thedailyecho--2020-12-09--Man growing cannabis sentenced at Southampton Crown Court

A MAN was caught growing cannabis in a garden shed as part of a “ cottage industry ” .
Mark Dane was charged with producing cannabis with a street value of between £6,720 and £20,160 .
Police had attended his partner ’ s home in Blakeney Road , Southampton looking for one of her relatives .
However , they smelt cannabis coming from inside a garden shed during their visit on March 12 this year .
Dane , 44 was not there at the time and during a phone call told officers to leave what was in the shed as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prosecution barrister , Unyime Davies told how once inside officers found 24 cannabis plants , hydroponics and lights .
With only one previous conviction for failing to surrender to custody , Dane of Haweswater Close gave a no comment interview .
However , he later accepted a guilty plea on the basis the plants belonged to his brother-in-law .
He admitted buying the “ equipment for a friend of a friend ” but didn ’ t realise it would be used to grow cannabis .
Despite making £250 he regretted getting involved , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Richard Tutt , argued his client does not use cannabis and the plants were clearly not his .
Furthermore , Dane is said to have expressed his remorse and regret .
During sentencing , Judge Peter Henry described the offence as serious and said : “ [ It was a ] cottage industry with an element of profit.
” The judge said Dane must have realised the equipment was going to be used for “ large scale production ” .
He jailed him for four months , suspended for 15 months , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of unpaid work and pay £150 in costs .
Judge Henry ordered the forfeiture and destruction of the cannabis .

Mark Dane was charged with producing cannabis with a street value of between £6,720 and £20,160.
Police had attended his partner’s home in Blakeney Road, Southampton looking for one of her relatives.
However, they smelt cannabis coming from inside a garden shed during their visit on March 12 this year.
Dane, 44 was not there at the time and during a phone call told officers to leave what was in the shed as it was “just junk”.
Prosecution barrister, Unyime Davies told how once inside officers found 24 cannabis plants, hydroponics and lights.
With only one previous conviction for failing to surrender to custody, Dane of Haweswater Close gave a no comment interview.
However, he later accepted a guilty plea on the basis the plants belonged to his brother-in-law.
He admitted buying the “equipment for a friend of a friend” but didn’t realise it would be used to grow cannabis.
Despite making £250 he regretted getting involved, Southampton Crown Court heard.
Defending barrister, Richard Tutt, argued his client does not use cannabis and the plants were clearly not his.
Furthermore, Dane is said to have expressed his remorse and regret.
During sentencing, Judge Peter Henry described the offence as serious and said: “[It was a ] cottage industry with an element of profit.”
The judge said Dane must have realised the equipment was going to be used for “large scale production”.
He jailed him for four months, suspended for 15 months, and ordered he must complete 200 hours of unpaid work and pay £150 in costs. Judge Henry ordered the forfeiture and destruction of the cannabis.


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--Hampshire man jailed for sexually assaulting nine-year-old girl

A HAMPSHIRE man has been jailed after sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl .
William Landy , aged 49 , cried from the dock of Winchester Crown Court as he was caged for four and half years .
Landy , of Basingstoke , was found guilty by a jury following a trial at Winchester Crown Court this week of assaulting a child by penetration and sexually touching a child .
The court heard that Landy gained access to his victim by gaining the trust of her family before abusing her on one occasion after he had been drinking .
The court @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Basingstoke .
In a victim impact statement , Landy ’ s victim said felt “ the whole incident changed her whole life , ” Judge Jane Miller QC recalled , adding : “ she stopped being a happy person and she withdrew into a hole ” .
The abuse only came to light after the victim told her family in 2018 , having not spoken about it before because she “ didn ’ t think she would be believed ” as she was badly behaved at that point in her life .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ weeks following the incident Landy had contacted social services claiming that the victim had exposed herself to him .
During sentencing on Friday Judge Miller said : “ You were trying to get your story in first.
” She continued : “ She clearly found the run up to the hearing very difficult , having to watch her video interview again .
“ You saw in court having her account challenged was upsetting for her.
” In mitigation , Robin Sellers said his client suffers from a number of health problems including difficulties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ liable to falls ” .
He also has type two diabetes , which he has been dealing with for past 10 years , along with advanced peripheral neuropathy , which a result of damage to the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord .
Mr Sellers said : “ In 2019 there was an overdose that required hospitalisation .
He expressed this morning that he is not minded to take his medication.
” He continued : “ The conditions in prison because of the current pandemic in my submission will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mind the medical difficulties he has.
” Judge Miller jailed Landy for four and half years and he must spend a further year on licence .

William Landy, aged 49, cried from the dock of Winchester Crown Court as he was caged for four and half years.
Landy, of Basingstoke, was found guilty by a jury following a trial at Winchester Crown Court this week of assaulting a child by penetration and sexually touching a child.
The court heard that Landy gained access to his victim by gaining the trust of her family before abusing her on one occasion after he had been drinking.
The court heard that this abuse also took place in Basingstoke.
In a victim impact statement, Landy’s victim said felt “the whole incident changed her whole life,” Judge Jane Miller QC recalled, adding: “she stopped being a happy person and she withdrew into a hole”.
The abuse only came to light after the victim told her family in 2018, having not spoken about it before because she “didn’t think she would be believed” as she was badly behaved at that point in her life.
The court was told that in the weeks following the incident Landy had contacted social services claiming that the victim had exposed herself to him.
During sentencing on Friday Judge Miller said: “You were trying to get your story in first.”
She continued: “She clearly found the run up to the hearing very difficult, having to watch her video interview again.
“You saw in court having her account challenged was upsetting for her.”
In mitigation, Robin Sellers said his client suffers from a number of health problems including difficulties from a previous liver transplant and is “liable to falls”.
He also has type two diabetes, which he has been dealing with for past 10 years, along with advanced peripheral neuropathy, which a result of damage to the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord.
Mr Sellers said: “In 2019 there was an overdose that required hospitalisation. He expressed this morning that he is not minded to take his medication.”
He continued: “The conditions in prison because of the current pandemic in my submission will be extremely difficult for this defendant bearing in mind the medical difficulties he has.”
Judge Miller jailed Landy for four and half years and he must spend a further year on licence.


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--Man arrested after threats to kill made at Southampton hospital

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill at a Southampton hospital .
Hampshire police says @ @ @ @ @ were made during a consultation with a nurse at Southampton General Hospital .
The incident @ @ @ @ @ Monday December 7 .
As a result , a 23-year-old man from Hamble-le-Rice was arrested @ @ @ @ @ since been released on police bail .

Hampshire police says that multiple threats to kill were made during a consultation with a nurse at Southampton General Hospital.
The incident happened at around 6pm on Monday December 7.
As a result, a 23-year-old man from Hamble-le-Rice was arrested last night.
He has since been released on police bail.


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--Why we shouldn't panic about the new advice on Covid vaccine

UK regulators have issued a warning that people who have a history of “ significant ” allergic reactions should not currently receive the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine .
The warning comes after two people who had the jab on Tuesday had allergic reactions to the vaccine , but health bosses are reassuring the public that the allergy advice is standard practice with new vaccines .
NHS England confirmed that two staff members who received the jab as the UK began a mass rollout have suffered an alergic reaction .
Medical director for the NHS in England , Professor Stephen Powis has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ As is common with new vaccines the MHRA have advised on a precautionary basis that people with a significant history of allergic reactions do not receive this vaccination after two people with a history of significant allergic reactions responded adversely yesterday .
The MHRA advice states : “ Any person with a history of a significant allergic reaction to a vaccine , medicine or food ( such as previous history of anaphylactoid reaction or those who have been advised to carry an adrenaline autoinjector ) should not receive the Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at all times for all vaccinations .
Vaccination should only be carried out in facilities where resuscitation measures are available.
” It is understood that both the staff members had a significant history of allergic reactions – to the extent where they need to carry an adrenaline auto injector with them .
They developed symptoms of “ anaphylactoid reaction ” shortly after receiving the vaccine and both have recovered after the appropriate treatment .
In light of the incident , the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory agency ( MHRA ) issued precautionary advice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a `` significant '' history of allergic reactions , including reactions to medicines , food or vaccins should not receive the vaccine .
The NHS in England said all trusts involved with the vaccination programme had been informed .

The warning comes after two people who had the jab on Tuesday had allergic reactions to the vaccine, but health bosses are reassuring the public that the allergy advice is standard practice with new vaccines.
NHS England confirmed that two staff members who received the jab as the UK began a mass rollout have suffered an alergic reaction.
Medical director for the NHS in England, Professor Stephen Powis has said this is a common side effect.
“As is common with new vaccines the MHRA have advised on a precautionary basis that people with a significant history of allergic reactions do not receive this vaccination after two people with a history of significant allergic reactions responded adversely yesterday.
"Both are recovering well.”
The MHRA advice states: “Any person with a history of a significant allergic reaction to a vaccine, medicine or food (such as previous history of anaphylactoid reaction or those who have been advised to carry an adrenaline autoinjector) should not receive the Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine.
“Resuscitation facilities should be available at all times for all vaccinations. Vaccination should only be carried out in facilities where resuscitation measures are available.”
It is understood that both the staff members had a significant history of allergic reactions – to the extent where they need to carry an adrenaline auto injector with them.
They developed symptoms of “anaphylactoid reaction” shortly after receiving the vaccine and both have recovered after the appropriate treatment.
In light of the incident, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory agency (MHRA) issued precautionary advice to NHS trusts.
Anyone who has a "significant" history of allergic reactions, including reactions to medicines, food or vaccins should not receive the vaccine.
The NHS in England said all trusts involved with the vaccination programme had been informed.


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--Call to make Hampshire council meeting about councillor complaint public

UPDATE : The council has made the decision to hold the meeting in public .
An report will be published by the Echo later .
A HAMPSHIRE council has been urged to make a meeting about a complaint into a serving councillor public as it plans to hold it behind closed doors this morning .
County bosses have confirmed they are set to discuss a report following an independent investigation into a complaint against a serving Hampshire County Council ’ s councillor .
But details of the report and the identity of the councillor have not been disclosed .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if members of the public were present , there would be disclosure to them of exempt information ” .
However , it stressed that the panel set to discuss the report will make a final decision on whether to allow press and public to the meeting .
The decision is expected to be taken before the start of the meeting at 10am this morning .
At this stage , the council said , the report remains “ confidential ” .
But Duncan Simpson , research director at Taxpayers ’ Alliance , said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rate payers .
Such an attempt at secrecy will quite rightly be seen for what it is : councillors protecting themselves and attempting to pull wool over the eyes of the people who pay their allowances .
Sunlight is the best disinfect , so the council must make this meeting public.
” The Daily Echo has objected to the council ’ s plans to hold the meeting behind closed doors .
When asked what the outcome of the meeting could result in , the council said “ at this stage , and before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be premature and inappropriate to speculate on the outcome ” .
In a statement a spokesperson for Hampshire County Council said : “ In accordance with the Constitution of Hampshire County Council , a meeting has been arranged to take place on Wednesday 9 December of a panel on behalf of the County Council ’ s Conduct Advisory Committee .
The Panel will consider the recommendations of the report of an appointed independent investigator who has investigated a complaint against a serving County Councillor .
In accordance with the Constitution , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confidential document at this stage .
It will be for the Panel to determine , at the start of the meeting , if the meeting may be held in public .
If the meeting is held in public , it will be live-streamed on the County Council ’ s website as Covid restrictions limit physical access to our meeting rooms at this stage .
If the meeting is not held in public , its outcome will be published as soon as reasonably practicable .
”

A HAMPSHIRE council has been urged to make a meeting about a complaint into a serving councillor public as it plans to hold it behind closed doors this morning.
County bosses have confirmed they are set to discuss a report following an independent investigation into a complaint against a serving Hampshire County Council’s councillor.
But details of the report and the identity of the councillor have not been disclosed.
The council said “it is likely that if members of the public were present, there would be disclosure to them of exempt information”.
However, it stressed that the panel set to discuss the report will make a final decision on whether to allow press and public to the meeting.
The decision is expected to be taken before the start of the meeting at 10am this morning.
At this stage, the council said, the report remains “confidential”.
But Duncan Simpson, research director at Taxpayers’ Alliance, said: “This is deeply worrying for Hampshire rate payers. Such an attempt at secrecy will quite rightly be seen for what it is: councillors protecting themselves and attempting to pull wool over the eyes of the people who pay their allowances. Sunlight is the best disinfect, so the council must make this meeting public.”
The Daily Echo has objected to the council’s plans to hold the meeting behind closed doors.
When asked what the outcome of the meeting could result in, the council said “at this stage, and before the meeting has taken place, it would be premature and inappropriate to speculate on the outcome”.
In a statement a spokesperson for Hampshire County Council said: “In accordance with the Constitution of Hampshire County Council, a meeting has been arranged to take place on Wednesday 9 December of a panel on behalf of the County Council’s Conduct Advisory Committee. The Panel will consider the recommendations of the report of an appointed independent investigator who has investigated a complaint against a serving County Councillor. In accordance with the Constitution, the independent investigator’s report remains a confidential document at this stage. It will be for the Panel to determine, at the start of the meeting, if the meeting may be held in public. If the meeting is held in public, it will be live-streamed on the County Council’s website as Covid restrictions limit physical access to our meeting rooms at this stage. If the meeting is not held in public, its outcome will be published as soon as reasonably practicable.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--Honda reports supply problems caused by problems at UK ports

PRODUCTION at a major car plant is reported to have been disrupted by problems at UK ports , including Southampton .
Japanese carmaker Honda has announced that manufacturing at its Swindon plant will be halted today after transport-related issues caused a shortage of car parts .
Honda has told employees that it is currently experiencing delays caused by congestion at ports across the country .
`` The situation is currently being monitored with a view to restart production as soon as possible , '' the company said .
The car giant is reported to be looking at other options including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ports is said to have been building up for weeks , causing problems at Felixstowe , Southampton and London Gateway .
Operators have been overwhelmed by a surge in freight volumes at a time when their ability to handle it is being hampered by coronavirus restrictions , according to industry experts .
Felixstowe has been struggling to cope as firms rushed to replenish stock after lockdown ended while simultaneously building stockpiles before the final Brexit deadline .
Reports say congestion at Felixstowe has resulted in more container traffic being sent to Southampton and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well .
In a statement Honda said : `` Honda of the UK Manufacturing has confirmed to employees that production will not run on Wednesday 9 December due to transport-related parts delays . ''
Southampton docks is run by Associated British Ports ( ABP ) .
An ABP spokesperson said : `` Pre-Christmas is traditionally a busy time for ports , and a number of UK ports are experiencing unprecedented demand .
`` While ABP operations are extremely busy they are running normally and our Humber ports have extra capacity to relieve some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ experiencing , offering container and roll-on/roll-off services . ''

Japanese carmaker Honda has announced that manufacturing at its Swindon plant will be halted today after transport-related issues caused a shortage of car parts.
Honda has told employees that it is currently experiencing delays caused by congestion at ports across the country.
"The situation is currently being monitored with a view to restart production as soon as possible," the company said.
The car giant is reported to be looking at other options including air freight.
Congestion at UK container ports is said to have been building up for weeks, causing problems at Felixstowe, Southampton and London Gateway.
Operators have been overwhelmed by a surge in freight volumes at a time when their ability to handle it is being hampered by coronavirus restrictions, according to industry experts.
Felixstowe has been struggling to cope as firms rushed to replenish stock after lockdown ended while simultaneously building stockpiles before the final Brexit deadline.
Reports say congestion at Felixstowe has resulted in more container traffic being sent to Southampton and London Gateway, causing issues there as well.
In a statement Honda said: "Honda of the UK Manufacturing has confirmed to employees that production will not run on Wednesday 9 December due to transport-related parts delays."
Southampton docks is run by Associated British Ports (ABP).
An ABP spokesperson said: "Pre-Christmas is traditionally a busy time for ports, and a number of UK ports are experiencing unprecedented demand.
"While ABP operations are extremely busy they are running normally and our Humber ports have extra capacity to relieve some of the congestion other UK ports are experiencing, offering container and roll-on/roll-off services."


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--How long will the Covid vaccine last?

How long will the Covid vaccine last?

As the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine rollout began in the UK this week questions remain about how long the vaccine will last .
Heralded as a “ game changer ” in the fight against the coronavirus crisis that has gripped the world for months , research remain limited , although it has been comfirmed as safe by experts .
Designed to allow a person to develop the antibodies needed to fight the virus without them having to have contracted it first , the vaccine uses only the virus ’ s genetic code , rather than an active ingredient .
An mRNA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it enters cells and tells them to create antigens and antibodies , which are recognised by the immune system and prepare it to fight coronavirus .
While vaccines that use active ingredients like softened or weakened forms of a pathogen are also extremely safe , using just the code makes the Covid-19 vaccine even less of a risk to vulnerable patients .
But how long do these antigens last in the body , and if you are lucky enough to receive the vaccine , does that then make you completely safe from Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to know : How long does the vaccine last ?
Despite the good news of a vaccine , it 's still not 100 per cent known how long the vaccines ( the already available Pfizer jab , and the two other immunisations still in the preliminary stages of approval ) remain effective , though it is expected to be a considerable amount of time .
In July , the University of Oxford claimed their vaccine lasted for over 56 days ; the only reason that amount of time isn ’ t longer , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 56-day mark .
On 2 December , Health Secretary Matt Hancock said that vaccines could be re-procured if they are needed again over the longer term , if the vaccine is only “ short term ” .
He added that patients could be retreated either “ through re-procurement of one of the existing vaccines or by switching to a different vaccine if that is clinically appropriate.
” Does the vaccine stop a person passing on the virus to others ?
Though you may have the antibodies needed to quickly flush the virus from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with it again , does the vaccine prevent you from passing on the disease to others asymptomatically ?
Matt Hancock warned that it is still unknown to what extent the Covid-19 vaccine can prevent someone passing on the disease .
Appearing on BBC Breakfast , he said : “ We know that this vaccine protects the person who ’ s been vaccinated .
What we don ’ t yet know is the degree to which the vaccine reduces the chance of Margaret [ Keenan , the first person in the world to receive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ We think that that transmission risk , as it ’ s called , is much reduced by being vaccinated .
But we need to watch that.
” Speaking on the same programme , Christine Tait-Burkard , assistant professor of immunology at the University of Edinburgh , said “ every percentage ” of people vaccinated should make a difference to the rate of transmission if a vaccine provides “ viral immunity ” and stops people shedding the virus .
“ But that ’ s where we still have some question marks around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added , “ because that is actually parts that ’ s not being looked at in the clinical trials studies just now.
” When will life get back to normal ?
Restrictions and lockdown measures have taken their toll on people around the world , and many will be wondering whether the vaccine means normality may return quicker than first expected .
The Government ’ s chief scientific adviser has warned that restrictions could be here to stay for the foreseeable future , and the UK is unlikely to get back to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Speaking to Sky News , Sir Patrick Vallance : “ It ’ s going to take quite a long time to make sure everybody in the at-risk groups and all of the groups that are difficult to reach get vaccinated as appropriate.
” He said it will be at least a month or more before the effects of the vaccine begin to be seen , adding : “ It is important we all stick to the rules in the meantime – the rules are what ’ s keeping the virus down.
” Sir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that next winter even with vaccination we need measures like masks in place – we don ’ t know yet how good all the vaccines are going to be at preventing the transmission of the virus.
” A version of this article originally appeared on our sister title , the Scotsman

Heralded as a “game changer” in the fight against the coronavirus crisis that has gripped the world for months, research remain limited, although it has been comfirmed as safe by experts.
Designed to allow a person to develop the antibodies needed to fight the virus without them having to have contracted it first, the vaccine uses only the virus’s genetic code, rather than an active ingredient.
An mRNA vaccine is injected into the body where it enters cells and tells them to create antigens and antibodies, which are recognised by the immune system and prepare it to fight coronavirus.
While vaccines that use active ingredients like softened or weakened forms of a pathogen are also extremely safe, using just the code makes the Covid-19 vaccine even less of a risk to vulnerable patients.
But how long do these antigens last in the body, and if you are lucky enough to receive the vaccine, does that then make you completely safe from Covid-19 forever?
Here is everything you need to know:
How long does the vaccine last?
Despite the good news of a vaccine, it's still not 100 per cent known how long the vaccines (the already available Pfizer jab, and the two other immunisations still in the preliminary stages of approval) remain effective, though it is expected to be a considerable amount of time.
In July, the University of Oxford claimed their vaccine lasted for over 56 days; the only reason that amount of time isn’t longer, is because the research ended at the 56-day mark.
On 2 December, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said that vaccines could be re-procured if they are needed again over the longer term, if the vaccine is only “short term” .
He added that patients could be retreated either “through re-procurement of one of the existing vaccines or by switching to a different vaccine if that is clinically appropriate.”
Does the vaccine stop a person passing on the virus to others?
Though you may have the antibodies needed to quickly flush the virus from your system should it come into contact with it again, does the vaccine prevent you from passing on the disease to others asymptomatically?
Matt Hancock warned that it is still unknown to what extent the Covid-19 vaccine can prevent someone passing on the disease.
Appearing on BBC Breakfast, he said: “We know that this vaccine protects the person who’s been vaccinated. What we don’t yet know is the degree to which the vaccine reduces the chance of Margaret [Keenan, the first person in the world to receive the jab] passing it on asymptomatically.
“We think that that transmission risk, as it’s called, is much reduced by being vaccinated. But we need to watch that.”
Speaking on the same programme, Christine Tait-Burkard, assistant professor of immunology at the University of Edinburgh, said “every percentage” of people vaccinated should make a difference to the rate of transmission if a vaccine provides “viral immunity” and stops people shedding the virus.
“But that’s where we still have some question marks around some of the vaccines,” she added, “because that is actually parts that’s not being looked at in the clinical trials studies just now.”
When will life get back to normal?
Restrictions and lockdown measures have taken their toll on people around the world, and many will be wondering whether the vaccine means normality may return quicker than first expected.
The Government’s chief scientific adviser has warned that restrictions could be here to stay for the foreseeable future, and the UK is unlikely to get back to a semblance of normality before spring 2021.
Speaking to Sky News, Sir Patrick Vallance: “It’s going to take quite a long time to make sure everybody in the at-risk groups and all of the groups that are difficult to reach get vaccinated as appropriate.”
He said it will be at least a month or more before the effects of the vaccine begin to be seen, adding: “It is important we all stick to the rules in the meantime – the rules are what’s keeping the virus down.”
Sir Patrick said: “It may be that next winter even with vaccination we need measures like masks in place – we don’t know yet how good all the vaccines are going to be at preventing the transmission of the virus.”
A version of this article originally appeared on our sister title, the Scotsman


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--Anger over fly-tipping at Brockenhurst, Burley and Lyndhurst

FLY-TIPPERS have sparked fury by dumping more than 40 mattresses - many of them identical - at three locations in the New Forest .
The illegal dumping took place in public car parks at Matley Wood , near Lyndhurst , Wootton Bridge in Brockenhurst , and Burbush , near Burley .
Similar fly-tipping is said to have occurred at Curdridge and other locations across Hampshire .
Villagers are hoping the number of mattresses involved - and their identical design - will make it easier to discover where they came from .
The dumping has sparked outrage on social media .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be a reasonable sized 'job ' where there are many mattresses to dispose of .
It has occurred several times recently . ''
Another added : `` Someone must know something .
Same mattresses - colour etc .
It 's a bit of a coincidence . ''
• Fine issued after fly-tipping in the New Forest • Household waste , children 's toys and part of a car dumped in Bramshaw The mattresses fly-tipped in the New Forest will be removed by Forestry England , which manages the Crown land in the district @ @ @ @ @ @ @ waste in this way sadly reflects the lack of respect some have for this special landscape .
“ We urge all householders and businesses to be aware of their own responsibilities for making sure their waste is disposed of properly , and to ensure they check the person they are using is licensed to do so , by using the Environment Agency website .
“ We have arranged for the mattresses to be removed , a costly exercise given the scale of the fly-tip , and diverting precious resources away from looking after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New Forest councillor and a member of the national park authority , said he was shocked at the scale of the fly-tipping .
He added : `` Where have they come from ?
Not the sort of thing you find in the average house .
I 'd love to see them returned to the owner and the offender prosecuted . ''
In a separate incident , mattresses and other objects were dumped at Kewlake Lane , Bramshaw - scene of several similar incidents in the past .
Anyone with information about the Brockenhurst @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Forestry England on 0300 067 4601 or via email southern.enquiries @ forestryengland.uk .

The illegal dumping took place in public car parks at Matley Wood, near Lyndhurst, Wootton Bridge in Brockenhurst, and Burbush, near Burley.
Similar fly-tipping is said to have occurred at Curdridge and other locations across Hampshire.
Villagers are hoping the number of mattresses involved - and their identical design - will make it easier to discover where they came from.
The dumping has sparked outrage on social media.
One person posted: "There must be a reasonable sized 'job' where there are many mattresses to dispose of. It has occurred several times recently."
Another added: "Someone must know something. Same mattresses - colour etc. It's a bit of a coincidence."
The mattresses fly-tipped in the New Forest will be removed by Forestry England, which manages the Crown land in the district.
A spokesperson said: "Dumping waste in this way sadly reflects the lack of respect some have for this special landscape.
“We urge all householders and businesses to be aware of their own responsibilities for making sure their waste is disposed of properly, and to ensure they check the person they are using is licensed to do so, by using the Environment Agency website.
“We have arranged for the mattresses to be removed, a costly exercise given the scale of the fly-tip, and diverting precious resources away from looking after the Forest.”
David Harrison, a New Forest councillor and a member of the national park authority, said he was shocked at the scale of the fly-tipping.
He added: "Where have they come from? Not the sort of thing you find in the average house. I'd love to see them returned to the owner and the offender prosecuted."
In a separate incident, mattresses and other objects were dumped at Kewlake Lane, Bramshaw - scene of several similar incidents in the past.
Anyone with information about the Brockenhurst, Burley and Lyndhurst fly-tips can contact Forestry England on 0300 067 4601 or via email southern.enquiries@forestryengland.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--Teenage drink driver caught under the influence behind the wheel is banned from the roads

A TEENAGE drink driver caught under the influence of alcohol behind the wheel has been banned from the roads .
@ @ @ @ @ drink driving on August 11 in a VW Polo on Wicor Recreational Ground in Portchester @ @ @ @ @ to have 49 microgrammes of of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath , exceeding the @ @ @ @ @ of of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath .
Appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates ' Court @ @ @ @ @ one count of drink driving .
Carrick , of Sunningdale Road , Fareham , was @ @ @ @ @ months and fined £138 .
He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of @ @ @ @ @ £85 .

Taylor William Carrick was caught drink driving on August 11 in a VW Polo on Wicor Recreational Ground in Portchester.
The 18-year-old was found to have 49 microgrammes of of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35 microgrammes of of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.
Appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty to one count of drink driving.
Carrick, of Sunningdale Road, Fareham, was disqualified from driving for 12 months and fined £138.
He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £34 and court costs of £85.


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--Hampshire care staff praise coronavirus vaccine roll-out

CARE home bosses across Hampshire have praised the roll-out of the new coronavirus vaccine .
The arrival of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination has been labelled `` one of the biggest breakthroughs we have seen '' by homes across the county .
It comes as a 99-year-old man was the first person in Hampshire to receive the vaccine .
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust ( PHU ) was one of the very first trusts across the country to administer Covid vaccinations .
• Meet the 99-year-old to receive Hampshire 's first Covid vaccine The first patient through the doors at Queen Alexandra @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , aged 99 .
Michael Tibbs , who served in the Royal Navy during WWII and now lives in Lynchmere , was accompanied by his son , Philip , and was applauded by staff after receiving his vaccination .
“ During lockdown I have been confined to the garden , however when things get back to normal I ’ m really looking forward to seeing my grandchildren and great grandchildren , ” he said .
As previously reported , people aged 80 and over as well as care home workers will be first @ @ @ @ @ @ @ NHS workers who are at higher risk .
• Coronavirus vaccine rolled out - Here is what is happening in Hampshire One Southampton care home owner said that it has been `` a difficult year '' for everyone , with a particularly `` major impact '' on care homes and health professionals .
Dr Manju Jain , owner of Ashwood Care Home in Shirley , told the Daily Echo : `` We have had ups and downs but managed to put Covid Practices in place to mitigate against this virus and ensure safety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are looking forward to the implementation of this vaccine as it appears very promising .
The staff would love to see the family members and the residents sit together happily . ''
Another care home boss said the roll-out of the vaccine is uplifting .
• V-Day : Everything you need to know about the Covid-19 vaccine rollout Nicole Summers , manager of Rosewood Care Home in Woolston , said : `` This year has been one of the toughest for our residents , their families and for our staff .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the vaccine roll-out has been uplifting and our residents are overjoyed about the prospect of being able to see their loved ones again soon .
`` It has given them some hope after a very difficult year .
As for our staff , most are also genuinely pleased about the news . ''
Senior nurse , Rachel Gilbert , who oversees Carpathia Grange Care Home in Hythe , added : `` The arrival of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination against Covid-19 is one of the biggest breakthroughs we have seen in the collective efforts to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been working closely with local public health teams and with the GPs that support our homes to plan for the point where the vaccinations are made available to us .
`` Our home teams have been gathering the information requested by the Department of Health and Social Care and are starting the necessary process to gain the consents for residents to have the vaccinations . ''

The arrival of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination has been labelled "one of the biggest breakthroughs we have seen" by homes across the county.
It comes as a 99-year-old man was the first person in Hampshire to receive the vaccine.
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU) was one of the very first trusts across the country to administer Covid vaccinations.
The first patient through the doors at Queen Alexandra Hospital on Tuesday morning was Michael Tibbs, aged 99.
Michael Tibbs, who served in the Royal Navy during WWII and now lives in Lynchmere, was accompanied by his son, Philip, and was applauded by staff after receiving his vaccination.
“During lockdown I have been confined to the garden, however when things get back to normal I’m really looking forward to seeing my grandchildren and great grandchildren,” he said.
As previously reported, people aged 80 and over as well as care home workers will be first to receive the jab, along with NHS workers who are at higher risk.
One Southampton care home owner said that it has been "a difficult year" for everyone, with a particularly "major impact" on care homes and health professionals.
Dr Manju Jain, owner of Ashwood Care Home in Shirley, told the Daily Echo: "We have had ups and downs but managed to put Covid Practices in place to mitigate against this virus and ensure safety of our residents and staff.
"We are looking forward to the implementation of this vaccine as it appears very promising. The staff would love to see the family members and the residents sit together happily."
Another care home boss said the roll-out of the vaccine is uplifting.
Nicole Summers, manager of Rosewood Care Home in Woolston, said: "This year has been one of the toughest for our residents, their families and for our staff.
"For the most, the news about the vaccine roll-out has been uplifting and our residents are overjoyed about the prospect of being able to see their loved ones again soon.
"It has given them some hope after a very difficult year. As for our staff, most are also genuinely pleased about the news."
Senior nurse, Rachel Gilbert, who oversees Carpathia Grange Care Home in Hythe, added: "The arrival of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination against Covid-19 is one of the biggest breakthroughs we have seen in the collective efforts to overcome the virus.
"We have been working closely with local public health teams and with the GPs that support our homes to plan for the point where the vaccinations are made available to us.
"Our home teams have been gathering the information requested by the Department of Health and Social Care and are starting the necessary process to gain the consents for residents to have the vaccinations."


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--Public Health England issues urgent cold weather warning

PUBLIC Health England has issued a warning to keep warm as the Met Office forecast a spell of cold weather .
People are being urged prepare for cold weather conditions and look out for those most at-risk .
Temperatures are set to drop well below freezing across swathes of the country , reaching -2C in some areas .
The Met Office has today announced that there is a high chance that Southeast England along with the West Midlands , East Midlands , East of England and Southwest England will experience cold weather , which is expected to last until 9am @ @ @ @ @ @ @ watch comprises five levels of response based on cold weather thresholds .
The thresholds have been developed to trigger an alert when severe cold weather is likely to significantly affect people 's health .
The alerts take account of temperature along with other winter weather threats such as ice and snow .
The full warning from the Met Office and Public Health England : There is a 60 per cent probability of severe cold weather until 9am on Thursday 10 Dec in parts of England .
This weather could increase the health risks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of services .
The emphasis has changed from northern to southern England due to thicker fog than anticipated , causing it to hang around for longer .
An area of cloud and rain will bring less cold conditions for many on Tuesday , any fog or freezing fog becoming gradually confined to the east and southeast of England , keeping the temperatures below average .
Low cloud , mist , fog and patchy light rain only slowly clearing during the morning to leave the odd shower .
Drier with some bright or sunny @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cold .
Turning cloudier from the west later .
Maximum temperature 7 °C .
Dry with some clear spells at first and locally chilly .
Turning increasingly cloudy with some outbreaks of patchy light rain arriving overnight .
Breezy along the south coast .
Less cold .
Minimum temperature 2 °C .
Generally cloudy , with some outbreaks of patchy light rain , especially at first .
Probably drier with some bright or sunny spells developing in the afternoon .
Winds freshening later .
Feeling cold .
Maximum temperature 8 °C .
Cloudy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Saturday , with limited brighter interludes .
A brighter start on Sunday , before wet and windy weather arrives later .
Turning less cold .
What to do : As cold weather can increase health risks , it 's important to look out for those who are more vulnerable in low temperatures .
Check up on frail or older neighbours and relatives , particularly if they live alone , whilst remembering to follow COVID-19 social distancing guidance .
Dr Ishani Kar-Purkayastha , Consultant in Public Health at PHE , said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ least 18°C , particularly if you have reduced mobility , are 65 and over , or have a health condition , such as heart or lung disease .
`` Keep moving too if you can .
Get up and walk around and spread housework throughout the day to help keep yourself warm .
Food is also a vital source of energy so have plenty of hot food and drinks .
`` Remember to check up on frail or older neighbours and relatives at this time , particularly if they live alone , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when looking out for others .
`` Check the Met Office weather forecast to stay aware of the weather in your region . ''

People are being urged prepare for cold weather conditions and look out for those most at-risk.
Temperatures are set to drop well below freezing across swathes of the country, reaching -2C in some areas.
The Met Office has today announced that there is a high chance that Southeast England along with the West Midlands, East Midlands, East of England and Southwest England will experience cold weather, which is expected to last until 9am on Thursday.
The Cold weather health watch comprises five levels of response based on cold weather thresholds.
The thresholds have been developed to trigger an alert when severe cold weather is likely to significantly affect people's health.
The alerts take account of temperature along with other winter weather threats such as ice and snow.
The full warning from the Met Office and Public Health England:
Current alert level: Level 2 - Alert and Readiness
There is a 60 per cent probability of severe cold weather until 9am on Thursday 10 Dec in parts of England.
This weather could increase the health risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt the delivery of services.
The emphasis has changed from northern to southern England due to thicker fog than anticipated, causing it to hang around for longer.
An area of cloud and rain will bring less cold conditions for many on Tuesday, any fog or freezing fog becoming gradually confined to the east and southeast of England, keeping the temperatures below average.
Weather forecast:
Today:
Low cloud, mist, fog and patchy light rain only slowly clearing during the morning to leave the odd shower. Drier with some bright or sunny spells developing in the afternoon. Feeling cold. Turning cloudier from the west later. Maximum temperature 7 °C.
Tonight:
Dry with some clear spells at first and locally chilly. Turning increasingly cloudy with some outbreaks of patchy light rain arriving overnight. Breezy along the south coast. Less cold. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
Thursday:
Generally cloudy, with some outbreaks of patchy light rain, especially at first. Probably drier with some bright or sunny spells developing in the afternoon. Winds freshening later. Feeling cold. Maximum temperature 8 °C.
Outlook for Friday to Sunday:
Cloudy and cold with rain or showers Friday and Saturday, with limited brighter interludes. A brighter start on Sunday, before wet and windy weather arrives later. Turning less cold.
What to do:
As cold weather can increase health risks, it's important to look out for those who are more vulnerable in low temperatures.
Check up on frail or older neighbours and relatives, particularly if they live alone, whilst remembering to follow COVID-19 social distancing guidance.
Dr Ishani Kar-Purkayastha, Consultant in Public Health at PHE, said: "Try to heat your home to at least 18°C, particularly if you have reduced mobility, are 65 and over, or have a health condition, such as heart or lung disease.
"Keep moving too if you can. Get up and walk around and spread housework throughout the day to help keep yourself warm. Food is also a vital source of energy so have plenty of hot food and drinks.
"Remember to check up on frail or older neighbours and relatives at this time, particularly if they live alone, and remember to follow COVID-19 social distancing guidance when looking out for others.
"Check the Met Office weather forecast to stay aware of the weather in your region."


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--New Kev Munday mural in Southampton's Westquay

AN ARTIST has once again brought a splash of colour to the city through his unique use of graffiti .
Westquay shopping centre has unveiled a unique piece of artwork created by local artist Kev Munday as part of GO !
Southampton and Southampton City Council ’ s Southampton Street Art Project .
'Birds , Boats and Buildings ' is a 14-metre-long artwork that celebrates the city of Southampton ’ s residents , environment and history .
The mural has been painted directly onto the wall with acrylic and spray paint by the new toilet and family facilities on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to appeal to all ages and includes a number of local landmarks in a hope to evoke a sense of civic pride and community spirit in a difficult time for everyone in the city .
Artist Kev Munday added : “ When asked whether I wanted to create a large , hand painted mural inside a new area of Westquay shopping centre , the answer was , of course , yes !
`` I ’ ve been planning this for a while now and the 14-metre-long artwork will contain many references to Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local attractions in my bold and vibrant artwork style .
`` The piece will be entirely hand painted using spray paint , acrylics and marker pens and will be a permanent feature within the shopping centre .
`` I 'm very excited to be able to bring such a large piece to an area which will have a high footfall and I hope that the painting will bring joy to visitors for many years to come.
” The artwork is the latest in the line of street artworks by Southampton Solent graduate Kev @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the city .
Only a few months ago , Kev transformed two concrete bollards at the Bedford Place road closure into colourful works of art .
He was commissioned by Southampton City Council in partnership with GO !
Southampton and Solent Showcase Gallery to create the eye catching features .
The new bespoke piece takes its place along the corridor leading from the centre to Westquay ’ s brand new toilet , feeding facilities and a lounge area located on level 3 , adjacent to Boux Avenue .

Westquay shopping centre has unveiled a unique piece of artwork created by local artist Kev Munday as part of GO! Southampton and Southampton City Council’s Southampton Street Art Project.
'Birds, Boats and Buildings' is a 14-metre-long artwork that celebrates the city of Southampton’s residents, environment and history.
The mural has been painted directly onto the wall with acrylic and spray paint by the new toilet and family facilities on the Above Bar Mall.
The installation aims to appeal to all ages and includes a number of local landmarks in a hope to evoke a sense of civic pride and community spirit in a difficult time for everyone in the city.
Artist Kev Munday added: “When asked whether I wanted to create a large, hand painted mural inside a new area of Westquay shopping centre, the answer was, of course, yes!
"I’ve been planning this for a while now and the 14-metre-long artwork will contain many references to Southampton's people, landmarks, wildlife and local attractions in my bold and vibrant artwork style.
"The piece will be entirely hand painted using spray paint, acrylics and marker pens and will be a permanent feature within the shopping centre.
"I'm very excited to be able to bring such a large piece to an area which will have a high footfall and I hope that the painting will bring joy to visitors for many years to come.”
The artwork is the latest in the line of street artworks by Southampton Solent graduate Kev Munday popping up in public areas across the city.
Only a few months ago, Kev transformed two concrete bollards at the Bedford Place road closure into colourful works of art.
He was commissioned by Southampton City Council in partnership with GO! Southampton and Solent Showcase Gallery to create the eye catching features.
The new bespoke piece takes its place along the corridor leading from the centre to Westquay’s brand new toilet, feeding facilities and a lounge area located on level 3, adjacent to Boux Avenue.


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--Maypole Roundabout, Hedge End, to close tonight

A BUSY Hampshire roundabout will be partly closing tonight for the rest of the week .
Maypole Roundabout - a main route in and out of Hedge End - will be closing from 8pm tonight until Friday evening for a few days of overnight work .
Parts Woodhouse Lane and Grange Road in Botley will both be closed from 8pm to 6am until December 11 .
The closures will be in place at Maypole Roundabout carriageway between Grange Road and Woodhouse Lane .
The roadworks will start tonight , and are being carried out by Hampshire County Council .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of a highway improvement programme in the local area .
Workers will be carrying out carriageway surfacing and putting in road markings .
Two diversion routes will be in place , which has been mapped out and planned by Hampshire County Council .
For motorists wishing to use Grange Road , head south-west on Lower Northam Road towards Birch Road and continue onto B3036 .
At the roundabout , thate the fourth exit onto Charles Watts Way and keep right to remain on Charles Watts Way .
At the roundabout , take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Road .
This diversion route is estimated to add an additional eight minutes onto journey time .
For traffic wishing to use Woodhouse Lane , head north-east on Maypole Roundabout and exit the roundabout onto Broad Oak A334 .
Continue to follow the A334 and then turn left onto Winchester Street , before turning left onto Woodhouse Lane .
This diversion is estimated to take an additional seven minutes .
The road will be closing tonight at 8pm , and will re-open tomorrow at 6am .

Maypole Roundabout - a main route in and out of Hedge End - will be closing from 8pm tonight until Friday evening for a few days of overnight work.
Parts Woodhouse Lane and Grange Road in Botley will both be closed from 8pm to 6am until December 11.
The closures will be in place at Maypole Roundabout carriageway between Grange Road and Woodhouse Lane.
The roadworks will start tonight, and are being carried out by Hampshire County Council.
The Council will be closing the roads as part of a highway improvement programme in the local area.
Workers will be carrying out carriageway surfacing and putting in road markings.
Two diversion routes will be in place, which has been mapped out and planned by Hampshire County Council.
For motorists wishing to use Grange Road, head south-west on Lower Northam Road towards Birch Road and continue onto B3036.
At the roundabout, thate the fourth exit onto Charles Watts Way and keep right to remain on Charles Watts Way.
At the roundabout, take the second exit and stay on Grange Road.
This diversion route is estimated to add an additional eight minutes onto journey time.
For traffic wishing to use Woodhouse Lane, head north-east on Maypole Roundabout and exit the roundabout onto Broad Oak A334.
Continue to follow the A334 and then turn left onto Winchester Street, before turning left onto Woodhouse Lane.
This diversion is estimated to take an additional seven minutes.
The road will be closing tonight at 8pm, and will re-open tomorrow at 6am.


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--'Snow flurries' forecast at Westquay Shopping Centre

A festive forest has been set up at Westquay Shopping Centre , giving locals and visitors the chance to take a break from their Christmas shopping and jump into a snowy winter wonderland .
% image ( '12119791 ' , type='article-full ' , caption='Christmas lights and 'snow flurries ' at Westquay Shopping Centre , Southampton Dec 2020 ' , alt='Christmas lights and 'snow flurries ' at Westquay Shopping Centre , Southampton Dec 2020 ' ) The installation will be open until Boxing Day .
Curated and operated by award winning creative events agency Bearded Kitten , the scene features 37 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strung with festoon lighting .
% image ( '12119785 ' , type='article-full ' , caption='Christmas lights and 'snow shows ' at Westquay Shopping Centre , Southampton Dec 2020 ' , alt='Christmas lights and 'snow shows ' at Westquay Shopping Centre , Southampton Dec 2020 ' ) There are also magical 'snow flurries ' every 15 minutes between 10am and 8pm , perfect for that iconic snow globe photo opportunity .
Westquay fully reopened on December 2 and will be extending its opening hours throughout December .
The extended opening hours are 9am – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until December 23 .
% image ( '12119786 ' , type='article-full ' , caption='Christmas lights and 'snow shows ' at Westquay Shopping Centre , Southampton Dec 2020 ' , alt='Christmas lights and 'snow shows ' at Westquay Shopping Centre , Southampton Dec 2020 ' ) Restaurants in the centre are also now open for business following the easing of national lockdown restrictions on November 5 .
Representatives for the centre have said safety remains Westquay ’ s number one priority .
Safety measures introduced earlier in the year , such as the one-way @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in place .
% image ( '12119787 ' , type='article-full ' , caption='Christmas lights and 'snow shows ' at Westquay Shopping Centre , Southampton Dec 2020 ' , alt='Christmas lights and 'snow shows ' at Westquay Shopping Centre , Southampton Dec 2020 ' ) Footfall is also monitored to make sure everyone can social distance easily and customers can also continue to use Westquay ’ s Crowd Checker feature on its website for live updates on when best to visit to beat the crowds .
Shoppers are encouraged not to visit the centre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ General Manager at Westquay Southampton said : ‘ This year has taught us that the little moments matter .
`` All of our festive celebrations will be different in 2020 , but here at Westquay we ’ re going to do all we can to make sure our customers still have a special Christmas .
`` This installation is just one more example of that .
”

Well, you're in luck!
A festive forest has been set up at Westquay Shopping Centre, giving locals and visitors the chance to take a break from their Christmas shopping and jump into a snowy winter wonderland.
Christmas tree installation at Westquay Shopping Centre Dec 2020
The installation will be open until Boxing Day.
Curated and operated by award winning creative events agency Bearded Kitten, the scene features 37 Christmas trees decorated with fairy lights and strung with festoon lighting.
Christmas tree installation at Westquay Shopping Centre Dec 2020
There are also magical 'snow flurries' every 15 minutes between 10am and 8pm, perfect for that iconic snow globe photo opportunity.
Westquay fully reopened on December 2 and will be extending its opening hours throughout December.
Christmas tree installation at Westquay Shopping Centre Dec 2020
The extended opening hours are 9am – 9pm Monday to Saturday which will last until December 23.
Restaurants in the centre are also now open for business following the easing of national lockdown restrictions on November 5.
Representatives for the centre have said safety remains Westquay’s number one priority.
Christmas tree installation at Westquay Shopping Centre Dec 2020
Safety measures introduced earlier in the year, such as the one-way system and mandatory face coverings, remain in place.
Footfall is also monitored to make sure everyone can social distance easily and customers can also continue to use Westquay’s Crowd Checker feature on its website for live updates on when best to visit to beat the crowds.
Shoppers are encouraged not to visit the centre at peak times.
Laura Read, General Manager at Westquay Southampton said: ‘This year has taught us that the little moments matter.
"All of our festive celebrations will be different in 2020, but here at Westquay we’re going to do all we can to make sure our customers still have a special Christmas.
"This installation is just one more example of that.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--Zoopla and  John Lewis offer £500 of vouchers to UK's most festive home

Zoopla and John Lewis have teamed up to John Lewis to offer £500 worth of vouchers to spend as part of Zoopla 's competition to find the UK 's most festive home .
In a tough year amid the coronavirus pandemic people have been decorating their home earlier than ever in an attempt to bring on the festive cheer .
In light of that , property company Zoopla is giving UK residents the chance to earn a reward for their efforts , as it launches a competition to find the country ’ s most festive home .
The Festive Homes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ halls and decorate their houses for Christmas , in a bid to be crowned the most festive home in the country .
Decorations can include everything from fairy lights , tinsel and baubles , to garlands , ornaments , wreaths and sparkle , to create a truly show-stopping Christmassy home .
Once your festive display is complete , you simply need to take a photo and submit it online to Zoopla .
The lucky winner will be crowned on 22 December 2020 , and will win £500 worth of vouchers to spend at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Expert at Zoopla said , “ There ’ s no doubt 2020 has been a difficult year for many , which is why we ’ d like to give back to communities across the UK and encourage them to decorate their homes with a chance to be crowned the UK ’ s Most Festive Home .
“ Have you got the biggest Santa in the neighbourhood sitting on your driveway ?
Do you have a light show that rivals Regent Street ?
Or a creatively decorated Christmas tree ?
“ We ’ d @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ve gone to brightening up your local community.
“ Entrants are asked to complete an online form with their details and upload a picture of their festive home .
All submissions must be made by midnight on 20 December 2020 , and the winner will be crowned two days later .
The competition is open to those aged 18 and over , and you must live in the UK to apply .

In a tough year amid the coronavirus pandemic people have been decorating their home earlier than ever in an attempt to bring on the festive cheer.
In light of that, property company Zoopla is giving UK residents the chance to earn a reward for their efforts, as it launches a competition to find the country’s most festive home.
Win £500 worth of vouchers
The Festive Homes competition is encouraging people to deck the halls and decorate their houses for Christmas, in a bid to be crowned the most festive home in the country.
Decorations can include everything from fairy lights, tinsel and baubles, to garlands, ornaments, wreaths and sparkle, to create a truly show-stopping Christmassy home.
Once your festive display is complete, you simply need to take a photo and submit it online to Zoopla.
The lucky winner will be crowned on 22 December 2020, and will win £500 worth of vouchers to spend at John Lewis.
Tom Parker, Consumer Expert at Zoopla said, “There’s no doubt 2020 has been a difficult year for many, which is why we’d like to give back to communities across the UK and encourage them to decorate their homes with a chance to be crowned the UK’s Most Festive Home.
“Have you got the biggest Santa in the neighbourhood sitting on your driveway? Do you have a light show that rivals Regent Street? Or a creatively decorated Christmas tree?
“We’d love to reward the effort you’ve gone to brightening up your local community.“
How to enter
Entrants are asked to complete an online form with their details and upload a picture of their festive home.
All submissions must be made by midnight on 20 December 2020, and the winner will be crowned two days later.
The competition is open to those aged 18 and over, and you must live in the UK to apply.


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--Caravan park wants to extend opening

Caravan park wants to extend opening

A CARAVAN park in Fareham hopes to extend its opening time to cover its losses from the coronavirus lockdown .
Solent Breezes in Warsash currently opens from March 1 to January 7 the following year .
However , access to the holiday park in Chilling Lane was restricted from March to June and November this year due to the COVID pandemic .
The parent company Park Holidays UK has now applied to Fareham council to open from January 8 2020 to the end of February 2021 .
If approved , it is hoped the extended period will cover the financial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , concerns have been raised that the increased season will create permanent residents on the site .
Warsash resident Tom Flint said : “ The reason I personally resist this application is it using COVID as a reason to expand .
What this will see is an increase in the number of permanently resident people in the ‘ holiday ’ park.
” He added : “ The relationship between Hook Village and the holiday park has been in a state of steady decline.
” Other residents have commented that people have used their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Steve Fricker said : “ I think this time there ought to be an exception simply because some people have been shielding away from loved ones during the pandemic .
I am a key worker for the ambulance service so I have been keeping away from them in my static home as there have been several cases of Covid19 where I work.
” Shannon Salkeld said : “ Due to the current pandemic most owners have stayed on site and remained safe.
” A decision is set to be made by January 11 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a comment .

Solent Breezes in Warsash currently opens from March 1 to January 7 the following year.
However, access to the holiday park in Chilling Lane was restricted from March to June and November this year due to the COVID pandemic.
The parent company Park Holidays UK has now applied to Fareham council to open from January 8 2020 to the end of February 2021.
If approved, it is hoped the extended period will cover the financial losses from the forced closure. However, concerns have been raised that the increased season will create permanent residents on the site.
Warsash resident Tom Flint said: “The reason I personally resist this application is it using COVID as a reason to expand. What this will see is an increase in the number of permanently resident people in the ‘holiday’ park.”
He added: “The relationship between Hook Village and the holiday park has been in a state of steady decline.”
Other residents have commented that people have used their caravans to shield during the pandemic.
Steve Fricker said: “I think this time there ought to be an exception simply because some people have been shielding away from loved ones during the pandemic. I am a key worker for the ambulance service so I have been keeping away from them in my static home as there have been several cases of Covid19 where I work.”
Shannon Salkeld said: “Due to the current pandemic most owners have stayed on site and remained safe.”
A decision is set to be made by January 11 2021.
The company were asked for a comment.


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--Driver banned but ban reduced because of impact on family

A ROMSEY woman has been banned from driving but the disqualification has been reduced because of the impact on her @ @ @ @ @ 33 , of Mill Lane , drove a 13-reg Vauxhall on Leigh Road in Eastleigh @ @ @ @ @ in a 30-zone .
Magistrates in Basingstoke fined her £40 with a £32 victim surcharge @ @ @ @ @ was banned from the road for 55 days because of her repeat offending but the @ @ @ @ @ mitigating circumstances .
The Bench heard she is a single parent and there will be @ @ @ @ @ when they move in February to a remote location , and Atkins will be unable @ @ @ @ @ of failing to help police over a traffic offence was withdrawn .

Kate Atkins, 33, of Mill Lane, drove a 13-reg Vauxhall on Leigh Road in Eastleigh on October 29 at 35mph in a 30-zone.
Magistrates in Basingstoke fined her £40 with a £32 victim surcharge and £40 costs.
She was banned from the road for 55 days because of her repeat offending but the ban was reduced because of mitigating circumstances.
The Bench heard she is a single parent and there will be an impact on her children when they move in February to a remote location, and Atkins will be unable to work.
A charge of failing to help police over a traffic offence was withdrawn.


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--Hampshire home extension plan approved

Hampshire home extension plan approved

A PLAN to enlarge a village home has been approved despite opposition from neighbours .
Dan Bleadsale applied for permission @ @ @ @ @ enlarge first floor bedrooms and reorganise the ground floor of Sarsen Stone on The Avenue @ @ @ @ @ neighbour Jayne Noble told the planning committee she appreciated the needs of a family with @ @ @ @ @ was too big and set a precedent as the other houses are bungalows .
Local @ @ @ @ @ the enlarged house would be overbearing and out of character .
Mr Bleasdale said he @ @ @ @ @ the parish council and other ward councillor Tony Bronk had withdrawn their objections .
The @ @ @ @ @ higher than the next door house , he said .
Committee chairman Cllr Therese Evans @ @ @ @ @ has tried very hard to amend the plan to make it as neighbour friendly as @ @ @ @ @ The committee voted by eight to none to approve the plan .

Dan Bleadsale applied for permission to raise the roof and enlarge first floor bedrooms and reorganise the ground floor of Sarsen Stone on The Avenue in Twyford.
Next door neighbour Jayne Noble told the planning committee she appreciated the needs of a family with five children but the plan was too big and set a precedent as the other houses are bungalows.
Local ward councillor Sue Cook said the enlarged house would be overbearing and out of character.
Mr Bleasdale said he had amended the scheme and the parish council and other ward councillor Tony Bronk had withdrawn their objections. The roof would only be 37cm higher than the next door house, he said.
Committee chairman Cllr Therese Evans said: "The applicant has tried very hard to amend the plan to make it as neighbour friendly as it can be."
The committee voted by eight to none to approve the plan.


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--Woman driver banned for failing to help police

SOUTHAMPTON woman Donna Marie Ford has been banned from driving for failing to help the police .
Ford , 42 @ @ @ @ @ did not tell police the identity of a driver believed to have committed on offence @ @ @ @ @ under the single justice procedure at Basingstoke Magistrates Court .
Ford was fined £660 with @ @ @ @ @ £85 costs and banned for six months , because of repeat offending .
A charge @ @ @ @ @ Way in Bitterne on November 4 last year was withdrawn .

Ford, 42, of Orchard Lane, did not tell police the identity of a driver believed to have committed on offence.
The case was proved under the single justice procedure at Basingstoke Magistrates Court.
Ford was fined £660 with a £32 victim surcharge, £85 costs and banned for six months, because of repeat offending.
A charge of speeding on Maybray King Way in Bitterne on November 4 last year was withdrawn.


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--Fundraising campaign for repairs to Winchester Lido sports building

A FUNDRAISING campaign has been launched for urgent repairs to the Winchester Lido .
The facade of the 1930s building is deteriorating rapidly and the charity that owns it has launched an appeal to raise money The Winchester Lido Sports Association has reserves but is hoping to raise more money to be better prepared for future problems .
The Lido was opened in 1934 and included an outdoor swimming pool that thousands of youngsters used until the opening of the River Park Leisure Centre in the 1970s .
It is now the car park .
The hall is used by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , fitness and martial arts , and has been used as a music venue , hosting the a pre-fame Rolling Stones in 1963 .
The Crowdfunder appeal online aims to raise £4,000 and has so far reached £670 .
The page says : `` The clubhouse building is now in need of significant repair and refurbishment .
The Winchester Lido Sports Association charity is undertaking a series of works that is essential if the building is to remain structurally sound and usable for the coming decades . ''
Work has been done to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support from Sport England and the city council .
The impact of Covid-19 saw the building closed until August and it has just reopened following the second lockdown .
`` We must now progress urgent repairs to the Palladian-style heritage façade of the building .
Parts of the wooden soffits and fascia are rotten and several pieces have fallen off – this can be seen from the main photograph above and the images below .
Pigeons are now roosting in the exposed space beneath the roof .
There is a risk of water @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cracks , particularly at ground level .
The cost of the required work is estimated at around £35,000 .
`` In short , the Lido needs some love – and we ca n't afford to rely entirely on our charity 's critical reserves to repair and restore it at this time .
Were we to do so , this would leave the Lido very vulnerable in the event of yet another Covid-19 lockdown . ''

The facade of the 1930s building is deteriorating rapidly and the charity that owns it has launched an appeal to raise money
The Winchester Lido Sports Association has reserves but is hoping to raise more money to be better prepared for future problems.
The Lido was opened in 1934 and included an outdoor swimming pool that thousands of youngsters used until the opening of the River Park Leisure Centre in the 1970s. It is now the car park.
The hall is used by local sports clubs, including for badminton, fitness and martial arts, and has been used as a music venue, hosting the a pre-fame Rolling Stones in 1963.
The Crowdfunder appeal online aims to raise £4,000 and has so far reached £670. The page says: "The clubhouse building is now in need of significant repair and refurbishment. The Winchester Lido Sports Association charity is undertaking a series of works that is essential if the building is to remain structurally sound and usable for the coming decades."
Work has been done to the roof, flooring and boiler with support from Sport England and the city council.
The impact of Covid-19 saw the building closed until August and it has just reopened following the second lockdown.
"We must now progress urgent repairs to the Palladian-style heritage façade of the building. Parts of the wooden soffits and fascia are rotten and several pieces have fallen off – this can be seen from the main photograph above and the images below. Pigeons are now roosting in the exposed space beneath the roof. There is a risk of water ingress here, and also from masonry cracks, particularly at ground level. The cost of the required work is estimated at around £35,000.
"In short, the Lido needs some love – and we can't afford to rely entirely on our charity's critical reserves to repair and restore it at this time. Were we to do so, this would leave the Lido very vulnerable in the event of yet another Covid-19 lockdown."


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--Man slapped with restraining order following assault

A FAREHAM man has been handed a restraining order after he assaulted a man .
Shane Bowring , 37 , @ @ @ @ @ on February 27 this year .
Appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates ' Court , he pleaded @ @ @ @ @ assault by beating .
Bowering , of Burnt House Lane , Fareham , was slapped @ @ @ @ @ him from contacting his victim direct or indirectly until November 22 , 2021 , and @ @ @ @ @ was handed a community order in which he must comply with any instructions of a @ @ @ @ @ .
Bowering was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £90 and court costs @ @ @

Shane Bowring, 37, assaulted a man in Gosport on February 27 this year.
Appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty to one count of assault by beating.
Bowering, of Burnt House Lane, Fareham, was slapped with a restraining order banning him from contacting his victim direct or indirectly until November 22, 2021, and was fined £120.
He was handed a community order in which he must comply with any instructions of a responsible officer to attend appointments.
Bowering was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £90 and court costs of £85.


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--Bluestar bus drivers don festive jumpers and support Abby's Heroes

A TEAM of Southampton bus drivers are getting into the festive spirit and supporting a local charity .
Bluestar staff will be sporting Christmas jumpers and fancy dress this December in aid of charity .
The team are raising money for Abby ’ s Heroes - and pulling on the seasonal dress is their latest fundraising initiative .
The charity was set by Sally and David Randall in memory of their daughter Abby who died , aged 11 , of a rare form of bone cancer in 2016 .
Eight-year-old Abby was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma in 2013 .
During @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chemotherapy , 50 days of radiotherapy , stem cell harvesting , scans , cannulas , drains , intensive care stays and pioneering surgery , to remove the tumour from her clavicle and replace the missing bone with her second toe and main metatarsal from her right foot .
In May 2014 , Abby was declared in remission and spent six months getting back to school and back to dancing .
Despite an inspiring fight she lost her battle on May 29 , 2016 .
The charity 's initial aim was to help and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brown Ward , in Southampton Hospital , including bereaved families .
Piam Brown is the South Coast Children ’ s Oncology Centre , and covers children from Chichester to Poole and up to North Hampshire .
In its first year the charity helped 58 families and raised £164,000 .
Bluestar general manager , Richard Tyldesley said : `` Our drivers are a festive bunch - and every Friday and Saturday during December they ’ ll be donning colourful Christmas jumpers in aid of this very worthy cause .
`` “ And , on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be going all out with a full on Christmas ‘ dress up ’ day .
Everyone is welcome to join in , as long as they remember their face coverings .
“ We thought this would be the perfect time to help Abby ’ s Heroes .
The charity is a crucial resource , supporting children in-and-around Southampton who are undergoing a traumatic and frightening journey as they brave the rigours of treatment .
“ We ’ d like to raise as much money as possible - and we ’ re inviting customers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
”

Bluestar staff will be sporting Christmas jumpers and fancy dress this December in aid of charity.
The team are raising money for Abby’s Heroes - and pulling on the seasonal dress is their latest fundraising initiative.
The charity was set by Sally and David Randall in memory of their daughter Abby who died, aged 11, of a rare form of bone cancer in 2016.
Eight-year-old Abby was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma in 2013.
During her fight Abby had 23 rounds of chemotherapy, 50 days of radiotherapy, stem cell harvesting, scans, cannulas, drains, intensive care stays and pioneering surgery, to remove the tumour from her clavicle and replace the missing bone with her second toe and main metatarsal from her right foot.
In May 2014, Abby was declared in remission and spent six months getting back to school and back to dancing.
The day after Christmas, 2014, Abby’s cancer returned.
Despite an inspiring fight she lost her battle on May 29, 2016.
The charity's initial aim was to help and support children and families attending the Piam Brown Ward, in Southampton Hospital, including bereaved families. Piam Brown is the South Coast Children’s Oncology Centre, and covers children from Chichester to Poole and up to North Hampshire.
In its first year the charity helped 58 families and raised £164,000.
Bluestar general manager, Richard Tyldesley said: "Our drivers are a festive bunch - and every Friday and Saturday during December they’ll be donning colourful Christmas jumpers in aid of this very worthy cause.
"“And, on Friday 18 December, our team will be going all out with a full on Christmas ‘dress up’ day. Everyone is welcome to join in, as long as they remember their face coverings.
“We thought this would be the perfect time to help Abby’s Heroes. The charity is a crucial resource, supporting children in-and-around Southampton who are undergoing a traumatic and frightening journey as they brave the rigours of treatment.
“We’d like to raise as much money as possible - and we’re inviting customers to get into the Christmas spirit too.”
To donate visit www.abbysheroes.org.


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--Passenger numbers down at Southampton rail stations

Passenger numbers were down at Southampton 's railway stations last year – but it has not dented hopes that railway use will revive after the Covid-19 pandemic .
Pressure group Railfuture said the impact of current travel restrictions is causing a “ temporary blip ” in the growth of railway usage .
Office of Road and Rail data shows an estimated 7.1 million passengers using Southampton 's eight stations in 2019-20 .
That 's 401,096 fewer than the previous year , a fall of 5.4 % .
The busiest station was Southampton Central with 6.4 million entries and exits by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 254,000 , and Woolston , 137,000 .
The least used station was Millbrook ( Hants ) with passenger usage at 33,162 .
It was followed by Redbridge , 39,500 , and Bitterne , 75,634 .
Across the South East , usage of railway stations decreased by 9.1 million to 390.5 million in 2019-20 , while across Britain it fell 1.1 % to 3 billion .
The ORR has put the national reduction in journeys down to a “ dramatic drop ” in passengers in March due to Covid-19 restrictions , with lockdown introduced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an independent organisation with 20,000 members , is hopeful the railway system will recover .
Bruce Williamson , a spokesman for the group , said : “ I am very confident that the railways will bounce back when Covid-19 is over .
“ We can ’ t ignore the fact the world has changed and people working from home may stay put – but I still feel for the most part , things will return to normal .
“ Considering the underlying trend of increased rail usage over the past 30 years , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a temporary blip.
” In Southampton there were 28 passenger journeys for every person living in the area in 2019-20 compared to the national rate of 75 .
Jay Symonds , ORR senior statistical analyst , said : “ The dramatic drop in passenger numbers towards the end of March due to Covid-19 explains much of the drop in usage compared to last year.
” He added : “ With numbers staying at historically low levels during 2020 , there is no doubt that next year will look a lot different .
”

Pressure group Railfuture said the impact of current travel restrictions is causing a “temporary blip” in the growth of railway usage.
Office of Road and Rail data shows an estimated 7.1 million passengers using Southampton's eight stations in 2019-20.
That's 401,096 fewer than the previous year, a fall of 5.4%.
The busiest station was Southampton Central with 6.4 million entries and exits by passengers, followed by St Denys, 254,000, and Woolston, 137,000.
The least used station was Millbrook (Hants) with passenger usage at 33,162. It was followed by Redbridge, 39,500, and Bitterne, 75,634.
Across the South East, usage of railway stations decreased by 9.1 million to 390.5 million in 2019-20, while across Britain it fell 1.1% to 3 billion.
The ORR has put the national reduction in journeys down to a “dramatic drop” in passengers in March due to Covid-19 restrictions, with lockdown introduced on March 23.
But Railfuture, an independent organisation with 20,000 members, is hopeful the railway system will recover.
Bruce Williamson, a spokesman for the group, said: “I am very confident that the railways will bounce back when Covid-19 is over.
“We can’t ignore the fact the world has changed and people working from home may stay put – but I still feel for the most part, things will return to normal.
“Considering the underlying trend of increased rail usage over the past 30 years, we have to look at Covid-19 as a temporary blip.”
In Southampton there were 28 passenger journeys for every person living in the area in 2019-20 compared to the national rate of 75.
Jay Symonds, ORR senior statistical analyst, said: “The dramatic drop in passenger numbers towards the end of March due to Covid-19 explains much of the drop in usage compared to last year.”
He added: “With numbers staying at historically low levels during 2020, there is no doubt that next year will look a lot different.”


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--England heroes Paul Gascoigne, Gary Lineker, David Platt and Peter Shilton were the ones to be

THESE young Southampton footballers spent the entire summer of 1990 attempting to emulate their heroes doing the business in Italy @ @ @ @ @ in full swing and absolutely everyone wanted to score and set up goals like Paul @ @ @ @ @ David Platt .
Every shot stopper in the land attempted to pull off saves in @ @ @ @ @ Peter Shilton .
The nation watched with bated breath as the lads made it all @ @ @ @ @ final before bowing out to West Germany on penalties in a memorable match .
Can @ @ @ @ @ in the team pictures from Millbrook School , Itchen College , St George 's and @ @ @ @ @ and did they ever reach the footballing heights they had hoped for 30 years ago @

The World Cup was in full swing and absolutely everyone wanted to score and set up goals like Paul Gascoigne, Gary Lineker or David Platt.
Every shot stopper in the land attempted to pull off saves in the mould of England keeper Peter Shilton.
The nation watched with bated breath as the lads made it all the way to the semi final before bowing out to West Germany on penalties in a memorable match.
Can you spot anyone you know in the team pictures from Millbrook School, Itchen College, St George's and Thornhill Schools from our archive and did they ever reach the footballing heights they had hoped for 30 years ago?


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--Southampton bar giving children the chance to meet Santa

A Southampton bar offering a retro 'airline experience ' is giving children the chance to meet Santa on a 'flight ' to Lapland this Christmas .
Tickets are now on sale for the experience at Mile High on Vernon Walk which will be taking place 16-24 December .
Deputy Manager Reiss Stanford said : `` I guess the inspiration for the event was from my inner child . ''
`` We hope to offer an exciting Santa experience like no other .
`` This is especially the case in the current climate where a lot of festive events have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ onboard the in-bar airliner and go through last-minute pre-flight checks including a short safety briefing from elf-hostesses before 'take-off . '
Each child will be given a boarding pass and receive a refreshing cup of warm squash or hot chocolate and biscuit as an in-flight meal until Santa Claus arrives .
Santa will visit each child briefly at their seat ( whilst socially distanced ) to take any last-minute Christmas list adjustments .
Mr Stanford said : `` Shortly after this , we will be preparing to land safely back in Southampton , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ North Pole in time for Christmas ! ''
Each child will receive their own gift from Santa to take home and put under the tree .
Representatives for Mile High said the experience will adhere to all current Covid-19 guidelines .
Each ticket costs £14.95 plus a booking fee and includes one child and one adult , with 'flights ' lasting around 45 minutes .
The bar is up one flight of stairs , with a space for pushchairs downstairs .

Tickets are now on sale for the experience at Mile High on Vernon Walk which will be taking place 16-24 December.
Deputy Manager Reiss Stanford said: "I guess the inspiration for the event was from my inner child."
"We hope to offer an exciting Santa experience like no other.
"This is especially the case in the current climate where a lot of festive events have been cancelled."
Mile High bar, Southampton
Passengers will be strapped onboard the in-bar airliner and go through last-minute pre-flight checks including a short safety briefing from elf-hostesses before 'take-off.'
Each child will be given a boarding pass and receive a refreshing cup of warm squash or hot chocolate and biscuit as an in-flight meal until Santa Claus arrives.
Santa will visit each child briefly at their seat (whilst socially distanced) to take any last-minute Christmas list adjustments.
Mr Stanford said: "Shortly after this, we will be preparing to land safely back in Southampton, so Santa can get back to the North Pole in time for Christmas!"
Each child will receive their own gift from Santa to take home and put under the tree.
Representatives for Mile High said the experience will adhere to all current Covid-19 guidelines.
Each ticket costs £14.95 plus a booking fee and includes one child and one adult, with 'flights' lasting around 45 minutes.
The bar is up one flight of stairs, with a space for pushchairs downstairs.


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--Company director spared driving ban because of impact on his family

A COMPANY director has been spared a driving ban because of the impact on his family .
Christopher Gerald Organ @ @ @ @ @ Road , Pennington , near Lymington , was caught driving a 57-reg Audi at 37mph @ @ @ @ @ the A337 Lymington Road on October 1 last year .
Magistrates in Basingstoke decided against @ @ @ @ @ three reasons : the impact on wife and her mental health as main bread winner @ @ @ @ @ out his family responsibilities ; secondly , the impact on safety and emotional wellbeing of @ @ @ @ @ meet their daily routines including getting to school , and lastly the impact on his @ @ @ @ @ provide support .
The magistrates fined him £615 with a £61 victim surcharge , £85 @ @ @ @ @ points were added to his driving licence .
Organ is registered at Companies House as @ @ @ @ @ Investments Limited .

Christopher Gerald Organ, 51, of Sway Road, Pennington, near Lymington, was caught driving a 57-reg Audi at 37mph in a 30mph stretch of the A337 Lymington Road on October 1 last year.
Magistrates in Basingstoke decided against a totting up disqualification for three reasons: the impact on wife and her mental health as main bread winner if Organ cannot carry out his family responsibilities; secondly, the impact on safety and emotional wellbeing of children and the ability to meet their daily routines including getting to school, and lastly the impact on his parents if he cannot provide support.
The magistrates fined him £615 with a £61 victim surcharge, £85 prosecution costs and three penalty points were added to his driving licence.
Organ is registered at Companies House as a director of Alternative African Investments Limited.


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--Wessex Cancer Trust will benefit from Ray's Appeal

WESSEX Cancer Trust has launched , ‘ Ray ’ s Appeal , ’ its Christmas fundraising appeal for 2020 .
Ray , 49 , who lives with his wife and two children in Eastleigh , was supported by Wessex Cancer Trust throughout 2020 after being rushed to hospital last Christmas Day with an aggressive brain tumour .
He is now working with the charity to raise awareness of the free , local and personal support available to help anyone through their cancer diagnosis , treatment and recovery , and to help raise vital funds to enable the charity to support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Cancer came out of the blue .
When I woke up last Christmas morning , I had no idea that instead of celebrating with my family at home , I would be eating my Christmas dinner on a hospital ward .
My doctors initially thought I ’ d had a stroke , but quickly diagnosed me with a small , but high grade and very aggressive brain tumour .
`` There was no reason for it .
I was young , fit and healthy .
I ’ ve never smoked or taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ facing the New Year with major surgery and months of chemotherapy and radiotherapy ahead .
I kept asking , ‘ why me ?
’ But there was no answer to that .
My doctors told me it was just one of those things .
That was really tough to get my head around .
`` I was given a leaflet about Wessex Cancer Trust and I went along to its Chandler ’ s Ford support centre for a coffee and a chat .
Then my wife , Louise , and I joined their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unique .
Everyone was so welcoming and there were no prying questions .
It was like chatting with old friends who understood , and because they support your family too , they help you get through it together .
`` A couple of weeks ago I had a scan which showed my treatment has worked .
I feel well and positive , but I ’ m mindful that cancer will always be a part of my life because I ’ ll need regular scans , and I know it could come back .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ my Wessex Cancer Trust counsellor , Clare , face-to-face , she ’ s been supporting me on the telephone , and that ’ s been so reassuring .
`` The support I ’ ve had from Wessex Cancer Trust has been invaluable .
I wasn ’ t expecting to spend 2020 recovering from cancer , but it would have been so much harder if they hadn ’ t been by my side .
”

Ray, 49, who lives with his wife and two children in Eastleigh, was supported by Wessex Cancer Trust throughout 2020 after being rushed to hospital last Christmas Day with an aggressive brain tumour. He is now working with the charity to raise awareness of the free, local and personal support available to help anyone through their cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery, and to help raise vital funds to enable the charity to support even more families.
He said: “Cancer came out of the blue. When I woke up last Christmas morning, I had no idea that instead of celebrating with my family at home, I would be eating my Christmas dinner on a hospital ward. My doctors initially thought I’d had a stroke, but quickly diagnosed me with a small, but high grade and very aggressive brain tumour.
"There was no reason for it. I was young, fit and healthy. I’ve never smoked or taken drugs. Yet here I was, facing the New Year with major surgery and months of chemotherapy and radiotherapy ahead. I kept asking, ‘why me?’ But there was no answer to that. My doctors told me it was just one of those things. That was really tough to get my head around.
"I was given a leaflet about Wessex Cancer Trust and I went along to its Chandler’s Ford support centre for a coffee and a chat. Then my wife, Louise, and I joined their walking group. They gave us something unique. Everyone was so welcoming and there were no prying questions. It was like chatting with old friends who understood, and because they support your family too, they help you get through it together.
"A couple of weeks ago I had a scan which showed my treatment has worked. I feel well and positive, but I’m mindful that cancer will always be a part of my life because I’ll need regular scans, and I know it could come back. Even though I can’t meet my Wessex Cancer Trust counsellor, Clare, face-to-face, she’s been supporting me on the telephone, and that’s been so reassuring.
"The support I’ve had from Wessex Cancer Trust has been invaluable. I wasn’t expecting to spend 2020 recovering from cancer, but it would have been so much harder if they hadn’t been by my side.”
Visit justgiving.com/campaign/wct-xmas-appeal-2020


thedailyecho--2020-12-09--Wessex Heartbeat will benefit from Nick White's raffle

A HAMPSHIRE man living with a rare heart condition is hosting a festive fundraiser to give back to the charity that has supported him .
Nick White , 26 , from Romsey , is organising a Christmas themed raffle to help raise vital funds for Wessex Heartbeat – and has now sent a plea to local organisations for prize donations .
After living with an unknown heart complication since the age of 12 , Nick was officially diagnosed aged just 19 with dilated cardiomyopathy ( DCM ) , a condition that affects 1 in 250 people in the UK and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
DCM prevents the heart from pumping blood around the body efficiently , leaving Nick feeling tired , fatigued and on life-saving medication to help reduce the stress on the heart .
Under the care of Southampton General Hospital and the region ’ s leading cardiac charity Wessex Heartbeat , Nick was able to complete his studies at Bournemouth University , and went on to work a variety of roles , including work as a football coach , recruiter and as manager of his family ’ s accident repair business .
Although Nick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , years of testing and medication changes has meant that he is now only just 3 per cent away from having a ‘ normal ’ heart function – and has now been encouraged to return to more rigorous exercise .
Nick said : “ The support me and my family have received from Wessex Heartbeat has been so important , so we want to make sure this can continue for other patients and their families .
“ We are now putting out a plea for local businesses to donate prizes for the raffle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so we can ensure that their important work can help more families like my own.
” If you ’ re a local company or individual and wish to donate a prize for the raffle , please email nick @ abbeysprays.co.uk .
The prize draw will be announced on December 21 via Facebook live .

Nick White, 26, from Romsey, is organising a Christmas themed raffle to help raise vital funds for Wessex Heartbeat – and has now sent a plea to local organisations for prize donations.
After living with an unknown heart complication since the age of 12, Nick was officially diagnosed aged just 19 with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a condition that affects 1 in 250 people in the UK and is the leading cause of heart transplantation.
DCM prevents the heart from pumping blood around the body efficiently, leaving Nick feeling tired, fatigued and on life-saving medication to help reduce the stress on the heart.
Under the care of Southampton General Hospital and the region’s leading cardiac charity Wessex Heartbeat, Nick was able to complete his studies at Bournemouth University, and went on to work a variety of roles, including work as a football coach, recruiter and as manager of his family’s accident repair business.
Although Nick’s condition has had its complications, years of testing and medication changes has meant that he is now only just 3 per cent away from having a ‘normal’ heart function – and has now been encouraged to return to more rigorous exercise.
Nick said: “The support me and my family have received from Wessex Heartbeat has been so important, so we want to make sure this can continue for other patients and their families.
“We are now putting out a plea for local businesses to donate prizes for the raffle to help support this incredible cause, so we can ensure that their important work can help more families like my own.”
If you’re a local company or individual and wish to donate a prize for the raffle, please email nick@abbeysprays.co.uk.
To make a cash donation, visit justgiving.com/fundraising/Nicholas-White14.
The prize draw will be announced on December 21 via Facebook live.