thedailyecho--2020-01-12--Charity National Energy Action warns in drop in pensioners using winter fuel payments

FEWER pensioners in Southampton are receiving financial help to keep them warm over winter than a decade ago , figures reveal .
Charity National Energy Action says cold weather has a “ devastating ” impact on frail and elderly people , with an estimated 10,000 deaths nationally caused from cold homes each winter .
Winter Fuel Payments were introduced in 1997 to tackle fuel poverty amongst pensioners .
Households with someone receiving a state pension are automatically entitled to a tax-free sum of between £100 and £300 each year towards the heating bill .
Payments are normally made in November @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Work and Pensions data shows 32,830 elderly people received winter fuel payments in Southampton in 2018-19 , down 15 % from 2009-10 .
This mirrored the trend across Great Britain , where 11.6 million recipients were counted – a decrease of 9 % over the period .
The most common sum handed to Southampton residents was £200 , which accounted for more than two in five payments last year .
This support “ could be lifesaving ” for those who can not afford to heat their home during the cold weather , said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Smith .
He added : “ Successive governments have recognised the need to end the cost and suffering of cold homes and that home energy improvements are a vital area to invest in .
“ However , without further action on this key area , both fuel poverty and carbon targets will be missed and we will continue to see the devastating impact the cold has on frail and elderly people.
” The DWP attributes the national fall in recipients over the last decade to controversial changes to the state pension age .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ age for women in line with men .
Hiking up the age of entitlement for women meant fewer of them could claim winter fuel payments , according to the DWP .
It says this drop more than offset the increase in the overall number of pensioners in recent years .
In 2018-19 , 54 % of winter fuel claimants nationally were women – the same share as a decade ago .
A DWP spokesman said : “ The Government makes more than 11.5 million winter fuel payments totalling £2 billion a year to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Nearly all are automatic without the need to claim .
“ As the state pension age for women has increased since April 2010 it follows that the annual numbers eligible for payments will fall slightly .
”

Charity National Energy Action says cold weather has a “devastating” impact on frail and elderly people, with an estimated 10,000 deaths nationally caused from cold homes each winter.
Winter Fuel Payments were introduced in 1997 to tackle fuel poverty amongst pensioners.
Households with someone receiving a state pension are automatically entitled to a tax-free sum of between £100 and £300 each year towards the heating bill.
Payments are normally made in November or December.
The latest Department for Work and Pensions data shows 32,830 elderly people received winter fuel payments in Southampton in 2018-19, down 15% from 2009-10.
This mirrored the trend across Great Britain, where 11.6 million recipients were counted – a decrease of 9% over the period.
The most common sum handed to Southampton residents was £200, which accounted for more than two in five payments last year.
This support “could be lifesaving” for those who cannot afford to heat their home during the cold weather, said NEA director of policy and research Peter Smith.
He added: “Successive governments have recognised the need to end the cost and suffering of cold homes and that home energy improvements are a vital area to invest in.
“However, without further action on this key area, both fuel poverty and carbon targets will be missed and we will continue to see the devastating impact the cold has on frail and elderly people.”
The DWP attributes the national fall in recipients over the last decade to controversial changes to the state pension age.
Successive governments have raised the state pension age for women in line with men.
Hiking up the age of entitlement for women meant fewer of them could claim winter fuel payments, according to the DWP.
It says this drop more than offset the increase in the overall number of pensioners in recent years.
In 2018-19, 54% of winter fuel claimants nationally were women – the same share as a decade ago.
A DWP spokesman said: “The Government makes more than 11.5 million winter fuel payments totalling £2 billion a year to help people pay their heating bills.
"Nearly all are automatic without the need to claim.
“As the state pension age for women has increased since April 2010 it follows that the annual numbers eligible for payments will fall slightly.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-12--New bakery to open in Romsey

New bakery to open in Romsey

A NEW bakery will be opening in Romsey next week in order for its owner to keep up with demand .
The 108 The Bakery will be opening at Basepoint , Romsey by Liz Trueman who usually bakes from her kitchen .
She now is opening the bakery to bake her bread , sourdough sweet treats and more from a premises in Romsey to keep up with customers .
She said : `` I 've been running the bakery for a year from my home kitchen but the demand has grown so much that I had to find premises in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I make sourdough bread from local organic flour and salt produced on the Jurassic coast .
I supply a few local shops and pubs as well as Romsey Country Market and sell direct to customers too . ''
On Thursday , January 16 , 108 The Bakery will be holding its private opening event between 6pm and 8pm .
Chefs will be making canapes from Liz 's bread and wine and beer will also be on offer .
The bakery will open its doors on Saturday , January 18 to the public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Abbey Park Industrial Estate , Romsey opposite SO51 Fitness and Lemon and Jinja .

The 108 The Bakery will be opening at Basepoint, Romsey by Liz Trueman who usually bakes from her kitchen.
She now is opening the bakery to bake her bread, sourdough sweet treats and more from a premises in Romsey to keep up with customers.
She said: "I've been running the bakery for a year from my home kitchen but the demand has grown so much that I had to find premises in order to keep up with demand.
"I make sourdough bread from local organic flour and salt produced on the Jurassic coast. I supply a few local shops and pubs as well as Romsey Country Market and sell direct to customers too."
On Thursday, January 16, 108 The Bakery will be holding its private opening event between 6pm and 8pm.
Chefs will be making canapes from Liz's bread and wine and beer will also be on offer.
The bakery will open its doors on Saturday, January 18 to the public.
It will be located at Basepoint, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey opposite SO51 Fitness and Lemon and Jinja.


thedailyecho--2020-01-12--Winter frost, yet warm orange skies: Beautiful snapshots taken by Daily Echo Camera Club members

THE winter frost is continuing to line the streets as the new year edges further into January .
But orange @ @ @ @ @ the skies to portray a depiction of warmth .
To capture these moments , members @ @ @ @ @ Club have braved the cooler weather to get a glimpse of nature 's own .
@ @ @ @ @ finger has brought beautiful snapshots of nature to light from across Hampshire , and we @ @ @ @ @ the best pictures that were taken .
If you enjoy looking at these images , @ @ @ @ @ the Daily Echo Camera Club yourself .
Anyone is welcome to request and join to @ @ @ @ @ able to showcase their photography skills and get to know other nature-lovers .
Tips and @ @ @ @ @ amongst the club members .

But orange sunrises are still lighting up the skies to portray a depiction of warmth.
To capture these moments, members of the Daily Echo Camera Club have braved the cooler weather to get a glimpse of nature's own.
A few clicks of the finger has brought beautiful snapshots of nature to light from across Hampshire, and we have created a compilation of the best pictures that were taken.
If you enjoy looking at these images, you can sign up to the Daily Echo Camera Club yourself.
Anyone is welcome to request and join to group, where they are able to showcase their photography skills and get to know other nature-lovers.
Tips and advice can also be shared amongst the club members.
To join, visit www.facebook.com/groups/decameraclub/.


thedailyecho--2020-01-12--Romsey school performs star performance of Billy Elliot

A FULL house of attendance came out to watch a school 's production of Billy Elliot which featured a crew of more than 50 pupils .
The award-winning musical is set in a northern town during the miners ’ strike of 1984/5 .
Embley 's production followed Billy ’ s journey from boxing ring to ballet class , where he discovers a passion for dance that unites his family , inspires his community and changes his life forever .
The production featured all of the popular songs from Elton John ’ s iconic score , as well as a range @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to life by our talented young performers .
Elaine Morgan , Head of Drama at Embley , Romsey , said : “ The pupils involved in the show worked with admirable energy , enthusiasm and passion in their creation of the production since September .
`` And their hard work absolutely paid off , as feedback from the audience was overwhelmingly positive with people commenting that they were laughing out loud at times and moved to tears at others .
`` We are so proud of our pupils ' collective achievement and are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ memories that will undoubtedly last a lifetime .
`` Our thanks go to all staff , parents and pupils who helped to support the musical .
Time to start thinking about the next one . ''

The award-winning musical is set in a northern town during the miners’ strike of 1984/5.
Embley's production followed Billy’s journey from boxing ring to ballet class, where he discovers a passion for dance that unites his family, inspires his community and changes his life forever.
The production featured all of the popular songs from Elton John’s iconic score, as well as a range of exciting characters who have been brought to life by our talented young performers.
Elaine Morgan, Head of Drama at Embley, Romsey, said: “The pupils involved in the show worked with admirable energy, enthusiasm and passion in their creation of the production since September.
"And their hard work absolutely paid off, as feedback from the audience was overwhelmingly positive with people commenting that they were laughing out loud at times and moved to tears at others.
"We are so proud of our pupils' collective achievement and are thrilled that they have made such special memories that will undoubtedly last a lifetime.
"Our thanks go to all staff, parents and pupils who helped to support the musical. Time to start thinking about the next one."


thedailyecho--2020-01-12--Oven fire on Pound Lane in Burley

Oven fire on Pound Lane in Burley

FIRE crews rushed to a fire in an oven in the New Forest .
Teams from Burley , Ringwood , @ @ @ @ @ Eastleigh were called to Pound Lane in Burley to a fire in a commercial oven @ @ @ @ @ at the premise suffered slight smoke inhalation .
Crews used two breathing apparatus and one @ @ @ @ @ fire .
The fire was extinguished just before 11.30am .

Teams from Burley, Ringwood, Lyndhurst, New Milton and Eastleigh were called to Pound Lane in Burley to a fire in a commercial oven.
Three members of staff at the premise suffered slight smoke inhalation.
Crews used two breathing apparatus and one hose reel to extinguish the fire.
The fire was extinguished just before 11.30am.


thedailyecho--2020-01-12--Police find missing Carlie Murphy last seen at Hampshire hospital

Carlie Murphy , 37 , from Havant was last seen leaving Queen Alexandra Hospital , Cosham , at 4pm on @ @ @ @ @ unwell and has not been in contact with family since then , which is unlike @ @ @ @ @ understandably concerned for her welfare .
Carlie is described as being white , around 5ft @ @ @ @ @ brown hair .
She also has wording tattooed on both arms .
When she was @ @ @ @ @ wearing navy bottoms and a white top .
We believe she has returned to the @ @ @ @ @ information is asked to call the police on 101 , quoting 44200013608 .

Carlie Murphy, 37, from Havant was last seen leaving Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham, at 4pm on January 8.
She is unwell and has not been in contact with family since then, which is unlike her, and they are understandably concerned for her welfare.
Carlie is described as being white, around 5ft 6ins tall and with short brown hair. She also has wording tattooed on both arms.
When she was last seen, she was wearing navy bottoms and a white top.
We believe she has returned to the Havant area.
Anyone with information is asked to call the police on 101, quoting 44200013608.


thedailyecho--2020-01-12--Teenage boy dies in crash on the M27 at Portsmouth this morning

A TEENAGE boy was killed in a crash near Portsmouth this morning .
The 17-year-old was driving a blue Ford @ @ @ @ @ joining the M27 westbound , towards Southampton , when his car was involved a crash @ @ @ @ @ the efforts of the emergency services , he was pronounced dead .
His next of @ @ @ @ @ are being supported by specialist officers .
Officers investigating the exact circumstances of the collision @ @ @ @ @ anyone who witnessed it .
A spokesperson from Hampshire police said : `` Were you @ @ @ @ @ this time ?
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Maybe you have a dash cam in your car and captured @ @ @ @ @ leading up to the collision ? ''
Anyone with information is urged to call 101 @ @ @ @

The 17-year-old was driving a blue Ford Focus on the M275 sliproad joining the M27 westbound, towards Southampton, when his car was involved a crash just before 10am.
Despite the efforts of the emergency services, he was pronounced dead.
His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
Officers investigating the exact circumstances of the collision are keen to speak with anyone who witnessed it.
A spokesperson from Hampshire police said: "Were you driving on the M275 at this time?
!Maybe you have a dash cam in your car and captured the vehicle in the moments leading up to the collision?"
Anyone with information is urged to call 101, quoting 44200014162.


thedailyecho--2020-01-12--Probe launched after fire at Hampshire primary school

A PROBE is underway after a fire at a Hampshire primary school .
Police are appealing for witnesses after a @ @ @ @ @ at a school in Bordon yesterday .
Officers believe a fire was started on the @ @ @ @ @ no one was there , damaging fencing and the playhouse between 11.30am and 11.55am .
@ @ @ @ @ attended and extinguished the fire .
Officers investigating the damage are now keen to speak @ @ @ @ @ seen anything suspicious at this time .
A police spokesperson said : `` Maybe you @ @ @ @ @ site ?
Or perhaps you have a dashcam and were driving on Atholl Road as @ @ @ @ @ `` Anyone with information can call 101 , quoting 44200013004 .
Alternatively , you can @ @ @ @ @ 555 111 . ''

Police are appealing for witnesses after a fire damaged a wooden playhouse at a school in Bordon yesterday.
Officers believe a fire was started on the Woodlea Primary School site while no one was there, damaging fencing and the playhouse between 11.30am and 11.55am.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service attended and extinguished the fire.
Officers investigating the damage are now keen to speak with anyone who may have seen anything suspicious at this time.
A police spokesperson said: "Maybe you saw someone on the school site? Or perhaps you have a dashcam and were driving on Atholl Road as someone entered the grounds?
"Anyone with information can call 101, quoting 44200013004. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-01-12--Van stole in Budds Lane, Romsey

Van stole in Budds Lane, Romsey

Police are appealing for information about a vehicle theft in Romsey .
A van was stolen on the Budds Lane @ @ @ @ @ of Romsey Town between 3pm and 9pm on January 4 .
Offenders gained entry to @ @ @ @ @ scene in the vehicle .
Officers are now appealing for information and have warned all @ @ @ @ @ vigilant and take extra measures to ensure cars are secure .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ see anything suspicious around the area of Budds Lane industrial estate on this day ?
@ @ @ @ @ information , please contact 101 or make an online report , quoting the number 44200005921 @ @

A van was stolen on the Budds Lane industrial estate in the area of Romsey Town between 3pm and 9pm on January 4.
Offenders gained entry to the van before leaving the scene in the vehicle.
Officers are now appealing for information and have warned all owners of vehicles to be vigilant and take extra measures to ensure cars are secure.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "Did you see anything suspicious around the area of Budds Lane industrial estate on this day?
"If you have any information, please contact 101 or make an online report, quoting the number 44200005921."


thedailyecho--2020-01-12--The train at Royal Victoria Military Hospital

AT ONE time , special military trains would pull into a dedicated station at the old Royal Victoria Military Hospital overlooking Southampton Water .
This photograph shows one of the trains , carrying injured servicemen , arriving at the station – part of the hospital which opened in 1863 .
For more than 100 years the hospital and its dedicated team of doctors and nurses cared for thousands of wounded troops borne there from wherever in the world British armed services were fighting .
Many of the early military nurses who served at Netley did their civilian training at St @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The first Army nurses to serve overseas left Netley in 1879 , led by a Mrs Deeble , the lady superintendentor matron , to serve in the Zulu war .
The military trains would pick up the patients from floating hospital ships in Southampton and then transport them on the special line to Netley .
A parade through Netley village followed by a ball and firework display at the hospital ’ s officers ’ mess marked its closure in 1978 .
If you have any more information you would like to share @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a comment ?
Check out the gallery above for 2020 's archive pics of the day .

This photograph shows one of the trains, carrying injured servicemen, arriving at the station – part of the hospital which opened in 1863.
For more than 100 years the hospital and its dedicated team of doctors and nurses cared for thousands of wounded troops borne there from wherever in the world British armed services were fighting.
Many of the early military nurses who served at Netley did their civilian training at St Thomas’s and other London hospitals. The first Army nurses to serve overseas left Netley in 1879, led by a Mrs Deeble, the lady superintendentor matron, to serve in the Zulu war.
The military trains would pick up the patients from floating hospital ships in Southampton and then transport them on the special line to Netley.
A parade through Netley village followed by a ball and firework display at the hospital’s officers’ mess marked its closure in 1978.
If you have any more information you would like to share about this picture, why not leave a comment?
Check out the gallery above for 2020's archive pics of the day.


thedailyecho--2020-01-13--Traffic restriction plans for Eastleigh put forward

HAMPSHIRE motorists are being warned of plans for traffic restrictions across the county .
The new traffic restrictions would affect roads in Bishopstoke , Chandler ’ s Ford , Fair Oak , Hiltingbury and Horton Heath .
It is hoped the work will reduce danger to motorists and pedestrians , improve traffic flow and amenities .
In Bishopstoke , Eastleigh Borough Council proposes to introduce “ no waiting at any time ” restrictions in : Asford Grove , Spring Lane , Church Close , Church Road , Hardings Lane , Lynx Close , St Austell Close , Stag Close and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no waiting Monday to Friday 8am to 12 noon ” restriction in Riverside as well as a “ parking for two hours , no return within two hours Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm ” restriction in Fair Oak Road in the layby outside the “ Welcome ” store .
• Boris Johnson vows to provide the 'infrastructure necessary ' to help Eastleigh carry out local plan The council wants to introduce “ parking for three hours , no return within four hours Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm ” restrictions in Church @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it plans to change the operating time and extent of the “ school keep clear ” zigzag marking south of its junction with Selhurst Way .
Meanwhile in Noyce Drive , The council plans to create a “ No waiting on verge at any time ” restriction .
In Chandler ’ s Ford “ no waiting at any time ” restrictions would be created in Avonbourne Way , Cranford Gardens , Hiltingbury Road , North Millers Dale , Peverells Wood Avenue , South Millers Dale and The Deanery .
Furthermore , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” restrictions would be introduced in Hiltingbury Road , Oakmount Road and Richmond Close .
As reported previously Southampton motorists can expect to face traffic chaos until March due to two major road projects .
The city council will start “ essential maintenance ” at Chilworth Roundabout this month .
Meanwhile , work to provide new cycle facilities on The Avenue between Lodge Road and Banister Road will restart following a Christmas break .
The £800,000 Chilworth scheme , includes resurfacing , kerbing and updates to the roundabout ’ s drainage and is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A new bus shelter and improved kerb alignment will allow buses to pull in closer to the stop on the roundabout .
The cycleway between the northern end of Bassett Avenue and Chilworth Road will be revamped connecting the Northern Cycle Corridor and the new cycleway to Bournemouth Road .

The new traffic restrictions would affect roads in Bishopstoke, Chandler’s Ford, Fair Oak, Hiltingbury and Horton Heath.
It is hoped the work will reduce danger to motorists and pedestrians, improve traffic flow and amenities.
In Bishopstoke, Eastleigh Borough Council proposes to introduce “no waiting at any time” restrictions in: Asford Grove, Spring Lane, Church Close, Church Road, Hardings Lane, Lynx Close, St Austell Close, Stag Close and Truro Rise.
It proposes a “no waiting Monday to Friday 8am to 12 noon” restriction in Riverside as well as a “parking for two hours, no return within two hours Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm” restriction in Fair Oak Road in the layby outside the “Welcome” store.
The council wants to introduce “parking for three hours, no return within four hours Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm” restrictions in Church Road and Riverside.
In Elland Close, it plans to change the operating time and extent of the “school keep clear” zigzag marking south of its junction with Selhurst Way.
Meanwhile in Noyce Drive, The council plans to create a “No waiting on verge at any time” restriction.
In Chandler’s Ford “no waiting at any time” restrictions would be created in Avonbourne Way, Cranford Gardens, Hiltingbury Road, North Millers Dale, Peverells Wood Avenue, South Millers Dale and The Deanery.
Furthermore, “no waiting on verges at any time” restrictions would be introduced in Hiltingbury Road, Oakmount Road and Richmond Close. As reported previously Southampton motorists can expect to face traffic chaos until March due to two major road projects.
The city council will start “essential maintenance” at Chilworth Roundabout this month. Meanwhile, work to provide new cycle facilities on The Avenue between Lodge Road and Banister Road will restart following a Christmas break.
The £800,000 Chilworth scheme, includes resurfacing, kerbing and updates to the roundabout’s drainage and is expected to be finished by March. A new bus shelter and improved kerb alignment will allow buses to pull in closer to the stop on the roundabout.
The cycleway between the northern end of Bassett Avenue and Chilworth Road will be revamped connecting the Northern Cycle Corridor and the new cycleway to Bournemouth Road.


thedailyecho--2020-01-13--Chalk Hill, West End, closed after crash

A ROAD has been closed after a crash this morning .
Police are at the scene of the incident on @ @ @ @ @ , following the incident .
The road is closed at both the junction with West @ @ @ @ @ .
Motorists are advised to use different routes .

Police are at the scene of the incident on Chalk Hill, West End, following the incident.
The road is closed at both the junction with West End Road and the A27.
Motorists are advised to use different routes.
More to follow


thedailyecho--2020-01-13--Two weather warnings issued for Hampshire as Storm Brendan moves in

TWO weather warnings for strong winds have been issued by the Met Office .
Storm Brendan is set to bring very windy weather for much of the UK .
A yellow warning for wind will be in force for the whole of Hampshire from 10am today until just before midnight .
The Met Office says today will be `` widely very windy '' with `` some disruption to travel likely . ''
Today , the strongest winds are expected around exposed coasts and hills .
Some places could see winds of 60 to 70mph while places lower inland could see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a yellow weather warning for further strong winds will be in place for Hampshire from midday until just before midnight .
The Met Office says : `` Southwesterly winds are expected to strengthen across much of England and Wales during Tuesday afternoon and evening .
Gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected quite widely inland , with exposed coasts and hills having gusts of around 60 mph , perhaps locally 70 mph .
Heavy rain may be an additional hazard in places .
Winds will ease from the west during Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Met Office warns some delays to road , rail , air and ferry transport could be likely .
There could also be delays for some high-sided vehicles on exposed routes , plus short-term loss of power could be possible .
The Met Office also says some coastal routes and communities could be affected by spray and large waves .

The Met Office have issued a warning for strong winds from midday today until midnight, with a warning for rain in place from 1pm today until 9am on Wednesday.
The Met Office says today will be "widely very windy" with "some disruption to travel likely."
Some places could see winds of 60 to 70mph while places lower inland could see between 45 and 55mph.
⚠Yellow Warning updated⚠
Wind across western parts of the UK as well as northeast Scotland
Monday 1000 – 2359
Latest info
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Stay #WeatherAware #StormBrendan pic.twitter.com/jcyaKWJapu — Met Office (@metoffice) January 12, 2020
A spokesperson said: "Southwesterly winds are expected to strengthen across much of England and Wales during Tuesday afternoon and evening. Gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected quite widely inland, with exposed coasts and hills having gusts of around 60 mph, perhaps locally 70 mph. Heavy rain may be an additional hazard in places. Winds will ease from the west during Tuesday night."
On both days, the Met Office warns some delays to road, rail, air and ferry transport could be likely.
There could also be delays for some high-sided vehicles on exposed routes, plus short-term loss of power could be possible.
The Met Office also says some coastal routes and communities could be affected by spray and large waves.
The spokesperson added: "Outbreaks of rain will be heavy at times, especially on hills. Many places will see 15 to 25 mm of rainfall with some places perhaps seeing 30 to 40 mm. This rain falling onto already very wet ground will likely lead to some localised flooding."


thedailyecho--2020-01-13--Fire crew tackle blaze after road sweeper bursts into flames

EMERGENCY services have rushed to a Hampshire village after a road sweeper burst into flames .
A crew from Hardley @ @ @ @ @ in Oak Road , Dibden .
They received an emergency call at around 7.20am today @ @ @ @ @ District Council road sweeper catching light .
According to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services , @ @ @ @ @ vehicle 's engines .
No one was reported as injured with the blaze being put @ @ @ @ @ The Daily Echo has contacted New Forest District Council for comment .

A crew from Hardley Fire Station battled the blaze in Oak Road, Dibden.
They received an emergency call at around 7.20am today with reports of New Forest District Council road sweeper catching light.
According to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services, the fire started in the vehicle's engines.
No one was reported as injured with the blaze being put out just after 8am.
Executive Head of Operations for New Forest District Council, Colin Read said: "We are aware that this morning there was an incident with one of our road sweeper vehicles in which it set on fire whilst out in Dibden. Hampshire Fire and Rescue attended the scene and there were no injuries. We believe this was an isolated incident and are investigating the cause."


thedailyecho--2020-01-13--Flybe 'at risk of collapse and in talks over emergency financing after losses'

Flybe , Europe 's largest regional airline , is at risk of collapse , according to a report .
The airline operates more UK domestic flights than any other , and is reportedly in talks over potential emergency financing after suffering rising losses , Sky News reported .
The news site said it was locked in crisis talks with the Department for Business , Energy and Industrial Strategy and the Department for Transport ( DfT ) .
Some 2,000 jobs are said to be at risk .
A Flybe spokeswoman said : `` Flybe continues to focus on providing great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ensure that they can continue to travel as planned .
`` We do n't comment on rumour or speculation . ''
Spokesmen for the two Government departments issued the same statement , saying : `` We do not comment on speculation or the financial affairs of private companies . ''
The Exeter-based firm currently operates a number of domestic routes in Britain between cities which are connected by direct trains , such as Manchester-Glasgow , Birmingham-Edinburgh , Exeter-Manchester and Exeter-London City .
Last February , the airline was bought by a consortium @ @ @ @ @ @ @ results .
Connect Airways , which consists of Virgin Atlantic , Stobart Air and Cyrus Capital , paid £2.2 million for Flybe 's assets and operations .
Flybe completed the sale of its assets to the group in the deal worth only 1p per share .

The airline operates more UK domestic flights than any other, and is reportedly in talks over potential emergency financing after suffering rising losses, Sky News reported.
The news site said it was locked in crisis talks with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and the Department for Transport (DfT).
Some 2,000 jobs are said to be at risk.
A Flybe spokeswoman said: "Flybe continues to focus on providing great service and connectivity for our customers, to ensure that they can continue to travel as planned.
"We don't comment on rumour or speculation."
Spokesmen for the two Government departments issued the same statement, saying: "We do not comment on speculation or the financial affairs of private companies."
Flybe flies 8.5 million passengers each year to 170 European destinations.
The Exeter-based firm currently operates a number of domestic routes in Britain between cities which are connected by direct trains, such as Manchester-Glasgow, Birmingham-Edinburgh, Exeter-Manchester and Exeter-London City.
Last February, the airline was bought by a consortium led by Virgin Atlantic following poor financial results.
Connect Airways, which consists of Virgin Atlantic, Stobart Air and Cyrus Capital, paid £2.2 million for Flybe's assets and operations.
Flybe completed the sale of its assets to the group in the deal worth only 1p per share.
More follows.


thedailyecho--2020-01-13--Almost 40 motorists caught driving while distracted in Operation Tramline project

ALMOST 40 motorists on Hampshire roads have been caught driving while distracted in three days .
It comes as part of a crackdown on driving offences in a bid to decrease the number of people killed or seriously injured on the roads by 40 per cent .
Three plain white HGV tractor units were loaned out to police forces by Highways England to help improve safety for drivers on the strategic road network in England .
Officers took to the M27 , M3 and A34 to film any unsafe driver behaviour they spotted .
Sergeant Paul Diamond , from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ We run these operations regularly because we see collisions every day of the week caused by drivers not concentrating on the road ahead.
” From Tuesday to Thursday , officers from Hampshire Constabulary ’ s Roads Policing Unit worked in partnership with Highways England and the DVSA ( Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency ) and found 39 drivers were spotted driving while distracted in that time , including 29 on the M27 , eight on the M3 and two on the A34 .
This included some watching videos or the news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and others with their dogs sitting in their laps .
“ Most of the offenders are not horrible criminals , they are often kind and decent people but they just don ’ t realise the consequences of their actions , not just to the victims but on their own lives and to the security of their jobs and family , ” said Sgt Diamond .
“ We want to keep these people out of court just as much as we want to prevent casualties .
“ It ’ s a life changing event @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and if the driver was accessing a phone at the time then they are very likely to go to prison , even if they have never been in trouble previously .
People ’ s lives change forever on a split second decision and that text just isn ’ t worth the risk.
” A number of HGVs were also stopped for offences including careless driving , driving hours infringements and being parked on the hard shoulder .
Since the initiative began , Operation Tramline has stopped 9,674 vehicles resulting in 10,926 offences @ @ @ @ @ @

It comes as part of a crackdown on driving offences in a bid to decrease the number of people killed or seriously injured on the roads by 40 per cent.
Three plain white HGV tractor units were loaned out to police forces by Highways England to help improve safety for drivers on the strategic road network in England.
Officers took to the M27, M3 and A34 to film any unsafe driver behaviour they spotted.
Sergeant Paul Diamond, from the Roads Policing Commercial Vehicle Unit, said: “We run these operations regularly because we see collisions every day of the week caused by drivers not concentrating on the road ahead.”
From Tuesday to Thursday, officers from Hampshire Constabulary’s Roads Policing Unit worked in partnership with Highways England and the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and found 39 drivers were spotted driving while distracted in that time, including 29 on the M27, eight on the M3 and two on the A34.
This included some watching videos or the news on their phone, sending text messages and others with their dogs sitting in their laps.
“Most of the offenders are not horrible criminals, they are often kind and decent people but they just don’t realise the consequences of their actions, not just to the victims but on their own lives and to the security of their jobs and family,” said Sgt Diamond.
“We want to keep these people out of court just as much as we want to prevent casualties.
“It’s a life changing event for everyone involved in a fatal crash, and if the driver was accessing a phone at the time then they are very likely to go to prison, even if they have never been in trouble previously. People’s lives change forever on a split second decision and that text just isn’t worth the risk.”
A number of HGVs were also stopped for offences including careless driving, driving hours infringements and being parked on the hard shoulder.
Since the initiative began, Operation Tramline has stopped 9,674 vehicles resulting in 10,926 offences, with 11,338 interventions dispensed.


thedailyecho--2020-01-13--Teenage boy dies in crash on the M27 at Portsmouth

A TEENAGE boy was killed in a crash near Portsmouth yesterday morning .
The 17-year-old was driving a blue Ford @ @ @ @ @ joining the M27 westbound , towards Southampton , when his car was involved a crash @ @ @ @ @ the efforts of the emergency services , he was pronounced dead .
His next of @ @ @ @ @ are being supported by specialist officers .
Officers investigating the exact circumstances of the collision @ @ @ @ @ anyone who witnessed it .
A spokesperson from Hampshire police said : `` Were you @ @ @ @ @ this time ?
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Maybe you have a dash cam in your car and captured @ @ @ @ @ leading up to the collision ? ''
Anyone with information is urged to call 101 @ @ @ @


thedailyecho--2020-01-13--Man caught drunk and disorderly and trespassing on rail line

A HAMPSHIRE man has been fined after being drunk and disorderly in public .
David Graham Cullen , 29 , @ @ @ @ @ disorderly in Blackwater Drive on August 2 .
He also trespassed upon on the railway @ @ @ @ @ on September 9 and failed to surrender to court bail on November 5 .
Appearing @ @ @ @ @ , Cullen , of Dinham Road , New Milton , pleaded guilty to one count @ @ @ @ @ in a public place .
He also pleaded guilty to trespassing on a railway line @ @ @ @ @ court bail , and committing an offence during the period of conditional discharge .
Cullen @ @ @ @ @ £260 and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £32 .

David Graham Cullen, 29, was caught being drunk and disorderly in Blackwater Drive on August 2.
He also trespassed upon on the railway line at New Milton Station on September 9 and failed to surrender to court bail on November 5.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, Cullen, of Dinham Road, New Milton, pleaded guilty to one count of being drunk and disorderly in a public place.
He also pleaded guilty to trespassing on a railway line, failing to surrender to court bail, and committing an offence during the period of conditional discharge.
Cullen was fined a total of £260 and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £32.


thedailyecho--2020-01-13--Beales set to go into administration within days unless sale is agreed

THE department store chain Beales could be set to go into administration within days .
The company , which put itself up for sale last month , will make the move if no deal is done .
But it hopes to emerge “ stronger if leaner ” , with its new Fareham branch seen as a model for other stores where trade was disappointing over Christmas .
Chief executive and owner Tony Brown said he believed the company could be “ restructured for a profitable future ” but could not say which of its 22 stores were likely to survive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are confident that we have a solution for the business that will create a stronger if leaner Beales.
” The company has filed notice at the High Court of its intention to appoint administrators .
The move gives an insolvent business protection from its creditors while the administrators seek a sustainable future for the company .
Mr Brown said : “ It is difficult trading on the high street .
The difficulties are exacerbated by the lunacy of the business rates system .
“ We hope to have a stronger business at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't predict which stores will stay and which stores wo n't because it all depends on landlords and local government.
” He said he understood the news would be distressing for the company ’ s staff .
It employs around 1,300 people directly , with another 300 working at concessions in its stores .
“ We ’ re going through a process we hope to be able to restructure the business for a profitable future , ” he said .
Beales opened in the former Marks & Spencer premises at Fareham Shopping Centre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had gone well there , although it was difficult in other towns , including the company ’ s home of Bournemouth .
The smaller Hampshire branch has been seen as a more sustainable model for the company ’ s future .
Before Christmas , Beales hired professional services giant KPMG to conduct a review of the business , triggering a formal sale process .
It said then it was looking to cut costs and could consider closing a small number of stores .
Founded in Bournemouth in 1881 by John Elmes Beale , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The former public company was taken into private hands in 2015 when investor Andrew Perloff bought it for £1.2million .
The following year , it won backing from creditors for a company voluntary arrangement ( CVA ) , an insolvency procedure which enabled it to win rent cuts and close some loss-making stores .
The Beales branch at the Brooks Centre in Winchester was among those to shut .
Tony Brown returned to the business for a second stint as chief executive in 2017 and took on the business in a management @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the company revealed it had made a £3m loss , but said one-off costs disguised the “ big achievement ” of keeping sales steady .

The company, which put itself up for sale last month, will make the move if no deal is done.
But it hopes to emerge “stronger if leaner”, with its new Fareham branch seen as a model for other stores where trade was disappointing over Christmas.
Chief executive and owner Tony Brown said he believed the company could be “restructured for a profitable future” but could not say which of its 22 stores were likely to survive.
Mr Brown said: “We are confident that we have a solution for the business that will create a stronger if leaner Beales.”
The company has filed notice at the High Court of its intention to appoint administrators. The move gives an insolvent business protection from its creditors while the administrators seek a sustainable future for the company.
Mr Brown said: “It is difficult trading on the high street. The difficulties are exacerbated by the lunacy of the business rates system.
“We hope to have a stronger business at the end of the process. I can't predict which stores will stay and which stores won't because it all depends on landlords and local government.”
He said he understood the news would be distressing for the company’s staff. It employs around 1,300 people directly, with another 300 working at concessions in its stores.
“We’re going through a process we hope to be able to restructure the business for a profitable future,” he said.
Beales opened in the former Marks & Spencer premises at Fareham Shopping Centre last November. Mr Brown said trading had gone well there, although it was difficult in other towns, including the company’s home of Bournemouth.
The smaller Hampshire branch has been seen as a more sustainable model for the company’s future.
Before Christmas, Beales hired professional services giant KPMG to conduct a review of the business, triggering a formal sale process. It said then it was looking to cut costs and could consider closing a small number of stores.
Founded in Bournemouth in 1881 by John Elmes Beale, Beales has been through several turbulent years.
The former public company was taken into private hands in 2015 when investor Andrew Perloff bought it for £1.2million.
The following year, it won backing from creditors for a company voluntary arrangement (CVA), an insolvency procedure which enabled it to win rent cuts and close some loss-making stores. The Beales branch at the Brooks Centre in Winchester was among those to shut.
Tony Brown returned to the business for a second stint as chief executive in 2017 and took on the business in a management buyout the following year.
Last October, the company revealed it had made a £3m loss, but said one-off costs disguised the “big achievement” of keeping sales steady.


thedailyecho--2020-01-13--Wiggle in Southampton plans revamp to 'reduce trouble'

A SOUTHAMPTON strip club is planning a revamp to “ reduce the risk of trouble ” .
Wiggle lap-dancing club will be refurbished to create a larger pole dancing stage , better VIP booths and more seating .
Having people seated rather than standing will reduce the risk of trouble – according to a premises application submitted to the city council .
With plans to install more CCTV in the new seating and entertainment areas , the renovation will give “ better visual coverage ” of the club , the firm claims .
Located at 188 Above Bar Street the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
However , the ground floor will go back to being a bar with a stage for pole dancing .
Meanwhile , the second floor will be split into changing rooms for dancers as well as additional VIP dance rooms .
Work will also be done to soundproof additional windows .
Described on its website as offering a “ friendly and relaxed atmosphere ” the club accommodates birthdays , stag parties , celebrations “ and much more ” .
With headquarters in Ojs Industrial Park , Portsmouth , there are also Wiggle branches @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Daily Echo has contacted Wiggle which has declined to comment until the application has been decided .
Last year , managing director , Paul Ojla , said : “ We are all along the south coast because I live in Titchfield and want to set places up near me .
“ There were other establishments there before but now we have taken it over and have completely refurbished the whole building and have taken it up a notch .
“ We are very upmarket , not like your typical pole dancing club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pole dancing and lap dancing .
“ A huge part of our business has nothing to do with pole dancing or lap dancing .
“ We have a bar area and people like what we provide because it ’ s more upmarket and safe .
“ It ’ s not a tacky bar where a load of idiots will turn up .
”

Wiggle lap-dancing club will be refurbished to create a larger pole dancing stage, better VIP booths and more seating.
Having people seated rather than standing will reduce the risk of trouble – according to a premises application submitted to the city council.
With plans to install more CCTV in the new seating and entertainment areas, the renovation will give “better visual coverage” of the club, the firm claims.
Located at 188 Above Bar Street the venue’s basement will not change.
However, the ground floor will go back to being a bar with a stage for pole dancing. Meanwhile, the second floor will be split into changing rooms for dancers as well as additional VIP dance rooms.
Work will also be done to soundproof additional windows.
Described on its website as offering a “friendly and relaxed atmosphere” the club accommodates birthdays, stag parties, celebrations “and much more”.
With headquarters in Ojs Industrial Park, Portsmouth, there are also Wiggle branches in Portsmouth, Bournemouth and Weymouth.
The Daily Echo has contacted Wiggle which has declined to comment until the application has been decided.
Last year, managing director, Paul Ojla, said: “We are all along the south coast because I live in Titchfield and want to set places up near me.
“There were other establishments there before but now we have taken it over and have completely refurbished the whole building and have taken it up a notch.
“We are very upmarket, not like your typical pole dancing club, we represent a new outlook on pole dancing and lap dancing.
“A huge part of our business has nothing to do with pole dancing or lap dancing.
“We have a bar area and people like what we provide because it’s more upmarket and safe.
“It’s not a tacky bar where a load of idiots will turn up.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-13--Jerry Skinner, 30, jailed for burglary in West End

A SOUTHAMPTON man who burgled a home and stole jewellery and designer perfumes told a judge he did it because he was “ bang on the drugs ” .
Jerry Skinner , 30 , ransacked his victim ’ s home looking for personal items after breaking into the property , which was located in West End .
He stole items including jewellery , an engraved watch , a wooden box and designer perfumes from Gucci and Versace .
Skinner , of Warlock Close , Southampton , pleaded guilty to the burglary during a hearing at Southampton Crown Court on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why he had committed the burglary , Skinner , who was unrepresented during his sentencing , confessed that he was taking drugs .
He said : “ I was in a bad place in my life at the time and I was spiralling down and it was out of character .
“ I was bang on the drugs .
I ’ ve been trying to address my issues in prison.
” During his sentencing , the court heard how Skinner had burgled the home in Lower New Road on July 24 , while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Prosecutor Matthew Lawton said tool marks were found on patio door and a window of the property – though Skinner said he had used a stick to break in .
The court heard that once inside , Skinner ransacked the property and stole a number of valuable items .
Mr Lawton said some of the items stolen were of “ sentimental value ” to the homeowner .
He added that Skinner had 16 previous convictions for 51 offences – his latest of which meant he had triggered the minimum sentence provisions for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said it was not unjust for him to activate the minimum term , of three years , which he then reduced to one of 29 months due to Skinner ’ s early guilty plea .
Judge Henry said : “ You broke into the house ... and while inside you carried out an untidy search .
“ No doubt this was highly distressing for the victim who came back to discover that their privacy had been violated in this way .
”

Jerry Skinner, 30, ransacked his victim’s home looking for personal items after breaking into the property, which was located in West End.
He stole items including jewellery, an engraved watch, a wooden box and designer perfumes from Gucci and Versace.
Skinner, of Warlock Close, Southampton, pleaded guilty to the burglary during a hearing at Southampton Crown Court on Thursday.
When asked by Judge Peter Henry why he had committed the burglary, Skinner, who was unrepresented during his sentencing, confessed that he was taking drugs.
He said: “I was in a bad place in my life at the time and I was spiralling down and it was out of character.
“I was bang on the drugs. I’ve been trying to address my issues in prison.”
During his sentencing, the court heard how Skinner had burgled the home in Lower New Road on July 24, while the owner was out of the house.
Prosecutor Matthew Lawton said tool marks were found on patio door and a window of the property – though Skinner said he had used a stick to break in.
The court heard that once inside, Skinner ransacked the property and stole a number of valuable items.
Mr Lawton said some of the items stolen were of “sentimental value” to the homeowner.
He added that Skinner had 16 previous convictions for 51 offences – his latest of which meant he had triggered the minimum sentence provisions for committing three domestic burglaries.
Judge Henry said it was not unjust for him to activate the minimum term, of three years, which he then reduced to one of 29 months due to Skinner’s early guilty plea.
Judge Henry said: “You broke into the house ... and while inside you carried out an untidy search.
“No doubt this was highly distressing for the victim who came back to discover that their privacy had been violated in this way.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-13--Boris Johnson vows to provide the 'infrastructure necessary' to help Eastleigh carry out local plan

PRIME Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to provide the “ infrastructure necessary ” to help carry out a local plan in Eastleigh to build 5,200 homes on “ brownfield sites ” .
This comes as the newly elected Conservative MP Paul Holmes , who has been a strong advocate against the “ terrible ” local plan , put the question to the Prime Minister during the first PMQ session of the year on January 8 .
The question in Parliament read as followed : “ My honourable friend has always been an advocate of localism , so what advice can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the local Lib Dem council ’ s unwanted plan in Eastleigh , which would lead to even more overdevelopment without securing the vital infrastructure that Eastleigh needs ?
” Boris Johnson replied : “ Well , I ’ m not surprised of what was said about the cavalier behaviour of Lib Dem councils in Eastleigh .
We will make sure that as far as we need to build many more homes , which we do , we will of course supply the infrastructure necessary and do it on brownfield sites.
” Eastleigh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ build 5,200 new homes , shops , schools , open spaces and a new access road on land between Bishopstoke and Fair Oak has sparked controversy with residents and councillors alike , since being introduced in 2017 .
Council leader Keith House , who previously stated the current local plan is “ the only viable way ” has praised Boris Johnson for committing to funding infrastructure in Eastleigh , but insisted there was no brownfield land in the borough to meet his government ’ s “ tough housing targets ” .
He said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Prime Minister has committed to funding infrastructure in Eastleigh .
George Osborne made the same promise but then failed to come up with the cash .
It ’ s no wonder we still have traffic chaos , day-in , day-out .
But the Conservative leader is wrong to claim there is brownfield land in Eastleigh that can meet his government ’ s tough housing targets .
There simply isn ’ t , and I ’ d be delighted to invite him down for him to show us where all this land is.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Grange Hotel to voice their concerns during the second day of the six-week examination period wherein the viability of the local plan is being assessed .
This is due to end on Wednesday , January 29 .

This comes as the newly elected Conservative MP Paul Holmes, who has been a strong advocate against the “terrible” local plan, put the question to the Prime Minister during the first PMQ session of the year on January 8.
The question in Parliament read as followed: “My honourable friend has always been an advocate of localism, so what advice can he give my constituents who are concerned about the local Lib Dem council’s unwanted plan in Eastleigh, which would lead to even more overdevelopment without securing the vital infrastructure that Eastleigh needs?”
Boris Johnson replied: “Well, I’m not surprised of what was said about the cavalier behaviour of Lib Dem councils in Eastleigh. We will make sure that as far as we need to build many more homes, which we do, we will of course supply the infrastructure necessary and do it on brownfield sites.”
Eastleigh Borough Council’s local plan to build 5,200 new homes, shops, schools, open spaces and a new access road on land between Bishopstoke and Fair Oak has sparked controversy with residents and councillors alike, since being introduced in 2017.
Council leader Keith House, who previously stated the current local plan is “the only viable way” has praised Boris Johnson for committing to funding infrastructure in Eastleigh, but insisted there was no brownfield land in the borough to meet his government’s “tough housing targets”.
He said: “I am delighted that the Prime Minister has committed to funding infrastructure in Eastleigh. George Osborne made the same promise but then failed to come up with the cash. It’s no wonder we still have traffic chaos, day-in, day-out. But the Conservative leader is wrong to claim there is brownfield land in Eastleigh that can meet his government’s tough housing targets. There simply isn’t, and I’d be delighted to invite him down for him to show us where all this land is.”
Hundreds of people flocked to the Botleigh Grange Hotel to voice their concerns during the second day of the six-week examination period wherein the viability of the local plan is being assessed.
This is due to end on Wednesday, January 29.


thedailyecho--2020-01-13--Hampshire hospitals miss A&E waiting targets as national performance hits record low

MORE than 20 per cent of patients at Southampton General Hospital had to wait longer than four hours to be seen in A & E last month .
The trust says meeting the official NHS waiting times target has become “ extremely difficult ” due to “ significant increases ” in the number of patients .
Figures released by NHS England for December 2019 show just 78.3 per cent were admitted , transferred or discharged in less than four hours after arriving .
A total of 11,586 people came through the doors of the A & E department , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours across the 31-day period .
Casualty units are set a target of seeing at least 95 per cent of patients within four hours but last month the national performance of just 79.8 per cent was the worst achieved since the performance records began in 2004 .
A spokesperson for the trust said : “ The NHS nationally has been unable to meet the 95 per cent four-hour emergency access target – to see , diagnose , treat and either discharge or admit a patient – since 2015 , and performance against it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ recent months , which is a reflection of the huge pressures on the system .
“ As one of the country ’ s largest acute trusts , contending with significant increases in the numbers of patients we are admitting and treating and the complexities of their conditions , trying the meet the target has become extremely difficult .
“ Our aim is to ensure all patients in our emergency department receive the right clinical care in a timely manner and there are occasions when some patients will wait for longer periods as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , particularly at times of high demand .
“ We continue to work hard to manage these pressures and improve performance through measures such as expanding our emergency department and the use of same day emergency care , as well as reducing delayed discharges to help free up capacity and flow of patients through the hospital.
” Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , which manages Winchester Hospital , as well as sites in Andover and Basingstoke , delivered just 76 per cent on the A & E performance target .
Its chief medical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are sorry that some of our patients faced long waits in our emergency departments during December .
“ We do not want anybody to spend longer than is absolutely necessary in our emergency departments , but we faced unprecedented demand on our services throughout 2019 , with an unexpected eight per cent rise in the number of patients attending our emergency departments and minor injuries unit .
“ Over the course of 2019 , we cared for over 10,000 patients more than we did in 2018 .
To put that in context , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ each month in 2018 , so last year we cared for an extra month ’ s worth of patients .
“ In addition to this increase in demand , patients who require our help during the winter months tend to be more unwell and need to be in hospital for longer .
This means that our hospitals fill up , making it hard to find beds for new patients needing to be admitted from the emergency department .
Our emergency departments continue to be very busy .
Please think carefully about whether your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the emergency department .
”

The trust says meeting the official NHS waiting times target has become “extremely difficult” due to “significant increases” in the number of patients.
Figures released by NHS England for December 2019 show just 78.3 per cent were admitted, transferred or discharged in less than four hours after arriving.
A total of 11,586 people came through the doors of the A&E department, with 2,509 having to wait longer than four hours across the 31-day period.
Casualty units are set a target of seeing at least 95 per cent of patients within four hours but last month the national performance of just 79.8 per cent was the worst achieved since the performance records began in 2004.
A spokesperson for the trust said: “The NHS nationally has been unable to meet the 95 per cent four-hour emergency access target – to see, diagnose, treat and either discharge or admit a patient – since 2015, and performance against it has dropped to its lowest levels over recent months, which is a reflection of the huge pressures on the system.
“As one of the country’s largest acute trusts, contending with significant increases in the numbers of patients we are admitting and treating and the complexities of their conditions, trying the meet the target has become extremely difficult.
“Our aim is to ensure all patients in our emergency department receive the right clinical care in a timely manner and there are occasions when some patients will wait for longer periods as a result of the clinical urgency of others, particularly at times of high demand.
“We continue to work hard to manage these pressures and improve performance through measures such as expanding our emergency department and the use of same day emergency care, as well as reducing delayed discharges to help free up capacity and flow of patients through the hospital.”
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which manages Winchester Hospital, as well as sites in Andover and Basingstoke, delivered just 76 per cent on the A&E performance target. Its chief medical officer Lara Alloway said: “We are sorry that some of our patients faced long waits in our emergency departments during December.
“We do not want anybody to spend longer than is absolutely necessary in our emergency departments, but we faced unprecedented demand on our services throughout 2019, with an unexpected eight per cent rise in the number of patients attending our emergency departments and minor injuries unit.
“Over the course of 2019, we cared for over 10,000 patients more than we did in 2018. To put that in context, we treated roughly 10,000 patients on average each month in 2018, so last year we cared for an extra month’s worth of patients.
“In addition to this increase in demand, patients who require our help during the winter months tend to be more unwell and need to be in hospital for longer. This means that our hospitals fill up, making it hard to find beds for new patients needing to be admitted from the emergency department. Our emergency departments continue to be very busy. Please think carefully about whether your illness is an emergency before you come to the emergency department.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-13--Dog walkers asked to report suspicious activity to the police

A NEW scheme which aims to encourage dog walkers to report suspicious activity has been launched in Hampshire .
Dog Watch is being piloted in the New Forest with a view to rolling it out across the rest of the county later this year .
The scheme invites dog walkers to be proactive and vigilant while exercising their pet .
Police are hoping the launch of Dog Watch will result in more people reporting suspicious activity , plus incidents of graffiti , fly-tipping , vandalism and hare coursing .
The New Forest is one of the most popular dog walking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bishop , of Hampshire Constabulary ’ s Country Watch team , said : “ Dog walkers are the first people out in the mornings and the last ones out at night , so they are often in a position to notice anything suspicious .
“ The scheme is not asking for members to intervene , but just to report anything that does not look right to the relevant authority .
“ This is an excellent opportunity to develop a closer relationship with the dog-walking community around the Forest so , together with our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safer.
” People interested in the scheme will have to register to join the Hampshire Alert messaging system .
Members will then receive updates and information from the police and other organisations including Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service and New Forest District Council .
They will also be told where they can pick up an information card which contains all the relevant contact numbers in the New Forest area .
Last year the New Forest was named the second most popular dog walking zone in the UK .
Its popularity was revealed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which analysed nearly 12,000 social media posts about dog walking across the country .
A TrustedHousesitters spokesman said : `` We looked on social media to see which locations people were posting about the most when walking their dog .
A massive 11,894 posts on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook were counted and the results are in . ''
The Forest finished second , beaten only by the Lake District .
To join Dog Watch go online and register with www.hampshirealert.co.uk .

Dog Watch is being piloted in the New Forest with a view to rolling it out across the rest of the county later this year.
The scheme invites dog walkers to be proactive and vigilant while exercising their pet.
Police are hoping the launch of Dog Watch will result in more people reporting suspicious activity, plus incidents of graffiti, fly-tipping, vandalism and hare coursing.
The New Forest is one of the most popular dog walking areas in the country.
Inspector Korine Bishop, of Hampshire Constabulary’s Country Watch team, said: “Dog walkers are the first people out in the mornings and the last ones out at night, so they are often in a position to notice anything suspicious.
“The scheme is not asking for members to intervene, but just to report anything that does not look right to the relevant authority.
“This is an excellent opportunity to develop a closer relationship with the dog-walking community around the Forest so, together with our partners, we can make our neighbourhoods safer.”
People interested in the scheme will have to register to join the Hampshire Alert messaging system.
Members will then receive updates and information from the police and other organisations including Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service and New Forest District Council.
They will also be told where they can pick up an information card which contains all the relevant contact numbers in the New Forest area.
Last year the New Forest was named the second most popular dog walking zone in the UK.
Its popularity was revealed by the pet and house-sitting organisation TrustedHousesitters, which analysed nearly 12,000 social media posts about dog walking across the country.
A TrustedHousesitters spokesman said: "We looked on social media to see which locations people were posting about the most when walking their dog. A massive 11,894 posts on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook were counted and the results are in."
The Forest finished second, beaten only by the Lake District.
To join Dog Watch go online and register with www.hampshirealert.co.uk.
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thedailyecho--2020-01-13--WATCH: Fire fighters wrestle 3-foot snake from the dashboard of a car in Eastleigh

A three-foot long snake was wrestled out of a car by fire fighters in Eastleigh , after it escaped from its box and hid in the dashboard .
The large albino corn snake slithered into the dashboard of a white fiesta while it was being transported by a woman from her friend 's house .
After failed attempts to lure out the constrictor using a dead mouse as bait , the woman drove to Eastleigh Fire Station at around 12pm today as a last resort .
Crews from Eastleigh tried to locate the snake themselves before asking Animal Rescue Tactical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A Hampshire Fire and Rescue spokesperson said : `` Eastleigh firefighters dash-ed to the rescue after a woman ’ s pet snake had escaped and was hiding in the dashboard of her car .
`` Using a snake-eye camera , firefighters Jason Ralph and Daryll Pynigar were unable to locate the whereabouts of the troublesome reptile and charm it out .
But under the advice of Animal Rescue Tactical Advisor Kevin Baker , crews turned the heating on in the car and within half an hour , the snake poked its head from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` After the removal of a few panels , the snake was successfully recovered . ''
In a video released by Hampshire Fire , it shows that two firemen grabbed the snake before safely placing it into a bag , leaving it in the care of its new owner .

The large albino corn snake slithered into the dashboard of a white fiesta while it was being transported by a woman from her friend's house.
After failed attempts to lure out the constrictor using a dead mouse as bait, the woman drove to Eastleigh Fire Station at around 12pm today as a last resort.
Crews from Eastleigh tried to locate the snake themselves before asking Animal Rescue Tactical Advisor, Kevin Baker for advice.
A Hampshire Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: "Eastleigh firefighters dash-ed to the rescue after a woman’s pet snake had escaped and was hiding in the dashboard of her car.
"Using a snake-eye camera, firefighters Jason Ralph and Daryll Pynigar were unable to locate the whereabouts of the troublesome reptile and charm it out. But under the advice of Animal Rescue Tactical Advisor Kevin Baker, crews turned the heating on in the car and within half an hour, the snake poked its head from the dashboard in search of colder air.
"After the removal of a few panels, the snake was successfully recovered."
In a video released by Hampshire Fire, it shows that two firemen grabbed the snake before safely placing it into a bag, leaving it in the care of its new owner.


thedailyecho--2020-01-13--New charges are planned for Hampshire's tips

PLANS to charge non-residents for using Hampshire tips are set to be implemented this year .
Non-Hampshire residents who want to use the county ’ s household waste recycling centres are expected to be charged £5 from April 1 .
But charges would not apply to Dorset Council residents following an agreement between the two authorities .
Meanwhile , Hampshire County Council said the service would be free for Hampshire residents – but they will have to register online as the new system will be controlled by automatic numberplate recognition .
A spokesperson said if Hampshire residents do not register @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so when they arrive at a recycling centre .
Residents have until March 31 to register and the new charges will be implemented from April 1 , 2020 , if approved , a county council document reveals .
The timescale is expected to be approved by Councillor Rob Humby , executive member for economy , transport and environment , on Tuesday .
A report published ahead of the meeting says : “ From April 1 to May 31 there will be a period of flexible enforcement in recognition of the fact that a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be provided to allow residents to sign up to the system .
“ Promotion on site will continue during this period and site staff will engage with those flagged by the system as not registered , to give reminders to sign up ahead of full enforcement from June 1.
” Cllr Humby said the charge will be brought in to offset the £500,000 annual cost of dealing with waste from non-Hampshire residents visiting sites in the county .
He added : “ This will contribute to our drive to manage costs across all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our budget due to reductions in our funding from government , rising costs and inflation , and growing demand for council services.
” A draft proposal has been agreed between Hampshire and Dorset .
This sees a “ straightforward split ” of the costs of operating Somerley HWRC .

Non-Hampshire residents who want to use the county’s household waste recycling centres are expected to be charged £5 from April 1.
But charges would not apply to Dorset Council residents following an agreement between the two authorities.
Meanwhile, Hampshire County Council said the service would be free for Hampshire residents – but they will have to register online as the new system will be controlled by automatic numberplate recognition.
A spokesperson said if Hampshire residents do not register, they will be asked to do so when they arrive at a recycling centre.
Residents have until March 31 to register and the new charges will be implemented from April 1, 2020, if approved, a county council document reveals.
The timescale is expected to be approved by Councillor Rob Humby, executive member for economy, transport and environment, on Tuesday.
A report published ahead of the meeting says: “From April 1 to May 31 there will be a period of flexible enforcement in recognition of the fact that a long period of time may need to be provided to allow residents to sign up to the system.
“Promotion on site will continue during this period and site staff will engage with those flagged by the system as not registered, to give reminders to sign up ahead of full enforcement from June 1.”
Cllr Humby said the charge will be brought in to offset the £500,000 annual cost of dealing with waste from non-Hampshire residents visiting sites in the county.
He added: “This will contribute to our drive to manage costs across all services to help bridge the shortfall in our budget due to reductions in our funding from government, rising costs and inflation, and growing demand for council services.”
A draft proposal has been agreed between Hampshire and Dorset. This sees a “straightforward split” of the costs of operating Somerley HWRC.


thedailyecho--2020-01-13--More than half of UK dogs are overweight or obese

MORE than half of UK dogs are overweight or obese , new research has revealed .
Data from the Pet Food Managers Association has revealed that 51 per cent of dogs , 44 per cent of cats and 29 per cent of small mammals are overweight .
Of the 500 pet owners who were surveyed , a total of 32 per cent admitted that they overfeed their pets by guessing portion sizes rather than following the recommended guidelines .
Since obese pets pose a huge concern for UK vets , Canagan have put together their top tips for dog owners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ healthy weight .
The right weight for your dog depends on its breed ; whippets , for example , have vastly different parameters to Newfoundlands .
There ’ s a healthy weight range for each breed , and if your dog falls within this , there should be no cause for concern .
Weight changes often aren ’ t that noticeable , especially if the change is gradual and over time .
Are the ribs , backbone or other bones visible ?
Can you see them from a distance ?
If so , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dog is underweight .
Can you barely see the rib cage or not at all ?
This could indicate that your dog is overweight .
There are also other medical issues that could cause bloating , so if this is the case , it ’ s best to book an appointment with your vet to rule these out .
Does your dog have a large or bloated looking stomach that hangs too low ?
This is another sign that they may be carrying a few too many pounds .
Canagan is encouraging owners @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pooch , and to make sure owners are maintaining their pets health .
The pet food company while exercise is a good way to help your dog lose weight , sometimes , due to illness or old age , dogs can be less active .
Senior dogs are often a lot less mobile , meaning they burn less calories , so their food should contain a lower percentage of fats and fewer carbs .
Cutting out carbohydrates can also be helpful , but make sure you cut out the right ones .
Grains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ release their energy quickly so are best to avoid , but sweet potato releases energy slowly and is a great source of soluble fibre , so this makes a great addition to your dog ’ s diet .
Owners should feed their dogs based on a target weight in mind and feed the right amount of food for what your pet should weigh .
Owners could also rule out snacks and stop giving their four-legged friends so many treats during the day .

Data from the Pet Food Managers Association has revealed that 51 per cent of dogs, 44 per cent of cats and 29 per cent of small mammals are overweight.
Of the 500 pet owners who were surveyed, a total of 32 per cent admitted that they overfeed their pets by guessing portion sizes rather than following the recommended guidelines.
Since obese pets pose a huge concern for UK vets, Canagan have put together their top tips for dog owners looking to help their pet maintain a healthy weight.
The right weight for your dog depends on its breed; whippets, for example, have vastly different parameters to Newfoundlands.
There’s a healthy weight range for each breed, and if your dog falls within this, there should be no cause for concern.
Weight changes often aren’t that noticeable, especially if the change is gradual and over time.
Are the ribs, backbone or other bones visible? Can you see them from a distance? If so, this could be a sign that your dog is underweight.
Can you barely see the rib cage or not at all? This could indicate that your dog is overweight. There are also other medical issues that could cause bloating, so if this is the case, it’s best to book an appointment with your vet to rule these out.
Does your dog have a large or bloated looking stomach that hangs too low? This is another sign that they may be carrying a few too many pounds.
Canagan is encouraging owners to spot the signs of an overweight pooch, and to make sure owners are maintaining their pets health.
The pet food company while exercise is a good way to help your dog lose weight, sometimes, due to illness or old age, dogs can be less active.
Senior dogs are often a lot less mobile, meaning they burn less calories, so their food should contain a lower percentage of fats and fewer carbs.
Cutting out carbohydrates can also be helpful, but make sure you cut out the right ones.
Grains all contain high levels of carbohydrates which release their energy quickly so are best to avoid, but sweet potato releases energy slowly and is a great source of soluble fibre, so this makes a great addition to your dog’s diet.
Owners should feed their dogs based on a target weight in mind and feed the right amount of food for what your pet should weigh.
Owners could also rule out snacks and stop giving their four-legged friends so many treats during the day.


thedailyecho--2020-01-13--Man stalked woman and disclosed private photographs

A HAMPSHIRE man carried out a three-month campaign of stalking on a woman in the New Forest .
Adam Robert @ @ @ @ @ out a course of conduct which amounted to the stalking of his victim between the @ @ @ @ @ beginning of December .
On at least two occasions , in the Bramshaw area , @ @ @ @ @ violence would be used against her .
Bruce also disclosed a private sexual photograph or @ @ @ @ @ the intention of causing her distress .
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates ' Court , Bruce @ @ @ @ @ , Ringwood , pleaded guilty to one count of stalking and one count of disclosing @ @ @ @ @ film without consent .
His sentencing was adjourned until January 29 at Southampton Crown Court @ @ @ @ @ to contact his victim or visit her address .

Adam Robert Bruce, 28, carried out a course of conduct which amounted to the stalking of his victim between the end of August and the beginning of December.
On at least two occasions, in the Bramshaw area, the victim was fearful that violence would be used against her.
Bruce also disclosed a private sexual photograph or film of his victim with the intention of causing her distress.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, Bruce, of East View Road, Ringwood, pleaded guilty to one count of stalking and one count of disclosing a private sexual photograph or film without consent.
His sentencing was adjourned until January 29 at Southampton Crown Court.
He was ordered not to contact his victim or visit her address.


thedailyecho--2020-01-13--Woolston youngsters celebrate the Royal Silver Jubilee of King George  V and Queen Mary

IT WAS a special day for the Southampton youngsters who lived in Woolston when they were given a party to celebrate the Royal Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary in 1935 .
The party was held at the Itchen United Services ’ Club in Highlands Road , Woolston , where the steward was Alf Hulbert .
Before the party all the youngsters gathered in the street near Paskin ’ s shop , on the corner of Shamrock Road and Highlands .
All those attending the party were children of club members and many local shopkeepers made donations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ series of debilitating attacks of bronchitis , on January 20 , 1936 .
The picture shows adverts on the shop wall which include Nestle 's Milk , Lyons Tea , Hudson 's Soap , Viking Milk and Lux Soap .
In the shop window is an advert for Fry 's Chocolate .
A woman can be seen peering out into the street from a first floor window - a pioneer in photo bombing .
If you have any more information you would like to share about this picture , why not leave a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for 2020 's archive pics of the day .

The party was held at the Itchen United Services’ Club in Highlands Road, Woolston, where the steward was Alf Hulbert.
Before the party all the youngsters gathered in the street near Paskin’s shop, on the corner of Shamrock Road and Highlands.
All those attending the party were children of club members and many local shopkeepers made donations.
King George V died after a series of debilitating attacks of bronchitis, on January 20, 1936.
The picture shows adverts on the shop wall which include Nestle's Milk, Lyons Tea, Hudson's Soap, Viking Milk and Lux Soap. In the shop window is an advert for Fry's Chocolate.
A woman can be seen peering out into the street from a first floor window - a pioneer in photo bombing.
If you have any more information you would like to share about this picture, why not leave a comment?
Check out the gallery above for 2020's archive pics of the day.


thedailyecho--2020-01-13--Hermes parcel delivery depot a shocking mess in leaked photos from Yorkshire depot

Delivery company Hermes has launched an investigation after shocking photos emerged of packages strewn in the back of one of its vans and scattered across a depot in Yorkshire .
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The pictures , taken in the week after Christmas , show parcels littered throughout one of Hermes ’ 26 UK depots .
The delivery company is one of the biggest of its kind nationally and serves consumers across North Hampshire , Basingstoke and Andover .
The scene is reminiscent of a dumping ground , with customers ’ packages untidily left on the warehouse floor – some which are even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ items to be seen on the actual conveyor belt , but one box that is on there has a dent in the middle of it .
A worker at the depot , in Bradford , West Yorkshire , who wished to remain anonymous , claimed the issues shown in the pictures are a daily occurrence .
They added : “ It ’ s horrific , nobody cares , I ’ ve seen people playing football with customers ’ parcels.
” Drivers for Hermes have a mixture of jobs to do throughout the day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , collecting customers ’ packages to return to suppliers , and driving between different depots with parcels .
Packages are taken back to the depot , where they are “ flung ” onto the conveyor belt ready for transit , says the worker .
They added that staff are expected to collect up to 900 packages a day .
Such a large amount will often not fit in vans safely and carefully , claimed the worker .
But , they are loaded in anyway .
The worker said : “ There ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s impossible to load the van in a safe and caring way .
“ It won ’ t fit , but we are told to take them all.
” This often leads to fragile items being placed in precarious positions , and prevents any real order being implemented .
Some of the photos show a customer ’ s brand new television , which has other boxes piled on top of it and is balanced diagonally , rather than laying flat .
The worker said : “ We have complaints , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them an apology .
“ I feel these standards make the drivers look unprofessional and shows a lack of consideration.
” A spokesperson for Hermes said : “ We successfully deliver 390 million parcels a year and every one of them is important to us .
“ We are shocked at these photos which do not reflect the standards we uphold within our 26 strong depot network .
“ Our compliance team has launched a full investigation and we will take immediate and effective action.
” One customer who lives near the depot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the delivery firm , was shocked when she was shown the photos .
Carrie Emerson , of Cottingley near Bradford , had three orders go missing at the back end of 2019 including two Christmas gifts .
She said : “ That is disappointing .
I am still having issues with the courier .
“ I currently have one item of tech outstanding .
They lost one item I sent via them .
“ Unfortunately it seems a wider issue than just Bradford .
“ They appear to have a lack of organisation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of other residents in Cottingley expressed their fury back in November at the service provided by Hermes .
At the height of the problem , it seemed to have reached the stage where “ nobody was getting anything ” in the village , according to one unhappy customer .
• Has this happened in your depot ?
Or are delivery drivers getting an unfair bashing here ?
Let us know your thoughts : newsdesk @ basingstokegazette.co.uk

The pictures, taken in the week after Christmas, show parcels littered throughout one of Hermes’ 26 UK depots.
The delivery company is one of the biggest of its kind nationally.
The scene is reminiscent of a dumping ground, with customers’ packages untidily left on the warehouse floor – some which are even labelled as fragile.
There are few items to be seen on the actual conveyor belt, but one box that is on there has a dent in the middle of it.
A worker at the depot, in Bradford, West Yorkshire, who wished to remain anonymous, claimed the issues shown in the pictures are a daily occurrence.
They added: “It’s horrific, nobody cares, I’ve seen people playing football with customers’ parcels.”
Drivers for Hermes have a mixture of jobs to do throughout the day.
This includes delivering to various destinations, collecting customers’ packages to return to suppliers, and driving between different depots with parcels.
Packages are taken back to the depot, where they are “flung” onto the conveyor belt ready for transit, says the worker.
They added that staff are expected to collect up to 900 packages a day.
Such a large amount will often not fit in vans safely and carefully, claimed the worker.
But, they are loaded in anyway.
The worker said: “There’s so much volume put onto the drivers it’s impossible to load the van in a safe and caring way.
“It won’t fit, but we are told to take them all.”
This often leads to fragile items being placed in precarious positions, and prevents any real order being implemented.
Some of the photos show a customer’s brand new television, which has other boxes piled on top of it and is balanced diagonally, rather than laying flat.
The worker said: “We have complaints, but we are told by management to give them an apology.
“I feel these standards make the drivers look unprofessional and shows a lack of consideration.”
A spokesperson for Hermes said: “We successfully deliver 390 million parcels a year and every one of them is important to us.
“We are shocked at these photos which do not reflect the standards we uphold within our 26 strong depot network.
“Our compliance team has launched a full investigation and we will take immediate and effective action.”
One customer who lives near the depot, who has already experienced issues with the delivery firm, was shocked when she was shown the photos.
Carrie Emerson, of Cottingley near Bradford, had three orders go missing at the back end of 2019 including two Christmas gifts.
She said: “That is disappointing. I am still having issues with the courier.
“I currently have one item of tech outstanding. They lost one item I sent via them.
“Unfortunately it seems a wider issue than just Bradford.
“They appear to have a lack of organisation, leadership and accountability.”
A number of other residents in Cottingley expressed their fury back in November at the service provided by Hermes.
At the height of the problem, it seemed to have reached the stage where “nobody was getting anything” in the village, according to one unhappy customer.


thedailyecho--2020-01-13--Marilyn Scott MBE announced as new chair for 'a space' arts

A NEW chairman for the firm behind the renovation of a Southampton arts tower has been announced .
Marilyn Scott has been announced as the new chair of the board of trustees at ‘ a space ’ arts – the company which recently reopened God ’ s House Tower as a new arts and heritage venue , while managing artist studios at the Arches Studios and Tower House in Southampton .
She has just been made an MBE for her outstanding service to the community in the New Year ’ s Honours , and will take on the new role @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lightbox in Woking .
Marilyn has worked in national museums , at both the V & A and Science Museum and The National Trust .
She is also currently a trustee of Brooklands Museum , and Weald and Downland Museum , and runs as a council member for AIM stock exchange .
Marilyn , who is also a council member for the Association of Independent Museums , said : “ I am delighted to have been invited to join the trustees of ‘ a space ’ arts as their new chair .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in 2013 when I was part of the team that worked on the then Heritage Lottery Fund application for the restoration of Gods House Tower .
“ I have stayed in touch with the organisation ever since , facilitating training for trustees and following the amazing progress on the Gods House Tower project up to opening .
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Marilyn Scott has been announced as the new chair of the board of trustees at ‘a space’ arts – the company which recently reopened God’s House Tower as a new arts and heritage venue, while managing artist studios at the Arches Studios and Tower House in Southampton.
She has just been made an MBE for her outstanding service to the community in the New Year’s Honours, and will take on the new role alongside her work as director of The Lightbox in Woking.
Marilyn has worked in national museums, at both the V&A and Science Museum and The National Trust.
She is also currently a trustee of Brooklands Museum, and Weald and Downland Museum, and runs as a council member for AIM stock exchange.
Marilyn, who is also a council member for the Association of Independent Museums, said: “I am delighted to have been invited to join the trustees of ‘a space’ arts as their new chair.
“I first became involved with the organisation in 2013 when I was part of the team that worked on the then Heritage Lottery Fund application for the restoration of Gods House Tower.
“I have stayed in touch with the organisation ever since, facilitating training for trustees and following the amazing progress on the Gods House Tower project up to opening.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-13--Test Valley women invited to netball event at Test Valley School, Stockbridge, to attract new member

Test Valley women invited to netball event at Test Valley School, Stockbridge, to attract new members

TEST Valley women are invited to attend a netball event tomorrow in a bid to attract new members .
The Stockbridge Fun Netball League will be hosting a Couch2Court Session on Tuesday where women can try the sport for the first time or brush up on their skills .
The season will kick off at the Test Valley School , Roman Road , Stockbridge , and is being run by leagues4you .
Regional co-ordinator from leagues4you , Sarah Phillips , said : “ I started covering Wiltshire and Hampshire last summer and set up a league in Winchester a couple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Sunday morning , so I am hoping people will want to this on a weekday .
“ I also set up a league in Tidworth after my husband , who works in the British Army , got posted there – I started off with six teams and now there are 14 , which is the best part of 100 players .
“ I think since the Netball World Cup there has been a huge surge of people wanting to get back into netball .
“ People see these leagues advertised , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ join teams and , for a lot of people who have not played for 20 years , the last thing they want to do are try-outs.
” The 37-year-old added : “ Social leagues offer a friendly and welcoming environment for people who want to play a team sport without the pressure of a traditional competitive league .
“ We have seen the benefits first-hand ; physical fitness , stress relief , friendship , camaraderie and above all the joy of having a laugh with your mates .
“ We are hoping to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we need at least 30 people to come to the session on Tuesday .
“ If we can launch a league then we will always use the same venue and have 40 minute matches.
” Sarah stressed players will also be able to play in other teams if one is a few people short .
The Couch2Court Session will run from 7pm to 8.30pm where players will practice some skills and drills .
It costs £5 to attend , which is payable on the day .

The Stockbridge Fun Netball League will be hosting a Couch2Court Session on Tuesday where women can try the sport for the first time or brush up on their skills.
The season will kick off at the Test Valley School, Roman Road, Stockbridge, and is being run by leagues4you.
Regional co-ordinator from leagues4you, Sarah Phillips, said: “I started covering Wiltshire and Hampshire last summer and set up a league in Winchester a couple of months ago, which was on a Sunday morning, so I am hoping people will want to this on a weekday.
“I also set up a league in Tidworth after my husband, who works in the British Army, got posted there – I started off with six teams and now there are 14, which is the best part of 100 players.
“I think since the Netball World Cup there has been a huge surge of people wanting to get back into netball.
“People see these leagues advertised, but I think when there are try-outs to join teams and, for a lot of people who have not played for 20 years, the last thing they want to do are try-outs.”
The 37-year-old added: “Social leagues offer a friendly and welcoming environment for people who want to play a team sport without the pressure of a traditional competitive league.
“We have seen the benefits first-hand; physical fitness, stress relief, friendship, camaraderie and above all the joy of having a laugh with your mates.
“We are hoping to launch the league on January 21 so we need at least 30 people to come to the session on Tuesday.
“If we can launch a league then we will always use the same venue and have 40 minute matches.”
Sarah stressed players will also be able to play in other teams if one is a few people short.
The Couch2Court Session will run from 7pm to 8.30pm where players will practice some skills and drills. It costs £5 to attend, which is payable on the day.


thedailyecho--2020-01-13--Tips to avoid your car failing an MOT test

MOT coming up and feeling nervous it 's going to be pass ?
But luckily there 's a few things you can do to try and avoid that dreaded failure certificate .
Vehicle experts from LeaseVan.co.uk have pulled together a few helpful tips .
What is an MOT ?
MOT stands for Ministry of Transport , and it is the test that all vehicles must go through to ensure they are road safe .
There are 21,000 test centres throughout the UK and not all of them service cars , meaning they ’ re independent and have no commercial incentive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mechanics do during an MOT ?
The actual test will take between 45 minutes and an hour .
However , if the vehicle fails and repairs need to be made the length of time it will take soon adds up .
During the MOT , important parts on your vehicle will be checked to make sure they meet the legal standards .
This includes lights , tyres , fluids and Steering and suspension .
Steering cheks include the strength and condition of the wheel and looking for wear and tear in steering components @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for excessive corrosion and anything that would be deemed unsafe .
How much does it cost ?
The maximum cost is £54.85 for cars and campervans , and £29.65 for motorbikes .
It is up to the individual centres how much they charge , and they can be sometimes up to 50 % off the maximum cost .
You can ring around your local test centres to see how much they charge but remember prices will soon increase if any repairs need to be made .
What can I do to avoid my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three tips for you to try : 30 % of all MOT faults are due to lights and signals .
They should be correctly positioned , show the correct colour with no tints and nothing obscuring them , and most importantly light up with only one operation of a switch .
TIP : Before a test have someone walk around your car whilst you switch each light on individually , meaning you can pre-empt any potential problems .
Just as it ’ s illegal to have tyres which don ’ t come up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ road , you can equally fail your MOT if you have the wrong tyres on or if they ’ re not within the legal tread depth limit .
The 20p coin check will help with this .
TIP : If you can put a 20p coin in the tread and see the outer ring of the coin your tyres need changing .
An easy check for anyone pre-test is to ensure that all the fluids in the vehicle are at least at their minimum level or fill them up to save a job @ @

We feel your pain.
But luckily there's a few things you can do to try and avoid that dreaded failure certificate.
Vehicle experts from LeaseVan.co.uk have pulled together a few helpful tips.
What is an MOT?
MOT stands for Ministry of Transport, and it is the test that all vehicles must go through to ensure they are road safe.
There are 21,000 test centres throughout the UK and not all of them service cars, meaning they’re independent and have no commercial incentive to fail the vehicles.
What do mechanics do during an MOT?
The actual test will take between 45 minutes and an hour.
However, if the vehicle fails and repairs need to be made the length of time it will take soon adds up.
During the MOT, important parts on your vehicle will be checked to make sure they meet the legal standards.
This includes lights, tyres, fluids and Steering and suspension.
Steering cheks include the strength and condition of the wheel and looking for wear and tear in steering components.
Shock absorbers will also be checked for excessive corrosion and anything that would be deemed unsafe.
How much does it cost?
The maximum cost is £54.85 for cars and campervans, and £29.65 for motorbikes.
It is up to the individual centres how much they charge, and they can be sometimes up to 50% off the maximum cost.
You can ring around your local test centres to see how much they charge but remember prices will soon increase if any repairs need to be made.
What can I do to avoid my car failing the MOT?
There's three tips for you to try:
1. Lights
30% of all MOT faults are due to lights and signals.
They should be correctly positioned, show the correct colour with no tints and nothing obscuring them, and most importantly light up with only one operation of a switch.
TIP: Before a test have someone walk around your car whilst you switch each light on individually, meaning you can pre-empt any potential problems.
2. Tyres
Just as it’s illegal to have tyres which don’t come up to the mark when out on the road, you can equally fail your MOT if you have the wrong tyres on or if they’re not within the legal tread depth limit. The 20p coin check will help with this.
TIP: If you can put a 20p coin in the tread and see the outer ring of the coin your tyres need changing.
3. Fluids
An easy check for anyone pre-test is to ensure that all the fluids in the vehicle are at least at their minimum level or fill them up to save a job later.
This includes steering fluid, water and oil.