause .
“ It is therefore essential that road maintenance in England and Wales receives adequate government funding , something we believe is essential for local authorities to ensure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We need to move to a longer-term proactive approach to funding that focuses on the social value of our roads , managing the network as a vital asset with proper preventative structural maintenance . ''
According to the research , across the UK , 43 per cent of drivers have had their car damaged by a pothole .
The top cause of damage to vehicles was a burst tyre ( 44 per cent ) , before damaged wheels ( 36 per cent ) .
But worse still , a fifth of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If left to foot the bill themselves , the average cost they had to pay came to £130 – though nearly one in 20 had to pay out £400 or more .
Where do you think are the worst potholes in the area ?

Fed-up drivers have voted potholes the single most annoying thing about driving.
And on average there are 18 potholes between your home and the nearest convenience store.
We want to hear from you about the worst potholes you've spotted in Southampton on your travels.
A survey of 2,000 road users found the craggy gaps in the road surface were more irritating than tailgaters, drivers failing to use their indicators, and even breaking down.
Eight in 10 drivers, cyclists or motorcycle riders even say they have to navigate potholes every time they use the roads.
Worst areas for potholes
1. Glasgow
2. Manchester
3. Plymouth
4. Sheffield
5. Cardiff
6. Southampton
7. Leeds
8. Cambridge
9. Newcastle
10. Liverpool
Paul Fleetham, managing director of contracting at Tarmac said: “Potholes may seem like a minor problem – but they cause millions of people financial and physical damage each year.
“Our research shows that the vast majority of city-dwellers are fed up with the inconvenience they cause.
“It is therefore essential that road maintenance in England and Wales receives adequate government funding, something we believe is essential for local authorities to ensure they can deliver lasting road maintenance solutions.
“We need to move to a longer-term proactive approach to funding that focuses on the social value of our roads, managing the network as a vital asset with proper preventative structural maintenance."
According to the research, across the UK, 43 per cent of drivers have had their car damaged by a pothole.
The top cause of damage to vehicles was a burst tyre (44 per cent), before damaged wheels (36 per cent).
But worse still, a fifth of pothole-related incidents resulted in vehicle collision.
If left to foot the bill themselves, the average cost they had to pay came to £130 – though nearly one in 20 had to pay out £400 or more.
Where do you think are the worst potholes in the area?


thedailyecho--2020-01-18--Sainsbury's cheaper than Tesco, Asda, Morrisons and Waitrose

The cheapest supermarket in the UK in 2019 has been named by Which ?
The consumer group has crowned the food store after tracking thousands of branded grocery prices across six major supermarkets throughout the year .
And , according to their research , the top store is Sainsbury 's .
Which ?
experts compiled a list of 53 common grocery items from Andrex toilet tissue to Weetabix breakfast cereal , and found that the goods cost just £107.01 a month at Sainsbury ’ s on average across the year .
In stark contrast , the exact same items would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Waitrose - 10 per cent more and potentially costing shoppers an annual total of £129.60 more than if they had done the equivalent shopping at Sainsbury ’ s .
Asda came in as the second cheapest supermarket , with an average monthly cost of £107.65 for the items on Which ?
’ s shopping list .
Which ?
collected the data by monitoring online pricing , which means that only shops selling all of the branded items online – Asda , Morrisons , Ocado , Sainsbury ’ s , Tesco and Waitrose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ followed closely behind in third place , charging £109.13 .
The likes of Aldi and Lidl continue to grow their market share in the UK , but neither offer an online shopping platform for the branded items included in the Which ?
study .
The consumer group ran a similar price comparison last year , and found that Morrisons was the cheapest supermarket of 2018 , followed by Asda and then Sainsbury 's .
Natalie Hitchins , Which ?
Head of Home Products and Services , said : “ Your weekly supermarket shop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wallet , and the start of a new year is a good time to look at your household spending to see if there are areas where you can save money .
“ Our analysis shows how important it can be to shop around to ensure you get the best price for your groceries .
”

The consumer group has crowned the food store after tracking thousands of branded grocery prices across six major supermarkets throughout the year.
And, according to their research, the top store is Sainsbury's.
Which? experts compiled a list of 53 common grocery items from Andrex toilet tissue to Weetabix breakfast cereal, and found that the goods cost just £107.01 a month at Sainsbury’s on average across the year.
In stark contrast, the exact same items would have set you back £117.81 a month at Waitrose - 10 per cent more and potentially costing shoppers an annual total of £129.60 more than if they had done the equivalent shopping at Sainsbury’s.
Asda came in as the second cheapest supermarket, with an average monthly cost of £107.65 for the items on Which?’s shopping list.
Top six by price
Sainsbury's - £107.01
Asda - £107.65
Morrisons - £109.13
Tesco - £112.40
Ocado - £116.40
Waitrose - £117.81
Which? collected the data by monitoring online pricing, which means that only shops selling all of the branded items online – Asda, Morrisons, Ocado, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose – have been included in the ranking.Morrisons followed closely behind in third place, charging £109.13.
The likes of Aldi and Lidl continue to grow their market share in the UK, but neither offer an online shopping platform for the branded items included in the Which? study.
The consumer group ran a similar price comparison last year, and found that Morrisons was the cheapest supermarket of 2018, followed by Asda and then Sainsbury's.
Natalie Hitchins, Which? Head of Home Products and Services, said: “Your weekly supermarket shop can have a significant impact on your wallet, and the start of a new year is a good time to look at your household spending to see if there are areas where you can save money.
“Our analysis shows how important it can be to shop around to ensure you get the best price for your groceries.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-18--Circus training at Townhill Infant School in 2000

CHILDREN at a Southampton School spent the week clowning around – with the blessing of the teachers .
All 250 @ @ @ @ @ in Townhill Park took part in circus workshops on January 19 , 2000 .
Professional @ @ @ @ @ hand to teach the youngsters skills such as plate-spinning , juggling and mime Parents of @ @ @ @ @ to see their new-found skills in action at a show .
Their thoughts on the @ @ @ @ @ book and shared with Townhill Infants ’ international partner schools in Sweden and Holland .

All 250 pupils at Townhill Infant School in Townhill Park took part in circus workshops on January 19, 2000.
Professional clown Dr Colin was on hand to teach the youngsters skills such as plate-spinning, juggling and mime
Parents of around 30 children were invited to see their new-found skills in action at a show.
Their thoughts on the experience were put in a book and shared with Townhill Infants’ international partner schools in Sweden and Holland.


thedailyecho--2020-01-18--Car overturns on 'very icy' rural road north of Ringwood

TWO people have been rescued after their car overturned on a Hampshire road .
They were pulled from their 4x4 @ @ @ @ @ side in Harbridge Road north of Ringwood .
Crews from Fordingbridge and Ringwood Fire Stations @ @ @ @ @ the incident which happened just before 8am this morning .
According to emergency services road @ @ @ @ @ No serious injuries were reported .
Posting on social media a Hampshire Fire and Rescue @ @ @ @ @ At 0749 hours , our crews from Fordingbridge47 and RingwoodFire attended a road traffic incident @ @ @ @ @ Hampshire .
`` Our crews rescued two casualties from a vehicle , which was on @ @ @ @ @ The road conditions were very icy .
Stop received at 0838 hours . ''

They were pulled from their 4x4 after it flipped on its side in Harbridge Road north of Ringwood.
Crews from Fordingbridge and Ringwood Fire Stations rushed to the scene of the incident which happened just before 8am this morning.
According to emergency services road conditions were very icy.
No serious injuries were reported.
Posting on social media a Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services spokesperson said: "At 0749 hours, our crews from Fordingbridge47 and RingwoodFire attended a road traffic incident in the Harbridge area of Hampshire.
"Our crews rescued two casualties from a vehicle, which was on it's side.
"The road conditions were very icy. Stop received at 0838 hours."


thedailyecho--2020-01-18--This plant can help prevent your partner's snoring - and it costs just £10!

If you 're one of the thousands of Hampshire residents who suffer from sleepless nights Morrisons may have the perfect @ @ @ @ @ only , Morrisons is selling a pineapple plant for £10 that Nasa have confirmed can @ @ @ @ @ clever scientists over at Nasa have claim that putting one of the plants on your @ @ @ @ @ air quality , produces oxygen and consequently can help stop thunderous snoring .
The limited-edition @ @ @ @ @ weekend and only instore .
Luckily for Hampshire residents there are Morrisons in Totton , @ @ @ @

For this weekend only, Morrisons is selling a pineapple plant for £10 that Nasa have confirmed can help with snoring.
The clever scientists over at Nasa have claim that putting one of the plants on your bedside cabinet helps to improve air quality, produces oxygen and consequently can help stop thunderous snoring.
The limited-edition plant is only available this weekend and only instore. Luckily for Hampshire residents there are Morrisons in Totton, Waterlooville and Gosport.


thedailyecho--2020-01-18--The six-bedroom country house with 1.1 acres of stunning ground and B&B potential

Surrounded by open fields and adjacent to the Lymington River , this stunning six-bedroom , late Edwardian country house benefits from 1.1 acres of stunning grounds and two detached 'income generating ' lodges .
In recent years Leyland House has been both a beautiful family home and a highly regarded Bed and Breakfast establishment .
The house is beautifully presented throughout , the property features double glazed casements and characteristic projecting bays and well lit accommodation arranged over three floors , providing a total of six bedrooms served by four bathrooms with three spacious reception rooms as well as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ door opens to a wide staircase hall that provides access to the principal reception rooms .
The main sitting room lies to the left and has a dual aspect with a bay window to the front overlooking lawn gardens .
The sitting room is particularly spacious and is currently used as the dining room for the B & B business .
Also accessed from the hall is the study and a separate family room that also has double doors opening onto the sitting room providing very spacious entertaining and living space if required @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large kitchen / breakfast room with a modern range of fitted cupboards as well as a generous dining and sitting area .
At the rear of the house and accessible from the kitchen is a back hall with a rear door as well as a boot room and downstairs WC .
Upstairs there are three double en-suite bedrooms .
The master bedroom is at the rear of the house with French windows that lead to a balcony overlooking the rear garden as well as a dressing room .
There is also a generous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is particularly convenient and on the top floor there are three further bedrooms and a shower room .
The house occupies a glorious position surrounded by unspoilt open countryside .
Such a setting is extremely rare in this area and particularly so within such a short distance of Lymington .
The house is approached over a long gravel drive that leads through the gardens to a large turning and parking area .
The gardens of 1.1 acres that surround the house and are mostly laid to lawn with a very pleasant southerly and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paved terrace to the south of the house which can be reached from French windows in the kitchen/breakfast room and provides a perfect spot for outside entertaining .
Lawned gardens extend to the front of the house which are interspersed near the southern boundary by mature shrubs , trees and hedging .
There are further formal gardens lying to the rear of the house which are again laid to lawn with beautiful open views across the surrounding fields and planted with a small selection of specimen trees .
The two outbuildings include : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ room , two bedrooms and a shower room while The Barn provides a kitchen/living room , bedroom and shower room .
Both buildings provide excellent ancillary accommodation and are in constant demand , producing a healthy secondary income stream , independent of the house .
The property is being marketed by Spencers having the flexibility of both a detached two bedroom annexe and one bedroom barn adjacent to the main house


thedailyecho--2020-01-19--Royal Pier restaurant Gatehouse 1833 closed at the turn of the year

The British restaurant Gatehouse 1833 released a statement saying it was `` closed until further notice . ''
Situated above the award winning Kuti 's Brasserie on the cities Royal Pier , the restaurant posted the announcement on Facebook and on its website .
Currently the area is still in use as a weddings and events venue .
However , owners say the restaurant will not be closed for good as there are new plans in the works .
Julie Toms , the Marketing Manager for Kuti 's Brasserie said : `` We have some exciting plans for the space @ @ @ @ @ @ @ soon !
`` The upstairs space at the Royal Pier , along with the terrace area , is a truly unique location in Southampton .
`` We are lucky enough to have both a beautiful historic building , and a stunning view over Southampton water .
`` We can not wait to be able to maximise its potential , and continue to bring our customers memorable experiences . ''
The restaurant is situated in a prime location for waterfront views and boasts a rooftop terrace that seats 60 people .
Inside , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guests can comfortably enjoy a drink at the chandelier cocktail bar .
The restaurant , originally called Gatehouse Grill , was rebranded as Gatehouse 1833 last January .
Acclaimed chef Lee Burden , who had previously worked at Winchester 's Chesil Rectory and Romsey 's Three Tuns , was brought in to lead the kitchen .
Saints legends Matt Le Tissier , Francis Benali and other distinguished guests sampled Lee 's modern British menu on the preview night in January last year .
Kuti 's Brasserie , which is owned by restaurateur Kuti @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Street until it was forced to close due to a fire .
The restaurant opened at the Royal Pier in 2008 on the old site of the Royal Thai restaurant and can sit 120 guests .
If you have a reservation with the restaurant , call 02380 221585 .

The British restaurant Gatehouse 1833 released a statement saying it was "closed until further notice."
Situated above the award winning Kuti's Brasserie on the cities Royal Pier, the restaurant posted the announcement on Facebook and on its website.
Currently the area is still in use as a weddings and events venue.
However, owners say the restaurant will not be closed for good as there are new plans in the works.
Julie Toms, the Marketing Manager for Kuti's Brasserie said: "We have some exciting plans for the space in the works that will be revealed soon!
"The upstairs space at the Royal Pier, along with the terrace area, is a truly unique location in Southampton.
"We are lucky enough to have both a beautiful historic building, and a stunning view over Southampton water.
"We cannot wait to be able to maximise its potential, and continue to bring our customers memorable experiences."
The restaurant is situated in a prime location for waterfront views and boasts a rooftop terrace that seats 60 people.
Inside, the dining area seats 50 covers and 30 guests can comfortably enjoy a drink at the chandelier cocktail bar.
The restaurant, originally called Gatehouse Grill, was rebranded as Gatehouse 1833 last January.
Acclaimed chef Lee Burden, who had previously worked at Winchester's Chesil Rectory and Romsey's Three Tuns, was brought in to lead the kitchen.
Saints legends Matt Le Tissier, Francis Benali and other distinguished guests sampled Lee's modern British menu on the preview night in January last year.
Kuti's Brasserie, which is owned by restaurateur Kuti Miah, was originally based on Oxford Street until it was forced to close due to a fire.
The restaurant opened at the Royal Pier in 2008 on the old site of the Royal Thai restaurant and can sit 120 guests.
If you have a reservation with the restaurant, call 02380 221585.


thedailyecho--2020-01-19--Police investigation underway in Southampton

Officers are attending an incident in the Thornhill area of the city .
They are reported to be in Farringford @ @ @ @ @ is isolated The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police for more information .

Police were called to reports of an assault in the Lindsay Road area of Thornhill.
A 17-year-old was taken to hospital in a serious condition after sustaining a stab wound.
UPDATE: Boy, 17, found by police with stab wound dies in hospital
A Hampshire Police spokeswoman said: "We were called at 6.15am today (Sunday 19 January) to reports of an assault in the Lindsay Road area of Thornhill.
"On arrival, officers found a 17 year-old boy with a stab wound. He is currently being treated in Southampton General Hospital and is in a serious condition.
"A 15 year-old boy from Andover has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in police custody at this time.
"There will be increased police patrols in the area today so if you have any concerns, please come speak to our officers.
"Anyone who witnessed anything suspicious or has any information is asked to call 101 quoting Operation Tint or 44200022434 .
"Alternatively people can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously."
A significant police presence remains in the neighbourhood this afternoon.
Officers are manning a large cordon that runs around the residential area, including Hinkley Road.
Residents reported seeing a host of police cars at the scene this morning along with the ambulance service.


thedailyecho--2020-01-19--Car park revamp to earn Eastleigh Borough Council more than £10,000 a year

A NEW scheme could stop commuters parking at a public skatepark while earning a Hampshire council more than £10,000 every year .
The Freespace Skate Park has been described as a valuable space for the teenagers of Chandler ’ s Ford .
Including a skate bowl , ramps and BMX track , it is a “ popular destination ” for both adults and young people .
However , the car park is “ heavily used ” by commuters and local businesses preventing access to the park users .
Funds totalling £35,000 could now be set aside to revamp the car @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It is hoped this would improving access for leisure users , skaters and BMX riders .
Eastleigh Borough Council ( EBC ) plans to extend the car park by creating eight new spaces and converting two of the existing spaces to disabled bays .
It would convert ten of the total 28 spaces to day-time permit parking for local commuters .
According to the authority , this would generate more than £10,000 each year .
The money would then be reinvested to make improvements to the skate park and its ongoing maintenance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ available for leisure use during the evenings and weekends .
EBC also plans parking permits and enforcement to improve access for leisure users .
Commenting on the project councillor for Eastleigh South , Alex Bourne said : “ The skatepark is a valuable space for the teenagers of Chandler ’ s Ford .
“ However , it is expensive to run .
“ We now have the opportunity to increase spaces and rent them out .
“ The scheme means we do not have to use taxpayers money as it is self-funding.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would come from developers ’ contributions .
Parking permits would come into place using a Traffic Regulation Order .
Just last year , the skate park had a minor revamp after receiving £1,800 for ramp repairs .
A large hole caused by wear and tear which made a ramp unsafe has now been fixed .
The money was from Eastleigh Local Area Committee revenue reserves and set aside after its last meeting in November .
The Echo has asked EBC the cost of maintaining the skatepark as well as the cost of parking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision whether to approve the project will be made during the ELAC meeting on Tuesday .

The Freespace Skate Park has been described as a valuable space for the teenagers of Chandler’s Ford.
Including a skate bowl, ramps and BMX track, it is a “popular destination” for both adults and young people.
However, the car park is “heavily used” by commuters and local businesses preventing access to the park users.
Funds totalling £35,000 could now be set aside to revamp the car park and stop people abusing the spaces.
It is hoped this would improving access for leisure users, skaters and BMX riders.
Eastleigh Borough Council (EBC) plans to extend the car park by creating eight new spaces and converting two of the existing spaces to disabled bays.
It would convert ten of the total 28 spaces to day-time permit parking for local commuters.
According to the authority, this would generate more than £10,000 each year.
The money would then be reinvested to make improvements to the skate park and its ongoing maintenance.
These additional spaces would also be available for leisure use during the evenings and weekends.
EBC also plans parking permits and enforcement to improve access for leisure users.
Commenting on the project councillor for Eastleigh South, Alex Bourne said: “The skatepark is a valuable space for the teenagers of Chandler’s Ford.
“However, it is expensive to run.
“It needs constant upkeep.
“We now have the opportunity to increase spaces and rent them out.
“The scheme means we do not have to use taxpayers money as it is self-funding.”
The funds of £35,000 for the project would come from developers’ contributions.
Parking permits would come into place using a Traffic Regulation Order.
Just last year, the skate park had a minor revamp after receiving £1,800 for ramp repairs.
A large hole caused by wear and tear which made a ramp unsafe has now been fixed.
The money was from Eastleigh Local Area Committee revenue reserves and set aside after its last meeting in November.
The Echo has asked EBC the cost of maintaining the skatepark as well as the cost of parking permits but is awaiting comment.
A decision whether to approve the project will be made during the ELAC meeting on Tuesday.


thedailyecho--2020-01-19--Wellow Golf Club criticised in damning report by Food Standards Agency

A TEST Valley golf club has been heavily criticised in a damning report after health inspectors found `` decomposing food '' in the kitchen .
A report from the Food Standards Agency , who inspected Wellow Golf Club , Ryedown Lane , said a “ major improvement ” was necessary and gave it a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 .
Inspectors , who worked with Test Valley Borough Council , discovered `` mouldy decomposing food behind the chest freezers '' , adding the standard of cleaning throughout the kitchen was `` poor '' .
The officer who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report : `` In many areas of service area food debris and dirt were beginning to accumulate on food contact surfaces , equipment and food containers . ''
Inspectors discovered in the raw meat and fish fridge there was `` pooling liquid at the bottom '' .
They also found a `` pack of chicken breasts past the 'use by ' date applied by the manufacturer '' .
The packs of chicken were dated December 3 when the inspector visited on December 5 .
The report said : `` Food beyond the use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consumption and must not be placed on the market .
`` Stock should be checked on a frequent basis and any out of date stock disposed of . ''
Health inspectors revealed sliced smoked chicken , a chocolate tart and a lemon meringue were stored in a cool room , where the temperature was between `` 11oC and 13oC , all well above the legal maximum of 8oC '' .
The report said : `` Storing food in here unduly compromises food safety .
The other fridges that can operate at 8oC or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to eat foods stored there . ''
The officer did note there was a clear sign on the door of the cool room which stated `` this is not a fridge , so ready to eat foods must not be stored in here '' .
The golf club 's kitchen equipment came under fire , as the officer found the `` chopping boards in use were worn and can not be effectively cleaned and disinfected .
`` These ones must be removed from use and replaced/repaired . ''
They added : `` The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were broken , making it difficult to close properly and as a result the freezer was icing up .
`` The lid and hinges must be repaired . ''
A spokesperson from Wellow Golf Club said : “ We are very disappointed and have issues with this report .
“ We are meeting with the environment health officer next week to discuss the matter .
”

A report from the Food Standards Agency, who inspected Wellow Golf Club, Ryedown Lane, said a “major improvement” was necessary and gave it a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5.
Inspectors, who worked with Test Valley Borough Council, discovered "mouldy decomposing food behind the chest freezers", adding the standard of cleaning throughout the kitchen was "poor".
The officer who carried out the inspection wrote in the report: "In many areas of service area food debris and dirt were beginning to accumulate on food contact surfaces, equipment and food containers."
Inspectors discovered in the raw meat and fish fridge there was "pooling liquid at the bottom".
They also found a "pack of chicken breasts past the 'use by' date applied by the manufacturer".
The packs of chicken were dated December 3 when the inspector visited on December 5.
The report said: "Food beyond the use by date is deemed unsafe for human consumption and must not be placed on the market. "Stock should be checked on a frequent basis and any out of date stock disposed of."
Health inspectors revealed sliced smoked chicken, a chocolate tart and a lemon meringue were stored in a cool room, where the temperature was between "11oC and 13oC, all well above the legal maximum of 8oC".
The report said: "Storing food in here unduly compromises food safety. The other fridges that can operate at 8oC or below must be reorganised and the ready to eat foods stored there."
The officer did note there was a clear sign on the door of the cool room which stated "this is not a fridge, so ready to eat foods must not be stored in here".
The golf club's kitchen equipment came under fire, as the officer found the "chopping boards in use were worn and cannot be effectively cleaned and disinfected.
"These ones must be removed from use and replaced/repaired."
They added: "The lid and hinges to the chest freezer were broken, making it difficult to close properly and as a result the freezer was icing up.
"The lid and hinges must be repaired."
A spokesperson from Wellow Golf Club said: “We are very disappointed and have issues with this report.
“We are meeting with the environment health officer next week to discuss the matter.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-19--Villagers want changes to A337 between Lymington and New Milton after two-car crash

CAMPAIGNERS are demanding more improvements to a Hampshire junction where a toddler miraculously escaped unhurt in a two-car crash .
Traffic lights and a mini roundabout are among the suggestions being put forward by people living near a busy section of the main Lymington to New Milton road .
The accident happened at the junction of the A337 at the B3058 , which leads down to Milford on Sea .
As reported in the Daily Echo , a two-year-old girl was found sitting unscathed in her baby seat in the back of a Ford Mondeo - one of the vehicles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was placed in a pushchair and reunited with her father , who rushed to the scene after being told about the collision .
Fire crews from Beaulieu , Lymington and New Milton attended the accident along with two ambulances .
Firefighters removed the roof of the Mondeo , enabling two women to be freed from the wreckage .
They were placed on body boards before being transferred to Southampton General Hospital .
One of the people who took to social media following the collision said : `` An accident waiting to happen .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ householder whose garden backs on to the junction added : `` I 've been here for just over two years .
This is the third major incident .
More needs to be done . ''
Other social media users warned that extra traffic likely to be generated by 40 homes being built at Milford could result in more crashes .
Cllr Rob Humby , the county council ’ s executive member for transport , said previous accidents had resulted in improvements to the junction , including better signing and changes to the road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he said : “ We ’ ll be requesting details from the police and reviewing the position in the light of this information .
“ The review will include consideration of the circumstances of the collision and whether any further changes are required .
“ Safety always comes first but traffic collisions can be caused by a range of factors and it is important that safety measures are based on careful consideration of the circumstances in a case such as this .
“ We will always prioritise resources to sites where there is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about improvements in terms of casualty reduction.
” The Mondeo was badly damaged in the collision but a South Central Ambulance Service spokesperson later described the condition of the two women as “ non-life threatening ” .

Traffic lights and a mini roundabout are among the suggestions being put forward by people living near a busy section of the main Lymington to New Milton road.
The accident happened at the junction of the A337 at the B3058, which leads down to Milford on Sea.
As reported in the Daily Echo, a two-year-old girl was found sitting unscathed in her baby seat in the back of a Ford Mondeo - one of the vehicles involved in the crash.
The toddler was placed in a pushchair and reunited with her father, who rushed to the scene after being told about the collision.
Fire crews from Beaulieu, Lymington and New Milton attended the accident along with two ambulances.
Firefighters removed the roof of the Mondeo, enabling two women to be freed from the wreckage. They were placed on body boards before being transferred to Southampton General Hospital.
One of the people who took to social media following the collision said: "An accident waiting to happen. Such a dangerous junction."
A householder whose garden backs on to the junction added: "I've been here for just over two years. This is the third major incident. More needs to be done."
Other social media users warned that extra traffic likely to be generated by 40 homes being built at Milford could result in more crashes.
Cllr Rob Humby, the county council’s executive member for transport, said previous accidents had resulted in improvements to the junction, including better signing and changes to the road markings.
Speaking about the recent incident he said: “We’ll be requesting details from the police and reviewing the position in the light of this information.
“The review will include consideration of the circumstances of the collision and whether any further changes are required.
“Safety always comes first but traffic collisions can be caused by a range of factors and it is important that safety measures are based on careful consideration of the circumstances in a case such as this.
“We will always prioritise resources to sites where there is evidence that new traffic measures will bring about improvements in terms of casualty reduction.”
The accident happened on January 8.
The Mondeo was badly damaged in the collision but a South Central Ambulance Service spokesperson later described the condition of the two women as “non-life threatening”.
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thedailyecho--2020-01-19--Man caught trying to stowaway at Southampton docks in a bid to get to the USA

A MAN who twice entered into a restricted area of Southampton port in a bid to stowaway on a ship has been jailed .
Gebreabzgi Yemanebrhan , 38 , went into a restricted area of Dock Gate 10 on July 27 , but was caught by security .
Two days later , on July 29 , Yemanebrhan attempted to do the same thing , this time at Dock Gate 8 .
During a trial at Southampton Crown Court it was heard that Yemanebrhan was attempting to stowaway on a ship in order to get to the United States of America @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a jury , of two counts of interfering with port security measures required by a port security plan by entering a restricted area .
Yemanebrhan was found not guilty of assaulting a port security officer during the incident on July 29 .
He was sentenced to a total of nine months in prison following the conclusion of the trial on Tuesday .
The court had previously conducted a rare type of trial known as a Mute of Malice hearing , as Yemanebrhan was refusing to speak to enter a plea .
The trial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a criminal case who wilfully chooses not to speak , as opposed to one who does not speak because he is physically or psychologically unable to do so .
Jury members found that Yemanebrhan was Mute of Malice , after a solicitor , who had been instructed to speak to Yemanebrhan earlier in the day , confirmed he had heard him speak .
Judge Peter Henry then entered not guilty pleas on Yemanebrhan 's behalf , before the full trial began .

Gebreabzgi Yemanebrhan, 38, went into a restricted area of Dock Gate 10 on July 27, but was caught by security.
Two days later, on July 29, Yemanebrhan attempted to do the same thing, this time at Dock Gate 8.
During a trial at Southampton Crown Court it was heard that Yemanebrhan was attempting to stowaway on a ship in order to get to the United States of America.
He was found guilty, by a jury, of two counts of interfering with port security measures required by a port security plan by entering a restricted area.
Yemanebrhan was found not guilty of assaulting a port security officer during the incident on July 29.
He was sentenced to a total of nine months in prison following the conclusion of the trial on Tuesday.
The court had previously conducted a rare type of trial known as a Mute of Malice hearing, as Yemanebrhan was refusing to speak to enter a plea.
The trial involves a jury deciding if a defendant in a criminal case who wilfully chooses not to speak, as opposed to one who does not speak because he is physically or psychologically unable to do so.
Jury members found that Yemanebrhan was Mute of Malice, after a solicitor, who had been instructed to speak to Yemanebrhan earlier in the day, confirmed he had heard him speak.
Judge Peter Henry then entered not guilty pleas on Yemanebrhan's behalf, before the full trial began.


thedailyecho--2020-01-19--THE RESULTS ARE IN: Southampton's best Sunday dinner

THE Daily Echo invited readers to vote for their favourite place to grab a roast dinner .
Readers cast their @ @ @ @ @ to a vote and now the results are in .
Hundreds of Sunday dinner lovers @ @ @ @ @ eager to have their perfect plate provider crowned .
As voted by you , the @ @ @ @ @ was The Cricketers Arms in Carlton Place - a traditional city centre pub .
These @ @ @ @ @ had the most votes :

Readers cast their nominations before the results went to a vote and now the results are in.
Hundreds of Sunday dinner lovers voted - each of them eager to have their perfect plate provider crowned.
As voted by you, the reader, the overall winner was The Cricketers Arms in Carlton Place - a traditional city centre pub.
These are the five venues that had the most votes:
1. The Cricketers Arms - Carlton Place, Southampton
2. The Four Horseshoes - Nursling Street, Southampton
3. The Red Lion - 55 High Street, Southampton
4. Bacaro - Ironside House, Southampton
5. Ceno - 119 Highfield Lane, Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-01-19--Man fined hundreds of pounds after being caught flytipping

A GOSPORT man has been fined after he was caught fly tipping next to an area with special environmental protection @ @ @ @ @ , of Arminers Close , was spotted dumping garden waste on the cycle and foot @ @ @ @ @ Little Anglesey Road in Gosport .
A Gosport Borough Council officer , investigating another incident @ @ @ @ @ dog walker who had seen Fray dump cuttings and grass clippings on to a verge @ @ @ @ @ of the Portsmouth Harbour site of special scientific interest .
The officer approached Fray and @ @ @ @ @ notice for £200 – reduced to £120 if paid in ten days .
But he @ @ @ @ @ then failed to turn up when called to attend court .
He appeared at Portsmouth @ @ @ @ @ admitted illegally depositing waste on July 17 last year .
He was fined £320 and @ @ @ @ @ and £85 costs .

Justin Fray, 49, of Arminers Close, was spotted dumping garden waste on the cycle and foot path between Clayhall Road and Little Anglesey Road in Gosport.
A Gosport Borough Council officer, investigating another incident, was approached by a dog walker who had seen Fray dump cuttings and grass clippings on to a verge near Stoke Lake, part of the Portsmouth Harbour site of special scientific interest.
The officer approached Fray and gave him a fixed penalty notice for £200 – reduced to £120 if paid in ten days.
But he failed to pay, and then failed to turn up when called to attend court.
He appeared at Portsmouth Magistrates Court last week and admitted illegally depositing waste on July 17 last year.
He was fined £320 and told to pay £200 compensation and £85 costs.


thedailyecho--2020-01-19--Plans for 80 hectare solar farm submitted to Test Valley Borough Council

A SOLAR farm with the potential to serve up to 16,000 homes annually could be built on land just north of Andover after plans were lodged .
An application , put together by renewable energy investment firm NextEnergy , was received by Test Valley Borough Council ( TVBC ) .
It outlines plans to build an 80-hectare facility on land at Hatherden Farm , between Penton Mewsey and Hatherden and around one kilometre north of Andover .
The application ’ s design and access statement reads : “ The proposed solar farm will generate enough renewable energy each year to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ This will make a valuable contribution to the efforts of the borough as well as the country to tackle climate change , noting that the council have declared a climate emergency.
” The initial site area was 109 hectares , the plans note , but this has been brought down to 80 to minmise the impact on nearby footpaths and heritage assets .
By comparison , the solar farm currently at Cowdown Lane , just south of the A303 at Upper Clatford , is approximately 65 hectares .
The land at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appropriate ” site for solar development , with “ no noteworthy residential amenity impacts as the proposals are low lying and well screened ” .
The plans claim that the visual impact of the development has been “ minimised and mitigated through careful site selection and screening ” , with “ no material impact ” on the area of outstanding natural beauty .
Vehicles accessing the site , during both construction and operation , will do so by travelling through Andover and Charlton .
In an effort to avoid traffic affecting the Pentons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travel from the A303 , through Andover on the A343 ring road and though Charlton via Goch Way and Hatherden Road .
Noise and vibration impacts during the “ temporary and short ” construction phase are “ unlikely to be adverse ” , and once the development is up and running there are expected to be just two monthly vehicle movements to the site .
The design and access statement adds : “ It is considered that the minimal impacts of the proposed solar farm are outweighed by the substantial benefits of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ renewable energy , but also with regards to the proposed biodiversity enhancements , socio-economic benefits and economic opportunities associated with the proposals.
” So far the application has received responses from two consultants .
Andover Ramblers agreed with elements of the plans but called for a “ significant green corridor ” or a new public footpath to be included in the development .
Hampshire County Council ’ s archaeology team , meanwhile , put forward three archaeological conditions that would need to be added to any planning permission that might be issued .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to view-applications.testvalley.gov.uk/online-applications and search using the reference ‘ 19/03043/FULLN ’ .

An application, put together by renewable energy investment firm NextEnergy, was received by Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC).
It outlines plans to build an 80-hectare facility on land at Hatherden Farm, between Penton Mewsey and Hatherden and around one kilometre north of Andover.
The application’s design and access statement reads: “The proposed solar farm will generate enough renewable energy each year to power approximately 15,845 homes in the area.
“This will make a valuable contribution to the efforts of the borough as well as the country to tackle climate change, noting that the council have declared a climate emergency.”
The initial site area was 109 hectares, the plans note, but this has been brought down to 80 to minmise the impact on nearby footpaths and heritage assets.
By comparison, the solar farm currently at Cowdown Lane, just south of the A303 at Upper Clatford, is approximately 65 hectares.
The land at Hatherden Farm is described as an “appropriate” site for solar development, with “no noteworthy residential amenity impacts as the proposals are low lying and well screened”.
The plans claim that the visual impact of the development has been “minimised and mitigated through careful site selection and screening”, with “no material impact” on the area of outstanding natural beauty.
Vehicles accessing the site, during both construction and operation, will do so by travelling through Andover and Charlton.
In an effort to avoid traffic affecting the Pentons, it is proposed that vehicles will travel from the A303, through Andover on the A343 ring road and though Charlton via Goch Way and Hatherden Road.
Noise and vibration impacts during the “temporary and short” construction phase are “unlikely to be adverse”, and once the development is up and running there are expected to be just two monthly vehicle movements to the site.
The design and access statement adds: “It is considered that the minimal impacts of the proposed solar farm are outweighed by the substantial benefits of the proposals, principally in terms of generating renewable energy, but also with regards to the proposed biodiversity enhancements, socio-economic benefits and economic opportunities associated with the proposals.”
So far the application has received responses from two consultants.
Andover Ramblers agreed with elements of the plans but called for a “significant green corridor” or a new public footpath to be included in the development.
Hampshire County Council’s archaeology team, meanwhile, put forward three archaeological conditions that would need to be added to any planning permission that might be issued.
To view the plans in full go to view-applications.testvalley.gov.uk/online-applications and search using the reference ‘19/03043/FULLN’.


thedailyecho--2020-01-19--Supporters of Countryside Education Trust striving to raise£1,000 after fire engulfs vehicle

SUPPORTERS of a Hampshire charity have launched a campaign to help it replace a former minibus which was destroyed in an arson attack .
Leaders of the Beaulieu-based Countryside Education Trust ( CET ) say lives were put at risk in the 4am blaze , which occurred near a residential unit full of sleeping children .
As reported in the Daily Echo , the fire destroyed a vehicle which was used to transport objects too large to be moved by car .
Now a crowdfunding campaign has been launched in a bid to raise £1,000 and has already netted £587 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A message on its GoFundMe page says : `` Our little local charity , the Countryside Education Trust , was targeted in a mindless arson attack which destroyed their minibus .
`` They are grateful that the children asleep in the residential centre next door are OK. '' If you have ever been to their wonderful free events , which are creative , informative and honest , good old fashioned fun , please give what you can . ''
The charity has posted a comment which says : `` Thank you to everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are really touched . ''
CET leaders have issued a statement accusing the arsonists of putting lives at risk .
Anna Barnard is the deputy chief executive .
She and her husband Steve , who live on-site , were alerted when firefighters knocked on their door in the early hours of January 8 .
Mrs Barnard said blazing vehicle was parked next to a biomass building which was full of woodchip .
She added : `` It was extraordinarily lucky that the fire service managed to contain the fire and avoid any harm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been really heartened by support from our neighbours and our wider community who have sent lovely messages to check we are okay . ''
The charity , which has been operating for more than 40 years , now faces the task of replacing the vehicle .
Mrs Barnard said : `` Obviously there are significant financial implications as we are a small charity .
But at the end of the day no-one was hurt and we are very grateful for that .
Anyone with information can contact Hampshire police on 101 , quoting @ @ @ @ @

Leaders of the Beaulieu-based Countryside Education Trust (CET) say lives were put at risk in the 4am blaze, which occurred near a residential unit full of sleeping children.
As reported in the Daily Echo, the fire destroyed a vehicle which was used to transport objects too large to be moved by car.
Now a crowdfunding campaign has been launched in a bid to raise £1,000 and has already netted £587 - 58% of its target.
A message on its GoFundMe page says: "Our little local charity, the Countryside Education Trust, was targeted in a mindless arson attack which destroyed their minibus.
"They are grateful that the children asleep in the residential centre next door are OK.
"If you have ever been to their wonderful free events, which are creative, informative and honest, good old fashioned fun, please give what you can."
The charity has posted a comment which says: "Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far. We are really touched."
CET leaders have issued a statement accusing the arsonists of putting lives at risk.
Anna Barnard is the deputy chief executive. She and her husband Steve, who live on-site, were alerted when firefighters knocked on their door in the early hours of January 8.
Mrs Barnard said blazing vehicle was parked next to a biomass building which was full of woodchip.
She added: "It was extraordinarily lucky that the fire service managed to contain the fire and avoid any harm to our visitors.
"We have been really heartened by support from our neighbours and our wider community who have sent lovely messages to check we are okay."
The charity, which has been operating for more than 40 years, now faces the task of replacing the vehicle.
Mrs Barnard said: "Obviously there are significant financial implications as we are a small charity. But at the end of the day no-one was hurt and we are very grateful for that.
Anyone with information can contact Hampshire police on 101, quoting crime reference number 44200008357.


thedailyecho--2020-01-19--Southampton rescue dog wins competition (and he has his own Instagram account)

A SOUTHAMPTON rescue dog has been crowned the star of a county-wide competition .
Alsatian-crossbreed Wilf has been crowned the winner of Linden Homes ’ Boorley Park and Limewood Grange Star of the Show Home Competition .
The competition called on dog and cat owners across Hampshire to submit a photo and short bio of their beloved pet to be in with the chance of being the furry face of promotional materials , such as adverts and leaflets , for Linden Homes ’ Boorley Park and Limewood Grange developments .
As the winner Wilf was invited to star in a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boorley Park in Botley to illustrate how pets are an integral part of what makes a house a home .
Wilf was a stray rescued from the streets of Cyprus by his loving owners Charlotte and Ben who live in Southampton .
Charlotte said : “ We rescued Wilf from Cyprus earlier this year , from PAWS Dog Shelter , which is run by a team of extraordinary volunteers who work tirelessly to feed , provide veterinary care and show love to the forgotten dogs that find themselves at their gates . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ living in Cyprus , who welcomed him into their home temporarily until there was a space for him at the shelter .
PAWS took him in once there was a space and appealed for a home for him , as they do for all of their residents on their Facebook page .
Charlotte added : `` Wilf caught our eye by chance and we knew then that he would be coming to the UK to live with us .
`` Once he had been given his vaccinations and he had passed his ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travelled via plane to Gatwick Airport where we met him for the first time .
`` He settled in almost immediately , like he had been living with us for years .
`` Wilf is now enjoying life with us here in Southampton .
`` He ’ s such a friendly boy and loves attention - he even has his own Instagram account @ i.am.wilfy .
`` He ’ s truly made our house our home.
” Linden Homes has also donated £250 to the Southampton Blue Cross , to help towards caring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Jo Dixon , marketing manager for Linden Homes South , said : “ Wilf is a beautiful and well natured dog – he was a pleasure to welcome to our show home and has a wonderful temperament considering his life earlier this year was very different .
He ’ ll certainly make our new advertising campaigns for Boorley Park and Limewood Grange stand out .

Alsatian-crossbreed Wilf has been crowned the winner of Linden Homes’ Boorley Park and Limewood Grange Star of the Show Home Competition.
The competition called on dog and cat owners across Hampshire to submit a photo and short bio of their beloved pet to be in with the chance of being the furry face of promotional materials, such as adverts and leaflets, for Linden Homes’ Boorley Park and Limewood Grange developments.
As the winner Wilf was invited to star in a photo shoot in the show home at Boorley Park in Botley to illustrate how pets are an integral part of what makes a house a home.
Wilf was a stray rescued from the streets of Cyprus by his loving owners Charlotte and Ben who live in Southampton.
Charlotte said: “We rescued Wilf from Cyprus earlier this year, from PAWS Dog Shelter, which is run by a team of extraordinary volunteers who work tirelessly to feed, provide veterinary care and show love to the forgotten dogs that find themselves at their gates."
Wilf was found by a British couple living in Cyprus, who welcomed him into their home temporarily until there was a space for him at the shelter.
PAWS took him in once there was a space and appealed for a home for him, as they do for all of their residents on their Facebook page.
Charlotte added: "Wilf caught our eye by chance and we knew then that he would be coming to the UK to live with us.
"Once he had been given his vaccinations and he had passed his ‘fit to fly’ test, he travelled via plane to Gatwick Airport where we met him for the first time.
"He settled in almost immediately, like he had been living with us for years.
"Wilf is now enjoying life with us here in Southampton.
"He’s such a friendly boy and loves attention - he even has his own Instagram account @i.am.wilfy.
"He’s truly made our house our home.”
Linden Homes has also donated £250 to the Southampton Blue Cross, to help towards caring for animals currently awaiting their forever home.
Jo Dixon, marketing manager for Linden Homes South, said: “Wilf is a beautiful and well natured dog – he was a pleasure to welcome to our show home and has a wonderful temperament considering his life earlier this year was very different. He’ll certainly make our new advertising campaigns for Boorley Park and Limewood Grange stand out.


thedailyecho--2020-01-19--Winkling on Netley Beach early last century

THESE days there are probably not too many people who head for Netley beach , overlooking Southampton Water , to @ @ @ @ @ in the early part of the last century the stretch of beach was a popular @ @ @ @ @ teatime treat .
If this old postcard is anything to go by then it seems @ @ @ @ @ activity , with even a baby being taken along for some sea air .
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@ @ @ @ @ for 2020 's archive pics of the day .

However back in the early part of the last century the stretch of beach was a popular place to gather this former teatime treat.
If this old postcard is anything to go by then it seems winkling was quite a family activity, with even a baby being taken along for some sea air.
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Check out the gallery above for 2020's archive pics of the day.


thedailyecho--2020-01-19--Perk up your plot with five winter-flowering shrubs

Winter does n't have to be dark and dismal .
Consider these shrubs for flower , scent and form , says Hannah Stephenson .
You may think you 're going to be limited in the garden when it comes to winter scent and colour - but think again , because there 's a host of shrubs which will brighten up your outdoor space , whatever its size .
Some hybrid roses , variegated euonymus and zingy yellow mahonia will survive harsh weather conditions by growing new stems at their bases as older ones are killed off by hard frost .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the chill out of winter ...
If you want a touch of romance in winter , this pink beauty should fit the bill , with its clusters of pink buds , opening to sweetly scented paler pink tubular flowers on bare stems .
This deciduous upright shrub is long-flowering , blooming from early winter to early spring and needs little maintenance apart from thinning out the older stems after flowering to stop it becoming tall and woody .
It will grow up to 3m tall .
Growing tips : It likes moist but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as it prefers full sun .
I sometimes take stems from this prickly evergreen shrub to add to indoor displays , and make the most of its delicious scent and long spikes of bright yellow flowers .
It has an upright habit , producing tooth-edged leathery , deep green leaves and is worth its place in the garden for architectural value as well as colour and scent .
It grows to around 3.7m , but if you want to keep it from going straggly cut it back hard after flowering .
Growing tips @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fertile soil in light shade with a little shelter .
It looks great with other shrubs in a large border .
There are few gardeners who would be without a bit of winter-flowering heather in shades of white , pink , red , purple and mauve to brighten the scene , whether added to pots or within a bespoke heather garden or with dwarf bulbs and other miniature specimens in a rockery .
They also make a colourful ground cover in front of conifers and evergreens .
Growing tips : Plant in acid @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Trim them back with shears when the flowers have faded , making sure you do n't cut back into old wood .
This pretty , compact shrub is ideal for smaller gardens , or even to grow as a stand-alone specimen in containers or mixed with other winter favourites in pots .
It 's a neat plant with dark red buds in winter , which face upwards and then burst into scented pink-tinged white flowers in spring .
It wo n't produce berries as it 's a male plant , but if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it can act as a pollinator .
Growing tips : Grow it in well-drained soil enriched with well-rotted organic matter in a shady spot .
Use John Innes compost if you 're growing it in a pot .
Eye-catching spidery flowers appear on the bare stems of this reliable shrub in winter , casting a burnt orange hue in borders or as stand-alone specimens .
The ribbon-like flowers are slightly fragrant and surprisingly rain-resistant , while pale green foliage in summer which turns to orange and scarlet in autumn earns it a place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Growing tips : Grow it in sun or light shade in deep , well-drained soil with plenty of added organic matter .
Remove diseased or crossed branches in spring and mulch well-rotted compost around the base .

You may think you're going to be limited in the garden when it comes to winter scent and colour - but think again, because there's a host of shrubs which will brighten up your outdoor space, whatever its size.
Some hybrid roses, variegated euonymus and zingy yellow mahonia will survive harsh weather conditions by growing new stems at their bases as older ones are killed off by hard frost.
Here are five shrubs to help take the chill out of winter...
1. Viburnum x bodnantense 'Dawn'
If you want a touch of romance in winter, this pink beauty should fit the bill, with its clusters of pink buds, opening to sweetly scented paler pink tubular flowers on bare stems.
This deciduous upright shrub is long-flowering, blooming from early winter to early spring and needs little maintenance apart from thinning out the older stems after flowering to stop it becoming tall and woody. It will grow up to 3m tall.
Growing tips: It likes moist but well-drained soil. Avoid very shady spots as it prefers full sun.
2. Mahonia x media 'Charity'
I sometimes take stems from this prickly evergreen shrub to add to indoor displays, and make the most of its delicious scent and long spikes of bright yellow flowers.
It has an upright habit, producing tooth-edged leathery, deep green leaves and is worth its place in the garden for architectural value as well as colour and scent. It grows to around 3.7m, but if you want to keep it from going straggly cut it back hard after flowering.
Growing tips: Plant it in any good, fertile soil in light shade with a little shelter. It looks great with other shrubs in a large border.
3. Erica carnea (Winter-flowering heather)
There are few gardeners who would be without a bit of winter-flowering heather in shades of white, pink, red, purple and mauve to brighten the scene, whether added to pots or within a bespoke heather garden or with dwarf bulbs and other miniature specimens in a rockery. They also make a colourful ground cover in front of conifers and evergreens.
Growing tips: Plant in acid soil or in pots with ericaceous compost. Trim them back with shears when the flowers have faded, making sure you don't cut back into old wood.
4. Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'
This pretty, compact shrub is ideal for smaller gardens, or even to grow as a stand-alone specimen in containers or mixed with other winter favourites in pots.
It's a neat plant with dark red buds in winter, which face upwards and then burst into scented pink-tinged white flowers in spring. It won't produce berries as it's a male plant, but if you grow it with a female skimmia it can act as a pollinator.
Growing tips: Grow it in well-drained soil enriched with well-rotted organic matter in a shady spot. Use John Innes compost if you're growing it in a pot.
5. Hamamelis x intermedia 'Jelena' (Witch hazel)
Eye-catching spidery flowers appear on the bare stems of this reliable shrub in winter, casting a burnt orange hue in borders or as stand-alone specimens. The ribbon-like flowers are slightly fragrant and surprisingly rain-resistant, while pale green foliage in summer which turns to orange and scarlet in autumn earns it a place in the garden for year-round interest.
Growing tips: Grow it in sun or light shade in deep, well-drained soil with plenty of added organic matter. Remove diseased or crossed branches in spring and mulch well-rotted compost around the base.


thedailyecho--2020-01-19--Amazon scam warning: 'Hang up immediately' say police

Police forces around the country are warning about a telephone scam that has tricked people out of hundreds of thousands of pounds .
The scheme sees fraudsters pretend to be from Amazon to con victims into handing over their bank details .
North Yorkshire Police have become the latest force to warn of the scam , which has also been reported across the country from Somerset to the north of Scotland .
Action Fraud , the national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime , has received hundreds of calls about the scam since last September - of which at least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out of more than £400,000 in total .
The scam begins with an automated call telling victims that a fraudster has used their personnal details to sign up for an Amazon Prime subscription .
The victim is then instructed to press 1 to cancel the transaction .
When they do this , they are directly connected to a scammer posing as an Amazon customer service representative .
The criminal again tells the victim that an Amazon Prime subscription was purchased fraudulently and that they need remote access to the victim 's computer to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wo n't happen again .
The victim is told to download an application called Team Viewer , which gives the criminal access to the victim 's computer .
The victim is then asked to log on to their online banking account , at which point the fraudster can steal their banking details or even distract the victim while money is transferred out of their account What you need to do PCSO Nathan Stuart , a fraud ambassador for North Yorkshire Police , said : “ If you receive a phonecall claiming to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or asking you to log on to your account , do not proceed with this .
Hang up the call .
“ You are not obliged to speak to them .
Do not share any information with the caller.
” Amazon said : `` If you receive a suspicious phone call , email or text message claiming to be from Amazon , asking for payment , personal information or offering a refund you do not expect , please do not share any personal information , and disconnect any phone call immediately .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fraud .
Please also note that Amazon will never ask for your personal information , or ask you to make a payment outside of our website .
`` If you received an e-mail regarding an order or Prime membership , or anything that you don ’ t recognise , please forward the e-mail to stop-spoofing @ amazon.com and then delete it .
Do not click on any links in such emails . ''
Pauline Smith , head of Action Fraud , said : `` Unsolicited requests to remote access your computer should always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easy to feel embarrassed when faced with unexpected or complex conversations but it 's okay to stop the discussion if you do not feel in control of it .
`` If you 've received an unexpected phone call , or other communication , stop and take a minute to think about whether an organisation would get in touch with you out of the blue in this way .
Instead , contact them directly using a known email or phone number . ''
You should never install any software on your computer as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added .

The scheme sees fraudsters pretend to be from Amazon to con victims into handing over their bank details.
North Yorkshire Police have become the latest force to warn of the scam, which has also been reported across the country from Somerset to the north of Scotland.
Action Fraud, the national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, has received hundreds of calls about the scam since last September - of which at least 200 were from people who were tricked out of more than £400,000 in total.
How it works
The scam begins with an automated call telling victims that a fraudster has used their personnal details to sign up for an Amazon Prime subscription. The victim is then instructed to press 1 to cancel the transaction.
When they do this, they are directly connected to a scammer posing as an Amazon customer service representative.
The criminal again tells the victim that an Amazon Prime subscription was purchased fraudulently and that they need remote access to the victim's computer to fix a security flaw so that it won't happen again.
The victim is told to download an application called Team Viewer, which gives the criminal access to the victim's computer.
The victim is then asked to log on to their online banking account, at which point the fraudster can steal their banking details or even distract the victim while money is transferred out of their account
What you need to do
PCSO Nathan Stuart, a fraud ambassador for North Yorkshire Police, said: “If you receive a phonecall claiming to be from Amazon, offering you a refund or asking you to log on to your account, do not proceed with this. Hang up the call.
“You are not obliged to speak to them. Do not share any information with the caller.”
Amazon said: "If you receive a suspicious phone call, email or text message claiming to be from Amazon, asking for payment, personal information or offering a refund you do not expect, please do not share any personal information, and disconnect any phone call immediately.
“You can report spam calls via Action Fraud. Please also note that Amazon will never ask for your personal information, or ask you to make a payment outside of our website.
"If you received an e-mail regarding an order or Prime membership, or anything that you don’t recognise, please forward the e-mail to stop-spoofing@amazon.com and then delete it. Do not click on any links in such emails."
Pauline Smith, head of Action Fraud, said: "Unsolicited requests to remote access your computer should always raise a red flag. It's easy to feel embarrassed when faced with unexpected or complex conversations but it's okay to stop the discussion if you do not feel in control of it.
"If you've received an unexpected phone call, or other communication, stop and take a minute to think about whether an organisation would get in touch with you out of the blue in this way. Instead, contact them directly using a known email or phone number."
You should never install any software on your computer as a result of a cold call, she added.