thedailyecho--2020-02-05--Operation Torque leads to 60 prosecutions in west of Southampton

A LARGE police operation has led to 60 prosecutions involving anti-social and criminal motorcyclists since being introduced .
Operation Torque aims to reduce the amount of motorcycle nuisance and illegal riding in Southampton , and with the help and information from residents in the community , officers have been able to successfully prosecute 60 offenders .
The scheme was launched in 2016 for Southampton West , covering Millbrook , Shirley , Coxford , Freemantle , Redbridge , Lordshill and after its success , was since adopted by Southampton East .
As part of the operation , information from residents has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for help identifying offenders with descriptions and images .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` Operation Torque has become successful in achieving a number of prosecutions through help from the community .
We ask residents to help us identify those responsible by giving us names , descriptions of people , description of bikes , where the bikes are being stored , and photo and video evidence of behaviour .
`` Residents in affected areas have always been a better position to be able to see who is involved and capture what is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Our message has always been the same , we wouldn ’ t be able to reduce the issue without the help from communities .
They are our eyes and ears out there , so please always get in contact and tell us what you know . ''
Officers have also installed dash cams in their neighbourhood police cars to capture evidence of those riding illegally and dangerously and they are also working with local bus companies , such as Bluestar and First Bus , to obtain CCTV from buses to help us identify @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prosecutions since 2016 , many offenders escape punishment after ride off from the scene when police arrive and `` there are very few occasions '' where officers have been able to `` safely pursue '' them .
Councillor Dave Shields , cabinet member for healthier and safer city , said : `` Operation Torque has the full support from local councillors on the west of the City and I would like to thank Insp .
Paul Southam and PC Simon Peacock for their commitment to this .
`` Continued community support for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anti-social behaviour is vital if we are to build on this success . ''
Operation Torque is still ongoing and residents can email operation.torque @ hampshire.pnn.police.uk to send information directly .

Operation Torque aims to reduce the amount of motorcycle nuisance and illegal riding in Southampton, and with the help and information from residents in the community, officers have been able to successfully prosecute 60 offenders.
The scheme was launched in 2016 for Southampton West, covering Millbrook, Shirley, Coxford, Freemantle, Redbridge, Lordshill and after its success, was since adopted by Southampton East.
As part of the operation, information from residents has been vital, with police regularly appealing for help identifying offenders with descriptions and images.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "Operation Torque has become successful in achieving a number of prosecutions through help from the community. We ask residents to help us identify those responsible by giving us names, descriptions of people, description of bikes, where the bikes are being stored, and photo and video evidence of behaviour.
"Residents in affected areas have always been a better position to be able to see who is involved and capture what is going on than we ever have. Our message has always been the same, we wouldn’t be able to reduce the issue without the help from communities. They are our eyes and ears out there, so please always get in contact and tell us what you know."
Officers have also installed dash cams in their neighbourhood police cars to capture evidence of those riding illegally and dangerously and they are also working with local bus companies, such as Bluestar and First Bus, to obtain CCTV from buses to help us identify offenders.
However, despite the sixty prosecutions since 2016, many offenders escape punishment after ride off from the scene when police arrive and "there are very few occasions" where officers have been able to "safely pursue" them.
Councillor Dave Shields, cabinet member for healthier and safer city, said: "Operation Torque has the full support from local councillors on the west of the City and I would like to thank Insp. Paul Southam and PC Simon Peacock for their commitment to this.
"Continued community support for the police in tackling motorcycle-related criminal activity and anti-social behaviour is vital if we are to build on this success."
Operation Torque is still ongoing and residents can email operation.torque@hampshire.pnn.police.uk to send information directly.


thedailyecho--2020-02-05--Gosport assault: 14-year-old boy sends 'letter of apology' to victim

A 14-YEAR-OLD boy was ordered to send a `` letter of apology '' to the woman that he assaulted in Gosport .
The youngster pushed a woman to the ground as she crossed Grove Road in Gosport on Tuesday January 28 .
After being identified by police , the incident was dealt with by `` community resolution '' after they boy responsible agreed to send the victim a written letter of apology .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` A woman was pushed to the floor as she crossed the road at around 6.40pm on Tuesday January 28 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Neighbourhood Police Team who identified the boy responsible for this assault .
He is a 14-year-old from the Gosport area .
`` Following consultation with the victim , this was dealt with by means of a community resolution .
We have spoken with the boy responsible and he has written a letter of apology to the victim . ''
This comes as last week officers put out a public appeal , following the incident , asking any witnesses with information to come forward to help the investigation .
As previously reported in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a group of youths on Grove Road , and as she began to cross she was pushed over .

The youngster pushed a woman to the ground as she crossed Grove Road in Gosport on Tuesday January 28.
After being identified by police, the incident was dealt with by "community resolution" after they boy responsible agreed to send the victim a written letter of apology.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "A woman was pushed to the floor as she crossed the road at around 6.40pm on Tuesday January 28.
"This was investigated by the Gosport Neighbourhood Police Team who identified the boy responsible for this assault. He is a 14-year-old from the Gosport area.
"Following consultation with the victim, this was dealt with by means of a community resolution. We have spoken with the boy responsible and he has written a letter of apology to the victim."
This comes as last week officers put out a public appeal, following the incident, asking any witnesses with information to come forward to help the investigation.
As previously reported in the Echo, the woman was approached by a group of youths on Grove Road, and as she began to cross she was pushed over.


thedailyecho--2020-02-05--Police appealing for information after body of large fallow buck found near Blashford Lakes, Ringwoo

Police appealing for information after body of large fallow buck found near Blashford Lakes, Ringwood

A HEADLESS deer with gunshot wounds to its legs and body has been found near a New Forest beauty spot .
Police are appealing for information following the grisly discovery , which was made beside the A338 near Blashford Lakes , Ringwood .
Officers say the dead animal is thought to be a large Fallow buck .
A police spokesman said : `` It was found to have suffered gunshot wounds to its legs and body and its head had been removed .
`` A vet attended the scene alongside Country Watch officers and said the deer had also probably @ @ @ @ @ @ @ At this time , we are not linking this animal death to any other incident . ''
The deer was found on the morning of Wednesday , January 29 but details have only just been released .
The spokesman said : `` We would like to hear from anybody with information relating to this incident or anyone who saw anything suspicious in this area prior to Wednesday morning .
We would also like hear about any illegal poaching happening in the area . ''
Anyone with information can contact Hampshire police on 101 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they can email countrywatch @ hampshire.pnn.police.uk or ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 , where messages can be left anonymously .

Police are appealing for information following the grisly discovery, which was made beside the A338 near Blashford Lakes, Ringwood.
Officers say the dead animal is thought to be a large Fallow buck.
A police spokesman said: "It was found to have suffered gunshot wounds to its legs and body and its head had been removed.
"A vet attended the scene alongside Country Watch officers and said the deer had also probably been hit by a vehicle.
"At this time, we are not linking this animal death to any other incident."
The deer was found on the morning of Wednesday, January 29 but details have only just been released.
The spokesman said: "We would like to hear from anybody with information relating to this incident or anyone who saw anything suspicious in this area prior to Wednesday morning. We would also like hear about any illegal poaching happening in the area."
Anyone with information can contact Hampshire police on 101, quoting reference number 44200036518.
Alternatively they can email countrywatch@hampshire.pnn.police.uk or ring Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where messages can be left anonymously.


thedailyecho--2020-02-05--Coronavirus scare in Southampton as student falls ill

SEVERAL students from the University of Southampton are isolating themselves after one fell ill on return from coronavirus-hit China .
A spokesman for the university said the student who felt ill `` did exactly the right thing '' and contacted the NHS .
Paramedics were then sent to the university halls of residence on Monday to take the student to hospital .
• Two people in England test positive for Coronavirus It is unclear which region of China the student was returning from .
They have now been discharged from hospital .
The spokesman said : `` Yesterday , one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from China and transferred directly from the airport to their flat without visiting campus .
`` Having then felt unwell , they did exactly the right thing , self-isolated and referred themselves to the NHS .
`` As a precautionary measure , an ambulance was called to take them to SouthamptonGeneral Hospital for tests .
`` The individual has since been discharged by the NHS , but in accordance with Public Health England 's official guidance will remain in self-isolation .
`` We have spoken to the student 's flatmates and , also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have agreed to self-isolate until we receive further clarification from local health services .
`` In addition , we have deep cleaned communal areas within the flat as well as associated lifts , to help reinforce the best practice that is already being followed . ''
• Coronavirus outbreak : What is it and how worried should we be ?
It comes as all 30,000 UK nationals in China were urged to leave the country .
In a dramatic escalation of its official advice to just avoid China , the Foreign Office is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The US is refusing entry at its border to all foreign travellers who have been to China in the past two weeks .

A spokesman for the university said the student who felt ill "did exactly the right thing" and contacted the NHS.
Paramedics were then sent to the university halls of residence on Monday to take the student to hospital.
It is unclear which region of China the student was returning from. They have now been discharged from hospital.
The spokesman said: "Yesterday, one of our residents at Mayflower Halls returned from China and transferred directly from the airport to their flat without visiting campus.
"Having then felt unwell, they did exactly the right thing, self-isolated and referred themselves to the NHS.
"As a precautionary measure, an ambulance was called to take them to SouthamptonGeneral Hospital for tests.
"The individual has since been discharged by the NHS, but in accordance with Public Health England's official guidance will remain in self-isolation.
"We have spoken to the student's flatmates and, also following the guidance from PHE, they have agreed to self-isolate until we receive further clarification from local health services.
"In addition, we have deep cleaned communal areas within the flat as well as associated lifts, to help reinforce the best practice that is already being followed."
It comes as all 30,000 UK nationals in China were urged to leave the country.
In a dramatic escalation of its official advice to just avoid China, the Foreign Office is now actively urging people to leave.
The US is refusing entry at its border to all foreign travellers who have been to China in the past two weeks.


thedailyecho--2020-02-05--Two funerals taking place for the same man: but they're more than 6,000 miles apart

'HE spoke highly of the island , but this was always his home ' : Two funerals are soon taking place for the same man at the same time , but they will be happening more than 6,000 miles apart .
Dennis Green was one of the 300 people forced to flee the tiny South Atlantic community of Tristan da Cunha in 1961 after a large volcanic eruption threatened the existence of the most remote island in the world .
Most of the islanders sailed to Britain and were temporarily housed at a former RAF base in Calshot , now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ returning to the island when it was safe to do so .
But when Dennis and his wife Ada realised their house had been completely destroyed by the eruption , they chose to stay in the small Hampshire village permanently , where they have lived ever since until he passed away aged 89 on January 23 .
Now on February 6 , people will gather in his memory for a funeral in All Saints Church Fawley and at services held in parallel at the same time on the remote island .
Beverly Stone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the island , but has said that he spoke `` very highly '' of the community , but always referred to Calshot as his home .
She said : `` He was a truly lovely man , everyone who met my dad loved him .
He would do anything for everybody and he always had a smile on his face !
He spoke very highly of the island , apparently there was no crime , and everyone knew everyone .
`` But he lived here for such a large portion of his life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for more than 25 years , and he would always say this was his home . ''
Dennis fled from the island with Ada when he was 31 , and the couple were one of the last in the UK to both originally come from Tristan Da Cunha .
The tiny community lies in the middle of the South Atlantic , 1,760 miles from Cape Town , South Africa , and 2,200 miles from Montevideo in Uruguay .

Dennis Green was one of the 300 people forced to flee the tiny South Atlantic community of Tristan da Cunha in 1961 after a large volcanic eruption threatened the existence of the most remote island in the world.
Most of the islanders sailed to Britain and were temporarily housed at a former RAF base in Calshot, now appropriately named as Tristan Close, before returning to the island when it was safe to do so.
But when Dennis and his wife Ada realised their house had been completely destroyed by the eruption, they chose to stay in the small Hampshire village permanently, where they have lived ever since until he passed away aged 89 on January 23.
Now on February 6, people will gather in his memory for a funeral in All Saints Church Fawley and at services held in parallel at the same time on the remote island.
Beverly Stone, Dennis' daughter has never visited the island, but has said that he spoke "very highly" of the community, but always referred to Calshot as his home.
She said: "He was a truly lovely man, everyone who met my dad loved him. He would do anything for everybody and he always had a smile on his face! He spoke very highly of the island, apparently there was no crime, and everyone knew everyone.
"But he lived here for such a large portion of his life, he worked in Fawley Power Station for more than 25 years, and he would always say this was his home."
Dennis fled from the island with Ada when he was 31, and the couple were one of the last in the UK to both originally come from Tristan Da Cunha.
The tiny community lies in the middle of the South Atlantic, 1,760 miles from Cape Town, South Africa, and 2,200 miles from Montevideo in Uruguay.


thedailyecho--2020-02-05--Southampton sex offender breached order by using Facebook

A SOUTHAMPTON man who breached a sexual harm prevention order by using Facebook is to be sentenced in the crown @ @ @ @ @ 21 , was banned from using social media without notifying a public protection officer prior @ @ @ @ @ used Facebook without doing contacting an officer on January 19 .
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates @ @ @ @ @ , of Landguard Road , Southampton , pleaded guilty to one count of breaching a @ @ @ @ @ The order was imposed by Oxford Crown Court in April 2019 .
De-Banks will now @ @ @ @ @ , at Southampton Crown Court on February 20 .
He was remanded in custody as @ @ @ @ @ prisoner .

Josh De-Banks, 21, was banned from using social media without notifying a public protection officer prior to its use.
De-Banks used Facebook without doing contacting an officer on January 19.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, De Banks, of Landguard Road, Southampton, pleaded guilty to one count of breaching a sexual harm prevention order.
The order was imposed by Oxford Crown Court in April 2019.
De-Banks will now appear, via video link, at Southampton Crown Court on February 20.
He was remanded in custody as he is currently a serving prisoner.


thedailyecho--2020-02-05--Southampton has some of hardest water in UK

HARD water in Southampton could be causing skin conditions to residents , research reveals .
It was announced by 2020 UK Hard Water Index - compiled by Harvey Water Softeners - which found Southampton featured in the top 20 of all towns and cities in the UK when based on the latest milligrams of calcium carbonate levels for each area .
This is what is used to measure the severity of hard water .
Scientific research has proven a link between water quality and skin conditions such as eczema and dryness , as the excess of minerals in hard water @ @ @ @ @ @ @ skin .
According to Harvey Water Softeners , the city 's hard water is due to Southampton ’ s close proximity to limestone and chalky rock .
They said that , when water filters through these types of rock , it increases its calcium carbonate levels , meaning the majority of the UK ’ s hard water areas can be found in the south and eastern areas of the country .
Tony Jones , general manager at Harvey Water Softeners , said : “ If you have moved to Southampton from elsewhere , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you may have noticed it ’ s harder to give your home that shiny finish when cleaning and this is typically due to the limescale and scum caused as a result of hard water .
It can even affect how you wash your hair , clean your car and how you ensure your skin feels moisturised throughout the day . ''
The water quality in your area might be affecting residents in Southampton in the following ways : The white build up on the shower , taps and kettle is limescale , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lower the hardness levels , the less people will suffer from limescale build-up .
Scientific research has proven a link between water quality and skin conditions like eczema and dryness , as the excess of minerals in hard water can damage the protective layer on the skin .
Hard water is associated with dull-looking hair , meaning the higher the water hardness levels , the less likely people are able to achieve healthy hair .
The quality of the water can affect the lifespan and effectiveness of appliances .
If someone has particularly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minerals in that water have the potential of lining pipes and the inner workings of appliances , which harms them as a result .
Due to the impacts of poor quality water , bills can be more costly , as well as spending on product usage , skin and hair care products , and the effect on appliances and pipe work .

It was announced by 2020 UK Hard Water Index - compiled by Harvey Water Softeners - which found Southampton featured in the top 20 of all towns and cities in the UK when based on the latest milligrams of calcium carbonate levels for each area.
This is what is used to measure the severity of hard water.
Scientific research has proven a link between water quality and skin conditions such as eczema and dryness, as the excess of minerals in hard water can damage the protective layer on the skin.
According to Harvey Water Softeners, the city's hard water is due to Southampton’s close proximity to limestone and chalky rock.
They said that, when water filters through these types of rock, it increases its calcium carbonate levels, meaning the majority of the UK’s hard water areas can be found in the south and eastern areas of the country.
Tony Jones, general manager at Harvey Water Softeners, said: “If you have moved to Southampton from elsewhere, particularly from the north or west, you may have noticed it’s harder to give your home that shiny finish when cleaning and this is typically due to the limescale and scum caused as a result of hard water. It can even affect how you wash your hair, clean your car and how you ensure your skin feels moisturised throughout the day."
The water quality in your area might be affecting residents in Southampton in the following ways:
1) Home
The white build up on the shower, taps and kettle is limescale, and is caused by hard water. The lower the hardness levels, the less people will suffer from limescale build-up.
2) Skin
Scientific research has proven a link between water quality and skin conditions like eczema and dryness, as the excess of minerals in hard water can damage the protective layer on the skin.
3) Hair
Hard water is associated with dull-looking hair, meaning the higher the water hardness levels, the less likely people are able to achieve healthy hair.
4) Appliances
The quality of the water can affect the lifespan and effectiveness of appliances.
If someone has particularly hard water, the higher levels of minerals in that water have the potential of lining pipes and the inner workings of appliances, which harms them as a result.
5) Bills
Due to the impacts of poor quality water, bills can be more costly, as well as spending on product usage, skin and hair care products, and the effect on appliances and pipe work.


thedailyecho--2020-02-05--Southampton City Council probes 'very serious allegations' into children's services

AN investigation into children 's services in Southampton has been launched following `` very serious allegations '' .
Southampton City Council is investigating a number of allegations and concerns raised by Unite on behalf of about 30 social workers working for the authority .
It comes as in their latest report published last month Ofsted inspectors praised some improvements made in the children 's services department but said the services `` require improvement to be good '' .
The city council had previously said that improvements have been made and will continue to be made to ensure more children in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Unite is urging the council to take action as soon as possible and investigate the concerns raised .
Hayley Garner , Unite branch secretary in Southampton , said social workers fear they could lose their professional registration as a result of practice they describe as `` dangerous and unsafe ” .
She added : `` One of the most serious claims include agency social workers being encouraged to close cases without undertaking any visits or checks on the child just to get numbers down before an Ofsted inspection takes place .
This practice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that if Southampton City Council continues to ignore this crisis it could lead to the death of a child .
One team was told openly that they are like apples 'shiny on the outside , but rotten to the core ' .
We will be considering the organisation of industrial action if the council fails to take the safety of the city ’ s children seriously .
Staff who try and stand up are targeted , told to think about their futures and that there will be 'repercussions ' if they attempt to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed that the claims and allegations are now being investigated .
A spokesperson for the authority said : `` On the evening of Monday 27 January , we received information from the Unite union raising some concerns .
These include some very serious allegations and we are undertaking an investigation into these claims .
During the recent Ofsted inspection , a number of staff were interviewed by inspectors and none of the allegations made by Unite were picked up by Ofsted or reflected in their report – the recommendations of which are on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the Unite union chose to raise these issues with the local media before bringing them to the attention of the council .
A scheduled meeting was due to take place with the Unite union on Thursday 30 January .
The council was informed by the union on Monday 27 January that there were no agenda items or issues they wanted to raise with the council at this meeting , and the union advised it could therefore be cancelled .
Senior managers have now re-scheduled this meeting with Unite to discuss these allegations @ @ @ @ @

Southampton City Council is investigating a number of allegations and concerns raised by Unite on behalf of about 30 social workers working for the authority.
It comes as in their latest report published last month Ofsted inspectors praised some improvements made in the children's services department but said the services "require improvement to be good".
The city council had previously said that improvements have been made and will continue to be made to ensure more children in the city are kept safe.
Now Unite is urging the council to take action as soon as possible and investigate the concerns raised.
Hayley Garner, Unite branch secretary in Southampton, said social workers fear they could lose their professional registration as a result of practice they describe as "dangerous and unsafe”.
She added: "One of the most serious claims include agency social workers being encouraged to close cases without undertaking any visits or checks on the child just to get numbers down before an Ofsted inspection takes place. This practice is dangerous . Staff have said openly that if Southampton City Council continues to ignore this crisis it could lead to the death of a child. One team was told openly that they are like apples 'shiny on the outside, but rotten to the core'. We will be considering the organisation of industrial action if the council fails to take the safety of the city’s children seriously. Staff who try and stand up are targeted, told to think about their futures and that there will be 'repercussions' if they attempt to take it further.”
The city council confirmed that the claims and allegations are now being investigated.
A spokesperson for the authority said: "On the evening of Monday 27 January, we received information from the Unite union raising some concerns. These include some very serious allegations and we are undertaking an investigation into these claims. During the recent Ofsted inspection, a number of staff were interviewed by inspectors and none of the allegations made by Unite were picked up by Ofsted or reflected in their report – the recommendations of which are on public record. We are extremely disappointed that the Unite union chose to raise these issues with the local media before bringing them to the attention of the council. A scheduled meeting was due to take place with the Unite union on Thursday 30 January. The council was informed by the union on Monday 27 January that there were no agenda items or issues they wanted to raise with the council at this meeting, and the union advised it could therefore be cancelled. Senior managers have now re-scheduled this meeting with Unite to discuss these allegations in more detail."


thedailyecho--2020-02-05--Brendan Rowan-Davies, 29, found guilty of murdering mum-of-three Kelly-Anne Case

A MAN has been found guilty of the murder of a mother of three who he tied up and tortured before slitting her throat after she `` laughed '' off his advances .
Brendan Rowan-Davies , 29 , killed Kelly-Anne Case at her home in Gosport , Hampshire , before setting fire to the property in the early hours of July 30 2019 .
The defendant shook his head as the jury returned its verdicts at Winchester Crown Court , convicting him of murder and arson , and gasps and cries of `` Yes '' could be heard from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rowan-Davies had spent the night with a friend , Will Vallender , at Ms Case 's home and the trio had drunk vodka and taken cocaine .
Rowan-Davies told the court he had told Ms Case he fancied her but `` she just laughed '' .
He told the court Ms Case and Mr Vallender went upstairs to a bedroom to have sex and he filmed them using his mobile phone through a gap in the door .
William Mousley QC , prosecuting , told the court that the two men left the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later , when he tortured and killed Ms Case , bound her hands with cable ties and set light to the house .
Her body was found by firefighters .
Mr Mousley said Rowan-Davies had `` mutilated '' the victim , and added of her wounds : `` These have the appearance of someone wanting to control or coerce or terrify Kelly-Anne so perhaps she would do what she was being told . ''
The prosecutor added that later that morning Rowan-Davies was seen to burn items of clothing and dispose of other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ taken from Ms Case 's home .
Mr Mousley said DNA matches to the defendant and the victim were found on some of the clothing and on one of the cable ties as well as a sample taken from Ms Case 's body .
Rowan-Davies , who has a previous conviction for burglary after he was found by a mother in her home in Gosport , will be sentenced later .

Brendan Rowan-Davies, 29, killed Kelly-Anne Case at her home in Gosport, Hampshire, before setting fire to the property in the early hours of July 30 2019.
The defendant shook his head as the jury returned its verdicts at Winchester Crown Court, convicting him of murder and arson, and gasps and cries of "Yes" could be heard from the public gallery.
The court heard that Rowan-Davies had spent the night with a friend, Will Vallender, at Ms Case's home and the trio had drunk vodka and taken cocaine.
Rowan-Davies told the court he had told Ms Case he fancied her but "she just laughed".
He told the court Ms Case and Mr Vallender went upstairs to a bedroom to have sex and he filmed them using his mobile phone through a gap in the door.
William Mousley QC, prosecuting, told the court that the two men left the house but Rowan-Davies returned alone an hour later, when he tortured and killed Ms Case, bound her hands with cable ties and set light to the house.
Her body was found by firefighters.
Mr Mousley said Rowan-Davies had "mutilated" the victim, and added of her wounds: "These have the appearance of someone wanting to control or coerce or terrify Kelly-Anne so perhaps she would do what she was being told."
The prosecutor added that later that morning Rowan-Davies was seen to burn items of clothing and dispose of other items including women's underwear he had taken from Ms Case's home.
Mr Mousley said DNA matches to the defendant and the victim were found on some of the clothing and on one of the cable ties as well as a sample taken from Ms Case's body.
Rowan-Davies, who has a previous conviction for burglary after he was found by a mother in her home in Gosport, will be sentenced later.


thedailyecho--2020-02-05--Love Island's new man is George Day, 27, from Southampton

A SOUTHAMPTON man is one of the latest arrivals on ITV hit show Love Island .
Estate agent George Day is hoping to find love on the smash hit show after arriving at Casa Amor .
He is one of 12 new arrivals hoping to charm himself to victory on the reality show .
George describes himself as a “ gentleman ” and believes he ’ s going to turn heads on Love Island .
He believes his personality is his best feature , but also rates himself as an `` 8.5 out of 10 '' .
He said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , when people get to know me they do quickly like me .
I like to be a gent too . ''
George has already got his eye on a few contestants .
He says he is keen on Paige , Siannise and Jess , while he wants to learn more about Demi .
You can see how George gets on in Love Island , which airs each night at 9pm on ITV .
This is the sixth season of the popular reality TV show – and the first of two series to @ @ @ @ @

Estate agent George Day is hoping to find love on the smash hit show after arriving at Casa Amor.
He is one of 12 new arrivals hoping to charm himself to victory on the reality show.
George describes himself as a “gentleman” and believes he’s going to turn heads on Love Island.
He believes his personality is his best feature, but also rates himself as an "8.5 out of 10".
He said: "My personality is my best feature, when people get to know me they do quickly like me. I like to be a gent too."
George has already got his eye on a few contestants.
He says he is keen on Paige, Siannise and Jess, while he wants to learn more about Demi.
You can see how George gets on in Love Island, which airs each night at 9pm on ITV.
This is the sixth season of the popular reality TV show – and the first of two series to be aired in 2020.


thedailyecho--2020-02-05--Thousands of Southampton residents stuck in cramped or inadequate properties

THOUSANDS of people waiting for social housing in Southampton are stuck in unhygienic , cramped or inadequate accommodation , new figures reveal .
The housing charity Shelter has expressed outrage at families across England left in desperate need while councils are “ haemorrhaging ” thousands of social homes .
Southampton City Council had 6,391 households on its waiting list who were identified as staying in unsanitary , overcrowded or unsatisfactory living conditions at the end of March 2019 .
They formed part of 9,556 households on the list , according to Ministry of Housing , Communities and Local Government statistics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the total number waiting a year previously .
The increase was smaller across England as a whole , where the number on waiting lists rose by four per cent , to 1.2 million .
Of those , more than one in five were being forced to wait in substandard accommodation .
Meanwhile , Shelter said its own analysis of government figures showed there was a net loss of more than 17,000 social homes last year , with sales and demolitions outweighing new builds .
The charity is calling for investment in a new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the Government ’ s forthcoming Budget .
“ With over a million families in desperate need of social housing , it is absolutely outrageous that we are haemorrhaging thousands of secure social homes every year , ” said Polly Neate , Shelter ’ s chief executive .
“ All the while families are forced to live in overcrowded conditions , single parents are making the impossible choice of eating or paying the rent , and children are growing up homeless in grim B & Bs.
” The number of households on council @ @ @ @ @ @ @ per cent over the last decade .
But Shelter said this was partly down to a change to the law in 2011 , which allowed councils to set their own rules for who to accept onto them in the first place .
Government figures also show that , of all new social rent households with a known waiting time in 2018-19 , 48 per cent had been on the list for at least a year before securing a new home .
A government spokeswoman said 141,000 new social homes had been created since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ year we delivered more homes than any year in the last 30 years and will deliver a million more in this parliament .
“ We abolished the borrowing cap so councils can build more social homes , giving families the chance to find somewhere safe and secure .
”

The housing charity Shelter has expressed outrage at families across England left in desperate need while councils are “haemorrhaging” thousands of social homes.
Southampton City Council had 6,391 households on its waiting list who were identified as staying in unsanitary, overcrowded or unsatisfactory living conditions at the end of March 2019.
They formed part of 9,556 households on the list, according to Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government statistics – a 14 per cent rise from the total number waiting a year previously.
The increase was smaller across England as a whole, where the number on waiting lists rose by four per cent, to 1.2 million.
Of those, more than one in five were being forced to wait in substandard accommodation.
Meanwhile, Shelter said its own analysis of government figures showed there was a net loss of more than 17,000 social homes last year, with sales and demolitions outweighing new builds.
The charity is calling for investment in a new generation of social housing to be reflected in the Government’s forthcoming Budget.
“With over a million families in desperate need of social housing, it is absolutely outrageous that we are haemorrhaging thousands of secure social homes every year,” said Polly Neate, Shelter’s chief executive.
“All the while families are forced to live in overcrowded conditions, single parents are making the impossible choice of eating or paying the rent, and children are growing up homeless in grim B&Bs.”
The number of households on council housing waiting lists has dropped by 34 per cent over the last decade.
But Shelter said this was partly down to a change to the law in 2011, which allowed councils to set their own rules for who to accept onto them in the first place.
Government figures also show that, of all new social rent households with a known waiting time in 2018-19, 48 per cent had been on the list for at least a year before securing a new home.
A government spokeswoman said 141,000 new social homes had been created since 2010.
She added: “Last year we delivered more homes than any year in the last 30 years and will deliver a million more in this parliament.
“We abolished the borrowing cap so councils can build more social homes, giving families the chance to find somewhere safe and secure.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-05--Teenager assaulted police officer and failed to pay rail fare

A TEENAGER who assaulted a police officer and did not pay a rail fare has given a community order .
@ @ @ @ @ , assaulted the officer in an incident in Basingstoke on January 1 .
He also @ @ @ @ @ Winchester Station without having paid a fare .
He also assaulted a person at Winchester @ @ @ @ @ , on May 11 .
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates ' Court , Harman , of @ @ @ @ @ pleaded guilty to one count of assault , one count of assaulting an emergency worker @ @ @ @ @ on a train without having paid a fare .
He was given an 18 month @ @ @ @ @ days of rehabilitation activity requirement .
Harman was also ordered to pay compensation of £50 @ @ @ @ @ .

Christopher Benjamin Harman, 19, assaulted the officer in an incident in Basingstoke on January 1.
He also travelled on a train at Winchester Station without having paid a fare.
He also assaulted a person at Winchester Station during the same incident, on May 11.
Appearing at Southampton Magistrates' Court, Harman, of Mozart Close, Basingstoke, pleaded guilty to one count of assault, one count of assaulting an emergency worker and one count of travelling on a train without having paid a fare.
He was given an 18 month community order, including 30 days of rehabilitation activity requirement.
Harman was also ordered to pay compensation of £50 and a fine of £10.


thedailyecho--2020-02-05--WATERING HOLE: The Cleveland Bay

WATERING HOLE: The Cleveland Bay

WHEN it comes to a family-run pub that openly welcomes their arms to other families , this watering hole fits the agenda perfectly .
Having opened in 1986 , it was named after the favourite horse of local woman Mrs Chamberlayne-MacDonald .
The Cleveland Bay , set in the heart of the Chandler ’ s Ford community , regularly run community events such as a yearly fun day and animal petting zoos .
It also sets out to provide an ideal setting for both winter and summer months , with an open fire in the colder season to a large @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and John Whitfield became managers of the pub just over 11 years ago , in a bid to move back to where they grew up in Eastleigh .
Mother-of-two Jade said : “ We have been the longest managers of the pub after it opened 30 years ago .
“ We wanted to get married and have children near home , so when we heard they wanted new managers , we moved here .
We have also had two refurbishments.
” One of their biggest events is the annual family fun day to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ who supported Jade ’ s newborn son Jenson , now ten , in their Paediatric Intensive Care Unit .
He suffered with breathing problems but is now “ healthy and fit ” , and Jade continues to thank them for helping him through their family events .
They have raised £10,000 for the charity over the years .
Having been crowned the Perfect Pint pub of the year at the Wadworth Best of the Best awards 2017 , they offer cask beers as well as home comforts .
According to Jade , their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ which are served on a sizzling tower .
And when it comes to dessert , it has its own stand-alone ice cream machine for child customers .
The pub also has a separate area for private functions , such as christenings and baby showers , while a large screen is set up for big sporting events .

Having opened in 1986, it was named after the favourite horse of local woman Mrs Chamberlayne-MacDonald.
The Cleveland Bay, set in the heart of the Chandler’s Ford community, regularly run community events such as a yearly fun day and animal petting zoos.
It also sets out to provide an ideal setting for both winter and summer months, with an open fire in the colder season to a large garden for summer.
Married couple Jade and John Whitfield became managers of the pub just over 11 years ago, in a bid to move back to where they grew up in Eastleigh.
Mother-of-two Jade said: “We have been the longest managers of the pub after it opened 30 years ago.
“We wanted to get married and have children near home, so when we heard they wanted new managers, we moved here. We have also had two refurbishments.”
One of their biggest events is the annual family fun day to raise money for Friends of PICU, who supported Jade’s newborn son Jenson, now ten, in their Paediatric Intensive Care Unit.
He suffered with breathing problems but is now “healthy and fit”, and Jade continues to thank them for helping him through their family events.
They have raised £10,000 for the charity over the years.
Having been crowned the Perfect Pint pub of the year at the Wadworth Best of the Best awards 2017, they offer cask beers as well as home comforts.
According to Jade, their most popular dish is their fajitas, which are served on a sizzling tower.
And when it comes to dessert, it has its own stand-alone ice cream machine for child customers.
The pub also has a separate area for private functions, such as christenings and baby showers, while a large screen is set up for big sporting events.


thedailyecho--2020-02-05--Thornhill car fire: Residents woken by 'bangs and explosions'

THORNHILL residents were woken up by `` bangs and explosions '' as a car was set alight in the early hours of the morning .
Fire fighters were called to Hinkler Road in Thornhill at just after 12.30am yesterday after residents woke up to see a grey Kia completely covered in flames .
The car was destroyed by the blaze and a nearby tree caught alight before it was eventually put out .
Reverend Duncan Jennings , who lives on the junction of Canon Place where the incident took place , described the scene as `` very dramatic '' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ no idea what was happening , I was woken up by the car horn which went on and on and then when I went outside I saw all of the flames , it was really roaring away !
`` It was certainly very scary , there were all sorts of bangs and explosions , it was quite dramatic .
`` The emergency services were amazing , the police handled it well and the fire brigade came very quickly and handled the situation professionally . ''
Another resident , who did n't want to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got into the car and left , then two or three minutes later it went up in flames .
There was another one here four or five months ago , I hate parking my car here ! ''
Hampshire Fire and Rescue put out the blaze and left the scene to the police , deeming it as `` suspicious '' .
A spokesperson said : `` Two crews from Hightown were called to the scene of a motor vehicle fire on Hinkler Road at 12.30am .
The car was fully destroyed by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ damage as the fire spread .
`` It was extinguished using breathing apparatus , jets and a hose reel .
Crews left the scene at 1.04am after calling Police due to the suspicious nature of the fire . ''
Officers have since confirmed that incident was caused by arson , and have launched an investigation to find the offender .
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said : `` We were called by the fire service at 00:36am on January 3 to reports of a grey Kia Carens on fire on Hinkler Road .
Anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 44200041893 . ''

Fire fighters were called to Hinkler Road in Thornhill at just after 12.30am yesterday after residents woke up to see a grey Kia completely covered in flames.
The car was destroyed by the blaze and a nearby tree caught alight before it was eventually put out.
Reverend Duncan Jennings, who lives on the junction of Canon Place where the incident took place, described the scene as "very dramatic".
The 66-year-old said: "I had no idea what was happening, I was woken up by the car horn which went on and on and then when I went outside I saw all of the flames, it was really roaring away!
"It was certainly very scary, there were all sorts of bangs and explosions, it was quite dramatic.
"The emergency services were amazing, the police handled it well and the fire brigade came very quickly and handled the situation professionally."
Another resident, who didn't want to be named, added: "Someone got into the car and left, then two or three minutes later it went up in flames. There was another one here four or five months ago, I hate parking my car here!"
Hampshire Fire and Rescue put out the blaze and left the scene to the police, deeming it as "suspicious".
A spokesperson said: "Two crews from Hightown were called to the scene of a motor vehicle fire on Hinkler Road at 12.30am. The car was fully destroyed by the fire and the nearby tree sustained minor damage as the fire spread.
"It was extinguished using breathing apparatus, jets and a hose reel. Crews left the scene at 1.04am after calling Police due to the suspicious nature of the fire."
Officers have since confirmed that incident was caused by arson, and have launched an investigation to find the offender.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "We were called by the fire service at 00:36am on January 3 to reports of a grey Kia Carens on fire on Hinkler Road. Anyone with information should call 101, quoting 44200041893."


thedailyecho--2020-02-05--Kevin Keegan signing autographs in 1981

Kevin Keegan signing autographs in 1981

IT IS August , 1981 and Saints ’ hero Kevin Keegan was mobbed by autograph hunters when 300 schoolboy footballers @ @ @ @ @ in Southampton .
The boys were taking a break from a five-day soccer coaching course @ @ @ @ @ players and staff .
Kevin had joined Saints in 1980 , spending two seasons at @ @ @ @ @ 68 , retired after leaving Newcastle United as manager in 2008 .
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The boys were taking a break from a five-day soccer coaching course in Southampton to meet Saints players and staff.
Kevin had joined Saints in 1980, spending two seasons at the club.
Kevin, 68, retired after leaving Newcastle United as manager in 2008.
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thedailyecho--2020-02-05--Battling county lines drug dealers in town

POLICE are warning residents about the dangers posed by country lines and child exploitation in Eastleigh .
They hope to tackle criminal activity putting young people and communities at risk .
County lines networks have become notorious for exploiting vulnerable youngsters .
Forcing them to become couriers who transport drugs from London into towns and cities , with orders taken by phone .
In October , 52 people were arrested in just one week as part of efforts to combat the trafficking network .
Weapons , drugs , mobile phones and cash were all seized by Hampshire Police between October @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £6,854 in cash , 46 mobile phones and 14 weapons - including a machete and two samurai swords - were seized as part of the operation But now , officers are running free sessions for education partners , practitioners and partner agencies about the threat , risk and harms associated with county lines and criminal exploitation in Hampshire .
The sessions highlight the importance of sharing information with the police to stop the networks operating .
A free workshop will take place at Eastleigh Rugby Football Club on Monday , February 10 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ and follows on from previous events in Southampton , the New Forest and Winchester .
For more information and to book a place email schoolyouthengagement @ hampshire.pnn.police.uk .

They hope to tackle criminal activity putting young people and communities at risk.
County lines networks have become notorious for exploiting vulnerable youngsters.
Forcing them to become couriers who transport drugs from London into towns and cities, with orders taken by phone.
In October, 52 people were arrested in just one week as part of efforts to combat the trafficking network.
Weapons, drugs, mobile phones and cash were all seized by Hampshire Police between October 7 and 11.
A total of £6,854 in cash, 46 mobile phones and 14 weapons - including a machete and two samurai swords - were seized as part of the operation
But now, officers are running free sessions for education partners, practitioners and partner agencies about the threat, risk and harms associated with county lines and criminal exploitation in Hampshire.
The sessions highlight the importance of sharing information with the police to stop the networks operating.
A free workshop will take place at Eastleigh Rugby Football Club on Monday, February 10.
It will run from 10am to 12.30pm and follows on from previous events in Southampton, the New Forest and Winchester.
For more information and to book a place email schoolyouthengagement@hampshire.pnn.police.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-02-05--LAST NIGHT'S REVIEW: Band of Gold, Mayflower Theatre

IT 'S the compelling , heart-breaking , heart-warming and occasionally hilarious tale of life on the Lane .
Whether or not you were a fan of the brilliant 90s TV show on which this new play from the pen of the hugely talented original writer Kay Mellor is based , it 's a must see .
I 'd go as far as to say that this is the best play I 've ever seen at Mayflower Theatre .
Being so large , it 's not a venue well known for hosting plays , but last night 's first night audience @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two and a half hours .
The incredible Mellor has once again taken the leap from screen to stage with one of her most celebrated dramas , a thriller about the lives of sex workers on the streets of Bradford in the early 90s .
There 's a killer on the loose and the streets are no longer safe .
The central four characters are completely believable and you become invested in them before you find out the fate of one of them .
Gaynor Faye puts in a bold and brassy turn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lane , and newcomer Emma Osman is perfectly cast as Carol , the mum with a back story struggling to make ends meet .
Laurie Brett has the chance to show off her superb vocals as tart with a heart Anita and Sacha Parkinson embodies desperation as newly separated young mum and loan shark fodder Gina .
Some of the male leads , particularly Kieron Richardson as the bitter and violent ex Steve , are almost underused in an exceptional cast .
Fans of the 90s TV series will be delighted to see @ @ @ @ @ @ @ theme music make a guest appearance .
But there is no need to like or even know the TV show , which shone a light on the reality of prostitution at a time when it was being glamourised by Pretty Woman .
The play certainly has a televisual style to it , but it has a different ending and , if my memory serves me correctly , a different killer .
Band of Gold is a genuinely gritty , star-studded masterclass in complex characters , sharp wit and thrilling drama .

Whether or not you were a fan of the brilliant 90s TV show on which this new play from the pen of the hugely talented original writer Kay Mellor is based, it's a must see.
I'd go as far as to say that this is the best play I've ever seen at Mayflower Theatre. Being so large, it's not a venue well known for hosting plays, but last night's first night audience were utterly spellbound during a terrific nearly two and a half hours.
The incredible Mellor has once again taken the leap from screen to stage with one of her most celebrated dramas, a thriller about the lives of sex workers on the streets of Bradford in the early 90s.
There's a killer on the loose and the streets are no longer safe.
The central four characters are completely believable and you become invested in them before you find out the fate of one of them.
Gaynor Faye puts in a bold and brassy turn as Rose, the matriarch of the Lane, and newcomer Emma Osman is perfectly cast as Carol, the mum with a back story struggling to make ends meet.
Laurie Brett has the chance to show off her superb vocals as tart with a heart Anita and Sacha Parkinson embodies desperation as newly separated young mum and loan shark fodder Gina.
Some of the male leads, particularly Kieron Richardson as the bitter and violent ex Steve, are almost underused in an exceptional cast.
Fans of the 90s TV series will be delighted to see a set of marigolds and the original theme music make a guest appearance.
But there is no need to like or even know the TV show, which shone a light on the reality of prostitution at a time when it was being glamourised by Pretty Woman.
The play certainly has a televisual style to it, but it has a different ending and, if my memory serves me correctly, a different killer.
Band of Gold is a genuinely gritty, star-studded masterclass in complex characters, sharp wit and thrilling drama.
It runs until Saturday.
Tickets: 023 8071 1811


thedailyecho--2020-02-05--Serious Violent Crime summit to take place in Southampton

TOP police and city safety chiefs are set to hold a summit in Southampton in a bid to find new ways to tackle serious violent crime .
Police bosses , councillors and charity chiefs will attempt to thrash out a draft plan for combatting for violent crime in the city .
It comes as recent figures , published on the front page of the Daily Echo , revealed “ notable increases ” in violent crime , serious knife crime and residential burglary across the city .
Now key figures , including Hampshire Constabulary ’ s Chief Constable , Olivia Pinkney @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chris Hammond , will meet with other key stakeholders on Thursday to plan a fightback .
The conference , which will be held at St Mary ’ s , is said to be the first of its kind in Southampton .
And city safety chiefs hope it will “ galvanize an anti-violence movement ” across the city .
In a programme for the event , delivered by GO !
Southampton on behalf of the Safer City Partnership and Hampshire Constabulary , organisers said : “ The conference will focus on the launch of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ violence across our communities here in Southampton .
“ The key objective for this event is to bring together a number of city and community stakeholders in order to in order to consult on a draft Safer City Partnership Serious Violence delivery plan .
“ In addition to this , the event will also allow delegates to explore what serious violence means in Southampton .
“ Lastly it will also offer delegates the opportunity to identify unknown community activity and networks , with the ultimate outcome being that we as a city take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ movement across Southampton.
” Speakers at the event , which is not open to the public , include Ms Pinkney , Cllr Hammond , and Enzo Riglia , who is Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner , Criminal Justice Portfolio Lead , Hampshire and the Isle Of Wight OPCC .
Superintendent Kelly Whiting , District Commander for Southampton , Karen Dawes , Strategic Lead for Hampshire ’ s Violence Reduction Unit , and Dr Sara Morgan , Lecturer in Public Health for the Applied Research Collaborations in Wessex , will also speak at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ figures released from Southampton City Council showed crime in the city rose for a fifth consecutive year .
Violent crime was the largest offence in the last financial year with 11,079 incidents , 779 more than in 2017/18 .

Police bosses, councillors and charity chiefs will attempt to thrash out a draft plan for combatting for violent crime in the city.
It comes as recent figures, published on the front page of the Daily Echo, revealed “notable increases” in violent crime, serious knife crime and residential burglary across the city.
Now key figures, including Hampshire Constabulary’s Chief Constable, Olivia Pinkney, and Southampton City Council leader, Chris Hammond, will meet with other key stakeholders on Thursday to plan a fightback.
The conference, which will be held at St Mary’s, is said to be the first of its kind in Southampton.
And city safety chiefs hope it will “galvanize an anti-violence movement” across the city.
In a programme for the event, delivered by GO! Southampton on behalf of the Safer City Partnership and Hampshire Constabulary, organisers said: “The conference will focus on the launch of our draft delivery plan in combatting serious violence across our communities here in Southampton.
“The key objective for this event is to bring together a number of city and community stakeholders in order to in order to consult on a draft Safer City Partnership Serious Violence delivery plan.
“In addition to this, the event will also allow delegates to explore what serious violence means in Southampton.
“Lastly it will also offer delegates the opportunity to identify unknown community activity and networks, with the ultimate outcome being that we as a city take this opportunity collectively to galvanize an anti-violence movement across Southampton.”
Speakers at the event, which is not open to the public, include Ms Pinkney, Cllr Hammond, and Enzo Riglia, who is Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner, Criminal Justice Portfolio Lead, Hampshire and the Isle Of Wight OPCC.
Superintendent Kelly Whiting, District Commander for Southampton, Karen Dawes, Strategic Lead for Hampshire’s Violence Reduction Unit, and Dr Sara Morgan, Lecturer in Public Health for the Applied Research Collaborations in Wessex, will also speak at the event.
It comes just weeks after figures released from Southampton City Council showed crime in the city rose for a fifth consecutive year.
Violent crime was the largest offence in the last financial year with 11,079 incidents, 779 more than in 2017/18.


thedailyecho--2020-02-05--Widow of award-winning wine expert Gerald Basset sells Spot in the Woods a year after his death

HE WAS the Hampshire hotelier and internationally-renowned wine expert who lost a brave battle with cancer .
A few months after Gerard Basset was taken ill , he and his wife Nina decided to turn their business into a boutique B & B so the couple could focus on his care .
Now , a year after his death , the family have sold Spot in the Woods in Woodlands Road , Woodlands .
The new owner has been named as Hillbrooke Hotels , which also runs another New Forest establishment - the Master Builder 's House Hotel at Buckler @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the property in 2007 following the sale of the Hotel du Vin Group , which he co-founded .
A family spokesperson said : `` After Gerard ’ s diagnosis in 2017 , the couple rebranded the hotel as Spot in the Woods , turning it into a more relaxed kitchen café with rooms .
`` Following Gerard ’ s death the business was put up for sale , with Nina determined to find a buyer who would continue their legacy . ''
Nina added : “ I am delighted that Spot in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ current team under the new ownership .
`` Gerard and I worked together for many years and it was his final wish that a suitable buyer could be found to enable the business to flourish after his death .
“ I 've been fortunate to have enjoyed a rich career in hospitality from my days at Chewton Glen , where Gerard and I first met .
`` I am grateful to the numerous people whom I have met along the way and who supported us as a family during two difficult years leading @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` The time is now right to hand over the business to others and I look forward to the end of one era and the start of a new chapter .
`` We have always spent family holidays in Norfolk , where our son owns a property .
I plan to spend some time there to be close to my family . ''
The couple 's decision to turn the Hotel TerraVina into an exclusive B & B was announced in 2018 .
Speaking at the time Nina said the `` momentous '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look after Gerard and her mother , who was also battling cancer .
Gerard embarked on a career as a wine professional after moving to the UK from the France in the 1980s .
He triumphed at the World Sommelier Championships in Chile in 2010 and was later awarded the OBE for services to the hospitality industry .

A few months after Gerard Basset was taken ill, he and his wife Nina decided to turn their business into a boutique B&B so the couple could focus on his care.
Now, a year after his death, the family have sold Spot in the Woods in Woodlands Road, Woodlands.
The new owner has been named as Hillbrooke Hotels, which also runs another New Forest establishment - the Master Builder's House Hotel at Buckler's Hard.
Gerard and Nina acquired the property in 2007 following the sale of the Hotel du Vin Group, which he co-founded.
A family spokesperson said: "After Gerard’s diagnosis in 2017, the couple rebranded the hotel as Spot in the Woods, turning it into a more relaxed kitchen café with rooms.
"Following Gerard’s death the business was put up for sale, with Nina determined to find a buyer who would continue their legacy."
Nina added: “I am delighted that Spot in the Woods will continue to operate with the current team under the new ownership.
"Gerard and I worked together for many years and it was his final wish that a suitable buyer could be found to enable the business to flourish after his death.
“I've been fortunate to have enjoyed a rich career in hospitality from my days at Chewton Glen, where Gerard and I first met.
"I am grateful to the numerous people whom I have met along the way and who supported us as a family during two difficult years leading up to Gerard’s death.
"The time is now right to hand over the business to others and I look forward to the end of one era and the start of a new chapter.
"We have always spent family holidays in Norfolk, where our son owns a property. I plan to spend some time there to be close to my family."
The couple's decision to turn the Hotel TerraVina into an exclusive B&B was announced in 2018.
Speaking at the time Nina said the "momentous" decision would give her more time to look after Gerard and her mother, who was also battling cancer.
Gerard embarked on a career as a wine professional after moving to the UK from the France in the 1980s.
He triumphed at the World Sommelier Championships in Chile in 2010 and was later awarded the OBE for services to the hospitality industry.


thedailyecho--2020-02-05--PHOTOS: Come to Kingsland Market - do you remember it?

For many of the older generation the word `` market '' swill no doubt spark memories of the bustling market in Kingsland Square .
There have been markets in Southampton since the Middle Ages and probably well before that – a far cry from the current Friday stalls in Above Bar or even the German market at Christmas .
The Kingsland Square market dates from 1881 and there were objections from local residents when it became clear that work being done in the square was in preparation for it being the site of a market .
The consensus was that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mary ’ s area without deliberately attracting pickpockets and other ne ’ er do wells .
Nevertheless , the plans went ahead and soon the busy market boasted a Punch and Judy Show , a dentist who charged sixpence to pull a tooth , racing tipsters and an escapologist .
By 1926 it was so successful that the corporation decided to adopt it and the stallholders had to pay ten shillings ( 50p ) .
At its height the market spilled over into the surrounding streets but by the 1980s shopping habits were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ market into a designated area with a permanent roof couldn ’ t challenge the lure of the supermarkets .
Fortunately , in 1980 , a group of children from Mount Pleasant Middle School were given a photographic project .
They had to take and print photos of the market and then write text for each photo .
The resulting small book is a celebration , not only of the market , but also of the vibrant and diverse community of the time .
The photos are of the stalls but also of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the street .
The writing has the directness and freshness that only a child can bring to topics that most adults take for granted and there are also unexpected little bits of history .
Tarlochen Singh , while describing a customer at the fruit stall , comments : “ The lady is holding a one pound note.
” Daljit Theheem , after dutifully listing the different kinds of beans and lentils available on the bean stall , concludes : “ The beans I like are the beans on toast with a fried @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ trendy man ’ s ” stall and finishes by describing the “ trendy man ” and his wife .
“ They both have got long hair and he has a beard which makes him looks like Jesus.
” Corinne Davidson describes the “ All Sorts ” stall : “ There are useful things like hooks , washing lines and pegs.
” I suspect she could have happily substituted the word ‘ boring ’ for ‘ useful ’ because the pictures of cats and dogs , books , games and toy cars obviously @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the children found anything puzzling about one stall being called the “ Drug Store ” and , of course , all it stocked were harmless toiletries and household cleaning products .
Some of the items on sale showed that what people buy has changed in forty years , as well as where they buy it .
One stall sold only curtain fabric and very few of us make our own curtains now .
The meat stall was selling pig ’ s hearts and kidneys ; cuts which many of us would be too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the prices have changed too ; one photo shows a lovely looking bouquet marked 50p .
The butcher was selling lamb chops at 80p a pound but as Tarlochen noticed , the price of the meat sometimes went up and sometimes came down .
He decided that they wrote it on a blackboard so that they could change it easily .
The council finally closed down the market in the 1990s although it still survives in a very truncated form .
So where are you now Angelo Colucci , Corinne Davidson , Anne-Marie @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Sarwet Shaheen , Tarlochen Singh and Daljit Theheem ?
Trendy Man aka Hippy Dave would love to know how you all got on .

There have been markets in Southampton since the Middle Ages and probably well before that – a far cry from the current Friday stalls in Above Bar or even the German market at Christmas.
The Kingsland Square market dates from 1881 and there were objections from local residents when it became clear that work being done in the square was in preparation for it being the site of a market.
The consensus was that there were enough problems in the St Mary’s area without deliberately attracting pickpockets and other ne’er do wells.
Nevertheless, the plans went ahead and soon the busy market boasted a Punch and Judy Show, a dentist who charged sixpence to pull a tooth, racing tipsters and an escapologist.
By 1926 it was so successful that the corporation decided to adopt it and the stallholders had to pay ten shillings (50p).
At its height the market spilled over into the surrounding streets but by the 1980s shopping habits were changing. Even the council moving the market into a designated area with a permanent roof couldn’t challenge the lure of the supermarkets.
Fortunately, in 1980, a group of children from Mount Pleasant Middle School were given a photographic project. They had to take and print photos of the market and then write text for each photo.
The resulting small book is a celebration, not only of the market, but also of the vibrant and diverse community of the time.
The photos are of the stalls but also of the stallholders, the merchandise, the customers and the street.
The writing has the directness and freshness that only a child can bring to topics that most adults take for granted and there are also unexpected little bits of history.
Tarlochen Singh, while describing a customer at the fruit stall, comments: “The lady is holding a one pound note.”
Daljit Theheem, after dutifully listing the different kinds of beans and lentils available on the bean stall, concludes: “The beans I like are the beans on toast with a fried egg.”
Anne-Marie Geddes writes about the “trendy man’s” stall and finishes by describing the “trendy man” and his wife.
“They both have got long hair and he has a beard which makes him looks like Jesus.”
Corinne Davidson describes the “All Sorts” stall: “There are useful things like hooks, washing lines and pegs.”
I suspect she could have happily substituted the word ‘boring’ for ‘useful’ because the pictures of cats and dogs, books, games and toy cars obviously interested her far more.
None of the children found anything puzzling about one stall being called the “Drug Store” and, of course, all it stocked were harmless toiletries and household cleaning products.
Some of the items on sale showed that what people buy has changed in forty years, as well as where they buy it. One stall sold only curtain fabric and very few of us make our own curtains now.
The meat stall was selling pig’s hearts and kidneys; cuts which many of us would be too squeamish to eat these days.
Inevitably the prices have changed too; one photo shows a lovely looking bouquet marked 50p.
The butcher was selling lamb chops at 80p a pound but as Tarlochen noticed, the price of the meat sometimes went up and sometimes came down. He decided that they wrote it on a blackboard so that they could change it easily.
The council finally closed down the market in the 1990s although it still survives in a very truncated form.
So where are you now Angelo Colucci, Corinne Davidson, Anne-Marie Geddes, Jashvir Kela, Walati Roath, Sarwet Shaheen, Tarlochen Singh and Daljit Theheem?
Trendy Man aka Hippy Dave would love to know how you all got on.
Ally Hayes is a tour guide with SeeSouthampton.co.uk .


thedailyecho--2020-02-05--EE mobile text scam - don't click on the link in these texts

CUSTOMERS of mobile network EE are warning others that there is a scam targeting them .
EE customers have received @ @ @ @ @ problem with their bill , but the network provider says these texts are not genuine @ @ @ @ @ his wife received one of the texts and alerted EE .
He said : `` @ @ @ @ @ link .
Give EE a call .
They are aware of this . ''
EE @ @ @ @ @ forum that these messages can be very convincing .
There are several examples in the @ @ @ @ @ messages claiming to be from EE .
Most suggest there is a problem with payment @ @ @ @ @ the end of the message .
The texts could look like this : EE advised @ @ @ @ @ like these to forward them to 7726 and it will be looked into .

EE customers have received texts saying there is a problem with their bill, but the network provider says these texts are not genuine.
Customer Michael Watson said his wife received one of the texts and alerted EE.
He said: "Do not click on the link. Give EE a call. They are aware of this."
EE has said on its online forum that these messages can be very convincing.
There are several examples in the network's customer forums of messages claiming to be from EE.
Most suggest there is a problem with payment, with a link at the end of the message.
The texts could look like this:
EE advised that if you receive message like these to forward them to 7726 and it will be looked into.


thedailyecho--2020-02-05--David tops the names list among men who regularly donate at Southampton Donor Centre

DO you know someone living in Southampton called David ?
They may be one of the most common male blood donors in the city , NHS Blood and Transplant has revealed .
David tops the names list among men who regularly donate at Southampton Donor Centre , followed by James , Michael , Richard and Andrew .
NHS Blood and Transplant has announced the data as part of its appeal for more young men to start giving blood in 2020 .
More than 68,000 new male donors are needed to correct the gender imbalance among new donors .
David Palman @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2018 after seeing an appeal for new donors , and he is now one of Southampton ’ s life-saving Davids .
The 34-year-old , who works for a company providing employee benefit packages , said : “ I ’ d always been wary of needles but I realised I ticked the boxes to be a blood donor so I felt it shouldn ’ t stop me doing it .
“ Giving blood is a brilliant way to do a good deed .
It ’ s not painful and it ’ s over before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ telling you where your donation has gone is the best part .
Knowing your blood is doing some good , even saving a life , really drives home how amazing blood donation is . ''
David is also the most popular name among male donors across England .
He added : “ For anyone who is a bit unsure , I ’ d say there ’ s no reason to worry .
You ’ re well looked after and the staff are so good at putting you at ease .
You could always @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It ’ s easy to book an appointment online and the donor centre is so convenient .
Plus there ’ s free biscuits and squash – what ’ s not to like ?
” Mike Stredder , Director of Donor Experience for NHS Blood and Transplant , said : “ We ’ re incredibly grateful to all the Davids in Southampton who save and improve lives through blood donation .
“ We need more men to start donating in 2020 .
Your blood will do extraordinary things - whether you are a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ book an appointment to donate.
” To start donating , visit Southampton Donor Centre in Coxford Road or become a blood donor at www.blood.co.uk .

They may be one of the most common male blood donors in the city, NHS Blood and Transplant has revealed.
David tops the names list among men who regularly donate at Southampton Donor Centre, followed by James, Michael, Richard and Andrew.
NHS Blood and Transplant has announced the data as part of its appeal for more young men to start giving blood in 2020.
More than 68,000 new male donors are needed to correct the gender imbalance among new donors.
David Palman, 34, started giving blood in 2018 after seeing an appeal for new donors, and he is now one of Southampton’s life-saving Davids.
The 34-year-old, who works for a company providing employee benefit packages, said: “I’d always been wary of needles but I realised I ticked the boxes to be a blood donor so I felt it shouldn’t stop me doing it.
“Giving blood is a brilliant way to do a good deed. It’s not painful and it’s over before you know it.
“The text telling you where your donation has gone is the best part. Knowing your blood is doing some good, even saving a life, really drives home how amazing blood donation is."
David is also the most popular name among male donors across England.
He added: “For anyone who is a bit unsure, I’d say there’s no reason to worry. You’re well looked after and the staff are so good at putting you at ease. You could always take a friend along with you.”
“It’s easy to book an appointment online and the donor centre is so convenient. Plus there’s free biscuits and squash – what’s not to like?”
Mike Stredder, Director of Donor Experience for NHS Blood and Transplant, said: “We’re incredibly grateful to all the Davids in Southampton who save and improve lives through blood donation.
“We need more men to start donating in 2020. Your blood will do extraordinary things - whether you are a David or not. Please register and book an appointment to donate.”
To start donating, visit Southampton Donor Centre in Coxford Road or become a blood donor at www.blood.co.uk.


thedailyecho--2020-02-05--Police appeal following iconic statue damage in Romsey

POLICE were patrolling a Romsey park following vandalism to an iconic statue .
Test Valley Police crews were visiting the @ @ @ @ @ after The War Horse statue had its paint and reigns damaged , leaving residents furious @ @ @ @ @ a security camera to monitor the horse is now being discussed between Romsey Town Council @ @ @ @ @ .
Police are now appealing for information following the damage which took place between 6pm @ @ @ @ @ and 4pm on Sunday , February 2 .
Damage had been caused to the reins @ @ @ @ @ horse .
Sergeant Richard Taylor said : “ We are treating this as criminal damage @ @ @ @ @ out what happened .
“ If you were in the park during these times and @ @ @ @ @ saw anything suspicious , then please call us .
`` Anyone with information should call @ @ @ @ @ the crime reference number 44200043521 . ''

Test Valley Police crews were visiting the War Memorial Park, Romsey after The War Horse statue had its paint and reigns damaged, leaving residents furious.
Plans to put in a security camera to monitor the horse is now being discussed between Romsey Town Council and Test Valley Borough Council.
Police are now appealing for information following the damage which took place between 6pm on Friday, January 31 and 4pm on Sunday, February 2.
Damage had been caused to the reins and the paintwork on the horse.
Sergeant Richard Taylor said: “We are treating this as criminal damage and we want to find out what happened.
“If you were in the park during these times and saw what happened, or saw anything suspicious, then please call us.
"Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting the crime reference number 44200043521."


thedailyecho--2020-02-05--The Hampshire businesses among the south's top performers

A NEW report has revealed the Hampshire companies that are among the south ’ s top growers .
Businesses ranging from home builders to a specialist in cleaning up oil spills are on the list of local mid-market businesses which saw revenue rise despite last year ’ s economic challenges .
BDO looked at mid-market companies in central southern England , operating in the key sectors of manufacturing , technology , consumer , services , healthcare and real estate and construction .
BDO partner David I ’ Anson said : “ Our Central South region showed resilience through the economic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ won ’ t know for sure until this year ’ s figures are available , it seems that despite the recent period of unprecedented political and global upheaval , many local companies are still delivering real , tangible success.
” The annual analysis of businesses with a turnover of £10million to £300m found mid-market firms in the region had achieved a 25 per cent growth in turnover in the past three years .
The Hampshire firms making the list were : • Ahmad Tea ( UK ) Ltd , a wholesaler in Chandlers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than 80 countries .
Has been in Hants since 19867 and was on BDO ’ s list last year of fastest mid-market international growers .
• Fareham-based Ascenti Health , which has a national network of more than 300 physiotherapists .
• The refurbishment and maintenance provider CLC Group Limited , based at Southampton ’ s Northbrook Industrial Estate .
The business celebrated its 50th anniversary last year and has a turnover of more than £128million .
• Clearvision , an IT consultancy based at Charlcroft Business Park in Southampton and working with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Imperial Car Supermarkets Ltd , the used car business based at Hedge End with 17 showrooms across the country .
• Liquid Friday Ltd , based in Marina Keep , Portsmouth , which specialises in the employment , administration and deployment of flexible workers in the UK .
• Oil Spill Response Ltd , based in Southampton , the largest international industry-funded cooperative dedicated to responding to oil spills around the world .
• Radian Group Ltd , the Eastleigh-based housing provider whose history goes back to 1925 .
• Siva Group , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ makes polyethylene packing and employing more than 350 people .
BDO tax partner Steve Hoon said : “ We are delighted to once again recognise the region ’ s top performers .
However , there is more uncertainty ahead as the country seeks to negotiate its trade deals with the EU and further afield .
While some sectors could be more directly impacted than others , the overall strength of the UK economy affects us all and currently business confidence indicators are mixed in their outlook .
”

Businesses ranging from home builders to a specialist in cleaning up oil spills are on the list of local mid-market businesses which saw revenue rise despite last year’s economic challenges.
BDO looked at mid-market companies in central southern England, operating in the key sectors of manufacturing, technology, consumer, services, healthcare and real estate and construction.
BDO partner David I’Anson said: “Our Central South region showed resilience through the economic downturn post 2008 and, although we won’t know for sure until this year’s figures are available, it seems that despite the recent period of unprecedented political and global upheaval, many local companies are still delivering real, tangible success.”
The annual analysis of businesses with a turnover of £10million to £300m found mid-market firms in the region had achieved a 25 per cent growth in turnover in the past three years.
The Hampshire firms making the list were:
Ahmad Tea (UK) Ltd, a wholesaler in Chandlers Ford which sells its products in more than 80 countries. Has been in Hants since 1986 and was on BDO’s list last year of fastest mid-market international growers.
Fareham-based Ascenti Health, which has a national network of more than 300 physiotherapists.
Home builder Bargate Homes, based in Portsmouth and Fair Oak.
The refurbishment and maintenance provider CLC Group Limited, based at Southampton’s Northbrook Industrial Estate. The business celebrated its 50th anniversary last year and has a turnover of more than £128million.
Clearvision, an IT consultancy based at Charlcroft Business Park in Southampton and working with businesses and the public sector.
Imperial Car Supermarkets Ltd, the used car business based at Hedge End with 17 showrooms across the country.
Liquid Friday Ltd, based in Marina Keep, Portsmouth, which specialises in the employment, administration and deployment of flexible workers in the UK.
Oil Spill Response Ltd, based in Southampton, the largest international industry-funded cooperative dedicated to responding to oil spills around the world.
Radian Group Ltd, the Eastleigh-based housing provider whose history goes back to 1925.
Siva Group, based at Hazel Road in Woolston, makes polyethylene packing and employing more than 350 people.
BDO tax partner Steve Hoon said: “We are delighted to once again recognise the region’s top performers. However, there is more uncertainty ahead as the country seeks to negotiate its trade deals with the EU and further afield. While some sectors could be more directly impacted than others, the overall strength of the UK economy affects us all and currently business confidence indicators are mixed in their outlook.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-05--Readers' Letter: Could Tasers be used to combat Kenyan locust problem?

KENYAN farmers , after years of drought , are now seeing their bumper harvests of maize consumed by millions of @ @ @ @ @ are forever telling us that future food needs should be largely met by eating insects @ @ @ @ @ there must be a modern technological solution to this scourge .
The brilliant inventor Nikola @ @ @ @ @ in 1943 , would surely have been keen to tackle this blight .
At the @ @ @ @ @ ) death he was working on the projection of electricity in thin air .
Is @ @ @ @ @ the Taser on a larger scale , to fire at locust swarms from airborne drones @ @ @ @ @ poles be attached to mobile generators and driven to problem areas ?
Food for thought @ @ @ @ @

Ironically, nutritionists are forever telling us that future food needs should be largely met by eating insects.
I presume these beasts are edible.
Even if not, there must be a modern technological solution to this scourge.
The brilliant inventor Nikola Tesla, who alas died in 1943, would surely have been keen to tackle this blight.
At the time of his (mysterious) death he was working on the projection of electricity in thin air.
Is it not possible to modify the Taser on a larger scale, to fire at locust swarms from airborne drones.
Or could collapsible transmission poles be attached to mobile generators and driven to problem areas?
Food for thought for any local academics?
Terry Hickman
Southampton


thedailyecho--2020-02-05--Supporting your local charity could get you 20% off a popular fashion brand in Eastleigh

CHILDREN 'S hospice , Naomi House and Jacksplace , is teaming up with fashion retailer New Look to give Eastleigh shoppers an extra big thank you for supporting the charity .
Following a successful pilot in 2019 , New Look is launching a new customer discount initiative to support hospice care by encouraging more people to donate goods to their local hospice shops , and the Naomi House & Jacksplace charity shop in Eastleigh is taking part .
The high street store will be offering a 20 per cent discount voucher to anyone who drops in a bag of donations @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before March 31 .
John Egan , Naomi House & Jacksplace ’ s Head of Retail said : “ It ’ s wonderful working with New Look on this project .
It helps people declutter after Christmas and do something useful with your pre-loved clothes .
We ’ re grateful for all the support we get from people in Eastleigh , and this scheme lets them help us and get an even better deal from their local branch of New Look . ''
More than 200 charity shops are taking part in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Eastleigh branch will receive a voucher which they will be able to spend at New Look ’ s store in The Swan Centre .
Nigel Oddy , Chief Executive Officer , New Look said : `` As a company , we really care about being kind to our people and to our planet , therefore we want to make it easy for our customers to recycle their unwanted clothes whilst helping to reduce the amount of clothing waste that ends up in landfill .
`` New Look is very excited about this partnership @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to donate their once loved clothes to their local hospice shop .
”

Following a successful pilot in 2019, New Look is launching a new customer discount initiative to support hospice care by encouraging more people to donate goods to their local hospice shops, and the Naomi House & Jacksplace charity shop in Eastleigh is taking part.
The high street store will be offering a 20 per cent discount voucher to anyone who drops in a bag of donations at the charity shop in Market Street before March 31.
John Egan, Naomi House & Jacksplace’s Head of Retail said: “It’s wonderful working with New Look on this project. It helps people declutter after Christmas and do something useful with your pre-loved clothes. We’re grateful for all the support we get from people in Eastleigh, and this scheme lets them help us and get an even better deal from their local branch of New Look."
More than 200 charity shops are taking part in the scheme and people who donate to the Eastleigh branch will receive a voucher which they will be able to spend at New Look’s store in The Swan Centre.
Nigel Oddy, Chief Executive Officer, New Look said: "As a company, we really care about being kind to our people and to our planet, therefore we want to make it easy for our customers to recycle their unwanted clothes whilst helping to reduce the amount of clothing waste that ends up in landfill.
"New Look is very excited about this partnership with Hospice UK to encourage our customers to donate their once loved clothes to their local hospice shop.”


thedailyecho--2020-02-05--Man arrested on suspicion of cannabis cultivation after police raid house in Roewood Road in Holbury

POLICE raided a cannabis factory in a Waterside village and seized drugs with a street value of £100,000 .
A @ @ @ @ @ It is believed £100k worth of cannabis was being grown within the house .
`` @ @ @ @ @ arrested 32-year-old man on suspicion cannabis cultivation .
`` The man initially tried to evade @ @ @ @ @ a window and as result suffered an injury to his leg .
He ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ treatment . ''

A large number of officers converged on a semi-detached house in Roewood Road, Holbury, and discovered scores of cannabis plants being grown on both floors.
Officers gained entry to the property by smashing a glass door and spent several hours conducting an investigation.
A man was injured jumping out of an upstairs window at the back of the house and was carried to a police vehicle after injuring his leg in the fall.
Last night police confirmed that a 32-year-old suspect had been arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis.
People living in the area said the curtains had been closed for several weeks, with no sign of any activity at the property.
One woman said: "I saw five police vehicles at the house and a lot of officers wearing gloves and masks.
"My first thought was that someone had died. With all the drug dealing around here you never know who might had had an overdose."
The woman said police arrived before 10.30am on Tuesday and were still there at 3.30pm.
She added: "One of the windows at the back of the house was open wide - really wide - and I'm told someone had jumped out.
"I hadn't seen any activity at the property for ages. It was almost as if there was no-one living there."
A man living nearby said: "I saw about six police vehicles outside the house, with officers going in and out of the door.
"Nothing like this has ever happened around here before. I've never seen so many police."
A police spokesman said: "Officers in the New Forest found a large cannabis 'factory' after executing a warrant at a property in Holbury. It is believed that £100k worth of cannabis was being grown within the house.
"Following the discovery officers arrested a 32-year-old man on suspicion of cannabis cultivation."
Waterside Police tweeted: "House searched and substantial cannabis farm discovered. Evidence seized and investigation now ongoing."
Police have issued advice on how to spot a cannabis factory.
Tell-tale signs include a strong, sickly smell, high levels of condensation, curtains drawn all day long, the constant buzz of a fan and bright lighting at all times of the day and night.


thedailyecho--2020-02-05--Busy slip road at Redbridge Roundabout closed until tomorrow, motorists are warned

MOTORISTS have been warned that the busy western slip road on Redbridge Roundabout will remain closed until at least tomorrow .
Emergency gas works are being conducted by SGN after a major gas pipe was damaged last night .
Now it is said that the busy road will re-open in the early hours of tomorrow morning , but it will be restricted to one lane only for a further 24 hours so delays are likely .
This comes after firefighters from Redbridge and Totton were alerted the incident at 10.06pm last night after contractors went through a gas main at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ where the M271 and A35 meet .
Hampshire police were also called to the broken pipe at 9.42pm .
The repairs have caused delays to build in Millbrook Road West , where traffic is heading outbound , and at the Totton Bypass where motorists are heading inbound .
Drivers are being urged to plan their journey after being alerted at 7.18am to the closed slip road ; a signed diversion is in place .
Firefighters left the scene at 1.48am this morning after checking `` everything was safe '' before handing work over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a spokesperson from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service .
A spokesperson from Hampshire police said : `` We were called at 9.42pm following damage to a gas main .
`` The incident is now being dealt with by the gas company and Highways . ''
A spokesperson from Southern Gas Network said : `` We 're carrying out emergency repairs in the M271 Redbridge Road , Southampton following third party damage to our gas network .
`` The westbound slip road was closed overnight by Highways England for scheduled maintenance work .
`` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ February as we work to complete our repair . ''
South Central Ambulance has been contacted for comment .

Emergency gas works are being conducted by SGN after a major gas pipe was damaged last night.
Now it is said that the busy road will re-open in the early hours of tomorrow morning, but it will be restricted to one lane only for a further 24 hours so delays are likely.
This comes after firefighters from Redbridge and Totton were alerted the incident at 10.06pm last night after contractors went through a gas main at the Redbridge Roundabout western slip road, where the M271 and A35 meet.
Hampshire police were also called to the broken pipe at 9.42pm.
The repairs have caused delays to build in Millbrook Road West, where traffic is heading outbound, and at the Totton Bypass where motorists are heading inbound.
Drivers are being urged to plan their journey after being alerted at 7.18am to the closed slip road; a signed diversion is in place.
Firefighters left the scene at 1.48am this morning after checking "everything was safe" before handing work over to Southern Gas Network, according to a spokesperson from Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service.
A spokesperson from Hampshire police said: "We were called at 9.42pm following damage to a gas main.
"The incident is now being dealt with by the gas company and Highways."
A spokesperson from Southern Gas Network said: "We're carrying out emergency repairs in the M271 Redbridge Road, Southampton following third party damage to our gas network.
"The westbound slip road was closed overnight by Highways England for scheduled maintenance work.
"It will remain closed into Wednesday 5 February as we work to complete our repair."
South Central Ambulance has been contacted for comment.


thedailyecho--2020-02-05--Have you seen missing Michael Brentnall from Winchester?

A 75-YEAR-old man from Winchester man has sparked a police appeal after he has gone missing .
Michael Brentnall was @ @ @ @ @ ) night in the Weeke area .
Police are concerned for his welfare and are @ @ @ @ @ help to find him .
He is about 5ft 10ins tall , of slight build @ @ @ @ @ and sandals , and walks with a slight stoop .
If you see Michael , @ @ @ @ @ or call 999 in an emergency .

Michael Brentnall was last seen yesterday (Wednesday) night in the Weeke area.
Police are concerned for his welfare and are asking to the public's help to find him.
He is about 5ft 10ins tall, of slight build, is possibly wearing shorts and sandals, and walks with a slight stoop.
If you see Michael, please call 101 quoting INC-20200205-0212 or call 999 in an emergency.


thedailyecho--2020-02-05--Railway line blocked due to points failure at Brockenhurst

RAIL passengers are facing disruption between Brockenhurst and Bournemouth this afternoon .
Due to a points failure at Brockenhurst , @ @ @ @ @ blocked .
South Western Railway said train services running through the station may be cancelled @ @ @ @ @ There has also been disruption between Brockenhurst and Lymington Pier today due to a broken @ @ @

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