thedailyecho--2020-01-16--Murder-suicide at Southampton's West Station

Annie Paino was haunted , fearful her young daughter would be murdered by the very man who professed to passionately love her .
She was so scared she told her landlady who repeatedly reassured her that it was merely a dream .
But in an extraordinary coincidence , the teenager shared the same recurring nightmare - and kill her he did as well as himself .
On an uncharacteristically wet and cold summer 's evening , the few passengers waiting for the evening London bound express huddled together for warmth from the waiting room 's coal fire .
Suddenly they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of two shots , followed by incessant shrieking .
Initially the ticket collector dismissed it as the shenanigans of young boys playing in the station yard and was about to put an end to their larking when a passenger , as pale as he was breathless , rushed up to say a man had shot a girl and then himself .
Dashing to the parapet of the north bound platform at Southampton 's main railway station , he saw a young girl and a man lying in pools of blood .
Beside them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the shocking drama spread like wild fire and some 1,000 ghouls converged on the scene .
Josephine Paino was a few weeks away from her 15th birthday , though her physical attributes belied her tender age .
Her killer was navy deserter Harry Hurman , her infatuated but slighted lover , newly released from Winchester Prison where he had been serving a month 's hard labour for the theft of a hired bicycle which he had intended to sell for about £2 .
Once freed , the seaman immediately travelled to Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Derby Road .
He stayed with them that night but then took a train to London , Mrs Paino having charitably paid his fare so he could attend a wedding , and in a letter he profusely acknowledged her generosity .
`` I will never forget your kindness .
I hope if you are ever in trouble , I 'll be able to help you . ''
Ominously , it ended in endearing terms to Josephine , signed `` From your loving sweetheart , Harry , '' followed by the postscipt `` Perhaps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sweetheart any more .
If not , I must conclude as your sincere friend , Harry . ''
He returned to Southampton two days later , alighting at the docks station terminus to meet them in the High Street .
It was nearly 8pm and Hurman indicated he intended to remain in the town for an hour before catching the next service to Waterloo to finalise arrangements for a trip to China .
With time pressing , they hailed a cab to the West station .
Mrs Paino naturally expected Hurman to say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approached it , with Josephine expressing her joy at a forthcoming Sunday school treat , he suddenly produced a revolver and shot her in the forehead , her mother turning round to see her slump insensible to the ground .
Within seconds , he put the pistol through his teeth and pulled the trigger .
Mrs Paino rushed to the aid of her daughter who momentarily staggered to her feet and then collapsed .
In floods of tears , she clung to her but then her feelings turned to rage and grabbing his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as she could across his face , before she uncontrollably wept at the pitiful sight of her daughter with the crowd so visibly shaken they wiped away their own flood of tears .
Hurman died instantly , remarkably the teenager did not .
With her life ebbing away , she was rushed to the Royal South Hants Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival .
`` The first I heard of the occurence was a passenger rushing up to me and stating that a man and a woman had been shot in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and found a man and a woman lying on the ground , both covered with blood .
I gave orders that a doctor be found and ordered the removal of the woman to hospital .
`` People came rushing in from all parts and within five minutes the yard appeared to be full of excited onlookers . ''
After the shooting , Mrs Paino had the painful duty of informing her sister who was in delicate health and due to arrive in Southampton within hours by boat .
The Independent 's next edition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the shooting but also of those involved .
Mrs Paino had been widowed for several years and Josephine was her only child .
They were inseperable and friends and acquaintances of the teenager lauded her as being bright , intelligent and a favourite with all those who knew her .
Mrs Paino had lived in Southampton for some time but two years ago had travelled to her native South Africa where she and Josephine stayed for 18 months .
It was on the voyage back to Southampton on the Walmer Castle that they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between them , though he struck some as being possessive and sour tempered .
Mother and daughter took rented rooms at 170 , Derby Road , which Hurman often visited but after his conviction for theft , the owners banned him from going there and requested Mrs Paino not to admit him if he turned up on her doorstep .
Though they had previously been on amicable terms , Hurman vindictively threatened to shoot the owners in revenge .
On his release from prison , Mrs Paino could not be dissuaded from accompanying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bizarrely took with her a letter which purported to claim a message he was 'wanted ' in London .
It transpired jealousy had been the motive .
Hurman told Mrs Paino he passionately loved her daughter and wanted to marry her but she warned him off , refusing to give her approval as her daughter was so young .
He refused to accept it , telling her in forthright terms that after he returned from China he would return to see Josephine and find out the extent of her feelings towards him .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Two days later after the shooting which occurred on July 23 , 1903 , the town 's coroner , Mr Coxwell , conducted the inquest into both deaths .
Mrs Paino told jurors of their first meeting , the state of their relationship and the events leading to the fatal last moments where under the station clock she suddenly saw `` a flash '' and told her daughter to run .
`` She ran a few yards and then fell .
I ran , calling out out 'murder ' and 'police ' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ suddenly stopped and shot himself .
I afterwards hit with across the face with his walking stick , exclaiming : 'Oh , you brute . ''
Only hours before , he had told her of his desire to marry Josephine but she emphatically told him : `` Decidedly not . ''
He then told her he was going to China for three years and might marry her then .
The coroner asked Mrs Paino : `` Had been there been any quarreling between your daughter and Hurman ? ''
She replied : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - `` Was he quite sober ? ''
Mrs Paino - `` Quite , he only had one drop of port wine all day . ''
Significantly the coroner then asked : `` Did you think there was anything the matter with his mind ? ''
She replied : `` I do n't know but the day before he sold the bicycle he was very strange . ''
Hurman 's father , Francis , told the court he had been living in South Africa for 12 months but since his return to England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to his mother .
`` I do not think he was quite answerable for anything he said or did .
He often contradicted himself on statements he made , '' adding his son had suffered from enteric fever for about 16 or 17 weeks while in South Africa .
Following a brief summing up from the coroner , jurors returned a verdict that Hurman had wilfully murdered Josephine and committed suicide while of unsound mind .
The foreman added they wished to donate their fees to Mrs Paino and expressed their condolences to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later , a large crowd braved the teeming rain to attend her daughter 's funeral at Southampton cemetery .
The coffin , bearing the breastplate inscribed 'Josephine Paino , Died July 23 , 1903 , Aged 14 years , ' was covered in wreaths , one of which came from the Central District Schools .
As the coffin was lowered into the ground , several people wept bitterly .
Hurman 's funeral took place separately on the same day and he was buried on unconsecrated ground but its timing was kept private and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ missionary attended .

She was so scared she told her landlady who repeatedly reassured her that it was merely a dream.
But in an extraordinary coincidence, the teenager shared the same recurring nightmare - and kill her he did as well as himself.
On an uncharacteristically wet and cold summer's evening, the few passengers waiting for the evening London bound express huddled together for warmth from the waiting room's coal fire.
Suddenly they heard what appeared to be sharp crack of two shots, followed by incessant shrieking.
Initially the ticket collector dismissed it as the shenanigans of young boys playing in the station yard and was about to put an end to their larking when a passenger, as pale as he was breathless, rushed up to say a man had shot a girl and then himself.
Dashing to the parapet of the north bound platform at Southampton's main railway station, he saw a young girl and a man lying in pools of blood. Beside them looking aghast was her mother.
News of the shocking drama spread like wild fire and some 1,000 ghouls converged on the scene.
Josephine Paino was a few weeks away from her 15th birthday, though her physical attributes belied her tender age.
Her killer was navy deserter Harry Hurman, her infatuated but slighted lover, newly released from Winchester Prison where he had been serving a month's hard labour for the theft of a hired bicycle which he had intended to sell for about £2.
Once freed, the seaman immediately travelled to Southampton and visited the couple who lived in Derby Road.
He stayed with them that night but then took a train to London, Mrs Paino having charitably paid his fare so he could attend a wedding, and in a letter he profusely acknowledged her generosity.
"I will never forget your kindness. I hope if you are ever in trouble, I'll be able to help you."
Ominously, it ended in endearing terms to Josephine, signed "From your loving sweetheart, Harry," followed by the postscipt "Perhaps you don't want to be my sweetheart any more. If not, I must conclude as your sincere friend, Harry."
He returned to Southampton two days later, alighting at the docks station terminus to meet them in the High Street.
It was nearly 8pm and Hurman indicated he intended to remain in the town for an hour before catching the next service to Waterloo to finalise arrangements for a trip to China. With time pressing, they hailed a cab to the West station.
Mrs Paino naturally expected Hurman to say goodbye on the platform but as they approached it, with Josephine expressing her joy at a forthcoming Sunday school treat, he suddenly produced a revolver and shot her in the forehead, her mother turning round to see her slump insensible to the ground.
Within seconds, he put the pistol through his teeth and pulled the trigger.
Mrs Paino rushed to the aid of her daughter who momentarily staggered to her feet and then collapsed. In floods of tears, she clung to her but then her feelings turned to rage and grabbing his walking stick, struck Hurman as violently as she could across his face, before she uncontrollably wept at the pitiful sight of her daughter with the crowd so visibly shaken they wiped away their own flood of tears.
Hurman died instantly, remarkably the teenager did not. With her life ebbing away, she was rushed to the Royal South Hants Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.
At the murder scene, inspector Tarrant told a Hampshire Independent reporter:
"The first I heard of the occurence was a passenger rushing up to me and stating that a man and a woman had been shot in the station yard. I immediately went out and found a man and a woman lying on the ground, both covered with blood. I gave orders that a doctor be found and ordered the removal of the woman to hospital.
"People came rushing in from all parts and within five minutes the yard appeared to be full of excited onlookers."
After the shooting, Mrs Paino had the painful duty of informing her sister who was in delicate health and due to arrive in Southampton within hours by boat.
The Independent's next edition carried an extensive report not only of the shooting but also of those involved.
Mrs Paino had been widowed for several years and Josephine was her only child. They were inseperable and friends and acquaintances of the teenager lauded her as being bright, intelligent and a favourite with all those who knew her.
Mrs Paino had lived in Southampton for some time but two years ago had travelled to her native South Africa where she and Josephine stayed for 18 months. It was on the voyage back to Southampton on the Walmer Castle that they met Hurman and a strong friendship developed between them, though he struck some as being possessive and sour tempered.
Mother and daughter took rented rooms at 170, Derby Road, which Hurman often visited but after his conviction for theft, the owners banned him from going there and requested Mrs Paino not to admit him if he turned up on her doorstep.
Though they had previously been on amicable terms, Hurman vindictively threatened to shoot the owners in revenge.
On his release from prison, Mrs Paino could not be dissuaded from accompanying him to the theatre, though she bizarrely took with her a letter which purported to claim a message he was 'wanted' in London.
It transpired jealousy had been the motive. Hurman told Mrs Paino he passionately loved her daughter and wanted to marry her but she warned him off, refusing to give her approval as her daughter was so young.
He refused to accept it, telling her in forthright terms that after he returned from China he would return to see Josephine and find out the extent of her feelings towards him.
But it never came to that.
Two days later after the shooting which occurred on July 23, 1903, the town's coroner, Mr Coxwell, conducted the inquest into both deaths.
Mrs Paino told jurors of their first meeting, the state of their relationship and the events leading to the fatal last moments where under the station clock she suddenly saw "a flash" and told her daughter to run.
"She ran a few yards and then fell. I ran, calling out out 'murder' and 'police'. He ran after me. Then he suddenly stopped and shot himself. I afterwards hit with across the face with his walking stick, exclaiming: 'Oh, you brute."
Only hours before, he had told her of his desire to marry Josephine but she emphatically told him: "Decidedly not."
He then told her he was going to China for three years and might marry her then.
The coroner asked Mrs Paino: " Had been there been any quarreling between your daughter and Hurman?"
She replied: "Not an angry word."
Coroner - "Was he quite sober?"
Mrs Paino - "Quite, he only had one drop of port wine all day."
Significantly the coroner then asked: "Did you think there was anything the matter with his mind?"
She replied: "I don't know but the day before he sold the bicycle he was very strange."
Hurman's father, Francis, told the court he had been living in South Africa for 12 months but since his return to England he had been making very strange statements to his mother.
"I do not think he was quite answerable for anything he said or did. He often contradicted himself on statements he made," adding his son had suffered from enteric fever for about 16 or 17 weeks while in South Africa.
Following a brief summing up from the coroner, jurors returned a verdict that Hurman had wilfully murdered Josephine and committed suicide while of unsound mind.
The foreman added they wished to donate their fees to Mrs Paino and expressed their condolences to relatives of both victims.
Two days later, a large crowd braved the teeming rain to attend her daughter's funeral at Southampton cemetery.
The coffin, bearing the breastplate inscribed 'Josephine Paino, Died July 23, 1903, Aged 14 years,' was covered in wreaths, one of which came from the Central District Schools. As the coffin was lowered into the ground, several people wept bitterly.
Hurman's funeral took place separately on the same day and he was buried on unconsecrated ground but its timing was kept private and only his parents and the police court missionary attended.


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--Hampshire firm playing major role in multi-million pound power station clean-up

A COMPANY in Hampshire is a major player in a multi-million pound EU contract to clean up emissions from a power station in Kosovo .
The project is the biggest ever contract win for RJM International , which employs around 30 people at its base in Winchester .
The company , which operates all over the world , specialises in cleaning up emissions from power stations and other combustion plants such as refineries .
Its work is part of a 76million euro contract ( approximately £65.1m ) awarded by the EU .
John Goldring , managing director of RJM International @ @ @ @ @ @ @ awarded by the EU is a major milestone for RJM .
It recognises our award-winning capability to deliver significant reductions in NOx emissions using our innovative technologies and , as a company , places us as a key partner to help deliver the EU ’ s ambition to reduce levels of key pollutants by between 79 per cent and 91 per cent by 2030 .
“ At a local level , it confirms that RJM is a significant business with global reach and that our modelling , combustion and engineering professionals are at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ As well as this Kosovo project , we are currently working on other emissions reduction projects in China , Hong Kong , Vietnam and Italy , as well as the UK.
” The contract is funded by the EU ’ s Pre-Accession Assistance programme – a scheme which helps prepare the “ enlargement countries ” outside the European Union for obligations of membership .
The lignite-fired power station Kosovo B , near the capital Pristina , will be modernised in cooperation with the government of Kosovo , under the direction of the international @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is part of a consortium working to reduce nitrogen oxide ( NOx ) emissions and dust emissions from the station , while improving plant efficiency to deliver more power from its boilers .
RJM International is responsible for designing and engineering the NOx reduction system , achieving the75 per cent reduction in NOx emissions mandated by the EU .
It will supply its equipment to the site for installation by Engineering Dobersek .
Work began in December , with commissioning of the modernised station due to take place in two stages at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2017 , RJM won the Queen ’ s Award for Enterprise in the innovation category .

The project is the biggest ever contract win for RJM International, which employs around 30 people at its base in Winchester.
The company, which operates all over the world, specialises in cleaning up emissions from power stations and other combustion plants such as refineries.
Its work is part of a 76million euro contract (approximately £65.1m) awarded by the EU.
John Goldring, managing director of RJM International said: “This multi-million euro project awarded by the EU is a major milestone for RJM. It recognises our award-winning capability to deliver significant reductions in NOx emissions using our innovative technologies and, as a company, places us as a key partner to help deliver the EU’s ambition to reduce levels of key pollutants by between 79 per cent and 91 per cent by 2030.
“At a local level, it confirms that RJM is a significant business with global reach and that our modelling, combustion and engineering professionals are at the top of their game.
“As well as this Kosovo project, we are currently working on other emissions reduction projects in China, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Italy, as well as the UK.”
The contract is funded by the EU’s Pre-Accession Assistance programme – a scheme which helps prepare the “enlargement countries” outside the European Union for obligations of membership.
The lignite-fired power station Kosovo B, near the capital Pristina, will be modernised in cooperation with the government of Kosovo, under the direction of the international engineering company Engineering Dobersek GmbH.
RJM is part of a consortium working to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions and dust emissions from the station, while improving plant efficiency to deliver more power from its boilers.
RJM International is responsible for designing and engineering the NOx reduction system, achieving the75 per cent reduction in NOx emissions mandated by the EU.
It will supply its equipment to the site for installation by Engineering Dobersek. Work began in December, with commissioning of the modernised station due to take place in two stages at the end of 2020 and 2021.
In 2017, RJM won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the innovation category.


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--Crash on M3 blocks lane and causes 30 minute delays

A CRASH has blocked a lane of the M3 this morning .
The incident happened on the northbound carriageway at @ @ @ @ @ , at about 7am .
It left a lane blocked and delays of more than @ @ @ @ @ in the area .
Drivers are advised to check their routes before travelling .
It @ @ @ @ @ has been injured .

The incident happened on the northbound carriageway at junction six, near Basingstoke, at about 7am.
It left a lane blocked and delays of more than 30 minutes are being reported in the area.
Drivers are advised to check their routes before travelling.
It is not known if anyone has been injured.


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--The regional heat of prestigious catering competition took place at Eastleigh College

EASTLIGH College welcomed young chefs and front of house from across the south , as it hosted the regional heat of a prestigious catering competition .
The college was chosen to host the southern regional heat of the Major Series 2020 , a competition that provides young chefs with the opportunity to challenge themselves and showcase their skills in a range of classes .
There were more than 50 competitors taking part in nine different cooking classes , as well as one restaurant skills class focusing on skills such as table setting and wine selection .
This was judged by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from hotels and restaurants across the country .
Paul Saunders , Marketing Director with Major International , said : “ The Major Series is always a fantastic competition , and it continues to go from strength to strength .
It ’ s rewarding to see the talent and passion of the next generation of chefs .
For some it is a stepping stone to international recognition , with past winners having the opportunity to compete to go on to secure places in the British Culinary Team.
” Catering students from Eastleigh , Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Highbury colleges were joined by army catering corps and two soldiers who travelled from Germany to take part .
Eastleigh College students gained 6 bronzes , 4 silvers , 5 golds and a Merit during the competition , one of which is Emily King , a level three student who won a gold medal in the `` Street Food '' class .
She said : `` I chose to compete in Street Food as I wanted to do something a little bit different .
We do some great competitions , but this is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a gold .
It ’ s great to be able to cook for and get feedback from top chefs , and I ’ ve really enjoyed it.
” Eastleigh College catering lecturer , Gregg Cheeseman is `` extremely proud '' of his students for winning so many awards during the competition .
He said : “ It was a great event that provided our young chefs with fabulous opportunities .
We ’ re extremely proud they gained so many awards , but more importantly were able to rise to the challenge of demonstrating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under the type of pressure they ’ ll be working under once they are qualified .
”

The college was chosen to host the southern regional heat of the Major Series 2020, a competition that provides young chefs with the opportunity to challenge themselves and showcase their skills in a range of classes.
There were more than 50 competitors taking part in nine different cooking classes, as well as one restaurant skills class focusing on skills such as table setting and wine selection.
This was judged by a panel of executives and head chefs from hotels and restaurants across the country.
Paul Saunders, Marketing Director with Major International, said: “The Major Series is always a fantastic competition, and it continues to go from strength to strength. It’s rewarding to see the talent and passion of the next generation of chefs. For some it is a stepping stone to international recognition, with past winners having the opportunity to compete to go on to secure places in the British Culinary Team.”
Catering students from Eastleigh, Southampton City, Havant and South Downs and Highbury colleges were joined by army catering corps and two soldiers who travelled from Germany to take part.
Eastleigh College students gained 6 bronzes, 4 silvers, 5 golds and a Merit during the competition, one of which is Emily King, a level three student who won a gold medal in the "Street Food" class.
She said: "I chose to compete in Street Food as I wanted to do something a little bit different. We do some great competitions, but this is the first time I’ve won a gold. It’s great to be able to cook for and get feedback from top chefs, and I’ve really enjoyed it.”
Eastleigh College catering lecturer, Gregg Cheeseman is "extremely proud" of his students for winning so many awards during the competition.
He said: “It was a great event that provided our young chefs with fabulous opportunities. We’re extremely proud they gained so many awards, but more importantly were able to rise to the challenge of demonstrating their ideas and skills and put themselves under the type of pressure they’ll be working under once they are qualified.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--Weston Church Youth Project is re-opening in Southampton

A GROUP which aims to help young people in Southampton develop a positive attitude is reopening this month .
Resilient Kids group , run by Weston Church Youth Project ( WCYP ) , is set to open again after receiving £5,000 in funding from The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation Better Start Fund .
It will also receive funds from The Co-op Community Fund , which aims to encourage and equip the young people of Weston to live life to the full and contribute to their wider community .
Debbie Harris , children and families worker at The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : “ This is absolutely fantastic news and we are over the moon that we will be able to re-start our Resilient Kids group thanks to the very kind donation from HIWCF .
“ We ’ re also thrilled to have been chosen to benefit from the next round of the Co-op Local Community Fund .
`` Every time Co-op members purchase own-branded products , one percent of what they spend goes to help fund community projects such as ours .
The funds will go towards the running of the group @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Executive at HIWCF , said : “ Our Better Start Fund is committed to tackling child poverty and we are always looking for new ways to support households and families experiencing financial hardship , as we believe that children and young people should not have their life opportunities limited by poverty .
“ The Better Start Grants enable us to support a range of truly vital projects run by deserving local community groups such as Weston Church Youth Project , who work extremely hard to make a fundamental difference to the lives of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which are separate for seven to 11-year-olds , 11 to 14-year-olds and those aged 14 plus , take place at either Weston Adventure Playground or the Church Hall on Weston Lane and admission is 30p for each person .
Resilient Kids group will open for a parents drop-in register on Tuesday January 21 , and officially start on Tuesday January 28 .

Resilient Kids group, run by Weston Church Youth Project (WCYP), is set to open again after receiving £5,000 in funding from The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Community Foundation Better Start Fund.
It will also receive funds from The Co-op Community Fund, which aims to encourage and equip the young people of Weston to live life to the full and contribute to their wider community.
Debbie Harris, children and families worker at The Venny, based at Weston Adventure Playground, said: “This is absolutely fantastic news and we are over the moon that we will be able to re-start our Resilient Kids group thanks to the very kind donation from HIWCF.
“We’re also thrilled to have been chosen to benefit from the next round of the Co-op Local Community Fund.
"Every time Co-op members purchase own-branded products, one percent of what they spend goes to help fund community projects such as ours. The funds will go towards the running of the group."
Grant Cornwell MBE, Chief Executive at HIWCF, said: “Our Better Start Fund is committed to tackling child poverty and we are always looking for new ways to support households and families experiencing financial hardship, as we believe that children and young people should not have their life opportunities limited by poverty.
“The Better Start Grants enable us to support a range of truly vital projects run by deserving local community groups such as Weston Church Youth Project, who work extremely hard to make a fundamental difference to the lives of local families.”
The WCYP clubs, which are separate for seven to 11-year-olds, 11 to 14-year-olds and those aged 14 plus, take place at either Weston Adventure Playground or the Church Hall on Weston Lane and admission is 30p for each person.
Resilient Kids group will open for a parents drop-in register on Tuesday January 21, and officially start on Tuesday January 28.


thedailyecho--2020-01-16--Eastleigh school with amazing sports facilities

IT IS the primary school with one of the best sport facilities in the country .
Knightwood Primary School is home to more than 400 pupils and has been described as having some of the best fitness facilities in the country , including two MUGA courts and a large field Knightwood runs on their six core values which are confidence , creativity , challenge , respect , happiness and perseverance - this is injected into every lesson .
The school teaches classes from Year R to Year 6 to prepare pupils for jobs which `` do not exist yet '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manager , said : `` Knightwood is a supportive community and I know it will bring creative , happy learners .
`` We have around 400 pupils which is a nice number , you still can remember everyone 's names and get everyone in for whole school assemblies .
`` The school has such a lively feel to it . ''
Paul Haydon , headteacher of Knightwood Primary School , said : `` I am so proud to be the headteacher of such a happy school where every learning opportunity makes a difference @ @ @ @ @ @ @ celebrated .
`` I know how much sport can impact someone 's life , I do n't know a primary state school with better sport facilities . ''
Knightwood offers a range of after school sport clubs , with some days giving students the opportunity to do two sports which run from 3pm to 5pm .
The school is located on Bellflower Way , Chandler 's Ford .

Knightwood Primary School is home to more than 400 pupils and has been described as having some of the best fitness facilities in the country, including two MUGA courts and a large field
Knightwood runs on their six core values which are confidence, creativity, challenge, respect, happiness and perseverance - this is injected into every lesson.
The school teaches classes from Year R to Year 6 to prepare pupils for jobs which "do not exist yet".
Becky Rowe, Key Stage one manager, said: "Knightwood is a supportive community and I know it will bring creative, happy learners.
"We have around 400 pupils which is a nice number, you still can remember everyone's names and get everyone in for whole school assemblies.
"The school has such a lively feel to it."
Paul Haydon, headteacher of Knightwood Primary School, said: "I am so proud to be the headteacher of such a happy school where every learning opportunity makes a difference and where each step is recognised and celebrated.
"I know how much sport can impact someone's life, I don't know a primary state school with better sport facilities."
Knightwood offers a range of after school sport clubs, with some days giving students the opportunity to do two sports which run from 3pm to 5pm.
The school is located on Bellflower Way, Chandler's Ford.


thedailyecho--2020-01-17--Residents woken in the night by 'tornado' at Barton-on-Sea

RESIDENTS were awoken in the middle of the night as a `` tornado '' left a trail of damage through their properties in the early hours .
The extreme weather hit Barton-on-Sea in the New Forest around 4am this morning .
Garden fence panels were hurled out of place in high winds , with one smashing through a glass panel door of an address .
Roof tiles were flung across the neighbourhood and conservatories were damaged .
Resident Dave Thorne told the Daily Echo : `` We woke up at about 4am .
There was some noise and the weather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like an express train and there was a massive crash .
We wondered what was going on .
`` Our neighbour said he saw what seemed like a white light .
`` When we went to look we saw all the fences were broken .
People have lost roof tiles .
`` There is a little trail of destruction of around 150 yards .
`` It looks like the tornado has gone down our back gardens . ''
Another Barton-on-Sea resident said a `` terrific noise '' had sent the cats `` scatty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was localised to the Sea Road and Seaward Avenue area of the village .
`` To be honest I was quite concerned until I realised it was just a tornado because it did n't feel like it , '' he said .
`` It sounded like armageddon .
The sound was just incredible ''

The extreme weather hit Barton-on-Sea in the New Forest around 4am this morning.
Garden fence panels were hurled out of place in high winds, with one smashing through a glass panel door of an address.
Roof tiles were flung across the neighbourhood and conservatories were damaged.
Resident Dave Thorne told the Daily Echo: "We woke up at about 4am. There was some noise and the weather was bad.
"The noise was like an express train and there was a massive crash. We wondered what was going on.
"Our neighbour said he saw what seemed like a white light.
"When we went to look we saw all the fences were broken. People have lost roof tiles.
"There is a little trail of destruction of around 150 yards.
"It looks like the tornado has gone down our back gardens."
Another Barton-on-Sea resident said a "terrific noise" had sent the cats "scatty".
Mr Thorne said the damage was localised to the Sea Road and Seaward Avenue area of the village.
"To be honest I was quite concerned until I realised it was just a tornado because it didn't feel like it," he said.
"It sounded like armageddon. The sound was just incredible"


thedailyecho--2020-01-17--For Your Eyes Only temporarily shut down as police probe 'serious crime'

A SOUTHAMPTON city centre strip bar has been shut down as police investigate allegations of a serious crime .
Officers are probing reports that a customer of For Your Eyes Only ( FYEO ) paid out more than £30,000 during an eight hour-long stay at the lapdancing bar .
Now bosses at Hampshire Constabulary have urged Southampton City Council to launch a review of the strip club ’ s licence .
And the venue , based in the High Street , has been temporarily closed while city licensing chiefs carry out the review .
It comes after police wrote a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the city council following an alleged incident in December .
In the letter , the force said it was investigating after a customer of the strip bar spent £33,000 from three of his bank accounts , but later had no recollection of the transactions .
According to the letter , police believe the man appeared “ very drunk ” , was seen “ vomiting at least twice ” and later being seen to be “ close to unconsciousness ” .
In the letter , police say the man appeared “ so drunk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ card machine unaided ” .
Police say they have now launched a criminal investigation into the incident .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : “ We are investigating a report of theft that happened at For Your Eyes Only on 14 December 2019 where it is alleged that £33,000 was stolen .
“ We informed Southampton City Council of this because this incident may be a breach of the Licensing Act for the venue .
“ The investigation is ongoing .
No-one has been arrested at this time.
” Meanwhile , city licensing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s premises licence .
A decision will be made by the council at a committee meeting next month .
The club itself has been temporarily closed in the meantime .
However , a note inside the front door of the venue says the club is closed due to an electrical fault and that it is planned to open again “ as soon as the problem is resolved ” .
A spokesperson for Southampton City Council said : “ After careful consideration the council ’ s Licensing ( General ) Sub-committee imposed a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eyes Only .
“ This follows a complaint made to the police about activities at the premises on one night in December 2019 .
“ The license suspension will be in place until the full review is held next month , after an application by Hampshire Constabulary for a summary review of the premises .
For Your Eyes Only opened in 2004 after plans for the venue were given the green light by city planning chiefs , despite concerns at the time that it could increase “ prostitution ” in the city ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strip bar underwent a major redevelopment in 2014 , reopening in March that year .
It was later awarded Best Bar None award for “ Best Club ” in Southampton .
According to the club ’ s Facebook page , the venue is one of the “ leading brands for Southampton city nightlife ” and offers six VIP booths , aimed at entertaining cooperate clients or enjoying a night out with friends .
The page says the club is open six days a week , from 10pm to 4am weekdays , and 11pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Echo contacted For Your Eyes Only for a comment , but did not receive a response as the paper went to press .

Officers are probing reports that a customer of For Your Eyes Only (FYEO) paid out more than £30,000 during an eight hour-long stay at the lapdancing bar.
Now bosses at Hampshire Constabulary have urged Southampton City Council to launch a review of the strip club’s licence.
And the venue, based in the High Street, has been temporarily closed while city licensing chiefs carry out the review.
It comes after police wrote a letter, seen by The Echo, to the city council following an alleged incident in December.
In the letter, the force said it was investigating after a customer of the strip bar spent £33,000 from three of his bank accounts, but later had no recollection of the transactions.
According to the letter, police believe the man appeared “very drunk”, was seen “vomiting at least twice” and later being seen to be “close to unconsciousness”.
In the letter, police say the man appeared “so drunk he was unable to use a credit card machine unaided”.
Police say they have now launched a criminal investigation into the incident.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: “We are investigating a report of theft that happened at For Your Eyes Only on 14 December 2019 where it is alleged that £33,000 was stolen.
“We informed Southampton City Council of this because this incident may be a breach of the Licensing Act for the venue.
“The investigation is ongoing. No-one has been arrested at this time.”
Meanwhile, city licensing bosses are set to review the venue’s premises licence.
A decision will be made by the council at a committee meeting next month.
The club itself has been temporarily closed in the meantime.
However, a note inside the front door of the venue says the club is closed due to an electrical fault and that it is planned to open again “as soon as the problem is resolved”.
A spokesperson for Southampton City Council said: “After careful consideration the council’s Licensing (General) Sub-committee imposed a suspension of the licence for For Your Eyes Only.
“This follows a complaint made to the police about activities at the premises on one night in December 2019.
“The license suspension will be in place until the full review is held next month, after an application by Hampshire Constabulary for a summary review of the premises.
“The police investigation is on-going.”
For Your Eyes Only opened in 2004 after plans for the venue were given the green light by city planning chiefs, despite concerns at the time that it could increase “prostitution” in the city’s old town conservation area.
The strip bar underwent a major redevelopment in 2014, reopening in March that year.
It was later awarded Best Bar None award for “Best Club” in Southampton.
According to the club’s Facebook page, the venue is one of the “leading brands for Southampton city nightlife” and offers six VIP booths, aimed at entertaining cooperate clients or enjoying a night out with friends.
The page says the club is open six days a week, from 10pm to 4am weekdays, and 11pm to 4am on Fridays and Saturdays.
The Echo contacted For Your Eyes Only for a comment, but did not receive a response as the paper went to press.


thedailyecho--2020-01-17--Gritters heading out in Southampton as temperatures get set to plunge

GRITTERS are set to head out in Southampton this evening as the temperature is set to plunge .
Southampton City @ @ @ @ @ sent out on priority routes across the city from 9pm tonight .
Cold road temperatures @ @ @ @ @ Gritters will be out on priority routes from 21:00 this evening .
— Southampton Travel @ @ @ @ @ 17 , 2020 A Met Office forecast says the temperature will drop to 2C in @ @ @ @ @ a `` feels like '' temperature of 0C .
The weather will be cold over @ @ @ @ @ and on Sunday is expected to drop to -1C .

Southampton City Council says gritters will be sent out on priority routes across the city from 9pm tonight.
Cold road temperatures are forecast for tonight. Gritters will be out on priority routes from 21:00 this evening. — Southampton Travel (@scchighways) January 17, 2020
A Met Office forecast says the temperature will drop to 2C in the city tonight, with a "feels like" temperature of 0C.
The weather will be cold over the next few days, and on Sunday is expected to drop to -1C.


thedailyecho--2020-01-17--Three men charged after 1,000 cannabis plants found in Southampton drugs raid

THREE men have been charged with drugs offences after a raid in Southampton .
Police launched an operation and seized @ @ @ @ @ Polygon on January 15 .
Now Fatjon Hidri , 36 , of the Polygon , @ @ @ @ @ of the Polygon , and Jurgen Spahiu , 18 , of no fixed address , @ @ @ @ @ concerned in the production of a controlled class B drug .
Fatjon Hidri faces a @ @ @ @ @ or a false document .
All three men will appear at Southampton Magistrates ' Court @ @ @

Police launched an operation and seized 1,000 cannabis plants in the Polygon on January 15.
Now Fatjon Hidri, 36, of the Polygon, Ottian Lleshi, 21, of the Polygon, and Jurgen Spahiu, 18, of no fixed address, have been charged with being concerned in the production of a controlled class B drug.
Fatjon Hidri faces a further two charges of possession or a false document.
All three men will appear at Southampton Magistrates' Court on Monday.


thedailyecho--2020-01-17--Antony Loveridge, 30, jailed over fraud on trains

A CRYING conman from Southampton scammed train passengers out of cash by pretending he needed money to spend time with his sick baby in hospital .
Antony Loveridge , 30 , would make sure passengers heard him crying and speaking on the phone while on trains across the south .
During these phone calls he would loudly claim he had a premature son in hospital and needed money for charity accommodation , so he could sleep close by .
Loveridge also tearfully claimed he was homeless , had lost his job and said his partner had falsely undergone surgery days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when a concerned victim called the accommodation and asked after Loveridge and his family ’ s welfare .
In total , he conned eight people out of cash , taking £212 .
Each one paid money in hopes he would use the cash for the accommodation .
Loveridge , of Kendal Avenue in Southampton , was arrested after police traced him when he gave his name and phone number to a victim .
At Southampton Crown Court earlier this month he jailed for two years .
After his arrest , officers discovered he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ born prematurely many months before he started his scamming spree – however the boy ’ s condition was never considered life threatening and he had been discharged from hospital .
It became clear Loveridge had exaggerated his experience with a premature baby and persistently used it to scam people out of money between September 2018 and October 2019 .
The boy is no longer under Loveridge ’ s care Loveridge pleaded guilty to eight counts of fraud .
British Transport Police PC Jeremy Adlam said : “ He used his experience of having @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of lies , crying loudly and broadcasting them throughout train carriages in hopes he would tug at someone ’ s heartstrings and push them to hand over money .
“ It ’ s a credit to the victim ’ s that they tried to help Loveridge and I hope this experience won ’ t stop them being as charitable in the future .
“ It ’ s a huge shame that someone would use a powerful and emotive lie , such as an ill child , to con caring people .
”

Anthony Loveridge, 30, would make sure passengers heard him crying and speaking on the phone while on trains across the south.
During these phone calls he would loudly claim he had a premature son in hospital and needed money for charity accommodation, so he could sleep close by.
Loveridge also tearfully claimed he was homeless, had lost his job and said his partner had falsely undergone surgery days earlier.
But he was caught out when a concerned victim called the accommodation and asked after Loveridge and his family’s welfare.
In total, he conned eight people out of cash, taking £212.
Each one paid money in hopes he would use the cash for the accommodation.
Loveridge, of Kendal Avenue in Southampton, was arrested after police traced him when he gave his name and phone number to a victim.
At Southampton Crown Court earlier this month he jailed for two years.
After his arrest, officers discovered he did have a son who had been born prematurely many months before he started his scamming spree – however the boy’s condition was never considered life threatening and he had been discharged from hospital.
It became clear Loveridge had exaggerated his experience with a premature baby and persistently used it to scam people out of money between September 2018 and October 2019.
The boy is no longer under Loveridge’s care
Loveridge pleaded guilty to eight counts of fraud.
British Transport Police PC Jeremy Adlam said: “He used his experience of having a premature baby to bolster a series of lies, crying loudly and broadcasting them throughout train carriages in hopes he would tug at someone’s heartstrings and push them to hand over money.
“It’s a credit to the victim’s that they tried to help Loveridge and I hope this experience won’t stop them being as charitable in the future.
“It’s a huge shame that someone would use a powerful and emotive lie, such as an ill child, to con caring people.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-17--Former Vessel Traffic Service building at Southampton Docks demolished

A historic building that lined the skies of the city 's port has now been demolished .
The former Vessel Traffic Service ( VTS ) building , known to be a prominent feature along Southampton Docks , has been taken down along with a dry goods storage shed in the Eastern Docks .
It is part of a £4.3 million project that focuses on an ongoing programme of investment in infrastructure and quayside facilities to ensure the Port of Southampton keeps Britain trading .
The space generated will help make space for movement and trade , such as exports of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vehicles .
Now , the largest car carriers in the world , called Ro-Ros , will be able to berth in this newly-created space generating further opportunities for international trade .
Regional director for Southampton Alastair Welch said : “ Continued investment around the port is essential and ensures that we stay one step ahead of adapting to our customers ’ growing and changing needs .
This phase of investment marks the latest in a number of large-scale projects in recent years to ensure the port can continue to welcome the world ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

The former Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) building, known to be a prominent feature along Southampton Docks, has been taken down along with a dry goods storage shed in the Eastern Docks.
It is part of a £4.3 million project that focuses on an ongoing programme of investment in infrastructure and quayside facilities to ensure the Port of Southampton keeps Britain trading.
The space generated will help make space for movement and trade, such as exports of farm, construction or specialist machinery and vehicles.
Now, the largest car carriers in the world, called Ro-Ros, will be able to berth in this newly-created space generating further opportunities for international trade.
Regional director for Southampton Alastair Welch said: “Continued investment around the port is essential and ensures that we stay one step ahead of adapting to our customers’ growing and changing needs.
This phase of investment marks the latest in a number of large-scale projects in recent years to ensure the port can continue to welcome the world’s largest container ships and cruise vessels.


thedailyecho--2020-01-17--Animal experts rescue sheep who got stuck in Holbury

A SHEEP who is `` too fat '' had to be rescued after getting stuck between a compost heap and @ @ @ @ @ Yum the sheep found itself rammed on Rollestone Road , in Holbury , at 9.27am @ @ @ @ @ experts came to the sheep 's rescue , and managed to get Yum Yum out @ @ @ @ @ sheep was uninjured and is now hitting the hay with best friend Tasty .
A @ @ @ @ @ Rescue Service said : `` Yum Yum is a bit too fat and got stuck @ @ @ @ @ sheep out and now Yum Yum has been left in the care of its owner @ @ @ @ @ not !
This morning two of our Animal Rescue Experts rescued a very fat sheep @ @ @ @ @ and fence 🐏 Two-year-old Yum Yum was uninjured and now hitting the hay with best @ @ @ @ @ @ hfrs_control @ larrylamb47 @ benshephard pic.twitter.com/8J43NEy1kG — Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service ( @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020

Two-year-old Yum Yum the sheep found itself rammed on Rollestone Road, in Holbury, at 9.27am today.
Two animal rescue experts came to the sheep's rescue, and managed to get Yum Yum out just after 10am.
The sheep was uninjured and is now hitting the hay with best friend Tasty.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "Yum Yum is a bit too fat and got stuck.
"We got the sheep out and now Yum Yum has been left in the care of its owner."


thedailyecho--2020-01-17--LETTER: Bells tolling for Brexit would be as thrilling as the starting gun on a 1,000m race

As of today , it looks as though the bells of Big Ben will not ring out on 31st January @ @ @ @ @ the EU , which is a crying shame .
However , one clock in one @ @ @ @ @ the difference .
Instead , wouldn ’ t it be amazing if the bells of @ @ @ @ @ across the county to mark this historic , democratic decision .
A decision which was @ @ @ @ @ is a great deal to be positive about , a great future ahead for the @ @ @ @ @ ring in the change with enormous gusto .
With the right attitude , human beings @ @ @ @ @ The peal of bells could be the starting pistol of a 1,000m race , with @ @ @ @ @ with it .
Come on you bell ringers , whatever your persuasion , get behind @ @ @ @ @ all you are worth .

However, one clock in one city ought not to make the difference.
Instead, wouldn’t it be amazing if the bells of churches and cathedrals rang out across the county to mark this historic, democratic decision.
A decision which was voted for twice.
There is a great deal to be positive about, a great future ahead for the United Kingdom and we should ring in the change with enormous gusto.
With the right attitude, human beings can achieve so much.
The peal of bells could be the starting pistol of a 1,000m race, with all the thrill that goes with it.
Come on you bell ringers, whatever your persuasion, get behind Great Britain and pull for all you are worth.
Let the celebrations begin.
Jonathan Greatrix
Winchester.


thedailyecho--2020-01-17--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--2020-01-17--OnBuy.com looking for shoppers to spend £50,000 on whenever they want

THE ONLINE Poole based company OnBuy.com is offering two lucky people the opportunity to spend £50,000 on whatever they want , and get paid for doing so .
OnBuy.com is one of the fastest-growing marketplaces in the world , employing 13 residents from the Poole and Bournemouth areas .
In order to continually expand their popular service , OnBuy.com are looking for two new people to join their team .
OnBuy.com would like two die-hard shopaholics willing to shop till they drop by buying products from OnBuy.com sellers and reviewing the different products and services .
Not only will the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year , they will also get to keep everything they test and review .
If you are chosen for the job , it will be your responsibility to fully spend the £50,000 budget throughout the year .
Managing Director of OnBuy.com , Cas Paton said : `` We ’ ve supplied a large budget in order to help candidates shop across our ranges in a bid to have more visibility of buyer experiences across our platform . ''
Your day-to-day role would consist of buying , testing and reviewing a range of products @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , clothing and food and drink .
Feedback reports are particularly important within this role as they enable OnBuy.com and their sellers to discover any issues and learn how to improve their service .
Cas added : `` We take shopper experience extremely seriously at OnBuy.com .
We decided to create this position in order to discover any flaws in our processes , sellers or website to ensure the best possible user experience for our shoppers . ''
These reports give you the chance to unleash your inner bad customer , with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wreak havoc with our sellers and online platform to highlight any issues . ''
So if you are dissatisfied with a product or two , you will be paid to express your strong opinions to the seller .
Flexible hours are also on offer with this job , so you wo n't be tied down to 9-5 and can work remotely , from home or any place of your choosing .
If you have good attention to detail , experience with online shopping and excellent communication skills , this unique opportunity might be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ job specification , visit : https : //www.onbuy.com/gb/careers/online-shopaholic/ To find out more about OnBuy.com , see : https : //www.onbuy.com/gb/

OnBuy.com is one of the fastest-growing marketplaces in the world, employing 13 residents from the Poole and Bournemouth areas.
In order to continually expand their popular service, OnBuy.com are looking for two new people to join their team.
OnBuy.com would like two die-hard shopaholics willing to shop till they drop by buying products from OnBuy.com sellers and reviewing the different products and services.
Not only will the chosen shopping enthusiasts be paid £35,000 a year, they will also get to keep everything they test and review.
If you are chosen for the job, it will be your responsibility to fully spend the £50,000 budget throughout the year.
Managing Director of OnBuy.com, Cas Paton said: "We’ve supplied a large budget in order to help candidates shop across our ranges in a bid to have more visibility of buyer experiences across our platform."
Your day-to-day role would consist of buying, testing and reviewing a range of products, including electronics, beauty, toys, clothing and food and drink.
Feedback reports are particularly important within this role as they enable OnBuy.com and their sellers to discover any issues and learn how to improve their service.
Cas added: "We take shopper experience extremely seriously at OnBuy.com. We decided to create this position in order to discover any flaws in our processes, sellers or website to ensure the best possible user experience for our shoppers."
These reports give you the chance to unleash your inner bad customer, with the online requirements stating that you will "wreak havoc with our sellers and online platform to highlight any issues."
So if you are dissatisfied with a product or two, you will be paid to express your strong opinions to the seller.
Flexible hours are also on offer with this job, so you won't be tied down to 9-5 and can work remotely, from home or any place of your choosing.
If you have good attention to detail, experience with online shopping and excellent communication skills, this unique opportunity might be for you.
To see the full job specification, visit: https://www.onbuy.com/gb/careers/online-shopaholic/
To find out more about OnBuy.com, see: https://www.onbuy.com/gb/


thedailyecho--2020-01-17--500 more patients treated every week at Southampton General Hospital last year

ALMOST 500 extra patients were admitted to hospital every week at a Southampton hospital last year compared to five years ago , figures reveal .
NHS Digital data shows 159,925 patients were admitted to the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust ( UHS ) in 2018-19 , 24,249 more than during 2014-15 .
This is the equivalent of 466 extra patients every week .
Across England , hospitals had to deal with almost 24,000 additional admissions every week last year compared to 2014-15 .
Over the course of the year , there was an eight per cent increase on people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 17.1 million patients .
Paula Head , chief executive of UHS , said : “ There are many factors contributing to this including the growing population – particularly older people with increasingly complex medical needs – the development of new treatments and techniques , the expansion of specialist services and the transfer of services to us from other providers .
“ This undoubtedly brings additional pressures , not just through the volume of patients requiring treatment but also in terms of ensuring we recruit new staff to keep pace with these changes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the welfare of our current workforce .
“ We are seeing is firstly an opportunity to highlight how immensely proud we are of our staff and their commitment to delivering the highest standards of care to patients every day despite this intensity .
“ This , combined with investments such as the expansion of our general intensive care , emergency department and digital solutions , along with improved collaboration with our partners to alleviate delays to patient discharges and access to care in the community are some of the steps helping us to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ biggest increase at the UHS was among elective admissions – those arranged in advance – which rose by 29 per cent over the five-year period .
Average waiting times faced by patients across the country for an elective admission were a week longer in 2018-19 , rising to 61 days .
At the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust , average waits increased from 60 to 64 days .
Dr Rob Harwood , consultants committee chair at the British Medical Association , said underfunding , a lack of beds and chronic staff shortages @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being placed under undue pressure .
He said : `` The Government must get a grip of this crisis , and though MPs have promised more funding , the BMA has been clear that the money pledged will not be enough to make up for years of underinvestment . ''
The organisation called for 10,000 more beds to ease pressure on frontline services , as well as a 4.1 per cent annual funding increase .

NHS Digital data shows 159,925 patients were admitted to the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) in 2018-19, 24,249 more than during 2014-15.
This is the equivalent of 466 extra patients every week.
Across England, hospitals had to deal with almost 24,000 additional admissions every week last year compared to 2014-15.
Over the course of the year, there was an eight per cent increase on people seen by staff at a total of 17.1 million patients.
Paula Head, chief executive of UHS, said: “There are many factors contributing to this including the growing population – particularly older people with increasingly complex medical needs – the development of new treatments and techniques, the expansion of specialist services and the transfer of services to us from other providers.
“This undoubtedly brings additional pressures, not just through the volume of patients requiring treatment but also in terms of ensuring we recruit new staff to keep pace with these changes, maintain our estates and facilities and protect the welfare of our current workforce.
“We are seeing is firstly an opportunity to highlight how immensely proud we are of our staff and their commitment to delivering the highest standards of care to patients every day despite this intensity.
“This, combined with investments such as the expansion of our general intensive care, emergency department and digital solutions, along with improved collaboration with our partners to alleviate delays to patient discharges and access to care in the community are some of the steps helping us to navigate through this challenging period.”
The biggest increase at the UHS was among elective admissions – those arranged in advance – which rose by 29 per cent over the five-year period.
Average waiting times faced by patients across the country for an elective admission were a week longer in 2018-19, rising to 61 days.
At the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, average waits increased from 60 to 64 days.
Dr Rob Harwood, consultants committee chair at the British Medical Association, said underfunding, a lack of beds and chronic staff shortages meant doctors and other NHS staff were being placed under undue pressure.
He said: "The Government must get a grip of this crisis, and though MPs have promised more funding, the BMA has been clear that the money pledged will not be enough to make up for years of underinvestment."
The organisation called for 10,000 more beds to ease pressure on frontline services, as well as a 4.1 per cent annual funding increase.


thedailyecho--2020-01-17--The view across Civic Centre Road in 1936

THE date is 1936 and this photograph looks out across Civic Centre Road when the area had far less traffic @ @ @ @ @ the ornate tower of the old Grand Theatre , in front is the large building @ @ @ @ @ and on the corner of West Marlands Road is the former Civic Centre Post Office @ @ @ @ @ propped on the kerb on the extreme left of the photograph while the curved area @ @ @ @ @ scene was the Rose Gardens .
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On the right is the ornate tower of the old Grand Theatre, in front is the large building that was the Forum Cinema and on the corner of West Marlands Road is the former Civic Centre Post Office.
A lone bicycle is propped on the kerb on the extreme left of the photograph while the curved area towards the bottom of the scene was the Rose Gardens.
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thedailyecho--2020-01-17--LETTER: How dare the Echo highlight poor food hygiene rating?

I would like to comment regarding the article in The Daily Echo on 14th January regarding the alleged 'grimy ' conditions for food storage at Romsey Town Football Club .
The Health Inspector 's report apparently highlighted numerous misdemeanours but also strangely enough commented that the report was not made when food was being served .
In my capacity as Chairman of a non league football club and also a non league football fan , I would like to say that I have visited Romsey FC a fair few times in the last five years and I have always been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day food .
Not only the food served to supporters during the match but also the post match hospitality food laid on for free for players , officials and visiting club officials like myself .
Bear in mind also that the food is cooked and served by volunteers .
Also it makes me very angry indeed that The Echo should devote nigh on a full page report on what is essentially a kitchen that could do with a good clean .
Does The Echo or indeed these so called health inspectors understand how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this could have ?
We are now in an era where we have The Premier League swimming in cash with players paid millions balanced with the likes of clubs at our level who struggle to make £50 on match days with sales of hot food and attendances barely reaching 100 .

The Health Inspector's report apparently highlighted numerous misdemeanours but also strangely enough commented that the report was not made when food was being served.
In my capacity as Chairman of a non league football club and also a non league football fan, I would like to say that I have visited Romsey FC a fair few times in the last five years and I have always been impressed with the standard of their match day food.
Not only the food served to supporters during the match but also the post match hospitality food laid on for free for players, officials and visiting club officials like myself.
Bear in mind also that the food is cooked and served by volunteers.
Also it makes me very angry indeed that The Echo should devote nigh on a full page report on what is essentially a kitchen that could do with a good clean.
Does The Echo or indeed these so called health inspectors understand how much of a detrimental effect on attendances this could have?
We are now in an era where we have The Premier League swimming in cash with players paid millions balanced with the likes of clubs at our level who struggle to make £50 on match days with sales of hot food and attendances barely reaching 100.
Roy Kingdon
Chairman, QK Southampton FC


thedailyecho--2020-01-17--Nigel Anderdon served on Test Valley Borough Council

TRIBUTES have started to flood in following the death of a Test Valley councillor who served since 2001 .
Councillor Nigel Anderdon , who represented Chilworth , Rownhams and Nursling , passed away last week and fellow councillors , residents and an MP have paid tribute to the “ loyal and hard-working ” man .
Cllr Anderdon first became a borough councillor in June 2001 and was re-elected at all subsequent elections .
- he was also a member of the Southern Area Planning Committee and the Licensing Committee for TVBC .
Councillor Alison Finlay , who represents the same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was very upsetting to find out the news .
She said : “ He was a loyal , hard-working councillor who served the interests of the constituents of Chilworth , Nursling & Rownhams ward diligently .
“ He was a highly-principled friend , who will be greatly missed by the many who knew him.
” “ He was very good at teething out problems which needed to be addressed .
Caroline Nokes , MP for Romsey and Southampton North , said : “ I am desperately saddened by Nigel ’ s passing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lovely , kind-hearted and funny man who has been dedicated to service for most of his life , from his days as a Royal Navy pilot to his long and respected service on Test Valley Borough Council.
” “ He has always been robust in standing up for local people and will be sadly missed both by local Conservatives and the wider community.
” Another councillor who also represented the Chilworth , Nursling and Rownhams ward , Cllr Philip Bundy , said : “ It was a great shock to hear of Nigel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a highly valued member of our team and his experience and knowledge was a great asset to us and the whole community .
“ Nigel had been a Borough Councillor since 2001 , representing Chilworth , Nursling and Rownhams and we benefitted from his experience and knowledge.
” He added : “ I knew Nigel for over 33 years on both the Parish and Borough councils and he always had our villages at the heart of his actions.
” ” His particular strength was his ability to review many complex planning applications and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ affect residents and their interests .
“ He was passionate about retaining the rural identity of the Village and would offer many sound planning arguments to support the residents .
He will be greatly missed.
” Councillor Nigel Anderdon passed away on Wednesday , January 8 , at the age of 87 .

Councillor Nigel Anderdon, who represented Chilworth, Rownhams and Nursling, passed away last week and fellow councillors, residents and an MP have paid tribute to the “loyal and hard-working” man.
Cllr Anderdon first became a borough councillor in June 2001 and was re-elected at all subsequent elections. - he was also a member of the Southern Area Planning Committee and the Licensing Committee for TVBC.
Councillor Alison Finlay, who represents the same ward as Cllr Anderdon, said it was very upsetting to find out the news.
She said: “He was a loyal, hard-working councillor who served the interests of the constituents of Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams ward diligently.
“He was a highly-principled friend, who will be greatly missed by the many who knew him.”
“He was very good at teething out problems which needed to be addressed.
Caroline Nokes, MP for Romsey and Southampton North, said: “I am desperately saddened by Nigel’s passing, someone I knew for decades as a lovely, kind-hearted and funny man who has been dedicated to service for most of his life, from his days as a Royal Navy pilot to his long and respected service on Test Valley Borough Council.”
“He has always been robust in standing up for local people and will be sadly missed both by local Conservatives and the wider community.”
Another councillor who also represented the Chilworth, Nursling and Rownhams ward, Cllr Philip Bundy, said: “It was a great shock to hear of Nigel’s passing. “He was a highly valued member of our team and his experience and knowledge was a great asset to us and the whole community.
“Nigel had been a Borough Councillor since 2001, representing Chilworth, Nursling and Rownhams and we benefitted from his experience and knowledge.”
He added: “I knew Nigel for over 33 years on both the Parish and Borough councils and he always had our villages at the heart of his actions.””His particular strength was his ability to review many complex planning applications and tease out the main issues likely to affect residents and their interests.
“He was passionate about retaining the rural identity of the Village and would offer many sound planning arguments to support the residents. He will be greatly missed.”
Councillor Nigel Anderdon passed away on Wednesday, January 8, at the age of 87.


thedailyecho--2020-01-17--Fake police officer scam warning after pensioners conned out of £12,000

AN ALERT has been issued after a fake police officer conned residents in Hampshire out of £12,000 .
Police say the conman phoned their victims , pretending to be an officer who was investigating a fraud .
They then asked the person to go to their bank and withdraw money to hand over to a courier .
Each time , the victims are told not to trust their bank when anti-fraud checks are being completed .
Police say there have been nine reports of the fraud , between January 6 and January 16 .
Two of the victims , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , handed over around £6,000 each to a courier .
In the other seven instances , offences were identified before the attendance of the courier .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` Enquiries are ongoing and we would like to remind people to be on guard when it comes to fraudsters and remember the following advice .
`` Police officers will never call people in this way and ask you to withdraw money or disclose personal or financial information .
If someone does do this , please hang up – it will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your telephone provider to get a free call-blocking service if you are getting unsolicited calls .
`` If you are a friend , relative or carer of someone you think might be vulnerable to this type of scam , please speak to them about this advice .
You might be the only person who can stop them from being scammed .
`` If you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud , report it to us by calling 101 .
If a crime is in progress , dial 999 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Action Fraud website .

Police say the conman phoned their victims, pretending to be an officer who was investigating a fraud.
They then asked the person to go to their bank and withdraw money to hand over to a courier.
Each time, the victims are told not to trust their bank when anti-fraud checks are being completed.
Police say there have been nine reports of the fraud, between January 6 and January 16.
Two of the victims, a 78 and 80-year-old woman both from Petersfield, handed over around £6,000 each to a courier.
In the other seven instances, offences were identified before the attendance of the courier.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "Enquiries are ongoing and we would like to remind people to be on guard when it comes to fraudsters and remember the following advice.
"Police officers will never call people in this way and ask you to withdraw money or disclose personal or financial information. If someone does do this, please hang up – it will be a scam.
"Consider contacting your telephone provider to get a free call-blocking service if you are getting unsolicited calls.
"If you are a friend, relative or carer of someone you think might be vulnerable to this type of scam, please speak to them about this advice. You might be the only person who can stop them from being scammed.
"If you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud, report it to us by calling 101. If a crime is in progress, dial 999."
More information is available on the Action Fraud website.


thedailyecho--2020-01-17--Emoji challenge grandad: City man's video goes viral on TikTok

A HAMPSHIRE grandad has become an internet sensation after completing a challenge that has defeated people less than half his age .
A video of nimble-fingered Nigel King taking part in TikTok 's hand emoji challenge has been viewed by more than ten million people in just three days .
His granddaughter , Chloe Perkins , 22 , of Hedge End , urged him to take part and uploaded a video which has now gone viral .
People taking part in the challenge are confronted by a series of hand emojis which appear on the screen , including a peace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to replicate the emojis with their hands - in the same order in which they appear .
Chloe , who works for Carnival Cruises in Southampton , uploaded a video of Mr King replicating nine emojis in just 15 seconds .
She was amazed when she discovered it had been viewed more than ten million times .
Chloe said : `` My partner could n't do the last part of the challenge but I was going to see my grandad and he decided he wanted to do it . ''
Asked why @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : `` I think it 's his age .
He 's does it so smoothly and he 's smiling - people just love it . ''
Mr King , 72 , of Townhill Park , Southampton , revealed the success of his success , saying he had always used his hands .
`` I used to do all sorts of stuff - I used to be a fitter in the docks , '' he said .
Mr King said he was astonished when he discovered the video had been viewed more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just got more and more - it 's gone bananas . ''
Chloe 's dad , Steve Perkins , added : `` Her boyfriend could n't do it but Chloe was going to see her grandad and asked him to try instead - he 's always up for a challenge .
`` It 's such a hard thing to do .
I could n't do it - your fingers end up in knots - but it looked as if it came naturally to him . ''

A video of nimble-fingered Nigel King taking part in TikTok's hand emoji challenge has been viewed by more than ten million people in just three days.
His granddaughter, Chloe Perkins, 22, of Hedge End, urged him to take part and uploaded a video which has now gone viral.
People taking part in the challenge are confronted by a series of hand emojis which appear on the screen, including a peace sign and a thumbs-up gesture.
They have to replicate the emojis with their hands - in the same order in which they appear.
Chloe, who works for Carnival Cruises in Southampton, uploaded a video of Mr King replicating nine emojis in just 15 seconds.
She was amazed when she discovered it had been viewed more than ten million times.
Chloe said: "My partner couldn't do the last part of the challenge but I was going to see my grandad and he decided he wanted to do it."
Asked why her video had proved so popular she added: "I think it's his age. He's does it so smoothly and he's smiling - people just love it."
Mr King, 72, of Townhill Park, Southampton, revealed the success of his success, saying he had always used his hands.
"I used to do all sorts of stuff - I used to be a fitter in the docks," he said.
Mr King said he was astonished when he discovered the video had been viewed more than 600,000 times, adding: "It just got more and more - it's gone bananas."
Chloe's dad, Steve Perkins, added: "Her boyfriend couldn't do it but Chloe was going to see her grandad and asked him to try instead - he's always up for a challenge.
"It's such a hard thing to do. I couldn't do it - your fingers end up in knots - but it looked as if it came naturally to him."


thedailyecho--2020-01-17--IN THE COURTS: The 13 people who have appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court

AMONG the cases heard at Southampton Magistrates ’ Court were ... DAVID RICHARD SPENCE , 35 , of Steuart Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to using two counts of using threatening or abusive words or behaviour and one count of criminal damage .
Community order made for 12 months including 100 hours of unpaid work and five days of rehabilitation activity requirement .
Ordered to pay compensation of £50 , a victim surcharge of £90 and court costs of £85 .
MATTHEW CHRISTOPHER JOHN WHITLOCK , 39 , of Coxford Drive , Southampton .
Admitted breaching community order by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attendance at an appointment .
Fined £75 .
KERRY ZABIELA , 33 , of Paignton Road , Southampton .
Admitted breaching order by failing comply with supervision requirements of post sentence supervision .
Fined £50 .
DANIEL SHAUN MARCZYLO , 33 , of Hedley Close , Fawley , New Forest .
Admitted breaching suspended sentence order by failing to comply with community requirements .
Suspended sentence of five months activated .
MERVYN MICHAEL MOODY , 50 , of Birch Close , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to two counts of theft .
Conditional discharge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £21 .
ALBERT JAN DUDKA , 36 , of Bitterne Road West , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to possession of amphetamine .
Fined £67 , ordered to pay a victim surcharge or £32 and court costs of £85 .
ANGUS SIMMONS , 43 , of Market Street , Eastleigh .
Pleaded guilty to drug driving and driving without insurance .
Disqualified from driving for 14 months .
Also fined £120 , ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brecon Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to two counts of using threatening or abusive words or behaviour .
Fined £275 , ordered to pay court costs of £85 and compensation of £50 .
KRISTA LORAINNE CAMPBELL , 32 , of Powell Crescent , Totton , New Forest .
Pleaded guilty to damaging two car windows to the value of £75 .
Fined £150 and ordered to pay victim surcharge of £30 and £50 in court costs .
STUART MICHAEL DAWKINS , 30 , of Clarendon Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ accounts of failing to surrender to Southampton Magistrates ’ Court .
Community order made to carry out 80 hours of unpaid work with 12 months , disqualified from driving for 24 months and fined £100 .
Ordered to pay £90 victim surcharge and £85 court costs .
DOMINIK FILIP STASIAK , 18 , of Bluebell Road , Southampton .
Pleaded guilty to drug driving , driving without a licence and driving without insurance .
Community order made and disqualified from driving for 26 months .
Ordered to pay £90 victim surcharge .
ZAHIR @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Southampton .
Pleaded not guilty but was found guilty of one account of driving without insurance and one account of driving with a carpet that was blocking full view out of the passenger window , with a heavy tool box lying on top of carpets behind the driver , which involved a danger of injury to any person .
Driving record endorsed with six points and fined £180 .
Ordered to pay £30 victim surcharge and £620 in court costs .
AYRON G AXTON , 26 , of Winchester Road , Shedfield @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guilty of failing to give information to police on the identification of the driver who was alleged to have been guilty of an offence .
Driving record endorsed with six points and fined £660 .
Also ordered to pay £65.98 victim surcharge and £620 in court costs .

DAVID RICHARD SPENCE, 35, of Steuart Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to using two counts of using threatening or abusive words or behaviour and one count of criminal damage. Community order made for 12 months including 100 hours of unpaid work and five days of rehabilitation activity requirement. Ordered to pay compensation of £50, a victim surcharge of £90 and court costs of £85.
MATTHEW CHRISTOPHER JOHN WHITLOCK, 39, of Coxford Drive, Southampton. Admitted breaching community order by failing to provide documentary evidence to excuse attendance at an appointment. Fined £75.
KERRY ZABIELA, 33, of Paignton Road, Southampton. Admitted breaching order by failing comply with supervision requirements of post sentence supervision. Fined £50.
DANIEL SHAUN MARCZYLO, 33, of Hedley Close, Fawley, New Forest. Admitted breaching suspended sentence order by failing to comply with community requirements. Suspended sentence of five months activated.
MERVYN MICHAEL MOODY, 50, of Birch Close, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to two counts of theft. Conditional discharge for six months. Also ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £21.
ALBERT JAN DUDKA, 36, of Bitterne Road West, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to possession of amphetamine. Fined £67, ordered to pay a victim surcharge or £32 and court costs of £85.
ANGUS SIMMONS, 43, of Market Street, Eastleigh. Pleaded guilty to drug driving and driving without insurance. Disqualified from driving for 14 months. Also fined £120, ordered to pay court costs of £85 and a victim surcharge of £32.
STEFAN-ALIN MUNTEAN, 32, Brecon Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to two counts of using threatening or abusive words or behaviour. Fined £275, ordered to pay court costs of £85 and compensation of £50.
KRISTA LORAINNE CAMPBELL, 32, of Powell Crescent, Totton, New Forest. Pleaded guilty to damaging two car windows to the value of £75. Fined £150 and ordered to pay victim surcharge of £30 and £50 in court costs.
STUART MICHAEL DAWKINS, 30, of Clarendon Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to one account of drink driving and two accounts of failing to surrender to Southampton Magistrates’ Court. Community order made to carry out 80 hours of unpaid work with 12 months, disqualified from driving for 24 months and fined £100. Ordered to pay £90 victim surcharge and £85 court costs.
DOMINIK FILIP STASIAK, 18, of Bluebell Road, Southampton. Pleaded guilty to drug driving, driving without a licence and driving without insurance. Community order made and disqualified from driving for 26 months. Ordered to pay £90 victim surcharge.
ZAHIR AHMED, 33, of Derby Road, Southampton. Pleaded not guilty but was found guilty of one account of driving without insurance and one account of driving with a carpet that was blocking full view out of the passenger window, with a heavy tool box lying on top of carpets behind the driver, which involved a danger of injury to any person. Driving record endorsed with six points and fined £180. Ordered to pay £30 victim surcharge and £620 in court costs.
AYRON G AXTON, 26, of Winchester Road, Shedfield. Pleaded not guilty but was found guilty of failing to give information to police on the identification of the driver who was alleged to have been guilty of an offence. Driving record endorsed with six points and fined £660. Also ordered to pay £65.98 victim surcharge and £620 in court costs.


thedailyecho--2020-01-17--PLANS to build 65 homes in Stoneham Park, Eastleigh could soon be given the green light.

PLANS to build 65 homes in Stoneham Park , Eastleigh could soon be given the green light .
The application has been submitted to Eastleigh Borough Council to erect 65 homes on the land South of Chestnut Avenue and North Stoneham Park , adding to the 1,100 home development that was previously given the go ahead in 2015 .
If approved , the development would provide 65 homes , 21 of which being classed as `` affordable housing '' .
Alongside the houses , car parking , drainage , roads and footways , landscaping and public open space are also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Highwood Homes .
This is an application that has been re-submitted from the proposal in 2017 , which originally suggested a further 39 homes should be built , many of which were planned to be four or five bedroom houses .
However , this time , Highwood Homes have addressed the need for `` affordable accommodation '' and have opted to propose more homes with less bedrooms to allow first time buyers to benefit from the development .
Eastleigh Borough Council leader Keith House said : `` This is a positive response from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to better meet local need.
” This comes as part of a much wider scheme to build 1,100 homes , a new school , a care home , shops and transport links in Stoneham Park in Eastleigh , which was given the green light in 2015 .
The controversial plans provoked almost 150 objections , and many residents and councillors campaigned against the proposal being accepted .
As previously reported , Margaret Atkinson , of the Chandler 's Ford Parish Council , said : `` We have significant concerns as to the impact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ between Eastleigh and Southampton .
It will make travel at peak times very difficult . ''
Another resident said the initial development was too large and would have a “ catastrophic ” effect on Stoneham Lane .
The consultation period on the application for an additional 65 homes is due to end on February 16 , but the date it will appear in front of the committee is yet to be decided .

The application has been submitted to Eastleigh Borough Council to erect 65 homes on the land South of Chestnut Avenue and North Stoneham Park, adding to the 1,100 home development that was previously given the go ahead in 2015.
If approved, the development would provide 65 homes, 21 of which being classed as "affordable housing".
Alongside the houses, car parking, drainage, roads and footways, landscaping and public open space are also proposed to be built by developer, Highwood Homes.
This is an application that has been re-submitted from the proposal in 2017, which originally suggested a further 39 homes should be built, many of which were planned to be four or five bedroom houses.
However, this time, Highwood Homes have addressed the need for "affordable accommodation" and have opted to propose more homes with less bedrooms to allow first time buyers to benefit from the development.
Eastleigh Borough Council leader Keith House said: "This is a positive response from the developer to build smaller family homes to better meet local need.”
This comes as part of a much wider scheme to build 1,100 homes, a new school, a care home, shops and transport links in Stoneham Park in Eastleigh, which was given the green light in 2015.
The controversial plans provoked almost 150 objections, and many residents and councillors campaigned against the proposal being accepted.
As previously reported, Margaret Atkinson, of the Chandler's Ford Parish Council, said: "We have significant concerns as to the impact this development will have on the gap between Eastleigh and Southampton. It will make travel at peak times very difficult."
Another resident said the initial development was too large and would have a “catastrophic” effect on Stoneham Lane.
The consultation period on the application for an additional 65 homes is due to end on February 16, but the date it will appear in front of the committee is yet to be decided.


thedailyecho--2020-01-17--SSE are offering Just Eat vouchers to those in a power cut

POWER cuts never come at a good time and can leave those at the sharp end not only in the dark , but cold and hungry .
The oven and microwave are defunct and even boiling the kettle can become impossible without electricity .
But now Hampshire residents who suffer from a loss of power may soon be able to grab their phone and order the favourite take away right to their door .
It comes after Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks ( SSEN ) teamed up with Just Eat to enhance its welfare provision to customers during adverse weather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s distribution area will soon be given vouchers to use on the Just Eat app , providing a range of different food options , while SSEN ’ s engineers work to restore power .
Traditionally customers would be provided with food from a welfare van , but residents will soon be able to choose from a wide range of hot meals when dealing with a power cut .
think it ’ s important we make a power cut as comfortable as possible while our engineers work hard to restore the power , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when the power cut is prolonged .
“ It ’ s essential that we cater for our customers ’ needs and that involves adapting our services to ensure their specific dietary or religious requirements can be met.
” The partnership between SSEN and Just Eat has already been successfully trialled in the network operator ’ s Thames Valley region , which accommodates nearly 980,000 customers across rural and urban areas .
Plans are now in place to roll the provision out SSEN ’ s central southern England patch during this year .
During @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where customers are unable to order through Just Eat - SSEN will send alternative welfare provisions and continue to work with local restaurants , shop owners and community centres to put resilience plans in place .
Importantly , working with Just Eat also supports restaurants in the community through increased trade and due to them already being in the local area , getting food to customers is easier and quicker .
”

The oven and microwave are defunct and even boiling the kettle can become impossible without electricity.
But now Hampshire residents who suffer from a loss of power may soon be able to grab their phone and order the favourite take away right to their door.
It comes after Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) teamed up with Just Eat to enhance its welfare provision to customers during adverse weather and power cuts.
Customers in SSEN’s distribution area will soon be given vouchers to use on the Just Eat app, providing a range of different food options, while SSEN’s engineers work to restore power.
Traditionally customers would be provided with food from a welfare van, but residents will soon be able to choose from a wide range of hot meals when dealing with a power cut.
Lisa Doogan, SSEN’s head of customer service, said: “We
think it’s important we make a power cut as comfortable as possible while our engineers work hard to restore the power, so we try to offer welfare provisions when the power cut is prolonged.
“It’s essential that we cater for our customers’ needs and that involves adapting our services to ensure their specific dietary or religious requirements can be met.”
The partnership between SSEN and Just Eat has already been successfully trialled in the network operator’s Thames Valley region, which accommodates nearly 980,000 customers across rural and urban areas.
Plans are now in place to roll the provision out SSEN’s central southern England patch during this year.
During the roll-out of the service - and where customers are unable to order through Just Eat - SSEN will send alternative welfare provisions and continue to work with local restaurants, shop owners and community centres to put resilience plans in place.
Importantly, working with Just Eat also supports restaurants in the community through increased trade and due to them already being in the local area, getting food to customers is easier and quicker.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-17--Lymington Mariners RFC pay home game tribute to 37-year-old Zane Gills

RUGBY players from the New Forest honoured a pro sailor who died in a `` tragic '' accident .
Lymington Mariners RFC held a home game in memory of Australian sailor and rugby player Zane Gills , who is believed to have died aged 37 aboard a boat in Barcelona .
He lived in Lymington with his wife Sarah and played for the team up until he died , just before the New Year .
Zane had participated in sailing events around the world , including the Volvo Ocean Race .
The team played in black armbands against Millbrook Rugby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's silence alongside Zane 's framed shirt , who was player number six .
Vice chairman of Lymington Mariners RFC , Stuart Brotherton , said : `` Zane has unfortunately passed away in a tragic accident , but to his team mates will always be a Mariner and will be sorely missed by many .
`` The game we had in honour of Zane really was fantastic .
We had 34 players turn out which is about double what would normally show up .
`` This was made up of many regular players @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came out of retirement and had n't played for the Mariners for anything up to five years .
Everyone that turned out to play got on the pitch , even if just for a short stint . ''
He added : `` This is a real testament to the kind of guy that Zane was and what we all thought of him .
He really was one of the nicest guys you could wish to meet and was always smiling .
`` Like the rest of the Lymington Mariners , he absolutely loved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ smiling throughout .
So this was our aim for Saturday .
`` No matter the end result , we were all there to enjoy the game , smile and remember Zano .
We had a number six shirt framed which took centre stage for the minute 's silence , as well as black armbands worn by all .
`` The club has been going from strength to strength recently and this game really was a great display of the level comradery we currently have at the Lymington Mariners . ''

Lymington Mariners RFC held a home game in memory of Australian sailor and rugby player Zane Gills, who is believed to have died aged 37 aboard a boat in Barcelona.
He lived in Lymington with his wife Sarah and played for the team up until he died, just before the New Year.
Zane had participated in sailing events around the world, including the Volvo Ocean Race.
The team played in black armbands against Millbrook Rugby Club last Saturday after holding a minute's silence alongside Zane's framed shirt, who was player number six.
Vice chairman of Lymington Mariners RFC, Stuart Brotherton, said: "Zane has unfortunately passed away in a tragic accident, but to his team mates will always be a Mariner and will be sorely missed by many.
"The game we had in honour of Zane really was fantastic. We had 34 players turn out which is about double what would normally show up.
"This was made up of many regular players, as well as a few that came out of retirement and hadn't played for the Mariners for anything up to five years. Everyone that turned out to play got on the pitch, even if just for a short stint."
He added: "This is a real testament to the kind of guy that Zane was and what we all thought of him. He really was one of the nicest guys you could wish to meet and was always smiling.
"Like the rest of the Lymington Mariners, he absolutely loved to play rugby and always did so smiling throughout. So this was our aim for Saturday.
"No matter the end result, we were all there to enjoy the game, smile and remember Zano. We had a number six shirt framed which took centre stage for the minute's silence, as well as black armbands worn by all.
"The club has been going from strength to strength recently and this game really was a great display of the level comradery we currently have at the Lymington Mariners."