thedailyecho--2020-08-27--Cycle lane on Bassett Avenue in Southampton to be removed

A CONTROVERSIAL pop-up cycle lane on a busy Southampton road is to be removed .
The temporary cycle lane on Bassett Avenue between Winchester Road roundabout and Chilworth Road roundabout will be removed next week .
The move means that between these points Bassett Avenue will revert back to two lanes of traffic in each direction .
The news has been confirmed by Southampton City Council and work will be undertaken overnight on September 2 and 3 .
Civic chiefs said the decision follows “ a steady increase in traffic ” .
• Transport plans for Southampton are 'bold and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scheme should have never been in place .
It comes as concerns were raised over the measures and the council ’ s Green Transport Recovery Plan was “ called back in ” to be scrutinised further .
The city council described the pop-up cycle lane on Bassett Avenue as “ a positive trial ” .
• New cycle lanes in Southampton have 'major impact ' on residents The authority said additional segregation have been introduced between Winn Road and Winchester Road and the temporary cycle lanes in this section will remain .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place and buses will be allowed to turn right into Burgess Road from The Avenue .
Other pop-up schemes on Hill Lane , Bitterne Road West , Dale Road and Portswood Road will remain for now and continue to be monitored , the council said .
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith , below , said the money should have been spent differently .
He said “ it is just a matter of time ” before other pop-up cycle lanes will be removed .
He added : “ Even they can ’ t be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city won ’ t be gridlocked as a result of bus and cycle lanes .
`` I don ’ t think any of them should have been put in place in the first instance .
`` These have nothing to do with social distancing.
” • Campaigners want to see more cycle lanes in Southampton Cllr Steve Leggett , cabinet member for green city and place , said the pop-up cycle lane was part of the council ’ s transport plan .
He added : “ This plan is a response to Government @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us to put measures in place that support social distancing following the pandemic .
`` We have been closely monitoring the scheme throughout , drawing on a significant level of data to review how the changes have performed at every stage .
`` With this data now showing an increase in traffic and some journey times , this is a sensible time to now withdraw the scheme .
`` This has been a positive trial , with the measures working well in the early quieter periods .
`` We have seen significant numbers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on Bassett Avenue , with highs of over 400 people a day .
Here 's a sample of some of the letters were have received : • Bassett Avenue cycle lanes are an economic and social disaster • It 's a matter of urgency cycle lanes are removed • We can travel more confidently in new cycle lanes Work to remove the cycle lane will be carried out between 8pm and 6am .
The road will be closed .
Other measures are continued to be monitored .
To have your say email roadworks @ @ @

The temporary cycle lane on Bassett Avenue between Winchester Road roundabout and Chilworth Road roundabout will be removed next week.
The move means that between these points Bassett Avenue will revert back to two lanes of traffic in each direction.
The news has been confirmed by Southampton City Council and work will be undertaken overnight on September 2 and 3.
Civic chiefs said the decision follows “a steady increase in traffic”.
But opposition bosses said the scheme should have never been in place.
It comes as concerns were raised over the measures and the council’s Green Transport Recovery Plan was “called back in” to be scrutinised further.
The city council described the pop-up cycle lane on Bassett Avenue as “a positive trial”.
The authority said additional segregation have been introduced between Winn Road and Winchester Road and the temporary cycle lanes in this section will remain.
The 30mph speed limit will also remain in place and buses will be allowed to turn right into Burgess Road from The Avenue.
Other pop-up schemes on Hill Lane, Bitterne Road West, Dale Road and Portswood Road will remain for now and continue to be monitored,the council said.
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith, below, said the money should have been spent differently.
He said “it is just a matter of time” before other pop-up cycle lanes will be removed.
He added: “Even they can’t be that foolish as to believe that the city won’t be gridlocked as a result of bus and cycle lanes.
"I don’t think any of them should have been put in place in the first instance.
"These have nothing to do with social distancing.”
Cllr Steve Leggett, cabinet member for green city and place, said the pop-up cycle lane was part of the council’s transport plan.
He added: “This plan is a response to Government policy and funding, which has enabled us to put measures in place that support social distancing following the pandemic.
"We have been closely monitoring the scheme throughout, drawing on a significant level of data to review how the changes have performed at every stage.
Cllr Steve Leggett
"With this data now showing an increase in traffic and some journey times, this is a sensible time to now withdraw the scheme.
"This has been a positive trial, with the measures working well in the early quieter periods.
"We have seen significant numbers of people using the temporary cycle lanes on Bassett Avenue , with highs of over 400 people a day.
"This speaks volumes .”
Here's a sample of some of the letters were have received:
Work to remove the cycle lane will be carried out between 8pm and 6am. The road will be closed .
Other measures are continued to be monitored. To have your say email roadworks@southampton.gov.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-08-27--Rescue teams rush to aid of vessel disabled by engine fire

RESCUE teams went to the aid of a yacht which was disabled after smoke started billowing from from its engine .
Hill Head Coastguard Rescue Team said the vessel was drifting close to the shore at Lee on Solent .
The people aboard were transferred to a lifeboat operated by Gosport and Fareham Inshore Rescue Service ( GAFIRS ) .
The yacht was taken to Gosport , where it was checked by firefighters .
Hill Head Coastguard Rescue Team tweeted : `` Team tasked to vessel with possible engine fire drifting close to shore in Lee on Solent .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gosport for firefighters to check safety .
Casualties checked by coastguards and paramedic . ''
A separate post on Facebook added : `` Tasked to support Gosport And Fareham Inshore Rescue Service with a vessel that had suffered engine failure .
`` Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service also requested to assist due to possible engine fire .
Vessel towed to Hardway Sailing Club for repairs and medical checks for the crew . ''
GAFIRS said : `` Paged this afternoon to assist a vessel which was struggling in choppy sea conditions and called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from their engine .
`` Lifeboat took the vessel into safe haven where HantsFire and Hill Head Coastguard assisted further .
Five persons assisted , all safe and well . ''

Hill Head Coastguard Rescue Team said the vessel was drifting close to the shore at Lee on Solent.
The people aboard were transferred to a lifeboat operated by Gosport and Fareham Inshore Rescue Service (GAFIRS).
The yacht was taken to Gosport, where it was checked by firefighters.
Hill Head Coastguard Rescue Team tweeted: "Team tasked to vessel with possible engine fire drifting close to shore in Lee on Solent.
"Casualties transferred to GAFIRS vessel recovered to Gosport for firefighters to check safety. Casualties checked by coastguards and paramedic."
A separate post on Facebook added: "Tasked to support Gosport And Fareham Inshore Rescue Service with a vessel that had suffered engine failure.
"Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service also requested to assist due to possible engine fire. Vessel towed to Hardway Sailing Club for repairs and medical checks for the crew."
GAFIRS said: "Paged this afternoon to assist a vessel which was struggling in choppy sea conditions and called for help when they found smoke billowing from their engine.
"Lifeboat took the vessel into safe haven where HantsFire and Hill Head Coastguard assisted further. Five persons assisted, all safe and well."


thedailyecho--2020-08-27--UK Quarantine List: Switzerland, Jamaica and Czech Republic now on the list

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has said Switzerland , Jamaica and the Czech Republic have been added to the UK Quarantine @ @ @ @ @ rules come into force ?
The announcement now means that people travelling from those countries @ @ @ @ @ for 14 days if they arrive in the UK after 4am on Saturday , August @ @ @ @ @ Secretary Grant Shapps said ?
He also said that Cuba has been added to the @ @ @ @ @ arriving travellers are not required to quarantine .
He tweeted : “ Quarantining on return @ @ @ @ @ is a legal requirement and you commit a criminal offence if you break that quarantine @ @ @ @ @ as a criminal record can result .
“ The decision on whether to add or @ @ @ @ @ made after research from the Joint Biosecurity Centre .
`` A lead indicator is 20 @ @ @ @ @ days but they take into account a wide range of factors , including level , @ @ @ @ @ in confirmed cases .
”

Here's the latest.
When will the rules come into force?
The announcement now means that people travelling from those countries to the UK must quarantine for 14 days if they arrive in the UK after 4am on Saturday, August 29.
What has Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said?
He also said that Cuba has been added to the list of countries from which arriving travellers are not required to quarantine.
He tweeted: “Quarantining on return from a non-Travel Corridor country is a legal requirement and you commit a criminal offence if you break that quarantine. Fines, as well as a criminal record can result.
“The decision on whether to add or remove a country is carefully made after research from the Joint Biosecurity Centre.
"A lead indicator is 20 cases per 100k over 7 days but they take into account a wide range of factors, including level, rate & speed of change in confirmed cases.”


thedailyecho--2020-08-27--Teenager rescued after taking part in TikTok challenge branded 'idiotic' by firefighters

A TEENAGER taking part in a TikTok challenge has been branded `` idiotic '' by firefighters after becoming trapped in a child 's swing .
A crew from Hightown fire station was sent to a park in Turnpike Way , Hedge End , and spent nearly an hour cutting the girl free .
TikTok is a popular video app that allows people to film short clips of themselves and their friends and upload them to their accounts .
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service has been called out several times to free people trying to film themselves using children 's swings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ took to Twitter , posting pictures of the rescues and criticising the teenager .
They said : `` We do n't normally judge anyone at the calls we go to .
However , getting stuck in a child 's swing whilst filming a TikTok is just plain stupid .
`` This idiotic behaviour has tied up a truck for nearly an hour , preventing it from attended other calls . ''
Hampshire Fire Control tweeted : `` Yet another TikTok call for a person stuck in a swing !
It is not clever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ age ! ''
Similar incidents have occurred in parks in Cosham and fire crews across the country have urged teens not to attempt the challenge .
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service tweeted : `` If you are over the age of four , please do n't try and get in one ! ''
At the beginning of this month Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said : `` We know how popular TikTok is at the moment but can we please advise people NOT to partake in a current craze of getting in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ en route to release yet another teen who has become stuck . ''

A crew from Hightown fire station was sent to a park in Turnpike Way, Hedge End, and spent nearly an hour cutting the girl free.
TikTok is a popular video app that allows people to film short clips of themselves and their friends and upload them to their accounts.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service has been called out several times to free people trying to film themselves using children's swings.
Following the latest incident Hightown firefighters took to Twitter, posting pictures of the rescues and criticising the teenager.
They said: "We don't normally judge anyone at the calls we go to. However, getting stuck in a child's swing whilst filming a TikTok is just plain stupid.
"This idiotic behaviour has tied up a truck for nearly an hour, preventing it from attended other calls."
Hampshire Fire Control tweeted: "Yet another TikTok call for a person stuck in a swing! It is not clever. Please use appropriate-sized swings for your age!"
Similar incidents have occurred in parks in Cosham and fire crews across the country have urged teens not to attempt the challenge.
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service tweeted: "If you are over the age of four, please don't try and get in one!"
At the beginning of this month Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "We know how popular TikTok is at the moment but can we please advise people NOT to partake in a current craze of getting in to toddler swings!
"Cosham are en route to release yet another teen who has become stuck."


thedailyecho--2020-08-27--Tribute to Southampton man Declan Murray who was found dead

A TRIBUTE has been paid to a man with a “ free-wheeling spirit ” who died in Meon Valley .
The body of Declan Murray from Southampton was found in Droxford on Monday August 10 .
Declan was found at around 11pm on the B2150 , near the Station Road junction , after his bicycle was involved in a collision .
He was pronounced dead at the scene .
He was reported missing to police six days later on August 16 , and following a number of enquiries police have now confirmed that it was his body which was located @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dead had injuries to head and chest Following Declan ’ s death his family have paid tribute to him .
They said : `` Sadly , our brother , Declan , has been taken from us in a late-night bicycle accident on a rural back-road .
`` A tragedy , of course , but in a strange sort of way , he died as he lived .
`` Adept at switching gears to match the bumpy terrain life 's journey presents to us all .
`` Declan was a man with a wit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and a defender of the downtrodden , who waged his own unique fight for fairness .
`` As one family member put it , Dec was a man who 'wanted to change the world ' .
`` He did .
He changed our family 's own little world .
A world he 's now left physically , but one which he 'll orbit through the many fond memories in our hearts .
A Home Office Post Mortem Examination has taken place , and the initial findings indicate that there were no other vehicles @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s next of kin are aware and are being supported by specialist officers .
Enquiries into the exact circumstances of the death remain ongoing , however we are satisfied there is no third party involvement .

The body of Declan Murray from Southampton was found in Droxford on Monday August 10.
Declan was found at around 11pm on the B2150, near the Station Road junction, after his bicycle was involved in a collision. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
He was reported missing to police six days later on August 16, and following a number of enquiries police have now confirmed that it was his body which was located in Droxford.
Following Declan’s death his family have paid tribute to him.
They said: "Sadly, our brother, Declan, has been taken from us in a late-night bicycle accident on a rural back-road.
"A tragedy, of course, but in a strange sort of way, he died as he lived.
"A free-wheeling spirit riding a road less travelled.
"Adept at switching gears to match the bumpy terrain life's journey presents to us all.
"Declan was a man with a wit as sharp as his 'smarts', and a defender of the downtrodden, who waged his own unique fight for fairness.
"As one family member put it, Dec was a man who 'wanted to change the world'.
"He did. He changed our family's own little world. A world he's now left physically, but one which he'll orbit through the many fond memories in our hearts.
"RIP, bro!"
A Home Office Post Mortem Examination has taken place, and the initial findings indicate that there were no other vehicles involved in the collision.
Declan’s next of kin are aware and are being supported by specialist officers.
Enquiries into the exact circumstances of the death remain ongoing, however we are satisfied there is no third party involvement.


thedailyecho--2020-08-27--Hampshire resident blackmailed in online dating site scam

Scammers starting adult conversations online are targeting Hampshire residents looking for love .
A Fareham resident engaged in adult conversations with someone they did not know .
After sharing `` something that they now regret '' a demand for money was made .
The victim made no payment , however , police are warning of the dangers of speaking to strangers online .
Many dating websites and chat rooms operate legally in the UK .
However , some fraudsters are using them to scam people looking for love .
Police warn that both men and women have lost `` huge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
Online daters should be `` wary of giving out personal information on a website or chat room '' .
Furthermore , they should `` never send money abroad to someone they have never met '' .
A police spokesperson said : `` Would you speak and act in the same manner if you met a person in a bar/pub for the first time ?
Unlikely !
`` Scammers are out there and will utilise all sorts of tricks to lull you into a false sense of security and get as much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Before you even realise it , your personal data/information has been compromised . ''
To report online fraud and scams call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 .

A Fareham resident engaged in adult conversations with someone they did not know.
After sharing "something that they now regret" a demand for money was made.
The victim made no payment, however, police are warning of the dangers of speaking to strangers online.
Many dating websites and chat rooms operate legally in the UK.
However, some fraudsters are using them to scam people looking for love.
Police warn that both men and women have lost "huge amounts of money to online dating scammers".
Online daters should be "wary of giving out personal information on a website or chat room".
Furthermore, they should "never send money abroad to someone they have never met".
A police spokesperson said: "Would you speak and act in the same manner if you met a person in a bar/pub for the first time? Unlikely!
"Scammers are out there and will utilise all sorts of tricks to lull you into a false sense of security and get as much information out of you as they can. Before you even realise it, your personal data/information has been compromised."
To report online fraud and scams call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.


thedailyecho--2020-08-27--Warning to drivers over M27 closure for Fareham footbridge

DRIVERS are bracing themselves for another weekend of disruption caused by the closure of a Hampshire motorway used by about 140,000 vehicles a day .
Highways England is planning to shut the M27 near Fareham early next month to enable engineers to install a new bridge over the carriageways .
The scheme is part of a £244m project to convert a 15-mile stretch of the M27 into a smart motorway .
The installation of the North Fareham footbridge will result in the route being closed between junction 9 at Whiteley and junction 11 at Fareham from 9pm on Friday , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September 7 .
• M27 to be closed for a full weekend for new Fareham bridge installation The leader of Fareham Borough Council , Cllr Sean Woodward , said : `` The M27 smart motorway scheme is a major infrastructure project and it 's unsurprising it involves a few short closures for bridge replacement work .
`` I urge people to plan their journeys using an appropriate diversion and consider whether they actually need to travel that weekend.
” Drivers are hoping it will not produce the sort of traffic chaos seen in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ caused by the replacement of the Romsey Road bridge .
The first shutdown took place in September 2018 .
Parts of Southampton were paralysed as drivers cut through the city to avoid a 55-mile detour which turned what was normally a short drive into a two-hour loop around Hampshire .
Another closure occurred in June last year , when the motorway reopened 36 hours ahead of schedule .
But even the comparatively short shutdown resulted in another day of traffic chaos in Southampton and surrounding towns , with drivers sweltering in cars stuck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in February meant more misery for motorists as long tailbacks built up in Southampton , Romsey and North Baddesley .
Cranes will be used to lift the prefabricated North Fareham footbridge into position .
A Highways England spokesman said : `` As we continue to upgrade the M27 between junctions 4 and 11 to modern motorway standard , we will be installing the new footbridge , which will be situated between junctions 10 and 11 of the M27 .
`` The installation will require a full closure of the M27 between junctions 9 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on to the M27 at junction 10 ) during this time .
`` The closure dates may be subject to change owing to operational requirements or adverse weather conditions .
Diversion routes will be clearly signposted . ''

Highways England is planning to shut the M27 near Fareham early next month to enable engineers to install a new bridge over the carriageways.
The scheme is part of a £244m project to convert a 15-mile stretch of the M27 into a smart motorway.
The installation of the North Fareham footbridge will result in the route being closed between junction 9 at Whiteley and junction 11 at Fareham from 9pm on Friday, September 4 until 6am on Monday, September 7.
The leader of Fareham Borough Council, Cllr Sean Woodward, said: "The M27 smart motorway scheme is a major infrastructure project and it's unsurprising it involves a few short closures for bridge replacement work.
"I urge people to plan their journeys using an appropriate diversion and consider whether they actually need to travel that weekend.”
Drivers are hoping it will not produce the sort of traffic chaos seen in the Southampton area during three weekend closures caused by the replacement of the Romsey Road bridge.
The first shutdown took place in September 2018.
Parts of Southampton were paralysed as drivers cut through the city to avoid a 55-mile detour which turned what was normally a short drive into a two-hour loop around Hampshire.
Another closure occurred in June last year, when the motorway reopened 36 hours ahead of schedule.
But even the comparatively short shutdown resulted in another day of traffic chaos in Southampton and surrounding towns, with drivers sweltering in cars stuck in 80-minute queues.
The final closure in February meant more misery for motorists as long tailbacks built up in Southampton, Romsey and North Baddesley.
Cranes will be used to lift the prefabricated North Fareham footbridge into position.
A Highways England spokesman said: "As we continue to upgrade the M27 between junctions 4 and 11 to modern motorway standard, we will be installing the new footbridge, which will be situated between junctions 10 and 11 of the M27.
"The installation will require a full closure of the M27 between junctions 9 and 11 (including access off and on to the M27 at junction 10) during this time.
"The closure dates may be subject to change owing to operational requirements or adverse weather conditions. Diversion routes will be clearly signposted."


thedailyecho--2020-08-27--Plans for containers complex in College Street Southampton approved

PLANS for a containers complex in Southampton have been given the go-ahead .
A food , retail and office complex is to be created at College Street Car Park in the city centre .
Part of the car park off College Street will host a number of converted shipping containers that would be used for retail , food and drink uses as well as offices and studios for artists .
The plans put forward by Matthew Sanger were approved by the Planning and Rights of Way Panel at Southampton City Council on Tuesday night .
Members were told that some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the impact on parking , noise and litter .
But planning officers said the proposed use of the site “ is compliant with the range of uses that would be suitable ” within that area .
“ There ’ s sufficient parking retained and the scheme is supported in principle , ” a planning officer said .
As reported , 95 car parking spaces will be retained and 70 parking spaces will be lost .
Talking to the panel , Mr Sanger said : “ We want to provide a space that is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ideas and once established we do hope that they would move onto other places in the city taking up these spaces on the High Street .
Our ambition is to make a dynamic contribution to the city.
” He said the proposals have also been supported by businesses in Oxford Street .
Cllr Hannah Coombs asked for more cycle parking on top of the 18 already proposed and both officers and the applicant committed to looking into increasing cycle parking at the site .
All members of the committee voted in favour of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it as a “ great asset ” and a place where start-up businesses can collaborate with new people and establish their brand .
Cllr Lisa Mitchell , chair of the panel , said : “ This is a quite exciting development for the city.I do understand concerns about disturbance but this is an urban are and this development will bring a lot of life and vibrancy to an urban area . ''

A food, retail and office complex is to be created at College Street Car Park in the city centre.
Part of the car park off College Street will host a number of converted shipping containers that would be used for retail, food and drink uses as well as offices and studios for artists.
The plans put forward by Matthew Sanger were approved by the Planning and Rights of Way Panel at Southampton City Council on Tuesday night.
Members were told that some residents raised concerns over the proposal and the impact on parking, noise and litter.
But planning officers said the proposed use of the site “is compliant with the range of uses that would be suitable” within that area.
“There’s sufficient parking retained and the scheme is supported in principle,” a planning officer said. As reported, 95 car parking spaces will be retained and 70 parking spaces will be lost.
Talking to the panel, Mr Sanger said: “ We want to provide a space that is an incubator for start-up businesses with great ideas and once established we do hope that they would move onto other places in the city taking up these spaces on the High Street. Our ambition is to make a dynamic contribution to the city.”
He said the proposals have also been supported by businesses in Oxford Street.
Cllr Hannah Coombs asked for more cycle parking on top of the 18 already proposed and both officers and the applicant committed to looking into increasing cycle parking at the site.
All members of the committee voted in favour of the scheme.
Cllr Sarah Vaughan described it as a “great asset” and a place where start-up businesses can collaborate with new people and establish their brand.
Cllr Lisa Mitchell, chair of the panel, said: “This is a quite exciting development for the city.I do understand concerns about disturbance but this is an urban are and this development will bring a lot of life and vibrancy to an urban area."


thedailyecho--2020-08-27--Man drowns after falling into water at Hythe Marina Village

A MAN from Hythe drowned after falling backwards down a set of stairs .
Dennis James Southern , 71 , @ @ @ @ @ property in Hythe Marina Village , an inquest opening heard .
He fell into the @ @ @ @ @ keeping himself afloat , submerged .
Paramedics were called but Mr Southern was pronounced dead @ @ @ @ @ August 11 .
A post mortem report by pathologist Dr Adrian Bateman states the preliminary @ @ @ @ @ .
Senior coroner Christopher Wilkinson said the full inquest will be heard at Winchester Coroner @ @ @ @ @ .

Dennis James Southern, 71, had been walking towards his property in Hythe Marina Village, an inquest opening heard.
He fell into the water and, despite initially keeping himself afloat, submerged.
Paramedics were called but Mr Southern was pronounced dead at Southampton General Hospital on August 11.
A post mortem report by pathologist Dr Adrian Bateman states the preliminary cause of death as drowning.
Senior coroner Christopher Wilkinson said the full inquest will be heard at Winchester Coroner's Court on April 26.


thedailyecho--2020-08-27--Police hunting teenage knifeman who tried to rob store

POLICE are hunting a boy armed with a knife who robbed a Hampshire convenience store .
The victim , a 28-year-old man , was working in the shop when the boy produced a knife at the counter and demanded money .
An alarm was activated and the suspect made off empty-handed .
He left the scene with another boy who had been waiting outside , believed to have been acting as a lookout .
The boy with the knife is described as white , aged 14-17 , about 5ft 3in with a skinny build .
He was wearing a red @ @ @ @ @ @ @ red hood and shoulders with black arms and body , black tracksuit bottoms with red stripes down the side of the legs , black trainers with a white trim , with a facemask and grey gloves .
The boy who waited outside is described as white , also aged 14-17 , around 5ft 3in , slim , with short dark hair .
He was wearing a black baseball cap and a facemask , a black coat , grey slim-fit trousers , and black trainers .
The incident happened at the Spar shop in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 6.10pm on Tuesday , August 25 .
Anyone with information can call Hampshire police on 101 , quoting crime reference number 44200327187 .
Alternatively they can phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 , where messages can be left anonymously .

The victim, a 28-year-old man, was working in the shop when the boy produced a knife at the counter and demanded money.
An alarm was activated and the suspect made off empty-handed.
He left the scene with another boy who had been waiting outside, believed to have been acting as a lookout.
The boy with the knife is described as white, aged 14-17, about 5ft 3in with a skinny build.
He was wearing a red and black tracksuit, which had a red hood and shoulders with black arms and body, black tracksuit bottoms with red stripes down the side of the legs, black trainers with a white trim, with a facemask and grey gloves.
The boy who waited outside is described as white, also aged 14-17, around 5ft 3in, slim, with short dark hair.
He was wearing a black baseball cap and a facemask, a black coat, grey slim-fit trousers, and black trainers.
The incident happened at the Spar shop in Forestside Avenue, Havant, between 5.55pm and 6.10pm on Tuesday, August 25.
Anyone with information can call Hampshire police on 101, quoting crime reference number 44200327187.
Alternatively they can phone Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where messages can be left anonymously.


thedailyecho--2020-08-27--Southampton weather: Thunderstorms warning issued for city

THUNDERSTORMS and heavy rain could bring disruption to Southampton tomorrow , the Met Office has warned .
As much as 20mm of rain could fall within an hour with between 30 to 40mm of rainfall in around three hours .
A yellow weather warning has been issued for the city as well as the rest of Hampshire between 11am and 8pm on Friday .
The Met Office says : “ Heavy showers and thunderstorms could bring some disruption , especially to transport.
” In terms of what to expect , the Met Office says : • There is a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spray , standing water or hail , leading to longer journey times by car and bus • Delays to train services are possible • Perhaps damage to a few buildings and structures from lightning strikes • Some short term loss of power is possible A Met Office spokesperson said : “ Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop quite quickly later on Friday morning , but peaking during the afternoon for many , before probably becoming more restricted to the southeast and south coastal counties towards evening .
`` Some places will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ locations could see around 20 mm within an hour and perhaps 30 to 40 mm in around 3 hours , sufficient to cause issues on the roads .
”

As much as 20mm of rain could fall within an hour with between 30 to 40mm of rainfall in around three hours.
A yellow weather warning has been issued for the city as well as the rest of Hampshire between 11am and 8pm on Friday.
The Met Office says: “Heavy showers and thunderstorms could bring some disruption, especially to transport.”
In terms of what to expect, the Met Office says:
There is a good chance driving conditions will be affected by spray, standing water or hail, leading to longer journey times by car and bus
Delays to train services are possible
Perhaps damage to a few buildings and structures from lightning strikes
Some short term loss of power is possible
A Met Office spokesperson said: “Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop quite quickly later on Friday morning, but peaking during the afternoon for many, before probably becoming more restricted to the southeast and south coastal counties towards evening.
"Some places will miss the heavier rain, but other locations could see around 20 mm within an hour and perhaps 30 to 40 mm in around 3 hours, sufficient to cause issues on the roads.”


thedailyecho--2020-08-27--Totton man arrested after vehicle thefts in New Forest

A MAN has been arrested following a spate of thefts from motor vehicles across the New Forest .
Officers who @ @ @ @ @ arrested a 44-year-old man from Totton .
Since the beginning of August , there has @ @ @ @ @ from motor vehicles – mainly work vans being targeted – in the Ringwood and Hythe @ @ @ @ @ interest was identified by officers as driving a blue Renault Megane , which was stopped @ @ @ @ @ August 26 ) in Hammond Lane , Totton .
When searching the vehicle , a @ @ @ @ @ which are being linked to these burglaries .
A 44-year-old man was arrested on suspicion @ @ @ @ @ .
He remains in police custody at this time .

Officers who were investigating the thefts have arrested a 44-year-old man from Totton.
Since the beginning of August, there has been an increase in theft from motor vehicles – mainly work vans being targeted – in the Ringwood and Hythe areas.
A person of interest was identified by officers as driving a blue Renault Megane, which was stopped by specialist officers yesterday (August 26) in Hammond Lane, Totton.
When searching the vehicle, a wide-range of tools were located which are being linked to these burglaries.
A 44-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary. He remains in police custody at this time.


thedailyecho--2020-08-27--Southampton cyclist was found dead in Droxford

THE body of a cyclist discovered in Droxford had injuries to the head and chest , an inquest opening heard @ @ @ @ @ the man as 55-year-old Declan Joseph Murray who was reported missing from Southampton .
A @ @ @ @ @ Basil Purdue says that the body , discovered on the B2150 on August 10 , @ @ @ @ @ and chest .
It states that these were the main cause of death .
• @ @ @ @ @ world ' - Tribute paid to city man who was found dead No further details @ @ @ @ @ 's Court but the full inquest will be held on May 11 2021 .
The @ @ @ @ @ the Home Office .
Mr Murray 's next of kin are aware and are being @ @ @ @ @

Police officers have identified the man as 55-year-old Declan Joseph Murray who was reported missing from Southampton.
A post mortem report by Dr Basil Purdue says that the body, discovered on the B2150 on August 10, had injuries to the head and chest.
It states that these were the main cause of death.
No further details were given at Winchester Coroner's Court but the full inquest will be held on May 11 2021.
The post mortem was conducted by the Home Office.
Mr Murray's next of kin are aware and are being supported by specialist officers.


thedailyecho--2020-08-27--New Forest MP Desmond Swayne speaks out over face coverings

TORY Sir Desmond Swayne has criticised the Government for forcing people to wear face masks in enclosed spaces and “ go about like Darth Vader ” without there having been a vote on the matter .
Asked what is so bad about wearing a mask , the New Forest West MP told Channel 4 News : “ I think it is frightful .
I think it is awful having to cover your face and go about like Darth Vader .
I mean , I just think it is horrible , many people do .
“ But that is not the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me that I must wear a mask and I ’ ve never had the democratic legitimate right to ask you the counter case and vote upon it in Parliament through my elected representatives.
” On whether older students should be wearing masks at school , he added that “ teachers should have the discretion to determine what happens at school ” .
The general secretary of the National Education Union , Kevin Courtney , replied : “ Sir Desmond Swayne says we shouldn ’ t tell people what to do but it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and to make people wear them , it is right to have helmets on motorcycles .
“ And if the science says that mask-wearing will prevent the spread of the virus , prevent the cases going up , prevent more unnecessary deaths , then it is absolutely right for the Government to say that you should wear them .
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Asked what is so bad about wearing a mask, the New Forest West MP told Channel 4 News: “I think it is frightful. I think it is awful having to cover your face and go about like Darth Vader. I mean, I just think it is horrible, many people do.
“But that is not the point. The point is you told me that I must wear a mask and I’ve never had the democratic legitimate right to ask you the counter case and vote upon it in Parliament through my elected representatives.”
On whether older students should be wearing masks at school, he added that “teachers should have the discretion to determine what happens at school”.
The general secretary of the National Education Union, Kevin Courtney, replied: “Sir Desmond Swayne says we shouldn’t tell people what to do but it is right to have seat belts in cars and to make people wear them, it is right to have helmets on motorcycles.
“And if the science says that mask-wearing will prevent the spread of the virus, prevent the cases going up, prevent more unnecessary deaths, then it is absolutely right for the Government to say that you should wear them.”


thedailyecho--2020-08-27--Plans for new restaurant in Oxford Street in Southampton

PLANS for a new restaurant in Southampton have been unveiled .
A new Spanish tapas restaurant and bar could open in Oxford Street at the site once occupied by Prezzo Italian Restaurant .
The restaurant and cafe would open from 9am to 11.30pm Monday to Sunday while the bar would open from 9am to midnight .
A total of six jobs would be created , according to the plans submitted to Southampton City Council by Dario Abreu .
The planning application reads : `` The new proposal includes a cocktail lounge and tapas food at the ground floor with restaurant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second floor to stay as it is staff room .
We believe that the new establishment will be compatible within the Oxford Street location and vision , and will add positively to its vitality and viability .
The intention is to provide a safe and friendly environment for the enrichment of the local community . ''
The proposals have sparked mix views among residents.The City of Southampton Society supported the plans but two residents raised concerns over opening hours and noise .
In a comment to the plans , resident Colin Beaven said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a proposal to use this site .
But the opening hours need review .
The applicant wants to open the bar until midnight every day .
That 's too late given the large residential component in the local area .
The operating hours need to be limited to 11.30 pm at the latest for both the restaurant and the bar . ''
Bargate Cllr Sarah Bogle , inset , said : `` The key issue seems to be the opening hours and impact on nearby residents .
A previous application with longer opening @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my main concern will be ensuring the noise impact will be minimised .
The tapas bar concept sounds like something that could work in this lovely street . ''
As previously reported , last summer civic chiefs refused plans for a new restaurant at the site .
At the time permission was sought for a restaurant to remain open until 11.30pm and for a bar to open from 4pm to 2am .
But planning bosses were told that according to a council policy , restaurants and bars in Oxford Street are only allowed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans were therefore rejected .

A new Spanish tapas restaurant and bar could open in Oxford Street at the site once occupied by Prezzo Italian Restaurant.
The restaurant and cafe would open from 9am to 11.30pm Monday to Sunday while the bar would open from 9am to midnight.
A total of six jobs would be created, according to the plans submitted to Southampton City Council by Dario Abreu.
The planning application reads: "The new proposal includes a cocktail lounge and tapas food at the ground floor with restaurant space at the first floor and the second floor to stay as it is staff room. We believe that the new establishment will be compatible within the Oxford Street location and vision, and will add positively to its vitality and viability. The intention is to provide a safe and friendly environment for the enrichment of the local community."
The proposals have sparked mix views among residents.The City of Southampton Society supported the plans but two residents raised concerns over opening hours and noise.
In a comment to the plans, resident Colin Beaven said: "It's good to see a proposal to use this site. But the opening hours need review. The applicant wants to open the bar until midnight every day. That's too late given the large residential component in the local area. The operating hours need to be limited to 11.30 pm at the latest for both the restaurant and the bar."
Bargate Cllr Sarah Bogle, inset, said : "The key issue seems to be the opening hours and impact on nearby residents. A previous application with longer opening hours was rejected last year, so my main concern will be ensuring the noise impact will be minimised. The tapas bar concept sounds like something that could work in this lovely street."
As previously reported, last summer civic chiefs refused plans for a new restaurant at the site. At the time permission was sought for a restaurant to remain open until 11.30pm and for a bar to open from 4pm to 2am.
But planning bosses were told that according to a council policy, restaurants and bars in Oxford Street are only allowed to remain open until midnight and the plans were therefore rejected.


thedailyecho--2020-08-27--Emergency services called to crash on A31 near Ringwood

ONE person was rushed to hospital following a two-car crash which blocked a major Hampshire road .
One of the vehicles involved in the accident ended up on its side , blocking one lane of the eastbound carriageway on the A31 at Poulner Hill , near Ringwood .
Crews from three fire stations - Ferndown , Redbridge and Ringwood , were called to the scene .
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said one person has been taken to hospital by South Central Ambulance Service .
Photographs taken at the scene yestereday showed a vehicle on its side , with fire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A row of stationary cars occupied the outside lane , their path blocked by emergency service vehicles in the road ahead .
Other photographs showed the congestion caused by the accident .
Social media users said the crash caused a loud noise , similar to the sound made by a large object falling off a lorry .
One person said a car collided with another , resulting in one of the vehicles rolling over .
Passers-by reported seeing long skid marks on the road .
One person posted : `` I heard it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something came off a lorry .
Very loud . ''
Two cars are thought to have been involved in the incident .
Recovery vehicles have now arrived at the scene .

One of the vehicles involved in the accident ended up on its side, blocking one lane of the eastbound carriageway on the A31 at Poulner Hill, near Ringwood.
Crews from three fire stations - Ferndown, Redbridge and Ringwood, were called to the scene.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said one person has been taken to hospital by South Central Ambulance Service.
Photographs taken at the scene yestereday showed a vehicle on its side, with fire engines and an ambulance parked alongside.
A row of stationary cars occupied the outside lane, their path blocked by emergency service vehicles in the road ahead.
Other photographs showed the congestion caused by the accident.
Social media users said the crash caused a loud noise, similar to the sound made by a large object falling off a lorry.
One person said a car collided with another, resulting in one of the vehicles rolling over.
Passers-by reported seeing long skid marks on the road.
One person posted: "I heard it from Parsonage Barn Lane/Queensway. Sounded like something came off a lorry. Very loud."
Two cars are thought to have been involved in the incident. Recovery vehicles have now arrived at the scene.


thedailyecho--2020-08-27--Racism complaints against Hampshire Constabulary double

COMPLAINTS made about Hampshire Constabulary officers and staff about racism have increased by 50 per cent in a year , it has been revealed .
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However , none of the 61 complaints made about officers and staff last year were upheld by the force .
A Freedom of Information ( FOI ) request to Hampshire Constabulary , asked how many racism complaints were made against officers and staff , from both members of the public and other staff , in the years 2018 , 2019 and 2020 to date .
In 2018 , 42 complaints about racism were made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Up until June this year , there have been 35 .
None of these have been upheld , resulting in no further action being taken .
The request also asked for a random selection of 25 racism complaints made , with a summary of each of the allegations .
However , the force said it did not hold this information .
A previous FOI request submitted to Hampshire Constabulary regarding complaints about racism shows that there were 23 in 2015 , 16 in 2016 and 19 in 2017 .
In 2015 , three @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to answer outcome ’ ; two in 2016 ; and 1 in 2017 .
The FOI request also revealed that a detention officer for Hampshire Constabulary was dismissed following a racism complaint , while a police constable and PCSO resigned following racism complaints .
Hampshire Constabulary said : “ There are a number of reasons why the numbers have increased , for example we have invested greatly in ensuring we record incidents and allegations more accurately in all areas of force and provided increased training in awareness for supervisors .
“ Hampshire Constabulary @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will not be tolerated within our force , and any complaint received by the public will be investigated fairly and effectively.
” Eight Basingstoke-based police officers are currently awaiting a gross misconduct hearing after allegedly making ‘ racist and homophobic ’ remarks .
As previously reported last October , the eight officers face gross misconduct hearings over alleged inappropriate and prejudiced behaviour , following a 17-month investigation into claims by a force employee .
The employee claims that officers within its serious and organised crime unit used “ inappropriate and prejudiced ” language @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reported that covert recording devices at the Police Investigation Centre in Basingstoke allegedly caught officers making racist and homophobic remarks .
Hampshire Constabulary previously said that one police officer who would have been reprimanded for their behaviour resigned over the issue .
Hampshire Constabulary said in June that the hearings , which will be chaired by an independent legally qualified chair , have been delayed because of the pandemic .
The force was working towards a date in April , which was subject to legal discussions , but it is now expected to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Constabulary said it will publish the date of the public hearing on its website once it has been set .

However, none of the 61 complaints made about officers and staff last year were upheld by the force.
A Freedom of Information (FOI) request to Hampshire Constabulary, asked how many racism complaints were made against officers and staff, from both members of the public and other staff, in the years 2018, 2019 and 2020 to date.
In 2018, 42 complaints about racism were made, rising to 61 in 2019. Up until June this year, there have been 35.
None of these have been upheld, resulting in no further action being taken.
The request also asked for a random selection of 25 racism complaints made, with a summary of each of the allegations.
However, the force said it did not hold this information.
A previous FOI request submitted to Hampshire Constabulary regarding complaints about racism shows that there were 23 in 2015, 16 in 2016 and 19 in 2017.
In 2015, three of these resulted in a ‘case to answer outcome’; two in 2016; and 1 in 2017.
The FOI request also revealed that a detention officer for Hampshire Constabulary was dismissed following a racism complaint, while a police constable and PCSO resigned following racism complaints.
Hampshire Constabulary said: “There are a number of reasons why the numbers have increased, for example we have invested greatly in ensuring we record incidents and allegations more accurately in all areas of force and provided increased training in awareness for supervisors.
“Hampshire Constabulary is clear that discriminatory behaviour or language will not be tolerated within our force, and any complaint received by the public will be investigated fairly and effectively.”
Eight Basingstoke-based police officers are currently awaiting a gross misconduct hearing after allegedly making ‘racist and homophobic’ remarks.
As previously reported last October, the eight officers face gross misconduct hearings over alleged inappropriate and prejudiced behaviour, following a 17-month investigation into claims by a force employee.
The employee claims that officers within its serious and organised crime unit used “inappropriate and prejudiced” language and behaviour.
It has also been reported that covert recording devices at the Police Investigation Centre in Basingstoke allegedly caught officers making racist and homophobic remarks.
Hampshire Constabulary previously said that one police officer who would have been reprimanded for their behaviour resigned over the issue.
Hampshire Constabulary said in June that the hearings, which will be chaired by an independent legally qualified chair, have been delayed because of the pandemic.
The force was working towards a date in April, which was subject to legal discussions, but it is now expected to take place later this year.
Hampshire Constabulary said it will publish the date of the public hearing on its website once it has been set.


thedailyecho--2020-08-27--Car on fire on M27 caused delays

Car on fire on M27 caused delays

A fire ripped through a car on the eastbound lanes of the M27 between J8 near Bursledon and J9 near @ @ @ @ @ warned of a five-mile queue and 25-minute delays .
• Stay updated on all the @ @ @ @ @ three of the motorway has was reopened and traffic is moving `` very slowly '' @ @ @ @ @ were also on West End Road , Providence Hill , and Bridge Road between St @ @ @ @ @ Lane .
• Part of M27 to be shut for an entire weekend The Daily @ @ @ @ @ Rescue Services for comment .

A fire ripped through a car on the eastbound lanes of the M27 between J8 near Bursledon and J9 near Park Gate.
Motorists were warned of a five-mile queue and 25-minute delays.
Lane three of the motorway has was reopened and traffic is moving "very slowly".
Delays of around 20-minutes were also on West End Road, Providence Hill, and Bridge Road between St John's Road and Swanwick Lane.
The Daily Echo contacted Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-08-27--Southampton bus crash: First Bus launch investigation

A BUS firm has launched an investigation after a crash left an elderly man with possible life changing injuries .
The incident took place on Castle Way , Southampton at about midday on August 25 with a 78-year-old man being taken to University Hospital Southampton after being treated at the scene by ambulance crew .
The bus service involved , First Bus , have now said they are launching an investigation to find out what happened .
A spokesman for the bus company said : `` I can confirm that one of our vehicles was involved in a collision with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 25 , around midday .
`` Unfortunately , the pedestrian has sustained a serious head injury and was taken to hospital .
`` Our thoughts are with the pedestrian and his family and we wish him a speedy recovery .
`` We are now helping the local Police authorities with their enquiries into the incident and have also launched an immediate internal investigation to establish the root cause of the incident , as is our standard procedure.
” Hampshire Constabulary have issued an appeal on their website requesting anyone with information on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ appeal reads : `` We are appealing for witnesses to after a collision between a bus and a pedestrian left a man in hospital with serious injuries .
`` The incident happened on Castle Way , near to Bargate Street , in Southampton at around 12pm yesterday , 25 August .
`` The 78-year-old pedestrian was taken to Southampton General Hospital with serious and possibly life-changing injuries .
`` Officers investigating the collision are keen to speak with anyone who might be able to assist their enquiries .
`` Were you in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have dash cam footage showing the moments leading up to the collision ?
`` Anyone with information should call 101 , quoting 44200326531 . ''

The incident took place on Castle Way, Southampton at about midday on August 25 with a 78-year-old man being taken to University Hospital Southampton after being treated at the scene by ambulance crew.
The bus service involved, First Bus, have now said they are launching an investigation to find out what happened.
A spokesman for the bus company said: "I can confirm that one of our vehicles was involved in a collision with a pedestrian on Castle Way on August 25, around midday.
"Unfortunately, the pedestrian has sustained a serious head injury and was taken to hospital.
"Our thoughts are with the pedestrian and his family and we wish him a speedy recovery.
"We are now helping the local Police authorities with their enquiries into the incident and have also launched an immediate internal investigation to establish the root cause of the incident, as is our standard procedure.”
Hampshire Constabulary have issued an appeal on their website requesting anyone with information on the incident to get in touch.
The appeal reads: "We are appealing for witnesses to after a collision between a bus and a pedestrian left a man in hospital with serious injuries.
"The incident happened on Castle Way, near to Bargate Street, in Southampton at around 12pm yesterday, 25 August.
"The 78-year-old pedestrian was taken to Southampton General Hospital with serious and possibly life-changing injuries.
"Officers investigating the collision are keen to speak with anyone who might be able to assist their enquiries.
"Were you in the area at the time? Or perhaps you have dash cam footage showing the moments leading up to the collision?
"Anyone with information should call 101, quoting 44200326531."


thedailyecho--2020-08-27--Break-in at Titchfield County Primary School

A COUNCILLOR has expressed her `` shock '' after an empty primary school was targeted in a daylight burglary .
Titchfield County Primary School , near Fareham , is closed for the summer holidays , but was broken into at 12.56pm on Friday ( August 21 ) .
Burglars broke into the sheds on the school grounds and caused damage .
However nothing was stolen .
Councillor for Titchfield , Connie Hockley , had not previously heard about the burglary .
She said : `` I 'm very shocked and very upset , this is the first I ’ ve @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need anything , they can get in touch with myself .
We ’ ll do what we can . ''
Councillor For Titchfield Common , Sarah Pankhurst , said : `` I do n't know the current situation but am angry and upset at this damage , more especially as we approach the return to school since the lock down .
`` It is vital that our children return to school to continue their education and I know the school will have spent important funding preparing for the social distancing measures .
What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with criminal damage as well .
Not something that the school will want as they struggle with finances . ''
A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said : `` We were called at 12.56pm on 21 August to reports of a burglary at Titchfield CP School , Southampton Road , overnight .
`` Entry was forced to sheds on the school grounds , damage was caused but nothing was stolen .
Anyone with information can phone 101 with the reference 44200320970 . ''
Officers wrote on social media that despite the burglary , break-ins @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since last week '' .
Fareham Police added : `` I appreciate this is no comfort to those that have been affected . ''

Titchfield County Primary School, near Fareham, is closed for the summer holidays, but was broken into at 12.56pm on Friday (August 21).
Burglars broke into the sheds on the school grounds and caused damage. However nothing was stolen.
Councillor for Titchfield, Connie Hockley, had not previously heard about the burglary.
She said: "I'm very shocked and very upset, this is the first I’ve heard about this.
"If they need anything, they can get in touch with myself. We’ll do what we can."
Councillor For Titchfield Common, Sarah Pankhurst, said: "I don't know the current situation but am angry and upset at this damage, more especially as we approach the return to school since the lock down.
"It is vital that our children return to school to continue their education and I know the school will have spent important funding preparing for the social distancing measures. What a waste to now have to deal with criminal damage as well. Not something that the school will want as they struggle with finances."
A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said: "We were called at 12.56pm on 21 August to reports of a burglary at Titchfield CP School, Southampton Road, overnight.
"Entry was forced to sheds on the school grounds, damage was caused but nothing was stolen. Anyone with information can phone 101 with the reference 44200320970."
Officers wrote on social media that despite the burglary, break-ins across Fareham have "settled a little since last week".
Fareham Police added: "I appreciate this is no comfort to those that have been affected."


thedailyecho--2020-08-27--Changes to Hampshire libraries' opening hours to be revealed

CHANGES to Hampshire libraries ' opening hours are set to be unveiled next month .
The 40 county council-run libraries are set to have new opening hours following a public consultation .
It comes as in July Hampshire County Council approved plans to close eight libraries .
Earlier this month the authority launched a consultation as it looked to reduce the opening hours of the remaining 40 libraries .
It was proposed to reduce libraries ' opening hours by an average of 20 % .
But as previously reported , a county council document revealed that the opening hours of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up to 39 % `` to achieve a standardised approach '' .
Cllr Seán Woodward , executive member for recreation and heritage at the county council , said : “ The team are currently analysing responses to the consultation confirming the changes in staffed opening times at Hampshire libraries and we will be in a position to confirm the details of these in early September .
The decision to reduce staffed opening hours was one of the recommendations I agreed at my Decision Day in July , so the exact times for each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision .
We will make sure this information is available to customers , for example on our web page and in library branches , in good time before any changes are made which we expect to be complete by January 2021.
” As reported , the libraries set for closure are those in Blackfield and Lyndhurst , Fair Oak , South Ham , Elson library in Gosport , Horndean , Lee-on-the-Solent library and Odiham library in Hart .
The authority also withdrew its support to community libraries in Lowford , Milford-on-Sea and North @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the reduction in opening hours are part of a move that would save the council £1.76m .

The 40 county council-run libraries are set to have new opening hours following a public consultation.
It comes as in July Hampshire County Council approved plans to close eight libraries.
Earlier this month the authority launched a consultation as it looked to reduce the opening hours of the remaining 40 libraries.
It was proposed to reduce libraries' opening hours by an average of 20%.
But as previously reported, a county council document revealed that the opening hours of some libraries could increase or decrease by up to 39% "to achieve a standardised approach".
Cllr Seán Woodward, executive member for recreation and heritage at the county council, said: “The team are currently analysing responses to the consultation confirming the changes in staffed opening times at Hampshire libraries and we will be in a position to confirm the details of these in early September. The decision to reduce staffed opening hours was one of the recommendations I agreed at my Decision Day in July, so the exact times for each branch are not subject to a separate decision. We will make sure this information is available to customers, for example on our web page and in library branches, in good time before any changes are made which we expect to be complete by January 2021.”
As reported, the libraries set for closure are those in Blackfield and Lyndhurst , Fair Oak, South Ham, Elson library in Gosport, Horndean,Lee-on-the-Solent library and Odiham library in Hart. The authority also withdrew its support to community libraries in Lowford, Milford-on-Sea and North Baddesley. The closures as well as the reduction in opening hours are part of a move that would save the council £1.76m.


thedailyecho--2020-08-27--Plans for Romsey town centre's future revealed

THE masterplan that shows what Romsey ’ s south of town centre could look like in the next few years has been released .
A new retail and dining space and a mobility hub are possible plans for the area around Crosfield Hall and the Broadwater Road car park over the next five to ten years .
The master-planning process began through the Romsey Future partnership in 2018 .
Town centre workstream lead , Mark Edgerley , said : “ Having plans that are flexible to the future of our town is absolutely vital , and I ’ m pleased @ @ @ @ @ @ @ final masterplan .
`` These ideas support potential for more independent business and the possibility to create more retail units facing The Hundred . ''
The short-term plans include terraced seating and improving the views to the Fishlake stream , as well as transforming Broadwater Road with new pedestrian surfaces and access points .
Other proposals include the improvement of pedestrian and cycle routes along the bypass and creating better access into the area over Tadburn Lake .
After this , a new mobility hub would be created within a relocated bus station @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ Amazon-style ’ collection and storage lockers .
A new mixed-use development would then be put in place on the existing bus station site , including commercial space on the ground level , which could include restaurants and dining outlets .
The current Crosfield Hall site would instead be utilised for parking , while longer-term proposals include the relocation of the Aldi store to the current Crosfield Hall site .
The masterplan will be presented to full council on September 2 .

A new retail and dining space and a mobility hub are possible plans for the area around Crosfield Hall and the Broadwater Road car park over the next five to ten years.
The master-planning process began through the Romsey Future partnership in 2018.
Town centre workstream lead, Mark Edgerley, said: “Having plans that are flexible to the future of our town is absolutely vital, and I’m pleased to see this is reflected in the final masterplan.
"These ideas support potential for more independent business and the possibility to create more retail units facing The Hundred."
The short-term plans include terraced seating and improving the views to the Fishlake stream, as well as transforming Broadwater Road with new pedestrian surfaces and access points.
Other proposals include the improvement of pedestrian and cycle routes along the bypass and creating better access into the area over Tadburn Lake.
After this, a new mobility hub would be created within a relocated bus station. It would include bicycle storage and ‘Amazon-style’ collection and storage lockers.
A new mixed-use development would then be put in place on the existing bus station site, including commercial space on the ground level, which could include restaurants and dining outlets.
The current Crosfield Hall site would instead be utilised for parking, while longer-term proposals include the relocation of the Aldi store to the current Crosfield Hall site.
The masterplan will be presented to full council on September 2.


thedailyecho--2020-08-27--Southampton teenager banned from every One Stop shop

A SOUTHAMPTON teen who stole more than £300 worth of alcohol has been banned from a store .
Grant Martin @ @ @ @ @ worth of alcohol from a One Stop store between June 24 and August 19 .
@ @ @ @ @ , the 18-year-old carried out 11 thefts .
On August 19 , he also assaulted @ @ @ @ @ Appearing at Southampton Magistrates ' Court , he pleaded guilty to one count of assault @ @ @ @ @ counts of thefts .
Harvey , of Millbrook Towers , Southampton , was handed an @ @ @ @ @ entering any One Stop for 12 months .
He was also fined £50 and ordered @ @ @ @ @ well as a victim surcharge of £95 and court costs of £85 .

Grant Martin Harvey stole more than £339.76 worth of alcohol from a One Stop store between June 24 and August 19.
Over the two month period, the 18-year-old carried out 11 thefts.
On August 19, he also assaulted a man by beating.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty to one count of assault by beating, and 11 counts of thefts.
Harvey, of Millbrook Towers, Southampton, was handed an exclusion requirement banning him from entering any One Stop for 12 months.
He was also fined £50 and ordered to pay £259.85 compensation as well as a victim surcharge of £95 and court costs of £85.


thedailyecho--2020-08-27--Doorstop callers target elderly resident in Wickham

SCAMMERS have fly-tipped a shed after scamming an elderly resident .
A doorstop caller approached a pensioner in Wickham offering @ @ @ @ @ a shed '' .
However , after taking it down they simply dumped the remains @ @ @ @ @ are warning residents to be on their guard against strangers at the door as it @ @ @ @ @ tell if the person is genuine , a rogue trader offering repairs or home improvements @ @ @ @ @ there is no obligation to allow anyone into your home , and you are within @ @ @ @ @ .
Trading Standards advice is to never agree to work offered by a cold call @ @ @ @ @ .
Residents should get `` at least three written quotes from reputable businesses or traders @ @ @ @ @ recognised trade association '' .
If you enter into a contract costing more than £42 @ @ @ @ @ the business premises of the trader you generally have fourteen days to change your mind @ @ @ @ @ according to Trading Standards

A doorstop caller approached a pensioner in Wickham offering to "dismantle and remove a shed".
However, after taking it down they simply dumped the remains on nearby land.
Police are warning residents to be on their guard against strangers at the door as it "can be difficult to tell if the person is genuine, a rogue trader offering repairs or home improvements".
They add that there is no obligation to allow anyone into your home, and you are within your rights to refuse access.
Trading Standards advice is to never agree to work offered by a cold call or via a leaflet drop.
Residents should get "at least three written quotes from reputable businesses or traders who are members of a recognised trade association".
If you enter into a contract costing more than £42 at a place other than the business premises of the trader you generally have fourteen days to change your mind and cancel the contract, according to Trading Standards
To report rogue traders to Hampshire Trading Standards call 01962 833620.


thedailyecho--2020-08-27--Winchester Cathedral's Christmas market plans are criticised

PLANS to expand Winchester Cathedral ’ s Christmas market to allow for social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic have drawn criticism .
Organisers have lodged an application with the city council to increase the footprint of the market , incorporating the Outer Close including around the war memorial and The Paddock – the area immediately north of the Cathedral adjacent to the Old Minster and the Inner Close .
The cathedral has said that the ice rink will not be open this year .
However , the scheme has sparked objections over fears that it could have a negative effect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ John Brownsell , of Market Street , said : “ The proposals will destroy the peace and tranquillity of the Outer Close so much valued by many in the hurly burly of central Winchester but especially for us at Morley College - the only residents fronting directly on to the Outer Close .
“ Constant foot traffic just outside our garden with noise ( and smoking ) is not what we expect.
” And Steven Partridge , of Colebrook Street , said that previously the cathedral had kept in close contact with its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years this has not happened , which has led to issues over privacy from neighbours .
He added : “ Residents here believe we have suffered enough over the years with both necessary and unnecessary disruption .
“ The Christmas market is already an emotive subject as Winchester simply can not cope with such an influx of visitors .
“ Other cities , including Bath , Lincoln and Bury St Edmunds have decided to cancel their markets this year and I urge Winchester to follow their lead.
” Rebecca Hiscock , of Paternoster @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ We already have to tolerate increased noise and traffic , both vehicular and pedestrian , every year , throughout the period of the Christmas market .
Under this proposal disruption is brought even closer to our residences.
” Councillor Lynda Murphy has now called on the city council to send the application to its planning committee for a decision to be made over concerns raised by those living in Paternoster House about a planned walkway close to the building .
She wrote : “ Residents there are concerned that the thousands of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day will lead to loss of amenity of their balconies and flats due to noise , loss of privacy and risk of disease transmission ( in particular Covid-19 ) .
” The cathedral ’ s enterprise manager Phillip Holroyd Smith said : “ The cathedral has been working closely with partners including Winchester City Council and the BID for many months to create a Christmas market that benefits both the wider business and local communities .
We hope to bring a wonderfully engaging , socially distanced and open-air experience that everyone can enjoy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He added : “ We are fortunate that the expansive cathedral grounds enable us to safely space the chalets out over an area close to three times the size of the usual footprint of the market .
A new route has been created that safely controls numbers while keeping the experience engaging , comfortable and enjoyable for all visitors .
This will also allow visitors to experience areas of the historic grounds that have never been open to the general public before .
“ Feedback is always welcome and valued .
We ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ residents and are looking at how we can address these .
”

Organisers have lodged an application with the city council to increase the footprint of the market, incorporating the Outer Close including around the war memorial and The Paddock – the area immediately north of the Cathedral adjacent to the Old Minster and the Inner Close.
The cathedral has said that the ice rink will not be open this year.
However, the scheme has sparked objections over fears that it could have a negative effect on parts of the city centre.
John Brownsell, of Market Street, said: “The proposals will destroy the peace and tranquillity of the Outer Close so much valued by many in the hurly burly of central Winchester but especially for us at Morley College - the only residents fronting directly on to the Outer Close.
“Constant foot traffic just outside our garden with noise (and smoking) is not what we expect.”
And Steven Partridge, of Colebrook Street, said that previously the cathedral had kept in close contact with its plans, but complained that in recent years this has not happened, which has led to issues over privacy from neighbours.
He added: “Residents here believe we have suffered enough over the years with both necessary and unnecessary disruption.
“The Christmas market is already an emotive subject as Winchester simply cannot cope with such an influx of visitors.
“Other cities, including Bath, Lincoln and Bury St Edmunds have decided to cancel their markets this year and I urge Winchester to follow their lead.”
Rebecca Hiscock, of Paternoster House, Colebrook Street, said: “We already have to tolerate increased noise and traffic, both vehicular and pedestrian, every year, throughout the period of the Christmas market. Under this proposal disruption is brought even closer to our residences.”
Councillor Lynda Murphy has now called on the city council to send the application to its planning committee for a decision to be made over concerns raised by those living in Paternoster House about a planned walkway close to the building.
She wrote: “Residents there are concerned that the thousands of people who will use this walkway every day will lead to loss of amenity of their balconies and flats due to noise, loss of privacy and risk of disease transmission (in particular Covid-19).”
The cathedral’s enterprise manager Phillip Holroyd Smith said: “The cathedral has been working closely with partners including Winchester City Council and the BID for many months to create a Christmas market that benefits both the wider business and local communities. We hope to bring a wonderfully engaging, socially distanced and open-air experience that everyone can enjoy in a safe and positive way.”
He added: “We are fortunate that the expansive cathedral grounds enable us to safely space the chalets out over an area close to three times the size of the usual footprint of the market. A new route has been created that safely controls numbers while keeping the experience engaging, comfortable and enjoyable for all visitors. This will also allow visitors to experience areas of the historic grounds that have never been open to the general public before.
“Feedback is always welcome and valued. We’ve heard the concerns raised by some residents and are looking at how we can address these.”


thedailyecho--2020-08-27--Latest New Forest planning applications - is your street affected?

AMONG the recent planning applications received by New Forest District Council and the New Forest National Park Authority : 20/00512 - Conversion of both existing garages into living room ; infill the existing back door ; alterations to doors and windows ; four new rooflights ; alterations to rainwater pipes - 12 Chestnut Drive , Ashurst .
20/10838 - Single-storey extension with flat roof and lantern ; demolition of existing conservatory - 28 St George 's Drive .
20/10869 Hip to gable roof alterations ; addition of side dormer ; installation of roof lights to facilitate loft conversion ( Lawful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for proposal ) - Holmlea , Ringwood Road .
20/10719 New detached dwelling - Plot B , land of The Ingle , Fryern Court Road , Burgate .
20/10842 - Seven dwellings , with access provided off Jubilee Crescent - Jubilee Crescent .
20/10844 - Use of garage as living accommodation ; form patio doors ; internal alterations ( Lawful Development Certificate that permission is not required for proposal ) - 7 Burgate Fields .
20/10757 - Five fascia signs , one projecting sign and two graphic signs - Tesco Express , Langdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ floor side elevation extension and tiled roof over porch & garage - 47 Whittington Close , Hythe .
20/10767 - Change of use to use class C3 ( residential ) ( retrospective ) - 126A High Street , Lymington .
20/00549 - Single-storey rear extension ; render ; one additional window ; replacement windows ; alteration to driveway ; demolition of conservatory and one chimney - High Firs , Goose Green .
20/10778 - Railings and gates within curtilage of dwelling - 12 The Armoury , Boardwalk Way .
20/10788 Shepherd 's hut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ standing ( Lawful Development Certificate that permission is not required for proposal ) - The Forge , Martin Road .
20/10792 - Single-storey extension to rear of retail unit ( Lawful Development Certificate that permission is not required for proposal ) - 60 Station Road .
20/10818 Single-storey side & rear extensions ( Lawful Development Certificate that permission is not required for proposal ) - 16 Hengistbury Road .
20/10851 - Remove existing conservatory and part of original building to the rear ; construct single-storey side & rear extension - 61 Barton Court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sign ; one illuminated hanging sign ; one illuminated menu board sign ; window vynls ( Application for Advertisement Consent ) - 10 High Street .
20/10860 - Variation of Conditions 2 , 3 , 6 of Planning Permission 19/10507 to allow amended landscaping details and window details - 36A Southampton Road .
20/10871 - Removal of existing conservatory roof and replacement of new higher flat roof ; new windows and roof windows ( Lawful Development Certificate that permission is not required ) - 2 Oakleigh Crescent , Totton .

ASHURST AND COLBURY
20/00512 - Conversion of both existing garages into living room; infill the existing back door; alterations to doors and windows; four new rooflights; alterations to rainwater pipes - 12 Chestnut Drive, Ashurst.
BRANSGORE
20/10838 - Single-storey extension with flat roof and lantern; demolition of existing conservatory - 28 St George's Drive.
20/10869 Hip to gable roof alterations; addition of side dormer; installation of roof lights to facilitate loft conversion (Lawful Development Certificate that permission is not required for proposal) - Holmlea, Ringwood Road.
DAMERHAM
20/10763 - Single-storey extension - Stapleton House, Cranborne Road.
20/10859 - Two-storey side extension - 42 West Park Lane.
FORDINGBRIDGE
20/10719 New detached dwelling - Plot B, land of The Ingle, Fryern Court Road, Burgate.
20/10842 - Seven dwellings, with access provided off Jubilee Crescent - Jubilee Crescent.
20/10844 - Use of garage as living accommodation; form patio doors; internal alterations (Lawful Development Certificate that permission is not required for proposal) - 7 Burgate Fields.
HORDLE
20/10856 - Single-storey rear extension - 123 Stopples Lane.
HYTHE AND DIBDEN
20/10757 - Five fascia signs, one projecting sign and two graphic signs - Tesco Express, Langdown Lawn, Hythe.
20/10808 - Two-storey side extension & porch; demolition of existing garage & porch - 37 Whittington Close, Hythe.
20/10839 - First floor side elevation extension and tiled roof over porch & garage - 47 Whittington Close, Hythe.
LYMINGTON
20/10767 - Change of use to use class C3 (residential) (retrospective) - 126A High Street, Lymington.
20/10848 - Single-storey rear extension - 3 West Hayes.
LYNDHURST
20/00535 - Replacement doors and windows (Application for Listed Building Consent) - Rosewood Cottage, Shrubbs Hill Road.
20/00549 - Single-storey rear extension; render; one additional window; replacement windows; alteration to driveway; demolition of conservatory and one chimney - High Firs, Goose Green.
MARCHWOOD
20/10778 - Railings and gates within curtilage of dwelling - 12 The Armoury, Boardwalk Way.
MARTIN
20/10788 Shepherd's hut for office use; creation of hard standing (Lawful Development Certificate that permission is not required for proposal) - The Forge, Martin Road.
MILFORD-ON-SEA
20/10822 - New domestic sewage treatment package - Valley Cottage, Lymore Lane.
NEW MILTON
20/10792 - Single-storey extension to rear of retail unit (Lawful Development Certificate that permission is not required for proposal) - 60 Station Road.
20/10805 - Two-storey side extension - Chalfonts, 52 Barton Court Avenue.
20/10818 Single-storey side & rear extensions (Lawful Development Certificate that permission is not required for proposal) - 16 Hengistbury Road.
20/10841 - Single-storey extension at rear; fenestration amendments - 59 Brook Avenue North.
20/10851 - Remove existing conservatory and part of original building to the rear; construct single-storey side & rear extension - 61 Barton Court Avenue.
20/10867 - Single-storey side extension - 22 Kings Road, Ashley.
RINGWOOD
20/10675 - Dwelling; garage - Land adjacent to Willow Nook, Parkers Close.
20/10857 - Non-illuminated hand-painted fascia sign; one illuminated hanging sign; one illuminated menu board sign; window vynls (Application for Advertisement Consent) - 10 High Street.
20/10860 - Variation of Conditions 2, 3, 6 of Planning Permission 19/10507 to allow amended landscaping details and window details - 36A Southampton Road.
20/10864 - Proposed summerhouse - The Meads, 18 Salisbury Road.
SWAY
20/00501 - Single-storey extension - 2 Kitchers Close.
TOTTON AND ELING
20/10823 - Demolition of conservatory; single-storey rear extension to provide additional living accommodation - 45 Malwood Gardens, Totton.
20/10858 - Front porch extension - 74 Rushington Lane, Totton.
20/10866 - Rear extension/loft conversion; porches - Villa Rosa, Pauletts Lane, Calmore.
20/10871 - Removal of existing conservatory roof and replacement of new higher flat roof; new windows and roof windows (Lawful Development Certificate that permission is not required) - 2 Oakleigh Crescent, Totton.
20/10872 - Single-storey side extension - 71 Water Lane, Totton.
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thedailyecho--2020-08-27--Man, 44, arrested after tools thefts from vans in New Forest

POLICE have arrested a man following a month-long series of thefts from work vans in the New Forest .
Tools @ @ @ @ @ took place mainly in the Ringwood and Hythe areas .
Officers from Hampshire Police stopped @ @ @ @ @ Hammond Lane in Totton yesterday and found a range of tools in the vehicle which @ @ @ @ @ offences .
A 44-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary .
@ @ @ @ @ at this time .

Tools were stolen in thefts which took place mainly in the Ringwood and Hythe areas.
Officers from Hampshire Police stopped a blue Renault Megane in Hammond Lane in Totton yesterday and found a range of tools in the vehicle which are being linked to the offences.
A 44-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary. He remains in police custody at this time.


thedailyecho--2020-08-27--Woman found intruder under bed

Woman found intruder under bed

A HOUSEHOLDER lashed out with a flat iron at an intruder but struck a neighbour instead !
Rose Ford , a mariner 's wife , had run out of her house screaming after finding Bill Palmer lying under her bed with his boots off .
She told Southampton magistrates she had been visiting her sister before returning to her home in Challis Court in Orchard Lane , where she was puzzled to see a window open .
`` Going upstairs , I looked under my bed and found him there .
I ran downstairs and got some neighbours out .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and walked into his own .
As he passed , I struck at him with a flat iron I had in my hand but hit someone else . ''
When asked if she was certain it was Palmer , she replied : `` I had just had my room whitewashed and his back was covered in white .
He had no boots on at that time and did not seem intoxicated . ''
Ellen Annells , who had responded to Ford 's screaming , confirmed she had seen Palmer in the house but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was doing there , he made no reply and walked off to his own house where she shut the door .
`` As he was passing , Mrs Ford said 'You wicked man , to go into my house and frighten me like that , ' she struck at him with the flat iron but hit someone else on the forehead .
Later he came out of his house and called Mrs Ford a liar that he had been inside her home . ''
Palmer protested he had been drunk and did not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ magistrates , hearing the case on April 31 , 1881 , disbelieved him , chairman W Furber telling him : `` We believe you were there for a serious purpose , having taken your boots off , and might have frightened Mrs Ford , who is in a delicate state , to death .
Therefore , you will be imprisoned for six weeks with hard labour . ''

Rose Ford, a mariner's wife, had run out of her house screaming after finding Bill Palmer lying under her bed with his boots off.
She told Southampton magistrates she had been visiting her sister before returning to her home in Challis Court in Orchard Lane, where she was puzzled to see a window open.
"Going upstairs, I looked under my bed and found him there. I ran downstairs and got some neighbours out. He then came out of my house and walked into his own. As he passed, I struck at him with a flat iron I had in my hand but hit someone else."
When asked if she was certain it was Palmer, she replied: "I had just had my room whitewashed and his back was covered in white. He had no boots on at that time and did not seem intoxicated."
Ellen Annells, who had responded to Ford's screaming, confirmed she had seen Palmer in the house but when she demanded to know what he was doing there, he made no reply and walked off to his own house where she shut the door.
"As he was passing, Mrs Ford said 'You wicked man, to go into my house and frighten me like that,' she struck at him with the flat iron but hit someone else on the forehead. Later he came out of his house and called Mrs Ford a liar that he had been inside her home."
Palmer protested he had been drunk and did not know what he was doing but the magistrates, hearing the case on April 31, 1881, disbelieved him, chairman W Furber telling him: "We believe you were there for a serious purpose, having taken your boots off, and might have frightened Mrs Ford, who is in a delicate state, to death. Therefore, you will be imprisoned for six weeks with hard labour."


thedailyecho--2020-08-27--Disadvantaged city youngsters falling further behind better-off pupils

DISADVANTAGED secondary school pupils in Southampton are more than 18 months behind their better-off peers , new research reveals .
The Education Policy Institute said the failure to close the national attainment gap will alarm policymakers and undermine Prime Minister Boris Johnson 's `` levelling up '' agenda .
Their annual report shows disadvantaged GCSE students in Southampton were 20.9 months of learning behind their better-off peers nationally in 2019 .
In Hampshire they are 21.5 months of learning behind .
Three in ten of the area 's secondary school pupils were classed as disadvantaged , meaning they were eligible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the last six years - in Hampshire the figures are one in six .
The figures also show that 12 % ( 5 % in Hampshire ) are defined as persistently disadvantaged in Southampton - eligible for free school meals for 80 % or more of their school life .
Researchers at the EPI said a rise in persistent poverty had stunted progress in closing the gap nationally over the last five years , with the poorest GCSE students still an average of 18.1 months behind .
Last year , the EPI @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to eliminate the education gap , but this year 's data suggests the gap is no longer closing at all .
David Laws , executive chairman of the think tank , said this comes despite the Government 's pledge to `` level up '' regional inequalities .
He said : `` Before the Covid crisis , disadvantaged children were around 1.5 years of learning behind other pupils , and this figure seems almost certain to have increased since the closure of schools .
“ It is deeply concerning that our country entered the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in this key area of social policy , and the Government urgently needs to put in place new policy measures to help poor children to start to close the gap again.
” The education gap also exists for disadvantaged young children in Southampton , with five-year-olds trailing by 3.8 months and primary school pupils 10.0 months behind .
In Hampshire five-year-olds are trailing by 4.2 months and primary school pupils 10.7 months behind .
Jo Hutchinson , report author and director of social mobility and vulnerable learners at the EPI , said vulnerable @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are at risk of falling further behind because of lockdown .
He added : `` Our research shows that over the last two years an increasing number of children are living in long term poverty , and since these children are furthest behind in their learning , that is contributing to adverse trends in the national disadvantage gap .
“ There is now abundant evidence that poverty and social vulnerability require urgent action both in and outside of school.
” A Department for Education spokesman said : “ Getting all children back into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ national priority , because it is the best place for their education , development and wellbeing .
“ While the attainment gap had narrowed since 2011 , many have had their education disrupted by coronavirus , and we can not let these children lose out . ''
He added that the £1 billion Covid catch up package will tackle the impact of lost teaching time , with £350 million for disadvantaged students , for whom getting back to school is particularly important .

The Education Policy Institute said the failure to close the national attainment gap will alarm policymakers and undermine Prime Minister Boris Johnson's "levelling up" agenda.
Their annual report shows disadvantaged GCSE students in Southampton were 20.9 months of learning behind their better-off peers nationally in 2019. In Hampshire they are 21.5 months of learning behind.
Three in ten of the area's secondary school pupils were classed as disadvantaged, meaning they were eligible for free school meals at any point in the last six years - in Hampshire the figures are one in six.
The figures also show that 12% (5% in Hampshire) are defined as persistently disadvantaged in Southampton - eligible for free school meals for 80% or more of their school life.
Researchers at the EPI said a rise in persistent poverty had stunted progress in closing the gap nationally over the last five years, with the poorest GCSE students still an average of 18.1 months behind.
Last year, the EPI estimated it would take over 500 years to eliminate the education gap, but this year's data suggests the gap is no longer closing at all.
David Laws, executive chairman of the think tank, said this comes despite the Government's pledge to "level up" regional inequalities.
He said: "Before the Covid crisis, disadvantaged children were around 1.5 years of learning behind other pupils, and this figure seems almost certain to have increased since the closure of schools.
“It is deeply concerning that our country entered the pandemic with such a lack of progress in this key area of social policy, and the Government urgently needs to put in place new policy measures to help poor children to start to close the gap again.”
The education gap also exists for disadvantaged young children in Southampton, with five-year-olds trailing by 3.8 months and primary school pupils 10.0 months behind.
In Hampshire five-year-olds are trailing by 4.2 months and primary school pupils 10.7 months behind.
Jo Hutchinson, report author and director of social mobility and vulnerable learners at the EPI, said vulnerable children who have suffered abuse or neglect are at risk of falling further behind because of lockdown.
He added: "Our research shows that over the last two years an increasing number of children are living in long term poverty, and since these children are furthest behind in their learning, that is contributing to adverse trends in the national disadvantage gap.
“There is now abundant evidence that poverty and social vulnerability require urgent action both in and outside of school.”
A Department for Education spokesman said: “Getting all children back into their classrooms full-time in September is a national priority, because it is the best place for their education, development and wellbeing.
“While the attainment gap had narrowed since 2011, many have had their education disrupted by coronavirus, and we cannot let these children lose out."
He added that the £1 billion Covid catch up package will tackle the impact of lost teaching time, with £350 million for disadvantaged students, for whom getting back to school is particularly important.


thedailyecho--2020-08-27--Plan to build block of flats at Barton Common Road, Barton on Sea

PLANS to replace a house with a block of eight flats have been given the go-ahead .
A J Developments @ @ @ @ @ to demolish a property at Barton Common Road , Barton on Sea , and redevelop @ @ @ @ @ Town Council had urged New Forest District Council ( NFDC ) to reject the application @ @ @ @ @ NFDC members said : `` New residential development can be acceptable within built-up areas such @ @ @ @ @ there being no adverse impact on the residential or visual amenities of the area , @ @ @ @ @ , ecology and designated European Sites .
`` No objection can be raised to the @ @ @ @ @ and , given other properties in the area there is no objection to the provision @ @ @ @ @ . ''

A J Developments has been given planning permission to demolish a property at Barton Common Road, Barton on Sea, and redevelop the site.
New Milton Town Council had urged New Forest District Council (NFDC) to reject the application.
But a report to NFDC members said: "New residential development can be acceptable within built-up areas such as this, subject to there being no adverse impact on the residential or visual amenities of the area, protected trees, highway safety, ecology and designated European Sites.
"No objection can be raised to the loss of the existing dwelling and, given other properties in the area there is no objection to the provision of flats on this site."


thedailyecho--2020-08-27--Southampton residents reminded help is available during bank holiday weekend

SOUTHAMPTON residents are being reminded of the services that will be on hand during the three-day bank holiday weekend when GP surgeries are closed and A & E departments and paramedics are at their busiest .
The Urgent Treatment Centre ( UTC ) service , at the Fanshawe Wing at the Royal South Hants Hospital , is led by a team of clinicians who can offer treatment for a range of minor injuries , as well as offering x-ray facilities and a range of diagnostic testing .
The centre also has a designated children ’ s waiting area which , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ makes it ideal for families needing care for urgent , non-life-threatening conditions .
Hospital director Penny Daniels said : “ The August bank holiday is a very busy time for A & E departments .
NHS estimates suggest up to three million people who visit A & E departments each year could have their needs addressed elsewhere in the urgent care system .
“ While A & E is always the right choice for life or limb threatening illness or injury , our UTC can offer treatment for a range of injuries from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can walk in , as no appointment is necessary .
However , if they are uncertain whether their condition is suitable for treatment at the centre , advice can be gained from the NHS 111 helpline .
Anyone displaying symptoms of COVID-19 , including a persistent new cough , high temperature or loss of sense of smell or taste , must not attend the UTC but should call 111 for guidance and support .
The service is open seven days a week , 8am – 8pm with the last patient accepted at 7.30pm @ @ @ @ @ @ @ patients can be found at royalsouthhantsutc.nhs.uk and on Twitter @ Southampton_UTC .
The Fanshawe Wing of the hospital , which houses the UTC , is off Graham Road .

The Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) service, at the Fanshawe Wing at the Royal South Hants Hospital, is led by a team of clinicians who can offer treatment for a range of minor injuries, as well as offering x-ray facilities and a range of diagnostic testing.
The centre also has a designated children’s waiting area which, along with its short waiting times, makes it ideal for families needing care for urgent, non-life-threatening conditions.
Hospital director Penny Daniels said: “The August bank holiday is a very busy time for A&E departments. NHS estimates suggest up to three million people who visit A&E departments each year could have their needs addressed elsewhere in the urgent care system.
“While A&E is always the right choice for life or limb threatening illness or injury, our UTC can offer treatment for a range of injuries from insect bites to some fractures.”
Patients can walk in, as no appointment is necessary. However, if they are uncertain whether their condition is suitable for treatment at the centre, advice can be gained from the NHS 111 helpline. Anyone displaying symptoms of COVID-19, including a persistent new cough, high temperature or loss of sense of smell or taste, must not attend the UTC but should call 111 for guidance and support.
The service is open seven days a week, 8am – 8pm with the last patient accepted at 7.30pm. The current waiting times for walk-in patients can be found at royalsouthhantsutc.nhs.uk and on Twitter @Southampton_UTC.
The Fanshawe Wing of the hospital, which houses the UTC, is off Graham Road.