thedailyecho--2020-09-23--World War II veterans sought for Armed Forces charity campaign

THE Not Forgotten , a British Armed Forces charity for serving and ex-service men and women has launched the Forgot You Not campaign to find and thank the country ’ s WWII veterans .
The campaign is being spearheaded by 94-year-old Bernard ‘ Bunny ’ Ennis from Southampton .
A former rear gunner in the RAF he enlisted in 1941 aged only 19 and came close to losing his life when his aircraft was shot down while flying a sortie over the Bay of Biscay .
There is currently no definitive register of those who fought for their country in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the public ’ s help in finding surviving veterans .
The charity intends to send a Forgot You Not gift box to 5,000 veterans to thank them for their service , lift lockdown spirits , remind them their service remains valued and let them know they are not forgotten .
The Not Forgotten is inviting veterans or their friends and family to come forward with their details .
The boxes will feature a selection of specially produced commemorative items including edible treats , gifts and other mementos .
Bunny is encouraging veterans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on his bike ’ recently to help raise over £3,600 for The Not Forgotten by cycling 12.1km in seven days to raise money and awareness for the charity .
He told the Daily Echo : “ 2020 has been difficult for many , especially those shielding from Covid-19 and I wanted to help provide some support where I could .
The Not Forgotten have done so much for me , and for others , so to help raise funds and awareness is a dream come true . ''
Details can be submitted at @ @ @ @ @ @ @

The campaign is being spearheaded by 94-year-old Bernard ‘Bunny’ Ennis from Southampton. A former rear gunner in the RAF he enlisted in 1941 aged only 19 and came close to losing his life when his aircraft was shot down while flying a sortie over the Bay of Biscay.
There is currently no definitive register of those who fought for their country in WWII, so the charity is asking for the public’s help in finding surviving veterans.
The charity intends to send a Forgot You Not gift box to 5,000 veterans to thank them for their service, lift lockdown spirits, remind them their service remains valued and let them know they are not forgotten.
The Not Forgotten is inviting veterans or their friends and family to come forward with their details. The boxes will feature a selection of specially produced commemorative items including edible treats, gifts and other mementos.
Bunny is encouraging veterans to come forward and literally ‘got on his bike’ recently to help raise over £3,600 for The Not Forgotten by cycling 12.1km in seven days to raise money and awareness for the charity.
He told the Daily Echo: “2020 has been difficult for many, especially those shielding from Covid-19 and I wanted to help provide some support where I could. The Not Forgotten have done so much for me, and for others, so to help raise funds and awareness is a dream come true."
Details can be submitted at thenotforgotten.org/how-we-help/forgot-you-not/ or sent to info@thenotforgotten.org


thedailyecho--2020-09-23--2021 date for Business Innovation South Expo

A MAJOR event showcasing innovation in Hampshire business has been put back to 2021 .
The Business Innovation South Expo had been due to take place in at the Hilton Hotel at the Ageas Bowl , Southampton , in May and organisers initially moved it to today ’ s date .
It has now been booked into its reserve date of April 28 , 2021 , after “ clarification ” from government about when events could safely take place .
Lara Bull , the businesswoman behind the event , said she had been working with a host of safety experts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to work with such inspiring companies to ensure the safety of everyone attending # BIS2021 and I ’ m truly grateful for all their support , ” she said .
“ We are already focussing on the many positives that will come out of the date being moved , not least of which is the opportunity to utilise the very latest technology to ensure everyone feels comfortable and confident to attend .
“ Resilience and looking to the future is key for all of us at this time – and we look forward @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Kevin Jones , owner of HSE National Ltd , carried out a risk assessment for the event and highlighted issues to be addressed .
He has been advising companies on Covid-secure workplaces .
He said : “ The first thing I looked at for Lara was the layout of the exhibition space and we realised we would need to take out two rows of exhibition space to make the space work in terms of social distancing .
“ We have looked at how the breakfast and lunch for exhibitors will be served @ @ @ @ @ @ @ safely and we are keeping up to date with guidelines as they are updated.
” Andrew Barnett , director of iTrack Global , is to provide its MediShield PPE to keep visitors and exhibitors safe .
He said : “ The timing of the expo is perfect as UK innovation and UK technology will play a critical role in helping our economy and society recover from the coronavirus pandemic .
“ We are looking forward to telling visitors more about our innovative smart PPE solutions and seeing some of the amazing ideas on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , director of Southampton-based Corporate Needs , will be supplying all the sanitising products for the event .
The day before the expo opens , all surfaces will be sprayed with a sanitiser that kills microorganisms and forms a long-lasting protective barrier .
On the day itself , a fast-acting antimicrobial hand sanitiser will be available for all to use .
Mr Lawson said : “ Clearly there is huge interest now in how these products work and the level of protection they offer .
Our surface sanitiser works for seven days and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours .
“ We have already seen great innovations to meet the needs of business and more ideas are being developed to help everyone from taxi drivers to the hospitality industry . ''

The Business Innovation South Expo had been due to take place in at the Hilton Hotel at the Ageas Bowl, Southampton, in May and organisers initially moved it to today’s date.
It has now been booked into its reserve date of April 28, 2021, after “clarification” from government about when events could safely take place.
Lara Bull, the businesswoman behind the event, said she had been working with a host of safety experts.
“It has been a privilege to work with such inspiring companies to ensure the safety of everyone attending #BIS2021 and I’m truly grateful for all their support,” she said.
“We are already focussing on the many positives that will come out of the date being moved, not least of which is the opportunity to utilise the very latest technology to ensure everyone feels comfortable and confident to attend.
“Resilience and looking to the future is key for all of us at this time – and we look forward to #BIS2021 being better than ever.”
Business innovation event secures reserve date in 2021
Kevin Jones, owner of HSE National Ltd, carried out a risk assessment for the event and highlighted issues to be addressed. He has been advising companies on Covid-secure workplaces.
He said: “The first thing I looked at for Lara was the layout of the exhibition space and we realised we would need to take out two rows of exhibition space to make the space work in terms of social distancing.
“We have looked at how the breakfast and lunch for exhibitors will be served to ensure the food can be enjoyed safely and we are keeping up to date with guidelines as they are updated.”
Andrew Barnett, director of iTrack Global, is to provide its MediShield PPE to keep visitors and exhibitors safe.
He said: “The timing of the expo is perfect as UK innovation and UK technology will play a critical role in helping our economy and society recover from the coronavirus pandemic.
“We are looking forward to telling visitors more about our innovative smart PPE solutions and seeing some of the amazing ideas on show at the event.”
Pat Lawson, director of Southampton-based Corporate Needs, will be supplying all the sanitising products for the event.
The day before the expo opens, all surfaces will be sprayed with a sanitiser that kills microorganisms and forms a long-lasting protective barrier. On the day itself, a fast-acting antimicrobial hand sanitiser will be available for all to use.
Mr Lawson said: “Clearly there is huge interest now in how these products work and the level of protection they offer. Our surface sanitiser works for seven days and our hand sanitisers offer protection for four hours.
“We have already seen great innovations to meet the needs of business and more ideas are being developed to help everyone from taxi drivers to the hospitality industry."


thedailyecho--2020-09-23--Callum Evans, 17, of Totton, electrocuted at Hinton Admiral station

THE parents of a Hampshire teenager killed in an accident at a railway station have paid tribute to their `` beautiful , intelligent and loyal '' son .
Callum Evans , 17 , of Pickwick Close , Totton , was electrocuted after he fell on to the track at Hinton Admiral station just before midnight on September 15 .
An inquest into his death was opened at Winchester Coroner 's Court today .
In a statement issued a few hours later his parents said : `` We are very sad to announce the passing of our much loved son , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his sister are devastated , heartbroken and we will never come to terms with the tragic and sudden loss of our son from a rail accident last week .
`` Callum was a beautiful , intelligent , loyal and popular young man who had a life full of opportunities within his grasp .
`` Callum was loving life at Peter Symonds College .
He always had a smile on his face and a huge zest for life .
He was a good friend and touched many lives .
`` He loved basketball , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time with his friends and was looking forward to going to university next year .
`` As a family we have been overwhelmed by the support we have received from friends , family and the local community and thank everyone for their kindness .
`` We would like to ask that our family 's privacy be respected at this time and for us to be allowed to grieve and remember Callum in our own special way . ''
• Teenager killed after falling on to railway line Callum went to Hounsdown School in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Peter Symonds College in Winchester .
At the opening of the inquest Winchester Coroner ’ s Court heard that Callum was with friends at Hinton Admiral station when the accident happened .
Senior coroner Christopher Wilkinson said : “ Sadly he fell on to the train tracks .
His death was confirmed at the scene.
” A post-mortem examination carried out by pathologist Eleanor James gave the cause of death as severe electrical burns and a fall on to an electrified line .
The inquest was adjourned until May 18 next year , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In an email to college staff and students , Peter Symonds deputy principal Lucy Edevane wrote : “ We understand that Callum Evans died in a tragic accident .
“ Callum did not take his own life , nor is there any suggestion that there was anything untoward about the circumstances of this incident .
It is simply a very sad accident .
“ Our thoughts are very much with Callum ’ s family at this difficult time.
” British Transport Police have confirmed they are not treating his death as suspicious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were called to Hinton Admiral station at 11.48pm on Tues-day 15th September following reports of an injured male who was found to have sustained injuries consistent with electrocution .
“ Paramedics also attended but the male was sadly pronounced dead .
The incident is not being treated as suspicious .
”

Callum Evans, 17, of Pickwick Close, Totton, was electrocuted after he fell on to the track at Hinton Admiral station just before midnight on September 15.
An inquest into his death was opened at Winchester Coroner's Court today.
Callum Evans
In a statement issued a few hours later his parents said: "We are very sad to announce the passing of our much loved son, Callum Rhys Evans.
"We and his sister are devastated, heartbroken and we will never come to terms with the tragic and sudden loss of our son from a rail accident last week.
"Callum was a beautiful, intelligent, loyal and popular young man who had a life full of opportunities within his grasp.
"Callum was loving life at Peter Symonds College. He always had a smile on his face and a huge zest for life. He was a good friend and touched many lives.
"He loved basketball, photography, socialising , travelling, spending time with his friends and was looking forward to going to university next year.
"As a family we have been overwhelmed by the support we have received from friends, family and the local community and thank everyone for their kindness.
"We would like to ask that our family's privacy be respected at this time and for us to be allowed to grieve and remember Callum in our own special way."
Callum went to Hounsdown School in Totton before becoming a sixth-form student at Peter Symonds College in Winchester.
At the opening of the inquest Winchester Coroner’s Court heard that Callum was with friends at Hinton Admiral station when the accident happened.
Senior coroner Christopher Wilkinson said: “Sadly he fell on to the train tracks. His death was confirmed at the scene.”
A post-mortem examination carried out by pathologist Eleanor James gave the cause of death as severe electrical burns and a fall on to an electrified line.
The inquest was adjourned until May 18 next year, when a full hearing will take place.
In an email to college staff and students, Peter Symonds deputy principal Lucy Edevane wrote: “We understand that Callum Evans died in a tragic accident.
“Callum did not take his own life, nor is there any suggestion that there was anything untoward about the circumstances of this incident. It is simply a very sad accident.
“Our thoughts are very much with Callum’s family at this difficult time.”
British Transport Police have confirmed they are not treating his death as suspicious.
A spokesperson said: “Officers were called to Hinton Admiral station at 11.48pm on Tues-day 15th September following reports of an injured male who was found to have sustained injuries consistent with electrocution.
“Paramedics also attended but the male was sadly pronounced dead. The incident is not being treated as suspicious.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-23--Coronavirus in Hampshire round-up - Wednesday September 23

SOUTHAMPTON has seen another increase in its Covid-19 infection rate .
The city 's rate has risen to 13.1 new @ @ @ @ @ from the previous figure of 10.3 , with 33 new cases , according to new @ @ @ @ @ .
In other parts of Hampshire the rate has either stayed the same or gone @ @ @ @ @ has remained at 9.5 , with 11 new cases , while the New Forest has @ @ @ @ @ from 9.4 to 8.3 , with 15 new cases .
Winchester has gone from 6.4 @ @ @ @ @ new cases .
Eastleigh 's rate has decreased from 4.5 to 3.7 but the town @ @ @ @ @ .
Gosport 's figure has dropped sharply - from 7.1 to 3.5 , with three @ @ @

The city's rate has risen to 13.1 new cases for every 100,000 residents from the previous figure of 10.3, with 33 new cases, according to new data from Public Health England.
In other parts of Hampshire the rate has either stayed the same or gone down.
Fareham's figure has remained at 9.5, with 11 new cases, while the New Forest has seen its infection rate drop from 9.4 to 8.3, with 15 new cases.
Winchester has gone from 6.4 to 7.2, with nine new cases.
Eastleigh's rate has decreased from 4.5 to 3.7 but the town has seen six new cases. Gosport's figure has dropped sharply - from 7.1 to 3.5, with three new cases.


thedailyecho--2020-09-23--More Hampshire schools confirm coronavirus cases

A FURTHER 11 schools across Hampshire now confirmed coronavirus cases .
Pupils , teachers and staff are being affected across the county with infant , junior and senior schools sending home bubbles of pupils .
Today Hampshire County Council have confirmed that 11 schools have recorded Covid cases since Friday in its constituency .
• Coronavirus in Hampshire round up - Infection rate rises in Southampton The schools with positive cases are : It is not known how many staff and students are affected , or are having to self-isolate .
Cllr Roz Chadd , executive member for education and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ All Hampshire schools have been given clear guidance by Public Health England ( PHE ) about what to do when they have a confirmed case of COVID-19 .
“ When a case is confirmed , the local PHE Health Protection Team will advise the school , on a case by case basis , about the action they need to take , if any .
“ National guidance is similarly straightforward for parents in that if their child has any of the symptoms of coronavirus – high temperature , persistent cough , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should have their child tested .
“ If they have symptoms of any other childhood illness , they do not need to be tested but should stay at home if they are too unwell to attend school and parents need to notify the school as they would normally .
“ For usual illnesses , parents can contact NHS 111 or their GP if they are concerned.
” Southampton City Council has also been contacted for schools in its constituency .

Pupils, teachers and staff are being affected across the county with infant, junior and senior schools sending home bubbles of pupils.
Today Hampshire County Council have confirmed that 11 schools have recorded Covid cases since Friday in its constituency.
The schools with positive cases are:
The Westgate, Winchester
Preston Candover CE Primary School
The Romsey School
St Matthew's CE Primary School, Liss
Cams Hill Academy, Porchester
Porchester Community School
Woodcot Primary School, Gosport
Robert May’s School, Odiham
Tweseldown Infants, Church Crookham
Ringwood Junior School
Our Lady and St Joseph’s, Lymington
It is not known how many staff and students are affected, or are having to self-isolate.
Cllr Roz Chadd, executive member for education and skills at Hampshire County Council, said: “All Hampshire schools have been given clear guidance by Public Health England (PHE) about what to do when they have a confirmed case of COVID-19.
“When a case is confirmed, the local PHE Health Protection Team will advise the school, on a case by case basis, about the action they need to take, if any.
“National guidance is similarly straightforward for parents in that if their child has any of the symptoms of coronavirus – high temperature, persistent cough, loss of taste or smell – they should have their child tested.
“If they have symptoms of any other childhood illness, they do not need to be tested but should stay at home if they are too unwell to attend school and parents need to notify the school as they would normally.
“For usual illnesses, parents can contact NHS 111 or their GP if they are concerned.”
Southampton City Council has also been contacted for schools in its constituency.


thedailyecho--2020-09-23--Five teenagers bailed after woman is raped in Portsmouth

FIVE teenagers have been bailed after a 19-year-old woman was raped .
Officers launched an investigation after the woman was raped in Turner Road in Portsmouth just before 1am on Sunday .
Two 18-year-old men , two 17-year-old boys , and a 16-year-old boy , were arrested on suspicion of rape on Sunday afternoon , but they have all now been bailed until October 18 .
• Five teens arrested after woman , 19 , is raped in Portsmouth Police say that a sixth person , a 17 year-old boy who was arrested on Monday on suspicion of rape , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but remains under investigation .
The victim is continuing to receive support from specialist officers .
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said : `` We remain keen to speak with anyone who may have information which could assist our enquiries .
• Hunt for two men after woman , 19 , is raped in Portsmouth '' If you saw anyone acting suspiciously around the area of Lake Road and Turner Road early on Sunday morning , or if you have dash cam or CCTV footage from the area , then please contact us @ @ @ @ @ @ @ uniformed officers patrolling the area .
If you have any concerns , please do not hesitate to speak with them .
`` Anyone with information can also call 101 , quoting the reference 44200364429 .
Alternatively , you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 . ''

Officers launched an investigation after the woman was raped in Turner Road in Portsmouth just before 1am on Sunday.
Two 18-year-old men, two 17-year-old boys, and a 16-year-old boy, were arrested on suspicion of rape on Sunday afternoon, but they have all now been bailed until October 18.
Police say that a sixth person, a 17 year-old boy who was arrested on Monday on suspicion of rape, has been released from custody without charge, but remains under investigation.
The victim is continuing to receive support from specialist officers.
A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said: "We remain keen to speak with anyone who may have information which could assist our enquiries.
"If you saw anyone acting suspiciously around the area of Lake Road and Turner Road early on Sunday morning, or if you have dash cam or CCTV footage from the area, then please contact us.
"You will continue to see uniformed officers patrolling the area. If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to speak with them.
"Anyone with information can also call 101, quoting the reference 44200364429. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."


thedailyecho--2020-09-23--Police close home in Lansdowne Avenue in Portchester

A BUNGALOW has been closed and boarded-up after 90 complaints about alcohol-fuelled anti-social behaviour at the property .
The Fareham Neighbourhood Policing Team , working in partnership with the borough council , secured a closure order for an address in Lansdowne Avenue , Portchester .
Police have released images of the single-storey home being boarded-up .
A police spokesman said : `` There have been as many as 90 calls to police this year linked to alcohol-related anti-social behaviour at this address , which has understandably had a negative impact on local residents .
`` The closure order means that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ address .
If they do they will be committing a criminal offence and can be arrested . ''
Inspector Richard Thompson added : “ This is a major result for the local residents who have been subjected to anti-social behaviour for far too long from this address .
`` It has been a long process due to this being a privately owned address along with other complexities with the current pandemic .
“ I would like to say 'thank you ' , firstly to the residents that supported us and kept the faith @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who were also a key partner in providing support and gathering evidence .
“ In addition , I would like to commend the work of the anti-social behaviour team for their expert advice , Response and Patrol officers for their patience , continued attendance and evidence gathering , and finally to my team who have put in some serious work to make this happen , as this was the right thing to do for our community .
“ These types of closures are never simple as it ultimately means someone is moved out @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always be afforded to those that seek it and look to change their behaviours.
” Anyone experiencing severe anti-social behaviour in their area can call Hampshire police on 101 .

The Fareham Neighbourhood Policing Team, working in partnership with the borough council, secured a closure order for an address in Lansdowne Avenue, Portchester.
Police have released images of the single-storey home being boarded-up.
A police spokesman said: "There have been as many as 90 calls to police this year linked to alcohol-related anti-social behaviour at this address, which has understandably had a negative impact on local residents.
"The closure order means that nobody will be allowed to enter the address. If they do they will be committing a criminal offence and can be arrested."
Inspector Richard Thompson added: “This is a major result for the local residents who have been subjected to anti-social behaviour for far too long from this address.
"It has been a long process due to this being a privately owned address along with other complexities with the current pandemic.
“I would like to say 'thank you', firstly to the residents that supported us and kept the faith, but also to Fareham Borough Council who were also a key partner in providing support and gathering evidence.
“In addition, I would like to commend the work of the anti-social behaviour team for their expert advice, Response and Patrol officers for their patience, continued attendance and evidence gathering, and finally to my team who have put in some serious work to make this happen, as this was the right thing to do for our community.
“These types of closures are never simple as it ultimately means someone is moved out of their home, however support will always be afforded to those that seek it and look to change their behaviours.”
Anyone experiencing severe anti-social behaviour in their area can call Hampshire police on 101.


thedailyecho--2020-09-23--Man charged with rape of child on Isle of Wight

A man has been charged with the rape of a child following an attack in a country park on the Isle of Wight .
It comes after a police appeal over an offence against a three-year-old girl at Fort Victoria Country Park shortly after 3pm on August 31 .
Graham Medway , 62 , from the Freshwater area , has been charged with rape of a child under the age of 13 , Hampshire Police announced on Wednesday .
He was remanded in custody to appear at Southampton Magistrates ’ Court on Thursday .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been of understandable concern to the local community , however we ask you not to speculate on the circumstances , as this can have an impact on proceedings later down the line when evidence is presented to a jury .
“ We have received an overwhelming response from the public in relation to this case and would encourage anyone with any concerns related to our appeals to call 101.
” Members of the public had been asked to check over their cameras and camera phones in case they found anything that could @ @ @ @ @

It comes after a police appeal over an offence against a three-year-old girl at Fort Victoria Country Park shortly after 3pm on August 31.
Graham Medway, 62, from the Freshwater area, has been charged with rape of a child under the age of 13, Hampshire Police announced on Wednesday.
He was remanded in custody to appear at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said: “We appreciate that this case has been of understandable concern to the local community, however we ask you not to speculate on the circumstances, as this can have an impact on proceedings later down the line when evidence is presented to a jury.
“We have received an overwhelming response from the public in relation to this case and would encourage anyone with any concerns related to our appeals to call 101.”
Members of the public had been asked to check over their cameras and camera phones in case they found anything that could help the police investigation.


thedailyecho--2020-09-23--Man charged with drink driving after incident in Bursledon

A MAN has been charged with drink driving following an incident yesterday evening .
Officers stopped a vehicle on Bert @ @ @ @ @ just after 8.30pm on September 22 .
Craig Manship , 43 , of Mortimer Road @ @ @ @ @ charged with drink driving .
He has been bailed to appear at Southampton Magistrates ' @ @ @ @ @

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thedailyecho--2020-09-23--Winchester Guildhall to be used as a 'Nightingale' court

WINCHESTER Guildhall is set to be used as a temporary courtroom .
The Lord Chancellor announced eight new 'Nightingale ' courts across the UK to help tackle the impact of Covid-19 on the justice system .
No location in Winchester has been confirmed but it is known that the Guildhall was being considered .
The Nightingale Courts , due to open in the next few weeks , will hear non-custodial crime cases , as well as civil , family and tribunals work .
They are named after the temporary hospitals that opened in the spring to deal with Covid cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ room in existing courts to hear other cases , including custodial jury trials , which require cells and secure dock facilities to keep the public , victims and witnesses safe .
The Lord Chancellor , Robert Buckland QC MP said : `` We are beginning to see positive signs thanks to the hard work of everyone working in our system – with the number of outstanding cases in magistrates ’ courts now falling as a result of the measures we have introduced .
`` But we must keep going if we are to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
These additional eight Nightingale Courts will further boost our efforts to increase capacity - reducing delays and delivering speedier justice for all . ''
Winchester civic chiefs are tight-lipped over proposals to use the Guildhall .
The Chronicle asked for comment but received no response .
The proposal comes as the city council 's decided to cut losses and reduce public use of the Guildhall .
Eleven out of 13 staff jobs are being made redundant .
The Guildhall is not closing as it will still be open on a 'venue-only ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there will be no staff support or hospitality such as bars .
Rooms in the Guildhall were last used as a court in the early 1970s whilst the Law Courts at The Castle were being built .
City MP Steve Brine , speaking after a visit of the Lord Chancellor to Winchester , said the idea of 'Nightingale ' court , after the temporary hospitals , was being explored to clear the backlog caused by the Covid-19 lockdown .
`` The Lord Chancellor seemed keen to hear about the idea and progress when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Winchester is at the heart of the Western Circuit but one does wonder if our council will have the imagination to grasp that opportunity unlike so many others . ''

The Lord Chancellor announced eight new 'Nightingale' courts across the UK to help tackle the impact of Covid-19 on the justice system.
No location in Winchester has been confirmed but it is known that the Guildhall was being considered.
The Nightingale Courts, due to open in the next few weeks, will hear non-custodial crime cases, as well as civil, family and tribunals work. They are named after the temporary hospitals that opened in the spring to deal with Covid cases.
The move will free up more room in existing courts to hear other cases, including custodial jury trials, which require cells and secure dock facilities to keep the public, victims and witnesses safe.
The Lord Chancellor, Robert Buckland QC MP said: "We are beginning to see positive signs thanks to the hard work of everyone working in our system – with the number of outstanding cases in magistrates’ courts now falling as a result of the measures we have introduced.
"But we must keep going if we are to get our courts back up to speed. These additional eight Nightingale Courts will further boost our efforts to increase capacity - reducing delays and delivering speedier justice for all."
Winchester civic chiefs are tight-lipped over proposals to use the Guildhall. The Chronicle asked for comment but received no response.
The proposal comes as the city council's decided to cut losses and reduce public use of the Guildhall. Eleven out of 13 staff jobs are being made redundant.
The Guildhall is not closing as it will still be open on a 'venue-only' basis whereby it still be hired but there will be no staff support or hospitality such as bars.
Rooms in the Guildhall were last used as a court in the early 1970s whilst the Law Courts at The Castle were being built.
City MP Steve Brine, speaking after a visit of the Lord Chancellor to Winchester, said the idea of 'Nightingale' court, after the temporary hospitals, was being explored to clear the backlog caused by the Covid-19 lockdown.
"The Lord Chancellor seemed keen to hear about the idea and progress when he was here. Seems logical given Winchester is at the heart of the Western Circuit but one does wonder if our council will have the imagination to grasp that opportunity unlike so many others."


thedailyecho--2020-09-23--Seven knives taken off the streets of Southampton

SEVEN knives have been removed from the city 's streets after being placed anonymously in the knife bin last week .
The blades were places in the bin at Southampton Central Police Station between September 14 and 20 .
Inspector Clive Marsh from Southampton ’ s High Harm team said that every knife recovered is `` a life potentially saved '' .
He added : “ The risks and consequences of carrying knives can be devastating , not only to victims of knife crime and their family and friends but also to the community in general .
“ We continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such as Fearless.org and Crimestoppers to get knives and weapons off our streets .
“ We would encourage anyone who is concerned about someone carrying a knife , or scared they might get hurt , to please let us know .
You can do this by calling 101 or Crimestoppers 100 % anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
“ If you are a young person concerned about someone carrying a knife , you can tell us without having to say who you are , by reporting anonymously online at Fearless.org .
“ If @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other professional who would like to find out more on how to talk to young people about knife crime , please go to the Safe for Me website at www.safe4me.co.uk .
”

The blades were places in the bin at Southampton Central Police Station between September 14 and 20.
Inspector Clive Marsh from Southampton’s High Harm team said that every knife recovered is "a life potentially saved".
He added: “The risks and consequences of carrying knives can be devastating, not only to victims of knife crime and their family and friends but also to the community in general.
“We continue to work with our partners and charities such as Fearless.org and Crimestoppers to get knives and weapons off our streets.
“We would encourage anyone who is concerned about someone carrying a knife, or scared they might get hurt, to please let us know. You can do this by calling 101 or Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.
“If you are a young person concerned about someone carrying a knife, you can tell us without having to say who you are, by reporting anonymously online at Fearless.org.
“If you are a parent, teacher or other professional who would like to find out more on how to talk to young people about knife crime, please go to the Safe for Me website at www.safe4me.co.uk.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-23--Winchester Road closed after multi vehicle crash

UPDATE 6pm : The road has now reopened .
A BUSY road has been closed by police following a large @ @ @ @ @ Bournemouth Road has been closed by officers between Chandlers Ford and Chilworth .
The road @ @ @ @ @ between Birch Road and Templars Way , underneath the M3 .
It has been reported @ @ @ @ @ multi vehicle accident in the area .
Motorists have been asked to find alternative routes @

A BUSY road has been closed by police following a large crash.
Winchester Road and Bournemouth Road has been closed by officers between Chandlers Ford and Chilworth.
Winchester road/ Bournemouth Road is closed between Chandlers Ford and Chilworth due to a multi vehicle accident - please find an alternative route. pic.twitter.com/W4els2K72r — Hants Roads Policing (@HantsPolRoads) September 23, 2020
The road is blocked in both directions between Birch Road and Templars Way, underneath the M3.
It has been reported that there has been a multi vehicle accident in the area.
Motorists have been asked to find alternative routes.
More to follow...


thedailyecho--2020-09-23--Delays of one hour on M27 after crash blocks two lanes

UPDATE 5.50pm : All lanes are now open .
Delays from Junction 9 are around 35 minutes .
DELAYS of @ @ @ @ @ on a Hampshire motorway following a crash .
Two lanes of the M27 's Eastbound @ @ @ @ @ Fareham and Junction 12 for Port Solent are blocked .
Traffic is building and delays @ @ @ @ @ Gate are around one hour long .
# M27 Eastbound - Lanes 2 and 3 @ @ @ @ @ Fareham and J12/ # M275 # PortSolent due to RTI , approx 1 HOUR delay @ @ @ @ @ pic.twitter.com/SMD26kA3WI — ROMANSE ( @ ROMANSE ) September 23 , 2020

DELAYS of an hour are being reported on a Hampshire motorway following a crash.
Two lanes of the M27's Eastbound carriageway between Junctions 11 for Fareham and Junction 12 for Port Solent are blocked.
Traffic is building and delays from Junction 9 for Park Gate are around one hour long.


thedailyecho--2020-09-23--Police receive report of rogue trader in Southampton

Officers said he advised one lady her roof needed 'urgent repair ' .
The trader has been described as white @ @ @ @ @ one occasion he wore a 'builders hat ' .
Residents of the Shirley , Millbrook @ @ @ @ @ alerted .
Police have asked them to be extra vigilant and 'report any suspicious persons @ @ @ @ @ ' .
A police spokesperson said : `` Please keep in touch with elderly and/or @ @ @ @ @ and neighbours to remind them not to buy products or services from persons knocking the @ @ @ @ @ to ‘ LOCK , STOP , CHAIN AND CHECK ’ if no-one is expected do @ @ @ @ @ `` If in any doubt keep them out . ''

Officers said he advised one lady her roof needed 'urgent repair'.
The trader has been described as white, aged 20-30 and on one occasion he wore a 'builders hat'.
Residents of the Shirley, Millbrook and Redbridge areas have been alerted.
Police have asked them to be extra vigilant and 'report any suspicious persons offering to carry out work'.
A police spokesperson said: "Please keep in touch with elderly and/or vulnerable relatives, friends, and neighbours to remind them not to buy products or services from persons knocking the door.
"Remind them to ‘LOCK, STOP, CHAIN AND CHECK’ if no-one is expected do not answer the door.
"If in any doubt keep them out."


thedailyecho--2020-09-22--Coronavirus in Hampshire round up - Tuesday September 22

SOUTHAMPTON has seen an increase in its Covid-19 infection rate .
The city 's rate has risen to 12.3 new @ @ @ @ @ from the previous figure of 10.3 , with 31 new cases , according to new @ @ @ @ @ .
But other parts of Hampshire have seen decreases .
• Pilot launched in Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ visits through NHS 111 Fareham 's figure has gone from 12.0 to 9.5 , with @ @ @ @ @ the New Forest has seen its infection rate drop from 11.7 to 6.7 , with @ @ @ @ @ has gone from 8.8 to 6.4 , with 11 new cases .
Eastleigh 's rate @ @ @ @ @ the town has seen five new cases .
Gosport has gone from 5.9 to 3.5 @ @ @ @ @ .
New data is released each week and shows how rates of positive coronavirus tests @ @ @ @ @ .
The tests are carried out both in laboratories and in the wider community .
@ @ @ @ @ the new number of new cases per 100,000 population .

The city's rate has risen to 12.3 new cases for every 100,000 residents from the previous figure of 10.3, with 31 new cases, according to new data from Public Health England.
But other parts of Hampshire have seen decreases.
Fareham's figure has gone from 12.0 to 9.5, with 11 new cases, and the New Forest has seen its infection rate drop from 11.7 to 6.7, with 12 new cases.
Winchester has gone from 8.8 to 6.4, with 11 new cases.
Eastleigh's rate has remained at 3.7 but the town has seen five new cases. Gosport has gone from 5.9 to 3.5, with three new cases.
New data is released each week and shows how rates of positive coronavirus tests are changing in each area. The tests are carried out both in laboratories and in the wider community.
The rate is expressed as the new number of new cases per 100,000 population.


thedailyecho--2020-09-23--Plan for new housing in Netley sports club car park

PLANS to build new housing in the centre of Netley are being discussed this week .
The plan is to @ @ @ @ @ club car park into two semi-detached , four bedroom houses .
These houses will be @ @ @ @ @ at the front end of the car park for Netley Central Sports Club .
The @ @ @ @ @ for the loss of eight parking spaces with access to the remaining parking available to @ @ @ @ @ .
The application was submitted at the start of this year and is now due @ @ @ @ @ , Hamble-Le-Rice and Hound Local Area Committee on Thursday August 24 .
Developers say the @ @ @ @ @ scene of New Road , but objectors raised concerns about too many houses in the @ @

The plan is to re-develop part of a sports club car park into two semi-detached, four bedroom houses.
These houses will be on New Road in Netley at the front end of the car park for Netley Central Sports Club.
The sports club will receive funding for the loss of eight parking spaces with access to the remaining parking available to the side of the development.
The application was submitted at the start of this year and is now due to be discussed by Bursledon, Hamble-Le-Rice and Hound Local Area Committee on Thursday August 24.
Developers say the homes will complete the street scene of New Road, but objectors raised concerns about too many houses in the area.


thedailyecho--2020-09-23--Ryanair make changes for those with October and November bookings

Ryanair have made changes for those who have booked to fly with the airline in October and November .
We 've put together what you need to know - and what to do if you 're affected .
On Wednesday ( September 23 ) , Ryanair announced it will extend the waiving of its flight change fee for all customers who book to travel in October and November 2020 .
The airline say the change will give passengers 'peace of mind and greater flexibly if their travel plans change ' .
What will customers be able to do ?
Ryanair @ @ @ @ @ @ @ travel in October and November will be able to change their flights with zero change fee to travel until March 21 , 2021 .
However , the changes must be made at least seven days prior to the departure date of the original booking .
What have Ryanair said ?
Ryanair ’ s director of Marketing and Digital , Dara Brady said : `` In order to provide as much flexibility and confidence as possible for our customers this autumn , we have extended the waiving of our flight change fee to October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now plan a well-deserved break knowing that if their plans change they can move their flights to any new date up to March 21 , 2021 without additional fees . ''
For more information on T & Cs , visit : https : //www.ryanair.com/ie/en/useful-info/no-change-fee .

We've put together what you need to know - and what to do if you're affected.
What have Ryanair changed?
On Wednesday (September 23), Ryanair announced it will extend the waiving of its flight change fee for all customers who book to travel in October and November 2020.
The airline say the change will give passengers 'peace of mind and greater flexibly if their travel plans change'.
What will customers be able to do?
Ryanair hae said that customers who book for travel in October and November will be able to change their flights with zero change fee to travel until March 21, 2021.
However, the changes must be made at least seven days prior to the departure date of the original booking.
What have Ryanair said?
Ryanair’s director of Marketing and Digital, Dara Brady said: "In order to provide as much flexibility and confidence as possible for our customers this autumn, we have extended the waiving of our flight change fee to October and November bookings.
"Customers can now plan a well-deserved break knowing that if their plans change they can move their flights to any new date up to March 21, 2021 without additional fees."
For more information on T&Cs, visit: https://www.ryanair.com/ie/en/useful-info/no-change-fee.


thedailyecho--2020-09-24--Man 'shot' in drive-by outside Shirley Post Office, Southampton

A MAN has been `` shot '' after asking another customer to wear a face mask .
Stephan Reynolds told how he was shot at by a man in Shirley Avenue on Wednesday afternoon .
• Man pointed gun at people and left them 'scared and shaking ' in Southampton shop The 57-year-old walked out of Shirley Post Office to see a man drive by in a silver Mercedes `` grinning '' at him .
After firing several shots from what is believed to be an air pistol the man then sped off having hit him just above the right @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have arisen after Stephan told the man he needed to wear a face mask inside the post office .
Following the alleged attack , he was left in shock and was treated at hospital .
• Boy just 13 arrested by armed police following firearms raid A police spokesperson said : `` Officers are investigating after receiving a report of a firearms incident on Shirley Avenue at 11.7am today ( September 23 ) .
`` A 57-year-old man is alleged to have been shot by an air pistol .
• Southampton man 'shot @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' We believe this to be an isolated incident and the threat to the public is low but we treat incidents like this very seriously . ''
Anyone who witnessed what happened or has any information is urged to call 101 quoting 44200369216 .

Stephan Reynolds told how he was shot at by a man in Shirley Avenue on Wednesday afternoon.
The 57-year-old walked out of Shirley Post Office to see a man drive by in a silver Mercedes "grinning" at him.
After firing several shots from what is believed to be an air pistol the man then sped off having hit him just above the right eye.
The incident is said to have arisen after Stephan told the man he needed to wear a face mask inside the post office.
Following the alleged attack, he was left in shock and was treated at hospital.
A police spokesperson said: "Officers are investigating after receiving a report of a firearms incident on Shirley Avenue at 11.7am today (September 23).
"A 57-year-old man is alleged to have been shot by an air pistol.
"We believe this to be an isolated incident and the threat to the public is low but we treat incidents like this very seriously."
Anyone who witnessed what happened or has any information is urged to call 101 quoting 44200369216.


thedailyecho--2020-09-24--Aaron Wells' death has 'totally destroyed family'

Those are the words of a heartbroken mother who lost her young son just days before Christmas to an overdose of pain medication .
Aaron Wells , 21 , of Roewood Road , Holbury , was found dead in bed the day after he returned home from university to spend Christmas with his family .
In an inquest held yesterday , it was ruled by a coroner that Mr Wells had died of a drugs overdose .
Mr Wells had been attending university in Essex , when he started taking Xanax - a medication used to treat panic and anxiety @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is understood that the 21-year-old started taking the drug recreationally in a bid to treat the anxiety and stress he was feeling following his dad becoming ill and falling into financial difficulties while at university .
Mr Wells kept his internal battles to himself , and did not reach out to help from his family or peers .
On December 19 , Mr Wells returned home for university and met up with friends to go on a night out .
He returned home in the early hours of December 20 and spoke @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feeling for a few hours .
It is understood that at some point that morning , Mr Wells took strong pain killers he had found in the house before heading off to bed .
His mother Lorna checked on him , the hearing was told , and at 8pm on December 20 found him unresponsive and not breathing .
Paramedics were called to the home in Roewood Way but they were unable to revive him and he died a short time later .
Police found pain tablets around the students bed , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - told how he had noticed that the level of oramorph in his bottle had gone down , and at the time was unable to explain where it had gone .
Mr Wells ’ s cause of death was reported as a drugs overdose and bronchopneumonia .
Friends of Mr Wells described him as an “ outgoing and very friendly ” adding that he was “ great fun to be around ” and loved football .
His mum , Lorna Wells , said : “ It ’ s totally destroyed us .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ my baby .
He will always be my sweet baby boy .
Nothing will ever make this easier .
I will never get over what has happened .
”

Those are the words of a heartbroken mother who lost her young son just days before Christmas to an overdose of pain medication.
Aaron Wells, 21, of Roewood Road, Holbury, was found dead in bed the day after he returned home from university to spend Christmas with his family.
In an inquest held yesterday, it was ruled by a coroner that Mr Wells had died of a drugs overdose.
Mr Wells had been attending university in Essex, when he started taking Xanax - a medication used to treat panic and anxiety disorders - according to his friends.
It is understood that the 21-year-old started taking the drug recreationally in a bid to treat the anxiety and stress he was feeling following his dad becoming ill and falling into financial difficulties while at university.
Mr Wells kept his internal battles to himself, and did not reach out to help from his family or peers.
On December 19, Mr Wells returned home for university and met up with friends to go on a night out.
He returned home in the early hours of December 20 and spoke with his father about how he was feeling for a few hours.
It is understood that at some point that morning, Mr Wells took strong pain killers he had found in the house before heading off to bed.
Sadly, Mr Wells stopped breathing in his sleep.
His mother Lorna checked on him, the hearing was told, and at 8pm on December 20 found him unresponsive and not breathing.
Paramedics were called to the home in Roewood Way but they were unable to revive him and he died a short time later.
Police found pain tablets around the students bed, and Tony Wells - Aaron’s father - told how he had noticed that the level of oramorph in his bottle had gone down, and at the time was unable to explain where it had gone.
Mr Wells’s cause of death was reported as a drugs overdose and bronchopneumonia.
Friends of Mr Wells described him as an “outgoing and very friendly” adding that he was “great fun to be around” and loved football.
His mum, Lorna Wells, said: “It’s totally destroyed us. He is not a statistic, he is my baby. He will always be my sweet baby boy. Nothing will ever make this easier. I will never get over what has happened.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-24--Rishi Sunak unveils 'job support scheme' to replace furlough after October 31

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a 'job support scheme ' as a replacement for furlough as part of the next phase of the Government ’ s economic response to coronavirus .
The furlough scheme , which was set up as a result of the national lockdown in the spring , will end on October 31 .
We 've put together everything you need to know about the new scheme - and how it affects you .
What are the key points from Rishi Sunak 's announcement ?
• Chancellor Rishi Sunak said a new job support scheme would see the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of people in viable jobs working at least a third of their normal hours .
It will run for six months , starting in November .
• The Chancellor said he was extending the self-employed grant on similar terms as the next job support scheme .
• Mr Sunak announced a “ pay as you grow ” scheme to allow firms to repay bounce back loans over a period of up to 10 years .
• The Chancellor also said he would keep VAT at 5 per cent for hospitality and tourism until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Chancellor say ?
The resurgence of coronavirus poses a threat to the UK ’ s “ fragile ” economic recovery , Rishi Sunak warned as he confirmed plans for the state to top up the wages of workers forced to cut their hours due to the pandemic .
As part of a package of measures , the Chancellor said the new jobs support scheme was aimed at protecting “ viable ” roles rather than all posts which have been kept going as a result of state support under the furlough programme .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the Government will top up the wages of people working at least a third of their normal hours .
They will be paid for that work as normal , with the state and employers then increasing those wages to cover two-thirds of the pay they have lost by working reduced hours .
He also extended the self-employment income support scheme and 15 per cent VAT cut for the hospitality and tourism sectors , and help for businesses in repaying government-backed loans .
Mr Sunak delivered his plans in the House of Commons @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not there to support him as he was visiting police recruits in Northamptonshire .
Downing Street denied speculation about a rift between at the top of Government , insisting there was “ absolutely not ” a problem between Mr Johnson and Mr Sunak .
The Chancellor told MPs : “ The resurgence of the virus , and the measures we need to take in response , pose a threat to our fragile economic recovery.
” And he acknowledged “ we can ’ t save every business ” and “ we can ’ t @ @ @ @ @

The furlough scheme, which was set up as a result of the national lockdown in the spring, will end on October 31.
We've put together everything you need to know about the new scheme - and how it affects you.
What are the key points from Rishi Sunak's announcement?
They are:
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said a new job support scheme would see the Government “directly support” the wages of people in viable jobs working at least a third of their normal hours. It will run for six months, starting in November.
The Chancellor said he was extending the self-employed grant on similar terms as the next job support scheme.
Mr Sunak announced a “pay as you grow” scheme to allow firms to repay bounce back loans over a period of up to 10 years.
The Chancellor also said he would keep VAT at 5 per cent for hospitality and tourism until March 31, 2021.
What did the Chancellor say?
The resurgence of coronavirus poses a threat to the UK’s “fragile” economic recovery, Rishi Sunak warned as he confirmed plans for the state to top up the wages of workers forced to cut their hours due to the pandemic.
As part of a package of measures, the Chancellor said the new jobs support scheme was aimed at protecting “viable” roles rather than all posts which have been kept going as a result of state support under the furlough programme.
Under the terms of the new scheme, the Government will top up the wages of people working at least a third of their normal hours.
They will be paid for that work as normal, with the state and employers then increasing those wages to cover two-thirds of the pay they have lost by working reduced hours.
He also extended the self-employment income support scheme and 15 per cent VAT cut for the hospitality and tourism sectors, and help for businesses in repaying government-backed loans.
Mr Sunak delivered his plans in the House of Commons, but Prime Minsiter Boris Johnson was not there to support him as he was visiting police recruits in Northamptonshire.
Downing Street denied speculation about a rift between at the top of Government, insisting there was “absolutely not” a problem between Mr Johnson and Mr Sunak.
The Chancellor told MPs: “The resurgence of the virus, and the measures we need to take in response, pose a threat to our fragile economic recovery.”
And he acknowledged “we can’t save every business” and “we can’t save every job”.


thedailyecho--2020-09-24--Southampton weather: More heavy rain and thunder forecast

MORE thunder and heavy rain is forecast for Southampton this afternoon despite a sunny start to the day .
At @ @ @ @ @ sunshine was covered by thick clouds and rain poured over the city , followed by @ @ @ @ @ says that more heavy rain is forecast for 2pm this afternoon , with thunder expected @ @ @ @ @ 4pm .
Further rain is expected at around 8pm this evening before it subsides at @ @ @


thedailyecho--2020-09-24--Tributes for victim of Petersfield crash on London Road

THE family of a `` wonderful '' great grandfather have paid tribute to him following a fatal crash .
Reginald John Kemp was pronounced dead after a collision involving his blue Nissan Micra and a black Ford Ranger on London Road in Petersfield just after 4.30pm on September 17 .
The family of Mr Kemp , 86 , of Lydnum Close , Petersfield , have paid tribute to him .
They said in a statement : `` Reginald John Kemp , known as John , sadly taken from us on Thursday , 17 September .
• New appeal for witnesses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A loving husband to Magarette , caring father to Jacqueline and Karen , and a wonderful grandfather to seven grandchildren , and great grandfather to six great grandchildren .
`` Fondly remembered by the whole family .
`` May you rest in peace . ''
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash , and remain keen to speak to anyone who can help them understand what happened .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` If you witnessed the collision , or saw the Micra , which had been following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the collision , or the Ranger prior to the incident , please contact us .
`` Anyone with information can call 101 , quoting 44200360924 . ''

Reginald John Kemp was pronounced dead after a collision involving his blue Nissan Micra and a black Ford Ranger on London Road in Petersfield just after 4.30pm on September 17.
The family of Mr Kemp, 86, of Lydnum Close, Petersfield, have paid tribute to him.
They said in a statement: "Reginald John Kemp, known as John, sadly taken from us on Thursday, 17 September.
"A loving husband to Magarette, caring father to Jacqueline and Karen, and a wonderful grandfather to seven grandchildren, and great grandfather to six great grandchildren.
"Fondly remembered by the whole family.
"May you rest in peace."
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash, and remain keen to speak to anyone who can help them understand what happened.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "If you witnessed the collision, or saw the Micra, which had been following a second car in the lead up to the collision, or the Ranger prior to the incident, please contact us.
"Anyone with information can call 101, quoting 44200360924."


thedailyecho--2020-09-24--Two arrested after drive-by "shooting" outside Shirley Post Office, Southampton

TWO people have been arrested following a `` shooting '' outside a Southampton post office .
Police have arrested a 17-year-old boy from Bournemouth and a 25-year-old man from Derby following an alleged shooting in Shirley Avenue .
A 57-year-old from Southampton reported to have been shot at after walking out of Shirley Post Office at around 11am on Wednesday .
• Man pointed gun at people and left them 'scared and shaking ' in Southampton shop The 25-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm in a public place , Section 18 GBH , have imitation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possession of Class B drugs – cannabis .
Meanwhile , the 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 GBH , possession of an imitation firearm in a public place and the possession of Class B drugs - cannabis .
Commenting at the time , a police spokesperson said : “ Officers are investigating after receiving a report of a firearms incident on Shirley Avenue at 11.7am today ( September 23 ) .
“ A 57-year-old man is alleged to have been shot by an air pistol .
• Boy just 13 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • Southampton man 'shot ' in head by gang of youths “ We believe this to be an isolated incident and the threat to the public is low but we treat incidents like this very seriously.
” Anyone who witnessed what happened or has any information is urged to call 101 quoting 44200369216 .

Police have arrested a 17-year-old boy from Bournemouth and a 25-year-old man from Derby following an alleged shooting in Shirley Avenue.
A 57-year-old from Southampton reported to have been shot at after walking out of Shirley Post Office at around 11am on Wednesday.
The 25-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm in a public place, Section 18 GBH, have imitation firearm with intent to use it and possession of Class B drugs – cannabis.
Meanwhile, the 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of Section 18 GBH, possession of an imitation firearm in a public place and the possession of Class B drugs - cannabis.
Commenting at the time, a police spokesperson said: “Officers are investigating after receiving a report of a firearms incident on Shirley Avenue at 11.7am today (September 23).
“A 57-year-old man is alleged to have been shot by an air pistol.
“We believe this to be an isolated incident and the threat to the public is low but we treat incidents like this very seriously.”
Anyone who witnessed what happened or has any information is urged to call 101 quoting 44200369216.


thedailyecho--2020-09-24--More than 100 firefighters at Gervis Road hotel in Bournemouth

HAMPSHIRE firefighters were called to help deal with a huge fire with destroyed a four-storey hotel and spread to the roof of another in central Bournemouth .
More than 100 firefighters tackled the fierce blaze in Gervis Road and residents of nearby hotels were evacuated .
Flames spread to the roof of a neighbouring hotel .
Road closures were extended to Bath Hill , Grove Road , Gervis Road and Meyrick Road .
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service were joined by colleagues from Hampshire to fight the fire .
A spokesman said crews were alerted to the derelict @ @ @ @ @ @ @ main jets and hose reel jets to tackle the fire , and two aerial ladder platforms ( ALPs ) were in use .
A high volume pump from Christchurch was also been sent to the scene to boost the water supply .
`` Two neighbouring hotels have been evacuated as a precaution , with all residents accommodated at other hotels for the night .
There has been some fire spread to the roof of one building , but this is now under control .
`` DWFRS crews are in attendance as are Springbourne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( two ) , Poole ( three ) , Ferndown , Hamworthy , Wimborne ( two ) and Verwood , together with the ALP from Westbourne and a support unit from Hamworthy .
`` Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service has sent crews from New Milton ( two ) and Burley , together with a water carrier from Ringwood and the ALP from St Mary ’ s in Southampton , both with supporting pumps .
`` Local people are being advised to be aware of the smoke still issuing from the scene and are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are certain the fire they are seeing is not this incident .
Anyone in close proximity to the affected area should keep doors and windows closed as a precaution . ''
Crews will remain on the scene today .

More than 100 firefighters tackled the fierce blaze in Gervis Road and residents of nearby hotels were evacuated.
Flames spread to the roof of a neighbouring hotel.
Road closures were extended to Bath Hill, Grove Road, Gervis Road and Meyrick Road.
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service were joined by colleagues from Hampshire to fight the fire.
A spokesman said crews were alerted to the derelict hotel at 11.26pm.
Sixteen crews used main jets and hose reel jets to tackle the fire, and two aerial ladder platforms (ALPs) were in use. A high volume pump from Christchurch was also been sent to the scene to boost the water supply.
Large #fire in derelict building on Gervis Road in Bournemouth - @Bournemouthecho pic.twitter.com/EnsU15oygq — Nicole Baddeley (@nicole_baddeley) September 23, 2020
"Two neighbouring hotels have been evacuated as a precaution, with all residents accommodated at other hotels for the night. There has been some fire spread to the roof of one building, but this is now under control.
"DWFRS crews are in attendance as are Springbourne, Westbourne, Redhill Park, Christchurch (two), Poole (three), Ferndown, Hamworthy, Wimborne (two) and Verwood, together with the ALP from Westbourne and a support unit from Hamworthy.
"Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service has sent crews from New Milton (two) and Burley, together with a water carrier from Ringwood and the ALP from St Mary’s in Southampton, both with supporting pumps.
"Local people are being advised to be aware of the smoke still issuing from the scene and are asked not to call 999 unless they are certain the fire they are seeing is not this incident. Anyone in close proximity to the affected area should keep doors and windows closed as a precaution."
Crews will remain on the scene today.
More follows


thedailyecho--2020-09-24--Jeffrey Tall sentenced at Southampton Crown Court

A MAN caught with thousands of indecent images of children told police he was a “ paedophile hunter ” .
Jeffrey Tall used social media to send explicit messages to a “ 12-year-old-girl ” asking her to touch herself .
Little did he know “ Lucy White ” was not real , the 49-year-old had been speaking to a decoy account set up to snare paedophiles .
When police arrested him on April 27 last year they seized his devices which had images of children “ right down to barely about two-years-old ” , a court heard .
During the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a “ paedophile hunter ” and wanted to “ entrap potential suspects ” .
Tall was aware of the images on his computer , however , “ they disgusted him ” .
• Paedophile secretly used Xbox to search for 'teenage porn' • Paedophile arranged to meet 13-year-old when his girlfriend was at work He claimed he wanted to “ tease out paedophiles and bring them to justice ” .
Tall of Aspen Close , Hedge End appeared before Southampton Crown Court on Tuesday .
He was charged with attempting to cause or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ engage in sexual activity and with possessing indecent images of a child .
He previously pleaded guilty .
Prosecution barrister , Nick Hall told how Tall was caught with 17 category A images , 14 , category B images and 2,880 category C images .
Defence barrister , Berenice Mulvanny argued that Tall was of good character with a previous conviction for an unrelated matter from 2011 , adding he had committed no further offences since he was arrested .
Tall claims to live every day regretting what he did and has “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actions .
Judge Gary Burrell QC slammed his collection of images as repulsive and justifying imprisonment .
• Man with 'low IQ ' surfed web for ‘ very , very young porn' However , citing the prospect of rehabilitation he said there was a good chance of him leading a good life .
Tall was given a 12-month prison sentence suspended for two years .
He must complete a 60-day sexual offenders programme .
He is subject to a two-year sexual harm prevention order and a four-month curfew from 7pm to 7am .

Jeffrey Tall used social media to send explicit messages to a “12-year-old-girl” asking her to touch herself.
Little did he know “Lucy White” was not real, the 49-year-old had been speaking to a decoy account set up to snare paedophiles.
When police arrested him on April 27 last year they seized his devices which had images of children “right down to barely about two-years-old”, a court heard.
During the police interview, he claimed he was a “paedophile hunter” and wanted to “entrap potential suspects”.
Tall was aware of the images on his computer, however, “they disgusted him”.
He claimed he wanted to “tease out paedophiles and bring them to justice”.
Tall of Aspen Close, Hedge End appeared before Southampton Crown Court on Tuesday.
He was charged with attempting to cause or incite a female child under 13-years-old to engage in sexual activity and with possessing indecent images of a child. He previously pleaded guilty.
Prosecution barrister, Nick Hall told how Tall was caught with 17 category A images, 14, category B images and 2,880 category C images.
Defence barrister, Berenice Mulvanny argued that Tall was of good character with a previous conviction for an unrelated matter from 2011, adding he had committed no further offences since he was arrested.
Tall claims to live every day regretting what he did and has “lost his daughter” due to his actions.
Judge Gary Burrell QC slammed his collection of images as repulsive and justifying imprisonment.
However, citing the prospect of rehabilitation he said there was a good chance of him leading a good life.
Tall was given a 12-month prison sentence suspended for two years. He must complete a 60-day sexual offenders programme. He is subject to a two-year sexual harm prevention order and a four-month curfew from 7pm to 7am.


thedailyecho--2020-09-24--Test and trace figures ‘well short’ in Southampton

FEWER than two-thirds of close contacts of people with coronavirus in Southampton are being reached through the test and trace regime , figures suggest .
The Government has faced mounting pressure over failings in the NHS Test and Trace system , which has recently seen up to four times the number of people trying to book a test as the number of tests available .
It comes amid rapidly rising case numbers , which could result in 50,000 new cases every day by mid-October unless the current rate of infection is curbed , according to the Government ’ s chief @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for Health and Social care shows 223 people who tested positive for Covid-19 in Southampton were transferred to the Test and Trace service between May 28 and September 9 .
Coronavirus patients reached by the service are urged to give details for anyone they were in close contact with in the 48 hours before their symptoms started , the NHS says .
A further 459 close contacts were identified in this way in Southampton – also referred to as “ non-complex ” cases , meaning they could be dealt with through a call @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reveal just 61 % of those were reached by contact tracers over the period , meaning 178 people did not acknowledge they also needed to self-isolate .
Across England 64 % of non-complex close contacts were reached and told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace in the latest week to September 9 .
Saffron Cordery , chief executive of NHS Providers , said this falls “ well short ” of SAGE ’ s 80 % target .
She said : “ Trust leaders are increasingly concerned with the current testing shortages impacting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ due to staff and their family members being unable to access a test .
“ Additionally , with the number of positive Covid-19 cases increasing , but a reduction in the proportion being contact traced , we are looking at renewed pressure on the NHS.
” Baroness Dido Harding , who heads up the NHS Test and Trace service , admitted last week that demand for tests was outstripping capacity but denied claims that the system was “ failing ” .
Under new rules , from September 28 people in England will legally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they test positive for coronavirus , or they are instructed to do by NHS Test and Trace .
Fines for non-compliance will start at £1,000 , rising to £10,000 for repeat offenders , while people on benefits could get a one-off support payment of £500 if they lose earnings as a result of having to quarantine .

The Government has faced mounting pressure over failings in the NHS Test and Trace system, which has recently seen up to four times the number of people trying to book a test as the number of tests available.
It comes amid rapidly rising case numbers, which could result in 50,000 new cases every day by mid-October unless the current rate of infection is curbed, according to the Government’s chief scientific advisor.
Data from the Department for Health and Social care shows 223 people who tested positive for Covid-19 in Southampton were transferred to the Test and Trace service between May 28 and September 9.
Coronavirus patients reached by the service are urged to give details for anyone they were in close contact with in the 48 hours before their symptoms started, the NHS says.
A further 459 close contacts were identified in this way in Southampton – also referred to as “non-complex” cases, meaning they could be dealt with through a call centre or online.
But the figures reveal just 61% of those were reached by contact tracers over the period, meaning 178 people did not acknowledge they also needed to self-isolate.
Across England 64% of non-complex close contacts were reached and told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace in the latest week to September 9.
Saffron Cordery, chief executive of NHS Providers, said this falls “well short” of SAGE’s 80% target.
She said: “Trust leaders are increasingly concerned with the current testing shortages impacting on NHS service recovery and winter preparations due to staff and their family members being unable to access a test.
“Additionally, with the number of positive Covid-19 cases increasing, but a reduction in the proportion being contact traced, we are looking at renewed pressure on the NHS.”
Baroness Dido Harding, who heads up the NHS Test and Trace service, admitted last week that demand for tests was outstripping capacity but denied claims that the system was “failing”.
Under new rules, from September 28 people in England will legally have to self-isolate for 14 days if they test positive for coronavirus, or they are instructed to do by NHS Test and Trace.
Fines for non-compliance will start at £1,000, rising to £10,000 for repeat offenders, while people on benefits could get a one-off support payment of £500 if they lose earnings as a result of having to quarantine.


thedailyecho--2020-09-24--Coronavirus in Hampshire round-up - Wednesday September 23

SOUTHAMPTON has seen another increase in its Covid-19 infection rate .
The city 's rate has risen to 13.1 new @ @ @ @ @ from the previous figure of 10.3 , with 33 new cases , according to new @ @ @ @ @ .
In other parts of Hampshire the rate has either stayed the same or gone @ @ @ @ @ has remained at 9.5 , with 11 new cases , while the New Forest has @ @ @ @ @ from 9.4 to 8.3 , with 15 new cases .
Winchester has gone from 6.4 @ @ @ @ @ new cases .
Eastleigh 's rate has decreased from 4.5 to 3.7 but the town @ @ @ @ @ .
Gosport 's figure has dropped sharply - from 7.1 to 3.5 , with three @ @ @

The city's rate has risen to 13.1 new cases for every 100,000 residents from the previous figure of 10.3, with 33 new cases, according to new data from Public Health England.
In other parts of Hampshire the rate has either stayed the same or gone down.
Fareham's figure has remained at 9.5, with 11 new cases, while the New Forest has seen its infection rate drop from 9.4 to 8.3, with 15 new cases.
Winchester has gone from 6.4 to 7.2, with nine new cases.
Eastleigh's rate has decreased from 4.5 to 3.7 but the town has seen six new cases. Gosport's figure has dropped sharply - from 7.1 to 3.5, with three new cases.


thedailyecho--2020-09-24--A27 in Hampshire to be shut this weekend for bridge works

MOTORISTS are being warned to `` plan-ahead '' as a major Hampshire road is to shut this weekend .
The @ @ @ @ @ is being closed so repairs can be carried out to a bridge over the railway @ @ @ @ @ THE ROAD IS CLOSED ?
The road , near Cosham and Portsmouth , will be @ @ @ @ @ Road roundabout and the Portsbridge roundabout from 9pm on Friday through to 6am on Monday @ @ @ @ @ Clearly signed diversions will be in place from the Eastern Road roundabout and junction 5 @ @ @ @ @ ) via the A2030 Havant Road and A3 Southampton Road to junction 12 .
Roads @ @ @ @ @ are expected , and drivers are advised to plan-ahead allowing extra time for their journeys @ @ @ @ @ possible .
The weekend closure will be followed by narrow lane running on the A27 @ @ @ @ @ the bridge with a 50mph speed restriction for up to 10 weeks .

The Westbound carriageway of the A27 is being closed so repairs can be carried out to a bridge over the railway line.
WHAT PART OF THE ROAD IS CLOSED?
The road, near Cosham and Portsmouth, will be closed between the A2030 Eastern Road roundabout and the Portsbridge roundabout from 9pm on Friday through to 6am on Monday.
WHAT IS THE DIVERSION?
Highways England says that Clearly signed diversions will be in place from the Eastern Road roundabout and junction 5 of the A3(M) via the A2030 Havant Road and A3 Southampton Road to junction 12.
Roads bosses say that some delays are expected, and drivers are advised to plan-ahead allowing extra time for their journeys and consider alternative routes if possible.
The A27 Westbound diversion. Picture: Highways England
WHAT'S HAPPENING NEXT?
The weekend closure will be followed by narrow lane running on the A27 carriageway in both directions over the bridge with a 50mph speed restriction for up to 10 weeks.


thedailyecho--2020-09-24--Fire in home on Hatley Road, Southampton

Fire crews from St Mary 's , Eastleigh and Botley were called to Hatley Road in Harefield at 1.23am this @ @ @ @ @ started on the ground floor of the single-storey house , and it had begun to @ @ @ @ @ The building was under renovation at the time of the fire and all persons were @ @ @ @ @ was extinguished using six breathing apparatus , five jets and tactical ventilation for smoke clearance @ @ @ @ @ leave the scene at 3.22am .

Fire crews from St Mary's, Eastleigh and Botley were called to Hatley Road in Harefield at 1.23am this morning.
A fire had started on the ground floor of the single-storey house, and it had begun to spread to the roof.
The building was under renovation at the time of the fire and all persons were accounted for.
The fire was extinguished using six breathing apparatus, five jets and tactical ventilation for smoke clearance.
Crews were able to leave the scene at 3.22am.


thedailyecho--2020-09-24--Will there be a national lockdown at Christmas? Dominic Raab gives update

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has spoken out on speculation of a national lockdown taking place during Christmas .
What has Dominic Raab said ?
A second national lockdown could be needed to control the spread of coronavirus if the latest measures do not work , Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has warned .
He told Sky News on Wednesday ( September 23 ) : `` We ’ ve always said we ’ ve got a sort of repository of measures in the arsenal to take .
`` I don ’ t think we would speculate about what further could be done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be more intrusive or we could end up in a national lockdown .
That is what we want to avoid.
” Will there be a national lockdown at Christmas ?
Dominic Raab said if “ everyone plays by the rules ” then a national lockdown may not be needed at Christmas .
He insisted the Government ’ s approach was “ focused , balanced and proportionate ” , in an interview with Sky News .
“ Let ’ s hope that we can get through the winter months if we take these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rules , and we go into Christmas not needing to go into that national lockdown with all the impact on society and families but also the damage it would do to businesses.
” Mr Raab also defended the 10pm curfew on hospitality across England , despite figures suggesting just 5 per cent of coronavirus cases are linked to pubs , bars and restaurants .
“ We know that in bars and restaurants , particularly after people have had a few drinks , as you go into the later hours of the evening , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the compliance with the guidance ebbs a little bit .
“ So we ’ re taking this measure , we ’ re confident based on the evidence that we ’ ve got domestically and internationally that it ’ s one element of those that we need to make.
” 'Increase in people reporting others for breaking Covid-19 rules' Meanwhile , Martin Hewitt , chairman of the National Police Chiefs ’ council , has said that forces had seen an increase in people reporting others for breaching coronavirus rules .
He was asked on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if police were seeing many instances of the public ringing in to report their neighbours since the introduction of the “ rule of six ” restriction .
Mr Hewitt said : “ We have seen more reports of people giving us information when they think that people are breaching that regulation .
He added : “ It ’ s only a week old , it takes a while for these things to bed in , but we have seen an increase of people phoning in to say they believe that others are not @ @ @ @ @ @

Here's the latest.
What has Dominic Raab said?
A second national lockdown could be needed to control the spread of coronavirus if the latest measures do not work, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has warned.
He told Sky News on Wednesday (September 23): "We’ve always said we’ve got a sort of repository of measures in the arsenal to take.
"I don’t think we would speculate about what further could be done.
"But the reality is they will be more intrusive or we could end up in a national lockdown. That is what we want to avoid.”
Will there be a national lockdown at Christmas?
Dominic Raab said if “everyone plays by the rules” then a national lockdown may not be needed at Christmas.
He insisted the Government’s approach was “focused, balanced and proportionate”, in an interview with Sky News.
“Let’s hope that we can get through the winter months if we take these measures and if everyone plays by the rules, and we go into Christmas not needing to go into that national lockdown with all the impact on society and families but also the damage it would do to businesses.”
Mr Raab also defended the 10pm curfew on hospitality across England, despite figures suggesting just 5 per cent of coronavirus cases are linked to pubs, bars and restaurants.
“We know that in bars and restaurants, particularly after people have had a few drinks, as you go into the later hours of the evening, that there’s a risk that the compliance with the guidance ebbs a little bit.
“So we’re taking this measure, we’re confident based on the evidence that we’ve got domestically and internationally that it’s one element of those that we need to make.”
'Increase in people reporting others for breaking Covid-19 rules'
Meanwhile, Martin Hewitt, chairman of the National Police Chiefs’ council, has said that forces had seen an increase in people reporting others for breaching coronavirus rules.
He was asked on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme if police were seeing many instances of the public ringing in to report their neighbours since the introduction of the “rule of six” restriction.
Mr Hewitt said: “We have seen more reports of people giving us information when they think that people are breaching that regulation.
He added: “It’s only a week old, it takes a while for these things to bed in, but we have seen an increase of people phoning in to say they believe that others are not abiding by those rules.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-24--Callum Evans, 17, of Totton, electrocuted at Hinton Admiral station

THE parents of a Hampshire teenager killed in an accident at a railway station have paid tribute to their `` beautiful , intelligent and loyal '' son .
Callum Evans , 17 , of Pickwick Close , Totton , was electrocuted after he fell on to the track at Hinton Admiral station just before midnight on September 15 .
An inquest into his death was opened at Winchester Coroner 's Court today .
In a statement issued a few hours later his parents said : `` We are very sad to announce the passing of our much loved son , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his sister are devastated , heartbroken and we will never come to terms with the tragic and sudden loss of our son from a rail accident last week .
`` Callum was a beautiful , intelligent , loyal and popular young man who had a life full of opportunities within his grasp .
`` Callum was loving life at Peter Symonds College .
He always had a smile on his face and a huge zest for life .
He was a good friend and touched many lives .
`` He loved basketball , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time with his friends and was looking forward to going to university next year .
`` As a family we have been overwhelmed by the support we have received from friends , family and the local community and thank everyone for their kindness .
`` We would like to ask that our family 's privacy be respected at this time and for us to be allowed to grieve and remember Callum in our own special way . ''
• Teenager killed after falling on to railway line Callum went to Hounsdown School in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Peter Symonds College in Winchester .
At the opening of the inquest Winchester Coroner ’ s Court heard that Callum was with friends at Hinton Admiral station when the accident happened .
Senior coroner Christopher Wilkinson said : “ Sadly he fell on to the train tracks .
His death was confirmed at the scene.
” A post-mortem examination carried out by pathologist Eleanor James gave the cause of death as severe electrical burns and a fall on to an electrified line .
The inquest was adjourned until May 18 next year , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In an email to college staff and students , Peter Symonds deputy principal Lucy Edevane wrote : “ We understand that Callum Evans died in a tragic accident .
“ Callum did not take his own life , nor is there any suggestion that there was anything untoward about the circumstances of this incident .
It is simply a very sad accident .
“ Our thoughts are very much with Callum ’ s family at this difficult time.
” British Transport Police have confirmed they are not treating his death as suspicious @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were called to Hinton Admiral station at 11.48pm on Tues-day 15th September following reports of an injured male who was found to have sustained injuries consistent with electrocution .
“ Paramedics also attended but the male was sadly pronounced dead .
The incident is not being treated as suspicious .
”

Callum Evans, 17, of Pickwick Close, Totton, was electrocuted after he fell on to the track at Hinton Admiral station just before midnight on September 15.
An inquest into his death was opened at Winchester Coroner's Court today.
Callum Evans
In a statement issued a few hours later his parents said: "We are very sad to announce the passing of our much loved son, Callum Rhys Evans.
"We and his sister are devastated, heartbroken and we will never come to terms with the tragic and sudden loss of our son from a rail accident last week.
"Callum was a beautiful, intelligent, loyal and popular young man who had a life full of opportunities within his grasp.
"Callum was loving life at Peter Symonds College. He always had a smile on his face and a huge zest for life. He was a good friend and touched many lives.
"He loved basketball, photography, socialising , travelling, spending time with his friends and was looking forward to going to university next year.
"As a family we have been overwhelmed by the support we have received from friends, family and the local community and thank everyone for their kindness.
"We would like to ask that our family's privacy be respected at this time and for us to be allowed to grieve and remember Callum in our own special way."
Callum went to Hounsdown School in Totton before becoming a sixth-form student at Peter Symonds College in Winchester.
At the opening of the inquest Winchester Coroner’s Court heard that Callum was with friends at Hinton Admiral station when the accident happened.
Senior coroner Christopher Wilkinson said: “Sadly he fell on to the train tracks. His death was confirmed at the scene.”
A post-mortem examination carried out by pathologist Eleanor James gave the cause of death as severe electrical burns and a fall on to an electrified line.
The inquest was adjourned until May 18 next year, when a full hearing will take place.
In an email to college staff and students, Peter Symonds deputy principal Lucy Edevane wrote: “We understand that Callum Evans died in a tragic accident.
“Callum did not take his own life, nor is there any suggestion that there was anything untoward about the circumstances of this incident. It is simply a very sad accident.
“Our thoughts are very much with Callum’s family at this difficult time.”
British Transport Police have confirmed they are not treating his death as suspicious.
A spokesperson said: “Officers were called to Hinton Admiral station at 11.48pm on Tues-day 15th September following reports of an injured male who was found to have sustained injuries consistent with electrocution.
“Paramedics also attended but the male was sadly pronounced dead. The incident is not being treated as suspicious.”


thedailyecho--2020-09-24--Specsavers community visit saves sight of Salisbury man

A 64-year-old man from Salisbury has credited a visit from a community eye-care specialist with saving him from losing vision in both eyes .
The quick actions of the Specsavers optometrists has been said to show how “ vital ” community eye care is , even during lockdown .
Brian Harvey , a retired retail worker , became concerned after he started to notice a shadow in the vision of his right eye .
Due to being blind in his left eye , Mr Harvey relied solely on the vision in his right .
He called Specsavers and spoke to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Harvey ’ s case as being of high priority .
Upon examining Mr Harvey in his home , he diagnosed retinal detachment , which if left untreated can lead to sight loss .
Mr Harvey was rushed to University Hospital Southampton and underwent sight-saving surgery .
He has now fully recovered and the vision in his right eye has been restored .
Mr Harvey said : ‘ If Nick didn ’ t act as quickly as he did , the surgeon wouldn ’ t have been able to save my sight in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been left without sight in both eyes.
’ ‘ I can ’ t thank him enough for saving my sight.
’ Optometrist Mr Hooks said : ‘ Mr Harvey thought that he would have to wait for an eye test because of lockdown , but had this happened , it could have been disastrous for his vision .
‘ It was a lot for Mr Harvey to take in , but as soon as I had done the eye test , while remaining within government guidelines , I knew he needed to get @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
“ His story goes to show why our home visits service is so vital.
’ Routine optical home visits have restarted across the UK , after Specsavers opticians provided emergency home care during lockdown .

The quick actions of the Specsavers optometrists has been said to show how “vital” community eye care is, even during lockdown.
Brian Harvey, a retired retail worker, became concerned after he started to notice a shadow in the vision of his right eye.
Due to being blind in his left eye, Mr Harvey relied solely on the vision in his right.
He called Specsavers and spoke to optometrist and director Nick Hooks who assessed Mr Harvey’s case as being of high priority.
Upon examining Mr Harvey in his home, he diagnosed retinal detachment, which if left untreated can lead to sight loss.
Mr Harvey was rushed to University Hospital Southampton and underwent sight-saving surgery.
He has now fully recovered and the vision in his right eye has been restored.
Mr Harvey said: ‘If Nick didn’t act as quickly as he did, the surgeon wouldn’t have been able to save my sight in my right eye and I would have been left without sight in both eyes.’
‘I can’t thank him enough for saving my sight.’
Optometrist Mr Hooks said: ‘Mr Harvey thought that he would have to wait for an eye test because of lockdown, but had this happened, it could have been disastrous for his vision.
‘It was a lot for Mr Harvey to take in, but as soon as I had done the eye test, while remaining within government guidelines, I knew he needed to get to a hospital as soon as possible."
“His story goes to show why our home visits service is so vital.’
Routine optical home visits have restarted across the UK, after Specsavers opticians provided emergency home care during lockdown.


thedailyecho--2020-09-24--Andrzej Kostrzewski jailed at Southampton Crown Court

A SOUTHAMPTON man who robbed a city centre supermarket of whiskey and cash has been jailed .
Andrzej Kostrzewski took out a knife while queuing at Lidl in the High Street .
`` Give me the money and do not call security '' were his words during the robbery on July 10 this year .
After coming up `` very close '' to the female cashier he removed a large `` black-handled kitchen knife '' and `` pushed the point into the top of the till '' .
He `` ditched '' his blade in a rubbish bin before walking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Kostrzewski of Hanover Buildings appeared before Southampton Crown Court on Tuesday facing one count of robbery and a count of possessing a bladed article in a public place .
Extracts from a victim statement read out in court said how she felt very threatened and frightened to work on the tills again .
The female cashier was left feeling `` tearful and shaky '' following the robbery .
Prosecution barrister , Alec Williams told how Kostrzewski had originally entered the Lidl store and selected a bottle of whiskey .
But , after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outside .
When a security guard followed him and asked for the cash , Kostrzewski said : `` Call the police .
I need help . ''
Defending , Keely Harvey said Kostrzewski 's actions were `` out of character '' with the event `` brought about by a mental health episode that he was suffering from .
She argued the money was returned .
Furthermore , he is `` sorry for the effect that this has had on the cashier '' .
During sentencing Judge Gary Burrell QC said : `` you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' .
He added : `` What you did frightened this lady badly . ''
Kostrzewski was jailed for three years .

Andrzej Kostrzewski took out a knife while queuing at Lidl in the High Street.
"Give me the money and do not call security" were his words during the robbery on July 10 this year.
After coming up "very close" to the female cashier he removed a large "black-handled kitchen knife" and "pushed the point into the top of the till".
He "ditched" his blade in a rubbish bin before walking out the store with £310 in cash.
Kostrzewski of Hanover Buildings appeared before Southampton Crown Court on Tuesday facing one count of robbery and a count of possessing a bladed article in a public place.
He previously pleaded guilty.
Extracts from a victim statement read out in court said how she felt very threatened and frightened to work on the tills again.
The female cashier was left feeling "tearful and shaky" following the robbery.
Prosecution barrister, Alec Williams told how Kostrzewski had originally entered the Lidl store and selected a bottle of whiskey.
But, after leaving he was seen "lingering" outside.
When a security guard followed him and asked for the cash, Kostrzewski said: "Call the police. I need help."
Defending, Keely Harvey said Kostrzewski's actions were "out of character" with the event "brought about by a mental health episode that he was suffering from.
She argued the money was returned.
Furthermore, he is "sorry for the effect that this has had on the cashier".
During sentencing Judge Gary Burrell QC said: "you knew the difference between right and wrong".
He added: "What you did frightened this lady badly."
Kostrzewski was jailed for three years.


thedailyecho--2020-09-24--Hampshire police investigating Poulner buzzard death

A `` WELL-KNOWN '' buzzard , which was beloved by residents , has been found dead .
The bird was found on Monday behind Poulner Junior School in Ringwood by a resident who believes a local person using a `` catapult '' may be responsible for the killing .
Hampshire police officers are now investigating the incident .
Another Poulner resident , who wished to remain anonymous , said the bird was becoming a permanent fixture in village .
They said : “ People would post pictures of it ( on the residents ’ Facebook page ) and when it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ] would stand along the fence and watch it .
It ’ s been quite nice for people to band together .
[ It ] was getting quite used to us.
” “ [ The death has ] been upsetting for quite a few locals.
” The resident who found the bird , who also wished to remain anonymous , said they reported the find to the RSPB but were advised to contact police instead .
A representative from Hampshire Police confirmed they had received the report and said “ enquiries into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Under the Wildlife Crime Act 1981 it is an offence to “ intentionally kill , injure or take any wild bird.
” There are exemptions to the Act if the killing is done under certain circumstances by “ an authorised person ” ( e.g landowner ) or if it can be proven that the act was necessary to preserve public health or prevent the spread of disease .
Police in Dorset are currently investigating two cases of possible “ raptor persecution ” after several buzzards were found dead in the Ashmere Wood area @ @ @ @ @ @ @ animals ( including a buzzard ) were brought to an animal centre in Verwood in August .
Hampshire Police said they are not currently working with police in Dorset in their investigation .

The bird was found on Monday behind Poulner Junior School in Ringwood by a resident who believes a local person using a "catapult" may be responsible for the killing.
Hampshire police officers are now investigating the incident.
Another Poulner resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said the bird was becoming a permanent fixture in village.
They said: “People would post pictures of it (on the residents’ Facebook page) and when it was in the school field [kids] would stand along the fence and watch it. It’s been quite nice for people to band together. [It]was getting quite used to us.”
“[The death has] been upsetting for quite a few locals.”
The resident who found the bird, who also wished to remain anonymous, said they reported the find to the RSPB but were advised to contact police instead.
A representative from Hampshire Police confirmed they had received the report and said “enquiries into the circumstances of the death remain ongoing”
Under the Wildlife Crime Act 1981 it is an offence to “intentionally kill, injure or take any wild bird.”
There are exemptions to the Act if the killing is done under certain circumstances by “an authorised person” (e.g landowner) or if it can be proven that the act was necessary to preserve public health or prevent the spread of disease.
Police in Dorset are currently investigating two cases of possible “raptor persecution” after several buzzards were found dead in the Ashmere Wood area in April and a number of sick animals (including a buzzard) were brought to an animal centre in Verwood in August.
Hampshire Police said they are not currently working with police in Dorset in their investigation.


thedailyecho--2020-09-24--LETTER: Britons may live to regret voting for blundering Boris

Although being a staunch Labour supporter , I look in wonderment at the current incumbent of Prime Minister and reflect @ @ @ @ @ Surely to goodness Teresa May , David Cameron , John Major , and dear old @ @ @ @ @ a better job of running the country in these troubled times than bumbling Boris .
@ @ @ @ @ not put forward a credible leader , the country turned to Brexit Boris .
What @ @ @ @ @ ballot box that turned out to be .
You , the electorate , voted for @ @ @ @ @ we as a country do n't live to regret those X 's at the box @

Surely to goodness Teresa May, David Cameron, John Major, and dear old Maggie Thatcher would have made a better job of running the country in these troubled times than bumbling Boris.
Because the Labour Party could not put forward a credible leader, the country turned to Brexit Boris.
What a misguided X at the ballot box that turned out to be.
Blundering, bumbling, lawbreaking, u-turning Brexit Boris.
You, the electorate, voted for him.
Let's hope we as a country don't live to regret those X's at the box.
David Player
Redbridge, Southampton