thedailyecho--2020-01-29--The last swan on Southampton Common boating lake has died

THE last remaining swan on a Southampton lake has died .
The male swan on Southampton Common boating lake was found dead this month - just five months after the death of his partner and one of his young cygnets .
The swan ’ s body was found by the water and was collected by one of the park rangers .
There were no signs of injury suggesting that the bird was not attacked , and officials say that the death is not due to the blue-green algae that killed the two other birds last summer .
In August , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by the RSPCA after a contamination of the Southampton lake .
The British Veterinary Association revealed that there had been an increase in reports of toxic blue green algae in several locations across the UK this summer .
One of the cygnets died as a result of the toxins , and a few weeks later the female adult swan - named locally as Missy - was put to sleep by the RSPCA .
Missy was found “ extremely unwell ” with leeches feeding off her .
The male swan ’ s body was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A council spokesperson said : “ Our team collected the body of the male swan from Southampton Common on Sunday 19 January .
“ We thoroughly checked the body to ensure that there were no signs that the bird had been attacked .
“ We contacted both the RSPCA and DEFRA to determine the process for the notification of the death to ensure that we were following set procedures.
” The council said that they are currently unable to comment on what caused the death but explained that it is “ highly unlikely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the blue-green algae reported in summer .
They added : “ The boating lake is currently empty and recent heavy rainfall will have washed away any remaining toxins .
“ It is currently too cold for excessive algal growth to take place and we plan to re-fill the lake in the coming months .
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The male swan on Southampton Common Ornamental Lake was found dead this month - just five months after the death of his partner and one of his young cygnets.
The swan’s body was found by the water and was collected by one of the park rangers.
There were no signs of injury suggesting that the bird was not attacked, and officials say that the death is not due to the blue-green algae that killed the two other birds last summer.
In August, two cygnets were rescued from the lake by the RSPCA after a contamination of the Southampton lake.
The British Veterinary Association revealed that there had been an increase in reports of toxic blue green algae in several locations across the UK this summer.
One of the cygnets died as a result of the toxins, and a few weeks later the female adult swan - named locally as Missy - was put to sleep by the RSPCA.
The second cygnet survived.
Missy was found “extremely unwell” with leeches feeding off her.
The male swan’s body was found the morning of January 19.
A council spokesperson said: “Our team collected the body of the male swan from Southampton Common on Sunday 19 January.
“We thoroughly checked the body to ensure that there were no signs that the bird had been attacked.
“We contacted both the RSPCA and DEFRA to determine the process for the notification of the death to ensure that we were following set procedures.”
The council said that they are currently unable to comment on what caused the death but explained that it is “highly unlikely” that it was a result of the blue-green algae reported in summer.
They added: “The boating lake is currently empty and recent heavy rainfall will have washed away any remaining toxins.
“It is currently too cold for excessive algal growth to take place and we plan to re-fill the lake in the coming months.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-29--PHOTOS:  12 cash machines at centre of gas explosions probe

FIVE people have been arrested after a series of thefts from ATMs across Hampshire .
It comes after explosive gas was used to try and break into the machines across the county and in Surrey .
The arrests occurred as part of a series of dawn raids involving 150 officers at addresses across Hampshire .
A 24-year-old man from Farnborough , a 22-year-old man from Southampton , a 29-year-old man from Southampton and a 33-year-old woman from Farnborough and a 25-year-old man from Farnborough .
They were all arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary and conspiracy to cause @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2019 and January 19 , 2020 .
All five currently remain in custody .
Police launched an investigation after reports of a loud explosion in the Sholing area .
One resident , who lived nearby , said they felt their house shake from the explosion and described the sound as “ louder than a huge firework ” .
The resident also said how he ran out with an extinguisher to put out the blaze and found burning cash notes and debris scattered more than 20 metres from where the cash machine originally stood @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the ATM at Tesco Express on Bishopstoke Road in Bishopstoke and chemicals were used to try to set it alight .
Raiders drove off empty-handed in a dark colour Audi A5 or A6 Estate with a registration number ending NWM .

It comes after explosive gas was used to try and break into the machines across the county and in Surrey.
The arrests occurred as part of a series of dawn raids involving 150 officers at addresses across Hampshire.
A 24-year-old man from Farnborough, a 22-year-old man from Southampton, a 29-year-old man from Southampton and a 33-year-old woman from Farnborough and a 25-year-old man from Farnborough.
They were all arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary and conspiracy to cause explosions on dates between August 14, 2019 and January 19, 2020.
All five currently remain in custody.
The offences relate to 12 incidents:
Stop ‘n’ Shop, Sholing, Southampton on August 14, 2019.
Police launched an investigation after reports of a loud explosion in the Sholing area.
One resident, who lived nearby, said they felt their house shake from the explosion and described the sound as “louder than a huge firework”.
The resident also said how he ran out with an extinguisher to put out the blaze and found burning cash notes and debris scattered more than 20 metres from where the cash machine originally stood.
Police say cash was stolen.
Tesco in Lavender Road, Waterlooville on August 14, 2019
Cashzone, Headley, East Hants on August 22, 2019 Santander,
Petersfield, East Hants, on August 25, 2019
Costcutter Store, Farnham, Surrey, on August 25, 2019
HSBC, Park Gate, Fareham on August 27, 2019
Coop, Godalming, Surrey on August 31, 2019
Premier Convenience Store, Brockenhurst, on September 3, 2019
Post Office, West End, Eastleigh, on September 3, 2019
Co-op Store, Stubbington, Fareham, on September 9, 2019
Tesco Express, Bishopstoke, Eastleigh , on September 11, 2019
A stolen land rover rammed into the ATM at Tesco Express on Bishopstoke Road in Bishopstoke and chemicals were used to try to set it alight.
Raiders drove off empty-handed in a dark colour Audi A5 or A6 Estate with a registration number ending NWM.


thedailyecho--2020-01-29--Driver who failed to stop for police is banned from the roads

A MAN who failed to stop for police when he was caught driving without due care and attention has been @ @ @ @ @ 18 months .
Dylan Alious Leitelmayer was caught driving a Honda Jazz without due care @ @ @ @ @ in Warsash on December 28 .
When required to stop the car by a police @ @ @ @ @ to pull over .
He also failed to provide a specimen of blood to officers @ @ @ @ @ had been committed .
Appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates ' Court , Leitelmayer pleaded guilty to @ @ @ @ @ stop when required to do so , one account of driving without due care and @ @ @ @ @ of failing to provide a specimen of blood when required to do so .
Leitelmayer @ @ @ @ @ Warsash , Southampton , was disqualified from driving for 18 months and handed a community @ @ @ @ @ fined £50 and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £90 and £85 in court @ @

Dylan Alious Leitelmayer was caught driving a Honda Jazz without due care and attention on Church Road in Warsash on December 28.
When required to stop the car by a police officer, the 24-year-old failed to pull over.
He also failed to provide a specimen of blood to officers to test if a crime had been committed.
Appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court, Leitelmayer pleaded guilty to one account of failing to stop when required to do so, one account of driving without due care and attention, and one account of failing to provide a specimen of blood when required to do so.
Leitelmayer, of Oakwood Close, Warsash, Southampton, was disqualified from driving for 18 months and handed a community order.
He was also fined £50 and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £90 and £85 in court costs.


thedailyecho--2020-01-29--Plans to revamp Romsey are one step closer after meeting with council cabinet

PLANS to revamp part of Romsey are one step closer , it has been revealed .
Residents who participated in the Romsey citizens ' assembly presented their ideas to members of Test Valley Borough Council 's cabinet at The Royal British Legion , Love Lane .
This comes after 50 residents from Romsey and neighbouring villages took part in the assembly to discuss the area south of the town centre , including Crosfield Hall , the bus station and Broadwater Road car park .
Some of the ideas discussed with cabinet members included introducing designated cycleways , improving road layouts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leader of Test Valley Borough Council , cllr Nick Adams-King , said : “ The process of the citizens ’ assembly has been fascinating to watch and be involved in , so it was a fantastic opportunity to be able to listen to some of those assembly members who made those decisions to understand what they thought and why they said what they did .
“ It ’ s also invaluable for some of the cabinet members who weren ’ t able to attend the assembly itself to gain more insight into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is our top priority and it can not be done without active and passionate residents who care about their communities.
” As previously reported in the Romsey Advertiser , over two weekends in November last year the assembly heard evidence from experts in town centre regeneration , planning , environmental issues and public health .
They also heard evidence from local stakeholders and looked at examples from other towns .
The members then voted on a number of recommendations to help transform the town .
Other key recommendations considered were flexible transport options @ @ @ @ @ @ @ signage .
These are now being taken in as part of a masterplan for the area south of Romsey ’ s town centre .
Residents presented their ideas to the cabinet on Wednesday , January 15 .

Residents who participated in the Romsey citizens' assembly presented their ideas to members of Test Valley Borough Council's cabinet at The Royal British Legion, Love Lane.
This comes after 50 residents from Romsey and neighbouring villages took part in the assembly to discuss the area south of the town centre, including Crosfield Hall, the bus station and Broadwater Road car park.
Some of the ideas discussed with cabinet members included introducing designated cycleways, improving road layouts and creating more green spaces.
Deputy leader of Test Valley Borough Council, cllr Nick Adams-King, said: “The process of the citizens’ assembly has been fascinating to watch and be involved in, so it was a fantastic opportunity to be able to listen to some of those assembly members who made those decisions to understand what they thought and why they said what they did.
“It’s also invaluable for some of the cabinet members who weren’t able to attend the assembly itself to gain more insight into the project.
"Rejuvenating our town centres is our top priority and it cannot be done without active and passionate residents who care about their communities.”
As previously reported in the Romsey Advertiser, over two weekends in November last year the assembly heard evidence from experts in town centre regeneration, planning, environmental issues and public health.
They also heard evidence from local stakeholders and looked at examples from other towns.
The members then voted on a number of recommendations to help transform the town.
Other key recommendations considered were flexible transport options, upgrading public toilets and installing better signage.
These are now being taken in as part of a masterplan for the area south of Romsey’s town centre.
Residents presented their ideas to the cabinet on Wednesday, January 15.


thedailyecho--2020-01-29--Thousands given to test Valley Borough Council in a bid to crack down on criminal landlords

A HAMPSHIRE council has been awarded thousands of pounds in a bid to tackle criminal landlords and letting agents .
Test Valley Borough Council ( TVBC ) has received a £37,000 cash injection from the Ministry of Housing , Communities and Local Government to help some of the borough 's most vulnerable tenants .
Now the successful bid will allow TVBC to help identify and crack down on those renting out properties illegally or in poor condition .
One of the areas TVBC will focus on is weeding out landlords who rent out a property to people from multiple households @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which can lead to overcrowding and poor conditions for tenants .
There are currently 40 properties licensed for multiple occupancy in Test Valley , though the authority believes there could be many more rented out illegally .
TVBC ’ s portfolio holder for housing and environmental health , cllr Phil Bundy , said : “ It is great news that we are set to receive additional funding to support our work to improve standards in the private rented sector .
`` We have lots of fantastic landlords in the borough who are providing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ us to identify and take enforcement action against those who provide sub-standard housing .
`` It will also enable us to ensure that our most vulnerable residents are living in suitable accommodation , allowing us to target our resources at helping those most in need.
” MHCLG has awarded more than £4 million to over 100 councils across England to clamp down on criminal landlords .

Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC) has received a £37,000 cash injection from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to help some of the borough's most vulnerable tenants.
Now the successful bid will allow TVBC to help identify and crack down on those renting out properties illegally or in poor condition.
One of the areas TVBC will focus on is weeding out landlords who rent out a property to people from multiple households without the correct licence in place, which can lead to overcrowding and poor conditions for tenants.
There are currently 40 properties licensed for multiple occupancy in Test Valley, though the authority believes there could be many more rented out illegally.
TVBC’s portfolio holder for housing and environmental health, cllr Phil Bundy, said: “It is great news that we are set to receive additional funding to support our work to improve standards in the private rented sector.
"We have lots of fantastic landlords in the borough who are providing good accommodation but this grant will enable us to identify and take enforcement action against those who provide sub-standard housing.
"It will also enable us to ensure that our most vulnerable residents are living in suitable accommodation, allowing us to target our resources at helping those most in need.”
MHCLG has awarded more than £4 million to over 100 councils across England to clamp down on criminal landlords.


thedailyecho--2020-01-29--Record number of businesses formed in Hampshire

MORE new businesses were established in Hampshire during 2019 than in any previous year .
Despite last year ’ s political instability and the uncertainty over of Brexit , the county saw 15,174 new companies registered – up 6.5 per cent on the previous year .
The rise brings the total number of registered companies in the county to 114,831 , up three per cent on the end of 2018 .
The statistics come from the Inform Direct Review of Company Formations , based on data from Companies House and the Office for National Statistics .
East Hampshire saw the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at 2,464 , but Southampton was second at 1,913 , followed by Portsmouth with 1,705 .
John Korchak , director of operations at Inform Direct , a company secretarial and formations specialist , said : “ Reporting a record year for new company formations in Hampshire during a turbulent year , politically and economically , is a major achievement .
Attracting new ventures and encouraging entrepreneurs to set up there , means that the county is clearly delivering positive support for business .
“ With Brexit uncertainty casting a shadow – and some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relocate internationally – it is heartening that we are seeing signs of business optimism with so many new companies being created .
This picture is mirrored nationally with an all-time high of nearly 700,000 new businesses formed in the UK as a whole.
” Nationally , there were 690,763 companies formed , compared with 669,855 in 2018 .
This took the overall number of UK companies to 4.47million , a 3.8 per cent increase on 2018 .
The full list of Hampshire company formations in 2019 , by district , was : East @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1,705 ; Winchester 1,266 ; New Forest 1,144 ; Basingtoke and Deane 1,092 ; Eastleigh 1,033 ; Fareham 931 ; Havant 923 ; Test Valley 911 ; Rushmoor 688 ; Hart 676 ; Gosport 400 .
That takes the total number of companies , at the end of 2019 , to : East Hampshire 9,620 ; Southampton 12,833 ; Portsmouth , 11,527 ; Winchester 12,881 ; New Forest 10,447 ; Basingstoke and Deane 9,535 ; Eastleigh 9,890 ; Fareham 7,247 ; Havant 7,865 ; Test Valley 8,143 ; Rushmoor 5,465 ; hart 6,040 @ @ @ @

Despite last year’s political instability and the uncertainty over of Brexit, the county saw 15,174 new companies registered – up 6.5 per cent on the previous year.
The rise brings the total number of registered companies in the county to 114,831, up three per cent on the end of 2018.
The statistics come from the Inform Direct Review of Company Formations, based on data from Companies House and the Office for National Statistics.
East Hampshire saw the highest number of new businesses formed, at 2,464, but Southampton was second at 1,913, followed by Portsmouth with 1,705.
John Korchak, director of operations at Inform Direct, a company secretarial and formations specialist, said: “Reporting a record year for new company formations in Hampshire during a turbulent year, politically and economically, is a major achievement. Attracting new ventures and encouraging entrepreneurs to set up there, means that the county is clearly delivering positive support for business.
“With Brexit uncertainty casting a shadow – and some companies experiencing falling sales or choosing to relocate internationally – it is heartening that we are seeing signs of business optimism with so many new companies being created. This picture is mirrored nationally with an all-time high of nearly 700,000 new businesses formed in the UK as a whole.”
Nationally, there were 690,763 companies formed, compared with 669,855 in 2018. This took the overall number of UK companies to 4.47million, a 3.8 per cent increase on 2018.
The full list of Hampshire company formations in 2019, by district, was: East Hampshire 2,464; Southampton 1,913; Portsmouth 1,705; Winchester 1,266; New Forest 1,144; Basingtoke and Deane 1,092; Eastleigh 1,033; Fareham 931; Havant 923; Test Valley 911; Rushmoor 688; Hart 676; Gosport 400.
That takes the total number of companies, at the end of 2019, to: East Hampshire 9,620; Southampton 12,833; Portsmouth, 11,527; Winchester 12,881; New Forest 10,447; Basingstoke and Deane 9,535; Eastleigh 9,890; Fareham 7,247; Havant 7,865; Test Valley 8,143; Rushmoor 5,465; hart 6,040; Gosport 2,516.


thedailyecho--2020-01-29--Staff at Naomi House & Jacksplace celebrate record number of sign-ups for annual event

STAFF at a hospice are celebrating after receiving a record number of sign-ups for their biggest annual event .
Nearly 300 people will be taking part in Naomi House & Jacksplace 's Clarendon Way Walk , with more than 100 residents signing up for the new Ultimate Clarendon variant of the event .
Now organisers from the hospice have revealed they hope to raise £150,000 from both walks in a bid to fund 125 nights of `` vital care '' for children and young adults .
The charity ’ s new Ultimate Clarendon ultra-challenge event starts on Saturday , June @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at dusk in Salisbury city centre in a bid to reach Winchester as the sun rises the next morning .
Walkers aiming to tackle the 52 mile night and day challenge will be able to rest before making their way back to Salisbury alongside those beginning the 26 mile daytime trek on June 7 .
Charity supporters will be expected to navigate varied terrain , stiles , hills , and wildlife with only a crescent moon and head torch to light their way .
Events Fundraiser , Charlotte Patrick , said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for our 26 mile Classic Clarendon Way Walk in previous years , but for people to take the plunge to trek 26 miles through the night or the whole 52 mile night and day challenge is astounding .
`` This event gives supporters the perfect opportunity to take on a new challenge while raising money for Naomi House & Jacksplace , supporting hundreds of children and young adults with life limiting illnesses , as well as their families .
`` We hope our ‘ Classic Clarendon ’ and ‘ Ultimate Clarendon ’ combined @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fund 125 nights of vital care for children and young adults here at our hospices.
” To sign up for the Clarendon Way Walk or Ultimate Clarendon , visit www.naomihouse.org.uk/walk .
Places are available with 20 percent discount until the end of January .
Residents will be able to choose from various challenges are available , including the 52 mile ultra-challenge , a 26 mile night hike , the 26 mile Clarendon Way Walk event from Winchester to Salisbury , a 14 mile walk from Broughton to Salisbury and the mini Clarendon from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Jacksplace hospices provide respite , emergency , end of life and bereavement support to hundreds of children and young adults with life threatening and life limiting conditions in Hampshire , Surrey and West Sussex .
They also provide care in Berkshire , Wiltshire , Dorset and the Isle of Wight .
The hospices , located near Winchester , offer 24 hour care to the region ’ s most medically vulnerable youngsters

Nearly 300 people will be taking part in Naomi House & Jacksplace's Clarendon Way Walk, with more than 100 residents signing up for the new Ultimate Clarendon variant of the event.
Now organisers from the hospice have revealed they hope to raise £150,000 from both walks in a bid to fund 125 nights of "vital care" for children and young adults.
The charity’s new Ultimate Clarendon ultra-challenge event starts on Saturday, June 6, where walkers will set off at dusk in Salisbury city centre in a bid to reach Winchester as the sun rises the next morning.
Walkers aiming to tackle the 52 mile night and day challenge will be able to rest before making their way back to Salisbury alongside those beginning the 26 mile daytime trek on June 7.
Charity supporters will be expected to navigate varied terrain, stiles, hills, and wildlife with only a crescent moon and head torch to light their way.
Events Fundraiser, Charlotte Patrick, said: "We’ve had so much support for our 26 mile Classic Clarendon Way Walk in previous years, but for people to take the plunge to trek 26 miles through the night or the whole 52 mile night and day challenge is astounding.
"This event gives supporters the perfect opportunity to take on a new challenge while raising money for Naomi House & Jacksplace, supporting hundreds of children and young adults with life limiting illnesses, as well as their families.
"We hope our ‘Classic Clarendon’ and ‘Ultimate Clarendon’ combined, will raise £150,000, enough to fund 125 nights of vital care for children and young adults here at our hospices.”
To sign up for the Clarendon Way Walk or Ultimate Clarendon, visit www.naomihouse.org.uk/walk.
Places are available with 20 percent discount until the end of January.
Residents will be able to choose from various challenges are available, including the 52 mile ultra-challenge, a 26 mile night hike, the 26 mile Clarendon Way Walk event from Winchester to Salisbury, a 14 mile walk from Broughton to Salisbury and the mini Clarendon from Pitton to Salisbury.
Naomi House & Jacksplace hospices provide respite, emergency, end of life and bereavement support to hundreds of children and young adults with life threatening and life limiting conditions in Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex.
They also provide care in Berkshire, Wiltshire, Dorset and the Isle of Wight.
The hospices, located near Winchester, offer 24 hour care to the region’s most medically vulnerable youngsters


thedailyecho--2020-01-29--Find out about Southampton during the reign on George III?

TODAY marks the anniversary of the death of King George III who , at the time , was the longest-reigning monarch Britain had seen .
George III died at 8.38pm on January 29 , 1820 , after ruling for 59 years and 96 days .
He was 81 years-of-age .
A statue of the King can be seen on the south side of the Bargate , standing in a niche , where he is dressed as a Roman general .
The statue is made of hard wearing coade stone , produced at works in London run by Elizabeth Coade .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Lansdowne , the statue replaced an earlier one of Queen Anne , still housed within the Bargate - minus an arm , lost in VE Day celebrations in 1945 .
The statue was unveiled in 1809 , a time when Southampton was a popular and wealthy spa resort , and included among her residents the author Jane Austen .
Today many people will know of King George III by the performances of Nigel Hawthorne , who starred as the King in the stage production and film adaptation of The Madness of King @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 1995 .
The King ’ s descent into madness was thought to have been brought on by the genetic blood disorder called porphyria , although some historians claim it was more likely to have been a psychiatric illness .
Following one of his recoveries from illness in March 1789 Southampton staged a grand ball at the Long Rooms – today the site of The Quays Swimming and Diving Complex .
Later that year he welcomed the King and Queen Charlotte , members of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the Audit House in the High Street .
This building has unfortunately been lost , destroyed during the 1940 Southampton Blitz , as were other notable Georgian buildings in the High Street , including All Saints Church where Jane Austen would attend services .
Following one of his recoveries from illness in March 1789 Southampton staged a grand ball at the Long Rooms - today the site of The Quays Swimming and Diving Complex .
Later that same year King George and Queen Charlotte were entertained by members of the Southampton Corporation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Street .
This building has unfortunately been lost , destroyed during the 1940 Southampton Blitz , as were other notable Georgian buildings in the High Street , including All Saints Church where Jane Austen regularly attended services .
However , look closely in Southampton and you can see many existing Georgian and Regency buildings .
Carlton Crescent and Rockstone Place were established close to the Polygon - itself an early Georgian development , built to rival Bath ’ s Royal Crescent in 1768 – whilst north of Above Bar elegant residences were built @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place – named after the Duke of Cumberland , George III ’ s youngest son – and Brunswick place – an alternative name for the House of Hanover .
The reign of King George III saw the American War of Independence and the culmination of the Napoleonic Wars .
The American Wharf in Marine Parade – a Grade II listed building – incorporated a steam mill and bakery to produce ships biscuits for the Royal Navy during the American conflict .
Nelson ’ s victory at Trafalgar in 1805 is said to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Taylor , who had a workshop close to the West Gate where he manufactured uniform sized tackle blocks .
Ropes could move easily through the blocks enabling the English fleet to position itself more quickly to fire off its broadsides .
Opposite the West Gate is the Duke of Wellington pub , with the turning point for the Duke ’ s victory at Waterloo in 1815 said to have been attributed to the invention of the exploding cannon ball by Southampton ’ s General Shrapnel .
The rapid development of the town from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Commissioners in 1790 , at which point we see the introduction of street names and orders for householders and shopkeepers to keep the streets clear of obstacles and animals .
Any unattended carts , barrows or animals might be impeded and taken to the Pound at Above Bar , where they would be chained to the prominent Pound Tree .
The improvements generally in road conditions and communications saw an increase in coach traffic to the town , with coaching inns established in the High Street and Above Bar .
In the year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we see Southampton ’ s first steam ship , the Prince of Cobourg , operating on a route to Cowes ; the start of a new era for the town that would see her develop as the country ’ s principal port .
• To find out more about Southampton during the early 19th century and Jane Austen , join SEE Southampton and the Nuffield Southampton Theatres for a ‘ St Valentine ’ s Fayre and Jane Austen Talk ’ on Sun February 2 between 12-4pm at NST City .
Free entry , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ local produce stores .

A statue of the King can be seen on the south side of the Bargate, standing in a niche, where he is dressed as a Roman general. The statue is made of hard wearing coade stone, produced at works in London run by Elizabeth Coade.
Purchased for the town by the Marchioness of Lansdowne, the statue replaced an earlier one of Queen Anne, still housed within the Bargate - minus an arm, lost in VE Day celebrations in 1945.
The statue was unveiled in 1809, a time when Southampton was a popular and wealthy spa resort, and included among her residents the author Jane Austen.
Today many people will know of King George III by the performances of Nigel Hawthorne, who starred as the King in the stage production and film adaptation of The Madness of King George III. He was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role in 1995.
All Saints Church built in 1799
The King’s descent into madness was thought to have been brought on by the genetic blood disorder called porphyria, although some historians claim it was more likely to have been a psychiatric illness.
Following one of his recoveries from illness in March 1789 Southampton staged a grand ball at the Long Rooms – today the site of The Quays Swimming and Diving Complex. Later that year he welcomed the King and Queen Charlotte, members of the Southampton Corporation entertaining the royal party at the Audit House in the High Street. This building has unfortunately been lost, destroyed during the 1940 Southampton Blitz, as were other notable Georgian buildings in the High Street, including All Saints Church where Jane Austen would attend services.
Following one of his recoveries from illness in March 1789 Southampton staged a grand ball at the Long Rooms - today the site of The Quays Swimming and Diving Complex.
Later that same year King George and Queen Charlotte were entertained by members of the Southampton Corporation at the Audit House in the High Street. This building has unfortunately been lost, destroyed during the 1940 Southampton Blitz, as were other notable Georgian buildings in the High Street, including All Saints Church where Jane Austen regularly attended services.
However, look closely in Southampton and you can see many existing Georgian and Regency buildings.
Carlton Crescent and Rockstone Place were established close to the Polygon - itself an early Georgian development, built to rival Bath’s Royal Crescent in 1768 – whilst north of Above Bar elegant residences were built sharing contemporary names. These included Cumberland place – named after the Duke of Cumberland, George III’s youngest son – and Brunswick place – an alternative name for the House of Hanover.
The reign of King George III saw the American War of Independence and the culmination of the Napoleonic Wars.
Walter Taylor's home in Portswood
The American Wharf in Marine Parade – a Grade II listed building – incorporated a steam mill and bakery to produce ships biscuits for the Royal Navy during the American conflict.
Nelson’s victory at Trafalgar in 1805 is said to have been aided by the work of Walter Taylor, who had a workshop close to the West Gate where he manufactured uniform sized tackle blocks.
Ropes could move easily through the blocks enabling the English fleet to position itself more quickly to fire off its broadsides.
Opposite the West Gate is the Duke of Wellington pub, with the turning point for the Duke’s victory at Waterloo in 1815 said to have been attributed to the invention of the exploding cannon ball by Southampton’s General Shrapnel.
The rapid development of the town from the 1770s onwards necessitated appointment of Pavement Commissioners in 1790, at which point we see the introduction of street names and orders for householders and shopkeepers to keep the streets clear of obstacles and animals.
Any unattended carts, barrows or animals might be impeded and taken to the Pound at Above Bar, where they would be chained to the prominent Pound Tree.
The improvements generally in road conditions and communications saw an increase in coach traffic to the town, with coaching inns established in the High Street and Above Bar.
In the year of King George III’s death we see Southampton’s first steam ship, the Prince of Cobourg, operating on a route to Cowes; the start of a new era for the town that would see her develop as the country’s principal port.


thedailyecho--2020-01-29--Children in Southampton are getting their five a day

CHILDREN in Southampton are among the healthiest in the UK when it comes to eating their five-a-day .
New research has revealed that the average child in Southampton is eating three items of fruit and vegetables a day , making the city the second healthiest place in the UK .
However , eight out of ten children in Southampton are still not getting their full five-a-day .
Overall , one in ten parents in the UK believe that chips count as one of their kids ’ five-a-day , according to research by fruit snack company Fruit Bowl .
They also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10 in the UK are not eating their five-a-day , Nutritional therapist Filomena Komodromou said : “ Fruit and vegetables contain a variety of key nutrients vital for the growth and development of children .
For example , vitamin C , found in strawberries , broccoli , peppers and kiwis , boost our immune system .
They also contain fibre which is important for improving gut health.
” In a bid to get fruit and vegetables into a child ’ s diet , almost a quarter of parents say they hide them in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carrots in spaghetti bolognese .
And 15 per cent tell their kids that eating five-a-day will give them superpowers like Super Man .

New research has revealed that the average child in Southampton is eating three items of fruit and vegetables a day, making the city the second healthiest place in the UK.
However, eight out of ten children in Southampton are still not getting their full five-a-day. Overall, one in ten parents in the UK believe that chips count as one of their kids’ five-a-day, according to research by fruit snack company Fruit Bowl.
They also found that 90 percent of children under 10 in the UK are not eating their five-a-day,
Nutritional therapist Filomena Komodromou said: “Fruit and vegetables contain a variety of key nutrients vital for the growth and development of children. For example, vitamin C, found in strawberries, broccoli, peppers and kiwis, boost our immune system. They also contain fibre which is important for improving gut health.”
In a bid to get fruit and vegetables into a child’s diet, almost a quarter of parents say they hide them in other dishes, such as putting finely-chopped carrots in spaghetti bolognese. And 15 per cent tell their kids that eating five-a-day will give them superpowers like Super Man.


thedailyecho--2020-01-29--Community groups receive grants worth £96,421 due to Tampon Tax Community Fund

GROUPS across Hampshire have benefitted from grants worth £96,421 as a result of tax on sanitary products .
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation ( HIWCF ) have supported twelve projects that work with vulnerable women and girls through their Tampon Tax Community Fund .
Raised through the levy on sanitary products , it aims to help women and girls who are experiencing issues such as domestic abuse , sexual abuse and mental health .
Those buying sanitary products are charged at the reduced rate of 5 percent , including panty liners and certain maternity pads .
Southampton charity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £6,098 from the fund for their sewing club , which aims to provide an opportunity to learn new skills for women who may be facing cultural barriers or social isolation .
Another city charity Yellow Door has benefitted from a £10,000 grant , to raise awareness of available services and support women over 60 where domestic abuse has been identified .
Grant Cornwell MBE , chief executive at HIWCF , said : “ This funding supports the smaller charities and community groups that are working incredibly hard to make a big difference to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` We know there is a huge demand for these services , as this programme was once again oversubscribed , with funding only meeting 20 percent of the grant applications received .
`` HIWCF are proud to support the work of these small but vital community organisations and we invite local businesses , families and individuals to join with us to help disadvantaged people during their time of need.
” Ten other organisations across Hampshire have also been given support from the fund , including Footprints Project Bournemouth , Making Space , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Vectis Radio Community Radio Station , Wight DASH , SCARF ( Supporting Special Children & their Relatives & Friends ) , Aurora New Dawn , Good Mental Health Cooperative , Home-Start Hampshire and Helping Hooves UK Ltd .

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation (HIWCF) have supported twelve projects that work with vulnerable women and girls through their Tampon Tax Community Fund.
Raised through the levy on sanitary products, it aims to help women and girls who are experiencing issues such as domestic abuse, sexual abuse and mental health.
Those buying sanitary products are charged at the reduced rate of 5 percent, including panty liners and certain maternity pads.
Southampton charity City of Sanctuary Southampton Group has received £6,098 from the fund for their sewing club, which aims to provide an opportunity to learn new skills for women who may be facing cultural barriers or social isolation.
Another city charity Yellow Door has benefitted from a £10,000 grant, to raise awareness of available services and support women over 60 where domestic abuse has been identified.
Grant Cornwell MBE, chief executive at HIWCF, said: “This funding supports the smaller charities and community groups that are working incredibly hard to make a big difference to the lives of marginalised women and girls.
"We know there is a huge demand for these services, as this programme was once again oversubscribed, with funding only meeting 20 percent of the grant applications received.
"HIWCF are proud to support the work of these small but vital community organisations and we invite local businesses, families and individuals to join with us to help disadvantaged people during their time of need.”
Ten other organisations across Hampshire have also been given support from the fund, including Footprints Project Bournemouth,
Making Space, Break the Cycle Community Interest Company, Vectis Radio Community Radio Station, Wight DASH, SCARF (Supporting Special Children & their Relatives & Friends), Aurora New Dawn, Good Mental Health Cooperative, Home-Start Hampshire and Helping Hooves UK Ltd.


thedailyecho--2020-01-29--Travel misery at Eastleigh Station and on the M27 until next week

COMMUTERS can now expect to face both rail and road misery until next week .
South Western Railway has announced that passengers should expect delays , cancellations and diverted train journeys until Monday , February 3 .
It comes following two days of travel chaos across the region after a freight train derailed at Eastleigh Station .
According to the rail operator , it is dealing with a complex situation after six freight wagons derailed on Tuesday morning .
Parts of the train are yet to be removed and `` significant repairs '' to the railway infrastructure will need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Temporary tracks are reportedly being installed and alterations to the signalling and power supply are expected to take more time .
• Eastleigh train derailment : Disruption expected until at least Thursday AN SWR spokesperson said : `` The railway through Eastleigh remains closed and we apologise to passengers for the ongoing disruption .
`` We now expect the majority of services to run from the morning of Monday 3 February , but continue to do everything possible to open the railway sooner .
`` We are dealing with a complex situation involving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken much longer than was initially expected .
`` Following the derailment there is extensive damage to the track and our engineers are working around the clock to get the railway back open as quickly and as safely as possible .
`` To do this we are installing temporary track and will make alterations to the signalling and power supply as the full repair will take more time .
Passengers should continue to check before travelling . ''
• Part of M27 to close ahead of Romsey Road Bridge demolition Meanwhile , motorists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disruption over the weekend as the M27 will closes .
It will be blocked between junction 3 and 4 from 10pm on January 31 to 5am on February 3 as part of the final phase of a £19m scheme to replace the Romsey Road bridge .
Highway bosses have now said that “ severe congestion ” is expected .
Residents have been urged to plan their journeys , leave plenty of extra time and consider using alternative modes of transport where possible .
It comes as some motorists will face a 55-mile diversion @ @ @ @ @ @ @ North Baddesley and Chilworth .
Highways England , which is responsible for the scheme , said all vehicles heading west on the M27 from Portsmouth to Bournemouth will be diverted off at junction 4 , up the M3 and the A34 , the A303 past Andover , down the A345 into Salisbury and onto the A36 towards the M27 at J2 ( Ower ) .
• 'The sound was horrendous and there was lots of smoke' Meanwhile , eastbound diversions entail a number of different routes , depending on direction and the type @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the M27 from the A31 and heading towards M27 east will be diverted off at junction 3 up the M271 and A3057 northbound for then joining the A27 eastbound , heading through North Baddesley and Chilworth Roundabout .
HGVs on the M27 from the A31 heading for M3/London will also be diverted through North Baddesley to Chilworth Roundabout .

South Western Railway has announced that passengers should expect delays, cancellations and diverted train journeys until Monday, February 3.
It comes following two days of travel chaos across the region after a freight train derailed at Eastleigh Station.
According to the rail operator, it is dealing with a complex situation after six freight wagons derailed on Tuesday morning.
Parts of the train are yet to be removed and "significant repairs" to the railway infrastructure will need to be done before lines can reopen.
Temporary tracks are reportedly being installed and alterations to the signalling and power supply are expected to take more time.
AN SWR spokesperson said: "The railway through Eastleigh remains closed and we apologise to passengers for the ongoing disruption.
"We now expect the majority of services to run from the morning of Monday 3 February, but continue to do everything possible to open the railway sooner.
"We are dealing with a complex situation involving the derailment of six wagons that has taken much longer than was initially expected.
"Following the derailment there is extensive damage to the track and our engineers are working around the clock to get the railway back open as quickly and as safely as possible.
"To do this we are installing temporary track and will make alterations to the signalling and power supply as the full repair will take more time. Passengers should continue to check before travelling."
Meanwhile, motorists are being warned to brace themselves for disruption over the weekend as the M27 will closes.
It will be blocked between junction 3 and 4 from 10pm on January 31 to 5am on February 3 as part of the final phase of a £19m scheme to replace the Romsey Road bridge.
Highway bosses have now said that “severe congestion” is expected.
Residents have been urged to plan their journeys, leave plenty of extra time and consider using alternative modes of transport where possible.
It comes as some motorists will face a 55-mile diversion route while others will be diverted through North Baddesley and Chilworth.
Highways England, which is responsible for the scheme, said all vehicles heading west on the M27 from Portsmouth to Bournemouth will be diverted off at junction 4, up the M3 and the A34, the A303 past Andover, down the A345 into Salisbury and onto the A36 towards the M27 at J2 (Ower).
Meanwhile, eastbound diversions entail a number of different routes, depending on direction and the type of vehicle. Traffic of any type on the M27 from the A31 and heading towards M27 east will be diverted off at junction 3 up the M271 and A3057 northbound for then joining the A27 eastbound, heading through North Baddesley and Chilworth Roundabout. HGVs on the M27 from the A31 heading for M3/London will also be diverted through North Baddesley to Chilworth Roundabout.


thedailyecho--2020-01-29--Alastair Stewart steps down from ITV News after 'misjudged' tweet

A NATIONAL TV presenter who lives in Hampshire has resigned from his ITV duties after 'errors of judgement ' on social media .
Alastair Stewart , who lives in Bramdean , near Alresford , was the longest serving male newsreader , starting his career in Southampton with Southern Television in 1976 .
But today his Twitter account appeared blank and he said in a statement : `` It was a misjudgement which I regret , but it 's been a privilege to bring the news to households throughout the UK for the past 40 years . ''
ITN said Stewart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Naomi House hospice in Sutton Scotney , had breached editorial guidelines but did not elaborate on the reasons for his departure .
The company 's chief executive Anna Mallett added : `` We would like to recognise Alastair 's contribution as one of the UK 's foremost journalists and TV presenters and to thank him for his commitment to delivering high-quality broadcast news over many years . ''
In recent years , the 67-year-old was best recognised as the lead presenter of ITV News .
Michael Jermey , director of news and current @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alastair has been a long-standing , familiar figure to viewers of ITV News , both reporting and presenting with distinction .
We wish him the very best for the future . ''
Stewart was one of the last journalists to interview Lord Mountbatten before he was assassinated by the IRA in 1979 .

Alastair Stewart, who lives in Bramdean, near Alresford, was the longest serving male newsreader, starting his career in Southampton with Southern Television in 1976.
But yesterday his Twitter account appeared blank and he said in a statement: "It was a misjudgement which I regret, but it's been a privilege to bring the news to households throughout the UK for the past 40 years."
ITN said Stewart, who is also a patron of Naomi House hospice in Sutton Scotney, had breached editorial guidelines but did not elaborate on the reasons for his departure.
The company's chief executive Anna Mallett added: "We would like to recognise Alastair's contribution as one of the UK's foremost journalists and TV presenters and to thank him for his commitment to delivering high-quality broadcast news over many years."
In recent years, the 67-year-old was best recognised as the lead presenter of ITV News.
Michael Jermey, director of news and current affairs at ITV, said: "Alastair has been a long-standing, familiar figure to viewers of ITV News, both reporting and presenting with distinction. We wish him the very best for the future."
Stewart was one of the last journalists to interview Lord Mountbatten before he was assassinated by the IRA in 1979.


thedailyecho--2020-01-29--Three charged following spate of ATM explosions across Southampton

Three men have been charged following a spate of ATM explosions .
The three are charged with conspiracy to steal and conspiracy to cause explosions likely to endanger life on dates between August 2019 and January 2020 .
Cameron Chivers , 22 , of Lydgate Road , Southampton , Colin Golding , 24 , of Reading Road , Farnborough and Adam Jones , 29 , of Little Abshot Road , Fareham have been remanded in custody to appear before Basingstoke Magistrates Court this Thursday .
• Dawn raids with 150 police officers following spate of ATM 'explosions ' across Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Farnborough and a 25-year-old man from Farnborough , have been released under investigation .
The trio were arrested as part of a series of dawn raids involving 150 officers at addresses across Hampshire yesterday The charges are in connection with 14 incidents where ATMs were targeted : • McColls in High Howe in Bournemouth on January 27 , 2020 The conspiracy to steal charges also relate to three burglaries : On November 25 , 2019 , at Wilton Gardens , Southampton , where a number of items were stolen including a BMW X5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Birch Road , Hedge End , where an Audi A5 was stolen .
Overnight between July 6 and 7 , 2019 , at Comfrey Close , Farnborough , where an Audi V8 Quattro was stolen but later recovered .

The three are charged with conspiracy to steal and conspiracy to cause explosions likely to endanger life on dates between August 2019 and January 2020.
Cameron Chivers, 22, of Lydgate Road, Southampton, Colin Golding, 24, of Reading Road, Farnborough and Adam Jones, 29, of Little Abshot Road, Fareham have been remanded in custody to appear before Basingstoke Magistrates Court this Thursday.
Dawn raids with 150 police officers following spate of ATM 'explosions' across Southampton
Two others, a 33-year-old woman from Farnborough and a 25-year-old man from Farnborough, have been released under investigation.
The trio were arrested as part of a series of dawn raids involving 150 officers at addresses across Hampshire yesterday
The charges are in connection with 14 incidents where ATMs were targeted:
Stop ‘n’ Shop, Sholing, Southampton on August 14, 2019
Tesco in Lavender Road, Waterlooville on August 14, 2019
Cashzone, Headley, East Hants on August 22, 2019
Santander, Petersfield, East Hants, on August 25, 2019
Costcutter Store, Farnham, Surrey, on August 25, 2019
HSBC, Park Gate, Fareham on August 27, 2019
Coop, Godalming, Surrey on August 31, 2019
Premier Convenience Store, Brockenhurst, on September 3, 2019
Post Office, West End, Eastleigh, on September 3, 2019
Co-op Store, Stubbington, Fareham, on September 9, 2019
Tesco Express, Bishopstoke, Eastleigh , on September 11, 2019
Co-op, Spring Road, Sholing, Southampton on January 20, 2020
Santander, Burgess Road, Southampton, on January 20, 2020
McColls in High Howe in Bournemouth on January 27, 2020
The conspiracy to steal charges also relate to three burglaries:
On November 25, 2019, at Wilton Gardens, Southampton, where a number of items were stolen including a BMW X5
On August 26, 2019, at Birch Road, Hedge End, where an Audi A5 was stolen.
Overnight between July 6 and 7, 2019, at Comfrey Close, Farnborough, where an Audi V8 Quattro was stolen but later recovered.


thedailyecho--2020-01-29--The best places to eat vegetarian according to TripAdvisor - help find Daily Echo readers' favourite

The best places to eat vegetarian according to TripAdvisor - help find Daily Echo readers' favourites

TELL us your favourites in the comments below .
As the end of Veganuary slips into focus , the Daily Echo begins the hunt to find the best place in Southampton to get a vegetarian or vegan meal .
We ’ ve pulled together a list of the top five establishments which offer vegetarian friendly options in Southampton , according to TripAdvisor .
Do you agree that these are the best places for veggie meals ?
Perhaps you prefer to grab your plant-based goodness elsewhere .
Nominate your favourite restaurant , pub or bistro which offers vegetarian options in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be included in the Daily Echo ’ s search to find Southampton ’ s ultimate vegetarian eatery .
All establishments with at least one nomination will be entered into the competition .
No need to nominate those below - they 'll be entered automatically .
This curry house brings you authentic food from the Indian state of Kerala .
They have a vast menu with 150 items on , and a large vegetarian section as well .
Included in its selection is a Kerala Vegetable Curry , Channa Masala and Masala Dosa .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and really friendly service .
`` There is a brilliant selection of vegetarian dishes and plenty of meaty options too .
This café prides itself on its freshly cooked food and weekly changing specials .
They usually offer a couple of vegetarian options on their menu as well as sandwiches , baps and paninis .
A couple of options they 've offered in the past include mushroom and vegetable curry or plant based five bean chilli .
One reviewer said : `` Ordered a vegetarian breakfast and a full breakfast .
Not only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Southampton according to TripAdvisor , but it offers vegetarian food too .
Just a few of the extensive vegetarian options include vegan meatballs , five bean stew and pesto spaghetti .
One person said : “ The food ( vegetarian ) was delightful , and many delicious options to choose from , which I find rare when normally eating out .
`` They often change the menu , which keeps things fresh and more the reason to return . ''
This company , which specialise in homewood fired pizza , began with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bitterne .
Among the vegetarian options are margherita , veggie and four cheese .
One reviewer said : `` Good vegetarian options and open to topping changes .
`` It was my first time and I will definitely come back again '' A traditional pub with a log-burning stove , beer garden and a menu with a variety of dishes to cater for all tastes .
Included in the menu is an Indonesian vegetable curry and a vegetarian chilli .
One person said : `` Large portions , served quickly , homemade and @ @ @

As the end of Veganuary slips into focus, the Daily Echo begins the hunt to find the best place in Southampton to get a vegetarian or vegan meal.
We’ve pulled together a list of the top five establishments which offer vegetarian friendly options in Southampton, according to TripAdvisor.
Do you agree that these are the best places for veggie meals? Perhaps you prefer to grab your plant-based goodness elsewhere.
Nominate your favourite restaurant, pub or bistro which offers vegetarian options in the comments section below and they’ll be included in the Daily Echo’s search to find Southampton’s ultimate vegetarian eatery.
All establishments with at least one nomination will be entered into the competition.
No need to nominate those below - they'll be entered automatically.
The nomination process ends 11.59pm February 4, 2020.
1) Kohinoor of Kerala
This curry house brings you authentic food from the Indian state of Kerala. They have a vast menu with 150 items on, and a large vegetarian section as well.
Included in its selection is a Kerala Vegetable Curry, Channa Masala and Masala Dosa.
One person said: "Fantastic food and really friendly service.
"There is a brilliant selection of vegetarian dishes and plenty of meaty options too.
"Very tasty."
2) Miss Ellie's Cafe
This café prides itself on its freshly cooked food and weekly changing specials. They usually offer a couple of vegetarian options on their menu as well as sandwiches, baps and paninis.
A couple of options they've offered in the past include mushroom and vegetable curry or plant based five bean chilli.
One reviewer said: "Ordered a vegetarian breakfast and a full breakfast.
"Good size, great price and lovely food.
"We’ll be back!"
3) Bacaro
Not only is it the top Italian restaurant in Southampton according to TripAdvisor, but it offers vegetarian food too.
Just a few of the extensive vegetarian options include vegan meatballs, five bean stew and pesto spaghetti.
One person said: “The food (vegetarian) was delightful, and many delicious options to choose from, which I find rare when normally eating out.
"They often change the menu, which keeps things fresh and more the reason to return."
4) Paddle & Peel (It's a pizza thing)
This company, which specialise in homewood fired pizza, began with a truck but now have a restaurant in Bitterne.
Among the vegetarian options are margherita, veggie and four cheese.
One reviewer said: "Good vegetarian options and open to topping changes.
"It was my first time and I will definitely come back again"
5) The Roll Call
A traditional pub with a log-burning stove, beer garden and a menu with a variety of dishes to cater for all tastes.
Included in the menu is an Indonesian vegetable curry and a vegetarian chilli.
One person said: "Large portions, served quickly, homemade and delicious."


thedailyecho--2020-01-29--Eastleigh train derailment: Disruption expected until at least Thursday

COMMUTERS are set to face at least another day of travel chaos as disruption is expected to be extended until the end of Thursday .
South Western Railway have announced that passengers should be expecting delays , cancellations and diverted train journeys until at least tomorrow night .
This comes after travellers have already faced two days of cancelled and delayed trains across the region due to a freight train derailing at Eastleigh Station , in which no one was injured .
Parts of the train are still yet to be removed and `` significant repairs '' to the railway @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lines can reopen .
• How to claim compensation from South Western Railway • Has your train journey been impacted ?
Here is a list of today 's altered services A South Western Railway spokesperson said that while the wagons are expected to be re-railed by 6pm , disruption is expected to last `` a lot longer than that '' as the structural damage of the rail is accessed .
In a statement made on the SWR website , they said : `` Due to the derailment of a freight train between Southampton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Train services running through these stations will be cancelled , delayed or diverted via Havant .
`` All stations between Winchester and Southampton Central will not be served and disruption is expected until the end of the day ( 30/01/2020 ) .
`` Work is progressing well but whilst this is carried out we can not run trains through the area . ''
The large freight train derailed from the tracks at Eastleigh Station at 11.32am yesterday and commuters have been facing long delays and cancellations ever since .
It is not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ derailment was and Network Rail are still investigating the incident .
Ex railway worker Derik Everson saw the incident took place and was one of the first people to contact the police .
The 73-year-old said : `` I was walking on the road outside the station and saw that as it pulled away from the station normally , all of a sudden it started to come off the track .
`` The sound was horrendous and there was lots of smoke .
`` The driver did well to stop and control it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because the lines are closed . ''

South Western Railway have announced that passengers should be expecting delays, cancellations and diverted train journeys until at least tomorrow night.
This comes after travellers have already faced two days of cancelled and delayed trains across the region due to a freight train derailing at Eastleigh Station, in which no one was injured.
Parts of the train are still yet to be removed and "significant repairs" to the railway infastructure will need to be done before lines can reopen.
A South Western Railway spokesperson said that while the wagons are expected to be re-railed by 6pm, disruption is expected to last "a lot longer than that" as the structural damage of the rail is accessed.
In a statement made on the SWR website, they said: "Due to the derailment of a freight train between Southampton Central and Winchester all lines are blocked. Train services running through these stations will be cancelled, delayed or diverted via Havant.
"All stations between Winchester and Southampton Central will not be served and disruption is expected until the end of the day (30/01/2020).
"Work is progressing well but whilst this is carried out we cannot run trains through the area."
The large freight train derailed from the tracks at Eastleigh Station at 11.32am yesterday and commuters have been facing long delays and cancellations ever since.
It is not yet know what the cause of the derailment was and Network Rail are still investigating the incident.
Ex railway worker Derik Everson saw the incident took place and was one of the first people to contact the police.
The 73-year-old said: "I was walking on the road outside the station and saw that as it pulled away from the station normally, all of a sudden it started to come off the track.
"The sound was horrendous and there was lots of smoke.
"The driver did well to stop and control it but now so many trains are cancelled because the lines are closed."


thedailyecho--2020-01-29--When is it too cold to go to work?

When is it too cold to go to work?

When is it too cold to go to work ?
It 's a question we 've all asked ourselves as we 're de-icing the car or wrapping up in layers ready to get to work .
Now , there 's some advice issued for those of us wondering how cold it really has to get before we do n't have to work .
And it 's not good news for those hoping for a cheeky day off .
Dawn Brown , HR expert at MHR says : `` Working in a cold environment can cause employees to become tired as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order to keep warm and cause them to lose concentration and focus which can affect their decision making . ''
Is there a minimum or maximum temperature ?
Not really .
But employers are legally obliged to provide a “ reasonable ” temperature in the workplace , under the Workplace ( Health , Safety and Welfare ) Regulations 1992 .
In its Approved Code of Practice , it suggests the minimum temperature in a workplace should normally be at least 16C .
If the work involves rigorous physical effort , the temperature should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if it 's below 13C ?
If the temperature falls below this level , employers should act and take the relevant steps to help bring the temperature in the office or workplace back up to that temperature , for instance by providing additional heating .
“ The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require employers to make a suitable assessment of the risks to the health and safety of their employees , and take action where necessary and where reasonably practicable .
It highlights that the temperature of the workplace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ employers should address to meet their legal obligations '' , Dawn Brown adds .
What else should employers do ?
• Take measures to reduce exposure to the cold and draughts • Employers could consider introducing flexible working hours or new rotas to help reduce the effects of a cold snap What can I do ?
If you and your colleagues are really struggling , raise the issue with your manager and ask if you can make up the time another day or take some time off as annual leave .
But ultimately @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision whether your specific environment is warm enough to work or not .

Now, there's some advice issued for those of us wondering how cold it really has to get before we don't have to work.
And it's not good news for those hoping for a cheeky day off.
Dawn Brown, HR expert at MHR says: "Working in a cold environment can cause employees to become tired as they are using up extra energy in order to keep warm and cause them to lose concentration and focus which can affect their decision making."
Is there a minimum or maximum temperature?
Not really. But employers are legally obliged to provide a “reasonable” temperature in the workplace, under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
In its Approved Code of Practice, it suggests the minimum temperature in a workplace should normally be at least 16C.
If the work involves rigorous physical effort, the temperature should be at least 13C.
What happens if it's below 13C?
If the temperature falls below this level, employers should act and take the relevant steps to help bring the temperature in the office or workplace back up to that temperature, for instance by providing additional heating.
“The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require employers to make a suitable assessment of the risks to the health and safety of their employees, and take action where necessary and where reasonably practicable. It highlights that the temperature of the workplace is one of the potential hazards that employers should address to meet their legal obligations", Dawn Brown adds.
What else should employers do?
Employers are advised to
Give employees regular breaks
Provide plenty of opportunities to drink a hot drink
Take measures to reduce exposure to the cold and draughts
Employers could consider introducing flexible working hours or new rotas to help reduce the effects of a cold snap
What can I do?
If you and your colleagues are really struggling, raise the issue with your manager and ask if you can make up the time another day or take some time off as annual leave.
But ultimately it’s your manager’s decision whether your specific environment is warm enough to work or not.


thedailyecho--2020-01-29--Wales introduces smacking ban despite concerns it could deter visiting English parents

THE Welsh Assembly has voted to introduce a smacking ban in Wales leading to questions over whether England should do the same .
Assembly Members voted 36 to 14 in the Senedd on Tuesday in favour of the Welsh Government bill , which sees the country join 58 other nations including Scotland to end the physical punishment of children .
Ministers say the legislation will come into force in 2022 after gaining Royal Assent despite concerns being raised it could deter parents from England holidaying in Wales .
Welsh Conservative AM Janet Finch-Saunders said : `` I do n't want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm not going to Wales as I 'm unclear about the law and I ca n't reasonably parent my children ' .
`` We do n't want reports of people coming on holiday to Llandudno and suddenly getting a knock on the door of their hotel , where somebody has accused them of smacking their child and they 're completely oblivious to this . ''
Other opponents of the new law say it will criminalise parents and increase pressure on already-stretched social services .
The public have been promised an extensive awareness campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ First Minister Mark Drakeford said 'times had changed ' and physically disciplining children was no longer a part of modern society .
He said : `` I 'm proud Wales has taken this step and once again put children 's rights at the heart of what we do here in Wales .
`` Protecting children and giving them the best start in life should always be our priority .
`` Times have changed and there is no place in a modern society for the physical punishment of children .
`` Wales joins Scotland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ UK to see through a positive change to this key piece of legislation . ''
The law change will remove the common law defence of reasonable punishment which is currently available to parental figures if accused of assault or battery against a child .
It is the first divergence of core criminal law between Wales and England , where parents would still be able to legally physically punish a child as long as it is deemed 'reasonable ' .
The Children ( Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment ) ( Wales ) Bill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Social Services Julie Morgan , who said there was 'no such thing as a loving smack ' .
She said : `` Physical punishment has no place here in Wales - there is no such thing as a loving smack and no justifiable reason for a big person to hit a little person .
`` I 'm delighted we have voted to change the law to help protect our children and future generations . ''
She added : `` The change in law will bring clarity for parents , professionals and children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acceptable in Wales . ''
But opponents of the law change said it would do nothing to help children at risk of being abused and would have a 'negative impact ' on families .
Dr Ashley Frawley , a sociologist at Swansea University and spokeswoman for the Be Reasonable Wales campaign , said : `` The smacking ban bill is simply bad policy .
`` It will result in highly negative intervention in good families , increased pressure on beleaguered social services departments and will do nothing to help children who are genuinely @ @ @ @ @ @

Assembly Members voted 36 to 14 in the Senedd on Tuesday in favour of the Welsh Government bill, which sees the country join 58 other nations including Scotland to end the physical punishment of children.
Ministers say the legislation will come into force in 2022 after gaining Royal Assent despite concerns being raised it could deter parents from England holidaying in Wales.
Welsh Conservative AM Janet Finch-Saunders said: "I don't want people to be thinking, 'I'm not going to Wales as I'm unclear about the law and I can't reasonably parent my children'.
"We don't want reports of people coming on holiday to Llandudno and suddenly getting a knock on the door of their hotel, where somebody has accused them of smacking their child and they're completely oblivious to this."
Other opponents of the new law say it will criminalise parents and increase pressure on already-stretched social services.
The public have been promised an extensive awareness campaign before the implementation of the law.
First Minister Mark Drakeford said 'times had changed' and physically disciplining children was no longer a part of modern society.
He said: "I'm proud Wales has taken this step and once again put children's rights at the heart of what we do here in Wales.
"Protecting children and giving them the best start in life should always be our priority.
"Times have changed and there is no place in a modern society for the physical punishment of children.
"Wales joins Scotland in being the first parts of the UK to see through a positive change to this key piece of legislation."
The law change will remove the common law defence of reasonable punishment which is currently available to parental figures if accused of assault or battery against a child.
It is the first divergence of core criminal law between Wales and England, where parents would still be able to legally physically punish a child as long as it is deemed 'reasonable'.
The Children (Abolition of Defence of Reasonable Punishment) (Wales) Bill was led by Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services Julie Morgan, who said there was 'no such thing as a loving smack'.
She said: "Physical punishment has no place here in Wales - there is no such thing as a loving smack and no justifiable reason for a big person to hit a little person.
"I'm delighted we have voted to change the law to help protect our children and future generations."
She added: "The change in law will bring clarity for parents, professionals and children that physically punishing a child is not acceptable in Wales."
But opponents of the law change said it would do nothing to help children at risk of being abused and would have a 'negative impact' on families.
Dr Ashley Frawley, a sociologist at Swansea University and spokeswoman for the Be Reasonable Wales campaign, said: "The smacking ban bill is simply bad policy.
"It will result in highly negative intervention in good families, increased pressure on beleaguered social services departments and will do nothing to help children who are genuinely at risk of abuse."


thedailyecho--2020-01-30--Man left with 'potentially life-threatening' injuries after Hamble Lane collision

A MAN is fighting for his life in hospital following a serious collision on a busy Southampton road .
The @ @ @ @ @ , Bursledon , this morning at around 5.30am , involving a vehicle and a male @ @ @ @ @ Following initial treatment at the scene , the cyclist was taken to University Hospital Southampton @ @ @ @ @ potentially life-threatening injuries '' .
• Busy Southampton road closes in both directions following crash @ @ @ @ @ Ambulance Service said : `` We received a 999 call at 05.33am with the caller @ @ @ @ @ a vehicle and a cyclist on Hamble Lane , Bursledon .
`` We sent two @ @ @ @ @ leader in a rapid response vehicle and an ambulance officer in a rapid response vehicle @ @ @ @ @ Hamble Lane and the footpath has now reopened .
Police shut the road for around @ @ @ @ @ junctions with Portsmouth Road and Hound Road .

The accident happened on Hamble Lane, Bursledon, yesterday at around 5.30am, involving a vehicle and a male cyclist in his 50s.
Following initial treatment at the scene, the cyclist was taken to University Hospital Southampton where he remains with "potentially life-threatening injuries".
A spokesperson for South Central Ambulance Service said: "We received a 999 call at 05.33am with the caller reporting a serious collision between a vehicle and a cyclist on Hamble Lane, Bursledon.
"We sent two ambulances, a paramedic team leader in a rapid response vehicle and an ambulance officer in a rapid response vehicle to the scene."
Police had shut Hamble Lane for around one mile this morning between junctions with Portsmouth Road and Hound Road.


thedailyecho--2020-01-30--Love-crazed New Forest care home worker Adam Bruce harassed colleague and disclosed sexual photos of

Love-crazed New Forest care home worker Adam Bruce harassed colleague and disclosed sexual photos of her on Facebook

A LOVE-crazed stalker “ decorated ” his colleague ’ s car in condoms and her underwear .
Adam Bruce , 28 , became embroiled in an affair with his married colleague – who was in an open relationship .
But when the woman broke off the affair , Bruce began to harass her with a “ barrage ” of abusive and racist messages .
He later “ decorated ” her car with condoms and her underwear as she returned from holiday .
Bruce also disclosed private sexual photographs of the woman on Facebook .
Now the care worker has been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to disclosing private sexual photographs and stalking .
Southampton Crown Court heard how Bruce met his victim in 2018 after they began working together at a care home in the New Forest .
Prosecutor Simon Foster said the pair began a four month affair in 2019 .
But he said that the woman later broke of the relationship .
The court heard that between August and December , Bruce “ relentlessly ” sent abusive messages to the victim , some of which included reference to her country of origin .
Bruce also posted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Facebook page .
Mr Foster added : “ He also decorated her car with condoms and her underwear.
” In mitigation , Edward Warren said Bruce had entered into the woman ’ s “ open marriage ” with the husband ’ s consent .
Mr Warren said that the woman had conceived a child during the course of their relationship , which was terminated , and Bruce believed it was his .
He said this caused Bruce “ great distress ” .
Sentencing Bruce , of East View Road , Ringwood , to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two years , including a nine-month curfew , Judge Nicholas Rowland said : “ These are unpleasant offences .
It is said this was a complicated relationship between you three and I have no doubt it was .
“ But there is absolutely no excuse for the way you behaved , which was dreadful .
“ You subjected this lady to a campaign of harassment.
” Bruce was ordered to complete 30 days of rehabilitation activity requirement .

Adam Bruce, 28, became embroiled in an affair with his married colleague – who was in an open relationship.
But when the woman broke off the affair, Bruce began to harass her with a “barrage” of abusive and racist messages.
He later “decorated” her car with condoms and her underwear as she returned from holiday.
Bruce also disclosed private sexual photographs of the woman on Facebook.
Now the care worker has been given a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to disclosing private sexual photographs and stalking.
Southampton Crown Court heard how Bruce met his victim in 2018 after they began working together at a care home in the New Forest.
Prosecutor Simon Foster said Bruce and the woman began an affair in April 2018.
But he said that the woman later broke of the relationship in May 2019.
The court heard that between August and December, Bruce “relentlessly” sent abusive messages to the victim, some of which included reference to her country of origin.
Bruce also posted naked pictures of the woman on his Facebook page.
Mr Foster added: “He also decorated her car with condoms and her underwear.”
In mitigation, Edward Warren said Bruce had entered into the woman’s “open marriage” with the husband’s consent.
Mr Warren said that the woman had conceived a child during the course of their relationship, which was terminated, and Bruce believed it was his.
He said this caused Bruce “great distress”.
Sentencing Bruce, of East View Road, Ringwood, to a 12-month sentence, suspended for two years, including a nine-month electronically-monitored curfew, Judge Nicholas Rowland said: “These are unpleasant offences. It is said this was a complicated relationship between you three and I have no doubt it was.
“But there is absolutely no excuse for the way you behaved, which was dreadful.
“You subjected this lady to a campaign of harassment.”
Bruce was also ordered to complete 30 days of rehabilitation activity requirement and an indefinite restraining order imposed to protect the victim.


thedailyecho--2020-01-30--Ageas Bowl cricket fans urinate in gardens and verbally abuse West End residents

HAMPSHIRE residents have complained of being abused , blocked in their homes and of cricket fans urinating in their gardens .
West End residents made 62 complaints to Eastleigh Borough Council ( EBC ) relating to cricket matches at the Ageas Bowl last year .
They claim to have suffered verbal abuse , vehicles blocking their drives , litter and fans urinating against walls .
One resident claims to have been physically assaulted .
It comes following a report by the borough council highlighting residents ’ complaints about the internationally acclaimed venue during 2019 .
The report shows an 88 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which saw only seven .
The rise has been blamed on an increase in the number of games – with ICC World Cup matches , a one day international and the T20 limited-overs matches all played at the venue last year .
Members of the Pavilions Residents Group who live in Noyce Crescent and Bamber Close say they have met with the borough council to find a solution .
However , they claim speaking to the Ageas Bowl has been like “ speaking to a brick wall ” .
One resident said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ battle .
Ageas has taken no ownership of the issue .
It has been absolutely swamped .
`` One resident sat in the road to stop cars coming in .
I would like a steward to stop people parking here.
” Pavilions resident , Jenny Allen , 31 , added : “ It has been a real drama .
I have seen fans littering , people have been abused .
The main issue is cars blocking access for emergency services.
” Meanwhile , others have called for security gates , double yellow lines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bosses at Eastleigh Borough Council say they are working with the Ageas Bowl to address the issues , but no decisions about how to resolve the complaints have yet been made .
A spokesperson for the Ageas Bowl said it was considering “ a number of initiatives ” to resolve the issues .
The spokesperson added : “ These issues were primarily driven by tickets being purchased through third-party resale sites – meaning we were unable to communicate transport arrangements .
“ We continue to work with the council and residents and are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with these issues .
“

West End residents made 62 complaints to Eastleigh Borough Council (EBC) relating to cricket matches at the Ageas Bowl last year.
They claim to have suffered verbal abuse, vehicles blocking their drives, litter and fans urinating against walls.
One resident claims to have been physically assaulted.
It comes following a report by the borough council highlighting residents’ complaints about the internationally acclaimed venue during 2019.
The report shows an 88 per cent increase in complaints from 2018, which saw only seven.
The rise has been blamed on an increase in the number of games – with ICC World Cup matches, a one day international and the T20 limited-overs matches all played at the venue last year.
Members of the Pavilions Residents Group who live in Noyce Crescent and Bamber Close say they have met with the borough council to find a solution.
However, they claim speaking to the Ageas Bowl has been like “speaking to a brick wall”.
One resident said: “It has been an ongoing battle. Ageas has taken no ownership of the issue. It has been absolutely swamped.
"One resident sat in the road to stop cars coming in. I would like a steward to stop people parking here.”
Pavilions resident, Jenny Allen, 31, added: “It has been a real drama. I have seen fans littering, people have been abused. The main issue is cars blocking access for emergency services.”
Meanwhile, others have called for security gates, double yellow lines to be painted and parking permits.
Bosses at Eastleigh Borough Council say they are working with the Ageas Bowl to address the issues, but no decisions about how to resolve the complaints have yet been made.
A spokesperson for the Ageas Bowl said it was considering “a number of initiatives” to resolve the issues.
The spokesperson added: “These issues were primarily driven by tickets being purchased through third-party resale sites – meaning we were unable to communicate transport arrangements.
“We continue to work with the council and residents and are considering a number of initiatives to deal with these issues. “


thedailyecho--2020-01-30--Eastleigh woman stumbles upon naked man asleep at front gate

AN EASTLEIGH woman stumbled upon a naked man sleeping at her front gate .
Walking to her car she found him curled up wearing just a grey hat and sliders at 7.30am on Tuesday .
When she disturbed the man - described as black and in his thirties - he looked `` genuinely embarrassed '' According to the Ovington Gardens resident who wished to remain unnamed , the man got up , covered himself with his hands and then fled towards Eastleigh College .
Worried for his welfare she phoned the police .
She said : `` This morning ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car to see a naked man asleep in front of the gate that leads to my garden .
`` I waited a while to see if he was moving .
`` He noticed I was there so got up , covered himself with his hands and ran off towards the colleges .
`` I rang 101 and reported it , as this was 7.30am this morning and there are a lot of schools around here .
`` I don ’ t think the man was out to cause offence or hurt anyway as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may have been in danger or hurt .
`` He had no clothes on apart from a grey hat and sliders . ''
A police spokesperson said : `` I can confirm we did receive a report of a naked man seen in Ovington Gardens , Eastleigh , just before 7.40am on Tuesday , however , there was no requirement for officers to attend . ''
According to a spokesperson from Eastleigh College , the man was not seen on the college premises .

Walking to her car she found him curled up wearing just a grey hat and sliders at 7.30am on Tuesday.
When she disturbed the man - described as black and in his thirties - he looked "genuinely embarrassed"
According to the Ovington Gardens resident who wished to remain unnamed, the man got up, covered himself with his hands and then fled towards Eastleigh College.
Worried for his welfare she phoned the police.
She said: "This morning (Tuesday) I walked out to my car to see a naked man asleep in front of the gate that leads to my garden.
"I waited a while to see if he was moving.
"He noticed I was there so got up, covered himself with his hands and ran off towards the colleges.
"I rang 101 and reported it, as this was 7.30am this morning and there are a lot of schools around here.
"I don’t think the man was out to cause offence or hurt anyway as he looked genuinely embarrassed, but he may have been in danger or hurt.
"He had no clothes on apart from a grey hat and sliders."
A police spokesperson said: "I can confirm we did receive a report of a naked man seen in Ovington Gardens, Eastleigh, just before 7.40am on Tuesday, however, there was no requirement for officers to attend."
According to a spokesperson from Eastleigh College, the man was not seen on the college premises.


thedailyecho--2020-01-30--Royston Smith and Christopher Hammond row over Brexit

A ROW over how to mark Brexit has broken out between two city bosses .
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith and Southampton City Council leader Christopher Hammond have voiced their views on how to mark the country ’ s departure from the European Union on Friday .
The news comes as last week Mr Smith sent a letter to the leader of the council asking the authority to fly the Union Flag from civic buildings and light up the civic centre clock tower in red , white and blue .
In his letter Mr Smith said : “ At 23.00 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cease to be a member of the European Union .
I understand that not everyone will welcome our departure but it is now a reality .
Our entry was not universally popular either but that didn ’ t prevent us from flying the European Union Flag on public buildings .
This new reality should be treated no differently in my opinion.
” He said that time for division is “ behind us ” .
“ We must now come together as a country and look to our future as an independent nation , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and more widely on the global stage , ” Mr Smith wrote in his letter .
Cllr Hammond confirmed to have received a letter from Mr Smith and said the Southampton Itchen MP will get a response in “ due course ” .
But talking to the Local Democracy Reporting Service Cllr Hammond added : “ As a city , we ’ re proud of our country – so we will continue to fly the Union flag over the Civic Centre , as it is throughout most of the year .
Rather than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Royston could ask his Government to give us all a bank holiday , so that we can each decide how we ’ d like to mark the day.
” It has not been confirmed whether the clock tower in the city will be lit up in red , white and blue .
The withdrawal agreement was signed off by key European parliamentary committees last week after it received approval from MPs in Westminster .
An 11-month transition period is set to start in February .

Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith and Southampton City Council leader Christopher Hammond have voiced their views on how to mark the country’s departure from the European Union on Friday.
The news comes as last week Mr Smith sent a letter to the leader of the council asking the authority to fly the Union Flag from civic buildings and light up the civic centre clock tower in red, white and blue.
In his letter Mr Smith said: “At 23.00 on Friday 31st January this country will cease to be a member of the European Union. I understand that not everyone will welcome our departure but it is now a reality. Our entry was not universally popular either but that didn’t prevent us from flying the European Union Flag on public buildings. This new reality should be treated no differently in my opinion.”
He said that time for division is “behind us”.
“We must now come together as a country and look to our future as an independent nation, trading freely with our friends and neighbours and more widely on the global stage,”Mr Smith wrote in his letter.
Cllr Hammond confirmed to have received a letter from Mr Smith and said the Southampton Itchen MP will get a response in “due course”.
But talking to the Local Democracy Reporting Service Cllr Hammond added: “As a city, we’re proud of our country – so we will continue to fly the Union flag over the Civic Centre, as it is throughout most of the year. Rather than tokenistic coins or lighting gestures, perhaps Royston could ask his Government to give us all a bank holiday, so that we can each decide how we’d like to mark the day.”
It has not been confirmed whether the clock tower in the city will be lit up in red, white and blue. The withdrawal agreement was signed off by key European parliamentary committees last week after it received approval from MPs in Westminster. An 11-month transition period is set to start in February.


thedailyecho--2020-01-30--Baffi Pizza on Portswood Road closes due to rent increase

AN ITALIAN restaurant in Southampton has suddenly closed after it was hit by doubling rent prices and rising business rates .
Baffi Pizza , situated near Sainsburys on Portswood Road , Portswood , is now shut after almost three years of serving Neapolitan-style pizzas .
The family-run restaurant opened in August 2017 , three years after Barclays Bank - which was previously based in the building - closed .
The pizza specialist company was one of four branches that the Famiglia Di Baffi family ran in the UK , alongside other restaurants that remain open in Canford Cliffs , Southbourne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moved its chefs and manager to its other Baffi branches in Dorset , four front-of-house staff lost their jobs .
Portswood councillor Gordon Cooper said : “ Any business closing on Portswood High Street is to be regretted .
“ I ’ m very concerned that the high street remains vibrant and encourage other businesses to apply for trade there , in order to keep it as a place people want to go to .
“ We have to think creatively about how to use the high street in the future.
” Director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ Portswood Baffi has been our flagship restaurant opening in 2018 , and with a strong student following , we were happy and proud to offer more affordable deals for the whole community .
“ Following a recent review of the rent , our London-based landlord and their agent requested a huge increase almost doubling the rent .
“ After much negotiation to try to agree on a more commercially viable rent , we were unable to reach an agreement and therefore regrettably we were left with no other choice than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that we spent time and money on , and loved transforming from a disused bank to a vital and much loved part of the Portswood community .
“ We are incredibly sad to have lost our loyal Portswood customers and even sadder our employees .
As a husband and wife team the Famiglia tag line is so much more than the tag line .
“ We hope to look for another unit in the Portswood area and reopen soon .
”

Baffi Pizza, situated near Sainsburys on Portswood Road, Portswood, is now shut after almost three years of serving Neapolitan-style pizzas.
The family-run restaurant opened in August 2017, three years after Barclays Bank - which was previously based in the building - closed.
The pizza specialist company was one of four branches that the Famiglia Di Baffi family ran in the UK, alongside other restaurants that remain open in Canford Cliffs, Southbourne and Poole.
While the restaurant has moved its chefs and manager to its other Baffi branches in Dorset, four front-of-house staff lost their jobs.
Portswood councillor Gordon Cooper said: “Any business closing on Portswood High Street is to be regretted.
“I’m very concerned that the high street remains vibrant and encourage other businesses to apply for trade there, in order to keep it as a place people want to go to.
“We have to think creatively about how to use the high street in the future.”
Director of Baffi Pizza, Harriet Ellis, said: “Portswood Baffi has been our flagship restaurant opening in 2018, and with a strong student following, we were happy and proud to offer more affordable deals for the whole community.
“Following a recent review of the rent, our London-based landlord and their agent requested a huge increase almost doubling the rent.
“After much negotiation to try to agree on a more commercially viable rent, we were unable to reach an agreement and therefore regrettably we were left with no other choice than to close the restaurant - a restaurant that we spent time and money on, and loved transforming from a disused bank to a vital and much loved part of the Portswood community.
“We are incredibly sad to have lost our loyal Portswood customers and even sadder our employees. As a husband and wife team the Famiglia tag line is so much more than the tag line.
“We hope to look for another unit in the Portswood area and reopen soon.”


thedailyecho--2020-01-30--Travel misery at Eastleigh Station and on the M27 until next week


thedailyecho--2020-01-30--Broken down vehicle on M27 between Bursledon and Hedge End

A BROKEN down vehicle is blocking a lane on the M27 .
Drivers heading westbound face delays between Junction 8 @ @ @ @ @ Hedge End .
Hampshire 's live travel service , ROMANSE , tweed : `` One @ @ @ @ @ down vehicle between J8/A3024 Bursledon and J7/A334 HedgeEnd , short delays on approach . ''

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