thedailyecho--2020-02-27--Traffic restriction plans for Eastleigh put forward

HAMPSHIRE motorists are being warned of plans for traffic restrictions across the county .
The new traffic restrictions would affect roads in Bishopstoke , Fair Oak and Horton Heath .
It is hoped the work will reduce danger to motorists and pedestrians , improve traffic flow and amenities .
According to Eastleigh Borough Council , the restrictions will take six weeks to be implemented .
The council proposes to introduce “ No waiting at any time ” restrictions in the following roads : Bodmin Road , Cotton Close , East Drive , Fair Oak Road , Hamilton Road , Sedgwick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Proposals have been made to introduce an additional “ No waiting Monday to Friday 8am to 9am and 3 to 4pm ” restriction in Underwood Road .
Meanwhile , the council plans other restrictions across Hedge End , West End and Botley , which is expected to be completed in early May if it is approved by committee on March 30 .
It plans to remove an experimental traffic regulation in Upper St Helens Road , Hedge End .
This would involve removing “ No waiting at any time ” restrictions on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Road between Lyons Place and Stockholm Drive .
The “ No waiting Monday to Friday 10am to 11am and 2pm to 3pm ” restrictions on the south side of Upper St Helens Road would also be removed .
The council is proposing “ No waiting at any time ” restrictions in Heath House Close ; Heath House Lane ; Lyons Place ; Stockholm Drive ; Upper St Helens Road .
As previously reported , plans for a £2.5m project to tackle a major traffic bottleneck at Junction 7 of the M27 have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ regulate traffic flow are also set to be installed at the junction of Thornhill Park Road and Hinkler Road .

The new traffic restrictions would affect roads in Bishopstoke, Fair Oak and Horton Heath. It is hoped the work will reduce danger to motorists and pedestrians, improve traffic flow and amenities.
According to Eastleigh Borough Council, the restrictions will take six weeks to be implemented.
The council proposes to introduce “No waiting at any time” restrictions in the following roads: Bodmin Road, Cotton Close, East Drive, Fair Oak Road, Hamilton Road, Sedgwick Road, Shears Road and Underwood Road.
Proposals have been made to introduce an additional “No waiting Monday to Friday 8am to 9am and 3 to 4pm” restriction in Underwood Road.
Meanwhile, the council plans other restrictions across Hedge End, West End and Botley, which is expected to be completed in early May if it is approved by committee on March 30.
It plans to remove an experimental traffic regulation in Upper St Helens Road, Hedge End.
This would involve removing “No waiting at any time” restrictions on the south side of Upper St Helens Road between Lyons Place and Stockholm Drive.
The “No waiting Monday to Friday 10am to 11am and 2pm to 3pm” restrictions on the south side of Upper St Helens Road would also be removed.
The council is proposing “No waiting at any time” restrictions in Heath House Close; Heath House Lane; Lyons Place; Stockholm Drive; Upper St Helens Road.
As previously reported, plans for a £2.5m project to tackle a major traffic bottleneck at Junction 7 of the M27 have been unveiled. New traffic lights expected to regulate traffic flow are also set to be installed at the junction of Thornhill Park Road and Hinkler Road.


thedailyecho--2020-02-27--"No timescale for repair" on Salisbury landslip incident says rail chiefs

THERE is `` no timescale for repair '' after the Salisbury railway landslip , according to Network Rail Wessex .
Commuters were warned that they could face two months of travel disruption after a landslide blocked a railway line between Romsey and Salisbury on Tuesday February 18 .
The incident meant that the railway needs `` substantial repair work '' and this is expected to take up to two months to fix .
Now , rail chiefs are saying there is `` no timescale for repair at present '' , but have ensured residents that they are doing everything they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rail Wessex twitter account said : `` We apologise to those affected by the landslip that has closed the line between Salisbury and Dean .
Our geotechnical team are on site analysing and planning the repair .
Unfortunately , the field next to the site remains flooded .
`` This is preventing us accessing the site with heavy machinery .
We have no timescales for repair at present , but are doing everything we can to get the line reopened to passenger trains as quickly as possible .
We will share any updates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' As previously reported , replacement busses have been arranged , running between Romsey and Southampton , calling at Chandler 's Ford and Eastleigh , as well as between Salisbury and Southampton , calling at Redbridge and Milbrook .

Commuters were warned that they could face two months of travel disruption after a landslide blocked a railway line between Romsey and Salisbury on Tuesday February 18.
The incident meant that the railway needs "substantial repair work" and this is expected to take up to two months to fix.
Now, rail chiefs are saying there is "no timescale for repair at present", but have ensured residents that they are doing everything they can.
A spokesperson on the Network Rail Wessex twitter account said: "We apologise to those affected by the landslip that has closed the line between Salisbury and Dean. Our geotechnical team are on site analysing and planning the repair. Unfortunately, the field next to the site remains flooded.
"This is preventing us accessing the site with heavy machinery. We have no timescales for repair at present, but are doing everything we can to get the line reopened to passenger trains as quickly as possible. We will share any updates as soon as they are available."
As previously reported, replacement busses have been arranged, running between Romsey and Southampton, calling at Chandler's Ford and Eastleigh, as well as between Salisbury and Southampton, calling at Redbridge and Milbrook.


thedailyecho--2020-02-27--Romsey school issues warning over Coronavirus scare

A ROMSEY school has issued a warning to parents over the coronavirus .
The Romsey School has confirmed in an @ @ @ @ @ have gone home as a `` precautionary measure '' .
Though it is not known @ @ @ @ @ or students have got the virus .
An official statement said : `` There have @ @ @ @ @ any member of the school community having the coronavirus .
`` Any pupils who have @ @ @ @ @ as a precautionary measure .
`` It is important to follow the guidance provided by @ @ @ @ @ do want to reassure parents and pupils that the school is a safe place to @ @ @ @ @ the situation closely . ''
The Romsey School has been contacted for comment .

The Romsey School has confirmed in an official statement that some students have gone home as a "precautionary measure".
Though it is not known whether any members of staff or students have got the virus.
An official statement said: "There have been no known cases of any member of the school community having the coronavirus.
"Any pupils who have gone home have done so as a precautionary measure.
"It is important to follow the guidance provided by Public Health England. We do want to reassure parents and pupils that the school is a safe place to be and we are monitoring the situation closely."
The Romsey School has been contacted for comment.
More to follow.


thedailyecho--2020-02-27--NHS staff at Southampton General Hospital 'being urged to shave facial hair' over coronavirus fears

STAFF at Southampton General Hospital have been told to shave to help limit the spread of coronavirus , it has been reported .
The news comes as cases of the condition were confirmed in Liverpool and London , bringing the total number of UK cases to 15 .
Ministers have said they expect more cases to emerge , and in Italy more than 400 people have been confirmed to have coronavirus .
IMAGE : A chart showing which types of facial hair are acceptable for NHS workers at Southampton General Hospital A doctor 's surgery near Romsey closed today over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said it may be closed tomorrow .
According to a national newspaper , NHS staff at Southampton General Hospital have been urged to shave to help limit the spread of the virus .
The Health and Safety Executive says stubble and beards `` make it impossible to get a good seal of the mask to the face '' .
Thorough hand-washing , maintaining distance from others , and avoiding hand-shakes are among the most effective measures for reducing your risk of catching coronavirus , experts say .
As fears intensify over the European @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said everyday precautions like carrying hand sanitiser are the best tools to protect against contracting the illness .
Covering your mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve when you cough or sneeze , rather than your hands , and binning used tissues immediately is also helpful , according to NHS guidance .
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW : How long can the virus survive on an object ?
Studies on related viruses like Sars have shown that the germs can survive anything from a number of hours to several days , depending @ @ @ @ @ @ @ humidity , said Leeds University virologist Stephen Griffin .
He told BBC Breakfast it was related to the amount of virus on an object , and as you reduce the amount its longevity gets `` severely shortened '' .
`` By and large these are very fragile viruses , easily disinfected with alcohols and bleach , '' he said .
- What is the best way to avoid picking it up ?
Dr Griffin and GP Dr Rosemary Leonard agreed that good hand hygiene is the most effective deterrent .
Dr Leonard said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fingers , under nails , and all surfaces on the hands and wrists , is the `` most important thing you can do in terms of stopping the transmission of this virus '' .
`` The previous Sars outbreak was stopped by good hand-washing , '' she added .
Avoid touching your mouth with your hands , maintain `` social distance '' from other people , and stop shaking hands , the experts said .
- Does a strong constitution make me safe and can you catch the virus twice ?
Typically , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the immune system kicks in and develops antibodies which prevent a patient catching the condition again .
`` In general , once you 've had it as long as your immune system is working properly ... you should not get it again '' , said Dr Leonard .
She said there was not enough information surrounding reports of a woman in Japan who is said to have caught the virus twice to be confident that was the case .
Healthy people who have generally strong defences against colds and other illnesses are not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said , adding : `` Having other illnesses has no relation to this virus in particular whatsoever . ''
Health professionals have advised people to get flu vaccines if they have not already done so , as you are more vulnerable to a second illness if your body is already fighting one infection .
A mask will prevent some viral spread when it is new but once it becomes damp `` they hardly stop anything '' , Dr Leonard said .
But a mask can help by stopping someone touching their face and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ its website says : `` Many masks rely on a good seal against the face so that , when you breathe air in , it is drawn into the filter material where the air is cleaned .
If there are any gaps around the edges of the mask , 'dirty ' air will pass through these gaps and into your lungs .
`` If you are clean-shaven when wearing tight-fitting masks ( i.e .
those which rely on a good seal to the face ) , this will help prevent leakage of contaminated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and into your lungs . ''
The Daily Echo has contacted Southampton General Hospital for more information .

The news comes as cases of the condition were confirmed in Liverpool and London, bringing the total number of UK cases to 15.
Ministers have said they expect more cases to emerge, and in Italy more than 400 people have been confirmed to have coronavirus.
IMAGE: A chart showing which types of facial hair are acceptable for NHS workers at Southampton General Hospital
A doctor's surgery near Romsey closed today over a coronavirus scare, and a spokesperson said it may be closed tomorrow.
According to a national newspaper, NHS staff at Southampton General Hospital have been urged to shave to help limit the spread of the virus.
The Health and Safety Executive says stubble and beards "make it impossible to get a good seal of the mask to the face".
Thorough hand-washing, maintaining distance from others, and avoiding hand-shakes are among the most effective measures for reducing your risk of catching coronavirus, experts say.
As fears intensify over the European spread of Covid-19, health professionals have said everyday precautions like carrying hand sanitiser are the best tools to protect against contracting the illness.
Covering your mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve when you cough or sneeze, rather than your hands, and binning used tissues immediately is also helpful, according to NHS guidance.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
How long can the virus survive on an object?
Studies on related viruses like Sars have shown that the germs can survive anything from a number of hours to several days, depending on the surface and its temperature and humidity, said Leeds University virologist Stephen Griffin.
He told BBC Breakfast it was related to the amount of virus on an object, and as you reduce the amount its longevity gets "severely shortened".
"By and large these are very fragile viruses, easily disinfected with alcohols and bleach," he said.
- What is the best way to avoid picking it up?
Dr Griffin and GP Dr Rosemary Leonard agreed that good hand hygiene is the most effective deterrent.
Dr Leonard said a 20-second routine, tackling areas between fingers, under nails, and all surfaces on the hands and wrists, is the "most important thing you can do in terms of stopping the transmission of this virus".
"The previous Sars outbreak was stopped by good hand-washing," she added.
Avoid touching your mouth with your hands, maintain "social distance" from other people, and stop shaking hands, the experts said.
- Does a strong constitution make me safe and can you catch the virus twice?
Typically, after someone catches a viral illness, the immune system kicks in and develops antibodies which prevent a patient catching the condition again.
"In general, once you've had it as long as your immune system is working properly ... you should not get it again", said Dr Leonard.
She said there was not enough information surrounding reports of a woman in Japan who is said to have caught the virus twice to be confident that was the case.
Healthy people who have generally strong defences against colds and other illnesses are not better protected against Covid-19, Dr Griffin said, adding: "Having other illnesses has no relation to this virus in particular whatsoever."
Health professionals have advised people to get flu vaccines if they have not already done so, as you are more vulnerable to a second illness if your body is already fighting one infection.
- Are masks useful?
A mask will prevent some viral spread when it is new but once it becomes damp "they hardly stop anything", Dr Leonard said.
But a mask can help by stopping someone touching their face and mouth, she added.
Guidance on its website says: "Many masks rely on a good seal against the face so that, when you breathe air in, it is drawn into the filter material where the air is cleaned. If there are any gaps around the edges of the mask, 'dirty' air will pass through these gaps and into your lungs.
"If you are clean-shaven when wearing tight-fitting masks (i.e. those which rely on a good seal to the face), this will help prevent leakage of contaminated air around the edges of the mask and into your lungs."
The Daily Echo has contacted Southampton General Hospital for more information.


thedailyecho--2020-02-27--Prolific criminal with almost 200 offences facing prison over spate of purse thefts

A PROLIFIC Southampton criminal with almost 200 previous offences is facing a spell behind bars after committing a spate of purse thefts in the city .
Kelly Marie Loader , 40 , stole purses from six women and handbags from two others between May and September last year .
She then attempted to use bank cards from the purses of three of her victims in shops .
Now Loader , who has more than 100 previous offences involving theft and similar offences , as well as dozens of other offences , has admitted her most recent crime spree .
Appearing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who has 196 offences against her name , pleaded guilty to a total 14 new of offences , including six purse thefts and two handbag thefts .
She also admitted thefts from Southampton stores Poundland in May and Superdry in September , as well as an attempted theft and three counts of bank card fraud , which all took place in September .
Loader , of Olive Road , Southampton was told she faces the possibility of a prison sentence by a judge , who described her most recent spate of offences “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sentencing until March 12 , at Southampton Crown Court , to allow probation to put together a pre-sentence report on Loader .
Judge Peter Henry said : “ I will order a pre-sentence report but with your appalling record and the sheer number of offences , and very unpleasant offences , a custodial sentence is extremely likely .
”

Kelly Marie Loader, 40, stole purses from six women and handbags from two others between May and September last year.
She then attempted to use bank cards from the purses of three of her victims in shops.
Now Loader, who has more than 100 previous offences involving theft and similar offences, as well as dozens of other offences, has admitted her most recent crime spree.
Appearing at Southampton Crown Court, Loader, who has 196 offences against her name, pleaded guilty to a total 14 new of offences, including six purse thefts and two handbag thefts.
She also admitted thefts from Southampton stores Poundland in May and Superdry in September, as well as an attempted theft and three counts of bank card fraud, which all took place in September.
Loader, of Olive Road, Southampton was told she faces the possibility of a prison sentence by a judge, who described her most recent spate of offences “very unpleasant”.
But he postponed sentencing until March 12, at Southampton Crown Court, to allow probation to put together a pre-sentence report on Loader.
Judge Peter Henry said: “I will order a pre-sentence report but with your appalling record and the sheer number of offences, and very unpleasant offences, a custodial sentence is extremely likely.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-27--Reader letter: Junction is a potential death trap so why is it still in use?

PEOPLE in the city who cycle welcome the new cycle paths being created and hope for a renaissance of cycling @ @ @ @ @ the junction at the corner of Archers Road and the Avenue is a potential death @ @ @ @ @ accidents have been reported to Southampton City Council cycling officer but this junction is still @ @ @ @ @ council decide that a wait and see approach would work , and that people would @ @ @ @ @ junction if they left it alone ?
Two friends who use bicycles have had accidents @ @ @ @ @ use this route most days going into town from Portswood and have seen cars queuing @ @ @ @ @ They did not like my request for them not to wait on the cycle way @ @ @ @ @ be made a dead end , as has been done with other roads in the @ @

Unfortunately the junction at the corner of Archers Road and the Avenue is a potential death trap.
A number of accidents have been reported to Southampton City Council cycling officer but this junction is still in use.
Did the council decide that a wait and see approach would work, and that people would learn how to negotiate this junction if they left it alone?
Two friends who use bicycles have had accidents at this junction. I use this route most days going into town from Portswood and have seen cars queuing on the cycle way.
They did not like my request for them not to wait on the cycle way.
Surely Archers Road could be made a dead end, as has been done with other roads in the city?
Katherine Barbour
Green Party candidate for Portswood Ward


thedailyecho--2020-02-27--Surge in drug prescriptions in city to treat alcohol dependency

MORE prescription drugs are being dispensed to treat alcohol dependence in Southampton , figures show .
Addiction experts say the increase is expected given a rise in alcohol-related hospital admissions in the South East – although the rest of the country has seen fewer of the drugs prescribed .
New NHS Prescription Services statistics reveal that NHS Southampton CCG dispensed 715 prescriptions for the two main alcohol dependence drugs – acamprosate calcium and disulfiram – in 2018 .
It was 19 % more than during the previous year , in line with the rising number of admissions to hospital for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ national level .
But across England , the NHS prescribed fewer alcohol dependence drugs than any other since 2011 – while hospital admissions rose for the 15th successive year .
The vast majority of prescriptions in Southampton were for acamprosate calcium ( 80 % ) , used to help prevent people who have successfully achieved abstinence from alcohol relapsing .
The drug , which makes up the bulk of all alcohol dependence prescriptions nationally , is usually used in combination with counselling to reduce alcohol craving .
In Southampton , the remaining 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be used by those trying to achieve abstinence but who are worried about relapsing .
It deters someone from drinking by causing unpleasant physical reactions when they do , including nausea , chest pain and vomiting .
More prescriptions were dispensed in Southampton , and the number of alcohol-related hospital admissions in the South East rose to over 170,000 in 2018-19 – 6 % up on the year before .
Nuno Albuquerque , group treatment lead at addiction treatment specialists UKAT , said that with high rates of hospitalisation due to alcohol , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rates for the drugs across the country .
It is “ both confusing and worrying ” that prescriptions had reduced by 13 % in just three years across England , he added .
He said : “ What could be happening is that more and more people are turning to self-help approaches because they 're having difficulty in booking an appointment with their GP in the first place .
“ Someone in active addiction who has their 'moment of clarity ' and decides to ask for help in that moment will require an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they potentially need .
“ If this is n't possible , because of lengthy waiting times or lack of same-day appointment slots , the addict could try to go 'cold-turkey ' without the medical and professional support they need .
`` This in itself is extremely dangerous and not advised and could also explain the recent NHS statistics which show an alarming rise in the number of people being admitted into hospital for alcohol-related conditions , including withdrawal.
” Jo Churchill , Public Health Minister for Department of Health and Social Care , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with the highest number of alcohol-related admissions expect to prevent 50,000 admissions over five years .
She added : “ This has a terrible impact on their lives and their families .
Our aim is to see joined up services ensuring people can be directed to the appropriate place wherever and whenever they look for help . ''

Addiction experts say the increase is expected given a rise in alcohol-related hospital admissions in the South East – although the rest of the country has seen fewer of the drugs prescribed.
New NHS Prescription Services statistics reveal that NHS Southampton CCG dispensed 715 prescriptions for the two main alcohol dependence drugs – acamprosate calcium and disulfiram – in 2018.
It was 19% more than during the previous year, in line with the rising number of admissions to hospital for alcohol-related diagnoses at both a regional and national level.
But across England, the NHS prescribed fewer alcohol dependence drugs than any other since 2011 – while hospital admissions rose for the 15th successive year.
The vast majority of prescriptions in Southampton were for acamprosate calcium (80%), used to help prevent people who have successfully achieved abstinence from alcohol relapsing.
The drug, which makes up the bulk of all alcohol dependence prescriptions nationally, is usually used in combination with counselling to reduce alcohol craving.
In Southampton, the remaining 20% were for disulfiram, which can be used by those trying to achieve abstinence but who are worried about relapsing. It deters someone from drinking by causing unpleasant physical reactions when they do, including nausea, chest pain and vomiting.
More prescriptions were dispensed in Southampton, and the number of alcohol-related hospital admissions in the South East rose to over 170,000 in 2018-19 – 6% up on the year before.
Nuno Albuquerque, group treatment lead at addiction treatment specialists UKAT, said that with high rates of hospitalisation due to alcohol, he would expect to see higher prescribing rates for the drugs across the country.
It is “both confusing and worrying” that prescriptions had reduced by 13% in just three years across England, he added.
He said: “What could be happening is that more and more people are turning to self-help approaches because they're having difficulty in booking an appointment with their GP in the first place.
“Someone in active addiction who has their 'moment of clarity' and decides to ask for help in that moment will require an urgent appointment to get the prescribed drugs they potentially need.
“If this isn't possible, because of lengthy waiting times or lack of same-day appointment slots, the addict could try to go 'cold-turkey' without the medical and professional support they need.
"This in itself is extremely dangerous and not advised and could also explain the recent NHS statistics which show an alarming rise in the number of people being admitted into hospital for alcohol-related conditions, including withdrawal.”
Jo Churchill, Public Health Minister for Department of Health and Social Care, said alcohol care teams introduced in hospitals with the highest number of alcohol-related admissions expect to prevent 50,000 admissions over five years.
She added: “This has a terrible impact on their lives and their families. Our aim is to see joined up services ensuring people can be directed to the appropriate place wherever and whenever they look for help."


thedailyecho--2020-02-27--Eastleigh council tax cut for 17th consecutive year

EASTLEIGH residents are set to benefit from a council tax cut for the 17th consecutive year .
The Eastleigh Borough Council has announced that for the 17th year in a row , there will be a real term cut in its council tax .
It 's been confirmed that the real term cut is 1 % below December ’ s published Consumer Price Index for Council Tax in 2020-21 , and only 7.5 % of the total council tax bill for Eastleigh residents will go to the council .
This year , the average Eastleigh Borough Council element for a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meaning this comes out at just under £2.50 per week .
Council leader , Keith House , said : `` Our Council Tax for this year represents a real terms cut for 17 years in a row and this will continue for another three years making two decades of real term cuts for our residents.
” He added , “ We are providing high quality , value-for-money services whilst not increasing the Eastleigh Borough Council element of your Council Tax .
We believe this to be an unequalled record and commitment anywhere in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time avoiding significant reductions in our frontline services .
”

The Eastleigh Borough Council has announced that for the 17th year in a row, there will be a real term cut in its council tax.
It's been confirmed that the real term cut is 1% below December’s published Consumer Price Index for Council Tax in 2020-21, and only 7.5% of the total council tax bill for Eastleigh residents will go to the council.
This year, the average Eastleigh Borough Council element for a Band D household will cost £129.91, meaning this comes out at just under £2.50 per week.
Council leader, Keith House, said: "Our Council Tax for this year represents a real terms cut for 17 years in a row and this will continue for another three years making two decades of real term cuts for our residents.”
He added, “We are providing high quality, value-for-money services whilst not increasing the Eastleigh Borough Council element of your Council Tax. We believe this to be an unequalled record and commitment anywhere in the country, whilst at the same time avoiding significant reductions in our frontline services.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-27--'Lucy's Law' to ban puppy and kitten farms comes into effect in April

PUPPY and kitten farms will be banned under a new law coming into force this April .
Known as ‘ Lucy ’ s Law ’ , the legislation will prevent the animals being sold by a third party seller - like pet shops and commercial dealers - unless they bred them themselves .
• Mother and daughter who ran illegal puppy farm are ordered to pay back £600,000 The law , passed in Parliament in 2019 , is named after Lucy , a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who died in 2016 after being subjected to terrible conditions in a Welsh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyone who wants to buy or adopt a puppy or a kitten under six months old will have to deal directly with the person who bred the animal , or a rescue shelter .
Marc Abraham , founder of campaign group Pup Aid , said he was “ thrilled ” by the change to legislation , and said it was named after “ one of the sweetest , bravest dogs I ’ ve ever known , and is a fitting tribute to all the victims of the cruel third party puppy trade ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
Dogs and cats are often kept by “ farmers ” who breed them to produce multiple litters for profit .
The puppies and kittens are taken from their mothers at just a few weeks old , and advertised online or sold in pet shops .
The practice causes lifelong issues for the animals - including socialisation issues , and compromises their immune systems .
Lucy ’ s Law will enforce rules meaning puppies and kittens will be born and reared by their mothers in a safe environment for six months , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marc Abraham condemned puppy farming practices , saying , “ For years irresponsible breeders in the UK and abroad , so-called puppy farmers , have depended on commercial third party sellers – e.g .
dealers and pet shops – to keep their breeding dogs and puppies in horrific conditions hidden from the public.
” RSPCA chief executive , Chris Sherwood , said the ban , “ if properly enforced , will help protect thousands of puppies and their mothers who are the victims of this horrific trade .
“ Every year , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ devastating impact that the unscrupulous puppy trade has on dogs and their owners.
” In 2018 , the RSPCA ’ s inspectors received 4,397 complaints about the puppy trade in England alone - a 162 per cent increase on 2013 .

Known as ‘Lucy’s Law’, the legislation will prevent the animals being sold by a third party seller - like pet shops and commercial dealers - unless they bred them themselves.
The law, passed in Parliament in 2019, is named after Lucy, a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who died in 2016 after being subjected to terrible conditions in a Welsh puppy farm.
From April 2020, anyone who wants to buy or adopt a puppy or a kitten under six months old will have to deal directly with the person who bred the animal, or a rescue shelter.
Marc Abraham, founder of campaign group Pup Aid, said he was “thrilled” by the change to legislation, and said it was named after “one of the sweetest, bravest dogs I’ve ever known, and is a fitting tribute to all the victims of the cruel third party puppy trade”.
What is wrong with puppy farming?
Dogs and cats are often kept by “farmers” who breed them to produce multiple litters for profit. The puppies and kittens are taken from their mothers at just a few weeks old, and advertised online or sold in pet shops.
The practice causes lifelong issues for the animals - including socialisation issues, and compromises their immune systems.
Lucy’s Law will enforce rules meaning puppies and kittens will be born and reared by their mothers in a safe environment for six months, and sold from their place of birth.
Marc Abraham condemned puppy farming practices, saying, “For years irresponsible breeders in the UK and abroad, so-called puppy farmers, have depended on commercial third party sellers – e.g. dealers and pet shops – to keep their breeding dogs and puppies in horrific conditions hidden from the public.”
‘Horrific trade’
RSPCA chief executive, Chris Sherwood, said the ban, “if properly enforced, will help protect thousands of puppies and their mothers who are the victims of this horrific trade.
“Every year, the RSPCA’s officers see first-hand the devastating impact that the unscrupulous puppy trade has on dogs and their owners.”
In 2018, the RSPCA’s inspectors received 4,397 complaints about the puppy trade in England alone - a 162 per cent increase on 2013.


thedailyecho--2020-02-26--ARCHIVE PIC OF THE DAY: Southampton's French connection

Southampton has been forging links with Cherbourg as far back as 1913 .
More than 90 years ago the then mayor of Southampton , Henry Bowyer , invited his opposite number from Normandy to visit the city following a civic reception which was held in the French port a year earlier .
This photograph from the Daily Echo archive shows the party of dignitaries unfurling flags on Southampton Common .
The programme for September 11 , 1913 included visits to the Hartley College , forerunner of today ’ s university , demonstrations by the fire brigade , pageantry involving 7,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an enthusiastic send-off for the ship , St Louis taking the French visitors homes .
Later Cherbourg ’ s local paper reported : “ We have lived unforgettable hours.To the cries of “ Vive Cherbourg !
’ ’ and “ Vive La France ’ ’ , “ Vive L ’ Entente Cordiale ’ ’ the citizens of Southampton welcomes the delegates of Cherbourg .
“ Thousands of children in wonderful order have given us the most touching of sights.The remarkable children ’ s demonstration will leave us a lasting remembrance .
’ ’

More than 90 years ago the then mayor of Southampton, Henry Bowyer, invited his opposite number from Normandy to visit the city following a civic reception which was held in the French port a year earlier.
This photograph from the Daily Echo archive shows the party of dignitaries unfurling flags on Southampton Common.
The programme for September 11, 1913 included visits to the Hartley College, forerunner of today’s university, demonstrations by the fire brigade, pageantry involving 7,000 local youngsters, a civic lunch and an enthusiastic send-off for the ship, St Louis taking the French visitors homes.
Later Cherbourg’s local paper reported:“We have lived unforgettable hours.To the cries of “Vive Cherbourg!’’and “Vive La France’’,“Vive L’Entente Cordiale’’the citizens of Southampton welcomes the delegates of Cherbourg.
“Thousands of children in wonderful order have given us the most touching of sights.The remarkable children’s demonstration will leave us a lasting remembrance.’’


thedailyecho--2020-02-27--Poor road signs are putting drivers in danger, watchdog warns

EVER struggled to read a road sign because of an overgrown tree ?
Or maybe even half of the sign was missing .
According to an independent transport watchdog , that 's the situation facing drivers on roads every day .
Transport Focus says too many of the country ’ s road signs are damaged , confusing or out of date , leading to stress , wrong turns and dangerous last-minute manoeuvres among drivers .
It has now launched a campaign encouraging road users to report problems with signage across the 4,300 miles of motorway and A roads managed by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign features an online tool for motorists to report problems , including those that are obscured , damaged or don ’ t give accurate or useful information .
Transport Focus says it will then pass on the information to Highways England to sort individual problems and push for changes in policy .
Anthony Smith , chief executive of the independent watchdog Transport Focus , said : “ We want to hear from road users about signs and information that aren ’ t up to scratch .
We ’ ll use what you say @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easier and safer .
“ There is nothing more frustrating than missing your turnoff because the sign was hidden behind a tree or missing crucial information .
“ While we have some of the safest roads there are still too many signs which are broken , confusing or out of date .
If it ’ s not clear , it ’ s not safe.
” The Sort My Sign campaign aims to increase the usefulness and effectiveness of information on roads , including messages on electronic signs .
This will allow more road @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of time , improving safety and reducing stress .
It is calling for Highways England to sort broken or inaccurate signs ; provide better information during delays and unexpected disruption ; review the existing standards for signs on motorway and major ‘ A ’ roads .
The RAC has found that a fifth of drivers think poor road signage is the biggest problem on Britain ’ s roads .
RAC spokesman Rod Dennis said : “ While it might be Britain ’ s ongoing problem with potholes that attracts most of the headlines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ problem with our roads .
“ RAC data shows that among drivers who think the condition of the roads has worsened in the last 12 months , around one in five say it ’ s actually poor signage visibility that ’ s the problem , with a similar proportion complaining about a lack of foliage management .
So we warmly welcome the Sort My Sign initiative that allows motorists to quickly and easily report problems they spot , and hopefully get something done about them .
“ As drivers we might be more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than ever , but that ’ s no excuse for unclear , confusing or incomplete signage – in fact clear signs are vital to help many drivers navigate safely and confidently , especially in parts of the country that they don ’ t know so well .
”

Or maybe even half of the sign was missing.
According to an independent transport watchdog, that's the situation facing drivers on roads every day.
Transport Focus says too many of the country’s road signs are damaged, confusing or out of date, leading to stress, wrong turns and dangerous last-minute manoeuvres among drivers.
It has now launched a campaign encouraging road users to report problems with signage across the 4,300 miles of motorway and A roads managed by Highways England.
The Sort My Sign campaign features an online tool for motorists to report problems, including those that are obscured, damaged or don’t give accurate or useful information.
Transport Focus says it will then pass on the information to Highways England to sort individual problems and push for changes in policy.
Anthony Smith, chief executive of the independent watchdog Transport Focus, said: “We want to hear from road users about signs and information that aren’t up to scratch. We’ll use what you say to press Highways England to make journeys easier and safer.
“There is nothing more frustrating than missing your turnoff because the sign was hidden behind a tree or missing crucial information.
“While we have some of the safest roads there are still too many signs which are broken, confusing or out of date. If it’s not clear, it’s not safe.”
The Sort My Sign campaign aims to increase the usefulness and effectiveness of information on roads, including messages on electronic signs. This will allow more road users to make informed decisions in plenty of time, improving safety and reducing stress.
It is calling for Highways England to sort broken or inaccurate signs; provide better information during delays and unexpected disruption; review the existing standards for signs on motorway and major ‘A’ roads.
The RAC has found that a fifth of drivers think poor road signage is the biggest problem on Britain’s roads.
RAC spokesman Rod Dennis said: “While it might be Britain’s ongoing problem with potholes that attracts most of the headlines, sadly they are not the only problem with our roads.
“RAC data shows that among drivers who think the condition of the roads has worsened in the last 12 months, around one in five say it’s actually poor signage visibility that’s the problem, with a similar proportion complaining about a lack of foliage management. So we warmly welcome the Sort My Sign initiative that allows motorists to quickly and easily report problems they spot, and hopefully get something done about them.
“As drivers we might be more dependent on sat navs for getting around than ever, but that’s no excuse for unclear, confusing or incomplete signage – in fact clear signs are vital to help many drivers navigate safely and confidently, especially in parts of the country that they don’t know so well.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-27--All of the Hospital Heroes Awards 2020 nominations

THE hunt to find Southampton ’ s unsung hospital hero is now closed .
The Daily Echo has launched its annual campaign to find Southampton 's 2020 hospital hero at the start of the month .
And nominations have now closed .
We have teamed up with University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust for the 13th year to search for a new star to clinch a coveted title in the trust ’ s Hospital Heroes Awards .
The Daily Echo ’ s Reader ’ s Choice Award will be presented to an individuals who our readers feel have gone the the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The winner will be announced at an awards ceremony on March 6 .
Here are this year 's nominations : Senior Sister Mandy Frisby was nominated by her daughter Sarah Frisby .
Mandy has been in the nursing profession for more than 36 years .
Born in Wapping , East London , she studied at St Bartholomew 's in London and qualified in 1983 .
Mandy moved with her husband and children to Southampton more than 30 years ago and became part of the UHS team .
She found her true professional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back to the books to achieve her children ’ s nursing qualification .
She has worked on the children ’ s neurosurgery unit ever since , leading them as their Senior Sister for more than 10 years .
Mandy 's daughter Sarah said : `` My mum makes everyone feel like family and you can ’ t walk through the hospital without evidence of this , it feels like every person you pass is compelled to stop for a chat , regardless of whether they are a porter or a consultant .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and strength for so many families ; grieving or hopeful for a good outcome and I know each one genuinely touches her heart , she just has a seemingly endless capacity to make room for more .
`` With such a role model how could I become anything other than a nurse ?
`` I too am a Senior Sister in the Children ’ s Hospital and I count myself lucky to have a mentor , a role model and a mum all rolled into one . ''
Neonatal lead consultant at Princess @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Charlie May .
Charlie first met Alok when her son , Cohen , was born .
Charlie 's son was born healthy at 15 weeks early , but at three-days-old he caught an infection and Charlie was told to `` sit and hold his hand in case he passed away '' .
Cohen started to get better by day eight but on day ten things took a turn for the worse and he sadly passed away at 12-days-old .
Charlie said : `` Alok is an angel on earth , he was everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He was caring and honest but professional , knowledgeable and showed genuine love and care .
`` A lot of that week is a blur but what I do remember is Alok saying to me ' I know he is your baby , but whilst he is in my care , he is also my baby ' , I will never forget that , it made me feel like I really could trust in him .
`` Alok cried with me when he told me the medicine was no longer working and nothing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that shows how compassionate and incredible he is . ''
Matt Watts , head of media at UHS , was nominated by Alison Cameron .
Alison first met Matt when he interviewed her after she received ground-breaking surgery .
Alison was fitted with the implant , pioneered by consultant neurosurgeon Girish Vajramani .
The procedure involved placing four paddle-shaped electrodes across small collections of nerves in the spinal nerve known as the dorsal root ganglion ( DRG ) .
These nerve ‘ bundles ’ are connected to every section of the vertebrae and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the brain .
Alison had suffered from chronic neuropathic pain following appendicitis surgery at the age of 17 which resulted in her requiring more than 50 injections to freeze the site of her pain , known as cryoblocks .
She said : `` Matt spent the time to get to know me as a person as well as finding out the complete story that led to the surgery .
`` Matt was always there to support me and guide me through every step of the process ; reassuring me but also supporting me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media ‘ stuff ’ was too much for me to deal with .
`` Because of his support and reassurance I was happy to continue with the media ‘ stuff ’ until it came to a natural conclusion .
`` I believe that Matthew Watts is an amazing asset to the Hospital & a true unsung Hero as he is in the background constantly promoting others within the hospital . ''
Jean-Paul Evangelista has been nominated by Caroline Sanchez .
Jean-Paul , from Millbrook , is a matron for the cardiovascular and thoracic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the Philippines to the UK , he trained as a nurse .
In 2003 , he applied to join UHS as part of an overseas recruitment drive and is still working there today .
Speaking of her nomination , Caroline said : `` I first met him about seven years ago on surgical ward .
`` I was so very lucky to have Jean - Paul looking after me .
He 's dedicated to his patients .
`` Nothing is too much for him and he genuinely cares for people .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ worked so very hard .
All the patients love him .
`` It can be daunting being an in patient relying on nurses to do things for you .
But this nurse would bring happiness to our wards .
`` He 's a real joy .
He 's done so much to get where he is and he really is a hospital hero . ''
Amy Tooley has been nominated by Lisa Huntriss .
Amy , 28 , has been working as an Oncology nurse for four years and started her career on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ last 18 months , she has been working as a Lymphoma Clinical Nurse Specialist .
She also works on the Chemotherapy Day Unit , C3 .
Lisa has been battling Lymphoma over the last three years .
She has been given the `` all clear '' three times , however each time it has returned .
Lisa said : `` Amy has put up with my endless phone calls , texts , tears and , most of all , she is someone who can make me laugh when I 'm feeling anxious about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ She is always at the end of the phone and if she misses my call she calls straight back , I 'm sure she lives there sometimes .
`` I could not have gone through all the treatments without her , she is a massive credit to the team .
`` The times the lymphoma has made its appearances after receiving the all clear she has been there for me if I 've needed someone to talk to .
`` Amy is an amazing nurse and I ca n't emphasize enough how much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of others , but always seems to make me feel like I 'm the only one she deals with . ''
Kirsty Hawthorn has been nominated by Kirstie Mellor .
Kirsty , a midwife at Princess Ann Hospital , first qualified in 2016 .
She run the pregnancy and postnatal yoga classes and also works in complementary therapy for pregnancy .
Kirsty was Kirstie 's `` last minute '' midwife after she took over from her original midwife , Penny .
Kirstie said : `` [ Kirsty ] made me feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ good hands , she new from my previous experience from my first birth was quite a traumatic experience .
`` But when it came to my second labour she was with me throughout the whole process from start to finish .
`` I couldn ’ t thank her enough and couldn ’ t of done it without her .
`` Kirsty was patient and gentle gave me time to prepare .
`` Even when I was moved to the ward she came by for chats even off duty to check I was okay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home visits , so pleased she was our midwife . ''
Karen Brackley , fetal consultant , and Carolyn Colasanti , a nurse at Princess Anne Hospital were both nominated by a lady who has asked no to be named .
Her son was born on August 20 at 27-weeks-old weighing a tiny 1lb 1oz .
Before he was born , it was discovered that he had Selective Intrauterine Growth Restriction ( SIUGR ) meaning that he was not growing .
The lady was told to be prepared that her baby might die @ @ @ @ @ @ @ changed .
Karen made sure that her son was born that night to give him a fighting chance at life .
She said : `` It was fate we had Karen that day I honestly believe because of her I have my beautiful boy .
`` She gave my son a chance and she wasn ’ t wrong to .
`` Karen has made my life beautiful by giving me the gift of life in my son . ''
Speaking of Carolyn , she said : `` She is no doubt the best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my life , I ’ m so privileged to have had her looking after my son in the Princess Anne .
`` She took a shine to my sweet boy like we did her .
I just knew she would do everything for him .
`` You can see the love and care she puts into the babies .
She ’ s just amazing at what she does .
`` Carolyn goes above and beyond for the babies she ’ s a blessing .
I ’ ve cried and hugged her more times @ @ @ @ @ @ @ journey .
`` She was my rock during our 114 day stint .
`` Despite moving rooms she still knew my son as well as I did .
I ’ ll be forever grateful to her . ''
Jonathan Louden has been nominated by Hester Van der Poll .
Hester first met Jonathan , a kidney specialist , when she saw him in October last year .
She said : `` Johnathan Louden a specialist who saved my life when went to see him last year .
`` I was severely overweight and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I could live or I could die if I carried on the way I was living .
`` I was 14 stone 14lbs , I started with weight watchers and am now still with them , my health has improved and I ’ m now 12 stone 4lbs . ''
Katie Lemon has been nominated by Michael Lewis and Tracey Marie .
Katie works at the UHS eye unit and .
more recently , the eye casualty .
Tracey said : `` Never have I met anyone so passionate about here work , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes before anything else , has also recently helped to raise money for a work colleague to have IVF treatment , she is a true star . ''
Michael said : `` Katie absolutely loves her job and works so hard to make sure people who need her are cared for .
`` I 've seen a big personal change in Katie since she 's taken up work at the hospital and really feel this positive achievement will further give her confidence to keep pushing her best to help others . ''
Vanessa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Amy said : `` She deserves to win this award for Southampton Heroes as Vanessa would put anyone before herself .
`` She has saved numerous amount of lives and treats every patient as if they are her own family .
`` She goes to work every single day and rarely has a day off and you never hear her complain .
`` This career path is something she has always wished for and finally after her five children growing up to be adults she has been able to focus on herself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ better and treating every patient with love and care .
`` No one deserves this award more than Vanessa , she 's the most ambitious hard working lady I have ever met . ''

The Daily Echo has launched its annual campaign to find Southampton's 2020 hospital hero at the start of the month.
And nominations have now closed.
We have teamed up with University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust for the 13th year to search for a new star to clinch a coveted title in the trust’s Hospital Heroes Awards.
The Daily Echo’s Reader’s Choice Award will be presented to an individuals who our readers feel have gone the the extra mile to provide support to people.
The winner will be announced at an awards ceremony on March 6.
Here are this year's nominations:
Mandy Frisby
Senior Sister Mandy Frisby was nominated by her daughter Sarah Frisby.
Mandy has been in the nursing profession for more than 36 years. Born in Wapping, East London, she studied at St Bartholomew's in London and qualified in 1983.
Mandy moved with her husband and children to Southampton more than 30 years ago and became part of the UHS team.
She found her true professional love in the neurosurgery speciality and went back to the books to achieve her children’s nursing qualification.
She has worked on the children’s neurosurgery unit ever since, leading them as their Senior Sister for more than 10 years.
Mandy's daughter Sarah said: "My mum makes everyone feel like family and you can’t walk through the hospital without evidence of this, it feels like every person you pass is compelled to stop for a chat, regardless of whether they are a porter or a consultant.
"She has been a pillar of support and strength for so many families; grieving or hopeful for a good outcome and I know each one genuinely touches her heart, she just has a seemingly endless capacity to make room for more.
"With such a role model how could I become anything other than a nurse?
"I too am a Senior Sister in the Children’s Hospital and I count myself lucky to have a mentor, a role model and a mum all rolled into one."
Alok Sharma
Neonatal lead consultant at Princess Anne Hospital Alok Sharma was nominated by Charlie May.
Charlie first met Alok when her son, Cohen, was born. Charlie's son was born healthy at 15 weeks early, but at three-days-old he caught an infection and Charlie was told to "sit and hold his hand in case he passed away".
Cohen started to get better by day eight but on day ten things took a turn for the worse and he sadly passed away at 12-days-old.
Charlie said: "Alok is an angel on earth, he was everything you need in a medical professional. He was caring and honest but professional, knowledgeable and showed genuine love and care.
"A lot of that week is a blur but what I do remember is Alok saying to me 'I know he is your baby, but whilst he is in my care, he is also my baby', I will never forget that, it made me feel like I really could trust in him.
"Alok cried with me when he told me the medicine was no longer working and nothing more could be done and to me that shows how compassionate and incredible he is."
Matt Watts
Matt Watts, head of media at UHS, was nominated by Alison Cameron.
Alison first met Matt when he interviewed her after she received ground-breaking surgery.
Alison was fitted with the implant, pioneered by consultant neurosurgeon Girish Vajramani.
The procedure involved placing four paddle-shaped electrodes across small collections of nerves in the spinal nerve known as the dorsal root ganglion (DRG).
These nerve ‘bundles’ are connected to every section of the vertebrae and are involved with sending pain messages to the brain.
Alison had suffered from chronic neuropathic pain following appendicitis surgery at the age of 17 which resulted in her requiring more than 50 injections to freeze the site of her pain, known as cryoblocks.
She said: "Matt spent the time to get to know me as a person as well as finding out the complete story that led to the surgery.
"Matt was always there to support me and guide me through every step of the process; reassuring me but also supporting me to be able to stop if the media ‘stuff’ was too much for me to deal with.
"Because of his support and reassurance I was happy to continue with the media ‘stuff’ until it came to a natural conclusion.
"I believe that Matthew Watts is an amazing asset to the Hospital & a true unsung Hero as he is in the background constantly promoting others within the hospital."
Jean-Paul Evangelista
Jean-Paul Evangelista has been nominated by Caroline Sanchez.
Jean-Paul, from Millbrook, is a matron for the cardiovascular and thoracic team at UHS.
Before he moved from the Philippines to the UK, he trained as a nurse.
In 2003, he applied to join UHS as part of an overseas recruitment drive and is still working there today.
Speaking of her nomination, Caroline said: "I first met him about seven years ago on surgical ward.
"I was so very lucky to have Jean - Paul looking after me. He's dedicated to his patients.
"Nothing is too much for him and he genuinely cares for people.
"He's a lovely sweet soul who.has worked so very hard. All the patients love him.
"It can be daunting being an in patient relying on nurses to do things for you. But this nurse would bring happiness to our wards.
"He's a real joy. He's done so much to get where he is and he really is a hospital hero."
Amy Tooley
Amy Tooley has been nominated by Lisa Huntriss.
Amy, 28, has been working as an Oncology nurse for four years and started her career on the Oncology ward D3.
Over the last 18 months, she has been working as a Lymphoma Clinical Nurse Specialist.
She also works on the Chemotherapy Day Unit, C3.
Lisa has been battling Lymphoma over the last three years.
She has been given the "all clear" three times, however each time it has returned.
Lisa said: "Amy has put up with my endless phone calls, texts, tears and, most of all, she is someone who can make me laugh when I'm feeling anxious about any upcoming treatments or scans.
"She is always at the end of the phone and if she misses my call she calls straight back, I'm sure she lives there sometimes.
"I could not have gone through all the treatments without her, she is a massive credit to the team.
"The times the lymphoma has made its appearances after receiving the all clear she has been there for me if I've needed someone to talk to.
"Amy is an amazing nurse and I can't emphasize enough how much she has helped me and no doubt a lot of others, but always seems to make me feel like I'm the only one she deals with."
Kirsty Hawthorn
Kirsty Hawthorn has been nominated by Kirstie Mellor.
Kirsty, a midwife at Princess Ann Hospital, first qualified in 2016.
She run the pregnancy and postnatal yoga classes and also works in complementary therapy for pregnancy.
Kirsty was Kirstie's "last minute" midwife after she took over from her original midwife, Penny.
Kirstie said: "[Kirsty] made me feel at ease and assured I was in good hands, she new from my previous experience from my first birth was quite a traumatic experience.
"But when it came to my second labour she was with me throughout the whole process from start to finish.
"I couldn’t thank her enough and couldn’t of done it without her.
"Kirsty was patient and gentle gave me time to prepare.
"Even when I was moved to the ward she came by for chats even off duty to check I was okay from in person to phone calls to home visits, so pleased she was our midwife."
Karen Brackley and Carolyn Colasanti
Karen Brackley, fetal consultant, and Carolyn Colasanti, a nurse at Princess Anne Hospital were both nominated by a lady who has asked no to be named.
Her son was born on August 20 at 27-weeks-old weighing a tiny 1lb 1oz.
Before he was born, it was discovered that he had Selective Intrauterine Growth Restriction (SIUGR) meaning that he was not growing.
The lady was told to be prepared that her baby might die, however when she met Karen everything changed.
Karen made sure that her son was born that night to give him a fighting chance at life.
She said: "It was fate we had Karen that day I honestly believe because of her I have my beautiful boy.
"She gave my son a chance and she wasn’t wrong to.
"Karen has made my life beautiful by giving me the gift of life in my son."
Speaking of Carolyn, she said: " She is no doubt the best nurse I’ve ever met in my life, I’m so privileged to have had her looking after my son in the Princess Anne.
"She took a shine to my sweet boy like we did her. I just knew she would do everything for him.
"You can see the love and care she puts into the babies. She’s just amazing at what she does.
"Carolyn goes above and beyond for the babies she’s a blessing. I’ve cried and hugged her more times than I can count during my nicu journey.
"She was my rock during our 114 day stint.
"Despite moving rooms she still knew my son as well as I did. I’ll be forever grateful to her."
Jonathan Louden
Jonathan Louden has been nominated by Hester Van der Poll.
Hester first met Jonathan, a kidney specialist, when she saw him in October last year.
She said: "Johnathan Louden a specialist who saved my life when went to see him last year.
"I was severely overweight and was told I had kidney problems, I could live or I could die if I carried on the way I was living.
"I was 14 stone 14lbs, I started with weight watchers and am now still with them, my health has improved and I’m now 12 stone 4lbs."
Katie Lemon
Katie Lemon has been nominated by Michael Lewis and Tracey Marie.
Katie works at the UHS eye unit and. more recently, the eye casualty.
Tracey said: "Never have I met anyone so passionate about here work, making sure the care of her patients comes before anything else, has also recently helped to raise money for a work colleague to have IVF treatment, she is a true star."
Michael said: "Katie absolutely loves her job and works so hard to make sure people who need her are cared for.
"I've seen a big personal change in Katie since she's taken up work at the hospital and really feel this positive achievement will further give her confidence to keep pushing her best to help others."
Vanessa Clarke
Vanessa Clarke has been nominated by Amy Parker.
Amy said: "She deserves to win this award for Southampton Heroes as Vanessa would put anyone before herself.
"She has saved numerous amount of lives and treats every patient as if they are her own family.
"She goes to work every single day and rarely has a day off and you never hear her complain.
"This career path is something she has always wished for and finally after her five children growing up to be adults she has been able to focus on herself but instead she focuses on making everyone better and treating every patient with love and care.
"No one deserves this award more than Vanessa, she's the most ambitious hard working lady I have ever met."


thedailyecho--2020-02-27--Awbridge Primary School described as a ‘Small school, real community’

Awbridge Primary School sits at the North of Romsey in an idyllic setting with just 159 pupils ranging from the ages four to 11 .
Awbridge forms part of a family of schools with Wellow and Halterworth Primary Schools .
In 2010 the school formed a Federation with Wellow and since September 2011 have had a formal collaboration with Halterworth Primary School in Romsey .
The family of schools is overseen by executive head Jo Cottrell NLE ( A National Leader of Education ) .
In her role as executive headteacher , she is responsible for the overall strategic direction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has extensive school grounds and a games area , which was part funded by the active Parent Teacher Association .
The school says that sport , music and the wider curriculum are valued at Awbridge and this is reflected in their sporting achievements including reaching the Hampshire Games for three years in a row and the girl ’ s cricket final at the Ageas Bowl .
Awbridge also have a very active Eco-team which actively helps with recycling and looking after the environment .
The school is part of the Halterworth Teaching School @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to earn their qualifications .
Megan Gillett , year four teacher and a previous partnership student , said : “ What I love about Awbridge is that it is a small school with a real community .

Awbridge forms part of a family of schools with Wellow and Halterworth Primary Schools.
In 2010 the school formed a Federation with Wellow and since September 2011 have had a formal collaboration with Halterworth Primary School in Romsey.
The family of schools is overseen by executive head Jo Cottrell NLE (A National Leader of Education).
In her role as executive headteacher, she is responsible for the overall strategic direction and success of the school.
Awbridge has extensive school grounds and a games area, which was part funded by the active Parent Teacher Association.
The school says that sport, music and the wider curriculum are valued at Awbridge and this is reflected in their sporting achievements including reaching the Hampshire Games for three years in a row and the girl’s cricket final at the Ageas Bowl.
Awbridge also have a very active Eco-team which actively helps with recycling and looking after the environment.
The school is part of the Halterworth Teaching School Partnership which gives aspiring teachers hands-on experience to earn their qualifications.
Megan Gillett, year four teacher and a previous partnership student, said: “What I love about Awbridge is that it is a small school with a real community.
“Everyone knows everyone.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-27--Former Tetcom offices in Southampton could become 20 new flats

A SOUTHAMPTON office block could be transformed into 20 new flats should plans be approved by civic chiefs .
Plans have been submitted to Southampton City Council to turn the former Tetcom office block on London Road into 20 flats .
The proposals , submitted by Mr Murphy of Knightspur Homes Ltd. , detail plans for 15 one-bedroom flats and five two-bedroom flats as well as associated parking .
So far , there are no proposals on how the building will look , or whether the flats will be private or rented .
The building , which has been empty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Hampshire telecom firm Tetcom which opened in Southampton in June 2018 .
Tetcom , which supplies telephone systems to businesses , was set up in a garage in 2012 by father-son duo John and Charles Tett .
As previously reported , after three years in Nursling the firm outgrew its premises and in June 2018 moved to offices formerly occupied by law firm Moore Blatch .
In February 2019 , 40 staff members at Tetcom were made redundant as part of a restructuring process .
In April 2019 , the offices moved @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blackpool .
At the time , Tetcom director Charles Tett said : “ The telecoms industry is going through some major changes and with the current global economic climate , the uncertainty posed by Brexit and a general decline in fixed telephone systems sales , funders have slowly been withdrawing finance facilities within the soft asset sector .
`` After many months of reorganisation and restructure , the directors sought the advice of professional advisers and reluctantly took the decision to downsize the business .
“ This regrettably led to the redundancy of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been brought in at the expense of the directors to help with the redundancy process.
” A decision on whether the offices will be turned into flats is yet to be made by Southampton City Council .

Plans have been submitted to Southampton City Council to turn the former Tetcom office block on London Road into 20 flats.
The proposals, submitted by Mr Murphy of Knightspur Homes Ltd., detail plans for 15 one-bedroom flats and five two-bedroom flats as well as associated parking.
So far, there are no proposals on how the building will look, or whether the flats will be private or rented.
The building, which has been empty since April 2019, was previously offices for Hampshire telecom firm Tetcom which opened in Southampton in June 2018.
Tetcom, which supplies telephone systems to businesses, was set up in a garage in 2012 by father-son duo John and Charles Tett.
As previously reported, after three years in Nursling the firm outgrew its premises and in June 2018 moved to offices formerly occupied by law firm Moore Blatch.
In February 2019, 40 staff members at Tetcom were made redundant as part of a restructuring process.
In April 2019, the offices moved from London Road to Church Street, Blackpool.
At the time, Tetcom director Charles Tett said: “The telecoms industry is going through some major changes and with the current global economic climate, the uncertainty posed by Brexit and a general decline in fixed telephone systems sales, funders have slowly been withdrawing finance facilities within the soft asset sector.
"After many months of reorganisation and restructure, the directors sought the advice of professional advisers and reluctantly took the decision to downsize the business.
“This regrettably led to the redundancy of some staff, but a HR company has been brought in at the expense of the directors to help with the redundancy process.”
A decision on whether the offices will be turned into flats is yet to be made by Southampton City Council.


thedailyecho--2020-02-27--Tent pitched on cliff-top as temperatures plunge sparks emergency response

COASTGUARD officials were called out after a tent was spotted on a Purbeck cliff-top as temperatures dropped on Tuesday night @ @ @ @ @ Lulworth was called out just after 6pm after receiving reports of a pitched tent from @ @ @ @ @ .
An official said : `` With the last of evening light and a bitingly @ @ @ @ @ team assembled and conducted hasty search of the given grid reference .
`` On the @ @ @ @ @ the team found a green tent .
Occupancy was established when a man appeared and @ @ @ @ @ team .
`` The man explained that he and his friend were well prepared for @ @ @ @ @ were there to photograph the sunrise .
`` The team explained the dangers of camping @ @ @ @ @ them a good evening . ''

The team based at Lulworth was called out just after 6pm after receiving reports of a pitched tent from a member of the public.
An official said: "With the last of evening light and a bitingly cold northwesterly wind, the team assembled and conducted hasty search of the given grid reference.
"On the western edge of Stair Hole the team found a green tent. Occupancy was established when a man appeared and made his way towards the team.
"The man explained that he and his friend were well prepared for a cold evening, and were there to photograph the sunrise.
"The team explained the dangers of camping in their location and bid them a good evening."


thedailyecho--2020-02-27--Coronavirus advice - ways to reduce risk of catching it

AVOIDING hand-shakes is one effective way of reducing the risk of catching coronavirus , experts say .
Thorough hand-washing , maintaining distance from others and avoiding contact like hand-shakes can be a good way to stem the spread of the virus .
• GP surgery closed due to worries over the coronavirus As fears intensify over the European spread of Covid-19 , health professionals have said everyday precautions like carrying hand sanitiser are the best tools to protect against contracting the illness .
Covering your mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve when you cough or sneeze , rather @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tissues immediately is also helpful , according to NHS guidance .
– How long can the virus survive on an object ?
Studies on related viruses like Sars have shown that the germs can survive anything from a number of hours to several days , depending on the surface and its temperature and humidity , said Leeds University virologist Stephen Griffin .
He told BBC Breakfast it was related to the amount of virus on an object , and as you reduce the amount its longevity gets “ severely shortened ” .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ viruses , easily disinfected with alcohols and bleach , ” he said .
– What is the best way to avoid picking it up ?
Dr Griffin and GP Dr Rosemary Leonard agreed that good hand hygiene is the most effective deterrent .
Dr Leonard said a 20-second routine , tackling areas between fingers , under nails , and all surfaces on the hands and wrists , is the “ most important thing you can do in terms of stopping the transmission of this virus ” .
“ The previous Sars outbreak was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added .
Avoid touching your mouth with your hands , maintain “ social distance ” from other people , and stop shaking hands , the experts said .
– Does a strong constitution make me safe and can you catch the virus twice ?
Typically , after someone catches a viral illness , the immune system kicks in and develops antibodies which prevent a patient catching the condition again .
“ In general , once you ’ ve had it as long as your immune system is working properly … you should not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leonard .
She said there was not enough information surrounding reports of a woman in Japan who is said to have caught the virus twice to be confident that was the case .
Healthy people who have generally strong defences against colds and other illnesses are not better protected against Covid-19 , Dr Griffin said , adding : “ Having other illnesses has no relation to this virus in particular whatsoever.
” Health professionals have advised people to get flu vaccines if they have not already done so , as you are more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ body is already fighting one infection .
A mask will prevent some viral spread when it is new but once it becomes damp “ they hardly stop anything ” , Dr Leonard said .
But a mask can help by stopping someone touching their face and mouth , she added .
NHS staff with facial hair at Southampton General Hospital have been urged to shave to help limit the spread of the virus , the Sun reported .
According to the Health and Safety Executive , stubble and beards “ make it impossible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mask to the face ” .
Guidance on its website says : “ Many masks rely on a good seal against the face so that , when you breathe air in , it is drawn into the filter material where the air is cleaned .
If there are any gaps around the edges of the mask , ‘ dirty ’ air will pass through these gaps and into your lungs .
“ If you are clean-shaven when wearing tight-fitting masks ( i.e .
those which rely on a good seal to the face @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of contaminated air around the edges of the mask and into your lungs .
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Thorough hand-washing, maintaining distance from others and avoiding contact like hand-shakes can be a good way to stem the spread of the virus.
As fears intensify over the European spread of Covid-19, health professionals have said everyday precautions like carrying hand sanitiser are the best tools to protect against contracting the illness.
Covering your mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve when you cough or sneeze, rather than your hands, and binning used tissues immediately is also helpful, according to NHS guidance.
NHS guidance (NHS/PA)
– How long can the virus survive on an object?
Studies on related viruses like Sars have shown that the germs can survive anything from a number of hours to several days, depending on the surface and its temperature and humidity, said Leeds University virologist Stephen Griffin.
He told BBC Breakfast it was related to the amount of virus on an object, and as you reduce the amount its longevity gets “severely shortened”.
“By and large these are very fragile viruses, easily disinfected with alcohols and bleach,” he said.
Hand-washing is the single most important act (Nick Ansell/PA)
– What is the best way to avoid picking it up?
Dr Griffin and GP Dr Rosemary Leonard agreed that good hand hygiene is the most effective deterrent.
Dr Leonard said a 20-second routine, tackling areas between fingers, under nails, and all surfaces on the hands and wrists, is the “most important thing you can do in terms of stopping the transmission of this virus”.
“The previous Sars outbreak was stopped by good hand-washing,” she added.
Avoid touching your mouth with your hands, maintain “social distance” from other people, and stop shaking hands, the experts said.
– Does a strong constitution make me safe and can you catch the virus twice?
Typically, after someone catches a viral illness, the immune system kicks in and develops antibodies which prevent a patient catching the condition again.
“In general, once you’ve had it as long as your immune system is working properly … you should not get it again”, said Dr Leonard.
She said there was not enough information surrounding reports of a woman in Japan who is said to have caught the virus twice to be confident that was the case.
Healthy people who have generally strong defences against colds and other illnesses are not better protected against Covid-19, Dr Griffin said, adding: “Having other illnesses has no relation to this virus in particular whatsoever.”
Health professionals have advised people to get flu vaccines if they have not already done so, as you are more vulnerable to a second illness if your body is already fighting one infection.
A pedestrian wears a face mask while walking in central London (Jonathan Brady/PA)
– Are masks useful?
A mask will prevent some viral spread when it is new but once it becomes damp “they hardly stop anything”, Dr Leonard said.
But a mask can help by stopping someone touching their face and mouth, she added.
NHS staff with facial hair at Southampton General Hospital have been urged to shave to help limit the spread of the virus, the Sun reported.
According to the Health and Safety Executive, stubble and beards “make it impossible to get a good seal of the mask to the face”.
Guidance on its website says: “Many masks rely on a good seal against the face so that, when you breathe air in, it is drawn into the filter material where the air is cleaned. If there are any gaps around the edges of the mask, ‘dirty’ air will pass through these gaps and into your lungs.
“If you are clean-shaven when wearing tight-fitting masks (i.e. those which rely on a good seal to the face), this will help prevent leakage of contaminated air around the edges of the mask and into your lungs.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-28--Coronavirus: Fred Olsen cruise ship MS Braemar turned away from Dominican Republic

A CRUISE ship which sailed from Southampton has been turned away from a Caribbean port after fears of Coronavirus .
@ @ @ @ @ Braemar operated by Fred Olsen Cruise Lines were struck down with flu-like symptoms .
The @ @ @ @ @ Southampton on December 3 was due to dock at the Port of La Romana in @ @ @ @ @ .
• Coronavirus across Southampton : Here 's everything we know so far However the @ @ @ @ @ vessel away after the captain reported passengers had symptoms including fever , cough , or @ @ @ @ @ for the cruise operator has now confirmed that all eight are feeling better .
And @ @ @ @ @ crew are , or have been , displaying symptoms that are considered to be consistent @ @ @ @ @ The cruise liner has reportedly ramped up sanitisation across its fleet as a precautionary measure @ @ @ @ @ to health questionnaires and screening measures for guests embarking and re-joining the ship from overland @ @ @ @ @ visitors .

Eight passengers travelling on MS Braemar operated by Fred Olsen Cruise Lines were struck down with flu-like symptoms.
The Braemar which set sail from Southampton on December 3 was due to dock at the Port of La Romana in the Dominican Republic on Wednesday.
However the Dominican health authority turned the vessel away after the captain reported passengers had symptoms including fever, cough, or breathing difficulties.
A spokesperson for the cruise operator has now confirmed that all eight are feeling better.
And, that no guests or crew are, or have been, displaying symptoms that are considered to be consistent with those of Coronavirus.
The cruise liner has reportedly ramped up sanitisation across its fleet as a precautionary measure.
It is also using to health questionnaires and screening measures for guests embarking and re-joining the ship from overland tours, and for ship visitors.


thedailyecho--2020-02-28--Cash box robbery outside KFC at Antelope Park, Southampton

TWO men wearing face masks threatened a security van driver with a weapon before stealing a box of cash .
Officers say the robbery took place outside KFC in Antelope Park in Thornhill , Southampton , yesterday .
Now police are linking it to three similar incidents in Southampton in recent weeks .
It comes after police were called to reports of a robbery outside KFC in Antelope Park , Bursledon Road , yesterday between 3pm and 3.15pm .
Two men wearing face coverings and crash helmets approached a G4S driver as he made his way from KFC back to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ driver with a weapon and demanded the cash box .
The two men stole the cash box from the back of the van before making off on a motorbike .
Officers are also linking this to three other cash-in-transit incidents .
The first incident took place at around 10.50am on Thursday , 6 February outside Barclays bank on Burgess Road in Southampton .
Two men on a motorcycle approached a G4S security guard outside Barclays bank and demanded the cash box .
It was handed over but was empty and the men threw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off on the motorbike .
The second incident took place around 1.50pm on Friday , February 7 , outside Southampton City College in St Mary ’ s Street .
Two men approached a G4S security guard on a motorbike and demanded the cash box .
The men grabbed the box containing a quantity of cash before making off on the motorbike .
A third incident took place just before 1.45pm on Monday , February 17 at the Tesco petrol station on West End Road .
Two men on a motorbike attempted to grab @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guard as he made his way from the petrol station back to his van .
A member of the public intervened and the two men made off on the motorbike empty handed .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` If you witnessed anything suspicious or have any CCTV , dash cam footage or any information in relation to any of these incidents , please call 101 and quote 44200074930 .
`` Alternatively , people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and leave information anonymously . ''

Officers say the robbery took place outside KFC in Antelope Park in Thornhill, Southampton, on Thursday.
Now police are linking it to three similar incidents in Southampton in recent weeks.
It comes after police were called to reports of a robbery outside KFC in Antelope Park, Bursledon Road, yesterday between 3pm and 3.15pm.
Two men wearing face coverings and crash helmets approached a G4S driver as he made his way from KFC back to his van.
The men threatened the driver with a weapon and demanded the cash box.
The two men stole the cash box from the back of the van before making off on a motorbike.
Officers are also linking this to three other cash-in-transit incidents.
The first incident took place at around 10.50am on Thursday, 6 February outside Barclays bank on Burgess Road in Southampton.
Two men on a motorcycle approached a G4S security guard outside Barclays bank and demanded the cash box.
It was handed over but was empty and the men threw the box to the ground before making off on the motorbike.
The second incident took place around 1.50pm on Friday, February 7, outside Southampton City College in St Mary’s Street.
Two men approached a G4S security guard on a motorbike and demanded the cash box.
The men grabbed the box containing a quantity of cash before making off on the motorbike.
A third incident took place just before 1.45pm on Monday, February 17 at the Tesco petrol station on West End Road.
Two men on a motorbike attempted to grab a cash box off a G4S security guard as he made his way from the petrol station back to his van.
A member of the public intervened and the two men made off on the motorbike empty handed.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "If you witnessed anything suspicious or have any CCTV, dash cam footage or any information in relation to any of these incidents, please call 101 and quote 44200074930.
"Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and leave information anonymously."


thedailyecho--2020-02-28--Black Eyed Peas, All Saints and You Me At Six added to Isle Of Wight Festival line-up

A WHOLE host of legendary music stars are in line to showcase their talents at the this year 's Isle of Wight Festival .
But a second announcement has also brought top bands Black Eyed Peas , All Saints and You Me At Six into the mix .
Mixing hip-hop , pop , and electro tunes as early as 1995 , the Los Angeles trio of Will.i.am , Apl.de.ap and Taboo in Black Eyed Peas are raising the bar again .
These acts will join 2020 headliners and legendary music icons Lionel Richie , Lewis Capaldi , Snow Patrol , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Marking its iconic 50th anniversary this year - which makes it the UK 's oldest festival - Happy Mondays , Primal Scream and Kaiser Chiefs will bring their hard-hitting music game to the weekend 's Big Top stage .
Other acts already announced across the weekend include special guest Pete Tong , Becky Hill , Sam Fender , James Arthur , Supergrass , Dido , Sigma ( DJ set ) , Shed Seven , Example , Maisie Peters , The Manor and JC Stewart .
The festival cemented its place within pop history @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Who and Joni Mitchell in 1968 .
This year will see Jimi Hendrix tribute act Are You Experienced ?
honour the perfect soundtrack to walk down memory lane .
Performing ahead of them will be Southampton-based garage group FooR , who took the UK bass scene by storm in 2018 with their album Friends Of FooR smashing into the Top 10 of the Official UK Dance Charts .
Crowds can also expect to see performances from pop group LONA , Grammy winner and singer Natasha Bedingfield , and indie rock icons Razorlight , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Festival 2020 takes over Seaclose Park , Newport , from June 11 to 14 .

But a second announcement has also brought top bands Black Eyed Peas, All Saints and You Me At Six into the mix.
Mixing hip-hop, pop, and electro tunes as early as 1995, the Los Angeles trio of Will.i.am, Apl.de.ap and Taboo in Black Eyed Peas are raising the bar again.
These acts will join 2020 headliners and legendary music icons Lionel Richie, Lewis Capaldi, Snow Patrol, My Chemical Brothers and Duran Duran.
Marking its iconic 50th anniversary this year - which makes it the UK's oldest festival - Happy Mondays, Primal Scream and Kaiser Chiefs will bring their hard-hitting music game to the weekend's Big Top stage.
Other acts already announced across the weekend include special guest Pete Tong, Becky Hill, Sam Fender, James Arthur, Supergrass, Dido, Sigma (DJ set), Shed Seven, Example, Maisie Peters, The Manor and JC Stewart.
The festival cemented its place within pop history with performances from Jimi Hendrix, The Who and Joni Mitchell in 1968.
This year will see Jimi Hendrix tribute act Are You Experienced? honour the perfect soundtrack to walk down memory lane.
Performing ahead of them will be Southampton-based garage group FooR, who took the UK bass scene by storm in 2018 with their album Friends Of FooR smashing into the Top 10 of the Official UK Dance Charts.
Crowds can also expect to see performances from pop group LONA, Grammy winner and singer Natasha Bedingfield, and indie rock icons Razorlight, among many others.
Isle of Wight Festival 2020 takes over Seaclose Park, Newport, from June 11 to 14.
To buy tickets, visit www.isleofwightfestival.com/tickets.


thedailyecho--2020-02-28--Motocross World Championship coming to Matterley Basin

RIDERS from across the world will descend on Winchester this weekend as Matterley Basin plays host to the opening of the Motocross World Championship .
Known as a popular circuit within the sport , it will celebrate its 10th Grand Prix over Saturday and Sunday .
This will also be the first time in history that the championship will start at the “ home of motocross ” that is the United Kingdom .
The event organiser , Steve Dixon was born and has lived in the Winchester all his life .
He is going into his 31st year of World @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this event .
He most recently took an Australian Courtney Duncan to the Women ’ s World Championship last year but has many accolades including taking another local Winchester rider Max Anstie to third in the world .
The Motocross is a staple on the calendar and brings 1000s of fans each year from across Europe and even the world to the wonderful Winchester venue .
They have run the Grand Prix in 2006 , 2011 , 2012 , 2013 , 2014 , 2015 , 2016 , 2018 , 2019 and once again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are expected to travel to the circuit to watch the action road closures and speed restrictions have been put in place : • Drivers using the A272 will be restricted to 40mph , with the limit in place until 2pm on March 2 .
The restriction Cheesefoot Head car park .
• On the A31 a 40mph is in place from the Orr 's Meadow layby to Percy Hobbs Roundabout on the westbound carriageway only .
• On Sunday to egress traffic onto the M3 southbound at junction 10 the road A272 Spitfire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be closed .
The organisers have said that this will ensure that traffic does not back up along the A31 .
• The gaps on the A31 between the Percy Hobbs roundabout and the Lady Croft Farm roundabout will be closed until 10pm on Sunday .

Known as a popular circuit within the sport, it will celebrate its 10th Grand Prix over Saturday and Sunday.
This will also be the first time in history that the championship will start at the “home of motocross” that is the United Kingdom.
The event organiser, Steve Dixon was born and has lived in the Winchester all his life. He is going into his 31st year of World Motocross Championship racing as manager alongside organising this event.
He most recently took an Australian Courtney Duncan to the Women’s World Championship last year but has many accolades including taking another local Winchester rider Max Anstie to third in the world.
The Motocross is a staple on the calendar and brings 1000s of fans each year from across Europe and even the world to the wonderful Winchester venue.
They have run the Grand Prix in 2006, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019 and once again in 2020.
As thousands of fans are expected to travel to the circuit to watch the action road closures and speed restrictions have been put in place:
Drivers using the A272 will be restricted to 40mph, with the limit in place until 2pm on March 2. The restriction Cheesefoot Head car park.
On the A31 a 40mph is in place from the Orr's Meadow layby to Percy Hobbs Roundabout on the westbound carriageway only.
On Sunday to egress traffic onto the M3 southbound at junction 10 the road A272 Spitfire Line from the Spitfire roundabout northbound will be closed.
The organisers have said that this will ensure that traffic does not back up along the A31.


thedailyecho--2020-02-28--Police seize 400 plants during Bramley cannabis farm raid

POLICE have seized around 400 cannabis plants after raiding a factory unit .
A 25-year-old man from Enfield , North @ @ @ @ @ suspicion of possessing Class B drugs with intent to supply .
He has since been @ @ @ @ @ under investigation following the raid on Thursday Officers raided an industrial unit in Campbell Court @ @ @ @ @ 400 plants , suspected to be cannabis .
A police spokesperson said : `` We @ @ @ @ @ from people who suspect there is cannabis cultivation or drug-related activity going on their neighbourhood @ @ @ @ @ make to us is logged and helps us build up an intelligence picture about what @ @ @ @ @ community .
`` This allows us to take action and protect neighbourhoods from the harm @ @ @ @ @ anti-social behaviour associated with drugs activity . ''

A 25-year-old man from Enfield, North London, was arrested on suspicion of possessing Class B drugs with intent to supply.
He has since been released on bail but remains under investigation following the raid on Thursday
Officers raided an industrial unit in Campbell Court, Bramley to find around 400 plants, suspected to be cannabis.
A police spokesperson said: "We are really keen to hear from people who suspect there is cannabis cultivation or drug-related activity going on their neighbourhood.
"Every call you make to us is logged and helps us build up an intelligence picture about what might be happening in your community.
"This allows us to take action and protect neighbourhoods from the harm caused by the criminality and anti-social behaviour associated with drugs activity."
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thedailyecho--2020-03-01--M3 still shut after diesel spill on carriageway

A HAMPSHIRE motorway is still closed after 600 litres of diesel were emptied onto the road .
Emergency services have closed the M3 after and accident involving the lorry in the early hours of this morning .
The accident happened when a lorry suffered a mechanical break down between junctions 10 and 9 .
• M3 shut as hundreds of litres of diesel spill on to carriageway The road was due to reopen at 1pm this afternoon , but it will now not be open until later this evening .
According to the Highways Agency the drive shaft had fallen @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tank .
As a result 600 litres of diesel spilled across the carriageway .
The agency added that as a result another vehicle collided with the the drive shaft .
The road has now closed for the clear up operation which should take `` several hours '' .
The organisation says that diversions are in place and that drivers should follow the black diamond symbol .
Motorists should leave the M3 at junction 10 and take the third exit from the roundabout on to the A31 .
At the next roundabout they should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the roundabout with the A272 .
Motorists should take the first exit and continue north to the M3 at junction nine to rejoin the motorway .
The Highways Agency said they had expected to reopen the motorway at 1pm today , however work is still ongoing and the road is still closed .
The road will remain closed until later this evening .

Emergency services have closed the M3 after and accident involving the lorry in the early hours of this morning.
The accident happened when a lorry suffered a mechanical break down between junctions 10 and 9.
The road was due to reopen at 1pm this afternoon, but it will now not be open until later this evening.
According to the Highways Agency the drive shaft had fallen from the vehicle and ruptured its fuel tank.
As a result 600 litres of diesel spilled across the carriageway.
The agency added that as a result another vehicle collided with the the drive shaft.
The road has now closed for the clear up operation which should take "several hours".
The organisation says that diversions are in place and that drivers should follow the black diamond symbol.
Motorists should leave the M3 at junction 10 and take the third exit from the roundabout on to the A31.
At the next roundabout they should take the second exit to continue north to the roundabout with the A272.
Motorists should take the first exit and continue north to the M3 at junction nine to rejoin the motorway.
The Highways Agency said they had expected to reopen the motorway at 1pm today, however work is still ongoing and the road is still closed.
The road will remain closed until later this evening.


thedailyecho--2020-03-01--Sob story burglar conned her way into homes by claiming she had been assaulted

A DISTRACTION burglar conned elderly women into letting her into their homes by claiming she had been assaulted .
Jolene McKenzie , 43 , told other victims that she had lost her dog and begged them for help .
Once inside the homes of her victim , all aged in their 70s and 80s , McKenzie would ask for a glass of water .
She would then search the property for cash to steal .
In total , McKenzie carried out five burglaries in the Southampton and West End areas in a three month spate between May and July last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ McKenzie stole a purse containing £56 from a home in Exford Avenue , Southampton , on May 18 .
She then stole a purse containing £88 from a property in Meon Court , Southampton , on May 27 , before stealing a handbag containing £30 from a property in Upper New , West End , on June 14 .
Two days later , McKenzie stole a purse with £200 in it from a property in Wellow Close , Southampton .
Her final burglary took place on July 14 , when she stole a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chilcomb Road , Southampton .
McKenzie , whose address was listed as HMP Bronzefield , near Staines , pleaded guilty to five counts of burglary .
She also admitted to one count of theft , after stealing £150 from a woman in Southampton on May 12 .
McKenzie was jailed for a total of four-and-a-half years in prison .

Jolene McKenzie, 43, told other victims that she had lost her dog and begged them for help.
Once inside the homes of her victim, all aged in their 70s and 80s, McKenzie would ask for a glass of water.
She would then search the property for cash to steal.
In total, McKenzie carried out five burglaries in the Southampton and West End areas in a three month spate between May and July last year.
Southampton Crown Court heard how McKenzie stole a purse containing £56 from a home in Exford Avenue, Southampton, on May 18.
She then stole a purse containing £88 from a property in Meon Court, Southampton, on May 27, before stealing a handbag containing £30 from a property in Upper New, West End, on June 14.
Two days later, McKenzie stole a purse with £200 in it from a property in Wellow Close, Southampton.
Her final burglary took place on July 14, when she stole a purse containing £85 from a property in Chilcomb Road, Southampton.
McKenzie, whose address was listed as HMP Bronzefield, near Staines, pleaded guilty to five counts of burglary.
She also admitted to one count of theft, after stealing £150 from a woman in Southampton on May 12.
McKenzie was jailed for a total of four-and-a-half years in prison.


thedailyecho--2020-03-01--Fire crews tackle blaze at Southfield Farm near Whitchurch

UP to 50 fire fighters dealt with a major blaze in the Hampshire countryside .
A road was closed , @ @ @ @ @ shut and drivers were told to avoid the area .
Emergency services rushed to the @ @ @ @ @ Whitchurch , just off Micheldever Road last night .
Thick plumes of dark smoke were @ @ @ @ @ to the east of the town shortly after 5.20pm .
A dog walker reported hearing @ @ @ @ @ flames could be spotted around a quarter of a mile away , in the popular @ @ @ @ @ Primary School .
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service shut Micheldever Road while they tackled the @ @ @ @ @ that 12 appliances dealt with the blaze at Southfield Farm including crews from all across @ @ @ @ @ has confirmed that no injuries had been reported and that the building affected by the @ @ @ @ @ and a workshop .
Residents and drivers were also advised to avoid the area while @ @ @ @ @ keep windows closed .

A road was closed, residents urged to keep windows shut and drivers were told to avoid the area.
Emergency services rushed to the fire at an outbuilding in Whitchurch, just off Micheldever Road last night.
Busy spell continues...pump mobile to a pumps 8 fire in Whitchurch. Stay safe everyone...🙏 pic.twitter.com/rmBbDqsaaZ — Hartley Wintney Stn (@HartleyWintney8) February 29, 2020
Thick plumes of dark smoke were spotted blowing across the fields to the east of the town shortly after 5.20pm.
A dog walker reported hearing a popping sound as orange flames could be spotted around a quarter of a mile away, in the popular dog walking field behind Whitchurch Primary School.
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service shut Micheldever Road while they tackled the fire.
They also said that 12 appliances dealt with the blaze at Southfield Farm including crews from all across the region.
The organisation has confirmed that no injuries had been reported and that the building affected by the fire is used for storage and a workshop.
Residents and drivers were also advised to avoid the area while residents nearby were told to keep windows closed.