thedailyecho--2020-04-29--Wetherspoons says it plans to open its pubs in June

PUB chain Wetherspoon 's said it plans to reopen its bars and hotels in June , as founder Tim Martin revealed the extent of the carnage caused to the business due to the coronavirus lockdown .
Plans have started and bosses said they hope to benefit from the chain having typically larger pubs than its rivals .
In an after-hours stock market announcement , the business said : `` The company is likely to make some changes to its operating model , assuming increased social distancing , and anticipates a gradual recovery in customer numbers .
`` Wetherspoon pubs are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have outside facilities .
The company believes these factors are likely to assist if social distancing measures apply . ''
Mr Martin also revealed the Government 's business rates holiday has saved his firm around £60 million and he is looking at applying for a Bank of England loan for large companies .
Wetherspoon 's temporarily shut all its pubs last month including The Bright Helm pub in Brighton ( Adam Davy/PA ) However , the loan may not be possible due to Wetherspoon 's not being an `` investment grade '' business @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
To stem the flow of cash leaving the company , shareholders will also be tapped up for around £141 million through a fundraiser by issuing new shares .
The 43,000 workers across 874 pubs received around 80 % of their salaries in March , despite the boss previously warning workers they would not be paid until Government funds had reached Wetherspoon 's accounts .
In an after-hours statement , the company added that sales in the six weeks to March 8 increased 3.2 % , but fell 4.5 % in the week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Boris Johnson announcing a full lockdown a week later .
Wetherspoon 's said : `` The UK Government ordered the closure of pubs on 20 March 2020 , from which point the company 's sales have been zero . ''
Bosses said they are implementing an `` extensive set of measures to protect profit and cash '' putting its pubs and hotels into `` hibernation '' .
New pub openings have been put on hold and are not expected to restart until 2022 , with around five a year from then .
Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ paid suppliers due at the end of March , with 83 % paid in full and extended payment terms agreed with a number of larger suppliers .
However , the majority of rents due in March were deferred .
The founder said he will take a 50 % voluntary pay cut , along with chief executive John Hutson , other directors have agreed to similar cuts .
He said : `` The Covid-19 outbreak is having a severe impact on the UK pub sector .
In these challenging times I would like to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suppliers , landlords , banks and the Government for their support and commitment .
`` We 've had to take significant action to reduce costs , decisions which have not been taken lightly .
We look forward to re-opening our pubs and hotels and welcoming back our teams in the near future . ''
On trying to access a loan from the Bank of England 's Covid Corporate Financing Facility ( CCFF ) , the company said it `` has made enquiries , but does not believe it is eligible , since it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The company is regarded as investment grade by its two 'lead banks ' and by its USPP lender , and is charged investment grade rates , we understand . ''

Plans have started and bosses said they hope to benefit from the chain having typically larger pubs than its rivals.
In an after-hours stock market announcement, the business said: "The company is likely to make some changes to its operating model, assuming increased social distancing, and anticipates a gradual recovery in customer numbers.
"Wetherspoon pubs are substantially larger than average, and most have outside facilities. The company believes these factors are likely to assist if social distancing measures apply."
Mr Martin also revealed the Government's business rates holiday has saved his firm around £60 million and he is looking at applying for a Bank of England loan for large companies.
Wetherspoon's temporarily shut all its pubs last month including The Bright Helm pub in Brighton (Adam Davy/PA)
However, the loan may not be possible due to Wetherspoon's not being an "investment grade" business on some measures, the company said.
To stem the flow of cash leaving the company, shareholders will also be tapped up for around £141 million through a fundraiser by issuing new shares.
The 43,000 workers across 874 pubs received around 80% of their salaries in March, despite the boss previously warning workers they would not be paid until Government funds had reached Wetherspoon's accounts.
In an after-hours statement, the company added that sales in the six weeks to March 8 increased 3.2%, but fell 4.5% in the week to March 15, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson announcing a full lockdown a week later.
Wetherspoon's said: "The UK Government ordered the closure of pubs on 20 March 2020, from which point the company's sales have been zero."
Bosses said they are implementing an "extensive set of measures to protect profit and cash" putting its pubs and hotels into "hibernation".
New pub openings have been put on hold and are not expected to restart until 2022, with around five a year from then.
Mr Martin's firm also revealed it has paid suppliers due at the end of March, with 83% paid in full and extended payment terms agreed with a number of larger suppliers.
However, the majority of rents due in March were deferred.
The founder said he will take a 50% voluntary pay cut, along with chief executive John Hutson, other directors have agreed to similar cuts.
He said: "The Covid-19 outbreak is having a severe impact on the UK pub sector. In these challenging times I would like to thank everyone at the company, its suppliers, landlords, banks and the Government for their support and commitment.
"We've had to take significant action to reduce costs, decisions which have not been taken lightly. We look forward to re-opening our pubs and hotels and welcoming back our teams in the near future."
On trying to access a loan from the Bank of England's Covid Corporate Financing Facility (CCFF), the company said it "has made enquiries, but does not believe it is eligible, since it is not 'investment grade'.
"The company is regarded as investment grade by its two 'lead banks' and by its USPP lender, and is charged investment grade rates, we understand."


thedailyecho--2020-04-29--Coronavirus: Seven more patients die in the last 24 hours in Hampshire

A FURTHER seven people who tested positive for coronavirus have died in Hampshire in the last 24 hours .
Figures @ @ @ @ @ have revealed that 463 people have died after becoming infected with the virus - an @ @ @ @ @ This includes statistics covering the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust ( UHS ) , @ @ @ @ @ , Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust .
At the @ @ @ @ @ people have died in the last 24 hours , up to 140 from 137 recorded @ @ @ @ @ Foundation Trust has had 122 deaths , a rise of four since yesterday .
The @ @ @ @ @ Hospital in Winchester , Andover War Memorial Hospital , Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and @ @ @ @ @ , at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust there have been 186 recorded deaths , with @ @ @ @ @ last 24 hours .
At the Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust , 15 people have @ @ @ @ @ since yesterday .

Figures released by the NHS today have revealed that 463 people have died after becoming infected with the virus - an increase from 456 yesterday.
This includes statistics covering the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS), Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
At the UHS, a further three people have died in the last 24 hours, up to 140 from 137 recorded yesterday.
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has had 122 deaths, a rise of four since yesterday.
The trust handles Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester, Andover War Memorial Hospital, Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and Alton Community Hospital.
Meanwhile, at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust there have been 186 recorded deaths, with no increase recorded in the last 24 hours.
At the Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, 15 people have died an increase of none since yesterday.


thedailyecho--2020-04-29--Fire at Ironside Court, in Southampton City Centre

FOUR firefighter crews rushed to a blaze at a residential nursing home this afternoon .
The fire involved a cooker @ @ @ @ @ flat at Ironside Court Housing Care , on Hamtun Street , in Southampton City Centre @ @ @ @ @ 's , Redbridge , Hightown and Eastleigh were called to the scene at 2pm .
@ @ @ @ @ attend , however there have been no reports of injuries .
A spokesperson from Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ : `` There was a fire involving a cooker in the kitchen of the flat @ @ @ @ @ one hose reel , two jets and tactical ventilation for smoke clearance .
`` All @ @ @ @ @ the stop message came in at 2.41pm .
`` SCAS were also requested but the @ @ @ @ @ casualties . ''

The fire involved a cooker in the kitchen of a flat at Ironside Court Housing Care, on Hamtun Street, in Southampton City Centre.
Crews from St Mary's, Redbridge, Hightown and Eastleigh were called to the scene at 2pm.
SCAS were also requested to attend, however there have been no reports of injuries.
A spokesperson from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "There was a fire involving a cooker in the kitchen of the flat, which was extinguished using one hose reel, two jets and tactical ventilation for smoke clearance.
"All persons were accounted for and the stop message came in at 2.41pm.
"SCAS were also requested but the log does not mention any casualties."


thedailyecho--2020-04-30--Police called after 'disgusting' party-goers gather at Southampton house during lockdown

`` DISGUSTING '' party-goers have been accused to putting NHS staff at risk after `` 40 people '' attended a party in a Southampton home .
Residents of Mercury Close in Lordshill have expressed their anger after a large party kicked off on Saturday , April 25 , claiming that sleep was `` made impossible '' for the elderly and key workers who live in the area .
It has been reported that numbers of up to `` 40 people '' attended the party - smashing bottles , breaking wooden pallets to make fires and playing loud music until the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ called to the property to break-up the gathering .
One resident , who has asked not to be identified , said that the party began at 3pm , but police were not called until after 1.30am .
He said : `` Numbers swelled to 40 people as the noise and disturbance continued to rise dramatically .
`` Throughout the evening they could be heard shouting and singing as the alcohol consumption increased .
`` There was no consideration for neighbours and home owners .
`` Mercury Close these days is a very quiet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have lived here for years or young couples who work at the General Hospital and who have moved in to raise families in an area close to their place of work .
`` The noise made sleep impossible and one wonders how many key workers were disturbed let alone retired persons .
`` I called the police and ten minutes later the noise stopped as the police responded at some speed . ''
`` How can these disgusting party-goers put our NHS staff at such risk , while we follow shutdown ? ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ customers abusing staff and failing to follow social distancing rules Hampshire Police said that they were called to the property just after 1.30am .
They said that as people would have travelled to the address without reasonable excuse to be there , their approach was to `` engage with people , explain the circumstances and encourage people to do the right thing '' .
A spokesperson said : `` We were called just after 1.30am on April 26 to reports of multiple people at an address on Mercury Close .
`` Police have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who were contravening government guidelines .

Residents of Mercury Close in Lordshill have expressed their anger after a large party kicked off on Saturday, April 25, claiming that sleep was "made impossible" for the elderly and key workers who live in the area.
It has been reported that numbers of up to "40 people" attended the party - smashing bottles, breaking wooden pallets to make fires and playing loud music until the early hours.
Eventually, police were called to the property to break-up the gathering.
One resident, who has asked not to be identified, said that the party began at 3pm, but police were not called until after 1.30am.
He said: "Numbers swelled to 40 people as the noise and disturbance continued to rise dramatically.
"Throughout the evening they could be heard shouting and singing as the alcohol consumption increased.
"There was no consideration for neighbours and home owners.
"Mercury Close these days is a very quiet area consisting mainly of elderly persons who have lived here for years or young couples who work at the General Hospital and who have moved in to raise families in an area close to their place of work.
"The noise made sleep impossible and one wonders how many key workers were disturbed let alone retired persons.
"I called the police and ten minutes later the noise stopped as the police responded at some speed."
"How can these disgusting party-goers put our NHS staff at such risk, while we follow shutdown?"
Hampshire Police said that they were called to the property just after 1.30am.
They said that as people would have travelled to the address without reasonable excuse to be there, their approach was to "engage with people, explain the circumstances and encourage people to do the right thing".
A spokesperson said: "We were called just after 1.30am on April 26 to reports of multiple people at an address on Mercury Close.
"Police have attended and tried to speak with individuals who were contravening government guidelines.
"No arrests were made."


thedailyecho--2020-04-30--Man rescued from rock off Marchwood in race against tide

A MAN has been rescued after getting stuck on a rock in water off Marchwood .
In a race against @ @ @ @ @ Totton Fire Station scrambled to help the man stranded near Magazine Lane .
He had @ @ @ @ @ up a `` slippery wall '' and on to the shoreline .
Firefighters used a @ @ @ @ @ back ashore during the incident which happened at around 3pm on Wednesday .
The man @ @ @ @ @ and the stop message came in at 3.34pm .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and @ @ @ @ @ A crew from Totton were called at 3pm to Magazine Lane in Marchwood as a @ @ @ @ @ The male was stuck on stable ground , however , the tide was coming in @ @ @ @ @ climb back up the wall as it was slippery .
`` The male was recovered @ @ @ @ @ short extension ladder .
`` The stop message came in at 3.34pm . ''

In a race against the tide, firefighters from Totton Fire Station scrambled to help the man stranded near Magazine Lane.
He had been unable to climb back up a "slippery wall" and on to the shoreline.
Firefighters used a ladder to help him clamber back ashore during the incident which happened at around 3pm on Wednesday.
The man did not need medical treatment and the stop message came in at 3.34pm.
A man got himself stuck on a rock down in Marchwood, rescued to hard standing by a short extension ladder all we have to say is please #StayHomeSaveLives — Hants Fire Control (@hfrs_control) April 29, 2020
A spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services said: "A crew from Totton were called at 3pm to Magazine Lane in Marchwood as a male was stuck.
"The male was stuck on stable ground, however, the tide was coming in and he was unable to climb back up the wall as it was slippery.
"The male was recovered to hard-standing ground using a short extension ladder.
"The stop message came in at 3.34pm."


thedailyecho--2020-04-30--Public told by Rogers Wholesale boss to shop somewhere else if they can't keep to social distancing

Public told by Rogers Wholesale boss to shop somewhere else if they can't keep to social distancing rules

A POPULAR wholesaler has told members of the public to not shop with them if people can not stick to social distancing rules .
Rogers Wholesale Foods in Southampton , that specialize in gone past best before and short dated food and drinks , released a statement yesterday after staff members suffered two weeks of constant abuse .
Members of the public have now been told that if they can not stick to Government Guidelines or wo n't follow the store social distancing rules , they should not come .
In a statement posted on their Facebook page , managing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ witnesses abuse on a scale `` he has not seen before '' towards his staff .
He said : `` First off , I would like to thank our army of loyal appreciative customers who continue to trust us , been patient and have been really responsible with the social distancing in our warehouses at this very strange time and help us in following the Government Guidelines .
`` I promise we will always do all we can to keep that trust in Rogers brand as well as trying to keep you and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added : `` If you think the Government Guidelines are not for you or you do not want to follow our social distancing rules in our warehouses or be polite to my fantastic staff then please feel free to shop elsewhere .
`` We would rather spend our time looking after our customers who appreciate us , as much as we appreciate them .
I do n't think it 's too much to ask as we are all in this together . ''

Rogers Wholesale Foods in Southampton, that specialize in gone past best before and short dated food and drinks, released a statement yesterday after staff members suffered two weeks of constant abuse.
Members of the public have now been told that if they cannot stick to Government Guidelines or won't follow the store social distancing rules, they should not come.
In a statement posted on their Facebook page, managing director Mark King said that he has witnesses abuse on a scale "he has not seen before" towards his staff.
He said: "First off, I would like to thank our army of loyal appreciative customers who continue to trust us, been patient and have been really responsible with the social distancing in our warehouses at this very strange time and help us in following the Government Guidelines.
"I promise we will always do all we can to keep that trust in Rogers brand as well as trying to keep you and our staff well."
Mr King added: "If you think the Government Guidelines are not for you or you do not want to follow our social distancing rules in our warehouses or be polite to my fantastic staff then please feel free to shop elsewhere.
"We would rather spend our time looking after our customers who appreciate us, as much as we appreciate them. I don't think it's too much to ask as we are all in this together."


thedailyecho--2020-04-30--TGI Fridays to offer new click and collect service next week

A POPULAR restaurant has announced that it will be launching a new click and collect service next week .
TGI @ @ @ @ @ new service on Wednesday , May 6 , and the new ordering system will allow @ @ @ @ @ and pay for it online .
Customers can then collect it from outside their nearest @ @ @ @ @ a priority and social distancing measures are fully in place .
Customers will have the @ @ @ @ @ specially made menu with 22 Fridays favourite dishes , covering a range of appetisers , @ @ @ @ @ ’ options will be available to Click & Collect from the 24 selected restaurants .
@ @ @ @ @ Parade is one of the selected restaurants that will be providing this service .
When @ @ @ @ @ TGI Fridays website , guests will be able to choose a collection slot between 12pm @ @ @ @ @ point will be advised on how to collect their food safely .

TGI Fridays will be launching the new service on Wednesday, May 6, and the new ordering system will allow guests to order their food and pay for it online.
Customers can then collect it from outside their nearest restaurant, where safety is a priority and social distancing measures are fully in place.
Customers will have the chance to order from a specially made menu with 22 Fridays favourite dishes, covering a range of appetisers, mains, desserts and kids’ options will be available to Click & Collect from the 24 selected restaurants.
The Southampton restaurant on Harbour Parade is one of the selected restaurants that will be providing this service.
When completing their order on the TGI Fridays website, guests will be able to choose a collection slot between 12pm - 9pm and at this point will be advised on how to collect their food safely.


thedailyecho--2020-04-30--KFC in Southampton reopens - here's what you need to know

SOUTHAMPTON residents can enjoy KFC from the comfort of their own homes .
It comes as the fast-food chain plans to reopen 100 of its restaurants by Monday , May 4 .
The KFC restaurant in Above Bar Street is now offering delivery only meals available via Deliveroo , Just Eat , or Uber Eats .
Renowned for its buckets of fried chicken it will be offering a limited menu so staff can maintain social distancing .
Other restaurants that have reopened on the South Coast are in Winborne Road , Bournemouth and Ashley Road , Poole .
A statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Colonel , by Monday , May 4 we 'll have reopened 100 of our restaurants in the UK for delivery .
`` We 're reopening our restaurants in a responsible way , with stringent processes and hygiene measures in place .
We 'll be serving a limited menu to help the smaller kitchen teams maintain social distancing .
`` Opening these restaurants will mean that we can continue donating food to NHS and key workers - we 'll be delivering 10,000 meals a week from these restaurants in partnership with Deliveroo .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ restaurants that are open for delivery with our partners at Deliveroo , Just Eat , or Uber Eats below .
If you 're not near one of the lucky hundred , never fear - we 're working hard to reopen more over the coming weeks , so we 'll keep you posted . ''
A full list of reopened restaurants is published on the KFC website .

It comes as the fast-food chain plans to reopen 100 of its restaurants by Monday, May 4.
The KFC restaurant in Above Bar Street is now offering delivery only meals available via Deliveroo, Just Eat, or Uber Eats.
Renowned for its buckets of fried chicken it will be offering a limited menu so staff can maintain social distancing.
Other restaurants that have reopened on the South Coast are in Winborne Road, Bournemouth and Ashley Road, Poole.
A statement from KFC reads: "Update from The Colonel, by Monday, May 4 we'll have reopened 100 of our restaurants in the UK for delivery.
"We're reopening our restaurants in a responsible way, with stringent processes and hygiene measures in place. We'll be serving a limited menu to help the smaller kitchen teams maintain social distancing.
"Opening these restaurants will mean that we can continue donating food to NHS and key workers - we'll be delivering 10,000 meals a week from these restaurants in partnership with Deliveroo.
"There's a list of our restaurants that are open for delivery with our partners at Deliveroo, Just Eat, or Uber Eats below. If you're not near one of the lucky hundred, never fear - we're working hard to reopen more over the coming weeks, so we'll keep you posted."
A full list of reopened restaurants is published on the KFC website.


thedailyecho--2020-04-30--Hampshire recycling centres set to re-open

RECYCLING centres across Hampshire are set to re-open after they were shut to stop the spread of coronavirus .
County bosses have confirmed that they are working on plans to re-open rubbish tips , with a number of safety measures set to be in place .
It comes as on Tuesday night Robert Jenrick , secretary of state for housing , communities and local government , asked councils to “ safely plan ” the opening of recycling centres in line with social distancing guidelines .
The news follows calls for local authorities to re-open household waste recycling centres ( HWRCs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ increase in fly-tipping .
Now Hampshire County Council said it is working with its waste contractor on plans as to how and when recycling centres could re-open safely .
A date is yet to be revealed .
But councillor Rob Humby , executive member for economy , transport and environment at the county council , warned that a number of measures would be in place .
These will include limiting the number of people and vehicles on site at any one time and operating reduced opening hours to ensure sites can be “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for social distancing will be implemented and the council said it is also considering the potential traffic impacts which may result from restricted access to sites .
Cllr Humby added : “ Where residents or members of their households have had Covid-19 symptoms in the last 14 days , they should not travel to , or enter , a HWRC .
`` After this period , any Covid-19 contaminated waste should be double bagged and put aside for 72 hours before being brought to a site.
” He said the county council , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in partnership with their contractor Veolia and any plans to re-open recycling centres “ will be consistent within this partnership arrangement ” .
Cllr Jacqui Rayment , cabinet member for transport and place at Southampton City Council , had previously said that the re-opening of the recycling centre in Millbrook “ is not a decision that sits with Southampton City Council ” .
Earlier this week , city councillor Steve Galton called on the authority to re-open the waste facility in Millbrook .
Cllr Keith House , leader of the opposition at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bosses to re-open recycling centres to “ help tackle the menace of bonfires and flytipping ” .

County bosses have confirmed that they are working on plans to re-open rubbish tips, with a number of safety measures set to be in place.
It comes as on Tuesday night Robert Jenrick, secretary of state for housing, communities and local government, asked councils to “safely plan” the opening of recycling centres in line with social distancing guidelines.
The news follows calls for local authorities to re-open household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) in a bid to curb an increase in fly-tipping.
Now Hampshire County Council said it is working with its waste contractor on plans as to how and when recycling centres could re-open safely.
A date is yet to be revealed.
But councillor Rob Humby, executive member for economy, transport and environment at the county council, warned that a number of measures would be in place.
These will include limiting the number of people and vehicles on site at any one time and operating reduced opening hours to ensure sites can be “thoroughly cleaned each day”.
Measures for social distancing will be implemented and the council said it is also considering the potential traffic impacts which may result from restricted access to sites.
Cllr Humby added: “Where residents or members of their households have had Covid-19 symptoms in the last 14 days, they should not travel to, or enter, a HWRC.
"After this period, any Covid-19 contaminated waste should be double bagged and put aside for 72 hours before being brought to a site.”
He said the county council, Southampton and Portsmouth city councils are working in partnership with their contractor Veolia and any plans to re-open recycling centres “will be consistent within this partnership arrangement”.
Cllr Jacqui Rayment, cabinet member for transport and place at Southampton City Council, had previously said that the re-opening of the recycling centre in Millbrook “is not a decision that sits with Southampton City Council”.
Earlier this week, city councillor Steve Galton called on the authority to re-open the waste facility in Millbrook.
Cllr Keith House, leader of the opposition at the county council, had also urged county bosses to re-open recycling centres to “help tackle the menace of bonfires and flytipping”.


thedailyecho--2020-04-30--'Reward him with a knighthood'

'Reward him with a knighthood'

National hero Captain Tom Moore celebrates his 100th birthday today and thanks to our readers for helping him raise almost £30 million for the NHS .
The World War Two veteran , whose momentous fundraising efforts during the coronavirus crisis have made him a national treasure - took time out to deliver a personal message to readers who have donated to his cause .
As he prepared to read goodwill messages in some of the 125,000 birthday cards sent by well-wishers from across the globe , Captain Tom told our readers : “ I am so deeply and sincerely grateful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the readers of the paper for their help .
You have shown me so much love.
” Captain Tom , who was born in Keighley and now lives in Marston Moretaine , Bedfordshire , hoped to raise a few thousand pounds for the NHS by walking 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday .
His efforts proved an inspiration to people coming to terms with the coronavirus pandemic and donations poured in from all over the world .
With the total standing at almost £30m last night , the former Army @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Second World War , holds the record for the largest sum ever raised in by an individual charity walk .
He also holds a second world record as the oldest person to have a number-one single in the UK charts after recording ‘ You ’ ll Never Walk Alone ’ with singer Michael Ball .
Southampton hospital chiefs and politicians took the opportunity to paise Captain Tom for his efforts .
Interim Joint Director at Southampton Hospitals Charity , Jeneen Thomsen said : “ The impact he has had on people across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ millions he has raised for the wellbeing of our NHS staff and volunteers is already making a difference .
We ’ d like to wish Captain Tom a very happy birthday , and from all of us at Southampton Hospitals Charity we are enormously grateful to him for all that he is doing for our wonderful NHS staff.
” MP for Southampton Test , Alan Whitehead said : “ The fundraising efforts of Captain Tom Moore have been nothing short of heroic and I think that he should be suitably honoured .
I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Captain and thank him for a lifetime of service to his country.
” Former Saints manager , Lawrence McMenemy said : “ It ’ s just incredible .
The obvious thing to do would be to reward him with a knighthood .
Many , many congratulations .
Well done for giving a good example to younger people.
” MP for Eastleigh , Paul Holmes added : `` Captain Tom ’ s fundraising campaign for our NHS is absolutely inspirational .
He has shown great fortitude and determination during this difficult time to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while lifting our spirits .
`` I think Captain Tom represents the very best of what it is to be British and a knighthood to honour his service in the war and his fundraising would be fully deserved .
`` As he reaches his 100th birthday , I hope that he enjoys some well earned rest and a delicious piece of cake .
Happy Birthday Captain Tom from all of us in Eastleigh . ''

The World War Two veteran, whose momentous fundraising efforts during the coronavirus crisis have made him a national treasure - took time out to deliver a personal message to readers who have donated to his cause.
As he prepared to read goodwill messages in some of the 125,000 birthday cards sent by well-wishers from across the globe, Captain Tom told our readers: “I am so deeply and sincerely grateful to the tremendous British Public and especially the readers of the paper for their help. You have shown me so much love.”
Captain Tom, who was born in Keighley and now lives in Marston Moretaine, Bedfordshire, hoped to raise a few thousand pounds for the NHS by walking 100 laps of his garden before his 100th birthday.
His efforts proved an inspiration to people coming to terms with the coronavirus pandemic and donations poured in from all over the world.
With the total standing at almost £30m last night, the former Army officer, who served in Burma during the Second World War, holds the record for the largest sum ever raised in by an individual charity walk.
He also holds a second world record as the oldest person to have a number-one single in the UK charts after recording ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ with singer Michael Ball.
Southampton hospital chiefs and politicians took the opportunity to paise Captain Tom for his efforts.
Interim Joint Director at Southampton Hospitals Charity, Jeneen Thomsen said: “The impact he has had on people across the world has been incredible and the millions he has raised for the wellbeing of our NHS staff and volunteers is already making a difference. We’d like to wish Captain Tom a very happy birthday, and from all of us at Southampton Hospitals Charity we are enormously grateful to him for all that he is doing for our wonderful NHS staff.”
MP for Southampton Test, Alan Whitehead said: “The fundraising efforts of Captain Tom Moore have been nothing short of heroic and I think that he should be suitably honoured. I would like to say Happy Birthday to the Captain and thank him for a lifetime of service to his country.”
Former Saints manager, Lawrence McMenemy said: “It’s just incredible. The obvious thing to do would be to reward him with a knighthood. Many, many congratulations. Well done for giving a good example to younger people.”
MP for Eastleigh, Paul Holmes added: "Captain Tom’s fundraising campaign for our NHS is absolutely inspirational. He has shown great fortitude and determination during this difficult time to raise millions of pounds for our NHS while lifting our spirits.
"I think Captain Tom represents the very best of what it is to be British and a knighthood to honour his service in the war and his fundraising would be fully deserved.
"As he reaches his 100th birthday, I hope that he enjoys some well earned rest and a delicious piece of cake. Happy Birthday Captain Tom from all of us in Eastleigh."


thedailyecho--2020-04-30--MP for Romsey and Southampton North, Caroline Nokes attended Cheltenham Festival days before coronav

MP for Romsey and Southampton North, Caroline Nokes attended Cheltenham Festival days before coronavirus lockdown

A HAMPSHIRE MP accepted tickets worth hundreds of pounds to Cheltenham Festival just days before the UK went into coronavirus lockdown , it has been revealed .
MP for Romsey and Southampton North , Caroline Nokes , accepted two tickets worth £600 to the popular four-day horse racing event in Gloucestershire .
Now Ms Nokes has defended her decision to attend the event , which ran from Tuesday , March 10 to Friday , March 13 , after more than 250,000 people flocked to the Cotswolds .
According to the Register of Members ’ Financial Interests , Ms Nokes registered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ held before the UK went into lockdown on Monday , March 23 .
She said : “ If you care to look on my register of interests you will see that I registered this myself .
“ I am a trustee of World Horse Welfare , a former chief executive of a national equine welfare charity and a member of the All Party Parliamentary Group for the Horse .
“ I am not sure it will come as any surprise to anyone that I attend race meetings and numerous other equestrian events every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ I attended Cheltenham which was held prior to any restriction on movement.
” Chair for the Romsey and Southampton North Conservative Association , cllr Nick Adams-King , said : “ At the end of the day Caroline is an individual who can make her own choices and I am sure she followed the advice at the time .
“ The advice then was clear , as long as people were following the appropriate hand washing regime and following a degree of social distancing it was okay for the event to go ahead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public health experts have called for an investigation into whether allowing the Cheltenham Festival to go ahead led to a rise in COVID-19 cases in areas around the racecourse .

MP for Romsey and Southampton North, Caroline Nokes, accepted two tickets worth £600 to the popular four-day horse racing event in Gloucestershire.
Now Ms Nokes has defended her decision to attend the event, which ran from Tuesday, March 10 to Friday, March 13, after more than 250,000 people flocked to the Cotswolds.
According to the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, Ms Nokes registered the tickets for the event which was held before the UK went into lockdown on Monday, March 23.
She said: “If you care to look on my register of interests you will see that I registered this myself.
“I am a trustee of World Horse Welfare, a former chief executive of a national equine welfare charity and a member of the All Party Parliamentary Group for the Horse.
“I am not sure it will come as any surprise to anyone that I attend race meetings and numerous other equestrian events every single year.”
Ms Nokes added: “I attended Cheltenham which was held prior to any restriction on movement.”
Chair for the Romsey and Southampton North Conservative Association, cllr Nick Adams-King, said: “At the end of the day Caroline is an individual who can make her own choices and I am sure she followed the advice at the time.
“The advice then was clear, as long as people were following the appropriate hand washing regime and following a degree of social distancing it was okay for the event to go ahead at the time.”
This comes as public health experts have called for an investigation into whether allowing the Cheltenham Festival to go ahead led to a rise in COVID-19 cases in areas around the racecourse.


thedailyecho--2020-04-30--'We want to share her amazing journey': Family relieved after grandmother diagnosed with coronavirus

'We want to share her amazing journey': Family relieved after grandmother diagnosed with coronavirus begins recovery journey

A SOUTHAMPTON grandmother , who spent her birthday in hospital after contracting coronavirus , is now making a full recovery .
Karen Lane started feeling unwell on March 26 with what was first thought to be a urine infection , something she had suffered with previously .
The grandmother-of-14 was bedbound for 11 days with no appetite , and family members began to notice that her breathing `` sounded very off '' .
As Karen suffers with asthma , they did not feel this was completely out of the ordinary , however on April 8 , Karen collapsed as she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to use the bathroom .
Jordan Lane , one of Karen 's eight children who were all born at the Princess Anne Hospital , told the Daily Echo : `` My dad immediately rang 111 who then sent an ambulance .
`` She was taken to the University Hospital Southampton and was tested for Covid-19 .
`` On the first three tests , they came back negative and we thought this was very strange and confusing as she was displaying symptoms and doctors were convinced after X-rays etc .
`` Finally on Saturday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positive for Covid-19 . ''
Karan was then rushed to the paediatric ward , which has been converted into a coronavirus intensive care unit ( ICU ) , and was given a choice of a ventilator or a large oxygen mask .
Jordan said : `` After a rocky 10 days in Intensive Care , my mum was finally moved to a high dependency ward on Saturday , April 18 , to a round of applause , the first step to her journey home and a very emotional moment .
`` She spent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a far cry from the lovely surprise 60th party we organised last year .
`` Although the incredible NHS team decorated her room with banners and even blew up some gloves and drew faces on them . ''
Karen is now on G ward at the hospital and has now started physio .
Her family are expecting Karen to return home at the end of the week , more than one month since she was first infected and three week in hospital .
Jordan added : `` We would love to share @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help to spread some positivity during this dreadful time . ''

Karen Lane started feeling unwell on March 26 with what was first thought to be a urine infection, something she had suffered with previously.
The grandmother-of-14 was bedbound for 11 days with no appetite, and family members began to notice that her breathing "sounded very off".
As Karen suffers with asthma, they did not feel this was completely out of the ordinary, however on April 8, Karen collapsed as she could not breathe when she got up to use the bathroom.
Jordan Lane, one of Karen's eight children who were all born at the Princess Anne Hospital, told the Daily Echo: "My dad immediately rang 111 who then sent an ambulance.
"She was taken to the University Hospital Southampton and was tested for Covid-19.
"On the first three tests, they came back negative and we thought this was very strange and confusing as she was displaying symptoms and doctors were convinced after X-rays etc.
"Finally on Saturday, April 11, my mum tested positive for Covid-19."
Karan was then rushed to the paediatric ward, which has been converted into a coronavirus intensive care unit (ICU), and was given a choice of a ventilator or a large oxygen mask.
Jordan said: "After a rocky 10 days in Intensive Care, my mum was finally moved to a high dependency ward on Saturday, April 18, to a round of applause, the first step to her journey home and a very emotional moment.
"She spent her 61st Birthday in hospital on Monday, a far cry from the lovely surprise 60th party we organised last year.
"Although the incredible NHS team decorated her room with banners and even blew up some gloves and drew faces on them."
Karen is now on G ward at the hospital and has now started physio.
Her family are expecting Karen to return home at the end of the week, more than one month since she was first infected and three week in hospital.
Jordan added: "We would love to share this amazing journey with the public and help to spread some positivity during this dreadful time."


thedailyecho--2020-04-30--WARNING issued for more Whirpool models: Is your washing machine a fire risk?

HAMPSHIRE and Dorset residents could be at risk of domestic fires due to faulty washing machines .
It comes as Whirlpool recalls almost two dozen more models of washing machine amid fire risk fears .
The firm 's vice-president apologised for the `` worry and inconvenience '' caused to customers .
The company has added 21 additional Hotpoint and Indesit models to a product recall it started in January , saying there is an issue with the heating element of machines in warmer washes .
The Office for Product Safety and Standards ( OPSS ) said the company has estimated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 55,000 machines on top of more than 500,000 originally identified .
Whirlpool said it was contacting affected customers whose details it has , and urged anyone who thinks they have one of those listed to use the `` check my model '' button on the website or call the customer service team on 0800 316 1442 .
Concerned customers are warned to avoid risks by unplugging their machine completely , but anyone who does continue to use it is advised to only use cold water cycles of 20 degrees Celsius or lower .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ I want to apologise sincerely for the worry and inconvenience I know this will cause , especially during these difficult times .
`` I 'd also like to reassure you that we are working as quickly as we can to provide solutions to affected customers as soon as possible .
`` Nothing is more important to us than the safety of our customers , and working quickly to remove the affected appliances from customers ' homes is our number one priority . ''
Whirlpool said it is following Government guidelines and has strict @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deploying engineers to homes to carry out replacements or repairs .
It added that contactless delivery and removal of affected appliances is also an option .
Since launching the recall at the beginning of the year , Whirlpool said 210,000 people had registered their appliances .
Sue Davies , head of consumer protection at Which ?
, questioned why it had taken months for the latest models to be identified .
She said : `` It 's really concerning that Whirlpool has announced that there are tens of thousands of additional unsafe washing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ customers are being drip fed information and serious questions need to be asked about why it took almost five months for this to come to light .
`` The OPSS must take control of this situation and ensure that all affected machines have now been identified so there are no more nasty surprises in a few months ' time . ''
The OPSS said it has been monitoring data supplied by Whirlpool since the company first identified the issue , and that the latest safety announcement and recall follows its ongoing scrutiny .

It comes as Whirlpool recalls almost two dozen more models of washing machine amid fire risk fears.
The firm's vice-president apologised for the "worry and inconvenience" caused to customers.
The company has added 21 additional Hotpoint and Indesit models to a product recall it started in January, saying there is an issue with the heating element of machines in warmer washes.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) said the company has estimated the latest additions will affect up to 55,000 machines on top of more than 500,000 originally identified.
Whirlpool said it was contacting affected customers whose details it has, and urged anyone who thinks they have one of those listed to use the "check my model" button on the website or call the customer service team on 0800 316 1442.
Concerned customers are warned to avoid risks by unplugging their machine completely, but anyone who does continue to use it is advised to only use cold water cycles of 20 degrees Celsius or lower.
Whirlpool VP Jeff Noel said: "I want to apologise sincerely for the worry and inconvenience I know this will cause, especially during these difficult times.
"I'd also like to reassure you that we are working as quickly as we can to provide solutions to affected customers as soon as possible.
"Nothing is more important to us than the safety of our customers, and working quickly to remove the affected appliances from customers' homes is our number one priority."
Whirlpool said it is following Government guidelines and has strict health and safety processes in place when deploying engineers to homes to carry out replacements or repairs. It added that contactless delivery and removal of affected appliances is also an option.
Since launching the recall at the beginning of the year, Whirlpool said 210,000 people had registered their appliances.
Sue Davies, head of consumer protection at Which?, questioned why it had taken months for the latest models to be identified.
She said: "It's really concerning that Whirlpool has announced that there are tens of thousands of additional unsafe washing machines in people's homes. Whirlpool customers are being drip fed information and serious questions need to be asked about why it took almost five months for this to come to light.
"The OPSS must take control of this situation and ensure that all affected machines have now been identified so there are no more nasty surprises in a few months' time."
The OPSS said it has been monitoring data supplied by Whirlpool since the company first identified the issue, and that the latest safety announcement and recall follows its ongoing scrutiny.
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thedailyecho--2020-04-30--Hampshire Police hand out fines to people breaking Covid-19 lockdown rules

HAMPSHIRE police have handed out nearly 200 fines to people for flouting Covid-19 lockdown rules , according to new figures @ @ @ @ @ ' Council ( NPCC ) said 8,877 fixed penalty notices ( FPNs ) have been @ @ @ @ @ between March 27 and April 27 , while 299 were issued in Wales over the @ @ @ @ @ were for repeat offenders , with one person fined six times .
Police have been @ @ @ @ @ a £60 penalty , that is reduced to £30 if paid within two weeks , @ @ @ @ @ 's restriction of movement rules .
NPCC chairman Martin Hewitt said : `` As the @ @ @ @ @ number of fines issued show , the vast majority of people continue to do the @ @ @ @ @ home in order to protect the NHS and help save lives .
`` The figures @ @ @ @ @ the enforcement powers remains proportionate with just 0.02 % of the population in England being @ @ @ @ @ ''

The National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) said 8,877 fixed penalty notices (FPNs) have been recorded by forces in England between March 27 and April 27, while 299 were issued in Wales over the same period.
Some 397 were for repeat offenders, with one person fined six times.
Police have been given powers to hand out a £60 penalty, that is reduced to £30 if paid within two weeks, for breaches of the Government's restriction of movement rules.
NPCC chairman Martin Hewitt said: "As the latest provisional figures on the number of fines issued show, the vast majority of people continue to do the right thing, staying at home in order to protect the NHS and help save lives.
"The figures also show our use of the enforcement powers remains proportionate with just 0.02% of the population in England being issued with a fine."


thedailyecho--2020-04-30--Hampshire County Council to reopen recycling centres in May

RUBBISH tips in Hampshire are set to re-open next month .
Hampshire County Council has confirmed that it is working on preparations to re-open Household Waste Recycling Centres ( HWRCS ) in the week commencing 11 May .
The council said the date is subject to further guidance expected from the government next week on travel to recycling centres during the coronavius outbreak .
But it warned that a number of safety measures will be in place .
As reported , rubbish tips across the county were shut in March in a bid to stop the spread of Covid-19 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for economy , transport and environment at the county council , said : “ We have been working on plans to reopen our sites for people to use where it is essential they do so because they can not store their waste without causing a risk of injury , health or harm.
” He said that safety measures in place will mean `` things will be very different '' .
He added : `` I would ask people to be patient .
Rather like supermarkets , social distancing measures will apply , limiting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any one time and operating reduced opening hours so the sites can be thoroughly cleaned each day .
I can also confirm that in view of the current circumstances we will not be enforcing the number plate recognition provisions during this period but allow more time for Hampshire residents to register their car registrations.
” The news comes as earlier this year residents were asked to register their number plate online as non-Hampshire residents who would want to use the county ’ s recycling centres are going to be charged £5 .
Earlier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reopen waste facilities to avoid fly-tipping .
On Tuesday night Robert Jenrick , secretary of state for housing , communities and local government , asked councils to “ safely plan ” the opening of recycling centres in line with social distancing guidelines .

Hampshire County Council last week confirmed that it was working on preparations to re-open Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCS).
The council said the date is subject to further guidance expected from the government next week on travel to recycling centres during the coronavius outbreak.
But it warned that a number of safety measures will be in place.
As reported, rubbish tips across the county were shut in March in a bid to stop the spread of Covid-19.
Now councillor Rob Humby,executive member for economy, transport and environment at the county council, said: “We have been working on plans to reopen our sites for people to use where it is essential they do so because they cannot store their waste without causing a risk of injury, health or harm.”
He said that safety measures in place will mean "things will be very different".
He added: "I would ask people to be patient. Rather like supermarkets, social distancing measures will apply, limiting the number of people allowed in at any one time and operating reduced opening hours so the sites can be thoroughly cleaned each day. I can also confirm that in view of the current circumstances we will not be enforcing the number plate recognition provisions during this period but allow more time for Hampshire residents to register their car registrations.”
The news comes as earlier this year residents were asked to register their number plate online as non-Hampshire residents who would want to use the county’s recycling centres are going to be charged £5.


thedailyecho--2020-04-30--Coronavirus: Death toll in Hampshire has risen by seven in last 24 hours

THE number of deaths in Hampshire of those who tested positive for coronavirus has increased by seven in 24 hours @ @ @ @ @ by the NHS , 470 people across the region have lost their lives after becoming @ @ @ @ @ up from 463 yesterday .
At UHS , a total of 142 people have died @ @ @ @ @ since yesterday .
While at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , three people have died @ @ @ @ @ , up to a total of 125 .
The trust handles Royal Hampshire County Hospital @ @ @ @ @ Memorial Hospital , Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and Alton Community Hospital .
At Portsmouth @ @ @ @ @ 188 people have died after contracting the virus , with a rise of two since @ @ @ @ @ have died in total at Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust , which has seen no @ @ @ @ @

According to figures released by the NHS, 470 people across the region have lost their lives after becoming infected by the virus - up from 463 yesterday.
Statistics cover University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS), Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
At UHS, a total of 142 people have died, an increase of two since yesterday.
While at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, three people have died in the last 24 hours, up to a total of 125.
The trust handles Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester, Andover War Memorial Hospital, Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital and Alton Community Hospital.
At Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, 188 people have died after contracting the virus, with a rise of two since yesterday.
While 15 people have died in total at Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust, which has seen no increase in 24 hours.


thedailyecho--2020-04-30--Woman threatened to kill NHS worker and burn down A&E department

A 24-year-old woman who threatened to kill a hospital care assistant and to burn down the accident and emergency department has been jailed for 50 months .
Abigail Forder , of Essex Road , Basingstoke , Hampshire , was sentenced at Winchester Crown Court after being committed for sentence for two charges of threatening violence and another of threatening to commit criminal damage .
She also pleaded guilty during the hearing held by Skype to attempted robbery and intimidation of a witness committed in breach of a previous suspended sentence .
Siobhan Linsley , prosecuting , said that Forder was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on August 28 2019 with cuts to her arm after she had attempted to take her own life .
She said that while the defendant was waiting to be treated in the emergency department 's mental health room , Forder threatened healthcare assistant Naomi Kinge , who was cleaning up blood in the room .
Ms Linsley added : `` She then pointed to a pair of headphones she had and said , 'This is what I am going to kill you with ' . ''
The prosecutor said that Forder then shouted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help and threatened to `` cut '' him .
She said the defendant also `` burst out '' into the waiting area and threatened to `` burn the place '' while waving a lighter around with oxygen canisters nearby .
Sentencing Forder , Judge Susan Evans QC said : `` No-one in the NHS should have to put up with that type of behaviour , it is no way part of their job . ''
Ms Linsley said the attempted robbery was committed with her partner , who had since died , against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bid to steal cannabis from him on December 8 2018 .
She then returned to his home eight days later and threatened him with a hammer , and shouted at him : `` I know you grassed me up to the old Bill , '' before adding : `` You 're lucky you did n't get stabbed . ''
Jodie Mittell , defending Forder , who has 22 previous convictions including assaulting police officers and possession of a knife , said : `` She recognises the seriousness of the offences she has committed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ turned to drugs to deal with PTSD caused by `` emotional trauma '' suffered as a child .
Speaking by video link from HMP Bronzefield , Forder said : `` I am very , very sorry for what I have done and the people I have hurt . ''

Abigail Forder, of Essex Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, was sentenced at Winchester Crown Court after being committed for sentence for two charges of threatening violence and another of threatening to commit criminal damage.
She also pleaded guilty during the hearing held by Skype to attempted robbery and intimidation of a witness committed in breach of a previous suspended sentence.
Siobhan Linsley, prosecuting, said that Forder was admitted to Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital on August 28 2019 with cuts to her arm after she had attempted to take her own life.
She said that while the defendant was waiting to be treated in the emergency department's mental health room, Forder threatened healthcare assistant Naomi Kinge, who was cleaning up blood in the room.
Ms Linsley added: "She then pointed to a pair of headphones she had and said, 'This is what I am going to kill you with'."
The prosecutor said that Forder then shouted homophobic abuse at a nurse called to help and threatened to "cut" him.
She said the defendant also "burst out" into the waiting area and threatened to "burn the place" while waving a lighter around with oxygen canisters nearby.
Sentencing Forder, Judge Susan Evans QC said: "No-one in the NHS should have to put up with that type of behaviour, it is no way part of their job."
Ms Linsley said the attempted robbery was committed with her partner, who had since died, against an acquaintance called William House in a bid to steal cannabis from him on December 8 2018.
She then returned to his home eight days later and threatened him with a hammer, and shouted at him: "I know you grassed me up to the old Bill," before adding: "You're lucky you didn't get stabbed."
Jodie Mittell, defending Forder, who has 22 previous convictions including assaulting police officers and possession of a knife, said: "She recognises the seriousness of the offences she has committed."
She said the defendant had turned to drugs to deal with PTSD caused by "emotional trauma" suffered as a child.
Speaking by video link from HMP Bronzefield, Forder said: "I am very, very sorry for what I have done and the people I have hurt."


thedailyecho--2020-04-30--Firefighters rush to care home after wasp spray sets off alarm

FIREFIGHTERS rushed to a care home after receiving an emergency call just before 7am this morning .
One crew from @ @ @ @ @ the home on Cuckoo Hill in South Gorley .
However , it was a false @ @ @ @ @ fire .
The alarm had been set off by a resident spraying wasp repellent .
@ @ @ @ @ at 7.14pm .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services said : `` One @ @ @ @ @ at 6.47am to a property on Cuckoo Hill in South Gorley due to the alarm @ @ @ @ @ arrival it was found the alarm was caused by the occupier spraying wasp repellant .
@ @ @ @ @ in at 7.14am . ''
H47P7 is currently attending a fire alarm at a residential @ @ @ @ @ South Gorley .
🚒 # TeamHants # OnCall pic.twitter.com/atTCZjAZOI — Fordingbridge Fire ( @ Fordingbridge47 @ @ @ @ @

One crew from Fordingbridge Fire Station raced to the home on Cuckoo Hill in South Gorley.
However, it was a false alarm and there was no fire.
The alarm had been set off by a resident spraying wasp repellent.
The stop message came in at 7.14pm.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services said: "One crew from Fordingbridge were called at 6.47am to a property on Cuckoo Hill in South Gorley due to the alarm being activated.
"On arrival it was found the alarm was caused by the occupier spraying wasp repellant.
"The stop message came in at 7.14am."


thedailyecho--2020-04-30--Police launch investigation after burglary at Romsey Food Bank

POLICE have launched an investigation after `` several food items '' were stolen from a food bank in Romsey .
Officers were called to Greatbridge Road yesterday after receiving reports that the Romsey Food Bank and the Freedom Church Offices had been burgled .
It is believed the incident took place during the early hours of Wednesday April 29 , after entry was gained when a ground floor door was forced open .
Several items of food were stolen from the premises , and now officers are appealing for anyone with information to come forward .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ report of a burglary at Romsey Food Bank and Freedom Church offices located in the industrial estate on Greatbridge Road .
`` We are carrying out a number of enquiries and would ask if anyone saw anything or anyone suspicious in the area between midnight on April 28 and 8am on April 29 , to get in contact . ''
Inspector Chris Taylor has said that despite the burglary , the food bank still has enough food and are not needing to ask for any extra donations .
He said : “ The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at this challenging time .
Thankfully they have enough food , and are not asking for any extra donations .
If you , or someone you know , needs support please go to www.romsey.foodbank.org.uk .
`` If you have any information on who is responsible , please get in contact.
” Anyone who has any information or witnessed the incident is urged to call police on 101 , quoting the reference number of 44200150981 .

Officers were called to Greatbridge Road yesterday after receiving reports that the Romsey Food Bank and the Freedom Church Offices had been burgled.
It is believed the incident took place during the early hours of Wednesday April 29, after entry was gained when a ground floor door was forced open.
Several items of food were stolen from the premises, and now officers are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "We are investigating a report of a burglary at Romsey Food Bank and Freedom Church offices located in the industrial estate on Greatbridge Road.
"We are carrying out a number of enquiries and would ask if anyone saw anything or anyone suspicious in the area between midnight on April 28 and 8am on April 29, to get in contact."
Inspector Chris Taylor has said that despite the burglary, the food bank still has enough food and are not needing to ask for any extra donations.
He said: “The Food bank has never been more important at this challenging time. Thankfully they have enough food, and are not asking for any extra donations. If you, or someone you know, needs support please go to www.romsey.foodbank.org.uk.
"If you have any information on who is responsible, please get in contact.”
Anyone who has any information or witnessed the incident is urged to call police on 101, quoting the reference number of 44200150981.


thedailyecho--2020-04-30--Albie Samways charged in connection with serious attack

A SOUTHAMPTON man has been charged in connection with a `` serious attack '' in Millbrook .
Albie Samways has @ @ @ @ @ bodily harm and threatening a person with an offensive weapon following an incident outside One @ @ @ @ @ One man was left with `` significant injuries '' following the attack on Saturday , @ @ @ @ @ 20 , of Wimpson Lane , appeared at Southampton Magistrates court this morning ( April @ @ @ @ @ remanded until Monday , June 1 .

Albie Samways has been charged with grievous bodily harm and threatening a person with an offensive weapon following an incident outside One Stop in Cumbrian Way.
One man was left with "significant injuries" following the attack on Saturday, April 4.
Samways, 20, of Wimpson Lane, appeared at Southampton Magistrates court this morning (April 30) and has been remanded until Monday, June 1.


thedailyecho--2020-05-01--Tributes for Southampton General Hospital porter who died after testing positive for coronavirus

TRIBUTES have been paid to a `` popular '' Southampton porter who died after contracting coronavirus .
Mike Brown , who was a linen porter at Southampton General Hospital for 20 years , died yesterday following testing positive for the virus on admission to hospital .
The 61-year-old had an underlying health condition and passed away after receiving treatment in our critical care unit in the early hours of yesterday morning .
• Tributes paid to 'inspiring ' Southampton nurse who died after testing positive for coronavirus Paula Head , chief executive of UHS , said : “ Mike had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and played a significant role supporting services that enable patients to receive great care and experiences .
“ He was well-recognised and popular with so many staff , once nominated by colleagues for a Hospital Heroes award for always going above and beyond and he often shared his good sense of humour with everyone around .
“ Our thoughts are with Mike ’ s partner , Sandy , and his family and he will remain fondly in our thoughts , particularly those of his close colleagues and the staff he worked with on @ @ @ @ @

Mike Brown, who was a linen porter at Southampton General Hospital for 20 years, died yesterday following testing positive for the virus on admission to hospital.
The 61-year-old had an underlying health condition and passed away after receiving treatment in our critical care unit in the early hours of yesterday morning.
Paula Head, chief executive of UHS, said: “Mike had been with our hospital for 20 years and played a significant role supporting services that enable patients to receive great care and experiences.
“He was well-recognised and popular with so many staff, once nominated by colleagues for a Hospital Heroes award for always going above and beyond and he often shared his good sense of humour with everyone around.
“Our thoughts are with Mike’s partner, Sandy, and his family and he will remain fondly in our thoughts, particularly those of his close colleagues and the staff he worked with on the wards regularly.”


thedailyecho--2020-05-01--Fareham woman wakes up at Southampton General Hospital after nine-day coma

A WOMAN is claiming that hospital staff saved her life after waking up from a nine-day induced coma .
Believing she came close to death following an epileptic attack , Emma Price , 49 , is now in recovery despite doctors at Southampton General Hospital saying she was unlikely to `` make it '' .
The adventure seeker , who has travelled around the world including to Australia , was at a British Heart Foundation charity store in her home town Portchester , Fareham , when she suddenly fell and had a seizure .
Having suffered with epilepsy since she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not the first attack she has had - but after being rushed to hospital , doctors told Emma 's mother that this time , her brain had been pushed to one side and had suffered a bleed .
Emma 's mother Gillian Price , 79 , said : `` We were in the store when she had a bad seizure and collapsed , she was unconscious .
She did n't have an inkling and just went down without warning .
`` When we got to the hospital , they put her in an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make it .
`` It makes me emotional talking about it - her life was put on hold .
She was put on a ventilator but even during the nine days - although she could n't speak - Emma was communicating by gripping my hand . ''
During the fall , Emma broke her jaw and cheek bone after hitting the entrance door of the charity store and was placed into the Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit at Southampton Hospital .
It comes four years after she survived sepsis in 2016 , a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ response to an infection .
But after nine days of being looked after while in an induced coma , Emma opened her eyes and is now on the road to recovery , according to her mother Gillian .
She is currently unable to use the left side of her body and is currently having physio .
Emma said : `` My recollection at the time is not very good but I know Southampton Hospital saved my life .
`` I find it very hard to believe I almost died and I even stopped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'm very thankful and I 'm finding it hard at times to talk .
I 'm getting very tired when doing physio . ''
Gillian has since donated £1,000 to the Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit for caring for her daughter .
Beth Hall , Interim Joint Director at Southampton Hospitals Charity , said : “ We are so pleased to hear that Emma is recovering well and are delighted that her family wants to help us improve the experience for other patients by making a donation to the hospital charity .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will go towards enhancements for the Neurosurgery ward.
” Emma has now been moved to Queen Alexandra Hospital and is believed to be in recovery there .

Believing she came close to death following an epileptic attack, Emma Price, 49, is now in recovery despite doctors at Southampton General Hospital saying she was unlikely to "make it".
The adventure seeker, who has travelled around the world including to Australia, was at a British Heart Foundation charity store in her home town Portchester, Fareham, when she suddenly fell and had a seizure.
Having suffered with epilepsy since she was 12 years old, it was not the first attack she has had - but after being rushed to hospital, doctors told Emma's mother that this time, her brain had been pushed to one side and had suffered a bleed.
Emma's mother Gillian Price, 79, said: "We were in the store when she had a bad seizure and collapsed, she was unconscious. She didn't have an inkling and just went down without warning.
"When we got to the hospital, they put her in an induced coma and said she is unlikely to make it.
"It makes me emotional talking about it - her life was put on hold. She was put on a ventilator but even during the nine days - although she couldn't speak - Emma was communicating by gripping my hand."
During the fall, Emma broke her jaw and cheek bone after hitting the entrance door of the charity store and was placed into the Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit at Southampton Hospital.
It comes four years after she survived sepsis in 2016, a life-threatening condition caused by the body's response to an infection.
But after nine days of being looked after while in an induced coma, Emma opened her eyes and is now on the road to recovery, according to her mother Gillian.
She is currently unable to use the left side of her body and is currently having physio.
Emma said: "My recollection at the time is not very good but I know Southampton Hospital saved my life.
"I find it very hard to believe I almost died and I even stopped breathing at one point.
"I'm very thankful and I'm finding it hard at times to talk. I'm getting very tired when doing physio."
Gillian has since donated £1,000 to the Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit for caring for her daughter.
Beth Hall, Interim Joint Director at Southampton Hospitals Charity, said: “We are so pleased to hear that Emma is recovering well and are delighted that her family wants to help us improve the experience for other patients by making a donation to the hospital charity.
"We are so grateful for the donation which will go towards enhancements for the Neurosurgery ward.”
Emma has now been moved to Queen Alexandra Hospital and is believed to be in recovery there.


thedailyecho--2020-05-01--72,000 fly-tipping incidents in Southampton cost taxpayers £2m

‘ SHOCKING ’ figures have revealed there have been more than 70,000 fly-tipping incidents in Southampton over the past eight years costing taxpayers more £2m .
The number of fly-tipping incidents in the city has more than doubled in recent years going from 5,569 in the 2014-15 financial year to 11,799 between April 2019 and March 2020 , according to figures released by the government and confirmed by Southampton City Council .
The authority revealed that clearing up fly-tipping has cost taxpayers £2,171,850 since 2012 with a total of 72,043 incidents recorded between 2012 and March 2020 .
The news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have had enough of “ disgusting ” fly-tippers ruining their communities after broken furniture , old fridges and trolleys crammed full with bin bags were dumped in Marchwood Road .
The city council said the increasing figures are in line with the national trend and stressed it has plans to tackle the issue .
Campaigners warned that a collective effort is needed for the situation to improve .
But while opposition city bosses acknowledged the difficulties in tackling fly-tipping , they also said the city council could have done more to avoid the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the data , the numbers went down between 2012 and 2015. .
But a sharp rise was recorded since 2015-16 with the number of incidents going from 8,100 ( clearance cost £216,583 ) , to 10,046 in 2016-17 ( £308,174 ) , 11,107 incidents in 2017-18 ( £299,163 ) and up to 11,400 cases in 2018-19 ( £364,482 ) .
Cllr Steve Galton , the environment and transport spokesperson for the Conservative group in the city , said the figures are concerning .
“ I am even more disappointed that Labour didn ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ these concerns and didn ’ t act sooner because we paid the price for it .
They should have done more in the past years , ” he said .
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith described the data as shocking and said there should be more severe penalties .
Campaigners said residents should be educated .
Lyn Brayshaw , a member of voluntary group CommonSense - which also runs litter picking initiatives across part of Southampton Common - said : “ It ’ s sad that there are so many people out there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to dump stuff .
People should not need someone else to clear up after them.
” In February the council backed plans to fine litterbugs .
Cllr Jacqui Rayment , cabinet member for transport and place at the city council , said : `` The irony is that we were about to introduce a new team to deal with the issues of litter and fly tipping , but it has been paused due to the Covid-19 lockdown measures .
The penalties for anyone caught fly tipping are already severe and we always prosecute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ evidence to give us a chance of securing a conviction .
It ’ s a shame that Councillor Galton is trying to create an issue out of a problem that is on the increase throughout the country , not just in Southampton . ''
The city council said there are a number of factors behind the rising figures , including duplication in reporting and the use of smart devices which have allowed quicker and easier reporting by the public .
It also stressed that what are classified as fly-tipping incidents may not necessarily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ could include items being left by recycling banks or outside charity shops .
The council said the disposal costs of waste , per tonne , usually increases year on year `` so this adds to the increasing cost figures '' .

The number of fly-tipping incidents in the city has more than doubled in recent years going from 5,569 in the 2014-15 financial year to 11,799 between April 2019 and March 2020, according to figures released by the government and confirmed by Southampton City Council.
The authority revealed that clearing up fly-tipping has cost taxpayers £2,171,850 since 2012 with a total of 72,043 incidents recorded between 2012 and March 2020.
The news comes as last week residents said they have had enough of “disgusting” fly-tippers ruining their communities after broken furniture, old fridges and trolleys crammed full with bin bags were dumped in Marchwood Road.
The city council said the increasing figures are in line with the national trend and stressed it has plans to tackle the issue.
Campaigners warned that a collective effort is needed for the situation to improve. But while opposition city bosses acknowledged the difficulties in tackling fly-tipping, they also said the city council could have done more to avoid the “concerning” figures.
According to the data, the numbers went down between 2012 and 2015. . But a sharp rise was recorded since 2015-16 with the number of incidents going from 8,100 (clearance cost £216,583), to 10,046 in 2016-17 (£308,174), 11,107 incidents in 2017-18 (£299,163) and up to 11,400 cases in 2018-19 (£364,482). Cllr Steve Galton, the environment and transport spokesperson for the Conservative group in the city, said the figures are concerning.
“I am even more disappointed that Labour didn’t listen to me when I raised these concerns and didn’t act sooner because we paid the price for it. They should have done more in the past years,” he said.
Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith described the data as shocking and said there should be more severe penalties.
Campaigners said residents should be educated. Lyn Brayshaw, a member of voluntary group CommonSense - which also runs litter picking initiatives across part of Southampton Common - said: “It’s sad that there are so many people out there that feel it’s ok just to dump stuff. People should not need someone else to clear up after them.”
In February the council backed plans to fine litterbugs.
Cllr Jacqui Rayment, cabinet member for transport and place at the city council, said: "The irony is that we were about to introduce a new team to deal with the issues of litter and fly tipping, but it has been paused due to the Covid-19 lockdown measures. The penalties for anyone caught fly tipping are already severe and we always prosecute offenders where we think we have enough evidence to give us a chance of securing a conviction. It’s a shame that Councillor Galton is trying to create an issue out of a problem that is on the increase throughout the country, not just in Southampton."
The city council said there are a number of factors behind the rising figures, including duplication in reporting and the use of smart devices which have allowed quicker and easier reporting by the public. It also stressed that what are classified as fly-tipping incidents may not necessarily be just large scale tipping incidents but could include items being left by recycling banks or outside charity shops. The council said the disposal costs of waste, per tonne, usually increases year on year "so this adds to the increasing cost figures".


thedailyecho--2020-05-01--Man charged with 73 offences against children in choirs in Hampshire and Sussex

A MAN has been charged with 73 sex offences against children related to choirs in Hampshire and Sussex .
Mark Burgess , 66 , of St Chads Avenue in Hilsea , was initially charged on February 3 this year with 58 counts of offences .
The offences included indecent assault , gross indecency with a child , inciting sexual activity with a child , and sexual touching against 11 children .
This week , detectives from Hampshire Police ’ s Operation Marmion team charged him with a further 15 offences against an additional two victims , bringing the total up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 13 children in total , who were under the age of 16 , during Burgess ’ s time as a choirmaster for the All Saints church choir in Portsmouth , and Westbourne Choir in Sussex between 1975 and 2009 .
Burgess was bailed to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates ’ Court on July 23 .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` We would encourage anyone who has been a victim of child sexual abuse to contact police on 101 where you can speak with our specialist detectives in confidence .
`` Alternatively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , or if you are an adult who has concerns about a child , you can call the NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000 . ''

Mark Burgess, 66, of St Chads Avenue in Hilsea, was initially charged on February 3 this year with 58 counts of offences.
The offences included indecent assault, gross indecency with a child, inciting sexual activity with a child, and sexual touching against 11 children.
This week, detectives from Hampshire Police’s Operation Marmion team charged him with a further 15 offences against an additional two victims, bringing the total up to 73 offences.
The offences relate to 13 children in total, who were under the age of 16, during Burgess’s time as a choirmaster for the All Saints church choir in Portsmouth, and Westbourne Choir in Sussex between 1975 and 2009.
Burgess was bailed to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court on July 23.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "We would encourage anyone who has been a victim of child sexual abuse to contact police on 101 where you can speak with our specialist detectives in confidence.
"Alternatively, contact Childline on 0800 11 11, or if you are an adult who has concerns about a child, you can call the NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000."


thedailyecho--2020-05-01--Portsmouth man "punched and kicked" paramedics on Fratton Way

A MAN who allegedly punched and kicked two paramedics while they were on duty has been charged .
Tony Andrews @ @ @ @ @ Street , Portsmouth , has been charged with two counts of assault by beating of @ @ @ @ @ were called to Fratton Way , Portsmouth , at 2.15pm on April 29 after two @ @ @ @ @ assaulted by a man who had punched and kicked them .
The paramedics suffered injuries @ @ @ @ @ treatment .
Andrews is due to appear at Portsmouth magistrates Court on May 28 .

Tony Andrews, 48, of Fourth Street, Portsmouth, has been charged with two counts of assault by beating of an emergency worker.
Police were called to Fratton Way, Portsmouth, at 2.15pm on April 29 after two paramedics reported they had been assaulted by a man who had punched and kicked them.
The paramedics suffered injuries but did not require hospital treatment.
Andrews is due to appear at Portsmouth magistrates Court on May 28.


thedailyecho--2020-05-01--Stolen car found abandoned in bushes at Monkton Lane, Ashurst Bridge, as police helicopter circles o

Stolen car found abandoned in bushes at Monkton Lane, Ashurst Bridge, as police helicopter circles overhead

A STOLEN car was found abandoned in bushes near Totton early today as a police helicopter circled overhead .
The Vauxhall Zafira , which was stolen from Beech Crescent , Hythe , was located at Monkton Lane , Ashurst Bridge , after the driver failed to stop for police .
Locals said they were woken by the sound of a police helicopter which circled over Ashurst Bridge and other parts of Totton for about an hour .
After stealing the car the driver is thought to have travelled along the A326 Marchwood Bypass - the main road between Hythe and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said she heard a crash at 4.50am and then a helicopter at 5.10am .
Another social media user reported `` a police car on every roundabout along the Marchwood bypass '' .
A police spokesman said : `` We received a report shortly before 3am that a Vauxhall Zafira had been stolen from Beech Crescent in Hythe .
`` The vehicle was later spotted by police and failed to stop .
`` At around 4.53am , the vehicle was located by police in Monkton Lane .
It had left the carriageway and come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was empty .
One social media user posted : `` Recovery truck dragging a stolen car out of the bush at Monkton Lane with police in attendance .
`` That will be what the helicopter was all about . ''

The Vauxhall Zafira, which was stolen from Beech Crescent, Hythe, was located at Monkton Lane, Ashurst Bridge, after the driver failed to stop for police.
Locals said they were woken by the sound of a police helicopter which circled over Ashurst Bridge and other parts of Totton for about an hour.
After stealing the car the driver is thought to have travelled along the A326 Marchwood Bypass - the main road between Hythe and Totton.
Writing on Facebook one woman said she heard a crash at 4.50am and then a helicopter at 5.10am.
Another social media user reported "a police car on every roundabout along the Marchwood bypass".
A police spokesman said: "We received a report shortly before 3am that a Vauxhall Zafira had been stolen from Beech Crescent in Hythe.
"The vehicle was later spotted by police and failed to stop.
"At around 4.53am, the vehicle was located by police in Monkton Lane. It had left the carriageway and come to rest in bushes. The vehicle was empty.
"Enquiries remain ongoing."
One social media user posted: "Recovery truck dragging a stolen car out of the bush at Monkton Lane with police in attendance.
"That will be what the helicopter was all about."


thedailyecho--2020-05-01--New Forest Wildlife Park: 'Please help feed the animals'

A HAMPSHIRE attraction hit by the lockdown has launched an Crowdfunding campaign to help it meet the cost of feeding more than 300 birds and animals .
New Forest Wildlife Park ( NFWP ) , which faces monthly running costs of £25,000 , has been closed to visitors since social distancing rules were imposed in March .
Staff at the park in Deerleap Lane , Longdown , are hoping to raise at least £10,000 to replace some of its lost income .
The recent spell of sunny weather would normally have produced a flood of visitors but the 50-acre attraction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It supporters are hoping the Crowdfunding appeal will emulate the success of a similar campaign which has raised more than £36,000 for nearby Longdown Activity Farm .
The park , which normally attracts almost 100,000 visitors a year , has a huge variety of animals ranging from the mighty Eurasian bison to the tiny harvest mouse .
Other wildlife at the attraction include wolves , lynx and the endangered Scottish wildcat , plus otters which munch their way through a ton of fish every month .
A statement on the NFWP Crowdfunding page @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but the daily work of caring and feeding all the animals continues as usual .
“ We have many endangered species and work within global breeding programmes to ensure a future for all the animals who share our planet .
“ We are funded entirely by our visitors .
“ We are all struggling to come to terms with the changing situation we are living through but if there is any way you could help us maintain the wildlife park , and continue our educational and conservation work , it would be immensely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the attraction , added : “ We have zero income and more than 300 animals - 43 species - to care for .

New Forest Wildlife Park (NFWP), which faces monthly running costs of £25,000, has been closed to visitors since social distancing rules were imposed in March.
Staff at the park in Deerleap Lane, Longdown, are hoping to raise at least £10,000 to replace some of its lost income.
The recent spell of sunny weather would normally have produced a flood of visitors but the 50-acre attraction has been eerily quiet for weeks.
It supporters are hoping the Crowdfunding appeal will emulate the success of a similar campaign which has raised more than £36,000 for nearby Longdown Activity Farm.
The park, which normally attracts almost 100,000 visitors a year, has a huge variety of animals ranging from the mighty Eurasian bison to the tiny harvest mouse.
Other wildlife at the attraction include wolves, lynx and the endangered Scottish wildcat, plus otters which munch their way through a ton of fish every month.
A statement on the NFWP Crowdfunding page says: “The park is closed but the daily work of caring and feeding all the animals continues as usual.
“We have many endangered species and work within global breeding programmes to ensure a future for all the animals who share our planet.
“We are funded entirely by our visitors.
“We are all struggling to come to terms with the changing situation we are living through but if there is any way you could help us maintain the wildlife park, and continue our educational and conservation work, it would be immensely appreciated.”
Carol Heap, who owns the attraction, added: “We have zero income and more than 300 animals - 43 species - to care for.
To donate visit https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/NF-wildlifepark-crowdfunder


thedailyecho--2020-05-01--Tributes to woman who died at Fleming House, Eastleigh, of suspected coronavirus

TRIBUTES have been paid to an 81-year-old woman who died of suspected coronavirus in a Hampshire care home .
Yvonne Margaret George lived in nursing and residential home Fleming House in Eastleigh , for her last two years , where it was recorded that she died of a lower respiratory tract infection and probable cause Covid-19 .
Before moving to Eastleigh in 1938 , Yvonne lived in a Barnado ’ s children ’ s home in Jersey where she was given chocolate by German soldiers .
Her daughter Jacqui George has now paid tribute to her mother , who was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ humour which would often get her into trouble ” .
She said : “ Mum was born in Jersey on September 11 , 1938 .
Mum ’ s mother died during the birth of her youngest brother , she was a toddler when this happened .
“ My grandfather was unable to care for mum and her two brothers and sister and they were placed in the Barnado ’ s children ’ s homes .
“ Mum would often talk about German occupation and the chocolate that was given to them by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the mainland in 1965 and remained in Hampshire until her passing .
“ Mum doted on her granddaughters Emily and Megan , she was always spoiling them and making lots of beautiful memories .
“ Three years ago , she was diagnosed with alzheimers and moved into Fleming House at the end of 2018 .
“ Mum did not cope well with residential care but was well supported by the carers , nurses and other staff .
I was unable to be with mum when she passed due to my own health needs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ I was made aware that the carers gave her the best care and would like to thank them from the bottom of my heart .
People who knew Mum knew she had a sense of humour which would often get her into trouble .
“ Mum was always in Eastleigh when she retired with her best friend Liz , both enjoying people-watching whilst drinking a cuppa .
“ I strongly feel the government let my mother down as well as other OAP residents , whom have died in residential care.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that all care home residents and staff will be able to access tests regardless of whether they have symptoms .
And according to Environment Secretary George Eustice , care homes were not overlooked during the coronavirus pandemic while focus was on preventing the NHS from being overwhelmed .

Yvonne Margaret George lived in nursing and residential home Fleming House in Eastleigh, for her last two years, where it was recorded that she died of a lower respiratory tract infection and probable cause Covid-19.
Before moving to Eastleigh in 1938, Yvonne lived in a Barnado’s children’s home in Jersey where she was given chocolate by German soldiers.
Her daughter Jacqui George has now paid tribute to her mother, who was known for having “a sense of humour which would often get her into trouble”.
She said: “Mum was born in Jersey on September 11, 1938. Mum’s mother died during the birth of her youngest brother, she was a toddler when this happened.
“My grandfather was unable to care for mum and her two brothers and sister and they were placed in the Barnado’s children’s homes.
“Mum would often talk about German occupation and the chocolate that was given to them by the German soldiers. Mum came over to the mainland in 1965 and remained in Hampshire until her passing.
“Mum doted on her granddaughters Emily and Megan, she was always spoiling them and making lots of beautiful memories.
“Three years ago, she was diagnosed with alzheimers and moved into Fleming House at the end of 2018.
“Mum did not cope well with residential care but was well supported by the carers, nurses and other staff. I was unable to be with mum when she passed due to my own health needs and this I will never get over.
“I was made aware that the carers gave her the best care and would like to thank them from the bottom of my heart. People who knew Mum knew she had a sense of humour which would often get her into trouble.
“Mum was always in Eastleigh when she retired with her best friend Liz, both enjoying people-watching whilst drinking a cuppa.
“I strongly feel the government let my mother down as well as other OAP residents, whom have died in residential care.”
Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced on Tuesday that all care home residents and staff will be able to access tests regardless of whether they have symptoms.
And according to Environment Secretary George Eustice, care homes were not overlooked during the coronavirus pandemic while focus was on preventing the NHS from being overwhelmed.


thedailyecho--2020-05-01--Hampshire County Council to reopen recycling centres in May


thedailyecho--2020-05-01--Man used threatening behaviour by 'waving wood around' and damaging door

A SOUTHAMPTON man who used threatening language and behaviour by `` waving wood around '' has been handed a suspended @ @ @ @ @ also known as Jonathon Nugent Goodey - was using threatening behaviour and language towards a @ @ @ @ @ 21 .
The court heard how the 48-year-old was `` waving wood around '' during @ @ @ @ @ damaged a door belonging to the victim .
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates ' Court , @ @ @ @ @ count of using threatening behaviour and one count of damaging a door .
Anthony , @ @ @ @ @ , Southampton , was committed to prison for 12 weeks suspended for 18 months .
@ @ @ @ @ pay a victim surcharge of £122 and court costs of £85 .

John Anthony - also known as Jonathon Nugent Goodey - was using threatening behaviour and language towards a woman in Southampton on March 21.
The court heard how the 48-year-old was "waving wood around" during the incident.
He also damaged a door belonging to the victim.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, he pleaded guilty to one count of using threatening behaviour and one count of damaging a door.
Anthony, of Somerset Avenue, Harefield, Southampton, was committed to prison for 12 weeks suspended for 18 months.
He was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £122 and court costs of £85.


thedailyecho--2020-05-01--Cobden bridge reopened after closure due to welfare concern

A SOUTHAMPTON bridge has now been reopened following a concern for a woman 's welfare .
Police were called to @ @ @ @ @ shut it off to the public while they attend the scene .
Southampton City Council @ @ @ @ @ the bridge is shut this afternoon .
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said : `` @ @ @ @ @ 3.45pm to a report of a concern for the welfare of a woman on Cobden @ @ @ @ @ has been closed while we attend . ''
Police have since located the woman .
@ @ @ @ @ service Romanse shows traffic building in the area .
A council statement says : `` @ @ @ @ @ plan your journey accordingly . ''

Police were called to Cobden Bridge at 3.45pm and shut it off to the public while they attend the scene.
Southampton City Council's travel team also says the bridge is shut this afternoon.
Cobden Bridge: CLOSED due to an ongoing incident. Please avoid the area and plan your journey accordingly. — Southampton Travel (@scchighways) May 1, 2020
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We were called just before 3.45pm to a report of a concern for the welfare of a woman on Cobden Bridge.
"The bridge has been closed while we attend."
Police have since located the woman.
A map by travel information service Romanse shows traffic building in the area.
A council statement says: "Please avoid the area and plan your journey accordingly."


thedailyecho--2020-05-01--Police launch hunt to find missing Southampton teenager

POLICE have launched a hunt for a Southampton teenager , who was last seen also a month ago .
The @ @ @ @ @ April 6 and his last contact with his family was on April 21 , telling @ @ @ @ @ a friend in Southampton .
Police , and Shae 's family , are concerned for @ @ @ @ @ been making a number of enquiries and are now turning to the public for assistance @ @ @ @ @ be in the Southampton area , and the public have been asked to be vigilant @ @ @ @ @ ssentials .
Anyone with information can call 101 , quoting the reference 44200141671 .

The 16-year-old was last seen on April 6 and his last contact with his family was on April 21, telling them he was staying with a friend in Southampton.
Police, and Shae's family, are concerned for his welfare.
Officers have been making a number of enquiries and are now turning to the public for assistance.
Shae is believed to be in the Southampton area, and the public have been asked to be vigilant when exercising or shopping for ssentials.
Anyone with information can call 101, quoting the reference 44200141671.