thedailyecho--2020-11-04--Southampton woman arrested in Jo Sheen murder investigation

A 30-YEAR-OLD woman has been arrested in connection to the Joanne Sheen murder investigation .
Joanne was reported missing by her family on February 22 this year after they had not heard from her for several months .
The last known sighting of her was on December 5 , 2019 when she travelled from Fareham , back to Southampton , with a friend .
Police opened a murder investigation in relation to the disappearance on Monday .
A 30-year-old woman from Southampton has now been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder .
She has been released under investigation while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ follows three other arrests earlier this week : A 63-year-old man and a 50-year-old man , both from Southampton were initially arrested .
Both have now been released under investigation .
A 29-year-old man from Basingstoke was also arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder .
He has since been bailed with conditions .
Joanne is still missing and her body has not been recovered .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said : `` We continue to appeal for information in relation to this case .
`` If anyone has any information that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting Operation Blackboard or 44200068330 .

Joanne was reported missing by her family on February 22 this year after they had not heard from her for several months.
The last known sighting of her was on December 5, 2019 when she travelled from Fareham, back to Southampton, with a friend.
Police opened a murder investigation in relation to the disappearance on Monday.
A 30-year-old woman from Southampton has now been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.
She has been released under investigation while officers continue with their enquiries.
This follows three other arrests earlier this week: A 63-year-old man and a 50-year-old man, both from Southampton were initially arrested.
Both have now been released under investigation.
A 29-year-old man from Basingstoke was also arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.
He has since been bailed with conditions.
Joanne is still missing and her body has not been recovered.
Police enquiries are ongoing.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We continue to appeal for information in relation to this case.
"If anyone has any information that may assist us with this investigation, please get in touch by calling 101 and quoting Operation Blackboard or 44200068330.
"Alternatively people can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-11-04--Police swoop on Southampton neighbourhood after gunshots heard

POLICE swooped on a Southampton address following reports of gunshots .
Part of Portswood Road and Arnold Road were taped @ @ @ @ @ carried out a residential search following the incident , which happened on Monday .
A @ @ @ @ @ We were called shortly after 8pm on Monday 1 November to reports of an air @ @ @ @ @ address on Portswood Road , Southampton .
Officers attended and recovered a BB gun .
@ @ @ @ @ Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm with intent to @ @ @ @ @ He has been released from custody but remains under investigation .

Part of Portswood Road and Arnold Road were taped off last night as police carried out a residential search following the incident, which happened on Monday.
A police spokesperson said: "We were called shortly after 8pm on Monday 1 November to reports of an air gun being fired from an address on Portswood Road, Southampton. Officers attended and recovered a BB gun."
A 37-year-old man from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
He has been released from custody but remains under investigation.


thedailyecho--2020-11-04--Two-year-old Hampshire  girl died after swallowing toilet cleaner

A two-year-old girl died after apparently swallowing a toilet cleaner capsule , an inquest has heard .
Arietta-Grace Barnett , from Sarisbury Green , Hampshire , was taken to hospital after her mother reported she may have ingested the cleaner on June 28 , 2019 , and began vomiting a “ bright pink ” liquid , the Winchester hearing was told .
She was declared well enough to leave hospital on July 2 before attending an outpatient appointment the following day .
But after the youngster began bleeding on July 9 , she was readmitted to Southampton General Hospital and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said Arietta-Grace was believed to have swallowed a Toilet Duck capsule .
She said : “ On June 28 , 2019 , Lucy Cook called 111 concerned her daughter Arietta-Grace may have swallowed a cleaning product while mum was downstairs , Arietta was upstairs .
“ An ambulance was called and Arietta was suffering from diarrhoea and vomiting that was reported as pink in colour .
“ She was admitted to hospital and remained there until July 2 when she was discharged .
“ She went to an outpatient clinic on July 3 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on July 9 in cardiac arrest having suffered bleeding at home earlier that day .
“ It wasn ’ t possible to revive Arietta and she died in hospital.
” Ms Rhodes-Kemp said it was unclear why the vomit was pink when the Toilet Duck capsule Arietta-Grace was suspected to have swallowed was a blue/green colour .
She said Arietta-Grace ’ s mother Mrs Cook had pink hair at the time but she had told doctors there was no hair dye in the house .
Dr Nicola Trevelyan , consultant paediatrician at Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ couldn ’ t make sense of why the vomit was bright pink.
” She said no-one had seen Arietta-Grace swallow the capsule , but added : “ That seemed to be the most logical thing she might have taken .
“ My experience as a paediatrician is that products that look like sweets will attract children to play with them.
” Dr Trevelyan said although Arietta-Grace continued to have difficulty taking on fluids and food while admitted to hospital , she stopped vomiting and her condition appeared to improve .

Arietta-Grace Barnett, from Sarisbury Green, Hampshire, was taken to hospital after her mother reported she may have ingested the cleaner on June 28, 2019, and began vomiting a “bright pink” liquid, the Winchester hearing was told.
She was declared well enough to leave hospital on July 2 before attending an outpatient appointment the following day.
But after the youngster began bleeding on July 9, she was readmitted to Southampton General Hospital and died that day.
Coroner Rosamund Rhodes-Kemp said Arietta-Grace was believed to have swallowed a Toilet Duck capsule.
She said: “On June 28, 2019, Lucy Cook called 111 concerned her daughter Arietta-Grace may have swallowed a cleaning product while mum was downstairs, Arietta was upstairs.
“An ambulance was called and Arietta was suffering from diarrhoea and vomiting that was reported as pink in colour.
“She was admitted to hospital and remained there until July 2 when she was discharged.
“She went to an outpatient clinic on July 3 and sadly she was readmitted to hospital on July 9 in cardiac arrest having suffered bleeding at home earlier that day.
“It wasn’t possible to revive Arietta and she died in hospital.”
Ms Rhodes-Kemp said it was unclear why the vomit was pink when the Toilet Duck capsule Arietta-Grace was suspected to have swallowed was a blue/green colour.
She said Arietta-Grace’s mother Mrs Cook had pink hair at the time but she had told doctors there was no hair dye in the house.
Dr Nicola Trevelyan, consultant paediatrician at Southampton General Hospital, said: “We couldn’t make sense of why the vomit was bright pink.”
She said no-one had seen Arietta-Grace swallow the capsule, but added: “That seemed to be the most logical thing she might have taken.
“My experience as a paediatrician is that products that look like sweets will attract children to play with them.”
Dr Trevelyan said although Arietta-Grace continued to have difficulty taking on fluids and food while admitted to hospital, she stopped vomiting and her condition appeared to improve.
The inquest continues.


thedailyecho--2020-11-04--Woman, 53, dies after incident at BP garage in Cosham

A WOMAN has died after suffering severe burns in an horrific incident at a Hampshire petrol station .
Police , paramedics and firefighters rushed to the BP petrol station in Northern Road , Cosham , after reports a person was on fire on the forecourt .
The 53-year-old casualty woman was rushed to hospital after the incident last Sunday but has since died .
A video is said to show a woman using a fuel pump at the station shortly before appearing to douse herself in petrol .
The footage then shows her engulfed in flames and members of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spokesperson added : “ We were called at 10.35am on November 1 to a report of a concern for welfare for a woman at Cosham Filling Station on Northern Road , Portsmouth .
“ The 53-year-old woman was taken to hospital with serious burns .
We can now confirm that she has sadly died in hospital .
“ Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported .
The death is not being treated as suspicious.
” A statement issued by Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said a member of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ crews arrived at the scene .
It added : “ Crews from Southsea fire station and Cosham fire station were mobilised to the incident .
“ Due to an ambulance passing the incident , South Central Ambulance Service were at the scene when the fire crews arrived .
“ A member of public assisted in putting out the fire prior to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service ’ s arrival .
The victim was taken by SCAS to hospital .
“ Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service crews checked the welfare of the forecourt staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also conducted a scene safety check.
” Crews were at the scene for nearly an hour before a stop message was issued at 11.30am .

Police, paramedics and firefighters rushed to the BP petrol station in Northern Road, Cosham, after reports a person was on fire on the forecourt.
The 53-year-old casualty woman was rushed to hospital after the incident last Sunday but has since died.
A video is said to show a woman using a fuel pump at the station shortly before appearing to douse herself in petrol. The footage then shows her engulfed in flames and members of the public rushing to help.
A police spokesperson added: “We were called at 10.35am on November 1 to a report of a concern for welfare for a woman at Cosham Filling Station on Northern Road, Portsmouth.
“The 53-year-old woman was taken to hospital with serious burns. We can now confirm that she has sadly died in hospital.
“Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported. The death is not being treated as suspicious.”
A statement issued by Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said a member of the public helped put out the fire as crews arrived at the scene.
It added: “Crews from Southsea fire station and Cosham fire station were mobilised to the incident.
“Due to an ambulance passing the incident, South Central Ambulance Service were at the scene when the fire crews arrived.
“A member of public assisted in putting out the fire prior to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service’s arrival. The victim was taken by SCAS to hospital.
“Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service crews checked the welfare of the forecourt staff and members of the public. Crews also conducted a scene safety check.”
Crews were at the scene for nearly an hour before a stop message was issued at 11.30am.


thedailyecho--2020-11-04--Firefighters race to Waitrose in Hythe

Firefighters race to Waitrose in Hythe

FIREFIGHTERS raced to tackle a blaze at a Hampshire supermarket last night .
Crews rushed to the Waitrose store in @ @ @ @ @ an emergency call at around 8.30pm .
A television in the staff room had burst @ @ @ @ @ electrical fault , according to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services .
Engines from Hythe , @ @ @ @ @ Fire Stations were on the scene .
They used equipment to clear smoke and ventilate @ @ @ @ @ message coming in just before 9pm .

Crews rushed to the Waitrose store in Hythe High Street after receiving an emergency call at around 8.30pm.
A television in the staff room had burst into flames due to an electrical fault, according to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services.
Engines from Hythe, Hardley, Beaulieu and Redbridge Fire Stations were on the scene.
They used equipment to clear smoke and ventilate the building with the stop message coming in just before 9pm.
The store is open normal hours today.


thedailyecho--2020-11-04--Southampton restaurant fine for breach of covid restrictions

A RESTAURANT has been slapped with a £1,000 fine for breaching coronavirus restrictions .
The breach took place at Kuti @ @ @ @ @ October 24 .
The fixed penalty notice was issued after the restaurant hosted a wedding @ @ @ @ @ people .
The groom , a 39-year-old man , will also be served a £200 @ @ @ @ @ of six .
PC Brian Swallow , Force Licensing Team said : “ It is @ @ @ @ @ premises has been in breach of the clear guidelines around hospitality and group size that @ @ @ @ @ safe and limit the spread not only among patrons but the community as a whole @ @ @ @ @ many people have missed out on socialising and celebrating this year , but this demonstrated @ @ @ @ @ requirements . ''

The breach took place at Kuti's on Town Quay on October 24.
The fixed penalty notice was issued after the restaurant hosted a wedding reception of more than 30 people.
The groom, a 39-year-old man, will also be served a £200 fine for breaching the rule of six.
PC Brian Swallow, Force Licensing Team said: “It is very disappointing that a licensed premises has been in breach of the clear guidelines around hospitality and group size that are designed to keep customers safe and limit the spread not only among patrons but the community as a whole.
“We understand that many people have missed out on socialising and celebrating this year, but this demonstrated a clear disregard for the requirements."


thedailyecho--2020-11-04--Shopping centre opens essential store for lockdown - but promises click-and-collect service

A SOUTHAMPTON shopping centre has promised that essential stores will remain open for businesses during the second national lockdown - and other retailers will offer a click-and-collect service .
Westquay has said it will will be open for essential retail stores only , but some retailers will be offering click-and-collect services along with restaurants and cafés offering takeaway or delivery .
Stores will remain open at Westquay as normal until the end of today ( November 4 ) , but from tomorrow all non-essential shops will be closed for business .
It comes as Prime Minster Boris Johnson announced England @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown from November 5 for one month .
The lockdown will be in place due to the rapid rise in positive coronavirus cases across the UK .
The shopping centre said that the safety of customers , colleagues and retailers is a `` number one priority '' .
A spokesperson from Westquay told the Daily Echo : “ The safety of our customers , colleagues and retailers is our number one priority .
Following the latest update from the Government , from Thursday , Westquay will be open for essential retail stores only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ click-and-collect services along with restaurants and cafés offering takeaway or delivery .
Non-essential retail stores will remain closed until the Government provides a further update.
” The Daily Echo asked Westquay which store would remain open and which stores would be providing click-and-collect and takeaway services but they did not respond .
The new lockdown restrictions will requiring people to stay at home , except for specific purposes .
It will also prevent the gathering with people who are not from the same household , and will see the closure of certain businesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the new lockdown restrictions are expected to disrupt the the build-up to Christmas - traditionally the most lucrative time of the year for shops , pubs and restaurants .
Giles Semper , executive director of Go !
Southampton , the Business Improvement District ( BID ) for Southampton , said : “ This is devastating news for the city ’ s businesses .
“ We had returned to some kind of normal , thanks to the huge efforts made by retailers and leisure/hospitality operators to be compliant with the rules .
“ Our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had to look at the numbers on Above Bar Street on most days .
“ The hardest thing with the new lockdown is its timing - it crashes into the preparations for Christmas .
By the time we come out Christmas will almost be upon us .
”

Westquay has said it will will be open for essential retail stores only, but some retailers will be offering click-and-collect services along with restaurants and cafés offering takeaway or delivery.
Stores will remain open at Westquay as normal until the end of today (November 4), but from tomorrow all non-essential shops will be closed for business.
It comes as Prime Minster Boris Johnson announced England will be going into a second national lockdown from November 5 for one month.
The lockdown will be in place due to the rapid rise in positive coronavirus cases across the UK.
The shopping centre said that the safety of customers, colleagues and retailers is a "number one priority".
A spokesperson from Westquay told the Daily Echo: “The safety of our customers, colleagues and retailers is our number one priority. Following the latest update from the Government, from Thursday, Westquay will be open for essential retail stores only.
"Some retailers will be offering click-and-collect services along with restaurants and cafés offering takeaway or delivery. Non-essential retail stores will remain closed until the Government provides a further update.”
The Daily Echo asked Westquay which store would remain open and which stores would be providing click-and-collect and takeaway services but they did not respond.
The new lockdown restrictions will requiring people to stay at home, except for specific purposes.
It will also prevent the gathering with people who are not from the same household, and will see the closure of certain businesses and venues.
As previously reported, the new lockdown restrictions are expected to disrupt the the build-up to Christmas - traditionally the most lucrative time of the year for shops, pubs and restaurants.
Giles Semper, executive director of Go!Southampton, the Business Improvement District (BID) for Southampton, said: “This is devastating news for the city’s businesses.
“We had returned to some kind of normal, thanks to the huge efforts made by retailers and leisure/hospitality operators to be compliant with the rules.
“Our local shoppers had returned, you only had to look at the numbers on Above Bar Street on most days.
“The hardest thing with the new lockdown is its timing - it crashes into the preparations for Christmas. By the time we come out Christmas will almost be upon us.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-04--Search launched for missing Southampton man Keith Thorn

Keith Thorn , 67 , was last seen in the Longstock Close area of Woolston at about 2pm on Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ family are worried about his welfare and a search has been launched .
Keith is @ @ @ @ @ five feet and eight inches tall , with a slim build , and is bald @ @ @ @ @ wearing a black North Face jacket , blue jeans , black trainers , and a @ @ @ @ @ Hampshire Constabulary spokeswoman said : `` If you see him , or think you may @ @ @ @ @ afternoon , please call us on 101 , quoting 44200427156 . ''

Keith Thorn, 67, was last seen in the Longstock Close area of Woolston at about 2pm on Tuesday, November 3.
His family are worried about his welfare and a search has been launched.
Keith is described as being white, five feet and eight inches tall, with a slim build, and is bald.
He was last seen wearing a black North Face jacket, blue jeans, black trainers, and a grey woolly hat.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokeswoman said: "If you see him, or think you may have seen him since yesterday afternoon, please call us on 101, quoting 44200427156."


thedailyecho--2020-11-05--Girl attacked outside JD Sports, Southampton

A TEENAGE girl has been attacked in Southampton city centre .
When then turned onto Pound Tree Road and passed @ @ @ @ @ assaulted by a man .
The victim had just gotten off a bus at West @ @ @ @ @ Street to Above Bar Street when the incident happened just after 8.30am on Monday .
@ @ @ @ @ witnesses to help them with their investigation .
A police spokesperson said : `` We @ @ @ @ @ information after a 16-year-old girl was assaulted on Pound Tree Road at the junction of @ @ @ @ @ on Monday 2 November .
`` If you were in the area at the time @ @ @ @ @ any information , please get in touch by calling 101 with the reference 44200424723 .
@ @ @ @ @ call Crimestoppers 100 % anonymously on 0800 555 111 . ''

A 16-year-old girl suffered face injuries outside JD Sports.
It happned when she turned on to Pound Tree Road and passed JD Sports where she was assaulted by a man.
The victim had just got off a bus at West Quay and walked along Bargate Street to Above Bar Street when the incident happened just after 8.30am on Monday.
Police are now appealing for witnesses to help them with their investigation.
A police spokesperson said: "We are appealing for witnesses and information after a 16-year-old girl was assaulted on Pound Tree Road at the junction of Above Bar Street in Southampton on Monday 2 November.
"If you were in the area at the time and saw anything or have any information, please get in touch by calling 101 with the reference 44200424723.
"Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-11-05--Hampshire toddler died after swallowing toilet cleaning product

A coroner has pledged to investigate whether a Toilet Duck freshener gel capsule contains lethal ingredients after a two-year-old girl died after she is believed to have swallowed one .
Arietta-Grace Barnett , from Sarisbury Green , Hampshire , was taken to hospital after she is thought to have ingested the cleaner on June 28 2019 , and began vomiting a “ bright pink ” liquid , the Winchester inquest was told .
She was declared well enough to leave hospital on July 2 before attending an outpatient appointment on the following day .
But after Arietta-Grace began vomiting blood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by ambulance to Southampton General Hospital and died despite extensive resuscitation attempts to save her life .
Coroner Rosamund Rhodes-Kemp said that Arietta-Grace was believed to have swallowed a Toilet Duck gel capsule which is designed to stick to the toilet bowl and slow-release its chemicals .
Ms Rhodes-Kemp said that a post-mortem examination found that Arietta-Grace died as a result of a haemorrhage from an aortoesophageal fistula with ulceration .
But she said it had not been proven that this corrosion of the oesophagus had been caused by the Toilet Duck product @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , she said that further investigation was needed to ensure the manufacturer could be alerted of the potentially lethal nature of its product .
She said : “ The difficulty we have here is a connection between that product and what happened and it seems to me that needs further investigation .
“ It is designed to stick to a wet surface and not to be flushed through by water , if it does contain agents that can cause this sort of corrosion and this sort of death in a child then it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aware of that , can investigate themselves and steps can be taken to prevent this tragedy occurring again.
” She added : “ Toilet bowls are readily accessible to small children and these products are designed to be bright , pretty colours and attractive in smell , particularly to children.
” Paediatric surgeon Simon Keys told the hearing it was not certain that a chemical from the product had caused the injury and added : “ If this is the explanation for the injury , it ’ s the first time it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a tragedy clearly , it has wide implications for everybody in the medical community treating people with this type of injury and for the people making these products.
” Arietta-Grace ’ s mother , Lucy Cook , described her daughter ’ s last moments after she was rushed by ambulance to Southampton General Hospital after she was found vomiting blood on July 9 .
After doctors carried out resuscitation , she said : “ An older doctor said ‘ We have done all we can ’ .
I saw Arietta and there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was told it was her last breath .
“ Someone gave me Arietta wrapped up in blankets .
I noticed Arietta had her brown bow in her hair and she must have put this in herself after bedtime .
”

Arietta-Grace Barnett, from Sarisbury Green, Hampshire, was taken to hospital after she is thought to have ingested the cleaner on June 28 2019, and began vomiting a “bright pink” liquid, the Winchester inquest was told.
She was declared well enough to leave hospital on July 2 before attending an outpatient appointment on the following day.
But after Arietta-Grace began vomiting blood on July 9, she was rushed by ambulance to Southampton General Hospital and died despite extensive resuscitation attempts to save her life.
Coroner Rosamund Rhodes-Kemp said that Arietta-Grace was believed to have swallowed a Toilet Duck gel capsule which is designed to stick to the toilet bowl and slow-release its chemicals.
Ms Rhodes-Kemp said that a post-mortem examination found that Arietta-Grace died as a result of a haemorrhage from an aortoesophageal fistula with ulceration.
But she said it had not been proven that this corrosion of the oesophagus had been caused by the Toilet Duck product.
Recording a verdict of accidental death, she said that further investigation was needed to ensure the manufacturer could be alerted of the potentially lethal nature of its product.
She said: “The difficulty we have here is a connection between that product and what happened and it seems to me that needs further investigation.
“It is designed to stick to a wet surface and not to be flushed through by water, if it does contain agents that can cause this sort of corrosion and this sort of death in a child then it’s very important the manufacturer is aware of that, can investigate themselves and steps can be taken to prevent this tragedy occurring again.”
She added: “Toilet bowls are readily accessible to small children and these products are designed to be bright, pretty colours and attractive in smell, particularly to children.”
Paediatric surgeon Simon Keys told the hearing it was not certain that a chemical from the product had caused the injury and added: “If this is the explanation for the injury, it’s the first time it’s been described.
“It’s a tragedy clearly, it has wide implications for everybody in the medical community treating people with this type of injury and for the people making these products.”
Arietta-Grace’s mother, Lucy Cook, described her daughter’s last moments after she was rushed by ambulance to Southampton General Hospital after she was found vomiting blood on July 9.
After doctors carried out resuscitation, she said: “An older doctor said ‘We have done all we can’. I saw Arietta and there was more blood coming out, I was told it was her last breath.
“Someone gave me Arietta wrapped up in blankets. I noticed Arietta had her brown bow in her hair and she must have put this in herself after bedtime.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-05--Latest from Boris Johnson on first day of lockdown two

Boris Johnson has said the four-week coronavirus lockdown in England will be enough to have a “ real impact ” on the spread of the disease .
The Prime Minister told a No 10 news conference that while many people were “ anxious , weary and fed up ” the measures were strictly time-limited .
“ The advice I have received suggests that four weeks is enough for these measures to make a real impact , ” he said .
“ These rules will expire and on December 2 we plan to move back to a tiered approach .
There @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tunnel .
“ These are difficult times .
While it pains me to have to ask once again once again for so many to give up so much , I know we can get through this.
” On the subject of Christmas , he said people should be able to have “ as normal as Christmas as possible ” if they follow the lockdown measures .
“ If we follow this package of measures in the way that we can and we have done before , I have no doubt people will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as possible and that we will be able to get things open before Christmas as well . ''
He was joined in today 's news conference by NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens .
He said : “ This second wave of coronavirus is real and it ’ s serious .
“ The health service has been working incredibly hard to prepare and to catch up on the care that was disrupted during the first wave .
Sir Simon added : “ 11,000 coronavirus patients that we have got in hospital compares with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in hospital on any one day during a very bad winter flu season , for flu .
“ It compares with about 7,000 patients who ’ d be in hospital today being looked after for cancer.
” Asked whether he could count on his own Conservative MPs to support future restrictions once the lockdown is lifted or whether he would be forced to rely on Labour votes , the Prime Minister said : “ I ’ m very , very grateful to MPs for voting through the measures that we did yesterday and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in saying that the Government was able to do it with its own votes , but obviously it was good that this was a measure that was supported by people across all political parties , and that ’ s the right way forward in this country .
” There were 32 Conservative rebels , along with two tellers , in the vote on Wednesday to pass the lockdown measures for England .
A further 18 Tories – including former prime minister Theresa May – did not vote .

The Prime Minister told a No 10 news conference that while many people were “anxious, weary and fed up” the measures were strictly time-limited.
“The advice I have received suggests that four weeks is enough for these measures to make a real impact,” he said.
“These rules will expire and on December 2 we plan to move back to a tiered approach. There is light at the end of the tunnel.
“These are difficult times. While it pains me to have to ask once again once again for so many to give up so much, I know we can get through this.”
On the subject of Christmas, he said people should be able to have “as normal as Christmas as possible” if they follow the lockdown measures.
“If we follow this package of measures in the way that we can and we have done before, I have no doubt people will be able to have as normal a Christmas as possible and that we will be able to get things open before Christmas as well."
He was joined in today's news conference by NHS chief executive Sir Simon Stevens.
He said: “This second wave of coronavirus is real and it’s serious.
“The health service has been working incredibly hard to prepare and to catch up on the care that was disrupted during the first wave.
Sir Simon added: “11,000 coronavirus patients that we have got in hospital compares with 3,000 patients that we would typically have in hospital on any one day during a very bad winter flu season, for flu.
“It compares with about 7,000 patients who’d be in hospital today being looked after for cancer.”
Asked whether he could count on his own Conservative MPs to support future restrictions once the lockdown is lifted or whether he would be forced to rely on Labour votes, the Prime Minister said: “I’m very, very grateful to MPs for voting through the measures that we did yesterday and I believe that I’m right in saying that the Government was able to do it with its own votes, but obviously it was good that this was a measure that was supported by people across all political parties, and that’s the right way forward in this country. ”
There were 32 Conservative rebels, along with two tellers, in the vote on Wednesday to pass the lockdown measures for England.
A further 18 Tories – including former prime minister Theresa May – did not vote.


thedailyecho--2020-11-05--New testing centre opens at University of Southampton

A NEW walk-through Covid-19 testing site has opened in Southampton .
Based at the University of Southampton 's Avenue Campus car park , the site is available for locals with coronavirus symptoms to get a test .
These must be booked in advance at nhs.uk/coronavirus or by calling 119 .
Symptons for Covid-19 include a high temperature , a new continuous cough , or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste .
This is the latest testing site in the city , with the O2 Guildhall also acting as a walk-through centre .
The Government says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is `` situated so it is easily accessible without a car '' .
Anyone testing positive for the virus in England will need to self isolated for 14 days .
Health Minister Lord Bethell said : “ To respond to the coronavirus , we have built a major testing and tracing system from scratch .
We are constantly working to expand and improve it with new technologies and innovations so everyone with symptoms can get a test .
“ New walk-in sites like this one makes it even easier to get a test @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you have symptoms of coronavirus , I urge you to book a test today and follow the advice of NHS Test and Trace if you are contacted to protect others and stop the spread of the virus .
”

Based at the University of Southampton's Avenue Campus car park, the site is available for locals with coronavirus symptoms to get a test.
These must be booked in advance at nhs.uk/coronavirus or by calling 119.
Symptons for Covid-19 include a high temperature, a new continuous cough, or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste.
This is the latest testing site in the city, with the O2 Guildhall also acting as a walk-through centre.
The Government says this new site was selected as it is "situated so it is easily accessible without a car".
Anyone testing positive for the virus in England will need to self isolated for 14 days.
Health Minister Lord Bethell said: “To respond to the coronavirus, we have built a major testing and tracing system from scratch. We are constantly working to expand and improve it with new technologies and innovations so everyone with symptoms can get a test.
“New walk-in sites like this one makes it even easier to get a test no matter where you live. If you have symptoms of coronavirus, I urge you to book a test today and follow the advice of NHS Test and Trace if you are contacted to protect others and stop the spread of the virus.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-05--Newlands Primary School confirms positive case of Covid-19

A PRIMARY school has confirmed a positive case of Covid-19 within the school .
Newlands Primary School on Windermere Avenue @ @ @ @ @ in contact with parents today to inform them if their child needs to isolate for @ @ @ @ @ 'small number ' of children are deemed to have been in close contact with the @ @ @ @ @ in Hampshire with confirmed Covid case this week The school , which has over 400 @ @ @ @ @ from Public Health England on the case and says a risk assessment has been carried @ @ @ @ @ said : `` There has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the school .
@ @ @ @ @ school community and have taken prompt action to put in place measures needed to minimise @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We will continue to monitor the situation in coordination with Public Health England @ @ @ @ @ will keep our school community updated.
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Newlands Primary School on Windermere Avenue, Millbrook, has been in contact with parents today to inform them if their child needs to isolate for two weeks.
Only a 'small number' of children are deemed to have been in close contact with the confirmed case.
The school, which has over 400 pupils has been getting advice from Public Health England on the case and says a risk assessment has been carried out.
Headteacher Karen Mellor said: "There has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 within the school.
"We've informed our school community and have taken prompt action to put in place measures needed to minimise the spread of the virus.
"We will continue to monitor the situation in coordination with Public Health England and the council, and will keep our school community updated. "


thedailyecho--2020-11-05--Girl thought to be first in the world to die after swallowing Toilet Duck capsule

A TWO-YEAR-OLD girl who died after apparently swallowing a toilet freshener capsule is thought to be the first child in the world to have suffered such an injury , an inquest has heard .
Arietta-Grace Barnett , from Sarisbury Green , Hampshire , was taken to hospital amid fears she had ingested the cleaner on June 28 , 2019 and began vomiting a “ bright pink ” liquid , the Winchester hearing has been told .
She was declared well enough to leave hospital on July 2 before attending an outpatient appointment the following day .
But after Arietta-Grace began @ @ @ @ @ @ @ readmitted to Southampton General Hospital and died that day .
Coroner Rosamund Rhodes-Kemp said Arietta-Grace was believed to have swallowed a Toilet Duck capsule .
She said there is an issue around child-proofing the product which parents and manufacturers need to be aware of .
She explained that another potential problem with the product is that it is designed to slow-release “ globules ” of chemicals .
Ms Rhodes-Kemp said : “ The child-proofing wasn ’ t child proof because it had definitely been tampered with at the top and according to mum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the children .
“ It was possible for this to be opened , that is an issue and will have implications to manufacturers and parents about how they keep this type of product.
” Dr Nicola Trevelyan , consultant paediatrician at Southampton General Hospital , told the hearing that although Arietta-Grace continued to have difficulty taking on fluids and food while admitted to hospital , she stopped vomiting and her condition appeared to improve .
She said she had believed Arietta-Grace was showing signs of a viral gastroenteritis .
Paediatric surgeon Simon Keys @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the product had caused such a significant injury as suffered by Arietta-Grace , “ that hasn ’ t been described in a child before ” .
He added : “ If this is what has happened to Arietta , this is the first time it has happened in the world .
“ These things are designed to stick to wet surfaces , I am not sure this product is designed to kill bacteria , it ’ s meant to make your toilet clean and smell fresh .
“ If this is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s the first time it ’ s been described , it ’ s a tragedy clearly , it has wide implications for everybody in the medical community treating people with this type of injury and for the people making these products .
“ The outcome was totally unpredictable and I do not think we can say for certain that this product caused that injury.
” He said he proposed a “ wait and watch ” approach for Arietta-Grace ’ s treatment and explained he did not advise an early endoscopy .
He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cause more harm than good by making any injury to the oesophagus from the swollen chemical worse .

Arietta-Grace Barnett, from Sarisbury Green, Hampshire, was taken to hospital amid fears she had ingested the cleaner on June 28, 2019 and began vomiting a “bright pink” liquid, the Winchester hearing has been told.
She was declared well enough to leave hospital on July 2 before attending an outpatient appointment the following day.
But after Arietta-Grace began bleeding on July 9, she was readmitted to Southampton General Hospital and died that day.
Coroner Rosamund Rhodes-Kemp said Arietta-Grace was believed to have swallowed a Toilet Duck capsule.
She said there is an issue around child-proofing the product which parents and manufacturers need to be aware of.
She explained that another potential problem with the product is that it is designed to slow-release “globules” of chemicals.
Ms Rhodes-Kemp said: “The child-proofing wasn’t child proof because it had definitely been tampered with at the top and according to mum, that was done by one of the children.
“It was possible for this to be opened, that is an issue and will have implications to manufacturers and parents about how they keep this type of product.”
Dr Nicola Trevelyan, consultant paediatrician at Southampton General Hospital, told the hearing that although Arietta-Grace continued to have difficulty taking on fluids and food while admitted to hospital, she stopped vomiting and her condition appeared to improve.
She said she had believed Arietta-Grace was showing signs of a viral gastroenteritis.
Paediatric surgeon Simon Keys told the hearing that if a chemical from the product had caused such a significant injury as suffered by Arietta-Grace, “that hasn’t been described in a child before”.
He added: “If this is what has happened to Arietta, this is the first time it has happened in the world.
“These things are designed to stick to wet surfaces, I am not sure this product is designed to kill bacteria, it’s meant to make your toilet clean and smell fresh.
“If this is the explanation for the injury, it’s the first time it’s been described, it’s a tragedy clearly, it has wide implications for everybody in the medical community treating people with this type of injury and for the people making these products.
“The outcome was totally unpredictable and I do not think we can say for certain that this product caused that injury.”
He said he proposed a “wait and watch” approach for Arietta-Grace’s treatment and explained he did not advise an early endoscopy.
He said the process of using a camera could cause more harm than good by making any injury to the oesophagus from the swollen chemical worse.
The inquest continues.


thedailyecho--2020-11-05--Woman pulled from water in Southampton

Woman pulled from water in Southampton

A WOMAN has been rescued after falling into water near Itchen Bridge .
Emergency services raced to Itchen Bridge at @ @ @ @ @ Lifeboats from Calshot RNLI , Hillhead Coastguard , and a rescue helicopter were all launched @ @ @ @ @ woman was scooped to safety by a passing work boat and handed over to paramedics @ @ @ @ @ Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire police for comment .

Emergency services raced to Itchen Bridge at around 5.30pm last night.
Lifeboats from Calshot RNLI, Hillhead Coastguard, and a rescue helicopter were all launched to help her.
The woman was scooped to safety by a passing work boat and handed over to paramedics at around 6.45pm.
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire police for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-11-05--Hampshire Constabulary threaten to issue fixed penalty notices to lockdown rule-breakers

Police in Hampshire have threatened 'consequences ' for people who are caught breaking the rules of the new national lockdown .
A representative for Hampshire Constabulary said police `` won ’ t waste time with endless encouragement for those who knowingly or deliberately break the rules '' and fixed penalty notices may be issued for guideline breaches .
The warning comes as police insist their role of enforcing compliance with government legislation will be an influencing factor in mitigating risks to the public and the NHS .
Assistant Chief Constable , Maggie Blyth , said : `` Whilst Engaging , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain a focus as officers react to the circumstances they are presented with , enforcement for blatant breaches is necessary .
`` To the vast majority who have complied with restrictions throughout this year .
I ’ d like to , again , say thank you and urge you to please carry on doing so to ensure that we do not lose the momentum and shared purpose that we have had so far .
`` To the minority who feel that the restrictions do not apply to them , including those organising large @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that put people at risk , please be aware that we are increasing our levels of enforcement in line with the threat that we are facing to people living in our communities , and to our NHS .
`` People recklessly ignoring the regulations should expect to receive a fixed penalty notice .
`` It is only right that those who are putting others at risk should face consequences . ''
Last weekend there were 33 incidents where formal action was taken due to a breach of government legislation in Hampshire and on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ penalty notices were issued by officers during this period .
People aged 18 or over in England who receive FPNs can be fined £200 for the first offence ( lowered to £100 if paid within 14 days ) and £400 for the second offence ( doubling for each further offence up to a maximum of £6,400 . )
People who fail to pay a FPN charge could be taken to court and face an unlimited fine .
The public were also advised not to call the police to ask questions about new lockdown @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open for emergencies .
Assistant Chief Constable Blyth thanked the public for their `` ongoing commitment '' to following government guidelines , adding that the force `` remains committed to playing its part keeping you and our communities safe in these unprecedented times '' .

A representative for Hampshire Constabulary said police "won’t waste time with endless encouragement for those who knowingly or deliberately break the rules" and fixed penalty notices may be issued for guideline breaches.
The warning comes as police insist their role of enforcing compliance with government legislation will be an influencing factor in mitigating risks to the public and the NHS.
Assistant Chief Constable, Maggie Blyth, said: "Whilst Engaging, Explaining and Encouraging people to comply will remain a focus as officers react to the circumstances they are presented with, enforcement for blatant breaches is necessary.
"To the vast majority who have complied with restrictions throughout this year. I’d like to, again, say thank you and urge you to please carry on doing so to ensure that we do not lose the momentum and shared purpose that we have had so far.
"To the minority who feel that the restrictions do not apply to them, including those organising large gatherings and deliberately holding parties or events that put people at risk, please be aware that we are increasing our levels of enforcement in line with the threat that we are facing to people living in our communities, and to our NHS.
"People recklessly ignoring the regulations should expect to receive a fixed penalty notice.
"It is only right that those who are putting others at risk should face consequences."
Last weekend there were 33 incidents where formal action was taken due to a breach of government legislation in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight.
92 fixed penalty notices were issued by officers during this period.
People aged 18 or over in England who receive FPNs can be fined £200 for the first offence (lowered to £100 if paid within 14 days) and £400 for the second offence (doubling for each further offence up to a maximum of £6,400.)
People who fail to pay a FPN charge could be taken to court and face an unlimited fine.
The public were also advised not to call the police to ask questions about new lockdown legislation as lines need to be kept open for emergencies.
Assistant Chief Constable Blyth thanked the public for their "ongoing commitment" to following government guidelines, adding that the force "remains committed to playing its part keeping you and our communities safe in these unprecedented times".


thedailyecho--2020-11-05--Appeal launched after bikes stolen in Eastleigh

AN APPEAL has been launched after two robberies of bikes .
Both incidents took place in Eastleigh on October 26 .
Between 3.55pm and 4.05pm three teenage boys threatened a group in the town centre , directly opposite KFC .
They are then said to have stolen a bike from a boy in the group .
The three teenagers then rode off towards The Point and turned left down Desborough Road .
At around 4.45pm , a man is said to have had his bike taken from him at the Texaco Garage on Southampton Road .
Police would now like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with both incidents .
The first is described as white , aged 16-18 , between 5ft1 and 5ft4 with blonde hair and a slim build .
The second is described as white , aged between 15 and 17 , around 5ft5 , slim build , wearing a grey tracksuit and black 'man bag ' .
The third is described as white , around 15 , about 5ft8 , medium build , wearing a dark jumper , blue face mask and black hat .
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said : `` Anyone with information @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reference 44200416210 .
Alternatively , you can call Crimestoppers 100 % anonymously on 0800 555 111 . ''

Between 3.55pm and 4.05pm three teenage boys threatened a group in the town centre, directly opposite KFC in Eastleigh.
They are then said to have stolen a bike from a boy in the group.
The three teenagers then rode off towards The Point and turned left down Desborough Road.
Both incidents took place in on October 26.
At around 4.45pm, a man is said to have had his bike taken from him at the Texaco Garage on Southampton Road.
Police would now like to speak to three boys in connection with both incidents.
The first is described as white, aged 16-18, between 5ft1 and 5ft4 with blonde hair and a slim build.
The second is described as white, aged between 15 and 17, around 5ft5, slim build, wearing a grey tracksuit and black 'man bag'.
The third is described as white, around 15, about 5ft8, medium build, wearing a dark jumper, blue face mask and black hat.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said: "Anyone with information is asked to phone 101 with the reference 44200416210.
"Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-11-05--Southampton Airport runway plans to be discussed in December

CONTROVERSIAL plans to expand Southampton Airport runway will be discussed in December .
After months of consultation and controversy , plans to expand the runway by 164m ( 538ft ) will be considered on December 17 .
The plans are also for the extension of the existing long stay car park to the east and west of Mitchell Way to provide an additional 600 spaces .
The proposals will be scrutinised at a special meeting of the Eastleigh Local Area Committee .
The event will be held online using Microsoft Teams but further details are yet to be revealed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` A committee date to consider the planning application has been set for 17 December 2020 .
The public can view and participate in the meeting through either , making representation in person to the committee or having their statement read out by a member of staff . ''
The news comes as airport bosses recently submitted more details to the borough council .
These include the possibility for the authority to propose a maximum noise cap on the airport .
But as reported , campaigners said there is no justification for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , members of action group Airport Expansion Opposition ( AXO ) campaigned in the centre of Eastleigh to voice their views on the proposals .
They fear that new government policy could mean that there would be no noise cap in the future .
The group had previously said they believe that the mitigation measures proposed are `` inadequate '' .
But airport bosses had hit back saying the plans would provide `` a positive control over noise that does not currently exist and which is above and beyond industry standards '' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ residents and councillors , with councils in Southampton and Winchester objecting to the scheme .
Airport bosses warned that the future of Southampton Airport and thousands of jobs will be hanging in the balance if the plans are refused .
The airport wants the existing runway extended to allow the use of planes such as the Airbus 320 and Boeing 737 - needed to reach holiday destinations in southern Europe .
Last month airport managing director Steve Szalay said if the plans were approved the airport would be able to welcome new airlines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ using the airport dropped by 89 % this year , which Mr Szalay said was mainly down to the collapse of Flybe in March .
A public consultation on the scheme is ongoing and will close on November 15 .

After months of consultation and controversy, plans to expand the runway by 164m (538ft) will be considered on December 17.
The plans are also for the extension of the existing long stay car park to the east and west of Mitchell Way to provide an additional 600 spaces.
The proposals will be scrutinised at a special meeting of the Eastleigh Local Area Committee.
The event will be held online using Microsoft Teams but further details are yet to be revealed.
In a statement Eastleigh Borough Council said: "A committee date to consider the planning application has been set for 17 December 2020. The public can view and participate in the meeting through either, making representation in person to the committee or having their statement read out by a member of staff."
The news comes as airport bosses recently submitted more details to the borough council.
These include the possibility for the authority to propose a maximum noise cap on the airport.
Airport managers said the noise mitigation measures exceed industry standards.
But as reported, campaigners said there is no justification for the plans to go ahead.
Yesterday, members of action group Airport Expansion Opposition (AXO) campaigned in the centre of Eastleigh to voice their views on the proposals.
They fear that new government policy could mean that there would be no noise cap in the future.
The group had previously said they believe that the mitigation measures proposed are "inadequate".
But airport bosses had hit back saying the plans would provide "a positive control over noise that does not currently exist and which is above and beyond industry standards".
The plans sparked a heated debate among residents and councillors, with councils in Southampton and Winchester objecting to the scheme.
Airport bosses warned that the future of Southampton Airport and thousands of jobs will be hanging in the balance if the plans are refused.
The airport wants the existing runway extended to allow the use of planes such as the Airbus 320 and Boeing 737 - needed to reach holiday destinations in southern Europe.
Last month airport managing director Steve Szalay said if the plans were approved the airport would be able to welcome new airlines by 2022.
The number of passengers using the airport dropped by 89% this year, which Mr Szalay said was mainly down to the collapse of Flybe in March.
A public consultation on the scheme is ongoing and will close on November 15.


thedailyecho--2020-11-05--Winchester fireworks to go-ahead as volunteers given permission

WINCHESTER will host the only fireworks event in the country put on by the community for the community , as volunteers have been given the go-ahead to leave their homes to run the event , despite being in lockdown .
Winchester Round Table have been given permission for a small number of people to leave their houses for limited number of hours on Saturday to put on its annual fireworks night which raises thousands for charity each year .
After cancelling the traditional torchlight procession , display and bonfire at River Park , organisers have reimagined the event as ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ combine fireworks displays , hot air balloons over key city landmarks , live drone footage , and mass community participation of torch bearing .
Today the Roundtable has announced that despite the country being in lockdown Winchester City Council and the Safety Advisory Group have given the event the go-ahead after reviewing the plans .
It will mean that volunteers can fulfil torch orders from customers and facilitate the fireworks and hot air balloons .
Using a combination of torches and wax candles , members of the public are being asked to raise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ same time as spectacular fireworks are set off from three secret and private locations around the city .
Harnessing the latest in drone filming technology , a live stream of both the fireworks and the streets lit up by the public will be broadcast .
In return for organising this festival of light , residents and bonfire supporters are invited to make a donation in lieu of the usual cost of their bonfire ticket .
The 2019 event raised £60,000 and that money will be missed by the city at a time when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Winchester ’ s MP Steve Brine has joined city Mayor Cllr Patrick Cunningham in showing their support for the adapted fireworks night , along with event sponsors Soils Limited , Millgate , Belgarum , Dutton Gregory , Godwins , Cala Homes , Studio Four Architects , Wine Utopia , Blades Bikes , Sprechen and Mint Signs .
Residents are asked to be on their doorsteps at 6.45pm with the event starting at 7pm on Saturday November 7 .
To donate to charity by buying a candle to take part in the event @ @ @ @ @

Winchester Round Table have been given permission for a small number of people to leave their houses for limited number of hours on Saturday to put on its annual fireworks night which raises thousands for charity each year.
After cancelling the traditional torchlight procession, display and bonfire at River Park, organisers have reimagined the event as ‘Light Up Winchester’.
It will combine fireworks displays, hot air balloons over key city landmarks, live drone footage, and mass community participation of torch bearing.
Today the Roundtable has announced that despite the country being in lockdown Winchester City Council and the Safety Advisory Group have given the event the go-ahead after reviewing the plans.
It will mean that volunteers can fulfil torch orders from customers and facilitate the fireworks and hot air balloons.
Using a combination of torches and wax candles, members of the public are being asked to raise their lights into the sky at the same time as spectacular fireworks are set off from three secret and private locations around the city.
Harnessing the latest in drone filming technology, a live stream of both the fireworks and the streets lit up by the public will be broadcast.
In return for organising this festival of light, residents and bonfire supporters are invited to make a donation in lieu of the usual cost of their bonfire ticket.
The 2019 event raised £60,000 and that money will be missed by the city at a time when the effects of Covid-19 are impacting communities.
Winchester’s MP Steve Brine has joined city Mayor Cllr Patrick Cunningham in showing their support for the adapted fireworks night, along with event sponsors Soils Limited, Millgate, Belgarum, Dutton Gregory, Godwins, Cala Homes, Studio Four Architects, Wine Utopia, Blades Bikes, Sprechen and Mint Signs.
Residents are asked to be on their doorsteps at 6.45pm with the event starting at 7pm on Saturday November 7.
To donate to charity by buying a candle to take part in the event, go to www.winchesterbonfire.co.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-11-06--Spartan Gym Southampton breaks lockdown rules and remains open

A SOUTHAMPTON gym has vowed to remain open and breach the lockdown rules put in place to keep people safe .
Josh Gosling at Spartans Gym Southampton announced on an Instagram page ( @ spartangymsouthampton ) yesterday that the gym has `` made the decision '' to stay open , despite a number of visits from police .
He is also encouraging other independent gyms to do the same and remain open during this month of planned closure .
It comes as the country enters a second national lockdown , which will see the closure of non-essential shops and socials @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus .
But the gym , on Millbank Street in Northam , has other ideas .
In a video posted onto the gym 's Instagram story , Mr Gosling said : `` Spartans Gym Southampton is still remaining open , obviously the decision was made to remain open and we are going to stand by that .
`` We had the police down this morning .
He explained his stance , we explained ours and the owner has decided to stay open .
`` We 're putting a video out there to make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` The mental and physical wellbeing of our members is more important than anything else , and it should be for all of you that own independent gyms .
`` You should all be staying open . ''

Josh Gosling at Spartans Gym Southampton announced on an Instagram page (@spartangymsouthampton) yesterday that the gym has "made the decision" to stay open, despite a number of visits from police.
He is also encouraging other independent gyms to do the same and remain open during this month of planned closure.
It comes as the country enters a second national lockdown, which will see the closure of non-essential shops and socials in order to stop the spread of coronavirus.
But the gym, on Millbank Street in Northam, has other ideas.
In a video posted onto the gym's Instagram story, Mr Gosling said: "Spartans Gym Southampton is still remaining open, obviously the decision was made to remain open and we are going to stand by that.
"We had the police down this morning. He explained his stance, we explained ours and the owner has decided to stay open.
"We're putting a video out there to make it public that we are fighting this.
"The mental and physical wellbeing of our members is more important than anything else, and it should be for all of you that own independent gyms.
"You should all be staying open."
The Daily Echo has contacted Hampshire Police.


thedailyecho--2020-11-06--Road closed after crash on Bassett Green Road

A WOMAN has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a serious crash in Southampton .
Police are now appealing to identify the woman , believed to be 80-years-old , following the accident at around 7.30am this morning on Bassett Green Road .
Officers were called to the scene following reports of a collision involving a Ford Focus and pedestrian .
The pedestrian has been taken to hospital , having suffered life-threatening injuries .
The woman is white and was wearing a three quarter length camel-style overcoat , with large black buttons on the front and black trim around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a long grey scarf , with tassels , and what are believed to have been loose fit blue cotton trousers .
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said : `` If you recognise the description of this clothing and can help us identify the woman , or if you witnessed the collision , we are keen to speak with you .
`` Anyone with information should call 101 , quoting incident 315 of today 's date . ''
Officers are encouraging anyone who may have seen the collision call 101 quoting incident # 315 @

Police are now appealing to identify the woman, believed to be 80-years-old, following the accident at around 7.30am this morning on Bassett Green Road.
Officers were called to the scene following reports of a collision involving a Ford Focus and pedestrian.
We are currently dealing with a serious RTC on Bassett Green Road, Southampton near to the CO-OP store. Closures are in place and we are asking that anyone who may have seen the collision please call us on 101 quoting incident #315 — Hants Roads Policing (@HantsPolRoads) November 6, 2020
The pedestrian has been taken to hospital, having suffered life-threatening injuries.
The woman is white and was wearing a three quarter length camel-style overcoat, with large black buttons on the front and black trim around the collar.
She also had on a long grey scarf, with tassels, and what are believed to have been loose fit blue cotton trousers.
A spokesperson from Hampshire Police said: "If you recognise the description of this clothing and can help us identify the woman, or if you witnessed the collision, we are keen to speak with you.
"Anyone with information should call 101, quoting incident 315 of today's date."
Officers are encouraging anyone who may have seen the collision call 101 quoting incident #315.


thedailyecho--2020-11-06--Calls to re-open Bedford Place in Southampton

CITY bosses have been urged to re-look at a road scheme amid claims it has turned a busy area of the city into a “ zombie apocalypse ” .
A row has broken out over the temporary closure of Bedford Place .
Some traders said the closure was positive and helped businesses .
But other shop owners described the scheme as `` a total shambles '' and said they are losing customers .
The news comes as the road has been closed since August to allow more outdoor seating and ensure social distancing .
• LETTER : Bedford Place has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ > > Civic chiefs said the move- which is currently being trialled- will help boost the local economy .
But some business owners are calling for the road to be re-opened as soon as possible .
They claim that while the scheme has helped the hospitality industry , independent shops have been losing customers .
Charles Plant , owner of Charles Plant hairdresser , said he has lost about £1,000 a month since the start of the trial .
He said : “ People go off the idea of coming down here because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ council have turned Bedford Place into a zombie apocalypse .
It ’ s dead .
If the council carry on with this scheme they are going to ruin the business of many people.
” Simon Beer , from Bridge Gallery , said shop owners have lost “ the passing trade ” .
Martin Chant , co-manager at Cloud Wine , added : “ We have lost customers dramatically because we depend on traffic .
I am worried about my job .
It is a disaster.
” Angela Everett , owner of Trevor Mitchell @ @ @ @ @ @ @ All Beauty , have also backed calls for the road to re-open .
“ It is a total shambles it has ruined our businesses , ” said Ms Everett .
But other traders welcomed the scheme and said they wish it becomes permanent .
Caroline French , managing director of W J French & Son , said : “ I think we need to grab this opportunity to help Bedford Place reach its full potential , although it will take time to see the best return on this .
I haven ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Barbara Harrison , sales manager at Bar Revolution , said the scheme has been positive .
Some businesses such as YOU Massage have also said they have seen an increase in customers .
Phil Linssen , owner of Piecaramba , added : “ It has helped beyond belief .
I wish it would have happened earlier.
” John Cooney , owner of the Cricketers Arms in Carlton Place , said : `` The overwhelming position of Carlton Place traders is one of support for this road closure scheme . ''
Opposition leaders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be re-opened .
Cllr Dan Fitzhenry said : “ The closure of Bedford Place is not helping the businesses so the council need to listen to those businesses who are affected.
” Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith said the scheme is “ ridiculous ” .
But Giles Semper , executive director of Go !
Southampton , the Business Improvement District ( BID ) , said he hopes residents and businesses will give the scheme a chance .
He added : “ Our view is that Bedford Place risks long-term decline and that radical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a viable commercial destination .
We strongly believe however that the street can be brought back to life and that the closure offers a significant opportunity to start the recovery .
It is wrong to blame the closure for a downturn in trade when we are in the middle of a pandemic.
” Cllr Steve Leggett , cabinet member for green city and place , said : “ We understand there are a range of views on the scheme and that some concerns have been raised about the impact on business .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ picture and acknowledge the significant role that Covid-19 itself has had to play in contributing to this .
Best practice from other towns and cities has shown that pedestrianisation attracts more custom and , for this reason , We firmly believe that schemes like this have a valuable place in helping to boost our local economy - both throughout the current challenges and potentially in the future , helping to raise the profile of Bedford Place as a unique destination to visit .
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A row has broken out over the temporary closure of Bedford Place.
Some traders said the closure was positive and helped businesses.
But other shop owners described the scheme as "a total shambles" and said they are losing customers.
The news comes as the road has been closed since August to allow more outdoor seating and ensure social distancing.
Civic chiefs said the move- which is currently being trialled- will help boost the local economy.
But some business owners are calling for the road to be re-opened as soon as possible.
They claim that while the scheme has helped the hospitality industry, independent shops have been losing customers.
Charles Plant, owner of Charles Plant hairdresser, said he has lost about £1,000 a month since the start of the trial.
He said: “People go off the idea of coming down here because it is such a pain. The council have turned Bedford Place into a zombie apocalypse. It’s dead. If the council carry on with this scheme they are going to ruin the business of many people.”
Simon Beer, from Bridge Gallery, said shop owners have lost “ the passing trade”.
Martin Chant, co-manager at Cloud Wine, added: “We have lost customers dramatically because we depend on traffic. I am worried about my job. It is a disaster.”
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Angela Everett, owner of Trevor Mitchell hairdresser and Rachel House, manager at All Beauty, have also backed calls for the road to re-open.
“It is a total shambles it has ruined our businesses,”said Ms Everett.
But other traders welcomed the scheme and said they wish it becomes permanent.
Caroline French, managing director of W J French & Son, said: “I think we need to grab this opportunity to help Bedford Place reach its full potential, although it will take time to see the best return on this. I haven’t personally seen a drop in passing trade.”
Barbara Harrison, sales manager at Bar Revolution, said the scheme has been positive.
Some businesses such as YOU Massage have also said they have seen an increase in customers.
Phil Linssen, owner of Piecaramba , added: “It has helped beyond belief. I wish it would have happened earlier.”
John Cooney, owner of the Cricketers Arms in Carlton Place, said: "The overwhelming position of Carlton Place traders is one of support for this road closure scheme."
Opposition leaders have joined calls for the road to be re-opened.
Cllr Dan Fitzhenry said: “The closure of Bedford Place is not helping the businesses so the council need to listen to those businesses who are affected.”
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith said the scheme is “ridiculous”.
But Giles Semper, executive director of Go!Southampton, the Business Improvement District (BID), said he hopes residents and businesses will give the scheme a chance.
He added: “Our view is that Bedford Place risks long-term decline and that radical solutions will be needed to keep it as a viable commercial destination. We strongly believe however that the street can be brought back to life and that the closure offers a significant opportunity to start the recovery. It is wrong to blame the closure for a downturn in trade when we are in the middle of a pandemic.”
Cllr Steve Leggett, cabinet member for green city and place, said: “We understand there are a range of views on the scheme and that some concerns have been raised about the impact on business. We need to look at the whole picture and acknowledge the significant role that Covid-19 itself has had to play in contributing to this. Best practice from other towns and cities has shown that pedestrianisation attracts more custom and, for this reason, We firmly believe that schemes like this have a valuable place in helping to boost our local economy - both throughout the current challenges and potentially in the future, helping to raise the profile of Bedford Place as a unique destination to visit.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-06--Thief 'scuffled' with New Forest jewellery shop owner

A PROLIFIC criminal raided a New Forest jewellers making off with more than £30,000 in stock .
Lewis Bale dashed out the front door of Christopher Stephens Jewellers in Lyndhurst dropping jewellery in the road .
The 34-year-old had `` protested his innocence '' when a shop assistant saw five diamond rings were missing from the premises in the High Street .
A court heard how the father of two had run into a backroom and then `` scuffled '' with workers during the heist on December 15 , 2018 .
However , he was stopped by the shop owner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrested .
Bale of Robinsons Grove , Longhedge near Salisbury appeared before Southampton Crown Court on Thursday charged with theft .
Prosecution barrister , Tim Devlin , told the court how Bale had been part of a trio during the `` distraction theft '' .
Bale along with Caroline Johnson , 44 , of Whitelaw Road , Southampton snatched items from a window display .
Meanwhile , Martin Poole , 49 , of Rosemary Road , Poole had asked to `` look at necklaces '' .
In total they stole around £32,000 of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recovered having been dropped in the street , the raid is said to have caused around £750 in damage .
Bale has 37 convictions to 91 offences which include dishonesty , road matters and failing to surrender at court .
Defence barrister , Nick Robinson told how Bale had battled heroin addiction after losing his business .
He had owed someone £1,500 for drugs and felt threatened and exploited , but is now a changed person .
Bale had missed two previous court hearings claiming to be suffering from a chest infection .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ escape the scene they were both previously jailed for 18-months for their part in the raid .

Lewis Bale dashed out the front door of Christopher Stephens Jewellers in Lyndhurst dropping jewellery in the road.
The 34-year-old had "protested his innocence" when a shop assistant saw five diamond rings were missing from the premises in the High Street.
A court heard how the father of two had run into a backroom and then "scuffled" with workers during the heist on December 15, 2018.
However, he was stopped by the shop owner and members of the public before being arrested.
Bale of Robinsons Grove, Longhedge near Salisbury appeared before Southampton Crown Court on Thursday charged with theft.
He previously pleaded guilty.
Prosecution barrister, Tim Devlin, told the court how Bale had been part of a trio during the "distraction theft".
Bale along with Caroline Johnson, 44, of Whitelaw Road, Southampton snatched items from a window display.
Meanwhile, Martin Poole, 49, of Rosemary Road, Poole had asked to "look at necklaces".
In total they stole around £32,000 of jewellery, however much of this was recovered having been dropped in the street, the raid is said to have caused around £750 in damage.
Bale has 37 convictions to 91 offences which include dishonesty, road matters and failing to surrender at court.
Defence barrister, Nick Robinson told how Bale had battled heroin addiction after losing his business.
He had owed someone £1,500 for drugs and felt threatened and exploited, but is now a changed person.
Bale had missed two previous court hearings claiming to be suffering from a chest infection.
Judge Christopher Parker QC jailed him for 18-months.
Although Johnson and Poole were able to escape the scene they were both previously jailed for 18-months for their part in the raid.


thedailyecho--2020-11-06--GUILTY: Man abused and raped girl for more than decade

A MAN has been found guilty of raping a teenage girl and a string of sexual offences .
Stephen Boyt sexually abused a young girl for more than a decade before finally raping her .
The 69-year-old of Beech Crescent Hythe was found unanimously guilty by a jury following a four day trial at Southampton Crown Court this week .
He had faced nine charges including indecent assault and rape .
The historical abuse took place across Netley View , Calshot and Fawley between 1984 and 1996 .
Video footage played to members of a jury earlier in the week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tissue during a police interview .
After raping her , he is said to have asked how she lost her virginity .
Holding back tears , she said how Boyt told her no one would believe her claims he had abused her .
During the interview , it was said how Boyt would demand oral sex from his victim .
When asked how she felt when the abuse happened she said : “ I just want to go away and cry .
“ I just want to be on my own .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Boyt strenuously denied the charges against him claiming to be an innocent man .
During the trial , his extensive criminal history stretching back to 1967 was revealed .
He has been remanded into custody and is due to be sentenced on December 21 this year .

Stephen Boyt sexually abused a young girl for more than a decade before finally raping her.
The 69-year-old of Beech Crescent Hythe was found unanimously guilty by a jury following a four day trial at Southampton Crown Court this week.
He had faced nine charges including indecent assault and rape.
The historical abuse took place across Netley View, Calshot and Fawley between 1984 and 1996.
Video footage played to members of a jury earlier in the week showed his victim sobbing and clutching a tissue during a police interview.
After raping her, he is said to have asked how she lost her virginity.
Holding back tears, she said how Boyt told her no one would believe her claims he had abused her.
During the interview, it was said how Boyt would demand oral sex from his victim.
When asked how she felt when the abuse happened she said: “I just want to go away and cry.
“I just want to be on my own.
“Take me away, anywhere but here.”
Boyt strenuously denied the charges against him claiming to be an innocent man.
During the trial, his extensive criminal history stretching back to 1967 was revealed.
His convictions include burglary, theft, blackmail, robbery and ABH.
He has been remanded into custody and is due to be sentenced on December 21 this year.


thedailyecho--2020-11-06--Southampton man goaded woman to leap off Itchen Bridge

A SOUTHAMPTON man goaded a woman to jump from the Itchen Bridge and racially abused a police officer trying to save her life .
Edward Rickard shouted “ jump , jump ” , at a woman in distress on the Itchen Bridge , but a court heard he later dismissed the incident as “ banter ” .
Police officers had closed the road and were working to control the situation on May 6 this year .
However , Rickard , 45 , repeatedly ignored their pleas to step back and move on , a court heard .
He instead walked @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who was forced to turn his back on the “ distressed woman ” involved in the incident .
When Rickard of Coventry Road did finally leave the scene he swore at one officer and hurled a racist comment at the other .
During a police interview , he said he had been drunk at the time and admitted shouting “ jump ” .
He appeared at Southampton Magistrates ’ Court on Wednesday charged with racially aggravated harassment and obstructing a constable in the execution of his duty .
In mitigation , it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a friend .
It was argued that his comments were “ banter ” and that he had since shown remorse for his actions .
Rickard - who has a previous racially aggravated offence to his name - said he was ashamed of the event .
During sentencing , District Judge Peter Greenfield slammed him , saying he could not fathom why he put the woman at risk and why he abused the officers trying to help her .
Rickard was jailed for 16 weeks , suspended for 18 months .
He must pay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of unpaid work and 20 rehabilitation days .
He must also pay £85 court costs and a £128 victim surcharge .
Judge Greenfield said : “ The only thing saving you from going to prison is your guilty plea and remorse .
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Edward Rickard shouted “jump, jump”, at a woman in distress on the Itchen Bridge, but a court heard he later dismissed the incident as “banter”.
Police officers had closed the road and were working to control the situation on May 6 this year.
However, Rickard, 45, repeatedly ignored their pleas to step back and move on, a court heard.
He instead walked up to one of the officers, who was forced to turn his back on the “distressed woman” involved in the incident.
When Rickard of Coventry Road did finally leave the scene he swore at one officer and hurled a racist comment at the other.
During a police interview, he said he had been drunk at the time and admitted shouting “jump”.
He appeared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday charged with racially aggravated harassment and obstructing a constable in the execution of his duty.
He had previously pleaded guilty.
In mitigation, it was said Rickard had been out drinking with a friend.
It was argued that his comments were “banter” and that he had since shown remorse for his actions.
Rickard - who has a previous racially aggravated offence to his name - said he was ashamed of the event.
During sentencing, District Judge Peter Greenfield slammed him, saying he could not fathom why he put the woman at risk and why he abused the officers trying to help her.
Rickard was jailed for 16 weeks, suspended for 18 months.
He must pay £200 in compensation, complete 180 hours of unpaid work and 20 rehabilitation days.
He must also pay £85 court costs and a £128 victim surcharge.
Judge Greenfield said: “The only thing saving you from going to prison is your guilty plea and remorse.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-06--Gosport burglar Nicky Russell is jailed

Gosport burglar Nicky Russell is jailed

A `` PROLIFIC '' burglar who stole hundreds of pounds worth of goods from Hampshire homes has been jailed .
Micky Russell admitted a number of offences including burglary and handling stolen goods when he appeared before court on July 31 .
Yesterday , he was jailed for his crimes .
Overnight on March 18 , he burgled a house on Mayfield Road , Gosport , and stole bank cards , a tablet , a laptop , a mobile phone and jewellery of a value unknown .
In the early hours of March 27 , he burgled two homes on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Samsung Mobile and a Playstation 4 from one house , and a handbag , wallet , bank cards , Iphone , Nokia mobile and car keys from another .
Overnight on March 26 , he attempted to burgle a house on Woodstock Road , Gosport .
On 1 July , he had in his possession a suitcase and grey man bag which he knew to be stolen .
Appearing at Portsmouth Crown Court , he pleaded guilty to three counts of burglary , one court of attempted burglary and one count of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ burglaries , a bike theft and a criminal damage committed by Russell were taken into consideration by the Judge when passing sentence .
During a previous hearing on 9 September , Russell `` burst into tears '' in the dock as one of his victims read out a statement about the effect the burglary had on her .
Judge William Ashworth , who claimed that Russell had operated as a `` professional burglar and thief '' sentenced the defendant to six years and four months in prison .
Following the sentencing , PC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , said : “ This is a fantastic result for the community .
`` Russell had been causing misery to countless people with his selfish criminality .
“ I hope this provides some closure to those effected by his offending , and reassures the public that we are committed to tackling those who cause the most harm to our communities and will bring them to justice .
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Micky Russell admitted a number of offences including burglary and handling stolen goods when he appeared before court on July 31.
Yesterday, he was jailed for his crimes.
Overnight on March 18, he burgled a house on Mayfield Road, Gosport, and stole bank cards, a tablet, a laptop, a mobile phone and jewellery of a value unknown.
In the early hours of March 27, he burgled two homes on Shaftesbury Road, Gosport.
He stole a Samsung Mobile and a Playstation 4 from one house, and a handbag, wallet, bank cards, Iphone, Nokia mobile and car keys from another.
Overnight on March 26, he attempted to burgle a house on Woodstock Road, Gosport.
On 1 July, he had in his possession a suitcase and grey man bag which he knew to be stolen.
Appearing at Portsmouth Crown Court, he pleaded guilty to three counts of burglary, one court of attempted burglary and one count of handling stolen goods.
A further 12 burglaries, a bike theft and a criminal damage committed by Russell were taken into consideration by the Judge when passing sentence.
During a previous hearing on 9 September, Russell "burst into tears" in the dock as one of his victims read out a statement about the effect the burglary had on her.
Judge William Ashworth, who claimed that Russell had operated as a "professional burglar and thief" sentenced the defendant to six years and four months in prison.
Following the sentencing, PC Nick Jackson from the Operation Hawk team, said: “This is a fantastic result for the community.
"Russell had been causing misery to countless people with his selfish criminality.
“I hope this provides some closure to those effected by his offending, and reassures the public that we are committed to tackling those who cause the most harm to our communities and will bring them to justice.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-06--Southampton hospital chief: New lockdown 'a lifeline'

THE new lockdown restrictions are a `` lifeline '' for the community , the city hospital 's chief has said , as the region looked close to a Covid-19 breaking point .
Now Dr Derek Sandeman , chief medical officer at University Hospital Southampton , has urged the public to adhere to the newly-imposed lockdown restrictions , or face our healthcare services becoming overwhelmed .
The hospital says that recent forecasts put the region at being just a few weeks away from having rates of spread matching the northern parts of the country .
But , in welcoming the new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unless the public take heed of the latest research into how Covid-19 spreads , the community will be in danger of merely holding-off the inevitable .
He says : `` We have learnt a lot about how Covid spreads .
This new information makes sense of why we ’ re seeing the recent local increases .
It ’ s also key to understanding what changes we can make to stop our region and healthcare services becoming overwhelmed this winter and ensure we keep vital services going and the hospital safe for patients who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to avoid lockdown becoming nothing more than an exercise in kicking the can down the road .
If we act now , rather than potentially just pressing pause , we can reset and gain back control of Covid . ''
“ Compared with other parts of the country , the timing of this lockdown is in many ways a lifeline for our community .
Whilst we ’ ve seen rates of infection rising rapidly , we have managed to remain relatively low in real-terms and a four week lockdown where we all play @ @ @ @ @ @ @ half our infection rate .
This will put us in a position where we will enable the hospital and wider healthcare service to manage admissions and continue the treatment and care for those who will inevitably need our help over winter.
” He added : “ It is only us all as individuals who can change the course .
Rising infection rates are not a foregone conclusion , it can be stopped in its tracks if we use the introduction of the lockdown to take the right course of action .
My hope @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be better armed to make the right choices to protect themselves and others .
If we can get through winter there ’ s a strong chance of a vaccine in Spring and with that we will be able to put the pandemic behind us .
The task now is simply to control it and to keep our communities as safe and accessible as possible in the run up to the festive season .
”

Now Dr Derek Sandeman, chief medical officer at University Hospital Southampton, has urged the public to adhere to the newly-imposed lockdown restrictions, or face our healthcare services becoming overwhelmed.
The hospital says that recent forecasts put the region at being just a few weeks away from having rates of spread matching the northern parts of the country.
But, in welcoming the new national restrictions, Dr Sandeman warns that unless the public take heed of the latest research into how Covid-19 spreads, the community will be in danger of merely holding-off the inevitable.
He says: "We have learnt a lot about how Covid spreads. This new information makes sense of why we’re seeing the recent local increases. It’s also key to understanding what changes we can make to stop our region and healthcare services becoming overwhelmed this winter and ensure we keep vital services going and the hospital safe for patients who need our care.
“We need to avoid lockdown becoming nothing more than an exercise in kicking the can down the road. If we act now, rather than potentially just pressing pause, we can reset and gain back control of Covid."
“Compared with other parts of the country, the timing of this lockdown is in many ways a lifeline for our community. Whilst we’ve seen rates of infection rising rapidly, we have managed to remain relatively low in real-terms and a four week lockdown where we all play our part, should enable us to half our infection rate. This will put us in a position where we will enable the hospital and wider healthcare service to manage admissions and continue the treatment and care for those who will inevitably need our help over winter.”
He added: “It is only us all as individuals who can change the course. Rising infection rates are not a foregone conclusion, it can be stopped in its tracks if we use the introduction of the lockdown to take the right course of action. My hope is that with better knowledge, people will be better armed to make the right choices to protect themselves and others. If we can get through winter there’s a strong chance of a vaccine in Spring and with that we will be able to put the pandemic behind us. The task now is simply to control it and to keep our communities as safe and accessible as possible in the run up to the festive season.”


thedailyecho--2020-11-06--Winchester student died after accident after Storm Ciara

A “ DELIGHTFUL ” university student was killed when her motorcycle skidded on sand left on a busy road in the wake of Storm Ciara , throwing her under an oncoming car .
Final year events management degree student Aimee Paton , 20 , was riding her Piaggio GTS 125 after visiting her mum when she hit sand and silt washed into the road by the huge storm the previous day , an inquest heard .
The tropical storm was the first of three to hit the UK in quick succession earlier this year , flooding homes and tearing down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aimee , of Portslade , East Sussex , was riding back to the University of Winchester after visiting her mum when tragedy struck on February 10 this year , the hearing was told .
The Duke of Edinburgh gold award holder ’ s bike veered into the opposite lane when she was thrown off and rolled under an oncoming Honda Civic on the A272 in Petersfield , West Sussex .
Crawley Coroner ’ s Court heard the incident happened in a few short seconds and that Aimee would not have known anything about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a “ dedicated , sensible and delightful daughter ” and a “ competent motorcyclist ” who knew the road well , and was planning to go travelling with her boyfriend after graduating .
But it was said that the effects of Storm Ciara were so ferocious that Aimee ’ s death could not have been prevented .
Dr Karen Henderson , Assistant Coroner for West Sussex , said : “ Such was the ferocity of the storm that this could not have been foreseen and therefore could not have been prevented .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the consequences of Storm Ciara leaving silt and sand on the road were causative of her death .
“ She was indeed a most delightful , kind and considerate daughter and it can only have left an enormous hole in the family.
” PC Steve Dessouki-Harman , who examined the scene shortly after the crash , said Aimee ’ s bike flayed violently from side to side in a movement known as the ‘ tank slapper ’ which only the most experienced of motorcyclists can control .
He confirmed both motorists had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and both vehicles were mechanically sound .
But he agreed with the coroner that the Honda driver simply did not have enough time to avoid the collision in the tragic accident which happened within seconds .
The Highways Agency confirmed sand and silt on the road was not a known issue on this area of road and the farmer of the flooded land ensured steps had been taken to rectify the situation following Storm Ciara .
Aimee died of neck and chest injuries and traumatic rupture of the aorta , the main artery @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would have proved rapidly fatal , according to a pathologist report .
Dr Henderson concluded the cause of death as that of a road traffic collision and gave her sincere condolences to Aimee ’ s family .

Final year events management degree student Aimee Paton, 20, was riding her Piaggio GTS 125 after visiting her mum when she hit sand and silt washed into the road by the huge storm the previous day, an inquest heard.
The tropical storm was the first of three to hit the UK in quick succession earlier this year, flooding homes and tearing down buildings with winds reaching almost 100mph.
Aimee, of Portslade, East Sussex, was riding back to the University of Winchester after visiting her mum when tragedy struck on February 10 this year, the hearing was told.
The Duke of Edinburgh gold award holder’s bike veered into the opposite lane when she was thrown off and rolled under an oncoming Honda Civic on the A272 in Petersfield, West Sussex.
Crawley Coroner’s Court heard the incident happened in a few short seconds and that Aimee would not have known anything about her death.
She was described as a “dedicated, sensible and delightful daughter” and a “competent motorcyclist” who knew the road well, and was planning to go travelling with her boyfriend after graduating.
But it was said that the effects of Storm Ciara were so ferocious that Aimee’s death could not have been prevented.
Dr Karen Henderson, Assistant Coroner for West Sussex, said: “Such was the ferocity of the storm that this could not have been foreseen and therefore could not have been prevented.
“This is therefore a terribly tragic event that the consequences of Storm Ciara leaving silt and sand on the road were causative of her death.
“She was indeed a most delightful, kind and considerate daughter and it can only have left an enormous hole in the family.”
PC Steve Dessouki-Harman, who examined the scene shortly after the crash, said Aimee’s bike flayed violently from side to side in a movement known as the ‘tank slapper’ which only the most experienced of motorcyclists can control.
He confirmed both motorists had been driving within the 60mph speed limit and both vehicles were mechanically sound.
But he agreed with the coroner that the Honda driver simply did not have enough time to avoid the collision in the tragic accident which happened within seconds.
The Highways Agency confirmed sand and silt on the road was not a known issue on this area of road and the farmer of the flooded land ensured steps had been taken to rectify the situation following Storm Ciara.
Aimee died of neck and chest injuries and traumatic rupture of the aorta, the main artery carrying blood from the heart, which would have proved rapidly fatal, according to a pathologist report.
Dr Henderson concluded the cause of death as that of a road traffic collision and gave her sincere condolences to Aimee’s family.


thedailyecho--2020-11-06--More than 2,000 sex offenders in Hampshire

MORE than 2,000 registered sex offenders are living in Hampshire , new figures reveal .
Police forces , probation services and other government agencies keep tabs on dangerous criminals living in communities in England and Wales using special management plans known as Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements .
Ministry of Justice figures show 2,143 registered sex offenders were being managed under MAPPA in the Hampshire Police area as of March this year .
That is a rate of 121 offenders for every 100,000 people , above the average for England and Wales , of 119 .
Sex offenders sentenced to at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the register indefinitely – although some can apply to be removed after 15 years , following a change to the law in 2012 .
The vast majority in Hampshire are classed as level one offenders , which means police and other agencies share information about them , but no special measures are required .
The figures also show that 493 violent offenders – those who have committed crimes such as murder , kidnapping and grievous bodily harm – were living in Hampshire in March .
But this could also include other sexual offenders @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the register .
Abigail Gill , policy and public affairs manager at the NSPCC , said : “ It ’ s vital the system is able to manage and monitor these offenders in the community to rehabilitate them and ensure children and young people are protected .
“ Sexual abuse has an absolutely devastating impact on young lives and this strategy must focus on prevention and put the experiences and needs of children at its heart.
” In response , the Government said the national strategy will be published before the end of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ We are increasing prison time for the most dangerous sex offenders and when they are released they go on the sex offender register and can be brought back to jail if they break their strict license conditions .
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Police forces, probation services and other government agencies keep tabs on dangerous criminals living in communities in England and Wales using special management plans known as Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements.
Ministry of Justice figures show 2,143 registered sex offenders were being managed under MAPPA in the Hampshire Police area as of March this year.
That is a rate of 121 offenders for every 100,000 people, above the average for England and Wales, of 119.
Sex offenders sentenced to at least 30 months in prison remain on the register indefinitely – although some can apply to be removed after 15 years, following a change to the law in 2012.
The vast majority in Hampshire are classed as level one offenders, which means police and other agencies share information about them, but no special measures are required.
The figures also show that 493 violent offenders – those who have committed crimes such as murder, kidnapping and grievous bodily harm – were living in Hampshire in March.
But this could also include other sexual offenders who are not required to be on the register.
Abigail Gill, policy and public affairs manager at the NSPCC, said: “It’s vital the system is able to manage and monitor these offenders in the community to rehabilitate them and ensure children and young people are protected.
“Sexual abuse has an absolutely devastating impact on young lives and this strategy must focus on prevention and put the experiences and needs of children at its heart.”
In response, the Government said the national strategy will be published before the end of the year.
A MoJ spokesman said: “We are increasing prison time for the most dangerous sex offenders and when they are released they go on the sex offender register and can be brought back to jail if they break their strict license conditions.”